CQSA 512 / 1024 | DMX & Art-Net Controller
Thanks to its powerful Stand Alone mode, the CQSA is the definitively perfect DMX controller for all type of entertainment and architectural projects. It can play 1 to 5 Zones (scene) at a time without a computer. Hardware is compatible with PRO DMX 2, PIXXEM, LED Player, Pro DMX and Studio DMX software, so the interface is suitable for all Live applications and fixed installations.
The interface can play black a complete project without PC and the additional SD card slot gives the possibility to extend the memory capacity. The Splitter mode can make your installation more reliable and the USB interface offer more triggering possibilities.
Users can customize the interface functions and modes, it is possible to choose what mode to activate or not in Stand alone from any of the available modes (Trigger, Page, Zone, Color, Dimmer, Speed) and load the modes of your choice in memory.
Additional information
Key Points
Live and Stand Alone: 5 Zones for CQSA 1024 to play up to 5 different scenes/sequences at time in Stand Alone
RS232: Can receive triggers and comands from RS232 devices in Stand Alone
Micro SD: Micro SD Card slot (Class 10, FAT format, up to 256 GB) or Internal memory with no SD card required)
DMX: 2×512 DMX outputs per interface. Split, Merge, Trigger, Record DMX data via our software’s
The CQSA 512 and CQSA 1024 are compatible with all Chromateq software, it can be integrated into scalable control systems designed for live performance or fixed installation, or deployed individually without a computer as an elegantly simple but sophisticated standalone control solution.
Features
| Hardware & DMX (Software & Live) | CQSA 512 | CQSA-E 1024 |
|---|---|---|
| LED PLAYER, PRO DMX, PIXXEM (in/Out) | 512 (Split x2) | 1024 (2×512) |
| Max Interface Connected | 12 (Mini USB or USB-C) | 12 (USB – 24 DMX) |
| RDM (Remote Device Management) | Yes, Pro DMX 2 only (Available in 2024) | |
| International Warranty | 5 Years | |
| Dimensions (mm / in) | H: 170 (6.69), W: 100 (3.94), D: 40 (1.57) | |
| Weight / Operating Temperature / Certification | 0.21 Kg (0.46 lb) / -40 to +85 C° / CE, RoHS | |
| Stand Alone | ||
| DMX Out (16-bit channels) | 512 (Split x2) | 1024 (2×512) |
| Zone (Scene play a time, Stand Alone) | 1 | 5 |
| MASTER / SLAVE Synchro (Wired) | Yes, (32 max wired , up to 64 DMX out) | |
| Default start scene, Automatic Scene Recovery if off, Scene priority, Clock | Yes | |
| Power | Input: 5~24V DC, 0.1A / Output: 5V DC | |
| Memory (Stand Alone) | ||
| Memory Step capacity | 6K ~ 30K | 3K ~ 15K |
| Max Scene capacity | 512 | |
| SD Card expansion slot (for Class 10 Micro SD) | Yes (FAT format, max. 256 GB, Class 10) | |
| Internal memory (No SD required) | Yes, 8 MB | |
| Triggers (Stand Alone) | ||
| DMX In, DMX Trigger & Merge DMX | No | Yes |
| Smart Contacts (on/off, release, start, priority) | 7 (127 max), on 3~5V | |
| Buttons (mode, valid, select x8, + and -) | Yes | |
| RTC (Built in Clock and Calendar) | Yes | |
| RS232 (Stand Alone In + Live In/Out) | Yes | |
| RS232 (Stand Alone In + Live In/Out) | Yes, (x32 max wired) | |
| Mode activation & Manual Clock setting | Yes | |
| Infrared remote (play, pause, stop, dimmer, speed) | Optional | |
| Light Intensity sensor | Optional | |
| Software | CQSA 512 | CQSA-E 1024 |
| LED PLAYER | Up to 64 x 512 DMX Outputs | |
| PRO DMX | 30 mns Audio and Video Timeline | |
| PIXXEM | Up to 255×512 DMX Outputs | |
| STUDIO DMX | 3D viewer in real time (Full mode) | |
| WI-LIGHT 2 – Mobile APP | Software control from LAN | |
| 2022 Chromateq software | Yes | |
| Worldwide Technical Support | Yes, English, French, Chinese | |
| Art-Net, sACN, DVI, Outputs | ||
| ART-NET, sACN Output (LED PLAYER, PRO DMX) | 512 | 1024 (2×512) |
| ART-NET, sACN Output (PIXXEM) | 4×512 | 8×512 |
| DVI supported resolution (PIXXEM) | 64×64 / 4096 pixels | 128×128 / 16 384 pixels |
| Triggers | ||
| MIDI, RS232, DMX IN, UDP, Keyboard, Hyperlinks | Yes | |
| MIDI control, Audio BEAT, BPM, WI-LIGHT 2 | Yes | |
| User Interface customization | Yes | |