SS16.4 Manual - Oakwood Broadcast
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1. 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 VIEW THE MENU ON THE NEXT PAGE Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 15 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Broadcast Tools SS 16 4 v1 23 Setup Menu 1 Set PIP Minimum 0 2 55 sec Yow 1 00 2 Set Remote Mode Open Collector Mode Yow Follow 3 Set Silence Sense Acquire Delay sec Yow 10 4 Set Silence Sense Restore Delay sec 10 A Save Current Audio State for Power Up C Show Current Configuration F Set Factory Defaults Enter Selection or Q to quit 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 commands 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 t2. S1L2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 lt CR gt lt LF gt says that unit 1 output 2 is connected to inputs 1 and 3 Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 19 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES uSPii Send status of programmable pulse stretcher input ii Response is SuP ii 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 0 is first and input 15 is last x is 1 if the corresponding input is high 0 otherwise uSR Send status of all relays Response is SuA X X X X X X X X lt CR gt lt LF gt 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 yU Send Unit Information lt name SS16 4 gt lt version gt lt cr gt lt lf uY Display configuration 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 e The status output follows the associated channel SW24 8 OFF e The status outputs a one second pulse when the associated channel is selected SW24 8 OFF e Software
3. 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 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 For input ii set output 1 ON without affecting any other audio status For input ii set output 2 ON without affecting any other audio status For input ii set output 3 ON without affecting any other audio status For input ii set output 4 ON without affecting any other audio status For input ii set output 1 OFF without affecting any other audio status For input ii set output 2 OFF without affecting any other audio status For input ii set output 3 OFF without affecting any other audio status For input ii set output 4 OFF without affecting any other audio status Mute input ii for all outputs Mute input ii for output o Mute output o Mute all outputs Information Retrieval Commands POLL uSA uSL 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 Ignore Send OK Send Audio Status SuLo x x x x x 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 connected for each respective input Thus
4. This is useful in debugging command strings Relay and Output Control Commands uORrL 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 tr Audio Switch Control Commands uiio Apply input ii to output uiiA Apply input ii to ALL outputs uiiEott 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 from output o NOTE Only one at a time can be pending per output Max time 9 9 seconds UE End overlap if in overlap mode This applies to all outputs that have changed since the last end overlap command was issued Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 18 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES uB a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a Set inputs ignoring mode NOTE Input commands MUST be in CAPS Example u ii5 uii6 uii7 u ii8 uiiW uiiX uiiY uiiZ uiMA uiiMo uMo uMA A all OUTPUTS OFF J Outputs 1 4 B Output 1 K Outputs 2 4 C Output 2 L Outputs 1 2 4 D Outputs 1 2 M Outputs 3 4 E Output 3 N Outputs 1 3 4
5. 01 THD 24 dBu IMD 250 7kHz Less than 0 01 IMD 24 dBu Crosstalk 80 dB Ikhz 55 dB 10 kHz from adjacent off channel Mix Input Unbalanced summing inputs 10k Q 0 dBu Switching Method Digitally controlled professional level analog switch arrays Logic Microprocessor Non volatile memory Operation Control Front Panel Momentary switches Remote 24 Momentary closures to ground gt 100ms RS 232 RS 485 Multi drop Serial 2400 9600 19200 38 400 K baud 8N1 Status Control 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 Interfacing Audio amp Remote Control Rear panel depluggable screw terminals Accommodates 16 28 AWG wire Mating connectors supplied RS 232 Serial RJ 11 6P4C Modular Adapter amp cable supplied RS 485 Serial Depluggable screw terminals Power 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 Mechanical 19 x 3 5 x 10 0 WHD Weight 9 0 Ibs Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 24 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER BROADCAST TOOLS INC LIMITED WARRANTY AND REMEDIES LIMITED WARRANTY The term B
6. Ex In 4R M In 2 L 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 Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 22 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER Chs Gnd Chs Gnd Chs Gnd Chs Gnd Chs Gnd Chs Gnd In 10 L Chs Gnd In 10 R In 9 L Chs Gnd In 9 R In 12 L In 12 R In 11 L Chs Gnd In 11 R In 14 L Chs Gnd In 14 R In 13 L Chs Gnd In 13 R In 16 L Chs Gnd In 16 R In 15 L Chs Gnd In 15 R SS16 4 Stereo Switcher Rear View Connector Legend Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 23 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SPECIFICATIONS Audio Precision Test Equipment Input Levels Max 27 dBu balanced bridging gt 20k Q Output Levels Stereo balanced outputs 24 dBm 600 Q 27dbu 10KQ Monaural balanced outputs 24 dBm 600 Q 27dbu 10KQ Gain 6dB Frequency Response 20 to 20 kHz 0 25dB Signal Noise Ratio gt 85 dB nominal weighted 20 to 22Khz 24 dBu Distortion Less than 0
