SAFFRON PLANETARIUM INSTRUMENT CONTROLLER


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An updated, NUTMEG-based, version of our venerable planetarium instrument controller, capable of smooth motion and precise targeting on planetarium instruments equipped with synchro positional feedback. Use one card for each axis to be controlled. Requires custom installation by Sky-Skan.

SPECIFICATIONS

INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

SYNCHRO INPUT - 6 pin male Cinch Jones connector.
MANUAL PANEL -
CONTROL OUTPUT -

PANEL DISPLAYS

POSITION DISPLAY- digital readout of axis position.

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

Controls star machines in a closed loop manner, targeting accuracy dependent upon machine.

DEVICES CURRENTLY SUPPORTED

All star machines with full synchro feedback and DC motors.

MAXIMUM CABLE RUN

SYNCHRO INPUT - 100 ft. nominal
MANUAL PANEL - 100 ft. nominal
CONTROL OUTPUT - 100 ft. nominal

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Card draws necessary power directly from the NUTMEG

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