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Wheatstone Corporation WheatNet-IP Blade3s Technical Manual

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  • Page 1 WheatNet-IP IP N UDIO ETWORK ECHNICAL ANUAL 600 Industrial Drive, New Bern, N.C. 28562 ( tel 252-638-7000 / fax 252-637-1285 / email @ wheatstone.com )
  • Page 2 WheatNet-IP IP N UDIO ETWORK ECHNICAL ANUAL Wheatstone Corporation April 2009...
  • Page 3 Wheatstone WheatNet-IP Audio Over IP Network - 3rd Edition Revised ©2012 Wheatstone Corporation 600 Industrial Drive New Bern, North Carolina 28562 tel 252-638-7000 / fax 252-637-1285...
  • Page 4 A A A A A T T E N T I O N T T E N T I O N T T E N T I O N T T E N T I O N T T E N T I O N Attention! F F F F F ederal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance ederal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Attention! WheatNet-IP Blade3s Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. This equipment must be installed and operated in a dry location free from dripping or splashing liquids. No objects filled with liquid (such as beverage containers and the like) shall be placed on or near the unit.
  • Page 6 Attention! WheatNet-IP Blade3s Consignes De Sécurité Importantes 1. Lire ces instructions. 2. Conserver ces instructions. 3. Observer tous les avertissements. 4. Suivre toutes les instructions. 5. Ce matériel doit être installé et utilisé dans un endroit sec à l'abri d'éclaboussures de liquides ou de gouttes.

  • Page 7: Before Getting Started

    W h e a t N e t - I P Q u i c k S t a r t S e t u p G u i d e Before Getting Started The purpose of this document is to aid in the quick setup of your new Wheatstone WheatNet-IP product.
  • Page 8 Consideration should be given to the ID selection as no two BLADEs in the system may have the same ID. The ID should be chosen based on system topology and should reflect how the system will ultimately be configured. Wheatstone recommends assigning ID “1” to the first BLADE you power up on the network, ID “2”...
  • Page 9 Stereo Mic I/O Template This template creates eight Mono Microphone inputs and four Stereo outputs. Signal names are assigned based on the BLADE ID and will have a “BLxx_yy” naming convention, where “xx” is the BLADE ID and “yy” is source 01 through 08 or destination 01 through 04.
  • Page 10 Surface Setup If you have an Mix Engine Blade, it can be used with a Wheatstone E-Series surface to provide mixing capability. In order to be used in a BLADE system, the surface must first be properly configured. Network Settings When the E-Series surface is powered up the first time it will display a dialog box stating that no network file was found (See Figure 1).
  • Page 11 Figure 2 This is where you select the Configuration mode desired. The choices are Configuration Automatic or Manual. Mode This is where the ID of the Mix Engine Blade that will be associated with Mix Engine the surface is assigned. One Mix Engine Blade supports a single surface. This is the Blade connection status.
  • Page 12 Figure 3 Select YES from the dialog box and the surface will reboot. Once the surface has been rebooted navigate to the Options Tab and select Network Settings from the drop down menu. If all information was entered properly the BLADE STATUS will display “CON- NECTED”...
  • Page 13 Figure 4 Quick Start – 7 WheatNet-IP / Apr 2009...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S Wheatstone WheatNet-IP System Table of Contents Chapter 1 - General Information Introduction ..................1-3 Rack Mounting ................1-4 Installation Tips ......................1-4 Energizing ..................1-5 A Word About Nomenclature ............
  • Page 15 C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S Model MADI .......................1-32 Digital Audio Connections ..................1-32 Optical Fiber Interface ....................1-32 Model M4 .......................1-33 Inputs ........................1-33 Outputs ........................1-33a Logic Ports - All Models (except LIO-48) ..............1-34 LIO-48 Logic Ports ....................1-34 Simplified Blade Logic I/O ..................1-34b Input Logic ......................1-34b...
  • Page 16 C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S PC Configuration ....................3-10 Network Interface Card (NIC) ................3-10 Typical Small Network Block Diagram ..............3-11 Typical Medium Network Block Diagram ..............3-12 Typical Large Network Block Diagram ..............3-13 Network Troubleshooting ............
  • Page 17 C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S System Preferences Tab ....................4-33 Default View ......................4-33 Default Grid Labels ....................4-33 Default Sort Order ....................4-34 Colors ........................4-34 A Final Word About Colors ................4-37 System Log Tab ......................4-38 Navigator GUI BLADE Windows in Detail ........
  • Page 18 C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S Appendices Appendix 1 WheatNet-IP Set Up Wizard ............A-3 WheatNet-IP Front Panel Menus ..........A-4 Appendix 2 Configuring Control Surfaces for Use in WheatNet-IP Systems A-9 Appendix 3 Cisco 2960G Configuration for WheatNet-IP ......
  • Page 19 C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S Appendix 4 WheatNet-IP Logic Functions and Examples ......A-18 Category 1: Direct Logic ..................A-18 VDip Function ....................... A-18 Programmable Buttons ..................A-21 Category 2: Audio Associated Logic ............... A-26 Category 3: Discrete Logic ..................
  • Page 20 C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S Menus ........................A-61 View ........................A-61 Layout ........................A-61 WheatNet-IP System ....................A-61 Setup ........................A-61 Additional Popup Menus ..................A-62 Summary ........................A-62 Appendix 8 WheatNet-IP Scheduler ..............A-65 Introduction To Wheatnet-IP Scheduler ..............A-65 Events And Signals ....................A-65 Connect Event ....................A-65 Disconnect Event ....................A-66...
  • Page 21 C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S Exiting With A Schedule Running ...............A-84 More On Existing ....................A-84 Logs ........................A-85 Viewing Logs ......................A-85 Menus ........................A-86 File ..........................A-86 Edit .........................A-86 Events ........................A-86 Schedule ........................A-87 Signals ........................A-87 Help ........................A-87 Event Log Menu .....................A-88...
  • Page 22 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N General Information Chapter Contents Introduction ..................1-3 Rack Mounting ................1-4 Installation Tips ......................1-4 Energizing ..................1-5 A Word About Nomenclature ............1-5 WheatNet-IP System Description ..........
  • Page 23 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Model MADI .......................1-32 Digital Audio Connections ..................1-32 Optical Fiber Interface ....................1-32 Model M4 .......................1-33 Inputs ........................1-33 Outputs ........................1-33a Logic Ports - All Models (except LIO-48) ..............1-34 LIO-48 Logic Ports ....................1-34 Simplified Blade Logic I/O ..................1-34b Input Logic ......................1-34b...

  • Page 24: Introduction

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N General Information Introduction Congratulations on acquiring the Wheatstone WheatNet-IP system. This exciting new technology allows you to build a networked audio system of I/O devices, control surfaces, computers, and controllers, all without using a dedicated audio router.

  • Page 25: Rack Mounting

    The unit contains high voltage circuits that are hazardous and potentially harmful. The unit has no user-serviceable parts inside! If you have a problem the unit must be returned to Wheatstone Corporation for repair. Installation Tips • Place any surge protection circuits as close as possible to the WheatNet-IP or other device being protected.

  • Page 26: Energizing

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Generic “audio” cable such as Belden 8451 may be used for interconnecting AES3 digital audio devices but only for distances of less than about 25 feet. The actual cable length that will work satisfactorily in an installation is pri- marily determined by the error correction and jitter tolerance of the AES3 receiver device and the cable used.
  • Page 27 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N audio input jack could be an “input” or “source,” but less obvious is the fact that an audio mix bus output is also a WheatNet-IP source because it is generating a unique signal (the mix) and making it available to stream throughout the system.

  • Page 28: Wheatnet-Ip System Description

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N WheatNet-IP System Description Let’s take a look at the parts of the WheatNet-IP system in more detail. First there are the “BLADEs” themselves of which there are five flavors. page 1 –...

  • Page 29: Model 88A - Analog Blade

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Model 88a - Analog BLADE WheatNet-IP 88a is an access point for analog audio. It has two DB-25 and eight RJ-45 connectors (the DB and RJ connections are in parallel so you can choose your preferred connector type) for 16 audio inputs.

  • Page 30: Model 88Ad - Analog/Digital Blade

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N any combination up to a maximum of 16 discrete channels. Please note that because AES audio signals represent two audio channels on one connection, some of the output connections on the WheatNet-IP 88d are unused.

  • Page 31: Model 88M - Microphone Blade

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Model 88m - Microphone BLADE WheatNet-IP 88m is an access point for eight microphones. This box has eight female XLR connectors for microphone inputs. Phantom power can be applied independently to each of the individual inputs.

  • Page 32: Model E - Mix Engine Dsp

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Eight RJ-45 connectors are for audio inputs. The first four RJ-45 jacks are set up as analog inputs which can be setup as four stereo, eight mono, or any combination stereo and mono.

