Worldcast Systems AUDEMAT CONTROL SILVER User Manual

Worldcast Systems AUDEMAT CONTROL SILVER User Manual

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AUDEMAT CONTROL SILVER
USER MANUAL
SOFTWARE VERSION 2.1.X
Date: 2015/06/23
WorldCast Systems
web:
www.worldcastsystems.com
- e-mail:
contact@worldcastsystems.com

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  • Page 1 AUDEMAT CONTROL SILVER USER MANUAL SOFTWARE VERSION 2.1.X Date: 2015/06/23 WorldCast Systems web: www.worldcastsystems.com - e-mail: contact@worldcastsystems.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.6.1. Relays ................................12 2.6.2. PT100 ................................12 2.6.3. Audio inputs ..............................12 2.6.4. Audio output ............................... 13 3. STARTING UP THE AUDEMAT CONTROL SILVER ..................14 3.1. Installing the applications ..........................14 3.2. Connection ................................. 14 3.3. Basic configuration ............................15 3.3.1.
  • Page 3 7. INSTALLING SOFTWARE OPTIONS ......................44 7.1. Activating the MasterView option........................44 7.2. Activating the Phone Alerts option ........................45 APPENDIX A: AUDEMAT CONTROL SILVER TRAP DESCRIPTION ..............46 APPENDIX B: RESETTING THE AUDEMAT CONTROL SILVER ................49 APPENDIX C: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ....................50 Page 3 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.1.2. About Audemat Control Silver The Audemat Audemat Control Silver (previously known as Mini Control Silver) is a digital and analog I/O module perfectly suited for site automation applications with advanced functions; it allows remote control and monitoring of equipment.
  • Page 5: Before Beginning

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 1.2. Before beginning This equipment complies with international mechanical and electrical standards. To maintain this compliance, as well as to ensure proper and safe working conditions and avoid electrical shocks and fire hazards, you must comply with the following recommendations: The device should only be utilized in the conditions described in the user manual.
  • Page 6: Options

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 1.3. Options Several software options are available: MasterView*, see the ScriptEasy manual. Phone Alerts Option, see chapter 4.10. SCRIPTEASY Driver, contact your Audemat dealer for more information * Without the license, a single default view is automatically created with all objects included in the script. The license enables you to create as many custom views as you want.
  • Page 7: Product Presentation

    1 12 VDC / 1.5 A power supply (optional) 1 connector for external power supply 1 folder including Audemat Control Silver CD and a quick start notice. On the CD you will find the ScriptEasy and MasterView applications, the product documentation and sample scripts.
  • Page 8: Network Configuration

    NTP - date/time synchronization Port 162 SNMP - sending of traps and reception of acknowledgment You may need to open these ports on the firewall for the Audemat Control Silver to work properly. Ask your network administrator if necessary. Page 8 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...
  • Page 9: Front Panel

    To reset the unit without losing the network configuration, use the ScriptEasy application (see section 4.7).  Use a sharp object to restart the Audemat Control Silver with the Reset button D escription of the front panel LEDS: R ELAYS 0-7 LEDs...
  • Page 10: Top Panel

    Off: the Audemat Control Silver is off or currently starting M AINTENANCE LED On : the Audemat Control Silver is in maintenance mode, the script does not run Off : the Audemat Control Silver is in normal working mode 2.5. Top panel ...
  • Page 11: Status Inputs

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 2.5.2. Status inputs The internal or external power can be set using jumpers. By default it is internal. Place a single jumper on the center pins for external power (as printed on the top panel).
  • Page 12: Bottom Panel

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 2.6. Bottom panel  Please refer to the ScriptEasy manual for more information on I/O management. 2.6.1. Relays To enable the relay by default, connect To disable the relay by default, connect...
  • Page 13: Audio Output

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 2.6.4. Audio output The “C“ (common) is connected to the ground of the board The “+“ is connected to the hot signal. The “–“ is connected to the cold signal. The output is balanced.
  • Page 14: Starting Up The Audemat Control Silver

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 3. STARTING UP THE AUDEMAT CONTROL SILVER 3.1. Installing the applications Install the Audemat Control Silver applications from the supplied CD-rom: ScriptEasy: to configure your Audemat Control Silver and create scripts and custom views.
  • Page 15: Basic Configuration

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 3.3. Basic configuration  From now on, basic configuration can be made using the embedded Web site over Ethernet and Internet networks.  Though the web application is compatible with most browsers, performances vary from one browser to another.
  • Page 16: Network Configuration

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 The buttons will enable easy navigation to the different pages of the embedded web site. On all pages, the button allows you to return to the home page. The button allows you to disconnect.
  • Page 17 Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 You will need the IP address every time you’ll want to connect to the Audemat Control Silver using the ScriptEasy or the web application. Current network status: current network parameters. Ethernet configuration mode The application can be configured for use with a static or dynamic IP address (DHCP).
  • Page 18: Masterview

