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SS 8.1 MLR/RJ Installation and Operation Manual

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® SS 8.1 MLR/RJ transparent
eight input, one output switcher/router (referred to as the SS 8.1 MLR/RJ through-
out this manual). We are confident that this product will give you many years of
dependable service. This manual is intended to give you all the information needed
to install and operate the Broadcast Tools® SS 8.1 MLR/RJ.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Only qualified technical personnel should install the SS 8.1 MLR/RJ.  Any attempt
to install this device by a person who is not technically qualified could result in a
hazardous condition to the installer or other personnel or damage to the SS 8.1
MLR/RJ or other equipment. Please ensure that proper safety precautions have been
taken before installing this device. If you are unfamiliar with this type of equipment,
please contact a properly qualified engineer to handle the installation and setup of
the SS 8.1 MLR/RJ.  Broadcast Tools, Inc., is unable to support NON-Broadcast
Tools software, hardware, or NON-Broadcast Tools computer/hardware/software
problems. If you experience these problems, please research your hardware/software
instruction manuals, or contact the manufacturers technical support department.

WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP

If you have any questions regarding your product or you need assistance, please con-
tact your distributor from whom you purchased this equipment.  If you would like
more information about BROADCAST TOOLS® products, you may reach us at:

Broadcast Tools,  Inc.

131 State Street
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284-1503 USA
Voice: 360.854.9559
Fax:

866.783.1742

Internet Home Page: www.broadcasttools.com
E-mail:[email protected]

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING 

BROADCAST TOOLS® BRAND PRODUCTS!

CAUTION!

Broadcast Tools®

Products, as with any
electronic device, can
fail without warning.
Do not use this product
in applications where a
life threatening condition
could result due to failure.

NOTE:

This manual should be
read thoroughly before
installation and operation.

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Broadcast Tools is a Veteran Owned Business

Designed, Assembled and Supported in WA State, USA

Summary of Contents for SS 8.1 MLR

Page 1: ...ed trademarks of Broadcast Tools Inc Copyright 1989 2021 by Broadcast Tools Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission Visit www broadcasttool...

Page 2: ...ystem 5 Installation Operation 5 Input Mute and Enable Push Buttons 5 LED Indicators 5 Power 5 Chassis Ground 5 I O Connections 6 RJ45 Audio Inputs and Output 6 GPI PIP Remote Control Inputs 7 Open Co...

Page 3: ...of the SS 8 1 MLR RJ Broadcast Tools Inc is unable to support NON Broadcast Tools software hardware or NON Broadcast Tools computer hardware software problems If you experience these problems please r...

Page 4: ...ence sensor with front panel LED indicator SPDT SPST silence sensor alarm relay with adjustable alarm delay and restore duration May be disabled Eight input GPI port PIP triggers or Remote Control wit...

Page 5: ...ute respectively Each input push button has an associated LED indicator which will illuminate when the channel is selected When an input channel is selected the previous channel is des elected interlo...

Page 6: ...ch channel has a pair of resistors Removal information Channel 1 R6 R14 Channel 2 R7 R15 Channel 3 R8 R16 Channel 4 R9 R17 Channel 5 R10 R18 Channel 6 R11 RR19 Channel 7 R12 R20 Channel 8 R13 R21 If t...

Page 7: ...nector Each channel is pulled high 5 volts through a 22K resistor For example pulsing the MUTE input to ground would turn off the output of the SS 8 1 MLR RJ until a front panel source switch is press...

Page 8: ...the relays will close when silence is detected and stay closed until valid audio returns to the output RS 232 Serial Port RJ 11 Jack This RJ 11 jack is used to connect the SS 8 1 MLR RJ to a computer...

Page 9: ...switch Setup Follow the tables below for SW11 dip switch configuration options Note To select an input at power up with SW11 6 ON hold down the push button for the desired input channel or mute until...

Page 10: ...s for each unit using the configuration dipswitches zero is the factory default setting Never duplicate addresses Menu Operation To connect to the SS 8 1 MLR RJ over its serial interface start a seria...

Page 11: ...is silent uU Sends unit firmware version name version lf uY Display configuration uZx Echo character x to serial control port for debugging command strings uCEx Enable error and good responses if x Y...

Page 12: ...us outputs rated at 6 vdc 100ma each One SPDT and one SPST silence sense relay 1 amp 30 vdc maximum Interfacing Audio I O shielded RJ45 audio jacks Remote control 4 6 position pluggable screw terminal...

Page 13: ...O OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BYAPPLICABLE LAW BROADCAST TOOLSAND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIMALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMP...

Page 14: ...e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 866 783 1742 Product_Name Installation and Operation Manual 14 APPENDIX...

Page 15: ...cal Latching Relays Switcher Router SS 8 1 MLR RJ 1 Configuration SW1 Switcher Router 1 Configuration Enable Switch Jumper JP1 Front Panel Dip Switch 1 Configuration SW1 Dip Switch 1 Configuration Mod...

Page 16: ...Fractional Schematic w Mechanical Latching Relays Switcher Router SS 8 1 MLR RJ Switcher Router Modified 04 29 21 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 360 854 9559 Fax 866 783 1742 Copyright 1989 2...

Page 17: ...peration Manual Fractional Schematic SS 8 1 MLR RJ Switcher Router w Mechanical Latching Relays 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 360 854 9559 Fax 866 783 1742 Visit us online at www broadcastto...

Page 18: ...peration Manual Fractional Schematic SS 8 1 MLR RJ Switcher Router w Mechanical Latching Relays 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 360 854 9559 Fax 866 783 1742 Visit us online at www broadcastto...

Page 19: ...peration Manual Fractional Schematic SS 8 1 MLR RJ Switcher Router w Mechanical Latching Relays 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 360 854 9559 Fax 866 783 1742 Visit us online at www broadcastto...

Page 20: ...peration Manual Fractional Schematic SS 8 1 MLR RJ Switcher Router w Mechanical Latching Relays 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 360 854 9559 Fax 866 783 1742 Visit us online at www broadcastto...

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