used independently but has to be combined with additional electrical or electronical
equipment to become a working device (e.g. relays, LEDs, lamps, magnets, magnetic
valves, power supply, case/housing). The manufacturer of MTC64 does not know the final
assembly of the complete device in which the MTC64 is used as a part of the complete
device. The final responsibility with regard to
compatibility
Please pay attention to the following items:
The
Germany a power supply with VDE approval is required). Normally an AC adapter with
plastic case is used. It is not allowed to use
access (e.g. via mains lead, pcb tracks, electronic parts).
On the MTC64 electronics
met (RF filters at the power supply input and the MIDI lines). But it is impossible to estimate
to what extend the
complete assembly. Therefore the
electromagnetic radiation
closed metal case that covers the complete assembly. The metal case should be connected
to GND of the MTC64.
is a so-called
is up to the user who is assembling the complete device.
power supply
OEM product
used in combination with the MTC64 has to be a closed type (in
preventing measures
components added by the user
(incoming and outgoing). These demands are normally met by a
(OEM original equipment manufacturer) that cannot be
electrical safety
open power supplies
against
complete device
affect the
has to be
and
electromagnetic
with open
electromagnetic radiation
EMC properties
shielded
mains voltage
of the
against
are
Warranty
• The maximum load for each MTC64 output is about one TTL load. If this is not sufficient
additional drivers have to be used (a suitable pc board with 16 transistor drivers is
available: MTC Output Board)
• Pay attention that only high impedance inputs ( > 1kOhm) are allowed to be controlled by
the MTC64 outputs. The inputs controlled by MTC64 have to be free of any voltage, i.e.
the inputs are not allowed to have any active voltage level (e.g. GND, +5V).
• Applying any voltage (including GND or +5V) to the 64 outputs (JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4) will
destroy the circuit. Especially it is not allowed to apply any negative voltage or positive
voltage above +5V to one of the MTC64 outputs. This will destroy the MTC64 electronics
in any case.
• Do not solder directly to any of the pin headers but use female connectors to make the
connections between the MTC64 and your application. We offer a suitable cable set that
contains all required connectors and cables. If there are solder remnants on any pin
header return of the unit is not possible and the warranty is void !
• Applying any negative voltage (< 0V) or positive voltage above +5V (> +5V) to the jumper
pin header (JP6) will destroy the circuit !
• Carry out all connections in the off-state of the MTC64 (i.e. without power supply) !
• The MTC64 electronics is an electrostatic sensitive device. Avoid any electrostatic
charges !
• Avoid short cuts !
• Ignoring any of these items will cause warranty loss !
• Return of the MTC64 within the 2 weeks return time limit (valid only in Germany) is only
possible if all these items have been met. Return of used cable sets is not possible.
on/off or program change messages into 64 TTL voltages (0/+5V)
• The outputs of the MTC64 can be used to control different switching functions. With
suitable drivers (e.g. switching transistors)
magnetic valves
planned for end of 2001 (4 of these boards are required if drivers for all 64 outputs are
necessary).
• For small loads (e.g.
be necessary.
• The MTC64 is the
program change messages with free contacts connected to CTM64 (for details please
refer to the CTM64 product information or CTM64 manual)
MTC64 has
•
note on/off
•
program change
In the first case (
provided that the
MTC64. A note on message will set the corresponding TTL output to a high level (+5V),
the note off message will reset the output to a low level (0V). With an additional jumper
this behaviour can be set to the other way round (note on = low, note off = high) if
reversed outputs are required.
The
note offset
36 with another jumper. With two more jumpers one can transpose up/down one octave,
i.e. +12/-12 semitones. Instead of these jumpers a three-position
switch
another note offset is required the unused outputs remain unconnected.
may be used. Thus the note offsets 0, 12, 24, 36 and 48 are obtainable. If
universal MIDI interface
and so on can be controlled. A transistor driver board with 16 drivers is
or high-impedance
LEDs
counterpart to CTM64
two different modes
mode (without velocity) or
mode
note mode
MIDI channel
(i.e. the MIDI note number assigned to the first output) can be set to 0 or
:
) incoming MIDI note on/off messages control the 64 outputs
and
that
converts up to 64 succeeding MIDI note
.
relays, lamps, motors, electromagnets,
reed relays
that generates up to 64 MIDI note on/off or
note range
correspond to the settings of the
) the additional drivers may not
octave selection
In the second case (
to control the 64 outputs. In this mode only one of the 64 outputs is activated. The
number of the activated output is identical to the program change number received at the
MIDI input provided that the
In the
number range to 1-64 or 65-128 (0-63 or 64-127 in MIDI code). With two daisy-chained
MTC64 the whole program number range 1-128 is covered. Alternatively a range switch
can be used instead of the range jumper.
