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Summary of Contents for Altinex MULTITASKER MT101-114
- Page 1 ® MULTITASKER The MT101-115 is pictured above. MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0402-003 MT101-114/115/117 FRONT PANELS FOR THE 12-SLOT MULTITASKER USER’S GUIDE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS... 2 GENERAL...2 INSTALLATION...2 CLEANING...2 FCC NOTICE ...2 ABOUT YOUR MT101-114/115 ... 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS... 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ... 4 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS... 5 INSTALLING YOUR MT101-114/115 ... 7 OPERATION ... 7 MT101-114/115 OPERATION ...8 RS-232 CONNECTION ...9... -
Page 3: Precautions / Safety Warnings
Please read this manual carefully before using your MT101-114/115/117. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT101-114/115/117 and to prevent fire and shock hazards. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. -
Page 4: About Your Mt101-114/115
The MT101-114 panel can be used for applications in which the MultiTasker will only be controlled with a computer or third-party control system. Although... -
Page 5: Product Description
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION MT101-115/117 36 PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS 400-0402-003 RS-232 RS-232 CONTROL FROM FRONT PANEL MT101-115/117 KEY NUMBER LOCATIONS MULTITASKER MT101-114 RS-232 RS-232 CONTROL FROM FRONT PANEL... -
Page 6: Application Diagrams
APPLICATION DIAGRAMS DIAGRAM 1 – INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Disconnect the AC power cord from the enclosure before making any changes. Connect the AC power cable from the rear panel of the enclosure to the power supply. Connect the ribbon cable from the rear DB9 connector on the rear of the enclosure to the front panel PC... - Page 7 DIAGRAM 2 – SAMPLE MATRIX SETUP KEYS 13-20 SELECT INPUTS 1-8 KEYS 29-36 SELECT OUTPUTS 1-8 SUBROUTINES {WRS1=LED*=0} // Turn all LEDs OFF {WRS1=LED1=1} // Turn LED1 ON {WRS1=WRC4C8G1} // Assign Group 1 {WRS2=ONG1,LED2=1} // Turn Group 1 ON {WRS52=OFFG1,LED2=0} // Turn Group 1 OFF {WRS13=I1&} // Select Input: 1 {WRS14=I2&}...
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Page 8: Installing Your Mt101-114/115
RS-232 port. MultiTasker GND (Ground) RXD (Receive) TXD (Transmit) Step 7. Turn power MT101-114/115/117 MultiTasker. The unit is now operational. 400-0402-003 OPERATION MultiTasker The key programs and subroutines described in this section may be programmed on-the-fly or saved in a text file and downloaded to the... -
Page 9: Mt101-114/115 Operation
7.2 MT101-114/115/117 OPERATION This section describes the programming and control functions for the MT101-114, MT101-115, and MT101-117. The MT101-114 has the same programming capabilities as the MT101-115/117 with the exception of the key and LED functions. On the MT101-115/117, the front panel uses 36 programmable keys to control plug-in cards. -
Page 10: Rs-232 Connection
If a control system is used to control the cards in the MultiTasker, connect the 9-pin D connector of the MT101-114/115/117 to the control system's RS-232 port. In order to connect the MultiTasker (MT) to a computer or a terminal, you must have the proper interface cable such as the ALTINEX RC5201RS. -
Page 11: Description Of Commands
1. [VER] This command displays the current version of the firmware for the controller unit located in the MT101-114/115/117. Command Format: [VERUi] Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 20) Example: Query U1 for the installed firmware version. - Page 12 3. [RES] The [RES] command resets the enclosure. The controller and all cards in the enclosure will be reset either their default configurations. Units with IDs U0 and U1 will beep once and display "READY" after their initialization is complete and all the functions stored in SUB1 have been executed.
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Page 13: Group Commands
10. [STA1] This command enables automatic feedback from the cards installed in the system and affects any card with auto-feedback capability. The default at power-on or reset is STA0 or off. For more details, see the [?Cn] command definitions for individual cards. Command Format [STA1]: = On 11. -
Page 14: Configuration Commands
16. [RATE] This command displays the communication rate between the MT101-114/115/117 and the cards in the system. Each command that is stored in a subroutine will be sent out to the cards at the defined rate. Only skilled programmers should use this command. -
Page 15: Special Commands
22. [BAUD] This command displays the current BAUD rate setting. Command Format: [BAUD] Example: Display the BAUD rate setting by sending the command [BAUD] and receiving feedback similar to the following: BAUD=9600 23. [BAUD=] This command sets the baud rate via the RS-232 bus. - Page 16 Example: Send the text string "HELLO" to the RS-232 bus. The string will be ignored by the MultiTasker, but unit receiving Additionallly, it will add opening and closing brackets. To do this, send the command [TXMHELLO] and the following will be sent to the RS-232 bus: [HELLO] 26.
