OPERATORS MANUAL ECM 64
CONFERENCE SYSTEM
Quick Start
The ECM 64 is a very versatile product with many applications. This section will help you with basic setup, then use the
Contents below to find the detail you need for your specific application.
Although the ECM 64 or ECM 64AD are configured to operate ‘out of the box’, to get the best performance please
review this manual for proper configuration and alignment (see page Manual-12). The ECM 64AD includes both the DH 1
Digital Hybrid and the ECA 1 Echo Canceller. If you are using the ECM 64 without these options, hardware and software
references to them in this manual will not apply.
The ECM 64 is configured using RaneWare® software. To become familiar with the ECM 64 signal routing, you can
load and run RaneWare on a PC before connecting the ECM 64. In RaneWare, click on the Device button and select
Offline ECM 64. This creates a virtual product which is fully operational, even saving and recalling system files as if it
were a real unit. Press F1 at any time to get help, then get information about any feature by clicking on it. Here at Rane, we
spend a lot of time putting together very informative help files, so please use them — you'll help us feel appreciated!
Before connecting any cables to the ECM 64, unplug the RS 3 power supply and turn the amplifier(s) down or off until
all connections are complete. Connect balanced audio INPUTS and OUTPUTS to the handy Euroblock connectors.
Connect the RW 232 INPUT jack to a serial (COM) port on a PC-compatible computer using a standard 9-pin RS-232
cable (a short one is supplied with the unit, intended to connect between multiple RW 232 units in a rack). The cable or
adaptor must not be a null-modem type. If this unit is to be used by itself, set the RW 232 DEVICE ADDRESS switch to
‘1’ by setting all switches off (down), except switch one (labeled ‘1’ on the chassis, the right-most switch). If there is more
than one unit, refer to “Setting the Device Address” on page Manual-7 to set a unique number.
After all connections are made, connect the RS 3 remote power supply and line cord. CAUTION: don’t connect anything
but an approved Rane power supply. If the RS 3 and the ECM 64 are getting power, the yellow POWER indicator lights.
Start your computer running Windows®, and launch RaneWare. Select System Setup from the System menu. Be
sure to select the COM port which is physically connected to the ECM 64 and RS-232 under Connection, and click OK.
Now, choose Select from the Device menu. Click on Poll, and Devices Found displays the number of units. Click the
Stop button. Select the unit listed in the Device Selection window and click OK. If no unit was found, refer to the
“Troubleshooting” section on page Manual-13.
Several clues indicate communication between the computer and the ECM 64. The yellow COM (communications)
indicator should flash periodically. The Memory numbers (1-16) near the top of the RaneWare screen should be black
rather than gray.
Most echo problems are caused by improper microphone placement and gain. To achieve good acoustic echo canceller
performance, setup is critical. Follow the “Alignment Procedure” on page Manual-12.
Table of Contents
Hardware
ECM 64 – Front Panel Description ............... 2
ECM 64 – Rear Panel Description ................. 3
Typical ECM 64AD Installation ...................... 4
Site Survey ........................................................... 6
ECM Connection ................................................ 6
Memory Recall Port........................................... 7
Software Operation .............................................. 8
Overview ............................................................... 8
System Requirements ...................................... 8
Software Installation ........................................ 8
Device Selection ................................................ 9
Memory & Security ............................................ 9
WEAR PARTS: This product contains no wear parts.
Saving & Printing ............................................... 9
Inputs ................................................................... 10
Outputs ............................................................... 10
Acoustic Echo Canceller ................................10
Digital Hybrid .................................................... 11
Alignment Procedure ......................................... 12
Troubleshooting ..................................................12
ECM 64 Options ................................................... 13
Advanced Application ........................................ 14
Device Control Language ................................. 16
RW 232 Communications Interface ...............24
Example Packet Expansion Code .................. 25
Compliance Notices ........................................... 26
Manual-1
Front Panel Description
INPUT SIG and OL level indicators: SIG lights when the Input signal (before trim) is above –25 dBu for Mics and –19
dBu for Line inputs. OL lights when the Input signal (before trim) is within 2 dB of clipping.
OUTPUT SIG and OL level indicators: SIG lights when the Output signal is above -19 dBu. OL lights when the Output
signal is within 2 dB of clipping. Use the INPUT and OUTPUT level indicators to check correct signal flow.
GAIN Switches: Selects Input Gain between 0 dB (line level), 34 dB (most mics), or 46 dB.
OFF HOOK button: Toggles between Off Hook (conference mode) and On Hook. The front panel OH indicator lights
when the ECM 64 is in conference mode and the telephone line has been siezed. This button can be disabled using the FP
Lock in RaneWare.
VOLUME UP & DOWN buttons: When UP is pressed Out 1’s level is increased. When DOWN is pressed, Out 1’s level is
decreased. These buttons can be disabled using the FP Lock in RaneWare.
OH Indicator – Off Hook: When lit, the ECM 64 is in conference mode. The DH 1 must be installed to light this indicator.
RNG Indicator - Ring: When lit, there is an incoming call.
PRV Indicator - Privacy: When lit, the ECM 64 is in privacy mode and all Mic Inputs are muted.
MUT Indicator - MUTE: When lit, all ECM 64 Outputs are muted.
AA Indicator – Auto Answer: When lit, the ECM 64 has been placed in Auto Answer and will accept an incoming call
when the number of rings matches the set ring count.
LEVEL meter: Selectively displays any one of the inputs or outputs by using RaneWare or the PORT STEP button (see ).
This display is also used for status display, PORT STEP meter selection and errors.
• During download programming, the -6 LED flashes by itself indicating program data is transferring.
• During RW 232 operation, if the -3 LED flashes by itself, an RW 232 receive parity error occurred.
• During download programming, if the 0 LED lights by itself, the download program checksum does not match. The ECM 64
will not accept the program.
• If the +6 LED lights by itself either the system not ready, an RW 232 overflow has occurred or a flash memory error has
occurred. To remedy, cycle the power off, then back on.
PORT STEP button: Pressing this for 1 second causes the LEVEL meter to flash its currently monitored Input or Output. If
this button is pressed and held for 3 seconds, the monitored port can be changed by pressing the button in 1 second steps. The
LEVEL Meter LEDs will step Mic Mix (-18), Line In (-15), Aux In (-12), Hybrid In (-9), Out 1 (-6), Out 2 (-3), Out 3 (-0)
and Hybrid Out (6), then back to Mic Mix (-18).
COM indicator: flashes randomly when receiving valid data from the control system or PC. If the DEVICE ADDRESS is set
to 0, this indicator flashes steadily at ½ second intervals.
POWER indicator: Lights when the ECM 64 operating system is running.
Security cover: Installs over the GAIN switches once they are set.
Manual-2
Rear Panel Description
Chassis ground point: A #6-32 screw is supplied for chassis grounding purposes. Although the RS 3 supplies a third wire
ground, some installations may require that all audio equipment be tied together using a grounding bus.
POWER input jack: This 5-pin DIN connects to the included RS 3 power supply. Warning! Connect the power supply
DIN connector to the ECM 64 BEFORE connecting to AC power, otherwise damage may occur.
RW 232 CONTROL - OUTPUT: This DB-9 male connects to downstream RW 232 units.
