Alcorn Mcbride V16X User manual

V16X User’s Guide
December 14th, 2018
SYNCHRONOUS SHOW CONTROLLER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................2
WELCOME! ....................................................................................................................................4
PRODUCT FEATURES .................................................................................................................5
SHOW CONTROL FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................ 5
SYNCHRONIZATION FEATURES.................................................................................................................................... 5
PHYSICAL FEATURES....................................................................................................................................................... 6
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...............................................................................................................7
GETTING STARTED.....................................................................................................................8
WIRING AND CONNECTIVITY...................................................................................................................................... 8
NETWORK CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................... 10
CONTROLLING WITH WINSCRIPT LIVE .................................................................................................................... 12
HARDWARE INFORMATION...................................................................................................13
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
DISPLAY AND NAVIGATION WHEEL.......................................................................................................................... 13
INDICATOR LEDS......................................................................................................................................................... 17
CONNECTORS .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
SYNCHRONIZATION ................................................................................................................25
PHASE-LOCKED CLOCKS............................................................................................................................................. 25
PRECISE TRIGGERING ................................................................................................................................................... 26
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE............................................................................................................................................... 28
SYNC CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................................................................. 29
WIRING GUIDE ...........................................................................................................................31
DIGITAL INPUT WIRING.............................................................................................................................................. 31
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................32
CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................................... 32

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SYNCHRONIZATION .................................................................................................................................................... 32
PHYSICAL ....................................................................................................................................................................... 32
BLOCK DIAGRAM.......................................................................................................................33
PRODUCT PHOTOS...................................................................................................................34

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WELCOME!
Congratulations on your shiny new Alcorn McBride V16X Show Controller!
The V16X is designed to be the ultimate show control solution for attractions that demand precisely synchronized
control between multiple systems.
One significant challenge with ride-based attractions is the ability to precisely synchronize on-board audio with off-
board audio, video, lighting, animatronics, etc. For these types of attractions, the V16X is intended to serve as the
off-board synchronized control source. It works in tandem with RidePlayer, AV Binloop Uncompressed, and many
other devices to ensure that both on-board and off-board systems are tightly synchronized. This is accomplished
by our state-of-the-art SyncCore synchronization system that can use one of several methods to maintain lock
between products like the V16X and RidePlayer. These industry-standard methods include PTP (IEEE-1588), NTP,
GPS, SMPTE LTC, and Video Genlock.
It’s also common for ride-based show control applications to require advanced communications with many
different types of third-party equipment. This includes devices like the PLC systems commonly used for ride
control, projectors, video players, audio players, audio DSPs, matrix switchers, motion controllers (animatronics),
and much more. The V16X harnesses the power of the Alcorn McBride show control engine to easily integrate
with many industry-standard devices and serve as the master show control system for themed attractions. This
includes capabilities like using timelines to synchronize audio playback to SMPTE timecode or triggering complex
playback routines via GPIO, Serial, or Ethernet commands. It even works in tandem with our ShowTouch apps
and devices to provide intuitive touch panel controls that can be custom-made for the attraction.
This product leverages 32 years of experience designing products specifically for themed entertainment
applications. In true Alcorn McBride fashion, the solid-state and rugged design will ensure years of 24/7
maintenance free operation which is essential to zero downtime for attractions. At Alcorn McBride, it is our
passion to engineer solutions that are uniquely suited for themed entertainment. We hope that you love using this
product as much as we enjoyed designing it!

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PRODUCT FEATURES
SHOW CONTROL FEATURES
This product features the powerful and flexible Alcorn McBride ControlCore. This technology provides the ability
to control and monitor components deployed in themed attractions like PLCs, animation controllers, video
playback, projection, DSP systems, matrix switchers, and much more.
The control feature set is as follows:
• Alcorn McBride Show Control Core
o Control of 3rd Party Devices (PLC, DSP, Animation, AV, etc.)
o Timeline Programming
o ShowTouch Integration
o PLC Integration – ride control monitoring/triggering
o Advanced Scripting Control
• 4 x Network Control Ports (Isolated)
• 16 x Serial Control Ports
o 4 support RS422 & RS232 (software configurable)
o 12 support RS232
• 16 x CC/Voltage Inputs
• 16 x CC Outputs /w Self-Healing Polymer Fuse
• 16 User-Programmable Front-Panel Buttons
• 4.3” Touch-Enabled TFT Display
SYNCHRONIZATION FEATURES
V16X is equipped with the Alcorn McBride SyncCore system to provide for extremely precise synchronization
between the on-board and off-board systems. This technology uses several industry-standard methods to maintain
a very precise clock between V16X and other SyncCore-enabled products like the RidePlayer.
Synchronization features include:
• PTP (IEEE-1588)
• NTP
• GPS /w PPS Clock Input
• SMPTE LTC
• Genlock

