AH66T Multi-Source/Multi Zone Controller INSTALLATION MANUAL
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Preface Purpose of this Manual This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and connection examples, along with basic user information for installation and ongoing use of the AH66T Multi-Source/Multi Zone Controller. This manual is written for the installer of this equipment. Please see the SystemWorx programming software Help file for programming information. SystemWorx can be found at www.atonhome.com.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read Information ----- All the safety and operating information should be read before the appliance is operated. Follow Information ----- All operating and use information should be followed. Retain Information ----- The safety and operating information should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings ----- All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be heeded.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Object and Liquid Entry — Never insert objects of any kind through the openings of these appliances, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the appliance through openings in the enclosure.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Table of Contents Preface ............................................................................................... 1 Purpose of this Manual................................................................................................. 1 Organization ................................................................................................................. 1 Safety Information ..................................................................................
ATON AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Multi-Chassis Connections ...................................................................... 30 Source Audio Inputs ................................................................................................... 30 IR Loop Connections .................................................................................................. 31 A-Net Loop Connections.............................................................................................
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Items in Package: • AH66T Controller • Power Cord • Dipole FM Antenna • Loop AM Antenna • DB9M to RJ45 adapters (2) • DB9F to RJ45 NULL Modem Adapter • Quick Install Guide • 4 Position Speaker Connectors (6) • 3 Position Relay Connector • RJ45 TIA/EIA568A Cat5 Cables (2) Chapter 1: Introduction The AH66T Multi-Source/Multi Zone Controller, combining an integrated AM/FM tuner plus six additional source inputs and a 30W x 12 channel internal amplifier, coupled with the abilit
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON AH66T Features • 6 +1 Source, 6 Zone Controller “Stack” 2 AH66Ts for 12 zones and have 2 tuners + 5 additional sources • Integrated AM/FM Tuner Station information displays on the ATON OLED2 Touchpads and 3rd party RS232 controls • 30 Watts Per Channel Internal Amplifier Produces 30W/Ch into an 8 ohm load and can be configured for stereo or mono listening areas • Variable or Fixed Preamp Outs Connect to external amplifiers when you need extra power, for example, in an
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON AH66T Front Panel Indicators Figure 1-1: AH66T Front Panel Display 1 2 3 Item 1 2 3 Function Zone Status Indicators Solid blue when the zone is on, Flickers when IR is being received in the zone Power LED Solid blue when the AH66T has AC power, Slow blink if unit is overheating, Fast blink if unit has shut down due to high temperature Whole House Music (WHM) and Do Not Disturb (DND) Indicators Solid green if the zone is part of WHM, Blinks slowly if the zone is in DN
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON AH66T Rear Panel Connections Figure 1-2 AH66T Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 33 7 15 Item 8 9 AC Power Connector and Fuse Holder 2 B1 Button 3 USB Download Port 4 Unit ID Switch 5 Relay Connection 6 11 16 Function 1 10 17 Item 12 18 19 20 21 Source Specific IR Outputs Routes IR to specific sources 13 ALL IR Output 14 Sense Input Triggers 15 Speaker Outputs 16 Zone Preamp Outputs System Trigger Output 17 Source Audio Inputs 7 Seri
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Chapter 2: AH66T System Design Overview Introduction The first step to a good design is to map the system. It is advisable to mark up a copy of the house floor plan with speaker, touchpad, volume control, and equipment locations etc. Make sure that all locations are decided upon before pre-wiring commences so that all necessary wiring and installation hardware is in place.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON ATON pre-wiring recommendations for connections to the AH66T Item Description OLED2 Touchpads Category 5 cable IR Receivers Category 5cable Volume Controls Category 5cable for control wiring 16-18 AWG 2 or 4 conductor wire for speaker wiring Use stranded, twisted pair speaker wire between amplifiers and volume controls, and between volume controls and speakers.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Applications This section describes typical applications using the AH66T for audio distribution. These are all basic in nature and should be used for guideline purposes only. Each application can be augmented as needed for individual circumstances. This section is for overall design purposes. Please see Chapter 3: AH66T Connections for specific wiring configurations.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Stereo Zones To create an independent stereo zone, simply connect the AH66T’s Speaker Outputs to a pair of speakers. Make sure to take into account the amplifier’s 8 Ohm minimum impedance when choosing and configuring speakers. Volume is controlled at preamp level using IR or RS-232 commands. Any speakers connected to these channels ramp volume up/down together.
ATON AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Stereo Zones w/ Stereo Sub-Zone Using Volume Controls Connect the Zone Preamp Output to a pair of the external amplifier’s inputs. Using the ATON configuration software, configure the Zone Preamp Output to FIXED. Use an impedance matching volume control (ATON AVC100R or AVC100SL) on the external amplifier’s speaker outputs to maintain independent volume control capabilities in each room.
