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- Page 1 RELIO USER MANUAL (SOFTWARE VERSION 4.2.X) Date: 2015/07/16 AUDEMAT® is a registered trademark. WorldCast Systems web: www.worldcastsystems.com - e-mail: contact@worldcastsystems.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................4 1.1. General information ............................4 1.1.1. About WorldCast Systems ........................4 1.1.2. About the Relio ............................5 1.2. Before you start ............................6 2. PRODUCT PRESENTATION ..........................7 2.1. List of included accessories ........................... 7 2.2. - Page 3 Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 3.26. I/O Layout ..............................42 3.27. I/O Log Settings ............................43 3.28. I/O State ..............................44 4. AUDIO STREAMING ............................ 45 5. AUDIO BACKUP ............................46 5.1. Working principle ............................46 5.2. Audio file management ..........................46 5.3.
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Page 4: Introduction
1.1. General information 1.1.1. About WorldCast Systems WorldCast Systems is a highly respected provider of professional, reliable and innovative solutions to the Radio & TV industry worldwide. Encompassing the industry-leading brands of APT, Ecreso & Audemat, WorldCast Systems offers high-performing broadcast systems including audio codecs, FM transmitters and RF signal monitoring designed to meet the needs of both large international broadcast networks and small private stations alike. -
Page 5: About The Relio
DTMF capabilities is also included for traditional remote notification and control capabilities. No programming skills are required to set up the Relio for your specific application. The Relio includes ScriptEasy™ software that allows developers to drag and drop I/O data and logic functions to generate monitoring and control scripts. -
Page 6: Before You Start
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 1.2. Before you start 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 7: Product Presentation
2.2. Technical Specifications The Relio is housed in a rugged 1U 19” rackmount enclosure. The Sealevel I/O boards interface to the CPU via internal USB connections. Software drivers provide the capability to read the digital and analog I/O with a simple process. - Page 8 Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 Power An external power brick is supplied with each unit. No power or reset switch will be used. A connector available on the rear panel triggers a hard reset when activated that will shut down the system then power it back up after an appropriate delay.
- Page 9 Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 Hardware Specifications Digital Inputs 64 OPTO non-polarized inputs 5 – 30 V, input resistance 6.2 kΩ Digital Outputs 64 Open Collector Outputs 0 – 30 V @ 250 mA Channels 24 multiplexed 16 bit differential inputs Range +/–...
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Page 10: Front Panel
POWER LED: : RELIO has power. : RELIO does not have power. Note: this does not indicate that the Relio itself is running, it only indicates presence of the +12 V at the rear panel power connector. MAINTENANCE MODE LED: indicates maintenance mode has been activated. -
Page 11: Relio Quick Start
The primary Ethernet port is labeled ENE1. We recommend using the secondary Ethernet port labeled ENE2 for initialization and maintenance. Connect the RELIO to the AC power supply, Ethernet cable and breakout panels. It should power up as soon as it is connected to AC power. -
Page 12: Using A Crossover Connection
Relio and the PC to ensure they can communicate. We have already discussed how to set the IP address and network mask for the Relio, now we can address how to set your PC to a static address that will be compatible with the settings in the Relio. -
Page 13: Other Connection Methods
Ethernet ports. See appendix B for more information. A second method is to connect an RS-232 ‘null modem’ cable between a PC and the COM 0 port on the Relio. Open a terminal program (HyperTerminal, TerraTerm, etc) and connect at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit (9600, 8,N,1). -
Page 14: Connecting The Breakout Panels
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 3.5. Connecting the breakout panels There are several different panels available to facilitate the connection of the I/Os of the Relio to external equipment. Analog input connector boards and Digital input connector boards are fairly self-explanatory. Newer... -
Page 15: Licensing
Relio and click ‘OK’. A window will open displaying the configuration of your Relio on the Summary tab. Make note of the serial number, MAC address and embedded software version on your equipment. Pass this information along to WorldCast Systems Technical support to obtain your license key. -
Page 16: Using The Embedded Website
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 USING THE EMBEDDED WEBSITE Though the web application is compatible with most browsers, performances vary from one browser to another. Below is a list of compatible browsers from the most performing to the less performing by operating... -
Page 17: Unit Info
3.7. Unit Info This page lists the build versions of the various pieces of software and firmware that make the RELIO function, the serial number of the unit and also allow you to give your unit a unique name and description, for your own internal use. -
Page 18: System Settings
Ethernet fail-over function is enabled. DNS Servers: DNS configuration. Very important if the Relio is to send e-mails using an alpha server name (i.e. smtp.server.com as opposed to 54.32.156.67). -
Page 19: Download Tools
(recommended option). Follow the wizard’s instructions. Default login and password to connect to the Relio with ScriptEasy and MasterView are Admin / admin. You will use ScriptEasy to manage user accounts and to configure your unit. -
Page 20: Basic Configurition
3.10. Product Id’s The ‘Product Ids’ page lists the build versions of the various pieces of software and firmware that make the RELIO function, the serial number of the unit and also allow you to give your unit a unique name and description, for your own internal use. -
Page 21: Date/Time
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 3.11. Date/Time If you are going to use the Relio with an SNTP connection configure the NTP settings, then the time zone. The rest of the parameters will adjust themselves automatically. If setting time and date manually, set the time zone first – changing the time zone affects the time and date displayed in those boxes. -
Page 22: Status
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 3.12. Status The ‘Status’ page gives a summary of the unit’s vital parameters: temperature, available memory, CPU load and available disk space. This information may be requested to establish a diagnosis in case of malfunction. -
Page 23: Users
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 3.13. Users Configuring Web and Software accounts: Administrator: has rights to change all parameters in the RELIO. Guest: when the user is connected as a “Guest”, he/she may view the parameters and readings but cannot change them. - Page 24 Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 “Update Manager” account: access to the update directory of the RELIO. “Recording” account: access to the directory of webcam snapshots and audio recordings “Music” account: access to manage the Audio backup. Maintenance account: this account gives access to the maintenance console. The ‘report’...
