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Broadcast Tools WVRC-4 Installation And Operation Manual

Four channel web voice dial-up remote control system
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Installation and Operation Manual
Four Channel Web Voice Dial-up Remote Control System
CAUTION! The following information pertains to the above version(s) of firmware. If your
unit is not loaded with this version of firmware, please contact Broadcast Tools for an upgrade.
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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Copyright ® 1989 - 2011 by Broadcast Tools, Inc. All rights reserved.
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WVRC-4
Network Agent Version 3.68
Manual Update: 07/13/2011
PIC Firmware Version 1.12 or above
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  • Page 1 CAUTION! The following information pertains to the above version(s) of firmware. If your unit is not loaded with this version of firmware, please contact Broadcast Tools for an upgrade. Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction .........................3 Safety Information.......................3 Who to Contact for Help .....................4 Product Overview........................4 Inspection..........................5 Installation ..........................5 Dial-up Programming ......................10 Installing Factory Defaults ..................10 Program Menu ......................11 Menu Navigator ......................12 Dial Out Numbers.......................12...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    WVRC-4 is 30V. Switching of high voltages should The “PGM” LED will only be done external from the WVRC-4 and in a manner that isolates the voltages illuminate. Local mode from accidental contact with humans.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    The WVRC-4 is supplied with spoken words and phrases in English, while the user is free to record words and phrases in any language. In addition, the WVRC-4 may be programmed for dial-up operation via HyperTerminal, while the Java applet pro- WEBSITE: gramming can be performed using your favorite web browser.

  • Page 5: Inspection

    A UPS helps minimize the risk to the WVRC-4 and has the added benefit that it will then be able to notify you of the power outage by email, phone or pager depending on your system configuration.
  • Page 6 WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Front panel indicators, controls and connectors Name Type Description K1 - K4 Raise Illuminates when corresponding raise relays are activated. K1 - K4 Lower Illuminates when corresponding lower relays are activated. Status 1 - 4 Illuminates when corresponding status inputs are activated.
  • Page 7 WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Rear panel indicators, controls and connectors Name Type Description 2.1mm Jack Power Failure power jack (optically-isolated). 6 - 12 VDC. SSL/GND/SSR Connector Unbalanced left/ground/right silence sensor audio input (BOT) LAN/WAN RJ45 Network ETHERNET port 10/100baseT, LAN/WAN...
  • Page 8 TIVE 10 VDC OR the WVRC-4 and/or external equipment if a high voltage metering source is con- DAMAGE nected to the WVRC-4! Failure to observe this warning may also cause injury to the OCCUR TO YOUR installer or other personnel.
  • Page 9 WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Status Inputs Each of the four optically isolated status inputs can be configured to accept either a contact closure (dry = default) or a (floating, wet). Attach your dry contacts to the desired status channels StxA and STxB (where x is the status input) terminals.
  • Page 10 NET port. POWER connector (12VAC) Connect the supplied 12VAC power supply cord in to the WVRC-4’s power jack labeled “12 VAC @ 1 amp”, then plug the transformer in to a source of 120vac 60Hz. Verify that the front panel green power led is illuminated.

  • Page 11: Dial-Up Programming

    PC (If the PC isn’t equipped with a serial (com) port, contact your local PC store or Broadcast Tools for a USB to RS-232 serial adapter) and connect the other end to the front panel “PGM” DB-9 female serial connector.

  • Page 12: Program Menu

    WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual 3 - Press the front panel “PGM” button. The front panel “PGM” LED will illumi- nate, while the program menu on the next page will be displayed: Program Menu: Menu navigation: Press escape (ESC) to jump back to the previous menu selection, and if pressed from the PGM Menu, program mode will be exited.

  • Page 13: Dial Out List

    Only enter the letter designation to select the analog dial-out list to program. Example: When status input 1 changes state, the WVRC-4 will dial the number stored in the dial out number location 1.

  • Page 14: Access Code

    The “Access Code” may be changed from the default code of 123, allowing a user all con- trol functions. “Lap” defines the number of times the WVRC-4 will go through all of the numbers in the call- out list when calling out an alarm if it does not receive an acknowledgement.

  • Page 15: Pager Numbers And Data Strings

    To force the WVRC-4 to dial a pager number, enter a “9” in the dial-list. That will cause the WVRC-4 to first dial the number in the page list, then it will gen- erate two digits to identify the source of the alarm; 11-14 for analog (metering inputs one through four, 19 for a temperature alarm, 20 for a power failure, 21-24 for sta- tus inputs one through four and 29 for a silence sensor alarm.
  • Page 16 WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual NOTE: The decimal point may be added and is not considered part of the four digits Example: To calibrate analog (metering) channel 1, enter 1, then the desired four- digit reading. Example: 75.00 would be seventy-five; 750.0, seven hundred and fifty while 7500 would be seventy five hundred.

  • Page 17: Status Setup

    WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Temperature alarm set points are set up in the analog (metering) “Alarms” menu sec- tion. Item “9” sets the low and high set points. The entry is a four-digit number with the first digit being the F or C designator. If the first digit is a “0” then the number is assumed to be Fahrenheit.

  • Page 18: Recording Voice Prompts

    Recording Voice Prompts (Messages): To record voice messages into the WVRC-4, follow the steps below: 1 - Connect a TT telephone to the front panel RJ-11 jack. 2 - Press the front panel “OP/PGM” button; this should illuminate the front panel “PGM”...
  • Page 19 WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Here is a list of the voice messages that are included with the WVRC-4. Message Address Length (Sec) Greeting Raise Lower Access Accepted Silence Alarm Power Fail Alarm High Status Input 1 Status Input 2...

