Laserworld ShowNET PRO Interface

The Laserworld ShowNET PRO Interface brings flexible laser show playback and signal distribution to permanent installations and live productions. Play shows automatically, trigger patterns from a DMX lighting console, or transport ILDA and DMX signals over a network.

One interface. Multiple ways to control your show.

• Automatic playback: Run laser show files from the microSD card without a connected computer.
• DMX-triggered playback: Select patterns and adjust their appearance from a DMX512 lighting console.
• ILDA streaming: Extend an existing ILDA signal over a LAN using a transmitting and receiving interface.
• DMX over LAN: Transport DMX input over the network to a DMX output.

Automatic laser show playback

For fixed installations where a dedicated control computer is impractical, ShowNET PRO provides standalone playback from its included microSD card. Save compatible ILDA files (.ild) exported from Laserworld Showeditor or other software that supports ILDA file export, then select automatic playback using the DIP switches.

The interface automatically plays the files stored on the card. Preset figures stored in the interface's internal memory are also available for automatic playback.

DMX-triggered playback and live control

Use a DMX512 lighting console to trigger individual patterns stored on the microSD card. Adjust intensity, base color, size, position and other supported parameters directly through DMX, without creating a separate modified file for each variation.

This makes ShowNET PRO a flexible option for installations and larger live productions where laser effects need to be operated alongside the lighting system.

ILDA streaming over a network

Extend the output of an existing ILDA interface, such as a Pangolin Flashback 3 (FB3), by converting its ILDA signal into a digital TCP/IP network signal. A receiving ShowNET interface converts the network signal back to ILDA at the projector end.

Signal path: ILDA source → transmitting ShowNET interface → LAN → receiving ShowNET interface → ILDA projector.

Two interfaces are required per signal line: one transmitter and one receiver. For a single signal line, the interfaces can connect directly with a LAN cable, without a network switch.

For larger systems, standard network switches and CAT cabling allow multiple signal lines to share the network connection between locations. Fiber transmission is also possible with suitable network equipment. Transmission distance depends on the network cabling and equipment used.

Up to 16 input interfaces and 16 output interfaces can be used for ILDA streaming. Set each transmitter's address with the DIP switches and configure its receiver to the corresponding address. Refer to the manual for addressing and setup details.

DMX distribution over LAN

ShowNET PRO can also operate as a DMX IN-to-LAN-to-DMX OUT adapter. A built-in ArtNet-to-DMX converter provides an additional option for network-based DMX output.

Hardware specifications

*Interface output capability. Actual scan settings must remain within the connected projector's scanner specifications.