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Page 25: Network
Enter the static IP parameters in this window. IP address and mask are essential, gateway is important if the Relio is to communicate outside its own subnet. The secondary interface can be used as a backup interface if the Ethernet fail-over function is enabled. - Page 26 Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 DNS Servers: DNS configuration. Very important if the Relio is to send e-mails using an alpha server name (i.e. smtp.server.com as opposed to 54.32.156.67). Current network status: present network table. Ethernet fail-over: the Ethernet fail-over function enables the unit to send alarms using the back-up Ethernet interface in case of issues with the primary interface.
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Page 27: Ppp Dialout
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 3.15. 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 Dialout accounts: the user can add a new client account. For this, click on “account” and enter the parameters of the new client account (name, number, login, password…), then click on “add”. The RELIO can manage several accounts. In case the unit cannot connect using the first account, the other accounts are successively tried until the call succeeds.
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Page 29: Ppp Dialin
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 3.16. PPP Dialin 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
3.17. 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: Ip Router And Ports Translation
RELIO configuration as a router on a local network: This function allows a user to communicate with all of the equipment on the local network shared by the RELIO (Ethernet) from a PC connected to the RELIO by modem (PPP). - Page 32 Local port redirection: The port redirection allows the user to set values for the IP Ports used by various functions of the Relio. This is useful when the default ports are not desirable or available (for ex: forbidden by the ISP, filtered by a firewall...).
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Page 33: Phone Alerts
The Relio comes equipped with a voice/DTMF modem built in. This is the page of the embedded website where the user can configure the settings for sending the phone alerts. Please see the User page (section 3.13) and the ScriptEasy manual for more details on this function. -
Page 34: Webcam (Option) / Audio Streaming
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 3.20. Webcam (option) / Audio Streaming Webcam support is only available with webcams sold by WorldCast Systems. The webcam is detected on start-up; however, detection can be forced with the “Recheck” button. Options that can be configured are: ... -
Page 35: Support
3.21. Support Configuration of support system: System software update: Used for updating the RELIO with software patches. This method has been largely supplanted by the Easy Patch updater application. The old method works by uploading the patch files to the unit, then entering the patch filename in the window provided and clicking “Apply”. -
Page 36: Mail Client
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 3.22. Mail client Configuration of e-mails : 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 37 Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 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 ...
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Page 38: Snmp Agent
Manager. Should the user desire to use a different software solution, they will need the management file, or MIB, from the Relio – it can be downloaded from the Downloads page (see section 4.15). This is where you set up the Relio to communicate with a Network Manager. -
Page 39: Supported Snmp Versions
3.23.2. Notification modes To ensure that the traps reach their destination via the protocol, the Relio offers two methods based on the principle of notification retransmission until acknowledgement is received by the addressee manager. Acknowledgement is automatic, via INFORM type notifications. These notifications are only available with SNMP V2c. -
Page 40: Trap Receiver
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 3.24. Trap Receiver Set the port on which the Relio can receive traps. See your network administrator for details. 3.25. Notifications Enables each configuration type to be configured individually (see chapter SNMP agent, 4.7.2) “Do not send”: Useful if some alerts have to be temporarily suspended. -
Page 41: Principle Of Re-Transmissions / Acknowledgements Functioning
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 3.25.1. Principle of re-transmissions / acknowledgements functioning As long as its acknowledgement has not been received, the notification will be re-transmitted at a rate of one sending every <d> seconds, a maximum of <n> times; where <d> and <n> are the fields respectively <Ack Timeout>... -
Page 42: I/O Layout
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 3.26. I/O Layout Motherboard: the user can view the configuration of I/Os on the Relio. This can be useful in diagnosing a hardware fault, if any should occur. COM ports: Each of the 5 available COM ports can operate in several modes:... -
Page 43: I/O Log Settings
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 3.27. I/O Log Settings Set parameters for the I/O log that the user can view in MasterView or ScriptEasy (see chapter 6). Settings: set recording frequency and length of time event logs are kept. -
Page 44: I/O State
‘floating ‘ – i.e. not connected to anything. It is always a good idea to ground unused analog inputs, but in the case of the Relio, usually grounding the first unused input will be sufficient to reduce phantom voltage readings to negligible levels. -
Page 45: Audio Streaming
(see section 4.16 for setting bit rates) To stream the audio source over the phone, log in to the Relio’s Voice DTMF interface (see the Phone Alerts chapter in the ScriptEasy manual for more information on configuring and using the DTMF interface) and enter the command 950 using the touch tone keys. -
Page 46: Audio Backup
In case of loss of audio, an audio file previously associated with the audio output can then be played. Several steps are necessary to implement this solution. This function is only available for the hardware version with audio board (if your Relio has the audio input and output connections on the rear panel). 5.2. Audio file management A single audio file must be in wav or mp3 format with a 44.1 kHz sampling rate. -
Page 47: Viewing The Logs
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 6. VIEWING THE LOGS Open MasterView (PC application) or ScriptEasy, connect to your Relio and click the “Event Log” button. Three logs are available: Realtime log: list of current events. The following information is listed: sub-system, start and end time, severity, event type and description. - Page 48 Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 Searching data: When selecting the history log or the I/O log, the filter configuration window is available: It allows the user to select events for a limited time frame and to select the number of events to display. Warning: If the Max line count is 30, only the 30 first events will be listed (this number is not a ‘per page’...