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PHYSICAL FEATURES
This product’s solid-state design enables it to integrate well into any commercial A/V installation. It’s designed to
be mounted into a standard 19” equipment rack and requires only 2RU of space. The rear-panel of the unit offers
professional-grade phoenix terminals for easy wire termination in the field, and industry standard connectors for
network, genlock, and power.
• Phoenix connectors for solder-free installation
• Flexible Power Supply Options
o V16X - Built-in 110-240VAC Auto-sensing power supply
o V16X-DC – Built-in 24VDC power supply
• 4.3” TFT Display
• Control status LEDs
• IO status LEDs
• Front-panel buttons
• Removable SD Card for storage of scripts, panels, and/or log data
• Dimensions – 19”W x 14”D x 3.5”H - 2U Rack Mount
• Weight – 10 Lbs.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Now that we’ve tantalized you with all of the wonderful things this product can do, I’ll bet you’re chomping at the
bit to flip all the switches and push all the buttons. Not so fast! Before we get to the fun stuff, we just want to
take a moment to remind you that we are here to help. Chances are that you’re building something really cool
and we want you to have access to the resources and support you need to be successful.
To start, you’ll find a wealth of information on our website. This includes Application Notes that give you detailed
documentation and examples for how this product is used in common types of themed entertainment projects.
You’ll also find the latest downloads for software, firmware, drawings, 3D models, cutsheets, and other helpful
resources on our Support page. The Knowledge Base is especially handy for common questions and helpful
troubleshooting tips. And last, but certainly not least, you always have our friendly and mildly entertaining staff
available by email or telephone.
Application Notes
http://www.alcorn.com/applications
Support Resources
http://www.alcorn.com/support
Knowledge Base (FAQ)
https://alcornmcbride.zendesk.com/hc/en-us
Email Support
[email protected]
Telephone Support
[phone] (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm EST)

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GETTING STARTED
Alright, time to roll up your sleeves and get to work! This section will guide you through basic concepts that will
help you get on your way with an V16X.
WIRING AND CONNECTIVITY
A few connections are required to experience the core functionality of an V16X.If you’re the DIY-type that’s
comfortable with purchasing and terminating your own connectors, you’ll be happy to know that this product uses
industry-standard connectors which are documented in detail in the Hardware Information section of this
User’s Guide.
POWER
V16X can be ordered with one of two power supply options:
• V16X - Built-in 110-240VAC Auto-sensing power supply
• V16X-DC – Built-in 24VDC power supply
The AC option is the standard and preferred by many
customers; however, there are many applications that benefit
from having a DC power input. Whichever your preference, be
sure to order the appropriate version of the V16X for your
power needs.
For the standard V16X, you simply need to connect AC power
using the included IEC power cable.
For the V16X-DC, you need to apply a 24VDC power source
to the power input terminals. Be sure to observe the correct
polarity for the Positive (+24VDC) and Negative (-) terminals.
Once you have connected the power source, the V16X can be powered up by simply flipping the power switch to
the ON position. HEY!!! What are you doing?!? We didn’t actually say to power up yet, but you went ahead and
did it anyway didn’t you?!?! <Head Slap> Alright… clearly you’re excited so I guess we’ll cut you some slack, but
could you at least try to follow instructions next time?

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NETWORK CONTROL
While our latest V16X sure looks pretty when you power it up,
network connectivity is required to actually make it do magical things.
The goal here is to interface a V16X to your Windows or macOS
computer running our WinScript Live software. This application
empowers you to configure, program and monitor the unit.
The V16X has 4 standard RJ45 Ethernet connectors that support
10/100/1000BT networks. They provide access to 4 isolated networks
labeled Network A, B, C, and D that can be used by the V16X to
control and monitor devices that are connected to the networks.
Let’s go ahead and plug in one end of your Ethernet cable to Port A
and the other end to your computer.

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NETWORK CONFIGURATION
Now that we’re good to go with connections, we just need to do a little bit of configuration before we can
connect your computer to an V16X.Before we get started, it’s helpful to know that a V16X ships with the
following default IP address configurations:
If you’re at ease in the world of networking, you can easily adjust these settings for your V16X to operate on an
existing network. For more information on how to access the network configuration menu, see the Display and
Navigation Buttons section of this User’s Guide.
For those that just wish to connect a computer directly to Network A of the V16X, the easiest way is to set your
computer to a static IP address that is compatible with V16X default network settings. For example, this
configuration would work nicely for your computer:
CONFIGURING STATIC IP - WINDOWS 10
1. Right-click on the Windows icon in the bottom-left and select Network Connections
2. Select Change adapter options
3. Right-click on the network interface that is connected to the V16X and select Properties
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the list of items and click the Properties
button below.
V16X Port C
Control IP
192.168.2.254
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
V16X Port D
Control IP
192.168.3.254
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
V16X Port A
Control IP
192.168.0.254
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
V16X Port B
Control IP
192.168.1.254
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
Computer Ethernet Port
IP
192.168.0.100
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0