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OVERVIEW OF THE AT1616L Setting the communication mode as OLD or NEW ControlReady, and MusicReady require OLD mode. NewsReady32 requires NEW mode. The AT1616L replaces the original USN1616 Controller. OLD mode refers to the original mode used by the USN1616, and NEW mode is an enhanced mode which was introduced with the AT1616L. The AT1616L supports two modes of operation with WireReady Software: Currently, ControlReady, and MusicReady use OLD mode. For this reason either the USN1616 or AT1616L is compatible with these products. NEW mode is required by NewsReady32. Since the original USN1616 only supports old mode, you must have an AT1616L to use with NewsReady32. JUMPER J19 controls OLD vs NEW mode. If J19 is jumpered, it works in OLD mode. if J19 is unjumpered, it works in NEW mode. Generally, all the other jumpers have been factory set and should not be changed. However, J15 and J24 must be jumpered for use with any WireReady software product. Purpose: The AT1616L Controller has 2 main purposes. The first is to create contact closures which control external devices (ie. stereo routers, ramp/faders, etc.). The second purpose of the controller is to detect contact closures which notify ControlReady that a certain event has occurred (ie. a tone has come down via satellite, a button has been pushed, etc.). In the case of ControlReady and MusicReady these are used for general automation interfaces with satellite receivers, other controllers and devices. In the case of NewsReady32, we use the controller to exclusively interface audio playback to broadcast on-air consoles. In this fashion, START and STOP push buttons can be assigned for each audio card in the system so that up to three different channels of audio playback can be used. Note: If you are using ControlReady and NewsReady32 on the same computer, each program requires it's OWN controller. Both programs cannot share the same controller, although two controllers can be used if you want interfaces available for both programs. HOW TO CONNECT THE AT1616L TO THE PC ControlReady and MusicReady use the USN1616 controller in the automation screens with commands such as WAIT for CHANNEL, IF CHANNEL, PULSE CHANNEL, and LATCH CHANNEL. The USN1616 has 16 inputs designated B1-A through B1-P and 16 outputs also designated as B1-A through B1-P. A chart follows showing the locations of these ports. Since automation templates and custom commands are completely user configurable, you choose which inputs and outputs are used for each purpose. With NewsReady32, specific channels must be used. NewsReady32 uses the controller strictly for interfacing with on-air consoles if you want remote start and stops for playing audio from the script windows for newscasts. Other functions will be added in future versions. Please see AT1616L for NewsReady32 handout for more information on using this controller for that program. IMPORTANT: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE COMPUTER BE TURNED OFF WHEN CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING CABLES. The AT1616L connects to the PC via the included RS-232/RJ-45 cable. RS-232 end (9 or 25 pin female) is connected to an available serial port on your PC*. The RJ-45 end (phone connector) is connected to the AT1616L jack closest to the power supply (as shown in diagram on page 1). Use the appropriate RJ adapter to connect the AT1616L to your 9 or 25 pin COM port. ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ How to Configure ControlReady/MusicReady to Communicate with the AT1616L. ControlReady and MusicReady needs to know to which serial (com) port the AT1616L is connected. This is done by adding/changing a line in the ControlReady configuration file. The file is ASCII TEXT and is called $CONFIG.WR. The syntax of the line is: y [port address] [IRQ] The y MUST BE LOWER CASE!!!! For Example: If the AT1616L is connected to com1, the line would read y 3f8 4. If the AT1616L is connected to com2, the line would read y 2f8 3. $CONFIG.WR is located in the C:\WIRE directory if you are running on a stand-alone system (only 1 PC). If you are running on a LAN (Local Area Network), there is a $CONFIG.WR file in each of the user sub-directories. For example, if the PC which is doing the automating (connected to AT1616L) is called CONTROL, you would edit the $CONFIG.WR file in F:\WIRE\USERS\CONTROL. Note even on some stand-alone computers, your system maybe using the WIRE\USERS\"USERNAME" structure. The "y" line should only be added to the $CONFIG files for the PC's which are using a AT1616L. Note: The above procedure is not used for NewsReady32. Please see the AT1616L Controller for NewsReady32 handout. HOW TO CONNECT EXTERNAL DEVICES TO THE AT1616L ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ OUTPUTS ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ All connections to the AT1616L are made via the butterscotch colored barrier strips. Output channels, when PULSED/LATCHED* by ControlReady, will create a contact closure which in turn will effect an external device. If the external device acts on closures, you will want to connect the wires to the "NO" (normally open) and "C" (common) connectors of a channel. This way when ControlReady tells the AT1616L to make a