Stagehand Classic+
What is a Classic+ and how to use it
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What is a Classic+ and how to use it
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The Stagehand Classic+ is the venerable Stagehand AC (AKA: The Classic) with an updated Stagehand Control Card - and some new bits inside. Think of it like a brain transplant and a facelift.
The updated Stagehand Control Card is powered by an ARM Cortex M4 processor and a PMD (Performance Motion Devices) Magellan motion chip. It's the same card that's in the Stagehand Pro and Stagehand Apprentice motion controllers. The new architecture breaths new features, like split accel/decel, into The Classic!
Write more complex cues with different ramp up and ramp down times
See more information at a glance rather than cycling through all the fault codes
That's right, you can set parameters and auto-tune your Classic right from Spikemark!
Instead of using a limit jumper, you get new momentary buttons to override the limits when needed. The limit override status displays on the Stagehand Display as well as in Spikemark!
Since we haven't needed the battery backup since Spikemark 3, we replaced it with much needed fuse protection for the control and encoder circuits.
The Classic+ still has the following:
12VDC encoder voltage
FWD and REV limits
The same connectors you have been using for decades
Let's take a look at what's different about the Classic+
With upgraded features comes updated Parameters. Check out the full list here.
The same basic troubleshooting you'll find here holds true with the Classic+, but we did make some changes, so there are a few additional steps to take before reaching out.
The Green Power Indicator is not on
Check the power is connected and any breakers are turned on
Confirm (with a meter) you have 208VAC 3P
The Stagehand Display isn't on but the Green Power Indicator is
Check the 24VDC control fuse
Encoder counts are not changing on the Stagehand Display
Check the 12VDC encoder fuse
Check encoder cable connections
Emergency Stop is Displayed on the Stagehand Display
An e-stop is engaged or the Showstopper cable is not connected
Confirm the Showstopper Base is operating
VFD Keypad is displaying "SA"
The E-stop is engaged - release the e-stop
engage the e-stop then release to clear the Safety Controller
