Fallguy ULTRA 2

Universal embedded audio module for MP3 files with 2 serial high-speed interfaces

ULTRA 2 MP3 module
ULTRA 2 MP3 module

The Fallguy ULTRA 2 MP3 module (Article No.0186) is an universal and compact embedded module for playing and recording audio files (MP3, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, WMA, FLAC, WAV, MIDI). The module has been specially developed for use in embedded systems and for integration in customer-specific environments. It is particularly characterized by its use in harsh industrial environmental conditions.
The module has an SD card slot for SD and SDHC cards.
The module is controlled via connected buttons, digital and analog inputs or via various serial interfaces. A connection for additional electronics for connecting an RS232, RS485, LAN (XPORT) or USB interface (FTDI-IC) as well as an LC display is provided.

Depending on the customer’s requirements, the internal firmware of the module is adapted to the application-specific requirements. The playback behavior of the module is determined by the firmware used.

The ULTRA 2 MP3 module is the successor module of the popular ULTRA MP3 module and can therefore be used with all known Carrier boards from LOETRONIC ®!

Fallguy ULTRA AMP 2 MP3 player

ULTRA AMP 2 MP3 player
ULTRA AMP 2 MP3 player

The Fallguy ULTRA 2 MP3 module is available as a finished audio player with integrated powerful amplifier in an aluminium housing. The Fallguy ULTRA AMP 2 MP3 player (Article No.0234) is the first choice for all professional museum and media installations!

ULTRA MP3 player - Back view with clamping bushes
ULTRA MP3 player – Back view with clamping bushes

The player has an integrated 2x50W amplifier in Class D design, which has low-noise playback with adjustable amplifier levels. The volume can be adjusted via a stereo potentiometer. Line Level can also be set as the output signal via jumpers in the player and the amplifier can be bypassed. Either an external amplifier is then connected directly or the passive loudspeakers are connected to the cinch sockets using the screw adapters supplied. Side mounting rails ensure a stable installation.

ULTRA MP3 player - Back view
ULTRA MP3 player – Back view

Three buttons, the SD card slot and four LEDs are located on the front side, on the back side there are 8 button inputs, 8 GPIOs, the RS232 and USB interface accessible. A LAN interface can be optionally equipped.

The ULTRA AMP 2 MP3 player can be equipped optionally with additional hardware:

By using an optional RTC module (Article No.0161) the ULTRA AMP 2 MP3 player can play time controlled announcements. The ULTRA RTC control software is be used to configure the times via the USB interface.

ULTRA AMP 2 MP3 player with RF remote control
ULTRA AMP 2 MP3 player with RF remote control

The ULTRA AMP 2 MP3 player can optionally be equipped with a high-quality reed relay board (4 or 8 relay outputs, Article-No.0239 or 0240). These relay outputs are then switched on and off synchronously with the MP3 playback. This also makes it possible, for example, to operate illuminated LED buttons. The relay outputs can be configured differently and can be set to potential-free or with potential via jumpers.

In addition to buttons, a motion sensor can also be connected directly to the player. This PIR sensor (Article-No.0212) is available from LOETRONIC ®.

An RF receiver (868MHz, Article No.0211) can be build inside the ULTRA AMP 2 MP3 player to control the player via the buttons of a RF remote control. There is a 10 button RF control (Article No.0199) and a 1 button RF control (Article No.0208) available.

Technical data can be found in the data sheets in the download area→

Fallguy ULTRA 2 MP3 player

ULTRA 2 MP3 player with display
ULTRA 2 MP3 player with display

The ULTRA 2 MP3 module is also available inside a practical plastic casing and is sold as a Plug’n-Play audio player (Article No.0210). It is therefor the cheap choice for all museum and media installations! The player is equipped with a SD card slot, three LEDs, connections for an external stereo amplifier (2x cinch sockets) and an USB interface at the front. The player can be configured via the USB interface.

ULTRA 2 MP3 player - Back view
ULTRA 2 MP3 player – Back view

There are 5 inputs using clamping bushes for buttons, relais or sensors at the back and 1 clamping bush for powering external devices. A stereo headphone (3.5mm jack) can also be connected here.

