POD2 — Stereo Audio Switcher
| Type | product |
| Series | PODS |
| Try it | simulator & front panel · download package (zip) |
| Earliest dated evidence | 1997|30 — month & year |
| Evidence | "OCT 7,1997" in PUBLIC/Manuals + tech DOCUMENTS/PODS/POD2 - #Schematic.pdf |
| Confidence | medium |
| All years found | 1997|30, 2014|47 |
| Folder | Products/PODS/POD2 |
Connections and circuit (ideal SPICE model)
Inputs, outputs, power and control as its own documents name them (no RTO-144 sheet for it: pin numbers only where the page gives them). Run the generator, turn the gain, watch the VU.
Pictures
1997 - POD2 - Front.jpg
1997 - POD2 - Information Sheet.jpg
1997 - POD2 - Rear.jpgDates found in the documents
| Year | Kind | Text | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997|30 | month & year | OCT 7,1997 |
1997 - POD2 - #Schematic.pdf |
| 1998|31 | month & year | OCT 7,1998 |
1997 - POD2 - #Schematic.pdf |
| 2014|47 | month & year | Oct.01 2014 |
2014 - POD2 - MANUAL (2).docx |
| 2014|47 | month & year | Oct.01 2014 |
2014 - POD2 - MANUAL.docx |
Documents (9)
| Year | File | |
|---|---|---|
| 1997|30 | 1997 - POD2 - #Schematic.pdf | note |
| 1997|30 | 1997 - POD2 - POD2 - NEWPROJ.CFG - DOCUMENT.docx | note |
| 1997|30 | 1997 - POD2 - POD2 - P2MASTER.CFG - DOCUMENT.docx | note |
| 1997|30 | 1997 - POD2 - POD2 - POD2.CFG - DOCUMENT.docx | note |
| 1997|30 | 1997 - POD2 - POD2 - SPECIFICATIONS.wpd | note |
| 1997|30 | 1997 - POD2 - POD2_Manual.pdf | note |
| 2004|37 | 2004 - POD2 - POD2 - POD2 - DOCUMENT.pdf | note |
| 2014|47 | 2014 - POD2 - MANUAL (2).docx | note |
| 2014|47 | 2014 - POD2 - MANUAL.docx | note |
Photos & scans (3)
| Year | File | |
|---|---|---|
| 1997|30 | 1997 - POD2 - Front.jpg | note |
| 1997|30 | 1997 - POD2 - Information Sheet.jpg | note |
| 1997|30 | 1997 - POD2 - Rear.jpg | note |
Drawings & design files (4)
From the manuals
Each manual split into its sections. Text that is the same in many Ward-Beck manuals (warranty, address, standard notes) is kept once on the Boilerplate page and linked.
Specifications (4)
Specifications — 154 words · 1997 - POD2 - POD2_Manual.pdf, page 5
Gain Max Input Level Max Output Level Frequency Response Noise THD Noise Inter-Channel Crosstalk Stereo Separation Input Impedance Output Impedance Power Requirements Unity +30 dBu +30 dBu 10.1 dB. 2OHz to 2OkHz better than 90 dBu, 2OHz to 2OkHz better than 0.01%, 20Hz to 20kHz better than 80 dB, 2OHz to 20kHz better than 80 dB, 2OHz to 2OkHz 40kQ2 balanced 6002 balanced 115V ACIGOHZ, 12 VA (available upon request) 230V ACISOHZ, 6 VA 8.69" wide x 1.73" high x 7.0" deep (221mm X 44mm X 178 mm) 1.37 kg (3.01 Ibs) Dimensions Weight
GPL Contro Connections for_PODZ POD2 PODA POD2I 1 Mix (Pod2 only) 2. NC 3 . Input 4_ Input 2 5. Input 3 6_ Input 4 7. Input 5 8. Input 6 9. GND GPL Contro Connections for POD30 1 Input 1 2. Input 2 3 . Input 3 4 Input 4 5 . GND 6.NIC 7. NIC 8. N/C 9.NIC
- source: 1997 - POD2 - POD2_Manual.pdf, p. 5
Specifications — 103 words · 1997 - POD2 - POD2 - SPECIFICATIONS.wpd, page 1
Gain Unity. Max Output Level +27 dBu, into a 600 Ω load Frequency Response + 0.25 dB. 20 Hz to 20 kHz Noise Better than -85 dBu Total Harmonic Distortiion less than 0.01%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Inter-Channel Crosstalk greater than 80 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Stereo Separation greater than 75 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Input Impedance 20 kΩ Output Imedance 60 Ω Power Requirements 110 Volts ac, 60 Hz, 12 VA Ambient Temperature 0° to 50° Celsius Dimensions 8.69" wide x 1.73" high x 7.0" deep (221mm x 44mm x 178 mm) Weight 1.37 kg (3.01 lbs)
- source: 1997 - POD2 - POD2 - SPECIFICATIONS.wpd, p. 1
Specifications — 76 words · 2014 - POD2 - MANUAL.docx, page 1
Gain Unity Max Input Level +30 dBu Max Output Level +30 dBu Frequency Response ± 0.1 dB, 20Hz to 20kHz Noise better than 90dBu, 20Hz to 20kHz THD + Noise better than 0.01%, 20Hz to 20kHz Inter-Channel Crosstalk better than 80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz Stereo Separation better than 80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz Input Impedance 40 kOhm balanced Output Impedance 60 Ohm balanced
Power Requirements
100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz Dimensions 8.69” wide x 1.73” high x 7.0" deep
Also: specs boilerplate (8 devices) · specs boilerplate (56 devices)
- source: 2014 - POD2 - MANUAL.docx, p. 1
- also in: 2014 - POD2 - MANUAL (2).docx, p. 1
Installation (2)
Connections — 368 words · 2014 - POD2 - MANUAL.docx, page 1
(DB9F) Transit data from (3-TX+, 8-TX-) Receive data from (7-RX+, 2-RX-) Ground (5-GND)
The communication protocol is detailed on the following pages.
