Quick Start 2
Front Panel Description 3
Rear Panel Description 4
Working with Smart Remotes 5
SR 4 Wiring Guidelines 10
SR 4 Communication Protocol 18
Smart Remote Specications 28
Factory Authorized Service 30
Limited Domestic Warranty 30
Warranty Procedure in USA 32
Declaration of Conformity 34
FCC Statement
NOTE: is 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. ese limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. is equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly approved by Rane Corporation
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
is Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Reception
Theater
Office
Boardroom
Balcony
Production
Projection
Vineyard
Office
Small Dogs
Medium Dogs
Big Dogs
Chicken Coop
Pig Sty
Horse Barn
Goat Pen
How many knobs does it take to turn on eight green LEDs? One...but at least
read this section to avoid unwelcome jokes.
Architectural look. Since Decora plates come in dierent colors, each SR
4 is shipped with 3 dierent color labels for installation behind the lens (we
ship them without an insert installed). Colors included are white (w/ black
logo), almond (w/ black logo) and black ( w/ white logo) which accommodate
most applications. e label has a transparent window so custom selection
lists can be seen. Custom selection lists are easily created using a Microsoft
Word™ template or the SR Label Maker application included on the Drag Net
CD-ROM or downloadable from www.rane.com/smart.html.
Address. Set the Device Address rotary switch on the side of the SR 4;
addresses from 0 through 7 are valid. Each device connected to the same RS485 bus must have a unique address.
Wiring. Use CAT 5 cable with a minimum of 2 twisted pairs to connect
to the SR 4. e use of DOG 4 cable may cause random barking in high traf-
c areas (sorry, couldn't resist). Connect one twisted pair of wires to the “-V”
and “+V” terminals: “-V” must connect to the power supply ground and “+V”
must connect to +8 to +15 volts. Connect the second twisted pair of wires to
the “A” and “B” terminals: “A” connects to the RS-485 “data +” connection
and “B” connects to the RS-485 “data –” connection. When shielded CAT 5
cable is used, a chassis terminal is provided for shield termination.
Setup software. e SR 4 is congured using Drag Net software included
in the box or available at www.rane.com/dragnet. See “Working with Smart
Remotes” on page 5.
WEAR PARTS: is product contains no wear parts.
Manual-2
Front Panel Description
Custom
paper
insert
slips
behind
the
Lexan
window
1
1 Paper insert lays behind the
Lexan label, and may be created with a Microsoft Word™
template or the SR Label
Maker application. ese are
found on the Drag Net CDROM or downloadable at
www.rane.com/sr4.html.
2
3
2 Lexan label 3 colors in-
cluded: white (w/black logo),
almond (w/black logo) and
black (w/white logo).
3 Clear lens helps support dif-
ferent color templates which
mount behind the lens.
4 LED indicators. Indicate the
current “level” of the linked
parameter(s).
5 Encoder Knob with mo-
mentary push switch is the
user input to the SR 4.
4
5
Manual-3
Rear Panel Description
+V -V
AB
ENCODER LOCK
PORT
REMOTE INTERFACE
6
ADDRESS
SR 4
MADE IN U.S.A.
0
1
7
2
3
5
4
21
RANE CORP.
ACN 001 345 482
1 6-wire Euroblock connector. Connects the SR 4 to a controller. A con-
nects to RS-485 data +, B connects to RS-485 data –. +V is the positive
side of the power supply rail. –V is the negative/ground side of the power
supply rail. Ground is the connection point for the shield when shielded
cable is used. When the Encoder Lock pin is grounded and Auto Lock is
enabled, encoder input is ignored by the SR 4. is, for example, allows a
keyed switch to be installed next to the SR 4 that allows the device to be
“locked” so only keyholders can change system volume.
2 Device Address switch to assign the device its RW 485 address. Addresses
0 through 7 are valid.
Manual-4
Working with Smart Remotes
Smart Remote Overview
Smart Remotes are congured within Drag Net 4 and higher. e following sections describe conguring the various parameters and modes for the
remotes themselves. Details on assigning remotes to control parameters and
functions with an RPM are found in Drag Net’s included Help le (Help >
Help Topics).
Creating a new Conguration
Smart Remote congurations can be created as oine Storage les, for subse-
quent transfer to a Live remote. To create a new Smart Remote Conguration:
1. Click the File menu, choose New, then select Conguration (CTRL + N).
- or Click the New Conguration button in the standard toolbar.
- or Right-click within the Project window and select New, then Conguration
(CTRL + N).
2. Select the conguration source, either from an empty conguration, or
from an existing Rane- or User-dened template. Select a device type from
the Conguration Type list to lter the list of le options (to only show
SR 3 les in the User Template directory, for example). Selecting the Copy
Settings check box copies all parameters to the new conguration. is
is a particularly useful feature when creating new congurations based on
existing User Templates.
3. Select a conguration type (SR 2, SR 3, SR 4) from the list of choices.
4. Click Next
5. Enter a Name, storage location on your hard drive, and brief description of
the conguration.
6. Click Finish and start conguring the remote!
File extensions for Smart Remote congurations follow the remote type –
SR 4 congurations are stored as .sr4 les, for example.
Each remote has a number of conguration parameters which determine
basic functions and user operation modes. ese parameters are stored locally
on each remote in non-volatile memory.
