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About Eos Family Show Control
The following is an overview of the show control types and general setup information.
The Eos Family can use the following show control protocols:
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SMPTE - An analog signal indicating time (subdivided into hours, minutes, seconds, and
frames) that is used to sync events between multiple devices. Eos Family consoles receive
SMPTE from a Net3™ Show Control Gateway. The consoles will only receive SMPTE, and
do not send it.
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MIDI Time Code (MTC) - A digital version of SMPTE sent over MIDI. MTC can be received
through a local MIDI In port or through a Net3 Show Control Gateway. The consoles will
only receive MTC, and do not send it.
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Real Time Clock (RTC) - Events can be triggered from the date and time on the console.
With the correct location information, this includes astronomical events like sunrise and
sunset.
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Analog - 0-10VDC inputs or contact closure inputs through a variety of interfaces. 0-
10VDC inputs are received through a Net3™ I/O Gateway. Contact closures can be
received through the built-in closures on the console (when available) and through a
Net3 I/O Gateway.
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Relays - Normally closed and normally open contact closure outputs (SPDT). One relay is
available on consoles that have built-in I/O ports. Multiple relays are available on Net3
I/O Gateways.
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MIDI Show Control - A standardized subset of MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) commands
used for show control. Eos Family devices can send or receive these messages. MIDI can
be sent through the built-in MIDI ports (when available) and through a Net3 Show
Control Gateway.
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ASCII String Interface (Serial (RS232)/Network Serial)- ASCII text strings, also known as
plain text strings. These can be sent or received on the network via a UDP message, or
sent via RS232 serial on a Net3 I/O Gateway.
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MIDI Raw - Also known as MIDI Strings, MIDI Notes, or Channelized Event Data.
Originally intended for communication between musical instruments, MIDI has been
adapted for a variety of uses between devices. Eos Family consoles can send or receive
MIDI messages through the built-in MIDI ports (when available). A Net3 Show Control
Gateway supports only MIDI Time Code and MIDI System Exclusive messages (including
MSC).
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Open Sound Control (OSC) - A network protocol using UDP/IP or TCP/IP over wired or
wireless networks. It is used for communication between varying audio, video, and
lighting devices. OSC can be sent and received from the console.
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sACN Input - These incoming levels can be used to trigger show control actions. The
console combines all incoming sACN levels for an address and uses the level from the
highest priority source. If there are multiple sources at the same priority, it uses the
highest level (HTP). The console will include its own sACN levels.
Most protocols that are received need to be configured in a Show Control list in the show
control display. These include MTC, SMPTE, Analog Inputs, RTC, MIDI Notes, Serial Strings,
and sACN Input. The Show Control list is accessed by pressing [Displays]>{Show Control}. See
Show Control Display
for more information.