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Wheatstone Corporation WheatNet-IP BLADE3 Technical Manual

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  • Page 1 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 iP N udio etwork echNicAl ANuAl 600 Industrial Drive, New Bern, N.C. 28562 ( tel 252-638-7000 / fax 252-637-1285 / email@ wheatstone.com )
  • Page 2 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 iP N udio etwork echnical anual Wheatstone Corporation Jan 2016...
  • Page 3 Wheatstone WheatNet-IP BLADE3 Audio Over IP Network - 2nd Edition Navigator GUI version 3.7.X and higher ©2018 Wheatstone Corporation 600 Industrial Drive New Bern, North Carolina 28562 tel 252-638-7000 / fax 252-637-1285...
  • Page 4 Attention! Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 5 W h e a t N e t - I P BLADE 3 Quick Start Setup Guide Before Getting Started The purpose of this document is to aid in the quick setup of your new Wheatstone WheatNet‑IP product. The WheatNet‑IP product comes with a setup mode that will walk you through the setup process.
  • Page 6 BLADE 3 Setup Mode As shipped from the factory, each BLADE 3 will initially start up in Blade Setup mode. Activating any of the front panel controls will begin the setup process, during which you will be faced with a small number of choices, as indicated on the right side OLED display.
  • Page 7 outputs, and vice versa, with no option to change the routing. In this case one BLADE 3 must be set up in the Snake sub‑menu as Snake A and the other must be set up as Snake B. Scroll­the­knob­to­the­desired­system­size­and­click­the­right­arrow­button­to­accept­ that­size.­If­you­have­chosen­either­1-99 Blades or 100+ Blades you will then need to select a BLADE 3 Blade ID.
  • Page 8 Once the BLADE 3 has joined the system its basic information will show on the OLED­displays:­ When the front panel controls are idle for a while the OLED displays will show the­Screen­Saver: Quick Start – 4 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016...
  • Page 9 BLADE 3 Front Panel Configuration Activating any of the front panel controls will replace the screen saver display with the main menu screen. Press the left arrow button twice­to­open­up­the­BLADE 3­information­screens: On the left window of the Info screens­you­will­find­your­digital­ system clock rate, that can be either 44.1K, 48K, External Reference, or AES 67.
  • Page 10 To adjust the volume level, turn the knob to highlight Headphone Level and push the knob. You can then adjust the volume to a safe and comfortable level by turning the knob. Once complete, push the knob to exit the adjustment mode. Press the button to get back to the main menu.
  • Page 11 Front Panel Menu Diagram Headphone... Headphone Level Connected Source - BL30UM4B/Blade30 or No SRC MIC 1 52.0dB Inputs... Mic Gain... MIC 8 52.0dB MIC 1 48V Phantom Phantom Power... MIC 8 OFF Blade... Name_Blade 11 ID_11 System ID_0 Type_IP-88m Date/Time... Date/Time Mode_Manual or NTP Date_2014SEP08 Time_15:16:43...
  • Page 12 Source Gain List Gain Levels... Sources... Source Gain Levels Destination Gain List Destinations... Destination Gain Levels Utility Mixer... Mixer 1 Mixer 2 Routing... Destination_st Source_WOrbit4/WOrbit Status... Uptime_32 days 06:00:18 Runtime_32 days 05:59:31 Date/Time_09/08/14 15:38:02 Temperature_47.3 C Annc Pkts_9841 Rx 13030358 Annc Errs_Tx 0 Rx 0 LIO Pkts_Tx 0 Rx 231 LIO Errs_Tx 0 Rx 0...
  • Page 13 Surface Setup If you have a Mix Engine BLADE, it can be used with a Wheatstone E‑Series surface or LX‑24 to provide mixing capability. In order to be used in a BLADE system, the­surface­must­first­be­properly­configured.­ Network Settings When­the­control­surface­is­powered­up­the­first­time­it­will­display­a­dialog­box­ stating­that­no­network­file­was­found­(See Figure 1). Figure 1 To­configure­the­network­settings­for­the­control­surface­select­“YES”­from­the­...
  • Page 14 Figure 2 This­is­where­you­select­the­Configuration­mode­desired.­The­choices­are­ Configuration­ Automatic or Manual. Mode This is where the ID of the Mix Engine BLADE that will be associated with Mix Engine the surface is assigned. One Mix Engine BLADE supports a single surface. This­is­the­BLADE­connection­status.­If­properly­configured­and­connected­ BLADE to an Engine, status will be “CONNECTED.”­If­improperly­configured­the­ Status status will read “DISCONNECTED.”...
  • Page 15 Figure 3 Select YES from the dialog box and the surface will reboot. Once the surface has been rebooted navigate to the Options Tab and select Network Settings from the drop down menu. If all information was entered properly the BLADE STATUS will display “CONNECTED” (See Figure 4).­The­control­surface­has­been­successfully­configured.
  • Page 16 Figure 4 Quick Start – 12 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 System Table of Contents Chapter 1 - General Information Introduction ..................1-3 Rack Mounting ................1-5 Installation Tips ......................1-5 Energizing ..................
  • Page 18 C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Model Aura8ip ......................1-36 Inputs ........................1-36 Outputs ........................1-37 Model MADI .......................1-39 Digital Audio Connections ..................1-39 Optical Fiber Interface ....................1-39 Model M4 .......................1-40 Inputs ........................1-40...
  • Page 19 C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Cabling ........................4-5 GbE Network Cabling Guidelines ................4-6 1000BASE-T vs. 1000BASE-TX ................4-6 Wireless Connectivity ....................4-6 Configuring the Network ....................4-6 Managed Switch Configuration ................4-6 Default LAN Parameters ..................4-6 BLADE3 Configuration ....................4-7...
  • Page 20 C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Salvos/Macros Tab ....................5-30 Info Tab ........................5-32 Clock Master Info ....................5-32 Set Date and Time ....................5-33 Front Panel Passcode ...................5-34 Version Check .......................5-34 Blade Display Settings ..................5-35 LIO Properties Tab .....................5-36...
  • Page 21 C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Add Alias Button ....................5-63 Edit Button ......................5-63 Delete Button ......................5-63 Meters ........................5-64 Wire Info Tab ......................5-65 Visibilities Tab ......................5-66 LIO Info Tab .......................5-68 Silence Detect Tab ....................5-70 Destination Signals ....................5-71...
  • Page 22 C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Multiband Limiter ................6-16 Threshold ........................6-16 Limiter Attack ......................6-17 Limiter Release ......................6-17 Output Trim ........................6-17 Multiband Limiter Options ..................6-17 Look Ahead Final Peak Limiter ...........
  • Page 23 C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S GP Panels, and XY Controllers ..................A-17 Configuring Ports for Linking to Other Network Switches ...........A-18 Checking and Saving the Switch Configuration ............A-18 Cisco 3750G, 3560G, 3650, and 3850 Configuration for WheatNet-IP ..A-19 Overview ........................A-19 Privileged EXEC Mode ....................A-20...
  • Page 24 C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Configuration ........................A-55 System Parameters ......................A-55 Software License ......................A-55 Removing the Drivers ....................A-57 Appendix 6 IP-MTR64 Meters GUI ..............A-59 Introduction To IP-MTR64 Meters GUI ..............A-59 IP-MTR64 Meters GUI Overview ................A-59 IP-MTR64 Meters GUI Features ................A-59...
  • Page 25 C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S When Connection To A BLADE 3 Succeeds at Startup ........A-85 When Connection To A BLADE 3 Fails at Startup ..........A-86 Day To Day Operation ....................A-87 System ........................A-87 Set IP Address ....................A-87...
  • Page 26 C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Appendix 9 Introduction to Screen Builder ...........A-108 Appendix 10 Introduction to OLED Switch Panels .........A-111 Appendix 11 WheatNet-IP and AES67 ..............A-113 System Requirements ....................A-114 Timing ........................A-114...
  • Page 27 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N General Information Chapter Contents Introduction ..................1-3 Rack Mounting ................1-5 Installation Tips ......................1-5 Energizing ..................1-6 A Word About Nomenclature ............1-6 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 System Description .........
  • Page 28 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Model Aura8ip ......................1-36 Inputs ........................1-36 Outputs ........................1-37 Model MADI .......................1-39 Digital Audio Connections ..................1-39 Optical Fiber Interface ....................1-39 Model M4 .......................1-40 Inputs ........................1-40 Outputs ........................1-41 Model HD-SDI ......................1-42 Logic Ports - All Models (except LIO-48) ..............1-42...

  • Page 29: Introduction

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N General Information Introduction Congratulations on acquiring the Wheatstone third-generation intelligent WheatNet-IP system. The WheatNet-IP technology allows you to build a networked audio system of I/O devices, control surfaces, computers, and controllers, all without using a dedicated audio router.
  • Page 30 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N channel and the “announcers” on the right channel. The output of the mixer feeds the recording device. These internal mixers are full featured and include panning, channel ON/OFF, fader levels, and access to any source signal in the system.

  • Page 31: Rack Mounting

    WARNING! Under no circumstances should the WheatNet-IP unit be opened! The unit contains high voltage circuits that are hazardous and potentially harmful. The unit has no user-serviceable parts inside! If you have a problem the unit must be returned to Wheatstone Corporation for repair. Installation Tips •...

  • Page 32: Energizing

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Generic “audio” cable such as Belden 8451 may be used for interconnecting AES3 digital audio devices but only for distances of less than about 25 feet. The actual cable length that will work satisfactorily in an installation is primarily determined by the error correction and jitter tolerance of the AES3 receiver device and the cable used.
  • Page 33 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N audio mix bus output is also a WheatNet-IP source because it is generating a unique signal (the mix) and making it available to stream throughout the system. Likewise, PCs streaming audio from a file via the WheatNet-IP driver can clearly be seen as a “source.”...

  • Page 34: Wheatnet-Ip Blade 3 System Description

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 System Description Let’s take a look at the parts of the WheatNet-IP system in more detail. First there are the “BLADE 3s” themselves. The Wheatstone WheatNet-IP intelligent system includes following models of the BLADE 3: IP 88a Analog, IP 88d Digital, IP 88ad Digital/Analog, IP 88m Microphone, IP 88cb/cbe/cbl Console, IP 88e Mix Engine, and HD-SDI Network.

  • Page 35: Blade 3 Front Panel Controls

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N BLADE 3 Front Panel Controls The front panel of each BLADE 3 model houses metering for every input or output on the BLADE 3 – 12-segment, multi-color LEDs that can be used for metering inputs and outputs as 8 pairs or 16 mono signals.

  • Page 36: Ip 88A - Analog Blade 3

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N IP 88a - Analog BLADE 3 IP 88a is an access point for analog audio. It has two DB-25 and eight RJ-45 connectors (the DB and RJ connections are in parallel so you can choose your preferred connector type) for 16 audio inputs.

  • Page 37: Ip 88Ad - Analog/Digital Blade 3

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N AES audio signals represent two audio channels on one connection, some of the output connections on the IP88d are unused. It has two more RJ-45 connectors to provide 12 logic ports, which can be individually designated during set up as inputs or outputs.

  • Page 38: Ip 88M - Microphone Blade 3

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N IP 88m - Microphone BLADE 3 IP 88m is an access point for eight microphones. This unit has eight female XLR connectors for microphone inputs. Phantom power can be applied independently to each of the individual inputs.
  • Page 39 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N The WheatNet-IP 88cb, 88cbe, and 88cbl Console BLADE 3 models provide comprehensive access points for typical control room audio I/O. The IP 88cb Console BLADE 3 comes standard with L-8, L-12, E-1, IP-12 and IP-16 control surfaces.

  • Page 40: Ip 88E - Mix Engine Blade 3

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N IP 88e - Mix Engine BLADE 3 WheatNet‑IP 88e is a special device that contains the mix engine and signal process‑ ing needed for a control surface. One WheatNet‑IP 88e is needed for each control surface. As you can see, it has no connections for audio inputs or outputs.

  • Page 41: Aura8Ip - Vorsis Embedded Blade 3

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N The unit has a standard IEC power connector. The BLADE 3s have an internal power supply that will accept 100‑240 volts 50/60 hertz AC power. As for the control surfaces, there are a variety of sizes to choose from.

