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Installation and Operation Manual

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Manual Update: 06/21/2011

SS 4.1 Plus

Four Input, Single Output Stereo Switcher/Router

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Table of Contents

Section Title Page #

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Who to Contact for Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rear Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® SS 4.1 Plus, Four Input, Single

Output Stereo Switcher/Router (referred to as the SS 4.1 Plus throughout this manu-

al). We’re confident that this product will give you many years of dependable service.

This manual is intended to give you all the information needed to install and oper-

ate the Broadcast Tools® SS 4.1 Plus.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Only qualified personnel should install Broadcast Tools® products. Incorrect or

inappropriate use and/or installation could result in a hazardous condition.

Broadcast Tools, Inc., is unable to support NON-Broadcast Tools software, hardware or

NON-Broadcast Tools computer/hardware/software problems. If you experience these

problems, please research your hardware/software instruction manuals or contact the man-

ufacturers technical support department.

WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP

If you have any questions regarding your product or you need assistance, please con-

tact your distributor from whom you purchased this equipment.

If you would like more information about Broadcast Tools® products, you may

reach us at:

Broadcast Tools, Inc.

131 State Street

Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284-1540 USA

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING

BROADCAST TOOLS® BRAND PRODUCTS!

CAUTION!

Broadcast Tools®

Products, as with any

electronic device, can

fail without warning.

Do not use this product

in applications where a

life threatening condition

could result due to failure.

NOTE:

This manual should be

read thoroughly before

installation and operation.

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DESCRIPTION

Product Description

The SS 4.1 Plus passively switches any one of four stereo inputs to a single stereo

output and is equipped with eight trigger inputs. Perfect for automation switching

and/or source selection. The passive switching utilizing gold contact relays, which

means that the unit can route a signal in either direction. Due to the passive nature

of the switching, any input level and impedance can be used. Inputs may be bal-

anced or unbalanced, while output levels, impedance, distortion, noise and balanc-

ing will match that of the selected input. In addition to their normal use with audio

signals, the unit can also be used to switch composite stereo audio, AES digital audio

signals, RS-232, 422 or 485 data signals and telephone lines.

Features

• Operational control by front panel switches with LED indicators, contact closures, 5-

volt TTL/CMOS logic levels and/or the multi-drop bi-directional RS-232 serial port.

• May be monitored and/or controlled via a web browser with the optional ESS-1.

• Plug-in euroblock screw terminals are provided for audio and remote control

connections.

• Audio switching via sealed relays utilizing 2-form-C bifurcated - crossbar silver alloy

with gold overlay contacts.

• Internal silence sensor monitors the output and is equipped with a front panel LED indi-

cator; SPST alarm relay and adjustable SS alarm delay and restore timing duration.

ª The “ACT” circuit performs as an audio output activity monitor with front panel LED

indicator.

• The “ENABLE” switch provides a safety lock to the front panel source selection

switches.

• The audio “MUTE” switch allows the user to turn off the audio output when activated.

• The “STEP” function allows the user to single step through each channel or to auto-

matically sequence with user programmed channel steps and speed.

• Eight remote inputs, user configured for remote control or “PIP” (trigger) inputs.

• Four open collector outputs provide remote channel status.

• Logic functions via flash microprocessor with non-volatile memory.

• The power-up feature allows the user to select which one source is active at power up,

including the last source selected.

• Configuration via dipswitches, serial port menu or burst mode.

• Source number one is configured to route audio to the output in the case of loss of

power to the unit.

• Non-selected sources are terminated with 10K W load resistors. May be removed.

• The SS 4.1 Plus may be set on a desktop, mounted on a wall or up to three units on

one RA-1 rack shelf.

Applications

Automation source switching with eight trigger inputs; Studio selection and routing;

Audio processing selection; Exciter input selection; Remote broadcast input selec-

tion; STL source selection; Multiple station program on-hold and/or PA switching;

EAS audio switching; ISDN or Phone hybrid feed selection; IFB selection; Satellite

audio channel switching and console monitor inputs and outputs selection.

