Altinex MT108-102 User's Manual
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1. MULTI TASKER Mult C Tasker MT108 102 is shown above MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0162 002 M1T108 102 M1T108 103 1 IN 4 OUT STEREO AUDIO DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER CARDS FOR MULTI TASKER USER S GUIDE A L TI N EX HAMAGEMENT Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINES FAA 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 2 UA EC NERAL EU 2 1 2 2 2440 0 2 2 I4 EGO OE NOTICE 2 ABOUT YOUR MT108 102 103 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 DESCRIPTION 108 102 103 4 APPLICATION 4 INSTALLING YOUR 108 102 103 6 OPERATION FOR MT108 103 ONLY 6 7 1 RS 232 CONTROL 6 7 2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS 6 7 3 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 11 Od EEDTO NOTET ar 11 8 2 2 2 0 222 11 8 3 SOUND DISTORTION 11 8 4 SOUND LEVEL IS LOW 11 ALTINEX POLICY 12 1 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINES FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www alt2. Note The volume levels are inappropriate Turn up the source volume If sound level is still low see Solution 2 Turn up the destination amplifier volume If the sound level is still low see Cause 2 Poor signal transmission Check the cables for continuity and make sure that connections are wired properly to verify that there is good signal transmission Test the system by removing the MT108 102 103 card from between the source and the destination amplifier If the problem persists call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 ZALTINEX MULTI TASKER ALTINEX POLICY 9 9 1 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICY Please see Altinex website at www altinex com for details on warranty and return policy 9 2 CONTACT INFORMATION ALTINEX INC 592 Apollo street Brea CA 92821 USA TEL 714 990 2300 TOLL FREE 1 800 ALTINEX WEB www altinex com E MAIL solutions altinex com Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINES FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com
3. 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINES FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER 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 in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual 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 ABOUT YOUR MT108 102 103 MT108 102 103 1 in 4 out Stereo Audio Distribution Amplifier Cards The MT108 102 and MT108 103 are Stereo Audio Distribution Amplifier Cards designed for use with the Multi Tasker system When installed in a Multi Tasker these cards allow the connection of a single stereo audio source to f
4. system is reset or powered off then on Ci number o save configuration If Inputs 1 2 3 and 4 are enabled the feedback after sending the command C4S for slot 4 would be ON 1 2 3 4 04 Saved 4 SIG The Signal Present command tests for the presence of a signal on the input After sending ZALTINEX MULTI TASKER the command the feedback will be either 1 signifying a signal is present or a O indicating no signal was detected Command Format SIGCnUi Cn card number Ui unit ID Example To check for the presence of an input signal on card 4 send the command SIGC4 and verify feedback of 1 or O ON This command enables one or more outputs of a single card or a group of cards ONmCnuUi for a single card This command enables output m without affecting any other outputs m Output number m 1 to 4 n ID number n 1 to 19 i Unit ID number i to 9 Example 1 ON12C5U3 Turns ON only outputs 1 and 2 of the MT108 103 card located in slot 5 of the MI100 100 Enclosure with unit ID3 2 ON3C5U3 Turns ON only output of the MT108 103 card located in slot 5 of the MT100 100 Enclosure with unit ID3 After the ON12C5U3 and ON3C5U3 commands have been executed outputs 1 2 and 3 will be ON 3 ONC5U3 Turns ON all outputs of the card This is the equivalent of sending the command ON1234C5U3 ONmGkUi for a group of ca
5. the command the user can identify which input or output of a particular group is on 2 Receives status of the card Command Format GkUi 3 CiS Savecard configuration group number k from 1 9 4 SIGCi Check for input signal i unit number i from 0 9 5 ON Turns on one or more outputs for Example a single card or a group of cards If group 1 has DA Cards with outputs 1 and 2 6 OFF Turns off one or more outputs for on while group 2 has SW Cards with input 2 on a single card or a group of cards G1 will return feedback as ON12 G1UO 7 5 Save the command configuration G2 will return feedback as ON2 G2UO 8 F Provides feedback upon sending 15 RD 9 P Sets the path preload for SW This command displays the members in each 10 SW Switch preloaded outputs group Members can be any card in enclosure slots 1 to 19 11 HELP Display available commands Command Format RDGKUi 12 WR Groups multiple cards k group number k from 1 9 13 CLR Clears members of a single i unit number i from 0 9 group or all groups Example 14 G Requests group data To read member data for group 1 of unit 1 send 15 RD Displays group members the RD command The system will return feedback as C1C2C3 G5U1 10 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINES FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8 We have carefully
