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ATEIS INTERNATIONAL
Full instruction guide for the Universal Audio
Version
: EN.
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UAPG2 G2 MANUAL
Processor Generation 2
Ateïs International
13/4/2010
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 7
WELCOME ..................................................................................................................................... 7
PRESENTATION ............................................................................................................................. 7
PRODUCTS ................................................................................................................................. 7
DEVELOPMENT.......................................................................................................................... 7
ATEÏS Field of applications ............................................................................................................ 8
UAPG2 G2 PRESENTATION ................................................................................................................ 8
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 9
SYNOPTIC ........................................................................................................................................ 10
SYSTEM OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................... 11
MACHINE..................................................................................................................................... 11
AUDIO ......................................................................................................................................... 11
LINKING ....................................................................................................................................... 11
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................... 11
PRESET MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................... 12
SYSTEM CONTROL ....................................................................................................................... 12
CONNECTION .............................................................................................................................. 12
COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................. 12
SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................... 12
MONITOR (custom designable graphical user environment) ..................................................... 12
OFFLINE PROGRAMMING ........................................................................................................... 12
EASY OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 12
ADDITIONAL FEATURES ............................................................................................................... 13
SCHEDULER ................................................................................................................................. 13
MESSAGE PLAYER ........................................................................................................................ 13
FOR YOUR SAFETY ........................................................................................................................... 14
CONTACTS ....................................................................................................................................... 15
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................. 16
FRONT PANEL .............................................................................................................................. 16
1) CONFIGURABLE AUDIO I/O ................................................................................................. 16
2) PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL SECTION (PROGRAMMABLE FRONT KNOB) ......................... 16
3) POWER LED ......................................................................................................................... 16
4) LINK LED .............................................................................................................................. 16
5) ETHERNET LED .................................................................................................................... 17
6) STANDBY BUTTON ........................................................................................................ 17
REAR PANEL ................................................................................................................................ 17
1) POWER SECTION ................................................................................................................. 17
2) 24 V POWER SUPPLY (BACKUP) CONNECTORS ................................................................... 17
3) RS485 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 17
4) LINK CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................. 18
5) RS232 CONNECTOR ............................................................................................................. 18
6) ETHERNET (RJ45) CONNECTOR ........................................................................................... 18
7) CONTROL INPUT CONECTORS ............................................................................................. 19
8) RELAY CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 19
9) LOGIC OUTPUTS CONNECTORS .......................................................................................... 20
10) AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTOR ............................................................................... 20
SYSTEM INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 21
SOFTWARE GENERALITIES .......................................................................................................... 21
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 22
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 22
ACCESS / PASSWORD .................................................................................................................. 24
UPDATE UAPG2 SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE ................................................................................ 25
PREPARATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 25
1. Get Recent Software from the WWW ................................................................................ 25
2. Remove Older Version ........................................................................................................ 25
Install New Version ..................................................................................................................... 25
FIRMWARE UPDATE .................................................................................................................... 25
ADDITIONAL DEVICES FOR UAPG2 SYSTEM .................................................................................... 26
URC (UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL) ........................................................................................ 26
PPM ............................................................................................................................................. 26
PPM-SP (stacking paging)............................................................................................................ 26
RAC (REMOTE ACCESS CONTROL) ............................................................................................... 27
JB (JUNCTION BOX) ..................................................................................................................... 27
SOFTWARE PRESENTATION ............................................................................................................ 28
General View ............................................................................................................................... 28
TITLE BAR .................................................................................................................................... 29
MAIN MENU BAR ........................................................................................................................ 29
File ........................................................................................................................................... 29
Exit .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Edit .......................................................................................................................................... 32
View ........................................................................................................................................ 34
User ......................................................................................................................................... 45
User Management ....................................................... 45
ID Management ........................................................... 46
Compile ................................................................................................................................... 46
Operation ................................................................................................................................ 47
Tools ........................................................................................................................................ 48
Clear MCU Data ...................................................................................................................... 52
Lock ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Window ................................................................................................................................... 57
Help ......................................................................................................................................... 58
Start a project (basics and generalities) ......................................................................................... 59
Generalities (software philosophy)............................................................................................. 59
1) Prepare your new project ....................................................................................................... 60
2) Define which hardware is used in your project ...................................................................... 60
3) Define control inputs as TTL (logic) or Analogue Inputs ......................................................... 62
TTL and Groups ....................................................................................................................... 63
4) Create audio signal path ......................................................................................................... 64
5) Assignation philosophy (choose which adjustments will be piloted by what) ....................... 65
Right click on a LED of a parameters of a component ............................................................ 65
