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January 27, 2011

Synapse Unveils Adapter for Connecting, Controlling DMX Devices Wirelessly

By Jayashree Adkoli, TMCnet Contributor

Synapse Wireless, a provider of wireless control and monitoring technology based on the Internet-enabled SNAP network operating system, has launched a new SNAP DMX device, an adapter for connecting and controlling DMX devices wirelessly.




Packaged in a rugged metal casing, the new SNAP DMX wireless DMX control device is based on the DMX512 (Digital Multiplex) standard communications protocol. Providing a fast, easy-setup to eliminate cost and hazards of cabling, the adapter also supports a wide range of third-party software and hardware devices that are based on modern enhancements such as USB DMX. This will enable for fast, efficient control of DMX devices from PCs.

In addition, SNAP DMX is an affordable, lighting control solution that is ideal for situations where cabling is either too expensive or impossible to use. Because, it features reliable signal quality, easy setup, and long-range capability, said Patrick Durand, worldwide technical director for Future Lighting Solutions, in a statement.

Available from Future Electronics with a MSRP of $179.00 (part number: LP500-001), the new SNAP DMX adapter is built on Synapse's mesh network, so that it can work over long distances and act as repeaters by re-transmitting the data to other DMX adapters.

Officials with Synapse said in a press release that each SNAP DMX adapter can auto-detect its role and operate as either a transmitter or receiver. Units of SNAP DMX can be combined to span up to 16 universes with up to 96 DMX channels each. This will create a large array of DMX devices that can be controlled simultaneously.

While replacing a wired solution, data fidelity is critical. So, Synapse has provided all SNAP DMX adapters with built-in security, which can be used to prevent unwanted intrusions from adversely affecting the network.

In addition, the new SNAP DMX adapter is based on direct-sequence spread spectrum transmission so that it can provide the highest levels of signal integrity and also does not suffer the latency penalty of frequency-hopping spread spectrum typically used in early-generation systems.

Measuring H1.2" x W2.5" x L3.5" and weighing approximately 6.25 oz, the SNAP DMX unit provides flexibility in mounting options and can be installed without the need to modify existing equipment.

Huntsville, Alabama-based Synapse Wireless offers wireless control and monitoring technology based on the Internet-enabled SNAP network operating system. The Internet-enabled SNAP technology is an IEEE (News - Alert) 802.15.4-based, auto-forming, multi-hop, mesh network, software solution. It is designed to run efficiently on cost-effective 8-bit microprocessors and has very small memory footprint of only 40KB, in order to leave more space for user applications.

According to Synapse, SNAP based networks are self-forming, instant-on, and self-healing.

In December 2010, Synapse's SNAP network operating system was used in "TRON: Legacy," a 3D high-tech adventure movie from Walt Disney (News - Alert) Pictures, to wirelessly control the lighting effects on more than 100 of the main actors' suits.

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Jayashree Adkoli is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Jayashree's articles, please visit her columnist page.

Edited by Tammy Wolf


 







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