Smart Silence Monitor
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1. When the time out is reached the SSM will close K1 amp K2 Closing the relays will switch the BACK UP audio source to the processing When audio returns to the console automation output the SSM will automatically switch the main source back to the processing 4 NOTE You may elect to use OC 4 to latch an external relay if remote control of the back up device is needed OC 4 will need to be reset after the alarm condition has cleared Installation and Operation Manual Smart Silence Monitor Page 7 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information Input Level Sensitivity Reset Defeat Input Silence Delay Relay Type NOTE Open Collectors Logic And Audio Connectors Power Size Weight Options BROADCAST TOOLS SSM SMART SILENCE MONITOR BROADCAST TOOLS SSM SPECIFICATIONS 15 to 8 dbu balanced bridging 20 K Q Left and Right 15 turn GAIN trimmers and SIGNAL LED indicators Approximately 35 dB below program level On card RESET switch Opto isolated RESET DEFEAT input Closure to ground or 5 24 vdc Jumpers selectable wet or dry inputs 2 seconds to 93 minutes and 30 seconds in 2 or 22 second increments via a 8 position DIP switch and Jp 5 Two sealed spdt relays 1 0 amp 30vdc 30w 62 5vac For safety do NOT connect 120 Vac circuits to these Relays 50 vdc 100 ma Microprocessor Op amps 24 posi2. 2 seconds 1 2 3x2 6 seconds 1 2 4 7x2 14 seconds 32 x 2 64 seconds or 1 minute and 4 seconds 255 x 2 510 seconds or 8 minutes and 30 seconds Installation and Operation Manual Smart Silence Monitor Page 6 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SSM SMART SILENCE MONITOR INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Twenty Two 22 Second Resolution Table SW 2 Switch Position and Jp 5 removed Digit Value 2 4 62 128 BE me m o m me 1 2 3 x 22 66 seconds or ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 1 minute and 6 seconds M M NV NV NV NY NV Vv 14 2 4 7x22 154 ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF seconds or 2 minutes and 34 GN AN GN Y NY NY NY NY seconds 32 x 22 704 seconds or OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 12 minutes and 44 seconds NV NV NV NV Y M NY Vv 255 x 22 5 610 seconds or ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON 93 minutes and 30 seconds M M M M M M AN AN SSM Configured For Backup Switching e Connect the source equipment Console Automation to both the left and right IN s and the K1 A B amp K2 A B NC normally closed contacts e Connect the Audio Processing s left and right inputs to the K1 A B amp K2 A B COM common or wiper contacts e Connect the back up audio source to the K1 A B amp K2 A B NO normally open contacts When the main Console or automation audio is lost the SSM will sense the loss and start timing
3. BROADCAST Lic INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL for the Broadcast Tools SSM Smart Silence Monitor Broadcast Tools is a registered trademark of Broadcast Tools Inc Copyright 1997 2002 by Broadcast Tools Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission For serial numbers 43424 and higher oa ALE SFECIFICA TIONS AND FEATURES FOR THIS PRODUCT Ee OE nce Software Version 07 07 98 Manual Revised 11 06 02 BROADCAST TOOLS SSM SMART SILENCE MONITOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 Safety Information 3 Who to Contact for Help 3 Product Description 4 Installation Guidelines 4 Inspection 4 Mounting 4 Connecting 4 Defeat and Reset Setup 5 Level Setup 5 Dual Monaural Mode Operation 6 Delay Setup 6 Configured for Backup Switching 7 Specifications 8 Warranty 9 Schematic and Component Layout Appendix Installation and Operation Manual Smart Silence Monitor Page 2 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SSM SMART SILENCE MONITOR INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools SSM Smart Silence Monitor referred to as the SSM throughout this manual We re confident that this product will give you many years of dependable service This manual is intended to give you all the information needed to install and operate the Broadcast Tools SSM Smart Silence Monitor 4 NOTE This manu
4. PTION LOSS OF DATA OR INFORMATION COST OF CAPITAL CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY ITEM SUPPLIED BY BROADCAST TOOLS EVEN IF BROADCAST TOOLS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES WHETHER A CLAIM IS ONE ALLEGING BREACH OF A CONTRACT OR WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY STATUTORY DUTY THE FAILURE OF ANY LIMITED OR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY TO ACHIEVE ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER CLAIM OF ANY NATURE BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Broadcast Tools Inc 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 1540 USA Voice 360 854 9559 Fax 360 854 9479 Installation and Operation Manual Smart Silence Monitor Page 9 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information
