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Medialon Showmaster User Manual 

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M569-3 | June 2023 

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Showmaster Overview 

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Embedded Show Controllers 

Medialon Control System brings the power of Medialon Manager, award-winning Show Control 
software, in a rugged and compact hardware design. 

Showmaster Go 

Showmaster LE 

 

Showmaster Mini 

Showmaster Pro 

 

The Showmaster range includes products that are managed in different ways. All models run 

Medialon Manager on the Showmaster hardware. Programming is done directly on the 

Showmaster Mini or Showmaster Go hardware. This is a key difference. Programming can be 

done directly on the Showmaster LE and Pro as well as offline (without the ability to run or debug 

the project) using Medialon Manager set in the appropriate mode. 

 

Programming 

Software 

Number of 

Timelines 

Number of Web Panel 

Connections 

Number of Devices 

Showmaster Mini 

Medialon Manager 

for Showmaster Mini 

20, upgradable in batches 

of 10 to max of 50 

Showmaster LE 

Medialon Manager 

for Showmaster LE 

Unlimited 

Showmaster Pro 

Medialon Manager 

for Showmaster Pro 

Unlimited 

10 

Unlimited 

Showmaster Go 

Medialon Manager 

Lite or Pro 

1 or Unlimited 

2 or 10, upgradable in 

batches of 10 

Unlimited 

Showmaster LE and Showmaster Pro use a run-time version of Medialon Manager software. A 

timeline show is created by connecting a computer / laptop to Showmaster via Ethernet, authoring 

the project either directly on the Showmaster using a remote connection or offline, and then 

transferring the finalised project. 

 

Summary of Contents for medialon Showmaster Go

Page 1: ...M569 3 Medialon Showmaster Hardware Manual User Reference ...

Page 2: ...s written authorization from 7thSense Design Ltd The information in this document is subject to change without notice 7thSense Design Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors and or omissions contained in this information Document Revision Date Document edition Software version Revision details Author Editor May 2020 M569 1 Medialon Manager 6 7 Medialon Showmaster Editor 2 7 0 Eric Cantrell Andie ...

Page 3: ...trols 9 2 2 4 Side Panel 9 2 2 5 Mounting 9 2 2 6 Technical Specifications 9 2 3 Showmaster LE Description 11 2 3 1 Contents of the Package 11 2 3 2 Getting Started 11 2 3 3 Front Panel Controls 12 2 3 4 Rear Panel 13 2 3 5 Rack Mount 15 2 3 6 Technical Specifications 16 2 4 Showmaster Pro Description 19 2 4 1 Contents of the Package 19 2 4 2 First Start 19 2 4 3 Front Panel Controls 19 2 4 4 Rear...

Page 4: ...June 2023 2 5 4 Rear Panel 32 2 5 5 Mounting 33 2 5 6 Technical Specifications 33 2 5 7 Environment 34 2 5 8 Maintenance 35 2 6 Disposal Information All Showmaster Devices 35 3 Showmaster Maintenance 37 3 1 Showmaster Troubleshooting 37 Contact Us 38 ...

Page 5: ... Medialon Software and Plug Ins Warranty Terms and Conditions for Medialon Hardware For Medialon show control software please refer to M515 Medialon Control Systems Manual includes appendix on converting Editor v 2 files M816 Medialon Manager Web Interface 1 1 Prerequisites This manual assumes the following prerequisites Proficiency using Windows interface General knowledge of computer hardware Ge...

Page 6: ... the ability to run or debug the project using Medialon Manager set in the appropriate mode Programming Software Number of Timelines Number of Web Panel Connections Number of Devices Showmaster Mini Medialon Manager for Showmaster Mini 0 1 20 upgradable in batches of 10 to max of 50 Showmaster LE Medialon Manager for Showmaster LE 1 3 Unlimited Showmaster Pro Medialon Manager for Showmaster Pro Un...

Page 7: ...e in 10 device batches up to a max of 50 devices This AV device controller runs Medialon Manager V6 and V7 for Showmaster Mini for step based tasks only The connectors for Showmaster Mini are all on the front of the unit as it is meant to be mounted vertically on a DIN rail It includes two Serial ports four USB 3 0 ports two HDMI ports for Local Panels and programming two 10 100 1000 Base T Ethern...

