1RU Multi-Channel Audio Monitor User Guide Part Number 821840, Revision A...
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In no event will Wohler Technologies, Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the hardware, software, or its documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Presets ..................... 21 All Presets ..................22 Preset Favorites ................. 23 Unit Settings ..................24 Speaker Options................. 25 Unit Configuration ................26 Phase Configuration................27 Analog Configuration ................28 Meter Scales..................29 System Options Menu ................. 31 Page 3 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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System Information ................36 Passcode Settings ................37 Forgotten Passcode ................39 CHAPTER 3: Technical Info ............... 40 CHAPTER 4: The eAMP1-S8-DA Web GUI..........43 Web Browser / Control Device................ 43 First Time IP Assignments ................43 Peer-to-Peer Connection..............43 Network Connection................
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Update Methods ................... 75 Local Update from the Front Panel ..............76 Updating via the Web GUI using a Flash Drive ..........78 Updating an eAMP1-S8-DA Remotely .............. 80 Updating Multiple Units Remotely ..............82 APPENDIX E: API Documentation ............85 Introduction ....................
With the purchase of the OPTe Package option, monitoring setups can be created and configured using local menus and a web browser over a network connection to the integral web server of the eAMP1-S8-DA. The web server will also allow you to view the audio meters remotely.
Heat generated by the class D power amplifiers, power supplies, and other components is vented by slots in the sides and back of the unit. Therefore, as a safety precaution, you must allow proper ventilation on these surfaces. Page 7 eAMP1-S8-DA...
ICES-003 This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Page 8 eAMP1-S8-DA...
CHAPTER 2: Local Operation Operation The eAMP1-S8-DA can be operated easily and simply from controls on its front panel, as described in this chapter. It may also be accessed remotely via the Wohler Web GUI for administrative purposes. The Wohler Web GUI is described in Chapter 4 of this manual.
System Setup section in Chapter 4 to install licenses. Startup The eAMP1-S8-DA will begin its startup process when it is connected to power. There is no power switch. It is normal for the product to require about 45 seconds to start up and be ready to use.
The Rear Panel is shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2: Rear Panel Connectors Power Connection: The eAMP1-S8-DA receives power from an AC inlet, which is a standard IEC receptacle for 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz power connection. Four regional AC power cords, supplied according to shipping region, are available.
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1. Network Port: This Ethernet port can connect to either a LAN or to a PC to let you perform metering, monitoring, and configuration remotely. The Wohler Web GUI is described in Chapter 4 of this manual. Third party equipment, which can use API commands to view and change product options, can also be plugged into this port.
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+10dBu broadcast level balanced audio. These signals are monitored on meters 1 - 8 by default. Tascam cables may be used, and can be purchased by contacting Wohler Sales. Refer to Figure 2-5 for the pinout of this connector.
You may then touch the meters in any other cluster. The Loudness Cluster Marker will then move to that cluster and its measurement will begin and be displayed. You may then touch the control again to return it to its green color, restoring normal touch Page 14 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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Muting and un-muting by touching is an alternate action function. Multiple channels may be unmuted at once. Typically, when the eAMP1-S8-DA is first powered, all of the channels are muted. b. Channel Solo: (Method 1) Touch for two seconds any channel you would like to solo.
Phase Config Analog Config Network Settings Screen Meter Scales System Reboot Screen System Options Network Settings System Update Screen System Reboot Factory Reset System Update Screen Factory Reset System Details System Details Screen Passcode Settings Passcode Settings Screen Page 16 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Loudness Meter button on the Loudness Menu screen to reach the Loudness Meter Screen. The Loudness Meter Screen is a more detailed view of the Loudness Measurement. It is displayed along with the channel meter screen and is shown in Figure 2-10. Page 17 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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3. The Maximum Loudness is the maximum calculated loudness over the program period (shown as MAX -20.1 above). 4. The Maximum True Peak Loudness is the absolute loudest peak waveform over the program period (shown as TP -20.0 above). Page 18 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Continuous Monitoring Modes, and also to set the Alarm mode. It also provides a summary of various Loudness settings, as set in the Configuration | System Preference | Loudness Configuration tab of the Web GUI. Refer to Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11: Optional Loudness Settings Screen Page 19 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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Note: Further and more detailed descriptions of all of the above Loudness terms may be found in the ITU-R BS.1770-3 loudness standard. When you have completed reviewing or changing the settings, touch the Back button to return to the Loudness menu. Page 20 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Presets, use the Configure Presets page in the Web GUI to do so. Refer to Chapter 4. Or, if you prefer not to set up any Presets, simply monitor the sources directly using the Source Select button in the Menu. Page 21 eAMP1-S8-DA...
