Front Panel - Symetrix SymNet Audio Matrix Control I/O Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
Control I/O
Overview, Front Panel, Rear Panel, System Connection
Overview
The Control I/O is a 1 rack space SymNet system accessory which expands the SymNet's ability to control and be controlled
from external devices. Oftentimes, system designs require more control options than provided on one or more of the core
SymNet DSP devices. The Control I/O serves to expand and augment a SymNet system's capabilities. Additionally, Control I/O
provides a MIDI gateway to SymNet allowing the use of low-cost generic MIDI controllers for control of almost any SymNet DSP
parameter. The Control I/O also provides a generic ASCII command protocol which allows it to be used in a stand-alone fashion
or integrated into other RS-485 compatible control systems such as those made by AMX or Crestron.

Front Panel

SymNet
Audio Matrix
Control I/O
Item
POWER
RS-485 COMM
MIDI COMM
Rear Panel
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POWER INPUT
DEVICE CONFIG
RS-485
RS-485
ADDR
B A
1 2 4 8 16
15-24VDC
20W MAX
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Item
POWER INPUT
DEVICE CONFIG
RS-485
MIDI I/O
REMOTE ARCs
RELAY OUTPUTS
OPEN COLLECTOR OUTPUTS Euroblocks
ANALOG CONTROL INPUTS Euroblocks
Control I/O connections to SymNet system
The Control I/O connects to any Ring Master SymNet hardware device. This would be any CobraLink device in the system or
the 8x8, 8in, 8out or DigIO DSP device at address 1. The Control I/O connects via the RS-485 ports using shielded twisted pair
cable wired in parallel.
Warning!
DO NOT plug the RJ-45 connectors labeled "REMOTE ARCs" into any RJ-45 connector labeled "SYMLINK",
"HOMERLINK" or "ETHERNET".
POWER
RS-485 COMM
MIDI COMM
SYSTEM STATUS
Description
Red LED
Yellow LED
Green LED
MIDI I/O
4 3 2 1 C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO
4
REMOTE ARCs
Description
4 pin XLR jack
8 DIP switch block
Euroblock
Female DB15
4 x RJ-45
Euroblocks
To download the latest version of SymNet Designer, the Windows application that
controls all SymNet hardware, go to: www.symetrixaudio.com
What It Does
Indicates that the unit is powered on.
Indicates active RS-485 communications.
Indicates active MIDI communications.
CONTROL I/O
RELAY OUTPUTS OPEN COLLECTOR OUTPUTS
8 7 6 5 4 3
3 2 1
What It Does
Accepts power from a Symetrix PS-5 switching power supply (15 VDC @ 1.33 A).
Configures the Control I/O's device address (0-31). Addressing is done in a binary
fashion.
(See Device Address Quick Reference).
Connects to Ring Master SymNet hardware device (SymNet 8x8, 8in or 8out DSP, or
SymNet CobraLink if multi-ring system) or 3rd party RS-485 compatible controller.
Allows external MIDI control via a standard DB15 "joystick" to (2) DIN 5 MIDI IN
and MIDI OUT cables adapter. (Adapter not included).
Distributes power and RS-485 data to one or more ARCs per port. (See ARC
Network Design)
4 x SPDT relays rated at 3A, 24VDC, resistive; 0.3A, 60VDC, resistive and can be
wired normally open or normally closed.
8 x open collector outputs with paired common ground pins. OC outputs go low
(0V) when active, and are internally pulled high (5V) when inactive and can drive
external LED indicators directly.
8 x analog control inputs able to be used as 8 potentiometer inputs, 8 mechanical
rotary encoder inputs, or as 16 switch inputs (+5 VDC reference voltage supplied).
SymNet
Audio Matrix
ANALOG CONTROL INPUTS - SWITCH / POT / ENCODER
8 7 6 5 4
2 1
B A B A B A B A B A
TM
2/11
3 2 1
B A B A B A