ATON AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Stereo Zone w/ Stereo Sub-Zone Using a DLA Speaker Selector Connect the Zone Preamp Output of the AH66T to the Audio Inputs of the ATON A275 amplifier. Using the ATON configuration software, configure the Zone Preamp Output to FIXED. Connect the amplified output from the A275 to the Amplifier Input of the DLA Speaker Selector.
ATON AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Figure 2-3 shows an example using the DLA4 Speaker Selector. © ATON 2010 | All rights reserved.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Mono Zoning Rooms with no definite listening area (kitchens, hallways, L-shaped rooms, for example) are ideal for mono applications. The AH66T can combine stereo source signals into a single mono output that is available on two channels. Stereo / Mono selection is done on a zone by zone basis using the ATON configuration software. (Factory Default setting is STEREO.) Note: The amplified outputs and the preamp outputs for any particular zone are linked.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Stereo Zone w/ Mono Sub-Zone If both stereo and mono audio is needed in the same zone, set the AH66T outputs to stereo and use RCA “Y” cables to “sum” the left and right preamp outputs to the amplifier. In the example on the following page, Zone One is set to stereo output using the ATON configuration software and the internal amplifier is connected to a pair of stereo speakers. Since the internal amplifier and the preamp are “linked,” the preamp output is also stereo.
ATON AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Figure 2-5 shows a stereo zone / mono sub-zone application. © ATON 2010 | All rights reserved.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Chapter 3: AH66T Connections The AH66T has been designed with ease of connectivity in mind. Simple RJ45, RCA, Quick Lock speaker and 3.5 mm connections cover all the bases. OLED2 Touchpads OLED2 Touchpads connect to the Touchpad Inputs on the AH66T using Cat5 wiring. Figure 3-1: Touchpad Inputs Use either the TIA/EIA 568A (end to end) or the TIA/EIA 568B (end to end) Cat5 wiring standard as shown in Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2: TIA/EIA568A and TIA/EIA568B color codes.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Zone IR Input Connections Each zone has a 3.5mm mono IR Input connector that allows IR commands from 3rd party controllers to be used without the need to splice into the Touchpad Input connections. Simply connect a 3.5 mono cable from the IR output port of the 3rd party controller to the Zone IR input jack for the zone you wish to control. Figure 3-3: Zone IR Inputs Source IR Output Connections The AH66T features 6 source-specific IR emitter outputs.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON IR ALL Port Connections Two IR ALL OUT ports are provided for controlling additional components such as Televisions or A/V Receivers that may require control regardless of the source currently selected. The IR ALL OUT ports are also useful when controlling several non-identical sources.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Sense Input Connections The Sense Inputs of the AH66T are used to conditionally execute zone monitor power on and off macros. The sensor is connected to the monitor and to the Sense Input corresponding to the zone number. The ATON configuration software automatically creates a macro that checks the status of the monitor prior to issuing the power command. This prevents the TV from being inadvertently turned on or off when changing sources or turning a zone on or off.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON System Trigger Output Connection When any zone of the AH66T is ON, +12VDC is present on the System Trigger Output. This can be used to activate devices like power controllers or to un-mute amplifiers. Figure 3-7: System Trigger Zone Preamp Audio Outputs Each zone of the AH66T has a corresponding Zone Preamp Output that is used to send signals to auxiliary amplifiers-typically for sub-zone applications.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Source Audio Connections There are six Audio SOURCE INPUTs on the AH66T. Each system source is connected to a specific SOURCE INPUT, allowing audio distribution to any zone of the AH66T. Figure 3-9: Source Audio Inputs Integrated AM/FM Tuner The AH66T’s built-in AM/FM tuner is internally connected. In systems using only one AH66T, the line level Tuner Output may be used to share the AM/FM Tuner audio with another system.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Speaker Outputs The Quick Lock connectors on the AH66T accept 18 to 16 AWG speaker wires. These wires can be directly connected to speakers located throughout the home, or, for a professional appearance, can be connected to speaker wall plates using bare leads or banana plugs. Note: Because the Speaker Outputs are always VARIABLE, it is NOT RECOMMENDED to use Volume Controls with the AH66T’s internal amplifier. Unanticipated volume functionality may result.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Antenna Connections FM Antenna An FM dipole antenna is included with the AH66T for your convenience. The FM antenna is terminated with an F-Connector for ease of installation. For improved reception, the FM antenna may be located in the attic. Use co-axial cable to extend the wire run. If you live in an area where the FM signals are particularly weak, it may be necessary to install an outside or rooftop antenna.