To return to the All Presets Group Selection screen instead, touch the Groups button. To return to the Menu without making a selection, touch the Menu button. Page 22 eAMP1-S8-DA...
In this screen, the currently selected Preset is shown in bright yellow. Touch any Preset to select it. To exit this screen without making a selection, touch Menu. If no Favorite Presets have been designated, this screen will appear as shown in Figure 2-17. Page 23 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Touching the Unit Settings selection on the Main Menu screen proceeds to the Unit Settings Menu, which contains additional menu selections. The Unit Settings Menu is shown in Figure 2-18. This is an intermediary menu which leads to other menus and screens. Figure 2-18: Unit Settings Menu Page 24 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Touching the Speaker Options selection on the Unit Settings Menu screen proceeds to the Speaker Options screen. The controls on this screen affect various characteristics of the monitored audio as heard on the eAMP1-S8-DA. This screen is shown in Figure 2-19.
2. AES termination: AES signals should have one and only one termination. This termination should physically be at the last destination of an AES coax cable. If the eAMP1-S8-DA is the last connection in a series of AES connections, then its terminations should be turned on. A symptom of too many terminations (or no termination) is that no signal appears to be present on the AES input.
Unit Settings menu. 3. Save & Exit: When you have finished making the changes you want on this screen, touch the Save & Exit button to save the changes and return to the Unit Settings menu. Page 27 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Figure 2-22. The parameters set on this screen pertain to the Analog Input and Analog Output DB25 and XLR connectors on the rear panel of the eAMP1-S8-DA. Figure 2-22: Analog Configuration Menu There is only one setting on the Analog Reference menu: 1.
Touch the left or right arrows to select the scale. A representation of the chosen scale will be shown at the right. The possible scales that can be selected are shown in Figure 2-24. Figure 2-24: Meter Scale Selection Page 29 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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Touch the left or right arrows to select the Upper or Middle scale. Rotate the Channel knob to adjust the lower boundary of the selected segment in 1 dB steps. When you have made your choices, touch Save to retain them. Touch Back to exit this screen. Page 30 eAMP1-S8-DA...
(fixed) or a dynamic (DHCP) network address. Figure 2-26: Network Settings Screen 1. To change the IP Address, Net Mask, Gateway, or DNS, tap the item you would like to change. A keypad will appear, as shown in Figure 2-27. Page 31 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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(fixed) network address, touch the DHCP button again. The colors of the buttons will return to the ones depicted in Figure 2-26. Figure 2-28: Network Settings: DHCP 1. To complete the network addressing scheme change, touch the Save button. This will save the changes you selected. Page 32 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Figure 2-29: System Reboot If you have any doubt as to whether you should press Yes, press Back or No instead, and contact Wohler Technical Service for advice. Pressing Back or No will return you to the System Options menu.
Upgrading System. There is no USB mounted If you have just inserted a flash drive with a valid software upgrade package, press Refresh to see that package. Touch the Back button return to the System Options Menu. Page 34 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Mac address 28.) If you have any doubt as to whether you should press Yes, press Back or No instead, and contact Wohler Technical Service for advice. Pressing Back or No will return you to the System Options menu.
System Details screen as shown in Figure 2-32. This screen lets you view the product Serial Number, Software Version, and various other information. Figure 2-32: System Details Screen The information shown on this screen is read only and cannot be changed. Touch Back to return to the System Options Menu. Page 36 eAMP1-S8-DA...
