Deagan Electric Player Operation - Revision history

Rickwhite: /* Operation */

2025-01-23T19:04:12Z

Operation

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:04, 23 January 2025
Line 27:		Line 27:
	== Operation ==		== Operation ==
	=== Testing and practice ===		=== Testing and practice ===
	Always toggle off (away from you) switch labeled '''CHIMES''' when testing player, unless you intend to play a piece completely through.		Always toggle off (away from you) switch labeled '''CHIMES''' (39) when testing player, unless you intend to play a piece completely through.

	=== Theory of operation ===		=== Theory of operation ===
Line 37:		Line 37:
	;Intermediate Rewind (IR)		;Intermediate Rewind (IR)
	:If a slot in the roll occurs in this position, the roll will automatically rewind to the beginning.		:If a slot in the roll occurs in this position, the roll will automatically rewind to the beginning.
	:Contact IR can be rendered inoperative by switching off '''INT AUT REWIND'''. Newer players do not have this switch because music rolls rarely had this slot cut in them.		:Contact IR can be rendered inoperative by switching off '''INT AUT REWIND''' (not shown in photo). Newer players do not have this switch because music rolls rarely had this slot cut in them.
	;End Rewind (ER)		;End Rewind (ER)
	:Contact ER will always initiate rewind when the end of the roll is encountered during play. This cannot be inhibited.		:Contact ER will always initiate rewind when the end of the roll is encountered during play. This cannot be inhibited.
Line 43:		Line 43:
	;Intermediate Stop (IS)		;Intermediate Stop (IS)
	:Contact IS will stop in the middle of the roll. Subsequent selections will be played the next time the player is triggered.		:Contact IS will stop in the middle of the roll. Subsequent selections will be played the next time the player is triggered.
	:Switch off the '''INT AUT STOP''' to cause the entire roll to play for an extended concert.		:Switch off the '''INT AUT STOP''' (40) to cause the entire roll to play for an extended concert.
	;End Stop (ES)		;End Stop (ES)
	:The slot for this contact is located at the beginning of each roll to stop the mechanism after rewind to be ready for the next concert.		:The slot for this contact is located at the beginning of each roll to stop the mechanism after rewind to be ready for the next concert.
Line 49:		Line 49:

	;Automatic Trip		;Automatic Trip
	:Switch off the '''RELAY''' to inhibit the automatic trip if you wish to change rolls.		:Switch off the '''RELAY''' (38) to inhibit the automatic trip if you wish to change rolls.

	In addition to the control contacts on the tracker bar, a large Automatic Trip Contact rides along the take-up spool. Normally the paper insulates this contact until the rewind mode reaches the very beginning of the roll. When the tapered end of the roll's apron allows the contact to conduct to the take-up spool, the trip relays will lower the tracker bar and engage the play drive mechanism. The roll will proceed in the forward direction until the ES slot is reached.		In addition to the control contacts on the tracker bar, a large Automatic Trip Contact rides along the take-up spool. Normally the paper insulates this contact until the rewind mode reaches the very beginning of the roll. When the tapered end of the roll's apron allows the contact to conduct to the take-up spool, the trip relays will lower the tracker bar and engage the play drive mechanism. The roll will proceed in the forward direction until the ES slot is reached.

	==== Play speed ====		==== Play speed ====
			This is not applicable to AC drive motors.

	The proper speed for the player is five revolutions of the take-up spool per minute. New players use a synchronous AC motor to maintain this speed.		The proper speed for the player is five revolutions of the take-up spool per minute. New players use a synchronous AC motor to maintain this speed.

Line 59:		Line 61:

	==== Contact adjustments ====		==== Contact adjustments ====
	When the tracker bar is down, in normal playing position, the silver wire contacts should extend below the bar far enough so that as they rest on the paper they are forced away from the bottoms of the slots in which they rest. All of the ends should be even. When any become shorter through wear they can be adjusted with the small adjusting nut with the small socket wrench provided with the player (5/32). Replacement tracker wires are available.		When the tracker bar is down, in normal playing position, the silver wire contacts should extend below the bar far enough so that as they rest on the paper they are forced away from the bottoms of the slots in which they rest. All of the ends should be even. When any become shorter through wear they can be adjusted with the small adjusting nut with the small socket wrench provided with the player (5/32). Replacement tracker wires are available from Chime Master.

