RTS AIO-16 User manual

9350-7726-000 July 2007 Rev H
AIO-16
16-Channel Input/Output Card
User Manual

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
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Should there be any, notify factory service of any discrepancies in the shipment. Notify the freight company and factory service of any
shipping damage.
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Customer Service Department
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Table
of
Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction ................................................... 3
Description .................................................... 3
Features ......................................................... 4
DIP Switches ................................................. 4
Specifications ................................................ 7
Installation ..................................................... 7
Power Supply Specifications ........................ 9
Chapter 2
AIO-16 and AZedit ..................................... 11
Intercom Sizing Wizard .............................. 11
I/O Card Status Screen ................................ 13
Download AIO-16
Firmware through AZedit ........................... 15
Chapter 3
AIO-16 Ports, DBX Linking,
and Interconnects ........................................ 17
AIO-16 Ports ............................................... 17
ADAM AIO-16 DBX Link Mapping .......... 36
High Density Wiring ................................... 36
Appendix A
Breakout Panel Guide ............................................. 39
Introduction ............................................................. 39
Installation .............................................................. 39
XCP-32-DB9 - 9000-7810-000 ............................... 41
Specifications .............................................. 41
XCP-16-DB9-T - 9000-7837-000 ........................... 43
Specifications .............................................. 43
XCP-48-RJ45 - 9000-7809-000 .............................. 45
Specifications .............................................. 45
XCP-40-DB9 - 9000-7515-000 ............................... 47
Specifications .............................................. 47
XCP-40-RJ11 - 9000-7494-000 .............................. 49
Specifications .............................................. 49
XCP-24 - 9000-7559-000 ....................................... 51
Specifications .............................................. 51
XCP-24-USOC - 9000-7559-001 ........................... 55
Specifications .............................................. 55
XCP-ADAM-MC - 9000-7556-000 ........................ 59
Specifications .............................................. 59
XCP-955 - 8800303674 .......................................... 63
Specifications .............................................. 63

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Description
Installed directly into the ADAM™ Matrix Intercom system, the AIO-16 card gives 16 ports of audio IN and OUT for each
card installed (up to 17 cards) in the system. This doubles the amount of audio ports available from its predecessor the AIO-8.
The AIO-16 is hot-swappable, allowing the user to insert the card and begin using it instantaneously. Once inserted into the
system, it uses its “smart card” capability to see the backcard configuration and switches its keypanel communication protocol
accordingly.
The AIO-16 is fully compatible with AIO-8 cards. It can run side-by-side with the AIO-8, seamlessly integrating into the port
scheme already in place.
There are two AIO-16 backcard, the traditional 50-pin SCSI backcard and the new 50-pin MDR backcard which allows for a
separate data pair per keypanel port.
There are also four new breakout panels that can be used with the AIO-16 card (DB-9 breakout, RJ-45 breakout, Telco
breakout and the DB-9 Transformer Breakout), bringing the total number of breakout panels compatible with the AIO-16 to
seven.

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Features
DIP Switches
NOTE: You must remove the card from the frame in order to change any DIP switch settings.
Backward Compatibility
The AIO-16 is compatible with the AIO-8 card. Tho accomplish this backward compatibility,
the AIO-16 must use an existing XCP-40-RJ12, XCP-24 (Telco) or XCP-40-DB-9 breakout
panel with the SCSI backcard.
Smart Card When the AIO-16 card is inserted into the system, it automatically figures the backcard
configuration and the protocols being used.
Breakout Panels Along with the existing breakout panels, four new panels (DB-9, Telco, RJ-45, and DB-9-T) have been specially made to integrate with the new MDR backcard. When using either the XCP-
32 DB9, XCP-48-Telco, XCP-48-RJ45, or XCP-16-DB9-T, you must use the MDR backcard.
FIGURE 1. Default DIP switch settings on the AIO-16 card (SB01).
DIP Switch 1 Controls the initial load (or reload) of the firmware.
OFF (open) Normal operation
ON (closed) Boot to GERMS monitor and ignore code in flash.
Description When the switch in the ON position, the AIO-16 card skips the firmware programmed in flash. When the switch is in the OFF position, it runs the firmware
from flash.
DIP Switches 2-7 Unused
Keep in the OFF position.
DIP Switch 8 DEBUG ONLY
Warning: DIP Switch 8 should always be left in the OFF position. It is reserved
for debugging and can have unintended consequences.
12345678
ON
SB01

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FIGURE 2. AIO-16 card top and bottom
LED1
SWT01
LED2
SB01