Right click on a Logic button of a parameters of a component .............................................. 65
Right click on a analogical button of a parameters of a component ...................................... 66
How to… .......................................................................................................................................... 68
Connect PC to UAPG2 ................................................................................................................. 68
Generalities ............................................................................................................................. 68
Ethernet connection ............................................................................................................... 68
UAPG2 system connection ...................................................................................................... 72
Change IP address of UAPG2 ...................................................................................................... 72
Set Up several UAPG2 Linked together ...................................................................................... 73
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Check UAPG2 version .................................................................................................................. 75
Updating Software UAPG2/URC/PPM firmware version ............................................................ 76
Update DSP ............................................................................................................................. 76
Update MCU ........................................................................................................................... 76
Update URC ............................................................................................................................. 77
Update PPM ............................................................................................................................ 77
Upload (Store) a design file into UAPG2 ..................................................................................... 78
Adjust Time / Date ...................................................................................................................... 79
Adjust Time/Date with NTP ........................................................................................................ 81
Create new users and assign specific rights ............................................................................... 82
Use the Virtual window (Create Virtual control) ........................................................................ 83
Use the Monitor window ............................................................................................................ 84
Use the monitor window in auto-logon ...................................................................................... 86
Use Master-Preset / Sub-Preset ................................................................................................. 90
Master preset .......................................................................................................................... 90
Sub preset ............................................................................................................................... 90
Use a PPM ................................................................................................................................... 92
Connect PPM ........................................................................................................................... 92
Define system with PPM ......................................................................................................... 93
Search and set PPM ................................................................................................................ 94
Adjust PPM parameter ............................................................................................................ 96
Rear PPM adjustments............................................................................................................ 97
Assign chime to PPM ............................................................................................................... 97
Create paging of PPM with LPC ............................................................................................ 102
Use PPM KeypadG2 to trig Message Events ......................................................................... 104
Use PPMTouch .......................................................................................................................... 106
Define the PPMTouch in the UAPg2 software ...................................................................... 107
Setup the PPMTouch ............................................................................................................ 108
Define Paging ........................................................................................................................ 109
Define Messages ................................................................................................................... 110
Define Control ....................................................................................................................... 110
Use an URC ................................................................................................................................ 115
Connect URC ......................................................................................................................... 115
Define the system with URC ................................................................................................. 115
Search and set URC ............................................................................................................... 116
Define and adjust URC’s parameters .................................................................................... 118
Global Parameters tab .......................................................................................................... 120
Sub Preset and Parameters tab ............................................................................................ 123
Sub-Preset ............................................................................................................................. 124
Element Control .................................................................................................................... 126
Assign adjustments ............................................................................................................... 126
Set adjustments .................................................................................................................... 127
Protect the access to URC with Password ............................................................................ 129
Use front knobs ......................................................................................................................... 130
Use Control inputs .................................................................................................................... 130
Analogue Inputs .................................................................................................................... 131
Logic inputs ........................................................................................................................... 131
Logic inputs in binary mode (group, only for selector component or presets selection) .... 132
Use Control Inputs to trig Events (as messages) ................................................................... 133
Use Logic Output ....................................................................................................................... 134
Use Third party Control............................................................................................................. 135
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Read a Parameter Value ....................................................................................................... 136
Checksum calculation ........................................................................................................... 137
Set RS232 Third party control parameters ........................................................................... 137
Use third party over IP .............................................................................................................. 138
Use Events (Element adjustment, Master-Preset, Sub-Preset) ................................................ 140
Event Triggering .................................................................................................................... 140
Events types .......................................................................................................................... 140
Change master preset ........................................................................................................... 141
Change Sub preset ................................................................................................................ 141
Element adjustment.............................................................................................................. 141
Set TTL-Out ........................................................................................................................... 143
Stop event ............................................................................................................................. 144
Message play event .............................................................................................................. 145
Use Third Party to trig Events (as messages) ............................................................................ 147
Use Scheduler to trig Events (as messages) .............................................................................. 148
Occurrence field .................................................................................................................... 149
Event list ................................................................................................................................ 149
Event control ......................................................................................................................... 149
Use the Message player component ........................................................................................ 151
UAP Messages Management ................................................................................................ 152
Message play Event .............................................................................................................. 153
Stop Event ............................................................................................................................. 156
Store message into UAPG2 ................................................................................................... 157
