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Broadcast Tools MSRP-3 Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
MSRP-3
Multi-Station Analog EAS Relay Panel
Firmware Version 1.00 and above
Manual update: 07/1/2024
If you need a firmware upgrade, contact Broadcast Tools®
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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

    MSRP-3 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction..........3 Safety Information .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    MSRP-3 or other equipment. Please ensure that proper safety precautions have been taken before installing this device.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Multi-station EAS or other analog audio insertion switching. Inspection Please examine your MSRP-3 carefully for any damage that may have been sus- tained during shipping. If any damage is present, please notify the shipper immedi- ately and retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper. The package contains the MSRP-3, a modular cable with 9-pin “S9”...

  • Page 5: Installation

    UPS Standby Power System We recommend that you connect your MSRP-3 to a UPS standby power system. A UPS, like the BE600M1 from APC helps to minimize the risk to the MSRP-3 and provides power during a power outage. Power Insert the universal AC input PS-1515/IEC DC switching power supplies latching 3- pin connector into the power receptacle labelled “PWR”...

  • Page 6: Installation/Operation

    MSRP-3 Installation and Operation Manual Installation/Operation Encoder Audio Input/Loop-Thru (3-position TB) The MSRP-3 features a balanced mono analog input (Encoder In) for alert/encoder audio from the ENDEC as well as a pass-thru output on 3-position pluggable screw terminal block connectors.

  • Page 7: Remote Control Inputs

    Relay Outputs The MSRP-3 has four normally open (N.O.) relay outputs that are used to indicate switching state and test stations. K1 indicates for the Test feature. K2 indicates for Station 2, K3 for Station 3, and K4 for Station 4. The status relay output for the...

  • Page 8: Rs-232 Serial Port

    MSRP-3 Installation and Operation Manual RS-232 Serial Port (RJ-11 Jack): This RJ-11 jack is used to connect the MSRP-3 to a serial port on the ENDEC or other device for RS-232 serial operation using the included reverse modular cable with 9-pin “S9” female D-sub adapter.

  • Page 9: Audio Connections

    We recommend that you bench test and become familiar with the operation of the unit before permanent installation. The MSRP-3 is designed to be rack mounted in a standard 19" rack with the optional RA-1 rack shelf with filler panel if only one MSRP-3 is used. It should be mounted in an area that is accessible from the rear and preferably away from sources of heat.
  • Page 10 MSRP-3 Installation and Operation Manual The station audio inputs and outputs on the MSRP-3 are made using standard pinout RJ45 audio jacks. The MSRP-3 interfaces to the ENDEC’s alert audio output through removable euroblock screw terminals. The terminals accommodate wire sizes from 16 - 28 AWG solid or stranded wire.
  • Page 11 ENDEC as shown in Figure 1, connecting the ENDEC Main/Alert Left XLR output + and – to IN+ and IN- (Encoder In) on the MSRP-3. Alternatively, you can use the unbalanced Speaker Line Out output from the ENDEC and install a wire jumper between the "-"...

  • Page 12: Data Connection

    The MSRP-3 is factory set for unity gain. The output level of the SAGE ENDEC (input to MSRP-3 encoder IN+ and IN-) should be in the range of -15 dBm to +8 dBm. Each Station output has two output adjustments. They are labeled 2L, 2R, 3L, 3R, 4L, and 4R allowing adjustment for each channel.
  • Page 13 MSRP-3 Installation and Operation Manual (From Encoder Alert Output) Alert Audio Input (IN) Station 2 Station 2 (2L) (2R) Station 3 Station 3 (3L) (3R) Station 4 Station 4 (4L) (4R) Figure 5. Audio paths, showing the location and names of the level setting pots Encoder In (ENC IN), 2L, 2R, 3L, 3R, 4L, and 4R.

  • Page 14: Command Reference

    MSRP-3 Installation and Operation Manual Command Reference 1200 baud 8, N, 1. * = Beginning of string u = unit ID (stations 2 & 3 = 0, station 4 = 1) (0-1) # = Selection of relay(s) to control. Comma separated or individual (1-4) $ = M to MUTE and A to ACTIVATE <cr>...

  • Page 15: Ethernet "Quick Start" Guide

    MSRP-3 Installation and Operation Manual Ethernet Setup and Operation (Optional Ethernet Interface) Ethernet “Quick Start” Guide CAUTION! NEVER DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE UPDATES OR CHANGES TO THE WEB SERVER UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY BROAD- CAST TOOLS®. DOING SO DELETES ALL SOFTWARE AND VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES FROM BROADCAST TOOLS, INC.
  • Page 16 MSRP-3 Installation and Operation Manual Step 2: Under Advanced Network Settings click Change adapter settings. The Network Connections windows will pop up, as shown below. Step 3: Right click on the icon labeled Local Area Connection or Ethernet. A menu will appear. Select the option at the bottom of the menu labeled Properties.
  • Page 17 MSRP-3 Installation and Operation Manual Step 4: On the Local Area Connection Properties page, double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4) to display properties. Step 5: Before making any changes to the network settings, write down the current settings (or screen capture the page and print) so that they can be restored WEBSITE: once the unit is configured.

  • Page 18: Connecting Via The Ethernet Port

    4. In PuTTY configuration > Terminal > Line discipline options set Local echo “Force on” and Local line editing to “Force off”. 5. Click okay to connect to the MSRP-3 and type *0u into the terminal window and press return to verify connectivity.

  • Page 19: Changing Network Settings

    Visit our web site for product updates and 2. Connect the included power supply to the MSRP-3. Verify that the green PWR additional information. LED is lit and the green “LINK” LED to the left of the “COM” Network RJ45 jack is illuminated.
  • Page 20 MSRP-3 Installation and Operation Manual 6. The default work mode is TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP Server and UDP Client are also available. To change the TCP port choose “Serial Port” from the side bar and change the “Local Port Number” setting:...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    MSRP-3 Installation and Operation Manual Specifications Station Inputs/Outputs: Station In/Out: Balanced Analog Stereo RJ45 audio jacks. Any input level and impedance can be used. Output levels, impedance, distortion, noise, and balanc- ing will match that of the selected input. Station In/Out: Balanced Analog Stereo RJ45 audio jacks.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    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 23 MSRP-3 Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...
  • Page 24 Product_Name Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...

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