  • Page 42: Madi - Multichannel Audio Digital Blade

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N for the second channel, and so on. In this mode, all inputs and outputs are configured as stereo signals. Thus, in Stand alone mode, the Aura8ip BLADE 3 functions as eight in‑ dependent channels of stereo audio processing, four with analog inputs and outputs, and the other four with digital inputs and outputs.

  • Page 43: M4 Ip - Microphone Processing Blade 3

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N A rear panel BNC ACTIVE or FIBER ACTIVE LED will illuminate when a MADI input signal is present. This BLADE has two RJ‑45 connectors to provide 12 logic ports, which can be individually designated during set up as inputs or outputs.

  • Page 44: Hd-Sdi - Audio De-Embedded Blade 3

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N HD-SDI - Audio De-Embedder BLADE 3 The HD‑SDI BLADE 3 is a specialty BLADE for extracting encapsulated audio from a serial digital interface (SDI). With the HD‑SDI BLADE 3, you can ingest audio into the WheatNet‑IP Intelligent Network from video production automation systems, routers, and other professional video equipment that use HD-SDI.

  • Page 45: Edge Network Interface

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N processing settings when a certain mic turns on, and for any other logic control you need in your studio operation. The front panel of the LIO‑48 has a logic I/O meter array that lets you drill down to see the information for each of the 48 ports.

  • Page 46: Network Switches

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N The EDGE alleviates this random latency problem by adding a buffering mechanism between the radio and the network. The EDGE can be located at either end of the link, but the way it operates with WheatNet‑IP depends which end it is located on.

  • Page 47: Cat5E/Cat6 Wiring

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N packets get dropped and the audio starts to break up. This is why your Ethernet switches must be sized appropriately, and your network traffic managed and controlled so that the sizing assumptions you made remain valid.

  • Page 48: I/O Connections

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N I/O Connections All audio input and output, control, Ethernet, and power supply connections are made via DB-25, RJ-45, XLR, BNC connectors, and 1/4" jacks mounted on the WheatNet-IP rear panel.
  • Page 49 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Analog 5-8 DB-25 Pin 24 – HI Pin 12 – LO Line 5 Lt In Pin 25 – SH Pin 10 – HI Pin 23 –...

  • Page 50: Outputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N RJ-45#7 Pin 1 – HI Line 7 Lt In RJ-45#7 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#7 Pin 3 – HI Line 7 Rt In RJ-45#7 Pin 6 –...
  • Page 51 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Pin 7 – HI Pin 20 – LO Line 6 Rt Out Pin 8 – SH Pin 18 – HI Pin 6 – LO Line 7 Lt Out Pin 19 –...

  • Page 52: Models Ip 88D

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Model IP 88d nputs The WheatNet-IP 88d is fed from digital inputs via two DB-25 or eight RJ-45 connectors. The WheatNet-IP 88d will accommodate digital inputs having a wide range of sample rates.

  • Page 53: Outputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Digital 1-8 RJ-45 RJ-45#1 Pin 1 – HI AES 1 In RJ-45#1 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#2 Pin 1 – HI AES 2 In RJ-45#2 Pin 2 –...

  • Page 54: Model Ip 88Ad

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Digital 1-8 RJ-45 RJ-45#1 Pin 1 – HI AES 1 Out RJ-45#1 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#2 Pin 1 – HI AES 2 Out RJ-45#2 Pin 2 –...
  • Page 55 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Pin 21 – HI Pin 9 – LO Line 2 Lt In Pin 22 - SH Pin 7 – HI Pin 20 – LO Line 2 Rt In Pin 8 –...

  • Page 56: Outputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Digital 5-8 RJ-45 RJ-45#5 Pin 1 – HI AES 5 In RJ-45#5 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#6 Pin 1 – HI AES 6 In RJ-45#6 Pin 2 –...

  • Page 57: Model Ip 88M

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Analog 1-4 RJ-45 RJ-45#1 Pin 1 – HI Line 1 Lt Out RJ-45#1 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#1 Pin 3 – HI Line 1 Rt Out RJ-45#1 Pin 6 –...

  • Page 58: Outputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N XLR#4 Pin 1 – SH XLR#4 Pin 2 – HI Mic 4 In XLR#4 Pin 3 – LO XLR#5 Pin 1 – SH XLR#5 Pin 2 –...

  • Page 59: Model Ip 88Cb/88Cbe/88Cbl

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N RJ-45#2 Pin 1 – HI Line 2 Lt Out RJ-45#2 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#2 Pin 3 – HI Line 2 Rt Out RJ-45#2 Pin 6 –...

  • Page 60: Outputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N XLR#2 Pin 1 – SH XLR#2 Pin 2 – HI Mic 2 In XLR#2 Pin 3 – LO Analog 1-4 RJ-45 RJ-45#1 Pin 1 – HI Line 1 Lt In RJ-45#1 Pin 2 –...
  • Page 61 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N RJ-45 Pin 4 – HI Cue Lt Out RJ-45 Pin 5 – LO RJ-45 Pin 7 – HI Cue Rt Out RJ-45 Pin 8 – LO STUDIO OUT XLR XLR#1 Pin 1 –...

  • Page 62: Model Aura8Ip

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Model Aura8ip nputs The WheatNet-IP Aura8ip is fed from a combination of analog and digital inputs via two DB-25 or eight RJ-45 connectors. The WheatNet-IP Aura8ip will accommodate digital inputs having a wide range of sample rates.

  • Page 63: Outputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Digital 5-8 DB-25 Pin 24 – HI Pin 12 – LO AES 5 In Pin 25 – SH Pin 21 – HI Pin 9 –...
  • Page 64 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Pin 21 – HI Pin 9 – LO Line 2 Lt Out Pin 22 - SH Pin 7 – HI Pin 20 – LO Line 2 Rt Out Pin 8 –...

  • Page 65: Model Madi

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Digital 5-8 RJ-45 RJ-45#5 Pin 1 – HI AES 5 Out RJ-45#5 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#6 Pin 1 – HI AES 6 Out RJ-45#6 Pin 2 –...

  • Page 66: Model M4 Ip

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Connector Type The high-density LC Duplex connector has a tabbed locking mechanism similar to what you would find on a phone jack. This enables secure connectivity and easy removal. The SC (subscription channel) Duplex connector is a low insertion loss connector using a push/pull locking mechanism.

  • Page 67: Outputs

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N utputs The output signals are available as analog line level (+4dBu, balanced) on the DB-25 connector, or on the four RJ-45 (#1 through #4) connectors, and as four digital AES formatted outputs on the RJ-45 (#5 through #8) connectors.

  • Page 68: Model Hd-Sdi

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Digital 5-8 RJ-45 RJ-45#5 Pin 1 – HI AES 5 Out RJ-45#5 Pin 2 – LO RJ-45#6 Pin 1 – HI AES 6 Out RJ-45#6 Pin 2 –...

  • Page 69: Lio-48 Logic Ports

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N LIO-48 Logic Ports The rear panel has eight RJ-45 connectors that have the connections for all 48 ports (each RJ-45 has connections for six ports). Two DB-25 female connectors duplicate the logic port connections.
  • Page 70 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N +5VDC LOGIC DB-9 Pin 1 – +5V Logic 1 Pin 2 – +5V Logic 2 Pin 3 – +5V Logic 3 Pin 4 – +5V Logic 4 Pin 5 –...

  • Page 71: Simplified Blade Logic I/O

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Simplified BLADE Logic I/O Input Logic EXTERNAL BLADE LIO PORT CLOSURE INPUT LOGIC Input Port Specs INPUT • Internally current limited • No pull up required DGND Logic Inputs are activated when the input pin is pulled to DGND.
  • Page 72 LOGIC I/O 1 - 6 RJ-45 7 - 12 RJ-45 DIGITAL GROUND DIGITAL GROUND LOGIC 1 IN/OUT LOGIC 7 IN/OUT LOGIC 2 IN/OUT LOGIC 8 IN/OUT LOGIC 3 IN/OUT LOGIC 9 IN/OUT LOGIC 4 IN/OUT LOGIC 10 IN/OUT LOGIC 5 IN/OUT LOGIC 11 IN/OUT LOGIC 6 IN/OUT LOGIC 12 IN/OUT...
  • Page 73 LOGIC I/O 7 - 12 RJ-45 1 - 6 RJ-45 DIGITAL GROUND DIGITAL GROUND LOGIC 1 IN/OUT LOGIC 7 IN/OUT LOGIC 2 IN/OUT LOGIC 8 IN/OUT LOGIC 3 IN/OUT LOGIC 9 IN/OUT LOGIC 4 IN/OUT LOGIC 10 IN/OUT LOGIC 5 IN/OUT LOGIC 11 IN/OUT LOGIC 6 IN/OUT LOGIC 12 IN/OUT...
  • Page 74 LOGIC I/O 1 - 6 RJ-45 7 - 12 RJ-45 DIGITAL GROUND DIGITAL GROUND LOGIC 1 IN/OUT LOGIC 7 IN/OUT LOGIC 2 IN/OUT LOGIC 8 IN/OUT LOGIC 3 IN/OUT LOGIC 9 IN/OUT LOGIC 4 IN/OUT LOGIC 10 IN/OUT LOGIC 5 IN/OUT LOGIC 11 IN/OUT LOGIC 6 IN/OUT LOGIC 12 IN/OUT...
  • Page 75 ANALOG OUTPUTS MIC INPUTS ANALOG OUTPUTS RJ-45 #1 RJ-45 #5 ETHERNET 1- 4 DB-25 100M RJ-45 1G RJ-45 XLR-F #1 XLR-F #5 LINE 1 LT OUT HI TX + TRD0 + LINE 1 LT OUT LO TX - TRD0 - LINE 1 RT OUT HI PIN 1 - MIC 1 IN SH PIN 1 - MIC 5 IN SH...
  • Page 76 MIC INPUTS ANALOG / DIGITAL INPUTS STUDIO OU T PROGRAM OUTPUTS XLR-M #1 XLR-M #2 ANALOG DIGITAL RJ-45 #1 RJ-45 #5 XLR-F #1 RJ-45 A RJ-45 A AES 5 IN HI LINE 1 LT IN HI PIN 1 - ST LT OUT SH PIN 1 - ST RT OUT SH LINE 1 LT IN LO AES 5 IN LO...
  • Page 77 ETHERNET 100M RJ-45 1G RJ-45 TX + TRD0 + TX - TRD0 - RX + TRD1 + TRD2 + TRD2 - RX - TRD1 - TRD3 + TRD3 - NOT USED LOGIC I/O 7 - 12 RJ-45 1 - 6 RJ-45 DIGITAL GROUND DIGITAL GROUND LOGIC 1 IN/OUT...
  • Page 78 LOGIC I/O 1 - 6 RJ-45 7 - 12 RJ-45 DIGITAL GROUND DIGITAL GROUND LOGIC 1 IN/OUT LOGIC 7 IN/OUT LOGIC 2 IN/OUT LOGIC 8 IN/OUT LOGIC 3 IN/OUT LOGIC 9 IN/OUT LOGIC 4 IN/OUT LOGIC 10 IN/OUT LOGIC 5 IN/OUT LOGIC 11 IN/OUT LOGIC 6 IN/OUT LOGIC 12 IN/OUT...
  • Page 79 INPUT OUTPUT FIBER LC CONNECTOR ETHERNET 100M RJ-45 1G RJ-45 PIN 1 - INPUT HI PIN 1 - OUTPUT HI TX + TRD0 + PIN 2 - INPUT SH PIN 2 - OUTPUT SH TX - TRD0 - RX + TRD1 + TRD2 + TRD2 -...
  • Page 80 MIC INPUTS ANALOG OUTPUTS XLR-F #1 ETHERNET 1- 4 DB-25 100M RJ-45 1G RJ-45 TX + TRD0 + TX - TRD0 - PIN 1 - MIC 1 IN SH RX + TRD1 + PIN 2 - MIC 1 IN HI AUDIO GROUND TRD2 + LINE 1 LT OUT SH...
  • Page 81 ETHERNET 100M RJ-45 1G RJ-45 SDI A, B, C, D DARS TX + TRD0 + TX - TRD0 - RX + TRD1 + IN BNC LOOP BNC IN BNC OUT BNC TRD2 + TRD2 - RX - TRD1 - TRD3 + PIN 1 - INPUT HI PIN 1 - LOOP HI PIN 1 - INPUT HI...
  • Page 82 LOGIC RJ PORTS LOGIC I/O PORTS +5VDC DB-9 A RJ-45 E RJ-45 1 - 24 DB-25 ETHERNET 100M RJ-45 1G RJ-45 AUDIO GROUND AUDIO GROUND TX + TRD0 + LOGIC 1 IN/OUT LOGIC 25 IN/OUT TX - TRD0 - LOGIC 2 IN/OUT +5V LOGIC 5 LOGIC 26 IN/OUT DIGITAL GROUND...
  • Page 83 ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUTS ANALOG INPUTS ANALOG OUTPUTS A1 RJ-45 D3 RJ-45 RJ-45 1L XLR-F 1L XLR-M INPUT 1 HI INPUT 3 (AES) HI TXD + PIN 1 - INPUT 1 LT SH INPUT 1 LO INPUT 3 (AES) LO TXD - PIN 1 - OUTPUT 1 LT SH RXD + PIN 2 - INPUT 1 LT HI...
  • Page 84 B L A D E 3 S E T U P A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N BLADE3 Setup and Configuration Chapter Contents BLADE3 Setup Mode ..............2-2 Front Panel Configuration ............2-5 Front Panel Menu Diagram ..................2-7 page 2 –...

