BUTLER XT
Similar to the Butler but with more connectivity options and RDM capability, the Butler XT is a DMX/RDM Engine that can be used in standalone mode to replay and loop previously uploaded lighting shows, programmed using a PC running the e:cue Software Suite. The Butler XT is also used as a DMX/RDM device controlled by another e:cue Engine. In standalone mode, one DIN-rail mountable Butler XT controls up to 1024 DMX/RDM channels. The DMX/RDM channel control can be increased to 65,536 channels by clustering more Butlers XT. This Engine has many connectivity options used to control the lighting show running on the device. Connectivity options include direct connection to Glass Touch User Terminals, RS232, digital dry contact inputs, and e:cue protocols.
Key Features
- Control up to 1024 DMX/RDM channels
One small yet powerful Butler XT can control up to 1024 DMX/RDM channels (individual control of 1024 monochromatic light nodes or 340 RGB color mixing nodes).
- Supports RDM protocol for bidirectional communication
RDM’s (Remote Device Management) bidirectional communication feature allows configuration, status monitoring, and management of lighting fixtures with RDM capability.
- Internal real-time and astronomical clock
Time-related triggers designed using the e:cue software suite also work when running on this device by using the Butler XT’s internal real-time and astronomical clock. This feature allows programming of lighting show triggers based on specific dates and taking into account daylight savings, and time of day, such as the start of dawn.
Technical Specifications
| Order code | 160098 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions LxWxH | 177 x 59.5 x 75.4 mm/6.97 x 2.34 x 2.97 inch |
| Weight kg / lbs | 0.4 / 0.88 |
| Power supply | 12 ... 24 V DC |
| e:bus requires | 24 V DC, >= 1,3A |
| Operating/ storage temp. | 0 ... 40° C/32 ... 104° F |
| Operating/ storage hum. | 0 ... 80% not condensing |
| Environment | IP20 |
| Housing | Aluminium |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN Rail |
| Certifications | CE |
| User interface | Button, IR |
| System link | e:bus (clamp terminals) E:net (RJ45, Ethernet) |
| Output | DMX (RJ45, clamp terminals) |
| Input | RS-232 (clamp terminals) RDM (RJ45, clamp terminals) 8 optically isolated digital inputs |
| Display | 7 Seg.-LED |
| Data storage | MicroSD card |
Downloads
 | BUTLER XT Data Sheet Chinese Includes technical drawings. | 218 K | |
 | BUTLER XT CAD data (AutoCAD) Including technical drawings. | 8 M | |
| BUTLER XT Data Sheet French Version 2.3 Including technical drawings. | 230 K | |
| BUTLER XT Data Sheet English Version 11.05.2011 | 355 K | |
| BUTLER XT Data Sheet Japanese data sheet version 1.5 (19.06.2009 - 10:45 am) Includes technical drawings. | 2 M | |
| BUTLER XT Setup Manual English Version 10.05.2011 | 3 M |
Firmware
| Butler XT Firmware V1.3.3 Release Date 22. October 2009 Firmware update via Patchelor software. Version Information: NEW: T-Wheel support added NEW: IR support selectable FIX: Big show file upload problem fixed FIX: RDM discovery improved CHANGE: Blink on pause removed CHANGE: glass touch LED states for ON/OFF changed | 72 K | |
| Butler XT Firmware V1.4.118 Release Date 22. June 2010 Firmware update via Patchelor software. Version Information: NEW: Glasstouch Screen support FIX: IR startup problem fixed, IR commands corrctly received after startup FIX: Date time offset of 1 to programmer output fixed FIX: Default gateway is set to 0.0.0.0 automatically for gateway 192.168.123.100 FIX: delayed response timebase fixed for MAC addresses that result in 0 in exoring FIX: MAC supervisor reactivated to restore possible MAC problems for bootloader FIX: MAC supervisor MAX compare fixed FIX: RTC setup fixed FIX: Set intensity made compatible with various programmer versions CHANGE: Hold last frame when going offline included | 74 K | |
| Butler XT Firmware V1.4.150 Release Date 15. July 2010 Firmware update via Patchelor software. Version Information: FIX: Date Time sync fixed | 74 K | |
 | Butler XT Firmware V1.5.317 Release Date 14. February 2011 Firmware update via Patchelor software. Version Information: FIX: RDM discovery problem fixed FIX: MAB Timing set to 13,5us - 15,5 us NEW: Crossfade support included NEW: GTS support included NEW: E:Bus Input Modul support included for offline (without sensor input) NEW: IR OFF key supported FIX: Glasstouch initial LED update fixed | 72 K |
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