SERIAL PROTOCOL
1) REQUEST STATUS
ACTION: Two bytes are sent
1st byte 11110000
2nd byte 00000000
RESPONSE: 1st byte (POD9 Status)
1 X X X X X X X
X=0 Slave switch not activated ────┘[6 5 4 3 2 1]
X=1 Slave switch activated └── Video Inputs 1 through 6
X=0 Video source not selected
X=1 Video source selected
2nd byte (POD2 Status)
0 X X X X X X X
X=0 Sum switch not activated ────┘[6 5 4 3 2 1]
X=1 Sum switch activated └── Audio Inputs 1 through 6
X=0 Audio source not selected
X=1 Audio source selected
Note:If POD9 is not present the second byte of response would read 0000 0000.
2) SUM AUDIO Action: Two bytes are sent
1st byte 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
2nd byte 0 1 X X X X X X
[6 5 4 3 2 1]
└── Audio Inputs 1 through 6
X=0 Audio source not selected
X=1 Audio source selected
RESPONSE POD2 will send back the same status bits as shown in the REQUEST STATUS command.
NOTE: To cancel SUM MODE send command F0, 80 (HEX) followed by the desired switch command.
3) SWITCH AUDIO AND VIDEO
Action: Two bytes are sent
1st byte 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
2nd byte 1 0 X X X X X X
└── Audio Input 001➩110 (1➩ 6) └───── Video Input 001➩110 (1➩ 6)
RESPONSE POD2 will send back the same status bits as shown in the REQUEST STATUS command. NOTE: If switching from SUM MODE send command F0, 80 followed by the desired switch command.
4) SLAVE AUDIO AND VIDEO
Action: Two bytes are sent
1st byte 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
2nd byte 1 1 0 0 0 X X X
└── Input 001➩110 (1➩ 6) RESPONSE POD2 will send back the same status bits as shown in the REQUEST STATUS command.
NOTE: The Slave indicator on POD9 may be turned on by sending the command F0, C0 (HEX) and turned off by F0, C7 (HEX).
GPI
- source: 2014 - POD2 - MANUAL.docx, p. 1
- also in: 2014 - POD2 - MANUAL (2).docx, p. 1
Warranty (3)
Warranty — 312 words · 1997 - POD2 - POD2_Manual.pdf, page 8
AII Ward-Beck Systems Ltd. products are warranted against defective materials and workmanship far period of one year from the date of shipment: Ward-Beck Systems Ltd, will repair or replace, at its option and without charge_ all said products or parts thereof which upon factory inspection prove to be defective during the warranty period. provided that: The original serial numbers are intact and have not been tampered with 2 The purchaser shall return any equipment or parts thereof to Ward-Beck Systems Ltd: only after obtaining prior authorization and shipping instructions from the factory.
(Ward-Beck Systems Ltd. reserves the right to inspect or repair equipment on the purchaser's premises) 35 The purchaser assumes the obligation for all expenses in connection with the shipping and return of such goods, once authorization has been obtained This warranty does not cover items normally considered expendable, such as fuses and lamps This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, accident, neglect, unauthorized alteration, repair by unauthorized personnel, or damage caused by an act of God, war, or civil insurrection In no event shall Ward-Beck Systems Ltd.
be liable for consequential damages. Ward-Beck Systems Ltd. shall have the rights to final determination as to the application of this warranty: Ward-Beck Systems Ltd. reserves the right, at any time and without notice, to make changes in its equipment; components, specifications or designs, as may be warranted by progress in state-of-the-art technology: Ward-Beck Systems Ltd, reserves the right to make design changes, additions to, and improvements in its products, without obligation to install such revisions in products previously manufactured.
The warranty set forth herein is in Iieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness WARD-BECK SYSTEMS LTD. 455 Milner Avenue, Unit 10, Toronto, Ontario MIB 2K4 V416 335 5999 F 416 335 5202 Toll-Free 800 771 2556 Website: WWw ward-beck com E-Mail: [e-mail removed]
- source: 1997 - POD2 - POD2_Manual.pdf, p. 8
Warranty — 0 words · 2014 - POD2 - MANUAL.docx, page 1
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- source: 2014 - POD2 - MANUAL.docx, p. 1
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- source: 2014 - POD2 - MANUAL (2).docx, p. 1