Why doesn't the SMPTE timed sequence run when the timecode is running on my Alcorn Mcbride Controller?
If the Alcorn Mcbride Controller's SMPTE timed sequence isn't running even when the timecode is active, ensure that the sequence is "armed". You can achieve this by using an "arm" command from another sequence, enabling the "autostart" checkbox, or using a trigger.
What to do if "Live Mode" keeps getting disconnected on Alcorn Mcbride V16Pro?
If WinScriptLive keeps disconnecting from "Live Mode" with your Alcorn Mcbride Controller, avoid running both the touch software and WinScriptLive on the same PC simultaneously, as this can cause disconnections. Also, if you're using a wireless Ethernet connection, try switching to a wired connection to resolve intermittent connectivity issues.
How to fix WinScriptLive when it gets stuck on “verify” when sending a script to Alcorn Mcbride V16Pro?
If you are unable to send a script and WinScriptLive remains stuck on “verify” with your Alcorn Mcbride Controller, it could be due to a compact flash card failure or a firewall blocking ports. To address a potential compact flash card failure, remove the compact flash card, save any necessary data to a PC, format it as FAT32, and then use WinScriptLive to create a default CF Card. If it's a firewall issue, connect directly from your PC to the Show Controller, bypassing any router or switch, or adjust your router/switch settings to allow traffic on ports 2638 and 2639 if you're using Ethernet.
What to do if product file changes don't take effect on Alcorn Mcbride V16Pro?
If product file changes are not being applied to your Alcorn Mcbride Controller, restart WinScriptLive to ensure it re-reads the file. Additionally, in the "devices" screen window within WinScriptLive, re-select the "version" of the product in the "edit device" settings for your script file.
Why doesn't NTP update on my Alcorn Mcbride V16Pro?
If you're experiencing issues with NTP updates on your Alcorn Mcbride Controller, ensure that port 123 is allowed to pass through any routers or switches to reach your destination IP or DNS address for NTP. A firewall might be blocking the connection.
What to do if pasting in WinScriptLive copies over the existing row in Alcorn Mcbride Controller?
When pasting or inserting a new row in WinScriptLive for Alcorn Mcbride Controller, ensure that no other complete rows are highlighted before pasting. If a row is highlighted, it will copy over the existing row.
Compares V-Core, V4Pro, and V16Pro controllers' features.
Instructions on launching WinScriptLive and opening sample scripts.
Steps for connecting the controller to the network or PC.
How to view events and start/stop sequences.
Defines sequences as groups of events that make up scripts.
Explains the meaning of columns like D, A, L, and Status in the sequence view.
Describes how sequences are timed using internal or external timecode sources.
Details the Grid View for displaying and editing events.
Explains the Timeline View for intuitive event editing.
Explains user-created variables for custom purposes.
Describes variables automatically created after adding a device.
How to use IO64 inputs as slave inputs in WinScript.
Setup example for a Modbus TCP device (Beckhoff BK9100).
Using IO64 outputs as slave outputs in WinScript.
Explains how triggers start or stop sequences.
Details trigger actions like Start, Reset, Pause, and Stop Looping.
Lists the four reasons a trigger might activate (I/O, Variable, Date/Time, Message).
How to view a sequence in Timeline mode.
Describes playback control buttons on the Timeline toolbar.
Explains the marker that indicates current playback time.
Overview of Timeline-specific toolbar buttons.
How to view and adjust the current time displayed on the Timeline.
Describes creating new events, sequences, media events, and deleting.
Options to customize the Timeline view for better usability.
How to organize events into groups (rows) in the Timeline.
Functionality to keep the Timeline view following the playback marker.
Creating/dragging events and changing groups.
Window for configuring event properties and parameters.
Different methods to access the Media Files dialog.
Details of the dialog for adding, editing, and removing media files.
How to create a media event by dragging a media file.
How media files appear and are visualized in a Timeline sequence.
Techniques for aligning media events with other sequence events.
How to start media playback at any offset.
How to open the dialog for timecode settings.
Setting internal clock frame rates for sequences.
How to sync the controller to an external video sync source.
Options to enable/start/restart SMPTE/EBU timecode.
Configuring tolerance for timecode dropouts.
Settings for generating SMPTE/EBU timecode (preroll, start/end times).
How to connect to Live Mode using the toolbar button.
Displays current status (stopped, running, paused) of sequences in Live Mode.
Information on highlighted events in Live Mode.
