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- Page 1 MTD Timer TIMING SOLUTIONS UD Stage Series Displays UD178-8T UD126-8T UD100-8T Installation and Operating Manual Version: 0.5 July 17, 2024...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 3 CONTENTS REVISION HISTORY COPYRIGHT WARRANTY UNPACKING/SHIPPING/REPACKAGING INFORMATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCES FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 1.1. INTRODUCTION 1.2. MODELS 1.3. ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS EPSX: External AC/DC Power Supply UD Stage-W: Wall, Table Mount Kit for UD Stage Displays UD Stage-Z: Tripod Mount Kit for UD Stage Displays 1.4. - Page 4 Page 4 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays EPSX: External Power Adapter PI: Ethernet Power Injector Notes on PoE Operation Safety Precautions APPLICATIONS 3.1. REAL-TIME DISPLAY WITH A GPS16/GPS24 REFERENCE 3.2. REAL-TIME DISPLAY WITH A RUB GNS 10 MHZ REFERENCE INSTALLATION 4.1.
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Page 5: A1 Revision History
A2 Copyright Copyright © Plura Europe GmbH 2024. 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 6: A3 Warranty
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 7: 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 8: A5 Safety Instructions
Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays 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 9 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 9 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 10 Page 10 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays 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 to do so (installing, removing sensitive components): 1.
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Page 11: A6 Certifications & Compliances
Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 11 A6 Certifications & Compliances CE-Declaration Plura Europe GmbH Binger Weg 12 D- 55437 Ockenheim herewith declare under our sole responsibility that the UD Stage Series Displays UD100-4N, UD100-4T, UD100-6N, UD100-6T, UD100-8N,... -
Page 12: Functional Description
• can operate as an NTP Client in a real-time operating mode. The MTD system: Plura has developed a system called the Multiple Time Display (MTD) system. An MTD system consists of a central generator unit, control units, digital displays and/or studio clocks. The central MTD generator (RUB GT or RUB GL module) is the time &... -
Page 13: Models
Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 13 1.2. Models There are various models differing by their housings, power supply, digits heights etc.: Power Supply Model PoE+ Tally Display Digits height 100mm / 4.0 in UD100-4N 4-digit 100mm / 4.0 in UD100-4T 4-digit 100mm / 4.0 in... -
Page 14: Accessories And Options
Page 14 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays 1.3. Accessories and Options EPSX: External AC/DC Power Supply This is a 24V/20W AC/DC power adapter. This will be the right external AC/DC adapter for all displays equipped with the 4-pole XLR connector. Details in chapter: Technical Data →... -
Page 15: Interfaces
LTC_IN_B LTC_IN_B Plura has developed a system called the (MTD) Multiple Time Display system. An MTD system consists of a central generator unit, user console(s), digital displays and/or analogue clocks. The central generator unit generates and outputs a special LTC format. This LTC will henceforth be denoted as LTC(MTD). -
Page 16: Gpi
Page 16 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Four GPIs can get a function independently from each other, as an input or as an output. Select the function from the drop-down lists (chapter ‘”GPI” Tab: Programming GPI as Input or Output’). -
Page 17: Ethernet
NTP uses UDP port 123. MTDoE System: Plura has developed a system called the Multiple Time Display (MTD) system. An MTD system consists of a central generator unit, control units, digital displays and/or studio clocks. The central MTD generator (RUB GT or RUB GL module) is the time &... -
Page 18: Status After Power-On
Page 18 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays 1.5. Status after Power-On Displays in LTC, IRIG or serial modes After power-on the device performs a display test and indicates some status information: Example Description All LEDs will shortly light up with changing Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3... -
Page 19: Displays In Ethernet Mode
Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 19 Displays in Ethernet mode After power-on the device performs a display test and indicates some status information: All LEDs will shortly light up with changing Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 5 Digit 6... -
Page 20: Firmware Update
Page 20 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays 1.6. Firmware Update Firmware updates require a (Windows operating system) computer with an Ethernet interface and the UD SC Config.exe program. Important: Please make sure to always use the latest version of the program. You can download it from: https://plurainc.com/products/ud25/ The new firmware should already be stored as a .tcf file at your computer. -
Page 21: Configuration
Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 21 1.7. Configuration The UD/SC Configuration Program Configuration requires the UD SC Config.exe program running on a computer (32- or 64-bit Windows operating system). You can download the latest version of the program from: https://plurainc.com/products/ud25/ UD Stage displays can be configured via Ethernet interface. -
Page 22: Profile" Tab: Store And Load A Complete Set-Up
Page 22 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays “Profile“ Tab: Store and Load a Complete Set-Up This feature enables to easily change the complete set-up of the unit during normal operation. During installation, the current set-up can be stored as a “profile”. You can enter a name in the “name”... -