  • Page 85: Chapter 2 - Blade3 Setup And Configuration

    B L A D E 3 S E T U P A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N BLADE3 Setup and Configuration BLADE 3 Setup Mode As shipped from the factory, each BLADE 3 will initially start up in Blade Setup mode. Activating any of the front panel controls will begin the setup process, during which you will be faced with a small number of choices, as indicated on the right side OLED display.
  • Page 86 B L A D E 3 S E T U P A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N Setup process you will be able to change the network settings, if desired. If you are setting up a system with more than 100 BLADE 3 units, or a system that you know will grow beyond 99 BLADE 3 units in the future, then this is your best choice.
  • Page 87 B L A D E 3 S E T U P A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N Once all the choices have been made, the setup wizard will complete the configuration process.

  • Page 88: Front Panel Configuration

    B L A D E 3 S E T U P A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N Front Panel Configuration Activating any of the front panel controls will replace the screen saver display with the main menu screen.
  • Page 89 B L A D E 3 S E T U P A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N To adjust the volume level, turn the knob to highlight Headphone Level and push the knob.

  • Page 90: Front Panel Menu Diagram

    B L A D E 3 S E T U P A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N Front Panel Menu Diagram Headphone... Headphone Level Connected Source - BL30UM4B/Blade30 or No SRC MIC 1 52.0dB Inputs...
  • Page 91 B L A D E 3 S E T U P A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N Source Gain List Gain Levels... Sources... Source Gain Levels Destination Gain List Destinations... Destination Gain Levels Utility Mixer...

  • Page 92: Chapter 3 - Wheatnet-Ip Network

    W H E A T N E T - I P N E T W O R K S WheatNet-IP Networks Chapter Contents WheatNet-IP Networks and What They Do ........3-2 page 3 – 1 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016...

  • Page 93: Wheatnet-Ip Networks And What They Do

    W H E A T N E T - I P N E T W O R K S WheatNet-IP Networks WheatNet-IP Networks and What They Do What exactly is an “WheatNet-IP network?” Simply put, it is a collection of Wheat- Net-IP devices and driver equipped PCs connected together via an Ethernet LAN.
  • Page 94 W H E A T N E T - I P N E T W O R K S Should you need to remove a device (say because you want to borrow it to use elsewhere), no problem. Just unplug it from the network and it and its signals will automatically “disappear.”...
  • Page 95 W H E A T N E T - I P N E T W O R K S Maybe you want to restrict connection choices in some places. After all, a large system can have hundreds and hundreds of sources available. Why force your Air talent to scroll through hundreds and hundreds of names looking for the few choices he actually needs to have? You...
  • Page 96 W H E A T N E T - I P N E T W O R K S Audio connections can be mixed, or combined together. That’s obviously what a control surface is for. You assign various sources to the fader channels (in the WheatNet-IP system, console fader channels appear as destina- tions just like physical outputs do)
  • Page 97 W H E A T N E T - I P N E T W O R K S What about when an audio connection goes bad? You’ll be pleased to know that each physical output destination in each and every BLADE 3 has the ability to automatically detect silence and, if need be, switch to an alternate source...
  • Page 98 W H E A T N E T - I P N E T W O R K S Logic functions in the WheatNet-IP system come in a number of different types. First there is the simple but direct self contained functions that are typically found in consoles and control surfaces.
  • Page 99 W H E A T N E T - I P N E T W O R K S only.” These signals appear in the crosspoint matrix as logic “sources,” i.e. switches, and logic “destinations,” i.e. relays or indicators. When a logic source is cross connected to a logic destination, via the Navigator GUI for instance, then the logic state of the source will affect the logic state of the destination;...
  • Page 100 W H E A T N E T - I P N E T W O R K S There is one last feature of a WheatNet-IP audio system that should be mentioned. Because WheatNet-IP is based on standard network models, the system has SNMP capability.
  • Page 101 E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S Ethernet Networks and Switches Chapter Contents Overview ..................4-2 Gigabit Ethernet Technology ............4-2 Choosing Ethernet Switches ............

  • Page 102: Overview

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S Ethernet Networks and Switches Overview The underlying network plays a major role in the successful deployment of your WheatNet‑IP system.

  • Page 103: Unmanaged Vs. Managed Switches

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S Unmanaged vs. Managed Switches An unmanaged Ethernet switch is a low cost WYSIWYG device and has no configuration software interface.

  • Page 104: What's On The Wire

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S What’s on the Wire? The WheatNet‑IP system uses the standard 1000BASE‑T gigabit Ethernet hardware infrastructure to distribute audio, logic, and control over copper UTP CAT5e or CAT6 cable.

  • Page 105: Designing The Wheatnet-Ip Network

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S Designing the WheatNet-IP Network Where to Start Before you buy any network equipment, it may be beneficial to sketch out or formally draw a block diagram of your system.

  • Page 106: Gbe Network Cabling Guidelines

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S GbE Network Cabling Guidelines • 1000BASE‑T Standard – All four twisted pairs are used. •...

  • Page 107: Blade3 Configuration

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S • VLAN’s – Modern managed switches allow the user to segment any number of ports into a VLAN or Virtual Local Area Network.

  • Page 108: Surface Configuration

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S PORT PURPOSE 23000 Telnet to Play Service 50000 GUI Connect 50100 Metronome Multicast Stream 51000 Web/XML Multicast Stream 52000...
  • Page 109 E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S the surface will connect, along with the Surface IP Address (on the default 192.168.87. xxx scheme), Subnet Mask, and Gateway.

  • Page 110: Pc Configuration

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S Once the surface has been rebooted navigate to the Options Tab and select Network Settings from the drop down menu.

  • Page 111: Typical Small Network Block Diagram

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S There are a few settings that can help improve the performance of many of the avail‑ able cards: •...

  • Page 112: Typical Medium Network Block Diagram

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S Typical Medium Network Block Diagram LX-24 88a Model 88a Model Cisco 3560 Edge Switch 88e Model 88a Model Cisco 3750...

  • Page 113: Typical Large Network Block Diagram

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S Typical Large Network Block Diagram 6 Mix Engines/Surf 2 Mix Engines/Surf Automation Server AIR 1 Edge Edge...

  • Page 114: Network Troubleshooting

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S Network Troubleshooting A variety of free software based tools can be effective in verifying, maintaining and troubleshooting network performance and configuration.

  • Page 115: Hardware Status Indicators

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S Hardware Status Indicators Check that your hardware meets the following parameters • Switch LED’s – No Link LED’s: check wiring is CAT5e or better, check switch port configuration is GbE compliant, patch cables, full duplex, certify wiring.

  • Page 116: Alarms

    E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S A N D S W I T C H E S Alarms Silence Detected on Output page 4 – 16 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016...
  • Page 117 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I WheatNet-IP Navigator GUI Chapter Chapter Contents Description ..................5-4 Using the Navigator GUI ............... 5-5 An Important Point About WheatNet-IP Systems and System Master ....5-18 Navigator GUI System Windows in Detail ........
  • Page 118 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Backup System Configuration ................5-40 Current Crosspoint ....................5-40 Signal Info Text ......................5-40 Restore System Configuration ................5-40 Version Manager Tab ....................5-41 Preferences Tab ......................5-42 General Section .....................5-42 Default View ......................5-42...
  • Page 119 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I LIO Info Tab .......................5-68 Silence Detect Tab ....................5-70 Destination Signals ....................5-71 Settings .........................5-71 Status ........................5-72 Logic ........................5-72 Utility Mixer Tab ......................5-73 Blade Info Tab ......................5-75 Config Manager Tab ....................5-77...

  • Page 120: Description

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I WheatNet-IP Navigator GUI Description The Navigator GUI is an optional software program designed to administer and manipu‑ late WheatNet‑IP networked audio systems.

  • Page 121: Using The Navigator Gui

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Using the Navigator GUI The main window of the GUI is divided into several parts. Along the left hand edge are three smaller panes, one above the other.
  • Page 122 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Each BLADE 3 is shown with an icon and BLADE 3 ID number. If it is the System Master, the designation (Master) will be shown beside the icon.
  • Page 123 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The first tab is labeled Crosspoint. It shows a grid with system sources (their eight character names) running horizontally along the top, and the system destinations (again their eight character names) running vertically along the left side.
  • Page 124 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The third tab is labeled Info. This is the screen where system clock rate, date and time, and passwords, Blade display are set. The fourth tab is labeled LIO Properties.
  • Page 125 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The fifth tab is labeled Associated Connections. This screen is where you can define associated connections, to take the hassle out of changing connections between locations, stu‑...
  • Page 126 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The seventh tab is labeled Version Manager. It opens an information window showing at once the current software and firmware versions of all BLADE 3s in your system.
  • Page 127 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The nineth tab is labeled Log. This screen shows the logging of various system messages. More on this later. The tenth and final tab across the top is the Locator tab.
  • Page 128 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The Side Tabs are arranged to show System and it’s tabs covered above, De‑ vices, Last Selected Blade, and AES67 Devices. With the Devices Tab Select the Top Row Tabs change to Display the Device Tabs.
  • Page 129 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I This screen is where you can add or remove AES67‑compliant devices and signals into the WheatNet‑IP Intelligent Network. The BLADE 3s support AES67 compliant devices using an IEEE1588 PTP grandmaster clock for synchro‑...
  • Page 130 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Experiment with clicking on the various tabs until you become familiar with what they contain. Now comes the good part. Over on the System pane, click on a BLADE icon, or click on Blades tab in the main window.
  • Page 131 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I on the screen, or dock them back to their default locations using the dock buttons along the top of the screen. In addition to the System, Alarms, and Detail dock buttons, the top of the screen con‑...
  • Page 132 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Open the Set Up Crosspoint Views window by clicking on the Set Up View button at the top of the screen. In the window you will notice a list of the currently defined filters, along with some buttons used to create, rename, or delete them.
  • Page 133 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Clicking on this button opens a crosspoint grid window on a floating palette. This can be a very handy function when you are working on a part of the system GUI and need a quick look at the grid to check on some signal or connection information.

  • Page 134: An Important Point About Wheatnet-Ip Systems And System Master

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I An Important Point About WheatNet-IP Systems - The System Master Because the WheatNet‑IP system is dynamic, there needs to be some mechanism to arbitrate and maintain the specif‑...

  • Page 135: Navigator Gui System Windows In Detail

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Navigator GUI System Windows in Detail Crosspoint Tab This window is the main crosspoint window for the GUI. It is used to make/break/ view crosspoint connections.
  • Page 136 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I To make a connection, click on an intersection. As the connection is made the appropriate icon will appear. To break a connection, click on the connection icon; the icon will disappear and the connection will be broken.

  • Page 137: Crosspoint Details Menu

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I CROSSPOINT DETAILS MENU There are refinements to the basic view that come in very handy. If you right click on the WheatNet‑IP logo of the system crosspoint win‑...

