SPE 1.5k-FA Taurus and RC-1216H

[Jukka Kulha]

Hello,

Is any one using new Taurus with RC-1216H in remote? Asking as I have found an issue as is not working. The same setup (RC-1216H+series cable) has been working very well with 2k-FA (2nd version). Any idea what might be the issue with Taurus and RC-1216H. I have been told that both amps should be similar from remote op. point of view. Are they?

73 de Jukka OH2MA

[sm2o]

RC-1216H supports Expert 1K-FA/1.3K-FA/1.5K-FA/2K-FA. Probably Taurus is not using the same protocol as the the ordinary 1.5K-FA if it does not work.

73 de mike

[Jukka Kulha]

Hello Mike,

Thanks for your reply and comment. Nice to hear from you for a long time!   I was discussion this remote matter with factory earlier and they confirmed that the Taurus remote should work exactly the same way as 1.3k-FA, 1.5k-FA and 2k-FA. Meaning that all interfaces used with earlier models, should work too.

I have tested Taurus with very same RC-1216H box+cable as using with 2k-FA. Also Taurus manual showing exactly same info for this interface. Results of my tests shows that I can get connected to the unit via net and put ON both power switch and AUX switch ON. This also opens up Taurus amp which goes to standby mode. Same time the green indicator on RC-1216H (on right up corner) show Error and standby and operate buttons are not active and do not work. So, only those two relays can be controlled via remote.

I have now also SPE own remote client in use parallel with RC-1216H and I have activated the serial server on RC-1216H. This server function works OK. With this set up, I can control all functions OK with Taurus. So, the SPE own remote client (RS232/port) client works as it should. However, RC-1216H do only power ON and serial server function while all other functions are not working.

73 de Jukka OH2MA

[sm2o]

OK

Your tests shows that there is protocol differences even if they say it's not

73 de mike

[Jukka Kulha]

Hello Mike,

OK, you are probably right. Do you see any way to get this sorted out? I have been very satisfied with RC-1216H as it gives flexibility on the move operations. Also wondering, if there is some other solution available what could do the same as RC-1216H?

I will also contact again SPE as this was one of my pre-requirements....

73 de Jukka OH2MA