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The '''Libertas™''' advanced computer control head keeps time and supports all bell ringing traditions. In addition to controlling your bells automatically, it will keep electric tower clock movements in sync with the bells. Up to ten weekly ringing schedules are stored in FLASH memory to be activated on specific or annual dates. The system can be networked and accessed using our exclusive mobile remote control app and Management software.
The '''Libertas™''' advanced computer control head keeps time and supports all bell ringing traditions. In addition to controlling your bells automatically, it will keep electric tower clock movements in sync with the bells.


== Bell control head configurations ==
== Distinguishing features ==


* [[Libertas_Basic_Specification|'''2206''' Basic bell ringing]] for 1 to 6 bells
* Made in Ohio, United States
* '''2209''' Chime and carillon music ringing
* [[Libertas_bell_control_hookup#Relay_panels|Electrical panels]] in tower support [[Bell_Ringing_Components|bell ringing components]] (new or many existing)
* '''2210''' Bell automation with inside audio
** Tolling hammers
* '''2212''' Platinum electronic carillon with musical tower bells
** Stationary bell clappers
** Swinging bell motors
* ''Set it and forget it'' ease of use
* Nonvolatile memory and battery backup for clock
** Ensures ringing schedule recovery
** Tower clocks recover from power outages
* PIN code keypad access security
*Automatic Daylight time switching
*Mounting options


All Libertas controllers support tower clocks as well as bell ringing.
== Libertas controllers ==


The basic wall mount controller supports a single bell, a peal of bells or a chime of eight or more bells with music and MIDI keyboard input. An optional rack mounted control is available, that can also include an optional bell sound module to facilitate hearing the chime/carillon inside (and while the real bells are silent for keyboard practice).
* [[Libertas_LX_Specification|'''LX Bell Control''']] Essential ringing for 1 to 6 bells
* [[Bell_Control_AX_Specification|'''Advanced eXperience<sup>™</sup> Bell Control''']] Touch screen ringing for 1 to 6 bells
* [[Libertas_AX_Specification|'''Advanced eXperience<sup>™</sup> Musical Automation''']] bell ringing with touch screen
* [[Platinum_AX|'''Platinum AX<sup>™</sup>''']] and [[Millennium_AX|'''Millennium<sup>®</sup> AX carillon''']] swing, peal, or toll any number of real bells while providing music through tower speakers
** AX systems include the [[Chime_Center|'''Chime.Center''' remote control and management portal]]
** AX systems can replace Apollo controllers with working relay panels


Millennium and Platinum carillons support control of tower bells as well as amplified bells through outdoor speaker systems.


A hybrid system that we call Veritas, will augment real tower bells with amplified digital sampled bells. A chime can have missing notes added with the realism of our inSpire audio system. Each instrument is custom designed to perfectly blend with existing bells.
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|+ Compare '''Bell Control''' Models
=== Music Libraries ===
 
Music libraries for automated bell controllers are available for standard sets of bells from an 8-bell diatonic chime (one octave) to 49 or more bells chromatic (four octaves or more). The number of selections available for various chimes and carillons listed in the following table are accurate for 2011, and include ringing functions available in the internal selection list.
 
{|
|-
! Library Description
! Catalog Code
! Total Musical Selections
|-
| 8 Bell Chime
| 080
| 150
|-
| 9 Bell Chime with flat 7
| 081
| 300
|-
| 10 Bell Chime with flat 7
| 091
| 575
|-
| 11 Bell Chime with flat 7
| 101
| 630
|-
| 11 Bell Chime with sharp 4 and flat 7
| 092
| 650
|-
| 12 Bell Chime with flat 7
| 111
| 720
|-
| 12 Bell Chime with sharp 4 and flat 7
| 102
| 750
|-
| 13 Bell Chime with sharp 4 and flat 7
| 112
| 880
|-
| 14 Bell Chime with sharp 4 and flat 7
| 122
| 930
|-
|-
| 23 Bell Carillon
! scope="col" | Feature
| 252
!scope="col" | [[Libertas_LX_Specification|LX Bell Control™]]
| 1000
!scope="col" | [[Bell_Control_AX_Specification| AX Bell Control™]]
!scope="col" | [[Libertas_AX_Specification|AX Musical Automation™]]
!scope="col" | [[Millennium_AX| AX Millennium<sup>®</sup>]] / [[Platinum_AX|Platinum™]]
carillons with Tower option
|-
|-
| 35 Bell Carillon
|align=center|&nbsp;
| 372
|align=center|[[File:LibertasLX.png|100px|link=Libertas_LX_Specification|LX Bell Control Specification]]
| 1090
|align=center|[[File:BellControlAX.png|150px|link=Bell_Control_AX_Specification|AX Bell Control Specification]]
|-
|align=center|[[File:BravoAX.png|150px|link=Platinum_AX|AX Musical Automation Specification]]
| 47 Bell Carillon
|align=center|[[File:Millennium-AX-2022.png|150px|link=Platinum_AX|Platinum AX Specification]]
| 492
[[File:PlatinumAX-demo.png|150px|link=Platinum_AX|Platinum AX Specification]]
| 1110
|}
 
=== Swinging Simulation on Stationary Bells ===
 
For bell controllers, the swinging simulation parameters are in the Setup Menu - Swinging Bell Timing. For Millennium carillons with the T option, the parameters are set using the Management Suite. Swing time is in seconds for a complete cycle fore-swing and back-swing. A back-swing parameter is also available to imitate a rope-pulled swinging bell (often, but incorrectly, referred to as doppler). Various swing time settings determine the tempo of the ringing. Larger bells will naturally swing with a slower tempo than smaller bells. The tempo in the following table is given in beats per minute.
 
