Biamp RT Operation User manual

Brand: Biamp

Model: RT Operation

Type: User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Connections

RS-232

Remote Controls

Application

Warranty

CE Documents

Safety Information

pg. 2

pg. 3

pg. 5

pg. 8

pg. 9

INTRODUCTION

The RT Remote Translator allows remote control of BIAMP programmable

products, such as VRAM, MSP22e, & SPM723, via standard wall-mount &

infrared controls, including WMC, IR-T, & RIK. The RT converts control button

data into RS-232 characters, which can be programmed on a per product

basis. Therefore, controls can be customized to control a variety of level,

muting, source selection, & recall preset functions within a system having

multiple BIAMP products. The RT carries a five-year warranty.

RT features include:

♦ RS-232 serial & link ports for communication with products

♦ 2 remote ports accept any combination of standard controls

♦ supports Biamp standard controls (WMC, IR-T, & RIK)

♦ WMC - 2-gang wall-mount control panel (28 buttons)

♦ RIK - circuit board for custom-built panels (up to 40 buttons)

♦ IR-T - hand-held infrared transmitter control (28 buttons)

♦ individual product software assigns functions to push-buttons

♦ power & data LED indicators for easy trouble-shooting

♦ back panel key-holes provided for convenient mounting

♦ covered by Biamp Systems’ five-year warranty

♦ incorporates AES recommended grounding practices

♦

marked and UL / C-UL listed power source

Remote Translator

–––– and ––––

WMC, IR-T, & RIK

Controls

Operation Manual

CONNECTIONS

link port

power

data

remote 1 remote 2

serial port

gnd

IR2

IR3

gnd

IR2

IR3

15 watts

class 2 wiring

50/60 Hz

27V

RCU

AC Power Cord: The power transformer provides 27 Volts AC to

the RT, and is detachable via a 5-pin DIN connector. The RT has

two internal ‘self-resetting’ fuses (there are no user serviceable

parts inside the unit). If the internal fuses blow, they will attempt to

re-set after a short period. However, this may be an indication that

the RT requires service.

Serial Port: This 9-pin Sub-D (male) connector provides an RS-

232 Serial Port for added control of the associated system

products via software or third-party controllers (see RS-232 on pg.

3). The Serial Port has the following pin assignments

(left-to-right

& top-to-bottom): Pin 1) not used; Pin 2) Receive Data (RxD)

input; Pin 3) Transmit Data (TxD) output; Pin 4) Data Terminal

Ready (DTR) output; Pin 5) Ground; Pin 6) not used; Pin 7)

Request To Send (RTS) output; Pin 8) not used; Pin 9) not

used. NOTE: Typically, nothing is connected at the RT Serial

Port, unless software or a third-party controller is also being used

for system control (in addition to the infrared & wall-mount push-

button remote controls).

Link Port: This 9-pin Sub-D (female) connector provides a Link

Port for RS-232 control from the RT to other BIAMP programmable

products (see RS-232 on pg. 3). The Link Port of one device

simply connects to the Serial Port of the next device (and so forth).

A Serial Link Cable is included with the RT for this purpose. The

Link Port has the following pin assignments (right-to-left & top-to-

bottom): Pin 1) not used; Pin 2) Transmit Data (TxD) output;

Pin 3) Receive Data (RxD) input; Pin 4) not used; Pin 5)

Ground; Pin 6) not used; Pin 7) not used; Pin 8) not used;

Pin 9) not used. NOTE: The Link Port transmits 'equivalent

ASCII characters' which correspond to the 'button' commands

received via Remote 1 & 2, and will also ‘echo’ RS-232 commands

received at the Serial Port (from computers or third-party

controllers.

Power Indicator: When the power transformer is plugged in, and

AC power is applied to the RCU, the Power indicator remains lit.

Data Indicator: Whenever the RT receives remote control button

commands at Remote 1 or Remote 2, the Data Indicator will flash.

Remote 1 & 2: These two plug-in barrier strips accept 'button'

commands from optional remote controls (see Remote Controls on

pg. 5). Remote Controls may be infrared, wall-mount, or custom

panels, and may be wired up to 2000 feet away from the RT. The

RT converts the remote control 'button' commands into

corresponding RS-232 'equivalent ASCII characters'. The function

of these 'equivalent ASCII characters' is then programmed on a

per product basis, by means of the Button Definition screen found

in the software program for each product to be controlled.

Key-Holes: Two key-holes are provided on the rear panel of the

RT, for convenient mounting (see diagram below).

