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16-function Relay Card
MPEG L2 Protocol allows up to 16 relays as part of the Data Frame, but only the first 4 are available on
the audio card. If more are needed, then a relay Expansion Card is required.
The RELAY card is PHYSICALLY MATED ON TOP OF THE DESIRED AUDIO CARD. Both the
RELAY card on top and the AUDIO card on the bottom have to be connected together outside of the
Starguide receiver, and then physically inserted together in vertical slots.
The RELAY card has a DB-37 connector and all 16 relays of the desired audio channel can be decoded.
If a different SERVICE is selected on the associated AUDIO card, the relays change as well. ABC is
using Starguide relays for F/T Formats (Dallas) and F/T client feeds (F/T clients also get NetCue). All
occasional use clients will only be allowed to use NetCue for closures.
If a station needs to remove the relay card, or the audio card directly beneath the relay card,
BOTH
CARDS MUST BE REMOVED AT THE SAME TIME
. Both cards will be damaged if you attempt to
remove just one of the cards!
Relay Card Condition
Cause/Resolution
FUNCTION 5 (RLY 4)
NOT WORKING
37-pin connector miswired.
Rewire connector avoiding GND (pins 5, 10, 15, 24 and 33)
NO RELAYS
WORKING
Receiver port(s) not properly configured. ALL RELAY CARDS MUST BE
USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH AUDIO DECODER LOCATED
DIRECTLY BENEATH IT.
Start at top level menu. Press
<Enter>
on the Starguide keypad:
Press
?
until you get to PORT MENU, press
<Enter>
Press
?
until you get to the desired PORT with RELAY card, press <Enter>
Press
?
until you get to CARD TYPE, press
<Enter>
Press
?
until you get to RELAY, press
<Enter>
Start at top level menu. Press
<Enter>
on the Starguide keypad:
Press
?
until you get to PORT MENU, press
<Enter>
Press
?
until you get to the desired PORT with an audio card, press
<Enter>
(If RELAY card is in PORT B, go to AUDIO card in PORT C)
Press
?
until you get to CARD SETTINGS, press
<Enter>
Press
?
until you get to ASYNC PORT, press
<Enter>
Press
?
until you get to NORMAL, press
<Enter>
Press
?
until you get to BAUD RATE, press
<Enter>
Press
?
until you get to 9600, press
<Enter>
