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Quick Start Guide
Ulysses 8116
16x Analog Output
To download the latest version of Studio Matrix Designer, the Windows application
that controls all Studio Matrix hardware, go to: www.airtoolsaudio.com
TM
Symetrix
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System Connection
The Ulysses connects to the rest of the Studio Matrix system by SymLink. SymLink is a ring network, unlike Ethernet which
uses a hub and spoke topology making a single connection to each device from a hub. Each Studio Matrix hardware device
on a SymLink ring has two connections: INPUT and OUTPUT. The INPUT connects to the previous device’s OUTPUT and the
OUTPUT connects to the next device’s INPUT to make a complete ring. When the ring is complete and all connections and
device addresses are valid, the SymLink LEDs on the fronts of all units will be lit solid green. (See
LED Color Table
.)
Note:
Shielded CAT-5 cables are recommended for SymLink connections and length must be limited to 10 meters each. One
shielded SymLink patch cable is included with each hardware device featuring SymLink connections.
Warning!
The RJ-45 connectors labeled “SYMLINK” should ONLY be connected to other RJ-45 connectors labeled
“SYMLINK”. NEVER connect “SYMLINK” connectors to any other RJ-45 connectors.
Multi-Ring Systems
There are basically two ways in which to set up multi-ring systems. The decision to make is whether you would like to manage
the rings as a whole system from the same Site File or manage the rings as completely independent systems.
To manage the rings in one Site File as a whole system, the most efficient connection method is for each hardware device to
have its own dedicated Ethernet connection to a common hub or network. Any properly set up PC on the network can then
control the system. It is also permissible to only connect the master (address 1) device in each ring via Ethernet to a hub or
network, however this is less efficient since the host PC must communicate with slave devices via their SymLink connections
instead of directly with each device.
Interfacing to manage each ring as a separate system can be done via RS-232 or Ethernet. If by Ethernet, care must be taken
to avoid IP conflicts and accessibility should be considered - general network design and administration issues. If by RS-232,
separate PCs can be permanently connected to each ring individually, or one PC could be meant to ‘roam’ amongst them.
Device Addressing
Every Studio Matrix hardware device must be uniquely identified. This is done in three parts. Each hardware device is assigned
a ring number of 1-31. Then, each device within each ring is assigned a unique (within that ring) device address of 1-15. In
general, all devices are within ring 1. Devices in the same ring are able to share audio and control data via their SymLink bus
connections. Finally, each device address of 1-15 must also be designated as a Primary or Secondary device when using
redundant pairs of devices. (See
Redundancy
.) The device addresses of the physical hardware in your system must match the
devices as configured in your Studio Matrix Designer Site File. You may use the pictorial diagrams below to quickly set up and
understand the device address DIP switches on the Ulysses.
Note:
Any time the DIP switches are changed, the unit(s) must be power cycled for the changes to take effect.
Studio Matrix DIP Switch Settings
NOTE:
For the sake of space, a small variety of ring, address and
primary/secondary configurations are shown.
A total of 31 rings are possible via ring numbers 1-31.
Each ring can contain a total of 15 address via address numbers 1-15.
Each address can consist of a primary and secondary device for a total of 30 devices per ring.
RING
16
8
4
2
BO
O
T
MOD
E
1
RS-232:
A
CC / HOST
HOST 57k - 115k
UNIT
4
2
1
8 16
RING 1, ADDRESS 1, PRIMARY
HOST RS-232 @ 115k
SEC / PRIM
RING
16
8
4
2
BOO
T MODE
1
RS-232:
A
CC / HOST
HOST 57k - 115k
UNIT
4
2
1
8 16
RING 4, ADDRESS 3, PRIMARY
SEC / PRI
M
RING
16
8
4
2
BO
O
T
MOD
E
1
RS-232:
A
CC / HOST
HOST 57k - 115k
UNIT
4
2
1
8 16
RING 1, ADDRESS 1, SECONDARY
HOST RS-232 @ 115k
SEC / PRIM
RING
16
8
4
2
BOO
T MODE
1
RS-232:
A
CC / HOST
HOST 57k - 115k
UNIT
4
2
1
8 16
RING 31, ADDRESS 15, PRIMARY
SEC / PRI
M
RING
16
8
4
2
BO
O
T
MOD
E
1
RS-232:
A
CC / HOST
HOST 57k - 115k
UNIT
4
2
1
8 16
RING 1, ADDRESS 1, PRIMARY
ACCESSORY RS-232 (38.4k)
SEC / PRIM
RING
16
8
4
2
BOO
T MODE
1
RS-232:
A
CC / HOST
HOST 57k - 115k
UNIT
4
2
1
8 16
RING 1, ADDRESS 11, SECONDARY
SEC / PRI
M
System Connection, Multi-Ring Systems, Device Addressing
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