1.75 inches

rear panel

key-hole

mounting

RS-232

The RT has an RS-232 Serial Port, which allows it to pass RS-232 commands from computers or third-party controllers, and a Link Port,

which allows the RT itself to transmit 'equivalent ASCII characters', to BIAMP programmable products (see Connections on pg. 2).

Control Button Emulation: Control Button Emulation is the process by which the RT converts infrared or wall-mount control 'button'

commands (received at Remote 1 or Remote 2) into RS-232 'equivalent ASCII characters' (transmitted at the RS-232 Link Port). From the

factory, remote control buttons on BIAMP programmable products have equivalent ASCII characters permanently assigned to them (see

table below). Therefore, actions can be assigned to remote control buttons during the programming of these products. Using this method,

the RT can output (to the other products) ASCII characters which are equivalent to the commands generated by remote control buttons.

For more information, see the manual or BiampWin software program (Button Definition screen) for the products to be controlled.

Each control button on an infrared transmitter or wall-mount control panel corresponds to one character in the standard ASCII character

set. The character equivalents are summarized in the following table. This table includes all forty possible buttons, their button numbers,

and their 'equivalent ASCII characters'. Their button definitions are then defined during programming of the product to be controlled.

button 01 B programmable by product button 15 P programmable by product button 29 ^ programmable by product

button 02 C programmable by product button 16 Q programmable by product button 30 _ programmable by product

button 03 D programmable by product button 17 R programmable by product button 31 ' programmable by product

button 04 E programmable by product button 18 S programmable by product button 32 b programmable by product

button 05 F programmable by product button 19 T programmable by product button 33 c programmable by product

button 06 G programmable by product button 20 U programmable by product button 34 d programmable by product

button 07 H programmable by product button 21 V programmable by product button 35 e programmable by product

button 08 I programmable by product button 22 W programmable by product button 36 f programmable by product

button 09 J programmable by product button 23 X programmable by product button 37 g programmable by product

button 10 K programmable by product button 24 Y programmable by product button 38 h programmable by product

button 11 L programmable by product button 25 Z programmable by product button 39 i programmable by product

button 12 M programmable by product button 26 [ programmable by product button 40 j programmable by product

button 13 N programmable by product button 27 \ programmable by product

button 14 O programmable by product button 28 ] programmable by product

Baud Rate Jumper: To communicate properly with all products in the system, a common RS-232 baud rate must be used. The RT is

shipped from the factory with a default baud rate of 38,400. This baud rate corresponds with the current default baud rate of the most

commonly associated Biamp programmable products. However, in some cases the RT baud rate may need to be changed to match that

of other devices being used in the system. The RT has an internal jumper strap that allows an optional baud rate of either 9600 or 19,200

to be selected. To select an optional baud rate: 1) Remove power from the RT. 2) Remove the RT cover. 3) Lift the jumper strap from

the currently selected baud rate pins (see diagram below). 4) Replace it on the pins provided for the desired baud rate. 5) Replace the

RT cover. 6) Connect power to the RT. NOTE: Power to the RT must be turned off during this modification, not only as a safety

precaution, but also because Baud Rate changes will not take affect until power has been cycled.

RT pcb

baud rate jumper positions

RS-232 CONTROL

Serial Port: The 9-pin Sub-D (male) connector provides the RS-232 compatible serial interface signals used for computer (or third-party)

control of the system. The RT Serial Port transmits serial data on pin 3 (TxD), receives serial data on pin 2 (RxD), and provides a ground

on Pin 5. The Data Terminal Ready (DTR) & Request To Send (RTS) output signals are connected to the +12 Volt power supply (through

a resistor) and are always asserted when the RT power is on. NOTE: Typically, nothing is connected at the RT Serial Port, unless

software or a third-party controller is also being used for system control (in addition to the infrared & wall-mount push-button remote

controls).

pin #1 = not used

pin #2 = Receive Data (RxD) input

pin #3 = Transmit Data (TxD) output

pin #4 = Data Terminal Ready (DTR) output

pin #5 = ground

pin #6 = not used

pin #7 = Request To Send (RTS) output

pin #8 = not used

pin #9 = not used

serial port

54321

9876

The RT only requires receive data (pin 2), transmit data (pin 3), and signal ground (pin 5) to be connected for successful data

communications (see cable diagram below). However, the PC may require that signals be present on the data set ready, clear to send, or

carrier detect inputs, as well as the receive data, transmit data, and signal ground pins. Success or failure depends entirely on the actual

computer hardware and software being used. When trying to solve an interfacing problem, the most important thing to remember is that an

output of one device should connect to one or more inputs of the other device, and that two outputs should never be connected together.