6. 5 2 JJ me D D O lt JJ o O D o udio Output evel Each Channel mpedance Gain 1V p p 600 Ohms 0 dB Power MT100 100 Consumption 108 102 45 mA 45mA 1 2 watts 103 80 mA 45 1 7 watts Table 3 MT108 102 103 Electrical S 3 3 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINES FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER DESCRIPTION OF MT108 102 103 APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 Application 1 TOP RETAINER SCREW POWER SIGNAL PRESENT LED MT108 102 RED POWER GREEN SIGNAL el AGT oa zz Y 118 EN s Z 72 E o c 9 c 3 EE Li r cl ee 4 U c r 3 per e ded ol HE 4 AUDIO OUTPUTS c Y c Q A HHAH o c j U c j PM I r J HE BOTTOM RETAINER SCREW ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINES FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER Application 2 Internal View o
7. ASKER OFFmCnuUi for a single card This command disables output m without affecting any other outputs m output number m 1 to 4 n cardID No slot from 1 to 19 i Unit ID number i 0 to 9 OFFCnUi Turns OFF all outputs of the card Example 1 If card 5 of unit 3 has output 1 2 and 3 ON OFF1C5U3 Turns OFF output 1 while outputs 2 and 3 remain ON b OFF23C5 Turns OFF outputs 2 and 3 2 If card 5 of unit 3 has outputs 1 2 3 and 4 ON a OFFC5U3 Turns OFF outputs which is equivalent to OFF1234C5U3 OFFmGkUi for a group of cards This command disables output m for each card in group of unit i Command Format OFFmCnuiP m output m from 1 4 k group number from 1 9 i unit number i from 0 9 Example 1 OFF1G5U1 Turns OFF output 1 for each card in group 5 of unit 1 2 OFFG5U1 Turns OFF all outputs for each card in group 5 of unit 1 OFF P sets 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 Command Format OFFmCnuiP m number m 1 to 4 n cardID No n a slot from 1 to 19 P path Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINES FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www
8. Unit ID is set to 0 then each command can be used without Ui use command SETUO see user s guide for the MT100 100 Example VERC3 for unit ID zero VERC3Ui for unit ID other than zero VERC3 equivalent to VERC3U0 VER This command displays the software version and card type of the MT108 103 card Command Format VERCnUi Cn card ID number n from 1 to 19 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINES FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 refer to the MT100 100 user s guide for explanation Example If one MT108 103 card is plugged in slot 2 of unit 3 Sending the command VERC2US will yield the following feedback the Multi Tasker MT108 103 690 0127 007 MI108 103 card type 690 0127 007 software version C This command receives the status of the card Command Format CnUi Cn card id n from 1 to 19 Ui unit id i from 0 to 9 refer to the MT100 100 user s guide for explanation Example If one MT108 103 card is plugged into slot 2 of unit 3 with outputs 1 and 2 ON sending the command C2U3 will yield the following feedback ON 1 2 C02 If there is card plugged in slot 2 of unit 3 the Multi Tasker will not return any feedback Ci S This command saves the current status of the card s output enable configuration This configuration will be restored after
9. altinex com Example If 2 cards are in slots 6 and 7 of unit 3 To disable outputs 1 and 2 of card 6 and outputs 3 and 4 of card 7 simultaneously use the following commands OFF12C6U3P OFF34C7U3P SW If F is included use the OFFmCnUiPF command or the OFFmCnUiFP command OFF F feedback After processing a command an OK ER will be returned as feedback if F is included at the end of a command string Example OFF1C2USF if path is not set OFF1C2U3PF if path is set T S Save This command will save the configuration command being sent in memory When sending the command ON1C4S after reset or power up output 1 on C4 will be enabled 8 F Feedback After processing a command an OK or EHR will be returned as feedback if F is included at the end of a command string 9 P 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 loaded See examples in ON and OFF commands 10 SW Switch switch command immediately connects inputs and outputs which were previously set with the PATH command on this card and all other cards in the MT100 100 ZALTINEX MULTI TASKER 11 HELP This command displays all information available for user Multi Tasker interface commands Co
