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Altinex MT110-103 User's Manual

1. MULTITASKER DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP MT 110 103 S 400 0197 006 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW TERMINAL TERMINAL BLOCKS BLOCKS 2 4 gt OUT1 MATRIX SWITCHER IN2 gt gt OUT2 e a OO IN3 gt OUT3 e a OO 12 IN4 gt 55 OUT4 g O IN5 gt 5 4 et ST IN6 gt gt OUT6 gt gt gt OUT7 ee a IN8 gt gt OUT8 of 2 0 Ol MATRIX CONTROL 400 0197 006 6 ZALTINEX q a Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER OPERATION 7 7 1 RS 232 CONTROL The MT110 103 has many advanced remote control capabilities accessible through standard RS 232 communication Control may be accomplished through a computer control system or any device capable of RS 232 communication 7 1 1 RS 232 INTERFACE The control commands for the MT110 103 are in a simple ASCII character format 1 Square brackets are part of the command 2 Use uppe
2. 4 5 Terminal Blocks Output Connectors 4 5 pin Terminal Blocks ompatibility Table 1 MT110 103 General MECHANICAL MT110 103 Enclosure Slots Required 2 Weight 1 0 Ib 0 45 kg Connector Panel Black 10 35 010 50 90 non condensing 40 000 hrs Table 2 MT110 103 Mechanical ELECTRICAL MT110 103 Input Signals mpedance ain Table 3 MT110 103 Electrical ABOUT YOUR MT110 103 2 MT110 103 8X8 Mono Audio Matrix Switcher The MT110 103 is a Balanced Audio Matrix Switching Card This card allows any input to be independently switched to any or all of the outputs All inputs and outputs can be wired for unbalanced audio or they can be wired for balanced audio allowing longer cable runs and superior noise resistance Additionally the 110 103 has variable gain for each output As a transparent distribution amplifier this card utilizes AC coupling on its inputs for ideal signal transfer characteristics Switching is controlled with easy to use ASCII commands from a control system or computer connected to the RS 232 port of a MultiTasker enclosure or from the keys programmed on the front panel of the MultiTasker Each card uses two slots in a MultiTasker enclosure and all input and output connections are accomplished via captive screw terminal blocks Although designated as an 8x8 matrix switcher the MT110 103 can be used in a variety of ways to provide different capabilities Fo
3. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8 We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied MT110 103 however we would like to offer suggestions for the following 8 1 LED IS NOT LIT Cause 1 Card cage is not plugged Solution Plug card cage If the LED lights the problem is solved If the LED is still not on see Cause 2 Cause 2 Card is not plugged in all the way Solution Push the card in all the way If the LED is still not on see Cause 3 Cause 3 Card cage slot has a problem Solution 1 Test the card in other slots of the card cage If the slot was damaged the card may work in other slots If other slots work and the LED lights the problem is the card cage slot The card cage may require service Call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 If the other slots do not work and the LED is still not lit see Solution 2 Solution 2 Take any other known good card with an LED and verify that the slot used is good by seeing if the other card s LED lights in that slot If it lights then the original card may be the source of the problem Call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 8 2 NO SOUND Cause 1 source has problem Solution Check the source and make sure that it is working at an appropriate volume level all source connections are correct If the source is working and there is still no sound see Cause 2 400 0197 006 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303
4. E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 21 OSI This command sets the input offset value that is applied to all inputs The default is zero or Input 1 equals Input 1 Command Format OSImCi m Offset m from 0 to 128 Ci Card ID i from 1 to max slots Example OSI16C4 sets the input offset to 16 for C4 The inputs on C4 will now be their physical number plus the offset value In this case Input 1 would now be Input 17 22 050 This command sets the output offset value that is applied to all outputs The default is zero or Output 1 equals Output 1 Command Format OSOmCil m Offset m from 0 to 128 Ci Card ID i from 1 to max slots Example 0SO16C4 sets the output offset to 16 for the C4 The outputs on C4 will now be addressed by the value of their physical number plus the offset value In this case Output 1 would now be Output 17 23 VLO This command sets the absolute volume level for a given output Command Format VLOmAvCn Output from 1 to 8 Volume Level from 1 to 32 Cn ID from 1 to max slots Example There is an MT110 103 card in slot 4 Set the output volume of Output 2 to 16 by sending the command VLO2A16C4 17 lO This command connects a single input to a single output in the current matrix configuration Command Format ImOxCn Input m from
