Lab.gruppen NLB 60E Operation Manual
Nomadlink bridge and network controller
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- Page 1 Operation manual NLB 60E NomadLink Bridge and Network Controller Rev. 2.00 Item no. OM-NLB60E...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Front-panel overview ...........................8 5.2 Rear-panel overview ..........................8 6 CONNECTIONS TO AMPLIFIERS (NOMADLINK) ..................9 Introduction ............................9 6.2 Connecting the NLB 60E to the amplifiers ..................9 6.3 Nomadlink Connection Illustration .......................9 6.4 NomadLink Wiring Notes ........................10 6.5 NomadLink network cable lengths ....................10 6.6 GPI Connections ..........................10... - Page 3 9.3.8 Lock UI / Unlock UI .........................27 10 APPENDIX ..............................28 10.1 Tree view of display structure ......................28 10.2 Firmware upgrade ..........................31 10.3 Recovery via boot-loader mode ......................31 10.4 FAQ ..............................32 11 NLB 60E TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................33 12 WARRANTY ..............................34 NLB 60E Operation Manual 3...
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Page 4: Important Safety And Operation Instructions
Use a three wire grounding type line cord like the one supplied with the product. Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of different types of line cord and attachment plugs. • • Check the voltage in your area and use the correct type. 4 NLB 60E Operation Manual... -
Page 5: Emc / Emi
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For Users in Canada: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. NLB 60E Operation Manual 5... -
Page 6: Welcome
Lab.gruppen’s proprietary DeviceControl become fully acquainted with the features and func- software program. tions of the NLB 60E. The NLB 60E serves a dual role. As a network bridge, Lab.gruppen it provides the communication link between a host Innovative Power Solutions PC running DeviceControl and the Lab.gruppen ampli-... -
Page 7: Installation 4
Should you ever need to ship the NLB 60E, always use the original packaging. 4.2 Mounting The NLB 60E is one rack unit high (1U) and will fit into a standard EIA 19” rack. The depth is 208mm (8.2”). -
Page 8: Panel Overviews
EtherCon housed network In and Out Phoenix connectors: 100 V - 240 V RJ45 for standard on EtherCon housed GPI 1: Sensing High/Low Voltage auto sensing PC using TCP/IP RJ45 GPI 2 and 3: Contact closure 8 NLB 60E Operation Manual... -
Page 9: Connections To Amplifiers (Nomadlink) 6
Illustration OUT. Using a standard (“straight”) Ethernet cable, connect the OUT port on the NLB 60E to the IN port on the first amplifier in the network. Next, connect the OUT port of the first amplifier to the IN port of... -
Page 10: Nomadlink Wiring Notes
6.6 GPI Connections 6.4 NomadLink Wiring Notes The NLB 60E is equipped with three General Purpose All NomadLink ports on the NLB 60E, as well as ports Input (GPI) connectors on the real panel. Using these on many NomadLink-equipped Lab.gruppen ampli- connectors, the NLB 60 can relay commands from fiers, are equipped with Neutrik EtherCon “XLR”... - Page 11 AMPLIFIeRs (noMADLInK) 6 NLB 60E Operation Manual 11...
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Page 12: Connection To Pc For Devicecontrol
7.1.4 Connection through Local Area Network 7.1 Introduction and network (LAN) requirements If the PC is connected to the NLB 60E through a Local Area Network (LAN), then a standard (“straight”) More detailed information on connecting Ethernet cable should be used. A typical LAN con- to a PC is available in the DeviceControl nection incorporates a hub or switch. -
Page 13: Tcp/Ip Address Of The Pc
Pc FoR DevIcecontRoL 7 7.2.2 TCP/IP address of the PC The following instructions on establishing a PC connection to the NLB 60E may apply differently depending on the version of the Windows Operating System you are running. However, the IP parameters stated will apply regardless of the Windows version (no Mac OS X version available). -
Page 14: Devicecontrol Software
7 connectIon to Pc FoR DevIcecontRoL 5. Click on OK. To verify that your settings are correct, select and review the Support page. The PC is now ready to connect to the NLB 60E when the DeviceControl application is started. 7.3 DeviceControl Software... -
Page 15: Establishing A Secure Connection 8
A secURe connectIon 8 Press the Select key on the NLB 60E and repeat 8.1 Secure Connection pressing until the Configuration menu appears. Press OK. Press Select and repeat pressing until Security NLB 60E bridge(s) in the NomadLink network- appears. -
Page 16: Adding Additional Subnets To A Secure Connection
Password” with the same password set in 60E in the system. step 4. These passwords must be identical to Press the Select key on the NLB 60E front establish connection between DeviceControl panel until the Configuration menu appears in and NLB 60E’s. -
Page 17: Resetting Passwords
Resetting the password in the NLB 60E be entered. Repeat these steps for all NLB 60E’s in the sys- tem: The password also is reset when DeviceControl is Press the Select key on the NLB 60E front panel uninstalled and reinstalled. -
Page 18: Operation And Configuration
9 oPeRAtIon AnD conFIGURAtIon 9.1 Introduction The following section provides comprehensive information on operation of the NLB 60E, including configuration of various network functions. Please read this section thoroughly to become familiar with the NLB 60E’s features and functionality. 9.2 Front-panel details 9.2.1 Navigation and display... -
Page 19: Power On/Off
NomadLink-equipped amplifiers are con- indicates current status, either off or on. The power nected to the IN or OUT ports of the NLB 60E. A sequence delay time, dictating the time between flashing LED indicates communication activity on power up activation of each consecutive amplifier the NomadLink network. -
Page 20: Display Navigation And Features In Detail
When amplifiers are muted, the display will change Press OK to Unmute all connected amplifiers. 9.3.4 NLB 60E info Lock UI? The NLB 60E Info pages are all “Read only” and are provided for monitoring settings and performance. To modify any settings, select the Configuration section. - Page 21 Ethernet communication. There is no end-user configuration of this address. Firmware version identifies the version currently loaded in the NLB 60E. Verification of this number is recommended both before and after you perform a firmware update to ensure the process has been completed.
