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Page 1 Orange – 3 Yellow – 4 Green – 5 Blue – 6 Violet – 7 Grey – 8 Black – 9 PRODUCT SHEETS © Copyright 1997 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/73–1...
Page 2 SMARTPAX QC to the SMARTPAX QC interprets the devices, ensuring that the signals sent from Dataton proper kind of signal reaches SMARTPAX QC is the key TRAX programming software the device. One SMARTPAX ® building block in the...
Page 3: Functional Description
REMOTE that power is supplied cates that correct data is being received with a new tape. by a SMARTPAX QC via OUT . FAILURE from a previous device (on left, see pic- indicates a bad power supply or software ture on ﬁrst page).
Page 4: Rear Panel
NOTE: Always supply power locally through the connector on the back of er with the ID selector setting on the front the SMARTPAX QC if you use long SYSTEM CABLE runs (more than 5m panel, the complete device address used between the SMARTPAX QC units).
Page 5: Device Drivers
TRAX, version be used in the same rig. 3.0.4 or later is required . © Copyright 1997 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/2–5...
Page 6 TOUCHDOWN Art. No. 3351 • Analog, color touchscreen • TFT display, VGA • Motion detector • MP3 playback and line out • Rugged aluminium housing • Handheld or DIN rail mount...
Page 7: Smartmedia Card
SYSTEM IN SMARTLINK then plugs into cated user interface to your Dataton viewing angles. the device port on the SMARTPAX QC. TRAX control system. Use TOUCH- Extend with SYSTEM CABLE. DOWN as a powerful controller, replac-...
Page 8 • Aluminum housing. • Two fonts, three sizes, • Programmable triple two weights. function button. 6.1 “ 115 mm 198 mm 27 mm © 2000 Dataton AB, Sweden. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Ref. no: 3700...
Page 9 AIRLINK RECEIVER form a and random access func- AIRLINK TRANSMITTER is complete wireless remote tions, or with Dataton MIC- shipped complete with an control system. TOUCH for controlling a AIRLINK OVERLAY KIT so presentation environment.
Page 10 USAGE With TRAX Connect With MICTOUCH With PAX or the AIRLINK RECEIVER Plug the AIRLINK SMARTPAX Connect to the ADB port of the RECEIVER into the the slide projectors and NEXT MacOS computer run- DATA IN connector AIRLINK RECEIVER to 103 104 ning TRAX, using the on the MICTOUCH.
Page 11 ENTER CLEAR STOP START POWER DATA VIDEO START START/ NEXT STOP KEY LABELING The transmitter’s 13 keys can be labeled according to their functionality using the AIRLINK OVERLAY KIT. In addition, unused keys can be removed and covered with blanks. To do this, unscrew the front of the transmitter and remove the relevant key caps.
Page 12 AIRLINK RECEIVER replaced by the user. ﬂy-back dual MOSFET drivers with and control units, and Dataton TRAX® >95% energy conversion factor. documentation. © Copyright 1997 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/10–13...
Page 13 SMARTLINK AUDIO SMARTLINK is a high performance audio mixer controlled from one port of Dataton SMARTPAX QC. It is the ideal way to integrate audio level control in your multimedia rig. AUDIO SMARTLINK features eight inputs, two outputs, and is pro- grammed from Dataton TRAX ®...
Page 14 A and B A and B Gain control amplifier (left and right) -96.5 dB — +31.5dB (left and right) input channels output channels 8 inputs connected to A and B bus Inside AUDIO SMARTLINK...
Page 15 AUDIO SMART- LINK Possible set-up using AUDIO SMARTLINK...
Page 16 DC components. This is normal- cable excluded. ly not a problem for audio signals origi- nated from standard audio sources. © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/13–16...
Page 17 SIMDA Art. No. 3476 SMARTLINK Smartlink cables are used to SIMDA SMARTLINK lets you connect audiovisual devices control TAV Simda slide pro- to Dataton SMARTPAX QC jector models 3262 ALC multimedia control units. and 3462 ALC.
Page 18 The SIMDA SMARTLINK requires projec- for details on how to program projector Screen tors using software version 3.3 or later. applications. © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/17–18...