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 3.3.2. MasterView MasterView is available both as a web application and as a PC application. The MasterView button gives access to the web application. The MasterView pages make it possible to create, manage and visualize views based on the ScriptEasy script.
  • Page 19: Product Id's

    3.3.4. Downloading the MIBs The Audemat Control Silver uses two MIBs: AUDEMAT-COMMON-MIB.mib and AUDEMAT-SCRIPTEASY-MIB.mib. Both can be downloaded by typing in the address bar of the browser: IP_address/mibs.zip, where IP_address is the IP address of the Audemat Control Silver.
  • Page 20: System Configuration

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 4. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4.1. Connecting to the unit To access the system configuration, launch ScriptEasy from the desktop shortcut or from ‘Start’’Programs’’WorldCast Systems’’ScriptEasy’’ScriptEasy’. From the main menu, the ‘File’ menu or the button, select "Import from equipment”.
  • Page 21 An alternate HTTP port would be used when the unit is behind a router that is port forwarding from another port. The HTTP port of the Audemat Control Silver itself is always port 80. Or: click on the magnifying glass to display a list of equipment connected to the subnet.
  • Page 22: Product Identifiers

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 4.2. Product Identifiers The ‘Product ID’ page lists the build versions of the various pieces of software and firmware that make the Audemat Control Silver function. It also allows you to give your unit a unique name and description, for your own internal use.
  • Page 23: Date/Time

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 4.3. Date/Time  Set system date: The user may update both date (year/month/day) and time (hour/minute/second).  Set system time zone: The user selects the geographical zone from the list. Important to have this set correctly when using an NTP server.
  • Page 24: Users

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 4.4. Users The “Users” link opens up a page from which to set user access to the different sections of the Audemat Control Silver  Web & Software accounts: there are 2 user levels to access the website and software application, Administrator and Guest.
  • Page 25 Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015  FTP account configuration:  Administrator account: access to the entire directory of the equipment.  Update Manager account: used internally to manage updates.  Recording account: access to audio recordings.  Maintenance account: this account gives access to the maintenance console. The ‘report’...
  • Page 26: Network

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 4.5. Network IP Configuration: Ethernet configuration mode The network interface can be configured with a static or dynamic IP address (DHCP). Static Ethernet configuration If using a static IP address, enter the parameters in this window.
  • Page 27: Ppp Dialout

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 4.6. PPP Dialout Enabling PPP connections will suspend Phone Alert and Voice/DTMF functions! When configuring from ScriptEasy, enabling one function will disable the other function’s tab. After disabling a function, you’ll need to close the system configuration pages and open them again to enable the tab you need.
  • Page 28 Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 To activate the PPP backup, in the "Dial out enabled" section, select "yes only if Ethernet goes down".  Enter a reference IP address in the field "Ping this address to test Ethernet connection"...
  • Page 29: Ppp Dial-In

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 4.7. PPP Dial-in Enabling PPP connections will suspend Phone Alert and Voice/DTMF functions! When configuring from ScriptEasy, enabling one function will disable the other function’s tab. After disabling a function, you’ll need to close the system configuration pages and open them again to enable the tab you need.
  • Page 30: Sms Alerts

    4.8. SMS Alerts Enable text message alerts on this page. All modems are not compatible with the SMS function. Use the DB-9 modem approved by WorldCast Systems (see your dealer for details). Before configuring SMS alerts, display the I/O Layout page, USB-Serial Ports section to indicate the port (usually COM1) the modem is connected to and select ‘GSM modem’...
  • Page 31: Phone Alerts (Option)

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 4.9. Phone Alerts (option) You cannot use Phone Alert and Voice/DTMF functions if PPP connections are enabled! When configuring from ScriptEasy, enabling one function will disable the other function’s tab. After disabling a function, you’ll need to close the system configuration pages and open them again to enable the tab you need.
  • Page 32: Smtp Client Mail

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 4.10. SMTP Client mail  E-mail Configuration:  Enter the SMTP server address server port, account information to enable sending of e-mail alerts. Ask your network administrator for the SMTP parameters. Note that you must have a valid DNS setup if you want to use SMTP host name.
  • Page 33 Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 List of available keywords: Can be inserted in the Can be inserted in the Name Description subject of the mail line of the mail   {NAME} Product name   {DESCRIPTION} Product description ...
  • Page 34: Support

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 4.11. Support  Stop / Restart:  ‘Restart’ enables the user to restart the application to reinitialize the parameters.  “Reboot equipment”: this function restarts the entire unit.  “Shutdown”: enables the unit to be switched off remotely.
  • Page 35: Snmp Agent

