RC4 Technical Specifications

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RC4 Wireless System Specifications

RC4 RF Specifications
RC4 Transmitter Specifications
RC4-TX32D
RC4-FlexTX
RC4 Receiver/Dimmer Specifications
RC4-RX4-STD (Standard)
RC4-RX4-HO (High Output)
RC4-RX4-MINI

RC4 RF Specifications

Transmit Power: 13 dbm, typical
Sensitivity: -96 dbm, typical
Frequencies:
Channel 1: 907.45 MHz
Channel 2: 914.81 MHz (default, used for most systems)
Channel 3: 921.10 MHz
Modulation: FSK, spread-spectrum
No. chips per bit: 16
Protocol: AX.25
Range:
300 feet typical point-to-point indoors
100,000 sq. ft. indoor area (stage+wings+house+booth)
3000 feet typical unobstructed outdoors
RF Module Power Consumption: 200mA at 12V DC
Operating Temperature: 0º to +50ºC
FCC License: Approved by FCC and DOC (Canada),
no user license required

RC4 systems will not interfere with, or suffer interference from, most wireless microphones, headsets, intercoms, walkie-talkies, taxi-cabs, pagers, cellphones, or remote controls. The RC4 system is unaffected by equipment operating on other frequencies, particularly 2.4Ghz.

RC4 Transmitter Specifications

RC4-TX32D
3U rack-mount, 4 inches deep
All connections on rear
Remote transceiver 7.15”L x 4.15”W x 2.15”H
includes 10’ cable, extendable to 100’
Input Power: AC115V 60Hz 0.5A
DMX Input: USITT DMX512/1990 (4uSec)
Number of Wireless Control Channels: 32
Analog CV Inputs:
0 – 10V x 8 channels (256-step): CV1 to CV8
CV input impedance: 20K-ohms
Channel Frame Rate: approx. 60 frames per second

RC4-FlexTX
3U rack-mount, 4 inches deep
All connections on rear
Remote transceiver 7.15”L x 4.15”W x 2.15”H
includes 10’ cable, extendable to 100’
Input Power: World Voltage AC85V to 265V, 47-440Hz,
0.5A at 115V
DMX Input: USITT DMX512/1990 (4uSec), RDM-ready
Number of Wireless Control Channels: 4 to 128,
user configurable in increments of 4
Analog CV Inputs:
0 – 10V x 8 channels (256-step): CV1 to CV8
0 or 10V x 4 channels (switch): CV9 to CV12
CV input impedance: 20K-ohms
Channel Frame Rate: variable, up to 100 frames per second

RC4 Receiver/Dimmer Specifications

RC4-RX4-STD (Standard)
Dimensions: 7.15”L x 4.15”W x 2.15”H
Allow 1” clearance on 7” x 4” face for connections
Weight: 16 oz.
Continuous current, per channel: 12.5A (150W at 12V)
Intermittent peak current, per channel: 20A (240W) *1
Total current, sum of all channels: 42A (500W) *1
Over-Current Protection on Dimmer Outputs: YES
Over-Temperature Protection on Dimmer Outputs: YES
Maximum input voltage: 30V, 12V typical
Minimum input voltage: 8V
Channels can be bridged for higher power: YES1
Suitable for inductive loads (motors, solenoids, etc.): YES

RC4-RX4-HO (High Output)
Dimensions: 7.15”L x 4.15”W x 2.15”H
Allow 1” clearance on 7” x 4” face for connections
Weight: 18.5 oz.
Continuous current, per channel: 21A (250W at 12V)
Intermittent peak current, per channel: 30A (360W) *1
Total current, sum of all channels: 83A (1000W) *1
Maximum input voltage: 30V, 12V typical
Minimum input voltage: 8V
Channels can be bridged for higher power: YES *2
Suitable for inductive loads (motors, solenoids, etc.): YES

RC4-RX4-MINI
Dimensions: 4.5”L x 3.5”W x 1.85”H
Allow 1” clearance on 4.5” x 3.5” face for connections
Weight: 10.5 oz.
Continuous current, per channel: 5A (60W at 12V)
Intermittent peak current, per channel: 8A (100W)
Total current, sum of all channels: 17A (200W)
Over-Current Protection on Dimmer Outputs: YES
Over-Temperature Protection on Dimmer Outputs: YES
Maximum input voltage: 18V, 12V typical
Minimum input voltage: 8V
Suitable for inductive loads (motors, solenoids, etc.): LIMITED *2

*1 Observe wiring instructions carefully. Setup for each channel must be identical, particularly low-level limit and dimmer curve settings.

*2 Can be used with small inductive loads with the addition of an external back-EMF snubber diode.

Specifications subject to change without notice. Dimensions are nominal. Power capacity may be reduced in hot environments. Contact RC4 Wireless for assistance in choosing the right components for your application.

Toll-Free 1-866-258-4577
Emergency Cellular 416-720-5802
Email Us

http://www.theatrewireless.com

RC4 Wireless will not interfere with, or suffer interference from, most wireless microphones, headsets, intercoms, walkie-talkies, taxi-cabs, pagers, cellphones, or remote controls.

The RC4 system is unaffected by equipment operating on other frequencies, particularly 2.4Ghz.

