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Manual Update: 07/31/07 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.
SRC-16 Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® SRC-16, Serial Remote Control Broadcast Tools® (referred to as the SRC-16 throughout this manual). We’re confident that this prod- Products, as with any uct will give you many years of dependable service. This manual is intended to give electronic device, can you all the information needed to install and operate the Broadcast Tools®...
The unit can communicate using RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 at data rates up to 38400. The SRC-16 may be expand- ed to 64 inputs x 64 outputs from a single serial port. Optional external Ethernet and USB capabilities may be added.
Baud rate will be set by the DIPswitch on power up or reset. It can also be changed using the serial port commands at other times, but if the SRC-16 is reset, baud rate will be set according to the DIP settings. Custom baud rates may be ordered as an option.
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(OFF) is ASCII mode. Refer to the ASCII protocol below for ASCII commands. DIP 6 = (ON) Pair mode, inputs from one SRC-16 will map directly to outputs of another SRC-16 when connected together via RS-232 or RS422. (OFF) normal operation via RS-232/422.
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Note: If jumpers JP23 and 24 are on, and the SRC-16 is in pair mode, it will con- trol its own relays, essentially being a pair with itself. This is an easy way to test the inputs and outputs of a single unit.
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<CR><LF > where input 1 is first and input 16 is last. x is 1 if the corre- sponding input is high, 0 otherwise. *uSR Send status OUTPUTS. Response SuA,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x <CR><LF> *uU – Send Unit Information :<name(SRC-16)><version n.nn><cr><lf> INSTALLATION e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...
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Binary commands must be received as a packet. If 50 ms or more passes after a character is received, with no new character following, the SRC-16 will begin look- ing for a new string if no valid data packet has been received.
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SRC-16 Installation and Operation Manual Example of binary exchange To poll the status of outputs of unit 2 when outputs (0-7) 0, 6 are high, all else low: Command string to SRC-16: 00101010b Start byte 01000010b Board ID 2 (010b), Byte count 2 (00010b)
RA-1 rack shelf for mounting up to two units in 1-RU. Filler panels included Ethernet Option: Optional external Ethernet Device Server. Broadcast Tools® ESS-1. USB Option: Optional external Smart USB to Serial adapter. Broadcast Tools® Smart USB to RS232 cable. SPECIFICATIONS e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559...
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’...
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