Studio Technologies 5130 User Manual

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Model 5130
Party-Line Interface Module

User Guide

Issue 5, July 2013
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M5130-00301and later
Copyright © 2013 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
www.studio-tech.com
50177-0713, Issue 5

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Model 5130 Party-Line Interface Module User Guide Issue 5, July 2013 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M5130-00301and later Copyright © 2013 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved www.studio-tech.com 50177-0713, Issue 5...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation ..............7 Configuration ..............9 Operation..............10 Technical Notes ............12 Specifications ............... 18 Appendix A—Model 5130 Front Panel and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Dimensions...... 19 Appendix B–Interconnection Details......20 Model 5130 User Guide Issue 5, July 2013 Studio Technologies, Inc.
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    The Model 5130 Party-Line Interface Mod- aerospace test infrastructure projects. The ule is a compact, self-contained unit for number of Model 5130 modules used in a use in custom broadcast, live-performance, project can vary widely—from one to and general party-line intercom applica- dozens.
  • Page 6 The DC power input and data bus con- Logic circuitry contained within the Model nections use a 4-position, 0.1-inch header. 5130 monitors the voltage on pin 2 for a Low-cost IDC (insulation displacement) low-voltage/over-current condition. If de- mating connectors allow simple intercon-...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Whenever a user presses the Model 5130’s auto null button digital cir- Pro Audio Quality cuitry adjusts the 2-wire-to-4-wire hybrids to achieve their maximum return-loss for The Model 5130’s audio circuitry was...
  • Page 8: Audio Outputs

    When interfacing the outputs to unbal- unbalanced sources connect source signal anced inputs on associated equipment high to the Model 5130’s signal + (high) and connect only to the Model 5130’s signal source signal low to both the signal – (low) + (high) and common/shield.
  • Page 9: Configuration

    DC power and RS-485 remote control of Model 5130 functions. Up data to the Model 5130. For details on to sixteen Model 5100-Series modules can appropriate mating connectors refer to “share” an RS-485 data bus but each must Appendix B located at the end of this have a unique address ID.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Normally this process is performed tercom devices. The tones sent to the party- at the time of initial Model 5130 user set up line intercom channels during the nulling and operation, but there’s no reason why process are not excessively loud or obnox- “auto nulling”...
  • Page 11 (Model 200-Series devices can Model 5130’s party-line interface. The only be powered by the Model 5130 but in most restriction on the number of user devices cases an external source of 24 volts DC will that can be connected is that the total be connected.) In this case each Model 200-...
  • Page 12: Technical Notes

    Fault Condition devices such as the RTS BP325 are di- rectly compatible and will provide excellent If the Model 5130 is in an under-voltage performance. Up to three of these units condition that’s present for a continuous can typically be supported.
  • Page 13 Party-Line Interface Module reaching audio “clipping.” Obviously, these 4-seconds-on, 5-seconds-off sequence. cautions are not unique to the Model 5130, Restoring the output load to be within the but apply to most audio equipment. The rated 180 milliamperes will allow the party- front-panel level meters provide an easy line output to again operate normally.
  • Page 14: Cable Length

    Observe the the BP325’s current draw is well within the pin 2 power LED and see if the problem has Model 5130’s capability, this is not a limiting gone away. If not, review the interconnecting factor.) The difference between the voltage cables and find the fault condition.
  • Page 15 Note that while it’s easy to determine which software version is loaded into After the Model 5130’s power-up sequence the Model 5130 a trip back to the fac- has completed, some of the unit’s LEDs are tory is required to update it. The 8-bit used to automatically display the software microcontroller that provides the unit’s...
  • Page 16: Operating Modes

    4-wire audio input being (The Model 200-Series device can be pow- “bounced” back through the Model 5130’s ered by the Model 5130 but in most cases unterminated 2-wire to 4-wire hybrid circuit. an external source of 24 volts DC will be This condition is especially undesirable connected.) In this case the Model 200-...
  • Page 17 After the change has occurred, releasing for operating mode 1. the button will cause the revised configura- tion to be saved and the Model 5130 will If the button is released within a few sec- begin operation under the revised mode.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications and information contained in this audio input User Guide subject to change without notice. Pin 3: +10 dBu with +24 dBu (Model 5130S) on audio input Issue 5, July 2013 Model 5130 User Guide Page 18 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 19: Appendix A-Model 5130 Front Panel And Printed Circuit Board (Pcb) Dimensions

    Model 5130 Party-Line Interface Module Appendix A–Model 5130 Front Panel and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Dimensions Model 5130 User Guide Issue 5, July 2013 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 19...
  • Page 20: Appendix B-Interconnection Details

    22, 24, 26, and 28 AWG (American Wire Gauge) insulated wire. The connector color indicates its AWG-compatibility. Unfortunately, with flexibility can come some confusion. The MTA-100 offers a number of different connectors that will work with the Model 5130’s audio input, audio output, and DC input/data headers. Before obtaining receptacles it’s important to determine two things: wire gauge and wiring arrangement.
  • Page 21: Model 5130 User Guide

    Mouser part number 571-58246-1 Headers on the Printed Circuit Board The actual part numbers of the header connectors that are soldered into the Model 5130’s printed circuit board are provided in this section. But do not order these part numbers with...

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