LSC Mantra Mini User manual

Version V 2.05 June 2020
Quick Start Guide
LSC Control Systems ©
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Version 3.0
August 2021
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Contents
1Overview......................................................................4
2Connection and Control Options...................................4
2.1 DIN Mount ................................................................4
2.2 Power.......................................................................5
2.3 Programming............................................................5
2.4 Playback...................................................................5
3Front Panel LED’s ........................................................6
3.1 Power LED ...............................................................6
3.2 Ethernet LED............................................................6
3.3 Activity LED..............................................................6
3.4 Status LED ...............................................................6
3.5 USB Show Load Indication .......................................7
3.6 USB Software Update Indication...............................7
3.7 RDM Identify.............................................................7
4Mantra Editor................................................................7
4.1 Overview...................................................................7
4.2 Install the Mantra Editor Software.............................7
4.3 Programming Mantra Mini with the Editor .................8
4.4 Connecting the Editor via Wi-Fi.................................9
4.5 Connecting the Editor via Ethernet..........................11
4.6 Disconnecting the Editor from the Mantra Mini........12
4.7 Basic Programming Steps ......................................13
4.8 Scheduled Events...................................................15
4.9 Remote Trigger Playback .......................................16
4.10 Step 7. Save the Show ...........................................17
4.11 Step 8. Disconnect the Editor..................................17

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1Overview
This “Quick Start Guide” provides basic information about
powering, patching, controlling intensity, colour & position,
creating a simple animation plus recording and playback.
The “Mantra Mini User Manual” provides comprehensive
information on all aspects of the Mantra Mini. It can be
downloaded from mantramini.lsccontrol.com.au
The Mantra Mini can control up to 48 lighting fixtures across 2
DMX universes that are output as DMX-512, Art-Net or sACN.
Multiple Mantra Minis can be used if more than 48 fixtures are
required.
2Connection and Control Options
2.1 DIN Mount
The Mantra Mini mounts on a standard TS35 DIN rail. The
Mantra Mini is 9 DIN modules wide (157.5mm). Allow adequate
ventilation and do not expose the Mantra Mini to direct sunlight
or moisture. The Mantra Mini is fitted with a small internal
automatic variable speed fan to internally circulate the air.
Power Input
9-24VDC 20W
Ethernet + PoE
Power Input
W-COMMS
EPANSION
3 x Isolated
Switch Inputs
DMX 1
DMX 2
USB
User
Button

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2.2 Power
The Mantra Mini offers many possible connection and control
options.
Power can be supplied by either:
•External 9-24 volts DC power supply
•PoE via the RJ45 Ethernet connector. Note, PoE
cannot be used if Wall Plates are connected to the W-
COMMS connector
2.3 Programming
A computer or tablet running the Mantra Editor software can be
connected to program the Mantra Mini by either:
•Wi-Fi. The Mantra Mini has a built-in low range Wi-Fi
access point. The computer or tablet running the
Mantra Editor software connects directly to the Mantra
Mini Wi-Fi
•Ethernet, preferably via a network router or switch with
DHCP capability
•Wi-Fi client. The Mantra Mini Wi-Fi can be changed
from access point mode to client mode and can
connect to an existing Wi-Fi network. The computer or
tablet running the Mantra Editor software connects to
the same Wi-Fi network
2.4 Playback
Playback from the Mantra Mini can be controlled by either:
•Internal day/date time scheduler
•OSC, UDP or TCP commands via the Ethernet
connector
•Contact closures connected to the 3 “Isolated Inputs”
•Wall plate switches connected to the W-COMMS
connector (future feature)
•Mantra Mini can send messages to other devices by
OSC, UDP or TCP commands

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Mantra Mini can control up to 48 lighting fixtures across 2 DMX
universes that are output as:
•Isolated DMX-1 connector
•Isolated DMX-2 connector
•Art-Net (ethernet connector)
•sACN (ethernet connector)
Mantra Mini can accept an input from a lighting console
connected to either:
•Isolated DMX-2 connector configured as an input
•Art-Net (ethernet connector)
•sACN (ethernet connector)
3Front Panel LED’s
3.1 Power LED
Long flash, pause, repeat. Power is present.
Double flash. Clock has lost its time setting.
3.2 Ethernet LED
Off. No network connection.
Flashes. Network data is being transmitted or received.
3.3 Activity LED
Off. No DMX, sACN or Art-Net is being transmitted.
Flickers. DMX, sACN or Art-Net is being transmitted.
3.4 Status LED
On. Normal operation
Slow flash. Override active.
Short flash, pause, long flash, pause etc. The Mantra Editor
software is in control.
Fast flash. Evac Mode is active.
Rapid flash. Error.

