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ACS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual
DESCRIPTION
Product Description
The Broadcast Tools® ACS 16.2 provides matrix audio switching of 16 stereo inputs
to two stereo outputs. Matrix switching allows any/or all inputs to be assigned to
any/or all outputs with inputs one and two having fade and dim capabilities. The
ACS 16.2 may be controlled via front panel channel selection knob and take push
button, contact closures, open collectors, logic and/or the multi-drop RS-232 serial
port (USB or Ethernet optional). Installation is simplified with plug-in euroblock
screw terminals.
FEATURES
• Channel selection knob for input selection for both outputs, along with the front
panel “take” push button.
• Three audio switching modes; interlock, overlap and mix.
• Inputs one and/or two audio for output one can be faded and/or dimmed via seri-
al commands.
• Internal stereo silence sensors monitor each output. The ACS is equipped with
front panel silence sensor LED indicators; independent SPDT alarm relays and
adjustable SS alarm delay and restore timing duration.
• Stereo LED VU meters with front panel output selection switch.
• Built-in stereo headphone amplifier with front panel output selection switch,
headphone jack and level control.
• Power-up selection of inputs to outputs, mute or last source selected.
• Most configuration options set via rear panel dipswitches.
• 16 input “PIP” (GPI / Trigger) port (or remote control) with front panel “PIP”
LED indicator.
• 16 open collector outputs configurable for inputs status tallies or computer con-
trol.
• Eight SPST (NO) relays.
• Front panel multi-turn input trimmers.
• Internal output level adjustments trimmers.
• Electronically balanced stereo inputs and outputs with low noise and distortion
circuitry.
• Multi-drop RS-232 serial port (OPTIONAL USB and/or Ethernet adapters) with
power and data activity LED’s.
• Plug-in euro block screw terminals for ALL audio I/O and remote control con-
nections.
• 1-RU aluminum enclosure.
• Surge protected external universal switching power supply (100 - 240 VAC /
50/60 Hz input) with IEC input plug with domestic AC power cord.