Altinex MT101-114 Network Card User Manual
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1. 16 KEY 17 SUBROUTINE COMMANDS 22 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS 25 CONTROL 26 MENU 26 TROUBLESHOOTING QGUIDE 26 CARD IS NOT WORKING 26 ALTINEX POLICIES eene 27 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICIES 27 CONTACT INFORMATION 27 400 0402 003 This manual covers the following front panels for the 12 Slot MultiTasker Enclosure MT101 114 No Keys Microprocessor Only 115W Power Supply MT101 115 36 Keys Microprocessor 45W Power Supply MT101 117 36 Keys Microprocessor 115W Power Supply ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MT101 114 115 117 Keep this manual handy for future reference These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT101 114 115 117 and to prevent fire and shock hazards Please read them carefully and heed all warnings 1 1 GENERAL e Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized representatives must perform all service 1 2 INSTALLATION e To prevent fire or shock do not expose this unit to water or2. SUB108 RSTC2 Pressing Key 8 begins ramping up the MT109 100 s output volume Releasing Key 8 stops the ramping 47 CLRVK This command resets a key to normal function Command Format CLRVKn Kn Key n from 1 to 36 Example Change Key 8 in the previous example back to a normal key by sending CLRVK8 Key 8 will now support the normal 5 states of operation 48 UPLK This command uploads a key program from the panel so it may be saved and edited as a text file The same file may be downloaded back into the panel Sub numbers and labels are saved but VOLUME and LOCKED settings are not Before uploading or downloading the rate must be set to the default zero RATE 0 There is no unit ID information in the key program The key program may be uploaded from any unit for example UPLKU2 However when downloading a key program all units connected to the bus will receive the same key program There are two parts to the key program file The first contains the subroutine information and the second the label information MULTITASKER Command Format UPLK n Key n from 1 to 36 Example Using HyperTerminal Upload the key program file from the panel and save it into a text file Edit the text file using a text editor and then download the new key program into the control panel SETUP HYPERTERMINAL Start a new connection in HyperTerminal as Direct to Com Make the following settings
3. Bits per Second 9600 baud Date Bits 8 bits Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None UPLOAD 1 Set the rate to zero RATE 0 2 Click Transfer gt Capture Text 3 Enter the file name ex MTKeys txt NOTE If the file already contains text HyperTerminal will append the file Click Start Send UPLK to upload the program oos Click Transfer gt Capture Text gt Stop DIT 1 Use a text editor to modify the file MTKeys txt as saved above DOWNLOAD 1 Open the text file and select all the text SUBROUTINE 2 Click Edit Copy from the menu Format Keys subroutines 3 Select HyperTerminal Example 01 1 51 0 0 0 4 Click Edit Paste to Host LABEL 5 Send the command RDK and verify Format 96 Key Label modifications were saved Example 0 1 VIDEO CAMERA 400 0402 003 21 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com SUBROUTINE COMMANDS 49 RDS This command reads and displays the contents of one or all subroutines Command Format RDSn n Sub ID n from 1 to 180 for all Example 1 Display one subroutine Display the contents of SUB1 by sending RDS1 and the system will display the subroutine number and its contents The display will be in the following format SUBO001 LED 0 LED1 1 OK 50 001 subroutine number LED 0 LED1
4. Gk Group ID from 1 8 Example C2 C4 and C6 make up G5 Read the member data for G5 by sending the command RDG5 G5 C2C4C6 The feedback shows G5 and then the cards that make up G5 In this case G5 includes C2 C4 and C6 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com CONFIGURATION COMMANDS These commands allow some basic communication properties to be changed as well as access to internal processor functions like BEEP and PING Use caution when changing RATE and BAUD settings as changes may result in unforeseen problems 16 RATE This command displays the communication rate between the MT101 114 115 117 and the cards in the system Each command that is stored ina subroutine will be sent out to the cards at the defined rate Only skilled programmers should use this command Command Format RATE Example Check the communication rate by sending the command RATE and receiving feedback similar to the following RATE 0 0ms 17 RATE This command sets the communication rate between the MT101 114 115 117 and the cards in the system If more than one command is stored in a subroutine each command will be sent out at the defined rate Increasing the rate effectively adds a delay between each command stored in a subroutine Only skilled programmers should use this command Command Format RATE n n r
5. Send the command KFB 1 to enable key feedback Press Key 1 and then press Key 36 The feedback will be as follows 010510 K36NS36 NOTE The keys do not have to be programmed in order to return feedback If they are not programmed or there is no subroutine defined for the state when they are pressed the subroutine number returned will be 0 42 RDLK This command displays the key label for any key Labels are user defined text strings used to help identify key functions Command Format RDLKn n Key n from 1 to 36 Example Key 1 has its label defined as STATUS Send the command RDLK1 and the system will return the following feedback STATUS If there is no label defined the system will return the following NO LABEL 43 WRLK This command assigns a text label to any key The label may be used to help identify the key s function Command Format WRLKn T Kn Key from 1 to 36 T Text string 15 characters max Example Set Key 12 s label to CONF RM MON representing Conference Room Monitor In order to do this send the command WRLK122CONF ROOM MON Next confirm by sending the command RDK12 and verifying the feedback is as follows KEY 12 012 000 000 000 000 CONF RM MON MULTITASKER 44 CLRLK This command is used to clear the key label for one key or for all keys Command Format CLRLKn Kn Key n from 1 to 36 for all Example Clear the lab
6. for all Example Clear SUB80 by sending CLRS80 NOTE The system will display a warning when the CLRS command begins This will be followed by periods indicating progress until the final message is displayed as follows PLEASE WAIT 20 SECONDS SUBROUTINES ARE CLEARED the command MULTITASKER 55 TEST This command performs a destructive test of the memory buffer keys and LEDs All subs will be erased during this test Command Format TEST Example The command TEST tests the front panel and will display a notification when started followed by a progress indicator and finally a completion notice as follows 1 MEMORY BUFFER TEST TIME 90 SECONDS 0 25 50 TAE 100 BUFFER TEST PASSED After the results are displayed the system will prompt the user for the KEY LED test 2 KEY LED TEST PRESS A KEY TO TURN ON ITS LED TO EXIT SEND RES OR TURN OFF THE UNIT Test each key by pressing it once As each key is pressed its LED should turn ON and the previous LED should turn OFF If any of the keys or LEDs do not behave as just described the key or its LED is bad To exit this test turn the system off and then back on again 56 WAIT This command instructs the controller to delay or pause before the next command is executed Command Format WAITn n delay time 1 100ms 2 200ms Example Sent the command WAIT2 to cause a delay of