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3.5 USB Show Load Indication
If a USB stick containing a show file (in a folder named LSC) is
inserted, all the front panel LEDs will triple flash for 5 seconds.
Press the USER button before they stop flashing to load the
show.
3.6 USB Software Update Indication
If a USB stick containing a software update file (in a folder
named LSC) is inserted into the Mantra Mini, all the front panel
LEDs will triple flash for 5 seconds. Press the USER button
before they stop flashing to start the upgrade.
3.7 RDM Identify
If theMantra Mini receives an RDM “Identify” command, the four
LEDs on the front panel flash in pairs (left pair then right pair).
4Mantra Editor
4.1 Overview
The Mantra Editor software is used to programme the Mantra
Mini. Shows created on a Mantra Lite console can also be
opened on the Mantra Editor, edited and saved onto the Mantra
Mini.
Once the Mantra Mini has been programmed, playback can be
either internally controlled by a day/date time “Schedule” or by
“Remote Triggers” in the form of OSC, UDP or TCP commands
over ethernet or contact closures on the 3 isolated inputs.
4.2 Install the Mantra Editor Software
The free Mantra Editor software is available from
“mantramini.lsccontrol.com.au”. Download and run the Mantra
Editor Setup program on your computer or tablet. Follow the on-
screen instructions and be sure to allow Mantra Editor access
through your computers firewall. Run the Mantra Editor
program.

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4.3 Programming Mantra Mini with the Editor
The computer or tablet running the Mantra Editor can be
connected to the Mantra Mini by either Wi-Fi or by Ethernet.
LSC recommends that your first connection to the Mantra Mini
is via Wi-Fi because this is the quickest method of connection.
The lighting cues to be played back by the Mantra Mini are
saved in a show file that is saved in the Mantra Mini. Show
files can also be saved in the Mantra Editor (the computer
running the Mantra Editor) for back-up or off-line editing.
When loading or saving show files,
•Select “View Local” to access the Mantra Editor
•Select “View Remote” to access the Mantra Mini
The Mantra Editor takes control of the Mantra Mini output
whenever you,
•Save a show file to the Mantra Mini
•Load a show file from the Mantra Mini
The Mantra Editor is then used to control the lighting fixtures
allowing you to see their output, create the desired lighting
looks and to record those looks as lighting cues in the show.
The cues can be checked (and edited if necessary) by playing
them back using the Mantra Editor. The Mantra Editor is then
used to program how the Mantra Mini will playback the cues.
Playback can be performed by either the “scheduler” in Mantra
Mini or by isolated inputs (contact closures), or OSC, UDP or
TCP network commands.
When programming is completed, the Mantra Editor program
is closed and after a brief pause, the Mantra Mini automatically
resets and takes back control of its output.

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4.4 Connecting the Editor via Wi-Fi
Follow these steps,
1. Mantra Mini has short range inbuilt Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Access
Point. Open your computers Wi-Fi settings and connect it to
the Mantra Mini’s Wi-Fi.
The name of the Mantra Mini Wi-Fi is
“MantraMini_###” (where ### is an exclusive
number for every Mantra Mini)
The security key is “mantra_mini”.
If there are multiple Mantra Minis in your installation make sure
you select the desired one. The easiest way to identify the
desired Mantra Mini is to remove the power from the other
Mantra Mini’s.
When using Microsoft Windows to connect to a Mantra Mini,
you must set your computers network profile to “Private”.
After connecting you might see the following message. Select
“Yes”.
Alternatively, to manually change the network profile to
“Private”, click the available Network icon in the Notification
area.
If you see
this message
select “Yes”