The ULTRA 2 MP3 player can be equipped optionally with additional hardware:

ULTRA 2 MP3 player - Front view with display
ULTRA 2 MP3 player – Front view with display

An optional 2-lines LC display (Blue/White, Article No.0141) displays more playback information.

By using an optional RTC module (Article No.0161) the ULTRA 2  MP3 player can play time controlled announcements. The ULTRA RTC control software is be used to configure the times via the USB interface.

ULTRA 2 MP3 player with RF remote control
ULTRA 2 MP3 player with RF remote control

In addition to buttons, a motion sensor can also be connected directly to the player. This PIR sensor (Article-No.0212) is available from LOETRONIC ®.

A RF receiver (868MHz, Article No.0211) can be build inside the ULTRA 2 MP3 player to control the player via the buttons of a RF remote control. There is a 10 button RF control (Article No.0199) and a 1 button RF control (Article No.0208) available.

ULTRA 2 MP3 player with LAN
ULTRA 2 MP3 player with LAN

Instead of the USB interface the ULTRA 2 MP3 player can also be equipped with a LAN interface (XPORT, Article No.0138).

Technical data can be found in the data sheets in the download area→

ULTRA Serial control Software

For remote control and configuration of the ULTRA 2 MP3 module or the different ULTRA (AMP) 2 MP3 players and for loading new MP3 files onto the SD card, LOETRONIC offers the ULTRA Serial control Software for Windows PCs.

The software communicates via the RS232, LAN and USB interfaces and is constantly being expanded with new functions.
Under Downloads you will find the latest ULTRA Serial control Software…

ULTRA Serial Control software
ULTRA Serial Control software

ULTRA RTC control Software

By using an optional RTC module inside the ULTRA (AMP) 2 MP3 players specific MP3 files can be playbacked at fixed times and dates. To configure those times and dates, LOETRONIC offers the ULTRA RTC control Software for Windows PCs.

The software communicates via the RS232, LAN and USB interfaces.
Under Downloads you will find the latest ULTRA RTC control Software…

ULTRA RTC control software
ULTRA RTC control software

Technical data can be found in the data sheets in the download area→

Technical data – ULTRA 2 MP3 module

Microcontroller
  • 16-Bit Microcontroller PIC24FJ256GL408
  • 256 kByte flash memory for internal firmware
  • 32 kByte RAM
  • Internal EEPROM for storing configuration data
MP3 encoder/decoder
  • Hardware encoder/decoder (DSP) VS1063
  • Decodes MPEG1 Layer III (MP3), MPEG2 and MPEG2.5 with up to 320 kbit/s or variable bitrate, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, WMA, FLAC, WAV, MIDI
  • Encodes MPEG1 Layer III (MP3), Ogg Vorbis, WAV
  • Volume and equalizer control
  • Integrated A/D and D/A converter
SD flash memory
  • SD cards from 64 MB to 128 GB usable (SD and SDHC)
  • FAT32 file format
  • Playback length (example) with 4 GB memory and 128 kbit/s MP3 encoding about 72 hours
Operating temperature
  • -20°C to +85°C
Operating voltage
  • 3,3 V (DC) stabilized
Current consumption
  • 100 mA (typical) with SD card
Interfaces
  • 8 button or analog inputs for connecting buttons, sensors or relays
  • 8 digital in- or outputs
  • 1 asynchronous serial interface (UART, 3,3V level, 115.200 bps) for RS232 or RS485 connections with hardware handshake
  • 1 asynchronous serial interface (UART, 3,3V level, 921.600 bps) for LAN (XPORT) and USB connections (FTDI-IC) with hardware handshake
  • 1 interface for an LC display (4-bit)
  • 5 connections for additional LEDs
  • 1 interface for an additional RTC module
  • 1 interface for an additional RF receiver
  • 1 analog audio output – Line level
  • 1 digital audio output – I2S, 48kHz
  • 1 analog audio input – Line level