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Installation and Operation Manual
Broadcast Tools
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ACS 8.2 Plus
Eight Input, Dual Output Stereo Matrix Audio Control Switcher
Firmware Version 1.6 or above
Manual update 06/09/2017
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- Page 1 TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Broadcast Tools ® ACS 8.2 Plus Eight Input, Dual Output StereoMatrix Audio Control Switcher Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction............3 Safety Information . -
Page 3: Introduction
INPUT, DUAL OUTPUT STEREO MATRIX AUDIO CONTROL SWITCHER Broadcast Tools ® (referred to as the ACS 8.2 Plus throughout this manual). We’re confident that this Products, as with any product will give you many years of dependable service. This manual is intended to... -
Page 4: Product Description/Features
2 stereo plus 2 mono outputs. Any input assigned to output one has fading capabilities. Matrix switching allows any/or all inputs to be assigned to any/or all outputs. The ACS 8.2 Plus may be controlled via front panel switches, contact clo- sures, 5-volt TTL/CMOS logic and/or the multi-drop RS-232 serial port (control via USB or Ethernet with optional devices). -
Page 5: Function Description
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Front Panel: The ACS 8.2 Plus is a 1-rack unit device (19”w x 1.75”h x 10”d). The front panel supports fourteen selection switches, 25 LED indicators, headphone and LED VU meter output selection switch, headphone jack and headphone level control. - Page 6 The stereo outputs are adjustable. Stereo 10 – LED VU Meters: The ACS 8.2 Plus contains LED VU meters selectable between the two output channels. Silence Sensors: Each output channel has a detector that monitors the sum of each stereo channel.
- Page 7 • Software Control. Relay Outputs, 8 Port Output Control: The ACS 8.2 Plus contains 8 - SPDT relays. Each relay may be latched on, latched off or momentarily turned on by a non-dedicated computer. The “pulse” time may be set from 100msec to 9.9 seconds. The default pulse length is one-second.
- Page 8 Broadcast Tools ® ACS 8.2 Plus Eight Input, Dual Output StereoMatrix Audio Control Switcher FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Front Panel Switches: Switch(es) Function 8, 1 for each input Input Channel 1 - 8. Mute either or both outputs. Mute when used w/ an input switch...
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Page 9: Installation Guidelines
INSTALLATION GUIDLINES Inspection: Please examine your ACS 8.2 Plus carefully for any damage that may have been sus- tained during shipping. If any is noted, please notify the shipper immediately. Retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper. The package contains the ACS 8.2 Plus, power transformer, installation manual and a reversed modular serial cable... - Page 10 Broadcast Tools ® ACS 8.2 Plus Eight Input, Dual Output StereoMatrix Audio Control Switcher INSTALLATION GUIDELINES DIP (SW-17) “PGM” Switch Functions Switch Default Function Number Setting Add 1 to Address (Default ID = 0 to access menu) Add 2 to Address...
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Page 11: Power-Up Feature
Broadcast Tools ® ACS 8.2 Plus Eight Input, Dual Output StereoMatrix Audio Control Switcher INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Power up Mode DIP Switches SW17-7 Function Front Panel “PGM” Switch Last Source Selected Power-Up Feature: Refer to the DIP Switch SW17-7 to select which power up feature. If SW17-7 is OFF, follow the steps below: 1 –... -
Page 12: Mounting
Mounting: In no case should The ACS 8.2 Plus is designed to be rack mounted in a standard 19” rack. It should either the + or - out- be mounted in an area that is accessible from the rear and preferably away from puts be connected to sources of heat. -
Page 13: Input Channel Expansion
LED’s. NOTE: Refer to the connector layout on page 18 of this manual. If the ACS 8.2 Plus is to be used as a switcher in an automation system, these same inputs (PIP) can monitor exter-... - Page 14 The first step is to assign ID’s to each ACS 8.2 Plus. One suggestion is to assign 1 to the first ACS 8.2 Plus and 2 to the second switcher. The second step is to parallel the serial ports of the ACS 8.2 Plus’s. Plug the male end of the duplex mod-...
- Page 15 Broadcast Tools ® ACS 8.2 Plus Eight Input, Dual Output StereoMatrix Audio Control Switcher INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Menu Mode: The command to enter menu mode starts with an asterisk (“*”) followed by the device ID (0, ONLY) address as a single decimal digit, then the MM command.
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Page 16: Burst/Set-Up Commands
Broadcast Tools ® ACS 8.2 Plus Eight Input, Dual Output StereoMatrix Audio Control Switcher INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Glossary Of Command Notation: Allowable Meaning Character String Values Unit ID Input Number 01-08 Output Number Output Relay Open Collector Set-up Commands: *uMM - Open up Menu... - Page 17 Broadcast Tools ® ACS 8.2 Plus Eight Input, Dual Output StereoMatrix Audio Control Switcher INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Relay and Open Collector Commands: *uORrF - Unlatch output relay “r” *uORrL - Latch output relay “r” *uORrP - Pulse output relay “r” *uOOoF - Unlatch open collector “o”...
- Page 18 Broadcast Tools ® ACS 8.2 Plus Eight Input, Dual Output StereoMatrix Audio Control Switcher INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Information Retrieval Commands: *POLL - Respond with unit (ID) address in appropriate time slot. If there are multiple units on the line, each will respond with a different delay after receipt of this command.
- Page 19 Broadcast Tools ® ACS 8.2 Plus Eight Input, Dual Output StereoMatrix Audio Control Switcher INSTALLATION GUIDELINES NOTE: Refer to the assembly drawing in the appendix for all rear panel connectors and trimmers. Audio and remote connections: EVEN Inputs TB 1 --> TB 4 Top Row Input x –...
- Page 20 Broadcast Tools ® ACS 8.2 Plus Eight Input, Dual Output StereoMatrix Audio Control Switcher INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Remote Control operation: To select input one to output one, bring In1 to Op1 to Gnd. To select In1 to Op2, bring OP-2 to Gnd, then bring In1 to Op1 to Gnd.
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Page 21: Specifications
Broadcast Tools ® ACS 8.2 Plus Eight Input, Dual Output StereoMatrix Audio Control Switcher BROADCAST TOOLS ® ACS 8.2 PLUS SPECIFICATIONS * Audio Precision Test Equipment Max + 27 dBu, balanced, bridging.> 20k Ω. Input Levels: Ω Stereo balanced outputs 1 & 2, +24 dBm. @ 600 Ω. / +27dbu @ 10K Output Levels: Ω... -
Page 22: Warranty
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 acquisition of the item, and if the item is returned to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools’... - Page 23 Supply Mono RS-232 Out and Expansion Left/Right Outputs and Level Appendix 131 State Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 • 360.854.9559 • Fax 866.783.1742 Visit us online at www.broadcasttools.com Copyright © 1989-2010 by Broadcast Tools, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Modification Date: 06/07/10...
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