Device |
2 Channel trainable controller w/audio |
Precision repeatability and reliability due to digital processing. High quality audio. Internal diagnostics, status indicators, internal audio amplifier |
Control Channels |
Two |
Two control channels, each with dual sets of relay contacts. Also includes background and triggered audio channels. |
Relay Channels |
Four |
Two independent sets of relay contacts per channel (total of 4 contact sets) allow for simultaneous control of high voltage (120vac) and low voltage circuits. |
Current Rating |
32 Amps total |
Each relay channel rated at 8-amps. They may be paralleled for a total current handling capacity of 16-amps per channel or up to 32 amps per controller, AC or DC, low voltage or 120 volt. |
Relay Life |
20,000,000 operations |
That’s more than 5,000 operations per day, 365 days per year for 10 years! |
Response Time |
1/100th of a second |
This is equivalent to 30-40 times faster than the average person can blink their eyes. |
Processor Speed |
2 MIPS |
2,000,000 instructions per second! |
Warranty |
5 Year |
Warrantied against defect in materials or workmanship for 5 years, including when used in commercial applications. |
Power |
10-14vdc, 350mA |
Current requirement higher if supplying power to anything other than a single Lights Alive trigger/sensor. |
Power Out |
Two methods |
Mantis controllers supply power to all Lights Alive brand trigger/sensors via the proprietary LADC connection. Screw terminals are provided for 3rd party sensors. |
Prop Power |
Via relay contacts |
12vdc, up to a maximum of 1-amp can be supplied to solenoid valves or other relays with a simple jumper, eliminating the need for other power supplies. |
Audio Level |
LED |
LED audio record level indicators allow for excellent audio on first attempt. |
Program length |
2-1/2 minutes |
2.5 minute show control. Audio record time of 2.5 minutes includes background track plus the triggered audio track. |
Trigger Connection |
Via LADC or screw terminals |
All Lights Alive brand triggers/sensors connect to the controller via the LADC cable which provides trigger circuitry and power. Screw terminals are provided for 3rd party triggers. |
Internal Timer |
User trainable |
Microprocessor memorizes real-time actions. Simply enter program mode and press CHANNEL buttons to activate relays. miniMANTIS will remember this routine when triggered. Can easily be synchronized with recorded audio. |
Indicators |
Nine |
Channel activity (x2), trigger, status, control, record level (x2) audio activity, LADC device present LED indicators included. |
Repeat Function? |
Yes |
Runs program once, then waits for next trigger in normal mode. In repeat mode the program will be continuously repeated. Starts automatically if trigger strapped at power up. |
Trigger Method |
Switch closure |
Compatible with all Lights-Alive brand triggers and intelligent sensors as well as any other brand device that provides simple switch closure. |
Input Isolation? |
Optical |
All Mantis controllers and intelligent sensors are equipped with optoisolators to isolate and protect the microprocessor |
LADC Technology? |
Yes |
All Mantis products are equipped with LADC (Lights Alive Direct Connect) technology. With LADC, a single quick-connect cable carries DC power and the trigger circuit to trigger/sensor. CLICK, CLICK, DONE! Screw terminals provided for connecting 3rd party triggers. |
User Controls |
Five |
TEST, CONTROL and CHANNEL 1, CHANNEL 2 and VOLUME |
Pluggable Connectors |
Three |
All screw terminal connectors may be quickly unplugged and plugged into a replacement controller in the unlikely event of a problem, thus reducing down time |
Volume Control |
Yes, for audio out |
An audio level control is provided for audio out. This allows you to easily match the output of the miniMANTIS-2 to your amplifier or amplified speakers. |
Audio Quality |
12k sample rate |
50% higher sample rate than competition, thus yielding excellent audio. |
Daisy Chain |
Yes |
Multiple controllers can be daisy-chained thus requiring only a single power source and/or a single trigger |
Prop Test |
Yes |
When idle, pressing CHAN 1 or CHAN 2 will trigger relay to test prop without need to run program. |
Memory Protect |
Yes |
Memory protect mode eliminates the possibility of accidental program erasure. Program also retained during power failure. |
Global Erase |
Yes |
Global erase is provided to erase all programming with on quick action
All specifications are subject to change without notice. 041410 |