The
The
socket-connectors with flat cable can be connected to these pin headers (not included with
the MTC64, we offer a suitable cable set that contains all required connectors and cables).
Additionally there are some GND pins available (as solder pins and as additional pin header
with 10 pins) as a GND reference level is required for the devices controlled by the MTC64
outputs.
Pay attention that only voltage-free high impedance inputs ( > 1 kOhm) are allowed to be
controlled by the MTC64 outputs. The inputs must not have any active voltage, i.e. they are
not allowed to have a certain voltage level (e.g. GND). Otherwise the MTC64 and/or the
device controlled by the MTC64 may be destroyed. Ignoring any of these items will cause
warranty loss !
program change
MIDI channel
outputs
are available as
program change mode
MIDI channel
mode the
for all messages processed by the MTC64 is set with 4 jumpers.
four double row pin headers with 16 pins each
offset
) MIDI program change messages are used
corresponds to the setting of the MTC64.
can be set to 1 or 64, i.e. setting the program
. 16 pin
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MTC64 is equipped with
MIDI Thru. In this way
several MTC64 can be linked together.
MIDI In
and
. The incoming MIDI messages are passed to
Thru
MTC64 is available only as an
assembled and tested pc board
(about 70 x 105 mm).
Three mounting holes for mounting the pc board to a suitable base are available.
We do not offer a suitable housing as the MTC64 is normally installed into the housing of the
device to be controlled by MTC64. An
external power supply
(7-12V @ min. 100mA) is
required. It is not included with the MTC64. We offer a suitable power supply with European
type of mains plug and 230...240V mains voltage.
We offer a MTC64 connector set. This includes four 16 pin flat cables with 16 pin socket
connectors at one end and one 10 pin flat cable with 10 pin socket connector at one end.
The length for all cables is about 50cm.
You will find the prices for the power supply and connector set in our price list.
We are planning an additional transistor driver board with 16 switching transistors that can
be connected to one of the 16 pin connectors to drive higher loads (up to 500mA and up to
40 V, e.g. lamps, relays, motors, magnets or magnetic valves and so on). This additional
board will probably be available in fall 2001. The power supply required for the loads is not
included.
The
configuration
the user with 9
of the MTC64 (i.e.
jumpers
as described below.
MIDI channel, mode, offset
and so on) is defined by
Installation of the MTC64 requires some electrical/electronical knowledge by the user.
Please leave the installation of MTC64 to an expert if you are not familiar with electronics.
We take back only MTC64 modules in the original state, i.e. without solder residues, without
scratches and so on.
Please pay attention to the warranty notes on page 2. Ignoring these notes causes warranty
loss and the right to return the goods.
MTC64 V2 User’s GuidePage 5
Connections
(1)
Power Supply
7-12V/100mA
DC (BU3)
(2)
MIDI In
(BU1)
(3)
MIDI Thru
(BU2)
(14)
(JP5)
(10)
Outputs
49-64
(JP4)
(10)
Outputs
33-48
(JP3)
(4)
Control
(LED)
(12)
Jumper 1-8
(JP6)
(13)
Jumper 1-5
(JP7)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
(10)
Outputs
17-32
(JP2)
(10)
Outputs
1-16
(JP1)
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(1) Power Supply (BU3)
The MTC64 does not have a built-in power supply. Instead it uses a plug-in type external
power supply (AC adapter). One reason for this feature is electrical safety. Keeping danger
voltages (main) out of the MTC64 increases the electrical safety. Therefore an external
power supply of high quality and safety should be used. If the keyboard is used in Germany
the external power supply has to be VDE approved. Another reason for the external power
supply is the fact that line voltages and plug types vary considerably from country to country.
Using a plug-in external supply the MTC64 can be used any where with a locally purchased
power supply, thus keeping the retail price down.
The power supply must be able to deliver 7-12 VDC unstabilized voltage, as well as a
minimum current of 100mA. The MTC64 is switched ON by plugging the AC adapter into a
wall outlet and connecting it to the appropriate jack on the CTM64 board. There is no
separate ON/OFF switch. If the polarity of the power supply is incorrect, the CTM64 will not
function. However, there is no danger of damage to the circuitry since it is protected by a
diode. The correct polarity is: outside ring = GND, inside lead = +7...12V. The power supply
is not included with the CTM64 and has to be purchased separately.
