Autoscript WSC-REC/-A Manuel utilisateur
WFC/-A
Wireless
Controllers and Receivers
Wireless
Controllers and Receivers
Part Nos. WSC-REC/-A
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WSC-RAT/-A
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WSC/WSC-A
WFC-PKG-US
WFC-PKG-ROW
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Original Instructions: English
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Contents
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Components and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Key Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fitting the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fitting the Battery - Hand Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fitting the Battery - Foot Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Receiver Unit or Wireless Smart Combiner Box Location . . . . 12
Control Net Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Serial Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Control System Connections - Single Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control System Connections - Multiple Controllers . . . . . . . . . 15
Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Channel Frequency Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Receiver Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Hand Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Foot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Priority Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing the Fuse (Wireless Smart Combiner Box) . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Re-initialising the Hand or Foot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Reliable Wireless Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Safety
Important information on the safe installation and operation of
this product. Read this information before operating the product.
For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate
the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save
these instructions for future reference.
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions
Safety cautions are included in these instructions. These safety
instructions must be followed to avoid possible personal injury and
avoid possible damage to the product.
Intended Use
The wireless controllers and receivers have been designed to provide
prompter function operational control as part of a high quality
teleprompting facility for television broadcasting.
They are intended for use by television presenters and camera
operators, installed within a television studio environment, or on outside
broadcasts (OB) when protected from weather by a suitable waterproof
cover.
Electrical Connection
Basic Electrical Insulation (Class 1 equipment)
Water, Moisture and Dust
WARNING!
Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others,
comments appear supported by the warning triangle symbol.
Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated
equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear
supported by the word ‘Caution’.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Where there is a risk of electric shock, comments appear
supported by the hazardous voltage warning triangle.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always check cables for
signs of damage. Damaged cables can cause personal injury
and/or damage the equipment.
CAUTION! The products must be connected to a power
supply of the same voltage (V) and current (A) as indicated
on the products. Refer to the technical specifications for the
products.
CAUTION! Only use the power cable specified for the
products and certified for the country of use.
CAUTION! Using alternative power sources will invalidate
the system EMC liability.
CAUTION! Only use the battery type specified for the
products.
WARNING! This product is Class 1 equipment. For safe
operation this equipment must be connected to a power
supply that has a protective earth connection (US: ground).
WARNING! Protect the product from water, moisture and
dust. The presence of electricity near water can be
dangerous.
WARNING! When using this product outside, protect from
rain using a suitable waterproof cover.
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Safety and About this Guide
Mounting and Installation
Ventilation
Operating Environment
Cleaning
Maintenance
About this Guide
This guide describes the installation and operation of the wireless
controllers and receivers as part of a full prompting system, using the
range of compatible equipment and connecting cables available for
various configurations.
The range of products covered in this guide consists of the following:
900 MHz versions are for use in the US only, and 433MHz versions in
the rest of the world.
WARNING! Always ensure that all power and auxiliary
communications cables are routed so that they do not
present any danger to personnel. Take care when routing
cables in areas where robotic equipment is in use.
WARNING! Slots and openings are intended for ventilation
purposes to ensure reliable operation of the product, and
protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover any slots
and openings.
CAUTION! The product should not be used outside the
operating temperature limits. Refer to the product technical
specifications for the operating limits for the product.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always disconnect and
isolate the product from the power supply before cleaning.
CAUTION! Do not use solvent or oil-based cleaners,
abrasives or wire brushes.
WARNING! Servicing or repair of this product must only be
performed by qualified and trained electrical engineers.
WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts and
accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved alterations
or servicing can be dangerous and could affect the safety of
the product. It may also invalidate the terms and conditions
of the product warranty.
Part No. Description
WSC-RAT Hand control transmitter for wireless scroll
control, 433 MHz
WSC-RAT-A Hand control transmitter for wireless scroll
control, 900 MHz
WFC Wireless magno foot control, 433 MHz
WFC-A Wireless magno foot control, 900 MHz
WSC-REC Wireless receiver unit, 433 MHz
WSC-REC-A Wireless receiver unit, 900 MHz
SCB-W Wireless smart combiner box, 433 MHz
SCB-W-A Wireless smart combiner box, 900 MHz
CAUTION! The wireless transmitter and receiver products
are unique to each region and MUST NOT, under any
circumstances, be used in an unauthorised area.
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Components and Connections
Key Components
Hand Controller
Foot Controller
1Antenna
2Battery compartment
3Scroll thumb control
4Next/previous buttons
5Low battery indicator LED
6Function button
7Channel selector
8Lanyard strap loop
9Power on/off switch
1
3
2
4
7
8
9
1Scroll speed foot pedal
2Power on/off switch
3Channel selector
4Antenna
5Direction indicator LED
6Reverse control button
7Battery compartment
1
4
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5
6
7
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Components and Connections
Receiver Unit - Front View Receiver Unit - Rear View
1Antenna
2Channel selector rotary switch
3Receiver indicator LED
1
3
2
4Power connector
5Control Net connector
6Serial connector
4
5
6
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Components and Connections
Wireless Smart Combiner Box - Front View Wireless Smart Combiner Box - Rear View
1Antenna
2Channel indicator LEDs
3Power indicator LED
1
2
3
4AC power in socket
5Fuse holder
6Power switch
7Bandwidth selection switch (currently not in use)
8Frequency range selection switch
9Control Net connector
10 Serial connector
4
6
5
7
8
10 9
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Components and Connections
Box Contents
Hand Controller Foot Controller
No. Part Description
1 WSC-RAT Hand control transmitter, 433 MHz
2 WSC-RAT-A Hand control transmitter,
900 MHz (U.S. only)
39 Volt PP3 alkaline battery
1
2
OR
900MHz
433MHz
3
No. Part Description
1 WFC Foot controller, 433 MHz
2 WFC-A Foot controller,
900 MHz (U.S. only)
1
2
OR
900MHz
433MHz
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Components and Connections
Receiver Unit Wireless Smart Combiner Box
Tools Required
Potentiometer
adjuster or small flat
blade screwdriver.
No. Part Description
1 WSC-REC Wireless receiver unit, 433 MHz
2 WSC-REC-A Wireless receiver unit, 900 MHz
3 SRL-C 9 pin to 9 pin serial cable
4 PSU-HR Hirose DC power supply unit
1
2
OR
900MHz
433MHz
3
4
No. Part Description
1 SCB-W Wireless smart combiner box, 433 MHz
2 SCB-W-A Wireless smart combiner box, 900 MHz
1
2
OR
900MHz
433MHz
OR
Ce manuel convient aux modèles suivants
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