ESE ES-161U, ES-166U, ES-991U, ES-161UP, ES-166UP User Manual

TIME CODE READERS

These six-digit (or four-digit) displays are designed to be “Universal” Time Code Readers. All models described
below are able to auto-detect, read and display ESE (TC76TM, TC89TM or TC90TM), ASCII (format A, 0 or 1 @ 9600
baud; RS-232C, RS-422A or RS-485), EBU or SMPTE time code.

Setup Features allow the unit to display time in either 12 or 24 hour format and if reading
display “Date” information and if reading SMPTE/EBU to display “User Bits”. An Error Detection and Correction
Feature maintains flicker-free operation in the event of poor quality or loss of time code. An Error Detection
Indicator is also included and the Error Correction Feature may be turned-off via an internal DIP switch.

Several Options are available with “U” Series Readers. LED color options of Amber, Blue, Green and Red can
be specified on the 1”, 2”, 4” and 7” units with LED displays. Option “TZ” allows the unit to be “offset” to other
time zones via an internal set of DIP switches.

ESE and ASCII (RS-232C) time code outputs are also optionally

available. Most units are available with a rack mount enclosure, option “P”. Other options are listed below.

Each Reader requires only a single pair of wires (or coax) between itself and the Master Clock (or other
source of time code). The wiring arrangement can be parallel, serial or both. Please note that extra long
cable runs may require a Distribution/Isolation Amplifier, refer to page 15 (ES-243) for more information.

Features:

• Reads SMPTE/EBU, ASCII or ESE Time Code • Error Detection & Correction • Optional Time Zone Offset

• Optional ESE, & RS-232C Time Code Outputs • Display Date or Time • 0.4” To 7.0” Display Sizes

• 12/24 Hour Format • Simple Installation & “Hands-Off” Operation • Long-Life LED Displays

• Desk Top, Console, Wall & Rack Mount Enclosures • Perfect Synchronization With Master Clock

ES-996U
ES-943U

ES-161U
ES-166U
ES-991U

ES-161UP
ES-166UP
ES-996UP

ESE Time Code to

ES-171U
LX-161U
ES-166UQ
LX-166U

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Viewing
Number Description Distance Time Code Input Options

ES-171U 6-digit, 0.4” Red LED in Console mount enclosure 10’ ESE, SMPTE/EBU J, V, TZ, UL, W
LX-161U 6-digit, .56” Amber LED in “LX-” enclosure 20’ ESE, SMPTE/EBU, ASCII J, RS, TZ, UL
ES-161U 6-digit, .56” Amber LED in Desk mount enclosure 20’ ESE, SMPTE/EBU, ASCII ESE, J, NTP-C, NTP-C/PoE, P, P2, PoE, Q, RS, TZ, UL, W
LX-166U 6-digit, 1.0” Amber* LED in “LX-” enclosure 35’ ESE, SMPTE/EBU, ASCII J, RS, TZ, UL
ES-166U 6-digit, 1.0” Amber* LED in Desk mount enclosure 35’ ESE, SMPTE/EBU, ASCII ESE, J, NTP-C, NTP-C/PoE, P, P2, PoE, Q, RS, TZ,UL,W, Wall
LX-991U 4-digit (Hr, Min), 2.3” Amber* LED in “LX-” enclosure 70’ ESE, SMPTE/EBU, ASCII J, NTP-C, NTP-C/PoE, PoE, TZ, UL
ES-991U 4-digit (Hr, Min), 2.3” Amber* LED in Desk mount enclosure 70’ ESE, SMPTE/EBU, ASCII J, NTP-C, NTP-C/PoE, P, PoE, TZ, UL, W, Wall
LX-993U 6-digit, 2.3” (1” Sec) Amber* LED in “LX-” enclosure 70’ ESE, SMPTE/EBU, ASCII J, TZ, UL
ES-993U 6-digit, 2.3” (1” Sec) Amber* LED in Wall mount enclosure 70’ ESE, SMPTE/EBU, ASCII J, P, TZ, UL, W
ES-996U 6-digit, 2.3” Red* LED in Wall mount enclosure 70’ ESE, SMPTE/EBU, ASCII CW, J, NTP-C, NTP-C/PoE, P, PoE, TZ, UL, W
ES-941U 4-digit (Hr, Min), 4.0” Red* LED in Wall mount enclosure 120’ ESE, SMPTE/EBU, ASCII J, NTP-C, NTP-C/PoE, PoE, TZ, UL, W

ES-943U 6-digit, 4.0” Red* LED in Wall mount enclosure 120’ ESE, SMPTE/EBU, ASCII J, NTP-C, NTP-C/PoE, PoE, TZ, UL, W

ES-976 6-digit, 7.0” Red* LED in Wall mount enclosure 250’ ESE, SMPTE/EBU, ASCII CW, J, NTP-C, NTP-C/PoE, PoE, TZ, UL, W

*Amber, Blue, Green or Red LED display color can be specified

Display Power Electrical

0.4” LED: 5 Watts 117 VAC, 50/60 Hz
.56” LED: 5 Watts 117 VAC, 50/60 Hz

1.0” LED: 5 Watts 117 VAC, 50/60 Hz

2.3” LED: 8-10 Watts 117 VAC, 50/60 Hz

4.0” LED: 8-10 Watts 117 VAC, 50/60 Hz

7.0” LED: 10 Watts 117 VAC, 50/60 Hz

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Enclosure Style Dimensions

0.4” - Console: Black ABS Plastic 2.2” H x 4.5” W x 4.5” D
.56” - LX: Black Texture (High-Tech) 1.7” H x 8” W x 6” D
.56” - Desk: Black Plastic / Aluminum 2.8” H x 8” W x 6” D

1.0” - LX: Black Texture (High-Tech) 3.5” H x 10” W x 6” D

1.0” - Desk: Black Plastic/ Aluminum 5.5” H x 10.4” W x 6.6” D

2.3” - LX: Black Texture (High-Tech) 3.5” H x 12” W x 6” D

2.3” 4-digit Desk: Black Plastic/ Aluminum 5.5” H x 10.4” W x 6.6” D

2.3” 6-digit Wall: Black Textured Aluminum 5” H x 12” W x 3.5” D

2.3” 6-digit Wall: Black Textured Aluminum 5” H x 15” W x 3.5” D

4.0” 4-digit Wall: Black Textured Aluminum 7” H x 19” W x 3.5” D

4.0” 6-digit Wall: Black Textured Aluminum 7” H x 26” W x 3.5” D

7.0” 6-digit Wall: Black Textured Aluminum 9” H x 43” W x 3.5” D