ST-270E

A rugged, advanced mechanism with precise electronic drive and robust make-up table allows for quick and easy make-up and tear down of film and guarantees a reliable automated performance. Our experience designing the first platter and first 35/70 projector (both honored with Scientific and Technical Oscars®) makes us uniquely qualified to engineer these products.

3 or 4 platter decks Gentle operation ensures longer film life Quick make-up and tear down Contact-free IR sensor payout unit prevents film damage Unbreakable insert ring with release lever Easy to install and operator friendly Engineered for maintenance-free performance Suitable for all projector types No speed adjustments or "timing" required Static resistant design prevents "brain-wrap" problems Versions for 35 mm and/or 70 mm film

Design

Kinoton platter systems are designed as a solid frame (pillar, foot and support arms) with two or more horizontal platters for film. All decks may be used for make-up and tear down of prints. Electronic control of the make-up table and the platter enable high speed operation.

The three or more deck versions allow the projectionist to make up and tear down during a performance without interruption.

Each platter deck rests on a heavy support arm and rotates on a precision heavy duty ball bearing. Platter drive is via D.C. motors. The speed of the feed platter is controlled by the payout unit. Our patented Electronic IR Payout Unit uses infrared sensors to control the platter speed without contacting the film, thus eliminating film damage. Absolutely reliable control is assured, no matter which film stock is used. Due to the simple design, film threading is easier than ever. The take-up platter speed is controlled by a horizontal takeup arm monitoring film tension. Most importantly the action of the platters is not directly controlled by the payout unit and takeup arm, but rather by a microprocessor control that integrates the raw data to provide smooth, safe platter action in any situation.

Concept:

The separate trailers, commercials and reels of the program are made up on a disk with an insert ring in place so that the beginning of a program is in the center. Each reel is spliced to the next beginning with the start of the program. After the last reel is on the deck, remove the insert ring and replace it with the payout unit (sometimes called a "brain") . Thread film through the projector as usual. The platter will feed as much film as necessary for this procedure. Now thread film through the guide rollers and wrap it around the insert ring on the second platter. The unit is now ready for operation and will automatically follow the start of the projector. Each platter can supply the projector with film or take up film coming from the projector. Simply place the payout unit onto that platter from which the film is supposed to come. A sensor within the payout unit signals automatically which platter feeds the projector with film. For film take-up just put the insert ring into the platter.

The precise and reliable electronic control system allows unlimited speed changes without causing loops and possible film damage. When the film program is finished, projector and platter system automatically stop. Just exchange payout unit and insert ring, rethread the film and the system is ready for the next performance.

Safety Features:

In the event of film break the horizontal arm of the takeup platter stops the platter. If high film tension is sensed, for example from a "brain wrap", a film over-tension switch will stop the projector and platter

Make-up Tables:

The MT and UT horizontal make-up tables are available equipped to handle one or two reels of 2,000 ft (600 m) or 6,000 ft (1,800 m) capacity. Easily interchangeable shafts allow reels with 5/16", 1/2" or 9mm shaft holes to be used, and a trailer adapter for winding 2,000 ft (600 m) onto film cores is available. The reel motors are switchable to rotate both CW and CCW. On request the make-up table can be equipped with a second reel motor for bi-directional rewinding. Automatic shut-off is accomplished by a rotation sensing roller. The winding speed of the make-up table is electronically controlled and faster than ever before.

Accessories

Insert rings are available in 16 inch (400 mm) dia. or 24 inch (600 mm) dia., providing the capability to take up additional or multiple trailers and commercials. A lever mechanism allows reduction of the insert ring's diameter and thus easy removal from the center of the film.

Other Options

For a fully automatic program without rethreading after each performance the Kinoton Endless Loop System ST-2000 can be installed instead of the upper deck on any of our platters.

For installations with very limited space, see our SPT-5000 and SPT-5000K spool towers

For short, repeating programs our LC 35 SP loop cabinet handles up to 650 feet (200 m) of 35mm film

Platter deck data:

52 inches (132 cm): Film capacity 21,600 ft max. (6,500 meters max.); With 4/35 at 24 fps: approx. 4.2 hours with 0.16 mm film; approx. 4.0 hours with 0.17 mm film

Technical Data:
Model: ST-270E
Net Weight: 570 lbs/260 kg
Shipping Weight: 880 lbs/390 kg
Power Connection: 110, 120, 220, 240 VAC
Power Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 500 W