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1. _ l Audio Inputs 123 4 3 678 Audio Outputs ri g TEL QQ77Z7 tices p BES p ko afoceeccoccco000 o foooo Py o Ground Lift 18VCT GND GND 18V Bach v sse 9600 Baud A no Escape byte z pooooo0o0000000 o0000 O intelix m a Jumper AC Power DC Power Model ri DC Control ReO Audiol O wiring Power Supply Bus mM K 2 ki i 5 G Kd Made in USA fe Ground Lift Jumper Access Access to ground lift jumper which connects the chassis to electronic ground 18 VCT 4 pin DIN receptacle for connection to an AC supply Power status is indicated by the red LED on the front panel This is the only means of powering down the matrix DC power receptacle for connection to a DC supply 18 VDC or batteries Reset button Restarts Matrix microprocessors does not reset program information LED DIP switch position Power red LED when lit indicates that the Matrix CPU is powered Status green LED whose function depends upon settings made in software DIP switches up position indicates the on condition down position indicates the off condi tion see section 4 1 DC Control DB 25 25 pin female receptacle for contact closure input output driver connect
2. ssssssssssssoesees 133 Appendix H MARC Conference Center Design Example eesssessccsssosssssecccccceee 147 Appendix J The Mic Lme Card eseiessecsscssesssestcss chiessbauesecavessisenecsecstisessoteeusnsssoeesiasss 152 Appendix L Troubleshooting RS232 Communication sccsssssssssssssees 153 THOER eaa E E E 155 MARC User Manual Table of Contents 9 intelix 10 MARC User Manual Table of Contents MARC User Manual Table of Contents intelix MARC User Manual System Overview 1 0 System Overview Each Intelix Matrix Room Combine system MARC includes a matrix mixer and a variety of remote control devices The MARC can provide flexible room combine functions for up to 16 rooms including up to 32 walls Comet 8 remote devices in the room combine station have a push button for each moveable wall and informs the system which walls are in place The system then automatically configures all program remote controls to conform to the current room configuration as defined by the Comet 8 In the system below removing the wall and toggling the room com bine station button causes the two room control stations to mirror each other thus providing two identical control locations in the large room Changing room configurations requires only moving the walls and pressing the appropriate buttons on the Comet 8 in the room combine station In the drawing below the single button in the room combine station indica
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6. 34 MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring intelix 4 4 Wiring the Comet 8 MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring The Comet 8 ReO device requires a face plate and a set of switches There must be one pushbutton switch for each moveable wall in the system If your system has more than one group of rooms to be combined there must be one Comet 8 for each group The drawings below show how to wire con tact closures to the Comet 8 Non isolated Inputs This drawing shows the correct connections for the Comet 8 using contact closures such as wall sensors Connect one side of the switch to the Input Low terminal of an input Connect the othe side of the switch to one of the ground termi nals of the Comet 8 Leave the Input High terminal unconnected Be sure that the channel s P3 jumper is in place in the internal position as ex plained below Repeat this process for each contact closure required NC Input 2 High e Input 2 Low NC Input x High o _ _ _ __ _ _ Input x Low P3 INT NC Input 8 High e Input 8 Low EXT Ground If you wish to use automatic optoisolation of inputs you must use an external power supply and connect the inputs as shown below Be sure that the channel s jumper at P3is set to the external position Isolated Inputs This drawing shows the correct connections for the Comet 8 using contact closures such as wall sensors Connect one side
7. 82 MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 5 The Diagnostics Menu Selecting the Diagnostic menu gives access to the informational and diagnostic function as shown below 2 Intelix MARC File Configuration Reports Installation Diagnostics Help Are fou There AS2s2 Test Manager Pile Es Live Crosspoints Device Information Reset Reset and Clear Memory designer sottware 9 5 1 Are You There A clock in the M series software periodically every three seconds sends a message Are You There to the matrix This feature allows the software to continually verify the correct communication between the software and the matrix hardware When the correct Acknowledgment message I Am Here is received the software refreshes the communication OK icon in the lower left of the window If the I Am Here mes sage 1s not received the software assumes a communication failure has occurred and displays the broken link icon Normally the Are You There item should remain active checked However when you are doing diagnostic troubleshooting using the Test manager you may find that the Are You There messages are filling up the communication buffer In this case simply uncheck the Are You There item for as long as you use the message buffer then turn it back on MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference g3 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 5 2 RS232
8. If a number of rooms in your design have similar room details click the Room Details Template button Fill out the template with the details for your design If your design has little similarity among room details then go directly to Individual Room Details without using the template feature Shown below is the Room Details screen This screen is the same whether you get to it from the Template or Individual button ht Intelix MARC Room Details Room Name Ealroom Room Speakers Help bono Local Sources fliocal source hain Steren Mana Sterea First Default Source What ls amp Default Source Second Default Source __fercet_ Bock Eoward gt PC Alone 6 6 1 Naming the room Click on the Room name text box and enter the name of the room Note that this name is different than the name of the room group Think of this naming like the Corvette It is a Chevrolet called a Corvette Similarly you can have a room group called Great Lakes and a room called the Michigan Room This screen is the place to name the individual room 6 6 2 Mono Stereo This selection box determines whether this room will have stereo or monaural audio routed to it Click on the desired selection MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 45 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard Auto Design Wizard cont 6 6 3 Local Sources A local source is an audio source that originates from t
9. PC Alone 144 MARC User Manual Appendix G intelix MARC User Manual Appendix G Audio Output Screen This screen is primarily informational but allows the modification of the name and duck amounts of outputs Duck amount is the amount that program sources will be lowered when a page occurs This amount can be set on a per output basis Click on the duck amount type the new value and press Enter For this example we accept the default levels and leave the names unchanged Click For ward ids Intelix HARC Audio Outputs OF E4 Audio Output Name Duck Amount Mono Stereo Stereo Fairing Room 1 L Steren Room 1 A Steren Room 2L Steren Room 2A Shere Room L Shere Room 3A Shere Help Print dul unused audio output unused audio output Cancel lt Back Forward gt DC Control This screen allows you to direct paging sources to selected areas of the design In this example we are leaving normal and emergency pages as all call 1 e all pages are routed to all rooms The state columns allow simulation of contact closures when you are connected to a MARC matrix mixer a gt Intelx HARC DC Control Miki Ea Triggers Indicators Number DOB 25 Fin Fage Source Fage Destination Number OB 25 Fin Normal Page All Call Emergency Page All Call None gt None gt None gt None gt Hones None Cancel lt Back Forward gt MARC User Manual Appendix G 145 re
10. Room Control Screens The next two screens are used to define room controls The first screen is purely explanatory After you have read and understood this screen click Forward a Intelix MARC Room Details Instructions Room Details The following screens allow you to define the audio parameters of each room The room speakers section of the screen lets you select mono or stereo The local sources section allows you to define up to two audio sources Which originate in a given room name them and select mono or stereo The default source section lets you automatically route up to two audio sources Whenever the walls move To define the audio parameters of all rooms at once a real tine saver press the Room Details Template button To customize each room Individually press the Individual Room Details button Cancel I Room Details Individual i Template Room Details opce Alone Room Details Because the three rooms in this design have control stations that are very similar we will use the Room Details Template option This allows us to enter all the data that is shared by the three rooms only once then customize the rooms as necessary Click the Room Details Template button The screen below appears The screen as shown has already been completed for this project Stereo is selected for room speakers and the defaulat sources are set to Background Music 1 and 66
11. 71 7 9600 Baud MARC User Manual Appendix L 153 intelix MARC User Manual Appendix L Testing Communication in the MARC To test communication in an MARC in unknown condition take the following steps 1 Start MARC software 2 From the opening screen select New File and give a file name at the prompt click Save 3 Click Cancel for auto design wizard query 4 Open the communication menu main gt Communication Click on the Show Details Item 5 Go back to the communication menu main gt Communication Click on the Communication Setup button 6 Verify that the baud rate selected matches the baud rate selected by the DIP switches on the rear panel of the MARC chassis see drawing below 7 Verify that the Escape byte and checksum item selected matches thechoice selected by the DIP switches on the rear panel of the MARC chassis see drawing below 8 Verify that the selected port number is correct 9 Click Open Comm port button If communication is correctly established messages will start to receive messages RX If communication fails there will be transmit messages only with no acknowlege In this case click the Close comm port button change the comm port number click the Open comm port button and recheck communication Once proper communication is initiated the communication icon in the lower left corner of each window will show OK Cabling Information The MARC should be con
12. If you accidentally drag and drop a physical remote to a virtual one and realize that you have dropped it on the wrong remote you can undo the error simply by dragging and dropping the remote back to the unassigned remote screen It is now unprogrammed again and ready to be dropped on the correct virtual remote 8 6 Testing remotes with a two person team If there are two people available to test the system it is efficient to do as follows On the PC bring up the station to be tested Paging station or program station screen send the second person to the physical remote and have him press the buttons and turn the knob if any The actions at the physi cal remote will appear on the PC screen verifying that the remote is working correctly 8 7 Remote Blink Codes The LEDs on remotes have 5 main blink codes that assist you with determining the state of a remote these codes appear only on the physical remotes not on the PC screen a All LEDs off either not powered or normal run state if new system check power supply to remote b Single blink powered but no communication ReO data bus problem or not yet exercised If new system there is a problem in the ReO bus to that remote c Double blink powered up and received a message from the Matrix d Triple blink This state means that a message has been lost between the Matrix and the remote ReO bus problem Check for noise or reflection conditions on the bus see Appendix K e
13. Steady on custom programmed state unknown meaning Remember that for correct operation of the system you must go to Run mode after all modifications are complete 64 MARC User Manual ReO Bus Modes intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 0 MARC Windows Reference This section is organized by menu items For each item on the main MARC menu there is a section detailing the uses of the selections under that item The main menu 1s at the top of the MARC main screen as shown below The major items are 1 File 2 Configuration 3 Reports 4 Installation 4 Diagnostics 5 Help a Intel MARC mfe FS File Configuration Reports Installation Diagnostics Help designer sottware MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 65 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 1 The File Menu designer TOI ib EILS 9 1 1 The New Item Selecting the New item from the file menu causes a prompt for the path and name of the new file to be created After you have specified a name and path the software starts the auto design process 9 ie is a Series of screens presented in sequence to guide you through the design process You are informed that auto design is about to begin If you click OK the auto design process begins During auto design the new file is automatically saved after every window in the sequence If you click Cancel you are returned to the MARC main screen 9 1 2 The Open Item Se
14. The Comet 0 I O isa version of the Intelix Comet 4 remote control module that has no buttons or LEDs The Comet 0 I O is a control module for the MZP Multi Zone Paging and Program Distribu tion System that is used when external contact closures or 5 V logic signals need to be used to trigger the MZP to react to an external device The carefully optimized design allows the Comet 0 I O to conveniently interconnect with standard Comet devices in LAN bus topology Up to 128 Comet devices can be utilized with one MZP matrix mixer via ReO bus communication Each Comet can be easily assigned to perform its defined functions using the MZP setup software The Comet 0 I O makes the MZP an ideal choice for zone paging and program routing applica tions where external devices such as relays message repeaters emergency systems and other devices are capable of producing contact closures or 5V logic signals MZP User Manual Appendix F Open collector driver locations 5V 10mA LED 1 contact LED 1 contact Square pad ran eee af ebi ort Dto oo eS eon LED 2 contact LED 2 contact Square pad LED 3 contact LED 3 contact Square pad LED 4 contact LED 4 contact Square pad Circuit Board Description The above printed circuit board draw ing shows the necessary contact points for 4 contact closures and their 4 corresponding LED contacts Contact closures The contact closures c
15. The stations are shown schematically below Program 1 Program 2 Room 1 local mic Training audio Local Volume Volume Program 1 Program 2 Room 2 local mic unused Program Local Volume Volume Program 1 Program 2 Room 3 local mic unused Program Volume Volume Default Sources Room 1 The buttons on the Comet 4 can select either or both mixed of the two Background Music sources or one of the two local sources room 1 local mic or training audio The button on the program volume control is the station keylock While active the key lock prevents the station from being changed The button of the local volume control toggles the page privacy feature When page privacy 1s active this room will receive no pages except emergency pages Room 2 The buttons on the Comet 4 can Select either of the two Back ground Music sources or the local microphone The button on the program volume control is the station keylock While active the key lock prevents the station from being changed The button of the local volume control toggles the page privacy feature When page privacy 1s active this room will receive no pages except emergency pages Room 3 The buttons on the Comet 4 can select either of the two Back ground Music sources the local microphone or the local training audio The button on the program volume control is the station keylock While active the key lock prevents the station from being chan
16. This requires the following steps 1 connect your supply up to 50 VDC to pin 24 of the DB25 connector 2 change the setting of the power supply jumper to the external setting as shown below Note The factory default setting has the jumper in the external position This drawing shows the equivalent circuit of a binary output with the jumpers for selecting internal or external flyback protection The jumpers shown are on jumper block P8 see next page Each of the 8 binary outputs has this circuit If the jumper setting uses the internal flybacks the shown external flyback is not needed AB 1 Warning External Power Supply up to 50V External Jumper setting Jumpers ie p 20 on P8 0 rae Intemal Jumper setting Circuit repeated eight times pins 9 13 and 21 23 p 1 Placing jumpers in both positions will short out and destroy the internal power supply For internal flyback use the jumper should be between pins 17 and 18 on the jumper block For external flybacks the jumper should be between pins 19 and 20 There should be a jumper in one or the other of these positions NEVER BOTH 120 MARC User Manual Appendix A Intelix MARC User Manual Appendix A The drawing below shows the circuit board with the bottom of the chassis removed exposing the location of the jumpers for internal and external flyback selections For external flybacks place the jumper between pins 19 and 20 of P8 shown For
17. a Stereo MONO Reverse Stereo 74 MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 2 3 Audio Outputs The audio outputs screen is primarily informational the only parameter that is alterable exclusively from this screen is ducking 42 Audio Outputs Inteln MARC Mel x Number Audio Output Name Duck Amount Hono Stereo Stereo Fairing Mora Mora Mona Help Print da unused audio output unused audio output unused audio output unused audio output 9 2 3 1 Output Names Output names same as Room names cannot be changed from this screen To change names go to the Room Details screen see sec 9 2 1 4 2 or the Room Name section of the Room Group screen see sec 9 2 1 4 2 Any change to the room names on those screens will be reflected on the Audio Output screen 9 2 3 2 Ducking Ducking is the lowering of background audio during pages You can alter the amount of ducking on a per room basis To change duck amount click on the ducking column for the output to change Type in the new value The range of ducking is 0 100 per cent A typical duck amount is 20 per cent 9 2 3 3 Mono Stereo The mono stereo parameter of a room cannot be changed on this screen To change this parameter go to the Room Details screen see sec 9 2 1 4 2 Any change to the room names on those screens will be reflected on the Audio Output screen Note that changing a room from mono to stereo wi
18. local and program sources selected in the Designer software The purpose of the two input types is to allow indepen dent volume control for local vs program sources Both input types are activated and deactivated with the same messages Goto Program Local Select and Goto Program Local Deselect Note f a source is selected deselected to a room it will be subject to the room combination e g if Rooms A and B are combined and a source is selected into room A it will automatically be routed to the AB room combination HI Volume Control The MARC system has separate control of local and program sources The messages used are Goto Room Program Volume and Goto Room Local Volume Note If there is no need for separate volume controls Intelix recommends that all sources be defined as program done in the Designer software Note If rooms are combined a volume control in one room will effect all rooms in the combi nation The external volume control interface can maintain real time feedback by using the Get Room Details and Report Room Details messages 100 MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 11 1 Connecting the Control PC to the MARC Before you can program your Matrix Mixer you need to have a personal computer desktop or laptop capable of running the MARC program Your computer must meet these requirements y Pentium 133 MH2 32 Mb RAM or better V Windows
19. meaning that this setting effects the entire input row A typical use for this control 1s to lower the level of a particularly hot input across the whole matrix 9 2 2 5 Pan Column This column sets the maximum possible level of an audio input This value controls the virtual VCA on the input meaning that this setting effects the entire input row A typical use for this control is to lower the level of a particularly hot input across the whole matrix 9 2 2 4 Add Remove Program All available program sources are listed on the Audio Sources screen Some may be listed as unused meaning that audio inputs are available to be used To add a new program source click the Add Program button A new program source will appear on the list Enter a new name for the new source If you add a program source that cannot be accommodated by the existing matrix e g adding program source 9 to an 8 X 8 matrix the software will increase the size of the matrix by adding eight new inputs MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 73 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 2 2 5 Adding Deleting Mic Line Cards A mic line card is an optional eight channel preamplifier card which can be added to your design if low level signals are used as sources To add a mic line card click on the gain column of the input needing the card then click the Add Mic Line button To remove a mic line card click on the gain column for the input whose
20. 1 Four gain ranges a line range no amplification b aux range 20 dB amplification c mic range 60 db amplification d manual range screwdriver adjustment Odb 60db 2 Phantom power available on a per channel basis 15V 3 Signal present and signal peak LEDs on a per channel basis 4 Each channel has a signal sensor which is capable of sensing 20 to 24 dB This sensor is readable in software The mic line card has auto sensing capabilities This means that when put in auto mode the card examines the specified input and sets its input range to the optimum settings for that input and notifies the user of the new settings Software provides a signal meter for each of the 8 channels Audio Input 4 CO 2 left L OF Hel Phantom Power ae C Dn fe iff Gain f Line 0 dB gain Aus 15 dB gain Auto Sep di C Mic 60 dB gain Manual 6 to 60 dB gain Post Gain Signal Level less than 19 dB Signal Present W W Signal Clip Jc Alone This screen shot shows the MARC control software for the mic line card Note the selectable range phantom power auto setup selection signal level meter and signal present and clip LEDs 152 MARC User Manual Appendix J intelix MARC User Manual Appendix L Appendix L Troubleshooting RS232 Communication Use the following procedures to troubleshoot communication problems between the PC and the MARC matrix mixer Be
21. 1 e a Audio input ee crosspoint affects only a single input output pair Audio input Audio Audio Audio output output output 14 MARC User Manual Matrix Mixer Overview intelix MARC User Manual Matrix Mixer Overview 1 0 System Overview continued This drawing shows the a typical audio signal path input 4 to output 3 and the parameters that control each crosspoint in the matrix mixer s grid of crosspoints Note that each crosspoint has multiple controlling parameters Virtual input VCAs __ Audio Crosspoint VCAS L Ass ss ts pst tt st t t Audio f f f f i Inputs ss s _ 8 sisi sist nanan an a Cee Bi Outputs Output parameters MARC User Manual Matrix Mixer Overview 15 intelix MARC User Manual Matrix Mixer Overview 1 2 ReO Remote Overview Intelix Comet Series Remotes are single gang decora control modules for the Intelix MARC system Typically wall mounted Comet remotes function as convenient user interfaces for paging program source selection and volume control The carefully optimized design allows the Comet remote controls to conveniently interconnect in LAN bus topology Up to 64 remotes can be utilized with one MARC matrix mixer via ReO bus communication Each remote s personality is then easily assigned using the MARC Designer software s stations screen This personality can
22. 155 9Bh 156 9Ch 157 9Dh 158 9Eh 159 9Fh 160 AOh 161 Alh 162 A2h 163 A3h 164 A4h 165 A5h 166 A6h 167 A7 168 A8h 169 A9h 170 AAh 171 ABh 172 ACh 173 ADh 174 AFh 175 AFh 176 BOh 177 Blh 178 B2h 179 B3h 180 B4h 181 B5h 182 B6h 183 B7h 184 B8h 185 B9h 186 BAh 187 BBh 188 BCh 189 BDh 190 BEh 191 BFh 192 COh MARC User Manual RS232 Programming 193 Clh 194 C2h 195 C3h 196 C4h 197 C5h 198 C6h 199 C7h 200 C8h 201 C9h 202 CAh 203 CBh 204 CCh 205 CDh 206 CEh 207 CFh 208 D0h 97 61h 98 62h 99 63h 100 64h 101 65h 102 66h 103 67h 104 68h 105 69h 106 6Ah 107 6Bh 108 6Ch 109 6Dh 110 6Eh 111 6Fh 112 70h 209 D1h 210 D2h 211 D3h 212 D4h 213 D5h 214 D6oh 215 D7h 216 D8h 217 D9h 218 DAh 219 DBh 220 DCh 221 DDh 222 DEh 223 DFh 224 EOh 113 71h 114 72h 115 73h 116 74h 117 75h 118 76h 119 77h 120 78h 121 79h 122 7Ah 123 7Bh 124 7Ch 125 7Dh 126 7Eh 127 7Fh 128 80h 225 Elh 226 E2h 227 E3h 228 E4h 229 ESh 230 E6h 231 E7h 232 E8h 233 E9h 234 EAh 235 EBh 236 ECh 237 EDh 238 EEh 239 EFh 240 FOh 241 Flh 242 F2h 243 F3h 244 F4h 245 F5h 246 F6h 247 F7h 248 F8h 249 F9h 250 FAh 251 FBh 252 FCh 253 FDh 254 FEh 255 FFh 95 intelix MARC User Manual RS232 Programming 10 6 Byte Escape Sequence If a byte in the length data or checksum fields falls within the range 240h through 255h inclusive an escape sequence is used to transmit the value si
23. 24 34 245 4239 4 19 136 663 297h The checksum is 663 modulo 256 151 97h The checksum feature can be turned off when necessary by setting DIP switch 7 to the down position This is recommended to simplify programming when using Crestron or AMX controllers See section 3 1 The fifth field is a one byte acknowledgment field which is sent by the device which receives the message The value of this field is either RS232_ACK FCh RS232_ BUSY FDh or RS232 ERROR FEh 92 MARC User Manual RS232 Programming intelix MARC User Manual RS232 Programming 10 2 RS 232 Reserved Bytes The following table lists the bytes which have special meaning in the Intelix Matrix Mixer RS 232 protocol Name Value Meaning RS232 ESCAPE FOh used to transmit data values 240 255 reserved Flh F9h reserved for future RS232 needs RS232_Start_V3 FAh first byte of all messasges in version 3 reserved FB reserved RS232_ ACK FCh message received and processed RS232_ BUSY FDh message received but not processed RS232_ ERROR FEh checksum incorrect message ignored unused FFh unused value never transmitted 10 3 RS 232 Timing After a message has been transmitted to the matrix the matrix will respond with an RS 232_ ACK byte after a delay of 2 milliseconds If the sent message requires the matrix to return a reply message the start of the reply message will begin 1 20 milliseconds after the RS 232_ACK byte The exact amount of time is variable de
24. 40 dB 0 dB A bp 20 dB a a oe aes 50 dB Noise Curye 90dB o Fig 13 This drawing shows the result of correctly following the system balancing procedure detailed above The input signal is in the range of 4dB to 26 dB With the Matrix attenuation controls set to 12dB the input signal is attenuated to 8dB The resulting signal to noise ratio is improved to more than 80dB Audio Matrix Source Mixer Amplifier 40 dB Signal Curve wi SN 80 dB 20dB nputrange ABE S yO a ie 0 dB ig Qs o 20 dB an 50 dB 1 Tl Noise Curve ed 90dB 126 MARC User Manual Appendix C intelix MARC User Manual Appendix D Appendix D MARC Reset Sequence Reset Sequence This section describes the power cycle reset of all Intelix Matrix products including the M series the MARC and the Psychologist products This cycle is the same whether the reset comes as a result of a power failure or a reset button press 1 Power goes down reset button is pressed or a software reset command is received 2 Within a half second the Matrix stops passing audio 3 If power has failed the Matrix memory is switched to battery backup preserving the current settings 4 Power returns to normal levels 5 The Matrix begins to restore the current settings of crosspoints across a five second ramp up 6 After the five second ramp time all crosspoints have been restored to their pr
