Ross GearLite SMC-9901 User Manual Download Page 3

SMC-9901 · User Guide

• Ross Part Number:

 9901DR-004-04

• Release Date: May 2, 2018. 

The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.

Copyright

©2018 Ross Video Limited, Ross®, and any related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited. All other 
trademarks are the property of their respective companies. PATENTS ISSUED and PENDING. All rights reserved. No part of this 
publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, 
recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Ross Video. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation 
of this document, Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting 
from the use of the information contained herein.

Patents

Patent numbers US 7,034,886; US 7,508,455; US 7,602,446; US 7,802,802 B2; US 7,834,886; US 7,914,332; US 8,307,284; US 
8,407,374 B2; US 8,499,019 B2; US 8,519,949 B2; US 8,743,292 B2; GB 2,419,119 B; GB 2,447,380 B; and other patents pending.

Notice

The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed 
as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may 
appear in this manual.

Statement of Compliance

This product has been determined to be compliant with the applicable standards, regulations, and directives for the countries where 
the product is marketed.

Compliance documentation, such as certification or Declaration of Compliance for the product is available upon request by 
contacting [email protected]. Please include the product; model number identifiers and serial number and country that 
compliance information is needed in request.

EMC Notices

United States of America - FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a 
Commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a 
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own 
expense.

Canada

This Class A device complies with Canadian ICES-003 and part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Cet appariel numerique de la classe “A” est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Notice

 — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the 

user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Summary of Contents for GearLite SMC-9901

Page 1: ...SMC 9901 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...people that make things happen At Ross our employees are a special group Our employees truly care about doing a great job and delivering a high quality customer experience every day This code of ethics hangs on the wall of all Ross Video locations to guide our behavior 1 We will always act in our customers best interest 2 We will do our best to understand our customers requirements 3 We will not s...

Page 3: ...rrors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Statement of Compliance This product has been determined to be compliant with the applicable standards regulations and directives for the countries where the product is marketed Compliance documentation such as certification or Declaration of Compliance for the product is available upon request by contacting techsupport rossvideo com Please incl...

Page 4: ... a generous 3 year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period See the Warranty and Repair Policy section in this manual for details Environmental Information The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the e...

Page 5: ...P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 General Business Office 1 613 652 4886 Fax 1 613 652 4425 Technical Support 1 613 652 4886 After Hours Emergency 1 613 349 0006 E mail Technical Support techsupport rossvideo com E mail General Information solutions rossvideo com Website http www rossvideo com ...

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Page 7: ...st enter For example In the Language box enter English Referenced Guides Italic text is used to identify the titles of referenced guides manuals or documents For example For more information refer to the DAC 9516 User Manual Menu Sequences Menu arrows are used in procedures to identify a sequence of menu items that you must follow For example if a step reads File Save As you would select the File ...

Page 8: ...be returned shortly This team of highly trained staff is available to react to any problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction Technical Support 1 613 652 4886 After Hours Emergency 1 613 349 0006 E mail techsupport rossvideo com Website http www rossvideo com ...

Page 9: ...C 9901 is the ideal converter for communicating with a MIDI enabled Audio Mixer from a Ross Video Synergy or Vision switcher A universal power adapter and line cord suitable for the country of use is supplied with each module Various mounting options are included that enable a wide range of installation choices Block Diagram Figure 2 1 Simplified Block Diagram of SMC 9901 Functions Features Some f...

Page 10: ...10 Before You Begin SMC 9901 User Guide v4 0 ...

Page 11: ...des status LEDs that display the status of power MIDI input or output activity as well as RS 422 serial Figure 3 1 SMC 9901 Faceplate Label POWER Connection The SMC 9901 has a standard miniature power jack center pin positive that connects to the PS 9000 power supply Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 SMC 9901 POWER For More Information on connecting to the PS 9000 refer to the section Power Adapter and Supply...

