Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8600, Operating Manual

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OPTIMOD-FM DIGITAL INSTALLATION
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7. Connect to a computer
You can connect to a computer via the 8600’s serial connector or via an Ethernet
network. (See
Networking on page 2-63.)
See Installing 8600 PC Remote Control Software on page 2-66 for more detail.
8600 Rear Panel
The Voltage Select switch can be set to 115V (for 90-130V operation) or 230V (for
180-260V operation).
Fuse values can be changed to support 115V or 230V operation. For safety, use ½ A-
250V Slow-Blow for 115V and 250 mA-250V for 230V.
The Power Cord is detachable and is terminated in a “U-ground” plug (USA stand-
ard), or CEE7 / 7 plug (Continental Europe), as appropriate to your 8600’s Model
Number.
An RS-232 (PC Remote) Computer Interface, labeled Serial 1 , is provided to
connect the 8600 to IBM PC-compatible computers, directly or via modem, for re-
mote control, metering and software downloads. An additional RS-232 port, labeled
Serial 2 , can be used for administering security and for recalling presets via simple
ASCII strings. See Administering the 8600 through its Serial Ports or Ethernet on
page 2-48.
A Remote Interface Connector is provided to connect the 8600 to your existing
transmitter remote control. The 8600 remote control supports user-programmable
selection of up to eight optically isolated GPI inputs. The 8600 remote control ac-
cepts a DB-25 connector.
For a list and description of the programmable GPI functions, see Remote
Control Interface Programming on page 2-60.
The Ethernet port is a female RJ45 connector for use with CAT5 cable in 100 Mbps
Ethernet networks running the TCP/IP protocol. Use a normal Ethernet cable to con-
nect the port to a switch or hub, or a crossover Ethernet cable to connect it directly
to your computer’s Ethernet port. See
Networking and Remote Control on page 2-
63.
Digital AES3 Input and Outputs are provided to support two-channel AES3-
standard digital audio signals through XLR-type connectors. In addition, an AES11
Sync Input is provided to accept house sync, if required.
Analog Inputs and Outputs are provided to support left and right audio signals
through XLR-type connectors. The digital outputs and the analog output can all be
independently switched to emit the FM-processed signal, the digital radio processed
signal, or the low-delay monitor signal.
Two Composite Baseband Outputs are provided, each with independent output
level control. Each output uses a BNC connector.