5. al should be read thoroughly before installation and operation SAFETY INFORMATION Only qualified personnel should install Broadcast Tools products Incorrect or inappropriate use and or installation could result in a hazardous condition CAUTION Broadcast Tools Products as with any electronic device can fail without warning Do not use this product in applications where a life threatening condition could result due to failure WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP If you have any questions regarding your product or you need assistance please contact your distributor from whom you purchased this equipment If you would like more information about Broadcast Tools products you may reach us at Broadcast Tools Inc 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 1540 USA Voice 360 854 9559 Fax 360 854 9479 Internet Home Page www broadcasttools com E mail support broadcasttools com THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BROADCAST TOOLS BRAND PRODUCTS Installation and Operation Manual Smart Silence Monitor Page 3 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SSM SMART SILENCE MONITOR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The NEW Smart Silence Monitor utilizing the innovative WNSD circuitry is designed to monitor any stereo or two independent monaural sources and generate alarm s when white noise or silence is detected The white noise detection circuit enables detection of a loss of ca
6. defect which at Broadcast Tools election may include without limitation a requirement that the Buyer first obtain a Return Authorization number from Broadcast Tools that the Buyer furnish proof of purchase in the form of an invoice and or receipt and that the Buyer prepay all freight charges associated with any return of the item to Broadcast Tools using such freight service as Broadcast Tools reasonably may specify Broadcast Tools will repair or replace the defective item or will refund the purchase price paid by the Buyer for the item Broadcast Tools shall have the exclusive right to choose between these alternative remedies NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW BROADCAST TOOLS AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE FOREGOING ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES SHALL BE EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE JURISDICTION TO STATE JURISDICTION NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW NEITHER BROADCAST TOOLS NOR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRU
7. nnel 2 only Alarm LED 1 flashes and latches denoting that channel 1 failed until reset Alarm LED 2 flashes and latches denoting that channel 2 failed until reset OC 1 Pulses for _ second on start of alarm for channel 1 OC 2 Pulses for _ second on start of alarm for channel 2 OC 3 latches denoting that channel 1 failed until reset OC 4 latches denoting that channel 2 failed until reset Delay Setup The Smart Silence Monitor time delay is set via SW 2 the 8 position dipswitch and Jp 5 The default for this jumper is installed This provides TWO second resolutions To provide longer time resolution remove and stow Jp 5 which will provide 22 second resolution The switches are set at the factory for a 6 second delay switches 1 amp 2 ON and Jp 5 installed Each switch has a digit value as shown in the two tables below For the factory default setting as shown in the two second resolution table below we have turned ON switches one and two Switch one represents a one digit value while switch two represents a two digit value We add these two digit values together to obtain a total digit value of three Each value is given a time delay of two or twenty two seconds so we therefore multiply the total digit value of three by two or 22 to obtain six or 66 seconds Please note the table below refers to the time delay in seconds Two 2 Second Resolution Table SW 2 Switch Position and Jp 5 installed Digit Value EXAMPLE 1
8. proper phasing Z NOTE If the audio source is a tuner or receiver be sure to feed the Smart Silence Monitor from a fixed output such as the tape monitor outputs Installation and Operation Manual Smart Silence Monitor Page 4 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SSM SMART SILENCE MONITOR INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Defeat and Reset Setup The defeat reset input is opto isolated Input voltages should be between 5 and 24 vdc For connection to equipment that provides DRY open collector switch or relay contacts leave the jumpers on Jp 3 with the factory default setting Connect the collector or one contact to the terminal labeled DEF RST input The emitter or other contact should be connected to the DEF RST input To control these inputs with external voltages remove the jumpers on pins 1 amp 2 3 amp 4 Counting from left to right and place one jumper on pins 2 amp 3 Be sure to observe the correct polarity To defeat the operation of the unit keep the defeat reset input energized To reset the alarm LED s and OC 4 either press the on board reset switch or pulse the defeat reset input Z NOTE The SSM provides multiple alarm recycling which automatically resets K1 K2 OC 1 OC 2 and OC 3 after each alarm The Alarm LED s and OC 4 need to be reset if required after each alarm Level Setup Verify that power is applied to the unit Feed