The specified power supply current of 100mA is only for the MTC64 electronics and does not
include the current of devices connected to the MTC64 outputs. If e.g. 64 low current LEDs
requiring 2mA each are connected to the MTC64 outputs an additional current of 64 x 2 =
128 mA has to be added to the 100mA of the MTC64. In this example we would recommend
the usage of a power supply with at least 250mA to be on the safe side.
(2) Midi In (BU1)
The Midi In of the MTC64 is connected to MIDI Out of the device that controls the MTC64
(e.g. keyboard, sequencer, CTM64). The incoming MIDI data are used to control the outputs
of the MTC64 provided that the MIDI data correspond to the jumper settings of the MTC64
(channel, mode, offset and so on).
If several MTC64 are controlled from the same device the MTC64 are daisy-chained via
MIDI-Thru Æ MIDI In.
The MIDI input of MTC64 is not suitable for large amounts of MIDI data (e.g. long SysEx
strings or extensive MIDI messages coming from an computer sequencer) as the MIDI in
buffer is only 48 bytes. In case of large amounts of incoming MIDI messages data loss or
delay may occur.
(3) Midi Thru (BU2)
MTC64 transmits the incoming MIDI data unchanged to the
this socket to the MIDI input of another MIDI device that has to be controlled with the same
MIDI data as the MTC64 (e.g. several daisy-chained MTC64). Otherwise this socket
remains unconnected.
MIDI Thru
socket (3). Connect
(4) Control LED (D4)
The
on. As soon as a MIDI out event occurs the LED turns off for a short time thus indicating
MIDI activity. It may be used as a basic control (on after power on) and if MIDI data really
appear.
is used to display any MIDI In/Thru activity. After power on the LED is permanently
LED
(10) Voltage Outputs 1... 64 (Pin Headers JP1/JP2/JP3/JP4)
The 64
16 pins each
headers (not included with the MTC64, we offer a suitable cable set that contains all required
connectors and cables).
MTC64 V2 User’s GuidePage 7
outputs
are available as
. 16 pin socket-connectors with flat cable can be connected to these pin
four double row pin headers (JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4) with
Additionally there are some GND pins available (JP8, JP9, JP10) between the double row
pin headers. GND is also available at JP5 (see below).
Remark: The GND reference level is required for connecting the devices controlled by the
MTC64 outputs.
(12) Pin Header JP6 / Jumper 1...8
The
MTC64 configuration
jumpers of the double row pin header JP6:
• The
•
•
• The
jumpers 1...4
Jumper 5
(jumper 4 of JP7 decides if note or control change mode is chosen in the note/control
change setting).
Jumper 8
in the
a)
MIDI note number or control change number assigned to the first output of MTC64) in
the note/control change mode to 0 or 36.
in the
b)
change number assigned to the first output of MTC64) to 0 or 64.
to
transpose one octave up
adjusted with jumper 8. Instead of this a 3-position switch as
used. Consequently the note/control change offsets 0, 12, 24, 36 and 48 are available.
of JP6 is used to select the
of JP6 is used
note/control change mode:
program change mode:
jumpers 6
and 7 of JP8 are valid only in the note/control change mode and are used
(MIDI channel, operation mode, offset) is adjusted with the 8
of JP6 are used to define the
Note/Control change
to set the
to set the
(+12 semitones) or
Program Offset
MIDI channel
note/control change offset
down
(-12 semitones) the setting
.
or
Program Change
(i.e. the MIDI program
Octave Selector
mode
(i.e. the
may be
(13) Pin Header JP7 / Jumper 1-5
The first three jumpers (1-3) of JP7 are unused so far.
Jumper 4 of JP7 has only a meaning if the note/control change mode is selected with jumper
5 of JP6 ! If program change is chosen this jumper has no meaning ! If this jumper 4 of JP7
is installed the
is activated (factory setting).
mode
control change mode
is activated. If this jumper is not installed the
note
Jumper 5 of JP7 is used to adjust the
• If this jumper is removed the voltage appearing at the active output(s) is about +5V and
0V for the non active outputs (factory setting)
• If this jumper is set the voltage appearing at the active output(s) is about 0V and
about+5V for the non active outputs.
output polarity
:
(14) Pin Header JP5
JP5 is a 10 pin double row pin header. At four pins +5V are available. The remaining 6 pins
are connected to GND. The GND level is required for the connection to the device(s)
controlled by the MTC64 outputs (i.e. GND reference level for the 0/+5V outputs). The +5V
terminals may be used as an auxiliary +5V power supply with max. 100mA current (e.g. for
controlling 5mA LEDs in reverse mode with JP5=open as in the low state the MTC64 outputs
can sink a higher current than source in the normal mode, in this case the anodes of all
LEDs have to be connected to +5V and each cathode via a current limiting resistors ~1k to
the corresponding MTC64 output).