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Select the Mantra Mini network and then click Properties and
in the “Network profile” that opens select Private.
2. With the computer now connected to Mantra Mini’s Wi-
Fi Access Point, open the Mantra Editor application on
your computer. To usethe Wi-Ficonnection,clickTools,
Setup, System Settings. In the “Available Networks”
pane click on WiFi then double click
Back/Home.
3. To control the Mantra Mini’s fixtures, create a new show
and save it to the Mantra Mini by clicking Tools, New
Show, Tools, Save Show, enter a name for the show
then click View Remote, click the MMD (Mantra Mini
Device) Icon. Click Save. The editor now controls the
output of the Mantra Mini.
Properties
Available
Networks
Icon
Private

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4.5 Connecting the Editor via Ethernet
The Mantra Mini’s default ethernet setting is DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol). In order to have a network
address automatically assigned, the Mantra Mini must be
connected to a DHCP server. Most consumer routers are set up
to act as a DHCP server and will automatically assign an IP
address to the Mantra Mini.
When using Microsoft Windows to connect to a Mantra Mini,
you must set your computers network profile to “Private”. To
change the network profile for a wired network, click Start,
Settings, Network & Internet, Ethernet, then click your
network adapter and choose the “Private” profile.
Follow these steps to connect the Editor to the Mantra via
ethernet.
1. Connect the Mantra Mini and the computer or tablet
running the Mantra Editor to the same DHCP server.
2. Re-boot the Mantra Mini by pressing its RESET button.
3. Open the Mantra Editor application. To use the ethernet
connection,clickTools,Setup, System Settings. Inthe
“Available Networks” pane click on Ethernet then
double click Back/Home.
View Remote
or
View Local
Private

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4. To control the Mantra Mini’s fixtures, create a new show
and save it to the Mantra Mini by clicking Tools, New
Show, Tools, Save Show, enter a name for the show
then click View Remote, click the Mantra Mini Icon.
Click Save. The editor is now connected to the Mini and
controls its output.
Note: If a DHCP server is not available you can connect the
Mantra Mini using Wi-Fi and when connected, set a static IP
address in the Mantra Mini. Alternatively, LSC’s HOUSTON X
software will find the Mantra Mini when connected by ethernet
and can then be used to set a static IP address.
To edit a show that has already been saved on the Mantra Mini,
click Tools, Load Show, View Remote. Click the Mantra Mini
icon then click on the show file name then click Load.
4.6 Disconnecting the Editor from the Mantra
Mini
The Mantra Editor is disconnected from the Mantra Mini when
any of the following are performed,
•A show is saved to the (Local) Mantra Editor
•A show is loaded from the (Local) Mantra Editor
•A “New Show” is opened in the Mantra Editor
•The Mantra Editor program is closed
View
Remote
View
Local

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4.7 Basic Programming Steps
The following are the basic steps to program and playback a
show on the Mantra Mini.
4.7.1 Step 1. Patch the Fixtures
On the Mantra Editor “Home” screen click Tools, Setup, Patch.
1. Select the “Manufacturer” and “Model” of the fixture
2. Enter the Universe number (1 or 2)
3. Enter the DMX address of the fixture
4. Click Patch then choose a fixture number (1 to 48).
5. Repeat for each fixture
6. Click Back/Home to finish.
4.7.2 Step 2. Control the Fixtures
Click Tools, Save Show As,View Remote. Click the Mantra
Mini Icon, enter a name for the show then click Save.
To control a patched fixture using the Mantra Editor, click its
numbered fixture icon (the number turns yellow). Multiple
fixtures can be selected.
•To adjust the intensity, click and scroll the “Intensity”
wheel or click the 100% or 0% buttons.
Fixture 6
selected
Apps