Manual-5
SR 4 Conguration Parameters
e SR 4 features a 31-position LED indicator, rotary data encoder with integrated push switch, and a column of eight green LED indicators for selection
status. Custom selection lists are easily created using the included Microsoft
Word template or SR 4 Label Maker application. e printed list is then
placed beneath the transparent window of the SR 4 ’s faceplate insert, and
held rmly in place by a plastic lens.
Auto Lock
Auto Lock is used in conjunction with the SR’s Encoder Lock pin to disable
the SR encoder. When the Encoder Lock pin is grounded and Auto Lock is
enabled, changes in position of the encoder are ignored by the SR. For example, a keyed switch installed next to the SR allows the device to be locked
temporarily so the system volume can not be adjusted.
Knob Turn
When Auto Level is enabled and the encoder is turned normally (without
pushing it in) the LED moves clockwise or counterclockwise one position in
the direction the knob was turned. Always enable Auto Level when using a
Smart Remote with a Rane RPM device.
Knob Push & Turn
When Auto Selection is enabled and the encoder is held in and turned, the
vertical selection LED moves vertically amongst the choices.
When Selection Roll is enabled the selection wraps around from last to
rst (or rst to last, depending on the direction the encoder was turned).
When Update on Release is enabled, the SR updates its Selection index
when the encoder is released, rather than updating each time the encoder is
turned. is feature allows users to scroll through selections, choose the selec-
tion they want, then release the encoder to trigger the action (for example,
recall a Preset on an RPM 88).
Knob Bump
When Auto Selection is enabled and the encoder is pressed in and released
(without turning), the next Selection is automatically chosen; the Selection
index is updated after the Update Timer expires. Note: Selections automati-
cally roll from last to rst while in Bump mode.
e Update Timer determines how long the SR 4 waits before updating
its Selection index once the encoder is released. Setting this value to 0 updates
the index instantly, with every press/release combination of the encoder.
Increasing this value allows users to scroll through and preview selections
without updating the index on every press. e valid range for the timer is 0
to 5 seconds.
Manual-6
Max Num Selections
Max Num Selections limits the number of selections accessible by the user.
For example, if Max Num Selections is set to 4, the user is only able to access
Selections 1 to 4, even though there are 4 other Selections (total of 8) stored
on the SR 4. Max Num Selections only applies when an Auto Selection mode
is enabled.
Polling for Remotes
Ethernet versus Serial Communication
If Smart Remotes are connected to an RPM device, the RPM acts as a data
bridge, allowing communication with the remote through the Ethernet connection to the RPM. Smart Remotes appear beneath the RPM device in the
Live folder of the Project window.
Serial communication takes place through the PC’s COM port, which is
usually RS-232 and therefore must be connected to the SR using an RS-232
(unbalanced data) to RS-485 (balanced data) converter capable of supporting
the desired baud rate. Select the COM port connected to the SR from the list
of available ports when polling for Live devices.
Baud Rate
e Baud Rate can only be set when Serial Mode is selected during polling.
When conguring Remotes used with Rane controllers (i.e., RPM 88/44/22),
the RW 485 baud rate of 38400 bps is automatically set. Should you encounter communication problems, settings can be restored to 38400 baud, 10
ms delay by holding the encoder in while powering the remote. Release the
encoder when its LED lights.
Transferring Congurations to and from a Live Remote
Remotes can be congured oine in Storage mode, then transferred to a Live
remote when you get to the job site. Alternately, you can transfer the contents
of a Live remote to an oine Storage conguration as a backup, or for editing
when you’re back in the comfy chair at the oce.
Storage to Live
Live remotes are initialized by transferring a Storage conguration to a Live
remote. is action replaces all settings on the remote. Once the transfer is
complete you can continue to work directly with the Live remote, adjusting
mode parameters, inserting bitmaps (SR 3), and so on. Hint: You’ll need to
Poll for Live devices before transferring congurations. To transfer a Storage
remote conguration to a Live device:
Manual-7
1. Toggle the Project Window on if it’s not already visible (View > Project).
2a. Drag and drop the Storage conguration listed under the Storage folder
onto a destination remote listed under the Live folder.
- or 2b. Select the Storage conguration, click the Transfer Cong To button,
and then select a destination remote from the list.
- or 2c. Right-click the Storage conguration and choose Transfer To, then select
a destination remote from the list.
Live to Storage
Important: Transferring from a Live remote to an existing Storage conguration overwrites the Storage conguration.
To transfer from a Live remote to a Storage conguration:
1. Toggle the Project Window on if it’s not already visible (View > Project).
2a. Drag and drop the Live remote onto an existing destination Storage con-
guration.
- or 2b. Select the Live remote, click the Transfer Cong To button, and then
select a destination Storage conguration from the list, or choose to create
a new conguration.
- or 2c. Right-click the Live remote and choose Transfer To, then select the
destination Storage conguration from the list, or choose to create a new
conguration.
Editing a Live Remote
It is possible to edit any parameter on a Live remote directly, without rst having to transfer a Storage conguration to it.
To view the current contents of a Live remote simply double-click the
remote listed under the Live folder of the Project Window. Alternately, rightclick the Live remote and choose Open item. e contents of the Live remote
are then loaded into the Device Conguration window for viewing and/or
editing.