Page 8MTC64 V2 User’s Guide
Operation
MTC64 is switched ON by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet and connecting it to the
appropriate power supply socket (1) on the MTC64 board. There is no separate ON/OFF
switch. After power on the LED (4) on the MTC64 will light up. Otherwise the AC adapter
used is not suitable, has the wrong polarity or does not work.
After this all MIDI data appearing at the MIDI input (2) are scanned and checked if they
correspond to the settings of the MTC64 specified with the jumpers of JP6 and JP7. If this
applies the corresponding output is activated resp. deactivated.
Instead of the jumpers even switches may be used. But these should not be operated while
one or more outputs of the MTC64 are active as this may lead to „hanging outputs“. E.g. if
the MIDI channel is changed while an output is active the note off event required to reset the
output will arrive never again as the MIDI channel was canged. Same applies to octave
selecting switches.
Operating Modes (meaning of the jumpers of the pin headers JP6 and JP7)
If a jumper is
jumpers 1-4 have to be installed. This is the factory setting.
Remark: In the factory all jumpers of JP6 and jumper 5 of JP7 are installed. Otherwise
separate jumpers would be required to obtain all possible settings of MTC64.
installed
the corresponding number is printed
. E.g. for MIDI channel 1 all
bold
Mode (Jumper 5 of JP6 and Jumper 4 of JP7)
Jumper 5 of JP6 installed:note or control change mode (factory setting)
→→→→ Jumper 4 of JP7 not installed: note mode (factory setting)
→→→→ Jumper 4 of JP7 installed: control change mode
Remark: If you want to change the note/control change offset (= note number or control
change number assigned to output #1) to the standard note number 36 (= lowest "C" of a
standard 5 octave MIDI keyboard) jumper 8 has to be removed ! This applies probably in
most cases when note mode is chosen.
note/control change
program
mode)
mode)
Octave Transpose (Jumper 6/7 of JP6, effective only in note/control change mode )
Jumper 6 installed:offset = - 12 (minus one octave in note mode) (factory setting)
Jumper 6 removed:offset = 0 (no transposition)
Jumper 7 installed:offset = + 12 (plus one octave in note mode) (factory setting)
Jumper 7 removed:offset = 0 (no transposition)
If both jumpers are installed there is no transposition (+12-12 = 0).
Remark: If normal polarity is required (i.e. +5V for active outputs) jumper 5 of JP7 has to be
removed as the factory setting is inverse polarity. In the first edition of this manual the setting
of jumper 5/JP7 was mixed up.
LED Display
The
on. As soon as a MIDI in event occurs the LED turns off for a short time thus indicating MIDI
activity.
Remark: If the device controlling the MTC64 transmits "MIDI Active Sensing" messages the
LED will flicker permanently. This is normal as "Active Sensing" is a dummy messages that
is sent permanently and checks only if the MIDI hardware connection is OK.
is used to display any MIDI In/Out activity. After power on the LED is permanently
LED
Page 10MTC64 V2 User’s Guide
Check list
In case that your MTC64 installation does not work at the first go please check the following
points:
• Is the power supply working correctly ? After power on the LED has to be on ! Otherwise
the AC adapter used is not suitable, has the wrong polarity or does not work. The correct
polarity is: outside ring = GND, inside lead = +7...12V.
• Is the control LED flickering if incoming MIDI messages appear at the MIDI In of MTC64 ?
• Are the MIDI connections between MTC64 and the other MIDI devices installed correctly?
MIDI In MTC64 has to be connected to MIDI Out of the MIDI device
MTC64. Especially when computers are used MIDI In and Out are very often mixed up by
the user. Once again: MIDI Out → MIDI In (not MIDI Out → MIDI Out and not
MIDI In). Please use only cables that are suitable for MIDI.
• Is the right MIDI cannel selected ? The same MIDI cannel for MTC64 and the device
controlling the MTC64 is required !
