Broadcast Tools Audio Sentinel Web Installation And Operation Manual

Web enabled dual channel stereo silence monitor

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Installation and Operation Manual
Web enabled dual channel stereo silence monitor.
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  • Page 1 If you need a firmware upgrade, contact Broadcast Tools® 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

    Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title ........Page # Introduction.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® Audio Sentinel® Web-enabled Broadcast Tools® two channel stereo silence monitor/audio switcher (referred to as the Audio Products, as with any Sentinel® throughout this manual). We’re confident that this product will give you electronic device, can many years of dependable service.
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual Product Overview CAUTION! The Audio Sentinel® is a web-enabled two channel stereo silence monitor combined Installation of the Audio with a transparent, integrated stereo audio switcher. Audio Sentinel® is designed to Sentinel® in high RF monitor two balanced or unbalanced independent stereo analog audio sources and environments should be switch to a back-up analog audio source when silence is detected on either or both...
  • Page 5: Net" Rj45 Network Connector

    Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual “NET” RJ45 network connector Connect one end of the supplied CAT5 (straight or crossover) cable to the desired ETHERNET (WAN/LAN) or PC port. POWER, 7.5 VDC connector This is the connector used to power the unit. Never use any type of power supply other than the specified/supplied power supply.
  • Page 6: Audio Output Connections

    Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual Audio Output Connections Note: The switching function of the Audio Sentinel® is not required for proper operation. Connect the load to the terminals labeled “LT–/+ CM and RT–/+ CM. For unbalanced loads, use the “+” and GND terminals only. Shields should be tied to the “GND”...
  • Page 7: Ethernet "Quick Start" Guide

    If you are not familiar TO THE XPORT WEBSERVER UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY with Ethernet enabled BROADCAST TOOLS®. DOING SO DELETES ALL SOFTWARE AND equipment, it may be VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES FROM BROADCAST TOOLS, INC. useful to contact your IT...
  • Page 8 Audio Sentinel ® »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: Opening The Login Web Page

    Audio Sentinel ® »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: Web Setup/Operation

    Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual Web Setup and Operation Ethernet (NETWORK) port LED indicator functions NOTE: We recommend the use of Firefox or Safari for Windows as your browser. 3. Open the product’s login page by typing the following URL into the browser: http://192.168.1.55.
  • Page 11: Visit Our Web Site For Product Updates And Additional Information

    Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Monitor/Control” Web Page The Monitor/Control page allows the monitoring and or control of the Audio Sentinel. The following is an explanation of each item on this page: User defined Site ID, Time and Date is always displayed. Queued Logs: Displays the available number of queued logs.
  • Page 12 Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual Input Selection buttons: If the unit is in manual mode, the user may switch between each input by placing the cursor under each input LED, then click. The desired input is selected as denoted by the LED being illuminated.
  • Page 13: User Setup" Web Page

    Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual “User Setup” Web Page This page can only be configured with (factory default) the “admin” access level. To select other pages (if authorized); make your selection under the left hand Navigation column. NOTE: You may view the password by checking the “Show Password”...
  • Page 14: Silence Sensor Setup" Web Page

    Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Silence Sensor Setup” Web Page NOTE: The delay and restore timing for both channels is 0 (OFF) to 65535 sec- onds (18 hours, 12 minutes and 15 seconds). Input 1 Label: This is user defined. Up to 18 characters may be entered to describe input 1.
  • Page 15 Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual Input 1 dual input mono mode: When dual input mono mode is selected, both the left and right inputs must be below the trip level before the input is considered BAD and the audio is switched.
  • Page 16 Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual K3 and K4 logic operation: Each relay may be independently programmed to operate when each input is considered bad or is restored. The logic for each relay is as follows: When [input 1 or input 2] [Is Active, Inactive or Silent] delay [X] seconds then [Engage] for [X] seconds.
  • Page 17: Email/Network Setup" Web Page

    Audio Sentinel ® »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 18 Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual NOTE: Restoring Network Factory Defaults The Audio Sentinel® factory defaults may be restored by depressing the recessed front panel “default” push button for five seconds while powering up the unit. “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – Device Network Settings Device Address: Enter a static IP address here.
  • Page 19 Audio Sentinel ® »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. Logging Email Snapshot Interval: The period in hours that a snapshot is taken of the system.
  • Page 20 Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – NTP Settings NTP (Time) Server Address: Enter the NTP address here. Default: pool.ntp.org NTP Port: Normally 123. Default: 123 NTP Update Interval (Min): Time between timing updates. Default: 30 NTP Enabled: Must be enabled for correct timing.
  • Page 21 Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – Controls Save Settings: After pressing the “Save Settings” button, the device will reboot (If you changed the IP address, you must navigate your web browser to the new IP address (if the HTTP port was changed from port 80, be sure to port number...
  • Page 22: Show Log" Web Page

    Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Show Log” Web Page This page displays current alarms. Active Input: Displays which input is active. Input 1 Level: Displays if input ONE has a valid level as configured. Input 2 Level: Displays if input TWO has a valid level as configured.
  • Page 23: About" Web Page

    Audio Sentinel ® »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. OPERATION...
  • Page 24: Specifications

    Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual Specifications Ethernet Interface: RJ-45, 10base-T or 100base-TX, auto sens- ing with link & activity led indicators - Full/half duplex. Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ARP, ICMP, SNMP, TFTP, Telnet, DHCP, BOOTP, HTTP, and AutoIP. Input Level: -14 to +24 dBu, 22 K ohm, balanced.
  • Page 25: 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 26: Declaration Of Conformity

    The XPORT Device contained in the Audio Sentinel® conforms to the following standards: (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’s Name & Address: Audio Sentinel®: Broadcast Tools®, Inc. 131 State Street, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-1503 USA XPort: Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Declares that the following product: Product Name Model: XPORT™...
  • Page 28 Audio Sentinel ® »Web Installation and Operation Manual Appendix APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...

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