Sidewinder DMX 2 Specifications

Interface Mode (with Figment software or by serial commands)

• Please refer to Figment Specifications for capabilities when being controlled by Figment application.
   
• DMX Output
  • Playback Fader with Dipless Crossfading
  • Submaster Array
  • Grand Master Control
  • Channel Profile Matrix
  • Live Output Overlay Buffer
  • Normal and Power-Saving Output Modes
• DMX Input
  • Automatic DMX Merge with DMX Output
  • Fully Buffered DMX Input Polling
  • Capture and Console Backup Modes
• DMX Diagnostics
  • Flicker Finder Processor
  • DMX Statistics Accumulator
    • Channel Count (Packet Length)
    • Update Rate (Hz)
    • Break Time (0.25µs resolution)
    • MAB Time (0.25µs resolution)
    • Start Code Listing
  • DMX Test Packet Generator
  • Double-Ended Cable Test
• Front Panel
  • Macro Button Triggering
  • Status LED Control
• System Management
  • Device Status
  • Session Management
  • Non-Volatile Memory Management

Stand-Alone Playback Mode (available with Stand-Alone Upgrade only)

• 350+ Cue capacity (512 channels each)
  • More cues (up to 1000) when fewer than 512 channels recorded
  • Each cue recorded includes timing and links
• Up to 99 macros
  • Assignable to four physical macro buttons
  • Assignable to "Power-Up" event
  • Up to 64 steps each
• External triggering from RS-232 port
• Automatic show start

Front Panel

• Sidewinder Portable
  • 4 Physical User-Definable Macro Buttons
  • 3 Tri-State Status LEDs
    • Host Status
    • DMX Input
    • DMX Output
  • Main Power On/Off
• Sidewinder XR
  • 8 Physical User-Definable Macro Buttons
  • 3 Tri-State Status LEDs
    • Host Status
    • DMX Input
    • DMX Output
  • Main Power LED

Rear / End Panel

• Sidewinder Portable
  • Male DB-9 RS-232 Serial Port
  • 2.1mm DC Input Jack
    • 9VDC
  • 5-pin Male DMX Input Port
  • 5-pin Female DMX Output Port
• Sidewinder XR
  • Male DB-9 RS-232 Serial Port
  • Female DB-9 Contact Closure Input Port
  • 5-pin Male DMX Input Port
  • 5-pin Female DMX Output Port
  • IEC-320 AC Power Inlet

Non-Volatile Memory System

• 2.25 Mbit Flash Memory Array
• 15 Year Data Retention Without Power
• 100,000 Erase/Reprogram Cycles Minimum
• User-Upgradeable Flash ROM Firmware (Using Update Application)

Optional Equipment

• Sidewinder Portable
  • AC Adaptor
  • Soft Carrying Case (Belt Pack)
  • DMX Patch Cables
  • Hard Storage Case (four different colors available)
• Sidewinder XR
  • Rack Mounting Brackets (with and without handles)
  • Full-Width Rack Mount Adaptor
  • Double Unit Coupling Hardware

Electrical Characteristics

• Power Supply
  • Sidewinder Portable
    • 2 "AA" Size Batteries
    • 15 Hour Continuous Operation Time with Alkaline Batteries
    • Longer Operation Time with NiMH or Lithium Ion Type Rechargeable Batteries
    • 2.1 mm Barrel Type DC Input Jack, Tip Positive
    • DC Input accepts 6VDC - 9VDC @ 200 mA
  • Sidewinder XR
    • 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, Single Phase
• Serial Port
  • Male DB-9 with fixed coupling threads
  • Requires Null modem cable for connection to host computer
  • Uses standard Palm serial HotSync Cradle or HotSync Cable to connect to Palm handheld
  • Meets or Exceeds EIA-232-F
  • +/- 30V Input Levels
  • ESD Protection Exceeds 2000 V Per MIL-STD-883, Method 3015
• DMX Input/Output Ports (Isolated)
  • Neutrik D Series 5-pin XLR Jacks
  • Full DMX-512/1990 Compliance
  • Electrically Compliant With RS-485
  • Isolated Data Interface, Typically to 1600Vrms (1 Minute)
  • Slew-Rate Limited for Errorless Transmission
  • -7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range with Respect to Isolated Ground
  • Current Limited and Thermal Shutdown for Overload Protection

Physical Characteristics

• Sidewinder Portable
  • Length: 3.97" (101 mm) without cables connected
  • Width: 2.38" (60 mm)
  • Height: 1.50" (38 mm)
  • Weight: 7.3 oz. (209 g) including 2 "AA" batteries
• Sidewinder XR
  • Width: 8.38" (213 mm)
  • Height: 1.72" (44 mm)
  • Depth: 6.25" (159 mm) without cables connected
  • Weight: 31 oz. (890 g)

Note: In order to maintain the highest possible product quality, Interactive Technologies reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Some of the available functions may be altered over the life of the product and functions not described here may be added.