Recover wave file from UAPG2 ............................................................................................. 158
Play message from UAPG2 .................................................................................................... 158
Use the Auto Noise Gain Component (A.N.G) .......................................................................... 159
Procedure to set the ANG ..................................................................................................... 159
Use the A.N.G ........................................................................................................................ 161
NSM Sensing Microphone ..................................................................................................... 163
Use the Ducker Component ...................................................................................................... 165
Remote Devices Hardware Connections ...................................................................................... 166
Connection example for one PPM with JB ................................................................................ 167
Connection example for several PPMs with JB ......................................................................... 168
Connection example for several PPM with and without JB ...................................................... 169
Rj45 pin out ............................................................................................................................... 170
Junction Box .............................................................................................................................. 170
Connect JB to UAPG2 ............................................................................................................ 172
Connect URC to UAPG2 with JB ............................................................................................ 172
Connect URC to UAPG2......................................................................................................... 172
Connect PPM to JB ................................................................................................................ 173
Connect PPM to UAPG2 ........................................................................................................ 173
Connect RAC ............................................................................................................................. 173
Audio component description ...................................................................................................... 174
Input .......................................................................................................................................... 174
Output ....................................................................................................................................... 176
Mixer ......................................................................................................................................... 177
Matrix Mixer ......................................................................................................................... 177
Standard Mixer ..................................................................................................................... 179
AutoMixer ............................................................................................................................. 180
Compressor/Limiter/Expander ................................................................................................. 183
Limiter ................................................................................................................................... 183
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Compressor ........................................................................................................................... 185
Expander ................................................................................................................................... 187
Comp-Limiter ........................................................................................................................ 188
Equalizer.................................................................................................................................... 188
PEQ ........................................................................................................................................ 189
GEQ ....................................................................................................................................... 190
Delay ......................................................................................................................................... 191
Delay (basics) ........................................................................................................................ 191
Delay (advanced) .................................................................................................................. 192
Gate ........................................................................................................................................... 193
Gate Mono ............................................................................................................................ 193
Gate With Sidechain ............................................................................................................. 194
Gate Stereo ........................................................................................................................... 195
AGC ........................................................................................................................................... 196
Inverter ..................................................................................................................................... 198
Filter .......................................................................................................................................... 198
High or Low Pass ................................................................................................................... 199
Band Pass .............................................................................................................................. 200
Band Stop .............................................................................................................................. 201
Notch filter ............................................................................................................................ 202
Shelving filter ........................................................................................................................ 203
Cross over ............................................................................................................................. 204
Feedback ................................................................................................................................... 205
DigiLink input and Digilink output............................................................................................. 206
Page control .............................................................................................................................. 208
S/W Page control .................................................................................................................. 208
LPC......................................................................................................................................... 211
Selector ..................................................................................................................................... 212
Ducker ....................................................................................................................................... 213
Noise generator ........................................................................................................................ 214
White noise generator .......................................................................................................... 214
Pink noise generator ............................................................................................................. 215
Tone generator ..................................................................................................................... 216
Meter ........................................................................................................................................ 217
Level control ............................................................................................................................. 218
Auto Noise Gain ........................................................................................................................ 219
Bus............................................................................................................................................. 221
Message Player ......................................................................................................................... 222
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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing ATEÏS UAPG2. We (at ATEÏS) hope you will enjoy using this exciting piece of
technology as much as we enjoy developing and building it.
This manual version is: EN.12
This file has been written with the UAPG2 software version: V1.0.2.41
This manual can be updated at any time without prior notice in order to keep this manual up to date.
In case of errors in this manual or not clear process description, feel free to submit us mistakes,
suggestions or questions by sending an email: [email protected] subject: UAPG2 manual
corrections.
This document intends to be a complete manual and we hope that this Help file will provide you all
information or answers needed. However if you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
PRESENTATION
ATEÏS is a leading supplier of high-quality PA/VA audio equipment with distributors and
subsidiaries in 23 countries throughout Europe, States, Middle East and Asia. Since 1981 we are
manufacturing reliable and high quality loudspeakers, amplifiers, security matrices and other audio
components. Our products are manufactured to IS0 9001 standards and, when possible, meet local
requirements.
With more than twenty years of experience, ATEÏS has quickly established itself as a leading
manufacturer of Public Address, Voice Alarm systems and counter intercoms. The constant growth of
market share in Europe provides confirmation of the quality of ATEÏS’s commercial and technical
approach.
PRODUCTS
The company now offers a full range of sound equipment: microphones, preamplifiers, digital
processors, digital audio matrixes, loud-speaker monitoring systems, amplifiers, etc. ATEÏS designs
and manufactures leading products in the voice alarm systems market which have been certified
EN60849 compliant by the TÜV.
