SERIAL SMARTLINKS
Smartlink cables are the hardware interface between SMARTPAX QC control
units and audiovisual devices in your rig. Each cable plugs into one of four ports on the
back of each SMARTPAX QC unit. The other end of the smartlink cable connects to the device
you want to control.
IR
SMARTLINK
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The IR SMARTLINK is used with devices that are controlled via infrared signals. It is
designed for consumer type video and audio devices, but can also be used for professional
pieces of equipment such as video projectors. Device drivers are available for a range of
IR controlled equipment.
For more information, download the IR SMARTLINK product sheet
(143 kB).
TIMECODE
SMARTLINK
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The TIMECODE SMARTLINK connects to analog tape devices and SMPTE/EBU timecode-controlled
devices. As the smartlink reads and sends SMPTE/EBU timecode, it can be used with devices
that can chase lock to an incoming timecode feed, such as lighting consoles, hard disk
audio recorders and other time based units.
For more information, download the TIMECODE SMARTLINK product sheet
(185 kB).
DMX SMARTLINK
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This cable is designed to interface SMARTPAX to lighting control devices and fittings that
support the DMX512 protocol.
For more information, download the DMX512 SMARTLINK product sheet
(184 kB).
MAC SMARTLINK
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This cable interfaces SMARTPAX to Apple Macintosh computers via their ADB port. It can be
used for controlling presentation graphics packages such as Microsoft PowerPoint,
Macromedia Director and many others.
For more information, download the MAC SMARTLINK sheet (183
kB).
MIDI SMARTLINK
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The MIDI SMARTLINK is used with MIDI controllable devices such as synthesizers, sequencers
and lighting consoles. It can also be used as a MIDI input interface from equipment
capable of sending MIDI commands.
For more information, download the MIDI SMARTLINK product sheet
(97 kB).
EKTAPRO SMARTLINK
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The EKTAPRO SMARTLINK is used with Kodak EKTAPRO slide projector models that incorporate a
serial P-Bus connector. This smartlink can also be used with certain other devices such as
Denon MiniDisc recorders and some Barco video projectors.
For more information, download the EKTAPRO SMARTLINK product sheet
(96 kB).
SIMDA SMARTLINK
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The SIMDA SMARTLINK is used with TAV Simda 3262/3462 projector models. This smartlink
connects to the projectors 6-pin DIN connector.
For more information, download the SIMDA SMARTLINK product sheet
(109 kB).
SYSTEM IN SMARTLINK
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The SYSTEM IN SMARTLINK is used to input data from other Dataton control units to
SMARTPAX. It can be used with MICTOUCH, AIRLINK RECEIVER or TRANSPAX. SYSTEM IN SMARTLINK
is included with each AIRLINK RECEIVER pack and is also available separately.
For more information, download the SYSTEM IN SMARTLINK product
sheet (147 kB).
SYSTEM OUT SMARTLINK
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The SYSTEM OUT SMARTLINK is used to feed data from SMARTPAX QC to early Dataton units,
such as the PAX dissolve unit, SERVOPAX and MOTORPAX ontrol units. This enables
compatibility with version 3 or above of Dataton TRAX.
For more information, download the SYSTEM OUT SMARTLINK product
sheet (151 kB).
RS232 SMARTLINK
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Use the RS232 SMARTLINK with devices that utilize RS232 command protocol
and have a 25-pin D-sub connector. Examples are Sony UVW 1200/1400 Betacam decks,
laserdisc players and CRV recordable laserdisc machines.
For more information, download the RS232 SMARTLINK product sheet
(112 kB).
TASCAM SMARTLINK
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The TASCAM SMARTLINK is used with most Tascam open-reel, CD and cassette
machines that have an RS232 capability.
For more information, download the TASCAM SMARTLINK product sheet
(112 kB).
PMX SMARTLINK
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The PMX SMARTLINK is used with Clay Paky and Pulsar ranges of lighting
control products and scans.
For more information, download the PMX SMARTLINK product sheet
(119 kB).
PIONEER SMARTLINK
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The PIONEER SMARTLINK is used with Pioneer video laserdisc players.
For more information, download the PIONEER SMARTLINK product sheet
(113 kB).
PC SMARTLINK
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The PC SMARTLINK is used with IBM compatible computers to enable control of
many presentation graphics packages. This smartlink is also used for a number of other
devices that support a VT-100 terminal emulator, such as the Hughes-JVC ILA video
projector range.
For more information, download the PC SMARTLINK product sheet
(110 kB).
Note: To use the PC SMARTLINK with a Windows-based PC you need to install
the Dataton SMARTKEY software included in the PC SMARTLINK package. Current version 3.0
works with MS-DOS, Windows 3, Windows 95, and Windows NT.
You can also download it from here: smartkey.zip (31 kB).
RS422 SMARTLINK
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The RS422 SMARTLINK is used with many types of audio and video machines,
digital effects generators and video projectors which utilize the RS422 command protocol.
Examples are: Sony UVW 1800 and BVW 75 series Betacam machines, Sony DFS 500 effects
generator and Sony VPH 1271 video projector.
For more information, download the RS422 SMARTLINK product sheet
(112 kB). |