Orban OPTIMOD 6300, Operating Manual

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INTRODUCTION ORBAN MODEL 6300
Remote Control Interface
The Remote Control Interface is a set of eight optically isolated GPI inputs on a DB-
25 connector, which can be activated by 5-12V DC. They can control various func-
tions of the 6300:

Recall any Factory Preset, User Preset, Test Mode state (Bypass or Tone), or exit
from a Test Mode to the previous processing preset.

Switch the 6300 to use either the analog input or the digital input.

Switch the 6300 between stereo and dual mono modes.
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Reset the 6300’s internal clock to the nearest hour or to midnight.
You can reconfigure the functions of the GPI inputs via System Setup. For
example, if you are not switching between stereo and mono, the inputs
ordinarily dedicated to controlling the stereo/mono status can instead be
re-configured to call additional presets.
See page 2-35 for information on programming the remote control interface.
Computer Interface
On the rear panel of the 6300 are an RS-232 serial port and an Ethernet port for in-
terfacing to IBM-compatible PCs either locally or through a TCP/IP network. These
computer interfaces support remote control and metering, and allow downloading
software upgrades.
Each 6300 package ships with 6300 PC Remote software, an application for any IBM-
compatible PC running Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 or higher) or XP.
6300 PC Remote permits you to adjust any 6300 preset by remote control or to do
virtually anything else that you can do from the 6300’s front panel controls. The
program displays all of the 6300’s LCD meters on the computer screen to aid remote
adjustment.
RS-232 Serial Port
6300 PC Remote can communicate at up to 115 kbps via modem or direct connection
between the computer and the 6300 through their RS-232 serial ports.
RJ45 Ethernet Connector
The 6300 can be connected to any Ethernet network that supports the TCP/IP proto-
col.
See Networking and Remote Control on page 2-36 for more information.