Basic SDF for testing? Trying to salvage 9088ii
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I've inherited 2 9088ii. One was not powering on properly. I read that caps in the PS were a common problem, and replaced C216 and now the power LED is on steady and there is a relay click like the good unit.
I have downloaded and installed the design software on an XP machine.
\"Map Window 1\" comes up with nothing on it. A status in the upper left says \"Offline\". I selected \"View\", then \"Network Window\", then click \"Go Online...\" A message says \"Found 1 device on network\". Then it shows under \"Devices on Network\" one listing named \"Unit 1\". Another message in a box at the bottom says \"The following devices were found on the network, but not in the design:- Name: Unit 1 Type: 9088 DSPII\".
How do you view the design and make changes?
The original SDF file was left at the site but it is on a floppy disk that appears to be bad. This is not like a locked file, several computers we tried could not read the disk at all, and prompts to reformat it.
These units will not be used in the original installation. At this point I would just like to be able to test the inputs and outputs with signals. Is there some simple SDF file I can load to the devices that gives me unity gain from input 1 to output 1, 2 to 2, etc? Do I need to learn to design something like that and then save it to the device?
Any help would be appreciated. Just some hints. This stuff is not simple. I'll put in some time, but I'd like to know the hardware is good first. It looks to be a well constructed unit, I try to salvage gear like this and not let it wind up in the land fill.
I have downloaded and installed the design software on an XP machine.
\"Map Window 1\" comes up with nothing on it. A status in the upper left says \"Offline\". I selected \"View\", then \"Network Window\", then click \"Go Online...\" A message says \"Found 1 device on network\". Then it shows under \"Devices on Network\" one listing named \"Unit 1\". Another message in a box at the bottom says \"The following devices were found on the network, but not in the design:- Name: Unit 1 Type: 9088 DSPII\".
How do you view the design and make changes?
The original SDF file was left at the site but it is on a floppy disk that appears to be bad. This is not like a locked file, several computers we tried could not read the disk at all, and prompts to reformat it.
These units will not be used in the original installation. At this point I would just like to be able to test the inputs and outputs with signals. Is there some simple SDF file I can load to the devices that gives me unity gain from input 1 to output 1, 2 to 2, etc? Do I need to learn to design something like that and then save it to the device?
Any help would be appreciated. Just some hints. This stuff is not simple. I'll put in some time, but I'd like to know the hardware is good first. It looks to be a well constructed unit, I try to salvage gear like this and not let it wind up in the land fill.
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So, I think I'll replace all 10 electrolytics in the PS section, the backup battery, and the fan. Guess I need to check control ins and logic outs before calling it good as new.
But I've messed around with the logic outputs for 2 hours and can't see a 0 to 5 volt change. The manual is skimpy on details of how to make it work.
Anyone?
So, it's working now, all logic outs good.
Does anyone know a source or part number for the battery? Anyone even ever replaced one? Searched the forum, but no help.
That is not a battery, it is a component that contains the device's network ID number. Do not replace it with a battery :-)
How do you view the design and make changes?
The original SDF file was left at the site but it is on a floppy disk that appears to be bad. This is not like a locked file, several computers we tried could not read the disk at all, and prompts to reformat it.
These units will not be used in the original installation. At this point I would just like to be able to test the inputs and outputs with signals. Is there some simple SDF file I can load to the devices that gives me unity gain from input 1 to output 1, 2 to 2, etc? Do I need to learn to design something like that and then save it to the device?
You cannot extract the Configuration from the device. You'll need to open the SDF file in Soundweb Designer to view the Configuration.
Is there some simple SDF file I can load to the devices that gives me unity gain from input 1 to output 1, 2 to 2, etc?
Simply start a new design and wire up the analog inputs to the analog outputs.
If you want to load this Configuration into the device, then you will need to match the device in the design with the device connected to the serial port. To match them, the device's name, device type and input card configuration must be the same.
In your example, the device on the network is called \"Unit 1\" so you have to change the name of the 9088II in your design to match that. (or vice versa)
If you'd like to speak to someone then you can call tech support in the US, fill in a tech support form or contact your local BSS distributor. Find you local distributor on the BUY page of the BSS website.