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4.3
Configuring the network devices
4.3.1
HELIX unit/PC configuration
Before setting up the Ethernet system for operational purposes, you must first configure the laptop/PC
and HELIX units to communicate with each other using TCP/IP protocol. This is done by assigning them
unique IP addresses on a shared system.
To add new ports and assign them to the network devices
There are three main steps to this procedure:
1.
Adding a new port.
2.
Assigning a port to a device.
3.
Checking that your unit (Ethernet device) is communicating with the PC.
Steps 1 and 2 are detailed in the port configuration section of the ELGAR Library Manager User Guide.
Please ensure that during the Step 1 procedure you make sure Echo is set to Generic Echo Off for an
Ethernet-type port.
If Step 3 is successful, the system should be ready for online operation. Indication of successful
communication is by illumination of the yellow NETWORK LED on the DN9340E/DN9344E units and by
'rotating' symbols at the bottom right-hand corner of the LCD panel ("T1R1" → "T/R/" → "T―R―") on
HELIX DN9848E units.
4.3.2
RapidE unit/PC configuration
If you are using a RapidE with a PC for remote control, you must configure the RapidE for multi-master
mode operation and assign channels to any connected HELIX units/console. Then go on to add a new
Ethernet port for the RapidE and assign it to the "RAPIDE" audio unit.
To configure the RapidE for multi-mode operation
Enter the RapidE's set up menu by pressing and holding down the HOME (SETUP) button. Then select
multi-master mode by selecting "Yes" at the "Connect via PC n/y" display prompt and confirming this
choice. After this you can assign any devices connected to the RapidE, that is, HELIX units and console.
For more details, please refer to the HELIX RAPIDE DN9331 Operator Manual (part number
DOC02-DN9331).
To add a new port and assign it to the RapidE
Add a new Ethernet port, ensuring that Echo is set to Generic Echo Off, and then assign this 'virtual port' to
the RapidE unit. Refer to the ELGAR Library Manager User Guide for details.
4.3.3
Wireless and Lantronix UDS110 configuration
If you are operating the system remotely with your PC via a wireless access point, you will need to set
up the access point and your PC's wireless card. Also, if your system includes non-Ethernet units
(DN9340, DN934 or DN9848) it will have a Lantronix UDS1100 converter; this will also need setting up.
Details on setting up this equipment can be found in the "HELIX Remote Control Software: Brief Guide
to 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".
HELIX Remote Control: Hardware Set-up Guide
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