  • Page 138: Sources Sort By

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Sources Sort By This menu allows you to change the order in the crosspoint grid for the source signals. The choices are: BLADE Id - Name –...

  • Page 139: Fire Salvo

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I views you have defined, and the crosspoint grid will immediately shrink, removing those signals not part of your selected view. Hint: if you know you have a signal in your system but it is not appearing in the crosspoint grid, right click on the WheatNet‑IP logo and...

  • Page 140: Rename Signal

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Rename Signal Choosing this function will open up a Rename Signal window. You will use this function a lot to replace the system auto‑generated signal names with names that have more meaning for you.
  • Page 141 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Wire Info: The actual physical con‑ nection of the audio destination signal. For an all mono BLADE 3, the first output connection on a BLADE 3 is called Wire 1 and the last output connec‑...

  • Page 142: Lock Signal

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I LIO Info: This window shows the parameters for audio associated logic for the signal. Up to 12 functions can be defined and attached to the audio signal.

  • Page 143: Source Details Menu

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I SOURCE DETAILS MENU In a similar fashion, if you right click over any source name on the crosspoint grid, you will open the source details window.

  • Page 144: Rename Signal

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Signal Id - Name – Both the system assigned signal ID and the eight character name are shown on the grid label. Rename Signal Choosing this function will open up a Rename Signal window.
  • Page 145 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Wire Info: The actual physical connection of the audio destination signal. For an all mono BLADE 3, the first input connection on a BLADE 3 is called Wire 1 and the last input connec‑...

  • Page 146: Salvos/Macros Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Salvos / Macros Tab In the WheatNet-IP system, you can group up to 100 connection states into a Salvo and then trigger the one Salvo instead of the 100 individual connections.
  • Page 147 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I the desired Salvo, and then clicking on the Fire button. Don’t be alarmed if you don’t see any crosspoint changes on the grid; remember this is the Salvo Edit Screen. You can click on the System Crosspoint tab (or use the floating Crosspoint window) to verify that your connection changes actually happened.

  • Page 148: Info Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Info Tab Clicking on the Info tab removes the crosspoint grid from the main part of the GUI screen and opens a new window.

  • Page 149: Set Date And Time

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I This window also has two buttons to set the system clock rate to be either 44.1K or 48K.

  • Page 150: Front Panel Passcode

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Front Panel Passcode In a similar vein, you can restrict access to all front panel functions of the BLADE 3s with passwords, such as REBOOT, FACTORY RESET, IP ADDRESS, etc.

  • Page 151: Blade Display Settings

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Blade Display Settings The brightness of the displays can be controlled globally by the settings in this region. The displays brightness varies from a setting of OFF to a maximum of 15.

  • Page 152: Lio Properties Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I LIO Properties Tab This screen is used to set certain logic output function properties. The logic system in WheatNet‑IP works by using crosspoint connections between logic inputs and logic outputs to establish a logic path.
  • Page 153 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The LIO Property: section of the window also has a Shared check box. It is rather easier to explain the use of this check box by first explaining what we mean by the opposite term, “not shared.”...

  • Page 154: Associated Connections Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Associated Connections Tab Associated Connections feature is useful for callers, codecs, networks, remote broadcasts and live talk shows that require a mix-minus. With this, operators can create a predetermined back haul, IFB feed or mix‑minus to each device based on its location in the system and the fader to which it is connected.

  • Page 155: Config Manager Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Config Manager Tab This screen allows you to specify a directory on the GUI PC to be used to Archive system information, to back up data to the directory, or restore data to the system from the directory.

  • Page 156: Backup System Configuration

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Backup System Configuration This window is quite simple. Click on the Backup... button and the system information will be sent to a new, automatically named, directory created in the directory specified in the “Configuration Folder”...

  • Page 157: Version Manager Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Version Manager Tab The Version Manager tab opens an information window showing at once the current software and firmware versions of all BLADE 3s in your system. As the WheatNet-IP system evolves over time, there will no doubt be future updates that increase or improve functionality of the BLADE 3.

  • Page 158: Preferences Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Preferences Tab This window is used to change the look and feel of the Navigator GUI. Within it are several sections that control a number of default settings of the program.

  • Page 159: Default Sort Order

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I • Name - Location – The signals are identified on the crosspoint grid by both their eight character name and the eight character user defined location.

  • Page 160: Colors

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Colors There are three section in the Preferences window that have to do with customizing the visual presentation of the Blades and crosspoint grid: •...
  • Page 161 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I By manipulating the colors of the crosspoint grid you can radically change the look of the GUI, from a bright, bold, hard to miss look to a soft, subtle, easy on the eyes look.

  • Page 162: Blade Preferences

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I There are lots of possibilities, its all up to you. Blade Preferences The Navigator GUI has been designed to simplify the orga‑ nization of large complex systems.

  • Page 163: Logger

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Another possibility is to use colors to designate functions, say, all analog BLADE 3s are blue, all digital BLADE 3s are red, all analog/digital BLADE 3s are purple, and all engine BLADE 3s are green.

  • Page 164: Log Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Log Tab In a large complex system, it is always a good idea to have some method of viewing the sequence of recent system events.

  • Page 165: Locator Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Locator Tab The Locator tab allows the user to ping the network to get a list of devices that are attached to the network.

  • Page 166: Navigator Gui Devices Windows In Detail

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Navigator GUI Devices Windows in Detail With the Devices Tab Select the Top Row Tabs change to Display the Device Tabs. Surfaces Tab The Surfaces Tab when selected displays the currently connected WNIP Surfaces in the system.

  • Page 167: Peripheral Devices Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Peripheral Devices Tab There are a number of products in the WheatNet‑IP system that must be added to the System Peripheral Devices tab to utilize their complete set of features.

  • Page 168: Aes67 Devices Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I AES67 Devices Tab The BLADE 3s support AES67 compliant devices using an IEEE1588 PTP grandmaster clock for synchronizing to and ingesting/streaming AES67 compliant packets. Refer to the “WheatNet-IP and AES 67”...
  • Page 169 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Navigator GUI Blade Windows in Detail Earlier, when we were looking at the System pane, we noted that we could see an icon for each BLADE 3 connected in the system.

  • Page 170: Sources Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Sources Tab The first tab is the BLADE 3 “Sources” tab. It is used for viewing and modifying settings for the local audio inputs in the BLADE 3.

  • Page 171: Free Resources

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Assuming you are looking at BLADE #1 and you’ve chosen the stereo signal template, the Source Signals section will look as shown here: The first signal in the list (representing input #1) is named “BL01S01”...

  • Page 172: Add Button

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I you can tell by looking at the resources list what additional signals you could define for this particular BLADE 3. Add Button Defining a new signal is easy.

  • Page 173: Edit Button

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I from a caller. With the output defined as a stereo signal, you can’t feed it from two mono sources.

  • Page 174: Delete Button

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Delete Button The Delete button completes the signal modification tools. High‑ light a signal and choose “Delete” and the“Delete Signal” window with a question “Are you sure?”...
  • Page 175 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Please note that any gain modifications you make to a source signal will affect the level of that signal everywhere in the system it appears. If you are making a gain adjustment to compensate for one particular destination only, it might be better to make a destination gain adjustment (more on this in the next section) and leave the source gain alone for correct use in other parts of the system.

  • Page 176: Destinations Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Destinations Tab The second tab is the BLADE 3 “Destinations” tab. It is used for viewing and modifying settings for the local audio outputs from the BLADE 3.

  • Page 177: Free Resources

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Assuming you are looking at BLADE 1 and you’ve chosen the stereo signal template, the Destination Signals section will look as shown here: The first signal in the list (representing output #1) is named “BL01D01”...

  • Page 178: Add Button

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Add Button Defining a new signal is easy. Click the Add button and the “Destination Signal Wizard - Add Signal” screen pops up.

  • Page 179: Add Alias Button

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Add Alias Button To Add Alias to your system follow the same steps described above. See page 5‑56 for the Alias feature desription.

  • Page 180: Meters

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Meters The bottom portion of the “Destinations” tab window, as mentioned before, shows the output channel meters and gain settings. The 16 individual baragraph meters show audio levels for the individual channels color coded over a 40dB range, with the highest level being “+20”...

  • Page 181: Wire Info Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Wire Info Tab The Wire Info Tab allows the user to see all the “wires” used on the selected BLADE. No changes can be made here.

  • Page 182: Visibilities Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Visibilities Tab The third tab is the “Visibilities” tab. The settings available on this tab are used to limit or control the choices that can be made for connecting sources to the local audio destinations in the BLADE 3.
  • Page 183 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I have a unique setting. Note that we are not actually restricting the connection possibilities; you can at any time choose any source you want using the Navigator GUI or by firing a salvo, etc.

  • Page 184: Lio Info Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I LIO Info Tab The fourth tab is the “LIO Info” tab. This tab brings up a screen you can use to program and control the operation of the 12 physical Logic Input/Output ports on each BLADE 3.
  • Page 185 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I The LIO Info tab shows which programming options have been set for each of the 12 physical ports. If nothing has programmed, the info will be shown as “<none>.” An especially handy feature of this window is that each logic port has an associated indicator with it.

  • Page 186: Silence Detect Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Silence Detect Tab The fifth tab is the “Silence Detect” tab. One of the very powerful features of the WheatNet‑IP system is that every single audio output channel can be programmed with a silence detection and automatic switch over function.

  • Page 187: Destination Signals

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Destination Signals To experiment with the silence detect function, click on one of the destinations in the “Destination Signals” list. The “Set‑ tings”...

  • Page 188: Status

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I box if you would like to have an automatic source connection change to your specified secondary source when silence detect is triggered. Check the “Auto Failback” box if you would like to have an automatic source connection changed to your primary source when the silence detect function is released.

  • Page 189: Utility Mixer Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Utility Mixer Tab The next tab is “Utility Mixer.” Each BLADE 3 can optionally have a built in audio mixer capability (this tab will be grayed out if it is not available on the BLADE 3).
  • Page 190 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I new sources and destinations will appear in the system crosspoint grid, allowing you to connect various system resources, mix them as required, and distribute these mixes to other system destinations.

  • Page 191: Blade Info Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Blade Info Tab The next tab is the “Blade Info” tab. This tab is where the BLADE 3’s current software and firmware versions are displayed, and network settings are displayed and can be modified.
  • Page 192 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I each BLADE 3 needs a unique name to let you identify it in the system. Click on the Apply button in order to save any changes.

  • Page 193: Config Manager Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Config Manager Tab The next BLADE 3s tab is the “Config Manager” tab, which gives access to backup or restore the BLADE 3’s specific configuration information.

  • Page 194: A Word About Backup And Restore

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I clicked, will write all of the configuration information to the specified directory. First a subdirectory is created, and is named “cfg_YYYY-MM-DD_HH-MM-SS_BL” where YYYY-MM-DD is the current date and HH-MM-SS is the current time.

  • Page 195: Audio Player Tab

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Audio Player Tab The last BLADE 3s tab is the “Audio Player” tab. There is an optional built-in audio clip player that can be used to put emergency audio on the air.

  • Page 196: Modify Playlist

    W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I Modify Playlist In this pane you can add/remove audio clips and set the playback order. Playback Control This pane provides direct stop/start control of audio playback and has a level control to adjust playback volume.
  • Page 197 W H E A T N E T - I P N A V I G A T O R G U I More on the System Pane Popup menus are available when a BLADE 3’s icon or name is right-clicked in the System Pane.
  • Page 198 A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Aura1 ip Pro GUI Chapter Contents Routable Audio Processing ............6-3 A Word About Our Controls ............6-5 Input Controls ................6-5 High Pass Filter (HPF) ....................6-5 AGC and Compressor Controls - Part 1 ........
  • Page 199 A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Metering Discussion ..............6-20 Input Metering ......................6-20 Gain Reduction Meters .....................6-20 Output Metering ......................6-21 Sidebar Region ................6-22 Preset ........................6-22 Library ........................6-23 Devices ........................6-24 Quick Save ........................6-24 Title Bar Region ................

  • Page 200: Routable Audio Processing

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Aura1 ip Pro GUI Routable Audio Processing The BLADE 3s include an optional multiband processor useful for processing incoming audio from callers, remotes, codecs, satellite feeds and microphones. This is one instance of the same Vorsis processing used in the acclaimed Aura8ip BLADE.
  • Page 201 A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Once the GUI has been installed on the host PC it must be configured before it can connect to and control the Aura1ip processor. Click the Aura1ip_pro.exe file to start the Aura1ip Pro GUI software and use the following procedure to configure it to be able to connect and control the Aura1ip processor.

