I.D. AL MicroPlayer mkII User Manual

I.D. AL MicroPlayer mkII User Manual

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I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual
MicroPlayer mkII
Audio player
MP3/Wav
(firmware 1.2)
USER MANUAL
® Waves System
V 1.2 - 2014

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  • Page 1 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual MicroPlayer mkII Audio player MP3/Wav (firmware 1.2) USER MANUAL ® Waves System V 1.2 - 2014...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Table of contents A - Safety instructions B - Product information 1 - Product presentation 2 - Functionnalities 3 - Installation 3.1 - Connections 4 - Operating mode 4.1 - Organisation of the folders...
  • Page 3: A - Safety Instructions

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual CAUTION! DO NOT EXPOSE TO HUMIDITY & DUST! Unplug the power supply cable before any servicing FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE USER’S GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR PLAYER.
  • Page 4 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual to draw your attention to the following instructions: • When using the device, comply with all local rules and regulations in force. Any modification or conversion of the device automatically entails loss of the homologation. The operation of a modified device is liable to a penalty.
  • Page 5: B - Product Information

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual A.6 - Terms of use: • This product has been designed for indoors use only. • If this device has been exposed to very high temperature fluctuations (e.g.: after transportation), do not connect it immediately.
  • Page 6: Product Presentation

    Serial link RS232: MicroPlayer mkII can be controlled by a PLC, a computer, a remote control using a serial link. MicroPlayer mkII receives data on its Rx input and sends datas on its Tx output. A specific protocol is described in this manual.
  • Page 7: Installation

    11 - Line level audio ouput 12 - Amplified outputs for speakers First use: MicroPlayer mkII is factory setting configured with parameters by default and the player must operate on inserting a prepared media dedicated to ( chapter 4 ).
  • Page 8 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 2 - Connect speakers or a sound system to the audio output and switch on the player thanks to the PSU Speakers Amplifier 12v power supply Power Supply Unit: We recommend you to use the PSU provided with the player. If you use another PSU or a battery, you have to respect the 12V specified voltage although the player can be power supplied between 10V and 15V.
  • Page 9: Connections

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 3.1 - Connections 3.1.1 - Inputs connections Up to 4 triggerings, the connections are direct. Beyond it is necessary to make combinations with diodes. The inputs match with a binary representation of the files to be triggered. You can also use the optional extension card.
  • Page 10 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 3.1.2 - Outputs connection MicroPlayer mkII offers 2 electronic switch outputs thanks to Mosfet transistors offering a switch power up to 500mA per output. It is possible to connect Leds, motors, relays or any other compatible material.
  • Page 11: Operating Mode

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 4 - Operating mode Compatibles files: .MP3: audio files MP3 format ( see appendix B) .WAV: audio filesWav format ( see appendix B) The file and folders names define the playback mode. The files and folders must be stored and copied according to a specific organisation described below.
  • Page 12 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Special case: Folder 000 is the folder which will be played by default when powering on. When powering on, presence of this folder is checked ; if it is present, the player plays files of this folder.
  • Page 13 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Example: 001 [J100]: After reading folder 001, jumps to folder 100 002 [J100]: After reading folder 002, jumps to folder 100 100 [RET]:After reading folder 100, returns to the previous folder (001 or 002) In the above example, after reading folders 001, 002, a jump to folder 100 is made to read the content.
  • Page 14 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual [V+xx] ou [V-xx] – Volume folder setting The name of the folder can act on the output volume. This function is used to broadcast messages loud more or less than others files.
  • Page 15 #128: 4C 8E D9 5A // #999: a4 Fc 48 3e 8B // comments at the end of the file An example to allow the triggering of the reading of the folder 001 of another MicroPlayer mkII. #001: 80 01 01 Example of tag: 001[RS001]: Sending of the bytes of the line #001 of the file «serial.txt»...
  • Page 16 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Example: 001[WHL]: The folder 001 is played in a loop while the input 1 is activated. When the input 1 is released, the player STOP. 002[WHL][J045]: The folder 002 is played in a loop while the input 2 is activated. When the input 2 is released, the player plays the folder 045.
  • Page 17: Organisation Of Files Inside Folders

