Kramer Electronics user manual Illustrates how to configure up to 15 VA-8xlunits

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For a single, stand alone machine, set as MACHINE # 1.

MACHINE #

DIP-SWITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

ON

 

OFF

 

OFF

 

OFF

2

OFF

 

ON

 

OFF

 

OFF

3

ON

 

ON

 

OFF

 

OFF

4

OFF

 

OFF

 

ON

 

OFF

5

ON

 

OFF

 

ON

 

OFF

6

OFF

 

ON

 

ON

 

OFF

7

ON

 

ON

 

ON

 

OFF

8

OFF

 

OFF

 

OFF

 

ON

9

ON

 

OFF

 

OFF

 

ON

10

OFF

 

ON

 

OFF

 

ON

11

ON

 

ON

 

OFF

 

ON

12

OFF

 

OFF

 

ON

 

ON

13

ON

 

OFF

 

ON

 

ON

14

OFF

 

ON

 

ON

 

ON

15

ON

 

ON

 

ON

 

ON

6.3Configuring up to a 120 Channel Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier

To connect up to 15 VA-8xlunits, do the following:

Connect the balanced/unbalanced audio sources/acceptors to the rear panel on each unit (see Section 4)

Connect a PC or other controller (see Section 6.3.1)

Set the DIP-switches on each unit (see Section 6.2.1)

Connect the power cord on each unit

Figure 10 illustrates how to configure up to 15 VA-8xlunits.

VA-8xl - Controlling the VA-8xl

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Contents VA-8xl Page Figures Introduction Getting Started Achieving the Best PerformanceOverview This section defines the VA-8xlPower Switch VA-8xl 8-Channel Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier Rear Panel Connecting the VA-8xl If required, connect a PC via RS-232, seeVA-8xl Connecting the VA-8xl Adjusting the Gain/Attenuation of the Channels Operating the VA-8xlStoring and Recalling Setups To store a setting, via the front panel buttonsVA-8xl Operating the VA-8xl Controlling a Single VA-8xl Unit Controlling the VA-8xlPreparing the RS-232 Port on a Single Unit To PC Illustrates how to configure up to 15 VA-8xlunits Connecting a Control Interface on a Set of Units Preparing the RS-232 Connectors Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface An RS-485 Control Interface Setup Upgrading the Flash Memory Connecting the PC to the RS-232 PortDownloading from the Internet Upgrading Firmware Splash ScreenOpen Configuration File window appears Atmel Flip Window RS-232 Communication If an error message Not Finished shows, click Run again Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed Technical Specifications Default Communication Parameters RS-232 ProtocolKramer Protocol 1st ByteHex Codes for Attenuation Gain Control Hex Codes for Amplification Gain Control Channel Number CodesVA-8xl Kramer Protocol 2900