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H1 Hybrid Audio Network Bridge User's manual
H1 Firmware version 1.8.3
H1 Controller Software version 1.0.4
AGORA
43 Avenue de Châtellerault
86440 MIGNE AUXANCES
FRANCE
France
web site: www.agora-network.fr
In accordance with the company policy of continuous upgrade and products improvement, specifications and functions are subject to change
without prior notice. This document was true at the time of writing, please contact our local distributor or visit our website to date with the
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H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge
User's Manual
Rev 1.0 – 2021 June
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- Page 1 H1 Hybrid Audio Network Bridge User’s manual H1 Firmware version 1.8.3 H1 Controller Software version 1.0.4 AGORA 43 Avenue de Châtellerault 86440 MIGNE AUXANCES FRANCE France web site: www.agora-network.fr In accordance with the company policy of continuous upgrade and products improvement, specifications and functions are subject to change without prior notice.
- Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not expose this device to rain, water, or any liquids and ensure that no objects which contains liquids are placed on the equipment. P a g e 2 | 34 H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge User’s Manual Rev 1.0 – 2021 June...
- Page 3 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Product identification: H1-HRPS-OPTKMM-OPTKSM Name and address of the manufacturer or his authorized representative: AGORA SAS 43, Avenue de Châtellerault – 86440 MIGNE-AUXANCES - FRANCE This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer:...
- Page 4 2006/95/EC: Low voltage Directive Signed for and on behalf of: MIGNE-AUXANCES – FRANCE – March 31st, 2021 David ROCHER, CEO P a g e 4 | 34 H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge User’s Manual Rev 1.0 – 2021 June...
- Page 5 OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. The H1™ Controller software is licensed, delivered for free to use only under the terms of this license. The Company reserves all rights not expressly granted to you. The Company retains ownership of all copies of the Software and the firmware, and all proprietary parts of it, including files stored in the product.
- Page 6 INJURY CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER LIABILITY WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED BY LAW. As referred to herein, the term "Software" refers only to proprietary H1™ software, Third-Party Programs: owned by the Company that has been provided to you for installation on, or already installed in, a Product.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Chapter 4 Configure H1 4.1.1 Install H1 Controller 4.1.2 Install AuviTran™ AVS Monitor 4.1.3 Install Audinate™ Dante Controller 4.2.1 Connect H1 device to your network 4.2.2 IPv4 settings Launching H1 Controller H1 Controller framework 4.4.1 Add User Group 4.4.2 Group Management 4.4.3 User port edit window... - Page 8 Unpacking Carefully unpack your H1 equipment package. Then, inspect the device for any signs of damage that may have occurred during transit and notify the courier immediately if you discover any. Please retain the original packing in case you should need to return the equipment to the manufacturer or supplier, or transport or ship the unit later.
- Page 9 Canada This product complies with Class A Canadian EMC requirements. CAN ICES-3 (A) / NMB-3 (A) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Agora could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Australia/New Zealand This product complies with Australia/New Zealand EMC Class A requirements.
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Page 10: General Information
The H1 System provides: A fully manageable L2/L3 switch with: • 4 User ports (3 Ethercon™ on the front panel and 1 RJ45 on the rear panel) fully manageable with the H1 Controller • 3 Transmit ports for units interconnexion: T1 and T2 are 2 Gigabit 1000BaseX OpticalCon™... - Page 11 About this manual This is the operator manual for the H1 unit and the H1 Controller. It is intended to help get your units installed and in operation as quickly as possible by giving you unpacking, installation, connection, configuration and setting up instructions.
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Page 12: H1 Architecture
Chapter 3: H1 architecture Figure 1 : H1 Front and rear panels P a g e 12 | 34 H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge User’s Manual Rev 1.0 – 2021 June... - Page 13 Figure 2: H1 internal architecture P a g e 13 | 34 H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge User’s Manual Rev 1.0 – 2021 June...
