Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8600, Operating Manual

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INTRODUCTION ORBAN MODEL 8600
quency standards. You can configure the 8600 to lock its 19 kHz pilot tone and out-
put sample frequency to this input.
When a valid reference signal is applied to this input, it locks the Optimod’s Internal
DSP clock to this input, so if a given AES3 L/R output’s sync source is set to
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the sample frequency at that output will be locked to this reference signal.
Do not apply an AES3 signal to this input.
Remote Control Interface
The Remote Control Interface is a set of eight optically isolated inputs on a DB-25
connector that can be activated by 5-12V DC. They can control various functions of
the 8600. These functions are listed in step 2 on page 2-61.
Computer Interface
On the rear panel of the 8600 is a serial port and a 100 Mbps Ethernet port for inter-
facing to IBM-compatible PCs. These computer interfaces support remote control
and metering, and downloading software upgrades.
Each 8600 package ships with 8600 PC Remote software, a program for any IBM-
compatible PC with 600x800 graphics or higher (running Microsoft Windows XP or
higher). 8600 PC permits you to adjust any 8600 preset by remote control, or to do
most anything else that you can do from the 8600’s front panel controls. The pro-
gram displays all of the 8600’s LCD meters on the computer screen to aid remote ad-
justment.
RS-232 Serial Port (Serial 1)
8600 PC Remote can communicate via modem or direct connection between the
computer and the 8600 through their RS-232 serial ports. See
Administrative Opera-
tions Available via Serial Port #2 on page 2-50.
RS-232 Serial Port (Serial 2)
A computer (running a simple ASCII terminal program like Hyperterminal®) can
communicate with the 8600 through direct cable connection between their RS-232
serial ports. This connection can administer communications and security, and can
recall presets. It is also useful for connecting to automation systems that can emit
ASCII strings through an RS-232 output. See
Connecting via Serial Port #2 Using a
Terminal Program on a PC on page 2-49.
100 Mbps Ethernet Port
This port will connect to any Ethernet-based network that supports the TCP/IP pro-
tocol. See step 1 on page 2-63.