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Hi @macsound, thank you for your interest and your question.The Up and Down buttons are used for making manual moves, and require the user to "hold to run" while moving the lineset.The touch screen is used for executing pre-programmed spikes (or saving new ones). It automatically dims when...

Hi Erich, I hope you are well!One of my favorite setups were the old Gala controllers which were mounted on the pin rail, facing on stage. The variable speed units had analog joysticks and a LCD position readout. We had these at a venue I worked at in college and despite being 20+ years old...

Hi Ron,You are limited to 3 "spikes" in addition to the normal up/down and over travel limits. In your scenario you could have a full out, 1/4" AFF, buried 1", and then one additional trim. This isn't a hardware or software limitation, we just wanted to keep things manageable. The operator...

Hi Ron,Thanks for your questions! We're live in the USITT booth if you are attending.1) The arbor is weighted when the system is first installed, and then it is sealed.2) The rigging system operates just as any other. Users are free to rig their own effects/soft goods/etc. Of course...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 8, 2021Protech unveils CounterMate, an affordable and easy to use automated rigging system for K-12 theaters.CounterMate is a next generation counterweight assist winch. It uses sealed arbors, eliminating the need to adjust counterweight. The machine plugs into...

This thread sent my keyword alerts into overdrive.OP I'd strongly recommend working with a local qualified theater consultant, which you mentioned. They should provide you with a variety of options and the pros/cons of each.As for the Live Pipe, let me know if you are continuing to have...

In my experience its the opposite. With the dominance of IFR in the market its now difficult to find someone to respray them.IFR has been industry standard for quite some time. We no longer quote non IFR unless specifically requested.

Can you post a picture of the machine? Typically there will be a separate, external limit switch driven by a chain or belt. That would be what you want to look up, not the gear motor manufacturer. I'm surprised that Gerriets wouldnt help you out with it; they are usually great to work with...

Old school tag (we are not dealers of the product). Curious about the general opinion

Hi Mike,As a local employer with some experience with your students I would also be interested in sharing my thoughts. Sorry that I did not catch this sooner (my fault for not visiting CB often enough!)

Protech Theatrical based in Las Vegas, NV is looking for an Automation Engineer with a background in UL508 panel design & construction, high and low voltage embedded systems, and PLC programming. Ideal candidates will have experience with entertainment automation equipment, however knowledge of...

Thankfully no one in the immediate Protech family was harmed, though we all have multiple friends of friends and extended family that have been impacted by this utterly senseless tragedy. These things really are surreal when it happens in your back yard...Our hearts and warmest wishes go out...

Reading these kinds of posts make the hair on my neck stand up... Please guys, if your rigging system isn't operating properly, call someone who will come make it right. Start with the original rigging contractor and if they cannot help or are no longer around, reach out to one of us either on...

There are a number of deluge systems out there, and the multistage "dry" setups which require a combination of interlocks to activate make me much less nervous than the old school "wet" systems which only require a hand release. I hope yours is the former!We worked on a project in Las Vegas...

Where is the facility located? We may be able to recommend someone in your area.Texas scenic will likely be able to help. They do good work!