7. 1 2 3 or Example Send the command string abc 123 xyz to the RS 232 bus The string will be ignored by the MultiTasker but not the unit receiving the command Additionallly it will add opening and closing brackets To do this send the command abc 123 xyz and the following will be sent to the RS 232 bus abc 123 xyz 27 lt x y z gt This command is used to send 1SM5000 command strings to the RS 232 bus through the MultiTasker It removes the lt gt symbols in the command string and allows bracket commands within the command string Command Format lt x y z gt x y z text string a b c or 1 2 3 or MULTITASKER Example Send the command string abc 123 xyz to the RS 232 bus The string will be ignored by the MultiTasker but not the unit receiving the command Additionallly it will remove the opening and closing brackets To do this send the command lt abc 123 xyz gt the following will be sent to the RS 232 bus abc 123 xyz 28 TEST This command performs a non destructive test of the internal memory Command Format TEST Example In order to test the MultiTasker internal memory send the command TEST The system wvill respond as follows if the test passes Otherwise failures will be indicated 29 HELP This command displays information available for the MultiTasker interface commands or card commands Sending the command without a
8. An output key will show only the one input to which it is connected KEY COMMANDS Key commands define which subroutines will be performed when a key is pressed under various conditions and how it will respond to activation Keys may also be given labels to help identify their usage 35 RDK This command displays the contents of one or more key programs The subroutines defined will be displayed first then the key label if any Next if the key is defined as volume control the word VOLUME will be displayed Lastly if the key is locked the word LOCKED will be displayed Command Format RDKn Kn key program of key program RDKn Display a single key program RDK Display all key programs Example 1 Display the program definition for Key 1 by sending RDK1 and the system will display the program in the following format KEY1 2 5 10 20 30 LABEL VOLUME LOCKED KEY1 The key number requested 2 Next connect Input 1 Key 13 to Output 2 ae utpu Key 30 LEDs 13 and 30 flash 2 Kay Sale E 10 Go to SUB10 for key state 3 Press any key and the LEDs stop flashing 20 Go to SUB20 for key state 4 Press Key 2 and then Key 13 LEDs 13 29 30 Go to SUB30 for key state 5 and 30 flash indicating Input 1 is connected to Outputs 1 and 2 LABEL The key label text will be displayed if a label was defined using VOLUME VOLUME will be displayed if the key
9. card reference returns help for the interface Command Format HELPCn HELPUi Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 20 Example 1 In order to view the RS 232 commands available for the MultiTasker send the command HELP The commands along with a brief description will be displayed in the Terminal Window Example 2 In order to view the RS 232 commands available for C2 send the command HELPC2 The commands along with a brief description will be displayed in the Terminal Window 400 0402 003 15 ZALTINEX l Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com LED COMMANDS LED commands apply to the MT101 115 117 only and are used to control the LED states and retrieve matrix settings based upon key entries The LED states on off flashing may be controlled directly over the RS 232 bus or through the use of subroutines programmed into the front panel 30 LEDn This command activates a single key s LED or all LEDs Command Format LEDn s n from 1 to for a single LED for all LEDs s fromOto2 0 for OFF 1 for ON 2 for FLASH Examples Command LED Results LED36 2 36 FLASH LED10 1 10 ON LED 0 ALL OFF LED 1 ALL ON LED 2 ALL FLASH 31 LEDm n This command activates the LEDs for a sequential range of keys Command Forma
10. was set using SETVK LOCKED LOCKED will be displayed if the key was locked using LOCK 400 0402 003 17 ZALTINEX S Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com Example 2 The Key 8 label is SPEAKERS it is set for volume control and it is unlocked The system will return the following KEY8 8 108 0 0 0 SPEAKERS VOLUME Example 3 Display the contents of all the keys by sending RDK and the system will display the key programs in the following format KEY 01 000 000 000 000 000 LOCKED KEY 02 000 000 000 000 000 VOLUME KEY 03 000 000 000 000 000 VCR_ON KEY 04 000 000 000 000 000 VCR_OFF KEY 05 000 000 000 000 000 KEY 06 000 000 000 000 000 KEY 07 000 000 000 000 000 KEY 34 000 000 000 000 000 KEY 35 000 000 000 000 000 KEY 36 000 000 000 000 000 NOTE Unlike the subroutines all key programs will be displayed even if they not programmed Keys that have not been programmed will be defined with all states equal to zero 000 000 000 000 000 36 WRK This command writes a key by assigning a subroutine ID to each of the 5 key states CAUTION If programming Key 1 to perform functions from the front panel remember SUB1 is a special case and is always performed on power up or reset Use another subroutine number but make sure it can be recognized as relating to Key 1 An example would be SUB101 A key ma
11. 1200 Key 2 2400 Example Key 3 4800 Key 4 9600 Send the text string HELLO to the RS 232 bus The string will be ignored by the MultiTasker but not the unit receiving the command To do this send the command TXRHELLO and the oll o 19 following will be sent to the remaining devices 1200 2400 connected to the RS 232 bus o3 of o 29 REL 4800 9600 25 TXM This command is used to send command strings C l Keys 5 6 to the RS 232 bus through the MultiTasker but p eee it adds opening and closing brackets to the command string Command Format TXRxyz xyz text string abc 123 400 0402 003 14 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com Example Send the text string HELLO to the RS 232 bus The string will be ignored by the MultiTasker but not the unit receiving the command Additionallly it will add opening and closing brackets To do this send the command TXMHELLO and the following will be sent to the RS 232 bus HELLO 26 x y z This command is used to send ISM5000 command strings to the RS 232 bus through the MultiTasker It transmits the lt gt symbols with the command string and allows bracket commands within the command string Command Format lt x y z gt x y z text string a b c or