Page 19 MIDI IN port of the device you want to control. LINK CONFIGURATION In most cases, SMARTPAX is conﬁgured automatically from Dataton TRAX. You must, however, manually set the SMART- MIDI SMARTLINK allows you to PAX port address to correspond to the control most devices compatible device’s address in TRAX.
Page 20 Lighting consoles and other specialized devices are also usually programmed using Locate cues. For more details, refer to the speciﬁcations for the relevant © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/19–20...
Page 21 Dataton TRAX. AIRLINK RECEIVER is shipped complete with an AIRLINK MAC ADAPTOR cable and a SYSTEM IN SMARTLINK. It connects directly to SMARTPAX QC for slide projector control or via the cables listed above to SMARTPAX or a Macintosh as...
Page 22 5m. Avoid this if PAX port (front view), connect the projec- possible by moving the computer. tors with PAX adaptor cables. © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/21–22...
Page 23 SMARTPAX, the main trol of light scans and simi- building block in the lar devices manufactured by Dataton control system. Pulsar/Clay Paky. Connect the smartlink between the PMX device and Dataton SMARTPAX, then program lighting functions from Dataton TRAX software.
Page 24 Green Ready> Please refer to the SMARTPAX product sheet and the TRAX user’s guide for more details. White TxGND Screen © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without priror notice. Document reference no. 3700/<None>–24...
Page 25 RELAY Art. No. 3494 SMARTLINK RELAY SMARTLINK is used lamps; voltage functions, with Dataton SMARTPAX to such as AC/DC motors, and control relay functions for power switching. It incorpo- audio equipment, LEDs and rates two electromechanical relays housed in a 15 pin...
Page 26 This protects the relay switch from the high voltage spikes created by such loads. Varistor © Copyright 1997 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/30–31...
Page 27 Art. No. 3497 POWERLINK features eight independent relay outputs and eight independent inputs. Use it as part of your Dataton system to switch electrical devices, like lamps or motors, or to connect external switches such as custom-made keypads, etc. HI LEVEL OUT...
Page 28: Installation Hints
PAX QC port. The modular connector mum of eight POWERLINK units to a sin- goes to the IN port on the POWERLINK. gle SMARTPAX QC. This is due to power supply constraints; operating power for 3443 SMARTBRANCH POWERLNK is entirely supplied by FIRST CABLE SMARTPAX QC.
Page 29 If you are running multiple POWERLINK To program POWERLINK, create a units on the same SMARTPAX QC port, For full details, please refer to Switch device in TRAX and select Dataton use subsequent subaddresses for the the information database POWERLINK on the Type pop-up menu.
Page 30 Size: 157 one normally open, one normally open type. Shipped with cables 3443 and 3444 normally closed, eg, for SPDT applications. © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/990409-1014...
Page 31 SMARTLINK Smartlink cables are used to RS232 SMARTLINK is spe- connect audiovisual devices cially designed to control to SMARTPAX QC, the main devices equipped with an building block in the RS232 control port and a Dataton control system. 25-pin female connector.
Page 32 White TxGND can make a custom smartlink using PAX AUXILIARY CABLE (article no: 3450). Screen © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/25–26...
Page 33 Art. No. 3487A Smartlink cables are used to With PC SMARTLINK you connect audiovisual devices can control virtually any to SMARTPAX QC, the main presentation program run- building block in the ning on IBM or Windows Dataton control system. compatible PC as part of your Dataton system.
Page 34 A. Select drive A by typing “A:” Grey and press Enter, then type “INSTALL”. The installation program will guide you Screen from here. © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/27–28...
Page 35 SMARTLINK Smartlink cables are used to TASCAM SMARTLINK is connect audiovisual devices specially designed to to SMARTPAX QC, the main connect to TASCAM CD building block in the players and tape decks, Dataton control system. as well as several other brands that use similar control interfaces.
Page 36 White TxGND can make a custom smartlink using PAX AUXILIARY CABLE (article no: 3450). Screen © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/31–32...
