Storm Interface AT02 Series AudioComm Audio Interface Module Owner’s Manual
- September 7, 2024
- Storm Interface
Table of Contents
Storm Interface AT02 Series AudioComm Audio Interface Module
Specifications:
- Rating: 5V ±0.25V (USB 2.0), 190mA (max)
- Connection: mini USB B
- Audio: 3.5mm audio jack socket (illuminated)
- Ground: 100mm Earth Wire with M3 ring terminal
- Sealing Gasket: included
Product Overview:
The AudioComm device is designed for use with a host system via a single
USB cable. It is available in vertical or horizontal versions with various
features such as volume control keys,
illuminated jack socket, and USB connectivity to the host.
Product Features:
- Volume up/down keys
- 3.5mm Illuminated Jack Socket with insert/removal detection
- Raised Headphone symbol
- Mini USB socket for connection to host
- Reverse printed dark silver or black color front label
- Designed for under panel installation (1.2mm – 2mm thick panel)
Usage Instructions
Installation:
Mount the AudioComm device on a panel with a thickness between 1.2mm and
2mm using the provided CAD drawing for reference.
Connection:
Connect the AudioComm device to the host system using the single USB cable
provided.
Customization:
Use the utility software to customize the default illumination status,
‘wake-up’ behavior, and USB codes as needed.
Functionality:
Use the volume up/down keys to adjust audio levels, insert or remove jacks
from the illuminated socket, and interact with the host system via the USB
interface.
FAQ:
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Q: Are special drivers required for AudioComm?
A: No, AudioComm does not require any special drivers as it functions as a standard HID keyboard and HID consumer controlled device. -
Q: Can the USB codes be changed on AudioComm?
A: Yes, the USB codes can be changed using the provided utility software for customizing the device.
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Product Features
Audio Interface Module with an integrated sound processor. This accessible ADA compliant device provides for connection of a personal headset, handset or other sound reproduction devices; enabling users to hear audio content generated by the host system. The device features white, highly visible illuminated, tactile keys for sound volume control. An illuminated 3.5mm jack plug socket is easily located and identified by a raised tactile headset icon. Connection to the host system is via a Mini B USB socket with an integrated cable anchor. A suitable USB Mini B to USB A cable is sold separately By use of the utility software, default illumination status and ‘wake-up’ behaviour can be selected. The USB codes can also be changed. Connection to the host is via a single USB cable.
Available in vertical or horizontal versions, with the following features :
- Volume up/down keys
- 3.5mm Illuminated Jack Socket
- Jack insert/removal detection USB code
- Raised Headphone symbol
- Mini USB socket for connection to host
- Reverse printed dark silver colour front label , also available with black colour label
- Designed for under panel install to a 1.2mm – 2mm thick panel. CAD drawing available on request.
Part Numbers
- AT02-43001 AudioComm Module USB (Vertical Orientation) Silver Label
- AT02-430H1 AudioComm Module USB (Horizontal Orientation) Silver Label
- AT02-53001 AudioComm Module USB (Vertical Orientation) Black Label
- AT02-530H1 AudioComm Module USB (Horizontal Orientation) Black Label
- 4500-01 USB CABLE – ANGLED MINI-B TO B, 0.9M LONG
USB Interface
- HID keyboard
- Supports standard modifiers, i.e. Ctrl, Shift, Alt
- HID consumer controlled device
- Advanced audio device
- No special drivers required
- Audio Jack Insert / Removal sends USB code to host
- Factory set to Multimedia Volume Up / Down Keys (alternate code table)
Function | HID USB Codes | Hex |
---|---|---|
Volume Up | Multimedia Vol Up | <0x01><0x02> |
Volume Down | Multimedia Vol Down | <0x01><0x04> |
Jack IN | Keyboard F15 | 0x6A |
Jack OUT | Keyboard F16 | 0x6B |
Support
- Free Windows compatible utility for changing the USB Code Tables
- API for custom integration
- Remote Firmware update support
USB Device Information
USB HID
The USB interface comprises a USB HUB with keyboard device and audio device
connected.
The following VID/PID combinations are used:
For USB HUB:
- VID – 0x0424
- PID – 0x2512
For Standard Keyboard/Composite HID/ Consumer Controlled device
- VID – 0x2047
- PID – 0x0A3B
For USB Audio device
- VID – 0x0D8C
- PID – 0x0170
This document will concentrate on the Standard Keyboard/Composite HID/Consumer Controlled device. This interface will enumerate as
- Standard HID Keyboard
- Composite HID-datapipe Interface
- HID Consumer Controlled device
One of the advantages of using this implementation is that no drivers are required. The data-pipe interface is used to provide the host application to facilitate customisation of the product.
Supported Audio Jack Configurations
The following jack configurations are supported.
Notes: Application software should always ensure the same audio is present on both Left and Right Channels for correct mono operation. Headsets with microphones can be used. (microphone input is supported on this product)
Device Manager
When connected to a PC, the AudioComm module should be detected by the operating system and enumerated without drivers.
Windows shows the following devices in the Device Manager:
(Note that other audio devices will need to be disabled in Device Manager
otherwise they will take priority.)
Code Tables
The available USB code tables are shown below.
The product ships with the alternate code table loaded (so that up / down are
multimedia volume control keys)
| DEFAULT CODE TABLE| ALTERNATE CODE TABLE| CUSTOMISED CODE
TABLE
---|---|---|---
| | |
Function| Hex| USB| Hex| USB
Uo| 0x68| F13| <0x01><0x02>| Multimedia Vol Up| Up Arrow| Set initially to the
factory default values
Down| 0x69| F14| <0x01><0x04>| Multimedia Vol Down| Down Arrow
Jack IN| 0x6A| F15| 0x6A| F15| F15
Jack OUT| 0x6B| F16| 0x6B| F16| F16
Using the Windows Utility to change USB Codes
If any other keypad utility software is installed (e.g EZ-Key Utility) then
you should un-install that before you start.
System Requirements
The utility requires .NET framework to be installed on the PC and will
communicate over the same USB connection but via the HID-HID data pipe
channel, no special drivers are required.
Compatibility
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
The utility can be used to configure the product to
- Select Code Table
- LED brightness (0 to 9)
- Test
- Create customised keypad table
- Load a saved configuration from file Reset to factory default
- Update Firmware
Change History
Tech Manual | Date | Version | Details |
---|---|---|---|
14 Nov 18 | 1.0 | First Release | |
06 Jan 21 | 1.1 | Utility update | |
15 Aug 24 | 1.2 | Split out Utility & API instruction as separate docs | |
**** Product Firmware | Date | Version | Details |
--- | --- | --- | --- |
1 Nov 18 | ATv02 | First Release | |