Plura MTD-ID Operating Manual

Plura MTD-ID Operating Manual

Additional display for tcue, tcu & spt

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Operating Manual
Version: 1.2
September 26, 2019
MTD-ID
Additional display for TCUE, TCU & SPT

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Version: 1.2 September 26, 2019 MTD-ID Additional display for TCUE, TCU & SPT...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating Manual MTD-ID CONTENTS REVISION HISTORY COPYRIGHT WARRANTY UNPACKING/SHIPPING/REPACKAGING INFORMATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION CONFIGURATION FIRMWARE UPDATE TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL MTD-ID KIT REQUIREMENTS PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 4 A2 Copyright Copyright © Plura Europe GmbH 2017-2019. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated into another language, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written consent of Plura Europe GmbH.
  • Page 5 This warranty is given by Plura with respect to this product in lieu of any other warranties, express or implied. Plura and its vendors disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 6: A4 Unpacking/Shipping/Repackaging Information

    Ensure that all packaging material is removed from the product and its associated components before installing the unit. Products returned to Plura for servicing or repair should have a tag attached showing: • Name and complete address of the owner and the name of the person that can be contacted.
  • Page 7 Operating Manual MTD-ID A5 Safety Instructions The general safety information in this part is for both operating and service personnel. Plura products are only to be used as directed. Specific warnings and cautions will be found throughout the manual where they apply.
  • Page 8 Operating Manual MTD-ID OBSERVE EMC REGULATIONS The EMC regulations are observed only under the following condition: Use high quality shielded cables at data inputs and outputs. SUSPECTED FAILURES Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation.
  • Page 9 Operating Manual MTD-ID Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions All semiconductor devices are sensitive to ESD. To prevent any damage or degradation on components of the product caused by ESD, observe these precautions when directed so (installing, removing sensitive components): Use a Ground Strap. Wear a grounded anti-static wrist or heel strap to discharge the static voltage from your body.
  • Page 11: Functional Description

    ID is a unique solution and convenient method to display 7 different timers at your fingertips in a close proximity. The MTD-ID is an easy add-on tool with Plura TCU (Timer Control Unit) and/or SPT (Studio Production Timer). The MTD-ID screen is divided into 7 different programmable sections; each section can display one of the available Timers (A to F), local real-time, additional time zones and/or Date.
  • Page 12: Configuration

    Page 12 Configuration MTD-ID is configured by its base unit (SPT, TCU or TCUE resp.). Please refer to chapter “Configuration” of the base unit’s manual for details. You’ll need the UD SC Config.exe tool; alternative you can use the web interface.
  • Page 13: Firmware Update

    Page 13 Firmware Update Firmware update of MTD-ID is done by updating the base unit. You’ll need an “xxx + MTD- ID” firmware file (xxx = name of the base unit). Please refer to chapter “Firmware Update” of the base unit’s manual for details.
  • Page 14: Mtd-Id Kit

    With the kit an existing SPT, TCU or TCUE can be complemented by an MTD-ID. Requirements The existing SPT, TCU (v2) or TCUE needs to be designed for MTD-ID. This is true for units with a white LCD text display (not a yellow OLED) shipped in 2017 or later. Such units have an internal connector for an MTD-ID.
  • Page 15 Page 15 Instructions In this step by step instruction a SPT unit is complemented by an MTD-ID. Other units like TCU or TCUE will be handled the same. : Remove the left side panel of both MTD-ID and SPT. You’ll need to loosen four Phillips screws on each panel.
  • Page 16 Operating Manual MTD-ID Page 16 : Plug the connector of MTD-ID’s cable to the side connector of the SPT. Push it firmly until it latches and confirm that it’s locked. : Place both units side by side and plug it together.
  • Page 17 : At the rear fasten the lock screw you removed in step 2. : Do a firmware update of the main unit. Use the firmware “SPT + MTD-ID”. You’ll be asked for an activation code, please contact Plura to get it.
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