Renaming a Remote
To rename a Smart Remote:
1. Right-click the Live remote in the Project window and choose Properties.
2. Enter a new name for the remote in the Name eld.
Manual-8
Updating Smart Remote Firmware
It may be necessary to update a Smart Remote’s rmware in order to add
features or address one of those pesky glitches that only seem to appear after
the product’s been released.
Remotes with the following rmware versions can be upgraded as new
rmware becomes available:
Remote With Firmware Version
SR 2 2.0 and higher
SR 3 4.0 and higher
SR 4 1.0 and higher
Older remotes may not be updateable, or updateable only by Rane. Contact
Rane Tech Support 425-355-6000 or email us from www.rane.com for more
information.
Firmware les for all remotes are installed as part of Drag Net and are
located in the Program Files\Rane Corporation\Drag Net\Firmware\Smart
Remotes directory.
To update rmware in a Smart Remote:
1. Ensure remotes are properly connected to the RPM device. Remotes must
be connected before powering the RPM on.
2. Connect directly to the RPM device, using an Ethernet crossover cable.
3. Poll to nd the Live device. Remotes are listed beneath the RPM device in
6. Follow the wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the operation. e
device automatically resets itself once the update is complete.
Firmware updates performed using a COM Port (Serial) follow the exact
same steps, beginning with Step 3.
Manual-9
SR 4 Wiring Guidelines
Restrictions
24 AWG CAT 5 cable resistance = 26 ohms per 1,000 feet. ere are two wiring restrictions. First, RW 485 has a maximum of 1,000 feet. e total length
may not exceed this limit in any combination of series or parallel runs.
Second, the voltage of the power supply also aects the maximum
distance of each length between, and the number of Remotes. Refer to the
tables on the following pages depending on which wire, voltage, number of
Remotes, and if you are using single or multiple runs.
External Power Supply
e RPM 88’s RW 485 port does not oer enough current to power more
than six SR 4 remotes — an external DC supply must be used. Rane recommends using a 12 to 15 volt DC regulated power supply capable of delivering
a minimum of 1 amp of current. e combined current draw on the RPM
88’s RW 485 port and VOP cannot exceed 375 milliamps. [e RPM 44 and
RPM 22, however, can power up to eight SR 4 remotes.]
Most installations will have a mix of SR 2, SR 3, and SR 4 remotes each
with their own current requirements. To make calculation easy as to whether
or not an external supply is necessary, a Microsoft Excel™ spreadsheet is
available named SRXCABLELENGTH.XLS. is le is on the Drag Net
CD-ROM, or downloadable from www.rane.com/smart.html.
If you have a Radio Shack nearby, they oer a 15 volt 1 amp supply, cata-
log number: 273-1691. To ease installation, use a 6 foot Adaptaplug extension
cable, Radio Shack catalog number 273-1641.
Note: This table is only for systems using SR 4 remotes (all remotes on 485 bus are
the same). For mix and match calculation of SR 2, SR 3 and SR 4 Remotes, use the
SRCABLELENGTH.XLS Microsoft Excel™ spreadsheet on the Drag Net CD-ROM or
at www.rane.com/sr4.html.
Manual-13
REMOTE INTERFACE PORT
RPM
AB+V
-V
(RW 485)
Cable Type 1
Multiple run restriction (per table entries): d1 ≤769 ft, d2 ≤1,000 ft, d3 ≤1,000 ft
Total cable length must be under 1,000 ft: d1 + d2 + d3 = dT ≤1,000 ft
Examples:
So if
d1=400 ft (<769 ft, OK)
d2=300 ft (<1,000 ft, OK)
d3=200 ft (<1,000 ft, OK)
d1+d2+d3=900 ft, then it's all OK!
BELDEN #1588 (A,R)
BLUE
ORANGE
WHITE/BLUE
WHITE/ORANGE
but if
d1=500 ft (<769 ft, OK)
d2=400 ft (<1,000 ft, OK)
d3=300 ft (<1,000 ft, OK)
d1+d2+d3=1,200 ft, then it's NOT OK!
Note: This table is only for systems using SR 4 remotes (all remotes on 485 bus are
the same). For mix and match calculation of SR 2, SR 3 and SR 4 Remotes, use the
SRCABLELENGTH.XLS Microsoft Excel™ spreadsheet on the Drag Net CD-ROM or
at www.rane.com/sr4.html.
10003051
10003052
10003053
10003054
9192805
7782376
6742057
5951818
4031232
288883
224684
184565
156476
135417
119368
Manual-16
Cable Type 2
REMOTE INTERFACE PORT
RPM
AB+V
-V
(RW 485)
More conductors mean greater operating distance.
Multiple run restriction (per table entries): d1 ≤1,000 ft, d2 ≤1,000 ft, d3 ≤1,000 ft
Total cable length must be under 1,000 ft: d1 + d2 + d3 = dT ≤1,000 ft
Examples:
So if
d1=400 ft (<1,000 ft, OK)
d2=300 ft (<1,000 ft, OK)
d3=200 ft (<1,000 ft, OK)
d1+d2+d3=900 ft, then it's all OK!
but if
BLUE
GREEN
BROWN
WHITE/ORANGE
*SHIELD
WHITE/GREEN
WHITE/BROWN
ORANGE
WHITE/BLUE
d1=500 ft (<1,000 ft, OK)
d2=400 ft (<1,000 ft, OK)
d3=300 ft (<1,000 ft, OK)
d1+d2+d3=1,200 ft, then it's NOT OK!