Page 8: ...ors video servers sound processors etc Showmaster Pro also provides digital I O and balanced timecode input output with video reference Its editing software Medialon Manager 7 1 embeds most of the features of our award winning technology such as devices synchronization and logical programming as well as real time testing It supports multiple timeline 3rd party interfaces up to 10 Web Panels and si...

Page 9: ...hock mount carrier for high vibration high shock environments The front panel includes the power button a USB 2 0 type A connector and a USB 3 0 type C connector The rear panel has four DisplayPort outputs for Local Panels a GPIO port with 3 software configurable channels of Input or Output two 10 100 1000 Base T Ethernet ports and two USB 2 0 type A ports Showmaster Go runs Windows 10 IoT Enterpr...

Page 10: ...The Devices send command orders using a Medialon plug in MxM through the appropriate resources MRC to connected machines Programming Mode Programming is done in Stop mode using either an offline version of Medialon Manager that is set to the appropriate Showmaster model s mode or directly on the device via a remote connection 2 2 Showmaster Mini Description 2 2 1 Contents of the Package The Medial...

Page 11: ...owmaster Mini This has the Phoenix DC power connector and 3 5 mm mini jack sockets for line out and mic in 2 2 5 Mounting The rear panel has 3 screw points for attaching a DIN rail bracket for vertical mounting Alternatively the unit can be wall mounted using two correct brackets attached to left and right sides at the lower two screw points on each side 2 2 6 Technical Specifications USB ports 4 ...

Page 12: ... disk 0 45 C 32 113 F with airflow rate 0 7 m sec Relative Humidity 95 40 C non condensing Storage Temperature 40 85 C 40 185 F Vibration Tolerance When the system is equipped with an SSD mSATA 3 Grms IEC 60068 2 64 random 5 500 Hz 1 hr axis x y z 3 axes Shock Tolerance When the system is equipped with an SSD mSATA 30 G IEC 60068 2 27 half sine 11 ms duration Safety Certification UL CB CCC BSMI EM...

Page 13: ...wing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For further technical information please refer to the Advantech ARK 1220L user manual 2 3 Showmaster LE Descript...

Page 14: ...ft power Medialon Showmaster LED Status Messages Four LEDs give a quick overview of the main status of Medialon Showmaster PWR Power LED This LED lights red when Showmaster is powered on SSD SSD LED This LED blinks blue when Showmaster is reading or writing to its internal storage OS Showmaster LED This LED indicates the current status of Medialon Showmaster SHW Project LED This LED indicates the ...

Page 15: ... Rear Panel The image below shows the rear panel of Medialon Showmaster LE LAN RJ45 Ethernet LAN connectors 10 100 1000 Base T USB Not used Serial 1 Serial Port 1 Serial RS232 port Serial 2 Serial Port 2 Serial RS232 port MIDI MIDI Port MIDI Input and Output DMX512 DMX Port DMX512 Output Relay Outputs Digital Output Port 4 relays 24 V 1 A Max Digital Inputs Digital Input Port 4 contact closure inp...

Page 16: ...owmaster LE via terminal block connectors Relay Output Connector Showmaster LE has four relays Relay outputs are connected to Showmaster LE via 4 terminal block connectors MIDI Connection Medialon Showmaster LE is provided with MIDI Input and Output port Pin Connection 1 NC 2 NC 3 Cable shield output only 4 5 V DC source 5 MIDI Data sink Input X A SHOWMASTER Input X B Push Button DC Relay X A SHOW...

Page 17: ...ikely to occur to the internal components Adequate clearance for airflow should be provided on both sides so ambient temperature does not exceed the limit Please refer to document M562 Medialon Safety Instructions for installation use and service Installation NOTE You need a 2 Phillips screwdriver for rack mount installation Complete the following steps to mount devices in a rack Remove the rack m...

Page 18: ...ns Number 2 Connector USB slave socket Interface USB 2 0 USB Top Port Not Used USB Bottom Port May be used for maintenance purposes such as image updates restoration Serial Interfaces Number 2 Connector 9 pin D type Male Format RS 232 Digital Interfaces Isolated Inputs Number 4 Mode Contact closure Connector terminal block Relay Outputs Number 4 Relays Contact Type Dry Contact Max Switching Voltag...

