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1. 10 H 11 puppe ROGA 12 OMA Front and rear panel drawings Appendix Z Broadeas Tools specalzss e desi Configuration jumpers Dip switch 1 Appendix Hawn rune win mpm Fractional schematic Appendix Monday through Thursday 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Pacific Time closed Fridays CONTENTS e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 866 783 1742 2 SS 8 1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a BROADCAST TOOLS SS 8 1 MLR transpar ent eight input one output switcher router referred to as the SS 8 1 MLR through out this manual We re confident that this product will give you many years of dependable service This manual is intended to give you all the information needed to install and operate the BROADCAST TOOLS SS 8 1 MLR SAFETY INFORMATION Only qualified technical personnel should install the SS 8 1 MLR Any attempt to install this device by a person who is not technically qualified could result in a haz ardous condition to the installer or other personnel or damage to the SS 8 1 MLR or other equipment Please ensure that proper safety precautions have been taken before installing this device If you are unfamiliar with this type of equipment please contact a properly qualified engineer to2. N 5 WY o0 E D 9 4 YV OS v 10 X Es ES 31 SS 8 1 MLR Component Layout Component Layout Front Panel Enable Switch Jumper Configuration DIP Switch APPENDIX a eg 023 RP7 e e e e e AER s Ut 9999669 U 9999669 216 oil zi amp lele le 5 Chee Xi C4 ae U2 C4 af je _____ JEN p EM EEEX 2279999999 Oi DR e e 3 RPi mjo e e e e eoe e C ed e m e GND1 C30 C31 C61 C63 C4 00000000 00000000 06 00000000 06 29 U1 woo w C65 cse sj e 535 C34 000000000 000000000 000000000 66 e po Je ype 4 2 U6 U8 U10 e 19 cale e 02 12 zuo C58 C59 C60 C67 e Ri5 e RT7 e Ri9 2 s K10 K12 K14 ute K16 K17 Xe 9e 58565 T amje e e e e e e 12990000 LJ e R7 e R9 e Ri3 E ego C68 BROADCAST TOOLS INC meooeeeee af je e Pe MOM Sud e o gt 39 C40 ase T e j
3. 2 BROADCAST t O S PROBLEM SOLVED Installation and Operation Manual 998 Ps C C 2 55 8 1 MLR Switcher Router tool Sm Latching Relays aen C Enable Mute SS 8 1 MLR Switcher Router with Mechanical latching Relays Manual update 7 30 2013 Firmware Version 1 2 and above If you need a firmware upgrade contact Broadcast Tools No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE NOTE We recommend the use of Chrome Firefox or Safari as your browser Due to the dynamic nature of product design the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Broadcast Tools Inc assumes no responsibility for errors and or omissions contained in this document Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes Broadcast Tools is a registered trademark of Broadcast Tools Inc tiny TOOLS isa trademark of Broadcast Tools Inc All Sentinel 8 labeled products are registered trademarks of Broadcast Tools Inc Copyright 1989 2014 by Broadcast Tools Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information SS 6
4. x RED ACT LED4PAK ye a 5 LLLI TE a ol 4 ZN4401 3 4 7K DIP14 3 co EL ot Ega 409 5 IO 4 RPE 1 SET F DIPi4 4 pe BROADCAST TOOLS INC This information is the property of Broadcast Tools Inc and shall not be used with the uritten permission of Broadcast Tools Inc no copies shall be made of it and all proprietaru riahts in tthe matter contained in this information the property of Broadcast Tools Inc Modification date 07 21 14 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 360 854 9559 Fax 866 783 1742 Visit us online at www broadcasttools com Copyright O 1989 2014 by Broadcast Tools Inc All Rights Reserved
5. 1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page aca nee sae RERUMS MEN RES 3 Salety Moorman 3 Who to Contact for Help 3 Sa s asma ru RP Eder gm REOS bree hee neue q 4 EilS DOC _ _ ___ 3 5 Protectiol 555212445 5 UPS standby power system 5 Installation Operation 5 Input selection push 5 LED TUOICIPOIS dE 5 lor m 5 I O Connections 6 Audio Inputs and Output 6 PIP GPI Remote Control 6 Open Collector Outputs 7 Configuration jumper setup 8 WEBSITE Configuration Dip switch 8 Visit our web site for product updates and Serial Operation SOR NER EE ogee ae 9 additional information RS 232 on te oder eae 9 Seral COBRE C Sas 9 Menu Operation