RW 232 CONTROL - INPUT: This DB-9 female connects to the RS-232 output of the controller (or PC), or the OUTPUT
of another RW 232 unit connected to the controller. Rane uses a standard RS-232 interface using Rane’s RW 232 protocol
operating at 19.2 kb. Units connect by daisy-chaining the products on a serial bus, OUTPUT to INPUT.
RW 232 CONTROL - DEVICE ADDRESS: Sets the RW 232 address for the ECM 64. Each RW 232 unit connected
together requires a different address. If the RW 232 Control Device Address is set to an invalid address, the COM indicator
continually flashes. The Device Address can be changed without power cycling the unit. See page #.
MRP/EXT. CTRL: is a DB-15 female connector used for remote functions. See Memory Recall Port / External Control on
page Manual-7.
DH 1 cover plate: is supplied with ECM 64 units that do not include the DH 1 Digital Hybrid. The ECM 64AD includes the
DH 1, therefore the plate is not supplied.
PHONE and LINE: These 4-pin RJ-11 jacks magically appear when the DH 1 is installed, included with the ECM 64AD.
The PHONE jack connects to a standard two-wire POTS telephone. This connection is disconnected when the ECM 64 is Off
Hook. The LINE jack connects to a standard two-wire POTS line.
PHANTOM POWER switches: select Phantom Power to each individual MIC Input.
AEC OUT: is an unbalanced line-level Output. This delivers direct access to the ECA 1 Acoustic Echo Canceller’s Output,
when installed. The ECA 1 is included in the ECM 64AD. This may be useful in larger system configurations.
OUT 3: is a balanced line-level Output for general purpose, typically connected to a VCR’s input.
OUT 2: is a balanced line-level Output for general purpose, typically connected to a Video Codec’s input.
PROGRAM (OUT 1): is a balanced line-level Output, typically connected to the room’s program loudspeaker amplifier.
This Output can also be assigned to the ECA 1 Acoustic Echo Canceller Reference in RaneWare.
AEC REF OUT: is an unbalanced line-level Output. This connects to what is being sent to the ECA 1 Acoustic Echo
Canceller’s Input, when installed. The ECA 1 is included in the ECM 64AD. This may be useful in larger systems.
AUX IN: is a balanced line-level Input, typically connected to a VCR’s output.
AEC REF IN: is an unbalanced line-level Input. Use this when the Reference for the ECA 1 Acoustic Echo Canceller needs
to come from an external source. In RaneWare select EXT. IN as the AEC REF.
LINE IN: is a balanced line-level Input, typically connected to the video codec’s output.
MIC INPUTS: Four Mic or Line balanced Inputs via a 12-pin Euroblock. These Inputs route to the matrix mixers and the
ECA 1 Acoustic Echo Canceller Input.
Manual-3
Typical ECM 64AD Installation
The ECM 64AD is preprogrammed to operate out of the
box using the following system configuration. Run RaneWare,
choose Device > Restore Memories from File, and load the
ECM 64 file AP1.C64. In this example we will not use
custom names, just the defaults to keep things clearer.
In this configuration:
• Mic Mix is routed to the AEC IN
• Out 1 is used for the AEC REF
• Line, AUX and HYBRID are routed to Out 1 (to the
loudspeaker amplifier)
• AEC OUT, AUX and HYBRID are routed to Out 2 (to the
video codec)
• Mic Mix, Line, AUX and HYBRID are routed to Out 3 (to
the record VCR)
• AEC OUT, Line and AUX are routed to HYBRID.
The AP1.C64 file uses two Memories:
• Memory 1 is set for the above application
• Memory 2 allows local speech reinforcement.
In Memory 1, since Out 1 is used for the AEC Reference,
Mics cannot be sent to Out 1 for local speech reinforcement. If
Mics are sent to both the AEC Input and the AEC Reference,
the AEC will not perform properly.
The Memory 2 application solves this problem by changing the AEC Reference from Out 1 to the mix of Line In and
Aux In. Since Out 1’s Limiter is no longer part of the AEC
Reference, Memory 2 disables Out 1’s Limiter.
See Memory & Security on page Manual-9 for more
information.
Refer to the Appendix for an example of a larger system
combining the ECM 64 with ECS.
Manual-4
Typical ECM 64AD Installation
AP1.C64 RaneWare Screens
Wiring Digram for Typical ECM 64AD Installation
Manual-5
Site Survey
Before you start any installation, be aware of these
quidelines. For the ECM 64 to operate properly the following
must be closely observed:
Ambient Noise Level - Air conditioning equipment (listen for
rushing air from registers and rattling air ducts), fan noise
from computer equipment, outside traffic noise, etc. Ideal is
NC 25 - NC 30 (35 to 40 dBA).
Room Absorption and Reverberation Time - For proper
operation, sound reflections must be held to a minimum. Use
sound absorption materials and non-parallel walls or geometrical diffusers when possible. Ceilings should have an NRC
(Noise Reduction Coefficient) rating of .75 to .80 and walls
should have an NRC rating of .80 to .90.
Microphone and Loudspeaker placement - Boundary-type
microphones spaced 4 to 6 feet apart work best. These
microphones can reject about 12 dB of audio from the rear.
Never aim a microphone directly at any loudspeaker. Loudspeakers are best placed at the front center of the room.
Ceiling speakers can be used if placed one foot or greater
behind the microphone, or four feet or greater in front of the
microphone. Angled ceiling speakers work best.
Make certain that there is adequate rack space - Keep all
ECS equipment in the same rack, along with plenty of ventilation and power outlets.
Loudspeaker Audio Processing - If near-end speech is not
fed to the loudspeaker power amp, and any non-linear processing is done (limiters, delays, etc.) between the ECM 64 and the
power amp, it is best to connect the same audio running to the
power amplifier also to the AEC REF IN on the ECM 64, and
in RaneWare set the AEC REF to External In.
Ceiling Microphones - These microphones are not recommended. If you must, the ceiling must be less than 10 feet in
height, and the room must have very low noise with a high NC
rating. Never place a microphone within 4 feet of an air
conditioning register. Using techniques such as out-of-phase
microphones or speakers may work in some rooms, but at best
you will only gain about 6 dB of speaker to microphone
cancellation.
Telephone Line - The telephone line should be a direct line to
the telephone company’s CO (Central Office). This line should
not be shared by others, as this may cause ground loops.
ECM 64 Connection
Overview
Balanced ‘Euroblock’ audio connections are used through-
out, except for the acoustic echo canceller connections.
To show the difference between hardware and software in
this manual, hardware connections will be serifed ALL
CAPITOLS LIKE THIS and named the same as the control or
connector on the ECM 64 front or rear panel. RaneWare
controls and commands will be in Sans-serif type like this
and match the defaults shown in RaneWare. Be aware that
Inputs and Outputs may be given custom names in RaneWare
and may not match the text in this manual after they are
changed.
There are three methods to control the ECM 64: the front
panel, RS-232 (RW 232), or contact closure.
Front Panel
There are three front panel functions:
1. VOLUME UP & DOWN
2. OFF HOOK.
3. PORT STEP
VOLUME UP & DOWN changes OUT 1’s level. This may
be superceded with a room controller such as AMX or
Crestron.
