Contemporary Research ICA-FT6 User manual

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Product Manual
ICC-STA/ICA-FT6
Entertainment Access System
Ver. 4.3 December 20, 2005

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Table of Contents
Overview.............................................................................................................................................3
ICC-STA Specifications .......................................................................................................................4
Physical.................................................................................................................................................4
Connections...........................................................................................................................................4
Audio ....................................................................................................................................................5
RF Tuner...............................................................................................................................................5
iCC-Net..................................................................................................................................................5
Options .................................................................................................................................................5
ICA-FT6 Specifications........................................................................................................................6
Physical.................................................................................................................................................6
Connections...........................................................................................................................................6
User Interface........................................................................................................................................6
Panel Wiring .......................................................................................................................................7
ICA-FT6 Panel Wiring..............................................................................................................................7
ICC-STA Control Wiring...........................................................................................................................7
Installation .........................................................................................................................................8
Overview...............................................................................................................................................8
Panel Connection and Power...................................................................................................................8
RF Coax and iCC-Net Operation...............................................................................................................8
Control System Update...........................................................................................................................8
RS-232 Device Control Protocol .........................................................................................................9
Overview...............................................................................................................................................9
General protocol specifications ................................................................................................................9
Command String Structure......................................................................................................................9
RS-232 ICC-STA Commands.............................................................................................................10
RS-232 ICC-STA Response Strings...................................................................................................11
Channel/Source Status Response String (ST command):..........................................................................11
Audio Status Response String (SV command): ........................................................................................11
RS-232 ICA-FT6 Commands .............................................................................................................12
iC-Net Setup and Control..................................................................................................................13
RS-232 Terminal ..................................................................................................................................13
iC ToolKit Software...............................................................................................................................13
RS-232 Control System Protocol ............................................................................................................13
iC-Net Control Protocol.....................................................................................................................14
Overview.............................................................................................................................................14
Command String Structure....................................................................................................................14
iC-Net STA Commands......................................................................................................................15
iC-Net Responses..............................................................................................................................17
Response String Structure.....................................................................................................................17
iC-Net Zones .....................................................................................................................................18
System Map ......................................................................................................................................19
Typical RF and ICC-Net Signal Flow .................................................................................................20
Safety Instructions...........................................................................................................................21
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer.....................................................................................................22

Overview
The Contemporary Research ICC-STA Entertainment Controller is a versatile iCC-Net device featuring
an onboard tuner for entertainment channels, stereo headphone/speaker audio, 125 channel access,
switchable AV inputs, and interactive RS-232 operation with an ICA-FT6 6-button FeatherTouch panel.
In addition the unit supports contact closure inputs and outputs to handle special needs and control
applications. Fully programmable, the unit can restore all settings on power-up from non-volatile
memory.
The ICA-FT6 FeatherTouch Panel simplifies access to entertainment media using six lighted control
buttons, an 8-character LED text display, and stereo headphone output. The elegant, compact metal
enclosure is available in a wide variety of custom finishes, and is easily surface-mounted in aircraft
bulkheads, as well as wood and metal furniture and cabinets. Constant illumination of the six control
buttons is provided by two dual-color LEDs that change the color of the button to show status. All
buttons can be custom-engraved to suit the application.
High-speed 2-way control and feedback is carried over the same RF coax as the entertainment
channels. For custom systems applications, all ICC-STA controllers, ICA-FT6 panels and other CR
devices can be accessed from a single RS-232 port on an ICC-HE Head-End Network Controller.