Page 23: System" Tab: View And Change System Parameters
Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 23 “System“ Tab: View and Change System Parameters Unit Name Give the device a significant name. This name appears wherever UD devices can be found. Enter a text (10 characters) in the Name field. Complete with Enter or Tab key. Reboot Warm boot of the unit. -
Page 24: Source" Tab: Select The Signal Source
LTC format which contains real-time, date and various user selectable/- configurable timers. Only this choice enables the device to use the extensive functionality of the Plura MTD system. Please refer to chapter “Interfaces – LTC(MTD)“ as well. With this operating mode the device reads a standard LTC signal. -
Page 25: Ltc" Tab: Set-Up Of The Ltc Reader
Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 25 “LTC“ Tab: Set-Up of the LTC Reader This tab is available in case of source = LTC. Framerate Select the frame rate of the incoming LTC signal: • Auto = automatic detection (24/25/30/30df). •... -
Page 26: Serial" Tab: Set-Up Of The Serial Interface
Page 26 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays “Serial“ Tab: Set-Up of the Serial Interface This tab is available in case of source = Serial. Interface Electrical specification and connector of the interface: Interface switched off. RS232 RS232 at terminal block RS232/RS422 RS422 RS422 at terminal block RS232/RS422 RS485... - Page 27 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 27 Baud rate Choose the baud rate: 2.400 / 4.800 / 9.600 / 19.200 / 38.400 / 57.600 / 115.200 Data Bits 7 or 8 data bits. Parity Select the parity mode: None Without parity Even...
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Page 28: Ethernet" Tab: Ip Addresses
Page 28 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays “Ethernet“ Tab: IP Addresses ... “Source = MTD“ “Source = NTP“: Current Settings This box indicates the current network parameters of the device. A click on Change... enables to change parameters: Use DHCP If checked, the device will automatically request its IP parameters (IP address, subnet mask, and gateway) from a DHCP server. - Page 29 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 29 MTD - if “Source = MTD“ has been selected Automatic MTD Master IP Address If checked, the device will automatically find the MTDoE central unit responsible for the group number below. In a redundant system (two MTDoE central units), an automatic changeover can take place in case one central unit fails.
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Page 30: Real-Time" Tab: Set The Time Zone Parameters
Page 30 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays “Real-Time“ Tab: Set the Time Zone Parameters Working in a real-time operating mode the device receives an external time & date reference and calculates the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated = world time reference without a Daylight-Saving Time [DST]), to set the internal clock. - Page 31 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 31 Time zone parameters separately for Reference Time Zone and Local Time Zone You can choose a time zone from this drop-down list. This will preset all parameters. Offset from UTC Standard time (wintertime) = UTC ±...
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Page 32: Display" Tab: Display Mode, Brightness
Page 32 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays “Display“ Tab: Display Mode, Brightness, ... This tab enables to specify in detail which data will be displayed and how. Mode Operating modes of the display – dependent on “Source” selection: Mode Description available for... - Page 33 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 33 Brightness Digits Brightness of the display: 7 steps, 7 = maximum brightness. Ring Units with a seconds ring only: brightness of the seconds ring. With lock clicked the brightness of the seconds ring follows the brightness of the digits. Test Displays All LEDs will light-up for test purposes.
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Page 34: Gpi" Tab: Programming Gpi As Input Or Output
Page 34 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays “GPI“ Tab: Programming GPI as Input or Output Four GPIs can get a function independently from each other, as an input or as an output. Select the function from the drop-down lists. For technical details please refer to chapter “Specifications”. - Page 35 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 35 GPI Inputs Selecting any input function will activate the “mode” box: Mode: “Active Low“ (please refer to chapter “Specifications“ for technical details). Example: Function becomes active if input state GPI Input changes from “open”...
- Page 36 Page 36 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Local + Start Control the timer as with Start, Stop and Reset (see above), but also switches display mode. Local + Stop Local + Start Switch to local timer and start it. Reset + Real-Time Local + Stop Switch to local timer and stop it.
- Page 37 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 37 Profiles The “Load Profile” function enables to change the complete set-up in a comfortable way. Load Profile 1 Load Profile 2 Please notice chapter “Profile Tab: ...“ as well. Load Profile 3 Please remember to program all GPI functions correctly before you Load Profile 4 Load Profile 5...
- Page 38 Page 38 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays GPI Outputs GPI OUT functions work as a time comparator. A fixed time value entered at the compare to entries will be compared with the time of the display or the time of a selected timer. A match leads to an impulse output.
