MZC-64/66/88 - ELAN Home Systems
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1. MODE Base g System Controller ELAN Various e g HC 12 RS 232 RJ 45 Female 5 of 7 g CONFIGURATION DETAILS The following table provides settings used in the g Configurator Please refer to the g Configurator Reference Guide for more details In the table below o lt Select gt Select the appropriate item from the list or drop down in the Configurator o lt User Defined gt etc Type in the desired name for the item Devices Variable Name Setting Comments Communication Devices Name lt User Defined gt Default New Device Type Serial Port Communication Type Standard Connection Location lt User Defined gt Not Required Com Port lt Select gt Tuners Name lt User Defined gt Tuner ID lt User Defined gt Choose the corresponding Tuner module i e Internal tuner one is tuner ID 1 pb IIH lt Select gt Choose the Zone Changer where this tuner resides Ne 5 ee Audio Zone Controllers lt User Defined gt Default SpeakerCraft MZC 88 Device Type SpeakerCraft MZC 88 Location lt User Defined gt Not Required Comm Device lt Select gt Default New Device Settings lt Select gt Choose RSA Installed when using a RSA 1 0 Recommended PO Keypad Controllers Skip if not using MODE iPod Dock lt User Defined gt Default SpeakerCraft Peripheral Device SpeakerCraft Peripheral Device lt Select gt Matc2. has a Programming dipswitch that should be set to OFF during normal operation The MZC has a Firmware Upgrade switch that should be set to OFF during normal operation Trying to control the SpeakerCraft with a straight DB9 to RJ45 HA CB 308 connected to the RSA 1 0 s data port You must use a NULL connection HA CB 328 for control through the RSA 1 0 Not configuring a keypad for every zone If a keypad is not configured in a zone controlled through g g will not be able to track state correctly 7of7
3. power supply to power the RSA 1 0 3 You can check the firmware that is installed on the RSA 1 by starting EZ Tools and in the menu bar select Tools Get Product Firmware amp Version It must be RSA 1 0 MZC Control Interface If your RSA 1 0 already has the correct firmware skip the remaining steps and move on to MZC Programming If not reprogram the firmware as follows In the menu bar select Tools Update Product Firmware In the Select Product field in the dialog box select RSA 1 0 MZC Control Interface Or ON a Follow the on screen instructions to complete firmware update on the RSA 1 0 7 When complete you may remove programming cable from the Control Port and connect as illustrated in the Connection Diagram below 3 of 7 MZC PROGRAMMING Connect to the MZC with the SpeakerCraft Programming Cable Connection may be made to the MZC s Control Port under the removable plate at the front of the unit or through the Control Port mini jack on the rear of the unit Program your job in EZ Tools to normal SpeakerCraft specifications with the following notations e Add the RSA 1 0 device as an Expansion device to your configuration e Correctly set the address of all Keypads Adapters etc e Fully program all Keypads in the system to enable proper tracking in g Note that you must configure a keypad in every zone you want to control in g for proper operation e Sources may be selecte
4. ELAN Integration Note Manufacturer SpeakerCraft Model Number s MZC 64 MZC 66 MZC 88 ELAN Core Module version 4 0 Build 1437 version 5 9 28 for zone controller and source control Core Module Versions 6 0 236 and newer includes zone controller integration only no virtual keypads for source control See table below for tested software and firmware versions Document Revision Date 10 31 12 OVERVIEW AND SUPPORTED FEATURES IMPORTANT RSA 1 0 The RSA 1 0 RS232 interface adapter is required for reliable communication between the SpeakerCraft and g SpeakerCraft may be controlled via Global Cache Ver 3 0 COM ports earlier versions of the Global Cache are not compatible THE FOLLOWING FEATURES ARE SUPPORTED Traditional Whole House Audio amp Video The SpeakerCraft MZC 88 has two internal AM FM tuners and six external source inputs that can be selected for any of its eight zones The SpeakerCraft has customizable keypads for each zone that can control the volume and source for that zone An RS 232 connection from the Zone Controller via the RSA 1 0 to the g system enables reliable two way communication for control of the A V distribution using touchscreens or PC s in the home See SpeakerCraft Programming below for more details IR Source Control The SpeakerCraft zone keypads can be programmed to control the sources using IR g can be configured to activate the buttons on Master or Expansion Keypads fr
