Audio Authority 1816-1 User manual

User Manual
Model 1816-1
Serial Distributor

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Model 1816-1 Serial Distributor
The Audio Authority®1816-1 RS-232 Distributor provides a way to broadcast
RS-232 serial commands. Each 1816-1 sends serial commands to up to six
serial devices.
Package Contents
Before installing this product, please check the packaging and make certain the
following items are contained in the shipping carton:
• 1816-1 Serial Switch Controller
• DC Power Adapter
• User Manual
RS-232 OUT 6
RS-232 OUT 5
RS-232 OUT 4
RS-232 OUT 3
RS-232 OUT 2
USB MINI-B
RS-232 IN/OUT 1
(SINK)

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USB Port
The Model 1816-1 receives serial commands via USB MINI-B port.
RS-232 Ports
RS-232 ports connect via 3.5mm cables (straight). The Model 1816-1 receives
RS-232 commands on the input side, and echoes the incoming data to 6 output
channels simultaneously. Position 1 is capable of receiving feedback from a
connected sink device and passing data back to the source.
Installation
• Attachthe1816-1moduletoaatsurfacewiththescrewsprovided.
• Connect a Mini-B cable from the 1816-1 USB port to the source, such as a
BrightSign media player. Use strain relief.
• Connect 3.5mm cables from the numbered (1-6) distribution ports to the
RS-232 ports on the sink devices.
• Call Audio Authority with questions that are not addressed in this manual.
USB 2.0 A TO MINI-B CABLE
3.5MM RS-232 CABLE X6
BRIGHTSIGN
MEDIA
PLAYER
MODEL 1816-1
TV (SINK DEVICES)
1816-1 Example System:
A BrightSign media player sends commands via USB 2.0A to USB MINI-B to TVs, receiving feedback from
position 1.
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