  • Page 202: A Word About Our Controls

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I A Word About Our Controls The control at left is typical of those found in the Pro GUI. To increase its value, left click on the UP arrow. To decrease its value, left click on the DOWN arrow.

  • Page 203: Agc And Compressor Controls - Part 1

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I domain. As the image at upper left shows, audio signals below the selected frequency are reduced or filtered out. Sum & Difference – In this mode, two controls separately affect the L+R and L-R aspects of the input audio.

  • Page 204: Band Coupling

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I In essence, lifting the AGC threshold has exposed the action of the Compressor, which then exposes the audibility of the work that it is doing. Because the AGC/ Compressor stage always operate in sum and difference mode, as the Backoff control is adjusted away from 0dB the audibility of processing on L+R and L-R is increased, with the net effect being that the audio becomes more detailed, more alive, has more depth, and is more up front.

  • Page 205: Number Of Bands

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I The operation of the Gate Thresh control is straightforward. When audio in a processing band falls below the value set by the Gate Thresh control, the AGC will freeze its gain. The compressor may be allowed to decrease gain if needed, but no additional gain increase will occur by the AGC once audio has fallen below this value.

  • Page 206: Agc And Compressor Controls - Part 2

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I For example, processing bass-heavy material with a broadband (1 band) processor almost inevitably results in an effect called “spectral gain intermodulation,” which simply means that the gain is being arbitrarily changed in one part of the audio spectrum because of signals in another part of the spectrum that need the gain to be changed.

  • Page 207: Threshold

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Threshold The first adjustment in each column is the Threshold (Thresh) control. This control sets the level at which the AGC will start working (or processing) the audio. If the AGC is defeated, then this control will govern the behavior of the compressor.

  • Page 208: Compressor Ratio

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Compressor Ratio The Compression Ratio (Comp. Ratio) control adjusts how much the audio output level is allowed to increase as the input level increases. A Compression Ratio of 1:1 would make output level changes be a mirror image of the input, i.e., there would be no processing.

  • Page 209: Processing Band L+R And L-R Outputs

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I At first glance the Gate Offset controls may not seem to have much range, but remember that -6dB is half and +6dB is twice whatever the 0dB gating level is. Processing Band L+R and L-R Outputs (L+R Out, L-R Out) Each processing band has a pair of output level controls (L+R Out, L-R Out) that serve as mix controls allowing the processing’s output spectral mix to be adjusted to taste.

  • Page 210: Makeup Gain

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Makeup Gain All of Aura1ip’s processing is accomplished by feed-forward control algorithms. Feed-forward control has the advantage that it doesn’t rely on errors in the compressor’s output signals (as do feed-back algorithms) in order to dynamically control the gain.

  • Page 211: Parametric Eq

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Parametric EQ The Aura1ip is equipped with a flexible equalizer section which may be used to sweeten the spectral balance. The equalizer provides a graphical representation of the equalizer’s contribution to the audio by creating shaded areas in the graph representing the mathemati- cal result of overlapping equalizer sections.
  • Page 212 A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I On the other hand, placing the equalizer after the AGC/Compressor can sound more dramatic because any equalization is no longer managed by the AGC/Compressor (which helps to tame it somewhat) but is instead managed by the multiband limiter which typically is doing very little gain management.

  • Page 213: A Word About Our Limiters

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I areas of the midrange. Note how the yellow curve (bottom) is very broad – this is applying a very broad dip in the frequency response between about 100Hz and 3kHz. However, notice that the green curve (top) is set to be rather narrow –...

  • Page 214: Limiter Attack

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Limiter Attack (Lim Attack) This controls how rapidly the limiter will act to control audio peaks. We made the range of this control 0.3ms to 100ms; however, we recommend operating with settings between 0.3 and 10ms.

  • Page 215: Look Ahead Final Peak Limiter

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Look Ahead Final Peak Limiter The final section of processing is the Lookahead Limiter with its defeatable lookahead function. In studio applications, the final limiter can probably be defeated.

  • Page 216: Output Control

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Output Control (Output Level dBFS) The output level control sets the absolute peak output level within the range of -39.5dBFS to 0dBFS. If the control is set below -39.5dBFS the audio is muted (OFF).

  • Page 217: Metering Discussion

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Metering Discussion Input Metering All metering in the Aura1ip is sample-accurate, true peak reading, including the gain reduction meters. The Input and Output meters are calibrated in dBFS so that an accurate determination of these levels may be made.

  • Page 218: Output Metering

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Output Metering Like the Input metering, the Output metering is sample-accurate, peak reading, and is calibrated in dBFS. By observing the difference between the consistency of the Input and Output levels the effects of processing are readily apparent. Note also that because the Output Meters are reading the peak levels of audio which has been processed and probably also peak limited, there is no maximum level constraint like there is on the Input side of the processor.

  • Page 219: Sidebar Region

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Sidebar Region To the right of the OUTPUT METERING column is a vertical row of seven special buttons. Each button has been designed as an entry point into a dialog designed to help the end user get the most functionality out of the product.

  • Page 220: Library

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Locking Presets – Presets that have been stored within the processor hardware may be locked by the user to prevent inadvertent overwriting, renaming, or deletion. This is accomplished by opening the Preset Library by clicking on the Library button in the Pro GUI.

  • Page 221: Devices

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Devices Clicking on the Devices button opens up a list of Aura1ip devices known to the Pro GUI. To connect to any Aura1ip processor, it must first be selected in the device dialog before the Pro GUI will attempt to go online to it.
  • Page 222 A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I The QSave A and QSave B buttons may also be used to compare the sound of two different sets of user settings. To do this: 1. Load the preset that you want to change, then make changes to it and press QSave A to save those settings to buffer QSave A.

  • Page 223: Title Bar Region

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Title Bar Region As was hinted at in the section of the manual pertaining to configuring and selecting devices, the Aura1ip Pro GUI is capable of controlling hundreds of Aura1ip units on the same connected network.

  • Page 224: Accessing Menu Option

    A U R A 1 I P P R O G U I Accessing Menu Option Right clicking anywhere on the Aura1ip Control Panel will open a pop up menu tree with access to the File, Hardware, and Presets choices. These choices then lead to sub- menus and dialog boxes that may also be accessed by clicking on other dedicated buttons on the main Aura1ip control panel.

  • Page 225: Appendices

    A P P E N D I C E S Appendices Appendix 1 Configuring Control Surfaces for Use in WheatNet-IP Systems A-7 Appendix 2 Cisco 2960G, 2960S, and 2960X Configuration for WheatNet-IP. A-14 Overview ........................A-14 Privileged EXEC Mode ....................A-15 Global Configuration Mode ..................A-15 Configuring the VLAN Interface .................A-15 IGMP Snooping Querier Configuration ................A-16 Configuring Gigabit Ports Connecting to WheatNet-IP I/O BLADE3s...
  • Page 226 A P P E N D I C E S Configuring Gigabit Ports Connecting to WheatNet-IP I/O BLADE3s and PC Drivers ......................A-26 Configuring Gigabit Port Connecting to WheatNet-IP Navigator PC ......A-27 Configuring Gigabit Ports Connecting to WheatNet-IP Control Surfaces, GP Panels, and XY Controllers ..................A-27 Configuring Ports for Linking to Other Network Switches ........A-27 Checking and Saving the Switch Configuration ............A-27 Appendix 3...
  • Page 227 A P P E N D I C E S First Time Operation ....................A-65 Network Setup ....................A-65 “Discovering” The System Components ............A-67 Setting Up Meters .....................A-69 Configuring A Meter Cell ..................A-69 Using The Analysis Window ...................A-70 Changing The Meter Layout ...................A-70 Configuring Silence Detect Alarms ................A-71 Security Settings .......................A-73 Setting The Password ....................A-73...
  • Page 228 A P P E N D I C E S Events ........................A-90 Load Events From File ..................A-90 Save Events To File ....................A-90 Create Events .....................A-90 View Events ......................A-91 Edit Events ......................A-94 Schedule Events ....................A-95 Delete Events .....................A-95 Schedule Management ..................A-96 Moving Items ......................A-96 Deleting Items ....................A-97 Enabling and Disabling Items ................A-97...
  • Page 229 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 9 Introduction to Screen Builder ...........A-108 Appendix 10 Introduction to OLED Switch Panels .........A-111 Appendix 11 WheatNet-IP and AES67 ..............A-113 System Requirements ....................A-114 Timing ........................A-114 Packet Structure ....................A-115 Multicast Address Change ...................A-116 Ports ........................A-116 Using WNIP with AES67 ...................A-117 Example 1: Bringing in audio streams from an Axia xNode using 1/4ms...

  • Page 230: Appendix 1

    A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 1 Contents Configuring Control Surfaces for Use in WheatNet-IP Systems A-7 page A – 6 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016...

  • Page 231: Configuring Control Surfaces For Use In Wheatnet-Ip Systems

    A P P E N D I C E S Configuring Control Surfaces for Use in WheatNet-IP Systems Wheatstone makes a number of different model control surfaces. Not all of these are compatible with the WheatNet‑IP system. Currently supported are the Evolution series (E‑1, E‑4, E‑5, and E‑6) and LX‑24 control surfaces.
  • Page 232 A P P E N D I C E S BLADE 3s). While you are at it, it is highly recommended that you use the IP address number convention for the control surface IP address. This convention makes it easier to understand and trouble shoot your system architecture.
  • Page 233 A P P E N D I C E S you’ve done so, the names on your system may not exactly match the ones on the fol‑ lowing list. Sources Spare01 Logic signal associated with programmable button #1 Spare02 Logic signal associated with programmable button #2 Spare03 Logic signal associated with programmable button #3 Spare04...
  • Page 234 A P P E N D I C E S LXHpNV Headphone monitor audio mix non‑variable LXMM1 Mix Minus 1 audio mix LXMM2 Mix Minus 2 audio mix LXMM3 Mix Minus 3 audio mix LXMM4 Mix Minus 4 audio mix LX PGM Program audio mix LX AUD...
  • Page 235 A P P E N D I C E S LXStu1x External input for Studio 1 monitor LXStu2x External input for Studio 2 monitor LXTkBack Input for talkback channel LXWldCrd Input for switchable meters Once these signals have been auto‑generated, the control surface is now ready for use. You can make connections to the fader channels either with the Navigator GUI, or through the control surface front panel controls, and begin mixing.
  • Page 236 A P P E N D I C E S page A – 12 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / July 2018...

  • Page 237: Appendix 2

    A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 2 Contents Cisco 2960G, 2960S, and 2960X Configuration for WheatNet-IP. A-14 Overview ........................A-14 Privileged EXEC Mode ....................A-15 Global Configuration Mode ..................A-15 Configuring the VLAN Interface .................A-15 IGMP Snooping Querier Configuration ................A-16 Configuring Gigabit Ports Connecting to WheatNet-IP I/O BLADE3s and PC Drivers ......................A-16 Configuring Gigabit Ports Connecting to WheatNet-IP Control Surfaces,...

  • Page 238: Cisco 2960G, 2960S, And 2960X Configuration For Wheatnet-Ip

    A P P E N D I C E S Cisco 2960G, 2960S, and 2960X Configuration for WheatNet‑IP Overview Let’s take a look at what needs to be done to get your Cisco 2960 ready for the installation of your WheatNet-IP system. Properly configuring your switch allows you to take advantage of the “management”...

  • Page 239: Privileged Exec Mode

    A P P E N D I C E S To get started, open HyperTerminal and start a new connection. The terminal session should be setup using 9600Baud, 8 bit, no Parity, and no Flow control. For those who are familiar with the Cisco IOS you may wish to jump ahead to the commands.

  • Page 240: Igmp Snooping Querier Configuration

    A P P E N D I C E S Now that you are in the Global configuration mode you need to select the interface that you would like to configure. We’ll start with the default VLAN. The switch will come with a default VLAN enabled. In the default configuration all ports on the switch have been assigned to VLAN1.

