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MULTI-TASKER™

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INSTALLING YOUR MT109-100

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Step 1

. Determine how the MT109-100 is going

to be configured.

The 

MT109-100

 is configured as an 8-in

1-out Stereo Audio Switcher. It may be
configured as a system with 15-in, 1-out
using two 

MT109-100

 cards. One card is

configured as a Master card and the
other is configured as an Expansion card.

In Application Diagram, DIAGRAM 4, on
page 8, the Master card is set to accept 7
external inputs, 1 internal input and 1
output.  The Expansion card has 8
external inputs (inputs 8 thru15). For
RS-232 commands, the 8 external inputs
of the Expansion card must still be
configured as inputs 1 thru 8.

For example, if the master card is at slot
1 and the Expansion card is at slot 2, to
select inputs 1 thru 4, use the following
commands to select different inputs:

To select input 1:

[ON1C1]

2:

[ON2C1]

3:

[ON3C1]

4:

[ON4C1]

5:

[ON5C1]

6:

[ON6C1]

7:

[ON7C1]

To select input 8:

[ON8C1] [ON1C2]

9:

[ON8C1] [ON2C2]

10:

[ON8C1] [ON3C2]

11:

[ON8C1] [ON4C2]

12:

[ON8C1] [ON5C2]

13:

[ON8C1] [ON6C2]

14:

[ON8C1] [ON7C2]

15:

[ON8C1] [ON8C2]

Step 2.

Slide the 

MT109-100

 into an available

slot in the Multi-Tasker™ Basic Enclosure
in order to connect to the bus. Make sure
that the 

MT109-100 

card fits into place.

Secure the card to the Multi-Tasker™ by
tightening the retainer screws located on
the top and bottom of the card.

Step 3.

The LED on the card panel will turn red
indicating that the card is in full operation.
A green LED indicates that a signal is
present. An LED that is blinking red
indicates that the card is experiencing a
problem. If the LED is blinking, see
Troubleshooting Guide in section 8.

Step 4.

Connect audio cables from the audio
source to the input connector of the

MT109-100

. Connect the output

connectors of the 

MT109-100

 to the

audio equipment through an audio cable.

Step 5.

Starting from the left, identif y the slot
number where the 

MT109-100 

card

 

is

plugged into the Enclosure and note that
it is for RS-232 control.

OPERATION

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7.1 RS-232 CONTROL

When used in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure, the

MT109-100

 has many advanced remote control

capabilities, which are accessible through standard
RS-232 communication. The actual controlling can
be accomplished through a computer control
system or any other device capable of sending
RS-232 commands.

7.1.1  RS-232 INTERFACE

The RS-232 commands, for the 

MT109-100

,

are in a simple ASCII character format.

1.

Square brackets “[  ]” are part of the

command.

2.

Use uppercase letters for all commands.

After processing a command, an OK or ER will
be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the
end of a command string.

Commands ending in "S" will be saved into
memory. Commands not ending in "S" will still
be executed but will not be restored when the
system is reset or powered OFF then ON.

Summary of Contents for MT109-100

Page 1: ...MULTI TASKER MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0095 004 MT109 100 8 IN 1 OUT STEREO AUDIO SWITCHER CARD FOR MULTI TASKER USER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...GRAM 1 TYPICAL CONFIGURATION 5 DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW 6 DIAGRAM 3 JUMPER SETTINGS 7 DIAGRAM 4 15 IN 1 OUT SWITCHER 8 INSTALLING YOUR MT109 100 9 OPERATION 9 RS 232 CONTROL 9 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS 1...

Page 3: ...1 3 CLEANING Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth Never use 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...

Page 4: ...any of the applicable cards in the enclosure This feature can be used in a variety of ways to expand the capabilities of the card For example two MT109 100 cards can be installed in the MultiTasker an...

Page 5: ...MULTI TASKER 4 4 DESCRIPTION OF MT109 100 4...

Page 6: ...MULTI TASKER 5 5 APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL CONFIGURATION MT109 100...

Page 7: ...MULTI TASKER 6 6 DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW AUDIO INPUT 7 INPUT 8 EXP 2 EXP 4 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 EXP 1 EXP 3 POWER OUT...

Page 8: ...the jumpers on the Expansion are set Setting Jumpers 1 As an Expansion card set P13 as port 7 L1E and R1E or port 8 L2E and R2E 2 As a Master card set jumpers on P23 and P24 as described below If the...

Page 9: ...MULTI TASKER 8 8 DIAGRAM 4 15 IN 1 OUT SWITCHER...

Page 10: ...on the top and bottom of the card Step 3 The LED on the card panel will turn red indicating that the card is in full operation A green LED indicates that a signal is present An LED that is blinking r...

Page 11: ...e VERC3 For Unit ID Zero VERC3Ui For Unit ID other than Zero VERC3 Equivalent to VERC3U0 1 VER This command displays the software version and card type for the card Command Format VERCnUi Cn Card ID n...

Page 12: ...003C05 IN1C05 VO32C05 VI3232323232323232C05 VM0C05 MT109 100 Card Type VR690 0179 003 Firmware version IN1 Input 1 is the selected input VO32 Output volume is at 32 VI3232323232323232 Input 1 8 volum...

Page 13: ...volume 8 Input 8 volume v Volume Level from 01 to 32 Cn Card Slot Number Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example 1 Set the volume level for Input 2 of the card in slot 8 to a level of 16 using the command V...

Page 14: ...me in seconds divided by 32 Command Format RAMPCnUi Cn Card Slot Number Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Display the ramp rate setting for the card in slot 8 by sending the command RAMPC8 The system w...

Page 15: ...rmat Input Enable ONmCnUi Command Format Volume ONCnUi m Input number m from 1 to 8 n Card ID n from 1 to max slots i Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Input Enable There is an MT109 100 card in slot 5 1...

Page 16: ...sing the commands OFFC6P OFFC7P SW If F is included use the OFFmCnUiPF command or the OFFmCnUiFP command FEEDBACK OPERATION Command Format OFF F After processing a command an OK or ER will be returned...

Page 17: ...Hold on Power Up to make group settings Command Format WRCn GkUi Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Gk Group number k from 1 8 Ui Unit ID i from 0 9 Example To group cards 1 2 and 3 as group 5 of...

Page 18: ...8 ON Output volume ON or select input 19 OFF Turn output volume ON FF 20 S Save the command configuration 21 F Provides feedback upon sending 22 P Sets the path preload for SW 23 SW Switch preloaded o...

Page 19: ...the ENTER key 5 The system will interrogate the enclosure and return a list cards installed and their slot locations Example 8 Slot 8 MT109 100 NOTE Only cards supporting the MENU feature will be disp...

Page 20: ...ples following the menus for details CAUTION Pay special attention to the top of the CONTROL menu After selecting the CONTROL menu THIS CARD or a group will be identified at the top of the sub menu Si...

Page 21: ...5 Group 5 6 Group 6 7 Group 7 8 Group 8 3 STATUS Equivalent to the C command Returns the card status 4 HELP Equivalent to the HELP command Displays a list of commands available for the MT109 100 along...

Page 22: ...he keystrokes below 3 Displays card status NOTE The status will be displayed followed by the Main Menu being redisplayed TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8 We have carefully tested and have found no problems in...

Page 23: ...mmands in section 7 If no sound is present see Cause 3 Cause 3 Cable connections to the destination are incorrect Solution Make sure that cables are connected properly Also make sure that the continui...

Page 24: ...he MT109 100 card from between the source and the destination amplifier If problem persists call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 ALTINEX POLICY 9 9 1 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICY Please see the Altinex webs...

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