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Overview
The LanBox-LCM is a mini DMX controller with a serial (RS232) or MIDI port, IR and display. It's made to run stand-alone, but can also be controlled via the serial or MIDI connection. The LCM is very small, very low cost and very easy to use, yet it supports 512 DMX channels and has the same command set as the LanBox-LCX.

Picture of LanBox-LCM DMX controller
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IR control & Display
With an of the shelf IR VCR remote controller (not included) you can also select pre-made light scenes, chases or light channels. The four-digit LED display provides simple feedback.
RS232/MIDI port
The serial port offers a variety of communication options. You can use RS232 (or USB with optional adapter) to edit and trigger your cues with e.g. LCedit+ on a personal computer. Alternative you can use the port in MIDI mode, so you can trigger from MIDI equipment, but also use it to send MIDI messages with the built-in show control actions. Bundled software includes LCedit+ a graphical lighting editor for MacOS, Mac OS X and Windows 2000/XP.


Applications
The LanBox-LCM can be used for applications like: theatre, recreation, art, shows promotional, music, museums, MIDI, exhibitions, etc. It has built-in show control software and nonvolatile memory, so you can run your lighting show completely stand-alone, with or without external triggers.


Pricing
Attractively priced at €295 plus shipping, including power adapter, a serial cable with DB9F adapter, MIDI adapter, and FREE software updates and upgrades!


Ordering, Software, Manual, Questions?.

 
Specifications of LanBox-LCM
DMX-512, lighting protocol support
  • Controlling up to 512 DMX channels, maximal 1024 active light channels.
  • DMX-512 USITT 1990 protocol, 3 "speeds".
  • DMX output rate, 20 times per second.
  • Yellow DMX output status LED.

Non-volatile storage of cues

  • Hundreds of cues, divided into maximal 999 cue lists of 99 cue steps. (The actual maximal number of cues depends on number of channels used in a cue).

Bundled software

  • LC+, includes light scene editing program (MacOS 8/9, Mac OS X, Win98SE/2000/XP).
  • Developer examples for MAX.

Connectors

  • 3-pole XLR female DMX output connector.
  • RJ45 connector for a serial, modem or MIDI and two switch inputs. connections.
  • 5 pole din connectors on MIDI adapter.
  • DB9F RS232 connector serial adapter.

Connectivity

  • RS232 (9600, 19400 or 38400 baud), for editing or cue triggers via serial or modem connection.
  • MIDI, for editing and cue triggers.
  • Two external digital (switch) inputs for external cue triggers in MIDI mode.

 IR control and LED display

  • Support for RC5 (Philips) and Sony IR VCR controllers.
  • Green four-digit LED information display.
MIDI
  • Note On/Off translation to DMX values.
  • Program change translation to select scene (cue list) command.
  • Controller based command structure.
  • SysEx implementation for full lighting editing.
  • MIDI Show Control level 2 support.
  • Full editing and execution control.

Power

  • 6V DC, 3%, Max 500mA.
  • A 100-240V adapter is supplied.
  • Ambient temperature 0...+40 C.

Size and weight

  • Height: 45 mm (1.77 in).
  • Width: 104 mm (4.1 in).
  • Depth: 86 mm (3.39 in).
  • Weight: 0.4 Kg (14 oz).

Hardware

  • Microprocessor based design.
  • FlashPROM enables easy upgrading of firmware.
  • 256 KB RAM lighting scenes memory with FLASH storage.
  • Industrial design.

Other features

  • Integrated Forth system with custom firmware possibilities.
  • Stand-alone operation & computer supervised shows.
  • Black extruded aluminium case, designed to withstand On-The-Road conditions.

  
 
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