  • Page 241: Configuring Gigabit Ports Connecting To Wheatnet-Ip Control Surfaces

    A P P E N D I C E S To setup ports on the switch you must also be in the Global Configuration mode. To enter the configuration mode once again type “ ” and press Enter. Config T Enter the following commands based on the OS versions of your switch: •...

  • Page 242: Configuring Ports For Linking To Other Network Switches

    A P P E N D I C E S Configuring Ports for Linking to Other Network Switches Trunk mode is used when connecting another switch to the port. To set a specified port to trunk mode when connecting to another network switch the port needs to be set for Trunk mode.
  • Page 243 A P P E N D I C E S Below is a diagram that shows you what a typical configuration might look like. page A – 18a page A – 19 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / May 2018...

  • Page 244: Cisco 3750G, 3560G, 3650, And 3850 Configuration For Wheatnet-Ip

    A P P E N D I C E S Cisco 3750G, 3560G, 3650, and 3850 Configuration for WheatNet‑IP Overview Let’s take a look at what needs to be done to get your Cisco Catalyst ready for the installation of your WheatNet-IP system. Properly configuring your switch allows you to take advantage of the “management”...

  • Page 245: Privileged Exec Mode

    A P P E N D I C E S To get started, open HyperTerminal and start a new connection. The terminal session should be setup using 9600Baud, 8 bit, no Parity, and no Flow control. For those who are familiar with the Cisco IOS you may wish to jump ahead to the commands.

  • Page 246: Igmp Snooping Querier Configuration

    A P P E N D I C E S The switch will come with a default VLAN enabled. In the default configuration all ports on the switch have been assigned to VLAN1. The command below selects the default VLAN for configuration to segment network traffic on the switch. If you are adding an additional VLAN to existing hardware, substitute that VLAN number in place of 1.

  • Page 247: Configuring Gigabit Ports Connecting To Wheatnet-Ip Control Surfaces, Gp Panels, And Xy Controllers

    A P P E N D I C E S Enter the following commands based on the OS versions of your switch: • OS any version prior to version 15.0 Interface gig 0/x (x=the Ethernet port being configured) switchport mode access switchport nonegotiate switchport block multicast no ip igmp snooping tcn flood...

  • Page 248: Configuring Ports For Linking To Other Network Switches

    A P P E N D I C E S Configuring Ports for Linking to Other Network Switches Trunk mode is used when connecting another switch to the port. To set a specified port to trunk mode when connecting to another network switch the port needs to be set for Trunk mode.
  • Page 249 A P P E N D I C E S Below is a diagram that shows you what a typical configuration might look like. page A – 23a page A – 25 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / May 2018...

  • Page 250: Hp Procurve 2810 Configuration For Wheatnet-Ip

    A P P E N D I C E S HP Procurve 2810 Configuration for WheatNet-IP Overview Let’s take a look at what needs to be done to get your HP Procurve 2810 switch ready for the installation of your WheatNet‑IP system. Properly configuring your switch allows you to take advantage of the “management”...

  • Page 251: Privileged Exec Mode

    A P P E N D I C E S To get started, open HyperTerminal and start a new connection. The terminal session should be setup using 9600Baud, 8 bit, no Parity, and no Flow control. For those who are familiar with the HP Procurve switches you may wish to jump ahead to the commands.

  • Page 252: Igmp Querier Configuration

    A P P E N D I C E S Now that you are in the Global configuration mode you need to select the interface that you would like to configure. We’ll start with the default VLAN. The switch will come with a default VLAN enabled. In the default configuration all ports on the switch have been assigned to VLAN1 (DEFAULT_VLAN).

  • Page 253: Configuring Gigabit Port Connecting To Wheatnet-Ip Navigator Pc

    A P P E N D I C E S Configuring Gigabit Port Connecting to WheatNet-IP Navigator PC The Navigator PC port can be left in the default mode. Speeds will vary depending on the type of network card installed in the PC. It is recommended that a Gigabit card be installed in the PC, however it is not mandatory.
  • Page 254 A P P E N D I C E S Below is a diagram that shows you what a typical configuration might look like. page A – 28 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016...

  • Page 255: Appendix 3

    A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 3 Contents WheatNet-IP Logic Functions and Examples ......A-30 Category 1: Direct Logic ...................A-30 VDip Function ......................A-30 Programmable Buttons ..................A-33 Category 2: Audio Associated Logic .................A-38 Category 3: Discrete Logic ..................A-43 Category 4: Action Logic ...................A-47 page A –...

  • Page 256: Wheatnet-Ip Logic Functions And Examples

    A P P E N D I C E S WheatNet-IP Logic Functions and Examples As described in this manual, the WheatNet‑IP system provides for certain logic (i.e. non audio) related functions and controls. The messaging structure for these functions is entirely contained within the WheatNet‑IP hardware itself, and distributed over the same LAN connection as is the audio.
  • Page 257 A P P E N D I C E S The following functions are available: PFL/Cue Drop Out: Any fader channel that has been placed in Cue will automatically be removed from Cue when the channel is turned ON. Timer Restart: Forces a return to 0 and start counting on the Timer display when a fader channel is turned ON.
  • Page 258 A P P E N D I C E S Open the VDIP Settings form by pressing the Options tab of the control surface GUI and choosing it from the AVAILABLE OPTIONS scroll down list. This menu can be password protected so you must have access privileges before you can modify these settings.

  • Page 259: Programmable Buttons

    A P P E N D I C E S Programmable Buttons The control surfaces can be equipped with a number of switches whose operational functions can be programmed by the user. These are located in two different areas of the control surface panels.
  • Page 260 A P P E N D I C E S First press the SET button for fader #1 on the input panel. The VGA screen will switch to settings for fader #1. If not already visible, click on the INPUT tab. In the PRO‑ GRAMMABLE section of the window, left click on the appropriate display window (top window for left button, bottom window for right button);...
  • Page 261 A P P E N D I C E S Momentary/LIO LED: Causes the button function to be momentary and the button LED indicator controlled externally. Automation LIO: Causes the button to work with, and the LED indicator to be controlled by, an external 3rd party device such as automation.
  • Page 262 A P P E N D I C E S click on “Load an Event”. This opens the Events list; select “Morning” or whatever the name of your desired event is and then click APPLY. Button #1 will now recall the “Morning”...
  • Page 263 A P P E N D I C E S Select “Spare Btn 2” from the list to choose our button and double click on the ­ “ Momentary­Connection”­­field;­the­LIO­CONFIGURATION­window­will­open.­Click­on­ the­MOMENTARY­CONNECTION­check­box­to­enable­it. Select­ BL02D05­ or­ whatever­ you’ve­ named­ it­ from­ the­ “Destination­Signal”­drop­down­list. From­the­“Source­Signal”­drop­down­list­select­BL01S03­...

  • Page 264: Category 2: Audio Associated Logic

    A P P E N D I C E S Category 2: Audio Associated Logic There­are­many­logic­functions­that­are­associated­with­or­tied­to­specific­audio­signals.­ You­may­have­a­START­or­a­STOP­logic­function­that­associates­with­a­specific­CD­player­ or­Automation­machine,­or­ON­and­OFF­logic­functions­that­associate­with­a­control­sur- face­fader­channel.­In­the­good­old­days­you­would­have­to­wire­a­multi-conductor­control­ cable­from­the­logic­ports­on­the­machine­to­the­logic­ports­on­your­console.­Once­you­ were­done,­those­logic­connections­would­only­work­for­that­one­machine­and­one­fader­ channel;­if­you­patched­your­audio­to­a­different­channel,­the­logic­wouldn’t­work­right­ anymore.­For­this­reason­(and­to­make­it­easier­to­set­it­all­up­in­the­first­place),­general­ practice­was­to­wire­all­of­these­connections­up­to­punchblocks­so­connections­could­be­ changed­via­punch­downs­rather­than­rewiring­complicated­multi-pin­connectors. It’s­much­easier­with­the­WheatNet-IP­system.­First­of­all,­many­devices­(including­ Wheatstone­control­surfaces)­now­support­logic­control­directly­over­Ethernet­­ c onnections,­ so­separate­logic­wiring­isn’t­needed.­For­that­equipment­that­still­requires­physical­logic­ connections,­WheatNet-IP­devices­provide­12­available­logic­connections­on­every­BLADE­3,­ and­the­system­provides­for­audio­associated­logic.­That­means­the­only­physical­wiring­ you’ll­need­for­these­devices­is­a­direct­connection­from­the­device­logic­connector­to­the­ RJ-45­jacks­on­a­BLADE­3. Here’s­how­it­works.­Each­audio­signal­within­the­WheatNet-IP­system­–­that’s­­ e very­ source­ and­ every­ destination­ including­ control­ surfaces­ –­ can­ have­ up­ to­ 12­ different­ logic­functions­(from­a­list­of­500­different­types)­associated­with­it.­Whenever­an­audio­...
  • Page 265 A P P E N D I C E S In­the­WheatNet-IP­Navigator­GUI,­we­need­to­locate­the­audio­signal­that­represents­the­ CD­audio;­that­is­BL05S07­which­we­have­subsequently­named­“CD.”­On­the­crosspoint­ grid­we­can­search­until­we­see­the­source­signals­for­BLADE­#1,­and­then­locate­“CD.”­ Right­click­on­the­source­signal­name­“CD”­which­opens­the­signal­edit­window­and­ choose­“Modify­Signal...”­from­ the­ popup.­ Click­ on­ the­ LIO­ Info­ tab­ of­ the­ Source­ Signal­ Wizard­ to­ open­ the­ LIO­ info­ view.­Click­on­the­Add button to­open­the­“Assign­an­LIO­to­ CD”­window.­Click­and­select­ pin­ 4.­ In­ the­ Direction:­ box­ choose­“Output”­as­we­want­to­...
  • Page 266 A P P E N D I C E S ally is, it’s only necessary for there to be a match on the destination side. It makes sense to use the function Machine Start, however, one, because it’s a clear, easily understood name, and two, more importantly, the control surface automatically has a Machine Start function mapped on each fader.
  • Page 267 A P P E N D I C E S In the WheatNet‑IP Navigator GUI, locate the destination signal for fader 3 of the control surface and right click on it and choose modify signal to get to the LIO info tab for this signal.
  • Page 268 A P P E N D I C E S Remote On – Logic input used to turn the fader on from a remote location Remote Off – Logic input used to turn the fader off from a remote location Cough –...

  • Page 269: Category 3: Discrete Logic

    A P P E N D I C E S 6. These functions are programmed on logic‑only destinations to use with programmable (spare) buttons on a surface. The logic‑only destination must be routed to the surface source signal that has the logic for the desired spare button pre‑programmed on it. On an LX‑24, for example, there are 14 such sources, named (by default) Spare1, Spare2, and so on, through Spare14.
  • Page 270 A P P E N D I C E S In the WheatNet‑IP GUI, you will need to define two new signals for the logic func‑ tion. You will need a logic source signal, representing the button, and a logic destination signal, representing the DUMP connections on the airTools Delay unit.
  • Page 271 A P P E N D I C E S Click on the System icon and Crosspoint tab to open the crosspoint grid; you should see your new “Dump Sw” signal source. Similarly you need to define a new logic destination signal in BLADE #10. Click on the BLADE #10 icon in the System Pane and select the Destinations tab.
  • Page 272 A P P E N D I C E S Click Apply, then Close, then Finish on the Wizard, and your new logic destination signal will appear in the crosspoint grid. To activate and make this logic function operational, you must make a crosspoint connection on the grid between the source “Dump Sw”...

  • Page 273: Category 4: Action Logic

    A P P E N D I C E S Category 4: Action Logic This fourth class of logic function in the WheatNet‑IP system includes system events such as Salvos and Momentary Connections. Action logic is intended to force crosspoint connection changes.

  • Page 274: Appendix 4

    A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 4 Contents External Controllers A-49 page A – 48 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016...

  • Page 275: Appendix 4 External Controllers

    A P P E N D I C E S External Controllers The WheatNet‑IP audio networking system has been designed to work with a growing family of external hardware and software controllers. These controllers allow for a wide range of control functions, from making a single crosspoint to complex condition control scripts.