OFF HOOK toggles between Off Hook (conference mode)
and On Hook when the DH 1 is installed. This may be
disabled by software. The OH indicator lights when Off Hook
is in conference mode.
PORT STEP selects the currently monitored input or
output of the level meter. See on page Manual-2.
RS-232
RS-232 control is provided through the DB-9 female
INPUT connector. RW 232 uses the same protocol as RS-232.
Use a standard RS-232 cable to connect this RW 232 INPUT
to the RS-232 connector on a PC-compatible or control
system. If a Rane RW 232 device is already connected to the
PC or control system, use the supplied short DB-9 connector
to link the RW 232 OUTPUT of the upstream device to the
ECM 64 RW 232 INPUT. Check that the RW 232 devices are
set to different addresses (see RW 232 Communications
Interface on page Manual-24). Note: do not use a null-modem
cable for RS-232 control.
Memory Recall Port (MRP) / External Control
External contact closure control is provided through the
DB-15 female MRP/EXT. CTRL connector providing:
• Recall of internal Memories
• Level control for OUT 1 using external up / down buttons
• Control and status signals for Off Hook, Privacy and Mute.
Complete programmability of the MRP is possible using
RaneWare by selecting Device > Edit MRP Configuration.
Manual-6
Rane does not supply an external control device to operate
the ECM 64. Custom wiring recommendations:
• Use momentary or toggle-type switches to ground (pin 15)
to operate the MRP Data pins.
• Use momentary switches to ground (pin 15) to operate the
control pins.
• Status pins use open-collector type drivers that can sink
100 ma to ground.
• +5 Volts (pin 14) can be used as the power source for
lamps, relays or LEDs connected to the status pins.
Connector type DB-15 female
Pin Description
1 MRP Data 1
2 MRP Data 2
3 MRP Data 3
4 MRP Data 4
5 Off Hook control
6 Out 1 Volume Up control
7 Ring status
8 Out 1 Volume Down control
9 Privacy control
10 Mute control
11 Off Hook status
12 Privacy status
13 Mute status
14 +5 Volts (1 amp maximum)
15 Gnd
Setting The Device Address
The Device Address is set using a binary code which may
be determined using the following table, our Windows
Address Calculator program, or by adding the place values (1-
15) silk-screened on the chassis. Ignore all numbers printed
directly on the switch. For example,turning ON the switches
labeled ‘1’ and ‘2’ yields address ‘3’. In the following table, 0
means switch down (OFF) and 1 means switch up (ON).
Rane also provides a special calculator to assist in setting
the dip switches. After installing the software, in the
RaneWare program group, launch the RaneWare 232 Address
Calculator. This binary calculator converts decimal numbers
into corresponding dip switch settings. Since the ECM 64 only
has a four position dip switch instead of an eight position,
ignore the four left most digits.
Address Dip Switch Address Dip Switch
1 0001 9 1001
2 0010 10 1010
3 0011 11 1011
4 0100 12 1100
5 0101 13 1101
6 0110 14 1110
7 0111 15 1111
8 1000
Device Address Calculator
Manual-7
Software Operation
Overview
RaneWare controls and commands will be in Sans-serif
type like this and match the defaults shown in RaneWare. Be
aware that Inputs and Outputs may be given custom names in
RaneWare and may not match the text in this manual after
they are changed.
The ECM 64 hardware is controlled by software using an
addressable RS-232 protocol called RW 232™. RaneWare® is
the software, and the family of products that the software
controls. RW 232 describes the protocol and the DB-9
hardware used to communicate between units. This interface
operates with any RS-232 serial port, allowing control system
communication with up to 16 RW 232 products at a time, each
with a unique address. Rane’s RW 232 products can be
controlled from remote locations with the optional RPD 1
Programming & Diagnostics Unit (see the RPD 1 data sheet)
or over a network with the Via 10 Ethernet Bridge (see the
Via 10 data sheet).
For those that want to write their own software to control
the ECM 64 see the following:
• Device Control Language page Manual-16
• RW 232 Communications Interface page Manual-24
• Example Packet Expansion code for RW 232 Messages
page Manual-25
Panja/AMX demo software is downloadable from Rane’s
web site at http://www.rane.com, on the Conferencing page.
Also see RaneNote 139, "Using SR 1L's with Other Rane
Products."
System Requirements
• RaneWare works under Microsoft Windows
laptop with an unused serial port.
®
, on a PC or
Software Installation
The CD should auto-start when inserted unless that feature
is diabled on your computer. If it doesn’t, you may install by
navigating to the installer file.
Go to the Start menu, Select Run....
Select Browse....
Navigate to the CD-ROM drive
or
Navigate to the file you downloaded from www.rane.com
Select the RW***.EXE file.
Click OK. Installation begins.
Starting RaneWare
Once RaneWare is installed, a RaneWare program group
is created. When the software is first installed, Rane’s Software License Agreement is displayed. Read it and close it.
Then, the Help screen appears. Here, any questions may be
answered. Subsequent activations do not bring up the License
Agreement or the Help screen unless they are asked for. Close
the Help file, and welcome to RaneWare!
If any question arises about a particular control on any
software screen, position the pointer over the control and
press F1 on your keyboard for Help.
The System Setup screen asks to which Com port RW
232 is attached. If you don’t have a unit connected, you can
still use RaneWare Offline. Click OK, then Polling begins the
first time the program is run. This process checks for units
connected to the serial port. Polling may also be invoked by
selecting Device > Select > Poll. If a Device is found, you are
in control! (If a device is hooked up and it is not found, read
the Troubleshooting section of the Help file.) RaneWare polls
addresses 1 thru 250. If the connected products are found, you
may click the stop button at any time to end polling.
Device Selection
• The following is recommended as a minimum system:
80386SX with a 80387 coprocessor, 33 MHz
Unused serial port
4M RAM
Color monitor
• RW 232 needs a DB-9 cable less than 50' long, connecting
from the serial port of a computer to the RW 232 CONTROL INPUT port. This cable is wired straight through, not
null modem. No interface boxes are required; just a cable
and the computer. See the ECS Hardware Manual.
• RaneWare can be fully demonstrated and operated without
any unit attached (called ‘offline’).
• A RaneWare CD-ROM comes with each unit. RaneWare is
a single program with different windows capable of
controlling not only the ECS units, but also the RPE 228d
equalizer, the RPM 26v multifunction processor, the Via 10
Ethernet Bridge, and the RPD 1 Programming and Diagnostics Unit. New products and revisions may be added in the
future. Software updates can be obtained at Rane's web site,
www.rane.com.
Manual-8
System Setup Dialog
After Polling, the Device Selection window displays any
connected RW 232 units, as well as Offline versions of all
Rane RW 232 products.
The quickest way to get to the RW 232 Device Edit screen,
if not already displayed, is to click the Device button on the
far right side of the toolbar. When pressed, a list of the first
fifteen connected devices appears. Click one of the devices—
either an offline device or an actual device—and the selected
device’s edit screen appears. The selected device name is
displayed at the top within the title bar.
Alternatively, after Polling, the same device list appears in
the Device Selection window. Select the connected or offline
device from the list and click OK. The connected unit’s
Device Address is displayed within brackets [ ] to the left of
the device name. Double-clicking on the device name is
equivalent to selecting the device and clicking OK.