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Page 14: Configure H1
Chapter 4: Configure H1 For a full H1 configuration you will need a PC running Windows (7-10) and to install the following programs: 4.1.1 Install H1 Controller on your PC for H1 Network switch configuration Download “H1Controller_v1.0.4.zip” or higher version at: https://www.agora-network.fr... -
Page 15: Install Auvitran™ Avs Monitor
4.1.2 Install AuviTran™ AVS Monitor on your PC for H1 Dante Audio Bridge configuration Download latest version of AVS Monitor at: https://www.auvitran.com Unzip this folder to your local disk. Double click on “ AVS-MonitorSetUpV6.74.XX.exe” Follow the instructions to complete the setup. -
Page 16: Connect H1 Device To Your Network
4.2.1 Connect H1 device to your network Connect the H1 unit to the rest of your Network equipment, as shown in the following diagrams. Figure 3: Example of two H1 units connected Figure 4: Example of one H1 unit connected to a Ghost unit. -
Page 17: Ipv4 Settings
The Factory delivered H1 IPv4 address is 192.168.1.151 / 255.255.255.0 The current H1 IPv4 address appears on LCD screens by pressing and hold the FNCT button on the front panel. To revert to factory IPv4 Address press hold 3 times successively the FNCT button. -
Page 18: Launching H1 Controller
Apply 4.2.2 IPv4 settings In Windows Start Menu, launch « H1Controller » from Agora file. In your default web browser, a discovery appears of the H1 devices connected on your network. Click on the H1 device you want to configure. -
Page 19: H1 Controller Framework
Figure 6: H1 Controller Framework Key points note: The Dante card shown in the framework always represents the status of the internal Brooklyn II of the H1 unit. There is no representation nor discovery of the external AuviTran AxC card in H1 Controller. -
Page 20: Add User Group
User Group ID 1 corresponds to VLAN ID 101, Group ID 2 = VLAN 102 and so on until Group ID 99 = VLAN 199 P a g e 20 | 34 H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge User’s Manual... -
Page 21: Group Management
Default Group (VLAN 1) Note that Default group is not transmitted by Transmit ports. Only Transmit ports can be assigned to different Groups. P a g e 21 | 34 H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge User’s Manual Rev 1.0 – 2021 June... -
Page 22: User Port Edit Window
This window pops up by a single click on the port icon in the Framework. Figure 9: User Port Edit window P a g e 22 | 34 H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge User’s Manual Rev 1.0 – 2021 June... -
Page 23: Transmit Port Edit Window
This window pops up by a single click on the port icon in the Framework. Figure 10: Transmit Port Edit window P a g e 23 | 34 H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge User’s Manual Rev 1.0 – 2021 June... -
Page 24: H1 Dante Audio Bridge
Select the Dante/AuviTran Adapter which is connected to a User Port assigned to the same group as the internal Brooklyn card: Make sure « Online mode » is active (CTRL+O) H1 appears as AxC-HY (AudioToollBox type) in device list as shown below: P a g e 24 | 34 H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge User’s Manual... -
Page 25: H1 Dante Audio Bridge Framework
4.5.1 H1 Dante Audio Bridge Framework Figure 11: AVS Monitor H1 framework Example with an AxC-AX4O card inserted in external slot. Figure 12: AVS Monitor H1 framework Example with an AxC-ES100 card inserted in external slot. P a g e 25 | 34 H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge User’s Manual... -
Page 26: H1 Audio Clock Source Settings
4.5.2 H1 audio clock source settings As in any digital audio system, you must define a unique Master Audio Clock for your H1 Dante Audio Bridge It can be either: the onboard oscillator (AxC-HY) the internal Brooklyn II card (HY-DANTE) ... -
Page 27: Hy-Dante Internal Brooklyn Card Settings
External Clock and Preferred Leader. If HY-Dante card takes its clock source from Dante Network, then it must become the clock source for H1 audio bridge. Note that it is not necessarily Leader for Dante network... -
Page 28: H1 Matrix
4.5.4 H1 Matrix Click on MATRIX Button to access H1 audio MATRIX. Figure 15: H1 matrix (expanded view to the right) Example with an AxC-AX4O card inserted in external slot. P a g e 28 | 34 H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge User’s Manual... - Page 29 Figure 16: H1 matrix (expanded view to the right) Example with an AxC-ES100 card inserted in external slot. Key points note: For advanced Dante settings such as Routing, Monitoring, Switched / Dual Redundant configuration, you must use Dante Controller software. Please refer to Audinate documentation at https://dev.audinate.com/GA/dante-...
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Page 30: Service And Maintenance Information
Chapter 5: Service and maintenance information Restoring the Factory IP Address By pressing hold 3 times on the Function button the H1 unit IP address will be reset to factory 192.168.1.151 / 255.255.255.0 First push: display the Unit IP Address ... - Page 31 Appendix A: Technical Specifications P a g e 31 | 34 H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge User’s Manual Rev 1.0 – 2021 June...
- Page 32 2 OM3 duplex patch cords 2 Neutrik OpticalCon™ duo sockets OPTK-SM The Single Mode Optical Kit optionally installed in H1 is a class 1 laser certified to 1000Mbps over 10Kms. The Single Mode Optical kit includes: 2 SFP-LX-SM-H 1.25G 1310nm transceivers ...
- Page 33 Appendix C: H1 - Mechanical mounting and electrical safety To avoid any risk of electrical shock H1 can be only used with mounted side bracket. Agora disclaim any responsibility in case of use that does not comply with these instructions.
- Page 34 (white circles). 4: pair the two units and fix them by screwing the last screws in the designated holes (white circles) P a g e 34 | 34 H1 - Hybrid audio network bridge User’s Manual Rev 1.0 – 2021 June...
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