Luna 2 and Pulsar XTC

Nano · Post by **Nano** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 6:24 am

I have just purchased a Pulsar XTC to go with my Luna to get extra DSP power. It has created two problems:

1)When the scope platform is launched I get the message, "The capacity of your card has been reached. The specific cause is DSP Overload. Big modules do not fit" I cant understand this because the only thing loaded is the STM 1632 mixer. The DSP load meter is showing all 9 DSP's with only one bar lit?.

2)My system no longer responds to my external midi keyboard so I can no longer play my synths etc. The keyboard is connected to the Luna through the midi in port.

Do I need any extra Hardware to link these two cards. Any clues or tips on how to make these two live happily together would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Nano

marcuspocus · Post by **marcuspocus** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 7:19 am

Do you have the stdm cable linking the two cards togheter?

It is absolutely needed...

Nano · Post by **Nano** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:17 am

Thanks for the reply. I've just found the page that refers to the S/TDM connection in the manual. It says the cable is supplied with the cards but I never received one with my Luna or Pulsar. I guess my retailer must sell them. That means I'll have to wait until Tuesday to buy one. There goes my Easter Holidays playing with this new card.

Roy

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Post by **garyb** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 7:34 pm

your dealer should GIVE you one.the connector is fairly standard.you could easily make one.......

Nano · Post by **Nano** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 3:20 am

Thanks GaryB. I will try and source one today. If not then it’s down to the local electronics shop to find an edge connector that fits. Do you know how the connections map? I presume that each gold terminal simply connects to the same terminal position on the other card.

Nano

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Nano · Post by **Nano** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 6:39 am

Seems like there isn’t a UK Distributor for Creamware products any more so I am having trouble sourcing the S/TDM connector. Can any kind person tell me what the connections are for the S/TDM link? Alternatively if anyone has a spare I would buy it off them. Things are getting desperate here.

Thanks
Nano

w_ellis · Post by **w_ellis** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 6:55 am

I asked Digital Village in Barnet (http://www.digitalvillage.co.uk) to get me one and they did so pretty promptly and for free. I hadn't bought my cards there either.

Cheers,
Will

Nano · Post by **Nano** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 7:13 am

I had just spoken to DV in Southampton just before the I posted the request. They say there is no longer a UK Distributor and that I would have to wait until a new one is setup which is ongoing I believe.

Nano

w_ellis · Post by **w_ellis** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 5:51 pm

That's a bit of a pain. I've bought stuff from http://www.musik-service.de/ and they are quite prompt. I'm pretty sure they can provide the cables, but I guess maybe not quick enough if you're in a hurry.

Good luck,
Will

Nano · Post by **Nano** » Sat Apr 26, 2003 11:19 am

Thanks for the info Will. This seems like my only option so I'll give them a try. Good to see the site is back up again.

Nano

Nano · Post by **Nano** » Mon Apr 28, 2003 3:42 am

Guess what arrived in the post today from Creamware? Two S/TDM Connectors! They didn’t answer my email but promptly put two connectors in the post free of charge. Thank you Creamware for your superb support on this issue.

Nano

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