Page 19: ... 5 kg Operating Temperature 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Storage Temperature 4 F 185 F 20 C 85 C Operating Humidity 10 80 RH Non condensing Storage Humidity 5 90 RH Non condensing Operating Altitude sea level to 2000 metres Power External Power Adapter EDACPOWER ELEC Model EA10683N 120 AC Input 100 240 V 2 0 A 50 60 Hz DC Output 12 V DC 5 A Connector DC Jack Approvals FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B ICES 003 ...

Page 20: ...uipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference in which case the user will be responsible for correcting any interference at their own expense Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC responsible 7thSense Design Ltd 4207 Vineland Rd Suite M1 Orlando FL 32811 USA T 1 407 505 520...

Page 21: ...rd 2 4 2 First Start Medialon Showmaster Pro is designed as a stand alone Show Controller Showmaster Pro does not need a keyboard mouse or screen to work Rear power switch must be set on all the time Connect the power supply and press and hold the front button to start the Showmaster The front panel LCD displays the start up message 2 4 3 Front Panel Controls Use the buttons to scroll through Show...

Page 22: ...utton for more than 4 seconds while the Showmaster Pro is powered on to reset it Cancel button Hold this button for more than 4 seconds to power off soft power Showmaster Pro Up arrow Scrolls display up Holding this button for more than 1 second scrolls the display to the home position when the button is released Down arrow Scrolls display down Left arrow Not in use Right arrow Not in use ...

Page 23: ...not yet running o Running Showmaster is running o Programming a project is being edited or tested o Debugging Manager is in debug mode a user is editing the project o License Missing the unit s license file is missing from disk o Shutting Down Showmaster is shutting down 3 Vers Showmaster s current version of Manager 4 Proj Title of the running project 5 Addr Current IP address 6 Mask Subnet mask ...

Page 24: ... OFF OFF OFF Showmaster Starting Up Shutting Down ON OFF OFF Showmaster Ready OS ON OFF OFF Showmaster Project Starting ON ON OFF Showmaster in Running Mode ON ON OFF Showmaster in Programming Mode ON Blink OFF IP address conflict detected ON ON Blink 2 4 4 Rear Panel The figure below shows the rear panel of Medialon Showmaster Pro Mk 2 USB 1 Not used USB 2 Not used LAN 1 RJ45 Ethernet LAN connect...

Page 25: ...anical 1A relays Digital Inputs Digital Input Port 16 optically isolated inputs POWER Power Connector 12 V DC 5 A See Power section for details Digital Input Output Port Wiring Digital Input Connector Medialon Showmaster Pro has sixteen optically isolated inputs that can accept either AC or DC signals and are not polarity sensitive Input signals are rectified by photocoupler diodes and unused powe...

Page 26: ...6A 16 Isolated Input 4B 23 Isolated Input 10B 29 Isolated Input 16B 35 Isolated Input 5A 5 Isolated Input 11A 11 No Connection 17 Isolated Input 5B 24 Isolated Input 11B 30 No Connection 36 Isolated Input 6A 6 Isolated Input 12A 12 No Connection 18 Isolated Input 6B 25 Isolated Input 12B 31 No Connection 19 No Connection 37 Relay Output Connector Medialon Showmaster V2 Pro s relay outputs are comp...

Page 27: ... 16 NO 35 Relay 4 Common 4 Relay 10 Common 10 Relay 16 Common 16 Relay 5 NO 24 Relay 11 NO 30 No Connection 17 Relay 5 Common 5 Relay 11 Common 11 No Connection 18 Relay 6 NO 25 Relay 12 NO 31 No Connection 19 Relay 6 Common 6 Relay 12 Common 12 No Connection 36 No Connection 37 When using Breakout boxes SWM_BO_KIT the maximum electrical specifications are 150 mA 12 V DC per relay with a maximum o...

Page 28: ...output port Pin Connection 1 Cable shield 2 Signal 3 Signal Serial Connection Medialon Showmaster V2 Pro is provided with 8 serial ports Showmaster Pro is configured with DTE serial ports Use a crossover null modem cable when you want to connect to a computer 2 4 5 Rack Mount WARNING The unit is intended to be rack mounted as per applicable requirements so no imbalance of internal components is li...

