AVocation Systems CA-4 User Manual
CA-4 Instructions
Teach
RS-232
IR
+VGndS+
Baud
ID
Auto
Term
1 2 3 4
IR
+VGndS+
-
1 2 3 4
Cb
Left
Right
1 2 3 4
Teach
RS-232
IR
Confirm
IR
+VGnd
S
+
-
CA-4/RCA
Automatic/Manual
A/V Selector
Baud
ID
Auto
Term
Cr
Y
IR
+VGndS+
-
Power Connections
The CA-4 requires 9-24vdc at 100ma in continuous operation.
The startup current draw is 800ma for 50 milliseconds so your power supply must be able to supply that initial current
rush. Most wall transformer supplies are able to supply the current required. Some regulated supplies may limit the inrush
current well and may not work unless they are rated above 800ma continuous duty.
Selection
Gnd
+vdc
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Buttons
Output
Input 4
CA-4 ID
The CA-4 has an ID code which allows up to 8 units to operate together. The unit ID code is set by the same bank
of switches as the baud rate. The following shows the switch setting for these codes. The ID code is used in both IR
commands and serial commands. Factory default is Unit ID 0.
ID 0 ID 1 ID 2 ID 3 ID 4 ID 5 ID 6 ID 7
Operating via Infrared Control
The CA-4 can be controlled via IR remote signals. The unit has two methods of receiving IR coommands. The IR window
will receive codes directly from a remote or through an emitter on an IR repeater system. The connection through the
terminal block allows the CA-4 to be hardwired into the IR repeater system. The CA-4 will operate on any repeater system
that is based on 0vdc for no IR signal and +5 to +12vdc for an active IR signal. The CA-4 infrared commands operate at
38KHz.
IR
Window
Signal
Gnd
When an IR code is being received through either method, the IR conrm LED will blink
Teaching IR Commands
The CA-4 is capable of teaching it’s 38KHz IR control codes to most models of learning remotes
and controllers. The teaching emitter will output the code for an input selection when a source
selection button is pressed on the unit.
Selection Buttons
Teaching
Emitter
Serial Connections
1 2 3 4
RS-232
IR
Confirm
IR
+VGndS+
-
VGA-4HD
Baud
ID
Auto
Term
+VGndS+
-
The CA-4 can be controlled via RS-232 or RS-485.
The RS-232 port is the 9-pin D-Sub connector.
RS-485 is connected to the - (A) and + (B) positions on the terminal block.
Transmit
Receive
Ground
B
A
Baud rate is adjustable from 1200 to 115200 baud 8 bits, no parity and 1
stop bit.
1200 baud 2400 baud 4800 baud 9600 baud 19200 baud 38400 baud 57600 baud 115200 baud
RS-485
Serial Commands
The following is a master list of commands the CA-4 will recognize. Each will be described in detail in the following pages.
Please see the notes at the end of the list for a description of the variables in each command.
Switching Command
ASiBn<CR>
Select an input AS0B2<CR>
i = Unit ID 0-7 Selects input 2
n = Input to select 1-4
Response: ASi-A/V input = n<CR>”
Status Command
Request current status of unit AS0S<CR>
i = Unit ID 0-7 Request status
Response: ASi-A/V input = n<CR>”
ASiSn<CR>
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