5. Cn ID from 1 to max slots Example Send the command MUTOC4 to enable the outputs for C4 28 MUT1 This command turns off all the outputs without changing other settings Command Format MUT1Cn Cn ID from 1 to max slots Example Send the command MUT1C4 to mute all the outputs for C4 VOLUME RAMPING COMMANDS The following commands are used to control the volume of the MT110 103 They may be used with computer control or from the front panel with the SETVK command The following code sample sets front panel keys 8 and 10 to Ramp Up and Ramp Down respectively See your Front Panel User s Guide for more details When defined as a volume control key the key will respond to two conditions press and release Below subroutine 8 starts ramping up when key 8 is pressed Subroutine 10 starts ramping down when key 10 is pressed Subroutine 108 stops ramping when either key is released Since there are multiple outputs on this card the output to ramp must first be selected using the SEL command For example send SEL2C4 and then RDNC4 to ramp down the volume level on Output 2 of C4 Then send the SEL2C4 and RUPC4 commands to ramp the level back up 24 SEL This command is the output select command It sets the path to adjust the output volume level for the current matrix It is used in conjunction with the and commands Command Format SEL
6. Read Card slot number Group Commands 43 WR Groups multiple cards 44 RMC Remove members from group 45 RMG Delete group 46 RD Displays group members Ramp DOWN to minimum 7 3 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS Basic Commands 1 VER Display software version 2 Display card status 3 CnS Save card settings 4 5 Save the command being sent 5 CLR Reset card to default values 6 TEST Test internal memory ICs 7 HELP Display available commands Feedback Commands 8 FBD Feedback delay on off 9 Show system cards 10 C Show card information 11 STA1 Enable auto feedback 12 STAO Disable auto feedback 13 F Show command feedback Card Control Commands 14 MAT Set show matrix configuration 15 ON Turn on one or more outputs 16 OFF Turn off one or more outputs 17 Connect an input to output 18 Connect an input to all outputs 19 P Set the path preload for SW 20 SW Switch preloaded output buffer 21 OSI Set input offset 22 OSO Set output offset 23 VLO Set absolute output volume 24 SEL Select input volume to adjust 25 Increment volume 26 Decrement volume 27 MUTO Output volume ON 28 MUT1 Output volume OFF 400 0197 006 21 ZALTINEX BS Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 2 In the Terminal Window press
7. E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com ALTINEX MULTITASKER 8 5 SOUND LEVEL IS LOW ALTINEX POLICIES 9 Cause 1 Volume levels are inappropriate 9 1 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICIES Solution 1 Turn up the source volume If sound Please see the ALTINEX website at level is still low see Solution 2 www altinex com for details on warranty and Solution 2 Turn up the destination amplifier return policies volume If the sound level is still low 9 2 CONTACT INFORMATION S96 Cane ALTINEX Inc Cause 2 Poor signal transmission 592 Apollo Street Solution Check the cables for continuity and make sure that connections are Brea 92821 USA wired properly to verify that there is TEL 714 990 2300 good signal transmission TOLL FREE 1 800 ALTINEX NOTE Test the system by removing WEB waw aines com the MT110 103 card from between the source and the E MAIL solutions altinex com destination amplifier If the problem persists call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 400 0197 006 25 SALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com
8. the ENTER key on the keyboard The system checks all MultiTaskers on the RS 232 bus and displays a list of available systems Example 1 U1 2 U2 3 U3 4 Enter the ID number of the desired system In the example above enter a 1 for the MultiTasker with unit ID 1 5 The system then interrogates all the cards available in its enclosure and displays a list of available cards 01 MT103 122 02 MT103 123 04 MT110 103 6 Enter the 2 digit ID and a menu for the card will be displayed In the example above enter 04 for the MT110 103 7 The system will prompt for selections specific to the selected card Example 8 Read each menu carefully and continue selecting keys as prompted NOTE Menus for data entry have two prompts and ESC escape Press the escape key to return to the previous menu without making changes 7 4 3 MENU TYPES 1 MAIN MENU The first menu displayed after selecting the card is the Main Menu This menu provides access to the key functions related to the card Press the key representing the menu item for access and a sub menu will appear 2 SUB MENUS Each menu item will display either a sub menu or a list of options Press the key corresponding to the desired choice 7 4 MENU MODE Menu Mode commands allow virtually the same functionality as programming commands Unlike the programming commands the previous sections menu commands prompt
9. the ramp time to 10 seconds Follow the keystrokes below 2 Select SETUP Menu 5 Select Set Ramp Time 4 Select Ramp Time 10 seconds ESC Return to SETUP menu ESC Return to the MAIN Menu Display Card Status Start from the Main Menu and follow the keystrokes below 3 Displays card status NOTE The status will be displayed followed by the Main Menu being redisplayed 7 4 4 110 103 MENUS Following are the menu items available on the MT110 103 s Main Menu The expanded menu contains values that indicate the current setting or value of a parameter The value is usually in parentheses or otherwise indicated at the top of sub menu In some cases additional comments are provided for clarification and are not part of the menu feedback CAUTION Pay special attention to the top of each menu After selecting the CONTROL menu THIS CARD or a group will be identified at the top of the sub menu Since group functions may be modified from this menu make sure the desired card or group is selected 110 103 MAIN MENU PRESS KEY TO SELECT 1 CONTROL 2 SETUP 3 STATUS 4 HELP ESC GO BACK KEY 7 4 5 MENU MODE EXAMPLES All Menu Mode examples assume MT110 103 is installed in slot 4 of unit ID 1 NOTE The communication software you use may echo each character as it is typed when entering numeric values not selecting menu items For example entering a value of 03 may appear as 0033 on the scre