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Page 17: Led Commands
LED COMMANDS LED commands apply to the MT101-115/117 only and are used to control the LED states and retrieve matrix settings based upon key entries. The LED states (on, off, flashing) may be controlled directly over the RS-232 bus or through the use of subroutines programmed into the front panel. -
Page 18: Key Commands
Command Format: {CLFGk} Gk = Group number (k = # from 1-8) See the {CLFC} command for details. 34. {STA} This command used input-to-output connections cards/groups as set from the front panel only. The LEDs on the front panel flash to show connections. - Page 19 Example 2: The Key 8 label is SPEAKERS; it is set for volume control, and it is unlocked. The system will return the following: KEY8= 8,108,0,0,0 SPEAKERS VOLUME Example 3: Display the contents of all the keys by sending {RDK*} and the system will display the key programs in the following format: KEY 01: 000,000,000,000,000 LOCKED KEY 02: 000,000,000,000,000 VOLUME...
- Page 20 37. {CLRK} This command clears associated with one or all the keys by setting each to 000. Other key settings remain unchanged: labels, volume control, and locked. Command Format: {CLRKn} Kn = Key # (n = # from 1 to 36, * for all) Example: {CLRK3} : Clear Key 33 programming...
- Page 21 Send the command {KFB=1} to enable key feedback. Press Key 1 and then press Key 36. The feedback will be as follows: K01OS10 K36NS36 NOTE: The keys do not have to be programmed in order to return feedback. If they are not programmed or there is no subroutine defined for the state when they are pressed, the subroutine number returned will be “0.”...
- Page 22 Command Format: {SETVKn} Kn = Key # (n = # from 1 to 36) Example: C2 is an MT109-100 and Key 8 is programmed {WRK8=8,108,0,0,0}. SUB8 = “RUPC2” SUB108 = “RSTC2.” Pressing Key 8 begins ramping up the MT109-100’s output volume. Releasing Key 8 stops the ramping.
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Page 23: Subroutine Commands
SUBROUTINE COMMANDS 49. {RDS} This command reads and displays the contents of one or all subroutines. Command Format: {RDSn} = Sub ID (n = # from 1 to 180, * for all) Example 1: (Display one subroutine.) Display the contents of SUB1 by sending {RDS1} and the system will display the subroutine number and its contents. - Page 24 After sending the command above, the contents of Subroutine 1 will be as follows: ON1C3, ON2C3, LED1=1,ON3C3, ON4C3 MATRIX FUNCTIONS Command Format: {WRSn=&…&} Sn = Subroutine ID (n = # from 1 to 180) & = Continuity of the function NOTE: The "&"...
- Page 25 52. {PING} This command displays “OK”, but not until after is has been processed through the incoming memory buffer. After downloading a program file to the MultiTasker, this command can be used to indicate when the MultiTasker has finished writing everything to memory. This is only necessary if the auto-feedback, “[ ]”, is disabled using the [DFB] command.
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Page 26: Summary Of Commands
7.6. SUMMARY OF COMMANDS System Commands [VER] Display firmware version [SET] Set Unit ID number [RES] Reset the system Display system status [?C] Display card status [DFB] Display card/unit feedback [EFB] Enable card/unit feedback [IDUi] Identify a single unit ID [IDU] Identify all unit IDs 10) [STA1]... -
Page 27: Control Software
Press the key corresponding to the desired choice. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied MT101-114/115/117; however, we would like to offer suggestions for the following: 8.1 CARD IS NOT WORKING... -
Page 28: Altinex Policies
Make sure that the input power range is within 85-264 VAC and also make sure that connected connector. If there is still a problem, call ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300. 400-0402-003 ALTINEX POLICIES 9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICIES Please www.altinex.com ALTINEX return policies.
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