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Elan s86a User Manual

Elan s86a
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Elan s86a Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryNetwork Router
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
Maximum Speed300 Mbps
Antennas2 external antennas
Models86a
Wireless Standards802.11b/g/n
Ports4 x 10/100 Mbps LAN, 1 x 10/100 Mbps WAN
SecurityWPA, WPA2, WEP

Summary

Preface

Purpose of This Manual

Describes the manual's goal.

Organization

Outlines the manual's structure and content.

Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Details crucial safety practices for operation and maintenance.

Chapter 1: Introduction

The ELAN Story

Background on the company and its history.

S86A Features

Lists key features and capabilities of the S86A controller.

S86A Functions & Indicators

Details the functions and indicators of the S86A unit.

Front Panel

Describes the controls and indicators on the front of the S86A.

Rear Panel

Details the connections and indicators on the rear of the S86A.

Chapter 2: S86A System Design Overview

Introduction

General overview of system design principles for the S86A.

Rack Mounting

Instructions for mounting the S86A in an equipment rack.

Pre-Wire

Explains pre-wiring recommendations for system setup.

Applications

Describes typical system applications for the S86A.

Zone/Sub-Zone Definitions

Explains the concepts of zones and sub-zones in the system.

Stereo Zones

Details how to configure independent stereo zones with the S86A.

Stereo Zone w/ Stereo Sub-Zone

Explains how to set up a stereo zone with an independent stereo sub-zone.

Stereo Zone w/ Mono Sub-Zone

Describes setting up a stereo zone with an independent mono sub-zone.

Stereo Zone w/ Multiple Sub-Zones

Details configurations for stereo zones with multiple sub-zones.

Video Applications

Explains how to use the S86A for video distribution.

Chapter 3: S86A Connections

SPP System Precision Panel

Describes the SPP panel for system connectivity.

Connections When Using an ELAN SPP System Precision Panel - Rear

Details rear connections when using the SPP panel.

Connections When Using an ELAN SPP System Precision Panel - Front

Details front connections when using the SPP panel.

VIA! Touch Panel Connections

Explains how to connect VIA! Touch Panels.

Olé Film Interactive Touchpads

Details connections for Olé Film Interactive Touchpads.

“A” Punchdown Locations

Describes the "A" punchdown locations for touchpads.

“B” Punchdown Locations-16V

Details the "B" punchdown locations for 16VDC power.

“B” Punchdown Locations-12V

Details the "B" punchdown locations for 12VDC power.

“C” Punchdown Locations

Describes the "C" punchdown locations.

Z•Pad Connections

Details how to connect ELAN Z•Pad keypads.

IR Receiver Connections

Explains how to connect IR receivers.

Sense Input Connections

Details connecting ELANSENSE Sensors.

Programmable Trigger Connections

Describes how to connect programmable triggers.

LINK IN/LINK OUT Connections

Explains linking multiple S86A chassis.

External Power Connections

Details connecting external power supplies.

RS-485 Expansion Connections

Explains RS-485 expansion connections.

Switches

Discusses various switches affecting controller function.

INT 12V-EXT 16V Switch

Explains the INT 12V-EXT 16V switch.

ZNET/VNET Switch

Details the ZNET/VNET switch.

SS/SC4-NO SS/SC4 Switch

Describes the SS/SC4 switch.

ZONE 1-8 Connections

Details connections for Zones 1-8.

VIA!NET Connection

Describes the VIA!NET connection on the front panel.

EXT IR Connections

Notes that EXT IR is not used for S86A.

Sense Input Connections

Details connecting Sense Inputs on the front panel.

SS/SC4 Connection

Explains SS/SC4 integration.

ZONE 1-8 Connections

Details Zone 1-8 connections to SPP.

Triggers Connections

Explains the use of programmable trigger outputs.

Power Connections

Details connecting power supplies to the SPP.

S86A Connections When NOT Using a System Precision Panel

Details connections directly to the S86A without SPP.

Sense Input Connections

Explains connecting Sense Inputs directly to the S86A.