10. 1 to 8 Output x from 1 to 8 Cn ID slot from 1 to max slots Example Connect Input 1 to Output 1 for the MT110 103 in slot 4 Send the command I101C4 and Input 1 will be connected to Output 1 18 This command connects a single input to all the outputs in the current matrix configuration Command Format ImO Cn Input from 1 to 8 Cn ID slot from 1 to max slots Example Connect Input 1 to all outputs for the MT110 103 slot4 Send the command 10 4 and Input 1 will be connected to all outputs 19 PATH This command will set the path for the output but it is not active until the switch command SW is executed Commands ending in P are not executed immediately The path for outputs on multiple cards or the same card can be preloaded See the examples for the ON and OFF commands 20 SW SWITCH This command immediately connects inputs and outputs previously set with the PATH command The command switches all paths set on this card and all other cards in the enclosure See the examples for the ON and OFF commands 400 0197 006 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com ALTINEX MULTITASKER 27 MUTO This command turns on the all the outputs without changing other settings Command Format MUTOCn
11. K8 Set key 8 as volume key Command Format RUPmCn WRLK8 VOL_UP Define Key 8 Label Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots SETVK10 Set key 8 as volume key Output No from 1 to 8 WRLK10 VOL_DN Key 8 Label Example RAMP 10C4 Set the ramp rate Ramp the volume for Output 2 from a starting 29 RUP level of 10 to the maximum level of 32 for C4 Send the command RUP2C4 and the system will respond with the following feedback 11 12 13 14 32 32 RUPm xx This command ramps specified output s volume to a user defined level at a rate defined This command ramps the output volume to its maximum level at the rate defined using the RAMP command Command Format RUPCn Cn ID from 1 to max slots using the RAMP command Command Format RUPm xxCn Output No from 1 8 xx Stop Level xx from 01 32 Cn ID from 1 to max slots Example Ramp the volume on Output 7 from a starting level of 1 to a level of 20 for C4 Send the command RUP7 20C4 and the system will respond with the following feedback 02 03 04 20 33 RDNm This command ramps down the volume for the specified output The ramping continues to its minimum level at the rate defined using the RAMP command The ramping may be stopped at any time using the RST command Example Ramp the volume on Output 1 from 10 to the maximu
12. MULTITASKER Mult Tasker MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0197 006 MT110 103 8 X 8 MONO AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER CARD USER S GUIDE PRIES 5 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS SAFETY 2 GENERAU sess ceases 2 HANDLING gt gt 2 ei 2 POC NOTICE 2 ABOUT YOUR 110 103 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION sy 4 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP 5 DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW 6 INSTALLING YOUR 110 103 7 OPERATION 7 7 RS 232 CONTROL 7 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS 8 COMMAND 8 BASIC COMMANDS sc 8 FEEDBACK CONT ROL 10 12 VOLUME RAMPING COMMANDS 15 I erica 18 GROUP COMMANDS 20 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS 21 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 LED IS 24 NO SOUND iesi eeii ai 24 5 24 SOUND LEVEL IS LOW 25 ALTINEX P
13. OLICIES 25 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICIES 25 CONTACT INFORMATION 25 400 0197 006 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com ALTINEX MULTITASKER 1 5 FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with instructions found herein may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by ALTINEX Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this m
14. anual carefully before using your MT110 103 and keep it handy for future reference These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT110 103 and to prevent fire and shock hazards Please read them carefully and heed all warnings 1 1 GENERAL e Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or its authorized representatives must perform service 1 2 HANDLING e Handle the MT110 103 carefully Dropping or jarring can damage the card e The MT110 103 contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD Always use ESD safety precautions when touching the card e To prevent fire or shock do not expose this unit to water or moisture Do not place the MT110 103 in direct sunlight near heaters or heat radiating appliances or near any liquid Exposure to direct sunlight smoke or steam can harm internal components e Do not pull any cables that are attached to the MT110 103 1 4 CLEANING e Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the card Do not clean or touch any component or PCB 400 0197 006 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com ALTINEX MULTITASKER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 Specifications are subject to change See www altinex com for up to date information FEATURES SE