The Wohler Web GUI can be used to limit access to the menus of your choice. Refer to Chapter 4, the Front Panel Configuration tab of System Preferences.
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Passcode Access: The Passcode protected function buttons include a small orange padlock icon within the buttons. This is shown in the left image of Figure 2-37. Touching these buttons will cause a Passcode entry screen to Page 38 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Although the Passcode should be remembered or securely noted somewhere, it can happen that it is forgotten. This can be remedied by performing a Factory Reset from the Wohler Web GUI. Unfortunately, this will also erase all of the menu settings. You may also contact Wohler Technical Service for help.
CHAPTER 3: Technical Info Table 3–1: eAMP1-S8-DA Specifications Specification Values/Domains Power Requirements 100 VAC to 240 VAC ± 10%, 50/60Hz Power Consumption 19 Watts Dimensions 1.75” x 19” x 5.5” (44mm x 483mm x (H x W x D) 140mm), standard 19” rack mounting Shipping/Net Weight 5.8 lbs.
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Table 3–2: eAMP1-S8-DA Model Specifications Specification Values/Domains Audio Channels 8 Max Unbalanced Stereo Input Stereo Pair on RCA, 40KΩ impedance AES Inputs 8 AES channels on HD-15 AES Outputs 8 AES channels on HD-15 AES/EBU Input Termination 75Ω unbalanced AES/EBU Sampling Rate...
GUI. Network Connection When connected to a network, the eAMP1-S8-DA address will need to be changed to another address in order to be compatible with the address assignments for that particular network. Immediately after the host setup is complete, change the eAMP1-S8-DA’s address.
Network Setup Make network IP Address changes for the local eAMP1-S8-DA Management (MGMT) Port here. Figure 4–2: Set IP Addresses The procedure for changing the IP Address information is as follows: 1. Use DHCP? Check this box if your network has a DHCP server and you want to use dynamic addressing.
DA allows you to assign Presets to particular groups. In Figure 4-3, two groups, Operator-1 and Operator-2 are shown. Figure 4–3: Dashboard Preset Overview To view all of the Presets within a group, click on that group. Page 46 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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Figure 4-4, to the right of the associated Recall button. After clicking the Preset Edit button, the screen shown in Figure 4-5 will appear. Clicking a Group Edit button will cause the screen in Figure 4-6 to appear. Page 47 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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1. Delete: Remove the Preset from the system. Do Not delete the currently active Preset. 2. Rename: Rename the Preset, but keep all of its other characteristics. 3. Make Favorite: Make this Preset a favorite. This can be done for frequently used Presets. Page 48 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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Figure 4–6: Dashboard Group Edit The Edit options for a Group are as follows: 1. Delete: Delete the Group and all of the Presets it contains. 2. Rename: Rename the Group, but keep all of its other characteristics. Page 49 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Audio Meters Click on Audio Meters to remotely display the audio meters of the eAMP1-S8-DA. This display is shown in Figure 4-7. Also displayed is the name of the source that the meters are displaying. Figure 4–7: Audio Meters Display...
Figure 4-8. This System Audio Clock Reference setting can be overridden by the optional System Clock Reference setting in the Preset Management menu when the Preset is chosen. Figure 4–8: System Audio Clock Reference Tab Page 51 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Above or below this range will result in color changes in the graph. 7. Loudness Window: This may be set to Momentary, Short, or one of 22 values, ranging from one second to two hours. Page 52 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Select All and Reset All buttons are also provided. Figure 4–10: Phase Indicator Configuration Tab When you have finished making the settings click Apply to save them or click Cancel to discard them. Page 53 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Continue button to try again. If you have forgotten the Passcode, this can be remedied by performing a Factory Reset. Unfortunately, this will also erase all of the menu settings. You may also contact Wohler Technical Service for help. Figure 4-12: Unrecognized Passcode...
