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Installation and Operation Manual
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For firmware versions equal to or greater than X_V1.06 / W_V1.01 / P_V1.03
Manual update: 09/24/2012
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  • Page 1 NOTE: We recommend the use of Chrome, Firefox or Safari as your browser. Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction............3 Safety Information .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® AES Switcher Sentinel® 4 >> Web enabled four input, dual output AES audio switcher (referred to as the AES Broadcast Tools®...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Product Overview The AES Switcher Sentinel® 4 is perfect for AES digital audio switching via the web and/or local control. The AES Switcher Sentinel® 4 can be controlled and monitored locally and/or remotely over any IP network, including private networks, IP-based industrial control networks, and the Internet.

  • Page 5: Inspection

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Inspection CAUTION! Please examine your AES Switcher Sentinel® 4 carefully for any damage that may have been sustained during shipping. If any damage is noted, please notify the ship- Installation of the AES per immediately and retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper.

  • Page 6: Aes Audio Output Connections

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual AES audio “OUTPUTS” connections NOTE: Connect the load to the terminals labeled “OUTPUTS” OP1-/+ and OP2-/+. Each output provides an independent transformer isolated output of the selected input. Please observe proper Shields should be tied to the “CG”...

  • Page 7: Web Setup/Operation

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Web Setup/Operation CAUTION! Ethernet “Quick Start” guide Never download firmware updates or CAUTION! If you are not familiar with Ethernet enabled equipment, it may be use- changes to the xport ful to contact your IT department, network administrator or network consultant for...
  • Page 8 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Step 2: Double click on the icon labeled Network Connections. The following menu will pop up. Step 3: Right click on the icon labeled Local Area Connection. Another menu will appear. Select the option at the bottom of the menu labeled Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear.
  • Page 9 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Step 4: On the Local Area Connection Properties page, double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to display properties. Step 5: Before making any changes to the network settings, write down the current settings (or screen capture the page and print) so that they can be restored once the unit is configured.

  • Page 10: Opening The Login Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Opening the LOGIN Web Page 1. Connect the supplied GRAY colored XOVER cable between the PC’s Ethernet port and the products NETWORK RJ45’s jack. 2. Connect the supplied DC power supply to the product’s power jack labeled Power.

  • Page 11: Login" Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Login” Web Page The Login screen displays the username and password entry points, Site ID, and time/date. After you have successfully logged in, the Monitor/Control page will be displayed. Depending on your access level, you may or may not be able to control or modify the product’s configuration.

  • Page 12: Monitor/Control" Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Monitor/Control” Web Page NOTE: The user defined Site ID, Time, Date and Queued Logs always displayed. Only “admin” level access can edit some of these items. The Monitor/Control page indicates switch position, switching mode, and AES activity.

  • Page 13: User Setup" Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “User Setup” Web Page NOTE: After any item has been changed, you MUST press “Save Settings” button for your changes to be saved. Eight Usernames and Passwords may be configured for up to three access levels.

  • Page 14: I/O Setup" Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “I/O Setup” Web Page Name: Each input can be given a custom label for easy identification. WEBSITE: Visit our web site for Email Addresses: Email messages can be sent when an input source...
  • Page 15 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Log Device: This enables the email logging of switch status. See the “Email/Network setup” page for email and logging settings. Enable Alarms: When enabled the device will record all switch position changes in the event log.

  • Page 16: Email/Network Setup" Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page OPERATION e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...

  • Page 17: Restoring Network Factory Defaults

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page Restoring Network Factory Defaults The AES Switcher Sentinel® 4 factory defaults may be restored by depressing the recessed front panel “default” push button for five seconds while powering up the unit.
  • Page 18 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – Email Logging Settings Logging Email Address: IP address for the “Logging” email recipient (may be different from the 8 “Alarm” Recipient Addresses. Logging emails and Daily emails are sent to this address.
  • Page 19 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – SNMP Manager Settings SNMP Manager IP Address: This is the IP address of the SNMP manager. The system only accepts SNMP requests from this IP address, and will send traps to this IP address only.
  • Page 20 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – Event Logging Settings Enable Event Logging: Enabling these checkboxes will generate an alarm, but will not send an email. If the system is configured for Daily Alarm emails, then that Daily Alarm email will contain the Event Logging items as well.
  • Page 21 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page Reload Defaults: When you press the “Reload Defaults” button, the device resets to factory default settings, you must navi- gate your web browser to the new IP address (if the HTTP port was changed from port 80, be sure to add the new port number after the IP: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port #).

  • Page 22: Show Log" Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Show Alarms” Web Page NOTE: Abobe “Flash” must be installed and operating properly on your PC for the “Alarm Sound” to This page displays current alarms. work when enabled. With the “admin” access level, the user may control all functions.

  • Page 23: About" Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “About” Web Page The “About” Web Page displays the product name, firmware version numbers, and Broadcast Tools® Web site link. WEBSITE: Visit our web site for product updates and additional information.

  • Page 24: Tcp Control Commands

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual TCP Control Commands The AES Switcher Sentinel 4 can be configured to accept ASCII control strings over TCP. The TCP port used, TCP timeout and TCP enable check box can be found on the Email/Network Setup page.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Specifications Ethernet Interface: RJ-45, 10base-T or 100base-TX, auto sensing with link & activity led indicators - Full/half duplex. Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ARP, ICMP, SNMP, TFTP, Telnet, DHCP, BOOTP, HTTP and AutoIP.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    If Broadcast Tools is notified, in writing, of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one (1) year following the date of the Buyer’s acquisition of the item, and if the item is returned to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools’...

  • Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Declaration of Conformity The XPORT Device contained in the AES Switcher Sentinel® 4 conforms to the fol- lowing standards: (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’s Name & Address: AES Switcher Sentinel®...
  • Page 28 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...
  • Page 29 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...
  • Page 30 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 »Web Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...

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