Amb-OS Media AMR-100 User manual
Amb-OS Media, LLC
AMR-100
Operations Manual
Firmware 2.28
Re ision 40
09/22/14
SUPPORT INFORMATION
Email:
Phon
877AMBOS2U
(877) 262-6728
AMB-OS WEB PAGE
for program downloads, RSS f d information and FAQ
http://www.amb-os.com
PROGRAM REQUESTS via Amb-OS P rmission Portal
http://www.focussat.n t/cgi-bin/ambos/p rmissions
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NOTE
As of this version of software, only one receiver can be controlled by the
Amb OS User Interface software on a single PC. With multiple receivers,
each receiver needs a separate computer controlling the individual
receiver.
WARNING
One AMR 100 receiver can be controlled by multiple Amb OS User
Interface programs on different computers, but without proper
precautions, unpredictable results can be experienced.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS OF PACKA E ....................................................................................................................... 6
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 6
eneral Information ................................................................................................................................. 6
Overview of Connections and controls .................................................................................................... 7
etting Started ................................................................................................................................. 7
RF .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Audio ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Ethernet Connection ...................................................................................................................... 8
Power ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Boot Process .................................................................................................................................. 9
Error Conditions .......................................................................................................................... 10
ENERAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................... 11
File Reception ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Live Streams .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Live programs ................................................................................................................................ 11
Classic DVB PIDs .......................................................................................................................... 12
File Playback .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Targets ............................................................................................................................................ 12
eneral Description of Targets .................................................................................................... 12
Target Maps ................................................................................................................................. 13
Digital Ports ................................................................................................................................... 14
Playlist .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Triggers .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Input closures ............................................................................................................................... 14
Commands ................................................................................................................................... 15
Trigger Uses ................................................................................................................................. 15
Timed Playback .............................................................................................................................. 15
Relay Description ................................................................................................................................... 16
eneral description ........................................................................................................................ 16
Time Sync by Relay #5 ................................................................................................................ 16
Fault Indications by Relay #6 ...................................................................................................... 16
Program use of Relays #5 and #6 ................................................................................................ 17
Closure Map ................................................................................................................................... 17
Closure Descriptions .................................................................................................................... 17
Closure Default States ................................................................................................................. 18
Closure Table ............................................................................................................................... 18
Internal Clock ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Resetting the receiver's display to its default setting ............................................................................. 19
DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONS .................................................................................. 20
Front Panel Description ......................................................................................................................... 20
Front Panel Buttons ........................................................................................................................ 20
Emergency or “one off” program arming ...................................................................................... 20
Rear Panel Description .......................................................................................................................... 21
Connections .................................................................................................................................... 21
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 22
RF ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
RF with 1 Wegener Unity® 4000 Receiver ................................................................................... 23
RF with multiple receivers ............................................................................................................. 24
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Using a Multiple Port Splitter ...................................................................................................... 24
Using multiple splitters ................................................................................................................ 25
Audio ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
Analog ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Digital ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Ethernet .................................................................................................................................................. 28
Description ..................................................................................................................................... 28
Setting the IP address ..................................................................................................................... 28
Serial Port ............................................................................................................................................... 29
Description ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Relay Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 29
Input Closure Specifications .......................................................................................................... 29
Output Relay Closure Specifications ............................................................................................. 29
OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Front Panel Description ......................................................................................................................... 31
Display ........................................................................................................................................... 31
De-authorized Message: ................................................................................................................. 32
Front Panel Menu Options ..................................................................................................................... 33
Settings Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 35
IP Address Submenu ...................................................................................................................... 35
*Alarm ......................................................................................................................................... 35
*DHCP ......................................................................................................................................... 35
