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Chapter 1

Connections and connectors 
 

CONNECTION STANDARDS

The in- and output connections for AUDAC audio equipment are performed according 
to international wiring standards for professional audio equipment.

RS232 (serial connection interface): 

For connection with home & industrial automation systems, controllable equipment, ... 
 

   Connection 

 

Standard RS232 

 

PIN 2 

 

 

APC100MK2 TX 

 

PIN 3 

 

 

APC100MK2 RX

 

 

PIN 5 

 

 

GND 

   

Settings

  

 

19200 Baud (default) 

      8 

Bit 

      1 

Stop 

bit 

      No 

parity 

      No 

Handshaking

RJ45 (RS485, Audio, +24V DC): 

For connection to matrix systems / peripheral devices 
 
     

Pin 1 

White-Orange 

AUDIO A 

     

Pin 2 

Orange   

AUDIO B 

     

Pin 3 

White-Green 

+24V DC 

     

Pin 4 

Blue 

 

RS485 A 

     

Pin 5 

White-Blue 

RS485 B 

     

Pin 6 

Green  

GND 

     

Pin 7 

White-Brown 

AUDIO A 

     

Pin 8 

Brown   

AUDIO B

Summary of Contents for APC100 MK2

Page 1: ...APC100 MK2 User Manual www audac eu ...

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Page 3: ...ards 9 Chapter 2 Overview APC100MK2 11 Front panel APC100MK2 11 Rear panel APC100MK2 12 Chapter 3 Configuring the APC100MK2 13 Configuration interface 13 Login screen 13 Configuration screen 14 Network settings 15 Password settings 16 Time settings 17 RS232 settings 18 Address settings 19 Factory settings 20 Chapter 4 Using the APC100MK2 21 Chapter 5 Additional information 22 IP Basics 22 Technica...

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Page 5: ...without requiring no more than the APC100MK2 and a computer An internal real time clock allows syn chronizations for time controlled events in external devices When synchronized with internet time server The AUDAC system manager software application allows the user to manage and control APC100MK2 s functions together with full configuration functionalities for any smart connected devices through T...

Page 6: ...NGS DO NOT STICK ANY OBJECTS THROUGH THE VENTILATION OPENINGS DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS OR OTHER APPARATUS THAT PRODUCE HEAT DO NOT PLACE THIS UNIT IN ENVIRONMENTS WHICH CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF DUST HEAT MOISTURE OR VIBRATION THIS UNIT IS DEVELOPED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY DO NOT USE IT OUTDOORS PLACE THE UNIT ON A STABLE BASE OR MOUNT IT IN A STABLE RACK ONLY USE ...

Page 7: ...llection point or recycling centre for electrical and electronic waste This will make sure that it will be recycled on an environmentally friendly manner and will help to protect the environment in which we all live CAUTION The symbols shown are internationally recognized symbols that warn about potential hazards of electrical products The lightning flash with arrow point in an equilateral triangl...

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Page 9: ...th home industrial automation systems controllable equipment Connection Standard RS232 PIN 2 APC100MK2 TX PIN 3 APC100MK2 RX PIN 5 GND Settings 19200 Baud default 8 Bit 1 Stop bit No parity No Handshaking RJ45 RS485 Audio 24V DC For connection to matrix systems peripheral devices Pin 1 White Orange AUDIO A Pin 2 Orange AUDIO B Pin 3 White Green 24V DC Pin 4 Blue RS485 A Pin 5 White Blue RS485 B Pi...

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Page 11: ...dicate the current operation mode of the device When the device is running in normal mode this LED will blink with a constant frequency 3 RS485 AUDIO RJ45 connector Connections to any peripheral such as wall panels paging microphones or matrix systems should be made on this data bus connector This data bus carries all audio and control signals between the APC100MK2 and other devices Connections sh...