{|
|+ Swinging Bell Timing
|-
|-
! Swing Time
|align=right|Warranty
! Bell Weight
|3-Year
! Bell Size
|5-Year
! Tempo
|5-Year
|5-Year
|-
|-
| 1.6
|align=right|Storage
| &lt;150 lbs
|1MB
| &lt;20 inch
|16GB
| 75
|64GB
|64GB / 128GB
|-
|-
| 2.0
|align=right|Front panel speakers
| 150-300
|None
| 20-24
|None
| 60
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|-
| 2.4
|align=right|Controls How Many Bells
| 300-500
|Up to 6
| 24-30
|Any number
| 50
|8 or more
|Any number
|-
|-
| 2.8
|align=right|Touchscreen
| 500-800
|No
| 30-35
|Yes
| 43
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|-
| 3.2
| 800-1500
| 35-42
| 38
|-
|-
| 3.6
|align=right|Internet Remote
| 1500-2000
|LINK subscription
| 42-50
|Yes
| 33
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|-
| 4.0
|align=right|Expandable Ringing
| 2000-4000
|No
| 50-56
|Yes
| 30
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|-
| 4.4
|align=right|Music
| 4000-6000
|None
| 56-68
|None
| 27
|On tower bells
|Through tower speakers
|-
|-
| 4.8
|align=right|Expandable Music
| 6000-7000
|NA
| 68-72
|NA
| 25
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|-
| 5.2
|align=right|Keyboard / MIDI file loading
| 7000+
|None
| 72+
|None
| 23
|Yes
|Yes
|}
|}


=== Chime/Carillon Peals ===
All of the above include a library of liturgical bells and optionally can manage tower clocks.
 
The bells used to ring for each of the six swinging bell channels can be customized for the scope of the set of bells being controlled. An example Westminster peal of bells might use the following defaults:
 
C1 D1 E1 G1 A1 C2
 
The default four bell Major peal (C1 E1 G1 C2 - channels 1, 3, 4, 6) is selection code is 5504.
 
A large three bell Major peal (C1 E1 G1 - channels 1, 3, 4) is selection code 3904.
 
A small inverted three bell major peal (E1 G1 C2 - channels 3, 4, 6) is selection 4804.
 
A three bell Diatonic peal (C1 D1 E1 - channels 1, 2, 3) is selection code 3704.


A three bell Te Deum peal (E1 G1 A1 - channels 3, 4, 5) is selection code 4604.


Other combinations are available and will be programmed for your particular peal to sound its best.
Platinum Veritas AX, can augment real tower bells with amplified digital sampled bells. A chime can have missing notes added with the realism of our [[Sound_Packages#inSpire.E2.84.A2_Ulitimate|inSpire audio system]]. Each instrument is custom designed to perfectly blend with existing bells.


=== Time Strikes ===


Time striking capability is can be programmed to start and end at any time for each day of the week. The quarter hour chiming option can be enabled for all or parts of the ringing schedule. A variety of chime melodies and sequences can be selected to match the scope of your bells and them notes available.


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Latest revision as of 01:19, 1 December 2023

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The Libertas™ advanced computer control head keeps time and supports all bell ringing traditions. In addition to controlling your bells automatically, it will keep electric tower clock movements in sync with the bells.

Distinguishing features

  • Made in Ohio, United States
  • Electrical panels in tower support bell ringing components (new or many existing)
    • Tolling hammers
    • Stationary bell clappers
    • Swinging bell motors
  • Set it and forget it ease of use
  • Nonvolatile memory and battery backup for clock
    • Ensures ringing schedule recovery
    • Tower clocks recover from power outages
  • PIN code keypad access security
  • Automatic Daylight time switching
  • Mounting options

Libertas controllers


Compare Bell Control Models
Feature LX Bell Control™ AX Bell Control™ AX Musical Automation™ AX Millennium® / Platinum™

carillons with Tower option

  LX Bell Control Specification AX Bell Control Specification AX Musical Automation Specification Platinum AX Specification

Platinum AX Specification

Warranty 3-Year 5-Year 5-Year 5-Year
Storage 1MB 16GB 64GB 64GB / 128GB
Front panel speakers None None Yes Yes
Controls How Many Bells Up to 6 Any number 8 or more Any number
Touchscreen No Yes Yes Yes
Internet Remote LINK subscription Yes Yes Yes
Expandable Ringing No Yes Yes Yes
Music None None On tower bells Through tower speakers
Expandable Music NA NA Yes Yes
Keyboard / MIDI file loading None None Yes Yes

All of the above include a library of liturgical bells and optionally can manage tower clocks.


Platinum Veritas AX, can augment real tower bells with amplified digital sampled bells. A chime can have missing notes added with the realism of our inSpire audio system. Each instrument is custom designed to perfectly blend with existing bells.

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