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1. OC 13 OC 14 OC 15 OC 16 Gnd Gnd C P PIP1 Gnd PIP2 PIP3 Gnd PIP4 PIP5 Gnd PIP6 PIP7 Gnd PIP8 PIP9 Gnd PIP10 PIP11 Gnd PIP12 C T Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8 Input 9 Input 10 Input 11 Input 12 D P PIP13 Gnd PIP14 PIP15 Gnd PIP16 PIP17 Gnd PIP18 PIP19 Gnd PIP20 PIP21 Gnd PIP22 PIP23 Gnd PIP24 D T Input 13 Input 14 Input 15 Input 16 Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Mute Macro i Op L1 Op L 1 Chs Gnd Op R 1 Op R 1 2 F OpL2 OpL2 Chs Gnd OpR2 Op R 2 Q1L 1R 2L 2R 3L 3R 15L 15R 16L 16R a Op L3 Op L3 Chs Gnd Op R3 Op R 3 CELL LLL LITT rity OpL4 Op L 4 Chs Gnd Op R 4 Op R 4 l ae basins Meee ae e SS16 4 Stereo Switcher onol jono1 s Gn ono2 ono24 R ear View Trimmer Legend J Mono3 Mono3 Ghs Gnd Mono4 Mono4 K Ex In 1L Ex In 1R Ghs Gnd Ex In 2L Ex In 2R Ex In 3L Ex In 3R Ghs Gnd Ex In 4L Ex In 4R M In 2L In 2 L Chs Gnd In 2 R In 2 R N In 1 L In 1 L Chs Gnd In 1 R In 1 R M In 4 L n4L Chs Gnd n4R n4R i In 3 L n3L Chs Gnd n3R n3 R e In 6 L n6L Chs Gnd n6R n 6 R In 5L n5L Chs Gnd n5R n5R In 8 L n8 L Chs Gnd n 8 R n 8 R T In 7 L n7L Chs Gnd n7 R n7 R d In 10 L n 10 L Chs Gnd n 10 R n 10 R y In 9 L n9 L Chs Gnd n 9 R n9 R W In 12 L n 12 L Chs Gnd n 12 R n 12 R X In 11 L n 11 L Chs Gnd n 11 R n 11 R i In 14 L n14L Chs Gnd n 14 R n 14 R 2 In 13 L n 13 L Chs Gnd n 13 R n 132. 4 provides matrix audio switching of 16 stereo inputs to 4 stereo plus 4 monaural outputs Matrix switching allows any or all inputs to be assigned to any or all outputs The SS 16 4 may be controlled via front panel switch es contact closures 5 volt TTL CMOS logic and or the multi drop RS 232 or RS 485 serial port Installation is simplified with removable screw terminals Euro PRODUCT FEATURES True matrix switching any or all inputs may be assigned to any or all out puts Three switching modes Interlock overlap and mix Logic functions via microprocessor and non volatile memory nternal audio activity silence sensors monitor all four output channels Each is equipped with front panel ACT LED indicators adjustable alarm delay and restore duration Sensitivity is factory set at 34db Front panel input selection switches are provided for each input channel with separate output indicator LED s Power up selection of inputs to outputs mute or last source selected e Sixteen user configured macros Most configuration options via rear panel dipswitches 24 input GPI port Remote Control or PIP with LED indicator 16 open collector channel status outputs or programmable via burst commands 8 spst relay outputs Programmable via burst commands Multi turn input level controls e Single turn output level controls Electronically balanced stereo inputs Electronically balanced stereo and monaural
3. For input ii set output 1 ON without affecting any other audio status uii6 For input ii set output 2 ON without affecting any other audio status uii7 For input ii set output 3 ON without affecting any other audio status uii8 For input ii set output 4 ON without affecting any other audio status P P 8 any uiiW For input ii set output 1 OFF without affecting any other audio status uiiX For input ii set output 2 OFF without affecting any other audio status uiiY For input ii set output 3 OFF without affecting any other audio status uiiZ For input ii set output 4 OFF without affecting any other audio status uiiMA Mute input ii for all outputs uiMo Mute input ii for output o uMo Mute output o uMA Mute all outputs Information Retrieval Commands POLL Respond with unit ID address in appropriate time slot If there are multiple units on the line each will respond with a different delay after receipt of this command uSA Ignore Send OK usL Send Audio Status SuLo x x x x xX X X X X X X X X X X X lt CR gt lt LF gt u is unit ID o is output and x is 1 for connected 0 for not con ae for each respective input Thus S1L2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 lt CR gt lt LF gt says that unit 1 output 2 is connected to inputs 1 and 3 uSPii Send status of programmable pulse stretcher input j Response is
4. SuPAi x where x is 1 if the corresponding input is high 0 otherwise uSPA Send status of all programmable pulse stretcher inputs Response is SuP A X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X lt CR gt lt LF gt where input O is first and input 15 is last x is 1 if the corresponding input is high O otherwise uSR Send status of all E Response is SuA x x x xx x xx CR LF uSS Send status of silence sensor ACT x Response is SuS a b c d lt CR gt lt LF gt Outputs in order a b c d 1 Active 0 Silent uU Send Unit Information lt name SS16 4 gt lt version gt lt cr gt lt lf uY Display configuration INSTALLATION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual Open Collector Status Outputs 16 Port Output Control The SS 16 4 provides 16 open collector status outputs The status outputs may be configured to operate in one of three modes The status output follows the associated channel SW24 8 OFF The status outputs a one second pulse when the associated channel is selected SW24 8 OFF Software control Refer to page 16 for special Relay Open collector commands Relay Outputs 8 Port Output Control The SS 16 4 contains 8 SPST normally open relays Each relay may be latched on latched off or pulsed on by burst commands The pulse time may be set from 100msec to 9 9 seconds The default pulse length is one secon