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 4.12. SNMP Agent SNMP configuration  The equipment enables multiple addresses to be configured for SNMP notifications. However, only the Main Manager has the authority to acknowledge notifications. With “INFORMS” messages, automatic answers from secondary managers are ignored by the unit.
  • Page 36: Trap Receiver

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 Automatic acknowledgement for sending with INFORM. These notifications are only available with the version 2c of the protocol. This protocol checks that the manager sends the notification to the transmitter. This process is simple and reliable, no specific configuration is required for the manager.
  • Page 37: Notifications

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 4.14. Notifications SNMP Actions The user may replay traps that have not been acknowledged yet. The user may also delete pending traps that have not been acknowledged yet. Configuration depending on notification type I n the "Mode"...
  • Page 38: I/O Layout

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 If acknowledgement does not arrive after <n> attempts, the notification will be “frozen”, that is to say, it is put on standby until a new notification of the same type appears. It can also be manually unblocked by using the “Replay Traps"...
  • Page 39: I/O State

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015  Support: support port. Only used by Audemat.  Tunneling*  Scriptlet: to use an API to communicate with external equipment (contact the sales and support department for more information).  Scriptlet debug: to use when developing Scriptlets.
  • Page 40: I/O Log

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 4.17. I/O Log You can manage logs from this page. Set parameters for the I/O log that the user can view from the ScriptEasy application (‘Event log’ button). Settings: set the recording frequency of the events and the number of months event will be kept in the log.
  • Page 41: The Scripteasy Script

    5. THE SCRIPTEASY SCRIPT 5.1. Presentation of sample scripts The Audemat Control Silver is supplied with 2 sample scripts available on the Audemat Control Silver CD. Each script can be modified to fit the needs of the site. Each script also comes with a view but that view will only be exported if the MasterView license is enabled.
  • Page 42: The Audio Backup Script

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 5.1.2. The audio backup script This more complex script analyzes audio presence on both audio inputs and depending on the results, starts playing the audio backup file (see section 6). 5.2. Recommendations for optimization of the script To avoid overloading the memory, it is best to: Limit the number of action buttons and alarms to a maximum of 50 buttons and 50 alarms in the script.
  • Page 43: Basic Audio Backup

    6.3. ScriptEasy By default the audio backup is the ‘play’ mode. Open ScriptEasy, connect to the Audemat Control Silver and create a new script or use one of the sample scripts to manage the audio file (see section 5). Page 43 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...
  • Page 44: Installing Software Options

    Contact the sales department in order to obtain the software key to activate the “MasterView” option, and then follow the procedure: 1. Insert the CD sent by WorldCast Systems upon purchase of the option, the following screen will pop up. Click on the link and copy the product key.
  • Page 45: Activating The Phone Alerts Option

    1. Plug in the modem Phone line USB link 2. Insert the CD sent by WorldCast Systems upon purchase of the option, the following screen will pop up. Click on the link and copy the product key. 4. Go to the "Help“ menu of ScriptEasy, click on ‘About’...
  • Page 46: Appendix A: Audemat Control Silver Trap Description

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 APPENDIX A: AUDEMAT CONTROL SILVER TRAP DESCRIPTION Trap OID: .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.1.0.1 Trap Name: equipmentOn List of variables included in the trap Name Type / Description .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.1.6.1.0 systemType STRING / Equipment type .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.1.6.2.0 serialNumber STRING / Serial number .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.1.6.3.0...
  • Page 47 Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 Trap OID: .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.1.0.5 Trap Name: scriptChanged Trap OID: .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.2.0.1 Trap Name: eventScriptEasyInfo List of variables included in the trap Name Type / Description .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.1.6.1.0 systemType STRING / Equipment type .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.1.6.2.0 serialNumber STRING / Serial number .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.1.6.3.0...
  • Page 48 Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 Trap OID: .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.2.0.3 Trap Name : eventScriptEasyManagerAlarm List of variables included in the trap Type / Description .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.1.6.1.0 systemType STRING / Equipment type .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.1.6.2.0 serialNumber STRING / Serial number .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.1.6.3.0 versionSoftware STRING / Version .1.3.6.1.4.1.5299.1.1.4.1.0...
  • Page 49: Appendix B: Resetting The Audemat Control Silver

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 APPENDIX B: RESETTING THE AUDEMAT CONTROL SILVER In case of issue, as for instance if the IP address has been lost, you can reset the Audemat Control Silver to its factory settings. During this operation: The basic Audemat ScriptEasy script will be loaded;...
  • Page 50: Appendix C: For Further Information

    Audemat Control Silver v.2.1.x User Manual – 06/2015 APPENDIX C: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Please contact: WorldCast Systems Head office: 20, avenue Neil Armstrong - Parc d'Activités J.F. Kennedy 33700 BORDEAUX – MERIGNAC FRANCE Tel: +33 (0) 557 928 928 | Fax: +33 (0) 557 928 929 Hotline: support@worldcastsystems.com...

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