CRE2817 - PC Programmable Controller

The CRE2817 is a PC programmable DMX Interface. The standalone facility allows the user to create DMX patterns and scenes on a PC and download these to the unit to run automatically or to be triggered by a dedicated control plate and interface (CRE2818)

No. of channels: 512 (170 x RGB drivers (CRE2801) with different addresses)
No. of drivers connected 32
No. of programmes: 256
No. of separate scenes: 256
Adjustment of static and fade times: Yes every static and fade independently set, up to 42 minutes - that can be cascaded to give unlimited static time.
Sound output: No
Memory card: No
External volt free switches: Yes,
a) 10 through wall switch adaptor (special version required)
b) 256 through connector on board (needs 8 separate volt free switches, operated in a binary code)
PC programming Yes. Can be used manually when connected via USB port. Can save programmes to on board memory through USB. Also means can be programmed remotely and programmes emailed to a user for loading mode via PC.
Start running programme immediately at switch on: Yes but only the first one in the store.
Output Connection: 3-pin XLR