5. outputs Remote control of front panel functions and status Multidrop RS 232 or RS 485 serial port with data activity LED Multiple units may be cascaded to expand inputs Depluggable screw EURO terminals for ALL connections 2 RU chassis e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information too M Innovative Problen Welcome to Broadcast Tools Broade specialize coupled controllers and intercom systems Founded in 1987 and we ied in Sedro W ashington our pro have a strong News amp Reviews for durability and reliability and can be o Download our Short Form Catalog top distributors across the United States we DESCRIPTION SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Front Panel The SS 16 4 is a 2 RU device 19 w x 3 50 h x 10 d The front panel supports 23 selection switches and 72 LED indicators Rear Panel Installation is simplified with pluggable screw terminal connectors The SS 16 4 may be pre wired and installed in minutes The multi drop RS 485 and RS 232 modular connection and a 7 pin DIN power connector is provided for the supplied Lump in the Line power supply Switches Twenty three pushbutton switches The PGM switch is hidden that may be used to mute or select audio inputs and output channels Sixtee
6. 6 28 AWG wire Mating connectors supplied RS 232 Serial RJ 11 6P4C Modular Adapter amp cable supplied RS 485 Serial Depluggable screw terminals 34 5 Vac ct 500 ma 10 5 Vac 1 amp 120 Vac 50 60 Hz Lump in the line power transformer Supplied CE 240 Vac 50 60 Hz optional 19 x 3 5 x 10 0 WHD Weight 9 0 Ibs e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information n Dp BROADCAST Innovative Problen Welcome to Broadcast Tools ir News amp Reviews Download our Short Form Catalog SPECIFICATIONS SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual LIMITED WARRANTY The term Buyer as used in this document refers to and includes both but only a any person or entity who acquires such an item for the purpose of resale to others i e a dealer or distributor of an item and b the first person or entity who acquires such an item for such person s or entity s own use Broadcast Tools warrants to each Buyer of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools that the item will be free from defects in materi als and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Broadcast Tools if the item is properly installed used and maintained EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES If Broadcast Tools is notified in writing of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limit
7. ADCAST TOOLS NOR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHATSO EVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF DATA OR INFORMATION COST OF CAPITAL CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY ITEM SUPPLIED BY BROADCAST TOOLS EVEN IF BROADCAST TOOLS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES WHETHER A CLAIM IS ONE ALLEGING BREACH OF A CONTRACT OR WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY STATUTORY DUTY THE FAILURE OF ANY LIMITED OR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY TO ACHIEVE ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER CLAIM OF ANY NATURE BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Broadcast Tools Inc 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 USA 360 854 9559 voice 360 854 9479 fax support broadcasttools com e mail www broadcasttools com website LIMITED WARRANTY e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479
8. Feature s ces sad eia R29 Seide ER aos Iri Ata ad aped 9 Macro F at fe ona d narco is iaa ke UR do e a E iaa a GA ae 9 h etur o T a ee cet REOR EREE ROUE eee 10 Power Supply Connection odas Sad ea asussa esenee 10 Connecting Inputs Outputs Relays 0 00 ee eee 10 Adjusting Input and Output Levels 04 10 Input Channel E XAns lilio c one anced cac eee eae ae 11 Remote COMUOL vs ovas adoraqea siru paeeneiaetaner ee Pes 11 Serial Interface PC PTT 11 Connecting the RS 232 Serial Port gos ech ny ak x aes 11 SERO ONO a aco ance oes Sera e E EYE E RC ee 14 Setup COMMANCS e 3 fen speed eed Vg or da RES S dius 15 Output Port Control s 144993093 bam ex aces odes Vee dee oe ard 18 Pulse Stretcher soa nate age UR ESUEROUE nha ee ead dae pales 19 PIP Connector Digital Inputs 4 3 40 each OE SCR ER nes 19 Specifications ods act eewn eee OS hese wee etoase sh ieeas 2 20 Warianty eseriak Sra fe wh wiles tere ate cua ta dub a9 aou ERR Gxt n ido t 21 CONTENTS e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools SS 16 4 Sixteen Input Quad Output Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher referred to as the SS 16 4 throughout this manual We re confident that this product will give you many years of dependable service This manual is intended to give you all the information needed to i