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Page 49: Appendix A: Pinout Connections
All Input/Output connectors are high density SCSI format, with locking tabs A.1. 64 Digital opto isolated inputs The Relio has two integrated digital input connectors; each one providing 32 digital inputs Digital inputs - using the SCSI connectors Schematic diagram... - Page 50 Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 Inputs 33 – 64 Connector Inputs 1 – 32 Connector ScriptEasy ScriptEasy Pin# Description Pin# Description Pin# Description Pin# Description Name Name Input 33A Input 33B Din-1 / Port:1 Input 1A Input 1B Din-0 Port:1...
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Page 51: Using The 1U Termination Panel For 32 Optically Isolated Inputs
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 Using the 1U Termination panel for 32 optically isolated inputs Connection Connect the termination panel with the SCSI cable included in the package. Each panel provides eight 5-position terminal blocks (4 inputs + 1 common). - Page 52 Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 Digital Input panel labeling and names NUMBER on the ScriptEasy name if ScriptEasy name if connected DESCRIPTION Block connected on DIN-0 on DIN-1 Input 1 Din-0 Port:1 Din-1 Port:1 Input 2 Din-0 Port:2 Din-1 Port:2...
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Page 53: 64 Digital Outputs
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 A.2. 64 Digital outputs The Relio has two integrated output connectors Each connector provides 32 open collector outputs. Using the SCSI connection Schematic diagram – Normal mode Digital output Command Internal ground When the digital output is activated, the digital output is connected with the ground. - Page 54 Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 SCSI Pinout – Digital Output Inputs 1 – 32 Connector Inputs 33 – 64 Connector Pin# Layout Pin# Type ScriptEasy Name Pin# Layout Pin# Type ScriptEasy Name Output 1 Dout-0 Port:1 output 33...
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Page 55: Using The 2U Termination Panel With 32 Form C Relay Outputs
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 Using the 2U Termination Panel with 32 Form C Relay Outputs This module provides 32 relay outputs. Each relay has 1 common input and 2 outputs: NC (Normally Closed) and NO (Normally Opened). ... - Page 56 Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 Digital Output (relay) panel labeling and names RELAY RELAY ScriptEasy name ScriptEasy name NUMBER NUMBER Dout-0 Port:1 Dout-1 / Port:1 Dout-0 Port:2 Dout-1 / Port:2 Dout-0 Port:3 Dout-1 / Port:3 Dout-0 Port:4 Dout-1 / Port:4...
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Page 57: Analog Input Module
They are designed to measure voltages between - 10 VDC and +10 VDC with a resolution of 16 bits. Using the SCSI connection Schematic diagram This module converts analog voltage into a digital signal available for the Relio. Voltage (V) must be applied between the analog input (+) and other analog input (-). + (ANALOG INPUT) ... -
Page 58: Using The 1U Termination Panel For 24 Differential 14-Bit A/D Inputs
(6x8=48 terminals) for analog inputs and 1 x terminal block (8 terminals) for analog common connections. Schematic diagram This module converts analog voltage into a digital signal available for the Relio. Voltage (V) must be applied between the analog input (+) and other analog input (-). + (ANALOG... - Page 59 Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 Analog Input Panel labeling and names ScriptEasy PIN# Layout PIN# Layout name input + 1 input - 1 Ain-0 Port:1 input + 2 input - 2 Ain-0 Port:2 input + 3 input - 3...
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Page 60: Remote Control Reset
Schematic diagram Input 1 Input 2 A contact closure between the pin 1 and the pin 2 commands a hard reboot of the Relio. Page 60 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – 33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –... -
Page 61: For Further Information
Relio 4.2.x User Manual – 07/2015 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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