ICC-STA Entertainment Tuner
•Tunes up to 125 CATV, HRC, IRC or broadcast channels
•Delivers headphone/speaker level stereo audio with adjustable volume level
•Stores channel list in memory for simplified channel up/down access
•Networks through the CATV RF cable using an ICC-HE Head-End Network Controller
•Displays text channel labels on ICA-FT6 LED display when channels are changed
•Includes stereo A/V inputs to display video from PCs, video games, and other sources
•Restores all operation status after loss of power from data stored in non-volatile memory
•Attaches to flat surfaces
ICA-FT6 FeatherTouch 6-Button Panel
•Features machined aluminum enclosure, custom-plated in a variety of metals
•Snap-mounts into wood, metal and plastic surfaces
•Operates using six always-illuminated, custom-engraved buttons
•Shows current entertainment source text on 8-character LED display
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ICC-STA Specifications
Physical
Size: 11.475" [291.5mm] wide x 1.30" [33mm] height x 5.1" [129.5mm] deep
Weight: 1.5 lbs [0.68kg]
Enclosure: All aluminum with durable black powder coat paint
Mounting: 8/32 self-clinching nuts are provided on the bottom and sides
Mounting bolts should not protrude into the enclosure more than ¼ inch
Connections
Power In: 2.1mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor PWR+)
DB-9 male connector for locked power connection, identical to coaxial input
Pin 4 = PWR+
Pin 5 = GND
15 to 30 VDC, 24 VDC typical (may be unregulated)
130 mA @24 VDC (no load, audio muted)
210 mA @24 VDC (full volume to headphone/speaker)
300 mA @24 VDC (ICA-FT6 panel, full volume to headphone/speaker)
North American version includes UL/CSA listed wall power supply
Panel/Control: DB-25 female for panel and audio connections, includes RS-232, power and
solid-state contact closure inputs and outputs.
Indicators: LEDS indicate operation status
Net: Green LED for iCC-Net bus, flashes once per second if active
COM: Yellow LED stays on, flashes when receiving control data
ERR: Red LED indicates a problem within the unit
Terminal: RJ-11 input for RS-232 control, 1200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit
Communication is linked with the Panel/Control RS-232 port so the Terminal port
can be used to monitor and mimic control panel operation
Pin 1 = TX
Pin 2 = RX
Pin 5 = GND
RF In: BNC female, 75 ohm impedance
External Inputs: Video - RCA female jack, NTSC composite
Audio – 2 RCA female jacks, unbalanced stereo, 20K ohms impedance
A/V Outputs: Video - RCA female jack, NTSC composite
Audio – 2 RCA female jacks, unbalanced stereo, 1K ohms impedance
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Audio
Response: BTSC Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 1% maximum, 0.3% typical
BTSC Stereo Channel Separation: 25dB minimum, 30dB typical
BTSC Stereo Response: 50Hz to 12KHz
Mono Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.5% maximum, 0.1% typical
Mono mode frequency response: 20Hz to 20KHz
Audio Level: 500mV RMS typical output level at max volume
Volume level 0dB to –62dB and mute in 64 steps
RF Tuner
Frequency Range: NTSC television 55.25 to 801.25 MHz, 62.5KHZ fine tune resolution
Maximum Input: +20dBmV
Video Gain: ±5% maximum, 2% typical
Video Phase: ±3 degrees maximum, 2 degrees typical
iCC-Net
Operation: Carried over the same RF coax connection as TV channels
Data Receive: Mid-band VHF, 74.7MHz, sent from IC Head-End Network Controller
-25 to +35 dBmV signal level
Data Transmit: Sub-band, 5.6MHz sent to Head-End Network Controller
±80 KHz max carrier deviation
+49dBmV nominal
Options
24 VDC central power supply
ICA-FT6 6-Button Control Panel

ICA-FT6 Specifications
Physical
Size: 4.75" [120.65mm] wide x 2.125" [53.98mm] height x .75" [19.05mm] deep
Weight: 6 oz [170 g]
Enclosure: Machined aluminum enclosure, plated with custom finish
Mounting: Surface mounted, friction-fit, spring clips included
Connections
Control/Power DB-9 male connector, Positronic locking style, installed on 10” cable
Power: 12-24 VDC, 135mA @ 11.2V, 75mA @ 24 VDC
Pin 6 = PWR
Pin 5 = GND
RS-232: 1200 baud
Pin 1 = GND
Pin2=RXD
Pin3=TXD
Audio: Stereo headphone audio (optional 3.5mm jack)
Pin7=COM
Pin8=Right
Pin 9 = Left
User Interface
Buttons: Six, backlit by two dual-color LEDs, color indicates status
Options include amber/green or red/green LEDs
Custom-engraved keycaps
LED Display: 8-character alphanumeric amber LED display
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Panel Wiring
ICA-FT6 Panel Wiring
The connection cable for the ICA-FT6 includes RS-232, DC power, and stereo headphone audio (optional).