Page 12: ...ons The SMC 9901 provides a 5 pin DIN connector for MIDI in and two 5 pin DIN connectors for MIDI out MIDI In and MIDI Out Status LEDs next to the ports show activity status Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 SMC 9901 MIDI Connections Table 3 1 Power Status LED Status Description Green When this LED is continually lit green power is supplied to the SMC 9901 Off Table 3 2 Serial Status LEDs Status Description S...

Page 13: ...Mixer to a Ross Video Switcher on page 19 MIDI Status LEDs Table 3 3 describes the behavior of the MIDI Status LEDs Table 3 3 MIDI Status LEDs Status Description MIDI OUT Yellow When lit this LED indicates that MIDI communication signals are transmitted MIDI IN Green When lit this LED indicates that MIDI communication signals are received ...

Page 14: ...14 Hardware Overview SMC 9901 User Guide v4 0 ...

Page 15: ...n a similar manner as the chassis Other possible options include the use of adhesive magnetic sheets not included affixed to the chassis and the power adapter for removable mounting on metal cabinets etc Cable ties may be necessary in some applications to relieve strain on the mounting hardware and the connectors Surface Mount Strips The included VELCRO brand surface mount strips allow the GearLit...

Page 16: ...o a rack a desk or any other location where bolts or screws can be applied Be sure to position the module to allow for operator adjustments if required Mounting screws are not provided by Ross Video To install the Flat Metal Plate 1 Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the chassis 2 Install the Flat Metal Plate onto the bottom of the chassis Figure 4 2 using the screws removed in Step 1 Figure 4...

Page 17: ... Mounting Accessories Ross Video is committed to providing practical solutions for the needs of your high quality broadcast facility The following products may be ordered separately to expand your installation options BPM 9000 The BPM 9000 Angle Mounting Bracket Figure 4 3 allows a single GearLite module to be installed in positions not possible with the flat metal plate The bracket has a 90 angle...

Page 18: ...18 Physical Installation SMC 9901 User Guide v4 0 ...

Page 19: ...e Audio Mixer as follows a Connect one end of a MIDI Cable to one of the MIDI OUT ports on the SMC 9901 b Connect the other end of the MIDI Cable to the MIDI IN port on the Audio Mixer 3 Install the second MIDI Cable connecting the SMC 9901 to the Audio Mixer as follows a Connect one end of a MIDI Cable to the MIDI IN port on the SMC 9901 b Connect the other end of the MIDI Cable to the MIDI OUT p...

Page 20: ...ositive To connect the SMC 9901 to the PS 9000 1 Connect the female end of the provided PS 9000 cable into the socket marked POWER on the SMC 9901 chassis Figure 5 2 SMC 9901 Power Connection 2 Connect the PS 9000 to Mains Power Caution Use of improper adapters may damage the SMC 9901 and will void the warranty SERIAL TX SERIAL RX MIDI OUT STATUS MIDI IN STATUS RS 422 SERIAL MIDI OUT MIDI OUT SMC ...

Page 21: ...SMC 9901 User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your RossGear Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the SMC 9901 are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative Therefore any unauthorized attempt to repair this product by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative ...

Page 22: ...22 Warranty and Repair SMC 9901 User Guide v4 0 ...

Page 23: ...2 provides the pinouts for the RS 422 Serial port MIDI Port Table 7 1 Technical Specifications RS 422 Port Item Specifications Transmission Standard RS 422 Baud Rate fixed 38 400 bps Table 7 2 RS 422 Serial Port Pin RS 422 1 n c 2 TxA Tx 3 RxB Rx 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 n c 7 TxB Tx 8 RxA Rx 9 n c Table 7 3 Technical Specifications MIDI Item Specifications MIDI Input Specification MIDI 1 0 MIDI Output...

Page 24: ...oltage 5V DC 5 regulation Current Consumption 200mA typical Total Power 1W typical Table 7 5 Technical Specifications Environment Item Specifications Maximum Ambient Temperature 20 C 40 C 68 F 104 F ambient non condensing Table 7 6 Technical Specifications Dimensions Item Specifications Physical Dimensions 13cm x 8 5cm x 3cm 5 x 3 5 x 1 Weight 340g 12oz ...

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