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DESCRIPTION

Front Panel Description

Source Switches

Each switch represents an input to be routed to the switcher’s output. High quality

tactile switches will give the user years of dependable service. Each switch has an

associated LED indicator, which will illuminate when that particular source is rout-

ed to the output. When a source is selected, the previous source will be deselected,

(interlocked). The front panel is also equipped with a MUTE switch and LED indi-

cator. This switch turns off the audio output. The ENABLE switch (if recessed, it

may require the use of a toothpick), when enabled, must be depressed in order for

any of the other switches to function. This function may be bypassed (default).

LED Indicators

Channel LED indicators will illuminate when the desired channel is selected. The

PWR LED displays valid power and TX/RX serial data activity. The mute LED illu-

minates when audio is off. The “ACT” (activity) LED is lit when audio is present

at the output. The silence sensor LED will illuminate when in an alarm condition.

Audio thresholds are set at -25db.

Rear Panel Description

The rear panel audio inputs, outputs and remote control (triggers) connections are

routed through plug-in euroblock screw terminals. A RJ-11 modular jack is provid-

ed for the multi-drop bi-directional RS-232 serial port.

Power

Connect the 2.1mm coaxial type power connector into the unit and the 9 VAC @ 1-

amp wall transformer into a 120 Vac 50-60 Hz power source. The front panel PWR

LED indicates when power is applied to the unit.

Audio Signal Connector

The SS 4.1 Plus is supplied with plug-in euroblock screw terminals and mating con-

nectors. Channel and polarity designators can be found on the chassis, as viewed

from the rear.

“Remote” Control Connector

Plug-in euroblock screw terminals and mating plugs are provided for connection to

equipment, which will remotely control the SS 4.1 Plus, unless the “PIP” (triggers)

function is enabled. Pulsing the “MUTE” input to ground (low) would turn off the out-

put of the SS 4.1 Plus until a front panel source switch is pressed, a remote control

input is activated, the unit is powered up and/or a serial command is received from a

PC or other serial device. Pulsing the “STEP” input to ground will step the unit one

source for each low to high transition on this input. Automatic sequence may be

accomplished by holding the step input low for two seconds. The unit will now step

to each source at a user programmable rate from 1 to 99 seconds. The number of

inputs sequenced may be programmed for channels 1 to 4. The step input is helpful

in freeing up valuable remote control channels. This feature may also be used to

sequence through multiple station air monitor signals for program on-hold feed.

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INSTALLATION

Installation Guidelines

It is recommended that all cables connected to the SS 4.1 Plus be looped through fer-

rite cores to suppress RF. Surge protection with RF filtering such as the Tripp Lite

“ISOBAR 4” is also suggested for the power transformer. The purchase of an inex-

pensive uninterruptible power supply (UPS) will provide back up in case of power

outages. Check out our web site for lightning protection links.

The SS 4.1 Plus is simple to install. The signal inputs, outputs are connected via

plug-in euroblock screw terminals. Installation of the SS 4.1 Plus consists of seven

steps:

1. Inspection

2. Removal of the source termination resistors, if applicable

3. Bench test and option set-up

4. Mount the unit in a rack (RA-1), desktop or wall

5. Connect your equipment to the unit

6. Label the front panel switches

7. Serial operation, if applicable

STEP 1: INSPECTION

Please examine your SS 4.1 Plus carefully for any damage that may have been

sustained during shipping. If any is noted, please notify the shipper immediate-

ly and retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper. The package should

contain the SS 4.1 Plus, this manual and/or CD (the manual may be downloaded

from our web site), 9 VAC @ 1-amp transformer, reversed modular cable, 9-pin

female “S9” D-Sub adapter and audio and remote control mating connectors.

STEP 2: SOURCE TERMINATION RESISTOR REMOVAL

Input sources that are NOT selected are terminated with a 10K W resistor. If you

do not require this load applied to the deselected sources, it may be removed from

each channel. Each channel has a pair of resistors. Removal information: Channel

1 = R 8 & R9. Channel 2 = R10 & R11.

