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ACS 8.2 Plus Eight Input, Dual Output StereoMatrix Audio Control Switcher

DESCRIPTION

Controls:

• Headphone and VU meter monitor switch to select which output channel is
monitored.
• Headphone jack
• Headphone level control
• Input, Output, Fade, Dim, Mute and Program push buttons

Audio Inputs:

Each of the 8 stereo inputs are balanced bridging (20K

Ω

) at a nominal line level of

+4dBu.  Multi-turn level controls are provided for each channel.  

Audio Outputs:

The ACS 8.2 Plus provides two selectable balanced stereo outputs.  Two balanced
monaural outputs are also provided which follow their respective stereo outputs.
The stereo outputs are adjustable.

Stereo 10 – LED VU Meters:

The ACS 8.2 Plus contains LED VU meters selectable between the two output
channels.  

Silence Sensors:

Each output channel has a detector that monitors the sum of each stereo channel.
The factory default delay is set at 10 seconds, with a threshold of -37 dB, while the
restore time is set at 10 seconds.  Upon silence delay detection, the “SS-1 or SS-2”
SPDT relays close for the duration of the silence and the corresponding (SS-1 or SS-
2) LED is lit for duration of silence.  Serial data is sent on either the loss or restora-
tion of audio.  The sensor may be programmed for: 

• Number of seconds of silence that must be present before an alarm state is

reached.  

• Number of seconds that valid audio must be present before an alarm state is

cleared (Restore).

Remote Control (GPI) Inputs:

Most front panel functions may be controlled with the 5-volt TTL/CMOS logic com-
patible, contact closure inputs.  

PIP (GPI) Inputs:

The Parallel Input Port provides 16 parallel 5-volt TTL/CMOS logic compatible GPI
inputs. The inputs are pulled high to 5 volts through a 20K

Ω

resistor and are acti-

vated by pulling the input to ground.  These inputs supply status to any serial polling
device (when the unit ID is set to 0, no polling of inputs is required).  

Summary of Contents for ACS 8.2 Plus

Page 1: ...n contained in this document is subject to change without notice Broadcast Tools Inc assumes no responsibility for errors and or omissions contained in this document Revisions of this information or n...

Page 2: ...Function Description 5 Installation Guidelines 9 Inspection 9 Setting Operation Dip Switches 9 Power Up Feature 11 Mounting 12 Connecting Inputs Outputs Relays 12 Adjusting Input and Output Levels 13...

Page 3: ...chnical support department SAFETY INFORMATION Only qualified personnel should install Broadcast Tools products Incorrect or inappropriate use and or installation could result in a hazardous condition...

Page 4: ...ort Stereo LED VU meters with front panel output selection switch Stereo headphone amplifier with front panel output selection switch headphone jack and level control Internal silence sensors monitor...

Page 5: ...nnels may be programmed for the following operations Overlap default Overlap one audio source with another while the button for the second source is held down Both channels will be fed to the output u...

Page 6: ...r that monitors the sum of each stereo channel The factory default delay is set at 10 seconds with a threshold of 37 dB while the restore time is set at 10 seconds Upon silence delay detection the SS...

Page 7: ...utput Control The ACS 8 2 Plus contains 8 SPDT relays Each relay may be latched on latched off or momentarily turned on by a non dedicated computer The pulse time may be set from 100msec to 9 9 second...

Page 8: ...nfigurations ACS 8 2 Plus Front Panel switch operation Action Result Push any channel button Channel is connected to output 1 To mute the active channel simultaneously hold down the mute switch while...

Page 9: ...e dipswitch specifies audio modes mix interlock overlap 2 bit unit ID baud rate and other features listed below Access to this switch is near the front panel Follow the description below Front Panel L...

Page 10: ...lt 9600 4 OFF Baud rate 5 OFF Stereo Audio Switching Default Overlap 6 OFF Stereo Audio Switching 7 OFF Power up modes Default Save selection via PGM button 8 OFF Open collectors in remote mode Defaul...

Page 11: ...tch engage 3 When the switch has been engaged the 16 input LED s will blink indi cating the power up selection has been programmed With SW17 7 ON The last source selected will be remembered at power u...

Page 12: ...tion or to the input and grounding the side for unbalanced input operation Connections can be made to the and outputs for balanced operation or to the output and ground for unbalanced output operation...

Page 13: ...L CMOS logic levels Open collector status tally is also provided and follows the action of the front panel LED s Refer to the connector layout on page 18 of this manual If the ACS 8 2 Plus is to be us...

Page 14: ...ID s to each ACS 8 2 Plus One suggestion is to assign 1 to the first ACS 8 2 Plus and 2 to the second switcher The second step is to parallel the serial ports of the ACS 8 2 Plus s Plug the male end...

Page 15: ...nit This section defines all burst mode commands Each burst mode command starts with an asterisk Next is a single decimal digit that corresponds to the unit ID address 0 3 Following that are one or mo...

Page 16: ...EE If the command is sent cor rectly the unit will reply with RRR uCDEF Set factory defaults uCIIttt Set PIP Programmable Pulse Stretcher Input Duration ttt 000 255 hundredths of seconds 255 2 55 Seco...

Page 17: ...since the last end overlap command was issued uB a a a a a a a a Sets inputs ignoring mode NOTE Input commands MUST be in CAPS A All OUTPUTS OFF B Output 1 C Output 2 D Outputs 1 2 Example 0B B C D A...

Page 18: ...sponse is SuP ii x where x is 1 if the corresponding input is high 0 otherwise uSPA Send ALL input GPI PIP status Response is SuP A x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x CR LF where input 0 is first and inp...

Page 19: ...Output 1 Left Output 1 Left Gnd Output 1 Right Output 1 Right Output One Bottom Row TB 6 Monaural Output Top Row Output 1 Output 1 Gnd Output 2 Output 2 Ext 1 Input Left Ext 1 Input Right Gnd Ext 2 In...

Page 20: ...elay will open When power is restored each relay will return to the pre power failure state NOTE In burst mode momen tary timing on each relay can be set from 1 to 9 9 seconds TB 8 The bottom connecto...

Page 21: ...e with 5 volts CMOS TTL logic open colletor or con tact closures to ground RS 232 Multi drop RS 232 2400 9600 19200 38400 8 N 1 Status Control Front Panel LED indicators Control 8 SPDT Relays Silence...

Page 22: ...rnative remedies NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BYAPPLICABLE LAW BROADCAST TOOLSAND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIMALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT...

Page 23: ...casttools com Copyright 1989 2010 by Broadcast Tools Inc All Rights Reserved Broadcast Tools ACS 8 2 Plus Audio Switcher Trimmers and Connectors Layout Appendix Modification Date 06 07 10 RS 232 Power...

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