15. d on the screen but most is missing Send the command FBD1 to slow down the rate at which the card sends feedback to the system 2 This command displays general information about a MultiTasker and its installed cards Command Format 201 Unit ID i from 0 to 20 Example A MultiTasker with unit ID 1 has a front panel with part number MT101 101 and contains an MT103 122 MT103 123 and MT110 103 Send the command U1 and receive the following feedback MT101 101U1 MT103 122C01 MT103 123C02 MT110 103C04 MT101 101U1 Panel number unit ID MT103 122C01 103 122 is in slot 1 MT103 123C02 103 123 is in slot 2 MT110 103C04 MT110 103 is in slot 4 10 C This command displays general information about a card and its status Command Format Cn Cn ID from 1 to max slots Example The MT110 103 in slot 4 has Input 1 connected to all outputs and all outputs are on Send the command C4 to receive feedback status similar to the following MT110 103C04 VR690 0152 011C04 ON11111111C04 MA0101010101010101C04 8 8 04 03232323232323232 04 00 04 6 TEST This command performs series of tests on the internal memory of the card Command Format TESTCn Cn ID from 1 to 99 Example Test the internal memory of the MT110 103 in slot4 by sending TESTC4 The card will respond with feedback similar to the fo
16. e MT110 103 in slot 4 The system will return the following feedback MT110 103 690 0152 011 C04 MT110 103 model number 690 0152 011 software version C04 ID 7 2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Each command consists of three Function Card ID and Unit ID Function Card ID Unit ID Example VERC3U2 VER Function C3 Card ID or Group ID U2 Unit ID optional for Unit ID 0 For Function see a detailed explanation under each command description The card ID is a unique identifier It is equal to the enclosure slot number or it may be an assigned value As the slot number the value can range from 1 4 up to 1 20 depending on the enclosure If the value is assigned the ID may be a maximum of 99 Card ID 0 CO is used for the controller and cannot be reassigned The group ID is a number representing a group of cards defined with the WR command When using the group ID all cards in the group will perform the given instruction NOTE In this guide cards are referenced by their IDs C1 2 99 Typically the ID number will be equivalent to the slot number Groups will be referenced by their IDs G1 G8 Changing the position of a card will significantly affect the commands recorded software definitions or third party control systems The unitID has a range from UO to U20 00 should be used for single unit operation If the ID is set to each command be used with
17. en 400 0197 006 23 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER The proper input card may not be selected Select the card input that is used by RS 232 accessible commands section 7 If no sound is present see Cause 3 Cable connections to the destination are incorrect Make sure that cables are connected properly Also make sure that the continuity and wiring are good If there is still no sound present see Cause 4 The destination amplifier has a problem Make sure that the destination amplifier is powered If there is still no sound see Solution 2 Set the volume of the destination amplifier to a reasonable level If there is still no sound call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 8 3 DISTORTED SOUND The source level is above 1Vp p Make sure that the source level is below 1V p p If the sound is still distorted see Cause 2 The destination amplifier provides excessive amplification Make sure that the source signal level is high enough so that the destination amplifier does not have to provide excessive amplification and thereby distort the signal If there is still sound distortion see Solution 2 Call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 Cause 2 Solution Cause 3 Solution Cause 4 Solution 1 Solution 2 Cause 1 Solution Cause 2 Solution 1 Solution 2 24
18. his command receives the status of the card Command Format Cn Cn ID from 1 to max slots Example There is an MT110 103 card in slot 4 Sending the command C4 to the MultiTasker will yield feedback similar to the following CONFIGURATION Matrix 8x8 In Offset 0 Out Offset 0 CONNECTION OUTPUT VOLUME Ind1 Out01 ON 32 32 Ind2 Out02 32 32 Ind1 Out03 ON 32 32 Ind1 Out04 ON 32 32 Ind1 Out05 ON 32 32 Ind1 Out06 ON 32 32 Ind1 Out07 32 32 2 108 02 01 In this example 1 is connected to all outputs except for Output 2 which is connected to Input 2 All outputs are turned on The volume level for each output is shown next to its connection The maximum level is 32 out of 32 which is equal to a gain of one If there is no card in slot 4 sending the C4 command will not return any feedback 5 6 This command saves the input to output connections on off status and output volume settings for each output saved configuration will be restored after the system is reset or powered off then on Command Format CnS Cn ID from 1 to max slots S Save configuration 400 0197 006 9 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER Example The command HELPC4 is sent to the card in slot 4 Some of the HELP file is displaye
