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WATCHDOG STATUS PANEL
INTRODUCTION
The SMART Watchdog Cinema Status Panel is the perfect complement to the SMART Showmation
Cinema Automation System. It provides a visual as well as an audible indication of the show status
in up to thirty two cinemas. Multiple Status Panels can be used in a multiplex, mounted in the
booth, at the concession stand, in the manager’s office, and anywhere else status information is
desired. The front panel is smoked acrylic through which a series of LED’s light to indicate either
INTERMISSION, RUNNING, or FILM BREAK. The front panel is available in either a horizontal or
vertical mounting configuration. A UL listed power pack and UL listed flush mount metal enclosure
is provided for the Status Panel. During a film break, a Red LED flashes and an audible alarm
sounds to alert the cinema staff to the break. The LED continues to flash until the film is repaired
and re-started. The audible alarm sounds for either 5 seconds or 10 seconds (alarm time is set by
the installer). The wiring interface is extremely simple consisting of only a 4 conductor + shield
cable (such as Belden 8723).
Specifications
The Watchdog Cinema Status Panel is a micro-
controller based indicator panel which monitors
the show status of multiple cinemas.
Number of Cinemas 32 Screens max
Refresh Rate 3 Seconds max
Intermission Indication Orange LED
Running Indication Green LED
Film Break Indication Flashing Red LED
and Audible Alarm
Alarm Time 5 or 10 Seconds
Serial Data Showmation
Format or
Panalogic Format
Configuration Master or Slave
Mounting Horizontal or
Vertical
Power Requirements 12 VDC to 16 VDC
300 mA
AC Line * 120 VAC,
0.5 Amps max
* Power is supplied through a 120 VAC to 12
VDC Power Pack. For 220 VAC to 240 VAC
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