BETSO WTCS-1 Wireless Time Code Slate

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The BETSO WTCS-1 Wireless Time Code Slate was designed to meet rising demands on displayed information capability, overall product durability, "plug and play" functionality, all in a lightweight form factor. It is WiFi ready and compatible with the iOS MovieSlate app. The WTCS-1 comes with an RF transceiver module for wireless transmission of time code and status information.

BETSO WTCS-1 - Features:

• RF transmission of time code and device status information
• Factory GPS based calibration of TCXO with better than 0.1ppm accuracy
• Jamming calibration feature to copy master's TCXO precision
• Cross jamming allowes time code sync between two different frame rates
• Automatic power ON function after active time code detection
• Can automatically power down after long period withou manipulating with the slate
• Can flash during each zero frame of each second and also in the frame of clapping
• Backlight of writing area of the slate
• Allows to set 180° display rotation for upside down WTCS-1 LED display readout including automatic display rotation
• Display brightness can be adjusted automatically according to actual ambient light conditions
• Time code offset adjustment from -10.0 to 10.0 frames with 0.1 frame step
• Variable user bits settings including preset value, jammed user bits and live external time code insertion
• Real time clock option for user bits settings including combinations of year, month, day, hour, minute and second
• Starts to generate exact UTC time code synchronized all over the world
• USB connector available for future firmware upgrades

• Mechanical Construction: CNC milled, anodized aluminum alloy and stiff wood
• Powering:
  • 6x AA battery (alkaline or lithium) / 6x accu (NiMH, NiCd)
  • External powering 6 - 16 V DC
• Current Consumption:
  • Approx. 30 - 1000 mA (depends on the brightness of LED display)
  • Approx. 4 mA in stand-by mode (arms of the slate closed)
• Battery Life: Up to 100 hours (with the lowest display brightness)
• SMPTE TC Formats: 23.976 fps - 30 fps including DF and NDF (also 2x multiples: 23.976 fps - 60 fps supported)
• Input TC Sensitivity: 0.2 - 10 V (p-p)
• Frequency Range: 902 - 928 MHz (USA/Canada)
• Number of Channels: 5
• RF Output Power: 10mW (10dBm)
• Operating Range: up to 500m (within the line of sight)
• Display: Graphical 1" high, white LED display with adjustable brightness
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 9.0 x 7.3 x 0.9 in | 230 x 185 x 24 mm
• Weight: 1.68 lb | 760 g (w/o battery)