	==== Extending the life of the paper roll ====		==== Extending the life of the paper roll ====
Line 65:		Line 67:

	=== Changing rolls ===		=== Changing rolls ===
	Turn off (away from you) '''CHIMES''', ~~'''RELAY''',~~ '''REMOTE/CLOCK CIRCUIT''' switches when ~~changing rolls~~. Leave them off until the new roll is completely threaded and ready to play.		Turn off (away from you) '''CHIMES''' (39), and '''REMOTE/CLOCK CIRCUIT''' (41) switches when rewinding. Leave them off until the new roll is completely threaded and ready to play. Inadvertent lowering of the tracker bar to the roller will blow fuses if these switches are not off!

	Also switch off '''RELAY''' if you intend to rewind the roll completely to install a new roll.		Also switch off '''RELAY''' (38) if you intend to rewind the roll completely to install a new roll.

	Make sure the '''MOTOR''' switch is ON (white dot exposed) or the player will not operate as this cuts out the motor. Use this switch to inspect the roll when the desired point is reached, or for testing relay and button operation.		Make sure the '''MOTOR''' (42) switch is ON (toward you with white dot exposed) or the player will not operate as this cuts out the motor. Use this switch to inspect the roll when the desired point is reached, or for testing relay and button operation.

	Press the '''PLAY''' button to energize the player, then ''briefly'' press the '''REWIND''' button. The roll will rewind and unthread so all of the roll is on the rear spool. Press the '''STOP''' button when rewinding is complete. Grasp the base on which the player mechanism rests and ~~draw~~ it towards you as far as it will go. This gives better access to the music spool which you can then readily remove by pulling out the Spool Holder (knurled knob on the left rear of the player), moving the spool to the left and swiveling out the right end first.		Press the '''PLAY''' (43) button to energize the player, then ''briefly'' press the '''REWIND''' (37) button. The roll will rewind and unthread so all of the roll is on the rear spool. Press the '''STOP''' (44) button when rewinding is complete. Grasp the base on which the player mechanism rests and slide it towards you as far as it will go. This gives better access to the music spool which you can then readily remove by pulling out the Spool Holder (knurled knob 33 on the left rear of the player), moving the spool to the left and swiveling out the right end first.

	When replacing the new roll, unwind about 12 to 15 inches of the apron then insert the spool, following the reverse process of removing the other one. Take the long wire hook that is provided with the player, insert it through the tracker to capture the apron ring and draw the paper gently out between the tracker bar and contact roller. Bring the paper around the take-up spool, hooking its ring to the hook on the take-up spool.		When replacing the new roll, unwind about 12 to 15 inches of the apron then insert the spool, following the reverse process of removing the other one. Take the long wire hook that is provided with the player, insert it through the tracker to capture the apron ring and draw the paper gently out between the tracker bar and contact roller. Bring the paper around the take-up spool, hooking its ring to the hook on the take-up spool.

	Turn on the '''RELAY''' switch (toward you) and press '''PLAY'''. The tracker bar will trip to the play position and the roll will start forward. When the ES slot is reached, the player will stop before the first piece on the roll. Turn on the '''REMOTE/CLOCK CIRCUIT''' (for automatic operation) and '''CHIMES''' switches. The roll is ready to play the next concert to be triggered by the clock.		Turn on the '''RELAY''' switch (38) toward you and press the '''PLAY''' button (43). The tracker bar will trip to the play position and the roll will start forward. When the ES slot is reached, the player will stop before the first piece on the roll. Turn on the '''REMOTE/CLOCK CIRCUIT''' (41) for automatic operation and '''CHIMES''' (39) switches. The roll is ready to play the next concert to be triggered by the clock.

	[[Category:Deagan]]		[[Category:Deagan]]

Rickwhite: /* Every year */

2025-01-23T18:54:00Z

Every year

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:54, 23 January 2025
Line 22:		Line 22:
	# Clean all contacts and check entire electric system		# Clean all contacts and check entire electric system
	# Clean player contact roller with wire brush		# Clean player contact roller with wire brush
	## Remove roller and clean with 0000 steel wool, then remove steel dust with isopropyl alcohol		## Rewind and remove music roll (see below)
			## Remove roller by pulling knurled knob 66 and clean with 0000 steel wool, then remove steel dust with isopropyl alcohol.