7. hidden PGM button with a non metallic object and then press the macro button along with the desired input channel button To recall the macro press the macro button and any one of the desired stored macro s using the input channel buttons Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 10 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Mounting The SS 16 4 is designed to be rack mounted in a standard 19 rack 2 RU It should be mounted in 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 NOTE Refer to the grid and rear panel diagram on pages 22 and 23 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 ter
8. 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 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 Input Channel Expansion Input expansion may be accomplished by connecting a shielded cable between the first units EXT 1 input terminal 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 transceiver or a RS 485 transceiver It is assumed to always be in a multi drop configuration Software does not distinguish between RS 232 and RS 485 operatio
9. BROADCAST too ae INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL for the Broadcast Tools SS 16 4 Sixteen Input Quad Output Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher Broadcast Tools is a registered trademark of Broadcast Tools Inc Copyright 1989 2004 by Broadcast Tools Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission es E E E T E ecT v7 WITHOUT NOTICE Firmware Version 1 23 or above Manual update 01 12 2004 Manufactured with pride in the USA BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 Safety Information 3 Who to Contact for Help 3 Product Description 4 Installation Guidelines 7 Inspection 5 Setting Operation Dip Switches 6 Power Up Feature 7 Macro Feature 7 Mounting 7 Power Supply Connection 7 Connecting Inputs Outputs Relays 8 Adjusting Input and Output Levels 8 Input Channel Expansion 9 Remote Control 9 Serial Interface 9 Connecting the RS 232 Serial Port 11 Serial Control 14 Set up Commands 16 Output Port Control 18 Pulse Stretcher 19 PIP Connector Digital Inputs 19 Specifications 22 Warranty 23 Schematic and Component Layout Appendix Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 2 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INTRODUCTION Thank you for
10. FAILURE OF ANY LIMITED OR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY TO ACHIEVE ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER CLAIM OF ANY NATURE BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Broadcast Tools Inc 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 1540 USA Voice 360 854 9559 Fax 360 854 Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 25 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information
11. com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 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 OC 13 OC 14 OC 15 OC 16 Gnd Gnd PIP C PIPI Gnd PIP2 PIP3 Gnd PIP4 PIPS Gnd PIP6 PIP7 Gnd PIP8 PIP9 Gnd PIP10 PIP11 Gnd PIP12 RMT C Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8 Input 9 Input 10 Input 11 Input 12 PIP D PIP13 Gnd PIP14 PIP15 Gnd PIP16 PIP17 Gnd PIP18 PIP19 Gnd PIP20 PIP21 Gnd PIP22 PIP23 Gnd PIP24 RMT D Input 13 Input 14 Input 15 Input 16 Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Mute Macro EJ OpL 1 OpL 1 Chs Gnd OpR 1 Op R 1 1L1R 2L 2R 3L3Ro p 151 15R 16L 16R F Op L 2 Op L 2 Chs Gnd Op R 2 Op R 2 nann CELI mann nann GELLI G Op L3 Op L 3 Chs Gnd Op R 3 Op R 3 H Op L 4 Op L 4 Chs Gnd OpR 4 Op R 4 ssi 6 4 Stereo Switcher Rear View Trimmer Legend I Monol Monol Ghs Gnd Mono2 Mono2 J Mono3 Mono3 Ghs Gnd Mono4 Mono4 K Ex In 1L Ex In IR Ghs Gnd Ex In 2L Ex In 2R L Ex In 3L Ex In 3R Ghs Gnd Ex In 4L
12. control SW24 8 ON 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 second 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 Z NOTE1 Non mechanical latching relays When power is removed each relay will open When power is restored each relay will return to the pre power failure state 4 NOTE2 Inburst mode momentary timing on each relay can be set from 1 to 9 9 seconds Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 20 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES PIP with Programmable Pulse Stretcher If DIP Switch SW24 8 is ON the Programmable Pulse Stretcher PIP provides 24 PIP GPI inputs The Programmable Pulse Stretcher Duration may be globally set from 100ms to 2 55 seconds A NOTE When the unit ID is set to 0 no polling of PIP GPT inputs is required Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 21 Visit www broadcasttools
13. d To SS 16 4 1 Two line Modular S9 DB 9 Modular Adapter Adapter not provided f Modular Line Cord To SS 16 4 2 Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 14 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Serial Control The unit is controlled in either Menu or Burst mode It can run at the following data rates e 2400 e 9600 Default e 19 200 e 38 400 Serial communications is either multi drop RS 232 or RS485 jumper selectable Commands may be entered either via a menu menu mode or a short form code burst mode All commands and responses use normal ASCII characters facilitating 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 0MM follow the prompts on the pop up menu Menu Mode The command to enter menu mode starts with an asterisk
14. e 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 Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 7 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 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 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