If the installation changes by adding more RW 232 units,
choose Device > Select, and the Poll button to make the
computer recognize currently connected units.
ECM 64 Devices can also be given custom names, tailored
to your installation. Simply choose Device > Name Device,
and the following screen appears.
Memory & Security
64, along with other installation-specific information. Select
System > Save Job File to support multiple installations.
Returning to Device Edit from the Site Control panel
requires a password. Right-click on the title bar to Select
Device Edit (password required), or Exit the program.
If more than 16 Memories are needed, they can be saved to
disk and recalled later.
Memory Selection Toolbar
All of Rane’s RW 232 products have 16 programmable
Memories with one working Memory called Memory 0.
Recalling a Memory replaces the working Memory with the
selected Memory. The selected Memory is then displayed next
to the Store button. All control changes are made to working
Memory, not to the selected Memory. The selected Memory
flashes whenever working Memory does not match it. To save
these settings in one of the 16 Memories, simply click Store,
and the Memory number key. After Storing, clicking any
Memory number instantly recalls it. The 16 Memories are
stored within the units non-volatile Memory, and recalled by:
Selecting a Memory using RaneWare,
or from a control system by
a. Sending a Program channel from memory command, or
b. Sending a Program all channels from memory on all
devices command
Device, Input and Output Names Dialog
ECM 64 can operate all the time through a computer if a
system controller is not installed. To preserve Memory
security with a computer operator, the software can be locked
(under Device), and a system password can be assigned (under
System > Change Password).
The default password is “please”.
Memories can be customized with names, through System
> Site Control Panel Setup.
The Site Control Panel is all an operator needs to recall
Memories. If only a few presets are required, blanking an
entry in the Site Control Panel Setup removes the screen
button. A password is not required to use this screen.
Memory names are stored in the computer, not in the ECM
Recalling settings allows the room controller to make routing
changes without affecting the input and output levels. There
are three separate Memory recall options that are available to a
room controller:
a. Recall all
b. Recall Input settings only
c. Recall Output settings only
See Program channel from memory on page Manual-17
in the Device Control Language.
Saving & Printing
From the Device menu, both memories and names can be
saved and retrieved to and from a file. To save both memories
and names, select Device > Backup Memories to File.
Retrieval of Memories and Names are performed separately.
This allows you to create systems that operate the same but
have separate Names. To retrieve Memories from a file select
Device > Restore Memories from File. To retrieve Names
from a file select Device > Restore names from File.
A printout report of Mic Mix, Out 1 through Out 3,
Hybrid, AEC and stored phone numbers per memory is
available under Device > Print Device Report.
Manual-9
ECM 64 Input and Output Controls
Inputs
Each Input has programmable Trim and Mute controls. The
Input Trim operates from –15 to +16 dB in 1 dB steps. The
Input is calibrated so if it is set to 0 dB, a 0 dBu input gives a 0
dB Meter level. For a –10 dBu input, set the Input Trim to +10
dB.
Outputs
Each Output has a programmable six-channel matrix
mixer, a programmable Output Trim, a Mute button and a
Limiter checkbox. Unlike other systems that only have
crosspoint trims or crosspoint routing controls (like the ECB
62 and SRM 66), each Output on the ECM 64 has both
crosspoint trims and routing controls for ease and flexibility.
Each Crosspoint Trim has a range from –15 to +16 dB in 1
dB steps and an On/Off button for routing. The Output Trim
operates from –114 to +4 dB in 1 dB steps and is calibrated to
represent the actual level. Setting the Output Trim to 0 dB,
with a 0 dB Meter level, produces a 0 dBu Output Level; and
setting the Trim to 4 dB produces a +4 dBu Output Level.
The Limiter tracks the Output Trim level and engages at 5
dB above the set level. The Limiter attack rate is 10 millisecond using 1 dB steps. The Limiter release rate is 50 millisecond using 1 dB steps.
AEC Page
Acoustic Echo Canceller
The ECA 1 is an optional continually adaptive Acoustic
Echo Canceller (AEC) module. This module is required when
the ECM 64 is used for audio teleconferencing. The ECA 1 is
included in the ECM 64AD, along with the DH 1. The AEC
performs full-duplex audio teleconferencing by subtracting the
room loudspeaker audio from audio received by the room
microphones. This is accomplished by routing the room
loudspeaker audio to the AEC Reference (REF.) and room
microphones to the AEC IN.
The ECM 64 allows selection of different audio inputs and
reference audio feeds to create a flexible system design. The
AEC Input selects Mic Mix, Line In and Aux In, in any
combination. Most applications will require Mic Mix at a
minimum. The AEC Reference selects between Internal Mix
(consisting of Line In, Aux In and Hybrid In), Out 1 and EXT.
IN. Note: do not use Out 1 for AEC Reference if Near-End
Mics are routed to Out 1 for speech reinforcement.
Since the ECA 1 automatically adapts to the room, training
is not required.
The status of the ECA 1 can be checked in Device >
Peripheral Status. If operating properly, the Acoustic Echo
Canceller’s Rev Level is displayed. Otherwise, Peripheral
Status displays Not Installed.
Manual-10
Digital Hybrid Controls
Digital Hybrid
The DH 1 Digital Hybrid is an optional module, included
in the ECM 64AD. This internal module allows audio
conferencing over a standard POTS 2-wire phone line. A 32
millisecond Line Echo Canceller is utilized to remove line
echo caused by the four-wire to two-wire conversion. In a
standard telephone the echo caused by this conversion is
actually beneficial to the user as side-tone. With a conference
system line echo can cause all types of problems including
feedback and echo canceller problems.
When the Digital Hybrid is in an Off Hook state, the ECM
64 is in a conference call using the telephone line. During Off
Hook, the RJ 11 connector labeled PHONE is disconnected
from the telephone line that is connected to the LINE connector. The term ‘Off Hook’ represents the handset being removed from the hook switch.
For best performance, always connect the RJ 11 connector
labeled LINE directly to a POTS-type line by itself. Do not
connect other equipment such as phones and modems in
parallel or in front of the ECM 64. Only connect other
equipment to the RJ 11 connector labeled PHONE.
Features include:
• Auto-Answer and Ring Detect
• Auto Disconnect
• Off Hook status
• DTMF Dialing with six programmable speed numbers
• DTMF Decoding (See Opstat page Manual-19)
You can check the status of the digital hybrid in Device >
Peripheral Status. If operating properly the Digital Hybrid’s
Rev level is displayed. Otherwise, Peripheral Status displays
Not Installed.
When the DH 1 is installed, the Limiter is always enabled.
no matter how the Limiter’s checkbox is set. The DH 1 always
limits the phone line to –10 dBm. Setting the Hybrid’s Output
Trim above –10 dB causes any audio levels above –10 dBm to
become compressed. Note that setting the Output Trim to –4
dB (adding 6 dB of compression) increases the level of softer
talkers.
Peripheral Status and Dial Dialogs
The Auto Disconnect checkbox tells the ECM 64 to
monitor the phone line for loss of DC voltage and the lack of
received audio within three minutes. If any of these two
actions occur, the ECM 64 instructs the Digital Hybrid to go
On Hook. Always use Auto Disconnect when setting the
Digital Hybrid in Auto Answer. You may want to disable Auto
Disconnect once you have placed a call. There is always the
possibility that the ECM 64 may disconnect the call when you
are not expecting it.
