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MULTITASKER™

400-0132-005

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The matrix I/O connections are also read left to 
right representing outputs 1-8 and the input to 
which each is connected. The first two digits 
show the input number to which Output 1 is 
connected. The third and forth digits are for 
Output 2 and so on.

The matrix configuration shows the current 
configuration of the matrix, either 16x8,  8x4 or 
4x2.

The output volume levels are read the same as 
the matrix connections. The first two digits are 
the volume level for Output 1, the third and forth 
are for Output 2 and so on.

The mute status is either a ‘1’ or a ‘0’.  A ‘1’ 
indicates the card outputs are muted. A ‘0’ 
means the outputs are on.

6.  

[STA1]

This command enables automatic feedback 
from the front panel. The command affects any 
card with auto-feedback capability, not just the 

MT110-102.

The default at power on or reset is 

STA0, off. For more details, see the [?Cn] 
command definition.

Command Format [STA1] = On

Feedback Prefix Definitions:

MT

Card Model Number

VR

Firmware Revision

ON

Output On/Off Status

MA

Matrix Connections

MX

Matrix Configuration

VO

Output Volume

MU

Mute On/Off

Example 1:

Command =

[I2O*C4]

Feedback =

(MA020202…C04)

MA

=

Matrix Connections

0202.. =

Input 2 to Output 1
Input 2 to Output 2
etc…

C04

=

Card/Slot number

7.  

[STA0]

This command disables automatic feedback 
from the card and front panel. The command 
affects any card with auto-feedback capability, 
not just the 

MT110-102.

The default at power on 

or reset is STA0, OFF.

Command Format [STA0]

8.  

[ON]

This command will enable an output of a single 
card, or a group of cards.

SINGLE CARD OPERATION

Command Format:  [ONmCnUi]

m

= Output No. (m = # from 1 to 8)

Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)

Ui

= Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)

Example:

There is an 

MT110-102

card in slot 5.  All of the 

outputs on the card are off.

1)

[ON1C5]:

Turns on only Output 1 of the 

MT110-102

card.

2)

[ONC5]:

Turns on all outputs of the 

MT110-102

card.

GROUP OPERATION

This command enables output ‘m’ for each card 
in group ‘k’ of unit ‘I’.

Command Format:  [ONmGkUi]

m

= Output number (m = # from 1-8)

Gk = Group number (k = # from 1-8)

Ui

= Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)

Example:

[ON1G1]: Turns ON Output 1 for each card in 
Group 1. See the GROUP commands for a 
detailed explanation.

Summary of Contents for MT110-100/102

Page 1: ...MULTITASKER MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0132 005 16 IN 8 OUT AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER CARD FOR MULTITASKER USER S GUIDE MT110 100 102 ...

Page 2: ...PPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP 5 DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW MT110 100 7 DIAGRAM 3 INTERNAL VIEW MT110 102 8 INSTALLING YOUR MT110 100 102 9 OPERATION 9 RS 232 CONTROL 9 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS 9 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 24 LED IS NOT LIT 24 LED IS BLINKING RED 24 NO SOUND 24 DISTORTED SOUND 25 SOUND LEVEL IS LOW 25 ALTINEX POLICY 25 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICY 25 ...

Page 3: ...etergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the card Do not clean or touch any component or PCB 1 4 FCC CE NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may...

Page 4: ... audio matrix switchers The MT110 100 is a standard matrix switcher whereas the MT110 102 has individual volume trim control on each output The HelpInside feature allows programmers to have access to command structures and control of the MT110 100 102 from any terminal using the HELP command In conjunction with Altinex s unique command structure HelpInside provides easier than ever control of Mult...

Page 5: ...MULTITASKER 400 0132 005 4 4 DESCRIPTION OF MT110 100 102 4 ...

Page 6: ...MULTITASKER 400 0132 005 5 5 APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 Diagram 1 TYPICAL SETUP ...

Page 7: ...MULTITASKER 400 0132 005 6 6 ...

Page 8: ...Diagram 2 Internal View MT110 100 OUT 1 TERMINAL BLOCKS OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 MATRIX SWITCHER IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 TERMINAL BLOCKS IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 IN 9 IN 10 IN 12 IN 11 OUT 7 OUT 8 MATRIX CONTROL IN 15 IN 14 IN 16 IN 13 ...

Page 9: ... 1 TERMINAL BLOCKS OUT 2 S W GAIN OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 MATRIX SWITCHER IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 TERMINAL BLOCKS IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 IN 9 IN 10 IN 12 IN 11 OUT 7 OUT 8 MATRIX CONTROL IN 15 IN 14 IN 16 IN 13 GAIN S W GAIN S W GAIN S W GAIN S W GAIN S W GAIN S W GAIN S W ...

Page 10: ...through a computer control system or any other device capable of sending RS 232 commands 7 1 1 RS 232 INTERFACE The RS 232 commands for the MT110 100 102 are in a simple ASCII character format 1 Square brackets are part of the command 2 Use uppercase letters for all commands The cards in a MultiTasker system are capable of performing various functions as well as providing feedback to the user or c...

Page 11: ... VERC4 to check the version of the MT110 102 with card ID 4 The system will return the following feedback MT110 102 690 0152 011 C04 MT110 102 model number 690 0152 011 software version C04 card ID 2 C This command receives the status of the card Command Format CnUi Cn card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui unit id i 0 to 9 Example There is an MT110 102 card in slot 4 Sending the command C4 to the Multi...

