520i console kits come equipped
with powerful operating software
providing refined lighting control.
Additional channel capacity and
advanced functionality is added with
Strand application software.
Control capacity
520i supports up to 6000 intensity
channels and up to 2000 moving
light/scroller attributes. Channel and
attribute capacity is defined by the
operating system software plus the
number of channel expansion blocks
loaded. Control capacity may be
upgraded at any time by additional
software in 50 or 200 channel blocks.
Intensity channels may be converted to
provide more attributes.
Submasters
520i consoles are provided with 24 submasters. Each submaster has a bump
button, and two LED indicators to signal the status and activity of each submaster.
Submasters may be used to mix memories, replay cues, including dimming and
motion cues. Any submaster or supermaster can be configured to provide the
following special master control functions: master all submasters, audio input, DMX
input, effects playbacks, bump level, MIDI.
Attribute controls
A trackerball, three pushbuttons and four rotary controls provide direct access to
color, pan and tilt, and up to 99 attributes of an automated light by entering a single
channel number. Color scroller control is available in the same way. Attributes can
be recorded in cues or in preset focus groups which cues can reference. Automated
light functions are only available with Tracker? application software.
Display switching
The display keypad switches the VDU displays between channel, dimmer and cue
information. They also provide control path routing to match the active VDU display.
Channel control
Main command keypad for setting channel levels, and Recording lighting states. The
associated LCD display provides local indication of channel control status, including
the functions of six context-sensitive soft keys. Level wheel adjusts channel levels.
With Tracker?software, the Tracker ball and rotary wheels are activated to enable a
single channel number reference (entered on the command keypad) to give
immediate access to all attributes of an automated luminaire, or a scroller.
Playbacks
Two playbacks are provided, which may be configured for independent or combined
operation, or condensed to a single playback. The channel control wheel may be
used to adjust the rate of progress of a lighting change. Each playback may have a
separate cue sheet, enabling lighting cues to be run independently of motion cues,
on separate playbacks, if desired. A total of 200 simultaneous fades are supported.
Macros
14 dedicated 'P' keys are available for user macros. The centre soft keys and the
user key in the command keypad are also programmable. All 1000 macros are
available from the keypad.
Effects
Up to 30 simultaneous effects from a total of 600 per show each containing up to 99
fully overlapping steps can be run from playbacks, macros, timecode events,
submasters or manually from the effects playback panel. Effects steps contain
recorded intensity levels and attribute positions for scroller or moving light effects.
Levels used can be as recorded or random between max and min levels, inverted or
alternately inverted. Each effect step can use individually programmable In, Dwell
and Out times or may use the effect defaults. Effects can stop when instructed, after
the last cycle or after a defined number of cycles or time. Effects can be chained.
Step control can be manual, timed, MIDI or audio. Effect, type, direction and speed
can be modified while running and updated back into the effects memory if required.
Strand
Strand Lighting offers the world's most comprehensive and competitive range of luminaires, dimming equipment, control systems and software to answer the creative needs of lighting designers working in theatre, television, film, themed environments and sophisticated architectural applications.
Strand Lighting History
The Strand Electric Company began operating in 1914 to serve London's theater district. In 1926 Century Lighting opened for business in New York to serve Broadway. Today, Strand Lighting, the union of these two companies, continues as the world's leading name in stage, television, motion picture, and architectural lighting and services.
Current Strand Lighting Operations
Unique in the breadth of its operations, Strand Lighting now serves the world across three geographic regions. The European region, headquartered in the United Kingdom, has offices in Berlin, London, Moscow, Paris, and Rome and serves all of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The Americas region has its headquarters in Los Angeles and with offices in New York and Toronto serving the United States, Canada and Latin America. The Asia/Pacific region is supported from Strand Lighting's office in Hong Kong. Each region works closely with its local network of distributors to ensure the most extensive distribution of products and services in the entertainment lighting industry.
Strand Lighting Products
As the creative demands of entertainment lighting continue to expand, Strand Lighting has responded with a series of new product introductions demonstrating a commitment to providing lighting solutions matched to the scale and complexity of the application: the latest generation of software based control products ensure that as users' needs grow and new facilities are added, systems can be easily expanded to accommodate them, protecting the value of the original investment. Our new digital dimming systems bring enhanced flexibility and superior performance and value to all of our customers and our exciting range of Film, Television and Theatrical luminaires are the newest and most advanced in the industry. From the simplest to the most advanced, for theatrical, television, film or themed environments solutions will be found for all your applications within this catalogue.
Used Lighting Consoles
Find used lighting consoles and lighting desks in well maintained condition from such popular brands as MA Lighting, High End Systems, Avolites, Jands and Martin Professional. All used lighting consoles come with warranty and many have been certified by factory technicians.
Solaris sells and buys secondhand and used lighting consoles desks for touring production, churches, theaters, film, television and more. If you do not find what you are looking for give us a call.
520i - 520i in good condition.
520i - Showroom Demo Model
520i - Used on various rentals. From 2010.