	== Operation ==		== Operation ==

Rickwhite: /* Operation */

2025-01-23T18:50:36Z

Operation

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:50, 23 January 2025
Line 30:		Line 30:
	=== Theory of operation ===		=== Theory of operation ===
	==== Contacts and switches ====		==== Contacts and switches ====
			[[File:DeaganEP2.jpg\|400px\|right\|Deagan electric player EP2]]
	When the player is in operation, the small wire contacts, which carry a very light current, make contact with the Contact Roller through the slots in the paper roll, operating relays that, in turn, operate the Chimes through heavier relays.		When the player is in operation, the small wire contacts, which carry a very light current, make contact with the Contact Roller through the slots in the paper roll, operating relays that, in turn, operate the Chimes through heavier relays.

Rickwhite: /* Every week */

2025-01-23T18:37:44Z

Every week

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:37, 23 January 2025
Line 3:		Line 3:
	== Maintenance ==		== Maintenance ==
	=== Every week ===		=== Every week ===
	# Wind ~~the clock~~ at both winding places		# Wind any pendulum clocks at both winding places. Check time of synchronous clocks.
	# Fill oil cups on Player with clock oil (do not oil clock)		# Fill oil cups on Player with clock oil (do not oil clock)
	# Put one drop of oil on the player Governor Brake Shoe felt pads (unless AC motor)		# Put one drop of oil on the player Governor Brake Shoe felt pads (unless AC motor)

Rickwhite at 18:37, 23 January 2025

2025-01-23T18:37:04Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:37, 23 January 2025
Line 26:		Line 26:
	== Operation ==		== Operation ==
	=== Testing and practice ===		=== Testing and practice ===
	Always ~~throw~~ off (away from you) switch labeled '''CHIMES''' when testing player, unless you intend to play a piece completely through.		Always toggle off (away from you) switch labeled '''CHIMES''' when testing player, unless you intend to play a piece completely through.

	=== Theory of operation ===		=== Theory of operation ===
Line 35:		Line 35:
	;Intermediate Rewind (IR)		;Intermediate Rewind (IR)
	:If a slot in the roll occurs in this position, the roll will automatically rewind to the beginning.		:If a slot in the roll occurs in this position, the roll will automatically rewind to the beginning.
	:Contact IR can be rendered inoperative by ~~throwing~~ off ~~switch~~ '''INT AUT REWIND'''. Newer players do not have this switch because music rolls rarely had this slot cut in them.		:Contact IR can be rendered inoperative by switching off '''INT AUT REWIND'''. Newer players do not have this switch because music rolls rarely had this slot cut in them.
	;End Rewind (ER)		;End Rewind (ER)
	:Contact ER will always initiate rewind when the end of the roll is encountered during play. This cannot be inhibited.		:Contact ER will always initiate rewind when the end of the roll is encountered during play. This cannot be inhibited.
Line 41:		Line 41:
	;Intermediate Stop (IS)		;Intermediate Stop (IS)
	:Contact IS will stop in the middle of the roll. Subsequent selections will be played the next time the player is triggered.		:Contact IS will stop in the middle of the roll. Subsequent selections will be played the next time the player is triggered.
	:~~Throw~~ off the '''INT AUT STOP''' ~~switch~~ to cause the entire roll to play for an extended concert.		:Switch off the '''INT AUT STOP''' to cause the entire roll to play for an extended concert.
	;End Stop (ES)		;End Stop (ES)
	:The slot for this contact is located at the beginning of each roll to stop the mechanism after rewind to be ready for the next concert.		:The slot for this contact is located at the beginning of each roll to stop the mechanism after rewind to be ready for the next concert.
Line 47:		Line 47:

	;Automatic Trip		;Automatic Trip
	:~~Throw~~ off the '''RELAY''' ~~switch~~ to inhibit the automatic trip if you wish to change rolls.		:Switch off the '''RELAY''' to inhibit the automatic trip if you wish to change rolls.

	In addition to the control contacts on the tracker bar, a large Automatic Trip Contact rides along the take-up spool. Normally the paper insulates this contact until the rewind mode reaches the very beginning of the roll. When the tapered end of the roll's apron allows the contact to conduct to the take-up spool, the trip relays will lower the tracker bar and engage the play drive mechanism. The roll will proceed in the forward direction until the ES slot is reached.		In addition to the control contacts on the tracker bar, a large Automatic Trip Contact rides along the take-up spool. Normally the paper insulates this contact until the rewind mode reaches the very beginning of the roll. When the tapered end of the roll's apron allows the contact to conduct to the take-up spool, the trip relays will lower the tracker bar and engage the play drive mechanism. The roll will proceed in the forward direction until the ES slot is reached.
Line 63:		Line 63:

	=== Changing rolls ===		=== Changing rolls ===
	~~Throw~~ off '''CHIMES''', '''RELAY''', '''REMOTE/CLOCK CIRCUIT''' switches when changing rolls. Leave them off until the new roll is completely threaded and ready to play.		Turn off (away from you) '''CHIMES''', '''RELAY''', '''REMOTE/CLOCK CIRCUIT''' switches when changing rolls. Leave them off until the new roll is completely threaded and ready to play.

