PLC Electronic Solutions Cini Remote 900MHz User manual
Cini Remote 900MHz Operation Manual 12/6/2011
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Cini Remote 900MHz Operation Manual
Transmitter and Receiver Modules
Document Number: PLC850-0003
Document Version: 005
Copyright 2011 by PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd.
9-3871 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC V5J 5G6 Canada
www.plcelectronicsolutions.com
1-877-832-3476
604-708-3502
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION
..........................................................................................................................3
2.
INSTALLATION
............................................................................................................................4
2.1.
NECESSARY HARDWARE..................................................................................................4
2.2.
CINI REMOTE TRANSMITTER......................................................................................4
2.3.
CINI REMOTE RECEIVER..................................................................................................5
3.
HARDWARE FUNCTIONALITY
................................................................................5
3.1.
CINI REMOTE TRANSMITTER......................................................................................5
3.1.1.
FUNCTIONALITY .....................................................................................................................................5
3.1.2.
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................6
3.2.
CINI REMOTE RECEIVER..................................................................................................6
3.2.1.
FUNCTIONALITY .....................................................................................................................................6
3.2.2.
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................7
3.3.
LEMO 6 POSITION CONNECTOR................................................................................7
4.
COMMON ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS
...............................................................8
4.1.
RANGE/INTERFERENCE (DROPOUTS) WITH OTHER 900MHZ
DEVICES..............................................................................................................................................................8
4.2.
DEAD BATTERIES (----) ON DISPLAY......................................................................8
4.3.
SWITCHING CHANNELS.....................................................................................................8
4.4.
SPARE PARTS ORDERING.................................................................................................8
4.5.
POWERING WITHOUT A 9V BATTERY.................................................................8
5.
LIMITED WARRANTY
.......................................................................................................9
6.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
.....................................................................................................9
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1. Introduction
This document describes the Cini Remote transmitter and receiver features and
hardware functions of the Cini Remote Link. This product is to be used with the Cine
Tape Measure System a registered product of Cinematography Electronics Inc. The 2
modules are described below;
a) Cini Remote Transmitter
This unit receives distance data from the opto-isolated serial port and
sends it over a 9600 baud, 900 Mhz radio link to the receiver module.
Using the channel display and the up/down pushbuttons you can select
one of 7 radio channels for the link. There is a microprocessor on the
transmitter module to configure and monitor the 900 Mhz radio
transceiver.
b) Cini Remote Receiver
This unit receives data from the 900 Mhz radio link of the Cini Remote
Transmitter and displays it on the 4 seven-segment readouts. The format
for the data (feet or meters) that will be displayed is set by the Cine Tape
Measure System. There is a microprocessor on the receiver module to
configure and monitor the 900 Mhz radio transceiver as well as receiving,
calculating and displaying the distance data.
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2. Installation
2.1. Necessary Hardware
Cini Remote Transmitter 900MHz (PLC955-0002)
o
Comes with 900MHz ¼ Wave Antenna (PLC477-0001)
o
Comes with Cini Battery Holder (PLC955-0017)
Cini Remote Receiver 900MHz (PLC955-0003)
o
Comes with 900MHz ¼ Wave Antenna (PLC477-0001)
Cini Data Cable (PLC940-0001)
2.2. Cini Remote Transmitter
Plug one end of the Cini Data Cable into the 6pin Lemo connector of a Cine Tape
Measure System and the other end of the Cini Data Cable into the Cini Remote
Transmitter.
Attach the 900MHz ¼ Wave Antenna to the Cini Remote Transmitter.
Power up the Cine Tape Measure System, a number should now show up on the
display of the Cini Remote Transmitter. Set the desired channel using the
instructions in 3.1.1 Functionality section.
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2.3. Cini Remote Receiver
Attach the antenna to the Cini Remote Receiver and insert a 9 volt battery making
sure the positive (+) side of the battery is connected to the positive (+) of the reverse
polarity protected Cini Battery Holder.
The display should now light up. To change and indicate the current channel see
the instructions in the 3.2.1 Functionality section. The data from Cine Tape
Measure System will now show on the display.
