AMX UDM-ABB-8-SIG User manual

Installation Guide
UDM-ABB-8-SIG Signature Series Audio Breakout Box
Overview
The UDM-ABB-8-SIG Audio Breakout Box (FG1402-60) delivers analog and
digital audio, buffered and cascaded from the output side of an upstream
UDM-0808-SIG Hub.
The Audio Breakout Box (ABB) allows up to eight individual audio streams to be
centrally delivered as inputs into distributed audio systems that may co-exist
with the RX02N receivers.
Common Application
The ABB is ideal as an optional accessory to the UDM-0808-SIG Hub and
NI-3101-SIG Central Controller. The ABB separates the audio from the eight
audio / video inputs received by the UDM Hub, and delivers them in either
analog or digital form to the inputs of a distributed audio system.
Features
• 8 Audio outputs (RCA analog and SPDIF digital)
• The UDM-ABB-8-SIG can be used to interface between the Hub and an
audio distribution system (such as the DAS-T0808-SIG Distributed Audio
unit)
• 1U rack-mounting
Compatibility
The UDM-ABB-8-SIG is compatible for use with UDM-0808-SIG Multi-Format
Distribution Hubs.
Product Specifications
Connecting the UDM-ABB-8-SIG to an UDM-0808-SIG
Use a UDM-EXP01 Cascade cable (FG1402-71) to connect the ABB to the
UDM-0808-SIG Hub that will provide the audio sources (FIG. 2), as described
below:
1. Connect a UDM-EXP01 Cascade Cable to the appropriate CASCADE
(OUT) port on the UDM Hub (CASCADE 1-4 or CASCADE 5-8):
• Use the CASCADE 1-4 (OUT) port to cascade audio from outputs A-D on
the UDM Hub to the ABB.
• Use the CASCADE 5-8 (OUT) port to cascade audio from outputs E-H on
the UDM Hub to the ABB.
2. Connect the other end of the Cascade Cable to the appropriate AUDIO IN
port on the ABB (1-4 or 5-8):
• Use the AUDIO IN port labeled 1-4 to connect to the CASCADE 1-4 (OUT)
port on the UDM Hub.
• Use the AUDIO IN port labeled 5-8 to connect to the CASCADE 5-8 (OUT)
port on the UDM Hub.
Note: Audio clock data is taken from the AUDIO IN 1-4 port, hence a valid
connection must be made to this input for the ABB to work properly. The AUDIO
IN 5-8 port is only used if you intend to cascade audio from more than four
outputs on the UDM Hub.
3. Connect a UDM Cascade cable to the remaining Cascade Out port on the
UDM-0808-SIG (CASCADE 1-4 or CASCADE 5-8), and connect the other
end of the UDM Cascade cable to the appropriate AUDIO IN port on the
UDM-ABB-8-SIG.
Connecting Audio Outputs
The UDM-ABB-8-SIG provides 8 sets of audio output ports (RCA and SPDIF).
Use standard audio cables to connect the ABB to up to eight audio playback
devices.
UDM-ABB-8-SIG Configuration
There is no direct configuration of the ABB. Rather, audio cascade options are
configured on the source Hub itself (via the "SFI" Send Command described
below).
Note: Refer to the UDM-0808-SIG, -RX02N & -ABB-8-SIG Operation/Reference
Guide for a listing of all Send Commands supported by the UDM-0808-SIG.
FIG. 1 UDM-ABB-8-SIG
UDM-ABB-8-SIG Specifications
Power Requirements: • Power is supplied from the cascade output port of the
UDM-0808-SIG Hub.
• Power dissipated less than 5W.
Front Panel Components:
Power Status bar: Blue light bar on front panel indicates unit is powered.
Rear Panel Components:
Audio In Connections: 2 SCSI ports support audio input from the Cascade Out
ports on an UDM-0808-SIG Hub.
Audio Outputs: • Black RCA female connector - Digital audio (SPDIF)
• White RCA female connector - Analog audio Left
• Red RCA female connector - Analog audio Right
Operating Environment: • 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
• Max. relative humidity - 85% (non-condensing)
Dimensions (HWD): • 1 3/4" x 19" x 12 1/2" (45 mm x 440 mm x 320 mm)
•1RU
Weight: 8.0 lbs (3.62 Kg)
Certifications: • CE
• FCC part 15 Class A
Included Accessories: • 19" mounting brackets
• 2 UDM-EXP01 50-Pin Hub Cascade Cables
(FG-UDM-EXP01)
Note: No audio cables supplied.