25. 95 or NT V Serial port connected to RS232 connector on Matrix Mixer The connection between the MARC matrix mixer and your control PC is made with a null modem cable with a DB 9 connector on the matrix end as shown below The wiring diagram for a null modem cable is at the bottom of the page The drawing you use will depend on the connector on your PC Most PCs have either a DB 9 or a DB 25 on the serial port The cable wiring for both connectors are shown RS232 DB 9 to DB 9 connections for RS232 DB 9 to DB 25 connections anull modem cable for a null modem cable Matrix 2 2 2 2 DO omone mwi S a 3 a 3 3 Controller femaleDB 3 DE female DB C _ 9 3 5 9 5 7 DB 25 Note Some devices may require that the Clear to Send and Ready to Send pins pins 7 and 8 be tied together for correct operation The connections of the MARC s DB 9 connec tor for RS 232 communi cation Receive Tessin Ground MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 101 intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 11 2 RS232 Message Protocol 11 2 1 RS232 Message Fields All RS232 messages whether they are transmitted to or from the Matrix Mixer use the same message format Each RS232 message contains five fields All values are transmitted in hexadecimal format e g OANh For an explanation of transmitting in hexadecimal please refer to the following page RS232 START length 2 bytes MSB first data 1 n bytes
26. Jo default group The remaining group has the o ai a a ia J orii i default group name and topology Fas a 2 Piar H amp 4 Rien 6 Foon T hama USOE Hi o This screen shot shows the topology catalog that a28 appears when you click the Change Topology Ear ae button A four room topology is shown highlighted 42 MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard intelix MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 6 4 Room Name Screen The next screen will be an instructional screen for MARC room names After you have read and understood it click the Forward button You will see the room combine screen as shown below The room combine station contains a Comet 8 remote which interfaces the wall switches to the MARC matrix The MARC then keeps track of the wall configuration at all times enabling it to correctly configure the audio control for each room At this stage of the wizard all that is required is that you name each room in each group as ex plained below When you have finished naming the rooms click either the Room Details Template button if your rooms controls are similar or the Individual Room Details button 1f your room controls are very different wie ini i 3 Drea E i neisi m l dcj Thi 6 4 1 Assign names to rooms Click in the name label initially containing a default name and type the new name Make the name as descriptive as possible within the tw
27. K Room 1 local mic 2 A p BG Local training audio ae are Room local mic 134 MARC User Manual Appendix G intelix MARC User Manual Appendix G Controls for Training Facility Room 1 1 Comet 4 selects one of two Background sources room local mic or local training audio 2 Comet Tails Program volume and local volume Room 2 1 Comet 4 selects one of two Background sources room 2 local mic and one unused button 2 Comet Tails Program volume and local volume Room 3 1 Comet 4 selects one of two Background sources room 3 local mic and one unused button 2 Comet Tails Program volume and local volume Listing of All Audio Sources for the Training Facility Room 1 Program Sources BGM 1 and BGM 2 both stereo Local Sources Room 1 local microphone and training audio default source BGM 1 Room 2 Program Sources BGM 1 and BGM 2 both stereo Local Sources Room 2 local microphone default source BGM 1 Room 3 Program Sources BGM 1 and BGM 2 both stereo Local Sources Room 3 local microphone default source BGM 1 General Normal Page input mono Emergency Page mono Paging inputs are on the DB 25 connector on the Matrix rear panel MARC User Manual Appendix G 135 intelix Room Control Stations MARC User Manual Appendix G Each room has a Comet 4 remote for audio source selection and a two Comet Tails remotes to control program and local source volume
28. Remote Polling messages 12 5 2 Set Remote Polling This message sets the automatic polling of ReO remote devices by the matrix mixer Itis used to receive updates when a remote device s outputs change To reset polling after a reset or power cycle trigger this message Set Remote Polling on receipt of an I Am Here message The matrix mixer will transmit the I Am Here message as aresponse to any reset or power cycle This command has two parameters ad the address of the ReO remote to be set po polling mode Set this to 3 report output changes only data fields RS232 START longth class _FAh 00h 04h data fields mT 05h 03h I3h 116 MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 5 3 Remote Single Output Report This message reports the value of a single remote s output When you have set automatic polling to mode 3 this message will be received for any change of output in the remotes being polled It reports the values of indicator LEDs and Comet Tail bar graphs This message will send you three parameters ad the address of the ReO remote reporting out which output is being reported val the state of buttons LEDs and bar graphs data fields a an E 00h 05h Jata field in os Oth The flow diagram below shows a simple example of synchronizing an RS232 controller with a ReO remote device The example assumes t
29. Wall Posi tions Our example has three rooms with three moveable walls the so called 3SQ topology shown below All three walls have been lowered When discussing wall positions down means lowered or open and up means raised or closed 12 2 1 Communication Recommendation Because the Intelix RS232 is a simplex or half duplex bus protocol there are certain restrictions placed on bus traffic Any message sent from the controller to the matrix that generates a reply other than lt AC KNOWLEDGE gt must not be followed by another message until the reply is complete To be safe insert a delay of 100 milliseconds after any message that generates a reply This is particularly important in the case of synchronizing REO remotes since remote polling tends to generate a large amount of bus traffic Intelix recommends placing a 100 millisecond delay before all Set Remote Polling messages 12 2 2 Get All Wall Positions This message requests that the MARC matrix mixer report the position of all walls in the room group The message has no parameters data fields h f u 00h 02h RS232_ START A diagram of the 3 SQ topology The three interior wall are movable 106 MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 2 3 Report All Wall Positions This message is the MARC matrix s response to a Get All Wall Positions message It will send you a number of d
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31. and contains the software that runs the device The application CPU also contains several device level pieces of information and is responsible for RS 232 communication As shown in the drawing below the application CPU off loads many real time tasks to other CPUs These multiple CPUs are tightly coupled to provide real time processing and fast response time The audio crosspoint CPUs routes and mixes the audio signals from audio inputs and outputs Be cause these functions are distributed among several processors it is possible to perform complex tasks such as independent crosspoint ramping slewing and implementing nonlinear response curves These tasks are used by the application CPU to implement higher level functions such as show control multi zone paging and room combining The ReO devices are the user I O interfaces The ReO bus has its own CPU the Communication CPU which constantly polls the remotes on the bus and reports to the application CPU The remote devices are logically grouped together into stations to provide flexible coordinated control locations for audio source selection volume control and room combining The Matrix Mixer contains a 25 pin connection capable of carrying 8 binary inputs and 8 binary outputs This I O is used to trigger normal and emergency pages 12 MARC User Manual Matrix Mixer Overview intelix MARC User Manu
32. and understood the screen click Forward de Intelix HARC Room Controls Instructions Room Controls The following screens allow you to define the user control interface for each room The user controls are created with Intelis Comet Tail and Comet 4 devices Comet Tails control the volurme of local or program audio sources Comet 4s select local and program audio sources Comet 4s can also provide privacy from normal priority pages To define the controls for all roorns at once a real time saver press the Room Controls Template button To customize each room individually press the Individual Room Controls button Cancel Room Controls Individual a i Template Room Controls PC Alone Room Control Template Because the three rooms in this design are similar we will use a template to define the common elements The screen below shows the template after these common items have been entered Each station has two Comet Tails and one Comet 4 The buttons are defined as shown in the project definition Only Room differs from the template since it has two local sources This details will be changed in the next step Click the Individual Room Controls button 42 Intelix MARC Room Control Station TEMPLATE Add Comet T ail Remove Comet 4 View gt Unassigned a C icon Click to Change Mame Click to Change Mame Click to Change Mame Eue klode Aun E iecore MARC Us
33. are serially connected to the Matrix ReO port b Power to the remotes The ReO devices are powered by 9 18V AC or DC MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring 27 intelix 4 1 Installation of ReO Bus 4 1 1 Wire Type Category 3 or 5 10 Megabits sec or better Examples are West Penn WP52995 and Belden 1245A 4 pair unshielded solid 24 gauge The ReO bus which interconnects the remote control devices and the Matrix uses a six conductor wire terminated in an RJ12 modular connector on the matrix end and a Phoenix plug on the remote end The bus contains two twisted pairs clock and data plus two non twisted grounds 4 1 2 Connections Cables are terminated in an RJ12 modular connector on the matrix end and a Phoenix plug on the remote end The ReO bus is a parallel bus 1 e all pins of a particular number are wired together as shown below This is a common cause of ReO bus error Make sure that each cable is wired correctly on both ends Note that twisted pairs should be placed on pins 2 and 3 data 4 and 5 clock MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring ReO Bus Wiring GND Brown white CLK Green Blue ne CLK 4 Green white m C DATA Blue white e gt NC Brown RJ12 connector to matrix View has tab side down Note Crimp the brown conductor in the RJ12 but cut it off after crimping This will provide a more reliable crimp RJ12 top view The Phoenix connector allow the d
34. audio outputs in the design Usually program sources are background music Use direct text entry or the up down arrows to set the number of program sources het Intelix MARC Program Source Instructions System wide Background Program Audio Since PROGRAM ts an Intelis tern a definition here gt How many program audio sources are in your design Number OF Progra Sources 0 99 E Cancel Back IE PC Alone 6 5 1 Naming Program Sources To change the name of a program source click on the name to be changed type the new name and press Enter ids Intelxn MARC Program Sources OF x Click on the Program source names to rename them OF Help Number Frogram Source Name Frogram Source PAU GAAM 2 Program Source 2 PAUGAAM AeA a Program Source 3 PAU GRAM Remove Program 4 Program Source 4 PROGRAM Cancel Back Eorward gt 6 5 2 Adding Deleting Program Sources To add a program source click the Add Source button A new program source with a default name will appear Change its name as desired To delete a program source select the source by clicking on it the click the Remove Source button 44 MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard intelix MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 6 6 Room Details The next screen is an instructional screen for Room details After you have read and understood it click either Room Details Templates or Individual Room Details
35. card is to be removed then click the Delete Mic Line button Note that mic line cards must be added from the top down and removed from the bottom up in groups of eight If the Remove Mic Line will not become active it is because of this restriction 9 2 2 6 Normal Emergency Page These check boxes allow you to include two kinds of paging in the MARC system They differ in priority only The normal page ducks non page audio sources during a page while the emergency page mutes all audio sources including normal pages The MARC comes defaulted to both page types To change the default click on the desired check boxes The paging sources will automatically be assigned to the appropriate DB 25 pins These pin assignments cannot be changed 7 2 2 7 The Pan Column Each audio input has a pan control Click on the pan column for that input and the pan control screen appears Click and move the slider to the desired level the range 1s 1 255 This value determines the way the input is sent to the outputs For a mono input the control 1s a simple pan value with presets at left center 9 and right as shown below left For a stereo input the control is width which determines how the siides of the input pair are distributed to the left and right side of a stereo output The width control has presets at stereo center and reverse stereo as shown below right ig Pan Yalue OF x w Pan Yalue Miel E FAN WALUE 127 PAM ALUE 0 eT Center
36. communication icons 86 Communication setup Close Port item 84 Upload Download 81 Communication Recommendation 104 Communication setup Baud Rate 84 Configuration Menu Audio Matrix Size Item 67 68 configuration Menu 67 Room Groups 67 configure the PC Communication port 153 Connect Audio Sources and Outputs 20 Contact closures 129 Control PC connecting 101 conversion table decimal to hexadecimal 95 CPU application 12 CPU Communication 12 crosspoint board status 89 crosspoint values changing 87 crosspoint wiring 14 crosspoints setting maximum 76 D Data Bytes 102 DB9 connector for RS 232 communication 25 DC Control 18 50 78 DC power supply 18 122 Decimal to Hex conversion table 95 Default Sources 46 72 Design Example Conference Center 147 Conference Center Specifications 148 Implementing 149 design example MARC 133 147 Design Example Training Facility 133 DIP Switches 18 26 40 97 Discovery Process 62 Duck amounts setting 77 Duck time program source 77 E End Page 114 escape byte 26 Escape Sequence 96 103 exercising the remotes 64 external power supply using 120 F fan MARC 22 155 intelix File Menu 66 Exit Item 66 New Item 66 Open Item 66 Save As Item 66 Save Item 66 floating a balanced input 23 flyback protection 120 forbidden topology 29 Front Panel 18 G General Communication Application 104 Get All Wall Positions 106 Get Zone Room Details 111 Goto Re
37. deleted it highlights then click the Remove Remote button The remote disappears 9 2 1 4 3 2 Naming Remotes To name a remote click on the box labelled Click Here to Change Name and type the new name 70 MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 2 1 4 3 3 View Options There are two separate ways to view the remotes in the room control station full and icon They vary only in the displayed size of the remotes Normally you should use full view but when working with a station containing a large number of remotes it may be more convenient to use icon view The Unassigned selection in the view panel causes the window to split into two panes The left pane shows the virtual remotes in the station The right pane shows all unassigned remotes that have been discovered in the system You can assigned the program in the virtual remotes to the unassigned remotes by dragging and dropping from the right pane to the left After you drop an unassigned remote on a virtual remote the unassigned remote is immediately programmed with the characteris tics of the virtual remote If you have made a drag and drop error and wish to undo the operation simply drag the remote back from the left pane to the right pane and the remote s programming 1s undone This screen shot shows the room control station with the unassigned view selection active Note that each pane of the wind
38. escape sequence must fall within the range 0 through 15 inclusive any second byte outside of that range indicates that a transmission error has occurred and the message should be acknowledged by the receiver with RS232_ERROR and ignored MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 103 intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 0 MARC RS232 Quick Reference Guide This guide contains the five most commonly used RS232 applications for the Intelix MARC matrix mixer The applications General Communication Wall Control Program Local Routing and Level Control Page Control and Synchronizing remotes are described along with a list of the commands needed to implement them 12 0 1 Communication Recommendation Because the Intelix RS232 is a simplex or half duplex bus protocol there are certain restrictions placed on bus traffic Any message sent from the controller to the matrix that generates a reply other than lt AC KNOWLEDGE gt must not be followed by another message until the reply is complete To be safe insert a delay of 700 milliseconds after any message that generates a reply 12 1 General Communication This application explains how to establish and test RS232 communication between an RS232 controller and the MARC matrix mixer You must make the connection between the controller and the MARC with a null modem cable You then send the MARC the Are You There message and listen for the matrix to return a
39. feet reflections become an issue and it may become necessary to terminate the bus at several points by adding termination resistors as explained below For bus lengths over 6000 you must terminate the bus 4 1 5 Reflections Reflections are returning signals bouncing back from an impedance mismatch on the ReO bus and causing phase cancellation Reflection typically manifests itself as intermittent transmission failures in remotes in the middle of long runs of bus Often the remotes before and after the problem remote will work cor rectly Moving the problem remote to a location that is known to work will isolate a remote hardware problem from a bus problem Some of these symptoms also appear when a bus has excessive noise present The solution for all these problems is to terminate the bus as explained in section 4 1 6 4 1 7 4 1 6 Termination Termination is a technique for correcting the impendance of a ReO bus to eliminate problems arising from bus reflections and noise problems Terminating the bus is accomplished by adding resistors at the ends of the bus legs thus reducing the total impedance of the bus to a level that eliminates reflection The value of termination resistors depends on the topology of the system In general you must lower the overall impedance of the bus to 50 Q This is done as shown below 4 1 7 Calculate the value of the terminating resistors N Number of legs in the system Legs are defined as the number of home runs
40. of the switch to the Input Low terminal of an input Connect the othe side of the switch to the negative side of the external power supply Leave the Input High terminal unconnected Be sure that the channel s P4 jumper is in place as explained below Repeat this process for each contact closure required MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring Input 1 High Input 1 Low V j External Power Input x High SEEP V o ___ _ Input x Low P3 INT O EXT R V VWWWA Input 8 High e __ _ Input 8 Low Ground 35 intelix MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring Outputs non isolated The drawing below shows correct wiring for gt LED outputs on the Comet 8 Jumper P4 for each channel must be disconnected Relays and logic devices may also be driven with Comet 8 outputs see the Comet 8 user manual at Out Low www intelix com Out Low Out Low Out Low P4 V SI S Ground 4 5 Wiring a Comet 8 for Wall Sensors When using wall sensors to indicate the up down state of walls the sensors must be wired to a Comet 8 in a specific way Each sensor is wired to a Comet 8 input low input and ground as shown in the drawing above The specific pin numbers to wire the sensors to is obtained from the MARC Designer software After you have designed your room groups and specified them as using wall sensors print the room group report main gt Reports gt room groups This report will
41. parameters ad the address of the ReO remote to be set out output to be set On Comet Tail 1 bar graph and 2 status LED val 1 new value of output 0 255 val2 For Comet Tail bar graph this byte 1s OOh For Comet 4 LED blink rate data fields RS232 START length message ID Data fields Checksum address output value rom ue Osh Olh oh The flow chart below show the sequence of events when using touch panel up down buttons to control a volume bar graph This sequence will keep the Comet Tail bar graph and the touch panel bar graph syn chronized 2 Set Zone Program Multiplier 3 Audio Changes 1 Button Press 5 Change bar graph 4 Set Remote Single Output Controller rr 6 Bar Graph Changed 7 Change Touch panel bar graph MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 119 intelix MARC User Manual Appendix A Appendix A Using an external power supply For powering external devices through the DB25 connector there are two choices If your devices can be run on 5 VDC with a total current draw of 500 mA or less then you can use the internal power supply which is brought out to pin 25 of the DB25 connector If you use the internal supply with an inductive load you must change the jumper setting to the internal setting on P8 as shown below for location of P8 see next page If your devices require a higher voltage or current you can use an external supply
42. plus any sub legs over 500 feet emotes Total number of remotes in system X the resistor value to be added to each leg to lower the system impedance to 50 Q The equation below yields X Examples appear below N egs XQ 02 004545 N Optional Terminating Resistors Bus Cable 48 KQ remotes After you have found the value for X add a resis tor of that value across the clock lines and data lines at the remote at the end of every leg Because the system impedance must stay above 50 Q the resistor you select should be the next size higher than the theoretical value These resistors are most easily added at the terminal block where each remote 1s connected to the bus shown at right Terminal Block 30 MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring intelix MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring Example 1 Your system has a total length of 4000 feet of ReO bus wire arranged in a star configuration with three home runs There are four remotes on each run The number of bus legs is three and the total number of remotes is 12 This bus falls in the range that may require termination Using these values in the equation of section 4 1 7 results in a resistor value of 197 Q Select the next highest standard value 200 Q Install the terminating resistors at the remotes marked by an X Remotes Example 2 Remotes Remotes 7000 1000 Matrix 1000 oR Example 2 Your sys
43. same as the physical ones Names of virtual remotes can be changed at any time right up to Discovery Spend some time now to ensure that you have descriptive useful names for all remotes 8 5 Non Responding Remotes If any remotes in the Unassigned Remotes window have a status indicator reading Not responding they have lost communication since you exercised them and should be repaired before proceeding There are two main causes for the problem power and ReO bus Pull and replug the power plug The remote s LED should go to single blink then double blink This indicates that communication has been restored If the remote still does not respond there is a problem in the ReO bus either an intermittent problem in the ReO connector at that remote or noise and reflections on the bus 8 5 1 Searching for a lost remote If you have a physical remote in the unassigned remotes screen that you cannot match with a virtual remote on the PC screen double click on an LED of the mystery remote in the unassigned remote screen This will cause that LED to blink at about 5 Hz both on the PC screen and on the remote in the real world Now leave the PC and search for a remote with its LED blinking at that rate When you find it note its location return to the PC and rename it in the Unassigned remote screen with a name that makes its location obvious You can now assign it to its corresponding virtual remote 8 5 2 Retracting a mistaken drag and drop
44. the amount of line loss in the power connections Note Ifthe remotes are located nearer to each other than to the main rack the line loss can be reduced by locating the power supply closer to the remotes and not in the main rack To calculate line loss apply the formula on the next page MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring 31 intelix MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring 4 2 1 Calculating Line Loss in ReO bus Power Supply Power Supply Voltage Vigoss 9 to 18 V Example In most systems the remotes will be located at various distances from each other and from the main rack To estimate the loss in such Systems simply add the losses of the remotes at each distance e g for a system with 11 remotes 8 remotes at 1200 feet 2 at 600 feet and 1 at 1500 feet lt 600 feet 600 feet gt lt 300 feet 2 Remotes 8 Remotes 1 Remote V_ ir 0 1 A remote X 11 remotes 6 2 W 1000 ft X 600 ft loss 0 1 A remote X 9 remotes 6 2 W 1000 ft X 600 ft 0 1 A remote X 1 remote 6 2 W 1000 ft X 300 ft 4 092 3 348 0 186 7 626 V This sum should always be less than 20 V If itis greater than 20 V then the distance between the power supply and the remotes must be reduced or the wire gauge increased Otherwise the voltage experienced by the first remote in the chain will approach the breakdown voltage of the regulator inside the remote 4 2 2 Grounding the ReO Bus Note Whether the power s
45. 0 0 Description 9 5 4 1 The name of the matrix The matrix name is a text string of up to 32 characters You can change the name by clicking on the name and entering the new name 9 5 4 2 Device information Displays the model number hardware and software version numbers not alterable by the user 9 5 4 3 ReO Bus status Shows the current status present or absent of the ReO bus and bus state run or discovery and version number If the ReO bus is not present the ReO bus version and ReO bus State fields are grayed out 9 5 4 4 Application Software Any special application software present on the machine will be displayed in the Special Application area 9 5 4 5 Memory Reset Pressing the Reset button leads the user to a screen allowing the erasing of the matrix s memory or resetting the MARC device 88 MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 5 4 6 Internal Hardware Item The hardware configuration button shows the user what audio crosspoint boards and mic line cards are present in the system Each cell represents an 8 X 8 crosspoint card Non respond ing boards are shown in red while responding board are shown in green The window is scrollable to show all areas of the potential 128 X 128 matrix EN inteli MAAC Internal Hardware OP E4 Audio Sources Audio Outputs E Help H Update 9 5 4 6 1 Crosspoint Board statu