6. 20 25 30 dB 0 1 2 3 uCSAtttt Sets silence sensor acquire delay to tttt seconds 0 2 255 uCSBtttt Sets silence sensor restore delay to tttt seconds 0 2 255 uCSCtt Sets step interval in seconds 1 99 seconds uCSSt Sets last step channel 1 8 0 disables step feature uCSEi Sets EAS controlled input channel 1 to 1 8 or O for off This allows you to assign one input channel that will be switched to with sustained closure to ground on its remote control input from an EAS encoder for EAS audio insertion with the SS 8 1 MLR uDxx Delay xx seconds before processing next command uDLxxx Delay xxx seconds before processing next command Menu Operation Broadcast Tools R SS 8 1 MLR v1 2 Setup Menu 1 Set PIP Minimum Hold Time 0 2 55 sec Now 0 05 2 Set Silence Sense Acquire Delay sec Now 10 3 Set Silence Sense Restore Delay sec Now 2 4 Set Silence Sense Threshold Now 25 dBu 5 Set Stepping Interval sec 1 99 Now 10 6 Set Last Step Channel Now 8 7 Lock Unlock Front Panel Now UNLOCKED 8 Set EAS Controlled Input Now Off S Turn ON audio input M Turn OFF audio V Save Audio State for Power Up C Show Configuration and Status F Set Factory Defaults Audio Status Silent Channel 1 Enter Selection or Q to quit To select a menu function simply enter the letter on the left side of the menu and wait for the prompt Example Type the letter 5 Response
7. E CHANNEL 4 1 4 0 X 18 PIN DTE gt IN 4F_ 8 gt 1 192 150 PITCH THER 10 DTE CHANNEL 6 Neh 2 PM 16 PIN TESE 59258 2 CHANNEL 7 2 _ __ _ 1 __44 gt a i T INR 21 24 150 PITCH CHANNEL 8 IM BL gt l ZN SL gt sq 4 OUTPUT This information is the property of Broadcast Tools Inc and shall not be used zxcept with the uritten permission of Broadcast Tools Inc no copies shall be made of it and all proprietary rights in ithe matter contained in this information iare the property of Broadcast Tools Inc RELAYS ARE SHOWN IM THE OFF POSITION BROADCAST TOOLS TBSXILIAX 5CH APPEND 55 OUT TESA 10 PIN DTE 150 PITCH HAIN OUT 10 PIN DTB 150 PITCH 10 DTE 2150 PITCH OTB 150 PITCH 10 150 PITCH TBTE 10 150 PITCH INC Modification date 07 21 14 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 360 854 9559 Fax 866 783 1742 Visit us online at www broadcasttools com Copyright O 1989 2014 by Broadcast Tools Inc All Rights Reserved tools FRACTIONAL SCHEMATIC 10K SIP10 2 vec GRN PHR APPEND iji 45 ICD Ji 2 _ og ieee
8. Enter Input Channel Entering a would select channel 1 OPERATION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 866 783 1742 SS 8 1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Inputs Outputs Switching Method Logic Operation Control Status Interfacing Power Requirements Physical Dimensions Weight Shipping Weight Options Any input level and impedance can be used Inputs may be bal anced or unbalanced Output levels impedance distortion noise and balancing will match that of the selected input Passive Mechanical latching sealed relays utilizing 2 form C bifurcated crossbar silver alloy with gold overlay contacts Flash microprocessor with non volatile memory Front Panel Momentary switches Remote Momentary or sus tained compatible with 5 volts CMOS TTL logic open collector or contact closures to ground Serial Multi drop RS 232 2400 9600 19200 38400 8 1 Front Panel LED Indicators Remote Eight open collector status outputs rated at 6 vdc 100ma each One SPDT and one SPST silence sense relay 1 amp 30 vdc maximum I O and Remote control Rear panel pluggable screw terminals Mating connectors supplied RS 232 RJ 11 Reversed modu lar cable female S9 9 pin D Sub adapter supplied Refer to the fractional schematic and or text on the rear panel for connection details 7 5 to 12 VDC 500 ma CE certified universal switching 9 VDC adapt
9. SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHATSO EVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF DATA OR INFORMATION COST OF CAPITAL CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY ITEM SUPPLIED BY BROADCAST TOOLS EVEN IF BROADCAST TOOLS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES WHETHER A CLAIM IS ONE ALLEGINC BREACH OF A CONTRACT OR WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY STATUTORY DUTY THE FAILURE OF ANY LIMITED OR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY TO ACHIEVE ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER CLAIM OF ANY NATURE BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Broadcast Tools Inc 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 USA 360 854 9559 voice 866 783 1742 fax support broadcasttools com e mail www broadcasttools com website LIMITED WARRANTY e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 866 783 1742 BROADCAST tools SS 8 1 MLR Switcher Router w Mechanical Latching Relays LEV ue CE LK Enable KS Mute RS 232 Chs GND Pwr HB pr Act SS PWR 15 12 VDC APPENDIX