*IP Addr ....................................................................................................................................... 36
* ateway ..................................................................................................................................... 37
*Netmask ..................................................................................................................................... 37
*RpSrvr/LdSrvr, Command Address and Ports: .......................................................................... 38
*WebPort: .................................................................................................................................... 39
*Clock Interval ............................................................................................................................... 40
*Closure Map ................................................................................................................................. 41
Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 41
Resetting to Default Closures ...................................................................................................... 41
Relay Test Menu .......................................................................................................................... 42
Closure Test ............................................................................................................................. 42
Input relay test ......................................................................................................................... 42
*Target Map ................................................................................................................................... 43
*LCD Settings ................................................................................................................................ 44
*Audio Test .................................................................................................................................... 44
Date Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 45
Date Time ..................................................................................................................................... 45
Time Zone .................................................................................................................................... 46
Daylight Saving Time .................................................................................................................. 46
Audio Playback Description .................................................................................................................. 47
Analog ............................................................................................................................................ 47
Digital ............................................................................................................................................ 47
Streaming ....................................................................................................................................... 48
Playback after a power loss .................................................................................................................... 48
HTML INTERFACE .................................................................................................................................. 49
Access to the AMR-100 Web page ........................................................................................................ 49
HTML Menus ........................................................................................................................................ 50
Diagnostic Menus .......................................................................................................................... 50
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eneral Diagnostics Menu .......................................................................................................... 50
System Statistics ..................................................................................................................... 50
Scheduled Event List .............................................................................................................. 54
Trigger Event Lists .................................................................................................................. 56
Command Interface ................................................................................................................. 57
Satellite Diagnostics .................................................................................................................... 63
TROUBLESHOOTIN CHART .............................................................................................................. 64
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................ 66
Definitions .............................................................................................................................................. 66
Permission Portal ................................................................................................................................... 68
Logging Into the Site ..................................................................................................................... 68
Requesting and deleting program permissions .............................................................................. 69
Contact Information ..................................................................................................................... 70
Requesting Programs ................................................................................................................... 70
Deleting Programs ....................................................................................................................... 71
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CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
1 – AMR-100 AMB-OS Receiver
1 – AC power cable
1 – RF Splitter
1 – DC Block filter
2 – R -6 Cables
1 – Quick Installation uide
INTRODUCTION
General Information
Support
Phone
1-877-AMBOS2U
1-877-262-6728
Online
www.amb-os.com
Email
Program Requests
http://www.focussat.n t/cgi-bin/ambos/p rmissions
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WARNING
To receive programs on the AMR 100, login into the Amb OS program
permission portal (http://www.amb os.com/permissions) to request
programs. Without requesting programs, the AMR 100 will not receive
any programs.
Overview of Connections and controls
Front
Display Function Buttons Power Indicator
(Not a switch)
Back
Optional Ports
Power Cord RF-In RS-232 Ethernet Relay Connector Relay Exp. Digital inputs
Reset Switch
AES/EBU SPDIF OPT AES/EBU SPDIF OPT Left Right Left Right
Port 1 Port 2 Port 1 Port 2
Digital Outputs Analog Outputs
Getting Started
To begin receiving files, first connect the RF cable then the audio outputs (to play back programs)
and the Ethernet cable (to transfer files to a computer) then connect the power cord. The Installation
Section has detailed connection instructions. Request program permissions at the Amb-OS
Permission Portal page at http://www.amb-os.com/permissions.
RF
Connect the RF cable first. If other equipment uses
the same satellite dish as the AMR-100 receiver,
verify the one providing power to the LNB,
because only one device may supply power to the
LNB. With multiple devices, refer to the detailed
instructions and diagrams in the RF Installation
section.
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Audio
The most commonly used audio connections will be the XLR type
low impedance analog audio. Plug the cables into the desired port or
target. A detailed description of the ports can be found in the Audio
Installation section. To connect one of the digital outputs, use the appropriate
connector. Please go to the Digital Audio installation section.
Ethernet Connection
Plug in the Ethernet cable into the 10/100 Base T Network connection on the back of
the receiver. The default setting for the IP address setting uses DHCP. If the network
does not use DHCP, then the AMR-100 will not connect to the network or the
Internet and result in an alarm mode after applying power.
If programs are only played out the audio ports, the Ethernet connection allows checking the system
statistics, setting up a playlist, manually playing programs, and making sure programs arrive error
free even when the RF fails. This virtually guarantees that all programs arrive. It also aids Amb-OS
technicians when troubleshooting to get a problem fixed quickly.
Power
After connecting the RF, Audio and Ethernet cables,
connect the AC power cord. As soon as the power cord is
inserted, The AMR-100’s front panel light turns on and it
begins its power up sequence and initialization process.
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NOTE
The front panel light is only a power indicator light and not a power
switch.
NOTE
It is highly recommended that the AMR 100 has access to the Internet
to insure error free reception of files.
WARNING
Verify the IP address and the DHCP
settings. Improperly setting the IP address
can result in duplicate IP addresses on
the network and cause a network failure.
Boot Process
After the AMR-100 receives power, it begins its startup process, which takes about twenty seconds.
