
SSL-RC10 - Remote Control Panel
Hardware Manual – Revision 1.0
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prior written permission of Shaw Systems Limited.
Shaw Systems Limited reserves the right to alter the design and specification of the
equipment described in this manual without notification.
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Table of Contents
General Information...................................................................................4
Issue Status.............................................................................................4
Warranty Information.................................................................................4
Scope....................................................................................................4
Introduction.............................................................................................5
Specification............................................................................................6
Physical..................................................................................................6
Interfaces...............................................................................................6
Front Panel Detail & Connections...................................................................7
Description..............................................................................................7
Front Panel External control Connector Pin out .................................................8
Rear Panel Detail & Connections....................................................................9
Rear Panel Connector Pin out .......................................................................9
Appendix 1.............................................................................................10
Physical dimensions..................................................................................10
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General Information
Issue Status
Issue Date Description of Change
A 14/12/07 Initial Draft
B 09/01/09 Approval Draft
1.0 23/01/09 First Release
Warranty Information
The SSL-RC10 is covered by a return to base warranty of twelve months from date of
purchase against defective parts or workmanship. Damage by liquid or extreme
mechanical treatment will not be covered.
Scope
This manual covered the hardware details of the SSL-RC10 remote control panel. It
should be read in conjunction with the appropriate software guide for the options you
have purchased.
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Introduction
The SSL-RC10 is a remote control panel designed to provide remote control of broadcast
equipment. The unique user interface is designed to allow control of the features
required without distracting the operator from other duties. This makes the RC10 ideal
for vehicular mounted equipment.
Key Features:
● Mounting hole spacing the same as DZUS communications rack (MIL-F25173A).
● Two independent serial ports allowing simultaneous control two pieces of
equipment.
● LCD screens in each key cap allow both text and graphics to be displayed
dynamically.
● Each keys back light can change both colour and intensity.
● Remote control options for different manufacturers equipment via different
software options
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Specification
Physical
Dimensions See Appendix 1
Weight
DC Supply 10-30 VDC
Temperature Range 0 to +50°C operating –20 to +80°C
storage
Humidity 90% max non condensing
Interfaces
Power Connector 15Way D-type Male (Shared)
Remote Unit Connection 2 x RS232 on 15Way D-type Male
(Shared)
External Programming
Connection
2 x Rs232 on 6 Pin Lemo (Pass Through)
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Front Panel Detail & Connections
Description
The front panel of the SSL-RC10 is made up of six large push button switches. Each
switch has a LCD build into the key cap to allowing text and graphics to be changed
dynamically. The switch can also have its back light colour and intensity changed
dynamically
There is a 6 pin Lemo connector to allow the remote units to be configured, when passthrough mode is activated. Please refer to the appropriate software manual for further
details.
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Front Panel External control Connector Pin out
(NB. This connector is labelled “EXT”)
LEMO EEF.0B.306.CLL
PIN Connection
1 Device 2 Data to PC
2 Device 2 Data from PC
3 Ground
4 Device 1 Data from PC
5 Device 1 Data to PC
6 Ground
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Rear Panel Detail & Connections
Rear Panel Connector Pin out
15 Way D-Type Male
PIN Connection
1
2 Device 1 Data to Control Panel
3 Device 1 Data from Control
Panel
4
5 Signal Ground
6
7 Device 2 Data from Control
Panel
8 Device 2 Data to Control Panel
9 Power Ground
10
11
12
13
14
15 Supply +10-30 VDC
Unused pins are reserved for future use. Leave unconnected.
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Appendix 1
Physical dimensions
All dimensions in mm
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Drawing 1: Front Panel Dimensions