9. R nA In 16 L n 16 L Chs Gnd n 16 R n 16 R BB In 15 L n15L Chs Gnd n 15 R n 15 R INSTALLATION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Input Levels Max 27 dBu balanced bridging 209 Output Levels Stereo balanced outputs 24 dBm 600 Q 27dbu Vom balanced outputs 24 dBm 600 Q 27dbu 10 Gain 6dB Frequency Response 20 to 20 kHz 0 25dB Signal Noise Ratio gt 85 dB nominal weighted 20 to 22Khz 24 dBu Distortion IMD 250 7kHz Crosstalk Mix Input Switching Method Logic Operation Control Status Control Interfacing Power Mechanical Less than 0 01 THD 24 dBu Less than 0 01 IMD 24 dBu 80 dB Ikhz 55 dB 10 kHz from adjacent off channel Unbalanced summing inputs 10k W 0 dBu Digitally controlled professional level analog switch arrays Microprocessor Non volatile memory Front Panel Momentary switches Remote 24 Momentary closures to ground gt 40ms RS 232 RS 485 Multi drop Serial 2400 9600 19200 38 400 K baud 8N1 Front Panel LED indicators in switch Control 8 SPST Relays Remote 16 Open collector outputs RS 232 RS 485 Multi drop Serial 2400 9600 19200 38 400 baud 8N1 Audio amp Remote Control Rear panel depluggable screw terminals Accommodates 1
10. Terminating resistors may be added to the connector if needed Audio Outputs The SS 16 4 provides four selectable balanced stereo outputs Four balanced mon aural outputs are also provided which follow their respective stereo outputs ACT Audio Activity Sensor The SS 16 4 contains individual audio activity sensors which may be used as silence sensors for each of the four stereo output channels For each channel a detector monitors the sum of each stereo channel The factory default time delay and restore delay is set at 10 seconds with a fixed signal threshold of 32dB Upon silence detection for the user selected time the ACT indicator is extinguished for the duration of silence and serial ACT status is sent When audio returns and the restore time delay has expired the front panel ACT LED will illuminate and seri al ACT status is sent The ACT may be programmed for Number of seconds of silence that must be present before an alarm state is reached Number of seconds of audio presence after an alarm state before the ACT LED illuminates PIP Input The Parallel Input Port GPI with the Programmable Pulse Stretcher provides 24 pulse stretched parallel 5 volt TTL CMOS compatible inputs The inputs are pulled high to 5 volts through a 20 resistor and are activated by pulling the input to ground for a minimum of 40ms or longer These inputs supply status to any serial polling device when the unit ID i
11. col of 9600 N 8 1 Set the mode to DIRECT Flow Control to NONE and emulation to ANSI Connecting Two SS 16 4 s to a Single Computer s Serial Port Multiple SS 16 4 s may be cascaded serially to operate from the same serial port The first step is to assign unit ID s to each SS 16 4 One suggestion is to assign 1 to the first SS 16 4 and 2 to the second switcher The second step is to parallel the serial ports of the SS 16 4 s Plug the male end of the duplex modular adapter into the supplied female S9 DB 9 to RJ 11 adapter then attach the supplied reversed modular line cords into each of the duplex modular adapter receptacles Radio Shack Cat No 279 0357 and the other ends into each SS 16 4 modular receptacles See the diagram below NOTE Three or more SS 16 4 s may be daisy chained by using the above description and a Radio Shack Cat No 279 0410 5 jack modular adapter Adapter not To SS 16 4 1 Two line Modular S9 DB 9 Modular Adapter provided Modular Line Cord To SS 16 4 2 e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 INSTALLATION SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual Serial Control The unit is controlled in either Menu or Burst mode It can run at the following data rates e 2400 9600 Default e 19 200 e 38 400 Serial communications is either multi drop RS 232 or RS 485 jumper selectable Commands may be entered either via a menu menu mode or a short fo
