GDS Cue System

The GDS cue light system provides simple reliable cue light control for theatres, conference areas, and any venue that requires a cue light system. It consists of master controllers and cue light outstations. All master controllers are available in 4,8 and 12 way rack or desk mount, with larger versions available to order.

These controllers can be supplied digital or analogue. Analogue controllers have an XLR per channel (3 wire) at the controller and digital systems have an RS485 RJ45 point to point connection to I/O units for connection to the outstations via 3 pin XLR. TCP-IP Cue light systems are designed for seamless network integration and offer total flexibility in terms of patching and configuration on standard Networks

Analogue Controller

The analogue cue system range uses standard 3 pin XLR connectivity with either normal or large cue light outstations. The controllers come as standard in 4, 8 or 12 way configurations, with rack or desk mount option. Each cue light outstation plugs directly into the controller.

The system comes standard with professional features such as:

• Series operation - so the controller only lights if the outstation does
• Single preset mastering and cancel options for all channels
• Left and right hand mastering for all controllers over 4 channels
• Multi voltage IEC mains input
• Robust Carry handle on desk version

The operation of all controllers can be simply configured in a number of ways:

• Flashing or static operation - for the red standby
• Green Momentary - for latching or non-latching green
• Green Dual Function - push and hold or latching
• Lose red on go - keep or lose red standby after a go
• Red Toggle - Bring back red after a go
• Clear Preset - Clear or keep preset after a go

Digital Controllers

The GDS digital RS485 controllers come in the same reliable form factor as the analogue controllers, but offer transportation of all the cue light channels down a standard CAT5 Cable. The Digital Controllers are used in conjunction with either the 12 or 4 way I/O nodes. 12 way nodes are rack mountable, 4 way nodes are portable. Using RS485 allows for multiple point connections of a single system within an installation, this is particularly useful for venues with many plug in points, and significantly reduces physical cabling. Each cue light outstation plugs directly into the 4 or 12 way nodes.

The system comes standard with professional features such as:

• Series operation - so the controller only lights if the outstation does
• Single preset mastering and cancel options for all channels
• Left and right hand mastering for all controllers over 4 channels
• Multi voltage IEC mains input
• Robust Carry handle on desk version

The operation of all controllers can be simply configured in a number of ways:

• Flashing or static operation - for the red standby
• Green Momentary - for latching or non-latching green
• Green Dual Function - push and hold or latching
• Lose red on go - keep or lose red standby after a go
• Red Toggle - Bring back red after a go
• Clear Preset - Clear or keep preset after a go

Digital I/O 4 Way Node

The Digital I/O 4 way node is a 4 channel output node for use with the Digital Controllers using point to point RS485 on CAT5 cable.

A simple addressing system is used to address each 4 way output node to assign it to a block of channels on the controller. The nodes are stackable for systems with larger than 4 channels.

The output node comes with the following features:

• Multi voltage IEC mains input
• RJ45 input/link connection
• Robust Carry handles
• The node can be hung using the hook clamp attachment
• All channel sensing incorporated for outstation detection.
• The output node operates with standard or large GDS outstations.

Digital I/O 12 Way

The Digital I/O 12 way node is a 12 channel output node for use with the Digital Controllers using point to point RS485 on CAT5 cable.

A simple addressing system is used to address each 12 way output node to assign it to a block of channels on the controller. The nodes are stackable for systems with larger than 12 channels.

The output node comes with the following features:

• Multi voltage IEC mains input
• RJ45 input/link connection
• 1U Rackmount
• All channel sensing incorporated for outstation detection
• Robust Carry handle on desk version

TCP-IP Controllers

The TCP-IP controllers run on a standard TCP-IP network and use the TCP-IP 4 and 12 way output nodes with standard or large GDS outstations to complete the system. The controllers come in 4, 8 and 12 way as standard, desk or rack mount with larger version available to order.

By using an output node mesh approach to the TCP-IP cue system, single point of failure is significantly reduced as in some serial linked systems.

Software is used for patching of system nodes. Advanced patching such as multiple output channels to one controller eliminate the need for any paralleling circuits. Dynamic patching can be loaded and stored for each show set up allowing for multiple show configurations to be run in each venue at the touch of a button.

