Coachsound TourMaster-Lite TML2500 User manual

TourMaster-Lite
Installation Guide
Two Channel Audio Server
Model: TML2500
V 2.0

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1TOURMASTER-LITE SYSTEM OVERVIEW.........................................................................2
2HEAD UNIT ...........................................................................................................................3
2.1 POWER Connection..........................................................................................................................................3
2.2 DRIVER CONTROL PANEL (CPANEL) Port ....................................................................................................4
2.3 GPS AERIAL Port..............................................................................................................................................4
2.3.1 GPS Connection.........................................................................................................................................5
2.4 AUX Port............................................................................................................................................................5
2.5 USB Port............................................................................................................................................................6
2.6 AUDIO OUT Connection....................................................................................................................................6
3DRIVER CONTROL PANEL (DCP).......................................................................................6
4INSTALLATION AND DIMENSIONS ....................................................................................7
4.1 Head Unit Installation and Dimensions:.............................................................................................................7
4.2 Driver Control Panel Installation and Dimensions: ............................................................................................8
4.3 GPS Aerial Installation and Dimensions............................................................................................................9
4.4 General Installation Procedure Guide..............................................................................................................10

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1 TourMaster-Lite System Overview
The Coachsound TourMaster-Lite is a single stereo / two mono channel GPS triggered commentary system that
can be played through a vehicles existing radio/audio system conveying consistent journey information to
passengers.
GPS tracking is integrated into the unit and automatically plays the tour commentaries in the correct places every
time. All commentaries are stored on the unit and are readable/updatable on any PC with a USB connection.
The structure of the system consists of three main components:
1. TourMaster-Lite Head Unit
2. Driver Control Panel
3. GPS Aerial
TourMaster-Lite Main Components
TourMaster-Lite Head Unit
GPS Aerial
Driver Control Panel (DCP)

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2 Head Unit
The purpose of the TourMaster-Lite System Head Unit is to receive a GPS signal and play appropriate commentary
over the existing audio system.
Head Unit Connections and Ports Diagram
Figure 1: Head Unit Connections and Ports Diagram
LED status lights
•“POWER” (CPANEL): This indicator is lit when power is present at the POWER connector.
•“POWER” (GPS & AUX): These indicators are lit when the system is turned ON (via the control panel
or the PCON connections).
•“LINK” (all ports): These indicators blink to indicate data activity on the port.
LED status lights are provided on the RJ45 ports. All ports are electrically protected; therefore if a “POWER”
indicator goes out when connecting a device to the head unit, then there is probably a fault with the device;
2.1 POWER Connection
Figure 2: Power Connection
10V-30V DC and GROUND (POWER) (Number 6):
These are the power supply connections to the system. Power should be connected to the ignition side of
the key (so power does not disconnect during engine cranking). To prevent flat batteries, the system
should be powered after any isolator switches so the system loses power when the isolator is turned off.
The system is internally over-current protected but external fuse protection is also recommended for
additional safety:
oRecommended external fuse protection: 3 Amp
oMaximum current (operational –ON via control panel): 1 Amp
oMaximum current (shutdown –OFF via control panel): 100mA

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PCON1, PCON2 (INPUT) Remote Power Control (Number 2 and 5):
If a control panel is not used with the system, shorting these two connections together via a switch offer an
alternative method of powering up the system remotely.
Ground (Earth) (Number 3):
This is the negative power source of the TourMaster-Lite unit. Connect to existing ground wires in the
vehicle or to a solid grounding point. A solid grounding point is considered a point at which there is little to
no resistance between the grounding point and the negative side of the vehicle battery. Ensure that
grounding points are large metal items, preferably connected to the frame of the vehicle.
RELAY1, RELAY2 (SWITCHED OUTPUT) (Number 1 and 4):
These are contacts of an internal normally-open (N/O) relay. This relay can be programmed to perform
different functions when commentary has been manually played or triggered via GPS. Various relay
functions can be set via the “Relay Timer” value in the Route Builder software tool:
o“ONE-SHOT”: Connection closes once for 1 second at the beginning of each commentary. This
mode will be selected when the “Relay Timer” value is set to ‘1’ second. This function can be used
to activate an external chime;
o“FLASH”: Connection alternately opens and closes once per second. Total duration is set by the
“Relay Timer” from ‘2’ seconds to ‘59’ seconds. This mode can be used to flash an external sign;
o“CLOSED”: Connection closes for the duration of any commentary playing. A “Relay Timer” value
of ‘60’ seconds sets this mode. This can be used to switch an external audio system to the
commentary and then switch back when finished.
o“OFF”: Setting the “Relay Timer” setting to 0 seconds deactivates the relay.
Note: Maximum contact rating for this relay is 1 Amp.
Power rating of N/O relay: 30V DC, 500mA max.
2.2 DRIVER CONTROL PANEL (CPANEL) Port
This is the connection for the Driver/Guide Control Panel. The “LINK” indicator will blink when keys are pressed on
the control panel. If the “POWER” indicator goes out when inserting the control panel cable, there is a fault with the
panel or panel cable. Remove and check cable and panel for faults.
•A GREEN cable is typically supplied for use with this connection.
2.3 GPS AERIAL Port