Viewing the current running time of a sequence.
Using the Watch List for monitoring resources.
How to add items to the Watch List.
How to view and change resource values in Live Mode.
Using Forces to override sequence control of values.
Explains the Live Log for viewing system messages and communication.
Shows the front panel display of the show controller in Live Mode.
Pinging devices and setting IP addresses.
Steps for pinging external devices to check connectivity.
How to search for devices if pinging fails.
Options for changing device IP addresses and locations.
How to reset IP addresses for AMI/O products.
Using ShowTouch software for remote control.
Using Ami-Terminal for serial/USB/Ethernet control.
Starting sequences via HTML form buttons.
Controlling the controller via TCP/Telnet clients.
Steps to set up a TCP server on the show controller.
Adding triggers to start sequences via incoming messages.
Controlling sequences using Putty or other TCP clients.
Steps to configure redundant mode using AMI-Terminal.
How Touch Panels interact with redundant controllers.
Details discrete events for controlling outputs and reading inputs.
Sets a group of eight outputs to a binary value.
Reads a group of eight inputs into a variable.
Events for performing operations on variables.
Adds a value to a variable.
Subtracts a value from a variable.
Divides a variable by a value.
Multiplies a variable by a value.
Performs a bitwise AND operation on a variable.
Performs a bitwise OR operation on a variable.
Multiplies a variable by a value.
Concatenates string variables.
Creates an ASCII string using variables.
Sets a variable's value to a constant or another variable.
Stores a variable's value in non-volatile memory.
Recovers a variable's value from non-volatile memory.
Events to control the flow of the show script.
Starts a sequence.
Stops a sequence.
Pauses a sequence at its current event.
Stops a looping sequence after the last event.
Unconditionally jumps over events.
Conditionally performs events based on input/output/variable state.
Conditionally executes events based on variable values.
Marks the end of conditional "If" commands.
Marks the false case of conditional "If" commands.
Used as a branch placeholder.
Displays custom messages and variable states on the LCD.
Displays a custom message on the screen.
Stores currently displayed text from the LCD.
Re-displays stored text from the LCD.
Events related to timecode and internal timing.
Causes a sequence to delay for a specific amount of time.
Sets the SMPTE/EBU Timecode to a specific value.
Pauses the SMPTE/EBU Timecode.
Starts timecode running.
Stops and resets the SMPTE/EBU Timecode.
Stops SMPTE/EBU Timecode at the next loop point.
Places current sequence time into a variable.
Allows SMPTE/EBU timecode to execute sequence events.
Ignores current SMPTE/EBU timecode.
Events related to network operations like sending email.
Sends an email using SMTP settings.
Functions for generating random numbers.
Gets a random integer and saves it to a variable.
Built-in events for custom messages to devices.
Sends a custom serial message out one of the serial ports.
Sends a message to the "Live Log".
Lists physical and operational specifications of the V16Pro.
Details EMC and other compliance certifications.
Describes the SMPTE/EBU timecode input/output ports.
Information about serial ports for programming and control.
Explains the differences and capabilities of RS-232C, RS422/485 ports.
Information on the two Ethernet ports and their capabilities.
Types of Ethernet cables used.
Ports used for programming, control, and monitoring.
Details the V16Pro's RS-232C programmer port pinout.
Use of the USB port for programming and Live Mode.
Using Ethernet ports for programming and status monitoring.
Ports used to control other show devices.
Configuration and pinouts for show control serial ports.
Information on MIDI IN and OUT ports.
Description of the V16Pro's 8x40 VFD Display.
How to navigate V16Pro parameters using the menu wheel.
Overview of menu structure and navigation.
Explains menu definitions and system operation.
Details the System menu options like firmware and hardware versions.
Settings for time, date, and NTP synchronization.
Mode, frame rate, and configuration of the SMPTE processor.
Network adapter settings (IP, Subnet, Gateway).
Setting the controller password.
Managing script files and loading them.
Details the parallel input connector pin assignments.
Pros and cons of using voltage inputs versus contact closures.
How to wire inputs to the controller.
Step-by-step guide for wiring voltage inputs.
Step-by-step guide for wiring contact closure inputs.
How to configure output names, initial states, and comments.
Details the parallel output connector pin assignments.
Wiring instructions for non-inductive loads (e.g., lamps).
Wiring instructions for inductive loads (e.g., relays, motors) with protection.
How to reset settings to factory defaults.
Enabling or disabling the backlight.