  • Page 20: Configure Dip Switch Settings

    WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Message Address Length (Sec) Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Relay 5 Relay 6 Relay 7 Relay 8 Temperature Degrees Celsius Degrees Fahrenheit Minus Enabled Disabled Point Temperature Alarm “CONFIGURE” DIP Switch settings: NOTE: The “UP”...

  • Page 21: Dial-Up Operation

    WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual When the WVRC-4 is called, it will answer on the number of rings programmed. When it answers, enter the default security code 123 for this example. The access LED will illuminate once a valid security code is entered, and the “Access Accepted”...

  • Page 22: Web And Dial-Up Notice

    Visit our web site for product updates and The WVRC-4 can be used for dial-up only, web only or a combination of both. It is additional information. suggested that the user configure for both dial-up and WEB operation. Some fea- tures such as the scheduler and logger will require the user to configure the web por- tion of the WVRC-4 even if web access isn’t being used.

  • Page 23: Web Setup

    WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual WEB Setup The WVRC-4 firmware supports an HTTP (web) interface on TCP port 80, which is user programmable. The default page contains a Java applet used to monitor and control the WVRC-4. Ethernet setup The WVRC-4 is factory set for IP: 192.168.1.55...
  • Page 24 Framework version If you do not already have .NET Framework version 1.1 or greater (dotnetfx.exe) installed, you can download it from the link: v1.1 1 - Install the “Device Installer” software on the PC used for the WVRC-4 setup. NOTE: The WVRC-4 applet requires a compatible Java Runtime Environment Version 6 update 1 or greater).

  • Page 25: Additional Information

    4 - Start the “Device Installer” software. a - Click on “SEARCH” b - When the WVRC-4 is found, click on the listed device. If more than one WVRC-4 is found, refer to the MAC address label attached to the WVRC-4 RJ-45 case and click on the desired WVRC-4, which should be highlighted.

  • Page 26: Firmware

    The firmware communicates with the WVRC-4 microcontroller via its internal seri- al port and provides several network interfaces via its Ethernet port. The WVRC-4 firmware supports an HTTP (web) interface on TCP port 80. The default page (index.html) contains a Java applet used to monitor and control the WVRC-4.

  • Page 27: Main Screen

    Main Screen The main screen displays information identifying the site, gauges and LED’s repre- senting analog (telemetry) values, status state, buttons representing relays and but- tons to login, set up, and control the WVRC-4. Site ID User defined identification Station Call Letters...

  • Page 28: Login Dialog

    Displays the Status/Relay Setup dialog described below Virtual Setup Displays the Virtual Setup dialog described below Silence Alarms Sends the Silence (clear) Alarms command to the WVRC-4 Show Log Displays the event log as a text file in the browser (IP/log.txt). Be sure...

  • Page 29: System Setup Dialog

    The Unit Setup dialog allows the user to set up the following operating characteris- tics of the WVRC-4 firmware and applet. Site ID Changes the site ID displayed on the main page. Station Call Letters Changes the station call letters displayed on the main page.

  • Page 30: Network Setup Dialog

    E-mail addresses (four) of alert recipients. Backup DNS Server IP address of DNS server to use when DHCP is not used to acquire an IP address for the WVRC-4, or if the DNS server address is not provided in the DHCP response. NTP Server Address Time server address.

  • Page 31: Schedule Setup Dialog

    WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Schedule Setup Dialog Raise, lower relays and alarm enable/disable can be activated on a scheduled basis. Up to 100 scheduled events can be defined. These can be one-time or repeating events. The Schedule Setup Dialog displays a list of scheduled events and allows the user to edit the schedule event’s details, described under Schedule Detail Dialog below.

  • Page 32: Schedule Detail Dialog

    WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual The Schedule Detail Dialog is used to set up a single schedule event. An event specifies an action (raise or lower), a relay or alarm muting/unmuting, and a time when the action occurs. The scheduler supports both day-of-month and day- of-week schedules.

  • Page 33: Analog (Metering) Setup Dialog

    WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Analog Setup Dialog Analog Label Changes the label associated with any of the analog registers. Units Changes the units label associated with any of the analog registers. Current Value Sets the analog scaling factor by associating the current A/D value with the user-supplied value.

  • Page 34: Virtual Channel Setup Dialog

    PC to beep, if enabled. Virtual Channel Setup Dialog The WVRC-4 lets you define up to four “virtual” channels. These are similar to ana- log channels, but their values are derived from the product of two real analog chan- nels and a constant.

  • Page 35: About Dialog

    WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual About Dialog The About dialog displays the firmware version number, Broadcast Tools contact information, web link, and e-mail link. WEBSITE: Visit our web site for product updates and additional information. WEB SETUP e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Specifications Ethernet Interface: RJ-45, 10Base-T or 100Base-TX, auto sensing with Link & activity indicator - Full/half duplex. Control Logic: Microprocessor with non-volatile memory. Temperature Sensor: Sensor with 25-foot cable and 3.5mm T/R/S plug. -40°F to +190°F (-40°C to +85°C) Silence Sensor: Stereo unbalanced 10K ohm inputs.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Declaration Of Conformity

    WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual Declaration of Conformity The XPort Device contained in the WVRC-4 conforms to the following standards: (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’s Name & Address: WVRC-4: Broadcast Tools, Inc. 131 State Street, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-1503...
  • Page 39 WVRC-4 Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...

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