  • Page 33: Model Aura8Ip - Vorsis Embedded Blade

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Model Aura8ip - Vorsis Embedded BLADE The WheatNet-IP Aura8ip Audio Processing BLADE brings two of Wheatstone’s core technologies together (Vorsis Audio Processing and the WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network) to provide a convenient and cost effective way to bring access to audio pro- cessing wherever you need it on your WheatNet-IP network.

  • Page 34: Model Madi - Multichannel Audio Digital Blade

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N If the Mono, Stereo, or Custom template is selected when the BLADE is configured, the eight channels of audio processing are divorced from the unit’s input and output con‑ nections, and these inputs and outputs can then be routed to other BLADEs in the system.

  • Page 35: Model M4 Ip - Microphone Processing Blade

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N A rear panel BNC ACTIVE or FIBER ACTIVE LED will illuminate when a MADI input signal is present. This BLADE has two RJ-45 connectors to provide 12 logic ports, which can be individually designated during set up as inputs or outputs.

  • Page 36: Model Lio-48 - Multiple Port Logic I/O Blade

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Model LIO-48 - Multiple Port Logic I/O BLADE Wheatstone’s new LIO‑48 is a high‑density logic BLADE for the WheatNet‑IP Intelligent Network that can handle all those new conditional logic functions needed for today’s busy studios.

  • Page 37: Cat-5E Wiring

    Gigabit switch. It’s all in the numbers. Consult the chapter on Ethernet considerations for more information about switches, or call us at Wheatstone Corporation for help with switch recommendations. CAT-5e Wiring The next component of your WheatNet-IP system is the CAT-5e wiring itself. Each “BLADE”...

  • Page 38: I/O Connections

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N I/O Connections All audio input and output, control, Ethernet, and power supply connections are made via DB-25, RJ-45, XLR, BNC connectors, and 1/4” jacks mounted on the WheatNet-IP rear panel.
  • Page 39 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Analog 5-8 DB-25 Pin 24 – HI Pin 12 – LO Line 5 Lt In Pin 25 – SH Pin 10 – HI Pin 23 –...

  • Page 40: Outputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N RJ-45#7 Pin 1 – HI Line 7 Lt In RJ-45#7 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#7 Pin 3 – HI Line 7 Rt In RJ-45#7 Pin 6 –...
  • Page 41 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Pin 7 – HI Pin 20 – LO Line 6 Rt Out Pin 8 – SH Pin 18 – HI Pin 6 – LO Line 7 Lt Out Pin 19 –...

  • Page 42: Models 88D

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Model 88d nputs The WheatNet-IP 88d is fed from digital inputs via two DB-25 or eight RJ-45 connectors. The WheatNet-IP 88d will accommodate digital inputs having a wide range of sample rates.

  • Page 43: Outputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Digital 1-8 RJ-45 RJ-45#1 Pin 1 – HI AES 1 In RJ-45#1 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#2 Pin 1 – HI AES 2 In RJ-45#2 Pin 2 –...

  • Page 44: Model 88Ad

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Digital 1-8 RJ-45 RJ-45#1 Pin 1 – HI AES 1 Out RJ-45#1 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#2 Pin 1 – HI AES 2 Out RJ-45#2 Pin 2 –...
  • Page 45 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Pin 21 – HI Pin 9 – LO Line 2 Lt In Pin 22 - SH Pin 7 – HI Pin 20 – LO Line 2 Rt In Pin 8 –...

  • Page 46: Outputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Digital 5-8 RJ-45 RJ-45#5 Pin 1 – HI AES 5 In RJ-45#5 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#6 Pin 1 – HI AES 6 In RJ-45#6 Pin 2 –...

  • Page 47: Model 88M

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Analog 1-4 RJ-45 RJ-45#1 Pin 1 – HI Line 1 Lt Out RJ-45#1 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#1 Pin 3 – HI Line 1 Rt Out RJ-45#1 Pin 6 –...

  • Page 48: Outputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N XLR#4 Pin 1 – SH XLR#4 Pin 2 – HI Mic 4 In XLR#4 Pin 3 – LO XLR#5 Pin 1 – SH XLR#5 Pin 2 –...

  • Page 49: Model 88Cb, 88Cbe

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N RJ-45#2 Pin 1 – HI Line 2 Lt Out RJ-45#2 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#2 Pin 3 – HI Line 2 Rt Out RJ-45#2 Pin 6 –...

  • Page 50: Outputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N XLR#2 Pin 1 – SH XLR#2 Pin 2 – HI Mic 2 In XLR#2 Pin 3 – LO Analog 1-4 RJ-45 RJ-45#1 Pin 1 – HI Line 1 Lt In RJ-45#1 Pin 2 –...
  • Page 51 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N RJ-45 Pin 4 – HI Cue Lt Out RJ-45 Pin 5 – LO RJ-45 Pin 7 – HI Cue Rt Out RJ-45 Pin 8 – LO STUDIO OUT XLR XLR#1 Pin 1 –...

  • Page 52: Model Aura8Ip

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Model Aura8ip nputs The WheatNet-IP Aura8ip is fed from a combination of analog and digital inputs via two DB-25 or eight RJ-45 connectors. The WheatNet-IP Aura8ip will accommodate digital inputs having a wide range of sample rates.

  • Page 53: Outputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Digital 5-8 DB-25 Pin 24 – HI Pin 12 – LO AES 5 In Pin 25 – SH Pin 21 – HI Pin 9 –...
  • Page 54 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Pin 21 – HI Pin 9 – LO Line 2 Lt Out Pin 22 - SH Pin 7 – HI Pin 20 – LO Line 2 Rt Out Pin 8 –...

  • Page 55: Model Madi

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Digital 5-8 RJ-45 RJ-45#5 Pin 1 – HI AES 5 Out RJ-45#5 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#6 Pin 1 – HI AES 6 Out RJ-45#6 Pin 2 –...

  • Page 56: Inputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Connector Type The high-density LC Duplex connector has a tabbed locking mechanism similar to what you would find on a phone jack. This enables secure connectivity and easy removal. The SC (subscription channel) Duplex connector is a low insertion loss connector using a push/pull locking mechanism.
  • Page 57 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N utputs The output signals are available as analog line level (+4dBu, balanced) on the DB‑25 connector, or on the four RJ‑45 (#1 through #4) connectors, and as four digital AES formatted outputs on the RJ‑45 (#5 through #8) connectors.

