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Ion

ConsoleETC

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The Ion control console provides fully-integrated control of LED,

conventional and moving lights in a compact, portable package.

Up to four control devices- each with its own workspace- can be

used for programming and playback. Synchronized backup is also

optional. With Universal Fader Wings, multiple cue lists and up to

999 submasters are available.

APPLICATIONS

• Theaters

• Television studios

• Houses of worship

• Corporate theater

• Exhibits

• Special events

• Touring

FEATURES

• 1,024 to 6,144 outputs

- Upgradeable in 512 increments

• 16,000 channels

• Four discrete users

• Master playback pair with 60mm faders

• Four discrete palette types (IFCB)

• Presets function as “all palette”

• Effects provide dynamic relational or absolute

progressive action

• Central information area (CIA) accesses electronic alpha

keyboard, Hue + Saturation color picker, gel picker, browser

and other controls

• Conﬁgurable high-density channel display, with format and

ﬂexi-channel modes

• User-conﬁgurable topographical channel views

• List views of all record targets

• ETCNet2

™

, Net3

™

, ArtNet and Avab UDP output protocols

• Show import from Obsession

, Express

™

, Expression

Emphasis

, Congo

, Cobalt

and Strand 500/300 Series

via ASCII

• In/Out: local DMX512 x 2, MIDI In/Out, Networking DMX,

MIDI, SMPTE, SERIAL and contact closure via Net3 Gateways

• Virtual Media Server function for pixel-mapped effects,

images and animations

• Support for multiple languages, including English, German,

Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and

Chinese (Simpliﬁed and Traditional)

ORDERING INFORMATION

Ion

MODEL DESCRIPTION

Ion 1000 Ion Console, 1,024 outputs minimum

Ion 6000 Ion Console, 6,144 outputs maximum

Ion RPU - 2K Ion Remote Processor Unit, 2,048 outputs

Ion RPU - 6K Ion Remote Processor Unit, 6,144 outputs

Ion 500 Up 512 Output Upgrade

Nomad 256 Client for PC/Mac

ETCNet2 or Net3 is distributed using Net3 Gateways, which provide DMX,

MIDI/SMPTE Time Code and switch-closure functionality. MIDI In/Out and switch-

closure are also available locally at the device.

Two universes of DMX512A output are available at the device via 5-pin XLR. RDM is

supported from Net3 Gateways.

Note: Windows XP-based Ion desks can be upgraded to 3072 outputs. Windows 7

Ion desks can be upgraded to 6144 outputs.

Ion Accessories

MODEL DESCRIPTION

Net3 RFR Net3 Radio Focus Remote

Net3 RFR-RX Net3 Radio Focus Remote, Receiver Only

Net3 RFR-TX Net3 Radio Focus Remote, Transmitter Only

FADW 1x20 Universal Fader Wing - 1x20

FADW 2x10 Universal Fader Wing - 2x10

FADW 2x20 Universal Fader Wing - 2x20

Net3 RVI Net3 Remote Video Interface

Net3 RVI 3 Net3 Remote Video Interface

Eos Nomad PC and Eos Nomad Mac are available for download from

www.etcconnect.com

Ion requires external monitors compatible with Windows 7,

1280x1024 minimum resolution, standard, touch or multi-touch

SHIPS WITH:

• Dustcover

• Mouse and mousepad

• External alphanumeric keyboard

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Ion® ConsoleETC®1 of 4Eos® SeriesGENERAL INFORMATIONThe Ion control console provides fully-integrated control of LED, conventional and moving lights i

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Ion® ConsoleETC®2 of 4Eos® SeriesSPECIFICATIONSSYSTEM CAPACITY• 1,024 to 6,144 outputs• 16,000 Channels• 10,000 Cues• 999 Cue Lists• 4 x 1000 Pal

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Ion® ConsoleETC®3 of 4Eos® SeriesSPECIFICATIONSMANUAL CONTROL• Channel selection from keypad and/or virtual direct selects• Lists constructed with +

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Ion® ConsoleETC®4 of 4Eos® SeriesPHYSICALIon Dimensions*MODEL HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTHinches mm inches mm inches mmIon Console 5.2 132 17.9 455 18.2 462Ion