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You may set which menus are affected by restrictions. Click any menu shown to change it between affected (red icon) and unaffected (green icon). Apply: When you have completed the desired settings in this tab, click Apply to Page 55 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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Figure 4-14: Examples of Local Menu Protection Passcode Access: No Access: System Options System Options Menu Menu Network System Network System Settings Reboot Settings Reboot System System Factory Factory Update Update Reset Reset System Passcode System Passcode Details Settings Details Settings Page 56 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Select a reference from the pull down list. The best choice is a stable, always present clock source locked to house sync. Second to that, use the selected input as the clock. Generally speaking, Internal is Page 57 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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It is important to accurately assign the function of each channel so that the Loudness calculations will be accurate. Clicking a Speaker Assign button on a channel opens a box that lets you change the current setting. Page 58 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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However, to make unique settings for this Preset, uncheck Apply Global Phase Indicator Settings and then simply click each switch to the desired on or off position. Select All and Reset All buttons are also provided. Figure 4–16: Global Phase Indicator Enable / Disable Page 59 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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Save button to save the Preset, click the Save & Apply button to save the Preset and make it the current Preset, or click the Reset button to discard the changes just made. These selections are shown in Figure 4-17. Page 60 eAMP1-S8-DA...
1. Speaker/Headphone: Selected inputs will be sent to the left and right speakers. The default routing is set as per the Speaker Assignment, left channels are sent to the left speaker and right channels are sent to Right speaker. Page 61 eAMP1-S8-DA...
1. Speaker Mix: This option selects whether an output has the Speaker Mix or a Free Mix as set in the Routing Input section. The Speaker/Headphone output is always in the Speaker Mix. 2. Solo/Mute: This setting determines whether or not the outputs are affected Page 62 eAMP1-S8-DA...
What signal outputs can be controlled using the Global Output Routing feature? All the outputs on the eAMP1-S8-DA can be controlled using the Global Output Routing feature. This includes – Internal Speakers, Analog XLR outputs, all 4 pairs of AES outputs on HD-15, and the 4 pairs of Analog outputs on DB-25.
The setting shown above determines that outputs will follow the Audio Meter screen solos & mutes for the XLR outputs because the checkbox is checked. It is not checked for the AES outputs, so they will not be affected by the solo & mute choices. Page 64 eAMP1-S8-DA...
Headphone checkboxes for any meter channels as shown below, and then select the desired meters for Analog XLR. In this way, the internal speakers will always be muted, but the audio will appear on the Analog XLR outputs (for amplified external Page 65 eAMP1-S8-DA...
In the Output Routing setting, for the Analog XLR outputs, keep the Volume Control checkbox unchecked and the Solo/Mute checkbox checked. This ensures that the Volume Control is not applied to the outputs, while the Solos/Mutes are. Page 66 eAMP1-S8-DA...
To start Preset Replication, click on the Preset Replication tab on the master unit. This will start the unit discovery process and will list all the eAMP1-S8-DA units that you currently have on your network. The discovery process will continue for a period of 2 minutes.
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The progress of the Preset replication for each unit, as the Presets are being copied, will be displayed in the Process column. When all of the Presets have been copied to each of the selected units, you may leave this screen. Page 68 eAMP1-S8-DA...
You may export the Preset database onto the computer hard drive for security backup purposes or as a means to transfer it to another eAMP1-S8-DA. Likewise, it can be used to import a Preset database from the computer hard drive into the eAMP1-S8-DA.
Import Configuration Use the following steps to copy the Preset configuration into the eAMP1-S8-DA: 1. Click the Browse button as shown in Figure 4-21 and select the Preset Tag you would like to import.
These tabs are explained in the following two sections. System Information This tab displays a variety of information about the eAMP1-S8-DA. It is shown in Figure 4-22. This information could be useful to view if you are contacting Wohler Technical Service.
This tab displays the license number for each of the modules or features in the eAMP1-S8-DA. It is shown in Figure 4-23. You will use this tab to enter any new license numbers that you purchase. Contact Wohler Sales to obtain new license numbers.
If you have any doubt as to whether you should perform a Factory Reset, do not click the Initiate Factory Reset button. Contact Wohler Technical Service for advice. Factory Reset will also reset your IP address to the default one. After a Note: Factory Reset, the IP Settings will need to be updated.