12. d Refer to page 16 for special Relay Open collector commands Each relay may be commanded to Latch On Turns on and stays on through power failures until turned off Latch Off Turns off and stays off through power failures until turned on Pulse Overrides latch turns on for default second then off PIP with Programmable Pulse Stretcher If DIP Switch SW24 8 is ON the Programmable Pulse Stretcher PIP provides 24 PIP GPI inputs Inputs must be 40ms or longer to qualify The Programmable Pulse Stretcher Duration may be globally set from 100ms to 2 55 seconds NOTE When the unit ID is set to 0 no polling of PIP GPI inputs is required e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 NOTE Non mechanical latch ing relays When power is removed each relay will open When power is restored each relay will return to the pre power failure state NOTE In burst mode momen tary timing on each relay can be set from 0 1 to 9 9 seconds INSTALLATION SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Stereo Switcher Rear View Connector Legend A K1 K1 K2 K2 K3 K3 K4 K4 K5 K5 K6 K6 K7 K7 K8 K8 Gnd Gnd B OC 1 OC 2 OC 3 OC 4 OC 5 OC 6 OC 7 OC 8 OC 9 OC 10 OC 11 OC 12
13. dditional information ON Last Source s selected PIP Remote Mode DIP Switch SW24 8 Function OFF Remote Control ON PIP enabled Front Panel Switches Switch es Function 1 16 Channel Inputs Output 1 2 3 4 MUTE MACRO Hidden PGM Output selector Mutes selected channel Selects up to 16 Macro s Special programming functions CONTROLS e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual Operation INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Action Result Hold down the Output 1 button Push the Channel Button Hold down the Output 2 button Push the Channel Button Hold down the Output 3 button Push the Channel is connected to output 1 To mute the active channel simultaneously hold down the mute switch and press the desired input channel button Channel is connected to output 2 To mute the active channel simultaneously hold down the mute switch and press the desired input channel button Channel is connected to output 3 To mute the active channel simultaneously hold down the mute switch and Channel Button press the desired input channel button Hold down the Output 4 button Push the Channel Button Channel is connected to output 4 To mute the active channel simultaneously hold down the mute switch and press the desired input channel button Power Up Feature user programmable To select a channel configu ration at powe
14. ed Warranty within one 1 year following the date of the Buyer s acquisition of the item and if the item is returned in to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools instructions for confirmation by inspection of the defect which at Broadcast Tools election may include without limitation a requirement that the Buyer first obtain a Return Authorization number from Broadcast Tools that the Buyer furnish proof of purchase in the form of an invoice and or receipt and that the Buyer prepay all freight charges associated with any return of the item to Broadcast Tools using such freight service as Broadcast Tools reasonably may specify Broadcast Tools will repair or replace the defective item or will refund the purchase price paid by the Buyer for the item Broadcast Tools shall have the exclusive right to choose between these alternative remedies NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW BROADCAST TOOLS AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL ITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE FOREGOING ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES SHALL BE EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE JURISDICTION TO STATE JURISDICTION NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW NEITHER BRO
15. except that lower case char acters represent values that should be substituted Glossary Of Command Notation Character String Meaning Allowable Values u Unit ID 0 3 li Input Number 01 16 o Output Number L234 or Output Relay 1 8 00 Open Collectors 01 16 Set up Commands uC4x Set RS 232 RS 485 mode timings x 1 Turn ON RS 232 RS 485 mode NO delays on sending data x 0 Turn OFF RS 232 RS 485 mode delay for RS 232 charge pump startup before sending response unless ID 0 uCCx Ignore set by switches uCEx Enable Error and Good Responses Where x Y to enable and N disable In this mode when a command is sent that is in error the unit will reply possibly before receiving the entire command with EEE If the command is sent correctly the unit will reply with RRR CDEF Reset to factory defaults uCIIttt Set PIP Programmable Pulse Stretcher Input Duration ttt 000 255 Off to 2 55 Seconds uCIOitttt Ignore send OK ac Lx Lock Front Panel if x is L Unlock Front Panel if x is U uCPC Power up audio state is set by menu or burst command CPS default uCPL Power up audio state last source s selected uCPR Set audio to power up state uCPs Save current audio state as power up state uCRtt Set Relay Momentary Pulse Length tt 00 99 for 00 9 9 Seconds uCSAtttt Set silence sensor time delay to tttt seconds 0002 9999 0000 OFF uCSBtttt Set si
