Expression 2/3 Line Remote Macros
The Expression 2.3 Line consoles provide eight remote macro inputs through the 25-pin connector on the back panel labeled Remote Go. A user-supplied remote device connects to the console via a 24 AWG, aluminum-shielded, multi-conductor cable with one twisted pair designated for each switch (Belden 9507 S-R PCV Insulated or Alpha 5477 80 Deg. C 300 V PVC). The cable connector at the remote device will vary depending on the device itself.
Console connector Remote connector
DB-25 female Connector type depends on unit
Pin Function
1 -Macro 1,901
2 -Macro 1,902
3 -Macro 1,903
4 -Macro 1,904
5 -Macro 1,905
6 -Macro 1,906
7 -Macro 1,907
8 -Macro 1,908
9 N/C
10 Ground
11 + 12Vdc
12 N/C
13 N/C
14 +Macro 1,901
15 +Macro 1,902
16 +Macro 1,903
17 +Macro 1,904
18 +Macro 1,905
19 +Macro 1,906
20 +Macro 1,907
21 +Macro 1,908
22 N/C
23 Ground
24 + 12Vdc
25 N/C
The Three Ways to Wire
(#1 is most typical way of wiring. Remote Macro also requires ribbon cable and chips in Facepanel PCB.)1)
Connect all -Macro pins (pins 1-8) to ground (pin 10) and switch the leads connecting the +Macro pins (pins 14-21) to +12 Vdc (pin 24).2)
Connect all +Macro pins (pins 14-21) to the +12 Vdc pin (pin 24) and switch the leads connecting the -Macro pins (pins 1-8) to the ground (pin 10).3)
Provide your own power supply that generates a 12 Vdc potential between the +Macro and -Macro pins and switch either of these leads.