Antenna Installation; Connecting The Rs-232 Serial Port; Rs-232 Cable - AMX DAS-T0804-SIG Operation/Reference Manual

Antenna Installation

Antenneas should only be installed indoors.

Connecting the RS-232 Serial Port

Tango Audio Controllers provide an RS-232 (DB9) port for receiving RS-232 Controller Commands.
Refer to the RS-232 Controller Command Messages section on page 55 for a complete listing of
supported commands.
All messages are sent using ASCII text strings. Every command and status message is terminated with a
line feed (0x0A or 10). All messages are case sensitive.
The Tango Audio Controller will respond to the command messages sent by the Host PC and will not
send any messages except in this case. If the Host sends a new message before the Controller has
responded to the previous message, the Controller will ignore the new message.
The Host should always start its communication with the Controller by sending a "Get Configuration"
command to determine the capabilities of the unit it is controlling.
Not all Matrix Controllers support all of the functionality which is specified in the Command Definition.

RS-232 Cable

When connecting to the RS-232 port located on the back of the Tango Controller, it is necessary to use a
DB9 cable. Tango Controllers utilize DCE protocol therefore no NULL modem adapter is necessary.
You may also use a USB to DB9 adapter.
Tango Series Audio Controllers
The DAS-AMFM tuner requires a 75ohm F-type connection to receive FM stations. Connect a
75ohm antenna source into the 75ohm antenna input located on the back of the Controller.
The DAS-AMFM tuner requires an AM antenna loop to receive AM stations. Connect the
loop antenna source into the AM antenna input located on the back of the Controller.
Connector: DB9 Male
Communications: 9600 Baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Commands must be in UPPERCASE • Valid Commands do not require CR/LF
Valid Commands are confirmed with "Command Issued"
Invalid commands are responded to with "ERROR"
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