5. EZ Tools to check the software version 3 Connect the PC to the SpeakerCraft using the 3 5mm to serial Plug Transfer Cable 4 Inthe software select Tools then Settings to assign the COM port for programming the unit 5 Power up the unit and select Tools then Get Product amp Firmware Version to determine the unit firmware EZ Tools Software Version 3 1 2 Build 1899 MZC Firmware version 2 2 4 RSA 1 0 Firmware version 2 0 5 INSTALL SYSTEM 1 During the rough in phase install speaker wire for the speakers and cable for keypads in each zone 2 Also during the rough in phase run a Cat5 wire from the location of the Zone Controller back to the Network Assembly of the g system for RS 232 communications Refer to the RS 232 Connection Options Integration Note for other options and cable length limitations Mount the speakers and keypads in each zone and install the Zone Controller and the sources 4 Setup the SpeakerCraft This consists of configuring the keypads and programming the IR control using the EZ Tools software as explained in the SpeakerCraft documentation 5 Test the entire SpeakerCraft system to ensure that all the sources play correctly in every zone and that the keypad buttons behave correctly from the keypads 6 Connect the g system to the SpeakerCraft system electrically See the wiring diagrams for more information 2 of 7 7 Configure the g system for the SpeakerCraft and confir
6. Make sure you complete setup of the SpeakerCraft equipment and that it functions properly as a stand alone system before attempting to connect and control from the g system Failing to select settings for the internal tuner s or peripheral devices You must select the appropriate Zone Controller in the settings dialog when you setup SpeakerCraft devices for them to interface with the correct Zone Controller Incorrect address assignments SpeakerCraft peripherals have address dials that must be properly configured for operation Make sure the address settings on any keypads RSA 1 0 or peripheral devices are correctly configured in EZ Tools and g Selecting the SpeakerCraft Peripheral Interface as a source You must create a keypad interface that uses the SpeakerCraft Peripheral Interface as its device and select that keypad interface as the source not the Peripheral Interface Improper Programming of the RSA 1 0 The RSA 1 0 firmware must be flashed to the correct type as outlined in RSA 1 0 Programming above Connecting to the Control Port instead of the RS 232 Data I O port on the RSA 1 0 Control Port on the RSA 1 0 is used only during the programming phase Connecting directly to the MZC for control Neither the control port nor the RS232 port on the MZC should be used during normal control operation You should only connect directly to the MZC when programming the unit through EZ Tools Incorrect dipswitch settings The RSA 1 0
7. d as available on a zone by zone basis in EZ Tools Be sure to mark sources as available as EZ Tools default is no sources available and ensure to setup g configuration to match for proper operation e When you ve finished programming in EZ Tools make sure you both Save the file for your records and Download it to the devices to ensure proper programming KEYPAD AND IR PROGRAMMING You can program SpeakerCraft keypads to send IR codes to control source components You can also add interfaces to the g system that are able to access and use those same IR codes This section provides a brief overview of the process Please note IR Source Control through MODE Keypads is not supported at this time SoS OO ONS Or Re ON gt 12 13 In the Configurator go to the Media tab and right click Keypads and Interfaces Add New Interface In the Add New Interface dialog next to Create from Template select the desired interface Next to Connect to Device leave the selection set to lt NONE gt The new interface will appear on the screen Arrange the buttons to suit your needs Click the first control such as a Play button In the Button Commands dialog click Add Command In the Add Command dialog select Audio Zone Controller at left In the Command Group list select Zone 1 In the Available Commands list select Do Zone Command In the Options drop down select the appropriate keypad button from the list that corresponds to th
8. e first control selected in step 6 above Repeat for the remaining controls Select this interface into the appropriate source of the SpeakerCraft it is not necessary to add individual interfaces for each zone 4of7 CONNECTION DIAGRAM RCA Cable 6 w amp Speaker Cable 2 IR Flasher 2 MODE 3 1 Keypad 3 Source 2 Keypad GJ Keypad Cable 4 MODE Adapter MODE EZ Connect iPod Keypad Module Dock MODE adaptor Cat5 Cat dle Assy SA 1 0 NULL DB9M to RJ45 9 Adapter MODE Base BILL OF MATERIALS Manufacturer Part Number Protocol N A N A N A N A Device Connector Type Notes Wire Wire Various SpeakerCraft Spring Terminal Installer N A Wire SCSI RCA XRCA 5C 28 4AWG alternatively cat5 SpeakerCraft KZM 10 5C 28 MAWG alternatively cat5 N A N A Various SpeakerCraft N A RSA 10 RS485 232 Mini Jack X IR Flasher RJ 45 Female DB 9 Male Not included Power provided by MZC 88 Loop Port or Optional SC PS 1 NULL Modem DBOM to RJ45 Adapter Cat5 Cable Assy ELAN Installer HA CB 328 N A RS 232 RS 232 DB 9 Female X RJ 45 Female RJ 45 Male X RJ 45 Male Must connect all 8 wires n MODE Adapter SpeakerCraft SpeakerCraft N A N A RS 485 RS 485 RJ 45 Female RJ 45 Female Requires SpeakerCraft PS 3 Power Supply or other 24v to pass power to dock OR directly power dock with 2v 1A PS
