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  • TCU

    TCU is Plura most advanced and distinctive Studio Timer Controller Unit.

    Product Documents

    Datasheet

    • TCU Datasheet

    Manuals

    • TCU Manual
    • MTD Installation + Operation Manual

    Firmware

    • TCU Firmware
    • TCU Release Notes

    Software Tools

    • UD/SC Configuration PC Program (for SPT, TCU, ELC and UD)

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    Description

    • Large seven segment LED digit numerical time display(s)
    • Additional three line LCD alpha/numerical display
    • Back-lit keypad
    • Programmable function keys
    • RS485 connection to RUB GT Timecode generator
    • USB configuration and setup
    • Ethernet connection to MTDoE system
    • Ethernet configuration and setup
    • Assignable user rights management
    • Built-in Timecode reader and MTD demultiplexer
    • Four programmable GPIs (two inputs & two outputs)
    • PoE (Power over Ethernet is supported).

    Additional information

    Weight 1.3 lbs / 0.6 kg
    Dimensions 6.38 × 4.41 × 2.01 in / 162.1 × 112.0 × 51.1 mm
    Features

    PoE, Timer

    Housing

    Stand Alone System

    Reference Type

    MTD, LTC, NTP

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    Product Documents

    Datasheet

    • TCU Datasheet

    Manuals

    • TCU Manual
    • MTD Installation + Operation Manual

    Firmware

    • TCU Firmware
    • TCU Release Notes

    Software Tools

    • UD/SC Configuration PC Program (for SPT, TCU, ELC and UD)

    Additional Resources

    • Timing Accessories
    • Plura Products Catalog

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