  • Page 58: Lio-48 Logic Ports

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Digital 5-8 RJ-45 RJ‑45#5 Pin 1 – HI AES 5 Out RJ‑45#5 Pin 2 – LO RJ‑45#6 Pin 1 – HI AES 6 Out RJ‑45#6 Pin 2 –...
  • Page 59 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N RJ-45 Pin 4 – Logic 3 In/Out RJ-45 Pin 5 – Logic 4 In/Out RJ-45 Pin 6 – Logic 5 In/Out RJ-45 Pin 7 – Logic 6 In/Out RJ-45 Pin 8 –...
  • Page 60 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Simplified Blade Logic I/O Input Logic EXTERNAL BLADE LIO PORT CLOSURE INPUT LOGIC Input Port Specs INPUT • Internally current limited • No pull up required DGND Logic Inputs are activated when the input pin is pulled to DGND.
  • Page 61 LOGIC I/O 1 - 6 RJ-45 7 - 12 RJ-45 DIGITAL GROUND DIGITAL GROUND LOGIC 1 IN/OUT LOGIC 7 IN/OUT LOGIC 2 IN/OUT LOGIC 8 IN/OUT LOGIC 3 IN/OUT LOGIC 9 IN/OUT LOGIC 4 IN/OUT LOGIC 10 IN/OUT LOGIC 5 IN/OUT LOGIC 11 IN/OUT LOGIC 6 IN/OUT LOGIC 12 IN/OUT...
  • Page 62 LOGIC I/O 7 - 12 RJ-45 1 - 6 RJ-45 DIGITAL GROUND DIGITAL GROUND LOGIC 1 IN/OUT LOGIC 7 IN/OUT LOGIC 2 IN/OUT LOGIC 8 IN/OUT LOGIC 3 IN/OUT LOGIC 9 IN/OUT LOGIC 4 IN/OUT LOGIC 10 IN/OUT LOGIC 5 IN/OUT LOGIC 11 IN/OUT LOGIC 6 IN/OUT LOGIC 12 IN/OUT...
  • Page 63 LOGIC I/O 1 - 6 RJ-45 7 - 12 RJ-45 DIGITAL GROUND DIGITAL GROUND LOGIC 1 IN/OUT LOGIC 7 IN/OUT LOGIC 2 IN/OUT LOGIC 8 IN/OUT LOGIC 3 IN/OUT LOGIC 9 IN/OUT LOGIC 4 IN/OUT LOGIC 10 IN/OUT LOGIC 5 IN/OUT LOGIC 11 IN/OUT LOGIC 6 IN/OUT LOGIC 12 IN/OUT...
  • Page 64 ANALOG OUTPUTS MIC INPUTS ANALOG OUTPUTS RJ-45 #1 RJ-45 #5 ETHERNET 1- 4 DB-25 100M RJ-45 1G RJ-45 XLR-F #1 XLR-F #5 LINE 1 LT OUT HI TX + TRD0 + LINE 1 LT OUT LO TX - TRD0 - LINE 1 RT OUT HI PIN 1 - MIC 1 IN SH PIN 1 - MIC 5 IN SH...
  • Page 65 MIC INPUTS ANALOG / DIGITAL INPUTS STUDIO OU T PROGRAM OUTPUTS XLR-M #1 XLR-M #2 ANALOG DIGITAL RJ-45 #1 RJ-45 #5 XLR-F #1 RJ-45 A RJ-45 A AES 5 IN HI LINE 1 LT IN HI PIN 1 - ST LT OUT SH PIN 1 - ST RT OUT SH LINE 1 LT IN LO AES 5 IN LO...
  • Page 66 ETHERNET 100M RJ-45 1G RJ-45 TX + TRD0 + TX - TRD0 - RX + TRD1 + TRD2 + TRD2 - RX - TRD1 - TRD3 + TRD3 - NOT USED LOGIC I/O 7 - 12 RJ-45 1 - 6 RJ-45 DIGITAL GROUND DIGITAL GROUND LOGIC 1 IN/OUT...
  • Page 67 LOGIC I/O 1 - 6 RJ-45 7 - 12 RJ-45 DIGITAL GROUND DIGITAL GROUND LOGIC 1 IN/OUT LOGIC 7 IN/OUT LOGIC 2 IN/OUT LOGIC 8 IN/OUT LOGIC 3 IN/OUT LOGIC 9 IN/OUT LOGIC 4 IN/OUT LOGIC 10 IN/OUT LOGIC 5 IN/OUT LOGIC 11 IN/OUT LOGIC 6 IN/OUT LOGIC 12 IN/OUT...
  • Page 68 INPUT OUTPUT FIBER LC CONNECTOR ETHERNET 100M RJ-45 1G RJ-45 PIN 1 - INPUT HI PIN 1 - OUTPUT HI TX + TRD0 + PIN 2 - INPUT SH PIN 2 - OUTPUT SH TX - TRD0 - RX + TRD1 + TRD2 + TRD2 -...
  • Page 69 MIC INPUTS ANALOG OUTPUTS XLR-F #1 ETHERNET 1- 4 DB-25 100M RJ-45 1G RJ-45 TX + TRD0 + TX - TRD0 - PIN 1 - MIC 1 IN SH RX + TRD1 + PIN 2 - MIC 1 IN HI AUDIO GROUND TRD2 + LINE 1 LT OUT SH...
  • Page 70 LOGIC RJ PORTS LOGIC I/O PORTS +5VDC DB-9 A RJ-45 E RJ-45 1 - 24 DB-25 ETHERNET 100M RJ-45 1G RJ-45 AUDIO GROUND AUDIO GROUND TX + TRD0 + LOGIC 1 IN/OUT LOGIC 25 IN/OUT TX - TRD0 - LOGIC 2 IN/OUT +5V LOGIC 5 LOGIC 26 IN/OUT DIGITAL GROUND...
  • Page 71 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S WheatNet-IP System Operational Modes Chapter Contents Stand Alone ................... 2-2 Snake ....................

  • Page 72: Stand Alone

    W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S WheatNet-IP System Operational Modes Stand Alone While no one would think of a single rack space device as a networked audio system, a single “BLADE”...
  • Page 73 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S Simply scroll the front panel knob one click for the display to change to “BLADE ID: 1”...
  • Page 74 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S Scroll the knob to the template you want to use and press the front panel switch and you’re done.
  • Page 75 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S a volume control for the headphone jack. The display will show “HDPN LEVEL: XX ————”...

  • Page 76: Snake

    W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S Snake Snake mode (from the term “audio snake,” which refers to a multipair audio cable meant to connect a number of audio channels simultaneously) is a way to use two BLADEs to transport up to 16 audio channels from one location to another via a single CAT-5e cable.
  • Page 77 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S Once the BLADEs complete their boot up process and their display shows “WHEATNET-IP”, the sources from BLADE one are automatically connected to the destinations from BLADE two and vice versa.

  • Page 78: Network

    W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S Network Network mode is used to create complete audio networks of multiple BLADEs, control surfaces, and other devices.
  • Page 79 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S The ID number has no special significance, only that it needs be unique. You can choose any number in any order.
  • Page 80 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S Scroll the encoder to “1” and press the front panel switch; the front panel display will show the default IP address of “192.168.87.101”.
  • Page 81 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S For Wheatstone‑IP 88cb there are three templates available. Choose the “Console_ Stereo_In”...
  • Page 82 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S without creating any audio signals. So where do the mixer signals come from? When you associate the engine BLADE to a particular control surface (this is done on the network info screen on the control surface;...

  • Page 83: Wheatnet-Ip Front Panel Menu Diagram

    W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S WheatNet-IP Front Panel Menu Diagram page 2 – 13 WheatNet-IP / Apr 2009 WheatNet-IP / June 2010...

  • Page 84: Wheatnet-Ip Networks And What They Do

    W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S WheatNet-IP Networks and What They Do Let’s look at a WheatNet-IP network in more detail. What exactly is an “WheatNet-IP network?”...
  • Page 85 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S made to appear anywhere else with the scroll of a knob or the click of a mouse. That’s all there is to it;...
  • Page 86 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S Maybe you want to restrict connection choices in some places. After all, a large system can have hundreds and hundreds of sources available.
  • Page 87 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S page 2 – 17 WheatNet-IP / Apr 2009 WheatNet-IP /Apr 2012...
  • Page 88 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S Audio connections can also be combined into groups. We call these salvos. A salvo can be an assortment of up to 120 connections.
  • Page 89 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S Audio connections can be mixed, or combined together. That’s obviously what a control surface is for.
  • Page 90 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S What about when an audio connection goes bad? You’ll be pleased to know that each physical output destination in each and every BLADE has the ability to automati- cally detect silence and, if need be, switch...
  • Page 91 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S Logic functions in the WheatNet-IP system come in a number of different types. First there is the simple but direct self contained functions that are typically found in consoles and control sur- faces.
  • Page 92 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S come in especially handy. In the WheatNet-IP system, you can create a special class of signal called “LIO only.”...
  • Page 93 W H E A T N E T - I P S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N A L M O D E S to the correct BLADE. Best of all, the WheatNet-IP logic functionality is a completely integrated part of the WheatNet-IP system itself and does not require the Navigator GUI or any other PC to be running to make it work.
  • Page 94 E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S Ethernet Networks and Switches Chapter Contents Overview ..................3-2 Gigabit Ethernet Technology ............3-2 Choosing Ethernet Switches ............3-2 Switch Feature Considerations .................

  • Page 95: Overview

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S Ethernet Networks and Switches Overview The underlying network plays a major role in the successful deployment of your WheatNet-IP system.

  • Page 96: Unmanaged Vs. Managed Switches

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S adversely affect the real time performance of medium to large IP audio networks. • Rack Mounting - Rack mounting is a useful option for most broadcast systems.

  • Page 97: What's On The Wire

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S • Each Engine (e) requires 147.5Mb/s for 32 unique stereo connection streams. • Each E-6 surface requires a 100Mb/s Ethernet connection. •...

  • Page 98: Designing The Wheatnet-Ip Network

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S Designing the WheatNet-IP Network Where to Start Before you buy any network equipment, it may be beneficial to sketch out or formally draw a block diagram of your system.

  • Page 99: Gbe Network Cabling Guidelines

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S GbE Network Cabling Guidelines • 1000BASE-T Standard - All four twisted pairs are used. • Use UTP CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable exclusively. •...

  • Page 100: Default Lan Parameters

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S Default LAN Parameters • IP Address Settings - set the IP address of the core switch or WheatNet-IP VLAN to 192.168.87.1.

  • Page 101: Surface Configuration

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S • Gateways - gateways may be employed for remote access and routing purposes. • Ports - The system uses the following TCP/IP Ports - See Table Below: PORT PURPOSE HTTP-Web Configuration Interface...
  • Page 102 E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S To configure the network settings for the E-Series surface select “YES” from the dialog box. The surface will now display the Options Tab’s Network Settings screen, where you will set the Mix Engine ID and IP address of the Engine to which the surface will...

  • Page 103: Network Interface Card (Nic)

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S Once the surface has been rebooted navigate to the Options Tab and select Network Settings from the drop down menu. If all information was entered properly the BLADE STATUS will display “CONNECTED.”...

  • Page 104: Typical Small Network Block Diagram

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S There are a few settings that can help improve the performance of many of the available cards: •...

