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- Page 1 AWS V4 Logictivity Installation Guide This booklet contains practical information for the safe installation of this apparatus. For operational information please refer to the User Guide. AWS. This is SSL.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Exchanging the Monitor PROM Enabling the AWS Logictivity features on your console Install the latest AWS900 or AWS900+ software Install the ipMIDI driver and Logictivity browser Software Installation (Macintosh) Software Installation (PC) Make and configure the network connection Direct Network Configuration (Macintosh) Direct Network Configuration (PC) Enabling ipMIDI on your AWS Finding the console using the AWS Remote application... - Page 5 Safety Considerations This page contains definitions, warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment. Please take time to read this section before installing or using this unit. Please do not dispose of these instructions. General Safety Power Safety •...
- Page 6 Un-pack There are two variants of the V4 Logictivity upgrade kit. One for the original AWS900 Classic Console and one for the AWS900+ Console. Depending on the model of console your V4 Logictivity Upgrade box should contain the following: AWS900 Classic V4 Logictivity Upgrade Kit - SSL Pt No 70930SE3 1 off PLCC Removal Tool 1 off Programmed Monitor PROM 1 off V4 Software Licence Serial No...
- Page 7 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AWS V4 Logictivity upgrade for your AWS console. After installation your system will benefit from the full range of AWS900+ SE V4 features. These include: Logictivity browser allowing renaming of scribble strips, external sources, mixes, and TR setups as well as providing fast, reliable archiving and restoration of automation and TR setups over Ethernet.
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Page 8: Exchanging The Monitor Prom
1. Exchanging the Monitor PROM The exchange of the CPU card’s Monitor PROM is only necessary on AWS 900 Classic consoles. The Monitor PROM on the AWS 900+ CPU already incorporates AWS Logictivity support. The instructions on exchanging the Monitor PROM are intended for technically competent personnel. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform the upgrade unless you are competent to do so. - Page 9 4) Using the Pozidrive screwdriver, remove the four screws securing meter panel 17-24 in position. Tilt the panel forward slightly and lift the panel out of its slot. Lay the panel onto channels 17-24. It is not necessary to unplug any of the meter panel’s connections.
- Page 10 6) The AWS900’s CPU card will now be visible. With the help of the picture below locate the card’s Monitor PROM in PCB location CD. 7) Using the supplied PLCC IC puller, remove the existing PROM. Squeeze the tool to align its hooks with the slots in opposite corners of the socket.
- Page 11 8) Note the key (angled corner) on the replacement Monitor PROM. Align the replacement PROM to match the key on the socket. Carefully ensure correct orientation of the IC then press in place. Excessive force should not be necessary. 9) Follow steps 3, 4 and 5 in reverse to reassemble the console. 10) Reconnect the mains power cord on switch on.
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Page 12: Enabling The Aws Logictivity Features On Your Console
2. Enabling the AWS V4 Logictivity features on your console 1) Your update kit contains two licence strings, one for Logictivity and one for V4 software, both licences must be registered before downloading software. 2) Find the console’s serial number. The serial number label is located on the rear of the console adjacent to the mains power inlet connector. - Page 13 3. Installing the V4 software update 1) After successfully activating both licences follow the link below and download the software .jar file, the release notes and either the Macintosh or Windows support files, as required. The software is packaged as a 3MB (approximately) Java archive file.
- Page 14 4) Double click on the AWS Software Update file. You should see the SSL AWS Software Update window appear. 5) Go to the In MIDI Port menu. From the drop down list, select the MIDI IN port which is connected to MIDI port 1 on your AWS console.
- Page 15 7) Click on the ‘Test’ button. This will transmit a packet of data to the AWS console which then in turn should return an acknowledge packet back to the computer. If the test was successful the message 'Comms test passed, now use send' will be displayed.
- Page 16 9) Once the code has been successfully transferred click on the ‘Save’ button to store the new software – this takes approximately 60 seconds. A progress bar allows you to observe the saving process. During this time it is important that power to AWS is not interrupted.