16. in the line power transformer Installation manual reversed modular serial cable and the 9 pin D Sub S 9 adapter Setting Operation DIP Switches The SS 16 4 is equipped with an 8 position PGM DIP Switch The DIP Switch specifies 2 bit unit ID baud rate audio modes mix interlock overlap power up modes remote control and other features listed below The dipswitch SW 24 is located on the rear panel CONTROLS e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 7 SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual DIP SW 24 Switch Functions Switch Default Number Setting Function 1 OFF Add 1 to Address base address is 0 2 OFF Add 2 to Address base address is 0 3 OFF Baud Rate 00 9600 01 2400 10 19200 11 38400 4 OFF Baud Rate 00 9600 01 2400 10 19200 11 38400 5 OFF Switching Mode 6 OFF Switching Mode 7 OFF Power up mode Off User programmable 8 OFF Remote Control Mode ON Enables PIP Address ID DIP Switches SW24 1 SW24 2 ID OFF OFF ID 0 ON OFF D 1 OFF ON ID 2 ON ON D 3 Baud Rate DIP Switches SW24 3 SW24 4 Baud Rate OFF OFF 9600 ON OFF 2400 OFF ON 19200 ON ON 38400 Audio Switching Mode DIP Switches SW24 5 SW24 6 Mode OFF OFF Overlap ON OFF Interlock OFF ON Interlock ON ON Mix WEBSITE Power up Last source DIP Switch Visit our web site for SW24 7 Function product updates and OFF User Programmable a
17. l locked On if locked PIP Active 1 Yellow Any valid PIP input ACT 1 Audio Activity for OP 1 On if active audio ACT 2 Audio Activity for OP 2 On if active audio ACT 3 Audio Activity for OP 3 ACT 4 Audio Activity for OP 4 Front Panel Switches WEBSITE a ich quide Hidden PGM e INSTALLATION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual Connecting the RS 232 Serial Port Use the provided modular 9 pin D sub connector adapter S9 and reversed modu lar cord to connect the SS 16 4 s serial connector to your serial port The pin out of the adapter is shown below RJ 11 DB 9 SS 16 4 Adapter D Sub Point of view Pin 4 3 RS 232 Receive 3 2 RS 232 Transmit CA a RUN Modular Jack Pin Numbers The SS 164 is supplied with a reversed modular cable and a 9 pin D connector modular adapter S9 for serial control Only use the reversed modular cord that is supplied with the SS 16 4 or a replacement that reverses such as Radio Shack Cat No 2797347 Connect the cable between the SS 16 4 and your computer The SS 16 4 may operate at baud rates 2400 9600 19200 38400 baud The unit is shipped set for 9600 baud with 8 data bits no parity and one stop bit Load your favorite communication software package Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 XP HyperTerminal etc Using the proto
18. lence sensor restore delay to tttt seconds 0002 9999 0000 OFF INSTALLATION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual uCSDttt Ignore send OK uCST Ignore send OK uCS Vttt Ignore send OK uMCnn Save current audio state as Macro nn 01 16 uMInn Invoke macro nn 01 16 uMM Enter menu mode if unit ID 2 0 uMS Ignore send OK uN Ignore send OK Real Time Control Commands uDxx Delay xx seconds before processing next command ux Echo character x to serial control port This is useful in debugging command strings Relay and Output Control Commands uORIL Latch output relay r uORrF Unlatch output relay r uORrP Pulse output relay r uOOrrL Latch open collector rr uOOrrF Unlatch open collector rr uOOrrP Pulse open collector rr uCFOy NOTE Regardless of the setting of DIP Switch 8 open collectors will follow the status of inputs Thus if input 3 is connected to any output open collector 3 will be turned on set to ground state This command is saved across power off uCFOn Turn off the effects of uCFOy open collectors behave according to DIP Switch 8 uCFRy Set the first four relays to follow the status of outputs Thus if out WEBSITE put 3 is connected to any input relay 3 will be turned on This com P
19. m ed i d T O zi o 4 u iJ r X mn O N quei Bae eelo o o oloo 23 C50 c BROADCAST tool st Installation and Operation Manual BROADCAST s output output output output output SS 16 4 Sixteen Input Quad Output Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher Firmware Version 1 28 or above Manual update 02 24 06 Due to the dynamic nature of product design the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Broadcast Tools Inc assumes no Revisions responsibility for errors and or omissions contained in this document of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes Broadcast Tools is a registered trademark of Broadcast Tools Inc Copyright 1989 2006 by Broadcast Tools Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page inge ie MP y ated CD 3 Safety Information a acess me eater ne xai pue EET ae aba Cea EUR 3 Who t Contact Tor Helps usse x exe qp dm REA S docui 3 Product Description uie us dened oed abb e eret parue erras Installation Guidelines s ass cas aar onde whales RUE HR vale nd 9 lisse MM 9 Setting Operation Dip Switches iia desi2 wr ee ane dees ws 9 Power Up