  • Page 105: Typical Medium Network Block Diagram

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S Typical Medium Network Block Diagram E-6/24 88a Model E-6/24 88a Model Cisco 3560 Edge Switch e Model 88a Model Cisco 3750...

  • Page 106: Typical Large Network Block Diagram

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S Typical Large Network Block Diagram 6 Mix Engines/Surf 2 Mix Engines/Surf Automation Server AIR 1 Edge Edge AIR 2...

  • Page 107: Network Troubleshooting

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S Network Troubleshooting A variety of free software based tools can be effective in verifying, maintaining and troubleshooting network performance and configuration.

  • Page 108: Hardware Status Indicators

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S The WheatNet-IP system provides information such as Uptime, Transmit and Receive packets, CPU utilization, and others. This information can be useful in locating potential issues and correcting the issues before they have an impact on the performance of the system.

  • Page 109: Error Logs

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S Error Logs In the WheatNet-IP system there are several places you can view logs to aid in troubleshooting.

  • Page 110: Web Interface Log

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S Web Interface Log Alarms Silence Detected on Output page 3 – 17 WheatNet-IP / Apr 2009...
  • Page 111 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I WheatNet-IP Navigator GUI Chapter Chapter Contents Description ..................4-3 Using the Navigator GUI ............... 4-4 An Important Point About WheatNet-IP Systems and System Master ....4-13 Navigator GUI System Windows in Detail ........
  • Page 112 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Default Sort Order ....................4-34 Colors ........................4-34 A Final Word About Colors ................4-37 System Log Tab ......................4-38 Navigator GUI BLADE Windows in Detail ........4-40 BLADE Sources Tab ....................4-41 Source Signals ......................4-41 Free Resources .....................4-42...

  • Page 113: Description

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I WheatNet-IP Navigator GUI Description The Navigator GUI is an optional software program designed to administer and manipulate WheatNet-IP networked audio systems. The use of this program is strictly optional, however we strongly recommend it because it makes many system functions much easier.

  • Page 114: Using The Navigator Gui

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Using the Navigator GUI TITLE BAR MAIN PROGRAM WINDOW The main window of the GUI is divided into several parts. Along the left hand edge are three smaller panes, one above the other.
  • Page 115 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Clock Master, a BLADE wave image will be overlaid on the icon (more on System Master and Clock Master later). If the BLADE is a mix engine BLADE, then the icon will show a control surface icon attached to it, with the IP address of the corresponding control surface.
  • Page 116 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The first tab is labeled “System Crosspoint.” It shows a grid with system sources (their eight character names) running horizontally along the top, and the system destinations (again their eight character names) running vertically along the left side.
  • Page 117 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The third tab is labeled “System Info.” This is the screen where system clock rate, date and time, and passwords are set. The fourth tab is labeled “System LIO Properties.”...
  • Page 118 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The fifth tab is labeled “System Config Manager.” This screen is for archiving and restoring system information. The sixth tab is labeled “System Preferences.”...
  • Page 119 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The last tab is labeled “System Log.” This screen shows the logging of various system messages. More on this later. Experiment with clicking on the various tabs until you become familiar with what they contain.
  • Page 120 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Info,” “Version Manager,” and “Config Manager.” They provide lots of functions and information about the particular BLADE. Again, more on this later. Of course, if you now click on a different BLADE in the system pane, the main window will show you nine more tabs representing the BLADE you just clicked on.
  • Page 121 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Open the “Set Up Crosspoint Views” window by clicking on the “Set Up View” button at the top of the screen. In the window you will notice a list of the currently defined filters, along with some buttons used to create, rename, or delete them.
  • Page 122 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I crosspoint grid will give you a new crosspoint grid view with the signals reduced to only those that meet the criteria. One final note about filters: If you are having trouble locating a signal on the crosspoint grid, make sure you haven’t inadvertently enabled a view that excludes it.

  • Page 123: An Important Point About Wheatnet-Ip Systems And System Master

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I An Important Point About WheatNet-IP Systems - The System Master Because the WheatNet-IP system is dynamic, there needs to be some mechanism to arbitrate and maintain the specifics of the system con- figuration from moment to moment.

  • Page 124: Navigator Gui System Windows In Detail

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Navigator GUI System Windows in Detail System Crosspoint Tab This window is the main crosspoint window for the GUI. It is used to make/break/ view crosspoint connections.

  • Page 125: System Crosspoint Details Menu

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I SYSTEM CROSSPOINT DETAILS MENU There are refinements to the basic view that come in very handy. If you right click on the WheatNet-IP logo of the system crosspoint win- dow, a popup window with four sub-menus will appear.

  • Page 126: Show

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I BLADE Id - Pin - The sources show in order of BLADE ID first, then connector number. BLADE Id - Location - The sources show in order of BLADE ID, then alphabetically by location name.

  • Page 127: Destinations Sort By

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Destinations Sort By This menu allows you to change the order in the crosspoint grid for the destination signals.

  • Page 128: Modify Signal

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Modify Signal Choosing this function will open the “Destination Signal Wizard” window. You will also use this function frequently, at least in the beginning. This wizard is used to attach logic, map the audio to the connectors, set up silence sensing, and define the signal type (mono, stereo, etc.).
  • Page 129 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I wire numbers correspond to the connection numbers on the wiring diagrams, and also the rear panel silk screening on the BLADE chassis, and define the connector you need to plug into to get the signal.

  • Page 130: Lock Signal

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I called “Wire 8 RT.” Lock Signal Select this function to “lock” a source connection to this destina- tion.

  • Page 131: Sources Sort By

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Sources Sort By This menu allows you to change the order in the crosspoint grid for the source signals.

  • Page 132: Modify Signal

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Modify Signal Choosing this function will open the “Sources Signal Wizard” window. You will also use this function frequently, at least in the beginning. This wizard is used to attach logic, map the audio to the connectors, and define the signal type (mono, stereo, etc.).
  • Page 133 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I These wire numbers correspond to the connection numbers on the wiring diagrams, and also the rear panel silk screening on the BLADE chassis, and define the connector you need to plug into to get the signal.

  • Page 134: System Salvos/Macros Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I System Salvos/Macros Tab In the WheatNet-IP system, you can group up to 100 connection states into a “Salvo”...
  • Page 135 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I In the left part of the salvo button area is a selection window. Initially it will say “Salvo 1 (empty).”...

  • Page 136: System Info Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I A few final hints about salvos. When you switch to the System Salvos/Macros tab, the screen will go to the view from the last time the salvo window was opened. Also, if you find you can’t change connections on the grid, make sure you’ve clicked the “Editable”...

  • Page 137: Set Date And Time

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I because the external clock reference chews up an audio channel, and input 8 seems less valuable than, say, input 1. Note that you can also specify another BLADE to be a “Secondary External Reference”...

  • Page 138: Web Access

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I you should still take the time to set this carefully. Each BLADE maintains a log which can be useful for checking and troubleshooting problems. This log has a date and time stamp on it that is derived from the system date/time.

  • Page 139: System 3Rd Party Devices Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I System 3rd Party Devices Tab There are a number of products in the WheatNet-IP system that must be added to the System 3rd Party Devices tab in the Wheatstone WheatNet-IP Navigator program (aka the Navigator GUI) to utilize their complete set of features.

  • Page 140: System Lio Properties Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I System LIO Properties Tab This screen is used to set certain logic output function properties. The logic system in WheatNet-IP works by using crosspoint connections between logic inputs and logic outputs to establish a logic path.
  • Page 141 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I To change from the default, select the logic function desired from the scrolling list. Its disconnect state will appear in the “Unconnected state:”...

  • Page 142: System Config Manager Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I System Config Manager Tab This screen allows you to specify a directory on the GUI PC to be used to Archive system information, to back up data to the directory, or restore data to the system from the directory.

  • Page 143: Config Folder

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Config Folder In this window you choose the specific directory for the Archive. The default direc- tory is shown in the box, or you can click on the “...“...

  • Page 144: System Preferences Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I System Preferences Tab This window is used to change the look and feel of the Navigator GUI. Within it are several sections that control a number of default settings of the program.

  • Page 145: Default Sort Order

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Name - Location - The signals are identified on the crosspoint grid by both their eight character name and the eight character user defined location. Including the location information helps keep track of the signals, especially if you have chosen to use the same name for different signals.
  • Page 146 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I check box had not been checked, you will have to restart the Navigator GUI soft- ware after you change it. Most of the color functions are disabled when the “Use Style Sheet”...
  • Page 147 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I to a soft, subtle, easy on the eyes look. There are lots of possibilities, its all up to you. page 4 –...

  • Page 148: A Final Word About Colors

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I A Final Word About Colors The Navigator GUI has been designed to simplify the organization of large complex systems. To that end, the system will automatically assign a different color for each BLADE and its associated signals.

