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Broadcast Tools Universal 4.1 MLR Installation And Operation Manual

Web switcher/router with mechanical latching relays
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Installation and Operation Manual
Switcher/Router with Mechanical Latching Relays
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  • Page 1 NOTE: We recommend the use of Chrome, Firefox or Safari as your browser. Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title ........Page # Introduction.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    WEB. Any attempt to install this device by a person who is not technically quali- fied could result in a hazardous condition to the installer or other personnel or dam- age to the UNIVERSAL 4.1 MLR >> WEB or other equipment. Please ensure that NOTE: proper safety precautions have been taken before installing this device.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual Product Overview The Universal 4.1 MLR >> Web is a web enabled transparent four input, single out- put switcher/router with mechanical latching relays designed to pass AES/EBU dig- ital audio or stereo analog audio signals. The Universal 4.1 MLR >> Web is perfect for all types of passive signal switching via front panel controls, web browser con- trol, contact closures or logic remote control.

  • Page 5: Inspection

    UPS Standby Power System We recommend that you connect your UNIVERSAL 4.1 MLR >> WEB to a UPS system. A UPS helps minimize the risk to the UNIVERSAL 4.1 MLR >> WEB and provides power during a power outage. NOTE: If power is lost, the last selected channel is passed to the output.

  • Page 6: Silence Sensor/Aes Activity Detector

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual Silence Sensor/AES Activity Detector The Universal 4.1 MLR >> Web has a selectable analog silence sensor circuit as well as an AES/EBU clock activity detection circuit. These circuits monitor the switcher’s output and can be configured to send alarm emails and trigger automatic switching.

  • Page 7: Audio Inputs And Outputs

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual Audio Inputs and Outputs The Universal 4.1 MLR >> Web’s inputs and output have StudioHub+ compatible RJ45 jacks, and balanced stereo XLR jacks wired in parallel. This means any input connector can route to any output connector, providing an easy way to interface between devices with different connectors without the need for custom cables.

  • Page 8: Remote Control / Pip (Trigger) Inputs

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual Remote Control / PIP (trigger) Inputs CAUTION! The Universal 4.1 MLR >> Web has five status inputs that can be used that may be configured for PIP (“triggers”) or remote-control operation. The inputs accept Installation of the UNI- momentary contact closures (sustained, if break before make);...

  • Page 9: Web Setup/Operation

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual Web Setup and Operation CAUTION! Ethernet “Quick Start” guide NEVER DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE UPDATES CAUTION! If you are not familiar with Ethernet enabled equipment, it may be use- OR CHANGES TO ful to contact your IT department, network administrator or network consultant for THE BNET WEBSERV- assistance.
  • Page 10 Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual Ethernet “Quick Start” guide (cont). Step 2: Double click on the icon labeled Network Connections. The following menu will pop up Step 3: Right click on the icon labeled Local Area Connection. Another menu will appear.
  • Page 11 Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual Ethernet “Quick Start” guide (cont). Step 4: On the Local Area Connection Properties page, double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to display properties. Step 5: Before making any changes to the network settings, write down the current...

  • Page 12: Login" Web Page

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual Opening the LOGIN Web Page 1. Connect the supplied GRAY colored Ethernet crossover cable (XOVER) between the PC’s Ethernet port and the product’s “LAN/NET” network RJ45 jack. 2. Connect the supplied power supply to the product’s power jack. Verify that the front panel green POWER LED is ON and the left “LINK”...
  • Page 13 Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual “Login” Web Page The Login screen displays the Username and Password entry points as well as the date, time, and site ID. You may view the password as you type by checking the “Show Password” box.

  • Page 14: Monitor/Control" Web Page

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual “Monitor/Control” Web Page The Monitor/Control page allows the monitor and/or control of the Universal 4.1 MLR >> Web. The following is an explanation of each item on this page: Site ID: Identifies the unit and location.

  • Page 15: User Setup" Web Page

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual “User Setup” Web Page Eight Usernames and Passwords may be configured for up to three access levels: 1. “Admin” allows complete access for configuration and control. 2. “Monitor/Control” allows access to these pages: About, Monitor/Control, Show log, Help, and Logout.

  • Page 16: I/O Setup" Web Page

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual “I/O” Setup Page NOTE: After any item has been changed, you MUST press the “Save Settings” button for When Booting Switch To: Sets the power up input channel either 1,2,3,4, your changes to be Mute, or Last Source Selected.

  • Page 17: Email/Network Setup" Web Page

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page WEBSITE: Visit our web site for product updates and additional information. WEB SETUP e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...
  • Page 18 Default: 25 SMTP Return Address: Enter your return email address here. Emails from the Universal 4.1 MLR will indicate they are from this address. If an email cannot be delivered, a message stat- ing why will be sent to this address.
  • Page 19 Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – Email Logging Settings Logging Email Address: Email address for the “Logging” email recipient (may be different from the 8 “Alarm” Recipient Addresses. Logging emails and Daily emails are sent to this address only.
  • Page 20 Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – SNMP Manager Settings SNMP Enable Traps: When checked, SNMP trap messages will be sent. When unchecked, no trap messages will be sent to the manager. SNMP Manager IP Address: This is the IP address of the SNMP manager. The sys- tem only accepts SNMP requests from this IP address, and will send traps to this IP address only.
  • Page 21 Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – Other Settings Site ID: This is the Site Identifier that is displayed on the web and in email. Monitor Refresh Time (Sec): Interval at which the Monitor page refreshes. Shorter times may increase network traffic.
  • Page 22 Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual Email/Network Setup” Web Page – Controls Save Settings: After pressing the “Save Settings” button, the device will reboot (If you changed the IP address, you must navigate your web browser to the new IP address (if the HTTP port was changed from port 80, be sure to add the new port number after the IP: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port #).

  • Page 23: Show Alarms" Web Page

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual “Show Alarms” Web Page This page displays current alarms. Device/Event : Labels the device or event. Message: Describes event/alarm condition. Date: Displays the date that the event/alarm was logged. Time: Displays the time that the event/alarm was logged.

  • Page 24: About" Web Page

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual “About” Web Page The “About” Web Page displays the product name, firmware version numbers, and Broadcast Tools® Web site link. WEBSITE: Visit our web site for product updates and additional information. WEB SETUP...

  • Page 25: Tcp Control Commands

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual TCP Control Commands The Universal 4.1 MLR >> Web can be configured to accept ASCII control strings over TCP. The TCP port used, TCP timeout and TCP enable check box can be found on the Email/Network Setup page.
  • Page 26 Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual TCP Control Commands (cont) *uSS - Send status of Silence or AES activity detector. Command example: *0SS Where * (asterisk) is the beginning of string, “u” is unit ID, zero on these products, and “SS”...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Universal 4.1 MLR»Web Installation and Operation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Inputs/Outputs: Any input level and impedance can be used. Inputs may be balanced or unbalanced. Output levels, impedance, distortion, noise and balancing will match that of the selected input. Switching Method: Passive. Mechanical latching sealed relays utilizing 2- form-C bifurcated-crossbar silver alloy with gold overlay contacts.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    If Broadcast Tools is notified, in writing, of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one (1) year following the date of the Buyer’s acquisition of the item, and if the item is returned to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools’...
  • Page 29 Product_Name Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...
  • Page 30 Product_Name Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...
  • Page 31 Product_Name Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...

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