9. h Address configured on base of unit lt Select gt Choose the Zone Changer the MODE adapter is connected to Keypads and Interfaces Skip if not using MODE iPod Dock lt User Defined gt Default New Interface iPod via SpeakerCraft MODE Connect to Device lt Select gt SpeakerCraft Peripheral Device Add this keypad as a source below lt Other RS 232 Sources gt Add any other RS 232 controlled sources Refer to the Integration Note for each specific source device Other Audio Devices Interfaces Name lt User Defined gt See Note 1 Template lt Select gt Default Device lt Select gt Select the RS 232 or IR controlled source for this interface Display Name lt User Defined gt This text appears on the source button in the Viewer Interface Name lt User Defined gt Po Po Universal Receiver lt Select gt Configuration Interface lt Select gt lt Sources List gt lt N A gt Set sources to show hide on each zone For each touchscreen Remove any unused zones into Available Zones to remove from Tab Layout Interface Tabs lt Select gt the viewer then set the prefered tab order Notes 1 Add interfaces and map all buttons to appropriate commands for sources that do not have a built in interface 2 For systems with devices that have controlable volume such as an AudioTron select the desired volume normally 100 6 of 7 COMMON MISTAKES 1 Improper setup of the SpeakerCraft
10. m communication between it and the g system controller 8 Test the system by changing sources in a zone to confirm the correct source plays and by testing the g interface transport controls SPEAKERCRAFT PROGRAMMING The SpeakerCraft must be properly programmed using EZ Tools prior to connection to g Programming is accomplished through a special 3 5mm MINI to DB 9 Female SpeakerCraft programming cable and this cable is only needed during the programming phase You may obtain this cable from SpeakerCraft in the following ways 1 Order cable only SpeakerCraft 3 5mm Plug Transfer Cable Serial DB9 Connector SpeakerCraft Part CTLO7107 2 Order the optional LTM 1 0 Kit Learn Test Module this kit includes the special 3 5mm Plug Transfer Cable Connect to this cable for programming through a straight DB 9 RJ 45 or serial cable NULL Modem is NOT required RSA 1 0 PROGRAMMING The RSA 1 0 device may be configured for multiple uses and each configuration requires the loading of the correct type of firmware onto the RSA 1 0 in EZ Tools To load the correct firmware onto the RSA for controlling the MZC unit s in the g interface complete the following steps 1 Connect a PC COM port to the Control Port on the RSA 1 0 using the SpeakerCraft programming cable Do NOT use a NULL modem cable 2 Connect the RSA 1 0 Expansion Port to the MZC Expansion Loop to supply power or alternatively use a SpeakerCraft PS 1 or equivalent 12v 150mA
11. om the g interface to allow control of the sources from the touch screen See Keypad and IR Programming below for more details Contact Closures The contact closures can be controlled from g Multiple Controllers Up to four SpeakerCraft MZC 88 units can be daisy chained together for a total of 32 zones Multiple controllers can only be daisy chained with identical controllers For example MZC 88 units cannot be daisy chained with MZC 66 or MZC 64 units MODE Keypads and iPod peripheral interface up to v5 9 The SpeakerCraft MODE series of keypads adapters and iPod Base are supported Multiple units may be used in a single install See SpeakerCraft documentation for more information Bear in mind as with all iPod docks there may be some hesitation beyond our control due to the slow port speed of the iPod THE FOLLOWING FEATURES ARE NOT SUPPORTED Virtual Keypads for source control v6 source control via virtual keypads is not supported in version 6 0 OSD HR2 TS2 Controllers The g software On Screen Display HR2 and the TS2 WILL NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY with this zone controller s source devices and is specifically NOT supported ELAN Home Systems e 1690 Corporate Circle e Petaluma CA 94954 USA tech support 800 622 3526 main 760 710 0990 sales 877 289 3526 email elan elanhomesystems com 2013 ELAN Home Systems All rights reserved ELAN and g are trademarks of ELAN Home Systems All other trademarks are the prope
12. rty of their respective owners Source control in an output from zone configuration virtual keypads for source control will not work unless they are directly in a Russound zone They will not work when a zone from Russound is configured as a source in another zone controller Internal AM FM tuners The SpeakerCraft internal tuners can not be directly tuned from the g interface nor can new presets be saved from the g Viewer Available tuner commands are Seek Up Seek Down AM FM and Preset 1 through 10 Slave Tuners Slave tuners in multi chassis installs are not externally controllable Only the 1 chassis tuner will be available for control in a multi chassis install Party Mode Party mode can be activated from the g interface to initially set all enrolled zones to the master zone source however any subsequent source changes in the master zone from g will NOT switch all of the enrolled party zones sources IR Source Control through MODE Keypads is not supported at this time Any feature not specifically noted as supported should be assumed to be unsupported INSTALLATION OVERVIEW CHECK SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE The tested firmware and software versions are listed in the table below Confirm that the system to be integrated is using a version at least as new as the ones in the table See additional notes in SpeakerCraft Programming below 1 Install the EZ Tools software 2 From the Help menu select About
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