Gilderfluke&Co Frequency Shift Keyed/Remote Terminal Unit - Manual

Frequency Shift Keyed (FSK) /
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
Preliminary Printed February 27, 1999
This is an Animation system with 128 digital outputs and (optional-
ly) sixteen 0-10 VDC analog outputs. It can be used in stand-
alone applications using its on-board EPROM or an external
source of FSK data for program storage. This unit can also be
used as an output device attached to a PC•MACs animation sys-
tem, receiving data sent to it through the DMX-512 or FSK inputs.
The FSK/RTU can be mounted in 1-3/4” of standard 19” rack
space. It requires 4-1/2 “ of space behind the panel. Power re-
quirements are between 12 and 24 VDC (18 VDC or greater if the
analog output option is installed). The current requirements are
determined by the loads attached to the unit. The FSK/RTU unit it-
self draws between 350 ma. and 1 amp, depending on the
number of front panel LEDs on at any one time.
This Animation System is used in one or more of the following three
modes:
1) Frequency Shift Keyed (FSK) Data Playback: To play animated shows
which have been recorded on any standard audio tape, Compact Disc,
LaserDisk, or other source of audio data. Sixteen to thirty-two 8 bit channels
of data can be played back using this unit. FSK data is normally generated
using a PC•MACs Animation Control System. When operating in this mode,
three relay outputs and/or the serial port can be used to start, stop and
rewind a tape deck, LaserDisk or Compact Disc players. Delays between
shows can be set for up to 9,999 seconds.
2)
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU): Receive DMX-512 data transmitted by a
PC•MACs animation Control System, or any other source of DMX-512 data,
and convert it to individual digital outputs and (optionally) sixteen 0-10 volt
analog outputs. FSK/RTUs can be used to temporarily take the place of Brick
Animation Control Systems when programming a show from a PC•MACs sys-
tem. A single DMX-512 twisted pair is often more convenient to handle than
a multitude of temporary J6 ribbon cables.
3)
Stand-Alone Animation Playback: A sequencer feature allows the unit
to play a show from an on-board EPROM memory. The FSK/RTU can be set to
play whenever either of the two data sources above stops. This allows an ani-
mated show to continue running in an ‘attract’ or ‘keep alive’ mode when it
isn’t playing any of the regular shows. This mode of operation can also be
used if you just need to run a single show continuously. The sequencer
EPROM is programmed using a PC•MACs Animation Control System.
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