  • Page 276: Appendix 5

    A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 5 Contents WheatNet-IP WDM Driver Installation .........A-51 Hardware Requirements ....................A-51 Software Requirements .....................A-51 Installation .........................A-51 Application Note ....................A-54c Configuration ......................A-55 System Parameters ....................A-55 Software License .......................A-55 Removing the Drivers ....................A-57 page A –...

  • Page 277: Wheatnet-Ip Wdm Driver Installation

    A P P E N D I C E S WheatNet-IP WDM Driver Installation This technical document is intended to give you general information about installing the WheatNet-IP WDM Driver. This driver is network based using TCP/IP. It is recommended that a second network card be installed in the PC.
  • Page 278 A P P E N D I C E S 1. Read the License Agreement and release notes before proceeding. Then click I Agree. 2. If you have a previous version of the driver installed, the Installer runtime will attempt to uninstall this old version. page A –...
  • Page 279 A P P E N D I C E S 3. If removal of the previous version was successful the Install runtime will display the following success message. Click Close to continue. 4. Next select the installation options (defaults are recommended). page A –...
  • Page 280 A P P E N D I C E S 5. Choose the folder in which to install the WheatNet-IP PC Driver files. Using the default destination folder is recommended. If required, select a new destination folder by using the browse button. Navigate to the desired location and press OK. Once your destination folder has been selected, click Install to proceed.
  • Page 281 A P P E N D I C E S 7. During the file copy process you will be prompted with a Windows security message asking if you would like to install the Keylok drivers. If you are using a USB Security key license, please click Install.
  • Page 282 A P P E N D I C E S 10. Once you have dismissed the Configuration screen, you will be returned to the status screen as shown below. Click Close to complete the Installation runtime. 11. At this point, if you are using the Keylok USB security key, you can physically install it to an available USB port on the PC.

  • Page 283: Application Note

    A P P E N D I C E S Application Note: When starting the Wheatstone WNIP Driver Config application, you may be presented with an error message that suggests the driver is not properly installed. If you are presented with this message, you can acknowledge the message by clicking OK, then perform the following steps.

  • Page 284: Configuration

    A P P E N D I C E S Configuration The Wheatnet-IP Driver Control Application will allow you to setup the required parameters for the driver. Here you will configure the unique BLADE ID of the PC Driver, along with choosing the Network Interface, and the number of Channels licensed for.
  • Page 285 A P P E N D I C E S If your screen shows a button labeled Request and you DO have a USB Key • installed, you DO NOT need to request a license key. The USB Key is providing the license.

  • Page 286: Removing The Drivers

    A P P E N D I C E S Removing the Drivers To uninstall the Wheatnet-IP driver you should run the Uninstaller package from Start > Programs or All Programs > WheatNet IP > Uninstall WheatNet IP Driver. You will see a message confirming the successful removal of the WheatNet-IP driver. Click Close to Exit.
  • Page 287 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 6 Contents IP-MTR64 Meters GUI ..............A-59 Introduction To IP-MTR64 Meters GUI ..............A-59 IP-MTR64 Meters GUI Overview ................A-59 IP-MTR64 Meters GUI Features ................A-59 Installation .........................A-60 Requirements ......................A-60 Performing The Install ....................A-60 Adding The IP-MTR64 Meters GUI To The Peripheral Devices Tab ......A-63 Program Operation - Getting Started ................A-64 License Key ......................A-64...

  • Page 288: Appendix 6 Ip-Mtr64 Meters Gui

    A P P E N D I C E S IP-MTR64 Meters GUI Introduction To IP-MTR64 Meters GUI Get a quick read of any audio source, destination or stream in your WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network. Our IP-MTR64 Meters GUI app displays a “wall of meters” on your computer screen for ongoing monitoring of audio peak levels and average levels at selected points throughout the entire network.

  • Page 289: Installation

    A P P E N D I C E S • Style of metering can be curved “eyebrow,” horizontal or vertical bargraph (you determine the number of bars) • Silence detection/failover at a glance for alerting you if an audio stream has failed •...
  • Page 290 A P P E N D I C E S Click Next. Click Install. page A – 61 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016...
  • Page 291 A P P E N D I C E S Click Close to complete the installation. An icon will appear on your desktop that you can use to start the IP-MTR64 Meters GUI program. The program is installed by default to C:\Program Files\Wheatstone\MeterMonitor\WheatNetIpMeterGui.exe or in Windows 7 to C:\Program Files (x86)\Wheatstone\MeterMonitor\WheatNetIpMeterGui.exe...

  • Page 292: Adding The Ip-Mtr64 Meters Gui To The Peripheral Devices Tab

    A P P E N D I C E S Adding The IP-MTR64 Meters GUI To The Peripheral Devices Tab In order to utilize all the features of the IP-MTR64 Meters GUI the device must be added to the System Peripheral Devices tab in the Wheatstone WheatNet-IP Navigator program (aka the Navigator GUI).

  • Page 293: Program Operation - Getting Started

    If you wish to run the software beyond the seven day trial period you will need to purchase a site license for the program from your Wheatstone Corporation sales representative. To continue without entering a license key click Ask Me Later. Each time you restart the program without having entered a valid license key you will again be prompted to enter one.

  • Page 294: First Time Operation

    A P P E N D I C E S First Time Operation The first time you start up the program you will need to do some basic setup. The program opens in full screen mode. For convenience the following screen shots are made with the screen resized.
  • Page 295 A P P E N D I C E S Click Okay. Leave the Peripheral Device Port: setting at the default. Click Okay. You will see a notice that you will need to restart the program for the changes to take effect. Click OK, then close the program and restart it.

  • Page 296: Discovering" The System Components

    A P P E N D I C E S “Discovering” The System Components The IP-MTR64 Meters GUI will need to gather some information from the system. From the menu, select WheatNet‑IP System>System Scan... to start the process. In the Host BLADE IP Address: field, enter the IP address of one of the BLADEs in the system and click the Start Scan button.
  • Page 297 A P P E N D I C E S If you click Yes a typical Windows file save dialog will appear. Select the desired location and give the file a name, then click Save. Any time you want to see the current system information the program is operating with, select WheatNet‑IP System>View Info...

  • Page 298: Setting Up Meters

    A P P E N D I C E S Setting Up Meters Until you start working with the meters you see a default layout with no working meters. So let’s get a meter playing. Configuring A Meter Cell Right-click in the first meter cell and select Configure... from the popup menu. Change Meter Style: to Basic Bars.

  • Page 299: Using The Analysis Window

    A P P E N D I C E S Using The Analysis Window The first step in using the analysis window is to select the audio you want to view. For reasons that will be mentioned below, this must be a source signal. You will not be able to select a destination directly for analysis.

  • Page 300: Configuring Silence Detect Alarms

    A P P E N D I C E S If you don’t find a layout here that suits your needs, switch to the Advanced tab. There you’ll find a way to set up almost any layout you could want. Begin by selecting the number of Cols: (1 through 16) and Rows: (1 through 16).
  • Page 301 A P P E N D I C E S But if the audio on that destination goes away long enough to trigger the WheatNet-IP silence detect, and if there is no failover audio present, the display will change to indicate an alarm condition. The orange label indicates the alarm, and the meter shows no audio.

  • Page 302: Security Settings

    A P P E N D I C E S Security Settings The IP-MTR64 Meters GUI can be password protected to keep unauthorized people from making changes. By default the password is empty. Setting The Password To set a password select Network>Password... from the menu.

  • Page 303: Menus

    A P P E N D I C E S Menus Operation of the IP-MTR64 Meters GUI is done through the use of menus, both drop down from the main menu bar, and popups that are activated by right-clicking at specified areas of the GUI.

  • Page 304: Additional Popup Menus

    A P P E N D I C E S Preferences... – Use to set program color and labeling schemes, and to set the tasks protected by password. Password... – Use to set a password that must be used to start the program and perform certain program functions.
  • Page 305 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 7 Contents WheatNet-IP Scheduler ..............A-78 Introduction To Wheatnet-IP Scheduler ..............A-78 Events And Signals ....................A-78 Installation .........................A-79 Requirements ......................A-79 Performing The Install ....................A-79 Uninstalling The Program ..................A-82 First Time Operation ....................A-82 License Key ......................A-82 First Time Operation When Connected To A System ..........A-83 When Connection To A BLADE 3 Succeeds at Startup ........A-85...
  • Page 306 A P P E N D I C E S Logs ........................A-98 Viewing Logs ......................A-99 Menus ........................A-99 File ..........................A-99 Edit ........................A-100 Events ........................A-100 Schedule .......................A-100 Signals ........................A-101 Help ........................A-101 Event Log Menu ....................A-101 Event Log Menu - File ..................A-101 Event Log Menu - Edit ..................A-101 page A –...

  • Page 307: Appendix 7 Wheatnet-Ip Scheduler

    A P P E N D I C E S WheatNet-IP Scheduler Introduction To WheatNet-IP Scheduler The WheatNet‑IP Scheduler program is designed to fire Events in a WheatNet ‑IP system at pre-arranged times. In order to integrate the software into a WheatNet-IP system, you will need to run it on a computer having a unique IP address on the same subnet as the WheatNet‑IP system (typically 192.168.87.xxx).

  • Page 308: Installation

    A P P E N D I C E S The third type of event is the Salvo event. Salvos are configured within the WheatNet-IP Navigator program, and consist of sets of connections and/or disconnections that will happen rapidly in sequence when the salvo is fired. Salvos are identified both by Name and ID when constructing a salvo event.
  • Page 309 A P P E N D I C E S Accept the license terms and click Next >. Enter name and organization, select for individual or all users, and click Next >. page A – 80 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016...
  • Page 310 A P P E N D I C E S Click Install. After a couple of progress screens go by, you will see the screen that indicates the installation is complete. Click Finish to complete the installation. page A – 81 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016...

  • Page 311: Uninstalling The Program

    The first time you start up the program you will be asked for a License Key. If you wish to run the software beyond the seven day Trial Period you will need to purchase a site license for the program from your Wheatstone Corporation sales representative.

  • Page 312: First Time Operation When Connected To A System

    A P P E N D I C E S Enter the License Key that you obtain from Wheatstone Technical Support and click OK. The following screen appears when a valid License Key has been entered: Click Complete to proceed. First Time Operation When Connected To A System The first time you start up the program some assumptions will be made regarding default settings.
  • Page 313 A P P E N D I C E S The fetch process shows the following sequence of screens if it succeeds in connecting to a BLADE 3: You may stop the fetch process at any time by clicking Cancel. page A –...

  • Page 314: When Connection To A Blade 3 Succeeds At Startup

    A P P E N D I C E S When Connection To A BLADE 3 Succeeds At Startup Once the signals have been fetched from the connected BLADE 3 you will see a screen with some brief instructions on what to do next: As indicated on this screen, there are several possible things you might want to do next.

  • Page 315: When Connection To A Blade 3 Fails At Startup

    A P P E N D I C E S When Connection To A BLADE 3 Fails At Startup If the fetch process described above does not succeed, the sequence of fetch progress screens will be terminated and the following screen will appear: Since we are discussing first time operation under conditions that cause the signal fetch to fail, we recommend clicking the Proceed button, since if you click Quit the program will terminate and your learning session will end.

  • Page 316: Day To Day Operation

    A P P E N D I C E S The main difference you will see between the above picture and what you see on your screen (other than that your window may be maximized) is that the ONLINE indicator will probably be gray, and the BLADE 3 IP address will be 192.168.87.101, the address the program defaults to.

  • Page 317: Define Devices

    A P P E N D I C E S The other way to change the IP address is to click on the word BLADE next to the ONLINE indicator. This will bring up the change dialog, and the rest of the procedure is the same as when started from the menu.

  • Page 318: Signals

    A P P E N D I C E S If you want to undefine a device, simply click the Delete # X button that corresponds to the device you no longer need. You can commit your changes at any time by clicking Apply; the form will remain open. If you have made some changes but want to cancel your changes, you can click Cancel to revert any uncommitted changes back to what they were.

  • Page 319: Save Signals To File

    A P P E N D I C E S Save Signals To File If you have successfully fetched signals from a system and want to have a copy of the signal set available so you can create and edit events without needing to be connected to a BLADE 3, you will want to save your set of found signals.

