Section 3: Operation- Bypass Switch Usage (continued)
NOTE! Before depressing the BYPASS switch, the gain (volume) settings on all amplifiers connected to the CM16a should be reduced to a safe level. This is advisable because the CM16a’s “Level Control” will be reset to 0 dB. (or NO attenuation) with the BYPASS. It is possible that the amplifiers could be at maximum output level if the amplifier gain controls are not turned down.
Location of BYPASS switch: The front panel has a small access hole on the right side about 12mm (1/2 inch) to the right from the PORT H LED. It is NOT LABELED to help prevent accidental use. This is the BYPASS mode switch. To return to normal operation, simply reestablish computer communications via the network or
The way to put the CM16a into this first BYPASS mode
1- Turn the CM16a on and wait 5 to 10 seconds for the
2- Depress the BYPASS switch (use a paperclip or similar item) and keep it depressed for at least 5 seconds.
3- The two steps above must be completed within 60 seconds from
repeat steps 1 & 2.
FRONT PANEL- BYPASS SWITCH LOCATION
The second mode (“safe” mode)is used if the CM16a becomes inoperable (or behaves in completely unexpected ways) after
uploading a new application file (TFTP file transfer).
If the CM16a behaves in unexpected ways or is not responding to any communications after a new application file is uploaded to it, then it is likely that the new application file was corrupted during or after the data transfer. If sent a corrupted application file, the CM16a will not accept this file. The LED’s might even act in unexpected ways. If this occurs, there is a “backup” file in the CM16a that will enable you to communicate with it.
The way to put the CM16a into this second BYPASS mode (“safe mode”) is:
1- Turn off the power to the CM16a using the front panel power switch.
2- Depress the BYPASS switch (use a paperclip or similar item) and keep it depressed while turning the power on again. 3- The CM16a is now in “safe mode”.
You will now be able to
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