15. ed 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 serial ACT status is sent The ACT may be programmed for e Number of seconds of silence that must be present before an alarm state is reached e 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 20KQ resistor and are activated by pulling the input to ground These inputs supply status to any serial polling device when the unit ID is 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
16. gle turn output level controls Electronically balanced stereo inputs Electronically balanced stereo and monaural 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 Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 4 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Front Panel The SS 16 4 is a 2 RU device 19 w x 3 50 h x 10d 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 Sixteen macros may also be programmed and selected The input channels may be programmed for the following operations e Overlap Overlap one audio source with another while the button for the second source is held down Both channels will be fed to the output until the second button
17. hat 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 Reset to factory defaults Set PIP Programmable Pulse Stretcher Input Duration ttt 000 255 Off to 2 55 Seconds Ignore send OK Lock Front Panel if x is L Unlock Front Panel if x is U Power up audio state is set by menu or burst command CPS default Power up audio state last source s selected Set audio to power up state Save current audio state as power up state Set Relay Momentary Pulse Length tt 00 99 for 00 9 9 Seconds Set silence sensor time delay to tttt seconds 0002 9999 0000 OFF Set silence sensor restore delay to tttt seconds 0002 9999 0000 OFF Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 17 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES uCSDttt Ignore send OK uCST Ignore send OK uCSVttt Ignore send OK uMCnn Save current audio state as Macro nn 01 gt 16 uMInn Invoke macro nn 01 gt 16 uMM Enter menu mode if unit ID 0 uMS Ignore send OK uN Ignore send OK Real Time Control Commands uDxx Delay xx seconds before processing next command uUZx Echo character x to serial control port
18. hose 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 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 Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 16 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Glossary Of Command Notation Character String Meaning ge dans u Unit ID 0 3 ii Input Number 01 16 o Output Number 1 2 3 4 or Output Relay 1 8 00 Open Collectors 01 16 Set up Commands uC4x uCCx uCEx CDEF uClittt uClOiittt uCLx uCPC uCPL uCPR uCPS uCRtt uCSAtttt uCSBtttt 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 Ignore set by switches Enable Error and Good Responses Where x Y to enable and N disable In this mode when a command is sent t
19. is released at which time the first audio source will be switched off e Mix May connect more than one input at a time to any given output Push once to connect input again to disconnect e 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 following information Four indicators per input channel display which output channel the input is connected 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 16 4 selected or active indicates that the multi drop RS 232 or RS 485 serial port has been addressed Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 5 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Controls Audio Inputs Each of the 16 stereo inputs are balanced bridging 20KQ 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 Terminating resistors may be added to the connector if needed Audio Outputs The SS 16 4 provides four selectable balanced stereo outputs Four balanced monaural outputs are also provid
20. minals accommodate wire sizes from 16 28 AWG solid or stranded wire Connections may be made to the and inputs for balanced operation 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 CAUTION Never connect either the or outputs to ground The input impedance is high 600Q terminations may be installed on the connector CAUTION Installation of the SS 16 4 in high RF environments should be performed with care Shielded cable is suggested for all control audio inputs and outputs All shields should be tied to the CHASSIS GROUND terminal The station ground should be connected to the chassis ground screw CH1 located behind JI as viewed from the rear For lightning protection devices check out www polyphaser com and www itwlinx com 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 power outages Check out our web site for lightning protection links Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 11 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16
21. n It always switches both transceivers between transmit and receive mode Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 12 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Front panel LED indicators Front Panel LED s Number Activation Event Mode Activation Behavior Of LED s Output 1 Output 2 Output3 Output 4 Front panel locked On if locked PIP Active 1 Yellow Any valid PIP input ACT 4 Audio Activity for OP 4 Onif active audio Front Panel Switches Sie 1 16 Input Channel or Macro 1 16 Output 1 Output 1 selection Output 3 Output 3 selection Output 4 Output 4 selection Hidden PGM Special programming functions Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 13 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Connecting the RS 232 Serial Port Use the provided modular 9 pin D sub connector adapter S9 and reversed modular 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 Modular Jack Pin Numbers The SS 16 4 is supplied with a reversed modula
