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Broadcast Tools ACS 16.2 Installation And Operation Manual

Sixteen input, dual output stereo audio matrix switcher
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P R O B L E M   S O LV E D
Installation and Operation Manual
Sixteen Input, Dual Output Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher
Manual update: 5/5/2014
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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ACS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction............. 2 Safety Information .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    ACS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® ACS 16.2 Sixteen Input, Dual Output Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher (referred to as the ACS 16.2 throughout this Broadcast Tools® manual). We’re confident that this product will give you many years of dependable Products, as with any service.

  • Page 4: Product Description

    Matrix switching allows any/or all inputs to be assigned to any/or all outputs with inputs one and two having fade and dim capabilities. The ACS 16.2 may be controlled via front panel channel selection knob and take push button, contact closures, open collectors, logic and/or the multi-drop RS-232 serial port (USB or Ethernet optional).

  • Page 5: Front Panel Description

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Front Panel The ACS 16.2 is a 1-rack unit device (19”w x 1.75”h x 10”d). The front panel includes a channel selection knob, channel “take” push button, input level trimmers, I/O and function LED indicators, headphone and LED VU meter selection switch, ¼”...

  • Page 6: Audio Outputs

    (Restore delay). PIP (GPI/Trigger)/Remote Control Inputs The ACS 16.2 has 16 status inputs that may be configured for PIP (“triggers”) or remote control operation. The status inputs accept momentary contact closures to ground, open collectors or TTL/CMOS input logic levels.

  • Page 7: Rs232 Serial Port

    The AC 16.2’s serial communication is supplied with a multi-drop RS-232 port, allowing up to four ACS 16.2’s on the same computers serial port. Commands may be entered either via a menu (with unit ID 0 only) (menu mode) or a short form code (ASCII serial string-burst mode).

  • Page 8: Installation Guidelines

    INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Inspection Please examine your ACS 16.2 carefully for any damage that may have been sus- tained during shipping. If any is noted, please notify the shipper immediately and retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper. The package contains the ACS 16.2, universal input, multi-voltage DC switching power supply w/ IEC domestic...

  • Page 9: Mounting

    “PIP”/Triggers enabled Mounting The ACS 16.2 is designed to be rack mounted in a standard 19” rack. It should be mounted in an area that is accessible from the rear and preferably away from sources of heat. We recommend that you bench test and become familiar with the operation of the ACS 16.2 before permanently installing it.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Audio Inputs And Outputs

    The input channels are numbered from 1 through 16 on the rear panel from RIGHT to LEFT as viewed from the rear. The ACS 16.2 interfaces to your audio equipment through plug-in 5-position euro block screw terminals. Follow the leg- ends on the rear of the unit for the desired audio input and output connections.

  • Page 11: Connecting Relay Outputs

    K8 Common Connecting open collector outputs The ACS 16.2’s open collector outputs have two different operation modes; in burst control mode (SW3-6 OFF) they are control by serial commands, in remote control mode (SW3-6 ON) they provide status for all 16 inputs. The open collector outputs can be used to interface with external equipment.
  • Page 12 ACS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual (TB10 Top) Pin # Function Label Output OC 1 Output OC 2 Output OC 3 Output OC 4 Output OC 5 Output OC 6 Output OC 7 Output OC 8 Output OC 9 Output...

  • Page 13: Connecting To The Rs-232 Serial Port

    The first step is to assign unit ID’s to each ACS 16.2. One suggestion is to assign unit ID 1 to the first ACS 16.2 and unit ID 2 to the second switcher. The sec- ond step is to parallel the serial ports of the ACS 16.2’s. Plug the male end of the...

  • Page 14: Operation Guidelines

    When illuminated, the VU meters and ON, Output TWO. OFF, Output ONE. headphone amplifier is monitoring output TWO. ACS 16.2 Front Panel Channel selection knob and Switch operation Action Result “SELECT” knob. Twist to sequence though inputs one Selects the desired input to output. As you twist the knob, the LED will display your input to output position.

  • Page 15: Serial Control

    (*) followed by the device (ID) address as a single decimal digit, then the command. To control or configure the ACS 16.2 using your PC load a serial terminal application like HyperTerminal or Tera Term and configure the COM port for a pro- tocol of baud: 9600, parity: none, data bits: 8, stop bits: 1, flow control: none, emu- lation: ANSI.

  • Page 16: Serial Burst Mode Commands

    ACS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual Serial Burst Mode Commands Burst mode allows a computer or ASCII terminal to control and interrogate the unit. This section defines all burst mode commands. Each burst mode commands starts with an asterisk (*). Next is a single decimal digit that corresponds to the unit (ID) address 0-3.
  • Page 17 ACS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual Relay and Open Collector Commands *uORrF - Unlatch output relay “r” *uORrL - Latch output relay “r” *uORrP - Pulse output relay “r” *uOOooF - Unlatch open collector “oo” (Only works in NON-Remote mode) *uOOooL - Latch open collector “oo”...
  • Page 18 ACS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual Special MIX mode commands (the switcher doesn’t need to be in MIX mode). *uii5 - For input “ii”, set output 1 ON without affecting any other audio status *uii6 - For input “ii”, set output 2 ON without affecting any other audio status *uii7 - For input “ii”, set output 1 OFF without affecting any other audio status...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    ACS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Input Levels: Max + 27 dBu, balanced, bridging. 20k Ω, depending on input trimmer position. Output Levels: Two stereo balanced outputs, +24 dBm. @ 600 Ω. / +27dbu @ 10KΩ. Headphone output, 4.7 Ω. 100mw.
  • Page 20 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 21 Product_Name Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...

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