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Installation and Operation Manual
Switcher
For firmware versions equal to or greater than X_V1.13 / W_V1.12 / P_V1.0
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Manual update: 03/27/2012
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- Page 1 CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction............3 Safety Information . -
Page 3: Introduction
® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® Switcher Sentinel® 3 >> Web is a web enabled transparent three input, single output stereo switch- Broadcast Tools® er/router (referred to as the Switcher Sentinel® 3 throughout this manual). We’re Products, as with any confident that this product will give you many years of dependable service. -
Page 4: Product Overview
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Product Overview The Switcher Sentinel® 3 is a web enabled transparent three input, single output stereo switcher/router. The Switcher Sentinel® 3 is perfect for all types of passive signal switching via a web browser, front panel switch and/or contact closures. The passive switching utilizing gold contact relays, which means that the unit can route a signal in either direction. - Page 5 Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Applications Analog and/or AES audio source switching; Studio selection and routing; Audio processing selection; Exciter input selection; STL source selection; EAS audio switching; composite stereo audio, AES digital audio signals, NTSC video signals, RS-232, 422 or 485 data signals and telephone lines.
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Page 6: Inspection
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Inspection Please examine your Switcher Sentinel® 3 carefully for any damage that may have been sustained during shipping. If any damage is noted, please notify the shipper immediately and retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper. The package should contain the Switcher Sentinel®... -
Page 7: Power Connector
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual DC POWER connector This is the connector used to power the unit. Never use any type of power supply other than the specified power supply. The rear panel audio inputs, outputs and step input connections are routed through plug-in euroblock screw terminals. -
Page 8: Web Setup/Operation
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Web Setup/Operation Ethernet “Quick Start” guide If you are not familiar with Ethernet enabled equipment, it may be use- ful to contact your IT department, network administrator or network consultant for help. - Page 9 Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Double click on the icon labeled Network Connections. The following menu will pop up. Right click on the icon labeled Local Area Connection. Another menu will appear. Select the option at the bottom of the menu labeled Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear.
- Page 10 Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual On the Local Area Connection Properties page, double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to display properties. Before making any changes to the network settings, write down the current settings (or screen capture the page and print) so that they can be restored once the unit is configured.
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Page 11: Opening The Login Web Page
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Opening the LOGIN Web Page 1. Connect the supplied GRAY colored XOVER cable between the PC’s Ethernet port and the products NETWORK RJ45’s jack. 2. Connect the supplied DC power supply to the product’s power jack labeled Power. -
Page 12: Login" Web Page
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Login” Web Page The Login screen displays the username and password entry points. After you have successfully logged in, the Monitor/Control page will be displayed. Depending on your access level, you may or may not be able to control or modify the product’s configuration. -
Page 13: Monitor/Control" Web Page
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Monitor/Control” Web Page The Monitor/Control page allows the monitoring of the output audio level and the control of all inputs and mute. The “Active” LED’s display current switch status. The following is an explanation of each item on this page: WEBSITE: Queued Logs: Displays the available number of queued logs. -
Page 14: User Setup" Web Page
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “User Setup” Web Page Eight Usernames and Passwords may be configured for up to three access levels. 1. “admin” allows complete product configuration access and control. 2. “Monitor/Control” allows the following access: About, Monitor/Control, Show log, Help, and Logout. -
Page 15: I/O Setup" Web Page
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “I/O Setup” Web Page Name: Each input can be given a custom label for easy identification. Email Addresses: Email messages can be sent when an input source becomes active as a result of auto mode or manual control. Each input can have up to eight email address assigned to using the check- boxes labeled 1-8. -
Page 16: Email/Network Setup" Web Page
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page SETUP e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742... -
Page 17: Restoring Network Factory Defaults
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page cont The Switcher Sentinel® 3 factory defaults may be restored by depressing the recessed front panel “default” push button for five seconds while powering up the unit. “Email/Network Setup”... - Page 18 Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – Email Logging Settings Logging Email Address: IP address for the “Logging” email recipient (may be different from the 8 “Alarm” Recipient Addresses. Logging emails and Daily emails are sent to this address. Logging Email Snapshot Interval: The period in hours that a snapshot is taken of the system when logging is enabled.
- Page 19 Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – SNMP Manager Settings SNMP Manager IP Address: This is the IP address of the SNMP manager. The system only accepts SNMP requests from this IP address, and will send traps to this IP address only.
- Page 20 Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – Controls Save Settings: After pressing the “Save Settings” button, the device will reboot (If you changed the IP address, you must navigate your web browser to the new IP address (if the HTTP port was changed from port 80, be sure to add the new port number after the IP: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port #).
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Page 21: Show Log" Web Page
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “Show Log” Web Page This page displays current alarms. With the “admin” access level, the user may control all functions. With the “Monitor/Control” access level, the user may view the “Show Log”, enable/disable PC speaker sound and silence alarms but they cannot Clear Alarms. -
Page 22: About" Web Page
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual “About” Web Page The “About” Web Page displays the product name, firmware version numbers, and Broadcast Tools® Web site link. WEBSITE: Visit our web site for product updates and additional information. -
Page 23: Tcp Setup Commands
TCP port used, TCP timeout and TCP enable check box can be found on the Email/Network Setup page. TCP must be enabled for TCP control to work. By default the Switcher Sentinel 3 uses TCP port 56 for control. A Telnet client such as PuTTY may be used to test the TCP control interface. -
Page 24: Specifications
Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual Specifications Ethernet Interface: RJ-45, 10base-T or 100base-TX, auto sensing with link & activ- ity led indicators - Full/half duplex. Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ARP, ICMP, SNMP, TFTP, Telnet, DHCP, BOOTP, HTTP and AutoIP. Inputs/Outputs: Any input level and impedance can be used. -
Page 25: Warranty
If Broadcast Tools is notified, in writing, of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one (1) year following the date of the Buyer’s acquisition of the item, and if the item is returned to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools’... -
Page 26: Declaration Of Conformity
The XPORT Device contained in the Switcher Sentinel® 3 conforms to the follow- ing standards: (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Switcher Sentinel® 3: Broadcast Tools®, Inc. 131 State Street, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-1503 USA XPort: Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Declares that the following product: Product Name Model: XPORT™... - Page 27 Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...
- Page 28 Switcher Sentinel ® 3 »Web Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...
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