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Page 39: Special Features
Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 39 1.8. Special Features Colour Changing Modes Configuration “Color = Auto” at the Display tab. If “Source = LTC(MTD)” or “Source = MTD” has been selected: The display decodes the colour of the LED’s out of the MTD Data. These data contain status data which set the LED colour. -
Page 40: Technical Data
Page 40 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Technical Data 2.1. Connections at the Rear Pin assignments GPI / LTC / IRIG RJ45 RS232 RS422 RJ45 GPI 3 4: GND GPI 4 7: GND LTC IN A 5: Vout LTC IN B RS232 RS422... - Page 41 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 41 Signal descriptions Signal ground. GPI 1, GPI 2 Programmable General-Purpose Interfaces: Inputs or Outputs. GPI 3, GPI 4 Vout DC voltage output. ATTENTION: Using “Vout” please make sure not to exceed the total power rating of the connected Power Supply adapter.
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Page 42: Specifications
Page 42 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays 2.2. Specifications LTC input Format According to ANSI/SMPTE 12M-1-2008, balanced Input impedance 18 k Signal level 50 mV to 5 V , auto-ranging Frequency 21–33 frames/s IRIG input Format Modulated 1 kHz carrier signal, unbalanced IRIG-B 123 or IRIG-B 127 according to IRIG STANDARD 200-04 AFNOR time code according to AFNOR NF S 87-500 Input impedance... - Page 43 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 43 power supply applied over the whole specified operating temperature range. At an ambient temperature of e.g. 22 °C the output switches to a high- resistance state after a few seconds if a current of 400 mA is applied. Free-run accuracy Real-time operating modes ≈...
- Page 44 Page 44 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Dimensions and Weight Case H x D: 177 x 63 mm UD100 Stage Width: 936 mm (8T), 802 mm (8N) 738 mm (6T), 604 mm (6N) 540 mm (4T), 406 mm (4N) Weight: ≈...
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Page 45: Ac/Dc Power Supplies
2.3. AC/DC Power Supplies EPSX: External Power Adapter The “EPSW” AC/DC adapter is an accessory for the Plura UD Series Displays. It has a fully enclosed plastic case, a three pole AC inlet according to IEC/EN 60320-1/C14 protection class 1, and a DC output cable with XLR jack suitable to connect to the DC input of the UD display. -
Page 46: Pi: Ethernet Power Injector
Page 46 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays PI: Ethernet Power Injector The “PI” AC/DC adapter is an accessory for the Plura UD Stage Series Displays. Features: • Fully enclosed plastic case. • IEEE802.3af (PoE) and IEEE802.3at (PoE+) compliant. -
Page 47: Notes On Poe Operation
Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 47 Diagnostic LEDs: ON, PoEPLUS, CONNECT ➢ Power-up sequence: All LEDs will light up for two seconds. After two seconds, LED illuminates green indicating that DC output voltage is available. ➢ PoE detection sequence: Once a compliant load is attached to RJ45 OUT, LED CONNECT will illuminate green. -
Page 48: Safety Precautions
Damage to the cord may cause shock or fire. Use only the AC adapter specified for the Plura product. Never use a voltage other than that for which the AC adapter is rated. -
Page 49: Applications
Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 49 Applications 3.1. Real-Time Display with a GPS16/GPS24 Reference The external GPS receiver transmits a serial data string and a PPS signal (pulse-per-second) every second. The device decodes these data and is able to show the time, the date or some status information. - Page 50 Page 50 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays • At the Display tab you can select the kind of data to be displayed: Mode = Time Time of the GPS receiver, if the “Real-Time” mode has been disabled. Local (converted) time, if the “Real-Time” mode has been enabled.
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Page 51: Real-Time Display With A Rub Gns 10 Mhz Reference
Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 51 3.2. Real-Time Display with a RUB GNS 10 MHz Reference The external GPS receiver transmits a serial data string and a PPS signal (pulse-per-second) every second. The device decodes these data and is able to show the time, the date or some status information. - Page 52 Page 52 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays • At the Display tab you can select the kind of data to be displayed: Mode = Time Time of the GPS receiver, if the “Real-Time” mode has been disabled. Local (converted) time, if the “Real-Time” mode has been enabled.
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Page 53: Installation
Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 53 Installation 4.1. U Bracket The UD Stage is shipped with a U bracket. It’s shipped disassembled, please assemble it following these photos. -
Page 54: Tripod Mount Kit
Page 54 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays 4.2. Tripod Mount Kit The UD100 Stage-X tripod mount kit is an option for UD Stage displays. Please order separately. 4.3. Wall Mount Kit The UD Stage WM wall mount kit is an option for UD Stage displays. Please order separately. - Page 55 Installation and Operating Manual UD Stage Series Displays Page 55...
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