Abstract Futurescan II/III Controller (Used)

The Abstract Futurescan II/III Controller is a lighting controller designed by Abstract Lighting in the late 1990s to operate their popular Futurescan series of intelligent DMX scanners (such as the Futurescan II, III, and related CE-range fixtures).

Key Features and Setup

• Design:

1. Features a classic black metal desktop/rack panel layout typically equipped with a small metal joystick for manual pan/tilt control and dedicated buttons for chase steps, scenes, and fixture selection (channels 1–6).
2. Control & Connectivity: Uses standard DMX512 protocols, often outputting via XLR or jack-based cabling depending on the specific revision in the chain to control multi-channel intelligent lighting effects.
3. Programming: Allows users to run built-in automated lightshows, trigger audio-sync chases, or program basic manual scenes and overrides for vintage halogen and discharge scanners.