22. on BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Broadcast Tools SS 16 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 switches 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 outputs Three switching modes Interlock overlap and mix Logic functions via microprocessor and non volatile memory Internal 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 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 Sin
23. overlap power up modes remote control and other features listed below The dipswitch SW 24 is located on the rear pane DIP SW 24 Switch Functions Add 1 to Address base address is 0 Add 2 to Address base address is 0 Baud Rate 00 9600 01 2400 10 19200 11 38400 OFF OFF OFF OFF Baud Rate 00 9600 01 2400 10 19200 11 38400 OFF OFF FF Switching Mode Switching Mode Power up mode Off User programmable OFF Remote ControlMode ON Enables PIP Address ID DIP Switches wa Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page amp Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Baud Rate DIP Switches SW24 3 SW24 4 Audio Switching Mode DIP Switches Power up Last source DIP Switch san User Programmable Last Source s selected PIP Remote Mode DIP Switch SAE PIP enabled Front Panel Switches Output 1 2 3 4 Output selector MUTE Mutes selected channel MACRO Selects up to 16 Macro s Hidden PGM Special programming functions Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 9 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Operation Hold down the Output 1 but
24. r 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 279 347 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 protocol 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 f Modular Line Cor
25. ton Push the Channel Button Hold down the Output 2 button Push the Channel Button Hold down the Output 3 button Push the Channel Button Hold down the Output 4 button Push the Channel Button 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 press the desired input 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 configuration at power 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 button 5 The macro led will flash for 2 seconds 6 Release both switches 7 Your power up configuration is saved 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 Set the input output configuration desired press the
26. uyer as used in this document refers to and includes both but only a any person or entity who acquires such an item for the purpose of resale to others i e a dealer or distributor of an item and b the first person or entity who acquires such an item for such person s or entity s own use Broadcast Tools warrants to each Buyer of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools that the item will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Broadcast Tools if the item is properly installed used and maintained EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES If Broadcast Tools is notified in writing of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one 1 year following the date of the Buyer s acquisition of the item and if the item is returned in to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools instructions for confirmation by inspection of the 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 B
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28. vary between the specified value and 10 ms less than that value This allows the polling computer more time to detect an input change Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 6 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information BROADCAST TOOLS SS 16 4 SIXTEEN INPUT QUAD OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 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 e The status outputs follow the associated channel e The status outputs a one second pulse when the associated channel is selected e Burst mode control 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 time 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 computers 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 commands starts with an asterisk Next is a single decimal digit that corresponds to the unit ID address 0 3 Following that are on
29. 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 install and operate the Broadcast Tools SS 16 4 4 NOTE This manual should be read thoroughly before installation and operation SAFETY INFORMATION Only qualified personnel should install Broadcast Tools products Incorrect or inappropriate use and or installation could result in a hazardous condition CAUTION Broadcast Tools Products as with any electronic device can fail without warning Do not use this product in applications where a life threatening condition could result due to failure WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP If you have any questions regarding your product or you need assistance please contact your distributor from whom you purchased this equipment If you would like more information about Broadcast Tools products you may reach us at Broadcast Tools Inc 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 1540 USA Voice 360 854 9559 Fax 360 854 9479 Internet Home Page www broadcasttools com E mail support broadcasttools com THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BROADCAST TOOLs BRAND PRODUCTS Installation and Operation Manual SS16 4 Page 3 Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update informati
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