For Rev 1.2 or greater there are added special function
DTMF dialing operators:
Operator
!1 Performs a 100 ms Flash Hook
!2 Performs a 500 ms Flash Hook
!3 Places the caller on Hold
!4 Removes the caller from Hold
Manual-11
Alignment Procedure
Quick Overview
a. Setup Mic gains
b. Setup Line In and Aux In Input levels
c. Select matrix routing and if necessary the matrix level
d. Adjust the output levels
e. Select the input mix for the acoustic echo canceller.
f. Select the reference for the acoustic echo canceller.
Mic Setup
The ECM 64 is shipped with its Mic gains set for 34 dB and Mic trims set to +6 dB. If using boundary-type mics, this setting
may be good enough. To improve on this setting it is best to use a sound level meter like the Radio Shack 33-2050.
1. Remove the front security cover.
2. On the rear select the correct function for phantom power. Shipped with phantom power on.
3. Select the front panel gain setting. Typically 34 dB. Shipped in the 34 dB position.
4. Start with Mic 1 and mute all other mics.
5. Set Meter to Mic Mix.
6. Make certain that this is the correct mic by tappin on it. The Meter should go about full scale. If not, recheck mic wiring.
7. Place the sound level meter next to the mic and point both towards the loudspeaker.
8. Route the Pink Noise to Out 1 and adjust the amplifier level for 80 dBA, using the slow response on the sound level meter.
9. Adjust the Mic Trim so that the 0 dB LED on the ECM 64 meter just comes on.
10. Turn off the pink noise source. Go to step 4 and replace Mic 1 with next mic.
Troubleshooting
POWER LED is Off:
Check POWER connection on rear panel, and that the remote supply is connected to a live AC source.
No communication between the unit and computer:
Set the DEVICE ADDRESS to a unique small number, and try polling for units in RaneWare (under Device > Poll). The unit
should be found quickly.
Check that the COM port selected in RaneWare (under Setup > System Setup) is the one on your computer that is con-
nected to the unit. Also check that the cable is a standard RS-232 cable (not a null modem type). If an adapter is used, it must not
be null modem. The cable must be connected to the RW 232 INPUT jack on the rear of the unit.
Audio hum or noise:
Try Muting the unit. If this helps significantly, the problem may be with the Input connection, or the equipment driving the
Input. If Muting has little effect, the problem is likely either the Output connection, or equipment driven by the Output.
The ECM 64 is intended to connect to equipment with balanced audio I/O and chassis-grounded shield/common. This kind
of audio interconnection should maximize audio quality. Connecting equipment with signal grounded shields or unbalanced
connections may result in hum or noise due to induced currents in the signal path. It may be possible to reduce or eliminate these
problems, although some experimentation may be required:
Try disconnecting the audio cable shields at one end, particularly between chassis grounded and signal grounded equipment.
Try combinations of lifting grounds on units supplied with ground lift switches (or links).
Verify that all chassis are tied to a good earth ground.
Some units with outboard power supplies do not ground the chassis through the line cord. Make sure these units are
grounded by tying the Chassis Ground Point to a known earth ground. A star washer guarantees proper contact. For more
information on balanced interconnection and grounding, please refer to RaneNote 110, “Sound System Interconnection” or
Journal of the AES Vol. 43 No. 6 (June1995).
Manual-12
ECM 64 Options
Two internal cards are available for the ECM 64. The
ECM 64AD already includes both options.
ECA 1 Acoustic Echo Canceller
The ECA 1 is a continually adaptive Acoustic Echo
Canceller (AEC) module, required when the ECM 64 is used
for audio teleconferencing.
The ECA 1 installs by temporarily removing the top cover
of the ECM 64 and seating the module onto factory installed
standoffs on the motherboard. The connectors on the ECA 1
and the motherboard are keyed, so there is only one direction
that the ECA 1 can be installed (see below). Warning: To
protect against damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD)
proper control measures must be followed.
See page Manual-10 for Acoustic Echo Canceller operation.
DH 1 Digital Hybrid
The DH 1 Digital Hybrid allows audio conferencing over a
standard POTS 2-wire phone line. A 32 millisecond Line Echo
Canceller is utilized to remove line echo caused by the fourwire to two-wire conversion. In a standard telephone the echo
caused by this conversion is actually beneficial to the user as
side-tone. With a conference system line echo can cause all
types of problems including feedback and echo canceller
problems.
The DH 1 installs by first temporarily removing the top
cover of the ECM 64 and the rear phone jack cover on the
back of the ECM 64. See the diagram on page Manual-6. Seat
the DH 1 module from its bottom side onto the ECM 64 J10
header. Make certain that the header pins are properly aligned
with the DH 1 before applying force to seat the card. Warn-
ing: To protect against damage from electrostatic discharge
(ESD) proper ESD control measures must be followed when
installing the DH 1.
DH 1
DH 1 and ECA 1 Installation
ECA 1
Manual-13
Advanced Application
Connecting the ECM 64 to a larger ECS
In this application the system required:
• Full duplex audio for a Video Codec and a telephone
connection
• Automatic mic mixing with acoustic echo cancelling of 15
table top, 2 podium and 2 wireless microphones
• Speech reinforcement of 2 podium and 2 wireless mics
• Playback of stereo audio sources from an audio router, a
VCR and a DVD player
• Recording of the audio sources
• Assisted listening of the audio sources
Rane Equipment:
1 - ECM 64 Conference System with
1 - DH 1 Digital Hybrid (included in ECM 64AD)
1 - ECB 62 Base Unit with
1 - ECS 62 Stereo Expansion card
2 - ECM 82A Automatic Mic Mixer with
2 - ECA 1 Acoustic Echo Cancellers (included)
2 – RPD 228d Programmable Equalizers
Refer to the diagram on the following page.
While designing a large audio system for a client that
requires 19 mic inputs, the client informs you he only has
enough audio budget for 2 ECM 82As. Before telling your
client there is no way, here is a solution. Since the ECM 64
has 4 Mic Inputs, use these for the speech reinforcement mics.
In RaneWare, route the Mic Mix to Out 1, and connect OUT 1
to Input 8 of an ECM 82A. Set the ECM 64’s Output Trim of
Out 1 to –10 dB in RaneWare. Turn the ECM 82A Input 8’s
Phantom Power off and set the Input Gain to +6 dB.
For speech reinforcement of the podium and wireless mics,
route the Mic Mix to Out 3 of the ECM 64 in RaneWare.
To perform a telephone conference:
• Route the HYBRID audio to Out 2 of the ECM 64
• Connect OUT 2 to PORT 6 IN on the ECB 62
• Route PORT 6 IN to PORT 1 OUT (Program) and PORT
2 OUT (Codec)
• Route PORT 1 and PORT 2 IN to PORT 6 OUT
• Connect ECB 62’s PORT 6 OUT to the ECM 64’s LINE IN
• Route LINE IN to the HYBRID
For this application load AP2.C64 using
Device > Restore Memories From File and
Device > Restore Names From File.
Memory 1 – Only sends the ECM 64’s four mics to the
ceiling speakers.
