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- Page 1 Amb-OS Media, LLC AMR-100I (Internet) Operations Manual Revision 4 AMR-100I Firmware 2.36 07/21/16...
- Page 2 Permission Portal http://www.amb-os.com/permissions NOTE As of this version of software, only one AMR-100I can be controlled by the Amb-OS User Interface software on a single PC. With multiple AMR- 100Is each AMR-100I needs a separate computer controlling each individual receiver.
- Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS HARDWARE OVERVIEW ........................7 Package Contents ............................. 7 Controls and Connections ........................7 Front Panel Description ........................7 Front Panel Buttons ........................7 Rear Panel Description ........................8 Connections ........................... 8 QUICK START ............................9 Audio ................................ 9 Ethernet Connection ..........................
- Page 4 Closure Default States ......................... 20 Closure Table ..........................20 Front Panel Description ......................... 21 Display ............................21 De-authorized Message: ......................... 22 Front Panel Menu Options ........................23 Settings Menu ..........................25 IP Address Submenu ........................25 *Alarm ............................ 25 *DHCP ............................ 26 *IP Addr ..........................
- Page 5 Commands ........................... 44 Trigger Uses ..........................45 Timed Playback ..........................45 HTML INTERFACE ..........................46 Access to the AMR-100I Web page ...................... 46 HTML Menus ............................47 General Diagnostics Menu ......................47 System Statistics .......................... 47 General Statistics: ........................48 Audio Statistics ........................
- Page 6 Resetting the receiver's display to its default setting ..............65 Checking Network Settings ........................65 Permission Portal ........................... 66 Logging Into the Site ........................67 Requesting and deleting program permissions ................69 Contact Information ........................69 Requesting Programs ........................69 Deleting Programs ........................
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Page 7: Hardware Overview
HARDWARE OVERVIEW WARNING To receive programs on the AMR-100I, log in into the Amb-OS permission portal (http://www.amb-os.com/permissions) to request programs. Without requesting programs, the AMR-100I will not receive any programs. Package Contents 1 – AMR-100I AMB-OS Receiver 1 – AC power cable 1 –... -
Page 8: Rear Panel Description
Reboots the receiver without performing a power recycle. It also preserves the system logs. WARNING Resetting the AMR-100I stops the audio playback until the AMR- 100I has finished booting. 6-15. Audio outputs: Two sets of two stereo analog outputs correspond to the digital outputs. They are listed in order from left to right. -
Page 9: Quick Start
Plug in the Ethernet cable into the 10/100 Base T Network connection on the back of the receiver. The default setting for the IP address setting uses DHCP. If the network does not use DHCP, then the AMR-100I will not connect to the network or the Internet and result in an alarm mode after applying power. -
Page 10: Power
NOTE It is highly recommended that the AMR-100I have access to the Internet to insure error free reception of files. Power After connecting the Audio Ethernet cables, connect the AC power cord. Immediately after connecting the power cord, the AMR-100I’s front panel light turns on... -
Page 11: General Functional Description
GENERAL FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION File Reception The AMR-100I receiver receives programs as audio files sent via the Internet faster than real time and stored on an internal hard drive. The Ethernet connection allows the AMR-100I to receive programs reception. The AMR-100I communicates back to the... -
Page 12: Live Streams
(target) on the back of the AMR-100I. Because of the ability to address specific receivers for programs, the AMR-100I has to have permission to receive a live program. The live programs for which the ARM-100I has been given permissions... -
Page 13: Installation
The AMR-100I uses targets to address each analog output. Analog The analog audio connectors use standard XLR connectors. Each of the two ports can be played in stereo (2 stereo ports), all mono (4 mono ports) or mixed (1 port stereo and the other 2 mono channels). -