For larger systems, any number of controllers can be integrated into the TCP-IP cue system with features such as mimic desks for dual operator or monitoring purposes.

Each cue state across the entire system can be stored and replayed using the cue system software. The cues are stacked for show playback and can be easily edited during the show or in rehearsals. An intuitive preview system lets the operator preview up to 4 cues before and after the active cue. The simple use of a 'Go' and 'Back' button triggers all the stored cues, with access to any cue in the stack if required with live editing on the desks or software.

The software has the following features:

• System wide dynamic patching
• Complete programmability for storing of cues
• Simple playback with live editing
• Load/save any number of patch/show files
• RS232 control for triggering stored cues

The Controllers comes standard with professional features such as:

• TCP-IP Network connectivity
• Series operation - so the controller only lights if the outstation does
• Single preset mastering and cancel options for all channels
• Left and right hand mastering for all controllers over 4 channels
• Multi voltage IEC mains input
• Robust Carry handle on desk version
• RS232 on individual channel control

The operation of all controllers can be simply configured in a number of ways:

• Flashing or static operation - for the red standby
• Green Momentary - for latching or non-latching green
• Green Dual Function - push and hold or latching
• Lose red on go - keep or lose red standby after a go
• Red Toggle - Bring back red after a go
• Clear Preset - Clear or keep preset after a go

Digital I/O 4 Way Node

The TCP-IP I/O 4 way node is a 4 channel output node for use with the TCP-IP Controllers using standard TCP-IP networks.

The output node comes with the following features:

• Multi voltage IEC mains input
• RJ45 TCP-IP connection
• Robust Carry handles
• The node can be hung using the hook clamp attachment
• All channel sensing incorporated for outstation detection

The output node operates with standard or large GDS outstations.

TCP-IP I/O 12 WAY

The TCP-IP I/O 12 way node is a 12 channel output node for use with the TCP-IP Controllers using standard TCP-IP networks.

The output node comes with the following features:

• Multi voltage IEC mains input
• RJ45 TCP-IP connection
• 1U Rackmount
• All channel sensing incorporated for outstation detection

The output node operates with standard or large GDS outstations.

Outstations

The GDS outstation is small and robust with an excellent viewing angle. It comes standard as 3 pin XLR, with 4 pin as an option if required. The unit has direct cable chassis connection, reducing cable gland fatigue and allowing direct connection to extension leads.

The outstation has the following features:

• Hook clamp mountable
• Cable tie mountable
• Tough LED indication/switches
• Extra wide viewing angle
• Full series fault operation
• Tough powder coat finish

The Standard GDS outstation can be used with any of GDS cue systems.

Large Outstations

The Large GDS outstation is a high visibility outstation for use in areas such as fly floors or high level. The Acknowledge button is connected to the outstation via 3 pin XLR, and the GDS standard blues system accessories can be snapped onto the red and green indicators if required.

The outstation has the following features:

• Hook clamp mountable
• Tough LED indication
• Extra wide viewing angle
• Full series fault operation
• Tough powder coat finish

The Large GDS outstation can be used with any of GDS cue systems.

90 Degree Outstation

The GDS 90 degree panel mount outstation is designed to plug straight into a facility panel and is perfect for lobbies etc, or even where the outstation would normally be required, but moved occasionally. It comes standard as 3 pin XLR, with 4 pin as an option if required.

The outstation has the following features:

• Directly pluggable to a chassis XLR connector
• Tough LED indication
• Extra wide viewing angle
• Full series fault operation
• Tough powder coat finish

The Large GDS outstation can be used with any of GDS cue systems

Relay Interface

The relay interface simply plugs into the GDS cue system and has a dry contact output for each red and green light.

• Solid state relay can drive AC or DC up to 4A
• Powercon output for each colour
• Powercon Mains input, 12V - 280V
• Available as DC or AC option
• Tough powder coat finish

OEM Outstation

The OEM module allows the GDS cue system to be integrated within a third party panel.

The Module comes supplied with:

• PCB complete with red and green button
• 3 way phoenix connector
• Cutting/mounting detail

The OEM GDS outstation can be used with any of GDS cue systems.