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  • Page 1

    MIDI SWITCHER Z11-S.A.C. Please, first read this manual carefully! Operator ´ s Manual[...]

  • Page 2

    The Z11 S.A.C. MIDI Switcher serves to switch certain functions of amps via MIDI. It works with all ENGL amps that are not equipped with MIDI interfaces, for example the Powerball 100, Thunder 50, Screamer, and E530 19" rack preamp models, as well as most other amps equipped with 1/4" jack plugs that accept single-pole, single-throw (SPST[...]

  • Page 3

    3 SWITCH LOOP 1 Press this button to determine Switch Loop 1's status. This circuit is wired to a stereo 1/4“ jack (12). The red LED above the button indicates the status: LED off => Switch Loop 1 is an open circuit, which deactivates function* 1. LED on => Switch Loop 1 is a closed circuit, which activates function* 1. Changing Loop 1[...]

  • Page 4

    REAR PANEL 9 MIDI THRU This standard 5-pin DIN port sends incoming MIDI data from the MIDI IN jack to another connected MIDI device. 10 MIDI IN This standard 5-pin DIN ports jack receives MIDI data from a MIDI-enabled device such as the ENGL MIDI Footcontroller. It also providers power to Z-9, Z-12 and Z-15 ENGL MIDI Footcontrollers. See the next s[...]

  • Page 5

    Setup and Installation: You have several setup and installation options: 1. To set the Switcher on a flat surface, first stick the four adhesive rubber pads to the bottom of the device. 2. Attach it to your ENGL device using the velcro strips, for instance, to the Powerball's rear panel or inside the speaker cabinet area of a combo's hous[...]

  • Page 6

    * The MIDI Switcher fails to respond. It will not power up even though you have connected its power pack to an AC outlet. The Status LED above the WRITE button is not flashing, and you are unable to activate any of the switch loops. -> Is the power pack providing the necessary voltage and sufficient amperage? (See Technical Data for specificatio[...]

  • Page 7

    Practical examples: the ENGL Z11-S.A.C. used as a MIDI Switcher and as a MIDI-to-S.A.C. interface for ENGL Powerball amps Some more hot tips: The Switcher also lets you combine a later Powerball-2 version with an earlier Powerball-1 version. The S.A.C. interface controls the Powerball-2 amp; four switch loops control the older version of the E645. [...]

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    Technical Data: Power supply: Via an external 12-volt DC or 12-volt AC power pack with approx. 500 mA current Switcher's max. power consumption: approx. 160 mA, all Switch Loops active. Switchable phantom power for ENGL MIDI footcontrollers via MIDI cable; see table below for pin assignments. System: Controller AT89S52 with internal 8k FLASH m[...]