10. duration of a sustained closure to ground on the designated PIP remote control input Open Collector Outputs The SS 8 1 MLR has eight open collector outputs that are used to indicate channel selection status OC1 indicates for Input 1 OC2 indicates for Input 2 etc The sta tus open collector OCx output for the selected channel will go low providing a return for an LED indicator TTL CMOS logic or relay External pull up resistors may be required in some installations voltages must be limited to 6 VDC at 600 mA Top row TB6 See PIP Remote Control _ LL Bottom row TB6 Top row TB7 See PIP Remote Control Bottom row TB7 e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 866 783 1742 CAUTION Installation of the SS 8 1 MLR in high RF environments should be performed with care The station ground should be connected to the designated chassis ground terminal using a 20 to 24 gauge wire NOTE For wiring information refer to the grids in this section of the manual the silk screen text on the rear panel of the product or the fraction al schematic in the appendix WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information BROADCAST t O O 3 PRODUCT LISTINGS Innovative Problem Looking for a contract Broadcast Engineer in your area Check out this link Welcome to Broadcast Tools Broadcast To
11. handle the installation and setup of the SS 8 1 MLR Broadcast Tools Inc is unable to support NON Broadcast Tools software hardware or NON Broadcast Tools computer hardware software prob lems If you experience these problems please research your hardware software instruction manuals or contact the manufacturers technical support department WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP If you have any questions regarding your product or you need assistance please con tact your distributor from whom you purchased this equipment If you would like more information about BROADCAST TOOLS products you may reach us at Broadcast Tools Inc 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 1503 USA Voice 360 854 9559 Fax 866 783 1742 Internet Home Page www broadcasttools com E mail support broadcasttools com THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BROADCAST TOOLS BRAND PRODUCTS Designed and Assembled in Washington State USA e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 866 783 1742 CAUTION Broadcast Tools Products as with any electronic device can fail without warning Do not use this product in applications where a life threatening condition could result due to failure NOTE This manual should be read thoroughly before installation and operation WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information BROADCAST t O O 3 Innovative Problem PRODUCT LISTINGS Looking f
12. matter contained in this information pem b pa are Tha property of Broadcast Tools Inc Musics UAM Modification date 07 21 14 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 360 854 9559 Fax 866 783 1742 Visit us online at www broadcasttools com Copyright O 1989 2014 by Broadcast Tools Inc All Rights Reserved tools FRACTIONAL SCHEMATIC APPEND RS 232 5 BROADCAST TOOLS INC UThis information is the property of Broadcast Tools Inc and shall not be used xcept with the uritten permission of Broadcast Tools Inc no copies shall be made of it and all proprietaru riahts in tthe matter contained in this information the property of Broadcast Tools Inc Modification date 07 21 14 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 360 854 9559 Fax 866 783 1742 Visit us online at www broadcasttools com Copyright 1989 2014 by Broadcast Tools Inc All Rights Reserved tools LEFT fb SEC INPUT 1 OUTPUT es FRACTIONAL SCHEMATIC KJA RELAY ITNZIL i CHANNEL 1 ELAY 4 S sio TELA _ 44 10 DIN DTE a n BH LT urTE 54 7 RELAY EAS WPUT Ss es RELAY EAZ gt r i Bio K 3 rx 4 2 TSE 19 51 2718 1 CHANNEL 3 ML 23 mun 39 18 fru prs g ITE 1s0 PITCH It ik
