Summary of Contents for Solid State Logic CapLite 64
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CapLite 64 and 96 Setup & Installation Guide North American Office: European Office: 5600 General Washington Drive 25 Putney Close Suite B212, Alexandria, VA 22312 Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0PA Toll Free: (800) 272-4775 United Kingdom T: (703) 933-0024 T: +44 (0)1842 814814...
Table of Contents Introduction ..............................5 Overview of the Parts ........................... 5 Unpacking ..............................5 The CapLite Module ..........................6 CapLite Processor ............................7 Fitting the system ............................8 Mounting Brackets ............................ 8 Connections .............................. 8 Power ..............................8 Power Connector ratings and cable trimming ..................9 Ethernet ..............................
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Useful information ............................23 Cable Calculator ............................23 Input and Output Polarity ........................24 Connecting Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)....................25 Mechanical Drawings ..........................26 P a g e...
Introduction The new CapLite offers a standard package of either 64 or 96 stops. While still using the same high- quality parts and a ready to go from the box system the fixed specification allows us to bring you a very affordable high-performance system.
The CapLite Module All the wiring is contained in one module which is the same size for both the 64 and 96 stop version. Dimensioned drawings are included at the end of this book. The stops are arranged in columns with built in connector listings.
Wires are run from through the cable register passing over the LEDs which are visible between the gaps. CapLite Processor The CapLite has a central processor. This is connected to the CapLite module using a Cat5 cable, we supply a 2 metre (6ft) cable, but this can be replaced by any good quality Cat5 cable (Cat6 and Cat7 are also OK) up to 80 metres if you wish.
Fitting the system Mounting Brackets Each module has slots in the metalwork and small brackets that can be dropped in and used to secure the module to the organ. Slots are provided at the bottom to make it easier to attach to a vertical surface, the brackets may be fitted first and then the module dropped onto them.
Power Connector ratings and cable trimming The high quality power connectors are UL rated to 85A and will accept cables from 0.5-2.5mm2, 20-4 AWG. Cables must be stripped to 16mm, 0.6” if the cable is stripped shorter the clamping system will not operate correctly and the organ may be unreliable.
Module Controls Summary of a good module: INT red Led lit Network LEDs. Link solid green, Activity flashing. Scan Green LED lit Mode Solid Green Run Solid Amber The LEDs on the module control panel are grouped into sections. Power indicators. When a module is powered and the internal supply is good the INT LED will light red. Network Indicators.
To Exit normal operation and enter wiring or manual mode press and hold the Mode button until the Mode LED starts flashing. The Mode LED indicates the current processor mode: In normal operation the mode LED will be lit solid, in wiring mode it will flash slowly, and in manual mode it will flash quickly.
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Negative Output: Off, connected to a coil load but off. • Dim, not connected to a load and off (can indicate a fault if you expect the load to be • connected) • On, On 12 | P a g e...
Wiring the Krone connections For convenience all the wiring information is printed on plastic cards which are retained by the cable registers. The 64 stop version has cards 1 and 2 (pins 1-64) allocated to stops. The 96 Stop version has cards 1,2 and 3 allocated to stops.
Assembling the System Control Panels: The CapLite comes as standard with the new TFT colour display which shows memory level and last general piston. If space is limited on the console, it is possible to change this for the individual control panels and use pistons to control the memory level and sequencer.
Rotary Switch for memory Levels If your system shipped with a rotary switch option, the wiring for the general pistons and the levels is at the bottom of column 1 as follows. Connect the supplied rotary switch with the common to positive. 15 | P a g e...
Connecting pistons and console controls 64 and 96 Display Version Note: pin numbers on the 96 stop version will be 32 higher as the cards will start at pin 97 All piston and control signals are positive inputs to the system. Column 1 and 2 Column 3 and 4 16 |...
Piston Wiring Column 1 General pistons MUST be wired in the correct order with General Piston 1 input wired to General Piston 1, and without gaps. The display will show the general piston based on the pin number. This will also ensure correct operation of the piston sequencer or stepper, even if you are not planning to add a piston sequencer it may be asked for at a later date.
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Pin 82 Scope (114) The scope input is used to program the “scope” of the pistons. Normally it is fitted to a small latching switch inside the console so the pistons can be setup. On some instruments it can be provided as a piston next to the setter (sometimes under the keyboard) so the organist can rescope pistons on different memory levels.
Pin 92 Always fire all coils (124) If you wire a crescendo roller to the inputs through diodes to prevent cross feeding it is a good idea to connect Disable Set and Always Fire All Coils to the crescendo stage 1. This will change the system when the crescendo shoe is open so it is not possible to set combinations that include the crescendo and also without “Always Fire All Coils”...
What to expect from a factory set system The system is fully programmable using the procedure in the next section. However, we have setup a few things so you will be able to test the console immediately the wiring is complete. General Cancel is programmable, but we have set it to cancel all the stops.
6. Setup the default Tutti (Optional) Currently only Tuttis inclusive of stops drawn are supported. 1. Turn on Blind Check (control panel) 2. Turn on all stops to be set on the Tutti 3. While holding SET and SCOPE Press the Tutti (scopes the Tutti) 4.
Factory Reset: 1. Enter Commissioning mode. 2. Do triple clear (Positive to clear input 3 times) to completely remove all default files. 3. Put a positive to the Initialize pin to copy the empty system to all the levels. Optional Individual displays Control panels can be self-contained or split to be installed in keyslips and piston rails.
Useful information Cable Calculator Use the first table to calculate the current that the cable will need to carry. If the cable will be supplying current to more than one load add all the currents together (e.g. 61x 70 ohm magnets with a 15V supply = 61 x 0.2A = 12.2A). Use the second table to find the cable thickness required for the load.
Input and Output Polarity Positive Input Negative Input +12V to +24V Negative Input Positive Input For switch contacts the feed should be For switch contacts the feed should be 0V. positive. These are for switches, contacts and • • These are for switches, contacts and signals which give a voltage below 1.5V signals which give a voltage above 10V when the switch is on (closed)
Connecting Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). LEDs require the current through them to be limited to 20mA or less. For a bright LED we recommend 10mA and for a dim LED we recommend 5mA. For 10mA (Normal brightness) 12-18V use 1K, 18-24V use 2K. For 5mA (Low brightness) 12-18V use 2K, 18-24V use 3K9.
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