19. llowing MEMORY 15 GOOD Otherwise failures would be indicated in the feedback from the card 7 HELP This command displays information available for the MultiTasker interface commands Command Format HELPCn Cn ID from 1 to max slots Example In order to display the RS 232 commands available for the MT110 103 card in slot 4 send the command HELPC4 The commands along with a brief description will be displayed FEEDBACK CONTROL The next commands are a function of both the card and the front panel and allow flexibility over when and how card information is displayed 8 FBD This command turns feedback delay on or off It is necessary when installing some newer cards in older systems If the system does not receive all of the feedback from the card the card may be communicating too fast This command will slow down the card s communication rate Command Format FBDm Delay 0 no delay 1 delay 100mS 400 0197 006 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER Command Format STA1 Feedback Prefix Definitions MT Card model number VR Firmware version ON Output on off status MA Matrix connections MX Matrix configuration VO Output volume MUMute Example Command 102 64 Feedback MA0101010101010101C04 MA Matrix connections 0101 01 Inpu
20. losure the maximum offset would be 91 The slot number 8 plus the offset 91 equals 99 400 0197 006 19 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 45 RMG This command deletes one or all groups Command Format RMGk Gk Group ID k from 1 8 for all Example Remove all cards from G52 by sending RMG5 The system will return the following feedback G5 0 Example 2 Remove all cards from all groups effectively deleting all groups by sending RMG The system will return the following feedback G1 G8 EMPTY 46 RD This command reads and then displays the members in a group Command Format RDGk Gk Group ID from 1 8 Example C2 C4 and C6 make up G5 Read the member data for G5 by sending the command RDG95 The system will return feedback as follows G5 C2C4C6 The feedback shows G5 and then the cards that make up G5 In this case G5 includes C2 C4 and C6 GROUP COMMANDS Group commands allow several cards with the same functions to be controlled simultaneously with a single command Up to 8 groups G1 G8 may be defined These commands apply to all cards not only the MT110 103 43 WR This command adds cards to a group In MultiTasker systems with audio and video cards the groups are typically as follows Group 1 Video Card
21. m of 32 for C4 Send the commands SEL1C4 then RUPC4 and the system will respond with the following feedback 11 12 13 14 32 30 RDN This command ramps the output volume down to a level of 00 at a rate defined using the RAMP command Command Format RDNCn Cn ID from 1 to max slots Example Ramp the volume on Output 1 from a starting level of 32 down to 00 for C4 Send the commands SEL1C4 then RDNC4 and the system will respond with the following feedback 31 30 29 00 400 0197 006 16 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 35 RST This command stops ramping and maintains the last volume setting It can be used as a stand alone command or as a volume key on the front panel As a volume key the ramping action begins when the key is depressed and then stops when the key is released See the code sample at the beginning of the volume ramping section Command Format RSTCn Cn ID from 1 to max slots Example The card in slot 4 is ramping from 1 to 32 ata rate of 32 steps in 18 seconds Send the command RSTC8 and the card will stop ramping The last displayed volume setting will remain the current volume level 36 RAMP This command displays the ramping time for 32 steps The time between each step is equal to the time i
22. mCn Output No from 1 to 8 Cn ID slot number Example An 110 103 is in slot 4 Adjust the volume Output 2 The current value is 10 but after sending the following commands a level of 15 is obtained 1 SEL2C4 The current output level is 10 2 The level is now 7 and is too low 3 The level is now 15 and no further adjustments are required 25 This command increments a selected property to be adjusted from the keyboard or front panel Command Format Increment level by one step Example See the SEL command example 26 This command decrements a selected property to be adjusted from the keyboard or front panel Command Format Decrement level by one step Example See the SEL command example 400 0197 006 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com SALTINEX MULTITASKER 31 RUPm This command ramps up the volume for the specified output The ramping continues to its maximum level at the rate defined using the RAMP command The ramping may be stopped at any time using the RST command WRS8 RUPC4 Ramp Up WRK8 8 108 0 0 0 WRS10 RDNC4 Press start release stop Ramp Down WRK10 10 108 0 0 0 Press start release stop WRS108 RSTC4 RAMPING SETV
23. n seconds divided by 32 Command Format RAMPCn Cn ID from 1 to max slots Example Display the ramp rate setting for the card in slot 4 by sending the command RAMPC4 The system will respond with feedback similar to the following RAMPTIME 6 SECONDS Command Format RDNmCn Cn ID from 1 to max slots Output No from 1 to 8 Example Ramp the volume for Output 8 from a starting level of 32 down to 00 for C4 Send the command RDN8C4 and the system will respond with the following feedback 31 30 29 00 34 RDNm xx This command ramps specified output s volume down to a user defined level at a rate defined using the RAMP command Command Format RDN xxCn Output No xx from 1 8 xx Stop Level xx from 00 32 Cn ID from 1 to max slots Example Ramp the volume for Output 8 from a starting level of 32 down to 16 for C4 Send the command RDN8 16C4 and the system will respond with the following feedback 31 30 29 16 400 0197 006 17 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER ID COMMANDS The default card ID is the same as the card slot number The next several commands allow the user to change the card ID to a value other than the slot number Once the ID is changed mo