13. cquisition of the item and if the item is returned to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools instructions for confirmation by inspection of the defect which at Broadcast Tools election may include without limitation a requirement that the Buyer first obtain a Return Authorization number from Broadcast Tools that the Buyer furnish proof of purchase in the form of an invoice and or receipt and that the Buyer prepay all freight charges associated with any return of the item to Broadcast Tools using such freight service as Broadcast Tools reasonably may specify Broadcast Tools will repair or replace the defective item or will refund the purchase price paid by the Buyer for the item Broadcast Tools shall have the exclusive right to choose between these alternative remedies NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW BROADCAST TOOLS AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL ITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE FOREGOING ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES SHALL BE EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE JURISDICTION TO STATE JURISDICTION NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW NEITHER BROADCAST TOOLS NOR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY
14. e o 46 RS 232 POWER CHASSIS GROUND 9 CH1 Power CEO Serial Port 7 5 12VDC 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 360 854 9559 Fax 866 783 1742 Visit us online at www broadcasttools com Modification Date 07 22 14 Copyright 1989 2014 by Broadcast Tools Inc All Rights Reserved tools FRACTIONAL SCHEMATIC APPEND VCC TW 1 MUTE SH10 ook 2 MUTESH SIP10 lt lt un n CHANNEL amp Sye i L Lic CLT Free 2 15 22k DIF TTT pese 34 14 22k DIF 4 a eek DIP CHANNEL 7 SH TT eek RRF 6 11 22k DIF Ado eek CHANNEL 6 tel 4 CHANNEL 5 sus KA SIF LO CHNL 1 2 CHANNEL 4 sua 3 ta 22K DIF 2 E A Ciz oer DIP Bt 3E Ade eek DIP sree O ell 22K DIF ENDE ag TU DIF CHANNEL 3 5 EET S E gen 2 v CHANNEL 2 RPSF wv 22K DIF CHANNEL 1 SW TESH BP Se 2 22K DIP L RFS zig 22 DIF 2 Pe S Ald 22K DIP ENABLE IPL i ENABLE CL GND 2571 lt gt D Luc P RES information 1 the wrapertg 77 07 ees TRO with the uritten permission of Broadcast Tools Inc o copies shall be SS 8 1 MLR TERMINALS ihe
15. er with domestic AC connector supplied International con nectors optional 8 50 x 7 10 x 1 576 WDH 3 0 Ib 4 0 Ib RA 1 rack shelf holds two units 1 RU Filler panels supplied The SS 8 1 MLR Conforms to the same CE certification as the older SS 8 1 Il e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 866 783 1742 WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information BROADCAST too Innovative Problem i PRODUCT LISTINGS Monday through Thursday 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Pacific Time closed Fridays SPECIFICATIONS SS 6 1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual LIMITED WARRANTY The term Buyer as used in this document refers to and includes both but only a any person or entity who acquires such an item for the purpose of resale to others i e a dealer or distributor of an item and b the first person or entity who acquires such an item for such person s or entity s own use Broadcast Tools warrants to each Buyer of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools that the item will be free from defects in materi als and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Broadcast Tools if the item is properly installed used and maintained EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES If Broadcast Tools is notified in writing of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one 1 year following the date of the Buyer s a
16. faces to external equipment through removable euroblock screw terminals The terminals accommodate wire sizes from 16 28 AWG solid or stranded wire Before installing a wire remove the euroblock screw terminal plug and turn each capture screw fully counterclockwise Strip each conductor to a length of 0 25 and insert the conductor fully into the terminal Turn the capture screw fully clockwise to secure the conductor Input 6 Top row TB3 6L 61 Gnd 6R 6R 1L 1L Gnd 1R 1R 5L 5L Gnd 5R 5R Input 1 Input 2 Input 5 Bottom row TB1 Bottom row TB2 Bottom Row TB3 Input 8 Output op row TB4 Top row TB5 8L 8L Gnd 8R 8R OL OL Gnd OR OR d Input 7 See Silence Sensor Relay Bottom row TB4 Bottom row TB5 Input sources that are NOT selected are terminated with a 10K ohm resistor If you do not require this load applied to the deselected sources they may be removed from each channel Each channel has a pair of resistors Removal information Channel amp R14 Channel 2 R7 amp R15 Channel 3 R8 amp R16 Channel 4 R9 amp R17 Channel 5 R10 amp R18 Channel 6 RII amp 19 Channel 7 R12 amp R20 Channel 8 R13 amp R21 If the SS 8 1 MLR is to be used for applications other than switching analog audio the Silence Sensor and ACT detection circuit should be dis abled To disable remove RP9 from its