46. 2 leave the pins open 1 e do not install a jumper Newer ReO remotes do not have a ground lift jumper DC power supply If the ReO devices are powered by a DC voltage supply and the DC supply has floating or isolated outputs then the grounding connections to the ReO remotes should be the same as for an AC supply as described above If one side of the DC supply output is grounded the installation of ground lift jumper should be avoided This configuration in the presence of the ground lift jumper can result in ground loops or large common mode voltages between the ground of the supply and that of the data connections Note When using a grounded DC supply the presence of the bridge rectifiers in the remotes will cause there to be a 0 7 V common mode difference between the DC supply ground and the remote ground This difference is negligible compared to the common mode rejection capabilities of the RS485 transceivers 122 MARC User Manual Appendix B intelix MARC User Manual Appendix B Matrix AC Power Connection The manufacturer supplies an 18 Volt 3 0 Amp center tapped transformer to power the mixer If another AC supply is used instead it should be of equal voltage and have at least a 60 Volt Amp rating The details of the AC Power Jack on the rear panel are as shown in the following figure 18V Center Tapped Transformer Connector Wiring 4 pin DIN Connector viewed from the rear of the Matrix Matrix DC Power Connection
47. 38400 The Windows MARC software does not support 38400 baud But that speed can be used by AMX Crestron and custom controllers DIP switch 7 allows the RS 232 checksum and escape byte to be toggled on or off These should be turned off in installations which include a permanent RS 232 controller such as AMX Crestron or custom PC program The RS 232 checksum and escape byte should be turned on in installations where the RS 232 communication may be hindered because of cable length greater than 50 feet or lack of shielding from external electronic noise Note After changing any DIP switches you must resest the matrix by pressing the reset button on the rear panel Changes will not take place unless you reset the ma trix 40 MARC User Manual Software Installation intelix MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 6 0 Auto Design Wizard 6 1 Introduction to the Auto Design Wizard This section will walk you through the Windows screens needed to produce a new MARC design The software automatically begins this design sequence when you select New File You should already have designed your system on paper 6 1 1 Before Using the Auto Design Wizard Before beginning your design you should determine certain basic characteristics of the design They include the following 1 The number of room groups A room group is an area that can be subdivided into several rooms with moveable walls A room group includes all areas t
48. 7 I transmitted by message recipient 11 2 1 1 Start Byte The first field of a message is always the RS232_ START byte FAh 11 2 1 2 Length Bytes The second field is a 2 byte length transmitted most significant byte first The value of the length field is the number of bytes in the third field the data field The length field does not include the check sum or any escape bytes The length field is not affected by escape bytes 11 2 1 3 Data Bytes The third field the data field holds the contents of the message e g 02h 03h 02h O5h F2h 13h 88h All message parameters are in the data field 11 2 1 4 Checksum Field The fourth field is a one byte checksum The value of the checksum is the additive sum of the bytes in the first three fields start byte length bytes and data bytes modulo 256 the least significant byte For example if the data portion of a message is 2 3 2 5 239 19 136 the length field is 0 7 The additive sum of the first three fields is 251 0 74 24 34 245 4239 4 19 136 664 The checksum is 664 modulo 256 151 97h The checksum feature can be turned off when necessary by setting DIP switch 7 to the down position This is recommended to simplify programming when using Crestron or AMX controllers The checksum is not included in and does not affect the length field 11 2 1 5 Acknowledge Byte The fifth field is a one byte acknowledgment field which is sent by the device which receives the
49. 8 2 Remote Viewing Options The remotes in a station can be viewed in two ways full or icon These ways differ in the size each remote is displayed In a station with a large number of remotes you may wish to use icon view so that all the remotes are visible 6 8 3 Unassigned view When you select the unassigned viewing option the window splits into two panes The right pane shows the physical remotes in the system that have not yet been programmed The left pane will show the virtual remotes that you have programmed in your design Both full and icon view will work in unassigned view You will wish to use unassigned view option when transferring program ming to your physical remotes 6 8 4 Other Room Control screen features The button What is a room control station explains the details of a room control station The forward and back buttons allow you to maneuver through the design wizard The print button gener ates a report in Microsoft Word The communication icon reflects the state of communication between the matrix and the control PC The screen shot button sends the screen to your local printer MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 49 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 6 9 DC Control Screen The DC control screen displays the current configuration of paging inputs and destinations on the DB 25 connector on the rear panel of the MARC The DC input pins 1 8 can be configured to trigger pages i
50. 9 2 The Configuration Menu 4 Intelix MARC File Configuration Reports Installation Diagnostics Help Room Groups Audio Sources Audio Outputs Maximum Audio Levels Page Ramp Times Logic Control DC Control designer software Room Groups E j Tokai pi nimi Hd ama EPE ahne This screen shot shows the room groups screen with default names and topologies 7 ontrol Control Station Details Details Station This chart demonstrates how the design screens are accessed from the room groups screen Note that each room group has its own room combine station and that each room combine station leads to an individual control station and details for each room in the group MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 67 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 2 1 1 Naming Room Groups In the text box below each room group icon you can click and enter the desired name for that group The names shown are the default names Room Group 1 and Room Group 2 9 2 1 2 Adding Deleting Room Groups To add a room group click on the Add Group button a default 2 room group will appear To delete a room group select the group to be deleted it highlights and click the Delete Group button 9 2 1 3 Changing Topology To change the topology for a group click on the group it highlights then click the Change Topol ogy button You will see the screen sho
51. 99 ae ide Intelx HARC Room Details TEMPLATE TEMPLATE Room Speakers i Mono 0 Stereo Local Sources focal source 1 Mona Stereo Mona Steren E what ls A Default Source Background Music 1 Second Default Source Skip To Individual Cancel lt Back Room Control Room Details PC Alone MARC User Manual Appendix G 141 intelix MARC User Manual Appendix G Room Details cont Individual Room Details Now that we have defined all the room details that are common to all rooms in the group we will define the details that differ among them Click on the Individual Room Details button The details screen for room 1 will appear The only details that needs to be changed is that Room 1 has two local sources instead of one Change the number of local sources to two by clicking the radio button for that selection Now click Forward repeatedly skipping through rooms 2 and 3 to reach the Room Control screens 142 4 Intelix MARC Room Details fel E Room Mame Poom OF Room Speakers Gn i Stereo Local Sources Cao C fe 3 local source 1 f Kona Stereo flocal source2 kona i Steren First Default Source Background Music 1 Second Default Source EJ pc Alone MARC User Manual Appendix G intelix MARC User Manual Appendix G Room Control Stations There are two room control screens The first is explantory only shown below when you have read
52. ARC help system Enter the first few letters of the desired topic to find the topic 9 6 3 About The About item displays the software version number and credits for the MARC product MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 91 intelix MARC User Manual RS232 Programming 10 0 RS 232 Message Protocol 10 1 RS232 Message Fields All RS232 messages whether they are transmitted to or from the Matrix Mixer use the same message format Each RS232 message contains five fields All values are transmitted in hexadecimal format e g OAh For an explanation of transmitting in hexadecimal please refer to section 10 3 RS232_START length 2 bytes MSB first data 1 n bytes Lack I transmitted by message recipient RS 232 Message Fields The first field of a message 1s always the RS232_START byte FAh The second field 1s a 2 byte length transmitted most significant byte first The value of the length field is the number of bytes in the third field the data field e g 00h 07h The third field the data field holds the parameters of the message e g 02h 03h 02h O5h F2h 13h 88h The fourth field is a one byte checksum The value of the checksum is the additive sum of the bytes in the first three fields modulo 256 the least significant byte For example if the data portion 3rd field of a message is 2 3 2 5 239 19 136 the length field is 0 D The additive sum of the first three fields is 250 0 74
53. D The checksum is the sum of all fields FAh 2h FCh Since FCh is greater than the RS232 ESCAPE value of 240 the checksum is escaped into 2 bytes FOh OCh The escape byte does not effect the length field The escape process is explained in section 10 6 Transmitting this message consists of sending the following string of 7 bytes FAh 00h 02h 00h OOh FOh OCh OOh02h 00h 10 8 2 I Am Here Shown below is the contents of the I Am Here message This message is also sent by the matrix in response to an Are You There message This message is sent whenever the matrix is powered up or reset The format of the message is explained in section 10 1 The message has no parameters the length is 2 bytes 1 byte for class 1 byte for message ID The checksum is the sum of all fields FAh 2h 1h FDh The checksum will be escaped when transmitted by the matrix see section 10 6 Receiving this message consists of recognizing the following string of 6 bytes FAh 00h 02h 0Oh 01h FOh ODh data fields ESI length class message ID 98 MARC User Manual RS232 Programming RS232 START intelix MARC User Manual RS232 Programming 10 8 3 Set Current Value The Set Current Value message allows direct control over the attenuation at a single crosspoint Set Current Value cannot be used to set audio levels of a crosspoint that has been defined as part of an A V group for grouped audio use the c
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55. Matrix Mixers and Remotes should be provided only by qualified service personnel Contact Intelix for a list of authorized service agents Other attempts at service or repair may void the warranty Warranty Intelix products are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for two years If such malfunction occurs during the specified period this product will be repaired or replaced at our option without charge Further a product which has been repaired replaced is itself guaranteed for six months This six month guarantee applies even if the warranty repair replacement occurs within less than six months of the end of the original two year warranty period This warranty does not cover 1 malfunction resulting from use of the product other than as speci fied in the user manual 2 malfunction resulting from abuse or misuse of the product 3 exterior chassis appearance or 4 malfunction occurring after repairs have been made by anyone other than Intelix or any of its authorized service representatives 132 MARC User Manual Appendix F intelix MARC User Manual Appendix G Appendix G MARC Training Facility Design Example This appendix will present two design examples one simple and the other relatively complex The simple example is a small training facility and the complex one a conference center Both designs are shown in their entirety Defining the Training Facility This example shows the design of
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58. PI from the specification page most rooms z Ens have similar details We will set up those details as a template for all rooms then EES Boo a Fs change the exceptions in the next step The furar T Wwe finished template is shown at right From Miran this screen we will skip to Individual Room Details which is where we can alter the rooms whose details do not conform to Ta 0 eau Source the template iana e bea ied ei amar pee te ce Rete Pc alee rd elie HANC Me Di eed ana This screen shows Meeting Room 4 which unlike all the Ste fessi other Meeting Group rooms has only one local source ae We have stepped through Meeting Group rooms 1 3 ilaa i without change to get to this room that requires a change from the template After this we must change the rA Ft re Seminar Room details which require that the default sources are the local sources Also the Media Group ga rooms have stereo speakers and local sources A Can Daimi Goa ee eee Taani nodded Pouca trot stot fot Cpr alone 150 MARC User Manual Appendix H intelix MARC User Manual Appendix H ak p Th ALAI Aem Coed eee FET TEMP aere Similarly to the room details process we select the Templates option for room control stations All of our room control stations contain two Comet Tails and one Comet 4 as per the specification page The template screen at right shows the templ
59. Renin be Pn 5 Distiller Assis ant L E E Adobe PageMahe FR ineis MANC Tia Baines ANIC nos PS nelik MARC R a 3 9 2 1 4 1 Wall Panel Selector At the bottom of the room combine station screen are two selection buttons panel and sensors If your design uses a room combine panel make sure the panel check box is checked If instead you are using wall sensors to directly sense the up down state of walls check that selection If panel is selected you may then choose the mirror option which creates a parallel panel for control from dual locations This second panel may be chosen to have Comet 8 s only to provide external triggers to Crestron or AMX style controllers If Wall sensor is selected you may select the polarity of the sensor by double clicking on the polarity control If your system is out of sync because you designed with this check box incorrectly set First read the MARC system and save it as a file Now open that file and check the correct check box for panel wall sensor Cycle the power on the remote panel Now reload the modified file back to the MARC system The system should now be in sync again 9 2 1 4 2 Room Numbers and Wall Numbers In the MARC software each room and each wall in a room group is assigned a number To use certain control messages you will need to know the room wall number These numbers are displayed on the room combine screen The room number a
60. Test Manager The RS232 Test Manager shown below is a grouping of Designer Software functions useful in trouble shooting problems with the matrix hardware software or application It contains all communication setup control and manual RS232 messaging capability a A5232 Test Manager Intelx MARC Baud Rate FE x een Te fe S40 Print Close Comm Port Clear Butter Transmit RS 232 Message Comm Port COM 1 if Uke ESESEE ard Eheckeum pen Eann Eart Ts 2500200 240172 Ts ACK Ae ACE Fe 2000207 240 13 Te 2500200 240172 Ts ACK Ae 240K Ae 2500207 240 13 Te 2500200 240172 9 5 2 1 Comm Port The port you select from the comm port picklist must be present in your system and unused by any other peripheral in your system If you choose a nonexistent or in use port a warning will appear 9 5 2 2 Use Escape and Checksum If your controller allows it using escape and checksum can minimize the error rate over your communication link If your controller does not allow the use of escape and checksum uncheck this item 9 5 2 3 Baud Rate There are three available baud rates 9600 19 200 and 38400 Choose whichever rate best suits your system The rate you choose must be matched by the DIP switches on the back of the M series See section 3 1 for DIP switch details 9 5 2 4 Open Comm Port This button activates the communication port you have selected To begin communication with
61. The mixer can also be connected to a DC power supply via the Phoenix style DC Power Jack on the rear panel The DC supply can be used as 1 the sole power source or 2 an on line backup Note If the DC supply is used as backup it must meet the following voltage requirements a regulated supply e g battery must be 18 volts or less using a voltage of less than 17V will reduce the dynamic range of the mixer when the main supply is off an unregulated supply e g generator must be between 17 and 18 volts Otherwise the mixer will draw from the backup supply even when AC power is supplied The current supplied must not be less than 3 0 A The wire configuration voltage and current require ments are as shown in the right hand figure below 18 V Ground Ground 18 V 6 C a 18VCT nol lt AUA nat lt SAA AC Power DC Power Rear Panel View MARC User Manual Appendix B 123 intelix Matrix Grounding MARC User Manual Appendix B The chassis for the Matrix provides the main ground for all internal PC boards There is also a wire ground system to each board to ensure ground connection in the event the chassis is disas sembled Phoeni MATRIX MIXER Typical on Audio in si Audio Shield 7 ro PBs RS 232 DBS i Pins Com CPU l iiia FRONT ReO pin RM Pin gVAC Power Supply PCB LII VAC cT aai YVAC Lift Jamper Note There is no connection to the buil
62. The next screens are concerned with naming the rooms in the Training Facility The first screen 1s instructional only When you have read and understood the instructions click the Forward button Intelx MARC Room Names Instructions Name Each Room The following screen s allow you to give an individual name to each room in pour design The room names are repeated on other screens 0 that you can keep track of specific audio sources audio outputs and roam controls When vou press the Forward button the next screen the Room Combine screen will show the topologies you selected in the Room Groups screen Name the rooms as you Would want the names to appear on an Intelis room combine panel Cancel Back Forward gt Ipc Alone The Room Combine Station Screen From this screen you will name each room in the design Using the names from the design definition enter the room names in each text block Since this design uses a room combine panel click the panel radio button at the bottom of the screen When you have named the rooms click Forward a Intelm HARC Room Combine Station Room Group What ls A Room Combine Station Room Group 1 Hel RC 35Q Screen Shot View Room 1 Unlock Lock Cancel lt Back Forward i Panel Parallel iev Fetal Wall Sensor PC Alone 140 MARC User Manual Appendix G intelix MARC User Manual Appendix G
63. Thediagram below shows the flow of the Goto Wall Position message This sequence is used any time a wall statechange 1s indicated either by a button press on the touch screen or by the state change of a wall sensor 2 Goto Wall Positions pe 1a Wall button press a hani Touch Panel Controller Panel 1b Wall sensor change 108 MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 3 Program Local Routing and Level Control One of MARC s primary functions is routing and level control of audio program local material Program local material is background music e g CD players tuners tape players etc This application shows how to route program local inputs to a particular room and how to set its level in the room There are five commands needed to accomplish this The drawing below shows how the commands relate to the matrix structure If REO devices such as Comet remotes are present in your system and need to mirror the actions of the RS232 controller you will also need to use the Set Remote Polling and Simulate Remote Single Input commands as explained in section 9 0 Control output volumes with messages in sections 7 3 7 6 A A A Vol 7 Vol Vol 7 Vol de gt Y Vol on off on off on off oni Vol on off ont oniott omon Control on off with ee messages Control
64. a signal unbalanced in this way Therefore this method of unbalancing is preferable to floating one side of the pair of leads to unbalance it Matrix output connections for balanced and unbalanced output devices Matrix Output Connector Matrix Output Connector MARC User Manual Matrix Wiring Details 23 intelix 3 4 Recommended Input Wiring Methods MARC User Manual Matrix Wiring Details These are the best ways to connect sources to your Intelix mixer The mixer input is always bal anced From the drawings below choose the wiring method for your input device either balanced or unbalanced Balanced Source to Balanced Input normal Shown below is the normal wiring method for a balanced source device It has 6 dB gain and excellent ground current and noise rejection Gnd Balanced Sourc l e Balanced Source to Balanced Input method 2 If the method above does not work in your application use the wiring shown below This method can solve certain ground loop problems It has 6 dB gain and good noise and ground loop rejection Gnd Balanced Source Unbalanced Source to Balanced Input method 1 For an unbalanced source device the drawing below shows the best wiring method Because of the design of the Intelix mixer this wiring provides a slight 6 dB boost and moderate noise and ground loop rejection Unbalanced Source Unbalance
65. a small training facility There is one room group of three rooms with the following topology Room There are three moveable walls This means that the room group can be set up to be a single large space two ways three small spaces or two spaces with the same or differing sizes These eight configurations are shown below PES ee 7 All starred layouts are identical from the audio point of view They are included for completeness only The definitions of the sources and controls required by the training facility are listed below MARC User Manual Appendix G 133 PEE t SES I eS a Dee tC SS This drawing shows schematically the controls and audio sources in the training facility MARC Example 1 Training facility Room name Room 3 Room name Room 2 Audio Sources edie Sources BGM 2 Nee ac a a Local Room 2 mic efault Default BGM 1 Program es Program Pei l L Ve f olume aged Incl Gale Volume ocal Volume Room locaimit s Program gt 4 Program 1 o j Program oT oT Program 2 w o W o E Room 3 local mic j j A p K Room 2 local mic Ke i p Key age y age unused Lock 9 Privacy unused 9 Lock 9 Privacy Audio Sources BGM 1 Room name Room 1 Bom Local een room local mic Volume Local Volume training audio Program 1 ae cua D Program 2 eo default
66. aisy chaining of REO bus remotes as shown at the right Multiple wires inserted in one remote connection should be sol dered together Wire can be released by pressing the orange button for the con nection From Previous Remote A INN LYN O OAIN Ke i 4 e 6 ITAN V4 IY 4 4 Uja GPO ON O Phoenix connection to remote Daisy Chaining Remotes To more Remotes 28 MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring intelix MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring 4 1 3 ReO Bus Topology The topology of the ReO bus connections can take many forms to accommodate almost any applica tion Among the most commonly used forms are T connections daisy chains and stars Each of these connection types are shown below Note Because of its advantages in troubleshooting and maintenance Intelix strongly recommends using the star topology whenever possible Comet Remote Data Connection wi Matrix Junction T connection chain connection There is only one forbidden topology the ring This is because the ring topology contains redundant paths among remotes Redundant paths can cause data collision and communication failures An illegal ring topology is shown below MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring 29 intelix MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring 4 1 4 Length of ReO Bus Connections The maximum length of total ReO bus possible is 12 000 feet With a bus length over 3000
67. al Matrix Mixer Overview 1 1 Matrix Mixer Overview continued Audio Matrix The audio matrix is the heart of the MARC used to route and mixes audio signals from multiple sources to multiple destinations The audio matrix is designed so that audio inputs can be indepen dently mixed to all outputs simultaneously Each row of the matrix represents an individual audio input and each column of the matrix represents an individual audio output As shown in the sketch of an 8 X 8 Matrix below there is voltage controlled attenuator VCA at every crosspoint and virtual VCAs on each input and output giving maximum control flexibility On the following pages appear more detailed drawings of individual crosspoints showing the param eters available for controlling each crosspoint Virtual input VCAs Audio Crosspoint VCAs i oe rosspoint VCAs a 4 Ld od ad ati fi S A yj a VA Audio gt A z Inputs _ J 4 wifi l gt oi Virtual output VCAs gt l DN Vea Va a VA j Ve Va lt 1 lt y y y y y Audio Outputs MARC User Manual Matrix Mixer Overview 13 intelix MARC User Manual Matrix Mixer Overview 1 1 Matrix Mixer Overview continued This drawing shows how the Audio input ee matrix is actually wired Each input and output is independent of each crosspoint
68. al RS232 Programming 10 7 DIP Switches There are eight DIP switches on the rear panel of the Matrix see drawing below For all DIP switches the up position indicates the on condition and the down position the off condition The function of these switches is shown below gs SANNA QA 23 4 oe 6 o 7 Ls unused w a e t A Use RS 232 checksum and escape byte unused Q No RS 232 checksum and escape byte IAS 9600 Baud Z DS 19200 Baud Y A 38400 Baud 777 9600 Baud DIP switches 5 and 6 allow the RS 232 baud rate to be fixed at one of three values 9600 19200 or 38400 The AVM supports 38400 at the embedded level and that speed can be used for Crestron and AMX programming but since Windows does not support that rate the AVM GUI cannot be run at 38400 DIP switch 7 allows the RS 232 checksum and escape byte to be toggled on or off These should be turned off in installations which include a permanent RS 232 controller such as AMX Crestron or custom PC program This greatly simplifies coding and decoding the RS 232 messages The RS 232 checksum and escape byte should be turned on in installations where the RS 232 communication may be hindered because of cable length greater than 50 feet or shielding from external electronic noise Note After changing any DIP switches you must resest the matrix by pressing the reset button on the rear panel Changes will not take place unless you res
69. al all audio inputs 24 20 local sources 4 program sources Total all audio outputs 14 meetings suite 7 seminar suite 3 media suite 4 Room Control Stations Meeting Rooms 1 7 Local Volume control 1 Comet Tail Program Volume control 1 Comet Tail Four source selection buttons 1 Comet 4 Station Key Lock Page Privacy Seminar Rooms 1 3 Local Volume control 1 Comet Tail Program Volume control 1 Comet Tail Four source selection buttons 1 Comet 4 Station Key Lock Page Privacy Media Rooms 1 2 Local Volume control 1 Comet Tail Program Volume control 1 Comet Tail Four source selection buttons 1 Comet 4 Station Key Lock Page Privacy Default Sources Meeting Rooms 1 7 Background Music 1 Seminar Rooms 1 3 local sources Media Rooms 1 2 Background Music 1 148 MARC User Manual Appendix H intelix MARC User Manual Appendix H Implementing the Conference Center with the Auto Design Wizard 1 Start the MARC Designer Software 2 From the File Menu select New You will be asked to confirm the running of the Wizard Click OK Below are the steps in the design wizard with illustrative screens shown Name the project by typing the name in the name box At right you see the screen with the name Conference Center filled in Click the Forward button The page and program source screen allows the Finke HAEE Page and Frome Sa selecting and naming of sources Here we check mye oar rs ae Were am
