Product Overview
FireTEK FTM-99Sx Base Controller – Advanced Command Unit for Pro-Grade Show Control
Wireless Precision, Audio Playback, and Timecode Integration in One Controller
The FireTEK FTM-99Sx Base Controller is the central command unit for professional-grade fireworks and pyrotechnic productions. Engineered for seamless wireless control, the FTM-99Sx offers bi-directional communication with up to 99 FireTEK modules through FireTEK’s robust wireless mesh network—ensuring total control over manual, automatic, and semi-automatic firing modes.
Designed to minimize setup complexity and maximize performance, the controller includes a built-in audio player that supports both MP3 and WAV formats. Easily synchronize music to your script with onboard memory or USB drive playback—no need for external devices. The FTM-99Sx also features SMPTE LTC timecode reception for frame-accurate cueing in professional pyromusicals.
With real-time system monitoring, illuminated tactile buttons, and a large backlit LCD display, the FTM-99Sx delivers advanced visibility, intuitive control, and reliable performance for every kind of display.
Key Features:
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Wireless Mesh Communication: Controls up to 99 FireTEK modules with reliable bi-directional signal transmission.
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Built-In Audio Player: Supports MP3 and WAV file playback via internal memory or USB drive.
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Timecode Integration: Receive SMPTE LTC timecode for frame-accurate pyromusical synchronization.
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User-Friendly Display: Large backlit LCD shows module status, system info, cue data, and real-time diagnostics.
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Illuminated Button Interface: Visual feedback for menus, channels, and firing status—even in low light.
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Rechargeable Internal Battery: USB-rechargeable LiPO battery with up to 24 hours standby time.
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External Antenna: Enhances wireless performance in complex firing environments.
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Cross-Compatible: Interfaces with FireTEK's PC software and Android mobile app for flexible show control.
Includes:
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FTM-99Sx Base Controller
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External Antenna
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USB Charging Cable
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7-Year Hardware Warranty (2-Year Battery Warranty)
Why Choose the FTM-99Sx?
The FTM-99Sx Base Controller is the ultimate tool for show operators who demand reliability, flexibility, and total control. With integrated audio, timecode sync, and real-time diagnostics—all in one powerful device—you can confidently execute complex shows with professional precision.
Specifications:
NUMBER OF SLAVES:
Pyro: up to 99 fireTEK firing modules (FTQ-16×64 or FTQ4x16)/6336 pyro channels, 99 DMX universes with 128 DMX channels each.
Audio: up to 9 Audiobox if need to play music from different positions.
CASE: rugged light construction, fire retardant, shock and water resistant, modular design.
Dimensions: 220x118x27mm
Weight: 550g (without antenna)
COMMUNICATIONS: bidirectional, encrypted.
Wireless 868/915Mhz*: With 1 hope repeater and up to 10Km range (more realible on interferences).
Wireless 2,4Ghz*: With up to 30 hops mesh and up to 15Km range.
SMART AUTOMATICALLY TEST:
– Automatically makes all the tests and report to the user if there is any problem detected***.
– NO complicated tests procedure, NO need user to press a button. Automatically fully tests all modules every few seconds.
– One button press to jump to the next module with errors where errors will be marked with RED.
– Four categories of errors: communication, battery, Script vs connected and other.
– Two kind of errors: Warnings and faults.
– Warnings may not affect the show: as low battery (but will still work for at leats one hour), connected but not in script.
– Faults: May affect the show if are not solved as: in script but not connected, depleated battery, module disconnected.
POWER:
Battery: Single cell recharghable Lipo 3.7V@4000mAh, easy replacebable by the user.
Charging: USB C from standard USB charger. About 7 hours to fully charge.
External power: Any USB charger or USB power bank and would work even if internal battery is failed or is missing.
STANDBY TIME: It can be fast and easy extened with an external USB power bank.
Fully working: up to 12 Hours.
USER INTERFACE:
Display: Color LCD 3,5′ 480*320 with backlight for local testing of all statuses from all modules.
Keyboard: 31 control buttons + 1 power button.
FUNCTIONALITIES:
Main Master: To control up to 99 fireTEK firing modules and up to 9 Audioboxes.
Backup Master: For backup control in case Main Master fails during the show.
As Audiobox: In this mode it can act only as an Audiobox. All the other buttons are disabled.
FIRING MODES:
Fully automatic with or without music, sequence firing, step fire and manual firing and in any combination in the same time.
Manual fire: Any module or up to 9 modules in the same in any firing states (Arm/Play/Pause) even when a script is running.
Sequence fire: Up to 64 sequences which can be start anytime in firing states (Arm/Play/Pause). Does not affect the main script. Multiple sequences can be fired and can overlap without affecting each other. DMX sequences can be refired.
Step fire: Manual fire step by step by automatically increasing channel/rail and module number
Jump to next event: Manual jump to next event in script.
SAFETY ZONES:
– You can have up to 16 safety zones to fast disable some products or modules.
FIRING CONTROL:
Panel buttons: From controller buttons.
Time code: From external time code SMPTE/LTC.
GPS Time**: On a preset very precise time via GPS.
AUDIOPLAYER:
– Built in high fidelity audio player, 3.5mm Jack output stereo.
File format: wav, 44100@16b or 32b.
Storage: Internal memory or USB drive.
TIMECODE:
– In and Out via RCA connector.
Input format: 24fps, 25fps and 30fps Autodetect.
Output: 25 or 30 fps.
GPS:
– Controller has default built in GPS module for precise timing.
OPTIONS (Plug and play boards):
– GPS, wireless 868/915Mhz or wireless 2.4Ghz.
SCRIPT:
– Scripts upload into internal memory.
– Scripts can be upload it wireless to modules.
– It displays Next/Current/Last product firing, time until next shoot, time until end of the show, time from begining of the show.
OTHER:
Power off: Can be powered off via controller, It has protection against unintented power off. Automatically power off when is not connected to a controller or is not used in Master/Independent mode.
Sleep: Sleep and wake up from controller. Wake up also it can be done from module itself.
Buzzer and lights: Acoustic and LED signals for Arming and firing.
Firmware update: Free, Fast and Easy via USB drive.
CERTIFICATIONS:
FCC, IC and CE certified design, NFPA Compliant.
* Not possible both
** Options required