  • Page 320: View Events

    A P P E N D I C E S Let’s take a closer look at the various parts of this form, starting with the right side of the form. At the top we see an ID box that we can use to scroll through the events. This is followed by a Name field, where the event is given a name.
  • Page 321 A P P E N D I C E S If Connect is selected as the Event Type, the tabbed area looks like this: Notice that a Connect Event is used to connect a given source signal to a given destination signal.
  • Page 322 A P P E N D I C E S A Disconnect Event is used to disconnect the current source signal (which does not need to be specified) from a given destination signal. The destination is specified on this tab. Once again you can select a signal either by its Signal ID or by its Name and Location. Note that when you scroll to an already defined Disconnect Event the programmed signal will be shown.

  • Page 323: Edit Events

    A P P E N D I C E S Use the Device spin dial to select the desired device for this ACI event. As you cycle through the defined devices the device Type and IP Address fields will reflect the properties of the device.

  • Page 324: Schedule Events

    A P P E N D I C E S Schedule Events With a few events in the Event Manager list, your main screen, Event Manager tab, could look like this: With a single event highlighted, as shown, you can click Schedule, or select Events>Schedule, to schedule only that event.

  • Page 325: Schedule Management

    A P P E N D I C E S Schedule Management Once you have created some events and added them to the schedule, you can view the schedule list from the main form by selecting the Scheduled Events tab: As the event at the top of the list fires, it is removed from the list.

  • Page 326: Deleting Items

    A P P E N D I C E S Deleting Items Just as you can delete events from the Event Manager tab, you can also delete events from the Scheduled Events tab. But the choices are a little more complicated. Highlight an event on the Scheduled Events tab, click Delete (or select Schedule>Del From Schedule from the menu) and the following dialog pops up: The choices are clearly explained on the dialog box.

  • Page 327: Exiting With A Schedule Running

    A P P E N D I C E S Exiting With A Schedule Running Obviously, the software can only fire events from the schedule when the software is running. If a schedule is running and you close the program the following prompt will appear: Clicking Yes will close the program, with the result that any as yet unfired events in the schedule will not be fired.

  • Page 328: Viewing Logs

    A P P E N D I C E S Viewing Logs The current log may be viewed by selecting View Log from either the Events or the Schedule menu item, or by clicking the View Log button on the main window. A typical log when viewed shortly after the program starts might look like this: Also added to the log file are indications of events that have fired, requests for fetching signals, opening and saving event and signal files, and other useful information.

  • Page 329: Edit

    A P P E N D I C E S Define Devices – This item allows you to specify the device or devices that you expect to connect to for firing ACI events. Request Config – This item allows you to fetch the signals known to the BLADE 3 to which you are connected –...

  • Page 330: Signals

    A P P E N D I C E S Del From Schedule – Begins the delete process for the event(s) highlighted – when an event is deleted from the Scheduled Events tab it is not removed from the event list – you can also specify whether all scheduled instances are removed from the schedule list, or only the highlighted instance.

  • Page 331: Appendix 8

    A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 8 Contents WheatNet-IP PC-XY Software Configuration Guide ....A-103 Overview ........................A-103 Installing The Software ...................A-103 Network Considerations ..................A-103 Logging In .........................A-104 Menus ........................A-104 Setting BLADE 3 IP Address ..................A-104 Using Source / Destination Windows ...............A-105 Logging Out ......................A-105 Visibilities ........................A-105 Hot Button Programming ..................A-106...

  • Page 332: Wheatnet-Ip Pc-Xy Software Configuration Guide

    A P P E N D I C E S WheatNet-IP PC-XY Software Configuration Guide Overview PC-XY is an easy to use PC application that facilitates audio and logic cross point control of a WheatNet-IP audio network. The software connects to any host BLADE 3 in the system via the PC’s Ethernet connection and provides customizable routing of audio or logic.

  • Page 333: Logging In

    A P P E N D I C E S Logging In When PC-XY is first started you must log in to set a password and make various configuration changes. Right click on the PC-XY front panel to open the Login form.

  • Page 334: Using Source / Destination Windows

    A P P E N D I C E S Once PC-XY establishes a connection with the specified BLADE 3, you will see that the LINKED “LED” will turn bright green. Source and Destination signal names will also be available in the drop down lists. Note that the Visibility controls, explained later, determine exactly which Source and Destination signal names are available to this particular installation of PC-XY.

  • Page 335: Hot Button Programming

    A P P E N D I C E S Simply select the signals you want this installation of PC-XY to “see” and click Ok when finished. PC-XY will boot with these settings. Setting a Login password will prevent unauthorized changes to the visibility lists. Hot Button Programming The eight Hot Buttons located along the bottom of the PC-XY front panel may be programmed to make dedicated cross points or fire salvos.

  • Page 336: Appendix 9

    A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 9 Contents Introduction to Screen Builder ...........A-108 page A – 107 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016...

  • Page 337: Introduction To Screen Builder

    A P P E N D I C E S Introduction to Screen Builder While not built into a BLADE 3, the screen builder app offers the scripting capability of a GP-16, the control of GlassE, monitoring and metering of the IP Meters app, and ACI protocol.
  • Page 338 A P P E N D I C E S page A – 109 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016...

  • Page 339: Appendix 10

    A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 10 Contents Introduction to OLED Switch Panels .........A-111 page A – 110 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / Jan 2016...

  • Page 340: Introduction To Oled Switch Panels

    A P P E N D I C E S Introduction to OLED Switch Panels Our new Scriptable Multi-Switch Panels include our versatile scripting engine and up to eight switches, each of which has a multi-colored graphical OLED display, for customizing WheatNet-IP access and control. Our easy scripting menu lets you map devices and functions to each switch for firing salvos, establishing network crosspoints, toggling between ON/OFF, and more –...
  • Page 341 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 11 Contents WheatNet-IP and AES67 ..............A-113 System Requirements ....................A-114 Timing ........................A-114 Packet Structure ....................A-115 Multicast Address Change ...................A-116 Ports ........................A-116 Using WNIP with AES67 ...................A-117 Example 1: Bringing in audio streams from an Axia xNode using 1/4ms packet timing ..................A-121 Example 2: Bringing in audio streams from an Axia xNode using 1ms packet timing ..................A-125...

  • Page 342: Appendix 11 Wheatnet-Ip And Aes67

    A P P E N D I C E S WheatNet-IP and AES67 WheatNet‑IP is compatible with and can successfully stream to and from AES67 devices made by other manufacturers. WheatNet‑IP supports two AES67 packet timings (more on this later), 1ms and 1/4ms. First a brief overview.

  • Page 343: System Requirements

    A P P E N D I C E S The theory is that if a device uses the prescribed protocol in the packet header to identify them and fills the packet payload in the prescribed manner, other devices will be able to receive the packet and reassemble the payload into the correct audio signal.

  • Page 344: Packet Structure

    A P P E N D I C E S Packet Structure We spoke earlier of how an AoIP packet gets created; the transmitting device creates a packet header using the standard IP protocols and the payload gets filled with pieces of digital audio data which will get put back together by the receiving device to recreate the audio signal.

  • Page 345: Ports

    A P P E N D I C E S Multicast Address Range Streams that are intended to be sent to more than one device take advantage of a standard IP mechanism, multicasting, to maximize network efficiency. In this protocol every stream is given a unique multicast address to identify it on the network so standard switches can send its packets to the devices that want them, but not to devices that don’t want them.

  • Page 346: Using Wnip With Aes67

    A P P E N D I C E S Using WNIP with AES67 Since AES67 only specifies stream content parameters and does nothing to manage stream discovery and control, these functions must be managed manually. To put it another way, since AES67 does not include a standard way for AoIP streams to be identified there is no way for a device from vendor A to “see”...
  • Page 347 A P P E N D I C E S With the WNIP system up and running and the Navigator application running on your administration PC, open the System Info tab. You’ll see a screen that looks like this: Click on the drop down and select AES67 If you have installed and are running a PTP as your clock reference.

  • Page 348: Packet Timing

    A P P E N D I C E S Click on the System Info tab on the Navigator screen and then choose Source Streams to open a window that looks like this: This list shows all of the WNIP streams available in your system and gives information about their assigned IP and multicast addresses.
  • Page 349 A P P E N D I C E S In order to use an AES67 device running the base 1ms packet timing with WNIP you must enable packet timing translation functionality in WNIP. This packet timing translation can be performed by any analog, digital, analog/digital, or Aura8 Blade in your system.
  • Page 350 A P P E N D I C E S Example 1: Bringing in audio streams from an Axia xNode using 1/4ms packet timing The first step is to set the xNode IP address into the WNIP system subnet. • Open up a PC browser connection and log into the xNode.

  • Page 351: Packet Timing

    A P P E N D I C E S Here is a screen showing a number of different AES67 devices that have been added to the system. Once you have added the to the WNIP system, the next step is to specify the particular audio streams you want to have inter‑operating between WNIP and your AES67 device.

  • Page 352: Packet Timing

    A P P E N D I C E S Off course, you’ll need to use your own multicast address here. For the port you can choose the default WNIP of 50100 or the AES67 default of 5004 either will work as long as the WNIP side is configured to match.
  • Page 353 A P P E N D I C E S Repeat the process for each stream you want to use and when you are done, the Devices ‑‑‑>AES67 devices‑‑‑>xNode‑‑‑>Sources window should look something like this: Your WNIP Navigator crosspoint grid will show these newly defined xNode sources ready to connect to any WNIP destination.
  • Page 354 A P P E N D I C E S Example 2: Bringing in audio streams from an Axia xNode using 1ms packet timing This process is exactly the same as the previous example with the added step of utilizing packet timing translation, to ingest the AES67 stream with 1ms packet timing and translate it to 1/4ms for use across the WNIP network.
  • Page 355 A P P E N D I C E S • Once you do this and click “Finish” WNIP creates a translated copy of the AES67 1ms stream and makes it available to all of the WNIP system destinations. Translated 1/4ms stream 1ms stream The Navigator crosspoint grid will work as normal, the AES67 device stream still appears as a source signal in the system and WNIP destinations will connect to it by...
  • Page 356 A P P E N D I C E S Source with 1/4ms packet timing Source with 1ms packet timing page A – 127 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / June 2018...
  • Page 357 A P P E N D I C E S Example 3: Sending a WNIP audio stream to an Axia xNode using 1/4ms packet timing In this example, the process is very similar to the first example, except that the devices are reversed: WNIP AES67 is the source device and xNode is the destination.
  • Page 358 A P P E N D I C E S A source is a physical audio device that makes its audio available to any and all other devices that want to receive it. In other words, a source is destination agnostic; it makes no difference as to which devices want to receive the audio.
  • Page 359 A P P E N D I C E S scripts to trigger them. That’s really handy for managing AES67 destinations. One final note about AES67 destination routing. WNIP devices do not normally send out streams unless there is a destination requesting them. This is a deliberate feature that limits unnecessary network traffic and helps reduce the network switch requirements to keep switch expenses down.
  • Page 360 A P P E N D I C E S Example 4: Sending a WNIP audio stream to an Axia xNode using 1ms packet timing. In this case everything is the same as in Example 3, except once again we must make use of packet translation.
  • Page 361 A P P E N D I C E S It’s very important to notice that the translated 1ms stream has its own unique multicast address, auto‑generated by WNIP. Make a note of this multicast address. Also, you can click on this new stream and choose “Edit” if you need to change ports to the default AES67 5004.
  • Page 362 A P P E N D I C E S SDP Files The AES67 standard provides a way for stream transmitters to encapsulate all of this multicast address / IP address / port / packet timing / format information about their AES67 streams in a standardized way;...
  • Page 363 A P P E N D I C E S SAMPLE SDP file from Dante Stream multicast address IP address Port Sample rate and stream format Packet timing PTP clock details page A – 134 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / June 2018...
  • Page 364 A P P E N D I C E S Summary In this Addendum we’ve shown how to inter‑operate AES67 devices with a WNIP system. While the process is somewhat cumbersome due to the nature of the AES67 standard and its lack of stream discovery and connection management specs, it is practical and it works.
  • Page 365 A P P E N D I C E S Some Screen Shots of Various Vendors Configuration Screens page A – 136 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / June 2018...
  • Page 366 A P P E N D I C E S page A – 137 WheatNet-IP BLADE 3 / June 2018...

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