70. an be activated by either a SPST switch or a 5V logic low signal A logic signal must be active low 0 Volts activates the contact whereas 5 Volts is used for an inactive status A typical logic connection to switch input 1 is shown in the above drawing Output drivers The 4 output driver contacts can be connected to any 5 VDC devices operated with a current sink capacity of 10 mA or less The outputs are controlled by the system software which typically turns an LED on when its switch contacts are active These signals can be used for external indicators LEDs or lamps In standard software the outputs track the state of their respective contacts that is if switch 1 contacts are active the LED 1 output will be high 129 intelix MZP User Manual Appendix F ata connection topology Engineering Device Description Phase critical parallel wiring twisted pair data and The Comet0 I O is a wall mountable programmable digital clock remote control devices with unique ID capable of communi cating status information via RS485 communications from the Intelix MZP Matrix Mixer The Comet0 I O is supplied with the same four hole face plate as all Intelix Comet remotes ReO Bus Wiring To more Remotes Technical Specifications RJ12 connector to matrix View has tab side down Power requirements Note _ Crimp the brown conductor in the 9 18 Volts AC or DC One power RJ12 but cut it off after crimping supply
71. an existing mrc file from the MARC matrix mixer for examination or modifica tion 7 1 1 Wizard Outline The Hardware Wizard will consist of six major divisions 1 Read Write selection 2 Audio Wiring Test 3 Audio Path Test 4 Remote Discovery Setup 5 Remote Discovery Process 6 Remote Assignment 7 DC Control 7 1 2 Accessing the Install Wizard 7 1 For users of the auto designer the button labelled Hardware Installation on the popup at the end of the auto design Wizard will start the Hardware Install Wizard 2 For other users there is a Hardware Installation Wizard item under the Installation menu Main gt Installation gt Installation Wizard 7 1 3 Maneuvering through the Wizard To make your way through the Installation Wizard use the Forward and Back buttons At any time you can exit the Wizard with the Cancel button If you decide you have made a mistake or forgot an instruction on a previous screen you can move to that screen and back again using Forward and Back MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard 53 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard Hardware Installation Wizard cont 7 1 4 Introductory screen The wizard s first screen is informational only I explains the overall intent of the wizard When you have read and understood it click the Forward button te Intelix MARC Installation Wizard Instructions tes
72. and print wiring lists for all part of your design sources outputs and DC control either individually or all at once te Intelx MARC Mia File Configuration Reports Installation Diagnostics Help Sales Order Audio Sources Room Groups Audio Outputs Logic Control DC Control Remote Discovery List All wing Reporte All Reports designer software 9 3 2 1 Audio Sources Wiring This item prints the report showing all audio inputs with their names and attributes 9 3 2 2 Audio Output Wiring This item prints the report showing all audio outputs with their names and attributes 9 3 2 3 DC Connector This item prints a report showing all DC connector pin assignments including page sources and destinations 9 3 2 4 All Wiring Reports This item prints all reports including audio source wiring audio output wiring and DC connector pinout 9 3 4 Remote Discovery List This item prints a list of all remotes in the system A copy of this list is imperative when the remote discovery process is begun You will visit and exercise remotes in the order specified by this list 9 3 5 All Reports This item prints all reports in the report menu This is a useful selection when doing final documen tation for a design since the entire design can be printed and filed for future needs 80 MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 4 Installation Menu The i
73. associate wall sensors with Comet 8 pins P3 This picture shows the Comet 8 412345678 PCB and the location of jumper afaa block P3 For each channel using a contact closure the correspond ing P3 jumper must be in place This connects the internal power supply to the selected inputs p23 pest p24 DAT Dia ged Y z lt L D U6 8 S 5 Coce 36 MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring intelix MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring The Comet 8 has a three pin power connector that is best wired using a Panduit MAS CON MRT 156F punch down tool 4 6 Wall Indicators If you wish you can add wall sensor indicators to aid in the correct closure of wall by facility person nel This indicator is an LED mounted near the wall closure that will be lit if the wall is closed and dark if the wall is open A wiring diagram for the indicator is shown below The indicator is driven by the output of the Comet 8 whose input takes the wall sensor That is 1f the wall sensor is con nected to Comet 8 input 2 then the indicator will be driven by Comet 8 output 2 Movable wall Comet 8 MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring 37 intelix MARC User Manual Software Installation 5 0 Installing and starting the MARC software 5 1 Installing the MARC software There are three main sources for the MARC Designer software the Intelix CDROM Intelix floppy discs and the zipped downloadable file from th
74. ata bytes that depend on how many wall are in this room group Our example has three walls see the drawingat the bottom of the previous page All three walls have been lowered making the group one large room The parameters returned by this message and their values are shown below wn 3 wl O w2 0 w3 0 data fields 00h 07h data fields checksum wall w walls o 00h 00h 12 2 4 Goto Wall Positions This message sets the up down variable for a specific wall in the room group In this example we set the position of wall 1 to up in position The message has two parameters wn the number of the wall to be set p position 0 means open down 1 means closed up data fields RS232_ START The diagrams on the next page demonstrate the flow of messages for the wall position application MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 107 intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide This diagram shows the flow of the Get All Wall Positions and Report All Wall Positions messages This sequence is used any time the controller needs to discover the current state of reality for example on power up After initialization this sequence need never be repeated If a system has a default powerup state this sequence need not be used 1 Get All Wall Positions T 3 Update display mnn TTT CPUCR ouch Panel Controller Panel rr 2 Report All Wall Positions
75. ate with all functions configured This configuration can be used unmodified for Meeting and Media groups but must be modified for the Seminar Group shown in the next step Click on the Individual Room Controls fd aj button hed e a m oe e This screen shows the finished room control group for Seminar Room 1 All three Seminar rooms have their room control stations configured like this Rooms in the Media group can use the control station template intact and so do not need to be changed Neither the Audio Inputs screen nor the Audio Outputs screens need to be changed in this design All pages both normal and emergency are routed to all rooms so no change 1s needed on the DC control screen Likewise this design does not contain any logic control stations so click the Finish button on the logic control screen You will be prompted for a file name in which to save your design This name can be different than the design s name on the first screen but that name is used as a default After the save is complete the design is complete and you may choose the main screen the hardware installation wizard or Sales report MARC User Manual Appendix H 151 intelix MARC User Manual Appendix J Appendix J The Mic Line Card The mic line card is a hardware option for the Intelix matrix mixer product line It provides an 8 channel preamplifier with software controllable characteristics Among these characteristics are
76. ates in Appendix J Conference Center Design The figure below shows the basic components and interconnections of a MARC system Shown is a mixture of Intelix supplied and contractor supplied components Intelix supplies the MARC matrix mixer the Comet remotes PC software and optionally the ReO bus power supply and microphone preamps Contractor must supply microphones program sources external amplifiers speakers and PC needed for setup only MARC User Manual Quick Start intelix MARC User Manual Quick Start 2 1 Hardware Installation The physical installation section will guide you from the point at which you begin installation of the matrix mixer and ReO remote controls through an audio test of the installed system It is assumed that the job site is wired at this point i e all wiring for audio and the REO bus is complete If the building is not wired see the section 4 0 Wiring the Building You will follow these steps 2 1 1 Mount and power the MARC Matrix Mixer in the rack There should be at least 1 2 of free air space at the sides of the matrix mixer for proper ventilation Do not install directly above a power amplifier or other significant heat source If you have unusual grounding requirements see Appendix B Ensure that the ReO bus is not plugged into the matrix mixer 2 1 2 Connect Audio Sources and Outputs All audio sources and outputs should be connected to the matrix mixer via the re
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78. ble blink mode see Blink Code list in section 8 3 2 b Locate the remote on your ordered list of remotes The list should contain a virtual remote with a name that corresponds to the physical remote s location Mark this remote in the visitation order column so that you can determine the order you exercised the remotes c Exercise the remote press a button or turn a knob d Verify that the remote s LED goes to steady off indicating that the remote has been recog nized 4 Repeat steps 3a 3d for all remotes After all remotes have been exercised and have appeared as responding on the right pane of the room control station screen 5 Return to the PC You should now name each remote on the unassigned remote screen with an indicator of its physical location e g west side of Room A The process of programming the physical remotes consists of dragging the image of the physical 8 remote from the Unassigned remote screen and dropping it on the corresponding virtual remote in the station screen If the names of the physical and virtual remotes are a good match 1 e are easy to match with one another this process can go very quickly If the names do not correspond well you may need to do some searching to determine which ones correspond The Intelix software provides a number of diagnostic tools to simplify this process 8 4 2 Why Naming and Discovery Sequence are Critical Remotes are discovered by the MARC in the order t
79. ch panel as a room combine station In this case RS 232 messages are used to inform the matrix of status changes 1 2 2 2 Room Control Station The room control station contains an array of ReO remote devices which provide direct user control of audio selection and levels in each room Normally a room control station consists of Comet 4 remotes for program source selection and Comet Tail remotes for audio level adjustment 1 2 2 3 Logic Control Station The logic control station is a specialized station type that uses Comet 8s and Comet 4s to provide remote control of relays in a system Relays can be controlled from several remote locations and relays can be grouped for control purposes Uses of the logic control station includes relays lighting control head table audio control etc MARC User Manual System Overview 17 intelix MARC User Manual System Overview 1 3 Matrix Mixer Panels 1 3 1 Matrix Front Panel There is one red LED on the front panel This LED when lit indicates that there 1s power to the matrix There is no power on off switch on the Matrix 1 3 2 Matrix Rear Panel DIDO OI ro 1o ro ANNI oreiro o OO ODO G OOO Ooo GOO OOO Ooo Goo oo
80. configured to run the new program A typical use of PC to MARC device is to send a new design to the MARC 9 4 2 Installation Wizard The Installation Wizard is treated separately in section 7 0 9 4 3 Password The MARC system is provided with password control for user who will use the MARC Designer software to control the system The password function allows users to make live changes to audio while preventing them from altering names and audio types This feature can be enabled disabled by the installer EN intelix MAAC Password Please type the corect password and press the Enter key Password intel Password Enabled Change Password Help OF e PC Alone 9 4 3 1 Enabling Disabling the Password 9 4 3 1 1 Enabling the Password To enable password protection click on the Password Enabled check box Type the password the password is case sensitive Press lt Enter gt Now the entire program is available and password pro tection is disabled To re enable password protection open the password screen and click the En able Password check box The program will tell you that the password is enabled 9 4 3 1 2 Changing the Password To change the password Open the password screen Main gt Installation gt Password and follow these steps 1 Click the Change Password button 2 Type the new password in the text field 3 Click OK 4 Check uncheck Enable password as desired
81. d Source to Balanced Input method 2 For an unbalanced source device the drawing below shows an alternative wiring method Because the grounding of the minus input is not to the mixer ground this method does not provide the 6 dB boost Ground current and noise rejection is good 24 Unbalanced Source MARC User Manual Matrix Wiring Details intelix MARC User Manual Matrix Wiring Details 3 5 Connecting the Control PC to the MARC Before you can program your Matrix Mixer you need to have a personal computer desktop or laptop capable of running the MARC program Your computer must meet these requirements V PC computer Pentium 133MHz and 32M RAM or better with a CD ROM drive Windows 95 V Serial port connected to RS232 connector on Matrix Mixer y a null modem cable The connection between the MARC matrix mixer and your control PC is made with a null modem cable with a DB 9 connector on the matrix end as shown below The wiring diagram for a null modem cable is at the bottom of the page The drawing you use will depend on the connector on your PC Most PCs have either a DB 9 or a DB 25 on the serial port The cable wiring for both connectors are shown Note Some devices require that Clear to Send and Ready to send pins 7 and 8 be tied together RS232 DB9 to DB9 connections for a RS 232 DB9 to DB 25 connections null modem cable for a null modem cable 2 2 2 Matrix ZZ a Matrix femal
82. d the end of the Intels MARL Auto Design Wizard What do vou want to do now Return to Main Screen Check Sales Aeport Hardware nstallation PC Alone 146 MARC User Manual Appendix G intelix MARC User Manual Appendix H Appendix H MARC Conference Center Design Example This design example demonstrates how to use the MARC designer software to implement a more complex design This design is for a conference cent which contains three room groups an RC 2 an RC 3row and an RC 7 as shown below On the next page are the design specifications By totalling the inputs 24 and outputs 14 from the specification sheet we see that the design will require a MARC24L 16L matrix mixer The system will require three separate room combine panels one for each room group Media 1 Media 2 Media 3 Media Suite Seminar Suite Meeting 1 Meeting 2 Meeting 3 Meeting 4 Meeting 5 Meeting 6 Meeting 7 Meeting Suite MARC User Manual Appendix H 147 intelix MARC User Manual Appendix H Conference Center Specifications Program Sources 1 Background Music 1 2 Background Music 2 3 Normal Page 3 Emergency Page Total Program inputs 4 Local Sources Meeting Rooms 1 3 5 7 two monaural local source each 12 Meeting Room 4 one monaural local source l Seminar Rooms 1 3 one monaural local source each 3 Media Rooms 1 2 two stereo local sources each 4 Total local source inputs 20 T O Totals Tot
83. ding ground via the AC power supply Building ground can be supplied through the chassis or shield connections or through the ground pins on the DC power connector ReO Power and Grounding Oyl 12V Q O 2 ground A O 3 12V G 1 12V 2 ground 3 12V This drawing shows the relative positions within the Comet Tail and the Comet 4 of the three pins of the ReO power connections Pin 2 is always grounded Pins 1 and 3 are powered 12 V AC or DC 124 MARC User Manual Appendix B intelix MARC User Manual Appendix C Appendix C Signal to Noise Considerations The MARC Matrix is an attenuation only device 1 e it cannot amplify signals passing through it When all the level controls are fully on there is unity gain and when fully off there is attenuation of 100dB To obtain optimum audio performance of the Matrix provide it with input signals of 4dB or greater Depending on whether the input is balanced or unbalanced the maximum input level should be no more than approximately 25dB To maximize the signal to noise ratio and to take full advantage of the performance of the Matrix it is important to balance the system levels with most of the gain occurring before the signal enters the Matrix rather than in the power amplifier afterwards The Matrix has an absolute noise floor of approximately 80 dB Proper level balancing using the signal source capability of 26 dB can result
84. e ES EEE eee eee Logic Control The logic control screen is used to add hardware to a system that requires triggering of external equipment e g relays lighting equipment etc Our example requires no logic control stations Click Forward a Intel MARC Logic Control Instructions Logic Control The logic control station allows you to use Intelis Comet 8s to generate logic signals based on external events Each UN signal at a Comet 3 input toggles the conesponding Comet 8 output Input signals can come from contact closures logic devices or external voltages Output signals can dive contractor supplied indicators relays or smart controller devices Tou can set the active state of both the inputs and outputs of the Comet 8s by double clicking the Active hi lo labels Cancel lt Back Forward gt PC Alone Saving the File You will now be prompted for a file name We have used Training Facility for this example Click OK Save As Save ini E Intelix MARC al d EE E fin ae Conference Center mie wtih ace Kos Training Facility mre File name Training Facility mre Save as type Room Combine Files MAC Cancel Help Completing the Design Wizard You have now completed the MARC design wizard You may return to the main menu view the sales report or proceed to the hardware installation wizard A Intelm HARC End Df Auto Design Wizard ou have reache
85. e Intelix web site Instructions for installing from these sources are shown below 5 1 1 Installing the MARC software from the CDROM 1 Run the file MARC exe 2 From the main screen click on MARC designer then click on Install MARC Designer Soft ware 5 1 2 Installing the MARC software from floppies 1 Insert the first floppy disc 2 Run the file setup exe 3 follow the directions on screen 5 1 3 Installing the MARC software from the Intelix Web site 1 Download the file www Intelix com gt Tech gt Software gt MARC zip 2 unzip the file using PKunzip 3 Run the file setup exe 4 Follow the directions on screen 5 2 Running the MARC software Open the MARC software from the Program files option in the Windows Start menu Intelix MARC The main screen appears 4 Intelix MARC i x File Configuration Reports Communication Installation Help Beta 38 MARC User Manual Software Installation intelix MARC User Manual Software Installation 5 3 Connecting the Control PC to the MARC Before you can program your Matrix Mixer you need to have a personal computer desktop or laptop capable of running the MARC program Your computer must meet these requirements V PC computer Pentium 133 MHz and 32 Mb RAM or better with a CD ROM drive Windows 95 97 NT V Serial port connected to RS232 connector on Matrix Mixer y a null modem cable The connection between the MARC matrix mixer and y
86. e comes emt normal page and emergency page as specified in the project specifications We name the two back ground music sources and delete the two unused program sources using the Delete Source button 4 Intelix MARC Room Groups BE ES The Room Groups screen allows the selection of PERETI topologies for each of the three room groups As S le aa shown on the first page of this example there is an TE ay ac RC 2 an RC 3row and an RC 7 group Select i each group and change its topology to the required il Add Group one with the Change Topology button You will en O p eda Sale E need to add a third group using the Add Group ie aes hehe lopalogy button Name each group by typing its name in the a name box The completed room groups screen is Ado Total number of rooms 2 16 12 Ponce Dipak Foraard gt shown at right g ee EA PC Alone MARC User Manual Appendix H 149 intelix MARC User Manual Appendix H mala Name the rooms in each group using unique names to avoid later confusion Type the name in each name box As you finish each group click Forward and the next group will appear The name screen for the Meeting group is shown at right Seminar and Media names are not shown Click the Forward button Intake MAJIC Ncom Dated TOMPLATI We have taken the Room Details Tem Hl Mi L AT plate path in this design As can be seen NE
87. e p 7 3 Controller 3 SS 3 Controller 5 5 female Ld DB9 DB9 DB9 5 7 DB 25 The connections of the MARC s DB9 connec tor for RS 232 commu nication Receive Transmit Ground MARC User Manual Matrix Wiring Details 25 intelix MARC User Manual Matrix Wiring Details Communication Icons All MARC screens carry a communication icon in the lower left corner The icon in the lower left corner will indicate the current state of communication There are three communication icons This icon indicates that the PC is not attempting to communicate with an PC Alone MARC matrix mixer In this mode you can create new files and design a systems for later transfer to an MARC In PC alone mode some functions may be disabled Ollok This icon indicates correct communication between the PC and the MARC a Mep You can transfer files monitor the MARC or make live real time changes in this mode i TME This icon indicates a communication failure Common causes are incorrect a a communication port selected incorrect baud rate or cabling errors 3 5 1 DIP Switches There are eight DIP switches on the rear panel of the Matrix see drawing below For all DIP switches the up position indicates the on condition and the down position the off condition The function of these switches is shown below Q 23 4 a 6 o i es unused e q l A Use RS 232 checksum and escape byte unused Q No RS 232 checksu
88. e parameters flag 1 o flag 1 input ion 1 0 number vol new volume data fields data fields Womm Volume 03h OBh 112 MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 4 Paging Control in MARC This application explains how to set up start and end a page in the MARC system Five messages are used Select Zone Room Report Zone Room Selection Begin Page End Page and Cancel Page A flow diagram for paging control is shown on the following pages 12 4 1 Select Zone room This message requests a zone room for paging In this example paging source number 1 requests room 2 for paging The message has three parameters ps paging source making the request rn target room number pr priority data fields Dei Aeon 00h 05h data fields paging source ___zone room priority f Olh Olh 12 4 2 Report Zone Room Selection This message reports the result of a zone room select message It has four parameters ps paging source making the request rn target room number p priority 0 normal 1 emergency r result 0 failure 1 success data fields a esis 00h 06h Data fields OFh MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 113 intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 4 3 Begin Page This message begins a page into all rooms selected by a pag
89. e reset levels At no time will audio levels rise above the level just before the power failure Note If during the five second reset ramp the Matrix receives an external message from a psycholo gist remote a Comet 4 a Comet Tail or any RS232 controller the external message will override the five second ramp time AC power Audio Outputs Battery Backup eS gt 5 Seco lt 5 Sec MARC User Manual Appendix D 127 intelix MZP User Manual Appendix F Appendix F Comet Remote Devices Intelix Comet Series Remotes are single gang decora control modules for the Intelix MZP system Typically wall mounted Comet remotes function as convenient user interfaces for paging program source selection and volume control The carefully optimized design allows the Comet remote controls to conveniently interconnect in LAN bus topology Up to 128 remotes can be utilized with one MZP matrix mixer via ReO bus communication Each remote s personality is then easily assigned using the MZP setup and control software This personality can easily be reassigned as applications change AF1 Comet Tail The Comet Tail is a digital remote control device designed for volume control and mute func tions The volume function takes advantage of a rotary encoder giving the user a knob as the control device The volume knob is encircled by eight red LEDs to indicate level status The LEDs move in a clockwise dir
90. e the contact closure hard ware is in place 6 9 5 Indicator State Table If your PC is connected to a MARC matrix mixer you can activate an output indictor by double clicking on that indicator s state column This enables you to test DB 25 connecter to external devices wiring 50 MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard intelix MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 6 10 Finish the Auto Design Wizard You have finished the MARC auto design wizard You are prompted for a name for your project The default name is the name you gave the design in its first screen After you have saved the project to file you are given the choice of returning to the main MARC menu checking the sales report generated by the design advancing to the wiring report or running the hardware installation wizard Click on the button of your choice 4 Intelix MARC End Of Auto Design Wizard ou have reached the end of the Intel MAAC Auto Design Wizard What do wou want to do row Return to Main Screen Check Sales Report Audio Wing Report f Hardware Installation PC Alone MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 51 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 6 12 Station Explanations A station is a logical grouping of Comet remotes Comet 4 s Comet Tails and or Comet 8 s which control the routing and volume of audio inputs into output zones There can be up to 32 remotes in a single station and up to 64 stat
91. easily be reassigned as applications change 1 2 1 Comet Remote Descriptions Comet Tail The Comet Tail is a digital remote control device designed for volume control and mute functions It has a rotary knob and a single push button Comet 4 The Comet 4 is a four button digital remote control device designed for source selection or page routing functions Comet 8 The Comet 8 is a rack mounted remote device with eight digital binary inputs and 8 digital binary Eaa outputs It can accept as inputs contact closures pushbuttons or relays It can drive outputs such as LED lamps and relays In the MARC system the Comet 8 is used to indicate the presence or absence of walls The Comet 8 comes equipped with a face plate and switch panel customized for the application Shown below is a panel for a four room system the Comet 8 is mounted on the rear of the panel There is a single lit button for each wall when a wall is in place its button is pressed and lighted The MARC system configures the behavior of the Comet 4 and Comet Tail remotes based on the information from the Comet 8 An alternative to a panel with switches is a set of wall sensors If you connect a simple contact closure sensor to each wall and connect the sensors to the inputs of a Comet 8 the MARC can automatically keep track of what wall are in place in that room group For wiring information on the Comet 8 see page section 4 4 Comet 8 can also be used to control external de