Page 14: Ethernet
Cat-5 or better network cable with RJ-45 connectors. Programs can be transferred automatically to an automation computer. If a program looses some packets during reception of a program, the AMR-100I communicates to the load server to retrieve the missing packets and restore the program. -
Page 15: Serial Port
NOTE The AMR-100I does not send any information out the serial port for troubleshooting or diagnosis Technical: The RS-232 serial port connections Three wire modem cable (transmit, receive and ground) • Standard 9 pin D type connector •... -
Page 16: Input Relay Wiring
Input Relay Wiring The following diagram shows the use the internal +5V pull-up source connected to pin 13. The following diagram shows the use of an external pull-up source. Pin 13 is not connected to anything and the external voltage source connects to pins 24, 11, 21 and 8. Rev. -
Page 17: Output Relay Closure Specifications
Output Relay Closure Specifications Output relay closures are “Form A” relays and act as a SPST switch. Connections #1 – Pin 1 and 14 #2 – Pin 2 and 15 #3 – Pin 3 and 16 #4 – Pin 4 and 17 #5 –... -
Page 18: Operations
Reserved Relays #5 and #6 Time Sync by Relay #5 To keep station clocks synchronized, a time pulse can be used from the AMR-100I. Every hour relay #5 closes for one second as a time sync pulse. -
Page 19: Program Use Of Relays #5 And #6
Relays #5 must not be used for programming functions without disabling the clock syncing or the alarm functions to prevent the AMR-100I from producing unpredictable results. The Relay Map does not change automatically when using the default alarm clock syncing relays. -
Page 20: Closure Default States
Closure Default States The state of the relay determines what happens when a command is sent. When a program sends a command to the relay, here is what happens with each state. Command Result Off (opens relay) If it was on (closed), it turns off (opens). If it was off (open), the relay stays off (closed). -
Page 21: Front Panel Description
“*” appears in the upper left corner of the screen or use the TMAP Arming command in the HTML Interface. Disabled (“*” not on screen): If the Emergency Message is not enabled, the AMR-100I will not receive the Emergency or “on off” program. To disable the Emergency or “on off”... -
Page 22: De-Authorized Message
The Amb-OS network administrator can disable a receiver. If that happens, the de-authorized message appears in the middle of the screen with the message line at the bottom. In the event the AMR-100I becomes de-authorized, call the Amb-OS support line to have it restored to normal operation. (877) AMB-OS2U or (877) 262-6728 Rev. -
Page 23: Front Panel Menu Options
Front Panel Menu Options The following chart is a tree of all the options in the front panel setup. Settings Firmware Serial IP_Addr Alarm DHCP IP Addr Gateway Netmask Server 1-4 Port 1-4 Cmd Addr Cmd Port Web Port Clock Interval Closure Map Minutes P1LS... - Page 24 To get to the “Settings Menu,” press the [ENTER] button once. Firmware: 2.36 (or current version) Serial No: 2001000 (local serial number) Addr: DHCP (default or the internal IP address of the AMR-100I) *Clock Interval *Closure Map *Target Map *LCD Settings...
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Page 25: Settings Menu
Settings Menu IP Addr IP Address Submenu *Alarm MAC XXXXXXXXXXXX – The MAC address is unique to each receiver and cannot be changed. *DHCP *IP Addr *Alarm *Gateway Alarm: Output 6 (default) *Netmask Cannot be set with HTML Command Interface *RpSrvr1 The alarm closes on the following conditions: *RpPort1... -
Page 26: Dhcp
*DHCP DHCP: Yes (default) Can be set by HTML Command Interface From the main screen: 1. Press [ENTER] twice to edit settings 2. Press the [DOWN] arrow to highlight “IP Addr: DHCP” 3. Press [ENTER] to edit the settings 4. Press the [DOWN] arrow to highlight “DHCP” 5. -
Page 27: Ip Addr
One and two digit subnet addresses need leading 0’s so enter all twelve digits. The address of 192.168.1.10 would be entered as 192.168.001.010. The setting is saved after setting the last digit. To set the IP address, change the AMR-100I from a dynamic IP address (DHCP = “Yes”) to a static... -
Page 28: Gateway
2. Press the [DOWN] arrow to highlight the IP Addr: 192.168.1.150 Gateway: 192.168.001.001 address of the AMR-100I Netmask: 255.255.255.0 3. Press [ENTER] to change the settings 4. Press [DOWN] until “Gateway” is highlighted 5. Press [ENTER] to change the settings – the first digit will be highlighted 6. -