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This is the connection for the GPS aerial. The “LINK” indicator will blink once per second when the aerial is
operating correctly. If “LINK” does not blink, then there may be a fault with the aerial or cable. If the “POWER”
indicator goes out when connecting the aerial there is a fault with the aerial. Remove and check aerial cable and
aerial for faults.
•GPS aerials with a yellow boot on the aerial cable will be compatible with this connection.
2.3.1 GPS Connection
Figure 3: RJ45 Connections for Garmin GPS16x-HVS
NOTE: The default pin-out of the RJ45 connector on a GPS16x-HVS aerial that has NOT been
supplied by Coachsound will differ to the colour code shown above and must be rewired.
RS232 communication interface to NMEA 0183 standard GPS receiver. The Tourmaster-Lite system has
been tested to work with the Garmin GPS16x-HVS aerial. Other aerial brands/models are not tested nor
guaranteed. To determine proper communication between the system and GPS aerial, check that the LINK
indicator is blinking on the GPS port when the system is powered and operating.
Required aerial settings are:
1. 4800 baud rate
2. NMEA-0183 GPRMC sentence output (single sentence output)
3. With or without sentence checksum
2.4 AUX Port
This connection provides additional communications between this system and external devices such as
scrolling signs, ticketing machines, media servers etc. An application-specific firmware driver is required for
this port to be operational.

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2.5 USB Port
This is the USB connection. When the system is connected via USB cable to a PC, the control panel will display
“USB CONNECTED” and the PC will show the system as a disk drive called “TOURMASTER” within Windows
Explorer.
The USB port is used in conjunction with the Coachsound “Route Builder” software tool to update and synchronize
audio tour commentary for the system. (See document: “Using the Route Builder Tool”)
2.6 AUDIO OUT Connection
This RCA connection provides a line-level audio output (1 x stereo or 2 x mono outputs) for connection to an
external amplifier or PA.)
SPECIFICATIONS:
•Connectors: RCA Stereo
•Audio Level: 0-1V RMS into 10k Ohms (Line level)
•Output impedance: 100 Ohms (100R)
3 Driver Control Panel (DCP)
The Driver/Guide Control Panel allows the user to control the TourMaster-Lite system. See the “TourMaster-Lite
User Manual” for more information on using the control panel with the system.

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4 Installation and Dimensions
4.1 Head Unit Installation and Dimensions:
Figure 4 - Head Unit Dimensions
Head Unit Installation Notes:
•Allow 50mm (2 inches) on the connector side for cable connections;
•Install in a dry, dust free, secure environment;
•Preferably mount unit with connectors facing downwards.
•The unit has 4 mounting holes on the lips for fastening
•The units are often installed under a dashboard, in an electrical cabinet or mounted on the wall in a safe area

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4.2 Driver Control Panel Installation and Dimensions:
Figure 5 –Driver Control Panel Dimensions –In-Dash style
Figure 6 –Driver Control Panel Dimensions –Top Mount style

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Driver Control Panel Installation Notes:
•Allow 50mm (2 inches) at rear of panel for cable connection;
•Mount panel out of direct sunlight;
•Mount in dry, dust free environment (panels are not waterproof);
•Mount within easy view and operation for the operator;
•Display contrast is adjustable with a small screwdriver via the hole in the rear of the panel;
•Connect to the head-unit’s “CPANEL” port via supplied CAT-5 cable;
•The control panel is not waterproof.
•The bracket has 3 mounting holes
4.3 GPS Aerial Installation and Dimensions
Figure 7 - GPS Aerial Dimensions
GPS Aerial Installation Notes:
•Mount on top of vehicle roof with unobstructed view of the sky;
•Mount via 3 x M4 screws or with an adhesive/sealant such as Sikaflex 227;
•Mount away from other aerials such as RT and cellular;
•Supplied cable length is 5m (16 ft)
•Mounting the aerial as close to the centre of the road as possible will aid with accurate GPS triggering.

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4.4 General Installation Procedure Guide
The following steps provide a general overview of a standard installation. This may vary depending on the vehicle
and specific requirements.
1. Identify where the main components are to be mounted
2. Identify wiring routes
3. Mount the Tourmaster-Lite head unit, hook up power and ground
4. Mount the Driver Control Panel (DCP). If it will not be using the same wire routing as the GPS cable, route
the Driver Control Panel cable to the TourMaster-Lite system and plug it in.
5. Install the GPS and route the GPS cable. If the Driver Control Panel cable and GPS cable will be near each
other, run these two together to save work if possible. Plug in the GPS cable.
6. Connect TourMaster-Lite RCA Audio outputs to the vehicle’s existing audio system input
7. Confirm all connections are correct
8. Power on the system and check that the Driver Control Panel reads “GPS Tracking” (ensure vehicle in an
outside location where it will pick up a signal).
9. Note: If it displays “Searching for GPS” for a few minutes, this is normal for first time operation.
10. Test the vehicle in a GPS route to ensure performance.
Version 2.0
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Coachsound Pty Ltd may void the
authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.