92. ection with the brightest LED indicating the current level position The mute function is controlled via a momentary button and corresponding red status LED The mute function is latching as dictated by software and LED on indicates the mute function is active AF2 Comet 4 The Comet 4 is a digital remote control device designed for source selection or page routing functions Each remote has four momentary buttons and four corresponding red status LEDs to indicate when a selection has been activated Using the MZP setup and control software a Comet 4 can be programmed to function as a program selector In this mode each of its four buttons enables users to select one of four audio sources for a given zone Multiple remotes can be used 1f more than 4 sources are required in a program selection station A Comet 4 can also be programmed to function as a paging station In this mode each of the four buttons selects the room or zone to which a page will be routed Multiple remotes can be used if more than four destinations are required LEDs indicate when a page is successful or blink to indicate a zone is already being paged into from another location 128 MZP User Manual Appendix F intelix MZP User Manual Appendix F AF3 Comet 0 1 O Comet 0 Circuit board Component Side rear Input contact closure locations Switch 1 Contacts gt Switch 2 Contacts Switch 3 Contacts Switch 4 Contacts General Description
93. eful during the system test phase 9 5 3 2 Views Several different ways to view the crosspoint levels are available as radio button choices in the View frame 9 5 3 2 1 Percent View This view choice displays crosspoint values as a percent of full volume The range is 0 full off to 100 full on 9 5 3 2 2 dB View This view choice displays crosspoint values in decibels The range is 100 dB full off to O dB full on 9 5 3 2 3 Vertical Horizontal Bars These views offer a choice of vertical or horizontal graph representations They have no numerical relationships to the number values and are for reference purposes only 9 5 3 2 4 Source Volume Output Volume You can choose whether or not to view the source output level VCAs The source column and the output row display or disappear as you check uncheck these boxes MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference g7 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 5 4 Device Information The device information screen Installation gt Device Information shown below presents informa tion general to the MARC system including EN Intelix MARC Device Information Pa OF Matris Mixer Main CPU Hardware Version 0 0 Help Sottware Version 0 0 0 Print Model Seral Number Internal Meee Hardware ame Reset WARC Device ReO Comet Remotes Bus Rel Bus NOT PRESENT Rell Bus wersion 0 0 0 Rel Bus State Run Application Version
94. en an audio source and an audio output to be tested Double click the crosspoint to change ite value to TODA Listen for the audio source at the test output Double click the crosspoint and return its value to 0 Repeat for all audio crasspoints to be tested Note Changes made to audio crasspoints are for audio path testing only All audio crosspoints will be returned to their previous values Outputs Ballroom Conference Room UnL HELMS 100 ME Normal Fage 100g Emergency Page 100 ie P Ballroorn local source 1 100 rc i Conference Room local source 1 100 r Veic Ba Frogram Source 100 C Horizontal Bars Program Source 2 100 lo source 100 Wo Source Volume 100 Wo Output Volume The Live Crosspoint screen 56 MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard intelix MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard Hardware Installation Wizard cont 7 5 Remote Discovery Setup Screen The next five screens implement the process of discovering and programming the ReO remote devices in your system The first three screens are primarily informational They contain instructions for the Discovery process and the first provides a button by which to obtain the remote discovery list as shown below Intelix recommends that you use the Print button to print the remote discovery list to assist you in the discovery proce
95. enty character limit 6 4 2 Printing the room combine station screen For your documentation convenience a print screen button is provided on this screen It sends your room combine configuration to your local printer 6 4 3 Changing the Room Group name To change the name of the room group click in the text box labelled Room Group and type the new name 6 4 4 The What is button To learn more about room combine stations click the button marked What is a Room Combine Station 6 4 5 Panel Wall Sensor Selector At the bottom of the room combine station screen are two selection buttons panel and sensors If your design uses a room combine panel make sure the panel check box is checked If instead you are using wall sensors to directly sense the up down state of walls check that selection If panel is selected you may then choose the mirror option which creates a parallel panel for control from dual locations This second panel may be chosen to have Comet 8 s only to provide external triggers to Crestron or AMX style controllers If Wall sensor is selected you may select the polarity of the sensor by double clicking on the polarity control MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 43 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 6 5 Program Sources This screen allows you to specify the number of program sources your design requires A program source is an audio source that is available to all
96. er Manual Appendix G 143 ES A EE EA SS A eS SSE SN Dee a This screen shows the change to Room 1 s room control station The Comet 4 button that was la belled unused in the template is now assigned to the local source Training Audio de Intelxn MARC Room Control Station Miel Room Mame What ls Room Control Station Boomi Add Comet 4 Background Music 2 gi 4dd Comet T ail Room local source 1 E Game 4 Wea P Wreesigned grl C icon to Change Mame Click to Change Mame Click to Change Mame Room 1 training audioa Bue Mone f Aun t eevee a ESS ic Cancel Back Forward gt The Audio Sources Screen This scren allows you to alter the characteristics of the audio sources in the project You can change names you can change the mono stereo variable you can add delete program sources you can add delete mic line cards In this example we need do none of these functions Press Forward ds Intel HARC Audio Sources Mi Number Audio Source Hame Mono Stereo Stereo Fairing Normal Page PAGING Ok Emergency Page PAGING Help Room 1 local source 1 LOCAL Room 1 training audio LOCAL Print Room 2 local source 1 LOCAL Room 3 local source 1 LOCAL Add Program Background Music 1 PAUGAAM Mono Background Music 2 PROGRAM Mono Hemose imgam IY Normal Page IY Emergency Page ele flier eini Remove Witrline L_ Cancel lt Back Forward gt
97. et the ma trix MARC User Manual RS232 Programming 97 intelix MARC User Manual RS232 Programming 10 8 Introduction to using the RS 232 Commands This section introduces three RS 232 commands that are needed to begin programing the MARC The commands are chosen to get you started programming the Intelix matrix Two of the three commands establish communication and the third exerts control over a chosen audio crosspoint After these three commands are usable you should be able to use the rest of this manual to implement your application 1 Are You There This command is sent by the controller to check for the existence of a matrix If the matrix receives this message it replies with an I Am Here message 2 I Am Here This message is sent by the matrix as a response to the receipt of an Are You There message The matrix sends an I Am Here message whenever it is powered up or reset This fact can be used as a diagnostic tool when troubleshooting communication since the matrix can be relied upon to send the I Am Here message when reset 3 Set Current Value This message sets the attenuation level of an audio crosspoint and demonstrates control over the audio matrix after communication has been established 10 8 1 Are You There Shown below is the contents of the Are You There message The format of the message is explained in section 10 1 The message has no parameters the length is 2 bytes 1 byte for class 1 byte for message I
98. evel it is important to meet the following venti lating requirements 1 Make sure that there is at least 2 inches of free air space on both sides of the matrix mixer The mixer s ventilation slots are on the side of the chassis so a free air column is required to keep proper ventilation to the matrix 2 All matrix mixers larger than 8 outputs are equipped with a front mounted fan The fan must be unobstructed in the front of the matrix so ensure there are no closeable doors on the rack that might seal the fan from a steady supply of fresh air 3 Intelix recommends that you not mount the matrix mixer next to a power amplifier or any other source of significant heat Leave an empty rack space above and below the matrix mixer 3 2 Connect the Power Supply 1 Plug the power DIN connector into the back of the matrix mixer as shown below 2 Plug the power supply into a standard 120 VAC outlet 3 The power LED on the front of the matrix mixer should now be lit There is no power switch on the matrix mixer For information on grounding of the 3 matrix mixer see Appendix B For information on using a DC power supply see Appendix A 18 V Power Supply D c 18VCT Flat side AC Powers down Intelix supplies an 18 Volt 3 0 Amp center tapped transformer to power the mixer Large matrix mixers may require a larger power supply If another AC supply is used instead it should be of equal voltage and have at least a 60 Volt Amp ratin
99. g The details of the AC Power Jack on the rear panel are as shown in the following figure 4 pin DIN Connector viewed from the rear of the Matrix Center No connect 22 MARC User Manual Matrix Wiring Details intelix MARC User Manual Matrix Wiring Details 3 3 Connecting Audio Inputs and Outputs 3 3 1 Audio Inputs Any line level audio input can be routed and mixed using the MARC The inputs are connected to the Matrix via removable screw terminal Phoenix type plug receptacles The audio input to the Matrix can be either electronically balanced impedance of 20 KQ or you can unbalanced it to 10 KQ The correct way to unbalance the input is to float it 1 e leave the unused pin open as shown below For other methods of wiring Inputs see the following page These drawings show how balanced and unbalanced inputs should be connected to the Matrix audio inputs Matrix Input Connector Matrix Input Connector 3 3 2 Audio Outputs Audio output devices are connected to the Matrix via removable screw terminal Phoenix type plug receptacles The audio output from the Matrix is electronically balanced impedance of 440 Q but it can be unbalanced impedance of 220 Q by the user The correct way to unbalance the output is to tie the negative leg to ground as shown below The Matrix is designed to give a 6 dB boost which compensates for the signal level loss due to unbalancing to
100. ged The button of the local volume control toggles the page privacy feature When page privacy is active this room will receive no pages except emergency pages All three rooms use the same default source Background Music 1 The default source become active when a wall is raised or lowered and can be any program or local source 136 MARC User Manual Appendix G intelix MARC User Manual Appendix G Using the MARC Designer Software Wizard to Implement the Training Facility Design Start the Design Wizard The design wizard starts when you select File gt New You will be asked if you wish to use the wizard Click OK Intelix MARC Auto Design Wizard i The Intels MARC Auto Design Wizard guides you through a senes of screens that completely detine your application Cancel Sv tiene Name the Project The first wizard screen has explanatory text and a name field after you have entered the project name shown here as Training Facility click Forward Intelx MARC Project Name What Is Intelx MARC The Intelit Matis Room Combine MARC system integrates room combine capabilities with Hexible paging and program distribution MARC designs are bated on room groups rooms which can be physically combined with each other Each room group has a contractor define able topology that determines the number and atrangement of rooms in that room group Each room can be customized for m
101. ging Control Application 113 paging ramp time parameters changing 77 Paging Ramp Times Screen 77 paging ramp times screen 77 Paging types 74 Password 82 changing 82 enabling disabling 82 Password changing 82 Password enabling 82 PC connecting to the MARC 39 PC control connecting to MARC 25 PC requirements 25 personal computer requirements 25 39 101 Phoenix connectors 20 physical installation 19 power cycle reset 127 power jack AC 22 power on off switch 18 MARC User Manual Index intelix power supplies 122 Power Supplies and grounding 122 AC power supply 122 DC power supply 122 ground lift jumper 122 Matrix AC Power Connection 123 Matrix DC Power Connection 123 Matrix Grounding 124 ReO Power and Grounding 124 power supply connecting 22 power supply external 120 Program Select 109 R ramp down time page source 77 ramp times 77 ramp up time page source 77 ramp up time program source 77 reflections 30 reflections in REO bus 30 relays 129 Remote Blink Codes 64 Remote Discovery 57 Remote Discovery Process 58 Remote Discovery Sequence importance of 63 Remote Polling setting 116 Remote Power Connections 33 remote power connections 122 remote recognition 21 Remote simulate single input 118 Remote Single Output Report 117 ReO power supply DC 33 ReO bus 18 27 ReO bus connections 28 ReO bus devices installing 34 ReO bus Discovery Mode 62 ReO Bus grounding 32 ReO Bus Installation 28 ReO b
102. gramming Guide intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 3 4 Goto Room Local Volume This message sets the audio level of all local audio inputs routed to the specified room This example sets the local volume of room 1 to FFh The message has two parameters rn room number being controlled lv local volume a value from 0 255 representing the range of 100 dB attenuation to 0 dB attenuation data fields RS232_START length FA OOh 04h gt O data fields 01h FOh OFh 12 3 5 Get Zone Room Details This message requests all details of a single room This example requests the details of room number 1 This message has one parameter rn room number to be queried data fields 0003h oah MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 111 intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 3 6 Report Zone Room Details This message reports all details of a single room It is a response to a Get Zone Room Details message This message returns six parameters rn room number to be queried pgv paging volume prv program volume nm room name rm room members a bitmap of the outputs that are part of this room lv local volume data fields mean eee Fah 00h 29h data fields PageVolume Poe volume Fh OFh Fh OFh 12 3 7 Goto I O Volume This message sets the volume of a single I O VCA This example sets output number 3 to FF This message has thre
103. hat can be included in an open space when all walls are removed 2 The topologies of the room groups A topology is the physical arrangement of the rooms in a room group when all walls are in place To see a catalog of available topologies in the MARC system see section 9 2 1 3 6 1 2 Navigating in the Auto Design Wizard If you have made an error or wish to change some part of the design while using the auto design Wizard you can move forward and backwards in the Wizard sequence using the Forward and Back buttons on each Wizard screen Changes can then be made as desired 6 6 1 3 Starting the Auto Design Wizard At the New File prompt you will be asked if you wish to run the Audio Design Wizard Click OK You will then be guided through a series of topics some topics require multiple screens 6 2 Naming the Project Enter a name for your project This name will become the default name for the file in which the design is stored at the end of the wizard The screen below shows the project name screen with the name Training Facility filled in Click the Forward button a Intelix MARC Project Hame Please type a name for this project and press the Forward button Training Facility Cancel Back PC Alone MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 4 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 6 3 Room Groups Screen You will be shown the informational screen for Room Groups Af
104. hat the corresponding page is triggered 7 12 2 Indicator State column If your PC is connected to a MARC matrix mixer you can activate an output indictor by double clicking on that indicator s state column If your design has external equipment with indicators 1 e a touch panel to trigger pages that has page indicator LEDs You can test the LED connections Simply doubleclick on the Indicator state column and verify that the corresponsing LED toggles MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard 61 intelix MARC User Manual ReO Bus Modes 8 0 ReO Bus Modes 8 1 Bus Modes There are two modes in which the MARC system can operate Run mode and Discovery mode 8 2 Changing bus modes To change between Run and Discovery modes 1 go to the Room Combine station main gt room groups 2 doubleclick on any room group the room combine station for that group appears 3 click the check box labelled unassigned The radio buttons labelled Bus Mode will appear Select either Run or Discovery mode as required 8 3 Run Mode Run mode allows the system to function normally 1 e it polls each remote in the system on a round robin basis and processes the remote commands This is the mode in which the system must be left after programming Run mode also allows system alteration to a limited degree If a single remote control 1s added to the system while it is in Run mode that remote will be recognized and correctly added t
105. hat they are exercised When remotes are first discovered by an MARC matrix the remotes are undifferentiated that is the matrix cannot tell the difference between one Comet 4 and another In order for the installer to assign physical remotes to correct virtual remotes in the design program on the PC there must be a way to differentiate the remotes As you visits rooms and stations the remotes you exercises are recognized and appear on the PC screen in the order visited They will appear in the Unassigned Remotes window in order of discov ery left to right and top to bottom When you return to the PC to assign virtual remotes to the newly recognized physical remotes you must be able to distinguish among the remotes on the screen There are two things you should do to make this process simple First carry the Remote Installer s list generated from Reports gt Stations gt List gt Print Every time you exercise a remote mark on the list its physical location and its sequence number that is for the first remote visited mark it as sequence 1 and an appropriate name e g west side of Ballroom MARC User Manual ReO Bus Modes 63 intelix MARC User Manual ReO Bus Modes The second thing to do is to make sure that you have given good descriptive names to both the physical remote like west side of ballroom above and to the virtual remotes in the design pro gram on the PC Ideally the virtual names should be the
106. hat you have already set Remote Polling to mode 3 on the Comet Tail Step 4 below uses the message Remote Single Output Report More complex applications may require the messages on the next page also 1 Knob turn 5 Change touch gt 2 Audio changes panel Touch a raph TE Panel AL OUCN Bar ner Controller Pane changed 3 Change bar graph MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 117 intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 5 4 Goto Remote Single Input Status This message simulates a ReO remote input It 1s exactly as 1f that input has been simulated in the real world a button press or knob turn This message should be used to synchronize the action of a Comet 4 device To synchronize a Comet Tail see Set Remote Single Output below If the remote s output is changed by this action the a report will be generated if automatic input polling is turned on This command has three parameters ad the address of the ReO remote to be set in input number to be stimulated val new value for remote s input data fields ee ee FAR 00h 05h data fields 22 it put e eee JSH Olh 118 MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 5 5 Set Remote Single Output This message is used to synchronize the output bar graph of a Comet Tail to the action of the controller This command has three
107. he room itself such as a microphone When an audio source is specified as a local source it is unavailable to other rooms While it is possible to change a local source to a program source you should decide carefully in advance which sources will be local Usually local sources are the microphone and line jacks in the room 6 6 3 1 Number of Local Sources Each room can have 0 1 or 2 local sources Click the appropriate selection button for your room 6 6 3 2 Characteristics of Local Sources After you have selected the number of local sources for the room the correct number of name boxes will be available on this screen Type in the names of the sources you want Next to each name box is a selection for mono stereo of each local source Select the appropriate choice 6 6 4 Default Sources A default source is an audio source that is turned on to a given room whenever a wall is moved This provides audio to rooms including rooms that do not contain a Comet 4 for selecting audio sources The level of the default source is determined by the setting of the lowest Comet Tail among each of the rooms that this room is combined with Each room can have up to two default sources If a room has two default sources the two sources will be mixed Select a source from the pick list provided The list contains all program and local sources any of which can be a default source for this room 46 MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard inteli
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109. ign s audio sources and outputs match the physical wiring Cancel Back Eorward gt PC Alone Below is the Audio Sources and Outputs screen All audio sources and outputs are represented on this screen 4 gt Intelix MARC Audio Sources And Outputs test _ mrc Audio Sources Audio Outputs Normal Page Emergency Page local source 1 local source 1 Program Source 1 Program Source 2 unused audio source unused audio source Ballroom Conference Room Unused audio output Unused audio output unused audio output unused audio output unused audio output unused audio output Cancel Back Eoward gt MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard 55 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard Hardware Installation Wizard cont 7 4 Audio Path Test The Audio Path screen lists instructions to test all audio wiring Follow the instructions on the screen Part of these instructions is to open the live crosspoint screen that screen is shown below the instructional screen When you have completed these instructions all audio wiring sources and outputs will have been tested ae Intelixk MARC Audio Path Instructions testi mre Audio Path Test screen Follow To test audio sources and outputs follow these steps these instructions to test audio paths Turm on all audio sources and outputs Then on the following screen Find an intersection crosspoint betwe
110. in signal to noise ratios of more than 100 dB Using the power amp to raise signal levels rather than a pre Matrix amplifier or the Matrix itself diminishes this high level of performance The Intelix VC series mixers can be used as eight channel in line preamps boosting input signals of less than 4dB to the optimum levels for the Matrix System Balancing To take full advantage of the Matrix s high signal to noise performance take the following steps Drive the Matrix inputs with a signal of 4dBm to 26dBm Set all Matrix VCAs at 225 linear scale or 132 log scale This is 12dB of attenuation and allows for a signal level increase of 12dB and a decrease of S8dB Adjust the post Matrix system 1 e power amplifiers to produce the desired listening levels in the room or zone with this nominal setting of the Matrix MARC User Manual Appendix C 125 intelix MARC User Manual Appendix C Fig 12 The drawing below shows the signal to noise performance when the user attenuates a 4dB signal by 50 dB through the Matrix This scenario commonly occurs when the user sets the matrix attenuation controls at the nominal mid point in an effort to have maximum adjustment range However since the control is attenuation only the nominal midpoint is actually 5OdB of attenuation This setting results in the relatively poor signal to noise ratio seen here Audio Matrix Amplifj Source Mixer 4 a eon 40 dB g enp Curve A SN
111. in synchronization 6 12 2 Room Control Station The MARC room control station is a collection of ReO remote devices which provide user control of audio sources and volume levels Typically a room s station contains Comet 4s for source selection and Comet Tails for source volume Each remote button has a corresponding indicator LED A room control station can contain up to 32 remotes This allows for the selection from a large number of audio sources If a Room Combine system includes default routes or local sources they too can be controlled with remotes in the room control station Room control stations are automatically altered when walls are moved in the room combine system The matrix learns of these wall changes from the room combine station as explained above It then examines the topology to determine what room control stations are involved in the change If two rooms are combined that both had room control stations those two stations will now both control the audio into the combined rooms They will automatically stay in synchronization e g they will mirror each other 32 MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard intelix MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard 7 0 The Hardware Installation Wizard 7 1 Hardware Wizard Introduction The Hardware Wizard is an integral part of the MARC Windows design software There are two principle uses of the wizard 1 writing a new mrc file to the MARC matrix mixer 2 reading
112. ing and the necessary DIP switch settings for the installation of a mic line board at that address EN intelix MARC Internal Hardware Details MicyLine Fre amp Board D NAAN Hardware Yersiory Sofware YW ersior NOT RESPONDING Jc Alone 9 5 5 Reset MARC Device Item This button brings up the screen shown below There are three choices from this screen cancel reset with memory clear and reset without memory clear Audio Sources 1 8 9 5 5 1 Cancel do nothing This takes no action It is exactly as if you never called this screen 9 5 5 2 Reset Matrix Mixer This button causes the MARC matrix to reset its hardware but leaves the system program intact 9 5 5 3 Reset Matrix Mixer and Clear Matrix Memory This button erases all matrix memory and resets the matrix hardware All system programming will be lost We highly recommend that you back up your system file before using this function other wise valuable time and programming effort may be lost EN intelix MARC Device Reset Reset Matrix Mixer Reset Matris Mixer and Clear Matris Cancel Do Nothing Memory 90 MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 6 Help Menu The Help Menu contains three item help contents and about 9 6 1 Help This item takes you to the normal Windows style help screen Doubleclick on a volume to open it 9 6 2 Contents This item displays an index search screen for the M
113. ing source This example has paging source 1 initiate a page into all rooms which have previously been selected This message has one parameter ps paging source making the request data fields ee eee pee ene 00h 03h OBh 12 4 4 End Page This message ends a page into all rooms selected by a paging source This example has paging source 1 end its page into all rooms which have previously been selected It has one parameter ps paging source making the request data fields pe RS232_START length cas 00h 03h OCh 12 4 5 Cancel Page This message cancels all page requests by a paging source This example has paging source 1 cancel its page into all rooms which have previously been selected This message has one parameter ps paging source making the request data fields Ce pon ah on un o 114 MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide The flow diagram below shows a successful page 1 e the Zone Select result is 1 The panel indication of this condition is up to the designer 2 Zone Select 1 Button Press 6 Audio Changes 5 Page Begin Touch Panel Controller 7 P E 8 Audio returns to normal age End 4 panel shows page OK 3 Zone select result OK The flow diagram below shows an unsuccessful page 1 e the Zone Select result is 0 The panel indication of this condition is up to the designer 2 Zo
