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Unison Mosaic Designer User Manual
Hardware
Which revision of MSC 1 & 2 hardware do I have?
MSCs with serial numbers 006xxx and higher are a revised version of the original hardware. The core func-
tionality is the same, but the revised hardware features improved performance and enhanced connectivity, such
as RS485 and DMX inputs. Below is a list of the distinguishing features to help tell the hardware apart from a
visual inspection:
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Product name on the front label of the revised MSC is MSC; product name on the original hardware is
MSC 1 or MSC 2. The channel capacity of the revised hardware is indicated on the serial number on the
rear of the unit.
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Revised MSC has an Output LED on the front; original hardware does not.
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Revised MSC has a 3-pin multi-protocol serial connecter; original hardware has a 9-pin D-type RS232 con-
nector.
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Revised MSC has no expansion bus connector on the side; original hardware does.
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Revised MSC has an SD card slot on the side; original hardware has a Compact Flash card slot on the
side.
The additional features of the revised MSC are:
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Faster processor for improved performance.
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8 multi-mode inputs: digital, contact closure and analog, configurable in Designer.
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Multi-protocol serial interface: RS232 or RS485, including DMX input.
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SD card for project file storage for greater compatibility with today's PCs and Macs.
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Output LED to indicate eDMX or raw DMX output.
What show control interfaces does the MSC 1, 2 & 4 support?
By providing RS232/RS485 serial (including DMX input), MIDI,Ethernet & digital/analog inputs, the MSC can
interface with many generic, off-the-shelf products and devices. Via the built-in
any browser (PC,
Mac, PDAs, etc) can utilise the hyperlinks for triggering and a
can be designed to provide a
user-friendly skin. Remote Devices provide further interfacing options e.g. remote RS232/RS485, SMPTE/EBU
timecode, audio input, DALI, MIDI, etc.
Is Unison Mosaic RDM compatible?
Yes, the hardware and Designer software supports RDM and we will continue to add features in future software
versions.
Will I need more memory on the Controller?
The MSC 1, 2 & 4 ships with a 256MB memory card, the MSC X & AVC 4GB. Project data is very memory effi-
cient and, in multi-Controller systems, each Controller only stores what it needs and so it is unlikely that you will
need more memory.
However, heavy use of imported
may necessitate an upgrade (256MB stores 2 hours on a fully patched
MSC 2) and so you can easily replace the card for one of greater capacity, please contact
for recom-
mended cards.
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