Page 12: ...ormat Ui Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example A MultiTasker with Unit ID 1 has a front panel with part number MT101 105 and contains an MT110 102 Send the command U1 and receive the following feedback MT101 105U1 MT110 102C04 MT101 105U1 Panel Number and Unit ID MT110 102C04 An MT110 102 is in slot 4 5 C This command will return general information about the card and its status Command Format CnUi Cn ...

Page 13: ...R Firmware Revision ON Output On Off Status MA Matrix Connections MX Matrix Configuration VO Output Volume MU Mute On Off Example 1 Command I2O C4 Feedback MA020202 C04 MA Matrix Connections 0202 Input 2 to Output 1 Input 2 to Output 2 etc C04 Card Slot number 7 STA0 This command disables automatic feedback from the card and front panel The command affects any card with auto feedback capability no...

Page 14: ...LE CARD OPERATION Command Format OFFmCnUi m Output No m from 1 to 8 Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Card 5 has Output 1 on The following commands may be used to turn off the input 1 OFF1C5 Turns off only Output 1 2 OFFC5 Turns off all outputs GROUP OPERATION This command disables output m for each card in group k of unit i Command Format OFFmGkUi m Output No m fro...

Page 15: ...l outputs and all outputs are on The PATH command has been used to set Input 2 to Output 1 and turn off Outputs 2 and 3 simultaneously If checking the status prior to sending the SW command the feedback will appear as follows for the above connection settings In01 Out01 ON 32 32 P 02 In01 Out02 ON 32 32 P OFF In01 Out03 ON 32 32 P OFF etc The notation P at the end of the line indicates the path co...

Page 16: ...1 equal to Output 17 Command Format OSOmCi m Offset m from 0 to 128 Ci Card ID i from 1 to max slots Example OSO16C8 sets the output offset value to 16 for the card in slot 8 The outputs on card 8 will now be addressed by the value of their physical number plus the offset value In this case Output 1 would now be Output 17 19 FBD This command turns feedback delay on or off It is necessary when inst...

Page 17: ... slot number Command Format RSI Example Send the command RSI to the system with Unit ID 0 The card in slot 1 will have ID 1 the card in slot 2 will have ID 2 and so on If the card in slot 1 is then moved to slot 4 the card ID will then be 4 21 SIDn This command sets all the cards installed in the MultiTasker system to the same Card ID After sending this command all cards will be addressed with the...

Page 18: ...led simultaneously with the same command Each MultiTasker unit may define a maximum of eight groups In MultiTasker systems with audio and video cards boards are typically grouped as follows Group 1 Video Cards Group 2 Audio Cards Group 3 Video and Audio Cards Command Format WRCn1Cn2 GkUi Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Gk Group number k from 1 8 Ui Unit ID i from 0 9 Example Group cards 2 4 ...

Page 19: ...se group 5 includes C2 C4 and C6 29 TEST This command performs a series of tests on the internal memory of the card Upon completion the system will display following Command Format TESTCn Cn Card ID n from 1 to 99 Example Test the internal memory of the MT110 102 in slot 4 by sending the command TESTC4 The card will respond with the feedback similar to the following MEMORY IS GOOD Otherwise failur...

Page 20: ...de for more details When defined as a volume control key the key will respond to two conditions press and release Below subroutine 8 starts ramping up when key 8 is pressed Subroutine 10 starts ramping down when key 10 is pressed Subroutine 108 stops ramping when either key is released Since there are multiple outputs on this card the output to ramp must first be selected using the SEL command For...

Page 21: ... command RUP2C8 and the system will respond with the following feedback 11 12 13 14 32 37 RUPm xx MT110 102 ONLY This command ramps a specified output s volume to a user defined level at a rate defined using the RAMP command Command Format RUPm xxCnUi m Output No m from 1 8 xx Stop Level xx from 01 32 Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Ramp the output volume on outpu...

Page 22: ...8 seconds Send the command RSTC8 and the card will stop ramping the output volume The last displayed volume setting will remain the current volume level 41 RAMP MT110 102 ONLY This command displays the ramping time for 32 steps The time between each step is equal to the time in seconds divided by 32 Command Format RAMPCnUi Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Display t...

Page 23: ...llowing tables show how the inputs and outputs will be configured when the matrix is changed The input and output layouts are as viewed from the front of the card Example In the 8x4 configuration when Input 1 is connected to Output 4 the entire channel 1a and 1b will be switched to outputs 4a and 4b respectively Command Format MATmXyCnUi m number of inputs m 16 8 or 4 y number of outputs y 8 4 or ...

Page 24: ...utputs 16 CLR Reset card to default values 17 OSI Set input offset 18 OSO Set output offset 19 FBD Feedback delay on off ID Commands 20 RSI Reset Card IDs 21 SIDn Set all Card IDs 22 SIDnCi Set one Card ID 23 SID Set Card ID offset 24 RSN Read Card slot number Group Commands 25 WR Groups multiple cards 26 RMC Remove members from group 27 RMG Delete group 28 RD Displays group members Volume Matrix ...

Page 25: ...rd and verify that there is no damage If there is no damage see Solution 2 Solution 2 Verify that all ICs are seated in their sockets If the LED is still blinking red see Cause 2 Cause 2 The card and its serial device are not communicating Solution 1 Turn the system off and then on again If there is still an error see Cause 3 Cause 3 RS485 communication error Solution 1 Make sure that the card is ...

Page 26: ...OW Cause 1 Volume levels are inappropriate Solution 1 Turn up the source volume If sound level is still low see Solution 2 Solution 2 Turn up the destination amplifier volume If the sound level is still low see Cause 2 Cause 2 Poor signal transmission Solution Check the cables for continuity and make sure that connections are wired properly to verify that there is good signal transmission NOTE Tes...

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