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON AM Antenna Connection (Continued) The AM antenna is connected to the terminals marked AM/GND. Connect the striped antenna lead to the RED terminal. Press the lever, insert the end of the wire, and then release the lever. Make sure it is fastened securely by pulling the wire gently. Make sure only the bare, stripped wire is inserted in the jack and that no plastic insulation is preventing contact between the antenna wire and terminal.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Relay Output Connection Each AH66T provides one relay that can be programmed using the ATON configuration software to provide automated events such as lift operation, screen operation, and drapery control. Connections include COMMON, NORMALLY CLOSED and NORMALLY OPEN. Figure 3-15: Relay Connection If a voltage trigger is required, an external power supply can be connected to the AH66T’s relay.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Multi-Chassis Connections Additional connections are required when using two AH66Ts in a system. These connections allow IR, A-Net information, Source Audio and RS-232 Control to be shared between the chassis. Source Audio Inputs In a dual AH66T system, it is necessary to use RCA “Y” cables to allow Source Audio to be shared between the two chassis. The exception to this is the integrated AM/FM Tuner, which is covered starting on page 34 of this manual.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON IR Loop Connections The IR Loop Connection allows IR commands received by the second AH66T chassis to be transmitted to the main chassis. Connect LOOP A of the second chassis to LOOP A of the main chassis and LOOP B of the second chassis to LOOP B of the main chassis. Figure 3-18: IR Loop Connections You may use TIA/EIA 568A, TIA/EIA 568B or the A-Net wiring color code as shown on page 32 for the IR Loop Connections. © ATON 2010 | All rights reserved.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON A-Net Loop Connections The A-Net Loop Connection allows A-Net information to be shared between chassis. A-Net provides status feedback to OLED2 Touchpads and is used to transmit serial data and Sense Input information between AH66T chassis. A-Net allows ELAN’s C2 Communication Controller, V85 or V8 Video Routers to interface with the AH66T. Connect the A-Net OUT of the main chassis to the A-Net IN of the second chassis.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON AM/FM Tuner Connections Default Operation (Linking Tuners) In this configuration, both AH66T tuners function in tandem with each other. Any station selected on one tuner will automatically be selected on the other tuner as well. In this system, there is one AM/FM tuner and up to six additional sources. This method does not use RCA cables to share tuner audio. The A-Net Loop connection must be made to allow the tuners to be synchronized.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Chapter 4: System Expansion NOTE: DEFAULT configuration of the AH66T is described in Appendix C of this manual. The AH66T has two RS232 ports that allow integration of the Sonance® FS-22 or IW-22 iPort® docking stations, the RadioRA® 2 Lighting System, the Sirius® SR-H2000 Satellite Radio Tuner or control by a 3rd party serial control device. A single chassis can accommodate any two of the above options.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON iPort® Integration FS-22 In the ATON configuration software determine which Comm Port and Source Audio Input you will be using to connect to the iPort. Connect all iPort components according to the FS-22 manual. Verify functionality of the FS-22. Connect a Cat5 (TIA/EIA568A or B) from the selected Comm Port of the AH66T to the DB9M-RJ45 adapter. Connect the RS-232 Control Cable (included with the FS-22) to the adapter.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON iPort® Integration (Continued) IW-22 In the ATON configuration software determine which Comm Port and Source Audio Input you will be using to connect to the iPort. Connect all iPort components according to the IW-22 installation manual. Verify functionality of the IW-22. Connect a Cat5 (TIA/EIA568A or B) from the selected Comm Port of the AH66T to the DB9M-RJ45 adapter. Connect the RS-232 Control Cable (included with the IW-22) to the adapter.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON RadioRA® 2 Integration In the ATON configuration software determine which Comm Port you will be using to connect to the lighting system. Connect all RadioRA2 components according to the RadioRA2 installation manual. Verify functionality of the RadioRA2. Connect a Cat5 (TIA/EIA568A or B) from the selected Comm Port of the AH66T to the DB9M-RJ45 adapter. Connect a serial cable from the adaptor to the RS-232 port of the RadioRA2 MAIN Repeater.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Sirius® SR-H2000 Satellite Radio Integration In the ATON configuration software determine which Comm Port you will be using to connect to the tuner. Connect all Sirius Radio components according to the SR-H2000 installation manual. Verify functionality of the SR-H2000. Note: The SR-H2000 must be set to accept RS-232 control using its Menu settings. Connect a Cat5 (TIA/EIA568A or B) from the selected Comm Port of the AH66T to the DB9M-RJ45 adapter.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON 3rd Party RS-232 Control Integration In the ATON configuration software configure Com 1 of the AH66T (chassis # 1 only) for 3rd party serial control. Connect a Cat5 (TIA/EIA568A or B) from Com 1 of the AH66T to the DB9F-RJ45 NULL Modem adapter. Connect a serial cable from the adaptor to the RS-232 port of the 3rd party control device The MAXIMUM total wire run length from the AH66T’s Comm Port to the RS-232 port of the 3rd party controller is 50’ (15m).