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Page 17: Software Installation (Macintosh)
4. Support software installation (Macintosh) AWS Remote Mount the AWS924-948Remote.dmg disk image and open it. Drag the enclosed AWS Remote application to the Applications folder, then to the Dock or any other convenient location. ipMIDI Mount the ipMIDI.dmg disk image and open it. Double click on the ipMIDI.pkg file to run the installation program. Note that you will be asked to log out and in again once you have completed the installation. -
Page 18: Software Installation (Pc)
5. Support software installation (PC) AWS Remote Open the Windows support files package and copy the AWS924-928Remote.exe file to the Program Files folder (or any other convenient location) then create a shortcut to it on your desktop and/or task bar. Double clicking on this will launch the AWS Remote program. -
Page 19: Make And Configure The Network Connection
6. Make and configure the network connection The AWS Logictivity software is designed to communicate with your workstation over Ethernet using the ipMIDI driver to emulate a multiport MIDI interface. The ipMIDI driver enables your workstation to send and receive MIDI control data via a network connection. -
Page 20: Direct Network Configuration (Macintosh)
7. Direct network configuration (Macintosh) Please note that currently OS X does not allow two ports to be used for IP traffic. As such, the connection to your main network will not be available while the AWS is connected. To simplify the process of switching between networks, it is recommended that you create a new network Location for the AWS900 in network preferences. - Page 21 Next select the Ethernet port which is connected to the AWS and configure as shown below:...
- Page 22 If your Macintosh features multiple network ports, you should set the priority of these so that the Ethernet port connected to your AWS is at the top of the list. To do this, choose Set Service Order from the Actions pop-up menu:...
- Page 23 Now drag the port connected to the AWS to the top of the list (in our example this port is Ethernet 2): Now click OK, then Apply. Alternatively, if you have already created a separate Location for your existing network you can simply delete the unused ports (Airport, Firewire) from the AWS900 Location so that only the network port connected to AWS is remaining.
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Page 24: Direct Network Configuration (Pc)
8. Direct network configuration (PC) Double click on Network Connections in Start/Control Panel. Right click on the network adapter connected to your AWS (likely to be called "Local Area Connection"). Select Properties. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Properties. - Page 25 Next, configure the adapter as shown below: Click on OK on both windows to save. Back in your network connection list, right click on your adaptor and ensure that it is enabled. If it is disabled, the enable option will appear in the list. Click on enable.
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Page 26: Enabling Ipmidi On Your Aws
9. Enabling ipMIDI on your AWS In the SSL/MISC/SETUP menu, toggle the ’MIDI Connects Via’ setting to ‘Network’. Your console will now communicate with your workstation via Ethernet. With ’MIDI Connects Via’ set to ‘MIDI Ports’, AWS will communicate with your workstation via the conventional MIDI connectors on the rear of your console. Also in the SSL/MISC/SETUP menu, ensure that the ‘DAW1’... -
Page 27: Finding The Console Using The Aws Remote Application
10. Finding the console using the AWS Remote application Launch AWS Remote on your workstation. If you only have one AWS console on the network, AWS Remote will automatically locate the console and the message ‘AWS 900 Connected’ will be shown in green text in the bottom left hand corner of the browser: If you have multiple AWS consoles on the network or the AWS Remote browser did not automatically locate your console ‘No AWS 900 connected’... - Page 28 11. Setting you workstation(s) to communicate via ipMIDI The AWS Logictivity software enables 12 MIDI ports which are pre-assigned as follows: P P o o r r t t L L a a y y e e r r A A s s s s i i g g n n m m e e n n t t P P o o r r t t L L a a y y e e r r A A s s s s i i g g n n m m e e n n t t...
- Page 29 To enable control of your workstation via HUI or MCU your workstation(s) must be configured to match the appropriate layer in the list above. This is done using the MIDI Controller configuration page of your workstation. Below are two examples using Pro Tools 9 and Logic Pro 9: Pro Tools 9 In the Setup menu, click on Peripherals and select the MIDI Controllers tab.
