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NEW PRODUCTS

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Light Palette controls up to four CD80 racks on
200 control channels or Interfaces to a maximum of 384 dimmers. Overall dimensions of
the compact new unit are 12V2" (31.8 cm) high
x 28'12" (72.4 cm) wide x 22V2" (57.2 cm)
deep. Total weight is 55 pounds (24.9 kg) For
further information write: Strand Century Inc ..
18111 South Santa Fe Ave., P.O. Box 9004,
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90224.

Factory Mutual Specification Listed. Phenofoam"'·' Insulation has a service temperature
range from - 100°F. to 300°F.: 5.6/lnch R
Value: and flame spread/smoke denSities.
s rengths and open or closed cell for acoustical
and thermal applications. For further information write: Sal Mascitelli, Product Sales Manager: Lewco t Chemicals and Plastics Corp.: 86
PrOVidence Road, PO Box 319: Millbury. MA
01527.

"Mini Light Palette" for Mid-Sized
Theatre Lighting Control
Strand Century, Inc., has introduced "Mini
Light Palette," an advanced mid-range console, to provide many of the features of their
Light Palette within a compact, portable console. Featuring two CRT displays, overlapping
submasters and proportional patch, multi-part
cues, special effects, wheel control of channels and running fades, Mini Light Palette conrols up to 384 dimmers on 200 channels.
The console displays cue sheet, active
channel and level information on two separate
CRTS. A display keypad allows immediate and
random selection of all live or blind displays
while command keypads allow the operator to
set levels on stage, record all cue information,
groups and submasters, and design special effects and interrupt cue sequence. A level/rate
wheel provides proportional level control of
channels and immediate access to the speed
of a running fade and Go and Stop buttons activate next cue or halt running fades. Faders
play back manual cues and provide manual
override to running cues, while split faders provide separate manual controls of up or down
fades.
Submasters provide overlapping, proportional pile-on control of recorded looks or inhibitive controls of assigned channels. In backup mode, a separate power supply and processor allows the operator to drive assigned dimmers directly on the ten submasters and two
cue faders. When greater back-up capability is
desired, a second set of electronics may be
housed in the console for complete system redundancy. A disk drive under he control panel
provides permanent library storage for all system mformatlon. Receptacles and elec ronlcs
are included to accommodate a full range of
optional equipment which may be installed or
added at any time. These include a hand held
remote control module, a remote Go/Stop activation, hard copy printer, a designer's remote
console and the Mantrix:;; Manual Console to be
used as a manual back-up, stage manager's
panel or a teaching tool.
An optional auxiliary module may include
Strand Century's Environ 2 or custom controls
for houselights, non-dims and worklights. Mini
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ew Generation of Strand Century
Fresnels Feature ew Lens and
Reflector Designs

ew Portable Ladder Folds Compactly
In-Time Services are marketing Stretch'n
Step, a folding 10'12' ladder, that can be transported in the trunk of the smallest car. The ladder, designed and manufactured in Sweden,
quickly converts, in accordion -like fashion,
from 10'12' to 20", making it easy to transport
and maneuver in confined spaces. For further
information write: In-Time Services Inc., 1118
East Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444.

Fire Retardant Foam Insulation
Approved by ew York City and
National Bureau of Standards
A new fire retardant Class 1 phenolic insulating foam that meets both New York City
and the National Bureau of Standards fire
codes for minimum smoke and toxic fumes
emissions has been introduced by Lewcott
Chemicals and Plastics Corporation. Phenofoam"l.' Insulation features fire retardance.
chemical resistance and Insulation efficiency
50% to 90% higher than fiberglass. Approved
by New York City (MEA File No. 167-82, 31bs.l
cu.f!.) and the National Bureau of Standards
Test Method NBSIR 82-2532, It prOVides the
lowest flame spread/smoke density/toxic
fume emission of all plastic foams.

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Strand Century at ributes the variable softedged beam and even field of their new fresnels to refined lens and reflector designs. The
units are available in a six inch (500/1000 watt)
and eight inch (1000/2000 watt) size, providing
throws of 40 and 50 feet respectively. They
have lightweight extruded aluminum bodies,
vented lens doors, smooth spot to flood operation, excellent barndooring characteristics and
thermally insulted handles. For further information, including mechanical specifications,
overall dimensions and photometric data as
well as a list of available accessories, request
information on #3380 (six inch) and #3480
(eight inch) from Strand Century, Inc., 18111
South Santa Fe Ave., P.O. Box 9004, Rancho
Dominguez. CA 90224

Economy Scissors nit Goes Through
Standard Doorway, Yet Raises to
27 Foot Work Height
Economy Engineering announces the Wildcat model SP 21-30 scissors lift unit that is only
30" wide. It passes through standard doorways and raises to a 21' platform level, which
puts workers up to 27' heights. It has a rated
load capacity of 750 pounds. Other standard
features include heavy-duty railing with mldrail and 4" toe boards, fork-lift pockets, manually adjustable steering, parking brake and
puncture-proof tires.
Self-propelled, the Wildcat SP 21-30 offers
operators dual-wheel hydraulic drive and the
ability to climb ramps and grades. The auto·

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