CartReady / ControlReady

                  SCC-8 Satellite Channel Controller

                       Installation Procedures
 

The SCC8 is an 8-channel satellite channel controller. Using the 
Comtalk command in your playlists, automatic switching between 
satellite channels can be done.

Although the SCC-8 enables you to select one of eight active ports 
(A-1, A-2, B-1, etc) ControlReady rarely needs to use ports other than 
A-1 and B-1. These are the factory defaults for active ports. Port A-1 
can be used for on-air channels, and B-1 can be used for channels that 
are being recorded.

One SCC8 is required for EACH DAT or SEDAT card you wish to control 
automatically with ControlReady.

We've included the manufacturer's operating instructions for the 
controller. See the Broadcast Tools SCC-8 Installation Sheet.

Basic Connection Instructions

	1)  Connect SCC8 to back of receiver/DAT/SEDAT card.

	2)  Connect RJ-DB9 converter cable to back of SCC8. Extend 9 pin 
connection with 24-28 gauge RS232/shielded cable if a run up 
to 100 feet needs to be made between sat receiver and COM 
port. Connect to any available com port on back of your 
computer.

	    We make custom cables of any length if you prefer to have us 
make any long runs for you.

Controlling the SCC-8

   	The SCC8 is controlled completely within ControlReady using the 
"COMTALK" command.

Comtalk commands always use baud rate 2400, parity none, data bits 
8, and stop bits 1. You will also need to enter the port address 
of the com port you are using: 3f8 for com1, 2f8 for com2.

The string is the burst mode command, as listed in the SCC-8 
Installation Sheet. The carriage return <CR> used in the burst 
mode command is entered by holding down the Alt key, and entering 
13.

Examples

To switch port A1 to channel 79.1, enter the string
              *A179.10*<CR>

    To switch port B1 to channel 2.0, enter the string
		*B102.0*<CR>

    NOTE: You must begin and end with *.
Custom Commands

    These strings can be entered into commands to make creating and 
reading your playlists easier.

    From any playlist, hit F10 to bring up the Other Menu. Choose 
Assign Custom Commands from this menu. Hit Enter on an unused 
custom command line. Choose X (Comtalk). Enter the required 
information.

    You can name your custom commands things like 'Switch to Rush 
Limbaugh'.

    To create the playlists: When you need to switch satellite 
channels, hit <Enter> on the line where you want to place the 
switch command. Choose J (Custom Command). Arrow down to the 
desired custom command, and hit <Enter>.