closure, the closure will be made and the external device will respond accordingly. If the external device acts on open circuit, you will want to connect the wires to the "NC" (normally closed) and "C" (common) connectors of a channel. This way when ControlReady tells the AT1616L to break a closure, the closure will be broken and the external device will respond accordingly. The output The relay #'s on channels are: the controller are: NC COMMON NO B1-A 56 55 54 B1-B 53 52 51 B1-C 50 49 48 B1-D 47 46 45 B1-E 44 43 42 B1-F 41 40 39 B1-G 38 37 36 B1-H 35 34 33 B1-I 80 79 78 B1-J 77 76 75 B1-K 74 73 72 B1-L 71 70 69 B1-M 68 67 66 B1-N 65 64 63 B1-O 62 61 60 B1-P 59 58 57 * - For ControlReady commands to use for communicating with the AT1616L, see: ControlReady Manual. HOW TO CONNECT EXTERNAL DEVICES TO THE AT1616L ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ INPUTS ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ All connections to the AT1616L are made to the barrier strips. Input channels are constantly monitored by ControlReady. ControlReady can either be monitoring a channel to discern if a closure has been made, or if a closure has been broken*. When the condition which ControlReady is monitoring for is met, the program will respond accordingly. The input The relay #'s on channels are: the controller are: B1-A 1 2 B1-B 3 4 B1-C 5 6 B1-D 7 8 B1-E 9 10 B1-F 11 12 B1-G 13 14 B1-H 15 16 B1-I 31 32 B1-J 29 30 B1-K 27 28 B1-L 25 26 B1-M 23 24 B1-N 21 22 B1-O 19 20 B1-P 17 18 * - For ControlReady commands to use for communicating with the AT1616L, see: ControlReady Manual. ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION OR USAGE OF THIS OR ANY WIREREADY PRODUCT, PLEASE CALL (800)-833-4459 or (508)-393-0200. A WIREREADY TECHNICAL SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE PLEASED TO ASSIST YOU. AT1616L Worksheet BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO PROGRAM CONTROLREADY'S AUTOMATION DECKS: RELAY OUTPUTS: If you are using a switcher, you might use the relays on the AT1616L to control the switcher. Wiring rules depend on the switcher used, so consult their documentation. However, many switchers that support relay control also support direct RS-232 control from the computer, so with these switchers such as Broadcast Tools switchers, we recommend controling switchers with their own COM port, and using the AT1616L relay outputs for other purposes. IT DOESN'T MATTER which relays you pick since ControlReady is programmable. But, when you start programming, you need to know which relays will do what. INPUTS: For example, when automating with satellite networks, they give closures to tell you when to play spot breaks, vs. IDs etc. Each closure has a different meaning. 1) RECORD THE CONNECTIONS YOU NEED TO MAKE ON THESE WORKSHEETS We may have filled this out for you to help you out. 2) WIRE THE AT1616L RELAYS TO DEVICES THAT WANT CLOSURES WIRE THE AT1616L INPUTS TO DEVICES THAT WILL GIVE US CLOSURES According to how you (or we) filled out the worksheets. 3) THEN BEGIN PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM using ControlReady Software ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ OUTPUTS ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Relay Outputs on the AT1616L are used to control other devices. Examples are switchers, such as the Broadcast Tools 6x1; consoles; cart machines; reels; and DATS. Some devices require Pulses, and others require Latches. Some are dry and others want to see a voltage or ground. Relays on the AT1616L can be configured to "talk to" these devices electrically. CONNECTED TO PURPOSE COMMAND USED B1-A B1-B B1-C B1-D B1-E B1-F B1-G B1-H B1-I B1-J B1-K B1-L B1-M B1-N B1-O B1-P Example: B1-A 6X1 Switcher CH 1, Pulse HI Turns ABC on, PULSE B1-A HI 100ms * - For ControlReady commands to use for communicating with the AT1616L, see: ControlReady Manual. INPUTS ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ INPUTS are signals sent to ControlReady by other devices. Satellite networks use dry closures to tell ControlReady when spot breaks, liners, ids etc. should be played. Some satellite networks have built in relays on their audio card, others use a separate box or card that goes in the satellite receiver to decode the relays, and other networks send "tones" that boxes you buy called tone-decoders turn into relay closures. YOU MUST KNOW WHERE YOUR CLOSURES COME FROM AND WHERE THEY CONNECT CONNECTED TO PURPOSE COMMAND USED B1-A B1-B B1-C B1-D B1-E B1-F B1-G B1-H B1-I B1-J B1-K B1-L B1-M B1-N B1-O B1-P Example: B1-A WESTWOOD ONE J1&2, LEGAL IDS, WAIT FOR CHANNEL B1-A HI * - For ControlReady commands to use for communicating with the AT1616L, see: ControlReady Manual. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE 24 HOUR 800 SUPPORT, OR TO RECEIVE OUR TURN-KEY & TRAINING INSTALLATION PACKAGE, (if purchased) WE MUST HAVE THESE WORKSHEETS ON FILE. Simply fill out pages 7 and 8, and fax them to us. Get these to us before you start programming since we offer free advice to all customers. We may see a better way to wire your station WHICH WILL SAVE YOU TIME AND ENERGY when you start to program ControlReady. Our Fax is (508) 393-0255 Toll Free Help Line is (800) 833-4459 ask for Tech Support and tell them you are using ControlReady.