  • Page 149: System Log Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I System Log Tab In a large complex system, it is always a good idea to have some method of viewing the sequence of recent system events.
  • Page 150 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I page 4 – 39 WheatNet-IP / Apr 2009...

  • Page 151: Navigator Gui Blade Windows In Detail

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Navigator GUI BLADE Windows in Detail Earlier, when we were looking at the system pane, we noted that we could see an icon for each BLADE connected in the system.

  • Page 152: Blade Sources Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I BLADE Sources Tab The first tab is the BLADE “Sources” tab. It is used for viewing and modifying settings for the local audio inputs in the BLADE.

  • Page 153: Free Resources

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Assuming you are looking at BLADE 1 and you’ve chosen the stereo signal template, the Source Sig- nals section will look as shown here: The first signal in the list (representing input #1) is named “BL01S01”...
  • Page 154 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I match the template, and the number available will show as zero. This is one of the special features of the WheatNet-IP system;...

  • Page 155: Meters

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I It all sounds more complicated than it is, but most folks will just use the automatic system defaults and not bother with any of this initially, at least until they need to define some logic signals.

  • Page 156: Blade Destinations Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I BLADE Destinations Tab The second tab is the BLADE “Destinations” tab. It is used for viewing and modifying settings for the local audio outputs from the BLADE.

  • Page 157: Free Resources

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Assuming you are looking at BLADE 1 and you’ve chosen the stereo signal template, the Destination Sig- nals section will look as shown here: The first signal in the list (representing output #1) is named “BL01D01”...
  • Page 158 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I If, however, you chose the Custom template, no signals will have been allocated, and all will show as available in the resources list. As you define a new signal, the resources available will decrease.

  • Page 159: Meters

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Most folks will just use the automatic system defaults and not bother with any of this initially, at least until they need to define some logic signals. Don’t be afraid to experiment with defining signals.

  • Page 160: Blade Visibilities Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I BLADE Visibilities Tab The third tab is the BLADE “Visibilities” tab. The settings available on this tab are used to limit or control the choices that can be made for connecting sources to the local audio destinations in the BLADE.
  • Page 161 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I studio in WZZZ? Another good reason for restrictions is that you might never want a connection such as the feed from your processor to your air chain to be inadvertently changed.

  • Page 162: Blade Lio Info Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I BLADE LIO Info Tab The fourth tab is the BLADE “LIO Info” tab. This tab brings up a screen you can use to program and control the operation of the 12 physical Logic Input/Output ports on each BLADE.

  • Page 163: Blade Silence Detect Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I An especially handy feature of this window is that each logic port has an associated indicator with it. These are the circles shown in the input or output columns next to the logic port name.

  • Page 164: Destination Signals

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I When you click on the silence detect check box and finish the signal wizard, several things happen. First, the silence detect function is enabled.

  • Page 165: Settings

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Settings You can review the effect of the settings in the “Status” area of the window. These settings are: Detector Threshold - This is the signal level threshold for silence detection.

  • Page 166: Status

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Status The “Status” area of the silence detect tab shows at a glance infor- mation about the silence detect func- tion for the destination signal.

  • Page 167: Utility Mixer Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Utility Mixer Tab The next tab is “Utility Mixer.” Each BLADE can optionally have a built in audio mixer capability (this tab will be grayed out if it is not available on the BLADE).

  • Page 168: Network Info Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I mixer. These new sources and destina- tions will appear in the system crosspoint grid, allowing you to con- nect various system resources, mix them as required, and distribute these mixes to other system destinations.

  • Page 169: Version Manager Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The lower part of the window shows the BLADE’s software address information. This is the IP address information created by the System Wizard, and takes the form of the familiar IP address, Subnet, and Gateway.

  • Page 170: Config Manager Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The “Versions:” section in the upper part of the Versions Manager window shows the current versions running. Note that even after loading a newer version of software on the BLADE, this window will still show the older version until the BLADE is rebooted and the newer version is launched.

  • Page 171: A Word About Backup And Restore

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I operation). A file will be created with a name of the form “full_BLADE_config_XXXX” where “XXXX” is the BLADE ID number. The last section of this tab shows the “Re- store BLADE Configuration”...

  • Page 172: More On System Pane

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I More on the System Pane Popup menus are available when a BLADE’s icon or name is right-clicked in the System Pane.
  • Page 173 A P P E N D I C E S Appendices Appendix 1 WheatNet-IP Set Up Wizard ............A-3 WheatNet-IP Front Panel Menus ..........A-4 Appendix 2 Configuring Control Surfaces for Use in WheatNet-IP Systems A-9 Appendix 3 Cisco 2960G Configuration for WheatNet-IP ......A-15 Overview ........................
  • Page 174 A P P E N D I C E S Configuring Gigabit Ports Connecting to WheatNet-IP Control Surfaces, GP Panels, and XY Controllers ................A-16.12 Configuring Ports for Linking to Other Network Switches ........A-16.12 Checking and Saving the Switch Configuration ............. A-16.12 Appendix 4 WheatNet-IP Logic Functions and Examples ......
  • Page 175 A P P E N D I C E S Setting Up Meters .....................A-55 Configuring A Meter Cell ..................A-55 Configuring The Analysis Window ................A-56 Using The Analysis Window ...................A-57 Changing The Meter Layout ...................A-57 Configuring Silence Detect Alarms ................A-58 Security Settings .......................A-60 Setting The Password ....................A-60 Operating With Security ..................A-60 Making The Security Settings ................A-60...
  • Page 176 A P P E N D I C E S Request Signals From Connected Blade ............A-73 Load Signals From File ..................A-75 Save Signals To File ...................A-76 Events ........................A-76 Load Events From File ..................A-76 Save Events To File ....................A-76 Create Events .....................A-76 View Events ......................A-78 Edit Events ......................A-80 Schedule Events ....................A-80...
  • Page 177 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 1 Contents Wheatstone WheatNet-IP Set Up Wizard ........A-3 Wheatstone WheatNet-IP Front Panel Menus ......A-4 page A – 2 WheatNet-IP / Apr 2009...
  • Page 178 A P P E N D I C E S WheatNet-IP Set Up Wizard scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change...
  • Page 179 A P P E N D I C E S WheatNet-IP Front Panel Menus NOTE: Menus are circular scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change, dobby to advance scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change, dobby to advance scroll to change, dobby to advance scroll to change...
  • Page 180 A P P E N D I C E S scroll to change, dobby to advance scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change, dobby to advance page A – 5 WheatNet-IP / Apr 2009...
  • Page 181 A P P E N D I C E S switch to select, scroll to change switch to select, scroll to change switch to select, scroll to change switch to select, scroll to change scroll to change switch to select, scroll to change scroll to change page A –...
  • Page 182 A P P E N D I C E S scroll to change scroll to change scroll to change, dobby to advance page A – 7 WheatNet-IP / Apr 2009 WheatNet-IP / Jan 2010...
  • Page 183 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 2 Contents Configuring Control Surfaces for Use in WheatNet-IP Systems A-9 page A – 8 WheatNet-IP / Apr 2009...
  • Page 184 A P P E N D I C E S Configuring Control Surfaces for Use in WheatNet-IP Systems Wheatstone makes a number of different model control surfaces. Not all of these are compatible with the WheatNet‑IP system. Currently supported are the Evolution series E‑4, E‑5, and E‑6 control surfaces.
  • Page 185 A P P E N D I C E S Enter the WheatNet-IP ID and IP address in the boxes provided, and verify that the IP address of the control surface is correct (it must be on the same subnet as the BLADEs).
  • Page 186 A P P E N D I C E S Sources Spare01 Logic signal associated with programmable button #1 Spare02 Logic signal associated with programmable button #2 Spare03 Logic signal associated with programmable button #3 Spare04 Logic signal associated with programmable button #4 Spare05 Logic signal associated with programmable button #5 Spare06...
  • Page 187 A P P E N D I C E S E6BMxx Bus minus 1 audio mix (for last fader) E6CtrlRm Control room monitor audio mix E6Cue1 Cue monitor audio mix E6HDPN Headphone monitor audio mix E6MM1 Mix Minus 1 audio mix E6MM2 Mix Minus 2 audio mix E6MM3...
  • Page 188 A P P E N D I C E S ..E6Inxx Input to last fader channel E6Stu1x External input for Studio 1 monitor E6Stu2x External input for Studio 2 monitor E6TkBack Input for talkback channel E6WldCrd Input for switchable meters Once these signals have been auto-generated, the control surface is now ready for use.
  • Page 189 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 3 Contents Cisco 2960G Configuration for WheatNet-IP ......A-15 Overview ........................A-15 Privileged EXEC Mode .................... A-16 Global Configuration Mode ..................A-16 Configuring the VLAN Interface ................A-16 IGMP Snooping Querier Configuration ..............A-16.1 Configuring Gigabit Ports Connecting to WheatNet-IP I/O Blades and PC Drivers ......................

