Laserworld Professional network interface for laser control, built-in ShowNET, rainproof aluminum housing, indoor and outdoor

FEATURES

Professional network interface for laser control protected by a robust, rainproof aluminum housing, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The Laserworld ShowNET PRO Interface features an integrated ShowNET DAC with a display for easy control. It offers all the functionalities of standard ShowNET, the powerful laser control board with digital-to-analog converter (DAC), DMX / Art-Net, standalone, and ILDA streaming capabilities!

This interface can be used in several ways and combinations:

• As an automated playback system for laser shows
• As a DMX-triggered playback system for laser shows
• For ILDA streaming: as an ILDA IN - to - LAN - to - ILDA OUT adapter (ILDA range extender, ILDA over LAN, ILDA over network)
• As a DMX IN - to - LAN - to DMX OUT adapter

As an automated playback system for laser shows

Fixed installations of laser shows, in particular, often require an automated playback system. In many cases, installing a computer-controlled system is not feasible. Laserworld ShowNET interfaces come standard with a microSD card and can read standard ILDA files (*.ild), which can be exported from Laserworld Showeditor or any other laser software that supports ILDA file export.
After saving the desired files to the microSD card, a simple dip switch setting puts the interface into auto-playback mode and automatically starts playing the show files saved on the microSD card. There are also many preset figures already saved in the ShowNET interface's internal memory, so they can also be used for auto-playback.

As a DMX-triggered playback system for laser shows

As described above, ShowNET can play standard ILDA files from a microSD card. This playback function not only works in automatic mode but also allows individual DMX triggering of individual patterns. Further modifications to the figure, such as intensity, basic color, size, offset, etc., can be controlled via the standard DMX512 protocol, without having to save a specifically modified figure. This feature of the DMX-controlled laser playback system also makes ShowNET suitable for large-scale live laser show productions, where preset figures are often simply triggered via a highly professional lighting controller.

For ILDA streaming: as an ILDA IN - to - LAN - to - ILDA OUT adapter (ILDA range extender, ILDA over LAN, ILDA over network): two interfaces are required per signal line

Those still using an older type of USB DAC interface often face the problem of having to run long ILDA cables. However, the possible overall length of ILDA cables is limited due to the way the signal is transmitted. So some use USB to LAN extenders to transmit the USB signal over longer distances. However, these solutions do not always work reliably and, especially when it comes to lasers, it is important not to receive unwanted signals on the control line.

The Laserworld ShowNET interface can extend the ILDA signal from the ILDA output of any other ILDA output interface, such as a Pangolin Flashback 3 (FB3), over any distance by converting it into a TCP/IP network signal. This allows the use of standard network switches and standard CAT cables for signal distribution. Transmission via fiber optic cable is also possible.

Up to 16 interfaces can be used to feed the ILDA signal into the network and up to 16 interfaces to output it again. Each input interface gets an individual address (can be set with dip switches) and the receiving interface is set to the corresponding receiver address. So, all input interfaces can be connected to one network switch, all output interfaces are connected to another network switch, and these two switches are connected by only one network cable! Of course, if only one signal line needs to be extended, there is no need for switches: a direct LAN cable is sufficient.

ShowNET hardware features

• X/Y scanner outputs with 12-bit resolution (4096 different positions on each axis)
• Color outputs with 8-bit resolution (256 different intensity values per color channel): red, green, blue, intensity linked to green
• DMX512 input and output (non-isolated)
• 100 Mbit Ethernet port
• Flexible IP address setting: static address, DHCP, or AutoIP
• Internal MicroSD card for ILDA file playback (ILDA format code 4/5 RGB), accessible via LAN
• Standalone operation and DMX IN/OUT via DMX adapter
• Maximum scan speed ~100,000 points per second (100 kpps)
• Up to 16 devices can be used in parallel for multi-projector laser shows
• Integrated ArtNet to DMX converter

Main features

• Touring-grade aluminum housing with M10 thread for mounting clamps, fasteners, etc.
• IP64 protection rating
• Internal switch
• Safety eyelet
• 5-pin DMX input/output
• ILDA output
• Laser control board with DAC function for digital to analog signal conversion (ILDA laser output)
• DMX / Art-Net control
• Standalone operation
• ILDA streaming
• Fully compatible with professional laser software Showcontroller
• Fully compatible with MadMapper / MadLaser and TouchDesigner and more

Benefits for users

• Full Ethernet control
• Ability to extend the ILDA signal from the ILDA output of any other ILDA interface
• Standalone SD memory card
• Supports scan speeds up to 100 kpps
• Numerous control options for the laser: ILDA, Professional DMX (2 ways), Professional Art-Net (2 ways), stand-alone, Master/Slave, ILDA streaming receiver, LAN (computer control, integrated DAC)
• IP64 case

Areas of application

• Automated playback systems for laser shows (when a computer-controlled system cannot be installed)
• Multi-laser setups
• Indoor and outdoor laser shows

SPECIFICATIONS

Technical characteristics

• Basic Patterns: over 120 (layers, tunnels, fences, waves, etc.)
• IP rating: 64
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 20 x 11.5 x 16 cm 
• Weight: 2.04 kg
• What's in the box:
  • ShowNET PRO Interface
  • microSD card 
  • Power cable
  • Manual