VIA! Touch Panel Connections

Details VIA! Touch Panel connections without SPP.

Olé Touchpad Connections

Explains Olé Touchpad connections without SPP.

Keypad Connections

Details Keypad connections without SPP.

Programmable Trigger Output Connections

Describes programmable trigger outputs.

SYSTEM TRIGGER OUT Connections

Explains the system trigger output.

SOURCE IR OUTPUT Connections

Details source-specific IR output connections.

ALL IR OUT Port Connections

Explains the ALL IR OUT port.

Audio/Video Connections

Details audio and video source connections.

Loop Output Connections

Explains how to use loop outputs for sharing sources.

Advanced Video Switching-Composite Video

Discusses composite video switching.

V8 Video Controller

Explains the use of the V8 Video Controller.

VIA!®QUAD 4-Channel Video Processor

Details the VIA!QUAD video processor.

Advanced Video Switching-Component Video

Discusses component video switching.

V85 Component Video Controller

Explains the V85 Component Video Controller.

Zone Preamp Outputs-Audio

Details audio outputs for zones.

Zone Preamp Outputs-Video

Details video outputs for zones.

Speaker Outputs

Explains speaker output connections.

ELAN RS-232 Ports

Details RS-232 ports.

SC-4* RS-232 System Controller

Explains SC-4 controller connection.

SS1 System Station

Details SS1 System Station connection.

C2 Communications Controller Connections

Explains C2 controller connections.

VSE2 Electronic Volume Control Connections

Details VSE2 volume control connections.

Multi-Chassis Connections

Explains connecting multiple S86A chassis.

Loop Outputs/Source Inputs

Details loop output/source input connections for multi-chassis.

Source IR Expansion Ports

Details multi-chassis source IR expansion.

VIA!NET IN/OUT Ports

Details multi-chassis VIA!NET connections.

ELAN RS-232 Ports

Details multi-chassis RS-232 connections.

C2 Connections

Details multi-chassis C2 connections.

AC Power Connector

Details AC power connection.

Chapter 4: Operation and Settings

Access Door

Describes the front panel access door.

Unit ID DIP Switch Settings

Explains Unit ID DIP switch configuration.

UNIT ID DIP Switches

Shows UNIT ID DIP switch settings.

Front Panel LEDs

Describes the front panel LEDs.

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: Programming

Appendix C: RS-232 Serial Control Commands

General Information

Provides general info on RS-232 serial interface.

S86A Communication Port Settings

Details the communication port settings for RS-232.

System Commands

Lists system-level commands.

BAS (Bass)

Command for controlling zone bass levels.

DND (Do Not Disturb)

Command for Do Not Disturb function.

DB

Command for Doorbell function.

KEY

Command for system-wide zone control.

MUT (Mute)

Command to control zone mute function.

PWR (Power)

Command for zone power on/off/toggle.

SRC (Source)

Command to select source in a zone.

SYSOFF (System Off)

Command to turn all zones off.

TRE (Treble)

Command for controlling zone treble levels.

VOL (Volume)

Command for controlling zone volume.

WHM (Whole House Music)

Command for Whole House Music function.

LUD (Loudness)

Command to control zone loudness.

PG

Command to enable/disable Page function.

TRI (Trigger Output)

Command for programmable trigger outputs.

VID (Video)

Command to switch video inputs.

AUD (Audio)

Command to switch audio inputs.

Query Commands

Introduces query commands.

ASD (Audio Signal Detect)

Query for audio signal presence.

PGD (Page Detect Query)

Query for page trigger status.

STI (Sense Trigger Inputs)

Query for sense trigger input status.

VSD (Video Signal Detect)

Query for video signal presence.

VER (Firmware Version)

Query for firmware version.

QRY (Query Chassis)

Query for chassis status data.

NAM (Get Zone Name)

Query for zone names.

SRCNAM (Get Source Name)

Query for source names.

Restore Factory Defaults

Command to reset system to defaults.

Appendix D: Rack Mounting

RMK3 Rack-Mount Kit

Details the RMK3 rack mount kit.

Limited Warranty

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