BELDEN #1583 (A, B, E, ENH, R)
BELDEN #1624 (P, R) *Shielded
BELDEN #1700 (A, R)
BLUE
WHITE/BLUE
ORANGE
WHITE/ORANGE
GREEN
BROWN
WHITE/GREEN
ADDR ES S
ADDRESS 0
WHITE/BROWN
6
5
4
3
2
*SHIELD
7
0
1
-V+VA B
ENCOD ER LOC K
RE MOTE I NTER FAC E
PO RT ( RI P)
S RS RS R
MADE IN U.S.A .
RANE CO RP.
ADDR ES SADDR ES S
ADDRESS 1
+VA B -V
ENCOD ER LOC K
RE MOTE I NTER FA CE
PO RT ( RI P)
6
7
5
0
4
3
2
MADE IN U.S.A .
1
RANE CO RP.
ADDRESS 7
6
7
5
0
4
1
3
2
+VA B -V
ENCOD ER LOC K
RE MOTE I NTER FAC E
PO RT ( RI P)
MADE IN U.S.A .
RANE CO RP.
Manual-17
SR 4 Communication Protocol
e SR 4 communication protocol follows Rane’s RW 485 specication. e following describes the SR 4 implementation.
Physical
e baud rate is 38,400 bps with No parity, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit (N81) format. e
SR 4 also supports 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 bps. When conguring Remotes
used with Rane controllers (RPM 22, 44, 88), the RW 485 baud rate of 38400 bps is
required. At the end of a command message, the Master must release the bus within
10 ms. e SR 4 waits this length of time before transmitting its response. To restore
the SR 4 communication settings to 38400 baud 10 ms delay, apply power while
pushing the encoder in for several seconds until the encoder LED illuminates.
Master/Slave
RW 485 is a master/slave bus network, with only one master in charge, which we dene as the Protocol Master (controller). When the Protocol Master expects a response
from a slave, it relinquishes control of the bus, allowing the slave to drive the RS-485
bus.
e slave must then release the bus back to the Protocol Master, and we start again.
e SR 4 is always a slave.
Value Encoding
All numeric values are represented in ASCII decimal format separated by commas.
Values with the MSB set ($80 or larger) are interpreted as potential device addresses.
Syntax
Command messages are sent from the Protocol Master to the SR 4. Response messages are returned to the Protocol Master from the SR 4. e SR 4 always responds to
the Protocol Master upon receiving a complete command message at the correct baud
rate.
Command and response messages have the same format:
<addr> Each device has a unique address in the range [0, 7]. e encoding is one
byte with the MSB set.
For example, if the SR 4’s address switch is set to 5, the controller would send
10000101. ($5 + $80)
e SR 4 always returns its address switch setting plus $80. ($addr + $80)
e address switch must be set in the range [0, 7].
Manual-18
<msgtype> e msgtype is a one byte set of ags indicating options, bit 7=MSB:
bit 0) set = checksum is valid
bit 1) set = there has been an error (response only)
bit 2-5) reserved, cleared to 0
bit 6) always 1
bit 7) always 0
If the controller wants the SR 4 to verify the checksum, it would send a value of
$41, or an ASCII ‘A’. If the controller wants the SR 4 to ignore the checksum, it
would send a value of $40, or an ASCII ‘@’.
e SR 4 echoes back the <msgtype> it was sent. In the case of an error, the SR 4
sets bit 1.
<devtype> e SR 4 device type value is $33, or an ASCII ‘3’. e SR 4 also ac-
cepts a value of $30, or an ASCII ‘0’, the universal device type used for polling.
e SR 4 always returns its device type of $33.
<checksum> e checksum is dened as the sum of the ASCII encoded values of
the <command/data > section. e sum is then masked with $007F to produce
one byte with the MSB set to zero.
e controller would send a valid checksum as dened above if it sent a value of
$41 for the <msgtype>. e SR 4 then veries the sent checksum by calculat-
ing the checksum from the data it received in the <command /data> section of
the sent message. On the other hand, if the controller sent a value of $40 for the
<msgtype> the SR 4 ignores the sent checksum. e controller must always send
a checksum less than or equal to $7F, even if it intends for the SR 4 to ignore it.
e SR 4 <checksum> response is based on the <msgtype> it was sent. If the SR
4 received a <msgtype> of $41, it returns a valid checksum (as dened) calcu-
lated from it’s response data. If the SR 4 received a <msgtype> of $40, it returns
zero.
<comma nd/data> e general format is <cmd1,arg1,arg2,…,cmd2,arg1,…>. e
commas are part of the <command/data> structure and act as delimiters between
the ASCII encoded commands and data. Concatenation of commands is limited
to four commands. Text string arguments are delimited with quotes ("String").
If the string argument contains quotes, an accent character (`) placed in the
string argument will be interpreted by the SR 4 as a double quote character (").
e ASCII value for the accent character is $60, not to be confused with a single
quote character ('), ASCII value $27. For example: string argument: "A string that
contains 'quotes' " is interpreted as: A string that contains "quotes".
e controller sends commands/arguments for the SR 4 to process. is section of
the message is limited to 40 characters for the SR 4. See the SR 4 Command Set
section for details of valid commands.