• Is the right note range / program change range selected ? If the wrong note/program
change range is selected the MTC64 outputs will not respond or not in the expected way.
• Is the right output polarity selected (JP7-Jumper 5) ? If all outputs are +5V after power on
one has selected the inverse polarity.
• If you are 100% sure that all these items are correct probably the MTC64 is defective !
controlling the
MIDI In →
MTC64 V2 User’s GuidePage 11
Appendix
Connection schematics of the MTC64
64
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49
48
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33
16 pin double row female socket
connectors with 16 pin flat cable
32
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17
16
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1
0/+5V
outputs
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Basic Test
The basic function of MTC64 can be tested very easily:
• Connect a low current LED (max. 2 mA) via a current limiting resistor (about 2 kOhm)
between output #1 and GND.
• Select the inverse polarity (JP7 / Jumper 5 installed)
• Connect the power supply
• The LED will light up if everything is OK.
• If now the MIDI message that activates output #1 (i.e. note on or program change
message) is sent to MIDI In of the MTC64 the LED will turn off. Otherwise you have not
chosen the correct settings (i.e. MIDI channel, mode, offset) and you have to check if all
settings are correct.
If no low current LEDs are available the following procedure will lead to the same results:
• Connect a LED via a current limiting resistor (about 470 Ohm) between output #1 and +5V
(one of the +5V pins of JP5).
• Select normal polarity (JP7 / Jumper 5 removed)
• Connect the power supply
• The LED will light up if everything is OK.
• If now the MIDI message that activates output #1 (i.e. note on or program change
message) is sent to MIDI In of the MTC64 the LED will turn off. Otherwise you have not
chosen the correct settings (i.e. MIDI channel, mode, offset) and you have to check if all
settings are correct.
Factory Setting of the Jumpers
In the factory all 9 jumpers are installed:
• Pin header JP6: all 8 jumpers are installed
• Pin header JP7: jumper 5 is installed (jumpers 1...4 have no meaning)
This corresponds to:
• MIDI channel 1
• Note mode
• Offset (= note number assigned to output #1): 0 (see remark 1)
• Octave transpose: +12 - 12 = 0
• inverse polarity (see remark 2)
Remark 1:
If you want to change the note offset (= note number assigned to output #1) to the standard
note number 36 (= lowest "C" of a standard 5 octave MIDI keyboard) jumper 8 of JP6 has to
be removed ! This applies probably in most cases.
Remark 2:
Same is valid for the output polarity. If normal polarity is required (i.e. +5V for active outputs
and 0V for inactive outputs) jumper 5 of JP7 has to be removed.
MTC64 V2 User’s GuidePage 13
Output Driver Circuit
The MTC64 outputs are able to drive only about max. 5 mA in the "high" state (+5V) and
about max. 10 mA in the "low" state (0V). If one wants to drive higher loads (e.g. lamps,
relays, electromagnets, electromagnetic valves or similiar) an additional driver for each
MTC64 output is required. Each MTC64 output is connected to the base of a power transistor
(e.g. BD135) via a resistor (about 10 kOhm). The emitter of the transistor is connected to
GND. The load (i.e. the lamp, relay and so on) is connected between the collector of the
transistor and the positive power supply for the load(s). The voltage of the power supply has
to agree with the voltage of the load(s). E.g. if 24V relays are used the power supply needs
to be 24V. The current of the power supply is the sum of the currents of all loads. E.g. if 64
relays with 20mA each are used a power supply with 64 x 20mA = 1280mA = 1.3 A is
required. In this example a power supply with 24V/1.3A would be necessary.
The auxiliary +5V power supply of the MTC64 (4 pins of JP5) can be used only if +5V
voltage and not more than 100mA are required. In other cases an external power supply is
necessary.
As suitable driver board with 16 drivers is planned for end of 2001. Please ask is you are
interested.
Page 14MTC64 V2 User’s Guide
CTM64
The counterpart to MTC64 is the Contact To MIDI interface CTM64 that converts up to 64
free contacts into 64 succeeding note or program change messages. Closing a contact
connected to the CTM64 causes the transmission of the corresponding MIDI note or program
change message. CTM64 can be used to retrofit keyboards, switches, button arrangements
or any other types of contactes with MIDI out.
A typical application of CTM64 and MTC64 is the following:
This arrangement can be used to record any contact operations with a computer sequencer
and play it back later to lamps, relays, magnetic valves, motors and so on. If recording is not
required the sequencer can be omitted: