INC ® Installation and Operation Manual SS 16.4 Sixteen Input, Quad Output Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher Firmware Version 1.28 or above Manual update 02/06/2015 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.
SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Who to Contact for Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation Guidelines . .
SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® SS 16.4 Sixteen Input, Quad Output Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher (referred to as the SS 16.4 throughout this manual). We’re confident that this product will give you many years of dependable service. This manual is intended to give you all the information needed to install and operate the Broadcast Tools® SS 16.4.
SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Broadcast Tools® SS 16.4 provides matrix audio switching of 16 stereo inputs to 4 stereo plus 4 monaural outputs. Matrix switching allows any/or all inputs to be assigned to any/or all outputs. The SS 16.4 may be controlled via front panel switches, contact closures, 5-volt TTL/CMOS logic and/or the multi-drop RS-232 or RS485 serial port. Installation is simplified with removable screw terminals (Euro).
SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Front Panel: The SS 16.4 is a 2 - RU device (19”w x 3.50”h x 10”d). The front panel supports 23 selection switches and 72 LED indicators. Rear Panel: Installation is simplified with pluggable screw terminal connectors. The SS 16.4 may be pre-wired and installed in minutes. The multi-drop RS-485 and RS-232 modular connection and a 5-pin DIN power connector is provided for the supplied universal power supply.
SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual Controls Audio Inputs: Each of the 16 stereo inputs are balanced bridging (20kΩ) at a nominal line level of +4dBu. Sufficient gain is provided for unbalanced consumer level products. Multi-turn level controls are provided for each channel. Terminating resistors may be added to the connector, if needed. Audio Outputs: The SS 16.4 provides four selectable balanced stereo outputs.
SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual Relay Outputs, 8 Port Output Control: The SS 16.4 contains 8 spst (normally open) relays. Each relay may be latched on, latched off or pulsed on by serial burst commands. The relay “pulse” time may be set from zero to 9.9 seconds. The default pulse length is one second. Serial Communication: The SS 16.4’s serial communication may be configured for either multi-drop RS232 or RS485, allowing up to 8 - SS 16.4’s on the same computer’s serial port.
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SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Operation Action Hold down the Output 1 button Push the Channel Button Hold down the Output 2 button Push the Channel Button Hold down the Output 3 button Push the Channel Button Hold down the Output 4 button Push the Channel Button Result Channel is connected to output 1. To mute the active channel, simultaneously hold down the mute switch and press the desired input channel button. Channel is connected to output 2.
SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual Mounting: The SS 16.4 is designed to be rack mounted in a standard 19” rack, (2 – RU). It should be mounted in an area that is accessible from the rear and preferably away from sources of heat. We recommend before permanently installing the SS 16.4, you bench test and become familiar with the operation of the unit.
SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual Input Channel Expansion: Input expansion may be accomplished by connecting a shielded cable between the first units EXT 1+ input terminal and the second units + unbalanced output. The shield should be connected to the ground terminal. Follow the same procedure for the EXT +1 right channel. The above example provides 32 inputs, with the first unit providing the main output. Remote Control: Most front panel functions of the SS 16.
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SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual Connecting the RS-232 Serial Port: Use the provided modular 9-pin D-sub connector adapter (S9) and reversed modular cord to connect the SS 16.4’s serial connector to your serial port. The pin out of the adapter is shown below. RJ-11 Adapter Pin 4 DB-9 D-Sub SS 16.4 (Point of view) 3 RS-232 Receive 3 2 RS-232 Transmit 2 5 Ground Modular Jack Pin Numbers The SS 16.
SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual Serial Control: The unit is controlled in either Menu or Burst mode. It can run at the following data rates: • 2400 • 9600 Default • 19,200 • 38,400 Serial communications is either multi-drop RS-232 or RS-485, jumper selectable. Commands may be entered either via a menu (menu mode) or a short form code (burst mode). All commands and responses use normal ASCII characters, facilitating scripting.
SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual Serial Burst Mode Commands: Burst mode allows a computer or ASCII terminal to control and interrogate the unit. This section defines all burst mode commands. Each burst mode command starts with an asterisk (“*”). Next is a single decimal digit that corresponds to the unit (ID) address 0-3. Following that are one or more ASCII characters specifying the command.
SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual *uCSDttt *uCST *uCSVttt *uMCnn *uMInn *uMM *uMS *uN - Ignore, send OK - Ignore, send OK - Ignore, send OK - Save current audio state as Macro # nn (01 – 16) - Invoke macro # nn (01 – 16) - Enter menu mode if unit ID = 0 - Ignore, send OK - Ignore, send OK Real Time Control Commands: *uDxx -Delay xx seconds before processing next command. *uZx - Echo character “x” to serial control port. This is useful in debugging command strings.
SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual Example: A = ALL “OUTPUTS” OFF J = Outputs 1 + 4 B = Output 1 K = Outputs 2 + 4 C = Output 2 L = Outputs 1 + 2 + 4 D = Outputs 1 + 2 M = Outputs 3 + 4 E = Output 3 N = Outputs 1 + 3 + 4 F = Outputs 3 + 1 O = Outputs 2 + 3 + 4 G = Outputs 3 + 2 P = Outputs 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 H = Outputs 3 + 1 + 2 I = Output 4 *0B,B,C,D,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A (Input 1 to output 1, input 2 to output 2; Input 3 to output 3; all other inputs are OFF.
SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual “Open Collector” Status Outputs, 16 Port Output Control The SS 16.4 provides 16 open collector status outputs. The status outputs may be configured to operate in one of three modes: • The status output follows the associated channel. SW24-8 OFF. • The status outputs a one-second pulse when the associated channel is selected. SW24-8 OFF. • Software control. Refer to page 16 for special Relay/Open collector commands. Relay Outputs, 8 Port Output Control: The SS 16.
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SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Input Levels: Max + 27 dBu, balanced, bridging.> 20kΩ. Output Levels: Stereo balanced outputs +24 dBm. @ 600 Ω. / +27dbu @ 10kΩ Monaural balanced outputs +24 dBm. @ 600 Ω. / +27dbu @ 10kΩ Gain: 6dB Frequency Response:* 20 to 20 kHz; +/- .0.25dB Signal/Noise Ratio:* >85 dB nominal, weighted 20 to 22Khz, @ +24 dBu. Distortion: * Less than 0.01% THD @ +24 dBu. IMD (250/7kHz): * Less than 0.01% IMD @ +24 dBu.
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