20. mand is saved across power off This only affects relays 1 4 Visit our web site for product updates and uCFRn Turn off the effects of uCFRy ALL relays behave normally additional information Audio Switch Control Commands uiio Apply input ii to output o uiiA Apply input ii to ALL outputs uiiBott Start overlap output o end in tt tenths of a second Apply input ii to output o After tt tenths of a second remove all other inputs gt from output o NOTE Only one at a time can be pending per MOOK Innovative Problen output Max time 9 9 seconds Beata Tee sp up End overlap if in overlap mode This applies to all outputs that have changed since the last end overlap command was issued cts com inm uB a 2 2 2 2 2 a 2 2 2 3 2 2 a 2 a Set inputs ignoring mode DNI Wagn curtem NOTE Input commands MUST be in CAPS MEME rx INSTALLATION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual A ALL OUTPUTS OFF J Outputs 1 4 B Output 1 K Outputs 2 4 C z Output 2 L Outputs 1 2 4 D Outputs 1 2 M z Outputs 3 4 E Output 3 N Outputs 1 344 F Outputs 3 1 O Outputs 2 3 4 G Outputs 3 2 P Outputs 1 2 3 4 H Outputs 3 1 2 I Output 4 Example 0B B C D A A A A A A A A A A A A A Input 1 to output 1 input 2 to output 2 Input 3 to output 3 all other inputs are OFF uii5
21. me may be set from zero to 9 9 seconds The default pulse length is one second Serial Communication The SS 16 4 s serial communication may be configured for either multi drop RS 232 or RS485 allowing up to 8 SS 16 4 s on the same computer s serial port Burst mode allows a computer or ASCII terminal to control and interrogate the unit This section defines all burst mode commands Each burst mode command starts with an asterisk Next is a single decimal digit that corresponds to the unit ID address 0 3 Following that are one or more ASCII characters specifying the command No carriage return or line feed is required to terminate the command except for those few commands of variable length if the maximum length is not sent If acknowledgements are enabled successful commands are responded to with RRR while errors get an EEE response The syntax of each command is given below The syntax shows the command exactly as it should be sent except that lower case characters represent values that should be substituted User Programming The SS 16 4 programming is stored in non volatile memory Configurations are set with selection dipswitches and computer commands Inspection Please examine your SS 16 4 carefully for any damage that may have been sustained during shipping If any is noted please notify the shipper immediately and retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper The package contains the SS 16 4 Lump
22. n an area that is accessible from the rear and preferably away from sources of heat We recommend before permanently installing the SS 16 4 you bench test and become familiar with the operation of the unit Power Supply Connection Install the 7 pin DIN connector into the DIN receptacle on the SS 16 4 Mount the LUMP in a convenient location When ready plug the Lump in the Line AC cord into the appropriate AC receptacle Connecting The Audio Inputs Outputs PIP remote control inputs and OC Relays The SS 16 4 interfaces to your audio equipment through depluggable rear panel screw terminals Refer to the supplied connection template Remove each screw terminal strip each conductor insert the conductor into the terminal and screw down the capture screw The terminals accommodate wire sizes from 16 28 AWG solid or stranded wire Connections may be made to the and inputs for balanced oper ation or to the input and grounding the side for unbalanced input operation Connections can be made to the and outputs for balanced operation or to the output and ground for unbalanced output operation It is recommended that all cables connected to the SS 16 4 be looped through ferrite cores to suppress RF Surge protection with RF filtering such as the Tripp Lite ISOBAR 4 is also suggested for the power transformer The purchase of an inexpensive uninterruptible power supply UPS will provide back up in case of
23. n macros may also be programmed and selected The input channels may be programmed for the following operations Overlap Overlap one audio source with another while the button for the sec ond source is held down Both channels will be fed to the output until the sec ond button is released at which time the first audio source will be switched off Mix May connect more than one input at a time to any given output Push once to connect input again to disconnect Interlock Connecting one input to any output disconnects all other inputs from that output LED Indicators The SS 16 4 s 72 front panel LED indicators provide operational display of the fol lowing information Four indicators per input channel display which output channel the input is con nected Unit power and serial data activity PIP Parallel Input Port active indicating any change with the 24 input Pulse Stretcher ports Four audio activity LED s and detectors SS 164 selected or active indicates that the multi drop RS 232 or RS 485 seri al port has been addressed DESCRIPTION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual Controls Audio Inputs Each of the 16 stereo inputs are balanced bridging 20 2 at a nominal line level of 4dBu Sufficient gain is provided for unbalanced consumer level products Multi turn level controls are provided for each channel