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON ELAN® C2 Communication Controller Integration The ELAN C2 Communication Controller integrates paging, telephone and home automation features with the AH66T. The C2 provides Music On Hold, Paging, Door Chime and Relay Activation features. The audio from the INTERNAL TUNER of the AH66T is routed out of the MOH OUT port and into the C2.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Video Switching HDR44 Video Router Integration The ATON HDR44 is a High Definition Video Router that provides the ability to view up to 4 different video sources in 4 separate areas (or 8 areas using an additional HDR44). The HDR44 is dedicated to the first 4 sources and the first 4 zones of the AH66T. In a dual AH66T system, one HDR44 is dedicated to the first chassis and the second HDR44 is dedicated to the first 4 zones of the second AH66T.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Figure 4-8: HDR44 Connections © ATON 2010 | All rights reserved.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON ELAN® V85 Component Video Router Integration The ELAN® V85 is a Component Video Router that provides the ability to view up to 8 different video sources in 8 separate areas (or 16 areas using an additional V85). Note: When installed in an AH66T system, the V85 is limited to six video inputs and six video outputs. In a dual AH66T system using two V85s you have six additional video outputs.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Figure 4-9: V85 Connections © ATON 2010 | All rights reserved.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON ELAN® V8 Composite Video Router Integration The ELAN® V8 is a Composite Video Router that provides the ability to view up to 8 different video sources in 8 separate areas (or 16 areas using an additional V8). Note: When installed in an AH66T system, the V8 is limited to six video inputs and six video outputs. In a dual AH66T system using two V8s you have six additional video outputs.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Figure 4-10: V8 Connections © ATON 2010 | All rights reserved.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Chapter 5: Operation, Settings & Programming Unit ID DIP Switch Settings The AH66T has a Unit ID Switch on the back panel. The Factory Default setting is Unit ID # 1. In a dual AH66T system, the MAIN chassis must be set to Unit ID# 1 and the secondary chassis must be set to Unit ID # 2. Figure 5-1: Unit ID Switch and B1 Button B1 Button Operation The B1 button is used for basic functionality testing of the AH66T.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Front Panel LEDs The AH66T has 12 Zone Activity Status LEDs (two per zone), and a Power LED indicator.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Chapter 6: Troubleshooting General Symptom Possible Cause Solution AH66T will not power up. 1. Power cable is disconnected 1. Connect power cable 2. Circuit breaker tripped 2. Set circuit breaker. The AH66T draws 12 amps of AC current. Ensure that combined current draw of all devices on circuit does not exceed the circuit’s capacity. Audio Symptom Possible Cause Solution No audio in a specific zone. 1. Source not playing 1.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Audio (Continued) Symptom Possible Cause Audio “hum” or buzz through system speakers 1. Ground potential difference between source components (ground loop) Solution 1. (a) Test AC outlet using ground tester. (b) Reverse the AC plug of components with nonpolarized ends plugged into the same outlet strip as amp. (c) Isolate problem by disconnecting sources one at a time. 2. Source Input level is too high. 2.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Audio (Continued) Symptom Possible Cause Solution Incorrect source playing on speakers 1. Source connected to wrong input of AH66T. 1. Verify/correct input connections. 2. Speakers connected to incorrect speaker outputs. 2. Verify/correct speaker connections. Video Symptom Possible Cause Video not switching when using HRD44 Video Router 1. IR connection from ALL IR Output to HDR44 faulty or not connected. 1. Connect 3.5 mm MONO cable.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Sense Input / Trigger Output Symptom Possible Cause Solution Conditional power command for monitor not working properly 1. Conditional programming incorrect 1. Verify/correct programming in the ATON configuration software 2. Sensor faulty or not connected properly 2. Verify/correct Sensor operation and connection. 3. Incorrect Sensor being used 3. Use correct sensor 1. Faulty or incorrect 3.5mm cable being used. 1. Correct wiring – Use a MONO 3.5mm cable.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON C2 Communication Control Symptom Possible Cause Solution No Music-On-Hold 1. Tuner not on a station. 1. Tune station. 2. MOH Input Level on C2 is turned down. 2. Adjust MOH Input Level – See C2 Manual No Page or Door Chime audio. Music does not mute when page or doorbell is activated. 1. Zone is in Do-Not-Disturb 1. De-Activate Do-Not-Disturb setting 2. A-Net to VIANet connection faulty or not connected. 2. Verify/Connect A-Net to VIANet connection.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Appendix A: RS-232 Protocol and Command Set When using 3rd party RS-232 control systems it is necessary to configure the RS-232 control system communication settings to conform to the AH66T settings. Port Configuration 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control Baud Rates: • 115200 • 57600 • 38400 • 19200 • 9600 The ATON configuration software allows you adjust the Baud Rate. All other settings are fixed.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Control Command Response Structure (Primary Functions) When a control command is sent the AH66T will generate a response that indicates whether or not the command was successfully decoded. When the AH66T successfully decodes control commands it will respond with *AH66,ACK. If the control command is not successfully decoded (incorrect command or format) the AH66T will respond with *AH66,NACK.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Primary Commands Bass Level Control Description: Adjusts Bass level in a zone. Status can be queried. Prefix Command Parameter 1 Zone # Parameter 2 Parameter 3* +/- dBs &AH66 BAS 1-12 +/-/0/? 1-12 Examples: &AH66,BAS,6,+ INCREASES (+) the BASS (BAS)in ZONE SIX (6) by 1 dB.* &AH66,BAS,9,- DECREASES (-) the BASS (BAS) in ZONE NINE (9) by 1 dB.* &AH66,BAS,10,0 Sets the BASS (BAS) in ZONE TEN (10) to FLAT (0).
