125 channel access, switchable AV inputs, and interactive RS-232 operation with an ICA-FT6 6-button FeatherTouch panel. In addition the unit supports contact closure inputs and outputs to handle special needs and control applications.
15 to 30 VDC, 24 VDC typical (may be unregulated) 130 mA @24 VDC (no load, audio muted) 210 mA @24 VDC (full volume to headphone/speaker) 300 mA @24 VDC (ICA-FT6 panel, full volume to headphone/speaker) North American version includes UL/CSA listed wall power supply Panel/Control: DB-25 female for panel and audio connections, includes RS-232, power and solid-state contact closure inputs and outputs.
Mid-band VHF, 74.7MHz, sent from IC Head-End Network Controller -25 to +35 dBmV signal level Data Transmit: Sub-band, 5.6MHz sent to Head-End Network Controller ± 80 KHz max carrier deviation +49dBmV nominal Options 24 VDC central power supply ICA-FT6 6-Button Control Panel Contemporary Research ICC-STA/ICA-FT6...
Pin 7 = COM Pin 8 = Right Pin 9 = Left User Interface Buttons: Six, backlit by two dual-color LEDs, color indicates status Options include amber/green or red/green LEDs Custom-engraved keycaps LED Display: 8-character alphanumeric amber LED display Contemporary Research ICC-STA/ICA-FT6...
Overview The ICC-STA architecture provides a common link for 2-way RS-232 control with an ICA-FT6 panel, and 2-way system control over RF coax to a control system. To simplify system programming, the STA and FT6 manage volume up/down, channel up/down and text display by themselves. The control system handles special and system-wide functions such as audio paging, attendant/concierge call, light on/off or other custom applications.
ICC-STA whenever a valid command for that group is received from the iC-Net bus, the RS-232 ports (Terminal or Control port), or the ICA-FT6 panel. In addition, both strings are sent when the units power In most installations, the installer will connect the ICA-FT6 to the ICC-STA Panel port, apply power to the ICC- STA, and then communicate to both via the ICC-STA Terminal port.
A carriage return is required at the end of each command use ASCII CR, Hex $0D, or keyboard ‘Enter’. The ‘=’ sign for parameters may be omitted if desired, though it is helpful for clarity in checking programming. Leading zeros may be included or omitted from command parameters. Contemporary Research Description >EN Enables character echo so you can see typed characters on screen.
ICC-STA status response strings contain ASCII characters similar to those used for the same functions in command strings. An ASCII 'carriage return' and ‘line feed' follow each response string. Channel/Source Status Response String (ST command): Audio Status Response String (SV command): Contemporary Research ICC-STA/ICA-FT6...
The following commands apply to the ICA-FT6. CMD Function Description Note that FT6 buttons are always backlit—the button state sets color of LED. Typically, a green LED indicates on, while yellow is used for off. Other colors are available, and the color “polarity”...
Channel Labels (TN command), Operating Parameters (TM), Tuning Rings (TR), and ICA- FT6 setup using the UX command. By addressing commands to the global device number, 4095, all devices can be updated and reset at the same time. Contemporary Research ICC-STA/ICA-FT6...
The unit or low order byte of the device (0 for global zone) <ncb> The number of command bytes to follow <cmd1> The first command byte <para> Command parameters (not used by all commands) [<cmdN>] Multiple commands can be concatenated, with byte count added to <ncb> Contemporary Research ICC-STA/ICA-FT6...
Channel Labels “$A5,<dh>,<dl>,<ncb>,‘TN’,<channel>,<label>” (variable bytes) Stores an ASCII string as the channel label. The text will display on the ICA-FT6 if the feature has been activated by the TM command. Ex1: “$A5,<dh>,<dl>,3,‘TN’, ‘7’, ‘PBS’ ” STA sends PBS display text to ICC-FT6 Ex2: “$A5,<dh>,<dl>,3,‘TN’, ‘7’...
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Channel ? “$A5,<dh>,<dl>,2,’T?’ ” (6 bytes) – Request response for current channel (Ver 4.3) Contemporary Research order so the system will know the user is trying to change channels. In response, the system could change channels on a media sources, like a VCR or satellite.
Sent in response to T? command. “ ‘<’,<dh>,<dl>,2,'K',<Key>" (6 bytes) Sent when unit receives a KK command from the ICA-FT6. In ICC-STA applications, the Key character will be sent from the Head End Controller to the control system, triggering a programmed activity.
You've probably figured out that you never want to assign a virtual device number to an actual device in the system. If you assigned #1536 to a device, all the TV controllers in Zone 6 would respond every time you sent a command to that one device. Contemporary Research Virtual Device 1023...
Virtual Device number. iC-Net Zone Zone Panel Type 1 Panel Type 2 Panel Type 3 All Zones Contemporary Research RS-232 Control System Protocol Device 4095 on page 13). Using the Zone ICC-STA/ICA-FT6...
Typical RF and ICC-Net Signal Flow The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Contemporary Research media retrieval system. One of the key aspects for iCC-Net communication is to provide a forward and return (sub-channel) path for data. Contemporary Research...
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible. Contemporary Research ICC-STA/ICA-FT6...
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Contemporary Research Corporation (CR) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase from CR. Should such a defect occur CR will repair or replace, at their option, the defective product at no cost for parts or labor.
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