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Mantra Mini 

 

Quick Start Guide 

 

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Overview 

Thi

s  “Quick  Start  Guide”  provides  basic  information  about 

powering,  patching,  controlling  intensity,  colour  &  position, 
creating a simple animation plus recording and playback. 
T

he  “Mantra  Mini  User  Manual”  provides  comprehensive 

information  on  all  aspects  of  the  Mantra  Mini.  It  can  be 
downloaded from 

mantramini.lsccontrol.com.au

 

The Mantra Mini can control up to 48 lighting fixtures across 2 
DMX universes that are output as DMX-512, Art-Net or sACN. 
Multiple Mantra Minis can be used if more than 48 fixtures are 
required. 

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Connection and Control Options 

2.1

 

DIN Mount 

The  Mantra  Mini  mounts  on  a  standard  TS35  DIN  rail.  The 
Mantra Mini is 9 DIN modules wide (157.5mm). Allow adequate 
ventilation and do not expose the Mantra Mini to direct sunlight 
or  moisture.  The  Mantra  Mini  is  fitted  with  a  small  internal 
automatic variable speed fan to internally circulate the air. 
 
 
 

 

 

Power Input 

9-24VDC 20W 

Et PoE 

Power Input 

W-COMMS 

EPANSION 

3 x Isolated 

Switch Inputs 

DMX 1 

DMX 2 

USB 

User 

Button 

Summary of Contents for Mantra Mini

Page 1: ...Version V 2 05 June 2020 Quick Start Guide LSC Control Systems 61 3 9702 8000 info lsccontrol com au www lsccontrol com au Version 3 0 August 2021 Disclaimer...

Page 2: ...rried out by LSC Control Systems Pty Ltd or its authorised service agents No liability will be accepted whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service maintenance or repair by unauthorised person...

Page 3: ...cation 7 3 6 USB Software Update Indication 7 3 7 RDM Identify 7 4 Mantra Editor 7 4 1 Overview 7 4 2 Install the Mantra Editor Software 7 4 3 Programming Mantra Mini with the Editor 8 4 4 Connecting...

Page 4: ...fixtures across 2 DMX universes that are output as DMX 512 Art Net or sACN Multiple Mantra Minis can be used if more than 48 fixtures are required 2 Connection and Control Options 2 1 DIN Mount The M...

Page 5: ...the Mantra Editor software connects directly to the Mantra Mini Wi Fi Ethernet preferably via a network router or switch with DHCP capability Wi Fi client The Mantra Mini Wi Fi can be changed from ac...

Page 6: ...thernet connector sACN ethernet connector 3 Front Panel LED s 3 1 Power LED Long flash pause repeat Power is present Double flash Clock has lost its time setting 3 2 Ethernet LED Off No network connec...

Page 7: ...anel flash in pairs left pair then right pair 4 Mantra Editor 4 1 Overview The Mantra Editor software is used to programme the Mantra Mini Shows created on a Mantra Lite console can also be opened on...

Page 8: ...Remote to access the Mantra Mini The Mantra Editor takes control of the Mantra Mini output whenever you Save a show file to the Mantra Mini Load a show file from the Mantra Mini The Mantra Editor is...

Page 9: ...y is mantra_mini If there are multiple Mantra Minis in your installation make sure you select the desired one The easiest way to identify the desired Mantra Mini is to remove the power from the other...

Page 10: ...ter To use the Wi Fi connection click Tools Setup System Settings In the Available Networks pane click on WiFi then double click Back Home 3 To control the Mantra Mini s fixtures create a new show and...

Page 11: ...u must set your computers network profile to Private To change the network profile for a wired network click Start Settings Network Internet Ethernet then click your network adapter and choose the Pri...

Page 12: ...ntra Mini Alternatively LSC s HOUSTON X software will find the Mantra Mini when connected by ethernet and can then be used to set a static IP address To edit a show that has already been saved on the...

Page 13: ...the DMX address of the fixture 4 Click Patch then choose a fixture number 1 to 48 5 Repeat for each fixture 6 Click Back Home to finish 4 7 2 Step 2 Control the Fixtures Click Tools Save Show As View...

Page 14: ...ec then click the Playback displayer of your choice 1 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Each playback can contain a single cue or a cue list To record a cue list create the next lighting look on the output then...

Page 15: ...he lights on off at sunrise sunset or any time before or after with a simple time offset for example Sunset 30 minutes 4 8 1 Add a Scheduled Event To create a new scheduled event click Tools Setup Sch...

Page 16: ...s There are 4 message types of remote trigger inputs available Contact closures via the 3 Isolated Inputs OSC Open Sound Control via Ethernet or Wi Fi UDP User Datagram Protocol via Ethernet or Wi Fi...

Page 17: ...tructions for remote trigger playback 4 10 Step 7 Save the Show When you have finished programming save the show to the Mantra Mini so that it can be played back when the computer is not present Click...

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