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Doorbell Control Description: Activates, Deactivates or TOGGLES Page/Doorbell Audio Input. Status can be queried. Prefix Command Parameter 1 Doorbell State &AH66 DB 0/1/2/? Examples: &AH66,DB,0 Sets DOORBELL INPUT (DB) to OFF (0). &AH66,DB,1 Sets DOORBELL INPUT (DB) to ON (1). &AH66,DB,2 TOGGLES (2) DOORBELL INPUT (DB). &AH66,DB,? QUERIES (?)DOORBELL INPUT (DB) status Possible QUERY responses are:*AH66,DB,0 or *AH66,DB,1, where 0=OFF and 1=ON.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Firmware Version Description: Queries the Firmware Version of the chassis. Prefix Command Parameter 1 Chassis # Parameter 2 &AH66 VER 1/2 ? Examples: &AH66,VER,1,? QUERIES (?) the FIRMWARE VERSION (VER) of CHASSIS ONE (1). &AH66,VER,2,? QUERIES (?) the FIRMWARE VERSION (VER) of CHASSIS TWO (2). Example query responses: *AH66,VER,1,0.2.0.1, or *AH66T,VER,2,0.2.0.1, where 0.2.0.1 is the current firmware.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Loudness Control Description: Enables, disables or TOGGLES the Loudness EQ setting in a zone. Status can be queried. Prefix Command Parameter 1 Zone # Parameter 2 Loudness State &AH66 LUD 1-12 0/1/2/? Examples: &AH66,LUD,2,0 Sets ZONE TWO (2) LOUDNESS (LUD) setting to OFF (0). &AH66,LUD,5,1 Sets ZONE FIVE (5) LOUDNESS (LUD) setting to ON (1). &AH66,LUD,3,2 TOGGLES (2) the LOUDNESS (LUD) setting of ZONE THREE (3).
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Page Control Description: Activates, Deactivates or TOGGLES Page/DB Audio Input. Status can be queried. Prefix Command Parameter 1 Page/Query Parameter 2 Page State &AH66 PG 0/? 0/1/2/ Examples: &AH66,PG,0,0 Sets PAGE INPUT (PG) to OFF (0). &AH66,PG,0,1 Sets PAGE INPUT (PG) to ON (1). &AH66,PG,? QUERIES (?) PAGE INPUT (PG) status Possible QUERY responses are:*AH66,PG,0 or *AH66,PG,1, where 0=OFF and 1=ON.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Sense Trigger Input Status Description: Queries the state of the Sense Trigger Inputs. Prefix Command Parameter 1 Chassis # Parameter 2 &AH66 STI 1/2 ? Examples: &AH66,STI,1,? QUERIES (?) the status of the SENSE TRIGGER INPUTS (STI) of CHASSIS ONE (1). &AH66,STI,2,? QUERIES (?) the status of the SENSE TRIGGER INPUTS (STI) of CHASSIS TWO (2). Example query responses: *AH66,STI,1,100101, AH66,STI,2,001001, etc.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Source Select Control Description: Selects the source in a zone. Status can be queried. Prefix Command Parameter 1 Zone # Parameter 2 Source &AH66 AUD 1-12 0-6/R1/R2/? Examples: &AH66,AUD,2,1 Selects SOURCE (AUD) ONE (1) in ZONE TWO (2). &AH66,AUD,5,2 Selects SOURCE (AUD) TWO (2) in ZONE FIVE (5). &AH66,AUD,11,R1 Selects the INTERNAL RADIO of CHASSIS ONE (R1) in ZONE ELEVEN (11).
