Hardware Overview
This version of Unison Mosaic Designer can be used with the following controllers:
- Unison Mosaic MSC 1/2/4: Serial numbers greater than 006xxx
- Unison Mosaic MSC X: All Serial numbers
- Unison Mosaic Atlas : All Serial numbers
- Unison MosaicAtlas Pro : All Serial numbers
- Unison Mosaic MTPC (with or without TPC-RIO): All Serial numbers
NOTE: MSCs with a Serial number lower than 006000
Controllers
MSC 1/2/4
The Unison Mosaic Mosaic Show Controllers (MSCs) are solid state lighting controllers capable of being programmed with a series of light shows which can be controlled through either internal of external triggering.
This programming is all preprogrammed through the Unison Mosaic Designer software before being uploaded to the controller for stand alone operation.
Each type of MSC is capable of controlling a number of universes of DMX or eDMX compatible lighting fixtures. The number of universes that can be controlled is indicated by the number in the name of the controller (e.g. MSC 1).
MSC X
The MSC X is designed to meet the unique needs of large landmark projects. It is available in capacities ranging from 10 DMX universes up to 100 DMX universes from a single unit with further scaling over Ethernet.
The MSC X provides the same programming options as the MSC, but the outputs are limited to eDMX protocols.
MTPC
The MTPC is a Mosaic Show Controller with a touchscreen, allowing for simple user interaction with the programmed show file, and output of 1 universe of eDMX lighting control data.
As with all controllers, the programming for the MTPC is done through Unison Mosaic Designer and uploaded to the MTPC.
TPC-RIO
The TPC-RIO is an extension to the MTPC to provide additional connectivity to external systems and devices. It is a mains powered device, which provides PoE to the MTPC, along with Digital/Analog inputs, a DMX connection, an RS232 connection and a DALI connection.
Atlas
The Atlas is designed to handle large single canvases of DMX fixtures e.g. building façades, bridges or media screens. It is available in capacities ranging from 50 DMX universes up to 1500 DMX universes from a single unit with further scaling over Ethernet.
As with the other controller's, the Atlas is programmed through Unison Mosaic Designer and uploaded to the Atlas.
Atlas Pro
The Atlas Pro is designed to handle large single canvases of DMX fixtures e.g. building façades, bridges or media screens. It is available in capacities ranging from 50 DMX universes up to 3000 DMX universes from a single unit with further scaling over Ethernet, and allows multiple layers of media output to be displayed on the canvas, along with dynamically moving and rotating the content.
As with the other controllers, the Atlas Pro is programmed through Unison Mosaic Designer and uploaded to the Atlas Pro.
Remote Devices
Remote Devices can be used alongside controllers to increase the functionality and/or connectivity of the control system. They are connected to the controller using Ethernet network connections and most are powered over PoE using the same connection.
MRIO (08/44/80)
The three types of input/output RIOs allow various amounts of inputs and outputs to be added to the system. The inputs can be used for triggering within the project, and the outputs can be used to turn on other systems using volt free relays.
MRIO-D
The MRIO-D allows for connection of the Unison Mosaic system to a DALI bus. This can be used either to output DALI commands to DALI ballasts, or to receive DALI commands from a DALI controller (or both).
See DALI for more information about outputting and DALI Triggers for more information about receiving DALI commands.
MRIO-A
The MRIO-A provides additional MIDI connections, and an Audio input into a project. This audio input allows for triggering based on the volume of the incoming audio, or the audio input can be used to receive Linear Time Code into the project.
BPS
The Unison Mosaic BPS is a Button Panel Station which provides 8 programmable buttons, which can be used to control aspects of the project. Each button includes a white LED, which can be freely programmed to output various effects.
M-TS5
The ETC M-TS5 is a 5" Touch Interface built to replace the M-TS hardware. It can be configured with a customisable interface to control aspects of the project. The Interface is designed within ETC Designer and uploaded to the M-TS5 as part of the project.
Multi-touch support is available for M-TS5 from ETCDesigner 2.10 and above.
M-TS8
The ETC M-TS8 is an 8" Touch Interface built to replace the M-TS hardware. It can be configured with a customisable interface to control aspects of the project. The Interface is designed within ETC Designer and uploaded to the M-TS8 as part of the project.
Multi-touch support is available for M-TS8.
M-TS
The Unison Mosaic M-TS is a Touch Interface which can be used to control aspects of the project. The Interface is designed within Unison Mosaic Designer and uploaded to the M-TS as part of the project.