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Author Topic: SRO Commander Automation Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 12-15-2001 02:20 AM                     I obtained a custom automation manufactured exclusively for SRO (Sterling Recreational Organization) by Raven Labratories. It is called "SRO Commander". Has anyone worked with these units? Does anyone know where I can obtain a schematic of these units? On a web search, I could not find any links to Raven Labs, other than some medical links. I am not sure if they exist anymore. I will send a picture of the unit to Brad in hopes he will add it to this post. Thanks Paul  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-15-2001 11:35 AM                     Paul, Try contacting Mackisoc Engineering. They have taken over where Raven left off. The guys name is Noel Mackisoc Address is 40 Trinity St - Newton, N.J. 07860 Phone numbers are..... 973-579-1139 973-579-2197 Fax Gord Mcleod introduced me to him at Showest last year. He's a real nice guy and I'm sure he'll help you out in any way he can. Mark @ GTS  |  IP: Logged Ken Layton Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1452 From: Olympia, Wash. USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 12-15-2001 11:48 AM                     Paul: The Raven Commander 1 automation manual is already on the manuals download page here at film-tech. Mackisoc also has the EDLO automation/sound system parts/service.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-15-2001 12:07 PM                     The commander was originally designed for Walter Read theatres Most were a gold coloured box and it was designed for changeovers The design uses a simple ULT timmer circuit outside of relays the usualy failure was the UJT or the SCR in the timer Replace the UJT with one that has a slightly higher voltage is a good idea  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 12-16-2001 03:14 AM                     I am not sure if the PDF file in the Manuals section is the right one. It didn't have pictures of it. In reading that PDF file, there was a few things that didn't seem to match with what I have. Is it the right manual? Paul  |  IP: Logged Ken Layton Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1452 From: Olympia, Wash. USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 12-16-2001 12:20 PM                     Paul: That looks exactly like the Commander sitting on the floor at Shelton in the corner of the booth.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-16-2001 12:20 PM                     That particular wall mount one (not sure on that remote box under it is basically the same as the standard raven pac1 Some where I have the blue print for the wireing harness in it but it is a 48x36" old faded print What is the unit failing to do  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 12-16-2001 02:54 PM                     Ken: Guess what? it was..... I swapped it for the trip, labor, and road expenses when made one good platter motor out of three when I went to Shelton. The owner even gave me a free wheenie (hot dog, that is...) when I left. Gordon, if you could locate the blueprint and make a copy of it, I'll be more than happy to buy the copy. Basically, I picked this up as a toy to play with, and to put it back together to see if I can make it work. If I can get it working, I know where there is a wall it can be affixed to.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-16-2001 03:17 PM                     paul email me the snail mail address and after the holiday hangovers remind me and I will get it copied and sent no charge  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 12-16-2001 03:36 PM                     Thanks, Gordon. Happy holidays to you.  |  IP: Logged

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