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON System Power Control Description: Turns the system OFF. Status can be queried. Prefix Command Parameter 1 &AH66 SYSOFF ? Examples: &AH66,SYSOFF Turns all zones OFF (SYSOFF). &AH66,SYSOFF,? QUERIES (?) the POWER STATUS of the SYSTEM (SYSOFF). Possible QUERY responses are:*AH66,SYSOFF,0 or *AH66,SYSOFF,1, where 0=OFF and 1=ON. Treble Level Control Description: Adjusts Treble level in a zone. Status can be queried.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Volume Control Description: Adjusts volume in a Zone. Increasing volume ends mute. Status can be queried. Prefix Command Parameter 1 Zone # Parameter 2 Volume &AH66 VOL 1-12 +/-/0-100/? Examples: &AH66,VOL,6,+ INCREASES (+) the VOLUME (VOL)in ZONE SIX (6) by 1 dB. &AH66,VOL,9,- DECREASES (-) the VOLUME (VOL)in ZONE NINE (9) by 1 dB. &AH66,VOL,3,50 Sets the VOLUME (VOL)in ZONE THREE (3) to 50 (50).
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Zone Power Control Description: Turns a zone ON or OFF. Status can be queried. Prefix Command Parameter 1 Zone # Parameter 2 Power State &AH66 PWR 1-12 0/1/2/? Examples: &AH66,PWR,2,0 Sets ZONE TWO (2) POWER (PWR) setting to OFF (0). &AH66,PWR,5,1 Sets ZONE FIVE (5) POWER (PWR) setting to ON (1). &AH66,PWR,3,2 TOGGLES (2) the POWER (PWR) setting of ZONE THREE (3). &AH66,PWR 8,? QUERIES (?) the POWER (PWR) setting of ZONE EIGHT (8).
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Key Commands Key commands accomplish the same purposes as the previously covered commands but use a different format. Key commands imitate the IR commands found in the IR Library. Key Command Structure Key commands follow the same basic structure. Commands are in all capitals and the comma separation (44 in decimal or 0x2C in hex) is required. Prefix: &AH66 - This is required for all command strings. Parameter # 1 (PAR1): KEY – This is required for all command strings.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Key Command List Prefix Parameter 1 Parameter 2 ZZ (Zone) Parameter 3 &AH66 KEY 1-12 abcd abcd: 0000 = All zones off (System OFF) 0004 = Return all zones to previous audio source (Page OFF) 0005 = Route ‘Page Audio In’ to all enabled zones (Page ON group 0) 0006 = Page on/off toggle - group 0 0007 = Return all zones to previous audio source (Doorbell OFF) 0008 = Route ‘Page Audio In’ to all zones (Doorbell ON) 0009 = Doorbell on/off toggle 0010 = Allow zone to be inc
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Key Command List (Continued) 0035 = Zone bass up 0036 = Zone volume down 0037 = Zone volume up 0038 = Page volume down 0039 = Page volume up 0040 = Doorbell volume down 0041 = Doorbell volume up 0042 = Source level adjustment down 0043 = Source level adjustment up 0044 = Zone EQ Flat - return bass & treble to 0dB 0045 =Select Radio 1 as the source 0046 =Select Radio 2 as the source 0064= Select source 1 0065= Select source 2 0066= Select source 3 0067= Select source 4 0068=
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Key Command List (Continued) 0252= Set PAGE volume in the zone to the current setting 0253= Set Doorbell volume in the zone to the current setting 0254= Set Source Input Gain to the current setting 0464= Turn OFF all source IR ports 0465= Turn ON source 1’s IR port 0466= Turn ON source 2’s IR port 0467= Turn ON source 3’s IR port 0468= Turn ON source 4’s IR port 0469= Turn ON source 5’s IR port 0470= Turn ON source 6’s IR port 0768= Radio 1’s digit 0 0769= Radio 1’s digit 1
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Key Command List (Continued) 0789= Save Station to Radio 1’s Memory 0790= Delete Station from Radio 1’s Memory 0791= ENTER command for Radio 1 0792= Radio 1 Preset UP 0793 = Radio 1 Preset DOWN 0794 = Radio 1 Seek UP 0795 = Radio 1 Seek DOWN 0796= Radio 1 Manual Tune UP 0797= Radio 1 Manual Tune DOWN 0798= Radio 1 Scan UP 0799= Radio 1 Scan DOWN 0800= Set Radio 1’s mode to Preset tuning 0801= Toggle Radio 1’s tuning Mode 0816= Radio 2’s digit 0 0817= Radio 2’s digit 1 0818=