24. o 8 for all Cn ID from 1 to max slots Path Example There are two MT110 103 cards in slots 4 and 8 Disable Output 1 of C4 and Output 3 of C8 simultaneously using the following commands OFF1C4P OFF3C8P SW GROUP OPERATION This command enables one or all outputs for all cards in a group Command Format ONmGk Output number from 1 8 Gk Group number k from 1 8 Example Turn on Output 1 for all cards in Group 1 by sending ON1G1 See the GROUP commands for a detailed explanation PATH OPERATION The path for outputs on the same or multiple cards may be preloaded This will set the path for the output but it is not active until the switch command SW is executed Commands ending in P are not executed immediately Command Format ONmCnP Output No from 1 to 8 Cn ID slot from 1 to max slots Path Example An MT110 103 card is in slot 4 and another in slot 8 Enable Output 1 of C4 and Output 3 of C8 simultaneously by sending the following ON1C4P ON3C8P SW 16 OFF This command disables one or all outputs of a single card or a group of cards SINGLE CARD OPERATION Command Format OFFmCn Output No from 1 to 8 Cn ID from 1 to max slots 400 0197 006 13 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303
25. o the MultiTasker Connect audio cables from the audio sources to the input connectors of the MT110 103 Connect the output connectors of the MT110 103 to the audio equipment through high quality audio cable Starting from the left identify the slot number where the MT110 103 card is plugged into the enclosure and note that it is for RS 232 control Turn on power to the MultiTasker enclosure The LED on the card panel will turn red indicating that the card is in full operation INSTALLING YOUR MT110 103 6 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 400 0197 006 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER COMMAND ORGANIZATION The RS 232 commands in this section are organized into the following 5 categories Basic Commands Feedback Control Card Control Volume Ramping Controls Card IDs Groups See the SUMMARY OF COMMANDS Section 7 3 for one line descriptions of each command BASIC COMMANDS The basic commands are used to provide general information about the card These commands are most useful during the initial stages of setting up and operating the card 1 VER This command displays the software version and card type for the card Command Format VERCn Cn ID from 1 to max slots Example Send the command VERC4 to check the version of th
26. ommand will enable an output of a single card or a group of cards SINGLE CARD OPERATION Command Format Output m from 1 to 8 Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Example There is an MT110 103 card in slot 4 All of the outputs on the card are off 1 ON1C4 Turn on only Output 1 of the 110 103 card 2 ONC4 Turn on all outputs of the MT110 103 card 400 0197 006 12 ZALTINEX BS Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER Example has Output 1 turned on The following commands may be used to turn off the input 1 OFF1C4 Turn off only Output 1 2 OFFC4 Turn off all outputs GROUP OPERATION This command disables one or all outputs for all cards in a group Command Format OFFmGk Output No from 1 8 for all Gk Group ID from 1 8 Example 1 OFF1G1 Turn off Output 1 for each card in Group 1 2 OFFG1 Turn off all outputs for each card in Group 1 PATH OPERATION This command will set the path for the output but it is not active until the switch command SW is executed Commands ending in P are not executed immediately The path for outputs on multiple cards or the same card may be preloaded Command Format OFFmCnP Output from 1 t
27. ormat RSNCi Ci ID i from 1 to 99 Example The card in slot 4 takes up four slots in the enclosure Its ID was set to 1 since it is the first card installed in the system reading from left to right Send the command RSNC1 to find the slot number of this card The system responds with the following feedback 4 39 SIDn This command sets all the cards installed in the MultiTasker system to the same card ID After sending this command all cards will be addressed with the same ID Use caution when sending this command to a system with multiple board types Command Format SIDn n Card ID from 1 to 99 Example Send the command SID1 to the system All the cards in the system now have ID 1 Any commands that are sent to card ID 1 will be received and executed by each card 40 SIDnCi This command sets the card ID of a single card to a number from 1 to 99 Command Format SIDnCi n Card ID from 1 to 99 Ci Slot Number i from 1 to max slots Example Send the command SID50C10 to set the ID of the card in slot 10 to an ID of 50 41 SID This command sets the card ID of all the cards in a system to their slot number plus the offset value Command Format SID n Offset amount n from 0 to 99 The maximum card ID is 99 so subtract the highest slot number from 99 to find the maximum offset For example in an 8 slot enc
