The Doug Fleenor Design ES2 2-Button Entry Station is a great companion for a master Preset Ten, Rerun-A, or another ES2 station. It's a simplified station with two user - assignable buttons. These buttons can be linked to any preset on the main station. Just press a button to recall a preset. In remote mode, the two buttons can remotely trigger presets or shows on a master station. There's also a recessed button for recording presets and setting fade times when configured as a main station. Technical details include a Phoenix Contact MSTB series 5 - position two - part terminal block connector. It has ESD - protected EIA - 485 transceiver for input/output. There are two green preset indicators and a bi - color indicator. It has two push buttons for user control and option jumpers to set button association and select main/remote mode. It can run on 9 to 24 volts DC or 6 to 16 volts AC, 200mA per station. The faceplate and electrical box have specific size requirements.
Using this Doug Fleenor Design ES2 2 - Button Entry Station is easy. First, decide whether you want to use it in main or remote mode. If it's in remote mode, assign the two buttons to the presets or shows on your master station. To recall a preset, just press the corresponding button. When you configure it as a main station, use the recessed button to record presets and set fade times. For power, you can use 9 to 24 volts DC or 6 to 16 volts AC. A 10 - volt class 2 “doorbell” transformer is a good choice. When installing, make sure the electrical box meets the minimum inside dimensions. Also, be careful with the connector pin - out. For maintenance, keep the station clean and check the power supply regularly. If you encounter any issues with the indicators or buttons, check the option jumpers to make sure they are set correctly.