  • Page 190: Cisco 2960G Configuration For Wheatnet-Ip

    A P P E N D I C E S Cisco 2960G Configuration for WheatNet-IP Overview Let’s take a look at what needs to be done to get your Cisco 2960G ready for the installation of your WheatNet-IP system. Properly configuring your switch allows you to take advantage of the “management”...

  • Page 191: Privileged Exec Mode

    A P P E N D I C E S To get started, open HyperTerminal and start a new connection. The terminal session should be setup using 9600Baud, 8 bit, no Parity, and no Flow control. For those who are familiar with the Cisco IOS you may wish to jump ahead to the commands.

  • Page 192: Igmp Snooping Querier Configuration

    A P P E N D I C E S Now that you are in the Global configuration mode you need to select the interface that you would like to configure. We’ll start with the default VLAN. The switch will come with a default VLAN enabled. In the default configuration all ports on the switch have been assigned to VLAN1.

  • Page 193: Configuring Gigabit Ports Connecting To Wheatnet-Ip Control Surfaces, Gp Panels, And Xy Controllers

    A P P E N D I C E S To setup ports on the switch you must also be in the Global Configuration mode. To enter the configuration mode once again type “Config T” and press enter. Enter the following commands Interface gig 0/x (X=the Ethernet port being configured) Interface gig 0/x (X=the Ethernet port being configured) Interface gig 0/x (X=the Ethernet port being configured)

  • Page 194: Checking And Saving The Switch Configuration

    A P P E N D I C E S Checking and Saving the Switch Configuration When you are done, check the switch configuration by typing the following command from the command prompt. show running-config show running-config show running-config show running-config show running-config Once you are sure you have the correct configuration you need to save it.

  • Page 195: Cisco 3750G And 3560G Configuration For Wheatnet-Ip

    A P P E N D I C E S Cisco 3750G and 3560G Configuration for WheatNet-IP Overview Let’s take a look at what needs to be done to get your Cisco 3750G/3560G ready for the installation of your Wheatnet-IP system. Properly configuring your switch allows you to take advantage of the “management”...

  • Page 196: Privileged Exec Mode

    A P P E N D I C E S To get started, open HyperTerminal and start a new connection. The terminal session should be setup using 9600Baud, 8 bit, no Parity, and no Flow control. For those who are familiar with the Cisco IOS you may wish to jump ahead to the commands.

  • Page 197: Igmp Snooping Querier Configuration

    A P P E N D I C E S Now that you are in the Global configuration mode you need to select the interface that you would like to configure. We’ll start with the default VLAN. The switch will come with a default VLAN enabled. In the default configuration all ports on the switch have been assigned to VLAN1.

  • Page 198: Configuring Gigabit Ports Connecting To Wheatnet-Ip Control Surfaces, Gp Panels, And Xy Controllers

    A P P E N D I C E S To setup ports on the switch you must also be in the Global Configuration mode. To enter the configuration mode once again type “Config T” and press enter. Enter the following commands Interface gig 0/x (X=the Ethernet port being configured) Interface gig 0/x (X=the Ethernet port being configured) Interface gig 0/x (X=the Ethernet port being configured)

  • Page 199: Checking And Saving The Switch Configuration

    A P P E N D I C E S Checking and Saving the Switch Configuration When you are done, check the switch configuration by typing the following command from the command prompt. show running-config show running-config show running-config show running-config show running-config Once you are sure you have the correct configuration you need to save it.

  • Page 200: Hp Procurve 2810 Configuration For Wheatnet-Ip

    A P P E N D I C E S HP Procurve 2810 Configuration for WheatNet-IP Overview Let’s take a look at what needs to be done to get your HP Procurve 2810 switch ready for the installation of your WheatNet-IP system. Properly configuring your switch allows you to take advantage of the “management”...

  • Page 201: Privileged Exec Mode

    A P P E N D I C E S To get started, open HyperTerminal and start a new connection. The terminal session should be setup using 9600Baud, 8 bit, no Parity, and no Flow control. For those who are familiar with the HP Procurve switches you may wish to jump ahead to the commands.

  • Page 202: Igmp Querier Configuration

    A P P E N D I C E S Now that you are in the Global configuration mode you need to select the interface that you would like to configure. We’ll start with the default VLAN. The switch will come with a default VLAN enabled. In the default configuration all ports on the switch have been assigned to VLAN1 (DEFAULT_VLAN).

  • Page 203: Configuring Gigabit Ports Connecting To Wheatnet-Ip Control Surfaces, Gp Panels, And Xy Controllers

    A P P E N D I C E S Configuring Gigabit Port Connecting to WheatNet-IP Navigator PC The Navigator PC port can be left in the default mode. Speeds will vary depending on the type of network card installed in the PC. It is recommended that a Gigabit card be installed in the PC, however it is not mandatory.
  • Page 204 A P P E N D I C E S Below is a diagram that shows you what a typical configuration might look like. page A – 16.13 page A – 29 WheatNet-IP / Apr 2009 WheatNet-IP / Feb 2010...
  • Page 205 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 4 Contents WheatNet-IP Logic Functions and Examples ......A-18 Category 1: Direct Logic ...................A-18 VDip Function ......................A-18 Programmable Buttons ..................A-21 Category 2: Audio Associated Logic .................A-26 Category 3: Discrete Logic ..................A-29b Category 4: Action Logic ...................A-33 page A –...

  • Page 206: Wheatnet-Ip Logic Functions And Examples

    A P P E N D I C E S WheatNet-IP Logic Functions and Examples As described in this manual, the WheatNet-IP system provides for certain logic (i.e. non audio) related functions and controls. The messaging structure for these functions is entirely contained within the WheatNet-IP hardware itself, and distributed over the same LAN connection as is the audio.
  • Page 207 A P P E N D I C E S The following functions are available: PFL/Cue Drop Out: Any fader channel that has been placed in Cue will automatically be removed from Cue when the channel is turned ON. EFS: Moving a fader up from full off will automatically trigger a START logic command.
  • Page 208 A P P E N D I C E S Once the VDIP form is open, click on the SIGNAL button to change the VDIP mode from the default global to per source, and then scroll through the INPUT SIGNAL LIST until you highlight and double click the name of the audio source (the mic signal) you wish to activate the muting.

  • Page 209: Programmable Buttons

    A P P E N D I C E S Programmable Buttons The evolution series control surfaces can be equipped with a number of switches whose operational functions can be programmed by the user. These are located in two different areas of the control surface panels. Possibilities include a pair of switches located above each fader on the input panels, and a number of switches located on the main monitor panel.
  • Page 210 A P P E N D I C E S Toggle Low Pass Filter: Change the current in/out mode of the low pass filter. Toggle High Pass Filter: Change the current in/out mode of the high pass filter. Toggle Compressor: Change the current in/out mode of the compressor. Toggle Expander: Change the current in/out mode of the expander.
  • Page 211 A P P E N D I C E S The left hand button on fader channel #1 will now function as an EQ In/Out switch. In a like manner, other functions and other input channel buttons can be programmed. To remove any programming from a button, choose CLEAR BUTTON PRO- GRAMMING as the function, the button will now do nothing.
  • Page 212 A P P E N D I C E S Software Controlled: Enables a list of functions to choose for the button to activate. Load an Event: Loads a previously saved event (a show or set of control surface settings). PFL Clear: Deactivates any PFL or Cue func- tions.
  • Page 213 A P P E N D I C E S destination #5 in BLADE 2. A temporary connection in the WheatNet-IP system is where a destination’s normal audio source connection is temporarily removed (normally for as long as a button is held down) and a secondary connection is substituted.

  • Page 214: Category 2: Audio Associated Logic

    A P P E N D I C E S Category 2: Audio Associated Logic There are many logic functions that are associated with or tied to specific audio signals. You may have a START or a STOP logic function that associates with a specific CD player or Automation machine, or ON and OFF logic functions that associate with a control surface fader channel.
  • Page 215 A P P E N D I C E S First we need to wire the logic ports, connecting pin #3 and #1 of the first logic connec- tor on BLADE #5 to pins #9 and #23 respectively on the DB-25 connector of the DNC620 machine.
  • Page 216 A P P E N D I C E S makes sense to use the function Machine Start, however, one, because it’s a clear, easily un- derstood name, and two, more importantly, the control surface automatically has a Machine Start function mapped on each fader. Click Apply and your LIO tab should look like this. Click Close to close the Edit window.
  • Page 217 A P P E N D I C E S In the WheatNet-IP Navigator GUI, locate the destination signal for fader 3 of the control surface and right click on it and choose modify signal to get to the LIO info tab for this signal.
  • Page 218 A P P E N D I C E S Off Tally – logic output used to provide a tally of the fader’s OFF button to a re- mote location Remote On – logic input used to turn the fader on from a remote location Remote Off –...

