About Eos Family Show Control - ETC Ion Xe Operating Manual

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:
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.
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.
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.
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 desk (when available) and through a Net3 I/O Gateway.
Relays - Normally closed and normally open contact closure outputs (SPDT). One relay is avail-
able on consoles that have built-in I/O ports. Multiple relays are available on Net3 I/O Gate-
ways.
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.
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.
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 vari-
ety 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).
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.
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 dis-
play. 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
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