3. Hardware Functionality
3.1. Cini Remote Transmitter
3.1.1. Functionality
The 7 segment readout indicates the radio Channel 0 – 6 (7 channels).
Holding down the Up button will move the channel up and conversely
holding down the Down button will move the channel down. Release the
button once the channel has been selected and the channel will
automatically save to memory.
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3.1.2. Specifications
3.2. Cini Remote Receiver
3.2.1. Functionality
The four 7 segment readouts indicate the camera to scene distance.
The ft LED indicates that the readout is in feet and therefore the Cine
Tape Measure System is set to feet while the mLED indicates that the
readout is in meters and therefore the Cine Tape Measure System is set
to meters.
If you press down the sw button the Cini Remote Receiver will toggle
between low and high brightness modes. This setting will be saved in
memory.
If you hold down the sw button while powering up the unit you will be able
to cycle through the 7 Channels 0 – 6. Release the button at the
appropriate channel. This setting will be saved in memory. (You MUST
have both the Cini Remote Transmitter and Cini Remote Receiver on
the same channel for communication)
If you hold down the sw button while powering up the unit and allow the
unit to cycle through all of the channels 3 times; def indicating default will
flash on the readout. Releasing the button here will set the Cini Remote
Receiver to factory defaults.
When there is approximately 20 minutes of battery life left the lit ft or m
LED fill flash continuously.
Min.
Avg.
Max.
Case Size
97 x 45.85 x 23.2 mm (0.9” x 1.8” x 3.8”)
Weight
132 grams (4 5/8 oz.)
Temperature Range
degC(F)
-40(-40)
+85(185)
Input Voltage (V)
6
30
Output Voltage (V)
5
Current at 9V (mA)
58
Current at 24V (mA)
33
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3.2.2. Specifications
3.3. Lemo 6 Position Connector
Position
3 Input Data
4 Ground
6 +7 to 30VDC
Min.
Avg.
Max.
Case Size
101 x 87.6 x 32.3 mm (4” x 3.45” x 1.27”)
Weight
252 grams (8 7/8 oz.),
Temperature Range
degC(F)
-40(-40)
+85(185)
Input Voltage, 9V Battery
(V)
6
30
High Brightness Current
at 6V (mA)
70.5
72
140
High Brightness Current
at 9V (mA)
59
60.2
120
Low Brightness Cu
rrent at
6V (mA)
62
63
102
Low Brightness Current at
9V (mA)
50
51.5
84
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4. Common Issues and Solutions
4.1. Range/Interference (dropouts) with other 900MHz Devices
Put as much physical distance between the receive and transmit
antenna’s and any other antenna as is practical.
Change the channel on the Cini Remote Receiver and Cini
RemoteTransmitter, test and then try to change the channel on your
other 900MHz devices if possible.
4.2. Dead Batteries (----) on display
When the 9 volt battery gets low the lit ft or mLED fill flash continuously
on the Cini Remote Receiver. The the battery gets too low it will not
receive properly and will eventually just show 4 dashes (----) on the
screen.
4.3. Switching channels
Please see 3. Hardware Functionality for more information.
4.4. Spare Parts Ordering
Order spare parts online at www.plcelectronicsolutions.com.
4.5. Powering without a 9V battery
Remove the battery pack fron the Cini Remote Receiver and plug the
Cini Data Cable directly into the Cini Remote Receiver.
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5. Limited Warranty
PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Warrants this equipment for 1 year from the date of
original purchase against defects in materials or workmanship provided it was
purchased from an authorized dealer. This warranty does not cover equipment, which
has been abused or damaged by careless handling or shipping, nor does it cover
products subjected to customer alteration, modification, negligence or misuse. This
warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment.
Should any defect develop within the warranted time period, BarTech Engineering will at
its sole option, repair or replace the defective instrument without charge. To obtain
warranty service, the defective instrument must be returned within 1 year from original
purchase date to PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd., along with a brief description of the
issue claimed.
6. Technical Support
Address any technical question to:
9-3871 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, BC V5J 5G6
Tel: 1-877-832-3576 (M-F 9:00 am/ 5:00 pm PST)
Tel: 604-708-3502
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