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RED LEDs #GREEN LEDS
CB RX task running 23 Interrupt Service Routine active
CB TX task running 22 Driving Backplane Clock
Poll Panel 16 task running 21 CB TX active
Poll Panel 15 task running 20 CB RX active
Poll Panel 14 task running 19 MC Slot 1 talking
Poll Panel 13 task running 18 MC Slot 2 talking
Poll Panel 12 task running 17
Poll Panel 11 task running 16
Poll Panel 10 task running 15 Keypanel 16 talking
Poll Panel 9 task running 14 Keypanel 15 talking
Poll Panel 8 task running 13 Keypanel 14 talking
Poll Panel 7 task running 12 Keypanel 13 talking
Poll Panel 6 task running 11 Keypanel 12 talking
Poll Panel 5 task running 10 Keypanel 11 talking
Poll Panel 4 task running 9 Keypanel 10 talking
Poll Panel 3 task running 8 Keypanel 9 talking
Poll Panel 2 task running 7 Keypanel 8 talking
Poll Panel 1 task running 6 Keypanel 7 talking
ASIC Control task running 5 Keypanel 6 talking
List Manager task running 4 Keypanel 5 talking
List Send task running 3 Keypanel 4 talking
Alpha task running 2 Keypanel 3 talking
Download task running 1 Keypanel 2 talking
Idle task running 0 Keypanel 1 talking
FIGURE 3. Optional AIO-16 LED Front Card (part number 9000-7726-001).

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Specifications
Installation
NOTE:
Before using the AIO-16 Card, you must:
•Have the new ADAM power supply installed. (P./n 9020-7516-001). For more information, see page 10.
•In a single frame system, have the Master Controller firmware 9.22.0 or higher installed.
Analog
Signal
Fully differential
Nominal level
8 dBu
Maximum level
20 dBu
Input Impedance
High (22 KΩ)
Output Impedance
Low (600 Ω)
A/D and D/A
Sampling Rate
44.1 kHz
Resolution
24 bits
Converter Architecture
128 x Oversampling Δ−Σ Modulator
Audio Performance
SNR at 22 dBu
(A-weighted)>85 dB
THD+N at 22 dBu, 1 kHz
(unweighted),0.005%
Frequency Response at 20 dBu
within ± 1dB from 50 Hz - 20 kHz
All measurements performed using an Audio Precision System 1 Dual Domain System. Measurements were performed using a sine wave at f =1
kHz and level = 22 dBu
bandwidth = 50 Hz to 20 kHz
Connections- 4-wire balanced audio. Optional RS-485 data is available to communicate with keypanels. AIO-16 can be plugged into
either a SCSI backcard or MDR backcard.
SCSI Backcard (9000-7726-002)
Backward compatibility to existing AIO-8 breakout panels. This card carries two single RS-485 data pairs; one data pair per
group of 8 keypanel ports.
MDR Backcard (9000-7726-003)
Can be connected to 1RU, 48-port RJ-45 breakout panel or to a 2RU, 32-port DB-9 breakout panel. This card has 16 RS-485
data pairs so each intelligent keypanel can communicate with the matrix separately.

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•In a multi-frame system:
•Have the peripheral controller firmware 10.13.x or higher installed.
•Have the DBX firmware 1.13.0 or higher installed.
IMPORTANT!!! Use the following instructions for your initial setup of an AIO-16 card. If you do not follow these directions,
the AIO-16 card may not work properly.
To install the AIO-16 card for the first time, do the following:
1. Gently insert the AIO-16 card into the appropriate ADAM slot.
2. Lightly tighten down the AIO-16 card.
3. Carefully attach the backcard (MDR or SCSI, see Figure 4 ) to the AIO-16 card from the back of the ADAM. Verify that it
is properly seated against the AIO-16 card and is sitting firmly in the system.
4. Tighten the backcard to the frame.
5. Fully tighten down the AIO-16 from the front of the system.
NOTE: Once you have done this once, you do not have to repeat this every time.
6. Attach the desired breakout panel to the AIO-16’s backcard connector. For more information on breakout panels, see
Appendix A. For more information on Ports and Port Allocation, see “AIO-16 Ports, DBX Linking, and Interconnects” on
page 17.
FIGURE 4. MDR backcard/connector and SCSI backcard/connector.
NOTE: The Adjustment Pots for each of
the Voltage cells correspond to their
position from the top of the unit, see
Figure 5 .
Input Ratings
100 - 240V nominal
47 - 63Hz, 11A RMS Max.
Output Ratings
Module C1
2.1V, 35A
Module C3
15V, 18A
Module D2
5V, 45A

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Power Supply Specifications
FIGURE 5. The new ADAM power supply showing the top and the adjustment pots (lower picture.
C1
Output
Rating
C3
Output
Rating
D2
Output
Rating
C3
Output
Rating
C1
Adjustment
Pot
C3
Adjustment
Pot
D2
Adjustment
Pot
C3
Adjustment
Pot

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CHAPTER 2
AIO-16 and AZedit
Intercom Sizing Wizard
In AZedit version 2.08.00 or higher, an Intercom Sizing Wizard is provided to help users setup their intercom systems quickly
and easily. The primary function of this wizard allows users to configure their intercom systems without worrying about incor-
rect configuration options. The Intercom Sizing Wizard walks you through each step of setting up your intercom system, ask-
ing a series of specific questions, resulting in an easy and efficient setup procedure. You can use the wizard in ONLINE mode
or FILE mode.
If you plan on using the Intercom Sizing Wizard in ONLINE mode, you must remember to select the Allow Intercom Resizing
in Online Mode checkbox.
To select Allow Intercom Resizing in Online Mode, do the following,
1. From the Option menu in AZedit, select Preferences.
The Application Preferences screen appears.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
The Advanced screen appears.
3. Select the Allow Intercom Resizing in ONLINE Mode checkbox.
NOTE: You must use the Intercom Sizing Wizard if you are changing the number of frames, the number of ports, or the
Intercom Setup options in your system.