Page 29: ...sing four sink head screws Using a Phillips screwdriver mount the device in the rack using four rack mounting screws 2 4 6 Technical Specifications Network Connection Number 2 Connector RJ45 female Interface 10 100 1000 Mbps 1000 BaseT Protocol TCP IP Addressing Static IP or DHCP USB Connections Number 2 Connector USB slave socket Interface USB 2 0 Serial Interfaces Number 8 Connector 9 pin D type...

Page 30: ...ching Voltage 125 V AC 60 V DC Max Switching Current 1 A Contact Resistance 100 mΩ max Contact Life 5 million operations min Operating Time 5 mS max Release Time 5 mS max Connector Sub D 37 type Female When using Breakout boxes SWM_BO_KIT the maximum electrical specifications are 150 mA 12 V DC per relay with a maximum of 2 A for the whole 16 relays Power Required 5 V 30 mA typical all relays off ...

Page 31: ...0 25 3 5 441 260 89 mm Weight 11 lbs 5 kg Operating Temperature 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Storage Temperature 4 F 185 F 20 C 85 C Operating Humidity 10 80 RH Non condensing Storage Humidity 5 90 RH Non condensing Operating Altitude sea level to 2000 metres Power External Power Adapter EDACPOWER ELEC Model EA10683N 120 AC Input 100 240 V 2 0 A 50 60 Hz DC Output 12 V DC 5 A Connector DC Jack Approvals FC...

Page 32: ...heir own expense Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC responsible 7thSense Design Ltd 4207 Vineland Rd Suite M1 Orlando FL 32811 USA T 1 407 505 5200 EMC notices EN55032 CISPR32 Class A MME MultiMedia Equipment Warning This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32 In a residential...

Page 33: ...r the whole 16 relays 2 5 Showmaster Go Description 2 5 1 Contents of the Package The Medialon Showmaster Go Package includes Medialon Showmaster Go Power adaptor 2 5 2 Getting Started Showmaster Go runs the full Medialon Manager V6 or V7 Lite or Pro software and programming can be done directly on the hardware 2 5 3 Front Panel Power Button and LEDs Press to power on Showmaster Go The white ring ...

Page 34: ... Panel The image below shows the rear panel of Medialon Showmaster Go Kingston safe lock 12 19 VDC power inlet with cable inlet clip 4 DisplayPort 1 2 3 opto isolated 0 3 5 V TTL 2 RJ45 10 100 1000 base T Ethernet 2 USB 2 0 Type A Dual NIC ports The RJ45 port labelled NIC 1 is factory set to a be the Dante network audio output using DHCP and NIC 2 is reserved for show control NIC 2 is also factory...

Page 35: ... ports 3 USB 2 0 Type A 1 USB 3 1 Type C Power connection 12 19 VDC 60 watts max DC power inlet clip Ethernet 2 10 100 1000 base T Video output 4 DisplayPort 1 2 GPIO 3 opto isolated 0 3 5 V TTL Mounting options VESA mount rackmount tray takes 1 3 units anti shock frame Kingston Safe Lock Dimensions W L H 145 mm 152 mm 44 mm 5 3 4 6 1 3 4 Weight 1 4 kg 3 lbs Technical specifications are subject to...

Page 36: ...an dust free area e g a server room The unit is intended for operation in benign environments that is not subject to corrosive or explosive atmospheres moisture or flammable gases The unit is non protected against ingress of liquid IPx0 The unit is not designed to be subject to excessive mechanical shock or vibration For environments with some movement and vibration an anti shock frame mount is av...

Page 37: ...r instructions Warning Do not operate the unit with any covers removed as the air flow through the unit may be compromised leading to overheating Any alterations to the product s specification including additional alternative components BIOS changes overclocking etc may invalidate the warranty or impact the unit s performance Additionally such changes or modifications could cause equipment no long...

Page 38: ...ries covered by the European Directive which must be collected and disposed of separately from municipal waste If the battery contains more than the specified values of lead Pb mercury Hg or cadmium Cd these chemical symbols will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol By participating in separate collection of batteries you will help to ensure proper disposal and to prevent potential nega...

Page 39: ...ct Delete the current project No DMX signal Check that the DMX cable is plugged in Check DMX sending No MIDI signal Check that the MIDI cable is plugged in for Showmaster V2 ST Check MIDI sending receiving No Serial communication Check that the Serial cable is plugged in Check the Serial pinout of the connected device Check Serial sending receiving Digital Relay Output not switching Check that the...

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