12. and the cards installed Command Format Example A MultiTasker has a front panel with part number 101 115 contains MT103 121 MT103 122 and MT103 123 Send and receive the following feedback MT101 115U0 MT103 121C02 MT103 122C03 MT103 123C04 MT101 115U0 Panel model and unit ID MT103 121C02 An MT103 121 is in slot 2 MT103 122C03 An MT103 122 is in slot 3 MT103 123C04 MT103 123 is in slot 4 This command displays general information about a card and its status Command Format Cn Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Example The MT103 121 in slot 2 is on its equalization is set to 10 and there is a signal detected Send the command C2 to receive the following status MT103 121C02 VR690 0197 005C02 ONCO2 EQ10C02 SI1C02 MULTITASKER 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 MT103 121 Card model number VR690 0197 005 Firmware version ON Output is enabled EQ10 Equalization is set to 10 SI1 Signal detect 1 yes DFB This command disables all feedback from one or all MultiTasker units connected together on a single bus it is designed for use with 19 and 20 slot MultiTasker enclosures EFB This command enables feedback from one MultiTasker unit only an
13. are TXD capable of performing various functions as well 3 3 as providing feedback to the user or control system Commands instruct a card to perform specific actions request status information and Figure 1 DB 9 Serial Connection some do both simultaneously A command that does not request specific information will generate feedback of The MultiTasker Computer Comedor bracket immediately followed bya closed 5 7 bracket indicates the card or unit received a SINE GND valid command If the command requested 2 3 RxD information from the card or enclosure the 3 2 feedback generated is the acknowledgement of RXD TXD i fi having received valid command Invalid commands generate feedback that includes ERR plus an error code Example ERROO 1 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 Figure 2 DB 25 Serial Connection 400 0402 003 9 ZALTINEX 5 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 7 4 1 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS SYSTEM COMMANDS Each command can consist of up to three parts System commands provide information about the Function Card Group and Unit front panel control fe
14. group memory buffer 34 STA Show LED I O connection Key Commands 35 Display a key program 36 WRK Write a key program 37 CLRK Clear a key program 38 LOCK Lock one or all keys 39 UNLK Unlock or all keys 40 KEY Simulate a key press 41 KFB Enable disable key feedback 42 RDLK Display a key label 43 WRLK Write a key label 44 Clear a key label 45 RDSK Display subroutines for a key 46 SETVK 47 CLRVK Set key as volume control Reset key to normal function 48 UPLK Upload key program file Subroutine Commands 49 RDS Display a subroutine 50 WRS Write a subroutine 51 WRS S Write a subroutine 52 PING Display OK from buffer 53 SUB Execute a subroutine 54 CLRS Clear erase a subroutine 55 TEST Test memory destructive 56 WAIT Pause before next command Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 7 7 CONTROL SOFTWARE Windows 95 98 NT based control software is available the ALTINEX website at www altinex com in the Software section 7 8 MENU MODE Menu Mode commands allow virtually the same functionality as programming commands Unlike the programming commands in the previous sections menu commands prompt the user to select from a list of available options The system then responds based upon user selections 7 8 1 MENU COMMAND DEFI
15. same as the CLFC command except that it clears the memory of input to output connections used to flash the LEDs for a group of matrix cards ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com Command Format CLFGk Gk Group number 4 from 1 8 See the CLFC command for details 34 STA This command is used to show the input to output connections for Matrix cards groups as set from the front panel only The LEDs on the front panel flash to show connections The STA command must be programmed into a subroutine for the front panel NOTE This command is used in conjunction with the CLF command Command Format WRSy LED 0 STA Sy subroutine n is from 1 to 180 Example C4 is an 8X8 matrix card and the following is programmed into the front panel Keys 13 20 select inputs for C4 Keys 29 36 select outputs for C4 e Sub 2 contains the following WRS2 LED 0 STA Key 2 is programmed as follows WRK2 2 0 0 0 0 Connect Input 1 to Outputs 1 and 2 on C4 and verify the connection Use the following steps 1 From the front panel connect Input 1 Key 13 to Output 1 Key 29 LEDs 13 and 29 flash MULTITASKER NOTE An input or output key can be selected to see its connections In either case all connections would be indicated Selecting an input key will show all the outputs to which the input is connected
16. 003 3 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 MT101 115 117 MT101 114 o RS 232 X ZALTINEX FALTINEX RS 232 CONTROL RS 232 CONTROL FROM FRONT PANEL FROM FRONT PANEL 36 PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS MT101 115 117 KEY NUMBER LOCATIONS 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 18 4 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 9 10 516 11 12 400 0402 003 4 1 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 5 DIAGRAM 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS a LARGE 8 PIN HEADER and WARNING Disconnect the AC power cord from the enclosure before making any changes f X P Connect power from the power supply connector as shown Connect the signal cable
17. 1 stored functions OK done Example 2 Display all subroutines Display all the subroutines Send the command RDS and the display will be in the following format SUBO001 ON1C2 OFFC3 LED36 1 SUBO002 ON2C2 OFF3C3 LED2 1 50 005 2 OFF6C3 LED3 0 OK NOTE Empty subroutines will NOT be displayed If all the subroutines are empty the following will be displayed ALL SUBROUTINES ARE EMPTY 50 WRS This command appends functions to a subroutine The subroutine contents may be cleared using the CLRS command The command length is limited only by available memory but no more than 30 characters should be sent in a single write statement MULTITASKER Subroutines for front panel control most often perform actions when a key is pressed It is a good programming practice to make the subroutine number relate to the key number For example Key 12 is used to perform functions stored in subroutines 12 or 112 depending on the state the key The control may be passed to SUB12 if the key is pressed when the LED is off and the control will be passed to SUB112 if the key is pressed when the LED is flashing Example Key SUB LED is OFF SUB 50 LED is ON SUB 100 LED is FLASHING SUB 150 Key is Pressed amp Held Key 10 SUB10 LED is OFF SUBODO LED is ON SUB110 LED is FLASHING SUB160 Key is Pressed am