- Page 30 If you have AWSomation, set the MTC generator port in the Synchronization tab to ipMIDI port 7:...
- Page 31 Also, set the MMC MIDI port in the Machine Control tab to ipMIDI port 7:...
- Page 32 Logic Pro 9 When Logic is assigned to one of the two AWS workstation layers a Mackie Control together with a Mackie Control Extender must be added to the Logic Pro Preferences/Control Surfaces Setup menu. AWS Faders 1-8 are mapped to the Mackie Control ports along with the Master Fader and workstation Control function switches.
- Page 33 Fig 11.1 Logic control surface setup menu...
- Page 34 Fig 11.2 Click and Port MIDI port mapping...
- Page 35 If you have AWSomation, set the MMC midi port in File/Project Settings/Synchronisation/MIDI to ipMIDI port 7: For other DAWs, please refer to the program’s manual for details about configuring MIDI controllers. To find out about the new V4 features and their operation download the Owner’s guide from our website. This document will help ensure that you get the most from the upgrade: http://www.solidstatelogic.com/support/consoles/aws/documentation.asp...
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Page 36: Network Troubleshooting
13. Network troubleshooting Most Ethernet adaptor cards have two LEDs associated with each port. The first indicates that the link is connected and the second indicates network traffic. Please note that some Macintosh computers do not have external LEDs to indicate status. - Page 37 • Using the fixed default IP address on the console, check that the workstation has basic communications using ‘ping’. On Windows: Select Run under the Start menu. In the resulting window enter cmd to launch the command prompt. In the command prompt window enter ping 192.168.1.2 On OSX: Open a Finder window, select Applications, then Utilities, and double-click on Terminal.
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Page 38: Larger Networks
14. Larger networks To ensure minimum latency the ipMIDI driver uses multicast UDP rather than TCP/IP. This means that: • The network connection should be as short as possible and should only use routers that can support high data transfer rates. Problems have been experienced with some domestic routers, particularly when used with Pro Tools. - Page 39 Configure the switch in the static multicast groups page to forward packets with a multicast mac address of 01-00- 5E- 00-00-25 to only the ports which the AWS900+ and the DAW computer are connected to. For the Netgear GS108T, the configuration looks like this: In this configuration, ipMidi data will only be passed to ports 1 and 2.
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Page 40: Assigning The Aws900+ Ip Address
15. Assigning the AWS IP address By default, AWS uses a fixed IP address of 192.168.1.2. Dynamic (DHCP) address allocation can be selected via the SSL/NET menu. The currently assigned address is also shown in the SSL/NET menu. If your AWS is connected to the computer via a network switch or router which contains a DHCP server, it should be assigned a DHCP IP address;... - Page 41 Set the terminal as follows: Baud rate 19200, 8 data bits, No parity, No start bit, 1 stop bit, Flow control Xon/Xoff Press the ‘Return’ key (<CR>) and the terminal window should echo a ‘>’ if communication is established. To fix the IP address type the following: ip <CR>...
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Page 42: Ssl Logictivity Badge
16. SSL Logictivity badge In the upgrade kit you’ll find a small badge designed to show your console has been upgraded for Logictivity. Carefully attach this badge to the meter-bridge location illustrated below. - Page 43 S S o o f f t t w w a a r r e e L L i i c c e e n n c c e e A A g g r r e e e e m m e e n n t t : : Solid State Logic (‘SSL’)
- Page 44 Out of Warranty Repairs In the event of a fault arising after the warranty period has expired the unit should be returned to Solid State Logic either directly or via your local dealer. You will be charged for the time spent on the repair (at Solid State Logic's current repair rate) plus the cost of parts and shipping. Note that no units can be accepted for repair without prior arrangement (see below).
- Page 45 As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation. Solid State Logic cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from any error or omission in this manual.