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Key Command List (Continued) 0833= Set Radio 2’s Band to FM 0834= Toggle Radio 2’s FM Mode between Stereo and Mono 0835= Toggle Radio 2’s Band between AM and FM 0837= Save Station to Radio 2’s Memory 0838= Delete Station from Radio 2’s Memory 0839= ENTER command for Radio 2 0840= Radio 2 Preset UP 0841 = Radio 2 Preset DOWN 0842 = Radio 2 Seek UP 0843 = Radio 2 Seek DOWN 0844= Radio 2 Manual Tune UP 0845= Radio 2 Manual Tune DOWN 0846= Radio 2 Scan UP 0847= Radio 2 Scan DOWN
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Tuner Command Structure AH66T tuner commands follow the same basic structure. Commands are in all capitals and the comma separation (44 in decimal or 0x2C in hex) is required. Prefix: &AH66 - This is required for all command strings. Tuner Select (TS): This is required for all command strings. This selects either chassis one’s tuner or chassis two’s tuner.* *Radio 2 (R2) is only available in a two chassis system that has been configured to share tuners.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Tuner Query Command Response Structure Tuner query commands ask the AH66T for information. They have the same formatting as tuner commands. If a query command is successfully decoded the AH66T will respond with information relating to the query; RDS DATA, CURRENTLY SELECTED FREQUENCY, STEREO/MONO, etc. Sample Query Command and Response: QUERY COMMAND: &AH66,R1,BAND,? This query is requesting the currently tuned band of chassis one’s tuner.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Tuner Commands Band Select Command Description: Selects the band (AM/FM) for the tuner. Status can be queried Prefix TS Parameter 1 Parameter 2 &AH66 R1/R2 BAND AM/FM/? Examples: &AH66,R1,BAND,AM Changes CHASSIS ONE’S (R1) radio BAND (BAND) to AM (AM). &AH66,R2,BAND,FM Changes CHASSIS TWO’S (R2) radio BAND (BAND) to FM (FM). &AH66,R1,BAND,? QUERIES (?) CHASSIS ONE’S (R1) radio BAND (BAND) setting.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Digit Selection Description: Sends digits for direct tuning. Has a 5 second timeout. Prefix TS Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Digit &AH66 R1/R2 DIGIT 0-9 Example: &AH66,R1,DIGIT,1 Selects DIGIT (DIGIT) ONE (1) for CHASSIS ONE’S (R1) tuner. &AH66,R1,DIGIT,0 Selects DIGIT (DIGIT) ZERO (0) for CHASSIS ONE’S (R1) tuner. &AH66,R1,DIGIT,5 Selects DIGIT (DIGIT) FIVE (5) for CHASSIS ONE’S (R1) tuner.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Group Select Command Description: Selects a group of preset radio station. Status can be queried. Prefix TS Parameter 1 Group Parameter 2 &AH66 R1/R2 GROUP A/B/C/D/? Examples: &AH66,R1,GROUP,A Selects PRESET GROUP (GROUP) A (A) for CHASSIS ONE’S (R1) tuner. &AH66,R2,GROUP,B Selects PRESET GROUP (GROUP) B (B) for CHASSIS TWO’S (R2) tuner. &AH66,R1,GROUP,? QUERIES (?) the PRESET GROUP (GROUP) of CHASSIS ONE’s (R1) tuner.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Metadata Genre Request Command Description: Requests RDS PTY data containing the radio station Genre. Prefix TS Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 &AH66 R1/R2 MDF G ? Example: &AH66,R1,MDF,G,? Requests the GENRE (G) Metadata (MDF) for the CHASSIS ONE (R1) tuner’s currently selected station. Example responses: *AH66, R1,MDF,G,Rock, *AH66, R1,MDF,G,Jazz, etc.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Mode Selection Description: Selects direct tuning mode or preset tuning mode. Status can be queried. Prefix TS Parameter 1 Parameter 2 &AH66 R1/R2 MODE DIRECT/PRESET/TOGGLE/? Example: &AH66,R1,MODE,DIRECT Sets CHASSIS ONE’S (R1) TUNE MODE (MODE) to DIRECT (DIRECT). &AH66,R2,MODE,PRESET Sets CHASSIS ONE’S (R1) TUNE MODE (MODE) to DIRECT (DIRECT). &AH66,R2,MODE,TOGGLE Toggles (TOGGLE) CHASSIS TWO’S (R2) TUNE MODE (MODE) setting.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Preset Function Command Description: Controls for preset stations. Status can be queried. Prefix TS &AH66 R1/R2 Parameter 1 Group Parameter 2 Parameter 3 (Optional) PRESET UP/DOWN/1-99/SAVE/DELETE/? ENTER Examples: &AH66,R1,PRESET,UP Changes CHASSIS ONE’S (R1) tuner to the next higher (UP) PRESET (PRESET). &AH66,R2,PRESET,DOWN Changes CHASSIS TWO’S (R2) tuner to the next lower (DOWN) PRESET (PRESET).