114. input volumes A in sections 7 1 7 2 with messages in Vol 7 on off on off on off on off section 7 7 Vol VI on off on off on off on off 12 3 1 Goto Program Zone Room Select This message selects a program audio source for routing into a room This example routes program source number 1 into room number 2 This message has two parameters rn room number into which to route the source ps program source to select data fields ee ee 00h 04h data fields room number 02h Olh MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 109 intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 3 2 Goto Program Local Deselect This message deselects a program source This example routes program source number 1 into room number 2 This message has two parameters rn room number ps program source to deselect data fields al Rei data fields room number OBh 02h Olh 12 3 3 Goto Room Program Volume This message sets the audio level of all program inputs routed to the specified room This example sets the volume of room to FFh The message has two parameters rn room number being controlled pv program volume a value from 0 255 representing the range of 100 dB attenuation to 0 dB attenuation data fields eee See 00h 04h data fields Rroom number Prog Volume escaped Olh FOh OFh 110 MARC Quick Reference RS232 Pro
115. intelix DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE MARG Series Room Combine Systems www intelix com intelix MARC User Manual Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Intelix MARC Room Combine system This manual covers all aspects of the design use installation and programming of the Intelix MARC system Since the MARC system is a unique combination of hardware and software Intelix strongly advises the installation of an MARC system be undertaken only after the thorough reading of this manual Customer support is available through Intelix if you encounter problems with your MARC system This manual contains several sections designed to help you install and program your MARC system from any level of knowledge you possess Section 1 System Overview introduces the underlying architecture of the Intelix Matrix line and the MARC matrix mixer specifically Section 2 Quick Start Outlines the process of installing and programmin your MARC matrix mixer Sections 3 and 4 Wiring Details and ReO Bus Details go into specifics and details of physically installing the MARC matrix mixer Section 5 Installing and Starting the MARC Software shows you how to install and run the MARC Deigner Software that allows system design Section 6 The Auto Design Wizard steps you through the process of designing a room combine system using the MARC Designer software Section 7 The Hardware Installation Wizard helps you install and test you
116. internal flybacks place the jumper between pins 17 and 18 on P8 Never place Jumpers in both positions Caution component U13 may be HOT View of HZP chassis with botom remored i EEE a E pn ee Internal U15 pam pumper PISI 7 BETETE F WEF circuit boar WT baham of chassis rerne L g tral 5 Warning Placing jumpers in both positions will short out and destroy the internal power supply For internal flyback use the jumper should be between pins 17 and 18 on the jumper block For external flybacks the jumper should be between pins 19 and 20 There should be a jumper in one or the other of these positions NEVER BOTH PB Pr t De O35 MARC User Manual Appendix A 121 Appendix B Power Supplies and Grounding AC power supply Usually ReO devices are powered by a 12 VAC transformer The transformer secondary is connected in parallel to all the remotes in the System at pins and 3 of their power connections See page 57 As the ground lift jumpers J1 of the remotes are not present the ground return for the data signals is provided by pins and 6 of the RJ11 12 connector see page 57 In the absence of the ground lift jumper the remotes electronics are grounded to the Matrix via the data connection ground This is connected to neither the building nor conduit grounds Ground Lift Jumper ReO remotes previously used a ground lift jumper if your remotes have a ground lift jumper J
117. ions See Appendix A fai RS232 DB 9 9 pin female receptacle through which the Matrix is linked to computer PC and other RS232 devices See section 4 0 ReO Bus 6 wire modular jack receptacle similar to RJ11 or RJ12 through which the Matrix is linked to the ReO remote unit s The communication link is synchronous and serial 2 ground wires 2 clock wires 2 data wires The wiring connections to all the remote units are direct pin to pin Any new connection must have the same pin order to be functional See section 12 1 2 Audio Inputs Audio Outputs_ Strips of screw terminal Phoenix type plug receptacles male Each block accommodates four triplet plugs 18 MARC User Manual System Overview intelix MARC User Manual Quick Start 2 0 Quick Start This section will explain two major concepts how to physically install the MARC system and how to program it to create the required application The Hardware Installation section takes you from the installation of the MARC hardware compo nents through an audio test of the completed hardware installation It assumes that the job site has been completely and correctly wired The Application Creation section shows you how to use the installed MARC hardware and De signer software to program and test your customer s application It assumes that your customer s application has been designed and documented This manual provides a set of application design templ
118. ions in a single system There is however a maximum limit of 64 remotes in a system There are two types of stations ina MARC design room combine and room control as shown below 6 12 1 Room Combine Station The room combine station has a single function It allows and reports changes in the status of wall in a room group To prevent tampering the room combine station is located in a secure control rack Intelix recommends the use of the Intelix Comet 8 ReO device as the interface in a room combine station but other interface devices such as Crestron or AMX touch panels are supported A Comet 8 in a room combine station will have a face plate engraved with the topology layout of the room group being combined with a lighted push button for each moveable wall A lit button indicates that a wall is in place an unlit button indicates that the wall has been removed The MARC matrix polls the Comet 8 steadily and uses its responses to update its internal wall list The matrix uses this list to program the Reo remotes in each rooms room control stations When walls are removed creating new rooms the audio control remotes mirror each other so that the audio in the 6 new room s can be control correctly Each Comet 8 can handle a single room group each room group requires its own room combine station and associated face plate Comet 8s and touch panels can be combined in a single room combine station but care must be taken to keep the two devices
119. lass 12 Route Video message To use this message as a control test select a crosspoint to be set and encode it in the input output pair The example below sets the current value of the crosspoint at input 2 and output 5 The value to which the current value is set is encoded in the current value parameter This value can be any value from 0 full off to 255 full on The example below sets the crosspoint to 255 Since 255 is hex FF the value is escaped into two bytes FOh and OFh see section 10 6 Sending this message consists of transmitting the following ten bytes FAh 00h 05h 02h ODh 02h 05h FOh OFh and 15h When this message 1s properly received by the matrix the current value will be immediately affected since this command bypasses ramp time and slew rate You should immediately hear the change in the level of the crosspoint Be sure that your audio source amplifiers and speakers are all powered and working data fields engin 00h 05h RS232 START data fields checksum current value escaped FOh OFh 15h 10 9 Communication Recommendation Because the Intelix RS232 is a simplex or half duplex bus protocol there are certain restrictions placed on bus traffic Any message sent from the controller to the matrix that generates a reply other than lt AC KNOWLEDGE gt must not be followed by another message until the reply is complete To be safe insert a delay of 100 milliseconds after an
120. le compared to the common mode rejection capabilities of the RS485 transceivers MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring 33 intelix MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring 4 3 Installing ReO bus devices Each ReO remote device required by your installation should be installed in its final location When doing the initial installation 1 e before remote recognition takes place do not connect the ReO bus to the remotes 1 Connect the power connector as shown below then install the remote devices in their wall box panel or other final destination The bottom LED on each remote will blink at about once per 2 seconds indicating that the remote has power and has not received a message from the matrix If the remote does not single blink troubleshoot the power supply with a voltmeter The voltage at the remote should be in the range 9 18 VDC or AC 2 If you have selected discovery mode as a remote recognition scheme or if your remotes are already programmed either by the factory or on your bench plug the ReO bus RJ12 connector into each remote Do not yet connect the ReO bus to the matrix mixer Note Because the remotes contains a full bridge rectifier the power connection can be made with the power plug in either orientation But for ease of troubleshooting we recommend that the all plugs be oriented the same way This drawing shows the back of a typical REO remote and indicates how to connect the ReO bus power connector
121. le is enclosed in quotation marks Any other use of ASCII values will cause the command to fail For example the command Set Matrix Mixer Name uses as an example name field Emmanual Lutheran Church The quotes indicate that this data should be sent as ASCII values To do this use an ASCII table to obtain the hex value for each character and transmit these values Never transmit the quotation marks 10 4 2 1 ASCII values of the alphabet This is not a complete ASCH table since it does not contain codes for numbers punctuation or special characters 94 A 4lh B 42h C 43h D 44h E 45h F 46h G 47h H 48h 49h J 4Ah K 4Bh L 4Ch M 4Dh N 4Eh O 4Fh P 50h Q 5lh R 52h S 53h T 54h U 55h V 56h W 57h X 58h Y 59h Z 5Ah a 6lh b 62h c 63h d 64h e 65h f 66h g 67h h 68h 1 69h j 6Ah k 6Bh 1 6Ch m 6Dh n 6Eh o 6Fh p 70h q 71h r 72h s 73h t 74h u 75h v 76h w 77h x 78h y 79h z 7Ah MARC User Manual RS232 Programming intelix MARC User Manual RS232 Programming 10 5 Decimal to Hex conversion table The table below shows the hex equivalent of decimal numbers from 0 255 Starting with Windows 795 the calculator has a hex conversion function 129 81h 130 82h 131 83h 132 84h 133 85h 134 86h 135 87h 136 88h 137 89h 138 8Ah 139 8Bh 140 8Ch 141 8Dh 142 8Eh 143 8Fh 144 90 145 91h 146 92h 147 93h 148 94h 149 95h 150 96h 151 97h 152 98h 153 99h 154 9Ah
122. lecting the Open item from the file menu causes the software to prompt you for the path and name of the file you wish to open After you have specified the path and filename the software opens that file showing progress as it does so On a fast machine or a small file this progress indicator may be barely visible 9 1 3 The Save Item Choosing the Save item from the File menu causes the software to save the currently open file to disk All changes since the last save are updated 9 1 4 The Save As Item Selecting Save as from the File menu allows the user to create new file based on existing ones If a new program requires only a single change to an existing file open that file with the Open item make the change and select the Save As Item You will be prompted for a path and filename The new file will then be saved under the new name and the original file unchanged under the old filename 9 1 5 The Web Update Item Selecting the Web Update Item instructs you how to go to the Intelix web site where the newest versions of Intelix software can be downloaded Read the instructions on the screen to reach the download site 9 1 6 The Exit Item Selecting the Exit item from the file menu closes the MARC software and returns you to the desktop If you have made changes to a file the program will ask you if you wish to save the changes 66 MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference
123. ll use an extra audio output the two outputs will be titled Room L and Room R 9 2 3 4 L R and Stereo Pairing These two columns show which signals correspond to the left and right halves of stereo outputs Neither columns can be altered on this screen These columns will be blank for mono outputs MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 75 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 2 4 Maximum Audio Levels This screen allows you to set the full scale volume of any audio crosspoint This means that when a user turns a Comet Tail volume control up all the way They will be at the volume you define here This allows the contractor to avoid customers blasting audio accidently a Intelix MARC Maximum Audio Levels training facility mirc DE Roor Normal Page Emergency Page Room 3 local source Room 2 local source 1 pees Room T training audio eee 100 65 3 TOU 65 9 4 i Horizontal Bars Background Music 1 100 85 9 2 100 85 9 Background Music 2 100 85 9 4 100 85 9 4 9 2 4 1 Setting Crosspoints To set the maximum level of a crosspoint click on the crosspoint Now use the up down arrows or direct text entry to set the desired level Double clicking a crosspoint toggles it repeatedly between 100 and 0 1 e full off and full on Note that 0 off is represented by a blank cell This feature is useful for testing and setup 9 2 4 2 Changing Names O
124. llation Wizard 57 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard Hardware Installation Wizard cont 7 6 The Remote Discovery Process This screen gives further directions that allow you to establish communication between the matrix and the remotes 42 Intelix MARC Remote Communication Instructions test mre 1 Confirm that the Fel bus i DISCONNECTED from the WARC device 2 Connect all Re remotes to the Rell bus 3 CONNECT the AJ 12 plug to the Rel bus connector on the rear panel of the MARC device 4 Confirm that all ReO remotes go to double blink mode Le every remote has an LED that blinks twice ever 2 seconds BAN remote goes to double blink mode it has a known good Hel bus cable This cable can be used in step 6 below 6 If a remote does not double blink there are two possible causes the Rel remote transcenver or the Ael bus cable Move temporarily the remote to a kAOWwn good location and connect power and the Rel bus cable If the Rell remote goes to double blink you have a bad Rel bus cable at the previous location Otherwise you have a bad Rel remote transcerver contact ntelis r REPEAT THESE STEPS FOR ALL Re REMOTES IN THE SYSTEM Cancel Back Eorward gt PC Alone 7 7 Unassigned Remote Screen This screen shows all physical remotes that have been discovered by the system The screen below shows the Comet 8 and one Comet Tail If other re
125. m and escape byte IA 9600 Baud Z N 19200 Baud A 38400 Baud 717 9600 Baud DIP switches 5 and 6 allow the RS 232 baud rate to be fixed at one of three values 9600 19200 or 38400 The Windows MARC software does not support 38400 baud but that speed can be used by AMX Crestron and custom controllers DIP switch 7 allows the RS 232 checksum and escape byte to be toggled on or off These should be turned off in installations which include a permanent RS 232 controller such as AMX Crestron or custom PC program The RS 232 checksum and escape byte should be turned on in installations where the RS 232 communication may be hindered because of cable length greater than 50 feet or lack of shielding from external electronic noise Note After changing any DIP switches you must resest the matrix by pressing the reset button on the rear panel Changes will not take place unless you reset the matrix 26 MARC User Manual Matrix Wiring Details intelix MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring 4 0 ReO Bus and Comet remote Wiring Details This section is concerned with the wiring of Comet remote devices including data ReO bus and power to the remotes Data and power should be run with separate cabling to avoid interference Whether the system is being installed into a new building or retrofit into an existing one you must allow for several kinds of wiring a The ReO bus This is the data bus for all remote devices which
126. m group screen before any changes is shown below id Intelx MARC Room Groups JOX F Print Add Group Click to select WelEte Group fie Ekharnge Topalagy E r By Total number of rooms 2 16 4 Perce Back Forward gt Epc Alone Delete the Extra Room Group The wizard defaults to two room groups Since the Training Facility only needs one delete the extra group as follows Click on either group it highlights Click the Remove Group button The extra group 1s deleted Change Topology This example needs the topology shown in the project definition To change the group to the correct topology follow these steps 1 Click the room group it highlights This stage is shown below left 2 Click the Change Topology button 3 Select the topology desired as shown in the picture below right 4 Click OK and the new topology will be displayed merens ar Room Group 1 OF ae Intelix MARC Room Groups Cancel l Click to select ita a What ls A Room Group RC 2 i Current topology Help don t see my 2 Rooms topology Mae See 3 Rooms E Poom Group 1 Delete Group H Se le aE ans Ul Change Topology A Rooms ee Total number of rooms 2 16 2 Cancel lt Back Forward gt 5B Rooms 7 Rooms PC Alone 6 Rooms 8 Rooms Pf PC Alone MARC User Manual Appendix G 139 ES A EE EAA a eS SSE Dae ai Name the Rooms
127. message The value of this field is either RS232_ACK FCh RS232_ BUSY FDh or RS232_ ERROR FEh 102 MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 3 2 Byte Escape Sequence If a byte in the length data or checksum fields falls within the range 240 through 255 inclusive an escape sequence is used to transmit the value since those single byte values are reserved The value is translated by the sending device into two bytes the RS232_ ESCAPE byte 240 itself followed by the difference between the value and the RS232_ ESCAPE byte value gt RS232 ESCAPE value RS232_ ESCAPE These two bytes are transmitted instead of the single large value byte The receiving device converts the two bytes back into the original single byte value through simple addition These operations do not affect the values of the length or checksum fields Note The escape sequence feature can be disabled if necessary by put DIP switch 7 in the down posi tion This is recommended when using Crestron or AMX controllers since it simplifies programming In the following example the data field of a message is 2 3 3 10 241 The byte 241 must be escaped into the RS232_ ESCAPE byte 240 followed by the difference between 241 and RS232_ ESCAPE 241 240 1 Start Length Class ID Input Output Target Volume Checksum FAh 00h 05h 02h 03h 03h OAh FOh Olh 00h Since the second byte of an
128. mote Single Input Status 118 Goto I O Volume 112 Goto Program Zone Room Select 109 113 Goto Program Local Deselect 110 Goto Room Local Volume 111 Goto Room Program Volume 110 Goto Wall Positions 107 Ground Lift Jumper 18 122 Grounding 122 124 H Hardware Installation 20 Hardware Installation Wizard 53 Help Menu 91 Hex conversion table 95 Hexadecimal Transmission 94 Commercial controllers 94 I I Am Here 98 105 Input Wiring Methods recommended 24 Installation Menu 81 Crosspoint board status 89 device information 88 internal hardware item 89 Introduction to using the RS232 Commands 98 J Jedi Mind Control 21 L Length Bytes 102 Level Control Application 109 Live Crosspoints 87 Live Crosspoints screen 87 Local Sources 46 72 Local Program Routing 100 156 MARC User Manual Index Logic Control Station 17 M MARC Auto Design Wizard 41 MARC software installing and running 38 Matrix AC Power Connection 123 matrix name 88 maximum audio levels 76 memory reset 88 mesage delay 93 Message Fields 92 102 Mic Line Card 152 Mic Line Cards adding removing 74 Mic line status 90 mirror panel option 43 69 Mounting the MARC 20 22 MZP software installing 38 N New Item 66 Non Responding Remotes 64 null modem 20 25 39 101 null modem cable 101 null modem cable wiring for 25 Numbers room and wall 69 O Open Item 66 outputs audio 23 P Page Destination 50 Page Source 50 Pa
129. motes are present they can be viewed either by scrolling to the right or clicking the icon view button In following steps the physical remotes will be assigned to your programmed virtual remotes a Intelix MARC Unassigned Remotes test2_ mrc room combine discovery instructions here gt f Full C Jeon 0 Run s Decore What Are Unassigned Remotes Cancel Back Forward gt Spe Alone 58 MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard Intelix MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard 7 8 Room Combine Station The screen below demonstrates the assignment of a Comet 8 remote to the room combine panel The Comet 8 visible at the right of the screen is dragged and dropped onto the button on the panel This causes the Comet 8 to be automatically configured for the panel onto which it was dropped 8 rris HAI Aloe Lembe ilam lepi epr Rows rn Whaia d Ha Diaa L i mmj R F Foe Fa 7 WallSensar Ecma l __ Ga ri Fund ED rc wane 7 9 Unassigned Remote Screen This is an updated version of the screen shown in section 7 7 The Comet 8 is now gone from this screen since it was assigned in section 7 8 Remaining unassigned remotes are Comet Tails and Comet 4s which will be assigned to room control stations in following steps ah m rim WAAT lampr hrr MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard 59 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installati
130. movable Phoenix connectors on the rear panel All inputs are line level except those connected through the optional mic line card Paging microphones must be preamplified to line level Recommended input connec tion methods are shown in section 3 4 2 1 3 Install remote controls in their assigned locations on the ReO bus The locations for the remotes should be a part of your design documentation Install each remote in its correct position Plug in the power connection verify that the LED single blinks at a rate of about once per two seconds Now plug the REO bus connection the RJ12 plug into each remote The ReO bus should still not be connected to the matrix mixer 2 2 Application Creation This section begins with section 6 0 and will guide you from the end of the physical installation section through a final test and balance of the end user s system 2 2 1 Connect the control PC to the MARC Matrix Mixer Connect a DB 9 cable between your PC serial port and the female DB 9 receptacle on the matrix mixer labelled RS232 The cable should be a null modem configuration For details on this connection see section 3 5 2 2 2 Install and start MARC Designer software on the controller PC See section 5 0 for program installation For connection details see section 3 5 2 2 3 Define the System Use MARC Designer software to define audio inputs outputs and ReO remote stations For details see section 6 0 2 2 4 Connect the ReO b
131. n I Am Here message After this sequence is complete you have established correct communication 1 Are You There i Touch _ Touch Panel Controller Panel 2 Am Here 104 MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 1 1 Are You There This message contains no parameters data fields Checksum escaped 00h O2h Fh OCh RS232_ START 12 1 2 I Am Here This message contains no parameters The MARC matrix mixer will send this message as a response to the reception of an Are You There message t is also sent by the matrix on any reset or power cycle This makes it useful for triggering start up and power failure command sequences on an external controller When this message is received you have correctly verified communication data fields Checksum ne escaped 00h O2h FOR ODh RS232_ START MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 105 intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 2 Wall Control Application The first major application considered 1s the communication of wall positions in a room combine group to the MARC mixer This application shows how to program a touch panel to send wall placement changes to the mixer so that audio control is correctly configured for any combination of rooms in a group To do this we will use three messages Get All Wall Positions Report All Wall Positions and Goto
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133. n have from 0 to two local sources Click the radio button corresponding to the number of local sources this room will have Local sources can be mono stereo and should be named in this screen All rooms are defaulted to having one local source to remove it click the O radio button selection 9 2 1 4 4 4 Default Sources A default source is an audio source that is turned on to a given room whenever a wall is moved This provides audio to rooms including rooms that do not contain a Comet 4 for selecting audio sources or Comet Tails for adjusting audio volume The level of the default source is determined by the setting of the lowest Comet Tail among each of the rooms that this room is combined with Each room can have up to two default sources If a room has two default sources the two sources will be mixed Select a source from the pick list provided The list contains all program and local sources any of which can be a default source for this room Ja MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 2 2 Audio Sources The audio sources screen allows you to name and define all audio sources in the system The Audio Source screen is shown below All rooms are assigned one default source removable in the details screen sec 9 2 1 4 2 3 a gt Audio Sources Intelx MARC Iola Number Audio Source Hame Mono Stereo Stereo Pairing Room 1 local source 1 Room 2 local source 1 Room 1 local so
134. n this screen you are allowed to change the names of audio sources and audio outputs To change a name click on the name and enter the new name This change ripples through all screens that display the affected name 9 2 4 3 Views There are several options for viewing the crosspoint levels They are selectable in the View radio button frame 76 MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 2 5 Paging Ramp Times Screen After the system is assembled the remotes are programmed and page and program levels set there are two items left to adjust before testing duck amounts and ramp times MARC implements auto ducking meaning that pages into a zone automatically duck reduce the volume of program mate rial so that the page can be more clearly heard This section explains how to set the parameters associated with ducking duck amount how much the program material is reduced during a page ramp up and ramp down times the rates at which the program material is ducked and page ramp times There are four parameters associated with ramp times 1 Program source duck time The amount of time the program material ramps down when a page becomes active 2 Program source return time The time the program material takes to return to its prepage level after a page 3 Page source ramp up The time for a page input to reach full paging volume 4 Page source ramp down The time a page input to
