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- Page 1 HELIX Remote Control: Hardware Set-up Guide...
- Page 3 Fax: +44 1562 745371 Email: info@uk.telex.com Website: www.klarkteknik.com HELIX Remote Control: Hardware Set-up Guide - User Guide DOC00061 Issue A - August 2007 © Telex Communications (UK) Limited. In line with the company’s policy of continual improvement, specifications and function may be...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Solo Tracking System (STS)..................8 Working with a RapidE (multi-master mode)..............8 HELIX U ..............9 NTERCONNECTIONS Connecting the HELIX units in a ‘daisy chain’ ..............9 Connecting the HELIX units to an Ethernet switch or hub..........10 ................11 THERNET ONNECTION Ethernet connection –... - Page 6 HELIX Remote Control: Hardware Set-up Guide User Guide...
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Page 7: Introduction
This User Guide gives details of HELIX remote control, which is fundamental to the Show Command system. It shows you how to control a network using HELIX Remote Control Software (RCS), how to connect HELIX units together in a system or network, what types of system-to-PC/RapidE Ethernet connections are available and details all of the remote connection options. -
Page 8: Controlling A Network Using Helix Rcs
If Solo Tracking input is required, there are three connection options: • Direct to console (via a Lantronix UDS1100 converter). • Via a serial link to the “PC PORT” socket on the front panel of the HELIX unit. • Via the Rapide. Working with a RapidE The RapidE unit, which forms the networking centre of the Show Command System, allows you to remotely control the graphic equaliser (GEQ) systems within digital consoles or HELIX units. -
Page 9: Helix Unit Interconnections
HELIX U NTERCONNECTIONS There are two ways to connect HELIX Ethernet units together to form a system. One method is to ‘daisy chain’ the units and the other is to connect each one directly to an Ethernet switch or hub. -
Page 10: Connecting The Helix Units To An Ethernet Switch Or Hub
Connecting the HELIX units to an Ethernet switch or hub The following diagrams show systems of HELIX DN9340E/DN9344E and DN9848E units, with each unit in both systems directly connected to an Ethernet switch or hub. The switch or hub is then connected to... -
Page 11: Ethernet Connection
For Ethernet connectivity, the HELIX units must be operating V4.00 (or later) host code, that is, version 4 protocol. For details on setting up the IP address of the HELIX units, please refer to their operator manual. For HELIX unit interconnection details, refer to Section 3. -
Page 12: Ethernet Connection - Wireless Option
Ethernet two-port switch on one of the HELIX units (daisy chain) or to an Ethernet switch or hub, depending on system configuration. This system is operated remotely from a tablet or laptop PC. -
Page 13: Configuring The Network Devices
Setting Up an Ethernet System” User Guide. 4.3.4 Fault Finding Tips If you are having networking problems there is a fault finding section at the back of the “HELIX Remote Control Software: Brief Guide to Setting Up an Ethernet System”. -
Page 14: Serial Connection (Option )
Power up the HELIX units and assign each one a unique Comms channel address, as follows: On the HELIX unit’s front panel, press and hold the HOME (SETUP) button to access the Comms menu page. Use the left-hand DATA ENTRY knob to select a unique channel address between 1 and 32. - Page 15 HELIX Remote Control: Hardware Set-up Guide User Guide Referring to Sections 6.1 and 6.3, connect your laptop/PC to the first HELIX unit in the daisy chain. For details of converters please refer to our website. Open ELGAR by clicking on the ELGAR desktop icon.
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Page 16: Remote Control Connection Options
PTIONS Single-unit serial connections Note The following converters are the only converters supported by Klark Teknik. Even though other converters may appear to work, we cannot guarantee their correct functionality and compatibility when used with our products. To connect a single unit via serial RS-232 The KT RS-232 host cable (supplied with every unit) is connected to the front panel of the unit and then to the RS-232 port on the laptop/PC. -
Page 17: Multiple-Unit Ethernet Connections
Lantronix unit or via a wireless access point for wireless operation, both using Ethernet cable; see Section 4. To set up the Lantronix UDS1100 converter, please refer to the “HELIX Remote Control Software: Brief Guide to Setting Up an Ethernet System” User Guide. - Page 18 RS-485 cabling. All of the non- Ethernet units are connected in a daisy-chain configuration using RS-485 cabling. To set up the Lantronix UDS1100 converter, please refer to the “HELIX Remote Control Software: Brief Guide to Setting Up an Ethernet System” User Guide.
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Page 19: Multiple-Unit Serial Connections
HELIX Remote Control: Hardware Set-up Guide User Guide Multiple-unit serial connections To connect any combination of non-Ethernet units serial-to-RS-485 Connect any combination of non-Ethernet units in a daisy chain configuration, using serial RS-485 cable. Connect the first unit to the PC using any of the methods shown in Section 6.1. -
Page 20: Ethernet And Serial
HELIX Remote Control: Hardware Set-up Guide User Guide Ethernet and serial To connect Ethernet and non-Ethernet units in a dual Ethernet-serial system In this dual network configuration, both the Ethernet and serial networks are entirely separate, as they are connected to different ports on the laptop/PC. This allows both networks to be running different protocols. -
Page 21: Rapide
User Guide RapidE The RapidE acts as an Ethernet network hub allowing you to connect a PC, console and HELIX units. It gives you the option to control the console/HELIX units remotely without using the PC, if you wish. To network the RapidE Each connection to the RapidE must be via Ethernet cable, and any of the RapidE’s eight external ports... - Page 22 HELIX Remote Control: Hardware Set-up Guide User Guide...
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