User manual ELK PRODUCTS ELK-MV480

[. . . ] Adjust volume for desired maximum current draw. Data Bus: RS-485, max bus length: 4000 feet w/22 AWG wire, Two data: A&B, Two power: +12VDC & NEG. Type 4 Magic Module, Addressed from 1 to 31. Address 0 = global listen (non-acknowledged) address. · · · · * Since the MV480 accepts RS485 data only, an RS232 to RS485 Data Converter (ELK-MB485) may be needed. ELK PRODUCTS, INC. [. . . ] Set MIC jumper to "IN" if using the on-board microphone to record messages. Set MIC to "OUT" if using the ELK-129. Record Switch (SW1): To manually program utilizing the on-board microphone, press and hold this switch while speaking into the microphone. NOTE: A record command must be issued from the Magic Module computer software. Momentarilly pressing this switch (without a record command issued from the computer) will play back the last message recorded. Record/EOM LED (D5): This will light during message recording. Status LED (D6): This blinks when the Voice Module is in normal operation. Status LED will be lit continuously when a record command has been received from the PC computer. The Status LED will return to blinking within 45 seconds if the record switch is not pressed on the Voice Module. Page # 2 PLAYBACK OF MESSAGES Messages recorded in the MV480 may be played back using commands from an ELK-MM443 or MM447 Magic Module, a personal computer, or many popular brands of controls and equipment which have an RS-232 or RS-485 serial port and are capable of transmitting ASCII strings. Message channels are factory recorded (See Table 1) but may be custom recorded using the on-board microphone or computer downloaded WAV files. Refer to the Magic Module instruction manuals and software for procedures on playing messages. PROGRAMMING NEW MESSAGES Programming of new messages requires the following basic items: 1) A personal computer equipped with Windows 95 or higher and an available RS232 serial port. 2) An ELK-MK485 Magic Module Programmers Kit. The kit contains the ELK Development software, a RS-232 to RS-485 data bus interface, a 9 pin serial cable, a 4 pin ribbon cable, and a 12 Volt DC Power Pack. Figure 1 shows the hardware connections. Install the development software and follow the directions. Start the Magic Module Development software and click on the VOICE tab. Set the System box (top left corner) to MV480 and the Address box to match the RS-485 address of the MV480 Direct programming using the MV480's on-board microphone 3a. Estimate the message length to determine how many message locations will be needed. Highlight the message location(s) (1 to 400) by clicking or dragging the mouse pointer. Enter a description and click the purple Replace. The message start and ending locations will be reflected in the Start and Stop Boundary window. Click the yellow Microphone Program button. [. . . ] Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ]