3 Package content 15 shut down 4 Welcome 16 UsB MP3 playback 5 DeVA in a glance 17 Networking 17.1 DEVA in a wireless LAN 6 Dashboard 17.1.1 Mesh network 7 Actions and Players 17.2 DEVA in a wired LAN 18 Initialization...
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27.3 Configuring a WiFi mesh network 34 DeVA passive 27.3.1 Setting DEVA as Gateway 27.3.2 Setting DEVA as Node 27.4 Revert to DEVA default network settings 29 PDD and DSM 27.4.1 Wi-Fi intrastructure mode 27.4.2 Wi-Fi access point mode A Powersoft DeVA Director – PDD 39 A.1 Minimum system requirements for PDD 39...
Rather than just throwing these materials away, f Pole and wall mounting kits please ensure they are offered for recycling. f Mounting clamp for stand f Solar panel f DEVA Passive f ANSMANN APS2250H DC power supply and adapters 4 | DeVA | User Guide...
In systems with capturing. more than one DEVA, scheduled actions – such as playing audio files – are synchronized by means of the DeVA system Manager, the control pannel that Once configured, DEVA is a self-sufficient device equipped with sensors –...
The DEVA dashboard is located under the rear Light panel of the DEVA; it allows the user to access the Play message main connections (i.e. solar panel, ethernet, etc), the Record with the built in microphone...
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300 mm 220 mm 163 mm A. Built-in loudspeaker B. LED Light C. Front status RGB LED D. Built-in microphone e. Built-in camera F. Presence IR sensor G. Bracket FIGURE 2: Mechanical drawing 8 | DeVA | User Guide...
> hiGh priority low priority FIGURE 4: DEVA can reproduce up to two fluxes of audio simultaneously: in this example the playback of the playlist is muted whilst playing the audiofile and The four audio players are layered on the basis of the live streaming.
8.1.1 Live execution The DEVA System Manager provides direct access Triggers are conditions that activate functions of to all actions on DEVA; through the DSM you can: the DEVA. The tool Events uses triggers. Play audio Events/conditions that trigger DEVA actions can •...
– a dash represents a long beep. lights just when the sensor reveals the presence of people in front of the DeVA. system status beeps combination The color code refers to the battery state; the � BUTTON PRESSED lightening state refers to the LAN (both wired and —...
Before proceeding to the placement of the DEVA on site (ref. Chapter “32 Mounting kits”), we recommend to setup the device by following DEVA comes with a battery pack already located the assembling and initialization procedure “on the into its battery compartment (ref. FIGURE 6). The desk”.
14.1 DeVA start-up without external power supply In case no power supply is available and DEVA SIM card tray is off, you can switch on the DEVA by means of the ON/OFF button (ref. FIGURE FIGURE 7: SIM card tray on dashboard.
The playback from the USB override any audio for maintenance: the management can be performed playing on the DEVA: in order to start the playback by means of the DEVA System Manager. of the files from a USB device you have to press simultaneously the SEEK+ and SEEK–...
DEVA and the PDD are connected wireless to the access point. Any further client on the wireless network can manage the network of DEVA: in order for the client to manage a DEVA it must to connect to the PDD. 16 | DeVA | User Guide...
The DHCP on board of the router The initialization is performed by means of the assign a unique IP address to each DEVA and PDD in PDD – Powersoft DEVA Director –, by connecting order for them to belong to the same subnet.
IP range, i.e. the PDD receives its IP address from the local DHCP server. 2. Connect each DEVA to the same network of your PDD and switch them on (ref. Chapter “14 Start-up”).
Almost any settings on DEVA are performed by 1. Click on the settings tab in the main bar. The means of the DEVA system Manager – DSM. The main window switch to the Settings panel. audio playback from a USB key and the hard-reset 2.
Schedulings management System settings/ configurations System and Alarms FIGURE 16: Discove connected DEVA and start settings. monitoring Live audio playing (file/ playlist/stream/fm radio) Audio Mute DEVA Diagnosis ...
5. save the new configuration. 21 setting Zones FIGURE 21: Assign DEVA to the Zone. A Zone is a group of DEVA sharing the same 3. Give a significative name to the Zone and drag configuration. Working with Zones is easy as...
