INC ® Installation and Operation Manual SS 2.1/Terminal III Switcher/Router Firmware Version 3.4 Manual Revised 07/06/11 Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes. Broadcast Tools® is a registered trademark of Broadcast Tools, Inc.
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Who to Contact for Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Features . . . . . .
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® SS 2.1/Terminal III Stereo Audio Switcher/Router (referred to as the SS 2.1/Term III throughout this manual). 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 operate the Broadcast Tools® SS 2.1/Term III.
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The SS 2.1/Term III passively switches or routes a variety of electrical signals to a destination. The SS 2.1/Term III selects any one of 2 stereo inputs to a single stereo output. The SS 2.1/Term III provides PASSIVE switching through gold contact relays. The passive switching means that the unit can route a signal in either direction (any one of 2 stereo inputs to a single destination, or a single source to any one of 2 destinations).
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION Source and Mute Switches: Each switch represents an input to be routed to the switcher’s output. The switches are highly reliable switches, which will give the user years of dependable service. Each switch has an associated LED indicator, which will illuminate when that particular source is routed to the output. When a source is selected, the previous source will be deselected, (interlock).
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual Note: To select an input at power-up with SW5-5 ON, hold down the push-button for the desired input channel or mute until the front panel LED’s flash. Operation Normal * Sustained EAS switcher (SAGE/ENDEC, MSRP Clone, Serial operation) Toggle SW5-6 OFF ON OFF SW5-7 OFF OFF ON ON ON • Normal operation: Pulse 1-IN to select input 1, Pulse IN-2 to select input 2 or pulse the “M-IN” (mute) pin to turn off both channels.
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual STEP 1: INSPECTION Please examine your SS 2.1/Term III carefully for any damage that may have been sustained during shipping. If any is noted, please notify the shipper immediately and retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper. The package should contain the SS 2.1/Term III, 9 vac@500-ma wall power transformer, manual, reversed modular cable and “S9” 9-pin female D-Sub adapter.
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual STEP 6: SERIAL OPERATION Connecting the RS-232 serial port of the SS 2.1/Term III is accomplished by using the supplied reversed modular cable and 9-pin “S9” female D-sub adapter between the SS 2.1/Term III and controlling PC. Select the desired address for each unit. Never duplicate addresses. The default protocol is as follows: 9600, N, 8, 1 (other baud rates are user selectable).
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual Jumpers: JP2: Installed = Front panel enable switch defeated Removed = Front panel ENABLE switch active. This switch must be held closed to operate any of the other front panel switches. NOTE: This switch is NOT associated with any of the remote control functions. JP3: NO NC = Brings the N.O. contact for K4 out to the remote control terminal. = Brings the N.C. contact for K4 out to the remote control terminal.
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual * SAGE ENDEC INSTALLATION GUIDELINES The pin out of the adapter is shown below. RJ-11 DB-9 SS 2.
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Inputs/Outputs: Any input level and impedance can be used. Inputs may be balanced or unbalanced. Output levels, impedance, distortion, noise and balancing will match that of the selected input. Switching Method: Passive. Sealed relays utilizing 2-form-C bifurcated-crossbar silver alloy with gold overlay contacts. Logic: Flash microprocessor with non-volatile memory. Operation Control: Front Panel – Momentary switches.
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual LIMITED WARRANTY The term “Buyer” as used in this document refers to and includes both (but only) (a) any person or entity who acquires such an item for the purpose of resale to others (i.e., a dealer or distributor of an item), and (b) the first person or entity who acquires such an item for such person’s or entity’s own use.
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual + — Out + Out — AES Input 1 + — LT + — LT AES Input 2 9VAC Power Installation Application RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL LT SS 2.1 III/Term AES Output + — NOTE: See manual for RS-232 configuration Processing 13 Broadcast Tools® SS2.1 III/Term AES Audio, EAS with RS-232 Serial Control AES SOURCE Console, Automation, etc. EAS Device* * EAS units with a analog only output. The ADC-1 may be inserted between the analog EAS output and the AES Input 2.
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual + — + — OUT + OUT — LT + — + — Output + — LT RT Input 1 + — RT + — LT + — RT Input 2 9VAC Power Installation Application LEFT RIGHT RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL SS 2.1 III/Term NOTE: See manual for RS-232 configuration Processing 14 Broadcast Tools® SS2.1 III/Term Analog Audio, EAS with RS-232 Serial Control SOURCE Console, Automation, etc. EAS Device SS 2.1 III/Term 131 State Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 • 360.854.9559 • Fax 360.854.
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual Installation Application + — LT AES Input 1 9VAC Power AES Input 2 + — LT LT AES Output + — Processing Broadcast Tools® SS2.1 III/Term AES Audio, EAS with Contact Closure Control + — + — CONTACT CLOSURE CONTROL SS 2.1 III/Term NOTE: See manual for configuration 15 e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com voice: 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.1742 AES SOURCE Console, Automation, etc. EAS Device* * EAS units with a analog only output.
SS 2.1 Term III Installation and Operation Manual Installation Application LEFT RIGHT + — LT RT LT + — + — Output + — RT Input 1 9VAC Power Input 2 + — LT + — RT Processing Broadcast Tools® SS2.1 III/Term Analog Audio, EAS with Contact Closure Control + — + — OUT + OUT — CONTACT CLOSURE CONTROL SS 2.1 III/Term NOTE: See manual for configuration 16 e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com voice: 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.1742 SOURCE Console, Automation, etc. EAS Device SS 2.