Also, keep in mind that the RS-232 specification calls for the cable length to be no greater than 50 feet (although it is not unusual to be

able to operate over distances of 150 to 250 feet), and the connectors must be of the appropriate gender (male or female) to mate

properly. For best results, a shielded cable should be used, with the shield connected to chassis ground. Undesirable ground loops may

occur when the RT is connected to a PC (if the system grounding is not carefully designed). For best performance, the PC ground and the

chassis ground of the RT should be at the same potential, and the PC should get AC power from the same source as the RT (and any

other audio equipment which is connected to the RT). Since most lap-top computers are isolated from earth ground, this should rarely

pose a problem.

Serial Port Data Communications Parameters: The RT communicates through the Serial Port at the factory selected rate of 38,400 bits

per second, with 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. The RT utilizes a subset of the standard 7-bit ASCII character set. The eighth data

bit of each character (the most significant bit) should always be 0. The computer should not echo the characters it receives. The computer

should not be set for either hardware (DTR) or software (XON/XOFF) flow control. The baud rate may be changed to either 9600 or

19,2000 bits per second by means of an internal jumper (see Baud Rate Jumper on previous page).

Link Port Connections: The 9-pin Sub-D (female) connector provides the RS-232 compatible serial interface signals used for RT control

of BIAMP programmable products within a system. The Link Port of one device simply connects to the Serial Port of the next device, and

so forth (see diagram below). NOTE: The Link Port transmits 'equivalent ASCII characters' which correspond to the 'button' commands

received via Remote 1 & 2, and will also ‘echo’ RS-232 commands received at the Serial Port (from software or a third-party controller).

pin #1 = not used

pin #2 = Transmit Data (TxD) output

pin #3 = Receive Data (RxD) input

pin #4 = not used

pin #5 = ground

pin #6 = not used

pin #7 = not used

pin #8 = not used

pin #9 = not used

link port

12345

6789

RxD

TxD

DTR

DSR

RTS

CTS

gnd

(shield)

serial port

male female

n/a

RxD

TxD

DTR

gnd

n/a

RTS

n/a

serial port

female male

Serial Cable

n/a

TxD

n/a

DSR

n/a

CTS

n/a

gnd

(shield)

link port

female male

n/a

RxD

TxD

DTR

gnd

n/a

RTS

n/a

unit 2

serial port

female male

Link Cable

RxD

CONTROLS

Wall-Mount Panel (WMC) Biamp #909-0076-00: The WMC is a

"hard-wired" control, which receives power from the RT. There are

no batteries to wear out, and it is not easily lost or stolen. The WMC

may be wired up to 2000 feet from the RT, using 2-conductor

shielded cable (not included). See WMC manual for complete

installation instructions. The three screw terminals on the circuit

board ("GND", "IR2", & "IR3") directly correspond to the Remote 1 &

2 terminals on the front panel of the RT. Connect the cable shield to

the "GND" terminal at each end. Use the two conductors to connect

"IR2" to "IR2" and "IR3" to "IR3". Install the front panel in the

mounting box. The WMC has twenty-eight buttons. For

programming purposes, these buttons are given reference numbers

1~28, starting at the bottom and going left-to-right (see diagram at

right). Refer to the table on pg. 3 for the button 'equivalent ASCII

characters. The WMC includes overlay labelling for certain Biamp

products which have pre-defined functions. NOTE: Because the R

allows programmable control functions, custom labelling for the WM

must be provided by the user. When the RT is powered on, power is

delivered to the WMC and the green LED indicator will light. The red

LED indicator on the WMC (and the Data LED indicator on the RT

front panel) will flash whenever a button is pressed. The WMC

includes an infrared detector (below LED indicators), which allows it

to operate as an Infrared Receiver as well. The infrared detector

may be disabled via a circuit board jumper strap (see installation

instructions on pg. 7).