Channel 3, R12 & R13 and Channel 4 = R14 & R15. If the unit is to be used for

applications other than switching audio, the Silence Sensor and ACT detection cir-

cuit should be disabled. To disable, remove the following components: R24, R25

and RP9.

CAUTION!

Installation of the SS 4.1

Plus in high RF environ-

ments should be per-

formed with care.

Shielded cable is sug-

gested for all control,

audio inputs and out-

puts. All shields should

be tied to the “GND”

terminal. The station

ground should be con-

nected to the chassis

ground screw (CH1)

located behind J1, as

viewed from the rear.

For lightning protec-

tion, check out

www.polyphaser.com

and www.itwlinx.com

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STEP 3: BENCH TEST and OPTIONS

Place each unit on a workspace and connect power to the unit. Check to see if LED

#1 (Channel 1) and the PWR LED are lit (Source one is the power-up factory

default). Connect an audio source to stereo input one and a monitoring device to the

output. Verify that audio is present. Repeat the process until each channel’s opera-

tion has been verified.

Jumper JP2

To enable the front panel “ENABLE” switch, remove and stow the jumper over

the “Enable Bypass” jumper JP2.

Note: The “Enable” switch is disabled at the factory.

Dipswitches:

DIP (SW6) Switch Functions

Unit ID SW6-1 SW6-2 SW6-3

ID 0 * OFF OFF OFF

ID 1 ON OFF OFF

ID 2 OFF ON OFF

ID 3 ON ON OFF

ID 4 OFF OFF ON

ID 5 ON OFF ON

ID 6 OFF ON ON

ID7ONONON

Baud RateSW6-4 SW6-5

2400 ON OFF

9600 * OFF OFF

4800 OFF ON

38400 ON ON

Power Up SW6-6

User selected ON

Last source OFF

selected *

Remote/PIP SW6-7

PIP / Triggers ON

Remote Control * OFF

Note: * Denotes factory setting.

Note: After changing any dipswitch, please repower the unit.

!TIP

The “ACT” (audio

activity) LED is an

excellent audio output

indicator.

NOTE:

Input selection at

power-up may be con-

figured by holding down

the desired channels

push button until the

mute and Pwr/Ser

LED’s flash. Factory

power-up default is

channel one.

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STEP 4: MOUNTING

Mount the unit on a rack shelf, such as the Broadcast Tools RA-1, allowing adequate

airflow for cooling. The RA-1 is furnished with filler panels to cover open spaces.

Up to three units may be installed on one RA-1.

STEP 5: CONNECT YOUR EQUIPMENT

The SS 4.1 Plus interfaces to your equipment (sources and loads) through the rear

panel plug-in euroblock screw terminals. Follow the legends for the desired audio

input, output and remote control connections, which appear on the rear side of the

chassis. Before installing a wire, remove the plug-in euroblock screw terminal and

turn each capture screw fully counterclockwise. Strip each conductor to a length of

0.25” and insert the conductor fully into the terminal. Turn the capture screw fully

clockwise to secure the conductor. The terminals accommodate wire sizes from 16

- 28 AWG solid or stranded wire.

Control

The front panel functions are brought out through the rear panel “REMOTE” (Inx)

connector TB 4, providing a means of controlling the SS 4.1 Plus from a remote

point. The channel select inputs may be connected to any remote pair of switch con-

tacts and ground, such as external relays, switches, open-collector circuits, contact

closures or 5-volt TTL/CMOS logic signals.

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Status

The status signals are supplied through the “Remote” control connector TB-3 as

individual open collectors. The open collectors may be used to provide status to a

remote control point to indicate which source is selected. The status open collector

(OCx) output for the selected channel will go low providing a return for an LED

indicator, TTL/CMOS logic or relay. External pull-up resistors may be required in

some installations.

