Operation
Electronic carillons utilize an internal clock which determines when chimes or music will be played. The Westminster Quarters are commonly programmed to chime the hour and its divisions, along with musical selections. The musical score is stored on media which can typically be changed or expanded.
Systems may also provide a keyboard or console. This allows a musician to operate the instrument in a manner similar to the way a traditional carillon is operated. These keyboards are sometimes integrated with or attached to an organist's console.
Since these systems utilize an amplifier and loudspeaker, many are being expanded to also provide emergency notification systems to college campuses.
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