Specifications
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APPENDIX C • CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION
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Appendix C: Control
Panel Installation
The optional Control Panels are 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 XAP 800, and works by triggering the execution of programmed
commands from the XAP 800. 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
XAP 800 (see Control Panel Builder on page 61 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 connec-
tor 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 depictions 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 XAP 800. DIP switch settings follow a binary pro-
tocol, using switches 1-4. Refer to Figure 2 for proper DIP switch settings. If
you set an invalid address, all LEDs on the Control Panel will illuminate. 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 DIP switch 8
to ON (multiple Control Panels on a XAP 800 Remote Panel connector
must be connected daisy-chain style). Switches 5-7 are nonfunctional.
Up to 12 Control Panels can be used with a XAP 800—up to six Control
Panels on each of the Remote Panel A and B rear-panel connectors. See the
distance chart on the next page for maximum distances.
Step 3 Turn off the XAP 800 unit if it is on.
Step 4 Plug a connector terminator block into one of the XAP 800’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 twisted
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 specif-
ic 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
11
Control Panel Number
Figure 2. Dip switch settings