24. nstall and operate the Broadcast Tools SS 16 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Only qualified personnel should install Broadcast Tools products Incorrect or inappropriate use and or installation could result in a hazardous condition WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP If you have any questions regarding your product or you need assistance please con tact your distributor from whom you purchased this equipment If you would like more information about Broadcast Tools products you may reach us at Broadcast Tools Inc 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 USA Voice 360 854 9559 Fax 360 854 9479 Internet Home Page www broadcasttools com E mail support broadcasttools com THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BROADCAST TOOLS BRAND PRODUCTS e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 CAUTION Broadcast Tools Products as with any electronic device can fail without warning Do not use this product in applications where a life threatening condition could result due to failure 4 NOTE This manual should be read thoroughly before installation and operation WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information Innovative Problen Welcome to Broadcast Tools alize controllers and intercom systems Founded in 1987 Wasi INTRODUCTION SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Broadcast Tools SS 16
25. power outages Check out our web site for lightning protection links Adjusting Input and Output Levels Once the input and output connections have been made the input levels can be set The switcher is factory set for unity Maximum input levels should be limited to 27dbu Should input levels need to be changed they are accessible from the rear panel Each input trimmer has one adjustment per channel Output adjustments must be made internally on the main circuit board The controls are labeled Output Levels e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 caution Never connect either the or outputs to ground The input impedance is high 600 terminations may be installed on the con nector Installation of the SS 16 4 in high RF envi ronments should be performed with care Shielded cable is sug gested for all control audio inputs and out puts All shields should be tied to the CHAS SIS GROUND termi nal The station ground should be con nected to the chassis ground screw CHI located behind J1 as viewed from the rear For lightning protec tion devices check out www polyphaser com and www itwlinx com 4 NOTE Refer to the grid and rear panel diagram on page 19 INSTALLATION SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual Input Channel Expansion Input expansion may be accomplished by connecting a shielded cable between the first units EXT 1 input te
26. quit e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information Innovative Problen Welcome to Broadcast Tools Broade specialize coupled controllers and intercom systems Founded in 1987 and we ied in Sedro W ashington our pro have a strong ews for durability and reliability and can be o Download our Short Form Catalog top distributors across the United States INSTALLATION SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual Serial Burst Mode Commands Burst mode allows a computer or ASCII terminal to control and interrogate the unit This section defines all burst mode commands Each burst mode command starts with an asterisk Next is a single decimal digit that corresponds to the unit ID address 0 3 Following that are one or more ASCII characters specifying the command No carriage return or line feed is required to terminate the command except for those few commands of variable length if the maximum length is not sent If the command requested a response the response will consist of an upper case S followed by the unit address and then the specific response If acknowl edgements are enabled successful commands are responded to with RRR while errors get an EEE response The syntax of each command is given below The syntax shows the command exactly as it should be sent
