Audio Authority 1816 User Manual

User Manual

Model 1816

Serial Distributor

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Model 1816 Serial Distributor

The Audio Authority® 1816 RS-232 Distributor provides a
way to broadcast RS-232 serial commands. Each 1816
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 Serial Switch Controller

• DC Power Adapter

• User Manual

12V

POWER

INPUT

RS-232 OUT 6

RS-232 OUT 5

RS-232 OUT 4

RS-232 OUT 3

RS-232 OUT 2

RS-232 IN/OUT

RS-232 IN/OUT 1
(SINK)

12V

POWER

BUS

COMPATIBLE WITH

BRIGHTSIGN® MEDIA

PLAYERS

3

3.5MM RS-232 CABLE

3.5MM RS-232 CABLE X6

BRIGHTSIGN
MEDIA
PLAYER

MODEL 1816

TV (SINK DEVICES)

RS-232 Ports

RS-232 ports connect via 3.5mm cables. The Model 1816 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.

Power

Connect the 12V power supply (included) to the jack marked Power Input. The
Power Bus may be used to power more Audio Authority compatible devices within
the power supply’s capacity by using an 801-077 power extension cable.

Installation

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screws provided.

• Connect a 3.5mm cable from the 1816 RS-232 IN/OUT to the source, such as
a BrightSign media player. Connect 3.5mm cables from the numbered (1-6)
distribution ports to the RS-232 ports on the sink devices.

• Connect the power supply to AC power, then to the 1816 power port.

• Call Audio Authority with questions that are not addressed in this manual.

1816 Example System:

A BrightSign media player sends serial
commands to TVs, receiving feedback
from position 1.

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