The IR SMARTLINK is used with devices that are controlled via infrared signals. It is designed for consumer type video and audio devices, but can also be used for professional pieces of equipment such as video projectors. Device drivers are available for a range of IR controlled equipment.

For more information, download the IR SMARTLINK product sheet (143 kB).

The TIMECODE SMARTLINK connects to analog tape devices and SMPTE/EBU timecode-controlled devices. As the smartlink reads and sends SMPTE/EBU timecode, it can be used with devices that can chase lock to an incoming timecode feed, such as lighting consoles, hard disk audio recorders and other time based units.

For more information, download the TIMECODE SMARTLINK product sheet (185 kB).

This cable is designed to interface SMARTPAX to lighting control devices and fittings that support the DMX512 protocol.

For more information, download the DMX512 SMARTLINK product sheet (184 kB).

This cable interfaces SMARTPAX to Apple Macintosh computers via their ADB port. It can be used for controlling presentation graphics packages such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Macromedia Director and many others.

For more information, download the MAC SMARTLINK sheet (183 kB).

The MIDI SMARTLINK is used with MIDI controllable devices such as synthesizers, sequencers and lighting consoles. It can also be used as a MIDI input interface from equipment capable of sending MIDI commands.

For more information, download the MIDI SMARTLINK product sheet (129 kB).

The EKTAPRO SMARTLINK is used with Kodak EKTAPRO slide projector models that incorporate a serial P-Bus connector. This smartlink can also be used with certain other devices such as Denon MiniDisc recorders and some Barco video projectors.

For more information, download the EKTAPRO SMARTLINK product sheet (118 kB).

The SIMDA SMARTLINK is used with TAV Simda 3262/3462 projector models. This smartlink connects to the projector’s 6-pin DIN connector.

For more information, download the SIMDA SMARTLINK product sheet (129 kB).

The SYSTEM IN SMARTLINK is used to input data from other Dataton control units to SMARTPAX. It can be used with MICTOUCH or AIRLINK RECEIVER.

SYSTEM IN SMARTLINK is included with each AIRLINK RECEIVER pack and is also available separately.

For more information, download the SYSTEM IN SMARTLINK product sheet (150 kB).

The SYSTEM OUT SMARTLINK is used to feed data from SMARTPAX QC to early Dataton units, such as the PAX dissolve unit, TRANSPAX, SERVOPAX and MOTORPAX control units. This enables compatibility with version 3 or above of Dataton TRAX.

For more information, download the SYSTEM OUT SMARTLINK product sheet (149 kB).

Use the RS232 SMARTLINK with devices that utilize RS232 command protocol and have a 25-pin D-sub connector. Examples are Sony UVW 1200/1400 Betacam decks, laserdisc players and CRV recordable laserdisc machines.

For more information, download the RS232 SMARTLINK product sheet (126 kB).

The TASCAM SMARTLINK is used with most Tascam open-reel, CD and cassette machines that have an RS232 capability.

For more information, download the TASCAM SMARTLINK product sheet (128 kB).

The PMX SMARTLINK is used with Clay Paky and Pulsar ranges of lighting control products and scans.

For more information, download the PMX SMARTLINK product sheet (165 kB).

The PIONEER SMARTLINK is used with Pioneer video laserdisc players.

For more information, download the PIONEER SMARTLINK product sheet (89 kB).

The PC SMARTLINK is used with IBM compatible computers to enable control of many presentation graphics packages. This smartlink is also used for a number of other devices that support a VT-100 terminal emulator, such as the Hughes-JVC ILA video projector range.

For more information, download the PC SMARTLINK product sheet (124 kB).

Note: To use the PC SMARTLINK with a Windows-based PC you need to install the Dataton SMARTKEY software included in the PC SMARTLINK package. Current version 3.0 works with MS-DOS, Windows 3, Windows 95, and Windows NT.

You can also download it from here: smartkey.zip (31 kB).

The RS422 SMARTLINK is used with many types of audio and video machines, digital effects generators and video projectors which utilize the RS422 command protocol. Examples are: Sony UVW 1800 and BVW 75 series Betacam machines, Sony DFS 500 effects generat or and Sony VPH 1271 video projector.

For more information, download the RS422 SMARTLINK product sheet (126 kB).

The KRAMER SMARTLINK is used to control the Kramer VIS 4x4 matrix switcher for composite video and audio.

For more information, download the KRAMER SMARTLINK product sheet (128 kB).