27. r up 1 Verify that dipswitch 24 7 is OFF 2 Select the desired input and output channel configuration 3 Press and hold the hidden PGM button with a non metallic object 4 Press the output 1 button 5 The macro LED will flash for 2 seconds 6 Release both switches 7 Your power up configuration is saved WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information Power Up Feature last source selected 1 Verify that dipswitch 24 7 is ON 2 The SS 16 4 will power up with whatever channel configuration was present at power off Macro Feature To program a macro set the input output configuration desired press and hold the hidden PGM button with a non metallic object and the macro button then press the desired input channel button To recall a macro press the macro button and any one of the desired stored macro s using the input channel buttons To clear a macro turn off all channels then press and hold the hidden PGM BID ou er ferm t button with a non metallic object and the macro button then press the desired input channel button Innovative Problen Welcome to Broadcast Tools B sir INSTALLATION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual Mounting The SS 16 4 is designed to be rack mounted in a standard 19 rack 2 RU It should be mounted i
28. rm code burst mode All commands and responses use normal ASCII characters facilitat ing scripting A burst mode command starts with an asterisk followed by the device ID address as a single decimal digit A burst mode command must be entered within 5 seconds or it will time out The command to enter menu mode starts with an asterisk followed by the device ID address as a single decimal digit and then MM The menu mode displays certain parameters and allows the setting of these parameters In both cases device ID address 0 3 is specified with the on board dipswitches Type OMM follow the prompts on the pop up menu Menu Mode The command to enter menu mode starts with an asterisk followed by the device ID address as a single decimal digit then the MM command NOTE Commands you type will NOT be seen unless you turn Echo On in HyperTerminal The menu mode displays advanced configuration parameters Unit ID Baud rate and other configurations are set via the on board dipswitches SW24 at the rear of the unit Broadcast Tools amp SS 16 4 v1 xx Setup Menu Set PIP Minimum 0 2 55 sec Now 1 00 2 Set Remote Mode Open Collector Mode Now Follow 3 Set Silence Sense Acquire Delay sec Now 10 4 Set Silence Sense Restore Delay sec Now 10 A Save Current Audio State for Power Up C Show Current Configuration F Set Factory Defaults Enter Selection or Q to
29. rminal and the second units unbalanced output The shield should be connected to the ground terminal Follow the same procedure for the EXT 1 right channel The above example provides 32 inputs with the first unit providing the main output Remote Control Most front panel functions of the SS 16 4 may be remote controlled via removable screw terminals located on the rear panel The SS 16 4 accepts momentary contact closures open collector or 5 volt TTL CMOS logic levels Open collector status and relays are provided Serial Interface The Serial Interface is jumper selectable It uses either a multi drop RS 232 trans ceiver or a RS 485 transceiver It is assumed to always be in a multi drop configu ration Software does not distinguish between RS 232 and RS 485 operation It always switches both transceivers between transmit and receive mode INSTALLATION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual Front panel LED indicators Front Panel LED s Number Activation Event Mode Activation Behavior Inputs connected to 16 Green State of Connection On if connected li NBN Inputs connected to 16 Red State of Connection On if connected M amea Inputs connected to 16 Yellow State of Connection On if connected ome oa Inputs connected to 16 Green State of Connection On if connected ome eet ae Power Status 1 Green Valid Power On Lock Active Front pane
30. s set to 0 no polling of inputs is required For all PIP inputs a pulse of specified minimum input duration 000 to 2 55 Seconds causes the status to go true until the end of the input pulse The pulse width may vary between the specified value and 10 ms less than that value This allows the polling computer more time to detect an input change Open Collector Status Outputs 16 Port Output Control The SS 16 4 provides sixteen open collector status outputs The status outputs may be configured to operate in one of three modes The status outputs follow the associated channel The status outputs a one second pulse when the associated channel is selected Burst mode control e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information Innovative Problen Welcome to Broadcast Tools Broade specialize coupled controllers and intercom systems Founded in 1987 and we edin Sedro W ashington our products have a strong ews for durability and reliability and can be o Download our Short Farm Catalog top distributors across the United States CONTROLS G SS 16 4 Installation and Operation Manual Relay Outputs 8 Port Output Control The SS 16 4 contains 8 spst normally open relays Each relay may be latched on latched off or pulsed on by serial burst commands The relay pulse ti
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