18. 200ms in the controller 400 0402 003 24 ZALTINEX l Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 7 6 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS System Commands 1 VER Display firmware version 2 SET Set Unit ID number 3 RES Reset the system 4 Display system status 5 C Display card status 6 DFB Display card unit feedback 7 EFB Enable card unit feedback 8 IDUi Identify a single unit ID 9 IDU Identify all unit IDs 10 STA1 Enable auto feedback 11 STAO Disable auto feedback Group Commands 12 WR Write cards to a group 13 RMC Remove group members 14 RMG Remove entire groups 15 RD Display group members Configuration Commands 16 RATE Display communication rate 17 RATE Set communication rate 18 RATE S Save communication rate 19 BEEPn Sound beep of set length 20 BEEP Sound short beep 21 PING Display 22 BAUD Display RS 232 baud rate 23 BAUD Set RS 232 baud rate Special Commands 24 TXR Bypass command 25 TXM Bypass command 26 x y z 27 Qx y z 28 TEST 29 HELP Bypass command for ISM5000 Bypass command for ISM5000 Test memory nondestructive Display available commands 400 0402 003 ZALTINEX 25 MULTITASKER LED Commands 30 LEDn Seta single LED 31 LEDm n Set a range of LEDs 32 CLFC Clear card memory buffer 33 CLFG Clear
19. 232 CONNECTION 7 4 RS 232 PROTOCOL 7 3 1 RS 232 COMMUNICATION The RS 232 protocol for the MT101 114 115 117 If a control system is used to control the cards in uses a simple ASCII character format the MultiTasker connect the 9 pin D connector 1 Brackets are part of the command of the MT101 114 115 117 to the control for the controller or plug in card system s RS 232 port In order to connect the MultiTasker MT to a computer or a terminal you must have the proper interface cable such 2 Brackets are part of the command for the panel display commands as the ALTINEX RC5201RS 3 Use uppercase letters for all commands The cable must have the appropriate connector The MT101 114 115 117 have many advanced on each end and the internal wiring must be remote control capabilities which are accessible correct Connectors typically have 9 pins DB 9 through standard RS 232 communication or 25 pins DB 25 Control can be accomplished using a computer Figure 1 shows the typical pinout and a control system or any other device capable of connections for a DB 9 computer serial port and sending RS 232 commands The factory Figure 2 shows the typical pinout and settings for the RS 232 port are as follows connections required for a DB 25 computer Baud Rate 9600 serial port DataBits 8 MultiTasker Computer Stop Bits 1 9 Pin D Connector DB 9 Parity None GND 3 GND 5 5 The enclosure and cards in a MultiTasker
20. E The electronic components inside the enclosure front panel static sensitive Please take precautions to avoid electrostatic discharge ESD Remove the 6 screws on the front panel to access the cables inside the enclosure Avoid handling the panel by the circuit boards handle by the metal panel only Follow the connector orientation illustrations shown the Installation Instructions on page 5 CAUTION Avoid possible electrical damage by ensuring that all header pins are aligned properly before restoring power After connecting the cables fasten the panel to the enclosure with the 6 screws removed previously Be careful not to pinch any cable between the panel and the enclosure If a PC or control system is used to control the cards in the MultiTasker connect the 9 pin D connector of the MT101 114 115 117 to the control system s RS 232 port Computer Control System GND Ground Ground RXD Receive Transmit TXD Transmit Receive Tum on the power switch of the MT101 114 115 117 MultiTasker The unit is now operational 400 0402 003 OPERATION 7 The key programs and subroutines described in this section may be programmed on the fly or saved in a text file and downloaded to the MultiTasker using communication software such as MTSetup or AVSnap The sample program file shown in DIAGRAM 2 is a simple matrix control including volume control for an audio card
21. MULTITASKER Mult Tasker See BERRE Je ug SALTINEX 5 or MT101 115 is pictured above MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0402 003 MT101 114 115 117 FRONT PANELS FOR THE 12 SLOT MULTITASKER USER S GUIDE Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altin om Web www altinex com MULTITASKER TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 2 GENERAL 2 2 CLEANING UM 2 FCC 9 2 ABOUT YOUR MT101 114 115 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 APPLICATION 5 INSTALLING YOUR MT101 114 115 7 OPERATION ir ee bcati 7 MT101 114 115 OPERATION 8 RS 232 CONNECTION 9 RS 232 COMMUNICATION 9 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS 10 RS 232 10 SYSTEM COMMANDS 10 GROUP 12 CONFIGURATION COMMANDS 13 SPECIAL COMMANDS es 14 LED
22. NITIONS Each type of MultiTasker card has unique menu functions and capabilities The commands accessed in Menu Mode vary depending on the card type See each individual User s Guide for available functions and detailed instructions 7 8 2 USING MENU MODE Do NOT press any keys except those relating to the current menu If you press the ENTER key after entering a 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 2 In the Terminal Window press the ENTER key on the keyboard 3 The system displays a list of available MultiTaskers 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 in its enclosure and then lists the cards 01 MT103 122 02 MT103 123 04 MT104 130 Example 400 0402 003 26 MULTITASKER 6 Enter the 2 digit ID and a menu for the card will be displayed In the example above enter 04 for the MT104 130 7 The system will prompt for selections specific to the selected card 8 Read each menu carefully and continue selecting keys as prompted 7 8 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
23. TINEX SiGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER DIAGRAM 2 SAMPLE MATRIX SETUP SYS PWR ON OFF KEYS 13 20 SELECT INPUTS 1 8 KEYS 21 28 SELECT OUTPUTS 1 8 for VOLUME ADJ WRS1 LED 0 WRS1 LED1 1 WRS1 WRC4C8G1 WRS2 ONG1 LED2 1 KEYS 29 36 SELECT OUTPUTS 1 8 SUBROUTINES Turn all LEDs OFF Turn LED1 ON Assign Group 1 Turn Group 1 ON WRS52 OFFG1 LED2 0 Turn Group 1 OFF KEYS WRK1 0 0 0 1 0 WRK2 2 52 0 0 0 WRK13 13 0 0 0 0 Select Input WRK14 14 0 0 0 0 Press amp Hold to clear LEDs Turn Group 1 On Off WRS13 118 WRS14 I28 WRS15 138 WRS16 148 WRS17 158 WRS18 I68 WRS19 178 WRS20 188 WRS29 amp O1 amp WRS30 amp 028 WRS31 amp O38 WRS32 amp O4 amp WRS33 amp O58 WRS34 amp O68 WRS35 amp O78 WRS36 amp 088 amp WRS11 amp C4 WRS12 amp G1 WRS7 WRS9 WRS8 RUPC8 WRS10 RDNC8 WRS108 RSTC8 WRS21 SEL1C8 WRS22 SEL2C8 WRS23 SEL3C8 WRS24 SEL4C8 WRS25 SEL5C8 WRS26 SEL6C8 WRS27 SEL7C8 WRS28 SEL8C8 400 0402 003 Select Input 1 Select Output ONOOKRWDPD Select Video Only Select Video Audio Increment Volum
