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MULTITASKER

400-0162-003

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GROUP OPERATION

This command disables output "m" for each card 
in group "k".

Command Format:  [OFFmGk]

m

= Output no. (m = # from 1-4)

Gk = Group ID (k = # from 1-8)

Example:

1. [OFF1G1]:

Turns off Output 1 for each card 
in G1.

2. [OFFG1]:

Turns off all outputs for each 
card in G1.

PATH OPERATION

This command will set the path for the output, 
but it is not active until the switch command, 
[SW], is executed. Commands ending in "P" are 
not executed immediately. The path for outputs 
on multiple cards or the same card may be 
preloaded.

Command Format:  [OFFmCnP]

m

= Output no. (m = # from 1 to 4)

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

P

= Path

Example:

There are two 

MT108-103

cards, C6 and C7. 

Disable Output 1 of C6 and Output 3 of C7 
simultaneously using the following commands:

[OFF1C6P]

[OFF3C7P]

[SW]

16.  

[…P] – PATH

This command will set the path for the output, 
but it is not active until the switch command, 
[SW], is executed. Commands ending in "P" are 
not executed immediately. The path for outputs 
on multiple cards or the same card can be 
loaded. See examples in ON and OFF 
commands.

17.  

[SW] – SWITCH

This command immediately connects inputs and 
outputs previously set with the PATH command.  
The command switches all paths set on this 
card and all other cards in the enclosure.

Example:

[ON1C6P]

[OFF3C7P]

[SW]

ID COMMANDS

The default card ID is the same as the card slot 
number. The next several commands allow the 
user to change the card ID to a value other than the 
slot number.  Once the ID is changed, moving the 
card to another slot will not change the card ID. If a 
card in slot 4 is set to ID 1, then moved to slot 10, 
its ID will remain 1. The [RSI] command forces 
each installed card to take its slot number as its ID 
number, regardless of the slot in which it is 
installed.  

Some cards require more than one slot in the 
MultiTasker system. As an example, some matrix 
switcher cards require 4 slots. If 5 of these cards 
are installed, they would be numbered C4, C8, 
C12, C16, and C20. Changing the ID allows the 
user to define the cards as C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5.

Another use for changing the card ID is to be able 
to use multiple systems without having to set each 
unit to a different unit ID. All systems may be left as 
unit ID 0 for ease of programming. The cards in the 
first unit may be numbered 1-10 and in the second 
unit 11-20.

18.  

[RSI]

This command resets the card IDs in the 
system. After sending this command, each card 
ID in the system will match the slot number of 
the card. If the card is moved to another slot, its 
ID number will be the new slot number.

Summary of Contents for MULTI-TASKER MT108-103

Page 1: ...MULTITASKER MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0162 003 1 IN 4 OUT BALANCED STEREO AUDIO DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER WITH OUTPUT CONTROL USER S GUIDE MT108 103...

Page 2: ...S 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP 5 DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW 6 INSTALLING YOUR MT108 103 7 OPERATION 7 RS 232 CONTROL 7 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS 8 COMMAND ORGANIZATION 8 BASIC COMMANDS 8 FEEDBACK CONTROL 9 CA...

Page 3: ...strong detergents 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 5 FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15...

Page 4: ...ndependently using RS 232 commands sent to the MultiTasker from a control system or from the enclosure s front panel keys TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 Specifications are subject to change See www altine...

Page 5: ...MULTITASKER 400 0162 003 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 BOTTOM RETAINER SCREW 4 AUDIO OUTPUTS AUDIO INPUT PRESENT LED POWER SIGNAL TOP RETAINER SCREW...

Page 6: ...MULTITASKER 400 0162 003 5 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP MT108 102 MT113 101...

Page 7: ...MULTITASKER 400 0162 003 6 DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW INPUT BALANCED LEFT RIGHT 5 pin TERM BLK ON OFF CONTROL SIGNAL DETECT POWER OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 1 OUT 2 OUTPUTS BALANCED LEFT RIGHT 5 pin TERM BLK...

Page 8: ...ough standard RS 232 communication Control may be accomplished through a computer control system or any device capable of RS 232 communication 7 1 1 RS 232 INTERFACE The control commands for the MT108...

Page 9: ...U0 should be used for single unit operation If the ID is set to U0 each command may be used without Ui Use the command SETU0 as explained in the MT101 101 User s Guide Example VERC3 For U0 VERC3Ui For...

Page 10: ...ID n slot from 1 to max slots Example Test C4 s memory by sending TESTC4 If all tests pass the following message will be displayed MEMORY IS GOOD Otherwise failures will be indicated 6 HELP This comm...

Page 11: ...in parentheses The first two characters identify the status type The last three characters are the card s ID MT108 103 Card model number VR690 0127 009 Firmware version ON1110 Output ON OFF status The...

Page 12: ...t no m from 1 4 Gk Group no k from 1 8 Example ON1G1 Turns on Output 1 for each card in G1 See the GROUP commands for a detailed explanation of groups PATH OPERATION This command will set the path for...

Page 13: ...e command switches all paths set on this card and all other cards in the enclosure Example ON1C6P OFF3C7P SW ID COMMANDS The default card ID is the same as the card slot number The next several comman...

Page 14: ...ID n n Offset amount n from 0 to 99 The maximum card ID is 99 so subtract the highest slot number from 99 to find the maximum offset For example in an 8 slot enclosure the maximum offset would be 91 T...

Page 15: ...back G5 C2C4C6C8 24 RMC This command removes one or more cards from a group Command Format RMCn1Cn2 Gk Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Gk Group ID k from 1 8 Example G5 consists of C2 C4 C6 and C8 Re...

Page 16: ...ould like to offer suggestions for the following 8 1 LED IS NOT LIT Cause 1 Card cage is not plugged in Solution Make sure the enclosure is powered and has AC power turned on If the LED is still not o...

Page 17: ...excessive amplification Solution 1 Make sure that the source signal level is high enough so that the destination amplifier does not have to provide excessive amplification and thereby distort the sign...

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