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To access the Intercom Sizing Wizard, do the following:
1. Open AZedit.
2. From the Options menu, select Intercom Configuration.
A Warning appears.
3. Click OK.
4. Click Intercom Sizing Wizard.
The Intercom Sizing Wizard begins.
In ONLINE mode, the wizard will automatically determine your intercom system size, and then will walk you through to get
more specific information to configure your system.
In FILE mode, you will have to pick you intercom system, and then the wizard will walk you through the different options to
determine the intercom system setup.

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5. Select your system from the list, then click Next.
The Wizard will walk you through the rest of the setup.
6. When you are finished, click Finish.
I/O Card Status Screen
To Open the I/O Card Status screen, do the following:
1. In AZedit, from the Status menu, select I/O Cards.
The I/O Card Status screen appears.

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Field Type Description
Slot Column Slot refers to the card in relation to which frame and its position in the frame.
For example, 1:011 indicates the card is in Frame 1 and in slot 11.
Ports Column Ports display the ports that are designated to that slot.
This column shows the first half of the sixteen ports on an AIO-16.
Ports Column Ports display the ports that are designated to that slot.
This column shows the second half of the sixteen ports on an AIO-16.
Card
Type Column Card Type displays the type of card in the ADAM.
Comm Column
Comm displays the communication status of the card.
Display statuses are:
(blank) = no card present
OK = the card is communicating with the master controller.
BAD = the card is not communicating with the master controller
Status Column
Status displays the status of the information on the card.
Display statuses are:
CUR = the information from the master controller is current and up-to-date.
OLD = the information from the master controller is not current and out-of-date.
CUT = the information is bad and communications are cut.
Errors
To Column Errors To displays the number of errors the Master Controller logs that have been sent to the I/O card.
BER To Column BER (burst error rate) displays the number of errors that have been sent to the card in the last 10
minutes.
Errors
From Column Errors From displays the number of errors the Master controller logs that have been sent from the I/O card.
BER
From Column BER (burst error rate) displays the number of errors that have been sent from the card in the last 10 minutes.

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Download AIO-16 Firmware through AZedit
1. Open AZedit.
2. From the Status menu, select Software Versions, then I/O Cards.
The I/O Card Version Information screen appears showing the occupied slots in the system.
3. Highlight the Version to be updated.
You may select more than one version at a time by holding the CTRL key down while you select.
4. Right-click the highlighted selection and select Download Firmware.
The Firmware Download Window appears.
5. Using the browse feature, browse to the file to be downloaded.
6. Click Open.
The Download Device Firmware window appears.
7. Click Begin Download.
The download begins.
8. When the download is finished, click OK.
The AIO-16 firmware download is complete. This takes a minute or two to occur.
9. Verify the version upgrade in the I/O Card Version Information window is correct.

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WARNING!: Do NOT power down the frame or pull the AIO-16 card(s) from the frame until you have verified the new
version information from AZedit. If the card loses power while reprogramming the on-board flash memory, the card may
become unbootable, and may need to have its flash chips reprogrammed.

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CHAPTER 3
AIO-16 Ports, DBX Linking, and
Interconnects
AIO-16 Ports
With the introduction of an AIO-16 card into the ADAM frame layout, the number of possible ports available doubles from
136 to 272 ports. This is because instead of 8 channels of audio per card, you now have 16 channels of audio per card. How-
ever, to be backwards compatible with the AIO-8 cards, the 16 channels had to be divided into two separate groups of eight
channels per card (a bottom group and a top group). For example, if you have an AIO-16 card in slot one of an ADAM frame,
the bottom group of eight channels will have ports 1-8 assigned to them, while the top group of eight channels will have ports
137-144 assigned to them, see below.
The ADAM Intercom System can run both the AIO-8 and AIO-16 card in the same frame. You can position your AIO-8 and
AIO-16 cards in any slot or in any sequence within the ADAM frame. However, when mixing the AIO-8 and AIO-16 cards, it
is important to know that the port numbering is consistent with the two-tier port system. For example, in slots 1,2,3 and 4, you
have AIO-8 cards and in slot 5 you have an AIO-16 card. The port numbering scheme assigns 8 ports per card for the first four
slots. When assigning ports to slot 5, the bottom group of ports are assigned in sequence with the AIO-8 cards; however, the
top group of ports associated with the AIO-16 card are assigned the corresponding ports with the card position. This means
that ports 137 through 168 are unused and the top group of ports used by the AIO-16 card starts with port 169 (see below).
FIGURE 6. ADAM Frame with AIO-16 cards only and the port numbering scheme.

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Essentially, the port numbering is static, in that the port numbers used do not change whether you are using an AIO-8 or an
AIO-16 card. Rather, it is a question of whether the ports shall or shall not exist.
FIGURE 7. ADAM frame with both AIO-8 and AIO-16 cards.