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e SR 4 responds with response data based on the commands/arguments it was
sent. e SR 4 limits its response data to 40 characters. In the case of an error, the
response data is: n,"ERROR" where n is an error code dened below:
Hex ASCII Error Code Meaning
$31 '1' Sent <devtype> invalid.
$32 '2' Sent <checksum> did not verify.
$33 '3' Sent <comma nd/data> parse error.
$34 '4' Sent <comma nd/data> greater than 40 characters, or
the number of concatenated commands >4.
$35 '5' Response <comma nd/data> greater than 40 characters.
See the SR 4 Command Set section below for details of valid SR 4 responses.
<CR> A carriage return ($0D) terminates every message.
SR 4 Command Set
is section details the <comma nd/data> portion of a complete RW 485 mes-
sage. e SR 4 supports 10 commands. Below is a table of commands and associ-
ated responses, followed by descriptions.
Conguration Commands
Cmd Arg(s)* Description Response**
V Get Firmware, Hardware Version n1,n2,"OK"
N ["ccc…"] Read/Write Device's Name "ccc…","OK"
SPL n1[,n2] Read/Write Stored Parameter n,"OK"
Input Commands
ILD [n1] Read/Write LED Enable n1,"OK"
ILK [n1] Read/Write Input Lock n1,"OK"
IQ Input Query n1,n2,"OK"
IR Input Raw n1,n2,n3,n4,"OK"
IS n1,n2 Input Suggest n1,n2,"OK"
ISR n1,n2 Input Suggest Raw n1,n2,n3,n4,"OK"
IF n1,n2 Input Force "OK"
* [ ] denotes optional Command Argument
** Responses from concatenated commands produce only one "OK"
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Conguration Commands
V
Get Firmware, Hardware Version
Send: V
Response: n1,n2,"OK"
Where: n1 is a two digit ASCII encoded decimal value representation of the rmware version. e rst digit
is the m ajor rmware version a nd the second dig it is the
minor rmware version.
n2 is a one digit ASCII encoded decimal value
representation of the hardware version.
Example: 13,2,"OK" means rmware version 1.3, hardware
version 2.
N
Read/Write Device's Name
e device’s name is limited to 32 characters and is stored in non-volatile memory.
e default name is SR 4.
To read the device’s name:
Send: N
Response: "ccc","OK"
Where: ccc is the device’s name.
Example: "SR 4","OK" means the device’s name is SR 4
To write a new name to the device:
Send: N,"ccc"
Where: ccc is the new name.
Example: N,"Conference Room 101" will rename the device to
Conference Room 101
Response: "OK"
SPL
Read/Write Stored Parameter
Various conguration parameters are stored in non-volatile memory. is command
reads and writes these parameters. For details of each parameter, see the Stored Parameter List section following the Command Set section.
To read a stored parameter value:
Send: SPL,n1
Where: n1 is the stored parameter index.
Example: SPL, 1 indexes the rst parameter in the list which is
the Auto Level parameter.
Response: n1,"OK"
Where: n1 is the value of the indexed parameter.
Example: 1,"OK" means that Auto Level is enabled.
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To write a stored parameter value:
Send: SPL,n1,n2
Where: n1 is the stored parameter index.
n2 is the value to be stored.
Example: SPL,1,0 sets Auto Level parameter to 0, disabling the
Auto Level function.
Response: "OK"
Encoder Input Commands
ILD
Read/Write Encoder LED Enable byte
Reads or writes the Encoder LED Enable byte.
To read the LED Enable byte:
Send: ILD
Response: n1,"OK"
Where: n1 is the Encoder LED Enable byte. e range is [0, 1].
Example: 1,"OK" means that the level LED indication is enabled.
To write the LED Enable byte:
Send: ILD,n1
Where: n1 is the Encoder LED Enable byte. e range is [0, 1].
Example: ILD,0 disables LED indication.
Response: "OK"
ILK
Read/Write Software Input Lock
Reads or writes the input encoder software lock byte. e format of the lock byte is
as follows: bit 0 set locks the level (no action when encoder is turned), bit 1 set locks
the selection (no action when the encoder is pushed in and turned), bit 2 set locks the
enter state (no enter command state change when the encoder is pushed and released
without turning). is lock byte is volatile, meaning upon power up of the device the
software lock byte is always cleared to zero.
To read the Software Input Lock byte:
Send: ILK
Response: n1,"OK"
Where : n1 is t he Softwa re Input Lock byt e. e lock byte ra nge
is [0, 7].
Example: 3,"OK" means that both the level and selection are
locked.
To write the Software Input Lock status:
Send: ILK,n1
Where : n1 is t he Softwa re Input Lock byt e. e lock byte ra nge
is [0, 7].
Example: ILK,2 locks the selection.
Response: "OK"
Manual-22
IQ
Input Query
Returns the current level and selection. Resets the command state to No Operation.
Send: IQ
Response: n1,n2,"OK"
Where: n1 is the current level. e level range is [1, 31].
n2 is the current selection. e selection range is [1, 8].
Example: 15,4, "OK" means that the current level is 15 and the
current selection is 4.
IR
Input Raw
Returns the current level, selection, command state, and the length of time the encoder button has been pressed. Resets the command state to No Operation.
