CFTFU-X16 Wireless Firing Unit / Sequencer
Our CATFire CFTFU-X16 is a digital wireless firing unit like no other. Rugged. Powerful. Feature rich. Flexible.
Operating as a wireless firing unit for manual, scripted firing & pyromusicals but also a wire controlled Stepper/Sequencer unit where wireless is not needed or desired.
As well as pyrotechnic firing this unit can control lighting, relays and motors and other devices as may be needed too.
Extremely rugged firing electronics using the latest intelligent self protecting firing circuitry, this best in class unit can operate from 12 to 24 volts and up to an incredible 80 amperes of firing current across the unit.
Advanced spread sprectrum channel hopping wireless has 70 channels, with smart noise avoidance.
Fully encrypted communications.
800 metres line of sight range / 1 mile span.
Flexible power options include internal 9 volt batteries to provide 18 volts of firing potential.
Up to three pairs can be installed providing additional run hours or increased firing current as may be needed.
External power options can be from 12 to 24 volts and up to 80 amperes with unlimited runtime.
An in-built load test to check the true capability of your batteries (or external power) ensures reliability, coupled with our adaptive firing system when needed will ensure your display delights your audiences!
Resistance continuity testing checks the connected igniters and ensures proper connections are made and that the right amount of firing current can be delivered.
Fully weatherproof to IP66 - it doesn't mind the rain (though you might). Fully tested for all seasons.
Tough UV stable enclosure with integrated mounting feet.
Rugged spring binding posts for easy and secure wire connection.
Internally the unit is an open frame design allowing user inspection,maintenance & repair: securing your investment for the long term.
- Radio controlled
- Fully controlled, monitored and maintained from our CFWFS-1 Windows firing studio software.
Full pyromusical, scripted, semi-auto and manual firing supported.
Design your shows visually using our Firing Studio software (CFWFS-1 App).
Test and Fire using the same App - fully integrated functions.
Supports Finale 3D as well as our own CSV text file format for simpler scripting needs.
Up to 256 firing units for a total of 4096 cues big enough for the largest of shows!
Effortlessly duplicate positions by simply setting identical addresses between units. - Wire controlled
- Smaller show? No need for wireless? Be controlled by other firing systems or trigger signals?
Control the CFTFU-X16 using the trigger input for stepper/sequencer operation.
Fully programmable sequences can be actioned on each trigger signal or timed, mix and match as needed.
Program your unit for a specific pattern or sequence of patterns of firing on each trigger input, connect to another firing unit for extra control over actions taken.
When radio controlled the trigger can also be used as a wired disarm for the unit too.
- 16 outputs, 5 amps per cue. 12 to 24 volts D.C. Rugged self-protecting against static, current, voltage and temperature.
- 1 millisecond (1/1000th second) fine timing.
- Custom firing pulses of any length.
- Operate as simple switches for motors, relays, lights, smokes, valves etc..
- Strong all metal spring binding posts make wire insertion and removal easy.
- Large openings take heavy guage wires or several wires as necessary.
- Adaptive firing increases firing assuredness in heavy firing load.
- 12 to 24 volts D.C. 80 Amps max.
- Internal 9v battery pair for 18v firing potential and up to 6 Amps.
- Up to 3 pairs can be fitted for increased run time and/or firing current as may be needed.
- External power terminals accept 12 to 24 volts D.C. 80A max. Unlimited runtime possible; Remote power on/off possible.
- Load test checks true battery performance for ultimate peace of mind.
| Pairs fitted | Active | Power saving |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pair | 6 Hours | 18 Hours |
| 2 pairs | 10 Hours | 48 Hours |
| 3 pairs | 14 Hours | 72 Hours |
| External 12V SLA (and series multiples) |
40 Hours | 192 Hours |
- Self tests
- Full self testing on power on.
Checks all cues are off, there is no arming power present.
Wireless is operational.
All control signals are in safe conditions.
All operating state and settings are valid.
Unit continuously monitors the cue terminals to ensure no unexpected energy build up occurs - keeps you safe at all times. - Cue and continuity testing
- Full resistance based continuity checks both presence and firing current available.
Check against scripts usnig the CFWFS-1 firing studio.
Cue tests check cue electronics operate correctly (on & off) even with nothing connected to them - an easy way to check for correct unit operation as part of your maintenance schedule. - Indicators and displays
- Bright safety indicator and heartbeat bleeper keep you informed of unit state.
Unit can operate in discreet mode too where the equipment should neither be seen nor heard.
Bright back lit easy to read display to convey status and settings.
Tactile control buttons. - Battery load testing
- Truly unique in-built battery load test checks the true capability of your batteries.
Detects the firing current available, adaptive firing can then be used when necessary to increase firing assuredness. - Firmware
- Feature enhancements via firmware updates from CFWFS-1 App, available from the support section.
- Event logging
- Unit records all events and operating conditions to a permanent log, retrievable from the CFWFS-1 firing studio.
Thousands of log messages can be recorded. Unlimited numbers when storing them with the CFWFS-1 firing studio software.
- 868MHz Spread spectrum suitable for all UK and European countries. USA support is planned.
- 70 channels, continuous hopping throughout and intelligent noise avoidance.
- Fully encrypted communication.
- Industrial communications band (ISM) avoids heavily congested 2.4GHz (WiFi and Bluetooth) band. Far more channels too.
- Propagates through obstacles and over water more easily than GHz frequencies.
- More efficient transmission.
- 800m line of sight communication (1600m/1 mile span) from CFCIU-1/CFWFS-1 Firing Studio software.
- Full control, monitoring and firing over radio including updating of firmware and retriving diagnostic logs.
- Trigger input with local (on-unit) arming.
- Fire, control switches, timed patterns on each trigger input received.
- User programmable sequence on each trigger (mix and match self timed steps too).
- Current triggered: 1 Amp to trigger. Up to 60V DC supported, trigger with a simple 9v battery or use our CFTU-0124 trigger unit for maximum convenience.
- Trigger input is testable up to 50mA even when unit is off.
- Customisable debounce to remove possibility of noisy signals / or increase sensitivity as needed.
- Trigger input becomes a wired disarm input when the unit is controlled via radio.
- Connect to other firing system cues to fire sequences too.
- UV stable, impact resistant polycarbonate enclosure.
- IP66 rated, pressure vented to guard against moisture ingress under atmospheric changes.
- Circuits tropicalised for further moisture protection.
- -20 to +60 degrees celcius, 90% relative humidity non-condensing.
- Set up in the most attrocious weather with no concerns: All season tested.
- Heavy duty spring binding post connection terminals.
- Stainless steel on/off key switch mechanism - suitable for marine environments Severity 1 (EN60068-2-52).
- Integrated mounting feet.
- Internal battery clamping: securely held in place.
- Mount unit in any orientation.
- Internal open framed design: enables easy user inspection and maintenance.
- Future proofing: circuit board changes; function changes; upgrades.
- Future proofing: Feature enhancements via firmware updates from CFWFS-1 App, available from the support section.
- Better for environment: Maintain your investment for the long term.
- Better for environment: Easy to recycle when necessary.
Click on an image to view in more detail.
Purchasing options