	~~Throw~~ off '''RELAY''' if you intend to rewind the roll completely to install a new roll.		Also switch off '''RELAY''' if you intend to rewind the roll completely to install a new roll.

	Make sure the '''MOTOR''' switch is ON (white dot exposed) or the player will not operate as this cuts out the motor. Use this switch to inspect the roll when the desired point is reached, or for testing relay and button operation.		Make sure the '''MOTOR''' switch is ON (white dot exposed) or the player will not operate as this cuts out the motor. Use this switch to inspect the roll when the desired point is reached, or for testing relay and button operation.
Line 73:		Line 73:
	When replacing the new roll, unwind about 12 to 15 inches of the apron then insert the spool, following the reverse process of removing the other one. Take the long wire hook that is provided with the player, insert it through the tracker to capture the apron ring and draw the paper gently out between the tracker bar and contact roller. Bring the paper around the take-up spool, hooking its ring to the hook on the take-up spool.		When replacing the new roll, unwind about 12 to 15 inches of the apron then insert the spool, following the reverse process of removing the other one. Take the long wire hook that is provided with the player, insert it through the tracker to capture the apron ring and draw the paper gently out between the tracker bar and contact roller. Bring the paper around the take-up spool, hooking its ring to the hook on the take-up spool.

	~~Throw~~ on the '''RELAY''' switch and press '''PLAY'''. The tracker bar will trip to the play position and the roll will start forward. When the ES slot is reached, the player will stop before the first piece on the roll. ~~Throw~~ on the '''REMOTE/CLOCK CIRCUIT''' and '''CHIMES''' switches. The roll is ready to play the next concert to be triggered by the clock.		Turn on the '''RELAY''' switch (toward you) and press '''PLAY'''. The tracker bar will trip to the play position and the roll will start forward. When the ES slot is reached, the player will stop before the first piece on the roll. Turn on the '''REMOTE/CLOCK CIRCUIT''' (for automatic operation) and '''CHIMES''' switches. The roll is ready to play the next concert to be triggered by the clock.

	[[Category:Deagan]]		[[Category:Deagan]]

Rickwhite: /* Every year */

2025-01-23T18:33:55Z

Every year

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:33, 23 January 2025
Line 19:		Line 19:
	=== Every year ===		=== Every year ===
	# Replace carbon brushes in DC motors		# Replace carbon brushes in DC motors
	# Adjust relay ~~carbon~~ contacts that control Dampers		# Adjust relay contacts that control Dampers
	# Clean all contacts and check entire electric system		# Clean all contacts and check entire electric system
	# Clean player contact roller with wire brush		# Clean player contact roller with wire brush

Rickwhite: created

2025-01-23T18:32:55Z

created

New page

Note: The person who has charge of the Chiming Device should also familiarize himself with the information on this page, following all instructions carefully.

== Maintenance ==
=== Every week ===
# Wind the clock at both winding places
# Fill oil cups on Player with clock oil (do not oil clock)
# Put one drop of oil on the player Governor Brake Shoe felt pads (unless AC motor)
# Put a very small amount of Vaseline on Gears

=== Every three months ===
# Oil Chime Actions
# Oil Motor-Generator
# Check Damper clearance - bells may be sagging on suspension
==== For DC motor ====
Not applicable for 1935+ players with AC synchronous drive motor.
# Oil small motor and clean commutator and brushes
# Check small screws on Governor Springs to see if they are tight

=== Every year ===
# Replace carbon brushes in DC motors
# Adjust relay carbon contacts that control Dampers
# Clean all contacts and check entire electric system
# Clean player contact roller with wire brush
## Remove roller and clean with 0000 steel wool, then remove steel dust with isopropyl alcohol

== Operation ==
=== Testing and practice ===
Always throw off (away from you) switch labeled '''CHIMES''' when testing player, unless you intend to play a piece completely through.