Power Status Bar
(rear)
Audio IN (1-4)
Audio IN (5-8)
(front)
Audio Outputs (5-8)Audio Outputs (1-4)
FIG. 2 Connecting the UDM-ABB-8-SIG to an UDM-0808-SIG
FIG. 3 UDM-ABB-8-SIG - Audio Output connectors
AUDIO IN (1-4)
AUDIO IN (5-8)
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
CASCADE 5-8
CASCADE 1-4
UDM-0808-SIG
UDM-ABB-8-SIG
UDM-EXP01 Cascade Cable UDM-EXP01 Cascade Cable
Digital Audio (SPDIF) OutAnalog Audio (L/R) Out

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"SFI" Send Command
Use the "SFI" Send Command (on the source UDM-0808-SIG Hub) to specify
whether the cascaded audio output on the source Hub will follow either:
• the local input (a source device connected directly to the Hub)
- or -
• the input that has been programmatically switched to the associated output
port.
For example, the cascade output for Input A on the source Hub can either
be the signal from input A, or it can be whatever signal is switched through
to port 1 of the Hub.
Syntax:
SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, "'SFI<I#>F<F#>'"
Variables:
•I# = Input number (initial 'I' may be omitted):
1-8 = Inputs A-H (on the UDM Hub)
•F# = Output (on the UDM Hub) to follow selector:
"INPUT" = local input (default setting)
"PORT" = switched port input
Example 1:
SEND_COMMAND dvUDM,"'SFI2FINPUT'"
Sets expansion channel 2 to be whatever is connected to input B.
Example 2:
SEND_COMMAND dvUDM,"'SFI2FPORT'"
Sets expansion channel 2 to be whatever is connected to output port 2 (it
follows port 2 as it is switched from one input to another).
FIG. 4 illustrates the difference between the INPUT and PORT selectors:
"SAI" Send Command
Use the "SAI" Send Command to configure a specific audio input to accept
signals of a certain type, and set the source as either a local source (devices
connected directly to the inputs A-H on the UDM Hub to which the ABB is
connected) or cascaded from an upstream UDM-0808-SIG Hub.
Syntax:
SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, "'SAI<I#>T<T#>C<C#>'"
Variables:
•I# = input number - a value of zero indicates all inputs, initial 'I' may be
omitted.
1-8 = Inputs A-H
•T# = type of incoming audio:
"NONE"
"ANALOG"
"DIGITAL"
•C# = Cascade selector - if present assume CASCADE, if not assume
LOCAL.
"LOCAL"
"CASCADE"
Example 1:
SEND_COMMAND dvUDM,"'SAI2TANALOG'"
Sets input B to accept analog stereo signals from "local" devices (source
devices connected to the UDM input connectors).
Example 2:
SEND_COMMAND dvUDM,"'SA3TDIGITALC'"
Sets input C to accept digital audio from an upstream UDM Hub.
Example 3:
SEND_COMMAND dvUDM,'"SAI7DIGITALCLOCAL"'
Sets input G to accept digital audio from "local" devices.
FIG. 4 "SFI" Send Command - INPUT & PORT Selectors
UDM-0808-SIG Hub
Ports (1-8) Inputs (A-H)
Input A Input B Input C Input D
ABCD
ABB Output 1
ABB Output 2
ABB Output 3
ABB Output 4
SFI (selector = INPUT)
With the SFI command set to
INPUT, the UDM cascades the
audio from the source device
connected to an Input (A-H) on the
UDM.
In this example, Input A on the UDM
is cascaded to Output 1 on the ABB,
Input B on the UDM is cascaded to
Output 2 on the ABB, etc...
This is the default setting for the
inputs on the UDM hub.
ABB Output 1
ABB Output 2
ABB Output 3
ABB Output 4
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Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 SFI (selector = PORT)
With the SFI command set to PORT,
the UDM cascades the audio from a
UDM port rather than the physical
Input connectors.
In this example, Port 1 on the UDM
is cascaded to Output 1 on the ABB,
Port 2 on the UDM is cascaded to
Output 2 on the ABB, etc...
This option allows you to cascade
audio from source devices beyond
those that are physically connected
to the UDM Hub.