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Universal 4.1 MLR Installation and Operation Manual

INSTALLATION

USB/Serial Control

The switcher may be controlled and monitored by the burst serial string commands
listed below or by the embedded setup menu.

Command Key

Where: 

< * > Denotes start of string character
< u > Unit ID (address, 0 through 3)  
< ii > Input channel (01, 02, 03, 04 or M (MUTE)).

Commands

*uii

Switch to input ii, 01-04.
Command example: *004 
Response Example:  S0A,0,0,0,1<cr><lf

*uMA

Mute output.
Command example: Mute output: *0MA 
Response Example:  S0A,0,0,0,0<cr><lf

*0MM

Go to setup menu. Only available for unit ID 0. See Menu
Operation section of the manual for more information.

*POLL

Returns unit ID address in appropriate time slot.

*uSL

Seaudio status for all inputs: SuLo,x,x,x,x<CR><LF>

*uSPii

Sends PIP status for input ii: SuP,ii,x

*uSPA 

Sends PIP status for all inputs: SuP,A,x,x,x,x<CR><LF>

*uU

Send firmware version.Response format:
<product_name>_ver_<n.nn><cr><lf>
Command example:  *0U 
Response Example:  U 4.1 MLR V:1.0<cr><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 (default N)

*uCDEF

Reset to factory defaults.

*uCLx

Lock front panel:  x = L (Lock) x = U (Unlock)

*uCIIttt

Sets PIP minimum pulse length ttt: 000 - 255 => off to 2.55 seconds.

*uCPS

Power up audio state: save power up state now

*uDxx

Delay xx seconds before processing next command.

*uDLxxx

Delay xxx seconds before processing next command.

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Summary of Contents for Universal 4.1 MLR/Serial

Page 1: ...istered trademarks of Broadcast Tools Inc Copyright 1989 2017 by Broadcast Tools Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission Visit www broadcas...

Page 2: ...ion 5 UPS standby power system 5 Installation Operation 5 Front Panel Controls 5 LED Indicators 5 Power Connector Pin outs 6 Audio Inputs and Outputs 7 Remote Control Inputs 8 Relay Outputs 8 Configur...

Page 3: ...t 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...

Page 4: ...d relays utilizing 2 form C bifur cated crossbar silver alloy with gold overlay contacts USB and RS 232 serial interfaces for connection to control PC Five input GPI port PIP triggers or remote contro...

Page 5: ...and enable push buttons Each push button has an associated LED indicator When an input channel is selected its LED will light and the previously selected channel will turn off interlock Only one input...

Page 6: ...ct FTDI USB Serial Virtual COM port driver which will allow you to access the Universal 4 1 MLR Serial on a COM port If the switcher is being used for RS 232 serial operation the USB connection should...

Page 7: ...ng power Due to the passive nature of the switching any input level and impedance can be used Inputs may be balanced or unbalanced while output lev els impedance distortion noise and balancing will ma...

Page 8: ...Universal 4 1 MLR Serial and remain switched that way until a front panel source switch is pressed a different remote control input is activated Relay Outputs The Universal 4 1 MLR Serial has four nor...

Page 9: ...tion Mode SW9 4 Remote Control OFF PIP ON Remote control operation mode Pulse 1 IN to ground to select channel 1 pulse IN 2 to select channel 2 pulse IN 3 to select channel 3 pulse IN 4 to select inpu...

Page 10: ...e USB COM port the Universal 4 1 MLR Serial is assigned to at 9600 baud 8 N 1 flow control to NONE Emulation set to ANSI and local character echo enabled NOTE If the Universal 4 1 MLR Serial s FTDI US...

Page 11: ...nformation POLL Returns unit ID address in appropriate time slot uSL Seaudio status for all inputs SuLo x x x x CR LF uSPii Sends PIP status for input ii SuP ii x uSPA Sends PIP status for all inputs...

Page 12: ...u Operation Type 0mm to access the setup menu To select a menu function simply enter the letter on the left side of the menu and wait for the prompt Example Type the let ter S Response Enter Input Cha...

Page 13: ...le with 5 volts CMOS TTL logic open collector or contact closures to ground Status Front Panel LED Indicators Remote Four channel relay status output contacts 30 VDC 1 amp maximum CAUTION For safety n...

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