Zero 88 Engineering Specifications
Solution – Lighting Desk
Part 1 - Electronics
1. The lighting control console shall provide 2048 control channels via DMX and also via Ethernet using
the Art-Net and sACN protocol, assignable as HTP or LTP and shall be able to operate as both a
manual and a memory controlled console.
2. The console shall have 48 channel faders arranged in a 24 channel, 2 preset configuration, and each
preset shall have its own preset master fader.
3. Each channel shall have an individual flash button located below the corresponding fader of each
preset.
4. The console shall provide a ‘preset control’ function providing the operator with 48 channel 2-preset
operation.
5. The console shall provide facility to control up to 200 multi channel intelligent fixtures using true LTP
channel control.
6. The console shall have a grand master control to control the overall output of all HTP channels and a
blackout button to set all HTP channels to zero instantly.
7. The console shall have a sequential memory storage system with a ‘Go' button for memory replay.
8. The memory stack shall support Tracking and Move-On-Dark.
9. The console shall have a manual fade time override control, a pause button for interrupting fades,
and chase step buttons for control of manual chases.
10. The console shall have ten submaster faders onto which stored lighting states and sequences may be
transferred.
11. These faders shall be available on 20 pages, selectable by page up and down buttons, providing a
total of 200submaster storage locations.
12. The current submaster page shall be shown on a seven-segment LED display.
13. Submasters shall be programmable directly as scenes or chases from the channel outputs, or by
transferring memories from the memory stack.
14. The console shall provide feedback for all operations via 8 onboard graphical LCD displays (negative
mode blue, white LED backlight).
15. An XGA monitor may be used with the console.
16. The console shall have USB ports to allow USB mass storage devices to backup the complete contents
of the console and for installing operating software updates.
17. The USB ports shall also support external keyboards, mice and touchscreens.
18. The console shall have rear-mounted connectors for the control outputs and inputs.
19. DMX output shall be via isolated XLR5 fixed sockets, DMX patch shall be available from the console.
20. DMX input shall be via an isolated XLR5 fixed plug.
21. Audio input shall be via a 1/4inch stereo jack socket.
22. Optional upgrades shall be available for SMPTE Timecode, MIDI, and Chillinet.
23. The console shall be tested at assembly and finished product stages.
Part 2 - Operation
1. The console shall have the facility to record lighting states and lighting sequences along with any
associated fade times and attributes.
2. The console shall have integrated effects to provide movement, color, chase, and audio effects.
3. The chase effects shall have adjustable speed, direction, attack and drive modification.
4. The console shall provide a library of personality data to allow rapid setup and assignment of fixtures.
5. Monitor displays are to include memories, channel and DMX outputs, preview, submasters, palettes,
DMX Patch, and Setup functions.
6. The console shall have a set of high-resolution rotary encoders for fixture control.
7. The console shall provide special intelligent light functions; these shall include movement effects,
color effects, 200 palettes for each of the color, beam, and position attributes, and 200 fixture
groups.
8. The console shall have a Setup mode containing advanced functions.
9. The console shall have a user selectable recovery option in the event of a power failure.
10. The console shall undergo self-diagnostic checks during start-up on both hardware and software and
shall report any faults to the operator.
11. The console shall have a built-in test mode, and context sensitive online help.
Part 3 - Electrical
1. The console shall operate from a single-phase supply.
2. The supply requirements shall be: 100-240V AC, 47-63Hz.
3. The console shall include an integral On/Off switch.
Part 4 - Mechanical
1. The lighting control consoles shall be freestanding and feature an integral carrying handle at the
front.
2. The consoles shall be 30.12” (765mm) wide, 22.64” (575mm) deep and 4.53” (115mm) in height.
3. The consoles shall weigh no more than 35 lbs. (16 Kg).
4. The chassis of the console shall be constructed using a combination of extruded aluminum and
machined steel.
5. The front panel shall be securely fixed in position and shall be constructed from 0.9mm gauge steel.
6. Front panel legends shall be screen-printed.
7. All metal surfaces shall be properly treated or finished in specialist powder coat.
8. All operator controls and displays shall be provided on the top operating surface of the console.
9. The operating environment for the console shall be 41F - 104F (+5C - 40C) non-condensing.