1. Reset the drive
4. Initialize receiver
2. Initialize drive
5. Finished booting
3. Scanning file system
Relay #6 should be clear
(no alarms)
If the receiver has been setup correctly, the “Sat,” “Lan,” and “Inet” boxes should be black and the
other boxes should all be clear.
1. The “Sat” box means the RF is receiving the proper signal from the satellite.
2. The “Lan” box means the receiver is communicating with the local network.
3. The “Inet” box means the receiver is communicating with the uplink server.
4. With no audio playing the “St-1” and “St-2” should be clear.
5. The two boxes on the top far right (relays #5 and #6) should be clear (no alarms).
If the AMR-100 could not connect to the network because of incorrectly configured IP addresses, the
finished boot screen has relay #6 dark and the “Lan” and “Inet” boxes will be light.
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Relay 6 acti e
No LAN or Internet connection to the ser er
Error Conditions
If the RF cable to the satellite dish is not connected or not functioning properly, but the Ethernet cable
is connected, properly configured and connected to the Internet, relay #6 will be active (dark) and the
“Sat” box will be clear. To verify the RF connection, see the RF installation section.
If the Ethernet cable has been connected and there is a valid IP address, but no connection to the
Internet, the “Sat” box and the “Lan” box will be dark and relay #6 (network error) will also be dark.
To properly set the IP addresses and server ports for to connect to the Internet, see the Installation
section and the Ethernet section.
If the Ethernet cable is not connected, the IP address is incorrect or another network problem exists,
only the “Sat” box and relay #6 should be dark. To set the IP address correctly, see the Ethernet
section.
After plugging in the power without the RF or Ethernet cables connected, relay #6 will be active
(dark). If the RF cable has been connected, but it is still not active (dark), then either a problem exists
with the cable or the LNB is not getting power. Verify the RF connections. If the Ethernet cable is
connected, but the “Lan” and/or the “Inet” boxes are not active (clear), then a problem exists with the
network configurations. See the Installation section for a complete discussion on connecting the RF
cable and setting IP addresses.
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Relay 6 acti e
No Internet connection to the ser er
Relay 6 acti e
No LAN or Internet connection to the
ser er
Relay 6 acti e
No RF or network connections
Relay 6 acti e
No RF connection to the recei er
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
File Reception
The AMR-100 receiver does not receive programs in a real time audio transmission on a schedule set
by the service provider that must be played or recorded at the time the program is sent. The AMR-100
receives programs as audio files sent via a satellite RF carrier faster than real time and stored on an
internal hard drive. The audio files can be scheduled to play or transferred to another computer.
Please see the Amb-OS User Interface to schedule and transfer programs. Download the Amb-OS
User Interface manual at http://www.amb-os.com/support.html.
After successfully receiving a program, the AMR-100 can play the program out the analog and digital
ports as a “live” program to air or record. It can be transferred from the AMR-100 to an automation
system through a local network with the Amb-OS User Interface (available at www.amb-
os.com/support.html).
The Ethernet connection allows transferring programs and to verify the integrity of the program. By
connecting the receiver to the Internet, it communicates back to the uplink server, verifies the
program, and retrieve missing packets or finish downloading a program. Thus an interrupted carrier
from the satellite feed does not prevent a program from being successfully received. The IP Address
Change section describes how to properly configure the AMR-100 internal network address and has
the correct address to communicate with the uplink server.
The AMR-100 automatically deletes programs at a time set by the program provider. The program
producer specifies the deletion date in the Cart Chunk data of the program.
Live Streams
Live programs
Live programs come through the AMR-100 just like the Wegener Unity® 4000. The programs are
sent from the satellite uplink site and come out an audio port (target) on the back of the AMR-100
receiver. Because of the ability to address specific receivers for programs, the AMR-100 has to have
permissions to receive a live program. The Amb-OS User Interface software lists the live programs
have permissions for the AMR-100. The AMR-100 “Statistics” page lists the number of live
programs for the AMR-100.
Live programs are sent to the TMAP target, which is assigned locally. The Target Maps section has
those descriptions and the Front Panel section has the procedure to change the Target Maps.
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NOTE
An Internet connection to the AMR 100 is not necessary for the
receiver to operate. However, it is required to guarantee error free
reception of programs.
NOTE
In order to receive files, use Amb OS permission portal to request
program permissions (http://www.amb os.com/permissions).