Toll-Free:
1-866-258-4577

Emergency Cellular:
416-720-5802

Email Us

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Soundsculpture Incorporated / RC4 Wireless accepts no liability for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from the use of any Soundsculpture product or group of products, including the RC4-MSS Motion Safety System. The RC4-MSS has not been evaluated by any 3rd-party safety authority. Soundsculpture does not guarantee the suitability of any product for any purpose; user assumes all risk. RC4 dimmers and the MSS must be used strictly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and cannot be used for unsupervised operation. Soundsculpture products must be installed and operated only by qualified technicians, only for their intended purpose as outlined in the manufacturer's documentation, and should be inspected and tested on a regular basis to ensure proper operation. A physical deadman switch or other human intervention method must be used in all cases where human safety may be at risk.

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	RC4 Wireless System Specifications RC4 RF Specifications RC4 Transmitter Specifications RC4-TX32D RC4-FlexTX RC4 Receiver/Dimmer Specifications RC4-RX4-STD (Standard) RC4-RX4-HO (High Output) RC4-RX4-MINI RC4 RF Specifications Transmit Power: 13 dbm, typical Sensitivity: -96 dbm, typical Frequencies: Channel 1: 907.45 MHz Channel 2: 914.81 MHz (default, used for most systems) Channel 3: 921.10 MHz Modulation: FSK, spread-spectrum No. chips per bit: 16 Protocol: AX.25 Range: 300 feet typical point-to-point indoors 100,000 sq. ft. indoor area (stage+wings+house+booth) 3000 feet typical unobstructed outdoors RF Module Power Consumption: 200mA at 12V DC Operating Temperature: 0º to +50ºC FCC License: Approved by FCC and DOC (Canada), no user license required RC4 systems will not interfere with, or suffer interference from, most wireless microphones, headsets, intercoms, walkie-talkies, taxi-cabs, pagers, cellphones, or remote controls. The RC4 system is unaffected by equipment operating on other frequencies, particularly 2.4Ghz. RC4 Transmitter Specifications RC4-TX32D 3U rack-mount, 4 inches deep All connections on rear Remote transceiver 7.15”L x 4.15”W x 2.15”H includes 10’ cable, extendable to 100’ Input Power: AC115V 60Hz 0.5A DMX Input: USITT DMX512/1990 (4uSec) Number of Wireless Control Channels: 32 Analog CV Inputs: 0 – 10V x 8 channels (256-step): CV1 to CV8 CV input impedance: 20K-ohms Channel Frame Rate: approx. 60 frames per second RC4-FlexTX 3U rack-mount, 4 inches deep All connections on rear Remote transceiver 7.15”L x 4.15”W x 2.15”H includes 10’ cable, extendable to 100’ Input Power: World Voltage AC85V to 265V, 47-440Hz, 0.5A at 115V DMX Input: USITT DMX512/1990 (4uSec), RDM-ready Number of Wireless Control Channels: 4 to 128, user configurable in increments of 4 Analog CV Inputs: 0 – 10V x 8 channels (256-step): CV1 to CV8 0 or 10V x 4 channels (switch): CV9 to CV12 CV input impedance: 20K-ohms Channel Frame Rate: variable, up to 100 frames per second RC4 Receiver/Dimmer Specifications RC4-RX4-STD (Standard) Dimensions: 7.15”L x 4.15”W x 2.15”H Allow 1” clearance on 7” x 4” face for connections Weight: 16 oz. Continuous current, per channel: 12.5A (150W at 12V) Intermittent peak current, per channel: 20A (240W) 1 Total current, sum of all channels: 42A (500W) 1 Over-Current Protection on Dimmer Outputs: YES Over-Temperature Protection on Dimmer Outputs: YES Maximum input voltage: 30V, 12V typical Minimum input voltage: 8V Channels can be bridged for higher power: YES1 Suitable for inductive loads (motors, solenoids, etc.): YES RC4-RX4-HO (High Output) Dimensions: 7.15”L x 4.15”W x 2.15”H Allow 1” clearance on 7” x 4” face for connections Weight: 18.5 oz. Continuous current, per channel: 21A (250W at 12V) Intermittent peak current, per channel: 30A (360W) 1 Total current, sum of all channels: 83A (1000W) 1 Maximum input voltage: 30V, 12V typical Minimum input voltage: 8V Channels can be bridged for higher power: YES 2 Suitable for inductive loads (motors, solenoids, etc.): YES RC4-RX4-MINI Dimensions: 4.5”L x 3.5”W x 1.85”H Allow 1” clearance on 4.5” x 3.5” face for connections Weight: 10.5 oz. Continuous current, per channel: 5A (60W at 12V) Intermittent peak current, per channel: 8A (100W) Total current, sum of all channels: 17A (200W) Over-Current Protection on Dimmer Outputs: YES Over-Temperature Protection on Dimmer Outputs: YES Maximum input voltage: 18V, 12V typical Minimum input voltage: 8V Suitable for inductive loads (motors, solenoids, etc.): LIMITED 2 1 Observe wiring instructions carefully. Setup for each channel must be identical, particularly low-level limit and dimmer curve settings. 2 Can be used with small inductive loads with the addition of an external back-EMF snubber diode. *Specifications subject to change without notice. Dimensions are nominal. Power capacity may be reduced in hot environments. Contact RC4 Wireless for assistance in choosing the right components for your application. Toll-Free 1-866-258-4577 Emergency Cellular 416-720-5802 Email Us* http://www.theatrewireless.com	RC4 Wireless will not interfere with, or suffer interference from, most wireless microphones, headsets, intercoms, walkie-talkies, taxi-cabs, pagers, cellphones, or remote controls. The RC4 system is unaffected by equipment operating on other frequencies, particularly 2.4Ghz. Toll-Free: 1-866-258-4577 Emergency Cellular: 416-720-5802 Email Us