10. f the MT108 102 103 Card MT108 102 1144 OUT BALANCED IN OUT TERMINAL BLOCK STEREO SIG DETECT AC COUPLED TERM BLOCK INPUTL R TERM BLOCK 4 MT108 103 1 IN 4 OUT BALANCED WOUT TERMINAL BLOCK STEREO SIG DETECT ON OFF TERM BLOCK QUT 1 OUT2 INPUT L R ours BALANCED i OUT 4 INSTALLING YOUR MT108 102 103 Step 1 Slide the MT108 102 103 into an available slot in the Multi Tasker Basic Enclosure in order to connect to the bus Make sure that the MT108 102 103 otereo Audio DA Card fits into place Secure the card to the Multi Tasker M by tightening the retainer screws located on the and bottom the MT108 102 103 Stereo Audio DA Card Step 2 The LED on the card panel will turn red indicating that the card is in full operation A green LED indicates that an input signal is present An LED that is blinking red indicates that the card is experiencing a problem If the LED is blinking see the Troubleshooting Guide in section 8 Step 3 Connect an audio cable from the audio source to the input connector of the MT108 102 103 Connect any or all of the four available outputs of the MT108 102 103 to audio equipment Step 4 Starting from the left identify the slot number where the MT108 102 103 card is plugged into the Enclosure and note that it is for RS 232 control OPERATION for MT108 103 only 7 1 RS 232 CONTROL T
11. he outputs of the MT108 102 are always enabled therefore no 5 232 control is necessary When used in the Multi Tasker Basic Enclosure the MT108 103 has many advanced remote control capabilities which are accessible through standard RS 232 communication The actual control may be performed using computer control system or any other device capable of sending RS 232 commands 7 1 1 RS 232 INTERFACE RS 232 commands for the MT108 103 in a simple ASCII character format ZALTINEX MULTI TASKER 1 Square brackets are part of the command 2 Use uppercase letters for all commands After processing a command an OK or ER string will be returned as feedback if F is included at the end of a command string or if the unit ID is zero 7 2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Each command consists of three parts function card ID and unit ID Function Card Unit ID Example VERCSU2 VER Function Card ID U2 UnitID For function see a detailed explanation under each command description The Card ID is an assigned value from 1 to 19 based on which slot the card is put in The Card ID O CO is used for the controller see user s guide for the MT100 100 Changing the position of a card will significantly affect the commands recorded on software definitions or a third party control system Unit ID has a value from 0109 Unit ID O should be used for single unit operation If the
12. inex com PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MT108 102 103 Distribution Amplifier Keep this manual handy for future reference These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT108 102 103 and to prevent fire and shock hazard Please read them carefully and heed all warnings 1 1 GENERAL Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized representatives must perform all service 1 2 INSTALLATION To prevent fire or shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Do not place the MT108 102 103 in direct sunlight near heaters or heat radiating appliances or near any liquid Exposure to direct sunlight smoke or steam can harm internal components Handle the MT108 102 103 carefully Dropping or jarring can damage the card Do not pull the cables that are attached to the MT108 102 103 Insert the card carefully into the slots of the Multi Tasker without bending any edges When removing a card please make sure that the card to which it is attached is also pulled out simultaneously 1 3 CLEANING 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 1 4 FCC CE NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions
13. ion 2 MULTI TASKER The card output is turned OFF Turn ON the card output that is used See HS 232 accessible commands in section 7 If no sound is present see Solution 2 If there is stil no sound see Cause 3 Cable connections to the destination are incorrect Make sure that all cables are properly connected 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 has power there is still no sound see Solution 2 Set the volume of the destination amplifier to a reasonable level lf there is still no sound call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 8 3 SOUND DISTORTION Cause 1 Solution Cause 2 Solution 1 Solution 2 The source level is above 1V p 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 oolution 2 Call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINES FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 8 4 SOUND LEVEL IS LOW Cause 1 Solution 1 Solution 2 Cause 2 Solution