9 Left
7 COM
8 Right
6 PWR In
5 GND
Audio COM 25
Audio Out L (8-32 ohm load) 24
Audio Out R (8-32 ohm load) 23
Panel PWR (+12 VDC) 16
Panel GND 15
RS-232 TXD 6
RS-232 RXD 5
2 RS-232 RXD
1 Chassis GND*
3 RS-232 TXD
DB-25 Male
ICC-STA
DB-9 Female
ICA-FT6
*Wire to airframe or earth ground, if available
Pin 1 Chassis GND is connected to the metal bezel of the FT6 and should be tied to Earth or Airframe GND, or
left unconnected.
ICC-STA Control Wiring
Some applications may require special features, such as ICA-FT1, 2 or 3 panels or other types of contact
closure switches, as well as devices activated by a low-voltage closure. The following diagram illustrates the
optional control features included on the ICC-STA.
DB-25 Male
ICC-STA
Audio COM 25
Audio Out L (8-32 ohm load) 24
Audio Out R (8-32 ohm load) 23
Panel GND 15
Input 4 - Channel Down - Closure to GND 13
Input 3 - Volume Up - Closure to GND 17
Input 1 -Channel Up - Closure to GND 21
Input 2 - Volume Down - Closure to GND 19
Output 1 Switch to GND, 35V,50 mA Max 12
Input 5 - Closure to GND 11
*FT1-3 Panel PWR (+5 VDC) 4
Contact Closure GND 22
Contact Closure GND 18
Contact Closure GND 20
Output 2 Switch to GND, 35V,50 mA Max 10
Input 6 - Closure to GND 9
*+5 VDC power on Pin 4 factory option
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Installation
Overview
The ICC-STA architecture provides a common link for 2-way RS-232 control with an ICA-FT6 panel, and 2-way
system control over RF coax to a control system. To simplify system programming, the STA and FT6 manage
volume up/down, channel up/down and text display by themselves. The control system handles special and
system-wide functions such as audio paging, attendant/concierge call, light on/off or other custom applications.
In typical installations, the flow of communication is as follows:
1. Pressing Volume or Channel buttons on the ICA-FT6 send an RS-232 command to the ICC-STA.
2. The ICC-STA responds, sending a channel label to the ICA-FT6 LED display when a channel changes.
3. Pressing a special button, such as LIGHT, sends a command (KK) to the ICC-STA, and the ICC-STA
passes the command (K response) to the ICC-HE Head End.
4. The ICC-HE passes the command to the control system, which will turn on the light and send a UX
command back through the ICC-HE/ICC-STA/ICA-FT6 data path that changes the status of the LIGHT
button LED.
5. Note that each ICA-FT6 control button is constantly backlit by two dual-color LEDs, usually yellow/green
or red/green. The on and off state is indicated by the LED color.
Panel Connection and Power
1. Install ICC-STA into surface.
2. Connect the ICC-STA to the ICC-STA. In most cases, you’ll simply connect the custom DB-9 female-to-
DB-25 male cable between the panel’s DB-9 and the ICC-STA’s DB-25 connector.
3. Connect DC power to ICC-STA.
4. Connect Video Out to display device
5. The Net LED should turn on and stay lit (indicates power on, no network communication)
6. At this point, if units have been pre-programmed, you should be able to operate channel and volume
functions, with channel text displaying on ICA-FT6 display, and the COM light will flash to indicate data
activity.
RF Coax and iCC-Net Operation
1. Connect the RF Coax cable into the RF In input on the STA.
2. If the iCC-Net signal is operating, the Net LED will blink once per second.
3. Now you can use iC Toolkit software at the iCC-HE Head End Controller to check and change device
numbers, and to display the current ICC-STA firmware or device number on the ICA-FT6 panel. You can
also load in tuning rings and channel labels using the same tool.
Control System Update
The best practice for this type of installation is to include a list of initialization commands within the system
programming. These commands will “teach” the controllers and panels all the tuning rings, channel labels, RS-232
strings, and any other parameters needed for operation, then forcing the panels to show the ICC-STA device
number. The commands can be programmed to be sent when the Reset button on the ICC-HE Head End
Controller is pressed for 5 seconds. Since a single command can be sent to a group or all devices, this process
usually takes less than a minute.
