Clockaudio ARM-C User manual

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Clockaudio
ARM-C Control Box
Instructions
www.cie-group.com
email: [email protected]
CIE-Group Ltd, 3 Widdowson Close, Blenheim Industrial Estate, Nottingham, UK NG6 8WB

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ARM Control Box Overview
Link / DSP (2 x RJ12) control ports allow DSP connection and Link / daisy
chain expansion to other control boxes. A single command from a DSP will
simultaneously activate all connected ARM motorised microphones.
Logic input connections to the Link / DSP control ports pin 2 live and 1 Gnd.
A positive (+2.5V to +12V) signal applied to the DSP control port will
simultaneously activate all ARM motorised microphones connected to the
control box M1 –M4 RJ45 motor outlet ports.
M1 –M4 ports allows for fast and easy connection of 4 x ARM motorized
microphones.
Removable Pheonix connector for the connection of an external 12V DC 2A
supply (ARM-PSU 1).
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Led power indicator.
Simple screw fixing of box.
Warning: Under no circumstances must any equipment be
connected to the M1 –M4 motor power outlet sockets of
the ARM controller box. Serious damage to equipment
and control box will occur which is not covered under the
guarantee given.

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Connections
1. Install the ARM motorised microphone as per separate instructions given with
the product.
2. Ensure that the Control box power supply is NOT switched on until all wiring
and connections have been completed.
3. Connect the ARM motorised microphone plug/s to any of the M1 –M4 motor
outlet ports on the Control box. It does not matter which port is used as they are
connected in parallel.
4. Connect the DSP logic signal output terminals to the DSP input socket on the
Controller box. Use the Link port to connect to other Control boxes.
5. Connect the microphone audio output cable to your mixer / DSP.
6. Power up the DSP and check that the programming has been set for use on the
ARM using +2.5V to +12V logic high to raise the microphone. The microphone
should be muted whilst in the upward or downward transition to prevent
unwanted motor noise pickup (3 second transition).
7. Connect the 12V DC power supply to the DC +/- input terminals of the Controller
box observing the correct polarity
Warning under no circumstances connect or disconnect an ARM
microphone with the ARM C box powered up. Failure to do so may
cause erratic operation.
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8. Turn on the DC supply to the controller box. The coloured power indicator will
illuminate confirming that a supply is present. The motorised microphone may
initially very slowly fully extend and then retract. This is normal as it will be auto-
calibrating.

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9. When a logic high is received from a DSP, the microphone will raise and remain
raised until a logic low is received.
CONNECTING 4 X ARMC CONTROL BOXES USING SINGLE AC ADAPTOR
Negative - Positive + DC Input from AC adaptor:
Ensure
correct
polarity
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Connecting 4 ARM-C using single high
power AC adaptor (ARM-PSU 4).
Connection / termination blocks (not
supplied) will be required.
Rear panel

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If the RJ12 cables need to be lengthened readymade / off the shelf extension
cables are freely available at your high street electrical retail outlet. If cables
are to be handmade then connections are made to pins 2 (Live) & 1 (Ground)
shown below all other pins are not used.
Troubleshooting Guide
Microphone does not move
up or down
Check that the DSP control signal is present logic +2.5
to 12 Volts is required.
Is the microphone motor cable connected?
Is the DC supply to the Controller box switched on blue
power light should be illuminating?
Check logic input cable connections between DSP
and DSP control ports on the controller box.
Disconnect and reconnect the power supply to the
controller box.
Microphone is picking up
noise as it is being raised /
lowered.
This is normal. The microphone must be muted by the
DSP during the raising / lowering transitions. Note it
takes 3 seconds for the microphone to raise / lower.
Specifications
Power supply requirements per control box: ARM-PSU 1
Motor activation / trigger input logic level +2.5 to +12V
Dimensions W 198 H 42 D 85mm
At the end of the life of this equipment
Dispose of according to local regulations
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