24. UFFER TEST Use the TEST command to initialize the buffer Please refer to the TEST command for more information 400 0402 003 18 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 37 CLRK This command clears the subroutines associated with one or all the keys by setting each to 000 Other key settings remain unchanged labels volume control and locked Command Format CLRKn Kn Key n from 1 to 36 for all Example CLRKS3 Clear Key 33 programming CLRK Clear all 36 key programs 38 LOCK This command locks one key or all keys and can be used to prevent accidental changes from the front panel Command Format LOCKn Kn Key n from 1 to 36 for all Example 1 Lock Key 1 Send the command LOCK1 to locks Key 1 only This command will not affect any other keys Example 2 Lock ALL keys The command LOCK locks all the keys CAUTION This will lock the user out of any front panel control The lockout can be corrected using RS 232 control or by programming an unlock function into SUB1 and then resetting power Example 3 Lock ALL keys except one The commands LOCK and UNLK2 will lock all the keys and then unlock Key 2 Key 2 may then be used to unlock all the keys NOTE Use the RDK command to check the locked unlocked status of the keys 39 UNLK or UNLOCK This comman
25. Use this example to see how keys and subroutines are typically programmed and organized 7 1 TERMINOLOGY The terms below are used to increase the legibility of the descriptions used in this section of the manual Cn This term refers to a MultiTasker card where the ID number is Typically is the slot number of the card but may also be an assigned value Example C1 C2 C3 etc Gk This term refers to a group of cards where k is the group number Groups are defined using the write group command WR The possible groups are G1 G8 Ui This term refers to the ID number of a MultiTasker enclosure The value of i may be a value from 0 to 20 where 0 is the default value in single MultiTasker Systems string A string is one or more text characters that form a command describe output data or refer to incoming feedback feedback Feedback refers to text data that is received from the MultiTasker or any of the cards installed in the enclosure Sub This term is an abbreviated form for subroutine A subroutine is a section of memory used to store commands that control the cards within the enclosure Example SUB1 SUB2 etc ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 7 2 MT101 114 115 117 OPERATION This section describes the programming and control functions for the MT101 114 MT101 115 and MT101 117 Th
26. al 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 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 AL TINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER ABOUT YOUR MT101 114 115 117 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 MT101 114 115 117 Specifications are subject to change Front Panels for the MultiTasker See www altinex com for up to date information 12 Slot Enclosure FEATURES DESCRIPTION MT101 114 115 117 The MT101 114 MT101 115 and MT101 117 are GENERAL currently the three front panels available for the MT100 108 12 Slot MultiTasker The front panel is ordered separately based on the best solution for the particular application Designed for use with Compatibility MultiTasker 12 Slot Enclosures Table 1 MT101 114 115 117 General Select the MT101 115 panel for applications in which the MultiTasker needs to be controlled from the front panel This panel provides 36 keys which MECHANICAL SOL aS are user programmable This is accomplished by T Operating 10 C 35C connecting a computer to the MT101 115 through its 9 pin D Sub RS 232 communication port and T Maximum 50 C programming the fu
27. ate x100msec n from 0 20 Example Set the communication rate to 0 by sending the command RATE 0 and receiving feedback similar to the following RATE 0 0ms 400 0402 003 MULTITASKER 18 RATE S This command is the same as the RATE command but it also saves the communication rate to memory This saved rate will be restored after power up reset Only skilled programmers should use this command Command Format RATE nS n x100msec n from 0 20 19 BEEPn This command sounds the front panel s internal buzzer for a specified duration Command Format BEEPn n multiple of 100msec from 1 9 Example Sound the buzzer for a half second by sending the command 5 20 BEEP This command sounds the front panel s internal buzzer for a short fixed beep Command Format BEEP Example Sound the buzzer for a very short beep by sending the command BEEP 1 PING This command displays the characters and may be used to verify communication with the front panel Command Format PING Example Send the command PING and the panel will respond with the following feedback ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 22 BAUD In order to change the baud rate perform the This command displays the current BAUD rate following steps sett
28. connector from front panel PC board as shown SMALL 10 PINHEADER gt DS on PCB A and PCB B J Connect the AC power cable from the the enclosure to the power supply PCB B Mondo sog Connect the ribbon cable from the rear DB9 connector on the rear of the enclosure to the front panel PC board gt U m J Connectthe Connect the signal cable signal cable p toPCB B to PCB A Connect the 10 connector of the power Mak supply Y cable to the power supply the a Next connect the two 8 connectors to Make sure the ribbon wr P4 enclosure headers and PCB B as cables are on this side of onthis shown the connector as shown Side as ud 1 shown P 2 we Y IM 4 On some versions P3 is 10 10 slightly under the power HEADER supply card The cable EN mu PN P1 can be installed without removing the power supply TO PCB B TO PCB A 400 0402 003 5 ZAL
29. d disables feedback from all other units connected on the bus it is designed for use with 19 and 20 slot MultiTasker enclosures IDUi This command identifies a single MultiTasker unit within a MultiTasker system of several units The requested unit will flash its front panel LED and sound its buzzer to match its ID it is designed for use with 19 and 20 slot MultiTasker enclosures IDU This command instructs each MultiTasker connected to the RS 232 bus to flash its front panel LED and sound its buzzer to match its ID it is designed for use with 19 and 20 slot MultiTasker enclosures 400 0402 003 11 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 10 STA1 This command enables automatic feedback from the cards installed in the system and affects any card with auto feedback capability The default at power on or reset is STAO or off For more details see the Cn command definitions for individual cards Command Format STA1 On 11 STAO This command disables automatic feedback from the cards and affects any card with auto feedback capability The default at power on or reset is STAO or off Command Format STAO 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 12 WR This command add
