Orban OPTIMOD 8685, Operating Manual

Page: 36 / 357

1-8
INTRODUCTION ORBAN MODEL 8685
setups (containing I/O levels, digital word lengths, GPI functional assignments,
etc.).
•
An API provides remote administration over TCP/IP via the RS232 serial or
Ethernet ports . The 8685 hosts a TCP/IP terminal server to allow external con-
trol of the 8685 from either a Telnet/SSH client or a custom third party applica-
tion. All commands are
simple text strings . You can recall presets, operate the
input and output routing switchers and more. Password security is provided.
•
The 8685 contains a versatile real-time clock , which allows automation of vari-
ous events (including recalling presets) at pre-programmed times. To ensure ac-
curacy, the clock can be synchronized to an Internet timeserver.
•
Silence alarm and digital audio fault tally outputs are available.
•
A Bypass Test Mode can be invoked locally, by remote control (from either the
8685’s GPI port or the 8685 PC Remote application), or by automation to permit
broadcast system
test and alignment or “proof of performance” tests.
•
The 8685 contains a built-in line-up tone generator , facilitating quick and ac-
curate level setting in any system.
•
The 8685’s software can be upgraded by running Orban-supplied download-
able upgrade software on a PC. The upgrade can occur remotely through the
8685’s Ethernet port or serial port (connected to an external modem), or locally
(by connecting a Windows® computer to the 8685’s serial port through the sup-
plied null modem cable).
Presets in OPTIMOD 8685
There are two distinct kinds of presets in OPTIMOD 8685: processing presets ,
which contain the settings of the 8685’s audio processing controls (like compression
thresholds),
and setups , which contain technical setup settings (like input reference
settings and channel routing). You can modify presets and setups and save them as
“user presets” and “user setups.” You can recall these by several means, including
the 8685’s GPI inputs, serial and Ethernet API, PC Remote, clock-based automation,
and front panel.
To recall a preset from the front panel, start from the main screen that shows me-
ters. If the screen is not displaying meters, press the
E
SCAPE
button until you see the
meters. Then press the E
SCAPE
button and L
OCATE
to R
ECALL
/I
MPORT
. Press the E
NTER
button to see the preset list.
L
OCATE
to the desired preset and hit
E
NTER
to activate
it.