The playback of a playlist is one of the main Actions performed by DEVA: playlists are available FIGURE 24: Drag sudio files into the playlist. for single DEVA and Zones in time scheduling, events and live executions. 1. Click the Playlist tab in the main bar: the main window will show you all available playlists (ref.
DEVA. Label can not be edited, but you can customize the audio files associated to the labels. F. Select all the DEVA and click on the sync button. FIGURE 26: Edit predefined message. FIGURE 28: Synchronize connected DEVA.
Switch the light Record audio Take photo FIGURE 31: Edit a Zone. Both in the DEVA control panel and in the Zone control panel click on the scheduling button in order to set a time schedule. In the Scheduling panel: 1.
Mechanical shocks Take photo/video Notify with an sms 5. Select the actions you want to trigger. In order to set an event for a single DEVA, double click a DEVA in the System panel (ref. FIGURE 29): 26 Live execution the DEVA control panel window appears allowing you to manage the device.
IPv4 tab in order to By means of the Dynamic Host Configuration set a static IP address for the PDD wired Protocol – DHCP –, each DEVA and the PDD own connection. a unique dynamic IP address: this configuration allows an easy network initialization, since minimizes configuration errors and IP address conflicts.
2. On the left column, click on system settings Be aware to select a static IP address within the 3. Select the DEVA you want to edit. A new router/DHCP-server IP subnet, otherwise you panel appear providing you information on the...
Configuring a WiFi mesh network You can configure the DEVA to establish a WiFi ROUTER WITH mesh network. One of the DEVA in the mesh acts DHCP + switch as gateway, i.e. it routes data between networks, and is networked to the same subnet to which the PDD belongs;...
Access Point mode. DEVA is capable to behave as an AP and host up to 5 clients such as the PDD or other DEVA. By default the DEVA AP SSID is composed by the word setting DeVA | 29...
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Both reset procedures preserve the data stored on the DeVA reboot button (ref. FIGURE 47). into the DEVA. At the end of the reset procedure the DEVA loses the connection with the PDD and shall The DEVA reboots its internal operating system. be initialized (refer to Chapter “18...
The soft-reset procedure will end when the in order to access the DEVA you have to follow the overall systems are ready and lasts approximately in initialization procedure as described in Chapter “18...
1. Access the DEVA System Manager and click on the settings tab. 2. On the left menu click on system settings. FIGURE 50: Select one or more DEVA and click on the Software update button. 3. Select the DEVA you want to update and click on the software upload button (ref.
31 Update the DeVA system Manager The DEVA System Manager update package is distributed as a .deb file. The update procedure in performed on the PDD: you need to know the PDD system administrator password in order to complete the process.
DEVA is meant to be self sufficient: after the initialization and configuration procedures, DEVA can be installed on site and remotely managed. DEVA is provided by a bracket suiting a set of optional pole and wall mounting kits. 32.1 Needed tools...
FIGURE 53: Solar panel’s connectors box. 2. Unscrew the plastic fastening ring of one conduit of the box. 3. Insert the bipolar AWG24 wire with the fork terminals inside the fastening ring and then through the conduit. 36 | DeVA | User Guide...
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(ref. FIGURE 55). 10. Fasten the wire to the DEVA and secure the dashboard compartement. FIGURE 54: Leave the solar panel’s wire slightly loose. Accessories | 37...
The audio power out of channel 2 (ref. FIGURE 56) can be activated through the DEVA System Manager in order to drive the external custom DEVA loudspeaker version. The DEVA passive provides a 2 � nominal impedance loudspeaker on a DEVA shaped cabinet.
Once configured, DEVA is meant to work stand alone, even if the connection with the PDD falls. In systems with more than one DEVA the PDD is essential to synchronize the audio playback. A.1 Minimum system requirements for PDD...
20 cm between the radiator equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and your body. to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 40 | DeVA | User Guide...
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IC statement This equipment contains a device that is a Class This equipment contains a device that complies B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: may be required to take adequate measures.
10 kg / 22 lb Web Browser On-board web Web Browser server for mobile clients via Wi-Fi connection Data are subject to change without notice. For latest update please refer to the online version available on www.powersoft-audio.com. 42 | DeVA | User Guide...
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