Specific changes for using ports 1-4 in RS422 mode.
Steps to import WinScript scripts into WinScriptLive.
Lists physical and operational specifications of the V4Pro.
Refers to V16Pro section for V4Pro hardware details.
Lists physical and operational specifications of the VCore.
Ways to set the IP address for the VCore.
Setting the IP address via DHCP.
Manually setting the IP address for the VCore.
Setting IP via USB or Serial connection.
Renaming the VCore controller using AMI-Terminal.
Description of the VCore's RS-232 serial port.
Information on the VCore's single Ethernet port and protocols.
Use of the VCore's USB port.
Information on the VCore's 4 inputs.
Details the VCore's input connector.
How to configure input names and comments in WinScriptLive.
How to wire inputs to the VCore.
Step-by-step guide for wiring voltage inputs to the VCore.
Step-by-step guide for wiring contact closure inputs to the VCore.
Details the VCore's 4 Relay Outputs.
How to configure output names, initial states, and comments for the VCore.
Details the VCore's parallel output connector pin assignments.
How to wire outputs to loads for the VCore.
Wiring non-inductive loads to VCore outputs.
Wiring inductive loads to VCore outputs with protection.
Explains the meaning of the VCore's LED indicators.
Specifications for the VCore's power supply.
Using PoE to power the VCore.
Explanation of the VCore's rear DIP switch functions.
How to reset VCore settings to factory defaults.
Enabling or disabling the backlight.
Information about SD card storage for scripts on the VCore.
How to access the scheduler via a web browser.
Steps to create a new schedule file.
How to add and configure schedule entries (sequence, time, date, repeat).
How to access the web server using a browser.
Configuring web server settings and customer login.
Setting up a customer-specific web page.
Explains the home.php file for customizing the web interface.
Allowed file names and types for the web server.
Syntax for defining web-script blocks.
Using conditional logic in web-script.
Overview of the serial command structure and usage.
Command to enable the SMPTE module.
Command to disable the SMPTE module.
Command to pause SMPTE at the next loop point.
Command to pause SMPTE immediately.
Command to get/set SMPTE time.
Command to get/set the unit ID number.
Command to get/set the IP address.
Command to get/set the subnet mask number.
Command to get/set the gateway IP address.
Command to get/set the calendar date.
Command to get/set the time of day.
Command to get/set the user login name.
Command to get/set the password.
Command to get/set Daylight Saving Time status.
Command to get/set the Daylight Saving Time Type.
Command to get/set the Time Zone.
Command to display text on the screen.
Command to get/set longitude coordinates.
Command to get/set latitude coordinates.
Command to get/set a variable.
Command to toggle a Boolean variable.
Command to reset a sequence.
Command to pause a sequence.
Command to stop a looping sequence.
Command to run a sequence.
Command to get sequence status.
Command to control an output (off, on, toggle).
Command to send a message to a selected port.
Command to reboot the system.
Command to get/set NTP IP Address.
Command to enable/disable the NTP Function.
Command to get/set the Ethernet Port for NTP.
Command to attach time to the active script.
Command to get/set the active script file.
Command to get/set the device name.
Command to get the script edit date.
Command to enable/disable the DHCP Function.
Command to get/set the Ethernet Port for SMTP.
Command to get/set the SMTP Address.
Command to get/set the SMTP Port.
Command to get/set the SMTP User Login Name.
Command to get/set the SMTP Password.
Command to get/set the SMTP From Name.
Command to send E-Mail.
Command to get/set the HTTP Ethernet Port.
Command to get/set the HTTP WEB Page.
Command to get/set Redundant IP Address.
Command to get/set Redundant Ethernet Jack.
Command to get/set Master Slave Message.
Command to get/set Master Slave Timeout Period.
Command to jump to a Timecode Message.
Command to initiate Live Mode.
Command to execute a command.
Information on timing accuracy and delays in Live Mode.
How to establish and maintain a Live Mode connection.
Format for reporting sequence status in Live Mode.
How to request the status of variables, inputs, outputs, or sequences.
Lookup table for resource item types used in requests.
Examples of resource status responses.
When resource status is sent.
How error status is returned and reported.
Format for user log messages and their types.
Querying resource indexes using the "Name Lookup" command.
Troubleshooting tips specific to the WinScriptLive software.
General| Audio Channels | 16 |
|---|---|
| Control Interface | Ethernet |
| Power Supply | 100-240V AC |
| Audio Outputs | 16 |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
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