28. out Ui Use the command SETUO as explained in the MT101 101 User s Guide Example VERC3 For 0 VERC3Ui For ID other than UO VERC3 Equivalent to VERC3U0 400 0197 006 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER Example If Input 1 is connected to all outputs but only 1 through 4 are on the feedback after sending the command C4S for slot 4 would be similar to the following CONFIGURATION Matrix 8x8 In Offset 0 Out Offset 0 CONNECTION OUTPUT VOLUME In01 Out01 ON 32 32 In01 Out02 ON 32 32 In01 Out03 32 32 In01 Out04 ON 32 32 In01 Out05 OFF 2 In01 Out06 OFF 32 32 In01 Out07 OFF 2 In01 Out08 OFF 32 32 SAVED S SAVE This command saves the configuration command being sent in memory When sending the command l101C4S after reset or power up Input 1 will be connected to Output 1 on C4 This command only saves the Input1 to Output 1 connection above In order to save all the current settings use the CnS command CLR This command clears the card restoring the default settings In this case 1 to all outputs all outputs on and all input levels to maximum Command Format CLRCn Cn Group ID from max slots Example Clear the card in slot 4 by sending CLRC4 The card in slot 4 is now set to its default values 2 C T
29. r example one 8x8 card can handle mono audio while two 8x8 cards handle stereo audio or a single 8x8 card can be used to create a 4x4 stereo audio matrix The Helplnside feature allows programmers to have access to command structures and control of the MT110 103 from any terminal using the HELP command In conjunction with ALTINEX s unique command structure Helplnside provides easier than ever control of MultiTasker cards with simple keyboard commands No typing of long keyboard strings is necessary 400 0197 006 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com ALTINEX MULTITASKER TOP RETAINER SCR 110 103 RED POWER GREEN SIGNAL 1 19 1 1 I o 2 24 2 24 24452 2 2 8 AUDIO INPUTS 8 AUDIO OUTPUTS BEE 4 BOTTOM RETAINER SCR 400 0197 006 4 SIGNAL 7 x MANAGEMENT ay SOLUTIONS Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com
30. rcase letters for all commands 3 Spaces are not legal characters The cards in a MultiTasker are capable performing various functions as as providing feedback to the user or control system Commands instruct a card to perform specific actions or request information from the card Some commands do both simultaneously A command that instructs the card only to perform an action will generate feedback of The open bracket immediately followed by a closed bracket indicates the card received a valid command If the command requested information from the card the feedback generated by the card is the acknowledgement of having received a valid command Invalid commands generate feedback that includes ERR plus an error code Example 1 ERR001 Error number Example 2 ERRC04 Card error C4 After processing a command an or error will be returned as feedback if F is included at the end of a command string Commands ending in S will be saved into memory Commands not ending in S will still be executed but will not be restored when the system is reset or powered off then on Turn off enclosure Slide the MT110 103 into an available slot in the enclosure in order to connect to the bus Make sure that the MT110 103 card fits into place Secure the card to the MultiTasker by tightening the retainer screws located on the top and bottom of the card power t
31. s Group 2 Audio Cards Group 3 Video and Audio Cards Command Format WRCn Cnz Gk Cn ID slot from 1 to max slots Gk Group ID from 1 8 Example Add C2 C4 and C6 to G5 by sending the command WRC2C4C6G5 After executing this command G5 will consist of C2 C4 and C6 Now add C8 to G5 by sending WRC8G5 C8 is added to G5 G5 is not overwritten View the contents of G5 by sending RDG5 and receiving the following feedback G5 C2C4C6C8 44 RMC This command removes one or more cards from a group Command Format RMCn Cno Gk Cn ID n from 1 to max slots Gk Group ID from 1 8 Example G5 consists of C2 C4 C6 and C8 Remove C6 and C8 by sending RMC6C8G5 View the contents of G5 by sending RDG5 and receiving the following feedback G5 C2C4 400 0197 006 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER Volume Ramping Commands 29 RUP Ramp UP to maximum 30 RDN 31 RUPm Ramp UP to maximum 32 RUPm Ramp UP to a value 33 RDNm Ramp DOWN to minimum 34 RDNm Ramp DOWN to a value 35 RST Stop ramping 36 RAMP Display ramp rate 37 RAMP Set ramp rate ID Commands 38 RSI Reset Card IDs 39 SIDn Set all Card IDs 40 SIDnCi Set one Card ID 41 SID Set Card ID offset 42 RSN
32. t representing Outputs 1 8 and the volume to which each is set The first two digits show the volume level for Output 1 The third and forth digits are for Output 2 and so on 11 STA1 This command enables automatic feedback from the front panel The command affects any card with auto feedback capability not just the MT110 103 The default at power on or reset is STAO off For more details see the Cn command definition 400 0197 006 11 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER Card control commands allow the main functions of the card to be executed over the RS 232 bus or 1b 1b from the front panel s programmable keys 14 MATmXy The matrix command allows the matrix switcher to be setup for different matrix sizes The following tables show how the inputs and outputs will be configured when the matrix is changed The input and output layouts are as viewed from the front of the card Example 2x2 In the 4x4 configuration when Input 1 is NETS connected to Output 4 the entire channel 1a and 1b will be switched to Outputs 4a and 4b respectively Command Format MATmXyCn number of inputs 8 4 or 2 y number of outputs y 8 4 or 2 Cn ID slot from 1 to max slots 8x8 INPUTS OUTPUTS 15 ON This c
