User's Manual

FIREMASTER IV " MillenniumThree " radio shooting system User’s manual
4.2 CASE DESCRIPTION
1. IP67 Ultra High Impact Copolymer Polypropylene case. 48.6 x 39.2 x
19.2 cm
2. Double-step latches
3. Stainless steel reinforced padlock protector
4. Waterproof 7-pole DIN connector for external emergency battery.
5. Attachments for antenna adapter.
6. Fold-down and rubberized handle
7. Automatic pressure equalization valve
8. Waterproof SO-239 coaxial connector for 50ohm antenna
4.3 COMMANDS DESCRIPTION
1. Polycarbonate waterproof panel.
2. 3-digit LED display for unit number identification and various warning
messages. See next chapter for a full description of the messages.
3. BINDING POSTS with quick-connection feature. Nickel-plated metal.
Used to connect the squibs lines.
4. Unit “A” section. Each RX48 Remote Unit contains TWO separate and
fully-independent 24-line units. Each section is fully compatible with the
previous RX-24B model (Firemaster III).
5. Unit “B” section. Each RX48 Remote Unit contains TWO separate and
fully-independent 24-line units. Each section is fully compatible with the
previous RX-24B model (Firemaster III).
6. Double RS-232 SERIAL PORT. 12-pole DIN female connector. It is
used to connect separately each section of the RX48 Unit to a PC. It will
be used to download eventual update programs, patches and
customizations, supplied by Parente Fireworks upon specific request
only. The serial port can be also used to MODIFY the UNIT NUMBER
of the “A” and “B” sections. All the above functions require a special
communication program (PARENTERM
®
) with an access “key” other
than a specific cable.
7. RS-485 standard SERIAL Port. 2mm plug connectors. This port is used
to connect the base Unit TX5000 to the Remote Units RX48 when a
CABLE CONNECTION is required in place of the standard RADIO
link (or to implement a mixed-type connection: CABLE+RADIO). The
connection wiring requires TWO WIRES ONLY: A and B connections
MUST be respected (i.e.: pin A of TX5000 must be connected to ALL
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