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ACC501
Rev. 1.10.0031
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4.7 3.5mm Mini jack, TC in/out
Offers a separate LTC input/output carrying the same TC signal as the Lemo TC socket with a reduced
level of 1 Volt peak to peak.
Tip = LTC-OUT
Ring = LTC-IN
Sleeve = Ground
4.8 Sub D 15 pin socket, accessory I/O interface
This socket is for general access to the Controller and contains all connections needed to interface to
an external device including power. This socket can be used to connect the ACCSI (Ambient Serial
Interface) with attached GPS module. Various options like radio link transceivers etc. to follow.
Only connect approved accessories to avoid damage.
4.9 Keypad
The keypad is organized with the
menu
and
command c
ursors on the right and
general editing
cursors
on the left. These keys can double as
hold/log
when logging on the fly.
There is a red
escape
key on the left which doubles as an
on/off switch
and a green
enter
key on the
right. Underneath there are
0-9 number
keys in black with
secondary functions
in red and a
shift
key
on the left. The 4 domed Allen screws protect the keypad surface.
4.10 Display
The display is a 128 X 64 pixel graphic display with selectable contrast. The white LED backlight can be
adjusted in intensity and turned off completely for reducing the power consumption. The display is
organized with a menu bar at the top and a command bar at the bottom. Movement within these bars
is done by 4 cursor keys at the right of the display, two keys for left/right scroll for the menu bar at the
top and 2 keys, left/ right scroll for the command bar at the bottom. The relevant status of the
controller is shown in the remaining space between these bars.
A command is executed by selecting the respective command and then pressing
ENTER
or pressing
the relating numeric hot-key shown in the command bar.
ESC
returns to the command line.
Battery symbol
This shows only the level of the internal 4xAA batteries, not the external source, for this see Power
Supply in the “Config” menu.
We welcome any comments or software ideas for this new controller. Please get in touch with us for
your suggestions.