See Memory & Security on page Manual-9 for more
information.
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ECM 64 and Larger ECS Installation
Manual-15
Device Control Language
Data Structures
Abbreviations used: Definition:
$: signifies hexadecimal number
ADDR: Device Address
CHNUM: Channel Number code
COMSTAT: Communications Status code
DCL: Device Control Language
DT: Device-Type code (predefined)
ID: Manufacturer’s ID code (predefined)
MEMNUM: Memory Number code
OPSTAT: Operational Status code
SPL: Stored Parameter List (product dependent)
ECM 64 Stored Parameter List (SPL):
System Parameters:
Index Hex Name / System ParametersEncoding Method
0 $00 Meter Display 0-7 (byte) 0 = Mic Mix
1 = Line In
2 = Aux In
3 = Hybrid Rx
4 = Out 1
5 = Out 2
6 = Out 3
7 = Hybrid Tx
1 $01 Auto Answer Ring Count 0-9 (byte) 0 = Auto Answer Off;
1 = Answer after 1st ring
2 $02 Auto Disconnect 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
3 $03 Privacy 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
4 $04 Mute 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
5 $05 (Reserved) 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
6 $06 AEC 3 kHz 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
7 $07 AEC Mute 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
8 $08 AEC In Mic Mix 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
9 $09 AEC In Line 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
10 $0A AEC In Aux 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
11 $0B AEC Ref. (Mix In/Out1/Ext) 0/1/2 (byte) 0 = Mix In, 1 = Out 1, 2 = Ext.
12 $0C AEC Ref. Line In 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
13 $0D AEC Ref. Aux In 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
14-20 $0E - $14 Reserved (Fill with 0s) 0 (byte) 0
Inputs Parameters:
Index Hex Name / System ParametersEncoding Method
21 $15 Mic 1 (Mute)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = Mute
22 $16 Mic 2 (Mute)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = Mute
23 $17 Mic 3 (Mute)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = Mute
24 $18 Mic 4 (Mute)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = Mute
25 $19 Line In (Mute)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = Mute
26 $1A Aux In (Mute)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = Mute
27 $1B Mic 1 Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
28 $1C Mic 2 Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
29 $1D Mic 3 Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
30 $1E Mic 4 Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
31 $1F Line In Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
32 $20 Aux In Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
* Only these function are recalled when setting CHNUM to 1 or 2.
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Output 1 Parameters:
Index Hex Name / System ParametersEncoding Method
33 $21 Output (Mute)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = Mute
34 $22 Output Level 0 to 118 (byte) -114 to +4 dBu
35 $23 Output Limiter (On/Off)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
36 $24 Input Select* 0 - 63 (byte) Bitwise where Bit 0 = Mics, Bit 1 = AEC,
Bit 2 = Line In, Bit 3 = Aux In, Bit 4 = Phone,
Bit 5 = Noise
37 $25 Mic Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
38 $26 AEC Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
39 $27 Line-level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
40 $28 Aux Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
41 $29 Phone Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
42 $2A Noise Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
Output 2 Parameters:
Index Hex Name / System ParametersEncoding Method
43 $2B Output (Mute)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = Mute
44 $2C Output Level (dB) 0 to 118 (byte) -114 to +4 dBu
45 $2D Output Limiter (On/Off)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
46 $2E Input Select* 0 - 63 (byte) Bitwise where Bit 0 = Mics, Bit 1 = AEC,
Bit 2 = Line In, Bit 3 = Aux In, Bit 4 = Phone,
Bit 5 = Noise
47 $2F Mic Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
48 $30 AEC Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
49 $31 Line-level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
50 $32 Aux Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
51 $33 Phone Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
52 $34 Noise Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
Output 3 Parameters:
Index Hex Name / System ParametersEncoding Method
53 $35 Output (Mute)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = Mute
54 $36 Output Level (dB) 0 to 118 (byte) -114 to +4 dBu
55 $37 Output Limiter (On/Off)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = On, 0 = Off
56 $38 Input Select* 0 - 63 (byte) Bitwise where Bit 0 = Mics, Bit 1 = AEC,
Bit 2 = Line In, Bit 3 = Aux In, Bit 4 = Phone,
Bit 5 = Noise
57 $39 Mic Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
58 $3A AEC Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
59 $3B Line-level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
60 $3C Aux Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
61 $3D Phone Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
62 $3E Noise Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
Hybrid Parameters:
Index Hex Name / System ParametersEncoding Method
63 $3F Output (Mute)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = Mute
64 $40 Output Level (dB) 0 to 118 (byte) -114 to +4 dBu
65 $41 Output Limiter (On/Off)* 1/0 (byte) 1 = On
66 $42 Input Select* 0 - 63 (byte) Bitwise where Bit 0 = Mics, Bit 1 = AEC,
Bit 2 = Line In, Bit 3 = Aux In, Bit 4 = Phone,
Bit 5 = Noise
67 $42 Mic Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
68 $44 AEC Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
69 $45 Line-level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
70 $46 Aux Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
71 $47 Reserved (Set to 0) 0 (byte)
72 $48 Noise Level 0 to 31 (byte) -15 to +16 dB
* Only these function are recalled when setting CHNUM to 1 or 2.
Manual-17
Device Type (DT):
$32 = ECM 64
Manufacture’s Identification code (ID):
$08 = Rane Corporation
Channel Number codes (CHNUM):
Typically set to 0, unless otherwise stated.
Memory Number codes (MEMNUM):
$00 = live or working memory, $01 = preset memory #1, $02 = preset memory #2, ... , $10 = preset memory #16 (ECM 64 has
16 preset memories)
Communications status codes (COMSTAT):
$00 = no error
$01 = invalid data
$02 = invalid command code
$03 = device locked
$04 = device not locked
$05 = channel(s) muted
$06 = channel(s) not muted
$07 = checksum error
$08 = not connected
Operational Status codes (OPSTAT):
$00 = Opstat Ok
$07 = RW232 RX Overflow
$09 = RW232 Parity Error
$0A = Not Ready
$0B = Flash Error
Send data to channel (81 hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $XX (where $XX = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $81 (command code)
Transmit $00 (CHNUM)
Transmit MEMNUM
Transmit 2 bytes; the starting SPL param byte index (See Note 5)
Transmit SPL
Transmit Checksum
Get COMSTAT
Program channel from memory (82 hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $04 (where $04 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $82 (command code)
Transmit $00 (CHNUM) ($00 = program device, $01 = program inputs settings only, $02 = program outputs settings only)
(See Note 4)
Transmit MEMNUM
Transmit Checksum
Get COMSTAT
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Program all channels from memory on all devices (82 hex):
Transmit $FB 00 $FB 00
Transmit $00 $03 (where $03 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $82 (command code)
Transmit MEMNUM
Transmit Checksum
Lock device (85 hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $02 (where $02 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $85 (command code)
Transmit $79 (checksum)
Get COMSTAT
Unlock device (86 hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $02 (where $02 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $86 (command code)
Transmit $78 (checksum)
Get COMSTAT
Mute Output (87 hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $03 (where $03 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $87 (command code)
Transmit Output #
Transmit Checksum
Get COMSTAT
Mute all Outputs of all devices (87 hex):
Transmit $FB 00 $FB 00
Transmit $00 $02 (where $02 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $87 (command code)
Transmit Checksum
UnMute Output (88 hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $03 (where $03 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $88 (command code)
Transmit Output #
Transmit Checksum
Get COMSTAT
UnMute all Outputs of all devices (88 hex):
Transmit $FB 00 $FB 00
Transmit $00 $02 (where $02 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $88 (command code)
Transmit Checksum
Manual-19
Send Globals (8C hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $72 (where $72 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $8C (command code)
Transmit Global Parameters
Transmit Checksum
Get COMSTAT
Global Parameters (114 bytes):
Type Bytes Description
Unit Name 16 ASCII string
Input Names 56 ASCII string (Mics 1-4, Line, Aux, Hybrid)
Output Names 32 ASCII string (Out 1-3, Hybrid)
Font Panel 1 1 if front panel switches are disabled
Locked 1 1 if unit is locked (read-only)
Elapsed Time 4 Time of use in seconds (read-only)
Reserved 4
Stored Number Parameter List SNPL (120 bytes):
Encoding Method: Null terminated ASCII string, or 20 characters max.