17. he PIP inputs will generate a serial status string in the PIP format For use with automation software Note After changing any dip switch please repower the unit Note Denotes factory setting INSTALLATION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 866 783 1742 SS 8 1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual SERIAL OPERATION RS 232 Control Connect one end of the modular cable to the RJ11 jack on the rear panel of the prod uct and the other end to the RJ11 to the jack on the 59 9 pin female D sub adapter Connect the 9 pin female D sub 59 adapter to the COM port of the controlling PC Note An optional USB to RS 232 adapter cable may be required if your PC isn t equipped with a RS 232 COM port The default protocol is as follows 9600 N 8 other baud rates are user selectable Select the desired unit ID address for each unit using the configure Dip switches zero is the factory default setting Never duplicate addresses RJ 11 DB 9 D SUB SS 8 1 MLR Adapter Pin Product Point of view RS 232 Receive Modular Jack Pin Numbers Serial Commands The switcher may be controlled and monitored by burst serial strings or by the embedded menu Where the lt gt Denotes start of string character lt u gt Unit ID address 0 through 7 lt gt Input channel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 gt Output channel 1 WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additiona
18. l information Turn on input ii uMA Mute output uMM Go to setup menu see menu operation section of the manual for more information Examples 008 This string would turn on channel 8 for unit ID 0 Accesses the setup menu NOTE The setup menu times out after 60 sec onds of keyboard inactivity BROADCAST t O O S Innovative Problem gt PRODUCT LISTINGS POLL Returns unit ID address in appropriate time slot Looking tor a Broadcast usL Sends audio status for all inputs SuLo x x x x x x x x lt CR gt lt LF gt nor uSPu Sends PIP status for input 1 SuP 11 x m USPA Sends PIP status for all inputs SuP A x x x x x x x x lt CR gt lt LF gt Ed uSS Sends status of silence sensor SuS a lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 not silent is silent OPERATION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 866 783 1742 SS 8 1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual uU Sends unit firmware version name version lf uY Display configuration TU X Echo character x to serial control port for debugging command strings uCEx Enable error and good responses if x Y default N uCDEF Reset to factory defaults uCLx Lock front panel x 2 L Lock x 2 U Unlock Sets PIP minimum pulse length ttt 000 255 gt to 2 55 seconds uCPS Power up audio state save power up state now uCSLx Sets silence sensor detection threshold to Off
19. nspection by the shipper The package should contain the SS 8 1 MLR a modular cable with 9 pin S9 female D sub adapter a 9 VDC wall transformer and a quick start guide Manuals may be downloaded from our web site e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 866 783 1742 WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information BROADCAST t O O 3 PRODUCT LISTINGS Looking for a contract Broadcast Engineer in your area Check out this link Monday through Thursday 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Pacific Time closed Fridays OVERVIEW o Innovative Problem SS 8 1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual Installation Surge Protection The SS 8 1 MLR has built in resistance to voltage changes we recommend that you use a power surge protector or line conditioner on the incoming AC line Lightning strikes and or other high voltage surges may damage your SS 8 1 MLR and con nected equipment if it is not properly protected For lightning protection devices check out www polyphaser com and www itwlinx com UPS Standby Power System We recommend that you connect your SS 8 1 MLR to a UPS system A UPS helps minimize the risk to the SS 8 1 MLR and provides power during a power outage NOTE If power is lost the last selected channel is passed to the output Installation Operation Input selection push buttons Each push button represents an input to be routed to the switcher s o