14. mmand Format HELPCnUi Cn card ID number n from 1 to 19 Ui Unit ID i from O to 9 refer to the MT100 100 user s guide for explanation Example In order to view the RS 232 commands available for the MT108 103 card in slot 2 of unit 3 send the command HELPC2U3 The commands along with a brief description will be displayed in the Terminal Window 12 WR This command groups multiple cards in the MT100 100 Enclosure Each unit contains a maximum of nine groups Command Format WRCn GkUi n card ID No slot from 1 to 19 K group number k from 1 9 i unit number i from 0 9 Example To group cards 1 2 and 3 as group 5 of unit 1 send the command WRC1C2C3G5U1 After executing this command cards 1 2 and 3 of unit 1 will be grouped together as group 5 13 CLR This command clears the members for a single group or for all nine groups Command Format CLRGkUi K group number k from 1 9 unit number i from 0 9 Example a To clear group 1 send the CLRG1U1 command This command clears the members for the specified group only b To clear all groups of unit 1 send the CLRG U1 command Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINES FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER 14 G 7 3 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS This command is used to request group data 1 VER Receives software version With
15. our receiving devices All inputs and outputs are balanced allowing longer cable runs and superior noise reduction As transparent distribution amplifiers these cards utilize AC coupling on their inputs for ideal signal transfer characteristics The power indicator on the card doubles as a signal detection indicator allowing easy troubleshooting in complex configurations Each card consumes one slot in the Multi Tasker enclosure 108 103 also has the ability independently turn on or off each output under the control of RS 232 commands sent to the Multi Tasker enclosure ZALTINEX MULTI TASKER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 FEATURES DESCRIPTION MT108 102 103 GENERAL Inputs i 1 5 pin terminal block L L GND R R Outputs 4 5 pin terminal blocks Output Connector L L GND R amp R Compatibility Balanced Stereo Audio Table 1 MT108 102 103 General MECHANICAL MT108 102 103 Basic Enclosure Slots 0e One Required T Operating 10 C 40 C 0 to 50 C 90 non condensing MTBF calc 40 000 hrs 0000 02 LLL Table 2 MT108 102 103 Mechanical LECTRICAL MT108 102 103 Audio Input Impedance 10k Ohms oupling Input Connector PO c gt c gt o c mp gt O 0 dB 3V 10Hz to 20kHz 0 05dB 100 dB 20 kHz gt 80 dB 10 Hz to 20 kHz Gain ignal Amplitude Noise Floor gt m o
16. rds This command enables output m for each card in group k of unit I m output from 1 4 k group number from 1 9 i unit number i from 0 9 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINES FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com Example 1 ON1G5U1 Turns ON output 1 for each card in group 5 of unit 1 2 ONG5U1 Turns ON all outputs for each card in group 5 of unit 1 ON P sets 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 Command Format ONmCnUIiP m number m 1 to 4 n ID No n a slot from 1 to 19 i unit ID P path Example If 2 cards are in slot 6 and 7 of unit 3 To enable outputs 1 and 2 of card 6 and outputs 3 and 4 of card 7 simultaneously use the following commands ON12C6U3P ON34C7U3P SW If F is included use the ONmCnUiPF command or the ONmCnUIFP command ON F feedback After processing a command an OK or ER will be returned as feedback if F is included at the end of a command string Example ON1C2UGF if path is not set ON1C2U3PF if path is set 6 OFF This command disables one or more outputs of a single card or a group of cards ZALTINEX MULTI T
17. tested and have found no problems in the supplied 108 102 103 however we would like to offer suggestions for the following 8 1 LED IS NOT LIT Cause 1 Solution Cause 2 Solution Cause 3 Solution 1 Solution 2 Card cage is not plugged in Plug card cage in If the LED lights the problem is solved If the LED is still not ON see Cause 2 Card is not plugged in all the way Push the card in all the way If the LED is still not ON see Cause 3 Card cage slot has a problem 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 Take any other known good card with an LED and verify that the slot used is good by seeing if the other cards 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 Solution The source has a problem Check the source and make sure that it is working at an appropriate volume level source connections are correct If the source is working and there is still no sound see Cause 2 ZALTINEX Cause 2 Solution 1 Solution 2 Cause 3 Solution Cause 4 Solution 1 Solut
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