33. t 1 to all outputs C04 Card ID slot number 12 STAO This command disables automatic feedback from the card and front panel The command affects any card with auto feedback capability not just the MT110 103 card The default at power on or reset is STAO OFF Command Format 5 13 FEEDBACK After processing a command an OK or ERROO1 will be returned as feedback if is included at the end of a command string All status feedback is enclosed in brackets Each data field within the status is enclosed in parentheses The first two characters identify the status type The last three characters are the card s ID MT110 103 Card model number VR690 0152 011 Firmware version 1111111 Output ON OFF status 01010101 01 Matrix connections MX8x8C04 Matrix configuration V0323232 32 Output volume settings MU0C04 Mute status The ON OFF status line is read from left to right as Outputs 1 8 1 indicates the output is on and a 0 indicates the output is off The matrix connections are also read left to right representing Outputs 1 8 and the input to which each is connected The first two digits show the input number to which Output 1 is connected The third and forth digits are for Output 2 and so on The matrix configuration is the size of the matrix In this case the matrix has 8 inputs and 8 outputs The output volume settings are read left to righ
34. te in Seconds 4 0 13 seconds step 6 0 19 seconds step 8 0 25 seconds 10 0 31 seconds step 12 0 38 seconds step 14 0 44 seconds step 16 0 50 seconds step 18 0 56 seconds step Cn Card ID from 1 to max slots Example Send the command RAMP 16C4 to set the ramp rate to 16 seconds Ramping will occur at a rate of 32 steps in 10 seconds or 0 50 seconds per step Confirm the setting by sending RAMPC4 and receiving the feedback RAMP TIME 16 SECONDS 400 0197 006 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER Example There are two 20 slot enclosures to be connected together during normal operation The first unit will use the default IDs where the card ID is equal to the slot number The second unit will have the same unit ID but each card ID will be offset by 20 Connect the computer to the second unit only and send the command SID 20 to set the of all the cards in the second enclosure to their slot number plus 20 Reconnect both units to the computer The cards in the first unit will be referenced as card IDs 1 20 and the cards in the second unit will be referenced by card IDs 21 40 42 RSN This command displays the slot number of a card with a specified ID number If more than one card has the same ID each slot number will be displayed Command F
35. the user to select from a list of available options The system then responds based upon selections made by the user 7 4 1 MENU COMMAND DEFINITIONS Refer to section 7 2 for details on card functions and examples Following is a cross reference of menu mode sections versus programming commands MENU COMMAND Control Select CrS MUTO MUT1 OFF ON In Out IO Volume RUP RDN RST MUT1 MUTO ON OFF Setup Set Group WR Matrix MAT Offsets OSI OSO Ramp Time RAMP VERI C 7 4 2 USING MENU MODE Do NOT press any keys except those relating to the current menu If you press the ENTER key after entering letter or digit the original list of systems will be displayed 1 In order to enter Menu Mode the system needs to be connected to a computer running RS 232 control software 400 0197 006 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 1 Switch Input 2 to Output 1 Follow the keystrokes below to connect Input 2 to Output 1 Enter List available systems 1 Select unit ID 1 04 Select MT110 103 in slot 4 1 Select CONTROL Menu 5 Select IN OUT control 02 Enter Input 02 01 Enter Output 01 5 Show new status ESC Return to CONTROL Menu ESC Return to the MAIN Menu Set Ramp Time Start from the Main Menu and set
36. ving the card to another slot will not change the card ID card in slot 4 is set to ID 1 then moved to slot 10 its ID will remain 1 The RSI command forces each installed card to take its slot number as its ID number regardless of the slot in which it is installed Some cards require more than one slot in the MultiTasker system As an example some matrix switcher cards require 4 slots If 5 of these cards are installed they would be numbered C4 C8 C12 C16 and C20 Changing the ID allows the user to define the cards as C1 C2 C3 C4 and C5 Another use for changing the card ID is to be able to use multiple systems without having to set each unit to a different unit ID All systems may be left as unit ID 0 for ease of programming The cards in the first unit may be numbered 1 10 and in the second unit 11 20 38 RSI This command resets the card IDs in the system After sending this command each card ID in the system will match the slot number of the card If the card is moved to another slot its ID number will be the new slot number Command Format RSI Example Send the command RSI to the system with Unit ID 0 The card in slot 1 will have ID 1 the card in slot 2 will have ID 2 and so on If the card in slot 1 is then moved to slot 4 the card ID will then be 4 37 RAMP x This command sets the ramp rate for 32 steps The range is from 4s to 18s in 2s steps Command Format RAMP xCn x Ra

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