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Chapter 37
Remote Input port
The MagicQ PC Wing, MagicQ MaxiWing and MagicQ consoles support a remote input port on the rear panel, which can be
used to trigger functions in MagicQ from an external control device or switch.
The remote trigger can be used to trigger Cues in Cues Stacks, to flash playbacks, as a master GO button, or as a ADD/SWAP
selector.
37.1 Connection (MagicQ Consoles, MagicQ PC Wing Compact and MagicQ Maxi-
Wing)
The remote input is provided on a standard 4 pin mini DIN connector.
The connections are (in the sequence they appear physically on the connector)
2 0V and equipment ground
4 Opto isolated input negative
3 Opto isolated input positive
1 Power supply positive (5 Volt, current limited)
The remote input can be used to receive an external signal on the opto isolated inputs, or it can be wired to an external switch.
To receive an external signal wire the signal + to pin 3 and the signal – to pin 4. When used as external optically isolated input
the maximum continuous voltage rating is 24V DC.
When wiring to an external switch links pins 2 and 4. Then connect the external switch between pins 3 and 1.
37.2 Connection (Original PC Wing)
On the original PC Wing the remote input is provided on a standard 5 pin 180 degree DIN connector.
The connections are (in the sequence they appear physically on the connector)