SELECT

5678

MASTER

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

CONTROLS

Infrared Transmitter (IR-T) Biamp #909-0066-00: The IR-T is a hand-held control, which transmits

infrared codes unique to Biamp. Therefore, the IR-T should not affect any other infrared controlled

equipment (such as TVs or VCRs). Likewise, other infrared controllers will not provide proper control

of Biamp equipment. The IR-T requires two AAA batteries, which are included with the unit (user

installed). The IR-T has twenty-eight buttons. For programming purposes, these buttons are given

reference numbers 1~28, starting at the bottom and going left-to-right (see diagran at right). Refer to

the table on pg. 3 for the button 'equivalent ASCII characters. The IR-T includes overlay labelling for

certain Biamp products which have pre-defined functions. NOTE: Because the RT allow

programmable control functions, custom labelling for the IR-T must be provided by the user. For best

results, there should be an unobstructed line-of-sight from transmitter to receiver. The IR-T will

operate up to 30 feet from a receiver. When infrared information is transmitted to a receiver, the Data

LED indicator on the RT front panel will flash.

SELECT

5678

MASTER

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

Remote Interface Kit (RIK) Biamp #909-0041-00: The Remote Interface Kit allows the user to

create a customized control panel, using his own momentary push-button switches and enclosure.

It provides up to 40 buttons (12 more than standard remote controls), which are supported by

BIAMP programmable products. The Remote Interface Kit is a tested circuit board, which connects

to the RT in exactly the same way as the WMC. The circuit board is 2.27"W by 2.65"H, with four

mounting holes (2" centers) and #6 mounting hardware. Complete instructions are included with

the Remote Interface Kit.

GND IR2 IR3

RW5

RW4

RW3

RW2

RW1

COL1

COL2

COL3

COL4

COL5

COL6

COL7

COL8

GND

LED2

LED1

Wall-Mount Remote Control Installation

The wall-mount is a "hard-wired"

control, which is powered by the

Advantage product it is used with.

There are no batteries to wear out,

and it is not easily lost or stolen.

The wall-mount may be wired up to

2000 feet away, using 2-conductor

shielded cable (not included).

Remove the mounting box from the

front panel. Route the cable through

a "knock-out" hole on the rear of the

mounting box. Install the mounting

box in a wall or panel. The

mounting surface may range from

1/8 inch to 1 inch in thickness.

(3.175mm to 25.4mm)

The mounting cavity must be exactly

4 inches high, 3.6 inches wide, and

at least 2.65" deep.

(101.6mm x 91.44mm x 67.31mm)

(NOTE: The mounting box does no

mount in the same orientation as

standard electrical box.) Insert the

mounting box into the wall or panel,

then tighten the flange screws until

the flanges hold the box securely in

place.

The three screw terminals on the

front panel circuit board of the Wall-

Mount ("GND", "IR2", & "IR3")

directly correspond to "Remote"

terminals on the rear panel of the

Advantage product it is controlling.

Connect the cable shield to the

"GND" terminal at each end. Use

the two conductors to connect "IR2"

to "IR2" and "IR3" to "IR3". The

Wall-Mount has an infrared detector

which may be disabled via the circuit

board jumper strap labelled "IR

RECV". The DIP switches labelled

"OPTION SWITCH" remain in the

"OFF" position (down).

Install the front panel in the

mounting box, using the four screws

provided. The green LED indicator

on the face plate will light when

power is delivered to the Wall-

Mount. The red LED indicator will

flash when buttons are pushed

(commands transmitted).

Mounting Box

(actual size)

flange

knock-outs

Front Panel Circuit Board

(actual size)

GND IR2 IR3

IR RECV

OFF

WALL-MOUNT REMOTE

BIAMP SYSTEMS

OPTION

SWITCH

ABCD

OFF

WALL-MOUNT

PC BOARD

APPLICATIONS

outputs auxiliary inputs

auxmain aux 2 aux 1

50/60 Hz

27 watts

class 2 wiring

27V

link port link expansion

serial port

logic inputs

logic outputs

out

channel 8

input

d. out

channel 7

input

d. out

channel 6

input

d. out

channel 5

input

d. out

channel 4

input

d. out

channel 3

input

d. out

channel 2

input

d. out

channel 1

input

d. out

VRAM

WMC

IR-T

SPM723

MSP22e

50/60 Hz

27 watts

class 2 wiring

27V

link port link

serial port

logic inputs

logic outputs

1234567override

L R

override

sig pres

mic/line 2

mute

sig pres

mic/line 1mute mute

mute

sig pres

zone output main output

RL L R

aux output

L R

SPM

723

line

inputs

channel 1

output

input

channel 2

output

input

link port link

logic inputs expansion

serial port

50/60 Hz

27V

BIAMP SYSTEMS

Portland, Oregon

an affiliate of

Rauland-Borg Corp.

MADE IN U.S.A.