Page 29: Netmask
Networks use the netmask to separate network segments. Normally, a local network uses a mask of 255.255.255.0 and the AMR-100I uses that as the default and does not need to be changed. The network administrator can provide an alternate netmask if necessary. -
Page 30: Rpsrvr/Ldsrvr, Command Address And Ports
Never change the IP addresses of the servers or the port numbers unless instructed to do so by Amb-OS support personnel. Changing these values can cause the AMR-100I to miss programs. *The IP address for each server is: RpSrvr1: 72.159.94.35 RpSrvr2: 209.169.52.43... -
Page 31: Webport
2. Press the [DOWN] arrow to highlight DHCP or the IP address of the AMR-100I 3. Press [ENTER] to change the settings 4. Press [DOWN] until “WebPort” is highlighted 5. Press [ENTER] to change the settings 6. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to change the digit to the desired value 7. -
Page 32: Clock Interval
While relay #6 used for the alarm, either relay can be used for either function. The AMR-100I does not check to see if the same relay is used for the time sync and alarm. Thus a time sync could trigger both the time sync and the alarm indication at the same time. -
Page 33: Closure Map
*Closure Map This allows changing the programming relay assignments. The Closure Map Map Names Table section lists the default assignments and states. The names are listed in the P1LS P2LS table to the right. The numbers in the name are the ports associated with the P1LE... -
Page 34: Relay Test Menu
Relay Test Menu To check the input closures and verify the output relays, press [UP] and [DOWN] arrows at the same time while in the Closure Map menu. To move between the output closures, use the [UP] and [DOWN] arrows. The [DOWN] arrow moves the cursor to the right and the [UP] arrow moves the cursor to the left. -
Page 35: Target Map
*Target Map This menu allows the target map assignments to be changed to any of the analog targets. The default mappings are: TMAP1 = T1 (stereo) Setup Date TMAP2 = T2 (stereo) TMAP1 Stereo 1 TMAP3 = T1L (mono) TMAP2 Stereo 2 TMAP3 Mono 1 Left... -
Page 36: Lcd Settings
Use this to change the contrast of the display. Be very Resistance Ratio careful, because the display can be made unreadable. Reset the AMR-100I to its default settings to restore the Reference Voltage screen. From the main screen: 1. Press [ENTER] twice to edit the settings... -
Page 37: Date Menu
Date Menu After the AMR-100I connects to the Amb-OS servers, the AMR-100I syncs to the server’s time GPS time, which is set to GMT. The AMR-100I changes the time to reflect the Zone Daylight Saving Time setting. DATE After the clock syncs, the edit mode goes directly to the... -
Page 38: Daylight Saving Time
Set to “YES”: The AMR-100I changes the hour during Daylight Saving Time. Set to “NO”: The AMR-100I does not change the hour during Daylight Saving Time. In Hawaii, for example, set the zone to “Hawaii” and set Daylight Saving Time to “No.”... -
Page 39: Program Playback
The AMR-100I stores the time a program starts and the time it would end. When the AMR-100I loses power or is rebooted or reset, it calculates the position in the program where it would have been without the interruption. -
Page 40: Ip Streaming Port
® to the address specified in the streaming target to decode the stream. Recording Port The AMR-100I can record a program on the hard drive of the AMR-100I as it plays out an analog port. Like the Streaming port, it needs to have an analog port as the primary output. -
Page 41: General Description Of Targets
Tfilename.MP2 (filename = the name of the recorded program, MP2 = the required extension) A program played on an analog target can be recorded on the hard drive of the AMR-100I. This can be used to time shift a live program. For example, TLIVE_PRGM.MP2 would record LIVE_PRGM.MP2 on the receiver. -
Page 42: Target Use
Target Use Target Options Programs can be played back on the analog ports (targets) in stereo, mono, or in a combination. A streaming recording port have to be used with an analog target. Target Combinations Analog Targets One to four programs can be played at one time. The possible combinations for the analog targets: 1. -
Page 43: Target Maps
Target Maps Mapped targets use the analog ports, but addressed by a single name. A live program may have a target of TMAP1 and the station can assign that to any of the six analog targets: T1, T2, T1L, T1R, T2, T2L or T2R. -
Page 44: Playlist