  • Page 219: Category 3: Discrete Logic

    A P P E N D I C E S 6. These functions are programmed on logic-only destinations to use with program- mable (spare) buttons on a surface. The logic-only destination must be routed to the surface source signal that has the logic for the desired spare button pre-programmed on it.
  • Page 220 A P P E N D I C E S In the WheatNet-IP GUI, you will need to define two new signals for the logic function. You will need a logic source signal, representing the button, and a logic destination signal, representing the DUMP connections on the airTools Delay unit. First click on BLADE #5 in the System Pane of the GUI to open the tab windows for BLADE #5.
  • Page 221 A P P E N D I C E S Similarly you need to define a new logic destination signal in BLADE #19. Click on the BLADE #19 icon in the System Pane and select the Destinations tab. As before, click on ADD, then select LIO only, to make the new signal, and name it something like “Dump Dev.”...
  • Page 222 A P P E N D I C E S To activate and make this logic function operational, you must make a crosspoint connection on the grid between the source "Dump Sw" and the destination “Dump Dev.” Once this has been done, pressing the DUMP switch will create a closure on the logic port of BLADE #19, triggering the DUMP function in the airTools Delay unit.

  • Page 223: Category 4: Action Logic

    A P P E N D I C E S Category 4: Action Logic This fourth class of logic function in the WheatNet-IP system includes system events such as Salvos and Momentary Connections. Action logic is intended to force crosspoint connection changes. Perhaps you have an Air studio that undergoes a major change in signal connections when the morning show finishes.
  • Page 224 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 5 Contents External Controllers ..............A-35 page A – 34 WheatNet-IP / Apr 2009...

  • Page 225: External Controllers

    A P P E N D I C E S External Controllers The WheatNet-IP audio networking system has been designed to work with a growing family of external hardware and software controllers. These controllers allow for a wide range of control functions, from making a single crosspoint to complex condition control scripts.
  • Page 226 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 6 Contents WheatNet-IP WDM Driver Installation .........A-37 Hardware Requirements ....................A-37 Software Requirements .....................A-37 Installation .........................A-37 Configuration ......................A-41 System Parameters ....................A-41 Other Controls ......................A-41 Uninstalling the Drivers .....................A-42 page A – 38 page A –...

  • Page 227: Installation

    A P P E N D I C E S WheatNet-IP WDM Driver Installation This technical document is intended to give you general information about installing the WheatNet-IP WDM Driver. This driver is network based using TCP/IP. It is recommended that a second Network Card be installed in the PC. The first card will connect to the Audio storage network for file sharing.
  • Page 228 A P P E N D I C E S 2. Select the components you want to install (default selection is recommended) and click “Next.” You will want to make sure that no audio applications are running at this time. 3.
  • Page 229 A P P E N D I C E S 4. During the file copy process you will see a Hardware Installation message. Click the option to “Continue Anyway” to proceed with the install. 5. After the driver installs, you should see a successful install message. Click “OK,” then click “Close.”...
  • Page 230 A P P E N D I C E S 6. You will see an error box appear indicating that the AOIP License dongle is not present. Click “OK,” then insert the AOIP License dongle now. The dongle was shipped with your driver installation kit.

  • Page 231: Configuration

    A P P E N D I C E S Configuration The WheatNet-IP Driver Control application will allow you to setup the required parameters for the driver. Here you will configure the unique ID of the PC driver, along with choosing the Network interface card and number of channels available. There are three versions of the driver.

  • Page 232: Uninstalling The Drivers

    A P P E N D I C E S Note that both the Apply and OK controls will need to re-start the driver for the changes to take effect. The application will attempt to restart the driver for you. If the system is unable to restart the driver, you will be prompted to reboot the computer.
  • Page 233 A P P E N D I C E S You will see a message box indicating that driver removal succeed. Click “OK.” You will next see a dongle removal message: After the driver uninstalled, you should see a successful uninstall message. Click “Close.”...
  • Page 234 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 7 Contents IP-MTR64 METERS GUI ..............A-45 Adding Devices To The 3rd Party Tab ...............A-45 Introduction To IP-MTR64 Meters GUI ..............A-46 IP-MTR64 Meters GUI Overview ................A-46 IP-MTR64 Meters GUI Features ................A-46 Installation .........................A-47 Requirements ......................A-47 Performing The Install ....................A-47...

  • Page 235: Ip-Mtr64 Meters Gui

    A P P E N D I C E S IP-MTR64 Meters GUI Adding Devices To The 3rd Party Tab In order to utilize all the features of the IP-MTR64 Meters GUI the device must be added to the System 3rd Party Devices tab in the Wheatstone WheatNet-IP Navigator program (aka the Navigator GUI).

  • Page 236: Introduction To Ip-Mtr64 Meters Gui

    A P P E N D I C E S Introduction To IP-MTR64 METERS GUI Get a quick read of any audio source, destination or stream in your WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network. Our new IP-MTR64 Meters GUI app displays a “wall of meters” on your computer screen for ongoing monitoring of audio peak levels and average levels at selected points throughout the entire network.

  • Page 237: Installation

    A P P E N D I C E S • Style of metering can be curved “eyebrow,” horizontal or vertical bargraph (you determine the number of bars) • Silence detection/failover at a glance for alerting you if an audio stream has failed •...
  • Page 238 A P P E N D I C E S Click Next. Click Install. page A – 48 WheatNet-IP / Mar 2014...

  • Page 239: Program Operation - Getting Started

    A P P E N D I C E S Click Close to complete the installation. An icon will appear on your desktop that you can use to start the IP-MTR64 Meters GUI program. The program is installed by default to C:\Program Files\Wheatstone\MeterMonitor\WheatNetIpMeterGui.exe or in Windows 7 to C:\Program Files (x86)\Wheatstone\MeterMonitor\WheatNetIpMeterGui.exe...
  • Page 240 A P P E N D I C E S If you wish to run the software beyond the seven day trial period you will need to purchase a site license for the program from your Wheatstone Corporation sales representative.

  • Page 241: First Time Operation

    A P P E N D I C E S First Time Operation The first time you start up the program you will need to do some basic setup. The program opens in full screen mode. For convenience the following screen shots are made with the screen resized.
  • Page 242 A P P E N D I C E S Click Okay. Leave the 3rd Party Device Port: setting at the default. Click Okay. You will see a notice that you will need to restart the program for the changes to take effect. Click OK, then close the program and restart it.

  • Page 243: Discovering" The System Components

    A P P E N D I C E S “Discovering” The System Components The IP-MTR64 Meters GUI will need to gather some information from the system. From the menu, select WheatNet-IP System>System Scan... to start the process. In the Host Blade IP Address: field, enter the IP address of one of the Blades in the system and click the Start Scan button.
  • Page 244 A P P E N D I C E S If you click Yes a typical Windows file save dialog will appear. Select the desired location and give the file a name, then click Save. Any time you want to see the current system information the program is operating with, select WheatNet-IP System>View Info...

  • Page 245: Setting Up Meters

    A P P E N D I C E S Setting Up Meters Until you start working with the meters you see a default layout with no working meters. So let’s get a meter playing. Configuring A Meter Cell Right-click in the first meter cell and select Configure... from the popup menu. Change Meter Style: to Basic Bars.

  • Page 246: Configuring The Analysis Window

    A P P E N D I C E S Configuring The Analysis Window Before you can use the analysis window you need to do some configuring in WheatNet-IP Navigator. The meter application must be added to the 3rd Party Devices in Navigator to enable the analysis window.

  • Page 247: Using The Analysis Window

    A P P E N D I C E S Using The Analysis Window The first step in using the analysis window is to select the audio you want to view. For reasons that will be mentioned below, this must be a source signal. You will not be able to select a destination directly for analysis.

  • Page 248: Configuring Silence Detect Alarms

    A P P E N D I C E S If you don’t find a layout here that suits your needs, switch to the Advanced tab. There you’ll find a way to set up almost any layout you could want. Begin by selecting the number of Cols: (1 through 16) and Rows: (1 through 16).
  • Page 249 A P P E N D I C E S But if the audio on that destination goes away long enough to trigger the WheatNet-IP silence detect, and if there is no failover audio present, the display will change to indicate an alarm condition. The orange label indicates the alarm, and the meter shows no audio.

  • Page 250: Security Settings

    A P P E N D I C E S Security Settings The IP-MTR64 Meters GUI can be password protected to keep unauthorized people from making changes. By default the password is empty. Setting The Password To set a password select Network>Password... from the menu.

  • Page 251: Menus

    A P P E N D I C E S Menus Operation of the IP-MTR64 Meters GUI is done through the use of menus, both drop down from the main menu bar, and popups that are activated by right-clicking at specified areas of the GUI.