Send: IR
Response: n1,n2,n3,n4,"OK"
Where: n1 is the current level. e level range is [1, 31].
n2 is the current selection. e selection range is [1, 8].
n3 is the current command state. e command state
represents the state of the encoder.
e possible states follow:
0 No Operation e encoder has not changed.
1 Encoder Left e encoder has been turned counter clockwise.
2 Encoder Right e encoder has been turned clockwise
16 Selection Left e encoder has been pushed in and turned counter clockwise.
32 Selection Right e encoder has been pushed in and turned clockwise.
64 Enter e encoder has been pushed in and released without being turned.
n4 is the length of time the encoder button has been pressed. e time the
button has been pressed is in units of .01 seconds and the range is [0, 255]
or 0 to 2.55 seconds. e button timer starts at the press of the button and
is reset to zero when the button is released.
Example: 1,2,32,100,"OK" means the current level is 1, the
current selection is 2, the current command state byte
is a Selection Right and the button has been held in for
1 second.
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IS
Input Suggest
Suggests new level and selection. Resets the command state to No Operation.
If Auto Level is enabled, the level is updated and indicated by the encoder LED only if
the device’s level has not changed by someone turning the encoder. Otherwise, if Auto
Level is disabled, the level is updated and indicated by the encoder LED regardless of
encoder input.
If either Auto Selection is enabled (“knob push and turn” or “knob bump”), the selection is updated and indicated by the column of LEDs only if the device’s selection has
not changed by local encoder action. Otherwise, if neither Auto Selection is enabled,
the selection is updated and indicated regardless of encoder input.
Send: IS,n1,n2
Where: n1 is the suggested new level. e level range is [0, 31].
If n1 is zero, the level remains unchanged.
n 2 is th e s u gg es te d n ew s e le ct io n . e s e le ct io n r an g e is
[0, 8]. If n2 is zero, the selection remains unchanged.
Example: IS,3,5 suggests a new level of 3 and a new selection of 5.
Response: n1,n2,"OK"
Where: n1 is the current level. e level range is [1, 31].
n2 is the current selection. e selection range is [1, 8].
Example: 3,5,"OK" means the current level is 3 and the current
selection is 5. is means the suggested level and selection were
updated. A response of 10,5,"OK" means the current level is 10
and was last changed by someone turning the encoder and the
current selection was updated to 5.
ISR
Input Suggest Raw
Same operation as IS Input Suggest except ISR returns the command state byte and
button time. Suggests new main level and second level. Resets the command state to
No Operation.
If Auto Level is enabled, the level is updated and indicated by the encoder LED only if
the device’s level has not changed by someone turning the encoder. Otherwise, if Auto
Level is disabled, the level is updated and indicated by the encoder LED regardless of
encoder input.
If either Auto Selection is enabled (“knob push and turn” or “knob bump”), the selection is updated and indicated by the column of LEDs only if the device’s selection has
not changed by local encoder action. Otherwise, if neither Auto Selection is enabled,
the selection is updated and indicated regardless of encoder input.
Send: ISR,n1,n2
Where: n1 is the suggested new level. e level range is [0, 31].
If n1 is zero, the level remains unchanged.
n2 is the suggested new selection. Selection range is [0,
8]. If n2 is zero, the selection remains unchanged.
Example: ISR,3,5 suggests a new level of 3 and a new selection of
5.
Response: n1,n2,n3,n4,"OK"
Where: n1 is the current level. e level range is [1, 31].
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n2 is the current selection. e selection range is [1, 8].
n3 is the current command state. e command state
represents the state of the encoder.
e possible states follow:
0 No Operation e encoder has not changed.
1 Encoder Left e encoder has been turned counter clockwise.
2 Encoder Right e encoder has been turned clockwise
16 Selection Left e encoder has been pushed in and turned counter clockwise.
32 Selection Right e encoder has been pushed in and turned clockwise.
64 Enter e encoder has been pushed in and released without being turned.
n4 is the length of time the encoder button has been pressed. e time the
button has been pressed is in units of .01 seconds and the range is [0, 255]
or 0 to 2.55 seconds. e button timer starts at the press of the button and
is reset to zero when the button is released.
Example: 3,5,0,0,"OK" means the current level is 3, the
current selection is 5, the current command state byte is a No
Operation and the button is not pushed in. is means the level
and selection were updated. A response of 3,7,32,100,"OK" means
the current level was updated to 3, the current selection is 7 and
was la st chang ed by someone pushing i n and turn ing the encoder,
the current command state byte is a Selection Right, and a non zero button time means someone is still holding the button in.
IF
Input Force
Forces new level and selection. Resets the command state to No Operation.
e level is updated and indicated by the encoder LED regardless of Auto Level
conguration.
e selection is updated and indicated by the column of LEDs regardless of Auto
Selection conguration.
Send: IF,n1,n2
Where: n1 is the new level. e level range is [0, 31]. If n1 is
zero, the level remains unchanged.
n2 is the new selection. e selection range is [0, 8].
If n2 is zero, the selection remains unchanged.
Example: IF,3,5 sets a new level of 3 and a new selection of 5.
Response: "OK"
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Stored Parameter List (SPL)
Below is a table of stored parameters followed by descriptions of each parameter.