Interface or the Amb-OS User Interface play audio. Triggers Triggers initiate an action on the AMR-100I from an external source. Triggers have many options including a time limitation to allow a trigger to happen only at specific times. The playlist uses an input closure... -
Page 45: Trigger Uses
Command strings can be as specific as “PLAY-TTT5-06-07-14” or as general as “PLAY.” The AMR-100I can have 256 total triggers (input closures and commands). -
Page 46: Html Interface
HTML INTERFACE Access to the AMR-100I Web page To access the AMR-100I remotely through the built in web interface, the computer needs to be on the same network as the AMR-100I. Open an Internet browser window and enter the IP address of the receiver into the address line of the browser. -
Page 47: Html Menus
HTML Menus General Diagnostics Menu System Statistics Scheduled Event List Trigger Event Lists Command Interface System Statistics GENERAL STATISTICS This shows the settings and activity of the AMR-100I ------------------------------------- General Statistics: Addresses and general settings Firmware Ver: 2.28 TID: 2001000... -
Page 48: General Statistics
Inet Buff Msecs: The number of milliseconds the AMR-100I buffers audio from an Internet stream to reduce audio packet delays. This is set by Amb-OS support personnel. Sat Buff Msecs: The number of milliseconds the AMR-100I buffers audio from an RF stream to reduce audio packet delays. This is set by Amb-OS support personnel. -
Page 49: Target Mapping
1500 IP Datagrams: The number of IP packets coming to the AMR-100I. IP Fragments: The number of incomplete packets in the network and coming to the AMR-100I Drive Statistics DRIVE STATISTICS Open Files: The number of files open for playback on ------------------------------------ the AMR-100I. -
Page 50: Scheduled Event List
Scheduled Event List This page shows the scheduled events in the playlist (see Playlist section). Without a playlist, this has no entries as shown below. Column Headings Action: The type of event Time: The date and time when the event happens in local time Source: The program to be played (displayed as the Amb-OS system name) Target: The output target... -
Page 51: Action
STOP: The AMR-100I after playing the last block of data, the program stops. In the example above, the program has been scheduled to play at 15:06 so the AMR-100I opens the program at 15:05:59 to read the first block of data. Because the program is 29:30, it ends at 15:35:30. -
Page 52: Trigger Event Lists
Trigger Event Lists This page lists the events triggered by an input closure text command sent via the RS-232 serial port or satellite. Local triggers use numbers 999 and below and program providers use numbers 1000 and above. The page lists the input closures text commands numerical order as they are numbered in the playlist. -
Page 53: Command Interface
This page allows commands to be sent to the receiver. Type the command into the input window and press [ENTER] or click on “Execute” to send the command to the AMR-100I. The case of the command does not matter unless it is a text trigger in a playlist. -
Page 54: General Commands
The command “RELAY 1 ON” closes relay #1. This is extremely useful in testing relays. Closing relays #5 should be used with extreme caution after completing the wiring to the AMR-100I. If the system alarm has been wired and “RELAY 6 ON” is issued, the alarm will activate. -
Page 55: Set Zone
For example, Eastern time changes from -5 GMT to -4 GMT during Daylight Saving Time (DST). In Hawaii, set to “0” or “NO” and the AMR-100I will remain -10 GMT even during Daylight Saving Time (DST). 0 = “OFF” Standard Time (No DST) – used for those who do not participate in (Arizona, Hawaii, some areas of Indiana and some U.S. -
Page 56: Network Commands
NEWIP HTML Command Interface. This duplicates the front panel menu DHCP. Syntax: DHCP ON or DHCP OFF WARNING Setting DHCP to “OFF” requires setting the AMR-100I IP address manually. NEWIP #.#.#.# This changes the AMR-100I’s address. The new IP address... -
Page 57: Newgateway
NEWGATEWAY #.#.#.#. Sets the Internet gateway of the network. This is usually the address of the router or high-speed modem. The network administrator will be able to provide that information. This duplicates the front panel menu Gateway. Syntax: NEWGATEWAY 192.168.1.1 WEBPORT # Sets the Web or HTTP port number used by HTML Interface. -
Page 58: Audio Control Commands
AUDPLAY command. The AUDPLAY command needs the exact name of the program on the AMR-100I. Program names can be seen at http://www.amb-os.com/programs. Use the designation on http://www.amb- os.com/programs (MMMM_PPPP) and add the date (MM-DD-YY), the part number with the total number of parts (PN-TP), each one separated with an underscore (“_”) and add the .MP2 extension. -