  • Page 252: Additional Popup Menus

    A P P E N D I C E S Preferences... – use to set program color and labeling schemes, and to set the tasks protected by password. Password... – use to set a password that must be used to start the program and perform certain program functions.
  • Page 253 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 8 Contents WheatNet-IP Scheduler ..............A-65 Introduction To Wheatnet-IP Scheduler ..............A-65 Events And Signals ....................A-65 Connect Event ....................A-65 Disconnect Event ....................A-66 Salvo Event ......................A-66 ACI Event ......................A-66 Installation .........................A-66 Begin Installation ....................A-66 Accept The License ....................A-66 Finish The Installation .....................A-67 Uninstalling The Program ..................A-67...
  • Page 254 A P P E N D I C E S Schedule Events ....................A-80 Delete Events .....................A-81 Schedule Management ..................A-81 Moving Items ......................A-82 Deleting Items ....................A-82 Enabling and Disabling Items ................A-82 The AutoSchedule Feature .................A-83 Exiting With A Schedule Running ...............A-84 More On Existing ....................A-84 Logs ........................A-85 Viewing Logs ......................A-85...

  • Page 255: Wheatnet-Ip Scheduler

    A P P E N D I C E S WheatNet-IP Scheduler Introduction To WheatNet-IP Scheduler The WheatNet‑IP Scheduler program is designed to fire Events in a WheatNet ‑IP system at pre-arranged times. In order to integrate the software into a WheatNet-IP system, you will need to run it on a computer having a unique IP address on the same subnet as the WheatNet‑IP system (typically 192.168.87.xxx).

  • Page 256: Disconnect Event

    A P P E N D I C E S Disconnect Event The next type of event is a Disconnect event. In this case no source need be specified, only a destination. If a source is currently connected to the specified destination, the disconnect event will break that connection.

  • Page 257: Finish The Installation

    A P P E N D I C E S Click the I Accept radio button and click Install to continue. Finish The Installation You will see a progress screen that will look something like this when the installation is complete: Click Close to finish the installation.

  • Page 258: First Time Operation

    If you wish to run the software beyond the seven day Trial Period you will need to purchase a site license for the program from your Wheatstone Corporation sales representative. To continue without entering a License Key click Later. Each time you restart the program without having entered a valid License Key you will again be prompted to enter one.

  • Page 259: License Key Entry

    A P P E N D I C E S License Key Entry If you have a License Key to enter, click Enter License Key... to bring up the following screen: Enter the License Key that you obtain from Wheatstone Technical Support. You can either type the license key in, or right-click in the key: field and select Paste from the popup menu.

  • Page 260: If You Are Connected To A System

    A P P E N D I C E S If You Are Connected To A System This section will deal with what happens when you start the program and it is connected to a WheatNet-IP System. The first few steps will be the same as when not connected to a system. You may encounter the default signal warning, and the first time you run the program you will certainly encounter the license warning, unless you had an older copy of the program already installed and licensed.

  • Page 261: Day To Day Operation

    A P P E N D I C E S You can click Yes to exit immediately, or click No if you are not ready to exit. Until you do exit and restart it, the program will still be attempting to communicate with the previously specified Blade.

  • Page 262: Define Devices

    A P P E N D I C E S Please note that in a system with multiple Blades, it generally doesn’t matter which Blade you connect to when running a schedule. Define Devices If you plan on using any ACI command events you will need to define the device or devices you want to control.

  • Page 263: Signals

    A P P E N D I C E S When you are done defining devices click the Close button to commit your changes and close the form. You will be prompted to restart the program before the new device data will actually be used.
  • Page 264 A P P E N D I C E S The fetch process shows the following sequence of screens when connected to a Blade: You may stop the fetch process at any time by clicking Cancel. When the process completes, a window appears that advises you of some of the actions you can perform with the Scheduler.

  • Page 265: Load Signals From File

    A P P E N D I C E S Should you be unable to fetch signals because the program can’t connect to the system, you’ll be presented with the above screen. After dismissing that one you’ll be presented with following screen: Clicking Quit! will exit from the Scheduler.

  • Page 266: Save Signals To File

    A P P E N D I C E S Save Signals To File If you have successfully fetched signals from a system and want to have a copy of the signal set available so you can create and edit events without needing to be connected to a Blade, you will want to save your set of found signals.
  • Page 267 A P P E N D I C E S Let’s take a closer look at the various parts of this form, starting with the right side of the form. At the top we see an ID box that we can use to scroll through the events. This is followed by a Name field, where the event is given a name.

  • Page 268: View Events

    A P P E N D I C E S View Events The Event Properties dialog shows you the properties of the event currently being viewed. As mentioned above, the tabbed area will change depending on the Event Type. Let’s look at this a little more closely. If Connect is selected as the Event Type, the tabbed area looks like this: Notice that a Connect Event is used to connect a given source signal to a given destination signal.
  • Page 269 A P P E N D I C E S A Disconnect Event is used to disconnect the current source signal (which does not need to be specified) from a given destination signal. The destination is specified on this tab. Once again you can select a signal either by its Signal ID or by its Name and Location.

  • Page 270: Edit Events

    A P P E N D I C E S of the device. In this instance we have selected device 1, which is a control surface located at 192.168.87.202. The OnLine indicator will be green if the program is able to connect to the selected device, or red if not.

  • Page 271: Delete Events

    A P P E N D I C E S With a single event highlighted, as shown, you can click Schedule, or select Events>Schedule, to schedule only that event. You could also highlight, using either the Shift key or the Ctrl key, a small number of events, say two or three, and use Schedule to schedule only those events.

  • Page 272: Moving Items

    A P P E N D I C E S The event at the top of the list is the next one due to fire. It is highlighted with a light red background, whereas the other events in the list are normally highlighted with a light green background.

  • Page 273: The Autoschedule Feature

    A P P E N D I C E S You can select multiple events from the list using the normal Windows techniques with the Shift and Ctrl keys. You will be prompted individually for each event you have selected. Here is a section of the Scheduled Events tab showing a few disabled events: To re‑enable an event (or events) the process is similar.

  • Page 274: Exiting With A Schedule Running

    A P P E N D I C E S When the Scheduler is in AutoSchedule mode, it will stop and present a message requiring user action if it cannot find a schedule to run. The main purpose of providing the AutoSchedule feature is so that a computer running a schedule on the Scheduler program can recover from a power outage without requiring user intervention to get the schedule running.

  • Page 275: Logs

    A P P E N D I C E S Logs The WheatNet‑IP Scheduler program automatically keeps logs to indicate various types of activity. The files are named EventLog_weekX.log, where the X can be a number from 1 to 4. Upon program exit, log data from the current session is appended to the end of the currently active log file.

  • Page 276: Menus

    A P P E N D I C E S Menus The WheatNet‑IP Scheduler software is operated using buttons and menus. This section serves to bring together the descriptions of the various menu items that have been described throughout the manual. Some items in the main menu depend on which tab is being viewed and what items on that tab are highlighted.

  • Page 277: Schedule

    A P P E N D I C E S Edit This item calls up the Event Properties dialog with the currently selected event showing. If multiple events are highlighted, the last one selected is the one that will be showing.

  • Page 278: Event Log Menu

    A P P E N D I C E S Event Log Menu The Event Log window has a small menu to help perform some useful tasks. Event Log Menu – File The File menu on the Event Log window contains a few items that are helpful in working with logs.
  • Page 279 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 9 Contents WheatNet-IP PC-XY Software Configuration Guide ....A-90 Overview ........................A-90 Installing The Software ....................A-90 Network Considerations ..................A-90 Logging In ........................A-91 Menus ........................A-91 Setting Blade IP Address ..................A-91 Using Source / Destination Windows ................A-92 Logging Out .......................A-92 Visibilities ........................A-92 Hot Button Programming ..................A-93...

  • Page 280: Wheatnet-Ip Pc-Xy Software Configuration Guide

    A P P E N D I C E S WheatNet-IP PC-XY Software Configuration Guide Overview PC-XY is an easy to use PC application that facilitates audio and logic cross point control of a WheatNet-IP audio network. The software connects to any host Blade in the system via the PC’s Ethernet connection and provides customizable routing of audio or logic.

  • Page 281: Logging In

    A P P E N D I C E S Logging In When PC-XY is first started you must log in to set a password and make various configuration changes. Right click on the PC-XY front panel to open the Login form.

  • Page 282: Using Source / Destination Windows

    A P P E N D I C E S Once PC-XY establishes a connection with the specified Blade, you will see that the LINKED “LED” will turn bright green. Source and Destination signal names will also be available in the drop down lists. Note that the Visibility controls, explained later, determine exactly which Source and Destination signal names are available to this particular installation of PC-XY.

  • Page 283: Hot Button Programming

    A P P E N D I C E S Simply select the signals you want this installation of PC-XY to “see” and click Ok when finished. PC-XY will boot with these settings. Setting a Login password will prevent unauthorized changes to the visibility lists. Hot Button Programming The eight Hot Buttons located along the bottom of the PC-XY front panel may be programmed to make dedicated cross points or fire salvos.

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