MSP22e

12 watts

class 2 wiring

VHS

2:50

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

101.9

to amplifier/speakers

tuner

computer

VCR

link port

power

data

remote 1 remote 2

serial port

gnd

IR2

IR3

gnd

IR2

IR3

ADVANTAGE RT

Remote Translator

15 watts

class 2 wiring

50/60 Hz

27V

system setup or control

serial link

cable

(included)

PRESENTATION ROOM

WMC

SELECT

5678

MASTER

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

SELECT

5678

MASTER

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

SELECT

5678

MASTER

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

MUTE

VOL

WARRANTY

BIAMP SYSTEMS IS PLEASED TO EXTEND THE FOLLOWING 5-YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE

PROFESSIONAL SOUND EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL.

BIAMP Systems expressly warrants this product to

be free from defects in material and workmanship

for a period of 5 YEARS from the date of purchase

as a new product from an authorized BIAMP

Systems dealer under the following conditions.

1. In the event the warranted BIAMP Systems

product requires service during the warranty

period, BIAMP Systems will repair or replace, at

its option, defective materials, provided you have

identified yourself as the original purchaser of the

product to any authorized BIAMP Systems Service

Center. Transportation and insurance charges to

and from an authorized Service Center or the

BIAMP Systems factory for warranted products or

components thereof to obtain repairs shall be the

responsibility of the purchaser.

2. This warranty will be VOIDED if the serial

number has been removed or defaced; or if the

product has been subjected to accidental damage,

abuse, rental usage, alterations, or attempted

repair by any person not authorized by BIAMP

Systems to make repairs; or if the product has

been installed contrary to BIAMP Systems's

recommendations.

3. Electro-mechanical fans, electrolytic

capacitors, and the normal wear and tear of

appearance items such as paint, knobs, handles,

and covers are not covered under this warranty.

4. BIAMP SYSTEMS SHALL NOT IN ANY EVENT BE

LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST

PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, PROPERTY DAMAGE,

INJURY TO GOODWILL, OR OTHER ECONOMIC

LOSS OF ANY SORT. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY

PROVIDED HEREIN, BIAMP SYSTEMS DISCLAIMS

ALL OTHER LIABILITY TO PURCHASER OR ANY

OTHER PERSONS ARISING OUT OF USE OR

PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING

LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY

IN TORT.

5. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BIAMP

SYSTEMS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE

REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN SHALL BE THE

PURCHASER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES

WITH RESPECT TO ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT.

THE AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, DISTRIBUTORS, AND

DEALERS OF BIAMP SYSTEMS ARE NOT

AUTHORIZED TO MODIFY THIS WARRANTY OR TO

MAKE ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES BINDING ON

BIAMP SYSTEMS. ACCORDINGLY, ADDITIONAL

STATEMENTS SUCH AS DEALER

ADVERTISEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS DO

NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES BY BIAMP

SYSTEMS.

6. No action for breach of this warranty may be

commenced more than one year after the expiration of

this warranty.

Thank you for purchasing BIAMP SYSTEMS...

AMERICAN SOUND CRAFTSMANSHIP

Biamp Systems

10074 S.W. Arctic Drive

Beaverton, Oregon 97005

(503) 641-7287

http://www.biamp.com

585-9148-00

Biamp Systems, Inc., as the manufacturer, hereby declares that the following described product, in our

delivered version, complies with the provisions of the DIRECTIVES except as noted herein. In case of

alteration of the product, not agreed upon or directed by us, this declaration is no longer valid.

Product Model: ADVANTAGE



Product Description: Remote Control Translator

Applicable EC Directives: EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), LVD Directive (73/23/EEC)

Applicable Harmonized Standards: EN55103-1 emissions EN55103-2 immunity EN60065 safety

Special Considerations for Product Environment or Compliance:

This apparatus operates from a removeable external power source at voltages below the levels

encompassed by the LVD. The external power source complies with the applicable requirements of

EN60065. The apparatus itself is outside of the scope of the LVD and presents no hazardous

voltages, as defined in the LVD. For compliance, the apparatus shall be powered only from the

separate CE marked Biamp Systems power source.

Shielded cabling must be used for all connections. Refer to the user’s guide for cabling installation

instructions.

The Technical Report/File is maintained at: Biamp Systems, Inc.

10074 S.W. Arctic Drive

Beaverton, OR USA 97005

phone: (503) 641-7287 fax: (503) 626-0281

e-mail: biam[email protected]

Authorized Representative: Steven Hedgepeth

Authorized Representative Signature:

Issued: June, 2000

Declaration of Conformity

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