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Broadcast Tools AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
Web-enabled AES/EBU Digital Audio Switcher/Router
Firmware version 0.8 and higher. If you need a firmware upgrade, contact Broadcast Tools®
No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission.
ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE SUBJECT TO
NOTE: We recommend the use of Chrome, Firefox or Safari as your browser.
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.
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AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR
Manual update: 07/07/2022
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  • Page 1 Web-enabled AES/EBU Digital Audio Switcher/Router Manual update: 07/07/2022 Firmware version 0.8 and higher. If you need a firmware upgrade, contact Broadcast Tools® No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission. ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE NOTE: We recommend the use of Chrome, Firefox or Safari as your browser.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction............3 Safety Information .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR transparent four input, one output switcher/router (referred to as the AES Switcher Broadcast Tools® Sentinel 4 XLR throughout this manual). We’re confident that this product will give Products, as with any you many years of dependable service.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual Product Overview The AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR is a web enabled, zero latency, transparent four input, one output switcher/router with mechanical latching relays designed to pass AES/EBU digital audio. The AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR is perfect for passive AES signal switching via front panel controls, web browser controls, contact closures or logic remote control.

  • Page 5: Inspection

    UPS Standby Power System We recommend that you connect your AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR to a UPS sys- tem. A UPS, like the BE600M1 from APC helps to minimize the risk to the AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR and provides power during a power outage.

  • Page 6: Installation/Operation

    Output AES Silence/Phase/Error Sensor The AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR’s AES output signal is monitored by a digital to analog converter (DAC) and silence/stereo phase detector circuit as well as an AES/EBU error detector. These circuits can be configured to send alarm emails and trigger automatic switching.

  • Page 7: Ethernet Jack

    For example, in the default Remote Control mode, pulsing the “I2” input to ground additional information. would switch Input 2 to the output of the AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR. Once an input is having been switched to it will stay on that input until a front panel source switch is pressed, a different remote-control input is activated.

  • Page 8: Relay Outputs

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual Relay Outputs CAUTION! The AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR has four normally open relay contact closure out- puts that indicate switch position. Relay output “O1” indicates when Input 1 is Installation of the AES selected, “O2”...

  • Page 9: Web Setup/Operation

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual Web Setup and Operation Ethernet “Quick Start” Guide CAUTION! NEVER DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE UPDATES OR CHANGES TO THE BNET WEBSERVER UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY BROAD- CAST TOOLS®. DOING SO DELETES ALL SOFTWARE AND VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES FROM BROADCAST TOOLS, INC.
  • Page 10 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual Step 2: Click on the sidebar labelled Change adapter settings. The Network Connections windows will pop up, as shown below. Step 3: Right click on the icon labeled Local Area Connection or Ethernet. A menu will appear.
  • Page 11 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual Step 4: On the Local Area Connection Properties page, double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4) to display properties. Step 5: Before making any changes to the network settings, write down the current...
  • Page 12 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual Ethernet (NETWORK) port LED indicator functions NOTE: We recommend the use of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari for as your browser. Opening the LOGIN Web Page 1. Connect the supplied GRAY colored XOVER cable between the PC’s Ethernet port and the products “NET”...

  • Page 13: Login" Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual “Login” Web Page The Login screen displays the Username and Password entry points as well as the date, time, and site ID. You may view the password as you type by checking the “Show Password” box.

  • Page 14: Monitor/Control" Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual “Monitor/Control” Web Page The Monitor/Control page allows the monitor and/or control of the AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR. The following is an explanation of each item on this page: Site ID: Identifies the unit and location.

  • Page 15: User Setup" Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual “User Setup” Web Page Eight Usernames and Passwords may be configured for up to three access levels: “Admin” allows complete access for configuration and control. “Monitor/Control” allows access to these pages: About, Monitor/Control, Show log, Help, and Logout.

  • Page 16: I/O Setup" Web Page

    Each input can have up to eight email address assigned to using the checkboxes labeled 1-8. Action Sequences: The behavior of the AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR when in Auto mode (as indicated/controlled on the Monitor/Control page) is defined by the conditional statement: If (Input x) is active and is less than (audio threshold in dB), wait (time in seconds) then (action.)

  • Page 17: Email/Network Setup" Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page WEBSITE: Visit our web site for product updates and additional information. OPERATION e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...
  • Page 18 SMTP Return Address: Enter your return email address here. Emails from the AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR will indicate they are from this address. If an email cannot be delivered, a message stating why will be sent to this address.
  • Page 19 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – Email Logging Settings Logging Email Address: Email 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 only.
  • Page 20 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – SNMP Manager Settings SNMP Enable Traps: When checked, SNMP trap messages will be sent. When unchecked, no trap messages will be sent to the manager. SNMP Manager IP Address: This is the IP address of the SNMP manager. The sys- tem only accepts SNMP requests from this IP address, and will send traps to this IP address only.
  • Page 21 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – Other Settings Site ID: This is the Site Identifier that is displayed on the web and in email. Monitor Refresh Time (Sec): Interval at which the Monitor page refreshes. Shorter times may increase network traffic.
  • Page 22 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR 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...

  • Page 23: Show Alarms" Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual “Show Alarms” Web Page This page displays current alarms. Device/Event : Labels the device or event. Message: Describes event/alarm condition. Date: Displays the date that the event/alarm was logged. Time: Displays the time that the event/alarm was logged.

  • Page 24: About" Web Page

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR 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.

  • Page 25: Tcp Control Commands

    Email/Network Setup page. TCP must be enabled for TCP control to work. By default, when enabled, the AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR uses TCP port 56 for control. A Telnet client such as PuTTY may be used to test the TCP control interface.
  • Page 26 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual Command example:  *0SS Where * (asterisk) is the beginning of string, “u” is unit ID,  zero on these prod- ucts, and “SS” is the command. Response example:  S0S,1<CR><LF> 0 = Audio/AES activity, 1 = No Audio/AES activity.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual Specifications Ethernet Interface: RJ45, 10base-T or 100base-TX, auto sensing with link & activity LED indicators - Full/half duplex. Supported Protocols TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ARP, ICMP, SNMP, HTTP, ESMTP, SMTPS. Audio Inputs/Outputs: Balanced AES/EBU Digital Audio.

  • Page 28: 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 29 AES Switcher Sentinel 4 XLR Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...
  • Page 30 AES Switcher Sentinel ® Product_Name Installation and Operation Manual 4/XLR»Web Four Input AES Switcher with Analog Silence Sensor/Phase & AES Monitor Functional Diagram Stereo AES Inputs Web Server, Stereo AES Output Mechanical – – Latching, Relay Switching, – I/O Switching, Monitoring &...

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