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SHOWMASTER iPro  

PLC-Embedded Show Controller  
   
Part# SWMIPRO  
Shipping 2nd semester 2010.  
   
 

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OVERVIEW

Showmaster iPro
is a Medialon Control software running in a Siemens mEc PLC in parallel with the regular Siemens real time environment.

This unique combination of PLC and Show Controller in the same box benefits from the advanced two-way communication and the real time sync between the two environments.

Its free editing software, Showmaster Editor, embeds most of the features of our award winning technology such as devices synchronization & logical programming as well as real time testing.

It supports multiple timelines, third party interfaces, unlimited touch panels connections and signal recording.

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APPLICATIONS

Showmaster
iPro has been designed as the state of the art solution for applications requiring complex PLC control in sync with accurate Show Control, such as Ride, Attraction and Architectural Show Control.
 

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FEATURES
 










PLC embedded Show Control
Real Time PLC control environment (require separate Step7 license)
Extensive PLC IOs
Real Time 2 ways communication with PLC programming
Retentive Data memory
No moving parts
Profinet
Drag & drop programming
 










Multiple Timeline Programming
Sync Accuracy 100th / Sec
Device Position Tracking
DMX, Serial & MIDI Recording
Logical Programming
Real time testing (no Compile / Download / Test / Startover)
Alarm via Email
Medialon Extension supported (ioBox)
Third Party Extension supported
 
 
SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions
 
Rack: NC, Stand-alone: 160 (W) x 125 (H) x 115 (D) mm (6,3” x 4,92” x 4,53”), Packing: NC
Mountable on Siemens SIMATIC Rail
     
Weight
 
Rack: 3,3 lbs/1,5 Kg
Packaging: NC
     
Power
  24VDC / 0.8A / 20W (Actual power requirement is usage dependant). PS 305 or PS 307 Power Supply module is required to 110/240V operation
     
Enclosure
  Metal and Plastic with matte Gray finish
     
Certifications
  CE, FM, UL, EX (Atex) - 2006/95/EC - 2004/108/EC - 94/9/EC - UL 508 - CSA C22.2 No. 142 - UL 1604 - CSA-213 - FM: Class I, Division 2, Group A, B, C, D Tx; Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC Tx - EN 60079-15:2005
     
Front Panel
 





Power Switch
10x Status LEDs
Run / Stop / MRES
3x 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Ports (2 for PLC IP & Siemens Profinet, 1 for Show Control IP)
2x USB 2.0 Ports
Power supply connections
MMC slot, including the ejector

     

Rear Panel

 

1x Connector for expansion modules for Profibus accessories

     
System
 

1 GB RAM
SIMATIC PC CompactFlash Drive, 2GB
SIMATIC S7 mEC 31 PLC, Intel Core Duo, 1.2 GHz Processor

     
Environmental
 


Operating Temperature: 0°C/32°F to 50°C/122°F
Operating Humidity: IP20
Acoustic Noise: NC
Heat Dissipation (Typical): NC BTU/hr - A minimum clearance of 100 mm to components installed above or underneath the device, is mandatory.

     
Reliability
    NA
     
Included Accessories
 


1x Power Cord
1x Showmaster Editor Installation DVD
SIMATIC Documentation CDs
1x Showmaster iPro Reference Guide

   

 

Recommended Accessories
 

SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet Switch
All Siemens Profinet Accessories
All Siemens Profibus Accessories
     
Software Specifications
 



















Native PLC 2 ways Communication
Drag & Drop Programming
Multitasking: Several tasks can run simultaneously in synchronization or separately
Unlimited number of TimeLines for Synchronisation
1/100th Sec Sync Accuracy
Time Code: 24, 25, 30, 30DP, and 100 fps base time supported. User defined or automatic type selected
Device Positracking (Sync)
Recording (DMX, MIDI, Serial)
Logical Programming Operators:+, -, *, /, %, ^, =, ==, !=, >, <, >=, <=,|, &,#, ()
Logical Programming Functions:Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Frames, Day, Day Of The Week As Name, Day Of The Week As Number, Month, Year, Lower Case, Upper Case, Length, Char At, Get Field Of Enum, Get Index Of Enum, Random, Sqrt, Round, Ceil, Floor, Abs, Max, Min, Sin, Asin, Tan, Atan, Cos, Acos, Ln, Log, Exp
Variables Type: Integer, String, Time, Date, Enum. Unlimited number of variables
Real Time program testing
Drivers Editor
OpenCap Protocol
Log Files
Unlimited number of Panels (or Panel server)
Alarm via Email

     
Extensions Supported
 


Medialon ioBox over IP (Part# IOBOX)
DMX over IP: Artnet
Serial Over IP: Comtrol Device Master serie
Serial Over IP: Sealevel SeaLINK serie