When you purchase a Broadcast Tools Switcher, they never come setup from the factory, therefore we must do a little bit of programming on the box prior to using it with the DJB.
1. Start with then BTSSx.2 plugged in and powered up.
2. There is a dip switch pack on each unit. all dip switches need to be in the off position.
3. From the Windows Desktop, Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Hyperterminal
4. From Hyperterminal, you want to setup com1, 9600 Baud, No Parity, 8 Bits, 1 Stop Bit, None for Flow Control.
5. Once set, you will have a blank screen.
6. type *0cey RRR will appear on the screen
7. Then Type *0cen nothing will show on the screen
8. It's now programmed.
Now set the following DIP Switches on your Broadcast Tools Box.
BTSS4.2 = 1, 5, 7 all on, the rest off
BTSS8.2 = 1, 5, 10 all on, the rest off
ACS8.2 = 1, 5, 10 all on, the rest off
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NOTE: the length of the rj45 cable is alread optimum. if you need a longer cable try this or you may not be able to control the Broadcast Tools boxes from a long distance.
From Don Winget, President at Broadcast Tools
The customer should try building a serial cable extension. They should use 3 conductor 22 or 24 gauge cable and put a female DB-9 connector on the PC end and a DB-9 male on the Switcher (S9) end. The should connect pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5. If they are in a RF environment, the use of shielded cable is in order. Tie the shields to the station ground at each end.