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RS-232 Device Control Protocol
Overview
The ICC-STA full duplex RS-232 scheme enables a system programmer to control ICC-STA and ICA-FT6
functions. All commands are sent as ASCII strings. No delays between characters or commands are required, as
data is interrupt driven and buffered.
The 2 status groups are: Channel/Source Select and Audio Levels/Mode. Each of the groups has one ASCII
status response string containing all of the status data for that group. The current status string of a group is
sent from the ICC-STA whenever a valid command for that group is received from the iC-Net bus, the RS-232
ports (Terminal or Control port), or the ICA-FT6 panel. In addition, both strings are sent when the units power
up.
In most installations, the installer will connect the ICA-FT6 to the ICC-STA Panel port, apply power to the ICC-
STA, and then communicate to both via the ICC-STA Terminal port. Communication is linked between the
Panel/Control RS-232 port and the Terminal port so that both send and receive the same data. This allows the
Terminal port to be used while an ICA-FT6 control panel is installed, providing the ability to monitor and mimic
control panel operation, as well as to setup and control both devices from a single RS-232 port.
Communications settings are fixed at 1200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
General protocol specifications
Characters in command strings to the ICC-STA and ICA-FT6 are common ASCII keyboard characters.
Command strings begin with the ASCII > (greater than symbol) as an 'Attention' character and end with
carriage return - ASCII CR, Hex $0D, or keyboard Enter - as an 'End-of-command' character.
Responses begin with the ASCII < (less than symbol) as an 'Attention' character and end with a carriage return
followed by line feed an ASCII LF or Hex $0A as 'End-of-command' characters.
A carriage return is required at the end of each command and is assumed in all examples.
Command String Structure
[Attention] [Command] (Parameters) [Return]
Attention Single character (>) starts the string
Command A two-character command
Parameters Added attributes to some commands
Return A carriage return ends the command string, you may use ASCII CR, Hex $0D, or keyboard
‘Enter’ in programming. For simplicity, the programming examples in the manual will not show
the ‘CR’ – so remember, you’ll need to add it in your control code.

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RS-232 ICC-STA Commands
CMD Function Description
EN Echo Enable >EN
Enables character echo so you can see typed characters on
screen.
EF Echo Disable >EF
Disables terminal character display (default).
TT= Select tuned channel (2-126) 126=External AV inputs
Selects channel 28 only if 28 is present in current TR
Ex: >TT=28
TC= Force tuned channel (2-126) 126=External AV inputs
Selects channel 39 regardless of current TR
Ex: >TC=39 or >TC39
TU Tune channel up Selects next higher channel in stored Tune Ring
TD Tune channel down Selects next lower channel in stored Tune Ring
VU Ramp volume up Starts volume ramping up
VD Ramp volume down Starts volume ramping down
VL Ramps volume to level (0 – 63) Sets volume to specific level
VM Volume Mute on Mutes audio
VX Volume Mute off Restores audio volume to previous level
VT Toggle Volume Mute Alternates audio mute on and off
VV Stop volume ramp Stops volume ramping
VW Save volume level Save current volume level, default when unit powers up
To power-up to last level, set volume to zero (VL) and save.
KK= Send Key Response Instructs ICC-STA to send an iC-Net “K” response string with the
included value to the ICC-HE.
ST Request Channel/Source status
Returns Channel/Source status response string Ex: >ST
SV Request Audio status Unit sends Audio status string
DV# View device number >DV — Shows STA device number in Terminal.
DV#n
Change device number >DV#nnn Changes current device number to specified number
Ex: >DV#306 sets device number to 306
ID Show STA Version >ID — Shows STA ID and firmware version on Terminal
Z] Reset units >Z]
Reset FT6 and STA
A carriage return is required at the end of each command use ASCII CR, Hex $0D, or keyboard ‘Enter’.
The ‘=’ sign for parameters may be omitted if desired, though it is helpful for clarity in checking programming.
Leading zeros may be included or omitted from command parameters.