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SRC-4

Four channel serial remote control

INC

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INC ® P R O B L E M S O LV E D Installation and Operation Manual SRC-4 Four channel serial remote control Firmware Version 1.2 and above – Manual update: 7/23/2013 If you need a firmware upgrade, contact Broadcast Tools® No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission. ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE NOTE: We recommend the use of Chrome, Firefox or Safari as your browser.
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SRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page # Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Who to Contact for Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a BROADCAST TOOLS® SRC-4 four channel serial remote control (referred to as the SRC-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® SRC-4. SAFETY INFORMATION Only qualified technical personnel should install the SRC-4.
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SRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Product Overview The SRC-4, serial remote control interfaces four optically isolated inputs and four SPDT relays to a RS-232 port. Communication with the SRC-4 is accomplished via short "burst" type ASCII commands from the user’s PC. Alternatively, the SRC-4 may be used in Data mode which allows the user to define custom ACSII to control the relays as well as custom ASCII strings when an input is on or off.
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SRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Installation Surge Protection The SRC-4 has built-in resistance to voltage changes; we recommend that you use a power surge protector or line conditioner on the incoming AC line. Lightning strikes and/or other high voltage surges may damage your SRC-4 and connected equipment if it is not properly protected. For lightning protection devices, check out www.polyphaser.com and www.itwlinx.com.
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SRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Relay Outputs: Each of the four relays is supplied with SPDT (form C) dry contacts. External equipment to be controlled should be connected to the terminals labeled K1NO, K1CM, K1NC, K2NO, K2CM, K2NC, K3NO, K3CM, K3NC, K4NO, K4CM, K4NC. The four red LEDs on the front panel indicate which relays are active. NOTE: If mechanical latching relays are required, we suggest the Broadcast Tools LR-5 or LR-5 Plus (4PDT & SPST) mechanical latching relay.
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SRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Configuration Dip-switch Setup The configuration dip-switch package (SW1) is located on front panel of the SRC-4. Note: After changing any dip-switch, please repower the unit. SW1-1 OFF = ON = Baud Rate 9600 Auto-Detect (default) In auto-detect mode the SRC-4 can automatically detect and set itself to the baud rate a connected serial device. This allows the SRC-4 to be used with a wide range of serial devices.
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SRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Input Strings: *011 = Input 1 High *010 = Input 1 Low *021 *020 = = Input 2 High Input 2 Low *031 *030 = = Input 3 High Input 3 Low *041 *040 = = Input 4 High Input 4 Low Firmware Version: *0U = SRC-4 1.02 (or latest firmware version). This is also displayed at power-up or reset. Pair Operation Mode In pair mode inputs from one SRC-4 will map directly to the outputs of another SRC4 when connected together via the RS-232 port.
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SRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Outputs 1-4 represent the string data that will be sent over the serial port when inputs 1-4 are activated. Each output channel can have a custom ON and OFF string. Special characters may be entered as ASCII HEX characters, to do so enter a “/” followed by the hex value. For example, if you want to send 12345(CR/LF) enter as the string: 12345/0D/0A and hit the ENTER key to terminate. Each string may be up to 14 characters long.
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SRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Specifications Inputs 4 - Optically isolated inputs. May be configured for wet (5 to 24vdc) or dry inputs. Relays 4 - SPDT, 30VDC at 1 amp maximum. Logic Flash Microprocessor with non-volatile memory RS-232 RS-232, 8N1, Handshaking disabled. 9600 baud (default), or Auto-Detect. Connectors Inputs/Relays - Plug-in euroblock screw terminals. Serial - RJ11 with modular cable and S-9 female DB-9 adapter.
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SRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual LIMITED WARRANTY The term “Buyer” as used in this document refers to and includes both (but only) (a) any person or entity who acquires such an item for the purpose of resale to others (i.e., a dealer or distributor of an item), and (b) the first person or entity who acquires such an item for such person’s or entity’s own use.
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