DEVELOPMENT
Thanks to a development team that includes thirty engineers, and to constant investment, we are
able to respond quickly to the demands of our various markets with specific solutions and cutting
edge technology. We have distributors in more than fifteen countries in Europe and the Middle East,
with whom we have carried out major projects. In choosing ATEÏS, you are guaranteed a trustworthy
partner that can be counted on for the long term.
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ATEÏS Field of applications
ATEÏS's audio systems have been installed into following markets:
- Railways
- Subways
- Airports
- High raise buildings
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Shopping center and Malls
- Theme parks
- Places of worship
- Stadia
- Museums
- Industrial buildings
- Industrial plants
- Commercial buildings
UAPG2 G2 PRESENTATION
The ATEÏS UAPG288 G2 is the new generation of Universal Audio Processor developed by ATE ÏS.
Why Generation 2? Our developers completely re-design the old UAP88. Now the processor is the
state-of-the-art solution to meet almost all requirements of modern sound design in contemporary
applications. Designed for Commercial application, the UAPG2 is the new DSP audio Matrix for
medium paging application and multi zone audio routing.
According to its powerful audio numerical signal treatment the UAPG2 can easily be used in an
exigent environment requiring audio quality.
Thanks to its Ethernet port you can easily connect and pilot the UAPG2 through an IP network or
direct from a PC by using RJ-45 connector.
UAPG2's programming is done through convivial software based on graphical Windows® design
environment. The signal path is defined by adding DSP components (Equalizer, Gate, Compressor,
delay...), simply inserted in a clear and easy graphical window by "drag en drop" operation. You can
recreate a complex audio system in a simple 1U space machine. Forget the addition of machines that
required racks and too much long cables in the past.
Once programmed, you can pilot your system through PC, VITY, Crestron or AMX. You can also
disconnect the PC and the networked devices run as a standalone system; however it can be
controlled through a range of controllers (logical TTL Input, logical TTL Output, analogical inputs,
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RS485 network). Wall mounted source selectors, smart controllers and programmable paging mikes
are available.
INSTALLATION
RACK MOUNTING:
If needed, fit the rack mounting brackets to each side of the UAPG2 by using the 6 pcs Phillips
M3X screws supplied with the package.
SITTING
The UAPG2 takes only a single 19’’ rack space and generates little heat itself. Consider leaving
enough ventilation space above and below the unit. Do not mount the UAPG2 directly above heat
generating devices like power supplies or power amplifiers.
UAPG2 cooling is provided by a fan at the left side of the unit. Be sure to not to block the air vent
holes along the sides of the housing. Normal operation is ensured within a temperature range
between 0°C and 40°C (32 °F to 104 °F).
POWER CONNECTION:
Connect the AC to the mains supply via a power cord. Check your line voltage before plugging in.
The power supply of the UAPG2 accepts AC voltages ranging from 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. The
UAPG2 can also be powered up from a 24 VDC supply; i. e. backup battery.
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
MACHINE
The UAPG2 is made of:
• 4 slots of 4 audio channels
• 8 Front knobs (ability to pilot every adjustment you define in the UAPG2)
• 16 (0 to 5 VDC) Control inputs either analogue or Logical (contacts)
• 8 logic outputs (Dry contacts)
• RS-232 serial interfacing for third party control
• Ethernet port (RJ-45) TCP/IP based
• RS-485 for connecting ATEÏS remote devices (URC, PPM-SF)
• 100 Mbytes memory Message player (Wave format, 16/24/48kHz, 16bits)
• Digital link input and output to link up to 12 UAPG2 and share 16 audio channels in 48
kHz or 5 audio channels in 96 kHz.
• One microcontroller and one DSP for standalone operation
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The UPAg2 unit handles 4 slots of 4 audio channels. Each slot can contain either an input board
(A/D converters) or an output board (D/A converters); this is a factory hardware configuration. You
can choose between: 16 outputs, 4 inputs and 12 outputs, 8 inputs and 8 outputs, 12 inputs and 4
outputs or 16 inputs.
The excellent sonic performance is being achieved by The advanced 24 bit A/D and D/A
converters, together with the 48/96 kHz capable audio processing and the ADSP 21371 DSP (266
MHz SIMD SHARC Core, capable of 1596 MFLOPS peak performance).
Every single analogue audio input can be software defined for five different sensitivities
of 0dB, 12dB, 24dB, 40dB or 54dB it means the input device have sensitivities of 0dB, -12dB, -24dB, -40dB or -54dB)
for 48V phantom power operation. This can be set for each single channel and each machine
independently.
