MIDI Solutions Relay - Manual (Page 3)

Thank you for purchasing the MIDI Solutions Relay.
The MIDI Solutions Relay contains a MIDI-controlled relay switch that enables a switch or footswitch input to be
placed under MIDI control. The Relay can be programmed to respond to a wide variety of MIDI messages, including
Note, Control Change, Program Change, and System Exclusive messages, and programmed settings are retained
even after power is removed from the unit. The MIDI Solutions Relay is MIDI-powered and requires no batteries or
power supply to operate.
INTRODUCTION
To program the Relay connect the MIDI Out from your MIDI interface to the MIDI of the Relay. The MIDI and
can be left disconnected during programming.
Once the Relay has been programmed it can be inserted wherever it is required in your MIDI setup. Connect the MIDI
Out or Thru of the sending device to the MIDI
of the Relay. The can be made to a footswitch
input or contacts to be switched. The MIDI of the Relay can be connected to the MIDI In of a receiving MIDI
device or left disconnected. It is recommended that the number of MIDI Solutions products powered by a single MIDI
Out or Thru be limited to four.
In Out
Relay Connections
In Relay Connections
Out
IMPORTANT: Switching high current or inductive loads can permanently damage the unit, please see the
relay contact ratings at the end of these instructions, and navigate to the following link for more information:
www.midisolutions.com/backemf.htm
The Relay is programmed by sending it MIDI System Exclusive programming commands from a computer with a
MIDI interface. These commands are described in detail on the following pages, however
(see www.midisolutions.com/support.htm).
Upon receipt of a programming command, the Relay's MIDI indicator LED flashes rapidly for about one second to
indicate that the setting has been stored. Settings are retained after power is removed, and the unit can then be
inserted wherever it is required in your MIDI setup.
The Relay's MIDI Indicator LED will light as soon as the sending device is turned on, and flashes whenever MIDI data
passes through the unit. The Relay will respond to incoming MIDI messages according to its programmed settings.
All MIDI messages appearing at the MIDI In are passed to the MIDI Out.
the Programming Tools
software creates these commands automatically
CONNECTIONS
PROGRAMMING
OPERATION
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Receiving Device
MIDI In
Sending Device
Relay Connections
MIDI Out or Thru
Fuse (0.5A 3AG)
MIDI Indicator LED
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MIDI
Relay
In
Connections
Relay
Out
0.5A Fuse