30. d ignored 1 WRS S This command allows a subroutine to call the functions stored in other subroutines instead of writing the functions to the subroutine Command Format WRSnzS S n Sub ID n from 1 to 180 91 92 Example Set SUB100 to execute subroutines 10 20 30 40 50 by sending the command WRS100 S10 S20 S30 S40 S50 When SUB100 is executed all the functions stored in subroutines 10 20 30 40 and 50 will be executed Sub no reference up to 10 subs 400 0402 003 23 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 52 PING This command displays but not until after is has been processed through the incoming memory buffer After downloading a program file to the MultiTasker this command can be used to indicate when the MultiTasker has finished writing everything to memory This is only necessary if the auto feedback is disabled using the DFB command Command Format PING Example The command PING instructs the MultiTasker to display OK 53 SUB This command executes a subroutine through RS 232 control Command Format SUBn n Sub ID n from 1 to 180 Example The command SUB10 executes the functions stored in SUB10 54 CLRS This command clears one or all subroutines Command Format CLRSn n Sub ID n from 1 to 180
31. d will unlock one key or all keys Command Format UNLKn or UNLOCKn n Key n from 1 to 36 for all MULTITASKER Example 1 The command UNLK1 unlocks Key 1 only No other keys are affected NOTE Use the RDK command to check the status of locked or unlocked keys 40 KEY This command simulates a key press through RS 232 control and is useful when verifying key programs and subroutines Command Format KEYn n Key n from 1 to 36 Example The command KEY36 simulates pressing Key 36 The simulation will perform the correct subroutine depending upon the state of the LED 1 KFB This command is used to enable or disable key feedback on the RS 232 bus Command Format n 1 to Enable key feedback 0 to Disable key feedback Feedback Format KnxSy Kn Key n from 1 to 36 X Key state when pressed LED was OFF LED was ON F LED was Flashing Key was pressed and held for 2 55 R Key was pressed and held for 2 5s during power up y Subroutine number performed after pressing key y from 1 to 180 Example Key 15 LED is and Key 36 s LED is off Key 1 is programmed to execute SUB10 when pressed with the LED on State 2 and Key 36 is programmed to execute SUB36 when the LED is off State 1 400 0402 003 19 ZALTINEX l Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com
32. e Decrement Volume Ramp Up Ramp Down Stop Ramping Select Output 1 for vol adj 2 WRK15 15 0 0 0 0 WRK16 16 0 0 0 0 WRK17 17 0 0 0 0 WRK18 18 0 0 0 0 WRK19 19 0 0 0 0 WRK20 20 0 0 0 0 WRK29 29 0 0 0 0 WRK30 30 0 0 0 0 WRK31 31 0 0 0 0 WRK32 32 0 0 0 0 WRK33 33 0 0 0 0 WRK34 34 0 0 0 0 WRK35 35 0 0 0 0 WRK36 36 0 0 0 0 WRK11 11 0 0 0 0 WRK12 12 0 0 0 0 WRK7 7 0 0 0 0 WRK9 9 0 0 0 0 WRK8 8 108 0 0 0 WRK10 10 108 0 0 0 SETVK8 SETVK10 WRK21 21 0 0 0 0 WRK22 22 0 0 0 0 WRK23 23 0 0 0 0 WRK24 24 0 0 0 0 WRK25 25 0 0 0 0 WRK26 26 0 0 0 0 WRK27 27 0 0 0 0 WRK28 28 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Select Video Card C4 Select Group 1 G1 increment decrement Ramp Up Stop Ramp Down Stop Key 8 volume key Key 10 volume key Select Output 1 for vol adj ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com AGEMENT SOLUTIONS MULTITASKER INSTALLING YOUR MT101 114 115 117 6 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Turn off power to the MultiTasker enclosure and disconnect from AC power WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD BEFORE OPENING THE ENCLOSUR
33. e MT101 114 has the same programming capabilities as the MT101 115 117 with the exception of the key and LED functions On the MT101 115 117 the front panel uses 36 programmable keys to control plug in cards Each of the 36 keys has five states A total of 180 subroutines are available to perform different functions based upon each key s state IDENTIFY UNIT ID The IDUi and IDU commands can be used to locate a specific unit on the RS 232 bus See the IDUi and IDU commands for details POWER UP SUB1 U0 U1 SUB1 is always executed at power up or on the reset command RES Typically SUB1 is used to place the system cards to default settings See the WRS command for programming details KEY PROGRAMMING Each key may be programmed to execute one subroutine for each of the five key states See the WRK command for details State 1 is pressed and LED is OFF State 2 Key is pressed and LED is ON State Key is pressed and LED is FLASHING State 4 Key is Pressed and Held for 2 5 sec Key is Pressed and Held for 2 5 sec during power up 400 0402 003 MULTITASKER MATRIX KEY CONVENTIONS The front panel is designed to use the center group of keys for Matrix card input and output selections Input Selection Keys 13 28 Output Selection Keys 29 36 Keys 7 12 Using these conventions the LEDs will flash automatically showing each connection after a completed input to outp
34. e version Send the command VERU1 to the enclosure and the unit will return feedback similar to the following MT101 115 690 0122 030 690 0123 007 690 0124 027 MT101 115 Front panel model number 690 0122 030 Control firmware version 690 0123 007 Process firmware version 690 0124 027 Panel firmware version SET This command sets the ID number of a front panel and be directed to any unit connected to the RS 232 bus Command Format SETUxUI Ux New unit ID x from 0 to 20 Ui Current unit ID i from O to 20 optional Example 1 ID UO Assign UO to a single MT101 115 by sending the command SETUO After the command is executed the ID will be changed to UO and the system will return the following feedback Unit ID 0 READY ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 3 RES The RES command resets the enclosure The controller and all cards in the enclosure will be reset to either their default or saved configurations Units with IDs UO and U1 will beep once and display READY after their initialization is complete and all the functions stored in SUB1 have been executed This will let the user know that the unit is ready for operation Units with other IDs will beep once but will not display any feedback 2 This command displays general information about the MultiTasker
35. edback and allow unit IDs to commands require the card group ID whereas be changed or identified enclosure commands do not 1 VER Function Card Group ID Unit ID Example VERC3U2 VER Function C3 Card ID or Group ID U2 Unit ID optional for Unit ID 0 The card ID is a unique identifier It is equal to the enclosure slot number or it may be an assigned value The group ID represents a group of cards defined with the WR command All cards in a group perform the given instruction NOTE Changing the position of a card will significantly affect control programs and third party control systems The unit ID may range from UO to U20 where UO is used for single unit operation If the ID is UO each command may be used without the unit ID See the command SET for details Example VERC3 UO VERC3Ui For U1 U20 VERC3 Equivalent to VERC3U0 7 5 RS 232 COMMANDS See the COMMAND SUMMARY section 7 6 for a one line description of each command The RS 232 available commands in this section are organized into the following groups System Commands Group Commands Configuration Commands Special Commands LED Commands Key Commands Subroutine Commands 400 0402 003 This command displays the current version of the firmware for the controller unit located in the MT101 114 115 117 Command Format VERUi Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 20 Example Query U1 for the installed firmwar