135. nce those single byte values are reserved see section 10 2 The value is translated by the sending device into two bytes the RS232_ ESCAPE byte 240 itself fol lowed by the difference between the value and the RS232_ ESCAPE byte value gt RS232 ESCAPE value RS232_ ESCAPE These two bytes are transmitted instead of the single large value byte The receiving device converts the two bytes back into the original single byte value through simple addition These operations do not affect the values of the length or checksum fields Note The escape sequence feature can be disabled if necessary by putting DIP switch 7 in the down position This is recommended when using Crestron or AMX controllers since it simplifies program ming See section 10 6 In the following example the data field of a message is 2 3 3 6 255 The byte 255 must be escaped into the RS232_ ESCAPE byte 240 followed by the difference between 255 and RS232_ ESCAPE 255 240 15 OFh The bytes actually transmitted are Start Length Class ID Input Output Target Volume Checksum 10 00h 05h 02h 03h 03h O6h FOh OFh OCh Since the second byte of an escape sequence must fall within the range O through 15 inclusive any second byte outside of that range indicates that a transmission error has occurred and the message should be acknowledged by the receiver with RS232_ ERROR and ignored 96 MARC User Manual RS232 Programming intelix MARC User Manu
136. ne Select 1 Button Press Touch Panel Controller 5 No audio change 4 panel indicates busy 3 Zone select result busy MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 115 intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 12 5 Synchronizing the RS232 controller and Reo remotes When there are ReO remotes in a program distribution system controlled by an RS232 controller syn chronization of the controller and the remotes becomes an issue The controller needs to be able to read and alter the output states of the remotes This is accomplished with four commands Set Remote Polling Remote Single Output Report Simulate Remote Single Input and Set Remote Single Output The first two messages are ReO to controller commands while the second two messages are controller to ReO commands 12 5 1 Communication Recommendation Because the Intelix RS232 is a simplex or half duplex bus protocol there are certain restrictions placed on bus traffic Any message sent from the controller to the matrix that generates a reply other than lt AC KNOWLEDGE gt must not be followed by another message until the reply is complete To be safe insert a delay of 700 milliseconds after any message that generates a reply This is particularly important in the case of synchronizing REO remotes since remote polling tends to generate a large amount of bus traffic Intelix recommends placing a 100 millisecond delay before all Set
137. nected to the control PC with a null modem cable Wiring diagrams are shown below RS232 DB9 to DB9 connections for a RS 232 DB9 to DB 25 connections null modem cable for a null modem cable 2 2 2 Matrix Matrix 3 gt 3 Controller 3 S 3 Controller female female DBO 5 5 DBO ae sh hH DB25 The connections of the MARC s DB9 connec tor for RS 232 commu nication Receive Transmit Ground 154 MARC User Manual Appendix L intelix Index Symbols 1 0 Designing an External Control designing 100 A AC power supply 122 Acknowledge Byte 102 Acknowledgment field 92 acknowledgment field 102 application creation 19 Are You There 98 105 ASCII values of capital characters 94 ASCII values table 94 audio input screen 43 audio inputs 23 audio inputs and outputs connecting 23 audio matrix 12 13 Audio Outputs 75 audio outputs 23 audio path test 56 audio sources 73 audio wiring test 55 auto ducking 77 B baud rate 26 40 97 Begin Page 114 Blink codes remote 64 building wiring 27 Byte Escape Sequence 103 C Cancel Page 114 checksum 102 Checksum Field 102 checksum field 92 Comet 8 for Wall Sensors wiring 36 Comet 8 in room combine station 52 Comet 8 wiring 35 Comet Remote Devices 128 Comet Tail 16 Comet 0 129 Comet 4 16 Comet 8 16 MARC User Manual Index MARC User Manual Index Commercial controllers 94 Communication Icons 26 86 153 Communication Menu
138. nstallation menu allows access to screens used in installing and debugging the MARC system designer sofivware 9 4 1 Upload Download This item brings up the screen below and allows uploading downloading to and from the MARC and resetting the matrix a gt Upload 7 Download Intelix MARC 9 4 1 1 Read Data From MARC device This item allows the user to load the currently open file with the data from an MARC hooked up to the PC For this option to work the PC must have already established communication with the MARC After communication is established the MARC will transfer all its programming to the PC The data will be stored in whatever file is open when the MARC device to PC command is issued This can be an existing file or a new one as the user wishes A typical use of upload is to modify an existing MARC application The user would transfer the file to the PC make the modification and use PC to MARC device described below to send the new configuration back to the MARC MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference g1 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 4 1 2 Write Data To MARC Device This item allows the user to transfer the current file on the PC to the MARC connected to the PC After establishing communication between the PC and the MARC the PC will send the currently open file to the MARC which will store it in its local memory After transfer the MARC can be put in discovery mode and
139. nto arbitrary destinations and the DC output pins can be configured to drive external devices LEDs relays logic etc 42 Intelix MARC DC Control fel X Triggers Indicators Number DB 25 Pin Help Number OB 25 Fin Page Source Page Destination Normal Page All Call Emergency Page All Call None gt None gt dul Print None gt None gt None gt None le a ping 14 20 Ground Finish 13 pin 25 5 DC 6 9 1 Number and DB 25 pin columns There are eight page trigger inputs numbered 1 8 and eight output indicators numbered 1 8 Each trigger and each indicator is wired to a specific pin on the DB 25 connector This pin is shown in the DB 25 pin column 6 9 2 Page Source columns The page source column allows the selection of any or none of the two paging sources A pick list containing none normal page or emergency page appears when you doubleclick the page source column 6 9 3 Page Destination Columns The page destination column routes the page to any or all rooms in the design If rooms are com bined that have a page routed to them they will both receive the page routed to either 6 9 4 Page Trigger State column If your PC is connected to a MARC matrix mixer you can simulate a trigger closure by double clicking on the trigger s state column This acts exactly as if you had pressed a contact closure on that trigger pin You can thereby simulate a trigger activation even befor
140. o the system If multiple remotes are to be added at one time the system should be put in Discovery mode as ex 8 ae below 8 4 Discovery Mode Discovery mode allows the addition of multiple ReO remotes at a time as when a new system is first programmed Each remote so added must be exercised in a known sequence to allow them to be correctly discovered by the MARC matrix Discovery mode is normally used only during initial setup and programming of a system In the discovery process the MARC will be told to discover and report all ReO remote devices connected to it Remotes are discovered in the order they are exercised a knob turn or button press so it is critical to have an ordered list in which you will exercise them As each remote is discovered it is displayed on the Unassigned Remotes screen They can then be assigned to the stations in your design by clicking and dragging on screen After discovery and assignment are complete you will put the MARC in Run mode to test operation of the system 62 MARC User Manual ReO Bus Modes intelix MARC User Manual ReO Bus Modes 8 4 1 Using Discovery Mode To use discovery mode take the following steps 1 Select Discovery Mode as explained in section 8 2 2 Print the ordered remote list from the menu item main gt Reports gt Remote Discovery List gt Print 3 Using the list go to each physical remote and take these steps a Verify that the remote s LED is in dou
141. on Wizard 7 10 Room Control Stations This screen shows a room control station consisting of a single Comet Tail and a Comet 4 The two physical remotes in the right pane will be dragged and dropped onto the two virtual remotes in the left pane The cursor will indicate as you drag a remote where you may drop it When you drop a remote in an appropriate spot a window will appear allowing you the choice of how to name the remote This window is shown at the bottom of this page As you proceed through the wizard you will see this screen repeated for each room control station in the design For each room drag and drop the physical remotes onto the virtual remotes to program them with your design pi Ee T ed g i revel enwa dO Foda Wisent iran e Paa pn p Aco Pr Ee MAAC ey imn 7 11 The remote naming window This window appears each time you drop a physical remote onto a virtual one Your choices for naming the remote are 1 retain the name assigned to the virtual remote the default 2 retain the name assigned to the physical remote 3 Give the remote a new name type the new name in the text box and click OK Inteln MARC Rel Remote Name Which name should this ReO remote use f Virtual remote name Local Volume C Real remote name Local Volurne C Other name PC Alone 60 MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard intelix MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard Hardware In
142. ono or stereo speakers the number of local audio sources which originate in the room default audio sources and Room Control stations Room Control stations are user control surfaces They use Intels Comet Tail and Comet 4 devices which are configured for audio source selection and volume control Intels MARC allows the contractor to define two kinds of system wide audio background music program sources and paging Up to two paging sources can be defined one with normal priority and one emergency Pages are triggered through the DC Control connector and may be directed to individual rooms or system wide Please type a name for this project Training Facility Cancel Back Forward gt MARC User Manual Appendix G 137 rea eS ee eee The Page and Program Source Screen On this screen you name the page and program sources To change the default names click on the name type the new name and click Enter Repeat for each name to be changed You can change the names of the two paging sources if you wish As shown below in this example we leave the paging source names alone and set two program source names as Background Musi 1 and Background Music 2 The other two default sources are removed my clicking on them then clicking the Re move Source button When you have filled in this form click Forward Intelx MARC Page and Program Sources Paging sources allow paging into individual rooms or sys
143. ote Single Output 119 Signal to Noise 125 System Balancing 125 Signal to Noise Considerations 125 simulate a page trigger 50 Sources default 46 Sources local 46 Start Byte 102 start byte 92 Station Explanations 52 Station Overview 17 157 intelix Stereo Pairing 75 Synchronizing controller Application 116 system overview 11 T Technical Information 131 Dimensions 131 Inputs 131 Outputs 131 Power Requirements 131 Servicing 132 Warranty 132 Template room control 45 48 Termination 30 timing delay message 93 Topology changing 42 68 Topology definition 42 transformer 22 Troubleshooting RS232 Communication 153 Cabling Information 154 Communication Icons 153 DIP Switches 153 Testing Communication 154 U unbalance an output 23 unbalancing an input 23 V VCA 13 ventilation 20 version numbers hardware and software 88 Volume Control 100 W Wall Control Application 106 Wall Numbers 69 wall sensor 43 69 polarity control 43 Warranty 132 Web Update 66 Windows Reference MARC 65 Wiring Methods recommended 24 Wiring Reports 80 Z Zone Select 113 158 MARC User Manual Index MARC User Manual Index
144. our control PC is made with a null mo dem cable with a DB 9 connector on the matrix end as shown below The wiring diagram for a null modem cable is at the bottom of the page The drawing you use will depend on the connector on your PC Most PCs have either a DB 9 or a DB 25 on the serial port The cable wiring for both connectors are shown Note Some devices require that Clear to Send and Ready to send pins 7 and 8 be tied together RS232 DB 9 to DB 9 connections for RS 232 DB 9 to DB 25 connec a null modem cable tions for a null modem cable 2 2 2 2 Matrix Matrix female 3 TA 2 Controller female 3 a 3 Controller DB 9 5 5 DB 9 DB 9 5 7 DB 25 The connections of the MARC s DB 9 connec tor for RS 232 commu nication Receive Transmit MARC User Manual Software Installation 39 intelix MARC User Manual Software Installation 5 4 DIP Switches There are eight DIP switches on the rear panel of the Matrix see drawing below For all DIP switches the up position indicates the on condition and the down position the off condition The function of these switches is shown below as WIA S s 2345678 o are L gt unused e M Use RS 232 checksum and escape byte l 5 pees Y No RS 232 checksum and escape byte Ny 9600 Baud 2 N5 19200 Baud 7 38400 Baud 717 9600 Baud DIP switches 5 and 6 allow the RS 232 baud rate to be fixed at one of three values 9600 19200 or
145. ow has its own scroll bars and that full or icon views can be chosen shown is full Programming is done by clicking and dragging a physical remote from the right pane and dropping it on the correct virtual remote in the left pane EN intelix MAC Room Control Station Fi Mame Dom Neis What la A Room Control Station Unassigned Rel Remotes Mute Local Reve Remote Click Here to Change Mame Click Here to Change Mame Click F con fo ree re Back Forward gt MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 71 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 2 1 4 4 Room Details On the room combine station screen sec 9 2 1 4 there is a details button for each room This button displays the screen shown below z nin BE Aim bheaa j leap ee Hoo He Fasa Lora Lar 9 2 1 4 4 1 Room Name 9 The room can have its room name set or changed on this screen If you have a custom room combine station panel the room names on this screen should match those on the panel 9 2 1 4 4 2 Mono Stereo This item defines whether the audio going to this room is monaural or stereo Click the desired radio button for each room 9 2 1 4 4 3 Local Sources A local source is an audio source that originates from this room A local source is not made available to other rooms in the group Typical local sources are microphones in the room or a background music source that is not used in any other room A room ca
146. pending on the nature of the reply message These times are independent of baud rate To avoid collisions with reply messages Intelix recommends that your RS 232 controller insert a delay of approximately 10 milliseconds after messages which do not generate a reply message and 50 milliseconds between messages which do MARC User Manual RS232 Programming 93 intelix MARC User Manual RS232 Programming 10 4 Hexadecimal Transmission The Intelix Matrix Mixer must receive all message in hexadecimal number code If messages are trans mitted in decimal or ASCII codes they will fail to work Hexadecimal is a base 16 number code that uses numerals 0 10 and letters A B C D E F On the next page is aconversion table from decimal numbers to hexadecimal In this document hex numbers are repre sented in the form xxh where xx are the two hex characters 10 4 1 Commercial controllers Most commercial controllers require the use of special codes to represent hex numbers for transmission For example Crestron controllers require the sequence xnn where nn is the hex byte to be sent 10 4 2 ASCII values Because computers deal only with numbers letters must be assigned a numeric code This code is called ASCII When you send commands to the Intelix Matrix Mixer there is one and only one case when you use ASCII codes That case is when you send names Whenever a name field appears in an example in this manual the examp
147. per tre nnn nee rane rr reer 93 10 4 Hexadecimal Transmission cccccseccssccscccsccesccscesscesccesccesscescescescesccesscesseessescescescss 94 HOA t Commercial Controllers cern a E E E A 94 TOA FAS CA YASS oe area ss ce cet ee eee eee 94 10 5 Decimal to Hex conversion table einser E E E LTE 95 1006By Eae Scaue n Eee a ieee etcetera eewt eee er eueads 96 IO Z DIP SS WAC anoe e E E 97 10 8 Introduction to using the RS 232 Commands nenessesssseoeeeesssssssseeresssssssscerrsssssssseeressssss 98 LOS 1d ATS YOU Thore eeen eE EO E E naeeieaiociens 98 LOS TA E Eaa re a A A A ie Oe Ee 98 LOS 3 Sel CITEN VUE hoden a E RE A O A aaa 99 109 Communication RECOMMENGAUON aariin a AEA O 99 11 0 Designing an External Control System for MARC ccssssssssseeeeeees 100 11 1 Connecting the Control PC to the MARC cs acenctterreieveenuudaiiet ian certiiter ial ieddecmenblackoes 101 12 RS2 2 Message Protocol mrana ey du aclenealais cals adellsale nnsaelee deh eu naeadietet 102 IRZ IRS 252 NICS ACS Fields rona 102 ELES By CG aheutiaz su ctesaten etatee soe a tere ateteaaunen tain 102 12 IRA Cem EB ye teen er re erg eT aE De Tee 102 Ha Data ByE et vote ciate eat latch abes A 102 IEZI AC Meek IIMs CLC cerca aren arse oe neat a seesuid AOA 102 ZII rs 6 010151 078 20 wi oe pe ee er E re 102 12 0 MARC RS232 Quick Reference Guide ct iticicciiavachincseis ededcicazeniaated E eke Saat 104 12 0 1 Communication Recommendation
148. ppears in the lower left corner of each room The wall number appears as a white on black number on each wall See the picture above for an example the rooms are numbered and 2 while the wall is numbered 1 MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 69 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 2 1 4 3 The Room Control Screen Each room in a group will have an associated room control station This station contains the remotes used to control audio in the room To reach the room control station screen for a room from the room combine screen click the icon in the room combine screen The room control station for that group appears A typical default room control station is shown below a gt Room Control Station Intelx HARC u ores what le Room Control Station Poom Help OK Print 4dd Comet 4 Local Yolume ae Add Comet Tail Bemare Remate E Unassigned i Full i icon Click to Change Hame Click to Change Hame Click to Change Hame Eus Wide f Bon E Wiseovery E p a Z Distiller Assist fe Adobe Page ACD Player a EA Inteli MARC Room Groups Bad Roar Combi ES Room Con 4g 9 2 1 4 3 1 Adding Deleting Remotes To add a remote to a room control station click either the Add Comet 4 or the Add Comet Tail button The remote will be added to the station To delete a remote select the remote to be
149. r design in the building Section 8 ReO bus modes explains and helps troubleshoot remote bus aspects of your MARC design Section 9 MARC Windows Reference a full help section for using the MARC Designer software Sections 10 and 11 RS232 Message Protocol and Quick Reference Guide sections introduce and demonstrate the basics of RS232 programming of the MARC system Appendixes A L provide detailed technical information on a range of subjects and are referenced from other sections The information below is filled out by the factory Please keep it in a safe place for future reference Model Serial Number Software 8 X 8 ROM Application ROM Communications ROM PC Diskette intelix 2222 Pleasant View Road Middleton WI 53562 608 831 0880 fax 608 831 1833 e mail intelix intelix com Revision F 0203 2 MARC User Manual Introduction intelix MARC User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents PIVER OG WCU OW essiens EEE EE a 2 TO SV SUC Ms Oy SEY 1 Wy asta eens oh gist cic ire naerae ee eevee aw ol eae ada lo os cee a ec Sa ava alee toe eedadengtioc 1 t Matrix Mixer OV ery lCW so anssenassnndeintwtandenaasesitteduandenaduandeadzandeetauenttecitouseecdsbndteedvondeetacentieeds 12 L2 REO Romo DV Ci V1 CW seca tara ceceticteree assorted a A 16 1 2 l Comet Remote Desc pti xciaccstsusieenzancenccunsusiededsinsennsubuwsennsencencdunsusededsacsancsboeaedss 16 B22 SLALOM QV CL VI CW tes beste loud N 17 1 2 2 1 Room Com
150. required per 12 remotes This will provide a more reliable Current draw 100 mA EP RY Phoenix connection Power connector type to remote 3 pin IDC Phase tolerant Use Panduit MRT Data Connection Topology 156F connector tool T connections daisy chain and star acceptable Gee mmda Daisy chain connection DOE a Ay E Matrix PC board power T connection receptacle Eo Star connection Ground Recommended data wire Recommended power wire Category 3 e g Belden 1245A or West Penn 2 conductor stranded 18 AWG WP52995 Max powerwire length 18 AWG Belden 8461 West Penn 224 Maximum data wire length 12000 feet 4000 m Number of 12VDC 18VDC Supplied Accessories Remotes supply voltage supply voltage 2 6 32 mounting screws 1 4000 ft 12000 ft 1 female 3 pin IDC power connector 1220 m 3660m Dimensions A 1200 ft 3600 ft Decora Outline 366m 1098 m i PCB Outline 8 600 ft 1800 ft A J 183 m 549 m i 16 300 ft 900 ft 91 m 275 m 32 150 ft 450 ft ereEeE 46 m 137m ale Ene He ne SQKasrtss OG GAL IS 64 75 ft 225 It pe eee Toe
151. return to zero volume after a page As shown below the screen allows entry of values for all four parameters An interactive graph shows the magnitude and relationship among the four parameters The parameters are limited to values between 0 and 30 seconds 9 W Set Duck Amount button allows you to change the amount of ducking for each output from this screen Duck amounts can also be set in the Audio Output screen 9 2 5 1 Changing the paging ramp time parameters 1 Either click and hold down the up down arrows on the spin boxes or make direct text entry into the boxes If you use the arrow method you can watch the graph interactively change to the new values 2 If you wish to alter ducking amounts click the duck amount button and enter the new values in the resulting screen TH Intelix MZF Paging Ramp Times AppendixJd mzp Program Source Set Duck Amount Page Source Page Begin Page End Program Source Ramp awr 03 000 SBC Program Source Ramp Up 02 900 SEC Page Source Ramp Up z Page Source Ramp Down Z 02 700 sec 00 000 sec Note All times are 00 000 to 30 000 seconds Pe Alone MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference i intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 2 6 DC Control This screen provides information and debugging capabilities for the DB 25 connector on the rear panel of the MARC chassis a gt DC Control Intel HARC Miei Ea Triggers Indicato
152. rs Number OB 25 Fin Page Source Page Destination Number OB 25 Fin None gt Hones None gt None Help Print dul None gt None gt None gt None gt pins 14 20 Ground la pin 25 5 DC 9 2 6 1 Number and DB 25 pin columns There are eight page trigger inputs numbered 1 8 and eight output indicators numbered 1 8 Each trigger and each indicator is wired to a specific pin on the DB 25 connector This pin is shown in the DB 25 pin column 9 2 6 2 Page Source columns The page source column allows the selection of any or none of the two paging sources A pick list containing none normal page or emergency page appears when you doubleclick the page source column 9 2 6 3 Page Destination Columns As shown in the graphic above the page destination column offers a pick list that routes the page to any or all rooms in the design If rooms are combined that have a page routed to them they will both receive the page routed to either 9 2 6 4 Page Trigger State column If your PC is connected to a MARC matrix mixer you can simulate a trigger closure by double clicking on the trigger s state column This acts exactly as if you had pressed a contact closure on that trigger pin You can thereby simulate a trigger activation even before the contact closure hard ware is in place 9 2 6 5 Indicator State column If your PC is connected to a MARC matrix mixer you can activate an o
153. s This window appears when the user doubleclicks on a cell in the internal hardware screen It displays information about the crosspoint board at the address selected The information on the screen includes the addresses covered by the board the hardware and soft ware versions of the board blank 1f the board is not responding whether or not the board is re sponding and the necessary DIP switch settings for the installation of a board at that address The addressing DIP switches will appear identical on adjacent cells since a single 16 X 8 board covers two sequential addresses Note that this screen appears whether the selected cell actually contains a board or not If you select a cell that has no board it will say Not Responding in red letters shown above If the board exists and is operating properly the window will say Responding in green letters ai Intelix MARC Internal Hardware Details training facility mre Audio Crozspoint Board D ANNAN Hardware W ersion Software Yersin NOT RESPONDING PC Alone MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference g9 Audio Sources 1 6 Audio Outputs 1 8 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 5 4 6 2 Mic line status This screen appears as a response to doubleclicking on the mic line column of the internal hardware screen It shows input range hardware and software versions blank if board is not responding whether or not the board is respond
154. s ie 23 m 68 m z 128 33 ft 112 ft Q E 10m 34m EE p S ty Data communication K RS485 ReO bus 1 300 N J 0 130 33 020mm 8 3 302 mm Data connector 1 725 130 6 pin RJ12 modular jack connector 43 815mm 33 033 mm 130 MZP User Manual Appendix F intelix Appendix F Technical Information SPECIFICATIONS Signal to noise Ref 26 dBV 8X8 system Frequency Response 0 3 dB from 10 Hz to 30 kHz Crosstalk Gain Control Range attenuation only Gain Control Resolution Inputs Input Impedance electronically balanced unbalanced Nominal Source Impedance Nominal Input Level Maximum Input Level balanced Outputs Output Impedance electronically balanced unbalanced Nominal Load Impedance Nominal Output Level Maximum Output Level balanced unbalanced POWER REOUIREMENTS 8x8 to 16x16 DIMENSIONS Matrix Standard models 2U chassis SHIPPING WEIGHT Matrix 8 x 8 units more for other models MARC User Manual Appendix F MARC User Manual Appendix F 100dB dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Better than 80 dB 100 dB 0 4 dB 256 steps 20 kQ 10 kQ 150 Q 4 dBV RMS 26 dBV RMS 440 Q 220 Q 600 Q 4dBV RMS 26 dBV RMS 20 dBV RMS 18 VAC center tapped 3 A 54 VA 18 24 VDC 3 A 19 x 3 5 x 14 48 2 cm x 35 6 cm x 8 9 cm 20 3 Ib 9 20 kg 131 intelix MARC User Manual Appendix F Servicing All repair and other service of
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156. ss to come ide Intelx MARC Remote Discovery List testi mre The table below iz list of all Re remotes n your design Press the ok Print button The list will be used in the next steps E Station Type Room Group or Room Remote Name Remote Type Room Combine Room Group 1 Room Group 1 RC 2 Room Control Ballroom Click ta Change Mame Comet T all Click ta Change Hame Comet Tail Click ta Change Hame Comet 4 Room Control Conference Room Click ta Change Hame Comet Tail Click to Change Hame Comet T ail Click to Change Marnie Comet 4 This screen is instructional and shows the first steps in discovering system remotes Follow all the steps to the letter to simplify the later stages of the discovery process hs Intelx MARC Remote Power Instructions test mre 1 Remove power from all Re0 remotes in the system 2 Make sure that the Rel bus is DISCONNECTED from the MARC device Remove the AJ 12 plug from the Rel bus connector on the rear panel of the MARC device 3 4pply power to all Rel remotes in the system 4 Confirm that all Rel remotes go to single blink mode Le every remote has an LED that blinks about once ever 2 seconds 5 IF a remote does not single blink verify that the Ael bus ts DISCONNECTED and check the power 9 18 volts 40 or DC E REPEAT THESE STEPS FOR ALL Rel REMOTES IN THE SYSTEM Cancel Back Forward gt PC Alone MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Insta