Index DescriptionRange of ValuesFactory SettingMeaning
1. Auto Level conguration aects the result of turning the encoder. Turning the
encoder without pushing it in updates the command state to an Encoder Left for a
counter clockwise turn or an Encoder Right for a clockwise turn unless the device
is locked. If Auto Level is enabled (a value of 1), the level is updated and indicated
by the encoder LED as well. e Auto Level conguration also aects the Encoder
Input Commands IS and ISR. See Encoder Input Commands section for details.
2. Auto Selection - Knob Push & Turn conguration aects the result of turning the
encoder while it is pushed in. Turning the encoder while pushing it in updates the
command state to a Selection Left for a counter clockwise turn or a Selection Right
for a clockwise turn unless the device is locked. If Auto Selection is enabled (a
value of 1), the selection is updated and indicated by the column of LEDs as well.
e conguration of this parameter also aects the Encoder Input Commands IS
and ISR. See Encoder Input Commands section for details.
3. Auto Lock conguration aects the operation of the device when the lock input is
shorted to -V. If the device is congured for Auto Lock (a value of 1) and the Lock
input is shorted to -V, the encoder is locked out regardless of the software lock
status (see ILK command). If the device is not congured for Auto Lock (a value of
0), the Lock input is ignored and the encoder’s lock state is dened by the software
lock status.
4. is parameter sets the baud rate of the device. When this parameter is changed
via a RW 485 message, the response is sent at the current baud rate, then the baud
rate is updated to the new baud rate specied by the value sent. e default setting
of 38400 is required for use with Rane controllers (i.e., RPM 88/44/22). It can be
restored by holding the encoder in during power-up for several seconds until the
encoder LED turns on.
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5. is parameter sets the minimum time in milliseconds the remote waits after
receiving a RW 485 message before it transmits a response. It is recommended
that this value not be changed. e default setting can be restored by holding the
encoder in during power-up for several seconds until the encoder LED turns on.
6. Maximum Number of Selections congures the number of selections that can be
accessed by the encoder (Knob Push & Turn and/or Knob Bump). is parameter
is ignored if both parameters 2 and 9 are disabled.
7. Knob Push & Turn Selection Roll congures the action taken when the last (bot-
tom) selection is reached and the encoder is pushed an turned. When enabled,
the selection wraps around from last to rst (or rst to last, depending on encoder
direction. is parameter is ignored if parameter 2 is disabled.
8. Knob Push & Turn Update on Release congures when the selection index is
updated after the encoder is pushed in and turned. When enabled, the SR updates
its selection index when the encoder is released, rather than updating each time the
encoder is turned. is parameter is ignored if parameter 2 is disabled.
9. Auto Selection - Knob Bump conguration aects the result of bumping the
encoder (pushing and releasing the encoder without turning). When enabled,
the next selection is automatically chosen; the selection index is updated after the
update timer expires. Selections automatically roll from last to rst. Conguration
of this parameter aects the commands IS and ISR. See Encoder Input Commands
section for details.
10. Knob Bump Update Timer determines how long the remote waits before updating
its selection index once the encoder is released. Setting this value to 0 updates the
index instantly, with every press/release combination of the encoder. Increasing this
value allows users to scroll through and preview selections without updating the
index on every press. is parameter is ignored if parameter 9 is disabled.
..........Data FormatN81No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
Power Supply Requirement7 minimum, 16 maximumminVDCDC voltage @ +V referenced to -V
RW 485 Drive Current28+1mA
SR 4: Supply Current52+5mACommunication idle
SR 3: Supply Current50+5mABacklight o, communication idle
95+5mABacklight max brightness, communication idle
SR 2: Supply Current42+4mACommunication idle
All Units: Agency ListingCE (EMC)EMC directive 89/336/EEC
CE (safety) ExemptExempt per article 1, LVD 73/23/EEC
..........ConstructionSteelChassis
PolycarbonateLens
SR 2 / SR 4: Size4.1" H x 1.7" W x 2.8" D(10.4 cm x 4.3 cm x 7.1 cm)
SR 3: Size4.1" H x 1.9" W x 2.8" D(10.4 cm x 4.8 cm x 7.1 cm)
All Units: Weig ht8 oz (.23 kg)
.....Shipping: Size3.6" H x 11.75" W x 7.2" D(9.2 cm x 30 cm x 18 cm)
..........Weight1 lb 8 oz (.69 kg)
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No termination, communication active.
One remote per bus active at a time.
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Warranty
Factory Authorized Service
Your unit may be serviced by the Rane Factory or any Authorized Rane Service
Center. To nd a Service Center near you, please call the Rane factory, or check the
Rane website. Please do not return your unit to Ra ne without prior authorization.
Rane Corporation
To obtain service or a Return Authorization, please phone 425-355-6000
or Fax 425-347-7757
e current list of U.S. Rane Authorized Service Centers is on our website:
www.rane.com/service.html
Limited Domestic Warranty
RANE CORPORATION WARRANTS ALL RANE PRODUCTS (EXCEPT THOSE
ITEMS CLASSIFIED AS WEAR PARTS, AND LISTED ON THE FIRST PAGE OF
EACH OPERATORS MANUAL) PURCHASED IN THE U.S. AGAINST DEFECTS
IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS. WEAR PARTS ARE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE INITIAL
DATE OF RETAIL PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED RANE DEALER—WEAR
PARTS REQUIRE PROOF OF PURCHASE DATE.
purchasers or owners of the product during the warranty period beginning with the original
retail purchase. Rane Corporation does not, however, warrant its products against any and
all defects: 1) arising out of material or workmanship not provided or furnished by Rane,
or 2) resulting from abnormal use of the product or use in violation of instructions, or 3)
in products repaired or serviced by other than authorized Rane repair facilities, or 4) in
products with removed or defaced serial numbers, or 5) in components or parts or products
expressly warranted by another manufacturer. Rane agrees to supply all parts and labor to
repair or replace defects covered by this limited warranty with parts or products of original
or improved design, at its option in each respect, if the defective product is shipped prior
to the end of the warranty period to any Rane authorized warranty repair facility in the
U.S. or to the Rane factory in the original packaging or a replacement supplied by Rane,
with all transportation costs and full insurance paid each way by the purchaser or owner.
is limited warranty extends to all
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LIMITED WARRANTY OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.