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•To control the other attributes of a fixtures, use an App.
There are Apps for colour, position, beam, animations
and shapes. Click Apps to open the “Apps ”screen.
Click the appropriate App (colour, position or beam)
then adjust the attribute.
4.7.3 Step 3. Record the Output as a Cue
When you have adjusted the intensity and colour of your fixtures
and possibly created animations or shapes, the current output
can be recorded into as a “cue” for later playback.
To record the current output, click Rec then click the Playback
displayer of your choice (1-10).
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Each playback can contain a single cue or a cue-list. To record
a cue-list, create the next lighting look on the output then record
to the same Playback number. Multiple cues and cue-lists can
be recorded. 10 pages of playbacks are available.
4.7.4 Step 4. Playback and Check
Clear all fixtures back to no intensity and default attribute values
by clicking Apps, Clear All.
Click on the playback displayer of the cue or cue-list to be
played.
To fade up or fade down the cue click ►.
To crossfade to the next cue in a cue-list click Next Cue.
4.7.5 Step 5. Edit
If necessary, edit the fade times, intensities, animation speeds
etcetera.
10 Playback Displayers

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4.7.6 Step 6. Program the Playback
Playback can be controlled by either,
•Day/date time schedule. See below
•Remote Triggers. Contact closures (isolated inputs) or
OSC, UDP or TCP network commands. See section
4.9.
4.8 Scheduled Events
Playback from the Mantra Mini can be internally controlled by
a day/date time schedule. The Schedule contains a list of
events. Each event fades up or fades down a memory (a cue)
at either a specific time of the day or every day or on certain
days of the week or on particular date(s).
The astronomical clock allows turning the lights on/off at
sunrise/sunset, or any time before or after with a simple time
offset (for example, Sunset + 30 minutes).
4.8.1 Add a Scheduled Event
To create a new scheduled event, click Tools, Setup,
Schedule. To create a new event click Add.
Enter a descriptive name for the event. Click on a memory and
cue to select it to be played by the event. When the event is
played it can perform the following functions:
•Memory On. Fades up the selected the Memory / Cue
Number
•Memory Off. Fades down the selected the Memory /
Cue Number
•All Cues Off. All active Memories are faded down
The “Event Type” pane allows you to select what will trigger
the event. Click on the type of event that you require. The
choices are:
Day allows you to select the days of the week and the time at
which the event will occur.

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Date allows you to select a date from the calendar and the time
at which the event will occur.
Sunrise / Sunset allows you to select either sunrise or sunset
for the event. You can also set any time before or after sunrise
or sunset with a time offset.
On Show Load will playback the selected cue when the Mantra
Mini powers up or when it automatically re-starts after the
Mantra Editor is dis-connected.
To save the event in the schedule click Save.
4.9 Remote Trigger Playback
The Mantra Mini can be controlled by “Remote Trigger Inputs”.
There are 4 “message types” of remote trigger inputs available:
•Contact closures via the 3 “Isolated Inputs”
•OSC (Open Sound Control) via Ethernet or Wi-Fi
•UDP (User Datagram Protocol) via Ethernet or Wi-Fi
•TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) via Ethernet or
Wi-Fi
These message types can be used to perform any of the
following “Actions”:
•Play Memory (with the option to turn all “Other Cues
Off)
•Next Cue
•All Cues Off
•Override (enable/disable)
•Evac Mode (enable/disable)
4.9.1 Add a Remote Trigger
To open the Remote Triggers screen, click Tools, Setup,
Remote Triggers. To create a new remote trigger click Add.
Enter a descriptive name for the trigger.
Select the “Message Type” of remote trigger:
•Contact (3 x “Isolated Input” contact closures)
•OSC (Open Sound Control)
•UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

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•TCP (Transport Control Protocol)
Select the “Action” that you want the message to perform:
•Play Memory
•Next Cue
•All Cues Off
•Override (enable/disable)
•Evac Mode (enable/disable)
Select or enter all of the parameters for the selected “Action”
then click Save.
See the “Mantra Mini and Mantra Editor User Guide” for detailed
instructions for remote trigger playback.
4.10 Step 7. Save the Show
When you have finished programming, save the show to the
Mantra Mini so that it can be played back when the computer is
not present. Click Tools, Save Show As,View Remote. Click
the Mantra Mini Icon, enter a name for the show then click
Save.
4.11 Step 8. Disconnect the Editor
When the Mantra Editor connection is removed, the Mantra Mini
automatically resets and then takes back control of its output.
Playback is then performed by either the “scheduler” in Mantra
Mini or by Remote Triggers.
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