Specifications

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APPENDIX C • CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION
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Appendix C: Control
Panel Installation
The optional Control Panel is available as the Volume Control Panel,
designed for remote volume control; and the Select Control Panel, for
remote source selection. Either fits inside a standard electrical wall box*.
The unit connects to either the Remote Panel A or B Phoenix connector of
the PSR1212, and works by triggering the execution of programmed
commands from the PSR1212. Each button on the control panel is
programmable to execute a single command or a series of commands.
Button function is programmed using G-Ware software that comes with the
PSR1212 (see Control Panel Builder on page 60 for more information).
Each Control Panel button can be programmed to respond like a
momentary or latching button. A command can be programmed to
activate or deactivate a particular function.
Step 1 Ensure you received a facia plate; a Control Panel assembly with
mounting bracket and two RS-485 Phoenix four-pin connectors; two con-
nector terminator blocks; a faceplate; two flat HD screws; two pan-head
screws; and an electrical wall box. Refer to Figures 3, 4, and 5 for depic-
tions of these parts. If any parts are missing, please contact Gentner.
Step 2 Set the Control Panel DIP switches so each panel has a unique
address recognized by the PSR1212. DIP switch settings follow a binary
protocol, using switches 1-4. Refer to Figure 2 for proper DIP switch set-
tings. If you set an invalid address, all LEDs on the Control Panel will illumi-
nate. Set switch 8 to ON if you are using just one Control Panel; if you
are using more than one Control Panel with a given rear-panel
Remote Panel Phoenix connector, set ONLY the LAST Control
Panel’s DIPs switch 8 to ON (multiple Control Panels on a PSR1212
Remote Panel connector must be connected daisy-chain style).
Switches 5-7 are nonfunctional.
Up to 12 Control Panels can be used with a PSR1212—up to six Control
Panels on each of the Remote Panel A and B rear-panel connectors.
Step 3 Turn off the PSR1212 unit if it is on.
Step 4 Plug a connector terminator block into one of the PSR1212’s
Remote Panel connectors. Next, connect a Cat 5 twisted-pair cable to the
connector terminator block. Referring to Figure 3, use one twisted wire
pair for the center - and + connections (pins 2 and 3) and the other twist-
ed pair for the ground and +15V connections (pins 1 and 4). Failure to
do so can result in incorrect control and status due to crosstalk.
This equipment must be
installed according to
applicable local electri-
cal codes.
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This equipment complies with the requirements of
the European guidelines: 89/336/EEC
"Electromagnetic Compatibility" and 93/68/EEC
"Electrical operating material for use within specific
voltage limits."
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and (2) This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
*The Gentner Control Panel must not be used with
an AC power switch or plug in the same box.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O N
O N
Figure 1. Dip switches
Dip Switch
1 2 3 4
On On On On
Off On On On
On Off On On
Off Off On On
On On Off On
Off On Off On
On Off Off On
Off Off Off On
On On On Off
Off On On Off
On Off On Off
Off Off On Off
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Control Panel Number
Figure 2. Dip switch settings