HIGH FIDELITY MULTI-CHANNEL DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER User's Manual Version 1.0 Revised 13, Sept 2011 Doc 99-20-088 - $25.00 MACKENZIE LABORATORIES, INC. Tel: (909) 394-9007 Fax: (909) 394-9411 1163 Nicole Court Web: www.macklabs.com Glendora, CA 91740 USA Email: info@macklabs.com...
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Regulations: FCC (Part 15) Radio Frequency Interference The M3 generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. Unit complies with the limits for Class A devices in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
.WAV files then converts them to MPEG. The MPEG files then may be copied to the a PCMCIA drive on the computer or downloaded directly to the M3 over the RS232 port Message playback is controlled by simple contact closures or by RS232 commands. Audio outputs are balanced and level is controlled via potentiometers.
8 data bits,1 stop bit, no parity Relay Outputs: Playing Interface: 2.5mm spring terminals Mechanical Wall Mount/Table top 5.7"W x 6" L x 2.4" H Rack mount Chassis Aluminum extrusion, painted M3 User's Manual V 1.0 Revised 13, Sept 2011 Page 5...
Single Balanced Stereo audio channel, 20 message input selections, RS232, wall/table top mount package. Interfaces of M3.1 PLUS, Second Stop contact Start contacts 11 - 20 Second Input Common M3 User's Manual V 1.0 Revised 13, Sept 2011 Page 6...
Right audio output ground Right audio output, non-inverting M3 supports balanced audio output. If unbalanced (single ended) is desired, use audio output non- inverting and audio output ground. The plug is a spring clamp style termination that accepts up to 16 gauge wire. To insert wire, insert a jewelers screwdriver into the upper section of the connection until the spring clamp opens in the lower section.
Insert the uninsulated wire, and remove the screwdriver causing the clamp to grab the wire. 2.2.6. Playing LED Green LED which indicates the playing and boot status of the M3. M3 is not playing or no power supplied to the unit M3 is playing...
Position is ON DOWN This user adjustable dip switch is provided to allow the user to tailor the operation of the M3 to meet their demands. Note: This dip switch is read by the CPU only upon power up. Changing the position of the dip switch while the module is powered up will have no affect on the operation of the system.
Play one sequence per closure: If an activation input is maintained, the system will only play the message sequence one time. The M3 will wait for the input to go inactive for a preset amount of time before it will recognize that input for subsequent message activation. Other play activations will be serviced normally even with another input held active indefinitely.
LEDs. 2.3. M3.1 Enhanced Configuration and Features: The M3.1 is the base model of the M3 family. All configuration and features for this model are covered in Section 2.2. 2.4. M3.1+1 Enhanced Configuration and Features: The M3.1+1 offers all the configuration and features of the base system with the addition of a second...
Insert the uninsulated wire, and remove the screwdriver causing the clamp to grab the wire. 2.4.5. CH 2, Playing LED Green LED which indicates the playing and boot status of the M3. M3 is not playing or no power supplied to the unit M3 is playing...
The Stop and Common inputs are parallel to the corresponding inputs on the 1 - 10 connector. 3. AUDIO FILE FORMATTING The M3 unit can use audio files that are formatted as either *.WAV (44.1kHz, 16 bit) or *.MP3 (44.1kHz, 32-320 kbps, VBR).
4. RS-232 Commands: Extended control of the M3 system can be performed over the RS232 port. This port can be used to control the device from a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), or manually from a Terminal style program, such as Hyperterminal. The protocol is human readable, allowing a technician to enter simple control commands.
Command response: Channel 1 stopped Channel 2 stopped If the Channel# field is not recognized, the system will output: “Invalid value, please re-enter”, and the command will be ignored. M3 User's Manual V 1.0 Revised 13, Sept 2011 Page 15...
Command code: RST Command body: None Will reset the entire system, ceasing any current activity of the M3 system and initiate a warm boot sequence. Any playing messages will be stopped immediately. Example: RST <CR>, will initiate the system reset function Command response: <Start-up banner>...
<y/n> If the user enters “y”: SD Card formatted, followed by a system reset and the system start up banner. If the user enters “n”: FMT Command aborted M3 User's Manual V 1.0 Revised 13, Sept 2011 Page 17...
Command response: Pause time is set to 0 seconds If the Pause amount field is not recognized, the system will output: “Invalid value, please re-enter”, and the command will be ignored. M3 User's Manual V 1.0 Revised 13, Sept 2011 Page 18...
If the Priority Level field is not recognized, the system will output: “Invalid value, please re-enter”, and the command will be ignored. If the Snippet does not exist, the system will output: “Message does not exist, please re-enter”, and the command will be ignored. M3 User's Manual V 1.0 Revised 13, Sept 2011 Page 19...
Display system information Command code: SYS Command body: None Information pertaining to the M3’s current configuration can be output for verification. Available information which will be supported by this command will be: The response will be formatted in the following way: Manufacturer of unit <Mackenzie>...
Command response: Current date is Jan 01 2000 If any of the fields are not recognized, the system will output: “Invalid value, please re-enter”, and the command will be ignored. M3 User's Manual V 1.0 Revised 13, Sept 2011 Page 21...
Use the Send file command in Hyperterminal to send the “MB701APP.bin” file to the MB701 using 1K X-modem. Example: Firmware<CR> will initiate the firmware download function Command response: “Start 1K-XModem Download”, followed by “C” characters every couple of seconds. M3 User's Manual V 1.0 Revised 13, Sept 2011 Page 22...
The M3 utilizes removeable SD memory cards to store audio and configuration information. The image below illustrates how the card interfaces with the M3. The memory of the M3 is hot swappable and may be removed or installed without removing power from the system.
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