Classic DVB PIDs
The AMR-100 can also play the programs carried on the Wegener Unity® 4000. These are the
programs referred by the three alphanumeric designators as programs or networks (SR1,LF1, etc.).
This function mainly provides emergency service should the Wegener Unity® 4000 need repair and
not a permanent replacement for the Wegener Unity® 4000.
To keep protected content secure, the AMR-100 receives permission decode a channel. To any
Wegener Unity® 4000 channels on the AMR-100, contact the network and request permission to
carry the channel on the AMR-100. Once AMR-100 receives permission from the Amb-OS network,
The AMR-100 will decode that channel for the length of time the given by the network.
File Playback
Targets
General Description of Targets
The audio outputs are called “Targets” and the AMR-100 has three types of targets. Each target
begins with the letter “T.”
1. The analog audio outputs can be stereo (T1 and T2) or separate mono left and right ports
using “L” or “R” in the name (T1L, T1R, T2L and T2R). The output of the analog ports also
come out the digital outputs.
2. The AMR-100 can create an Ethernet stream that can be decoded by another computer or a
dedicated decoding appliance. The Ethernet stream must have an IP address and a port in the
form of TXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX:PPPP. For example, T224.0.0.1:5004 means the target is IP
address 224.0.0.1 and port 5004. The IP address of the stream must be compatible with a
multicast stream on the local network.
3. A program can be recorded back the AMR-100. This can be used to time shift a live program.
The name of the file must have the “T” before the name and the “MP2” extension
(Tprogram-name. P2). For example, TLIVE_PR M.MP2 would record LIVE_PR M.MP2
on the receiver.
Programs can be played back on the analog ports (targets) in stereo, mono, or in a combination. The
two stereo targets can be two stereo outputs, four individual mono outputs, or one stereo and two
mono outputs. A stereo program sent as a mono feed on the left or right side of a target is summed.
Thus, two stereo programs sent out Target 1 as mono feeds (T1L and T1R), would have the left and
right channel summed and sent out the left or right side of the target.
A maximum of four programs can be played at one time.
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NOTE
The digital ports cannot be accessed independently of the
analog ports.
NOTE
Only programs on the AMR 100 can be recorded. No provision
exists to record an external feed on the AMR 100.
Possible combinations for the analog ports:
1. Target 1 (T1) and Target 2 (T2) used as stereo outputs.
2. T1 as a stereo output and T2 as two mono output ports (T2L and T2R).
3. T1 as two mono outputs (T1L and T1R) and T2 as a stereo output.
4. T1 as two mono outputs (T1L and T1R) and T2 as two mono outputs (T2L and T2R).
The Ethernet stream and record targets need an analog target as the primary target. To stream a
program or record a program, each program must have an analog port assigned in addition to the
stream or recording.
It is possible to have four stereo streams and recorded programs while using each of the mono
analog ports as a separate source. If the original program was in stereo, the stream and the recording
will be in stereo, but the analog port would be summed mono.
The the following combinations can be used with streams:
1. T224.0.0.1:5004 and using T1L as the main output (T1L,T224.0.0.1:504)
2. T224.0.0.2:5004 and using T1R as the main output (T1R,T224.0.0.2:504)
3. T224.0.0.3:5004 and using T2L as the main output (T2L,T224.0.0.3:504)
4. T224.0.0.4:5004 and using T2R as the main output (T2R,T224.0.0.4:504)
The the following combinations can be used with recordings:
1. Tfilname1.mp2 and using T1L as the main output (T1L,TPRO RAM-1.MP2)
2. Tfilname2.mp2 and using T1R as the main output (T1R,TPRO RAM-2.MP2)
3. Tfilname3.mp2 and using T2L as the main output (T2L,TPRO RAM-3.MP2)
4. Tfilname4.mp2 and using T2R as the main output (T2R,TPRO RAM-4.MP2)
et the User Interface (UI) Software Playlist Manual to see how to combine the targets in the
playlist. Download the manual at http://www.amb-os.com/support.html
Target aps
Mapped targets use one of the six physical outputs, but addressed by a single name. A live program
may have a target of TMAP1 and the station can assign that to any of the six analog targets: T1, T2,
T1L, T1R, T2, T2L or T2R.
A seventh mapped target, TMAP7, is reserved for emergency or ad hoc broadcasts. To have TMAP7
work, it needs to be assigned to a port, it also has to be enabled from the front panel. See the
Emergency Enable section.
Setting TMAP targets can be done through the front panel menu (Target map section), or through the
HTML command interface (Target map section in the HTML command interface).
The mapped names are with their default mapping:
TMAP1 – T1 (stereo)
TMAP2 – T2 (stereo)
TMAP3 – T1L (mono)
TMAP4 – T1R (mono)
TMAP5 – T2L (mono)
TMAP6 – T2R (mono)
TMAP7 – T2 (stereo) [Emergency or ad hoc program target]
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WARNING
A stream or file name target must also have an audio port as the
primary target to function.
Programs played by a playlist use the hardware targets (T1, T2, T1L, etc.), because the connections
to the air chain stay the same. Live programs can use different configurations with the “Target
Maps” without interfering with other programs and not not have to change the target in the playlist.
It can be used with local programs. For example, if the TMAP1 is mapped to T1L, then when the
TMAP1 target is specified in a playlist, it will play out T1L (mono). However, if the cabling changed
to T2, by changing the mapping of TMAP1 to T2 (stereo), then the playlist remains unchanged by
having the target (TMAP1) in the playlist. Using this, the audio comes out T2 in stereo and the
playlist remains unchanged.
Mainly, live programs use “Target Maps” to use the same target in the live playlist for all stations.
The station assigns the “Target Map” to desired physical target. This means the program provider
can use one playlist for all stations rather than having individualized playlists for each station.
For example, a program producer uses TMAP2 for their program and one station uses T1 and
another uses T2L. Each stations maps TMAP2 to their need. One stations maps TMAP2 to T1 and
the other to T2L. See the Target Map section to program the ports.
Digital Ports
The digital ports mirror the analog targets and cannot be addressed separately from the analog ports.
Whatever is played on T1 also is played on Port 1 of the digital outputs (AES-EBU, SPDIF, Optical).
All of the outputs on a target (digital and analog) are always the same. With two different programs
played on the left and the right side of an analog, the digital ports reflect the same programs on the
left and right.
Example:
Program 2 is stereo and assigned to T1L
Program 1 is mono and assigned to T1R
The AES-EBU, SPDIF and Optical port #1 have the summed program on the left channel.
The AES-EBU, SPDIF and Optical port #1 has the mono program on the right channel.
With any of the digital ports going to a stereo board, both channels would go to air. The left channel,
with the summed stereo program, and the right channel, with the mono program.
Playlist
The AMR-100 uses a playlist to control to play programs, including triggers to play a program and
what relay, if any, closes. The AMB-OS User Interface can create and modify playlists. Download
the Amb-OS User Interface (UI) Software Playlist Manual and the Stand Alone Playlist Editor at
www.amb-os.com/support.html) for a complete explanation of playlists.
Triggers
Triggers initiate an action on the AMR-100 from an external source. Triggers have many options
including time limitations. To get a complete understanding of them see the Amb-OS User Interface
(UI) Software Playlist Manual. Use the Stand Alone Playlist Editor to define triggers. The AMB-OS
User Interface (UI) does not have a provision to input trigger events. To use triggers, use the Stand
Alone Playlist Editor.
Input closures
Input closures can start or stop programs. Wiring buttons to the input closures can imitate the
“PLAY” and “STOP” remote switches used for a CD player.
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Commands
Text triggers sent through the RS-232 serial port can start and stop programs. Program providers can
send trigger commands via the satellite for live programs. Live program commands cannot be edited.
Trigger Uses
Individual programs can be assigned play on a trigger. Four input closures can be used to trigger
programs, but command strings can be used for many more events. Command strings can be as
specific as “PLAY-TTT5-06-07-14” or as general as “PLAY.” The AMR-100 can have 256 total
triggers (input closures and commands).
A series of programs can be assigned to one trigger (input closure or command). For example, to
play ten spots or promos during the day, all of them could be assigned to play with the same trigger.
By putting the spots in the order they play, the first time the trigger happens the first spot plays. The
second time the trigger happens the second spot plays and so forth. Thus, one trigger could play all
the spots or promos, one at time, assigned to it during a broadcast day. After playing all the spots in
the list, the list resets to the first spot.
Additionally, triggers (input closures or commands) can be restricted to certain times. For example,
for a program that plays around 10:00 am, could have the trigger only active between 9:59:15 and
10:01:00. Activating the trigger at any other time has no effect. By using different time restrictions
for different programs, each program can be played at the specific time with the same trigger.