36. el from Key 12 by sending the command CLRLK12 and then read back the key by sending RDK12 and receiving the following KEY 12 000 000 000 000 000 45 RDSK This command displays all the subroutines associated with a front panel key These are the subroutines defined in the WRK command Command Format RDSKn n Key n from 1 to 36 Example Key 2 is programmed with WRK2 2 20 21 0 0 SUB2 contains 5 SUB20 contains OFFC5 Send the command RDSK2 and receive the following feedback KEY 02 002 020 021 000 000 SUBOD SUB020 OFFG5 cesis SUB021 EMPTY NOTE If a subroutine is assigned but not programmed it will be displayed as EMPTY 46 SETVK This command defines a key as a volume control key It is used with audio cards that support the Volume Ramp Up Down features such as the MT109 100 As volume control only the first two states are recognized in the key program The first sub is performed when the key is pressed down and the second is performed when the key is released Keys defined as volume will have the word VOLUME displayed when using the command 400 0402 003 20 ZALTINEX S Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com Command Format SETVKn Kn Key n from 1 to 36 Example C2 is an MT109 100 and Key 8 is programmed WRK8 8 108 0 0 0 SUB8 2
37. ing 1 Press amp Hold both keys 5 and 6 Command Format BAUD simultaneously for 2 5 seconds 2 LEDs 1 2 3 and 4 will turn on and one of the four will be flashing The flashing LED Display the BAUD rate setting by sending the represents the current baud rate setting command BAUD and receiving feedback 3 Press amp Hold for 2 5 seconds the key representing the desired baud rate Example MU 4 After 2 5 seconds all 4 LEDs will be 23 BAUD extinguished This command sets the baud rate via the 5 The new baud rate is set RS 232 bus The baud rate may also be set from the front panel keys SPECIAL COMMANDS Command Format BAUD n These commands allow special character strings to be sent to external devices The strings may be n 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 used to issue commands to custom equipment Example 1 RS 232 BUS connected to the MultiTasker Also included in this section are commands to test the internal memory Set the baud rate to 9600 by sending and display all available RS 232 commands BAUD 9600 The system will return feedback uti id similar to the following 24 TXR w3 baud 9600 7f amp changed This command is used to send command strings to the RS 232 bus th h the MultiTasker Example 2 FRONT PANEL us through the asker Command Format TXRxyz Each rate is represented by one of the following l yz front panel keys xyz text string abc 123 Key 1
38. moisture Do not place the unit in direct sunlight near heaters heat radiating appliances or near any liquid Exposure to direct sunlight smoke or steam can harm internal components e Handle your front panel carefully Dropping or jarring can damage the unit If the front panel is not used for an extended period disconnect the power cord from the power outlet or turn off the main connection 1 3 CLEANING e Unplug the MT101 114 115 117 power cord before cleaning e Clean surfaces 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 unit 1 4 FCC NOTICE e 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 that may cause undesired operation 400 0402 003 MULTITASKER 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 instructions found herein may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residenti
39. nctionality of each key using Windows software provided by ALTINEX In Humidity 90 non condensing applications where more power is required the MT101 117 should be used MIBF eae 65 000 hrs Once programmed the keys can be used to affect Table 2 MT101 114 115 117 Mechanical the pre programmed switching functions and operational functions such press ELECTRICAL MT101 114 115 117 press and hold and turning LEDs on and off The Power Availability MT101 114 117 keys offer removable transparent faces allowing access to removable labels for easy identification of Voltage Max Current programmed functions The key layout on the 46V 9 0A MT101 115 117 resembles a typical switcher or 6V 2 5A matrix switcher configuration with larger keys used for input output control and smaller keys used for 13V 1 8A special features 13V 0 9A The MT101 114 panel can be used for applications Maximum Total Power 115W in which the MultiTasker will only be controlled with Not the sum of max values a computer or third party control system Although Power Availability MT101 115 it does not offer any keys it does have the main Voltage Current microprocessor for the MultiTasker installed on the 9 inside of the panel which is required for external 6V 3 7A RS 232 control of the MT100 108 6V 1 5A 13V 0 5A 13V 0 5A Maximum Total Power 45W Not the sum of max values Table 3 MT101 114 115 117 Electrical 400 0402
40. no longer be valid Likewise the following would NOT work for matrix functions WRS222 amp O1 amp ON1C2 or WRS32 LED1 1 amp C4 Matrix Functions Example 1 Split the function for 1102C3 into 2 different subroutines SUB13 and SUB30 Use the following commands to connect Input 1 to Output 2 on C3 WRS13 11 amp and WRS30 amp O2C3 Press two keys to execute the function First press Key 13 for SUB13 and then Key 30 for SUB30 The command will build as follows 1 amp 02C3 1102C3 The amp informs the controller that the function pieces are to be joined together When joined together the function pieces must define a legal command or the function will be ignored MULTITASKER Matrix Functions Example 2 Split the function for 1102063 into three different subroutines S13 S30 and S11 Use the following commands WRS13 11 amp WRS30 8 amp 028 WRS11 amp C3 Press 3 keys to execute the function The first key pressed should be assigned to SUB13 the second to SUB30 and the third to SUB11 The command will build as follows 1 amp 02 amp amp C3 1102C3 The amp informs the controller that the function pieces are to be joined together When joined together the function pieces must define a legal command or the function will be ignored NOTE Once again if any other commands are issued anytime before a legal command is completed the matrix command in process will be destroyed an
41. nput power range is within 85 264 VAC and also make sure that the power is connected to the input power connector If there is still a problem call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 27 MULTITASKER ALTINEX POLICIES 9 9 1 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICIES Please see the ALTINEX website at www altinex com for details on warranty and return policies 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 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com