20. ols specializes in the desi the radio and television broadcast indu Web based and telephone coupled rem adapters DTMF encoder decoders anc Monday through Thursday 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Pacific Time closed Fridays INSTALLATION SS 8 1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual Configuration Jumper Setup JPI Disabled Front panel enable switch defeated Enabled Front panel ENABLE push button active NOTE The enable push button must be held closed to operate any of the other front panel push buttons and isn t associated with any of the remote control functions Configuration Dip switch Setup Follow the tables below for SW11 dip switch configuration options Unit ID SW11 1 SW11 2 SWl11 3 IDO OFF OFF OFF ID 1 ON OFF OFF ID 2 OFF ON OFF ID 3 ON ON OFF ID 4 OFF OFF ON ID 5 ON OFF ON ID 6 OFF ON ON ID 7 ON ON ON Baud Rate SW11 4 SW11 5 2400 ON OFF 9600 OFF OFF 19200 OFF ON 38400 ON ON Power Up SW11 6 User selected ON Last source selected OFF Note To select an input at power up with SW11 6 ON hold down the push button for the desired input channel or mute until the front panel LED s flash Operation Mode SW11 7 Remote Control OFF PIP ON Remote control operation mode Pulse 1 IN to select channel 1 pulse IN 2 to select channel 2 pulse IN 3 to select channel 3 pulse IN 8 to select input 8 etc pulse the M IN mute pin to turn off all channels PIP mode activity on any of t
21. or a contract Broadcast Engineer in your area Check out this link 5 00 pm Pacific Time closed Fri Hours Monday through Thursday 8 00 am to ridays INTRODUCTION SS 8 1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual Product Overview The SS 8 1 MLR is a transparent eight input single output switcher router with mechanical latching relays The SS 8 1 MLR is perfect for all types of passive signal switching con trolled via front panel switches contact closures and or multi drop RS 232 serial Switching is accomplished with mechanical latching gold contact relays which means that the unit can route a signal in either direction and will keep routing signals even after losing power Due to the passive nature of the switching any input level and impedance can be used Inputs may be balanced or unbalanced while output levels impedance distortion noise and bal ancing will match that of the selected input Features Benefits Front panel channel selection push buttons with active channel LED indicators Audio MUTE function allows the user to turn off all audio Front panel Enable switch can be configured to provide a safety lock to the front panel selection push buttons Audio signal switching via sealed mechanical latching relays utilizing 2 form C bifur cated crossbar silver alloy with gold overlay contacts Internal silence sensor with front panel LED indicator SPDT SPST silence sensor alarm relay with adjustable alarm delay and
22. restore duration May be disabled Eight input GPI port PIP or Remote Control with LED indicator Remote control via contact closures 5 volt TTL CMOS logic levels and or the multi drop RS 232 serial port Eight open collector outputs for remote channel status Removable euro block screw terminal connectors are used for audio signal I O and remote control connections except RS 232 Serial Necessary mating plugs are sup plied Power up selection of inputs to outputs mute or last source selected If power is lost the last selected channel is passed to the output Fully RFI proofed Surge protected internal power supply universal switching power adapter with domes tic connector supplied International connectors optional Up to two units may be mounted on the optional RA 1 rack shelf Desk top and wall mounting is also possible Applications Automation source switching with eight trigger inputs Studio selection and routing Audio processing selection Exciter input selection Remote broadcast input selection STL source selection Multiple station program on hold and or PA switching EAS audio switching ISDN or Phone hybrid feed selection IFB selection Satellite audio channel switching and console monitor input and output selection Inspection Please examine your SS 8 1 MLR carefully for any damage that may have been sustained during shipping If any damage is present please notify the shipper immediately and retain the packaging for i