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 4.2 Organisation of files inside folders. Like for folders, files name define the playback conduct. Note: The naming of the files is free if the reading is in a random mode.
  • Page 18 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual [Jxxx] designates the folder number to use after reading the current file. By adding this parameter within the file name, you define the conduct of the player at the end of the reading of the current file in order to read another file.
  • Page 19 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual An action on one of the input contacts, through RS232 link or any other is ignored and the reading of the current reading is not stopped. Caution! The action is not memorised and the triggering information is lost.
  • Page 20 #128: 4C 8E D9 5A // #999: a4 Fc 48 3e 8B // comments at the end of the file An example to trigger the reading of the folder 001 of another MicroPlayer mkII. #001: 80 01 01 Example of files: 001[RS001].mp3: Sending of the bytes of the line #001 of the «serial.txt»...
  • Page 21: Setup File

    RS232. For this a number is assigned to each MicroPLayer mkII among the choice of 127, meaning that 127 MicroPlayer mkII can be use in the same time (see chapter Command line :...
  • Page 22 5.3 - Energy saving mode ( stand by ) - #POWER:x MicroPlayer mkII can turn into energy saving mode during its standby mode. It is possible to use a battery as a power source. The player turns into this mode automatically when he does not read a file.
  • Page 23 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual receives an instruction, this same instruction is sent to its output and so on. Caution , when numerous players are chained up a latente period can exist at the end of the chain.
  • Page 24 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 5.7 - Assign particular functions to the inputs - # INPUTxxx:function By default, input contacts trigger folders in order to read their content. For a better versatility of the player, it is possible to assign input contacts to others functions.
  • Page 25 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 5.8 - Assign particular functions to buttons - #BUTTONx:function The two front buttons are dedicated by default to the volume setting. With the file «config.txt», it is possible to assign them other functions.
  • Page 26 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Function Value By default #ID:xxx xxx = from 001 to 127 #VOLUME:xx xx = from 0 to 64 Last used value #POWER:x 0 : disabling the energy saving mode...
  • Page 27: Rs232 Serial Link Protocol

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 6 - RS232 serial link protocol The MicroPlayer mkII can communicate with other devices by receiving instructions onto the Rx input or transferring data through its Tx output. The player complies with the RS232 norm (see appendix for features).
  • Page 28 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual List of commands: 00h: not used X1h ( 01h to 71h): «Go to folder» command 02h: Player’s transport command 03h: Volume command 00h - 00000000b: not used 01h à...
  • Page 29 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Example of the full frame: 81 02 01 Octet 1 : 81h - 10000001b : status byte, player 001 Octet 2 : 02h - 00000001b : player’s transport command...
  • Page 30 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Mode 2: "Monitoring" mode In this mode, the player send informations onto the Tx output depending on the actions executed. This mode do not allow to chain up the players. The player allows to a PLC, a computer, a security system, to know the status of the player and to make operating tests.
  • Page 31: From The Microplayer To The Microplayer Mkii

    • Eject the SD card by using the ejection process of your OS. • Turn off the MicroPlayer mkII. • Put the SD card in the player and switch on. Please, wait until the activity LED of the MicroPlayer mkII turns green.
  • Page 32: Appendix A - Characteristics

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Appendix A - Characteristics • Power supply: Nominal voltage : 12V DC Supply range : 9V to 14V DC • 12V supply consumption: - Stand By with active energy saving mode: 3 mA - On operating ( line output - amplified output not used ) : 90mA •...
  • Page 33: Appendix B - Functionalities

    Note: Many professional software for composition and editing created some Broadcast WAV files instead of standard WAV files. The MicroPlayer mkII is not compatible with this type of file. Please follow the standard standard WAV files to ensure a perfect compatibility between your audio files and the specifications of the MicroPlayer mkII.
  • Page 34: Appendix C : Infrared Remote Control

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Appendix C - Infrared remote control The MicroPlayer mkII can be controlled with an infrared remote control as an infrared sensor is fitted in the front of the player.
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