157. ssage window re quires the message format shown below Message Format first number class number one decimal number followed by a space second number message ID one decimal number followed by a space third and subsequent numbers message parameters one decimal number each each followed by a space Note All numbers are decimal and must be delineated by spaces Messages with their classes IDs and parameters are detailed in this manual Shown below is an example of a message typed into the message window ready to send by clicking the Transmit RS232 Message button E PGC Taai ETTE CE TEZ HL This example message represents Class 1 ID 9 Goto I O Volume The parameters are 1 o flag 0 output i o number 2 and new volume 255 When the Transmit RS232 Message button is preset this mes sage will be sent to the matrix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference g5 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 5 2 8 Communication Icons All screens carry a communication icon in the lower left corner The icon in the lower left corner will indicate the current state of communication There are three communication icons c This icon indicates that the PC is not attempting to communicate with an MARC PC Alone matrix mixer In this mode you can create new files and design systems for later transfer toan MARC In PC alone mode some functions may be disabled This icon indicates correct communication between the PC and
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159. stallation Wizard cont 7 12 DC Control The next screen is an instructional one to explain the configuration of DC control functions After you have read and understood it click on the Forward button You will see the DC control screen shown at the bottom DC control is the final step in the Hardware Installation Wizard Intelix MARC DC Control Instructions test DC Control The DC Control Instructional Screen Use the following screen to test the DB 25 connector on the rear of the matris Double click in the State columns to manually simulate input output changes 6 pins are provided for page tigger and a corresponding 8 are available for 5 LED indication Cancel lt Back Forward gt a gt Intelx MARC DC Control testi mre Triggers Indicators Fage Source Fage Destination Normal Page All Call Emergency Page All Call None gt None gt None gt None gt Hones None gt pins 14 20 Ground pin 25 5 DC The DC Control Screen 7 12 1 Page Trigger State column If your PC is connected to a MARC matrix mixer you can simulate a trigger closure by double clicking on the trigger s state column This acts exactly as if you had pressed a contact closure on that trigger pin If you are using an external device to trigger pages via the DB 25 connector you can test all paging functions before your triggering device is connected Simply doubleclick the state column and verify t
160. suan taal etis 40 6 0 AMO DESIST Wizard scssecesceschsceceesvecswcsdutadecousvecssvacsbceusuuseecbeouvdelaeceustacsatevsuenscnnceus 41 6 1 Introduction to the Auto Design Wizard cccccccccccccsssesseeeeceeeeeaeeesseeeceeeeeeeaaeenseeeeeseeeaags 4 6 1 1 Before Using the Auto Design Wizard cccccccccceessseeseeceeeeecaaaeseseeeeeeeeeaaaeesees 4 6 1 2 Navigating in the Auto Design Wizard ccccccccccceesseseeeeceeeeeeeaaeeseeeeeeeeeeeaaensees 4 6 1 3 Starting the Auto Design Wizard ccccccssssseseececeeeeeeeeeseeeceeeeeesaeeseeeeeeeeeeeaaeeesees 4 G2 Namine Ie PO SGU cssscasecccessch te casted emda it avec hsa caters eis sated nailed E A 4 6 3 ROOM Groups SCLCCI deee a e a aE E E E SE 42 AROOM NAME SCCO e E a T 43 OA LAssiennamestoroomS visio stesceneete sass a Madeaneebed bre eiadexedeteetads s 43 6 4 2 Printing the room combine station screen ccccceccesseeseeececceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeaeeeeees 43 6 4 3 Changing the ROOM Group NAME ccc cceeeeeeesccceeeeeeeeeeseeecceeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees 43 0At Ehe Wharis BUCO ected cee sd ste caw lia salsa ae Sc bucagteinc decane dilaiala gas club agteinc ne Seaue eee 43 64 5 Panel Wall Sensor Selector csan e a 43 SPOT AUN SOUC ES a a A ntineniecewa anaes 44 6 5 1 Naming Programi SOULCES assis cadsccveaedonciieddustdavesrpndiazarendzndalonctadinesdeveduontiacatendenteees 44 6 5 2 Adding Deleting Program Sources esssess
161. sure that you have completed the steps below 1 Install the MARC software from the supplied CDROM to your PC 2 Start the MARC software see section 5 0 From the main menu select Communication gt Communication Setup 3 Configure the PC Communication port for details see sections 5 3 5 6 Communication Icons All MARC screens carry a communication icon in the lower left corner The icon in the lower left corner will indicate the current state of communication There are three communication icons This icon indicates that the PC is not attempting to communicate with an PC Alone MARC matrix mixer In this mode you can create new files and design i systems for later transfer to an MARC In PC alone mode some functions may be disabled CI OK This icon indicates correct communication between the PC and the MARC a Me pl You can transfer files monitor the MARC or make live real time changes in this mode E This icon indicates a communication failure Common causes are incorrect communication port selected incorrect baud rate or cabling errors DIP Switches The settings of the DIP switches on the rear of the matrix mixer shown below must agree with the baud rate setting in software Main gt Communication gt Settings gt Baud Rate Q gs WW SS 23 4 3 6 o ran _ unused e t A Use RS 232 checksum and escape byte l muse No RS 232 checksum and escape byte AAA 9600 Baud IN 19200 Baud Mi 38400 Baud
162. t _mrirc text explaining what the Installation Wizard is for load design into MARC device test audio wiring set mic line gain very Rel remote power and data assign Ael functions to specific remote hardware very DC control wiring Cancel 7 2 The Hardware Wizard Start screen The next screen of the Hardware Wizard functions as a data select screen You must know how you will use the Wizard If you need to open an existing mrc file click the Open a file for installation button If you are writing anew MARC file from the auto design sequence to the MARC matrix you will press the Write data to MARC device button Intel MARC Hardware Installation Wizard The hardware installation wizard will guide you through the steps necessary to complete Installation of your MARC system IF you are loading a new or existing mre fle select wte Data to MARC Device write Data to Open a File for MARC Device Installation Cancel lt Back Forward gt 54 MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard intelix MARC User Manual MARC Hardware Installation Wizard 7 3 Audio Wiring Test This screen requires you to view the audio sources and outputs in your design so that you can verify that they match the physical wiring to the matrix Below is the wizard Audio Wiring Test Screen 4 Intelit MARC Audio Wiring Instructions test1 mrc Use the following screen to confirm that the des
163. tem has a total length of 9000 feet of ReO bus wire arranged in a daisy chain There are twelve total remotes The number of bus legs is three and the total number of remotes is 12 This bus must be terminated Using the equation of section 4 1 7 results in a resistor value of 415 Q Select the next highest standard value 417 Q Install the terminating resistors at the remote marked with an X 4 2 Power Connections to the ReO Bus The ReO devices are not powered by the Matrix They must be powered externally This power must be 9 to 18 V either AC or DC It should be distributed by stranded wire 18 gauge or heavier The Intelix connector is designed for 18 gauge wire so if a smaller gauge is used other connectors will be needed Example 1 Remotes A single Comet device draws 100 mA A single supply can service more than one remote but some systems may require multiple supplies The voltage at any ReO bus device must not fall below 9 volts Multiple supplies can easily be connected using the Intelix three conductor receptacle Rear View of the Comet 4 and Comet Tail devices showing Power Connection Both AC and DC can be connected to i Ng pins and 3 Either pin may be designated as plus as the remotes all have full wave bridge rectifiers However for consistency and easier troubleshooting all remotes should be wired in the same way loh ama Reg The location of the power supplies with respect to the remotes determines
164. tem wide Ok Program sources are system wide background audio which can be routed to Hel any room Program sources can be routed automatically default or manually lel selected by users at a Room Control station Number Audio Source Mame 1 Normal Page PAGING Spee ee ee Emergency Page PAGING 2 a Background Music 1 PAOUGRAM A Normal P Background Music 2 PROGRAM EA loi Pe I Emergency Page Cancel lt Back Forward gt PC Alone Defining Room Groups The next screen in the wizard is an instruction only explanation of Room Groups After you have read and understood the explantion of Room Groups click Forward Intelix MARC Room Groups Instructions Defining Room Groups A room group it a collection of rooms which can be physically combined with each other Each room group has a name and a topology property The topology of a room group determines the number and arrangement of rooms within the room group Intels MARC supports up to 16 rooms distributed among up to 8 room groups When the system is running room combining i controlled by ether Intels room combine panels or by wall sensors Cancel lt Back Forward gt PC Alone 138 MARC User Manual Appendix G intelix MARC User Manual Appendix G The Room Group Screens On the room group screen you will delete the excess room group and choose the approriate topology for the remaining room group The roo
165. ter you have read and understood the instructions click Forward The room group screen will initially shows two room groups in the design Two buttons Add Group and Delete Group allow you to set the number of groups in your design To delete a room group click it at highlights Then click the Delete Group button To add a room group click the Add Group button After you have specified the number of room groups in your project with the Add Group and Delete Group buttons you must specify their topology Topology is the way that the rooms are arranged in the group Select a room group by clicking on it it highlights Then click the Change Topology button You will see a catalog of all room topologies available to your system Select the correct topology by clicking it Then click OK Repeat these steps for each room group in your system There can be up to eight room groups as desired with any topology so long as the total number of walls does not exceed 16 A wall counter at the bottom of the screen helps you keep track of how many rooms you have specified If you make changes that you wish to reverse click the Cancel button When you have selected the correct number of room groups and set their topologies Click the Forward button PN ied ey HE hem eae This screen shot shows the room group screen with a single room group in place The Delete group button has been used to remove the other
166. tes the presence or absence of the moveable wall The hardware components of the System audio inputs outputs zones and Comet remote stations are configured and their operations programmed using supplied Windows based MARC Designer setup and control software In programming mode you define all audio sources destinations and control locations stations Exact functional descriptions paging levels routing remote control personalities duck level during page and any other parameters of the system are defined in this way Once the design phase is complete you download the design to the system hardware and begins to run normally Changing system functions and altering the existing system is possible at any time including while the system is in use using the software This drawing shows all major components of a room combine system the room group with a single moveable wall a room control station in each room the Rs room combine station Room Control oot and the MARC 0 e stations ai matrix mixer con MRC Matrix Mixer roe nected to all stations via the ReO bus A room group can B contain up to 16 ow rooms Ly RO i o RO Moveable Wall MARC User Manual System Overview 1 intelix MARC User Manual Matrix Mixer Overview 1 1 Matrix Mixer Overview At the heart of the MARC Matrix Mixer is the application CPU which routes data
167. the M series you must open the port If your settings selections have been correct the communication icon in the lower left of the screen will change to OK if the M series does not respond the icon will show the broken link 9 5 2 5 Close Comm Port No settings can be altered while the communication port is open If you need to change any settings to the port you must first close it Click the Close port button make the changes and click Open port Be sure to recheck the communication icon to ensure that communication is correctly established 84 MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 5 2 6 The Message Buffer The lower part of the RS232 Test Manager comprises the RS232 Message Buffer and its controls The buffer displays the RS232 messages that are sent and recieved by the matrix This function can be extremely useful in creating and debugging applications for the Intelix matrix 9 5 2 6 1 Clear Buffer The Clear Buffer button deletes the contents of the RS232 message buffer window The operation has no effecton the operation of the matrix Clearing the buffer becomes necessary when the messages of interest are scrolled outside of the window s range 9 5 2 7 Transmit RS232 Message The Transmit RS232 Message button causes the Designer Software to transmit the contents of the message window out the currently selected communication port to the matrix The me
168. the MARC You can transfer files monitor the MARC or make live real time changes in this mode c OK Meet 3 eel This icon indicates a communication failure Common causes are incorrect commu nication port selected incorrect baud rate or cabling errors 86 MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 5 3 Live Crosspoints The live crosspoint screen allows you to adjust the audio levels at individual crosspoints from your control PC Although most level control is typically done with the use of room control station ReO remote devices by users the live crosspoint screen is particularly useful in testing a finished installation A typical live crosspoint screen is shown below a Live Crosspoints Intelx HARC Message Hue 2 Outputs OK Room 1 Room 2 Room 1 Room Program Source 1 255 Program Source 2 209 i Percent Program Source 3 255 C dE Program Source 4 255 f R5232 Values Program Source 4 255 f Honzontal bars unused audio source 250 C Routing unused audio source 255 IY Source Volume unused audio source 255 I F Output Volume unused audio source 255 unused audio source 255 unused audio source 255 9 5 3 1 Changing crosspoint values To change the value of a crosspoint click on it The use the up down arrows or direct text entry to set the desired level Double clicking on a crosspoint toggles its value between 0 and 100 1 e full off to full on This is us
169. upply to the ReO remotes is AC or DC controlled grounding is impossible if either the data connection LAN ground or any of the power supply wires is shorted to the building or conduit ground Take care to make sure that such shorts do not occur 32 MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring intelix MARC User Manual ReO Bus and Comet Wiring 4 2 3 AC power supply Usually ReO devices are powered by a 12 VAC transformer The transformer secondary is connected in parallel to all the remotes in the System at pins 1 and 3 of their power connections The remotes electronics are grounded to the Matrix via the data connection ground This is connected to neither the building nor conduit grounds 4 2 4 DC power supply If the ReO devices are powered by a DC voltage supply and the DC supply has floating or isolated outputs then the grounding connections to the ReO remotes should be the same as for an AC supply as described above If one side of the DC supply output is grounded the installation of ground lift jumper should be avoided This configuration in the presence of the ground lift jumper can result in ground loops or large common mode voltages between the ground of the supply and that of the data connections Note When using a grounded DC supply the presence of the bridge rectifiers in the remotes will cause there to be a 0 7 V common mode difference between the DC supply ground and the remote ground This difference is negligib
170. urce 1 Room 2 local source 1 Help Print Program Source 7 PROGRAM Mona Program Source 2 PROGRAM Mona Frogram Source 3 PAUGRAM Mona Add Program pet Program Source 4 PROGRAM Mona Remove iragan Program Source 4 PROGRAM Mona unused audio source UNUSED Mono F Normal Page unused audio source UNUSED Mono Emergency Page unused audio source UNUSED Mora unused audio source UNUSED Mono Add Mic Line unused audio source UNUSED Mono unused audio source UNUSED Mona Removes td ire S61 it 0 4 5 A hE unused audio source UNUSED Mona ea Mose Source Wor 9 2 2 1 Naming Audio Sources All audio sources can be named on this screen Rather than accept the default names we recommend that you add descriptive names in your design To change the name click on the name type the new name and press Enter 9 2 2 2 Audio Type Each audio source has an audio type each with their own color code There are three audio types page red local purple and program blue Each source has its type listed in the type column Audio types cannot be altered 9 2 2 3 Mono Stereo Selection An audio source can be either mono or stereo Click on the Mono Stereo column and select the desired setting A stereo source has its Left right and stereo partners automatically assigned and cannot be altered 9 2 2 4 Volume Column This column sets the maximum possible level of an audio input This value controls the virtual VCA on the input
171. us installation 28 ReO Bus length of wire 30 ReO bus line loss calculation 32 ReO bus mode using Discovery Mode 63 ReO bus power 34 ReO Bus power connection 31 REO bus remotes daisy chaining 28 ReO bus Run Mode 62 ReO bus termination 30 ReO Bus Topology 29 ReO bus wire type 28 ReO power supply AC 33 ReO remote Blink Codes 64 ReO remote lost 64 ReO Remote Overview 16 MARC User Manual Index MARC User Manual Index ReO remotes power to 27 ReO wire type 28 Report All Wall Positions 107 Report Menu 79 Sales Order 79 Wiring submenu 80 Report Zone Room Details 112 Report Zone Room Selection 113 Reserved Bytes 93 reset memory 88 Reset Sequence 127 Resyncronizing sensors 69 return time program source 77 ring topology 29 Room Combine Screen 69 Room Combine Station 17 43 52 Room Control Screen 70 Room Control Station 17 48 52 Room Control Template 48 Room Details 45 72 Room Details Template 45 Room Groups flow chart 67 Room Groups Screen 42 Room Numbers 69 RS 232 baud rate 26 RS 232 checksum and escape bytes 26 RS 232 communication wiring for 25 RS232 12 18 RS232 baud rate 26 40 97 RS232 Commands introduction 98 RS232 Commands introduction to Are You There 98 I Am Here 98 Set Current Value 99 RS232 communication troubleshooting 153 RS232 Message Fields 92 102 RS232 Message Protocol 92 102 RS232 Reserved Bytes 93 S servicing 132 Set Current Value 99 set duck amount button 77 Set Rem
172. us to the MARC Matrix Mixer For the first time connect the ReO bus to the matrix mixer by connecting the RJ12 connector on the ReO bus into the RJ12 connector on the back of the matrix mixer as shown in the drawing in section 1 1 20 MARC User Manual Quick Start intelix MARC User Manual Quick Start 2 2 5 Perform remote recognition Since your remotes have already been programmed either at the factory on the bench you may now put the matrix in Run mode and begin testing the system If you are using Discovery Mode for remote recognition go to section 8 4 2 2 6 Define and program the remotes The programming of the remotes is done through the MARC software and is guided by the definition of remote functions in your design See the section Defining Controls 2 2 7 Test and adjust the system To perform a system test you will need to have connected and turned on all audio sources Also the MARC matrix mixer must be in Run mode see section 8 1 Testing is be done by exercising each remote and listening to verify correct operation MARC User Manual Quick Start 21 intelix MARC User Manual Matrix Wiring Details 3 0 Matrix Wiring Details 3 1 Mounting the MARC in the Rack The MARC matrix mixer mounts in a standard width rack The number of rack spaces required depends on the number of I Os in your particular matrix mixer standard configurations are 2RU Because the MARC generates heat at an industrial l
173. utput indictor by double clicking on that indicator s state column This enables you to test DB 25 connector to external devices wiring 78 MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 3 Report Menu 4 gt Intelix MARC File Configuration Reports Installation Diagnostics Help Sales Order Wiring Room Groups Logic Control Remote Discovery List All Reports designer software 9 3 1 Sales Order This form provides a convenient way to order an MARC system and related equipment from Intelix The To field is automatically filled out to route your order to the proper Intelix department After the first time you fill out the Bill to field it will be filled out automatically The Ship To field defaults to the same as the Bill To field Note Changes to the Bill To field are stored in your computer and will be used for subsequent files The Ship To field affects only the current file The Part Number fields will be filled in with the components required for the design you have completed You need fill out only the Purchase Order PO number at the top of the form the ship to address if different from the default Then print the form and FAX directly to Intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 79 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 3 2 Wiring Submenu The wiring submenu allows you to examine
174. vices when configured in a Logic Control Station Power Sixteen letters Sixteen letters Sixteen letters Sixteen letters Qo Unlock a a MARC int etx 16 MARC User Manual Matrix Mixer Overview intelix MARC User Manual System Overview 1 2 2 Station Overview A station is a logical grouping of Comet remotes Comet 4s and or Comet Tails There can be up to 32 remotes in a single station and up to 64 stations in a single system The remotes are described in detail in Appendix F In the MARC there are three types of stations as shown below 1 2 2 1 Room Combine Station The room combine station has only a single purpose It informs the matrix mixer of changes to the up down status of moveable walls in the room combine system The standard method of performing this function is to use one or two Comet 8 ReO remotes for each room grouping The Comet 8 interfaces momentary push button switches to the matrix mixer Each moveable wall in the system has a push button When a wall is raised or lowered its button is pressed thus alerting the matrix to its status change Typically the Comet 8 has a custom faceplate to hold the switches in a template representing the walls Each switch has a lighted indicator to clarify whether the wall should be considered up down Alternatively wall sensors can provide wall up down information to the MARC through a Comet 8 It is also possible to use a custom tou
175. vidual Room Controls button on the template screen You will now step through each room individually where you can alter the controls for rooms that do not exactly match the template If your design has little similarity among room control stations then go directly to Individual Room Details without using the template feature The room control statio defines what controls are available to the user in each room of a room group Each room can have different controls if desired An individual room control screen is shown below 4 gt Intelix HARC Room Control Station Room Name What ls A Room Control Station ok E Hep Print z Ip Add Comet 4 Add Comet T ail Room 1 local source 1 Program Source 1 Program Source 2 Eemaove Frente W EN P Unassianed gi Eick to Change Hame Click to Change Name Click to Change Name Cs g fli Cannel Rank Forward gt A Start 2 Distiler Assistant 3 0 CorelDRAW 8 Graphic1 EE Adobe PageMaker 6 5 L inteli MARC Baj 1043AM 6 8 1 Adding Deleting remotes To add a remote to the room control station use the Add Comet 4 or Add Comet Tail buttons To delete a remote highlight the remote by clicking on it then click the Remove Remote button 48 MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard intelix MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard Auto Design Wizard cont 6
176. wn below Select the topology you want and click OK You will be returned to the room group screen and the selected topology will be visible Repeat for each room group to be changed If your combination of room groups and topologies exceed 16 rooms you will be warned to reduce your design Intelix MARC Select Topology Room Group 2 O Curent topology Cancel Help rke don t see my topology on Rooms Tr 2 Rooms 3 Rooms 4 Rooms b Rooms 6 Rooms 5 Rooms Jc Alone ES ots 68 MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference intelix MARC User Manual MARC Windows Reference 9 2 1 4 The Room Combine Sereen pio ail Wn WE ded td esi a eM Quantic lal Each room group you have specified will have an associated room combine station To reach the room combine station screen for a room group doubleclick the room group The room combine station for that group appears Clicking on the wall switches will toggle their state These switches are live This means that you will see the switch s LED go on off and the matrix will be notified that the wall has been erected lowered This has exactly the same effect as actually pressing the button on the room combine panel 42 Intelx MAHL Hoom Combine Stabon Iraning Facility mic Fun G uap Whar ls Room Corbne Station Ok Foam Group 1 Halu R22 Viltua amp Foomt Screen hat YEM Details Unessigned Fill T leon
177. x MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 6 7 Paging Sources MARC supports two types of paging sources normal and emergency They differ only in priority level A norma page ducks reduces in volume all program sources during the normal page to make the page more audible The emergency page mutes all other audio sources including normal pages for maximum audibility By clicking in their respective check boxes you can include exclude either or both audio types depending on your design requirements he Intelix MARC Paging Sources Click on the Paging source names to rename them OF Help Paging Source Name Type Normal Page PAGING i Nomal Page Emergency Page PAGING IW Emergency Page 6 7 1 Naming Paging Sources To name or rename a paging source click on the name to be changed type the new name and press Enter MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard 47 intelix MARC User Manual MARC Auto Design Wizard Auto Design Wizard cont 6 8 The Room Control Station screen You will see the Room Control Instruction screen After you have read and understood it click on either the Room Controls Template button or the Individual Room Controls button Both paths lead to the same screen as described below If a number of rooms in your design have similar room control station click the Room Control Template button Fill out the template with the details for your design Now click the Indi
178. y message that generates a reply MARC User Manual RS232 Programming 99 intelix MARC Quick Reference RS232 Programming Guide 11 0 Designing an External Control System for MARC MARC has embedded logic to handle the bulk of room combining logic leaving a much simpler environ ment for external control system programmers Every MARC matrix must be configured using the MARC Designer software before using an external control system such as Panja Crestron Below is a synopsis of the elements need to write an external control system for MARC I Room Combining I Local Program Routing II Volume Controls Other topics covered in this guide are paging and synchronizing Intelix remote controls with external control systems I Room Combining The MARC system is topology based and the opening and closing of walls creates room combinations Changing a wall state is done with the Goto Wall Position message Note Any time a wall position is changed all sources routed to the effected rooms will be deselected Note There are two default sources per room configured in the Designer software Default sources are always routed to a room and will automatically reroute to a room or combined area after a wall state change The external room combine interface can maintain real time feedback by using the Get All Wall Positions and Report All Wall Positions messages I Local Program Routing There are two input types in the MARC system

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