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1.1 Program mode vs. Run mode
CA Series products have two (2) basic modes of operation:
a)
Program Mode
allows general configuration of the device plus IR/Serial Trigger.
b)
Run Mode
allows IR and SERIAL triggers to be recognized and decoded.
The device MUST BE IN PROGRAM MODE in order for it to communicate with CA-Config
software.
If the serial settings on the device remain at their factory settings
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, and properly connected via a
serial cable, the device will automatically be placed into Program mode by CA-Config software
when the software is launched. Program mode is indicated by a blinking blue LED on the
surface of the CA device.
If, however, the serial settings on the device have been modified, e.g., to enable remote, serial
control of the amplifier or pre-amp, CA-Config will not be able to initiate communications with the
device nor put it into Program mode. When this happens, the device must be forced into
Program Mode, using the following steps:
Unplug power
Short a 2-pin terminal block by connecting a wire that runs between pin-1 and pin-2 (hint:
a broken paperclip works well)
Insert the shorted terminal block into the 3-pin serial connector slots on the right side of
the device
Power up the device
Immediately remove the shorted jumper
Connect the serial cable attached to the computer running
CA-Config software
The unit will now be in Program mode and the top, blue LED will
blink continually. The LED glows a steady blue when in Run
mode.
1.2 Wiring Everything Up
1.2.1 Power
All CA series units require a minimum 12VDC, 3.3A power supply, which is provided with
the unit. Insert the 2.5mm power supply plug into the receptacle located on the left side
of the unit.
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Default Settings: BAUD=19200, PARITY=NONE, STOP=1
Short to Force
PGM Mode