Page 59: Audstop
The TMAP section under the system statistics shows the current mapping on the AMR-100I receiver. Any of the six TMAPs (TMAP1 to TMAP6) can be assigned to any one of the six targets: T1 = Port 1 stereo T1L = Port 1 mono –... -
Page 60: Tmap7Arm On/Off
TMAP7ARM ON/OFF This command duplicates pressing and holding the [BACK] button on the front panel to arm the emergency or "one off" program function. The “*” in the upper right of the front panel screen comes on when issuing “TMAPARM7 ON” command. “TMAPARM OFF” turns off the function and the “*”... -
Page 61: Appendix
APPENDIX Boot Process After the AMR-100I receives power, it begins the startup process, which takes about twenty seconds. 2. Initialize drive 3. Scanning file system 1. Reset the drive Relay #6 should be clear (no alarms) 5. Finished booting 4. Initialize receiver If the receiver has been setup correctly, the Lan, and Inet boxes should be black and the other boxes should all be clear. -
Page 62: Error Conditions
Error Conditions See the Troubleshooting Chart in the appendix to troubleshoot errors. Network Errors Relay 6 active LAN Connection Fault With a good RF connection and no internal network connection, only No LAN or Internet the Lan and Inet boxes will be clear connection to the relay #6 will be dark (indicating... -
Page 63: Troubleshooting Chart
Internet ‘Inet’ indication 2. If the Lan indicator is clear, check the No Lan Indication 3. Verify program permissions for the AMR-100I www.focussat.net/cgi-bin/ambos/permissions 4. Check the feed for program issues 5. Contact the Amb-OS support line for technical assistance (1-877-262-6728) Rev. - Page 64 No Audio Files are not on the receiver 1. If the file is not on the receiver, check No files playback Audio improperly connected being received Audio not monitored correctly 2. Check the audio connections Playlist is incorrect 3. Verify the proper audio port or target is being used...
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Page 65: Resetting The Amr-100I
Removing power deletes all logs and can make troubleshooting the AMR-100I more time consuming. Only use this method as a last resort. Resetting the receiver's display to its default setting At times it may be necessary to reset the AMR-100I to the factory settings. If the display contrast setting (see LCD Settings section) made the display unreadable, the AMR-100I must be reset. -
Page 66: Permission Portal
Permission Portal To request program permissions, go to the Amb-OS Permissions Portal. (http://www.focussat.net/cgi-bin/ambos/permissions). NOTE The TID number in the System Statistics in the AMR-100I HTML Interface is the serial number of the AMR-100I. Rev. 4 – Firmware Version 2.36 © 2015... -
Page 67: Logging Into The Site
Diagnostics and it is the TID number. From the front panel of the AMR-100I, press the [ENTER] button once on the AMR-100I if • a static IP address is used. When using DHCP, press [ENTER] twice and then the [DOWN]... - Page 68 The Amb-OS Permission Portal lists all available programs on the left, all the program with permissions for the AMR-100I on the right and the definitions of the ministries under the table. Rev. 4 – Firmware Version 2.36 © 2015...
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Page 69: Requesting And Deleting Program Permissions
After selecting the program(s), click on “Request permissions.” A request gets sent to the appropriate ministry and they will grant the AMR-100I permission to receive the program. Some ministries may want more information before granting program permissions. -
Page 70: Deleting Programs
Deleting Programs The process to delete a program permission is the same requesting permissions. Highlight the program(s) that will no longer be used. To select multiple programs, use the control key with the left mouse click. After selecting the program(s) to be deleted, click on “Remove permissions.”... -
Page 71: Definitions
DST – See Daylight Saving Time Dynamic IP Address – The IP address gets set automatically by the network router. The IP address can change if the router reassigns addresses. The AMR-100I defaults to DHCP set to “On.” To keep the... - Page 72 (192.168.1.XXX). A netmask of 255.255.0.0 lets all devices communicate with the same digits in the first two positions. Static IP Address – The IP address of a device is set to fixed address. In the AMR-100I, when DHCP set to “No.” The IP address does not change unless manually set.
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