CueServer 1 Express
Overview
CueServer is a complete lighting playback and integration processor, featuring advanced DMX lighting control, sophisticated event scripting and robust I/O capabilities combined in a tiny web-based device. Great for both architectural and entertainment lighting control projects, CueServer provides an unprecedented level of control and customization in an easy-to-use package.
CueServer includes a built-in web server that provides access to a full complement of lighting controls, show programming and playback features without the need for special software or an Internet connection.
Apps for iPhone and iPad are available for direct control and/or programming of CueServer, or use with other 3rd party software that has been written to use CueServer as its DMX interface.
After CueServer is programmed, it can function as a stand-alone show controller, leveraging its built-in real-time clock/calendar (optional), astronomical time functions (optional), to interact with the outside world.

Key Features
- Completely self-contained lighting playback controller
- Seamlessly handles static scenes, crossfading and real-time "streaming" DMX playback
- Web-based "live" operation and programming
- Powerful CueScript programming language
- Locally program lighting scenes or snapshot from external DMX source
- Network multiple CueServer units together to control a large number of channels or devices
- Onboard memory and removable memory card slot
- Rugged anodized extruded aluminum housing
- Optional rubberized bumper cases for portable applications
- Optional "slide-in" flanges for surface mounting
Technical Specifications
DMX Features | |
DMX Universes | 1 |
Playback Faders | 1 [4 Optional] |
DMX Ports | 5-Pin XLR |
Streaming Cues | [Optional] |
Capacity (per show) | |
Cues | 2,000 |
Groups | 256 |
Macros | 200 |
Timer Events | 100 |
Button Stations | 64 |
Automation Features | |
Real-Time Clock | Battery-backed, 1 second resolution [Optional] |
Event Triggers | Time of day, day of week, day of month, week of month, date range, astronomical time (relative to sunrise or sunset +/- specified offset) |
Scripting | CueScript |
I/O Features and Protocols | |
Ethernet | UDP, TCP, HTTP, Telnet, XML, SNTP, CueScript, CueStation |
RS-232 | --- |
Contact Closures | --- |
Digital Outputs | --- |
Power | 6-30V DC (12V DC Nominal), 800mA @ 12VDC 2.1mm Input Jack and I/O Expansion Port Input |
Software and Programming | |
Programming Interface | Web Based |
Remote Programming | Yes |
Apps | CuePad, Figment DMX, and 3rd party apps |
Other Features | |
Memory | 32 MB Flash Internal, xD Card External (128MB max) |
Form Factor | Portable |
Power Supply | Yes |
Mounting Brackets | Optional Flanges |
Physical | |
Width | 4.29" (109 mm) without mounting flanges 5.51" (140 mm) with mounting flanges |
Length | 3.43" (87 mm) |
Height | 1.18" (30 mm) |
Weight | 0.7 lbs. (0.3 Kg) |
Environmental | |
Operating Temperature | -40° to 158° F (-20° to 70°C) without optional xD flash card installed 32° to 158° F (0° to 70° C) with optional xD flash card installed |
Storage Temperature | -40° to 176° F (-40° to 80°C) |
Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% noncondensing |
Altitude | 10,000 feet maximum |
Warranty | |
Two years from the date of purchase by the original owner (limited to defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service). See Limited Factory Warranty document for more details. |
Part Numbers
CueServer Express | |
CS-816 | CueServer Express Includes power supply |
CS-816-EURO | Same as above with UK and Euro power supply. |
CS-816-AUST | Same as above with Australian power supply. |
Software Options | |
CS-EXP-FADERS | Playback Faders Optional |
CS-EXP-RTC | Real-Time Clock Option |
CS-EXP-STREAM | Streaming DMX Playback Option |
Pre-Loaded with All Options | |
CS-816-FULL | Fully Loaded CueServer Express |
CS-816-FULL-EURO | Fully Loaded CueServer Express with UK and Euro power supply. |
CS-816-FULL-AUST | Fully Loaded CueServer Express with Australian power supply. |
Accessories | |
AC-12 | 12VDC Power Supply (included) |
AC-12-EURO | 12VDC Power Supply, UK/Euro (included) |
AC-12-AUST | 12VDC Power Supply, Australia (included) |
CS-MF2 | Mounting Flange Set |
AX-DIN-VMB-30 | DIN Rail Vertical Mount Bracket, 30mm |
AX-X3M5F | 3-pin Male to 5-pin Female XLR Adaptor |
AX-X5M3F | 5-pin Male to 3-pin Female XLR Adaptor |