Overview

The Ion Xe Remote Processor Unit (RPU) is a 2U 19-inch rack-mount controller that can serve as a backup for your Ion Xe or Ion Xe 20 lighting control system, or it can function as a stand-alone lighting playback controller. The front panel of the Ion Xe RPU features twenty user- programmable buttons and LED indicators that show mode and status. The Ion Xe RPU also has Eos Family software installed, giving access to all the programming functions of full consoles.

Eos Family software includes:

• Approachable yet powerful syntax for programmers of every level
• Industry-leading color control tools
• Magic Sheets for custom programming and displays
• Augment3d 3D programming and visualization environment
• Virtual Media Server function for pixel-mapping
• Timecode and automation integration
• Multi-user and multi-programmer working environment

Specifications

HARDWARE ADD INTERFACES

• 2U 19-inch rack-mount form factor
• Supports two external display port monitors (1920x1080 minimum, 3840x2160 maximum), with optional single-touch or multi-touch screen control and DDC/CI support
• 20 user-programmable front panel buttons
• Six front panel LED status indicators
• Included USB keyboard
• Solid-state hard drive
• IEC power input (100–240 VAC at 50/60 Hz), fused mains power switch, locking regionalized power cable included
• Two individually configurable Gigabit Ethernet ports, RJ45 connectors
• One 802.11ac WiFi Ethernet adapter (to be enabled with future software)
• Bluetooth 5.1 for connecting input accessories (to be enabled with future software)
• sACN and Art-Net network output protocols
• Four DMX-512 / RDM 5-pin XLR ports
• Contact closure triggers via D-Sub connector
• USB 3.1 ports, for flash drives, pointing devices, keyboards (5 USB-A ports, 2 USB-C ports)
• Multiple MIDI and/or SMPTE timecode inputs, MIDI In and Out, Analog/Serial Inputs, OSC transmit/receive, UDP transmit/receive through network interface or Response Gateways

ELECTRICAL AND THERMAL

• Power consumption approximately 2 A at 120 V or 230/240 V
• Ambient room temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
• Ambient humidity up to 90% non-condensing

REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE

• CE Compliant
• cETLus listed
• UKCA marked
• FCC compliant
• RoHS compliant
• WEEE