42. p Held Key 10 WRK10 10 60 110 160 0 COMPLETE FUNCTIONS Command Format WRSn F Fo Sn Subroutine ID n from 1 to 180 F4 F2 Functions must be separated by a comma Example 1 Program SUB1 with the following functions ON1C3 ON2C3 and LEDi 1 Send the following command WRS1 ON1C3 ON2C3 LED1 1 Add more functions such as and ON4C3 to the subroutine Each write statement is appended to the functions that are already stored in the subroutine Therefore to add the functions ON3C3 and ON4C3 it is only necessary to send the following command WRS1 ON3C3 ON4C3 400 0402 003 22 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com After sending the command above the contents of Subroutine 1 will be as follows ON1C3 ON2C3 LED1 1 ON3C3 ON4C3 MATRIX FUNCTIONS Command Format WRSn amp amp Sn Subroutine ID n from 1 to 180 amp Continuity of the function NOTE The amp is NOT needed at the beginning or end of a function definition and should NOT be used WARNING No other functions may be defined while building a function using multiple keys Once the controller encounters an amp it will join the function pieces together until an end of function is encountered For example WRS12 11 amp OFF1C4 would turn off Output 1 of C4 but the beginning of the matrix command would
43. 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 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8 We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied MT101 114 115 117 however we would like to offer suggestions for the following 8 1 CARD IS NOT WORKING Cause 1 card cage is not plugged in Solution Plug in the card cage in If the card works the problem is solved If the card still does not work see Cause 2 Cause 2 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 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 see Solution 2 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com Solution 2 any other known good card Cause 3 Solution 400 0402 003 and verify the questionable slot is good by seeing if its 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 If the original card was not the source of the problem see Cause 3 The input power voltage is incorrect Make sure that the i
44. s cards to a group In MultiTasker systems with audio and video cards the groups are typically as follows Group 1 Video Cards Group 2 Audio Cards Group 3 Video and Audio Cards Command Format WRCn Cn Gk Cn Card ID n 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 and G5 is not overwritten View the contents of G5 by sending RDG5 and receiving the following feedback G5 C2C4C6C8 400 0402 003 MULTITASKER 13 RMC This command removes one or more cards from a group Command Format RMCn Cn Gk Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Gk Group ID k from 1 8 Example G5 consists of the 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 14 RMG This command deletes one or all groups Command Format RMGk Gk Group ID from 1 8 for all Example Remove all cards from G52 by sending RMG5 65 0 2 Remove all cards from groups effectively deleting all groups by sending RMG The system will return the following feedback G1 G8 EMPTY 15 RD This command reads and then displays the members in a group Command Format RDGk
45. t LEDm n s m n for a sequential range from 1 to 36 for all LEDs s fromOto2 0 for OFF 1 for ON 2 for FLASH 400 0402 003 32 33 MULTITASKER Examples Command LED Results LED13 36 0 13to36 OFF CLFC This command is a debug tool that clears the memory of input to output connections used to flash the LEDs for a single matrix card This command is used in conjunction with the STA command Command Format CLFCn Cn card number n is from 1 to max slots Example Key 2 on the front panel is programmed with the STA command See the STA command for details A user connects Input 1 to Outputs 1 2 and 3 on C2 from the front panel The connection is verified by pressing Key 2 and then the Input 1 key The LEDs for Input 1 and Outputs 1 2 and 3 all flash Later another user connects Input 8 to outputs 1 2 and 3 over the RS 232 bus The original user begins experiencing problems and checks the status from the front panel using Key 2 None of the LEDs will flash This indicates there has been a change in the setup NOTE If the CLF command is not used the front panel LEDs will continue to indicate the last setup made using the front panel Any changes over the RS 232 bus will be not be indicated The user controlling the MultiTasker from the RS 232 bus must send the command CLFC2 to clear the status LED information CLFG This command is the
46. ut command has been issued The user should NOT issue LED commands to these LEDs during these sequences MEMORY The memory is used to save key and subroutine programs It is non volatile and has a storage capacity of 64KB The only size restriction of an individual subroutine is that of overall available memory SAVING CARD CONFIGURATIONS Commands used for MultiTasker cards such as ON OFF and IO that end in S will be saved to the memory of each card Commands not ending in S will be executed but not restored when the system is reset or powered off and then on again SUBROUTINES AND FUNCTION TYPES The subroutine for a key may be programmed to execute a complete function 1102C3 or a portion of a function As an example matrix functions will use one key to select the input number 11 another key to select the output number O2 and a final key for the group card ID See the WRS command for further details Card Selection Complete and incomplete functions mean two different types of subroutines Subroutines with complete functions contain one or more stand alone functions which are all executed with a single key press Subroutines with matrix functions require two or more keys to be pressed to complete a single executable function ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 7 3 RS
47. y have up to five different states so it can be assigned to execute five different subroutines The following table shows the state number and the condition a key must be in for the subroutine assigned to a particular state to be executed MULTITASKER What to do when a key is pressed and the LED is OFF the LED is ON the LED is FLASHING HELD for at least 2 5s HELD for 2 5s at power up State Format 54 52 53 54 55 Kn Key n from 1 to 36 5 Sub ID 0 to 180 for state 1 52 Sub ID 0 to 180 for state 2 53 Sub ID 0 to 180 for state S Sub ID 0 to 180 for state 4 ss Sub ID 0 to 180 for state 5 NOTE Use subroutine zero if nothing should happen for a particular state The key definition WRK2 2 0 0 0 0 tells the controller to execute SUB2 if Key 2 is pressed when its LED is off and nothing for the remaining states Example Key 6 WRK6 10 20 30 40 0 10 State 1 Execute SUB10 when Key 6 is pressed and LED6 is OFF 20 State 2 Execute SUB20 when Key 6 is pressed and LED6 is ON 30 State 3 Execute SUB30 when Key 6 is pressed and LED6 is FLASHING 40 State 4 Execute SUB40 when Key 6 is PRESSED and HELD for 2 5s 00 State 5 Do nothing if Key 6 is PRESSED and HELD for 2 5s on power up NOTE f there are any discrepancies if the buffer has not been initialized the user will receive a message such as PLEASE PERFORM B
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