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Handled controller with wireless, audio and time code

SKU: FTQ-99Sx
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The FTQ-99Sx provides bi-directional communication with up to 99 fireTEK modules across the fireTEK wireless mesh network.

$997.89 * VAT not included

Wireless frequency *

Choose what wireless frequency you need. For new users recomended 868/915Mhz. For backward compatibility with old modules choose 2,4Ghz.

2nd Wireless

For redundancy and backward compatibility with old devices.

GPS module

To start using GPS time without need to have a controller.

DMS - Dead Man Switch out

Add Dead Mans Switch connector and handle.

Product price: $997.89 * VAT not included
Total options:
Order total:

  • 7 year Warranty

  • Easy return 6 Months

  • Fast delivery

  • Customer 24/7 support

FTQ-99Sx Handled controller:

The Controller provides bi-directional communication with up to 99 fireTEK modules across the fireTEK wireless mesh network. It provides full control of manual firing, automatic firing, and semi-automatic firing across the whole network.

All controllers also come with an integrated audio player minimizing the equipment required to conduct a pyromusical. The audio player included with the FTQ-99Sx is also capable of receiving SMPTE timecode. Like all fireTEK devices, the controllers can interface with the fireTEK computer and Android applications.

Additional FTQ-99Sx base controller functions:

  • Bi-directional communication with up to 99 fireTEK modules across the fireTEK wireless mesh network;
  • External antenna;
  • Internal audio player for both MP3 and WAV with both onboard memory and USB drive capability;
  • Receive SMPTE LTC timecode;
  • Large backlight LCD screen that provides system information, module specific information, real-time error reporting, and functional and operational menus;
  • Illuminated buttons providing visual menu and channel status;
  • Internal USB rechargeable LiPO battery with 24hr Stand-by time;
  • USB cable;
  • 7 Year hardware warranty (2 years for the battery).

NUMBER OF SLAVES:
Pyro: up to 99 fireTEK firing modules (FTQ-16×64 or FTQ4x16)/6336 pyro channels, 99 DMX universes with 128 DMX channels each.
Audio: up to 9 Audiobox if need to play music from different positions.

CASE: rugged light construction, fire retardant, shock and water resistant, modular design.
Dimensions: 220x118x27mm
Weight: 550g (without antenna)

COMMUNICATIONS: bidirectional, encrypted.
Wireless 868/915Mhz*: With 1 hope repeater and up to 10Km range (more realible on interferences).
Wireless 2,4Ghz*: With up to 30 hops mesh and up to 15Km range.

SMART AUTOMATICALLY TEST:
– Automatically makes all the tests and report to the user if there is any problem detected***.
– NO complicated tests procedure, NO need user to press a button. Automatically fully tests all modules every few seconds.
– One button press to jump to the next module with errors where errors will be marked with RED.
– Four categories of errors: communication, battery, Script vs connected and other.
– Two kind of errors: Warnings and faults.
– Warnings may not affect the show: as low battery (but will still work for at leats one hour), connected but not in script.
– Faults: May affect the show if are not solved as: in script but not connected, depleated battery, module disconnected.

POWER:
Battery: Single cell recharghable Lipo 3.7V@4000mAh, easy replacebable by the user.
Charging: USB C from standard USB charger. About 7 hours to fully charge.
External power: Any USB charger or USB power bank and would work even if internal battery is failed or is missing.

STANDBY TIME: It can be fast and easy extened with an external USB power bank.
Fully working: up to 12 Hours.

USER INTERFACE:
Display: Color LCD 3,5′ 480*320 with backlight for local testing of all statuses from all modules.
Keyboard: 31 control buttons + 1 power button.

FUNCTIONALITIES:
Main Master: To control up to 99 fireTEK firing modules and up to 9 Audioboxes.
Backup Master: For backup control in case Main Master fails during the show.
As Audiobox: In this mode it can act only as an Audiobox. All the other buttons are disabled.

FIRING MODES:
Fully automatic with or without music, sequence firing, step fire and manual firing and in any combination in the same time.
Manual fire: Any module or up to 9 modules in the same in any firing states (Arm/Play/Pause) even when a script is running.
Sequence fire: Up to 64 sequences which can be start anytime in firing states (Arm/Play/Pause). Does not affect the main script. Multiple sequences can be fired and can overlap without affecting each other. DMX sequences can be refired.
Step fire: Manual fire step by step by automatically increasing channel/rail and module number
Jump to next event: Manual jump to next event in script.

SAFETY ZONES:
– You can have up to 16 safety zones to fast disable some products or modules.

FIRING CONTROL:
Panel buttons: From controller buttons.
Time code: From external time code SMPTE/LTC.
GPS Time**: On a preset very precise time via GPS.

AUDIOPLAYER:
– Built in high fidelity audio player, 3.5mm Jack output stereo.
File format: wav, 44100@16b or 32b.
Storage: Internal memory or USB drive.

TIMECODE:
– In and Out via RCA connector.
Input format: 24fps, 25fps and 30fps Autodetect.
Output: 25 or 30 fps.

GPS:
– Controller has default built in GPS module for precise timing.

OPTIONS (Plug and play boards):
– GPS, wireless 868/915Mhz or wireless 2.4Ghz.

SCRIPT:
– Scripts upload into internal memory.
– Scripts can be upload it wireless to modules.
– It displays Next/Current/Last product firing, time until next shoot, time until end of the show, time from begining of the show.

OTHER:
Power off: Can be powered off via controller, It has protection against unintented power off. Automatically power off when is not connected to a controller or is not used in Master/Independent mode.
Sleep: Sleep and wake up from controller. Wake up also it can be done from module itself.
Buzzer and lights: Acoustic and LED signals for Arming and firing.
Firmware update: Free, Fast and Easy via USB drive.

CERTIFICATIONS:
FCC, IC and CE certified design, NFPA Compliant.

* Not possible both
** Options required