Index Hex Parameters
00-19 $00-$13 DTMF Number 1
20-39 $14-$27 DTMF Number 2
40-59 $28-$3BDTMF Number 3
60-79 $3C-$4FDTMF Number 4
80-99 $50-$63 DTMF Number 5
100-119 $64-$77 DTMF Number 6
A ‘,’ within the DTMF number inserts a 500 millisecond delay.
A non-digit within the DTMF number is allowed for separation (425.355.6000).
Send Stored DTMF Numbers ($8D)
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $X2 (where $X2 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $8D (command code)
Transmit the starting SNPL index (0 = Beginning of the first SNPL)
Transmit SNPL
Transmit Checksum
Get COMSTAT
Reset Unit (91 hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $03 (where $03 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $91 (command code)
Transmit RESET ($00 = Reset unit, $01 = Reset unit and set all data to default. Warning: If Firmware has been downloaded,
program returns to original version.)
Transmit Checksum
Get COMSTAT
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Hybrid Parameter List (HPL)
Hybrid Command Data Description
0 Dial DTMF Number (char) string Null terminated ASCII string, 20 (char) max
1 Dial Stored Number 1-6 Dial stored number (1 – 6)
2 Off Hook 1/0 1= Off Hook / 0 = On Hook
A ‘,’ within the DTMF number inserts a 1 second delay.
A non-digit within the DTMF number is allowed for separation (425.355.6000).
For Rev 1.2 or greater there are added special function DTMF dialing operators:
Operator
!1 Performs a 100 ms Flash Hook
!2 Performs a 500 ms Flash Hook
!3 Places the caller on Hold
!4 Removes the caller from Hold
Send Hybrid Command (92 hex)
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $XX (where $XX = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $92 (command code)
Transmit Hybrid command
Transmit Data
Transmit the checksum
Get COMSTAT
Send MRP Table (93 hex)
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $12 (where $12 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $93 (command code)
Transmit 16 byte table
Transmit the checksum
Get COMSTAT
Get OPSTAT (00 hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $02 (where $02 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $00 (command code)
Transmit $FE (checksum)
Get STATUS
Get Checksum
Get COMSTAT
Manual-21
STATUS consist of 20 bytes returned in this order:
Byte Parameter Value
1 OPSTAT See OPSTAT
2 Preset Memory 1 - 16
3 Working/Stored Flag 1/0 (See Note 6)
4 Working/Dirty Flag 1/0 (See Note 7)
5 Meter Display 0 - 7, 0 = Mic Mix, 1 = Line In, 2 = Aux in, 3 = Hybrid Rx, 4 = Out 1, 5 = Out 2, 6 = Out 3,
7 = Hybrid Tx.
6 Meter Level -45 to +9 dB
7 Off Hook Flag 1/0, 1 = Off Hook
8 New Ring Flag 1/0, 1= Ring detected - Cleared when read
9 Privacy Flag 1/0, 1 = Privacy On
10 Mute Flag 1/0, 1 = Mute On
11 Suppression Flag 1/0, 1 = Suppression active
12 AEC Installed Firmware Rev or 0 if not installed
13 Hybrid Installed Firmware Rev or 0 if not installed
14 DTMF Number (Char) Set to 0 after read.
15 Prog. Out Level 0 - 118 Value for SPL 34
16 - 20 Reserved 0, Not used
Flash COM LEDs on all units (00 hex):
Transmit $FB 00 $FB 00
Transmit $00 $02 (where $02 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $00 (command code)
Transmit $FE (checksum)
Get Data From Channel (01 hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $08 (where $08 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $01 (command code)
Transmit $00 (CHNUM)
Transmit MEMNUM
Transmit 2 bytes; the starting SPL param byte index (See Note 5)
Transmit 2 bytes; the number of SPL param bytes (See Note 5)
Transmit Checksum
Get COMSTAT
Get Device Type and Manufacture’s Identification Codes (02 hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $02 (where $02 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $02 (command code)
Transmit $FC (checksum)
Get COMSTAT
Get Globals (03 hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $02 (where $02 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $03 (command code)
Transmit $FB $FB (checksum, See Note 1)
Get Global Parameters
Get Checksum
Get COMSTAT
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Get Device Serial/Identification Number (04 hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $02 (where $02 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $04 (command code)
Transmit $FA (checksum)
Get 3 byte number (MSB first)
Get Checksum (for serial ID)
Get COMSTAT
Get Software Revision (05 hex):
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $02 (where $02 = number of data bytes to follow including checksum)
Transmit $05 (command code)
Transmit $F9 (checksum)
Get Hardware Revision
Get Software Revision (x10)
Get Checksum (for both revisions)
Get COMSTAT
Get MRP Table (0B hex)
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $02 (where $02 = number of data bytes to follow, including checksum)
Transmit $0B (command code)
Transmit $F3 (checksum)
Get 16 entries
Get Checksum (for entries)
Get COMSTAT
Get Stored DTMF Numbers (0C hex)
Transmit ADDR header ($FB XX $FB XX, where XX = ADDR) (See Note 9)
Get DT
Get ID
Transmit $00 $04 (where $04 = number of data bytes to follow through the start parameter)
Transmit $0C (command code)
Transmit the SNPL Index (0 = Beginning of the first SNPL)
Transmit the number of SNPL Indexes
Transmit the checksum
Get SNPL
Get Checksum (for SNPL)
Get COMSTAT
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Notes
1. When the value $FB occurs anywhere except in an ADDR header, it is repeated.
2. The data size is the number of bytes, prior to the $FB repetition, between the command code and the checksum inclusively.
3. The checksum applies to the “data size” bytes through the byte immediately before the checksum, inclusive. Repeated $FB’s
are counted only once. The sum is the two’s complement negative of the LS Byte of the arithmetic sum. For example, if the
sum is $1234, the checksum is $CC.
4. The parameter bytes are indexed using a 2-byte number (MSB first) starting with 0. The number of parameter bytes also uses
a 2-byte number with the same format. When sending parameters, the number sent is determined by the data size.
5. The working/stored flag is set if the working memory doesn’t match the stored memory from which it originated.
6. The working/dirty flag is set when the unit is powered up, or when a memory is recalled. It is cleared when the working
parameters are sent or received.
