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Installation and Operation Manual
Switcher/Router with Mechanical Latching Relays
Firmware Version 1.2 and above. If you need a firmware upgrade, contact Broadcast Tools®
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SS 8.1 MLR
Manual update: 7/30/2013
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SS 8.1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction............3 Safety Information . -
Page 3: Introduction
SS 8.1 MLR or other equipment. Please ensure that proper safety precautions have been taken before installing this device. -
Page 4: 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. -
Page 5: Installation
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. -
Page 6: I/O Connections
1 = R6 & R14. Channel 2 = R7 & R15. Channel 3, R8 & R16. Channel 4 = R9 & R17. Channel 5 = R10 & R18. Channel 6 = R11 & RR19. Channel 7 = R12 & R20. Channel 8 = R13 & R21. If the SS 8.1 MLR is to be used for applications other than WEBSITE:... -
Page 7: Open Collector Outputs
(low.) For example, pulsing the “MUTE” input to ground would turn off the designated chassis the output of the SS 8.1 MLR until a front panel source switch is pressed, a differ- ground terminal using ent remote control input is activated, the unit is powered up and/or a serial command a 20 to 24-gauge wire. -
Page 8: Configuration Jumper Setup
SS 8.1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual Configuration Jumper Setup JP1: 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. -
Page 9: Visit Our Web Site For Product Updates And Additional Information
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 “S9” 9-pin female D-sub adapter. -
Page 10: Menu Operation
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... -
Page 11: Specifications
Weight: 3.0 lb. Shipping Weight: 4.0 lb. Options: 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 II SPECIFICATIONS e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com voice: 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.1742... -
Page 12: 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 13 Product_Name Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com voice: 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.1742...
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