Page 12: ...d in any LAN network Rear panel APC100MK2 APC100MK2 Rear panel RS485 AUDIO RJ45 connector The rear panel of the APC100MK2 contains only one data bus connection This data bus connection has identical possibilities and specifications as the data bus connection implemented on the front panel of the APC100MK2 When a connection between the APC100MK2 and a peripheral interface or matrix system is made t...

Page 13: ...in range of your LAN network contact your network specialist The IP address can be changed in the configuration settings menu but therefore a network connection must be established first Configuration interface Start your default web browser and enter the IP address of the APC100MK2 in the ad dress bar on top The factory default IP address is http 192 168 0 194 Login screen First the login screen ...

Page 14: ...ime settings RS232 settings APC100 address and Factory settings Click the particular button if you want to make any changes to the corresponding settings Connection status In the top left corner of the window is the connection status indicated When an active connection is established the connection status will indicate ONLINE in a green color When the connection was temporary interrupted but resto...

Page 15: ...t to 255 255 255 0 The settings can be changed by adjusting the parameters in the shown fields and pressing OK Once changed the modified settings will take effect immediately and you will be automatically redirected to the newly entered IP address For more information about network connections and settings see IP basics in Chapter 5 Network settings screen for APC100MK2 ...

Page 16: ...To change the password enter the old password in the provided field and enter the new password twice in the fields below After this is all completed push the OK button If the old password is correct and both new entered passwords are matching the password will be changed in the new one The factory default password is APC ...

Page 17: ...the OK button on the bottom of the page should be clicked and the entered time date will be saved The internal real time clock holding the current time and date has an accuracy of 1 minute month meaning the set value may expire with a maximum of 1 minute month A second option is synchronizing the internal clock constantly with a public time server time server settings This function can be activate...

Page 18: ... any changes are made to it and need to enable again to become effective RS232 settings In this window the RS232 settings baud rate for the APC100MK2 can be configured RS232 settings screen for APC100MK2 Depending of the baud rate compatibility for the connected device to the RS232 connection of the APC100MK2 the baud rate can be configured in this screen Selection is done through a dropdown box a...

Page 19: ...used in one configuration or installation every APC100MK2 should have an unique assigned address It is recommended to use address 001 for the first connected APC100MK2 and increase by one for every subsequent connected APC100MK2 When sending commands through serial or network communication the device address for the APC100 is always preceded by the letter B Meaning for APC100 with device address 0...

Page 20: ...ctory settings and all previously made settings will be lost Factory settings screen for APC100MK2 When clicking the Factory settings button a warning window will appear If you proceed by clicking the OK button all settings will be returned to factory default values ATTENTION BE CAREFUL to press this button All original factory settings will be recalled and all custom settings will be lost ...

Page 21: ...s freely available and can be downloaded from the AUDAC website This software tool compatible with windows mac and linux detects all smart devices with their peripherals in your system and allows extended configuration update and backup functions of the equipment Using as a gateway When the APC100MK2 is used as a gateway it allows connection to and control through any TCP IP based network for all ...

Page 22: ...ou can see this address consists of 4 separate numbers ranging from 000 to 255 In simple terms only the last number of an IP address can be different within a network so there is a maximum of 256 unique addresses within a network ranging from xxx xxx xxx 000 to xxx xxx xxx 255 The first three numbers have to be the same to make communication between several devices possible otherwise the devices c...

Page 23: ...changes to the settings menu of the AUDAC products you need to have access to the user interface on the product s web page This can be done by temporarily giving your computer an IP address within the IP range of the AUDAC product for example 192 168 0 193 After the IP address of your computer is within the IP range of the product the user interface is accessible and the IP address of the product ...

Page 24: ...00 19200 28800 38400 56000 57600 115200 Baud 8 Bit 1 Stop bit No parity No Handshaking Power consumption 1 Watt Power supply 24V DC PSD241 switching power supply included 100 240V AC 47 63 Hz Dimensions W x H x D 108 x 44 x 164 mm Weight 0 8 Kg incl power supply Packaging Carton box Shipping weight Volume 1 12 Kg 0 0078 Cbm Optional accessories MBS1xx Mounting brackets ...

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