RANE PRODUCTS ARE WARRANTED ONLY IN THE COUNTRY WHERE
PURCHASED, THROUGH THE AUTHORIZED RANE DISTRIBUTOR IN THAT
COUNTRY, AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, THE
SPECIFIC PERIOD OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE THAT WHICH IS
DESCRIBED TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER BY THE AUTHORIZED
RANE DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. Rane
Corporation does not, however, warrant its products against any and all defects: 1) arising
out of materials or workmanship not provided or furnished by Rane, or 2) resulting from
abnormal use of the product or use in violation of instructions, or 3) in products repaired
or serviced by other than authorized Rane repair facilities, or 4) in products with removed
or defaced serial numbers, or 5) in components or parts or products expressly warranted by
another manufacturer. Rane agrees, through the applicable authorized distributor, to repair
or replace defects covered by this limited warranty with parts or products of original or
improved design, at its option in each respect, if the defective product is shipped prior to
the end of the warranty period to the designated authorized Rane warranty repair facility in
the country where purchased, or to the Rane factory in the U.S., in the original packaging
or a replacement supplied by Rane, with all transportation costs and full insurance paid
each way by the purchaser or owner.
ALL REMEDIES AND THE MEASURE OF DAMAGES ARE LIMITED TO THE
ABOVE SERVICES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT ECONOMIC LOSS OR INJURY TO
PERSON OR PROPERTY MAY RESULT FROM THE FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT;
HOWEVER, EVEN IF RANE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THIS POSSIBILITY, THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY SUCH CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW
THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW,
COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE, OR
OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS FROM EITHER THE DATE OF
ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE OR, IN THE EVENT NO PROOF OF PURCHASE
DATE IS AVAILABLE, THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE, SOME STATES OR
COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE,
COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.
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Warranty Procedure - Valid in USA only
NOTICE! You must complete and return the
warranty card or register your product online to
extend the Warranty from 2 years to 3 years!
TO VALIDATE YOUR EXTENDED WARRANTY
Use the postcard that came in the box with your unit, or go to www.rane.com
and click on New Product Registration. Fill out the warranty completely,
being sure to include the model and serial number of the unit since this is how
warranties are tracked. If your Rane product was purchased in the U.S.A., mail
the completed card or register online with to Rane Corporation within 10 days
from the date of purchase. If you purchased the product outside the U.S.A.
you must le your warranty registration with the Rane Distributor in that
cou ntr y. It is advised that you keep your bill of sale as proof of purchase, should any diculties arise concerning the registration of the warranty card. NOTICE:
It is not neces sary to reg ister in order to re ceive Rane Cor poration’s stand ard
two-year limited warranty.
WARRANTY REGISTR ATION is made and tracked by model and serial
numbers only, not by the purchaser’s or owner’s name. erefore any warranty
correspondence or inquires must include the model and serial number of the
product in question. Be sure to ll in the model and serial number in the space
provided below and keep this in a safe place for future reference.
WARRANTY SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN
AUTHORIZED RANE SERVICE FACILITY LOCATED IN THE
COUNTRY WHERE THE UNIT WAS PURCHASED, OR (if product was
purchased in the U.S.) AT THE RANE FACTORY IN THE USA. If the product
is being sent to Rane for repair, please call the factory for a Return Authorization
number. We recommend advance notice be given to the repair facility to avoid
possible needless shipment in case the problem can be solved over the phone.
UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE PERFORMED ON ANY RANE PRODUCT
WILL VOID ITS EXISTING FACTORY WARRANTY.
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FACTORY SERVICE
If you wish your Rane product to be serviced at the factory, it must be shipped
fully insured, in the original packing box or equivalent. is warranty will
not cover repairs on products damaged through improper packaging. If possible,
avoid sending products through the U.S. mail. Be sure to include in the package:
1. Complete return street shipping address (P.O. Box numbers are not acc eptable).
2. A detailed description of any problems experienced, including the make and
model numbers of any other system equipment.
3. Remote power supply, if applicable.
Repaired products purchased in the U.S. will be returned prepaid freight via the
same method they were sent to Rane. Products purchased in the U.S., but sent
to the factory from outside the U.S. must include return freight funds, and the
sender is fully responsible for all customs procedures, duties, taris and deposits.
In order to qualify for Rane’s one year extended
warranty (for a total of 3 years parts and labor),
the warranty must be completely lled out and
sent to us immediately. Valid in the USA only.
We recommend you write your serial number
here in your owners manual and on your sales
receipt for your records.
SERIAL NUMBER:______________________________________