9. rrier which other monitors are unable to provide The following are just a few of the many features of the Smart Silence Monitor Active balanced inputs with multi turn trimmers Alarm sensitivity down to 35db below program Precise time delay from 2 seconds to 93 _ minutes May be configured for stereo or dual independent monaural operation Alarm and activity LED indicators for each channel with multiple alarm recycling Two DPDT relays which may be used as a 2x1 program switcher Four open collector function outputs Remote opto isolated defeat and reset input with local reset switch Screw style wire captive terminals Aluminum case with four mounting holes allowing convenient mounting Optional RM 2 or RM 3 rack mount for mounting two units in a 19 inch rack INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Inspection Please examine your Smart Silence Monitor for any damage that may have been sustained during shipping If any is noted please notify the shipper immediately Retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper The package should contain the Smart Silence Monitor 12 Vac wall power transformer and this manual Mounting Mount the Smart Silence Monitor where it will be visible and the rear panel accessible Four 4 screw holes are provided for mounting Connecting the SSM to Your Equipment Connect the audio source to the left and right inputs grounding the negative side if the source is unbalanced and observing
10. the unit normal programming while turning each channels gain trimmer counter clockwise until the green OK signal LED extinguishes and the red ALM led lights Adjust each channels gain trimmer one full turn clockwise or until the green OK LED is on solid Using this procedure will trip the alarm at approximately 35 dB below program You may also feed the unit with white noise and verify that this causes an alarm This may take a little experimentation Remove power from the unit 4 NOTE You may also use white noise from your air monitor or receiver to double check your setup Operational Setup Jp 4 selects the two operating modes Installed Stereo Removed Dual Mono Stereo Mode operation K1 and K2 close for the duration of silence if either or both channels fail Alarm LED s flash and are latched denoting the channel s that failed until reset OC 1 Pulses for _ second on start of alarm if EITHER fail OC 2 Pulses for _ second on start of alarm if BOTH fail OC 3 Pulses for _ second on the return of EITHER channel OC 4 latches until reset if either or both channels fail Installation and Operation Manual Smart Silence Monitor Page 5 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SSM SMART SILENCE MONITOR INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Dual Monaural Mode Operation K1 closes for the duration of silence for channel 1 only K2 closes for the duration of silence for cha
11. tion wire captive screw terminal 2 1 mm barrel connector for power 12 vac 500 ma with green power LED 7 75 x 4 x 1 25 Aluminum case 1 5 pounds RM 2 rack panel holds two units 3 RU s RM 3 rack shelf holds two units 1 RU Installation and Operation Manual Smart Silence Monitor Page 8 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SSM SMART SILENCE MONITOR BROADCAST TOOLS INC LIMITED WARRANTY AND REMEDIES LIMITED WARRANTY The term Buyer as used in this document refers to and includes both but only a any person or entity who acquires such an item for the purpose of resale to others i e a dealer or distributor of an item and b the first person or entity who acquires such an item for such person s or entity s own use Broadcast Tools warrants to each Buyer of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools that the item will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Broadcast Tools if the item is properly installed used and maintained EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES If Broadcast Tools is notified in writing of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one 1 year following the date of the Buyer s acquisition of the item and if the item is returned in to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools instructions for confirmation by inspection of the
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