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Franklin Armstrong
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 106
From: Orlando, FL, USA
Registered: Sep 2002

posted 10-29-2002 01:42 AM

how can i link them together so i can do interlocks anyone have that manual its not in the link <------(to the left) thanks for the help

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Ken Layton
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1452
From: Olympia, Wash. USA
Registered: Sep 1999

posted 10-29-2002 08:51 AM

"RGM Industries Spats 2 Automation" is in the manuals section.

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Franklin Armstrong
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 106
From: Orlando, FL, USA
Registered: Sep 2002

posted 10-30-2002 01:08 AM

ken sorry to be an ass about this but can you read i said its not in the manual to the left the link! if you want to help me please do but dont say its in the manual when that is for a diffrent automation system please read it more then once or clean your glasses!

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Ken Layton
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1452
From: Olympia, Wash. USA
Registered: Sep 1999

posted 10-30-2002 01:31 AM

According to the manual, the SPATS 2 was not designed for interlock operation. I suggest calling the manufacturer at (321) 269-4720 and see what they can come up with.

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Franklin Armstrong
Expert Film Handler

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From: Orlando, FL, USA
Registered: Sep 2002

posted 10-30-2002 09:27 AM

i know they can do interlocks it says it on the front of the automation!

and please read ok i would not ask if it couldn't be done ok!

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Jon Bartow
Master Film Handler

Posts: 287
From: Massachusetts
Registered: Nov 1999

posted 10-30-2002 01:50 PM

Franklin,
I assure you Ken Layton can read. He is also one of the most knowledgeable people on this forum. Perhaps you could be a bit nicer to him? He is also correct. The RGM spats2 manual is in the manuals section on this website. He is also correct that the manual does not show any provisions for interlocking.

Not haveing one of these units sitting in front of me, what is the exact lettering of where it tells you it can interlock on the front panel? in the manual one of the buttons is referred to as "inter" but it is for an intermission function not interlock.
Now all that said even if there is no provision built in for interlock it can probably still be done with a couple of switches possible some relays and a little creative thinking and some fun with a soldering iron.
Basically what you need is a button to start both projectors at the same time, another to stop both at the same time and a switch to connect both failsafes to eachotherso that one dropping will stop both projectors. Most techs should be able to build you something, however over the phone or internet could prove to be very tricky.

But before doing that, follow Ken's suggestion and call the manufacturer.

Jonathan

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Franklin Armstrong
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 106
From: Orlando, FL, USA
Registered: Sep 2002

posted 10-31-2002 01:49 AM

spats 2 -a-lc not spats 2 sob in the manual link please i know i can read i thought you all could to i guess im wrong i will at like everyone is 2 years old from now on

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Ken McFall
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 615
From: Haringey, London.
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 10-31-2002 03:07 AM

For what its worth.... the manual is there, I've just downloaded it...

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Adam Martin
I'm not even gonna point out the irony.

Posts: 3686
From: Dallas, TX
Registered: Nov 2000

posted 10-31-2002 11:25 AM

Franklin: Not to be rude, but could you try some basic rules of grammar, capitalization, and punctuation? I can't understand a thing you're trying to say. This isn't a chat room ... that's the other button "<----------- over there".

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Steve Kraus
Film God

Posts: 4094
From: Chicago, IL, USA
Registered: May 2000

posted 10-31-2002 12:35 PM

People who are rude like that don't warrant a response. Pure and simple.

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David Stambaugh
Film God

Posts: 4021
From: Eugene, Oregon
Registered: Jan 2002

posted 10-31-2002 01:25 PM

No help for you! One year!

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Steve Kraus
Film God

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From: Chicago, IL, USA
Registered: May 2000

posted 10-31-2002 02:47 PM

Careful, Dave. He'll post your secret mulligatawny recipe and then where will you be?

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David Stambaugh
Film God

Posts: 4021
From: Eugene, Oregon
Registered: Jan 2002

posted 10-31-2002 04:02 PM

Don't tell him I keep the recipe in the armoire.

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Jon Bartow
Master Film Handler

Posts: 287
From: Massachusetts
Registered: Nov 1999

posted 10-31-2002 05:59 PM

My Dear Mr. Armstrong.
Perhaps it is you who can not read. Look at the last page of the manual in the manuals section. It is for your precious Spats II /sob and it is even for sync operation. Without having one of the units here to look at I can't be completely sure, but it looks like you merely have to interconnect terminals 11,12&13 of TB10 between units for sync operation.
It also appears to me that the /sob portion is merely an add on to the spats II in which case the manual is pertinent to your unit
Good Day Mr. Armstrong
Jonathan

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P.S. Brad, perhaps you should close this thread due to Mr. Armstrong's mood?

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Joe Beres
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 606
From: Minneapolis, MN, USA
Registered: Nov 2000

posted 10-31-2002 07:19 PM

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P.S. Brad, perhaps you should close this thread due to Mr. Armstrong's mood?

either that, or send THE VIOLATOR down to Florida. (That might be a good idea anyway with elections next week )

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