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How do I coordinate laser, lighting and fountain control for water screen shows?

Update Time:2026/9/24

Direct answerUse a synchronised control system that supports DMX, timecode and a pre-programmed timeline, so laser animation, lighting changes and fountain actions run from a single show sequence.

How the Systems Connect

SystemInterfaceTypical cue source
LaserILDA or Art-NetShow timeline in the laser software
LightingDMX512Console cue stack or merged timeline
FountainDMX or PLC signalValve and pump cues from the media server
AudioTimecodeMaster playback track

Coordination Principles

  • Drive everything from one master timeline so no subsystem runs independently
  • Keep fountain height changes slightly slower than the visual cue for a smoother result
  • Merge the lighting console output instead of running two separate controllers
  • Program a safe idle state that all three systems return to between shows

Test the full chain including fountain response time before dress rehearsal, because valve delays often shift the visual timing.

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