Page 37 SMARTLINK Smartlink cables are used to PIONEER SMARTLINK is connect audiovisual devices specially designed to con- to SMARTPAX QC, the main nect to Pioneer laserdisc building block in the players as well as several Dataton control system. other brands that use similar...
Page 38 White TxGND can make a custom smartlink using PAX AUXILIARY CABLE (article no: 3450). Screen © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/33–34...
Page 39 Art. No. 3488 SMARTLINK Smartlink cables are used to RS422 SMARTLINK is connect audiovisual devices specially designed to to SMARTPAX QC, the main control devices utilizing building block in the RS422 protocol, such as Dataton control system. certain CD players and...
Page 40 White TxGND 3, 4 can make a custom smartlink using PAX AUXILIARY CABLE (article no: 3450). Screen © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/3–4...
Page 41 SMARTLINK Smartlink cables are used to EKTAPRO SMARTLINK lets connect audiovisual devices you control the Kodak to SMARTPAX QC, the main Ektapro range of slide pro- building block in the jectors from models 4010 Dataton control system. through 9020. Ektapro...
Page 42 White address in TRAX. If you are using the manual mode in Screen TRAX, you will need to conﬁgure the © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/5–6...
Page 43 Apple Macintosh computers as part of your multimedia rig. Connect the smartlink between the Macintosh and Dataton SMARTPAX, then program functions from Dataton TRAX software. The MAC SMARTLINK package contains two cables: a standard control cable and a Mac adaptor.
Page 44 SMARTPAX ports on the back of SMARTPAX. to the same power outlet. © Copyright 1997 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/46–47...
Page 45 Use IR SMARTLINK to control infrared-driven devices such as CD players, video projectors, TV sets, dedicated presentation devices. Position one end of the smartlink over the device’s infrared detector and plug the other end into Dataton SMARTPAX, then program functions from Dataton TRAX ® software.
Page 46 Dataton EXTENSION CABLE article book and device information database. number 3451 (1m), 3452 (2m) or 3455 (5m). Squeeze here to disconnect © Copyright 1997 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/48–49...
Page 47 SMARTLINK Use DMX SMARTLINK to control lighting devices utilizing the DMX 512 control protocol. Connect the smartlink between the DMX device and Dataton SMARTPAX, then program functions from Dataton TRAX ® software. The DMX SMARTLINK package contains a standard control...
Page 48 SMARTPAX port. If more than 32 channels are required, then you must use another DMX SMARTLINK and another free port on the SMARTPAX. © Copyright 1997 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/50–51...
Page 49 SMPTE/EBU timecode-controlled devices as part of your Dataton multimedia rig. Connect the smartlink between Dataton SMARTPAX QC and the device, then program it from Dataton TRAX® software. The TIMECODE SMARTLINK package contains a standard control cable and a tape adaptor.
Page 50 3455 (5m). © Copyright 1997 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/52–53 © Copyright 1997 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/<None>–53...
Page 51: Cable Kit
SYSTEM Art. No. 3420 CABLE KIT In the Dataton system, control signals are transmitted between units through a bus sys- tem of optically isolated electronic parts inside each control unit and high quality SYSTEM CABLE. Dataton SYSTEM CABLE is available in stan- dard lengths of 0.4m, 1m, 2m and 5m.
Page 52 The 6 pin male connector plugs into In all other cases, up to 100m of SYSTEM CABLE can be used between units. the DATA OUT port. © Copyright 1997 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/54–55...
Page 53: Auxiliary Cable
AUXILIARY CABLE should be used whenever you intend to connect a device to SMART- PAX, PAX or TRANSPAX for which a standard Dataton cable is not available, for example, Brown –1 various relays and switches as well as audio and Red –...
Page 54 If you are not sure how to make the connection, get in touch with your Dataton dealer or the Dataton support team at e-mail: support@dataton.se for more information. © Copyright 1997 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/<None>–57...
Page 55 Art. No. 3425 The TRAX CABLE is used to connect the computer running Dataton TRAX® to the ﬁ rst control unit in the rig. The cable plugs into the serial port of the computer and the IN port on the front of the Dataton control unit. To double the capacity of your system, you can use two cables, one connected to each serial port on your computer.
