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ADB ISIS Video/Node
ISIS Video/Node
2 SVGA outputs via Ethernet

The Video/Node is a portable unit which receives ISIS screens from any ISISPLUS device on the ADB (ArtNet) Ethernet network, or by USB from any console running ISISPLUS software above version 2.17.

ADB has introduced Video/Node - an Ethernet to video interface - which allows the connection of two additional physical VGA screens to a Mentor or Phoenix/XT lighting console. Until now, this was only possible with propriety ADB software - Win/Mon that is available free of charge on the original ISISPLUS software CD, supplied with each ADB console (or downloadable).

Video/Node is a hardware solution that no longer requires an external Windows PC to display multiple monitors. The compact housing ½ 19" format is equipped with an ArtNet Ethernet interface and USB connections that permit plug-and-play connection to a control network. The unit is further equipped with diagnostic LED displays and has a built-in onboard power supply. The standalone unit can be placed next to the console and will allow the operator to have more simultaneous information on additional screens, or it can be placed at a remote location in the theatre or studio - allowing the lighting designer to view any of the up to 8 possible screens originating from the Phoenix/XT console or up to 4 screens from a Mentor console.

For more flexible installations, Video/Node can also work without any physical cable connection to the lighting desk thanks to an optional Compact Flash Wireless LAN card that inserts into the side of the unit. This option allows for very flexible temporary installations, where information on the show content and current operations is needed during setup for example.

All ADB Ethernet components - such as Netport, WIFI/Remote, and also Video/Node - are automatically detected by the ISISPLUS software in the 'Network Node setup' menu. The operator can select via this menu which network SubNet the lighting desk is working in. ADB ISIS-based control systems allow for a total of 16 SubNets to be assigned - all working independently on the same physical Ethernet cable network. This allows for very flexible multi-control installations and at the same time economises on the hardware and cable installation in a venue.

Video/Node is a useful option for Mentor consoles and also other ADB control desks operating under the ISISPLUS software, whenever large amounts of information are needed to be displayed to operators, lighting designers, stage-manages and other people involved in the creation of the lighting.

Note that the Video/Node only works with consoles running ISIS software versions 2.17 and greater.

ADB Archive notes:

The ISIS Video/Node was withdrawn from the product range in February 2010.

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