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Page 22: Configuration
NomadLink network. It can show as The GPI 1 is a Voltage sensing input, detecting states either “OK” or “Too High”. The NLB 60E supplies the above and below +12V DC. GPI 2 and GPI 3 are phantom power to the subnet. -
Page 23: Nomadlink Network Settings
9.3.5.3 TCP/IP network settings Closed Loop is a preference setting for fault indica- tion. Select Yes or No. If Yes is selected, the NLB 60E will report a fault if a Closed Loop connection is not detected on the NomadLink network. -
Page 24: General Purpose Input (Gpi) Settings
High Low Following is a list of the possible settings for all three GPIs, stated as Primary or Secondary: Unmute NLB 60E has three General Purpose Input (GPI) First Choice Second choice connections which can be utilized in a variety of Mute - (Disabled);... -
Page 25: Power Sequence Delay Setting
9.3.5.6 Front-panel PIN code lock setting through the list. Press OK to provide access for entering a personal PIN code to lock or unlock the NLB 60E’s front UI. Device: 1:1 Type: C 48:4 Use SELECT up/down arrows to move the cursor, and Adjust up/down arrows to change the value. -
Page 26: Subnet Faults
0% indicates no problems, 100% indicates no communication at all Device: 1:1 In case of communication errors, check cable con- FW ver. 1.00 nections and general system setup. Device: 1:60 FW ver. 1.02 26 NLB 60E Operation Manual... -
Page 27: Lock Ui / Unlock Ui
60E’s phantom power supply to NomadLink. 2) Can’t power OFF - NLB 60E is not able to power off the amplifier remotely. Fault #3 is still possible If the Subnet contains cables that are too long or to detect. -
Page 28: Appendix
10.1 Tree view of display structure The following schematics provide a full overview of all displays to be found on NLB 60E. This provides an overview of how the tree structure is organized for the various features. The headlines (Level 1) are displayed at the right, followed by sub-views with subsequent displays for level 2, 3 and 4. - Page 29 Mute/Unmute Open Close Close Open GPI3 Mute/Unmute Open Close Close Open Power Sequence Delay:0,25 sec. Lock UI PIN Display Contrast Security Enter Secure conn. Enabled Secure conn. Enable Reset password The password has been reset! NLB 60E Operation Manual 29...
- Page 30 Ser#: 122222221 Device: 1:60 Ser#: 122222222 Device: 1:1 FW ver. 1.00 Device: 1:60 FW ver. 1.02 Subnet 1 Com.errors Open loop 14:1/17:2 Open loop 14:2/NLB-60E Device: 1.3 Can't power ON Device: 1.5 Can't power OFF 30 NLB 60E Operation Manual...
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Page 31: Firmware Upgrade
Press the OK button on the NLB 60E front-panel at the same time the power cord is re-inserted 10.2.2 Firmware update procedure again. The NLB 60E will now be started in Copy the supplied .exe, .dll and .bin files to a... -
Page 32: Faq
NomadLink network. Q: Why am I unable to operate the NLB 60E’s front- panel features? A: When a PC running DeviceControl is connected to the NLB 60E, and thus directly controlling the NomadLink subnet, all commands from the front- panel and GPI connections are locked out. -
Page 33: Nlb 60E Technical Specifications 11
60e tecHnIcAL sPecIFIcAtIons 11 Network connectors Nomadlink Out EtherCon housed RJ45 Nomadlink In EtherCon housed RJ45 Ethernet rear-panel EtherCon housed RJ45 Ethernet front-panel Standard RJ45 General Purpose Input (GPI) 1x Voltage sensing input (10V is trick level) Two-pole Phoenix... -
Page 34: Warranty
(6) years from your Lab.gruppen dealer or distributor, or contact date of purchase from an authorized Lab.gruppen Lab.gruppen by fax or email to obtain the location dealer. of the nearest authorised service centre. - Page 35 L a b . g r u p p e n a b • S w e d e n i n t e r n a t i o n a L c o n t a c t • i n f o @ L a b g r u p p e n . c o m u S c o n t a c t •...