Example using the same trigger, but with restricted times:
09:59:00-10:01:15 “PLAY-P M”-PLAY (plays program 1)
10:29:45-10:45:00 “PLAY-P M”-PLAY (plays program 2)
15:15:00-15:17:30 “PLAY-P M”-PLAY (plays program 3)
Timed Playback
Schedule can be set up to play a program at a specific time. A program can be scheduled to play right
after the news at 10:04:30 or scheduled for recording. Use the AMB-OS Utility Interface (UI)
software to build a schedule of programs to record and then program the automation system to
record them at the selected time.
The playlist schedule is managed by the AMB-OS User Interface (UI) that also transfers programs.
For a complete explanation of the playlist features, download the Amb-OS User Interface (UI)
Software Playlist Manual and the playlist manual at www.amb-os.com/support.html).
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WARNING
A trigger sent outside of the time restrictions has no effect.
WARNING
The AMR 100 can only have 256 total triggers including program
provider triggers.
Relay Description
General description
The output relays can be customized to specific needs, but by misusing this feature, unexpected
results happen. The wiring for the relay closures can be found in Relay Specifications and the
assignment of relays can be found in Closure Map section.
Relays can be sent by program providers and be embedded in recorded programs to interface with an
automation system. The default configuration for the AMR-100 has four relays used for
programming functions and two assigned to specific functions. Use relays #1 through #4 for general
programming use. Relays #5 (clock sync pulse) and #6 (fault indicat ion).
Time Sync by Relay #5
To keep station clocks synchronized, a time pulse can be used from the AMR-100. Every hour relay
#5 closes for one second as a time sync pulse. This can be at any minute and second of the hour
(HH:00:00 or HH:54:45). Set sync pulse through the font panel menu (“Clock Interval”).
Fault Indications by Relay #6
By default, four fault conditions are monitored that can activate relay #6:
1. RF signal too weak or lost
2. LNB shorted
3. Ethernet connection to the local network is lost
4. Internet connection to the uplink server is lost
When any of these four conditions happen, relay #6 triggers and the status box of the failing
subsystem(s) box clears. With the “Sat” and “Lan” boxes dark, the receiver still has RF and is
connected to the local network. However, the receiver could not find the uplink server through the
Internet.
if the connection to the
Internet was lost, relay
#6 activates (box
becomes dark) and the
“Inet” box (right side
of the front panel
screen) clears.
If the internal network
connection was lost,
both the “Lan” and the
“Inet” boxes would be
clear.
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WARNING
Whenever starting a new program that uses relay closures, be sure to
get the relay specifications provider intends on using for the
closures.
Relay 6 acti e
Status Boxes:
Inet box clear means
a problem exists with the
Internet connection
Relay 6 acti e
Status Boxes:
“Inet” and “Lan” clear means
a problem exists with the
network connection
If the RF was lost, the front panel would have relay #6 active and the “Sat” box clear.
An alarm (aural or visual) can be attached to the relay to indicate a fault.
Program use of Relays #5 and #6
Relay #5 and #6 can be used for programming functions if they have been released for alarms or
time syncing. Relay #6 can be used for alarms and not use #5 for time syncing or use relay #6 for
time syncing and not use the alarm. That allows relays #1-#5 available for programming functions
(see Closure Map). The same thing is true by using relay #5 for time syncing and not use #6 for
alarms. That allows #1-#4 and #6 for programming functions (see Closure Map). By not using relay
#5 for “Clock Intervals” or relay #6 for alarms (RF and network failures), then all six relays can be
used for programming functions (see Closure Map section).
Relays #5 and #6 can be used to send closures to automation systems. However, if either relay (#5 or
#6) is changed to make use of the alarm or “Clock Interval,”the programming functions of relay #5
and #6 must be assigned to another available relay with the Relay Map. If the relay is not changed
and a program provider sends a command that closes one of them, the alarm would trigger or set the
time. Use the “Relay Map” settings to change the function from relays #5 and/or #6.
Closure Map
Closure Descriptions
To have a consistent naming conventions for program producers, sixteen different functions can be
assigned to a relay. When sending closure commands for live programs, the originator uses these to
determine when to start and end a program and when to start and end a break. Different functions
can be assigned to the same relay. For example, the program start and end could be assigned to relay
#1. Then the first time the relay activates the relay responds and the automation system knows the
program started. The next time the relay activates, the automation system knows the program
stopped.
The “Closure Table” lists the functions and short hand names used by program providers.
