JLCooper Electronics ES-4/100 User Manual

Rs-232 desktop automation controllers

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ES-4/100 & ES-8/100
RS-232 Desktop Automation Controllers
Users Manual
First Edition

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  • Page 1 ES-4/100 & ES-8/100 RS-232 Desktop Automation Controllers Users Manual First Edition...
  • Page 2 +1 310 322 9990 www.jlcooper.com All rights reserved worldwide. ES-4/100 and ES-8/100, FaderMaster Professional, FaderMaster Pro, FaderMaster, FaderMaster-4/100, MCS-3800, MCS-3400, MCS-3000, MCS- 3000x and MCS-3000 Series are the property of JLCooper Electronics. All other product names are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Welcome

    4/100 and ES-8/100 retain the feel and control of high quality; 100mm long throw faders and adds touch sensitive, motorized automation. The ES-4/100 and ES-8/100 deliver this in a compact, durable desktop package. Like the FaderMaster Professional, JLCooper’s design philosophy is to give you the feel and control over your art that technology has taken away.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome ..................3 Introduction..................5 Features..................5 Interface ..................5 Controls..................6 System Requirements ..............7 Installation ..................8 Unpacking.................. 8 Physical Setup................8 Hookup..................8 Operation..................9 Faders..................9 Function Select ................9 Electrical Interface..............10 Care and Service ................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    MCS-Pro series products in the deep chassis • Durable, compact all-metal construction • Single captive cable minimizes footprint Interface The ES-4/100 and ES-8/100 RS-232 come with a standard RS-232 interface that connects to any device that has a RS-232 interface.
  • Page 6: Controls

    Controls Figure 1 – Control Location...
  • Page 7: System Requirements

    Changes the fader bank. The ES-4/100 and ES-8/100 internally keeps track of 8 fader channels. However, since the ES-4/100 only has 4 physical faders, the INC/DEC buttons allow the user to select the four channels that the unit controls at any given time. DEC selects channels 1,2,3 &...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Connect the ES-4/100 and ES-8/100 to your system as outlined below. Hookup The ES-4/100 and ES-8/100 RS-232 connects to a RS-232 port in your system. Consult your system documentation for more information on setting up and configuring your RS-232 port.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Bank 1 can be selected by pressing the DEC button. The ES-4/100 and ES-8/100 internally keeps track of all 8 faders. For example, if the INC button is pressed, the ES-4/100 and ES- 8/100 will remember the settings of Faders 1-4. Pressing the DEC button will restore the faders to their original positions.
  • Page 10: Electrical Interface

    D7 + D6 + D5 + D4 + D3 + D2 + D1 + D0 + P = odd number Touch When a fader knob is touched or released, the ES-4/100 and ES- 8/100 sends the following message: Bnh 4Ah 0xxxxxxxx...
  • Page 11 Faders When a fader is moved, the ES-4/100 and ES-8/100 sends the following message: Bnh 07h 0xxxxxxxx 27h 0y000000 0 to 7, corresponding to faders 1 thru 8 xxxxxxx Most significant 7 bits of fader position Least significant bit of fader position.
  • Page 12 An LED indicates the function selected for the buttons above the faders. When a button above the fader is touched or released, the ES-4/100 and ES-8/100 sends the following message: Bnh 0xxxxxxx 0yyyyyyy...
  • Page 13: Care And Service

    Care and Service While the ES-4/100 and ES-8/100 was designed to deliver years of trouble free use, there are some things to keep in mind while using this product: • Use only the provided power supply and grounded power cord •...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The ES-4/100 and ES-8/100 is a rather straightforward device that does not require any programming to setup. The unit works right out of the box. Try these steps before calling a Customer Service Rep. None of the Function Select Check power supply LED illuminate.
  • Page 15: Jlcooper Electronics Limited Factory Warranty

    JLCooper Electronics Limited Factory Warranty JLCooper Electronics ("JLCooper") warrants this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable and the benefits apply to the original owner. Proof of purchase in the form of an itemized sales receipt is required for warranty coverage.

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