The Reboot System function should be used with a bit of caution. It puts the eAMP1-S8-DA out of service for several minutes while it is rebooting, and this may unexpectedly interfere with the use of the product by the remote operator.
Introduction This chapter describes how to download a software update file to your computer, transfer it to a USB flash drive and install the updated into an eAMP1-S8-DA. Download the Software The eAMP1-S8-DA software update can be found at http://www.wohler.com, under Product Downloads on the Products >...
Local Update from the Front Panel Use the following steps to update the eAMP1-S8-DA software: 1. Copy the unzipped Wohler Update Package file(s) from your computer to the root directory (not inside of a folder) of a USB flash drive. It must be FAT32 file type, and does not need to be empty.
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After the software update starts, the text on the left screen will change periodically to indicate the progression of the upgrade. The upgrade may take 5 minutes or more, after which the eAMP1-S8-DA will restart. After the system has completed its restart cycle and is once again operational, you may then remove the flash drive.
USB flash drive. 2. Connect to the eAMP1-S8-DA with the Wohler Web GUI. Navigate to the System | System Update menu, as shown in Figure A-5.
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Web GUI the update process is complete. When it is complete, the eAMP1-S8-DA will restart. Updating an eAMP1-S8-DA Remotely Use the following steps to update the eAMP1-S8-DA software: 1. The Software Update files you downloaded earlier must be in the same computer that is running the Web GUI.
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3. At this point, wait for the update to complete. It may take several minutes, until it is critical not to disturb the eAMP1-S8-DA or the Web GUI the update process is complete. When it is complete, the eAMP1-S8-DA will restart.
Use the following steps to update one or more eAMP1-S8-DA units remotely by transferring the software from a previously updated eAMP1-S8-DA: 1. If any of the eAMP1-S8-DA units that you intend to update remotely may be in use, contact the people using them and let them know what you will be doing.
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Figure A-13 – List of Found eAMP1-S8-DA Units 4. Then click Update Selected Devices. The window shown in Figure A-14 will appear. Figure A-14 – Apply System Package 5. Click Apply System Update. The screen shown in Figure A-15 will appear.
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Figure A-15 – System Update Progress 6. At this point, wait for each update to complete. It may take several minutes, it is critical not to disturb any of the eAMP1-S8-DA units or the until the update process is complete. When it is complete, each Web GUI eAMP1-S8-DA will restart.
If the OPTe Package is purchased, then the Application Program Interface (API) is available for use. This appendix discusses ways to use the API to allow third party equipment to remotely access options and settings of the eAMP1-S8-DA. It includes specific code examples for commonly used requests. The API uses JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) as its communication language.
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"Name": "SDI", "Id": "Id": "Name": "AES", "Presets": [ "Favorite": 0, "Name": "dfsdf", "Id": "Id": 4. GET to recall the preset Method: GET api/op/presets/<int:presetID>/activate Example Response: "error": null, "params": { "PresetId": "result": { "PresetId": 1, "GroupId": 1, "PresetName": "SDI", Page 91 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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Method: POST api/op/preset/<int:presetID>/delete Example Response: "error": null, "params": { "PresetId": "result": { "PresetId": 7. POST to rename group Method: POST /api/op/group/<int:groupID>/newGrpNameSdi/rename Example Response: "error": null, "params": { "GroupId": 1, "GroupName": "newGrpNameSdi" "result": { "GroupId": 1, "GroupName": "newGrpNameSdi" Page 92 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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9. POST to set preset as Favorite Method: POST /api/op/preset/<int:presetID>/<favoriteVal>/favorite Example Response: "error": null, "params": { "PresetId": 4, "Favorite": "result": { "PresetId": 4, "Favorite": 10. Source Select Method: POST /api/op/sourceselect 1. Body content for Analog "SourceType": "Analog.XLR" Page 93 eAMP1-S8-DA...
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"SourceType": "Analog.DB25" Body content for Aes "SourceType": "Aes" Page 94 eAMP1-S8-DA...