Connecting the remote control, PIP / Trigger Inputs and OC’s / SS Relay

Most front panel functions of the SS 4.1 Plus may be remote controlled via the plug-

gable euroblock screw terminals located on the rear panel. The SS 4.1 Plus accepts

momentary contact closures (sustained, if break before make); open collector or

TTL/CMOS input logic levels. Connections to the remote control and/or PIP (trig-

ger) inputs are made on the TB-4. The following information is a comparison chart

to be used when connecting external devices.

Rear Panel Connectors

TB 1 —> TB 2 EVEN Inputs Top Row

Input x – Left Input x + Left Gnd Input x – Right Input x + Right

ODD Inputs Bottom Row

TB 3 Audio Output Top Row

Output - Left Output + Left Gnd Output - Right Output + Right

Open Collector 1 Open Collector 2 Gnd Open Collector 3 Open Collector 4

Open Collector Outputs Bottom Row

TB 4 Remote input / Triggers Top Row

PIP 4 PIP 5 PIP 6 PIP 7 PIP 8 Gnd

SS Relay N.O. SS Relay CM PIP 1 PIP 2 PIP 3 Gnd

SS Relay & Remote Inputs / Triggers Bottom Row

Note: Remote control cross-reference information is on the next page.

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Remote Control

TB 4 Pin Function (DIPSw 6-7 = OFF). Function (DIPSw 6-7 = ON)

BOT 1 Silence Sensor Relay N.O. Silence Sensor Relay N.O.

BOT 2 Silence Sensor Relay CM Silence Sensor Relay CM

BOT 3 IN 1, selects channel ONE PIP 1

BOT 4 IN 2, selects channel TWO PIP 2

BOT 5 IN 3, selects channel THREE PIP 3

BOT 6 GND GND

TOP 1 IN 4, selects channel FOUR PIP 4

TOP 2 Mute, turns OFF ALL channels PIP 5

TOP 3 Step, Steps through selected channels PIP 6

TOP 4 N/A PIP 7

TOP 5 N/A PIP 8

TOP 6 GND GND

STEP 6: LABEL SWITCHES

Write the source descriptions under each source switch, if desired.

STEP 7: SERIAL OPERATION

The supplied reversed modular cable and 9-pin female (S9) D-sub adapters may be

connected to the SS 4.1 Plus’s rear panel modular connector. Plug in the female DB-

9 D-sub adapter into your computer’s serial port. Plug the supplied wall transformer

into a source of 117 vac and the cable end of the transformer into the power recep-

tacle on the SS 4.1 Plus. The protocol is as follows: 2400, 4800, 9600, 38400, 8N1.

Flow control should be set to NONE, emulation to ANSI and the mode should be set

to DIRECT TO COMx (x = the available com port). The default is 9600, 8,N,1.

Commands

*uii Turn on input ii

EXAMPLE: *004 This string would turn on channel 4 on unit 0

*uMA Mute audio output (Turn Off Audio)

*uCA Set active channel for power up

*uCDEF Reset to factory defaults

*uCIIttt Set PIP minimum pulse length ttt: 000 – 255 => off to 2.55 seconds

*CLx Lock front panel. x = L (Lock) x = U (Unlock)

*uCFSx Set first step channel to x. x = 1 –> 4, 0 to disable

*uCSLx Set last step channel to x. x = 1 –> 4, 0 to disable

*uCSTtttt Set step interval in tenths: 0000 –> 99, Off to 99 seconds

*uDxx Delay xx seconds before processing the next command

*POLL Display unit ID in appropriate time slot

*uSL Send Audio Status: SuL1,x,x,x,x,x<cr><lf>

Note: x: 0 = Not Connected / x: 1 = Connected

*uSPi Send single PIP status i: SuP,i<cr><lf>

*0SS Send Silence Sensor Status

Response Example: S0S,0 = OK / S0S,1 = Alarm

*uSPA Send PIP status: SuP,A,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x<cr><lf>

*uU Send unit info: name><firmware version><cr><lf>

*uY Display configuration

*uZx Echo character x to serial port (Used to debug command strings)

*uMM Enter menu mode

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