=== Theory of operation ===
==== Contacts and switches ====
When the player is in operation, the small wire contacts, which carry a very light current, make contact with the Contact Roller through the slots in the paper roll, operating relays that, in turn, operate the Chimes through heavier relays.

In addition to the Chime contacts are control contacts (either on the left side or the right side of the Chime Contacts).
;Intermediate Rewind (IR)
:If a slot in the roll occurs in this position, the roll will automatically rewind to the beginning.
:Contact IR can be rendered inoperative by throwing off switch '''INT AUT REWIND'''. Newer players do not have this switch because music rolls rarely had this slot cut in them.
;End Rewind (ER)
:Contact ER will always initiate rewind when the end of the roll is encountered during play. This cannot be inhibited.
:Rewind mode raises the tracker bar and engages the rewind drive.
;Intermediate Stop (IS)
:Contact IS will stop in the middle of the roll. Subsequent selections will be played the next time the player is triggered.
:Throw off the '''INT AUT STOP''' switch to cause the entire roll to play for an extended concert.
;End Stop (ES)
:The slot for this contact is located at the beginning of each roll to stop the mechanism after rewind to be ready for the next concert.
:This contact cannot be inhibited.

;Automatic Trip
:Throw off the '''RELAY''' switch to inhibit the automatic trip if you wish to change rolls.

In addition to the control contacts on the tracker bar, a large Automatic Trip Contact rides along the take-up spool. Normally the paper insulates this contact until the rewind mode reaches the very beginning of the roll. When the tapered end of the roll's apron allows the contact to conduct to the take-up spool, the trip relays will lower the tracker bar and engage the play drive mechanism. The roll will proceed in the forward direction until the ES slot is reached.

==== Play speed ====
The proper speed for the player is five revolutions of the take-up spool per minute. New players use a synchronous AC motor to maintain this speed.

If your player has a DC Motor with governor, the speed will be indicated by a revolving centrifugal speed indicator. Proper speed is indicated when the two red tips are even with each other. Speed can be increased by loosening the lock screw and screwing the knurled nut to the left, so that the Felt Friction Tips are further away from the governor disc. Screwing the knurled nut to the right will decrease the speed. Make adjustments while the player is stopped and be sure to keep fingers clear of the sharp governor springs.

==== Contact adjustments ====
When the tracker bar is down, in normal playing position, the silver wire contacts should extend below the bar far enough so that as they rest on the paper they are forced away from the bottoms of the slots in which they rest. All of the ends should be even. When any become shorter through wear they can be adjusted with the small adjusting nut with the small socket wrench provided with the player (5/32). Replacement tracker wires are available.

==== Extending the life of the paper roll ====
When the tracker bar trips automatically at the end of rewinding, the ends of the wires will impact the apron at the same place every time. If holes begin to wear the apron at this point, cut some more of the apron on the Automatic Trip side so that the trip contact switches to play mode sooner on the apron.

=== Changing rolls ===
Throw off '''CHIMES''', '''RELAY''', '''REMOTE/CLOCK CIRCUIT''' switches when changing rolls. Leave them off until the new roll is completely threaded and ready to play.

Throw off '''RELAY''' if you intend to rewind the roll completely to install a new roll.

Make sure the '''MOTOR''' switch is ON (white dot exposed) or the player will not operate as this cuts out the motor. Use this switch to inspect the roll when the desired point is reached, or for testing relay and button operation.

Press the '''PLAY''' button to energize the player, then ''briefly'' press the '''REWIND''' button. The roll will rewind and unthread so all of the roll is on the rear spool. Press the '''STOP''' button when rewinding is complete. Grasp the base on which the player mechanism rests and draw it towards you as far as it will go. This gives better access to the music spool which you can then readily remove by pulling out the Spool Holder (knurled knob on the left rear of the player), moving the spool to the left and swiveling out the right end first.

When replacing the new roll, unwind about 12 to 15 inches of the apron then insert the spool, following the reverse process of removing the other one. Take the long wire hook that is provided with the player, insert it through the tracker to capture the apron ring and draw the paper gently out between the tracker bar and contact roller. Bring the paper around the take-up spool, hooking its ring to the hook on the take-up spool.

Throw on the '''RELAY''' switch and press '''PLAY'''. The tracker bar will trip to the play position and the roll will start forward. When the ES slot is reached, the player will stop before the first piece on the roll. Throw on the '''REMOTE/CLOCK CIRCUIT''' and '''CHIMES''' switches. The roll is ready to play the next concert to be triggered by the clock.

[[Category:Deagan]]