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Summary of Contents for Attero Tech SquawkBox
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Page 1: User Manual
SquawkBox User Manual Date 02/18/2014 Revision 04 Attero Tech, LLC 1315 Directors Row, Suite 107, Ft Wayne, IN 46808 Phone 260-496-9668 • Fax 260-496-9879 www.atterotech.com 614-00007-04... - Page 2 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Attero Tech. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
- Page 3 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Attero Tech LLC 2014 Page ii 614-00007-04...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
6.1 – Checking the Network Connection ..........................12 6.2 – Common Faults................................12 7 – ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS SPECIFICATION ..............................13 7.1 – Device Specifications ..............................13 APPENDIX A – Introduction to CobraNet................................. A-1 APPENDIX B - Reference Documents..................................B-1 Attero Tech LLC 2014 Page iii 614-00007-04... -
Page 5: Overview
Front-panel volume and channel control buttons Override indictor The SquawkBox can be powered by either using PoE from a standard 802.3af compatible PoE network switch or mid-span injector, or by using an external +12 V DC source. Configuration of the channels to be monitored, their descriptions and setting up of the override configuration is done using the Attero Tech Control Center software. -
Page 6: Installation
CobraNet Ethernet interface connector and indicators 3.5mm Headphone jack Installation of the SquawkBox only requires that power be supplied to the unit and a connection made to the CobraNet network. If the SquawkBox is to be powered using PoE, then simply Attach the CobraNet I/F port to a spare PoE-enabled port on a PoE switch using a CAT-5 cable. -
Page 7: User Operation
Figure 2 - User Controls The main feature of the SquawkBox is to monitor up to 16 different audio streams on a CobraNet network. Each stream is identified by selecting a bundle and submap combination that tells the SquawkBox where to locate a given stream. The audio stream can also be given a descriptive name to help identify what audio is being monitoring. -
Page 8: Channel Controls
3.3 – Applying Changes Settings are sent to a SquawkBox as they are made on the form and are acted upon as soon as they are received. However, the values sent will not be retained by the SquawkBox unless the devices persistence setting is enabled. If persistence is not enabled, any changes may be lost if the device is reset or powered down. -
Page 9: Load/Save Settings
*Note: The saved configuration is very device specific so only SquawkBox configuration files can be loaded into a SquawkBox. The revision of SquawkBox firmware is also taken into account. A warning will be shown and the file will not be loaded if either the device type or the firmware revision does not match the device being set up. -
Page 10: Remote Control
SquawkBox has been enabled. *Note: As with all persistence variables on the SquawkBox, there is a one minute delay after a change to the LAST persistent variable modified before the variables are written to FLASH. This is to preserve FLASH write cycles. After changing a variable, wait at least one minute before power cycling or re-booting the unit to ensure the values have been saved. - Page 11 SquawkBox User Manual When a change to remoteVolume is made, the name for the newly selected channel is displayed on the screen of the SquawkBox, Attero Tech LLC 2014 Page 7 614-00007-04...
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Page 12: Remote Override
This allows the SquawkBox network to be used for pages or system broadcasts and so on. When the override is active, a red LED will illuminate on the SquawkBox front panel, the name shown will also switch to the name designated to the override stream, and the volume will alter to a value set specifically for the override. -
Page 13: Override Test
Figure 6 - Override Test Form The override test form allows the user to test the override settings on a SquawkBox system. It can be used to generate full system or partial system overrides as required. Select the EMERGENCY option for a full system override or select the blank option for a partial system override. -
Page 14: Substitute Override Settings
5.4 – Overrides and IP addresses In order for the override to work, each SquawkBox must be assigned an IP address. The IP address can be statically or dynamically assigned. Assigning a static IP address is done by setting the static IP address parameter on each unit. A static subnet mask must also be configured. - Page 15 While a BOOTP server provides a subnet mask that’s configurable on the server, Control Center cannot. Instead, it relies on the SquawkBox itself to define a subnet mask based on the IP address it has been given as follows:...
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
The SquawkBox does not show up in Control Center. If using PoE, check the SquawkBox is attached to a PoE-enabled port on a switch or the output port on a midspan injector and the power light on the switch/injector is on... -
Page 17: Architects & Engineers Specification
16 audio channels. Names of audio channels, as well as other system configuration shall be accomplished using a web browser. The CobraNet interface shall be compatible with Attero Tech Control Center software monitoring in system applications. The CobraNet interface shall be compliant with the RoHS directive. -
Page 18: Appendix A - Introduction To Cobranet
Ethernet switches. In the case of CobraNet, it allows users to communicate with any CobraNet device using standard SNMP tools or a customized user interface designed specifically for CobraNet, such as Attero Tech’s Control Center application. The figure above represents the types of data that coexist on a CobraNet network. - Page 19 Most importantly, this control capability can be implemented from a single location! Bundle numbers range from 1 through 65535. A value of 0 represents an inactive bundle. Numbers 1-255 are reserved for multicast mode transmissions only. Attero Tech LLC 2014 Page A-2 614-00007-04...
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Page 20: Appendix B - Reference Documents
SquawkBox User Manual APPENDIX B - Reference Documents The following table lists the relevant reference documents. Document Title Revision CobraNet Programmer’s Reference (Cirrus Logic) v2.5 Attero Tech LLC 2014 Page B-1 614-00007-04...
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