RW 232 Communications Interface
RW 232 is loosely based on PA-422. One key hardware difference is that RW 232 does not utilize hardware handshaking via
DTR/DSR. The beginning of a message always takes the form:
$FB xx FB xx (where xx = ADDR)
Note: When $FB appears in the body of the message, it is always repeated.
Input port: 9-pin female input port (DB-9F) on device
Output port: 9-pin male output port (DB-9M) on device (for serial linking to the input port on the next device. Upto 16 devices
can be linked in this manner.)
Device address means: 4-position DIP switch on device (valid device addresses are 1 through 15)
Baud Rate: 19.2 kilobaud
Character frame bits: 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 parity bit (even), and 1 stop bit
Cabling: Use standard RS-232 serial printer or modem cables.
Warning: NULL modem cables will not work!
Host or computer interface: Standard PC serial COM port (DB-9M, or DB-25M with adapter)
Note: Only three lines, Tx, Rx, and Ground, are used.
References
Rodgers, Robert L., “PA-422 Communications Interface and Device Control Language”, Journal of the Audio Engineering
Society, Vol. 38, Number 9, 1990 September, pp. 619-639.
Audio Engineering Society, Inc., “AES Recommended practice for sound-reinforcement systems-Communications interface
(PA-422)”, Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, Vol. 39, Number 9, 1991 September, pp. 664-679.
Standards documents: AES15-1991 (Audio Engineering Society) ANSI S4.49-1991 (American National Standards Institute)
Manual-24
Example Packet Expansion Code for RW 232 Messages
// 09-10-96 - Devin Cook (Derived from RW232.CPP code)
// This code only deals with the Body of an RW 232 message (Command/Data)
// The steps needed to fully communicate with an RW 232 device are as follows:
// 1. Send the Address: [FB xx FB xx]
// 2. Get the returned Device Type and Device ID flags
// 3. Send the FB expanded Body
// 4. Get and check the returned ComStat byte
// Take a simple command and expand it into a full packet.
// Input:
// Buff - BYTE array with the unexpanded message and lots of extra room
// MsgLen - Unexpanded message length
// Steps required are:
// 1. Add Packet size. This is simply the Command length + 1 for the checksum
// 2. Duplicate 0xFBs
// 3. Calculate Checksum
// 4. Add Checksum to packet (Check for a 0xFB Checksum!)
// 5. Copy Packet back to the buffer
// 6. Return the new Packet Size
// Note: The buffer must be large enough to accept the expanded data. No checking is done to verify it is, so be careful!
// A packet into this routine consists of the one byte Command and any Data
int CmdToPacket(BYTE Buff[ ], int MsgLen)
{
BYTE L_MSB = ((MsgLen+1) >> 8) & 0xFF; // Grab MSB of Size
BYTE L_LSB = (MsgLen+1) & 0xFF; // Grab LSB of Size
// FBs is the number of 0xFB bytes in the messages
int FBs = 0;
// Don’t forget to check message length for FBs
if (L_MSB == 0xFB)
FBs ++;
if (L_LSB == 0xFB)
FBs ++;
// Calculate Checksum of Message Length bytes along with bytes in the packet
int CheckSum = L_MSB + L_LSB;
for (int x=0;x<L;x++)
{
CheckSum += Buff[x];
if (Buff[x] == 0xFB)
FBs ++;
}
CheckSum = (256-CheckSum) & 0xFF;
// Don’t forget to up the FB count for a FB checksum!
if (CheckSum == 0xFB)
FBs ++;
// New Length is: 2 (For 2 length bytes) + L (Old message Length) + Repeated FBs count + 1 (For CheckSum)
int NewLen = 2 + MsgLen + FBs + 1;
// Create a temporary holding tank for Packet Expansion
BYTE Packet[MAX_CMD_BUF];
BYTE *Ptr = Packet;
// Stick message length in the packet (Watching for FBs of course)
*(Ptr++) = L_MSB ;
if (L_MSB == 0xFB)
*(Ptr++) = 0xFB;
*(Ptr++) = L_LSB ;
if (L_LSB == 0xFB)
*(Ptr++) = 0xFB;
// Expand the original packet into the new buffer
for (x=0;x<L;x++)
{
*(Ptr++) = Buff[x];
if (Buff[x] == 0xFB)
*(Ptr++) = 0xFB;
}
// Add the Checksum byte (or Bytes if Checksum == FB)
*(Ptr++) = CheckSum ;
if (CheckSum == 0xFB)
*(Ptr++) = 0xFB;
// Copy the expanded packet back into the original buffer
memcpy(Buff,Packet,NewLen);
return NewLen;
}
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Compliance Notices
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of the equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at their own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rane Corporation could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian EMC Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet
Appariel numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.
FCC Part 68 - Compliance
FCC Part 68 Registration Number: 6PV USA-35030-BR-T Ringer Equivalence Number (REN): 0.1B
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The FCC Part 68 registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) is posted on the rear of the equipment. This information must be provided to your telephone company, if requested.
USOC Jacks: This product uses RJ11C type terminal jacks.
The quantity of devices which may be connected to a telephone line and still operate properly is determined by REN. An
excessive number of RENs connected to a telephone line may result in devices not ringing to an incoming call. Typically, the
number of RENs should not exceed five. Consult with you telephone company to obtain the maximum RENs for your area.
Should this equipment cause harm the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advanced that temporary
disconnect of service might be required. If it is not practical for the Telephone Company to give an advanced notice, they will
notify the customer as soon as possible. In addition, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
It is possible that the Telephone Company may make changes to their equipment, operations, facilities and/or procedures that
could affect the operation of this equipment. Should this happen, the telephone company will provide advance notice of such
changes for you to make the necessary modifications in your equipment.
If this equipment is causing problems, contact Rane Corporation, 10802 47
6000 for repair and warranty information. The Telephone Company may instruct you to remove the equipment from the network
until the problem is resolved.
No user serviceable parts are contained within this product. If problems occur, contact Rane Corporation for service.
Use of this equipment is prohibited on Telephone Company provided coin service. Connecting to Party Line service is subject to
State tariffs.
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Avenue West, Mukilteo, WA 98275, (425) 355-
IC Compliance
IC Certification Number: 3614 10632 A Ringer Equivalence Number (REN): 0.1B;
Standard Connecting Arrangement RJ11C
Notice: The Industry of Canada label identifies certified equipment that meets certain telecommunications network standards, including protective operation and safety requirements, as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical
Requirements documents(s). By this label, The Industry of Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s
satisfaction.
Before connecting this equipment to the telephone network, the user should ensure that the equipment is acceptable to the
local Telephone Company. An acceptable method of connecting to the telephone network must be followed. All electrical
ground connections of the power utilities, metal water pipes, and telephone lines must be connected together. Proper grounding
precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Extending the telephone service of a single line may be accomplished by
means of a certified telephone extension cord. In addition, extension of telephone service must not degrade the telephone
service.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric
inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
Repairs of Industry of Canada certified equipment must be performed by an authorized Canadian service facility specified by
Rane Corporation. Unauthorized user modifications or repairs to this equipment may result in the Telephone Company requesting that the user disconnect the equipment from the telephone service.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any
combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does
not exceed five.
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All features & specifications subject to change without notice. 104049
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