23. socket WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information PIP GPI Remote Control Inputs The SS 8 1 MLR has eight status inputs that may be configured for PIP triggers or remote control operation and accept momentary contact closures sustained if break before make open collector or TTL CMOS input logic levels Top row TB7 BROADCAST M Innovative Problem i PRODUCT LISTINGS PIP1 PIP2 PIP3 UNT IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 g amp Open Collector uds See Open Collector Outputs oninia The PIP remote control operation mode is set by the SW11 7 Dip switch when a SW11 7 is OFF the unit is in remote control mode and when SW11 7 in ON the unit Ligning Damage is in PIP mode The PIP remote control connections to the switcher are found on the en Monday through Thursday 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Pacific Time closed Fridays top rows of the connectors TB6 and TB7 Each channel may be selected by a momentary contact to ground DGND located on the bottom TB7 connector Each channel is pulled high 5 volts through a 22K resistor INSTALLATION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 866 783 1742 SS 8 1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual The PIP remote control operation mode is set by the SW11 7 Dip switch when SWII 7 is OFF the unit is in remote control mode and when SW11 7 in ON the unit is in PIP mode The PIP remote control connections to
24. the switcher are found on the top rows of the connectors TB6 and TB7 Each channel may be selected by a momentary contact to ground DGND located on the bottom TB7 connector Each channel is pulled high 5 volts through a 22K resistor In remote control mode the inputs are triggered by momentary closure to pulsing to ground low For example pulsing the MUTE input to ground would turn off the output of the SS 8 1 MLR until a front panel source switch is pressed a differ ent remote control input is activated the unit is powered up and or a serial command is received from a PC or other serial device Pulsing the STEP input to ground will step the unit one source for each low to high transition on this input Automatic timed sequencing may be accomplished by hold ing the step input low The unit will now step to each source at a user programma ble rate from 1 to 99 seconds 10 seconds by default The last step channel is user programmable and is set to 8 by default This feature may be used to sequence through multiple station air monitor signals for a program on hold feed The SS 8 1 MLR is also capable of being used for EAS audio insertion This feature is enabled by setting the EAS controlled input channel via RS232 to the desired audio input channel see the Serial Operation section of this manual for more infor mation Once an input channel has been designated the SS 8 1 MLR will automat ically switch to that input for the
25. utput along with the mute and enable push button Each push button has an associated LED indi cator which will illuminate when that particular channel is selected When a chan nel is selected the previous channel is deselected interlock The enable safety push button can be enabled to require the user to hold down the enable push button while selecting any of the other front panel push buttons the enable LED 18 illumi nated when this function is enabled LED indicators PWR LED Illuminates when power is applied and blinks when serial data is active e PIP LED Flashes to indicate PIP activity e SS Silence Sensor indicator LED Enable LED Illuminates when the front panel enable push button option is enabled Channel and Mute LED s illuminate when the input channel 15 selected Power Connect the 2 1 mm barrel type power connector into the unit and the 7 5 to 12 VDC universal switching power supply with domestic connector into a 120 Vac 50 60 Hz power source Never use any type of power supply other than the specified supplied power supply INSTALLATION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 866 783 1742 SS 8 1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual Connections The rear panel contains all the inputs outputs and remote control interfacing con nectors The multi drop serial port is equipped with a modular RJ 11 jack Audio Inputs and Output The SS 8 1 MLR inter
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