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