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Scan Presets Command Description: Scans through presets. Plays the station for 10 seconds and then goes to the next station. This continues until another command is sent to the tuner. Prefix TS Parameter 1 Group Parameter 2 &AH66 R1/R2 SCAN UP/DOWN Examples: &AH66,R1,SCAN,UP Starts CHASSIS ONE’S (R1) radio SCANNING (SCAN) UP (UP). &AH66,R2,SCAN,DOWN Starts CHASSIS TWO’S (R2) radio SCANNING (SCAN) DOWN (DOWN).
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Signal Strength Description: Queries the signal strength of the currently tuned station.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Tune Command Description: Tunes to the selected frequency in the current band. Status can be queried Prefix TS Parameter 1 Parameter 2 &AH66 R1/R2 TUNE 0-9/UP/DOWN/? Examples: &AH66,R1,TUNE,10350 TUNES (TUNE) CHASSIS ONE’S (R1) radio to frequency 103.50 (10350).* &AH66,R2,TUNE,UP TUNES (TUNE) CHASSIS TWO’S (R2) radio UP (UP) by one step. (103.50 to 103.60, for example.) &AH66,R2,TUNE,DOWN TUNES (TUNE) CHASSIS TWO’S (R2) radio DOWN (DOWN) by one step.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Unsolicited Feedback (UFB) Description: Enables or Disables the AH66T Tuner’s UFB. The UFB Status can be queried. Prefix TS Parameter 1 Parameter 2 &AH66 CH UFB ON/OFF/? Examples: &AH66,CH,UFB,ON Turns BOTH CHASSIS’ (CH) Unsolicited Feedback (UFB) ON (ON). &AH66,CH,UFB,OFF Turns BOTH CHASSIS’ (CH) Unsolicited Feedback (UFB) OFF (OFF). &AH66,CH,UFB,? QUERIES (?) BOTH CHASSIS’ (CH) Unsolicited Feedback (UFB) setting.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Appendix B: Rack Mounting RMK3 Rack-Mount Kit When mounting the AH66T controller in an equipment rack, use the ELAN RMK3 Rack Mount Kit for secure mounting and proper ventilation. The RMK3 requires three rack spaces. To install the RMK3 into a standard 19” equipment rack: 1. Slide the rack mount kit onto the AH66T chassis from the front as shown in Figure B-1. Figure B-1 2. Ensure that the unit is flush with the front of the mounting kit.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Appendix C: Default Configuration The AH66T and OLED2 Touchpads may be custom configured for a wide variety of needs; however, it is not necessary to program them with the ATON SystemWorx software in order to have an operational system. This appendix covers the “out of box” functionality of the system. Note: Default functionality is only applicable to single chassis systems. Dual AH66T systems MUST be programmed using the ATON SystemWorx software.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Comm Ports Comm Port one is preconfigured for the Sonance FS-22 or IW-22 docking station. Connect the dock as shown in Figure 4-2 on page 35 or Figure 4-3 on page 36, depending on the model of the dock. Comm Port two is preconfigured for the RadioRA2 lighting system. Connect the lighting system as shown in Figure 4-4 on page 37. Relay The on-board relay is NORMALLY OPEN by default. Selecting ANY source in Zone one will activate the relay.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Specifications Item Description System Multi-Source / Multi-Zone Controller Source Inputs Input Sensitivity Input Impedance 0-2V RMS 47K Ohms Pre-Amplifier Output Max. Output Power Frequency Response THD+Noise (@1KHz) Signal-to-Noise (A Weighted) Output Impedance 6dB 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB <0.02% >95dB 600 Ohms Amplifier Output Max.
AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON Specifications (Continued) Item Description Connectors AC Power A-Net IN/OUT OLED2 Inputs (6) Zone Speaker Outputs (6) Zone Pre-Amp Outputs (6) Music On-Hold (MOH OUT) Page In/Out (PG IN/OUT) SENSE TRIGGER Inputs (8) Sense Inputs (6) Source IR Outputs (6) All IR Outputs (2) Programming 3-Prong Heavy Duty Cord RJ-45 RJ-45 Removable Quick Lock Connectors RCA Type, Line Level Only RCA Type, Line Level Only RCA Type, Line Level Only RCA Type, Line Level Only 3.
Limited Warranty AH66T ATON* warrants to the purchaser/end user (“you”) that the AH66T Digital Multi-Source / Multi-Zone Controller is to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”). This warranty is transferable to subsequent owners of the product as long as the original proof of purchase is retained.