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Relay 6 acti e
Sat box clear
A problem exists
with the RF system
WARNING
If assigning relays #5 or #6 to a programming function without
disabling the alarm or “Clock Interval,” the AMR 100 can produce
unpredictable results. The “Relay Map” does not change
automatically when the alarm or “Clock Intervals” relays are used for
programming functions.
Closure Default States
The state of the relay determines what happens when a command is sent. When a program sends a
command to the closure, here is what happens with each state.
1. OFF: The relay maintains its current state. If it was closed, it will stay closed.
2. ON: The relay will close stay that way until a release command is sent. If it was already
closed, then it will stay closed.
3. PULSE: The relay will close for one second and then release. If the relay was closed, it will
open one second after receiving the command.
The “Closure Table” lists the default settings for each relay.
Closure Table
The following table describes the default mapped relays used by program providers.
Relay names and Default assignments:
D scriptions Nam R lay # D fault Stat – Off, Puls , On
Program Start, Port 1 Left: P1LS None Off
Program End, Port 1 Left: P1LE 1 Pulse
Break Start, Port 1 Left: B1LS None OFF
Break End, Port 1 Left: B1LE 2 Pulse
Program Start, Port 2 Left: P2LS None Off
Program End, Port 2 Left: P2LE 3 Pulse
Break Start, Port 2 Left: B2LS None Off
Break End, Port 2 Left: B2LE 4 Pulse
Program Start, Port 1 Right: P1RS None Off
Program End, Port 1 Right: P1RE None Off
Break Start, Port 1 Right: B1RS None Off
Break End, Port 1 Right: B1RE None Off
Program Start, Port 2 Right: P2RS None Off
Program End, Port 2 Right: P2RE None Off
Break Start, Port 2 Right: B2RS None Off
Break End, Port 2 Right: B2RE None Off
When assigning functions to specific relay closures, remember that the “Left” assignment should be
used for stereo programs. Thus, playing a program out (live or prerecorded) port 1 in stereo or out
port 1 in mono on the left channel, use the “Left” assignment. When playing a mono program out the
right channel of a port, use the “Right” assignments.
The intent of the relay mapping is to allow assigning a relay to a specific port. For example, to have
a relay #2 close at the end of programming material when getting live programs on port 1, then map
P1LE to relay #2.
Setting the relay mapping is done in the front panel menu under the Closure Map section.
Internal Clock
The internal clock is set by the PS time standard. It automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving
Time. The local time zone can also be set in the “Date Menu.”
Because the clock is accurate, a relay (#5 or #6) can be used to keep the local clocks in sync. The
time sync (see Clock Interval section) can be set for any minute and second. The default relay is #5.
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Resetting the receiver's display to its default setting
At times it may be necessary to reset the AMR-100 to the factory settings. If the display contrast
setting (see LCD Settings section) made the display unreadable, the AMR-100 must be reset.
The IP settings do not get changed with a hard reset.
To do a hard reset use the following procedure.
1. Unplug the receiver
2. Hold [ENTER] as when plugging in the receiver
3. Release the [ENTER] after the splash screen becomes visible
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WARNING
Resetting the AMR 100 to factory settings deletes all logs.
WARNING
Resetting the AMR 100 will stop the audio playback until the AMR
100 has finished booting.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONS
Front Panel Description
The front panel display gives the status of the receiver. The main screen shows relays, audio output,
and the status of the RF and Ethernet (see Front Panel section).
Front Panel Buttons
To the right of the display are four buttons:
Th [UP] and [DOWN] arrows: Select different
options
Back: Returns to the previous screen and saves changes
Ent r: Selects and changes different options
Pressing any button from the main screen (shown)
changes the display from the status screen to
informational and setup screens. Pressing [ENTER]
opens the settings screen. Pressing the [UP] and [DOWN] arrows shows the current settings.
Pressing [ENTER] again enables changing the settings and [BACK] returns to the previous screen
and also saves any changes in some menus.
Emergency or “one off” program arming
To be able to receive an emergency or a special “one off” programs, TMAP7 must armed and
assigned. To arm it, press and hold the [BACK] button from the main screen until an “*” appears in
the upper left of the screen. This must be done from the main screen.
TMAP7 must also be assigned to a physical “Target”
and not used as a target in a playlist.
To release it, press and hold the [BACK] button until
the “*” disappears. Again, this must be done from the
main screen.
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