Page 56 Dataton SMARTSCRIPT to the first Dataton SMARTPAX QC control unit in the rig. The cable plugs into the com port of the computer and the IN port on the front of the Dataton SMARTPAX QC. Remember to power SMARTPAX QC with the appropriate power supply unit. For more information, please refer to the SMARTPAX QC product sheet.
Page 57 The internal keys are connect- ed in parallell with the screw termi- nal connections. KEYLINK ﬁts into the Dataton control system via SMARTPAX QC. Four KEYLINK units may be daisy-chained to a single SMART- PAX QC port using the connection cables shipped with each KEYLINK unit.
Page 58 When “ON”, these CABLE. The snaplock connector plugs outputs make a low impedance connec- into a SMARTPAX QC port and the mod- tion with the common poles. When ular connector goes to the IN port on the 3444 SMARTBRANCH LINK CABLE KEYLINK.
Page 59 TRAX and select Dataton If you are running multiple KEYLINK units For detailed programming KEYLINK on the Type pop-up menu. The on the same SMARTPAX QC port, use advice, always refer to the subaddress corresponds to the key/termi- subsequent subaddresses for the addi- information database inside nal number on the unit.
Page 60 KEYLINK. KEYLINK, article number 3498 × × Size: 105 25mm (4.1”× 1.8”× 1.0”) Weight: 115g Shipped with cables 3443 and 3444 © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/990409-1015...
Page 61: System Cable
RECEIVER. Power then travels along the used between units. thermal stress. SYSTEM CABLE from the supplier unit’s IN connector to the receiver unit’s OUT connector © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/7–7...
Page 63 TRANSPAX. For details on how to program applications using this smartlink, please refer to the device information database inside Dataton TRAX®. Using SYSTEM IN SMARTLINK © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/35–35...
Page 64 SYSTEM OUT to the device information database inside Dataton TRAX. SMARTLINK Using SYSTEM OUT SMARTLINK © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/36–36...
Page 65 2) Powering active smartlinks (article numbers: 35XX, 39XX) and TOUCHLINK whenever the cable distance between the smartlink and SMARTPAX or SMARTPAX QC exceeds 25m. The injector breaks the power lines from the SMARTPAX port and injects power from the 12V DC ADAPTOR locally, thus eliminating excessive voltage drop in long extension cables.
Page 66 12V DC INJECTOR units, as indicated well-engineered connection scheme. The from a common power outlet. Active above for POWER ZONE 1. © Copyright 1997 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/66–67...
Page 67 1 2V DC Art. No. 3334 ADAPTOR This unit is used to supply power to Dataton control units. It plugs directly into SMARTPAX QC; earlier Dataton units, such as SMARTPAX, PAX, TRANSPAX use the 12V DC INJECTOR, article number: 3419, to connect to this device.
Page 68 12V DC INJECTOR units, as indicated well-engineered connection scheme. The from a common power outlet. Active above for POWER ZONE 1. © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/1–2...
Page 69 Dataton control device should, under no circumstances, exceed 27V AC. CONNECT YOUR 24V 24V AC BRIDGE 3442 SOURCE HERE! © Copyright 1997 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/<None>–70...
Page 70 ONE U RACK MOUNT Art. No. 3541 The Dataton rack mount puts the ﬁ nishing touch to your show installation. The rack mount is one unit high with a built-in DIN rail. It handles several different constellations of Dataton units for utmost ﬂ exibility in the ﬁ eld.
Page 71 Similar sized units, such as POWERLINK, also ﬁ t into the rack mount. illustrations. units are working correctly, screw the smoked glass front into place. © 2000 Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁ cations are subject to change without prior notice. Ref. no: 3700...
Page 72 KRAMER SMARTLINK Art. No. 3489 Smartlink cables are used to Use KRAMER SMARTLINK connect audiovisual devices to control Kramer VIS-4×4 to SMARTPAX QC which is video switchers. the main building block in the Dataton control system.
Page 73 (Black) Internal array Screen Always connect the smartlink to the switcher and SMARTPAX QC before turning on the power. External array © Copyright 1999 by Dataton AB, Sweden. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice. Document reference no. 3700/29–30...