(input gain
and
LINKING
If more inputs or outputs are required, it is possible to digitally link up to 12 UAPG2 (maximum
distance between two UAPG2 is 10 meters). Through this link, you can share up to 16 channels at 48
kHz or 5 channels at 96 kHz sampling rate to the next device. It is not a network so you will have to
define outputs from the previous UAPG2 to inputs from the next UAPG2 etc.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
To tell the machine what to do with audio and control signals there is a Windows® based
graphical design and operating environment software. With this all-in-one program you build up the
network, design signal processing from a huge library of DSP components and apply control sources.
In the 'Monitor' part you can choose the parameters that make sense to be edited by the user
and create an individual graphic user interface. To keep your design protected from unauthorized
altering, there are many password locked user levels.
The signal path of the UAPG2 is built from virtual elements called 'Components', providing the
functionality of simple preamps, filters, dynamics, delays, or more complex processors like automatic
mixers, crossovers or feedback killer. Their control windows hold all the buttons, faders, knobs,
meters etc. to set the desired values.
After selecting, placing and wiring DSP 'Components', your 'System' will be compiled and sent to
the UAPG2 via TCP/IP Ethernet port.
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PRESET MANAGEMENT
The UAPG2 includes two types of presets:
Sub-preset:
They enable values of multiple parameters of the same design, such as levels, gains, EQ, etc. to
be restored either from the PC software, the remote controllers or the control inputs.
Master preset:
They enable completely different designs to be restored. Application examples for this feature
are hotel meeting rooms with removable walls.
These 'Master Presets' and 'Sub-Presets' residing in the UAPG2's memory which can be accessed
in many ways: PC, Logic inputs, Third party.
The maximum numbers of Presets depend of the UAPG2's memory space available.
This limitation doesn't depend of the number of linked UAPg2.
SYSTEM CONTROL
Once a 'System' is stored into the UAPG2s memories, you can disconnect your PC and run it as a
standalone audio network. You can control all parameters like 'Channel Level', 'Master Volume' etc.
from assignable control sources or from front knob. There is a range of control devices built for the
system you can operate. The UAPG2 integrates perfectly into third party control systems like: VITY,
AMX, Audace, Crestron, etc.
CONNECTION
Audio and control connections are made via Euro-block connectors on the rear panel of the
units.
COMPONENTS
Huge library with audio tools for all applications (routing, paging, signal processing, networking,
speaker managing, etc)
SYSTEM
• System design by drag & drop
• DSP design by drag & drop from component library
• Changeable appearance of the control elements
MONITOR (custom designable graphical user environment)
• Freely designable user interface
• Import graphics or pictures from .jpeg, .bmp, .ico, .emf or .wmf files
• Graphic object functions: Resize, alignment, pack, space, order
OFFLINE PROGRAMMING
Design and editing of 'DSP designs'
EASY OPERATION
• Standard cut, copy and paste commands
• Contextual menu items
• Stackable floating docking or sliding control windows
• Resizable animated sliders, knobs and buttons
• Values can be typed directly into value fields
• Edit parameters of EQs or dynamics in graphic curve display.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• User-management: Up to 40 users with individual access rights, password protected
rd
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Control table, with the addresses (names) and commands of all the control parameters
accessible via the RS232 serial port and through TCP/IP.
SCHEDULER
The scheduler allows planning of events (preset change, message play, close/open TTL out or change
component’s adjustments). Up to 128 different schedules can be scheduled. In one schedule you can
define up to 100 events.
MESSAGE PLAYER
The Message player incorporated into the UAPG2 allows you to play any kind of message to be
played. Two messages per UAPG2 can be run at a time. With the 100 Mbyte memory, the following
storage times are available in WAV format:
• Format : 48kHz, 24kHz, 16kHz / 16 bits
• Up to 53 minutes in 16 bits and 16 kHz sampling rate.
• Up to 34 minutes in 16 bits and 24 kHz sampling rate.
• Up to 17 minutes in 16 bits and 48 kHz sampling rate.
Caution : The message player cannot be used with the UAPg2 set at 96kHz. The UAPg2 must be set
at 48kHz.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Please follow the instructions in this chapter to get the optimum results from these units.
EXCLUSION OF RESPONSIBILITY
Manufacturer, importer, or dealer shall not be liable for any incidental damages including
personal injury or any other damages caused by improper use or operation of the UAPG2.
INTERFERENCE
Like all computing devices, the UAPG2 uses high frequency digital circuitry that may cause
interference on radio or television equipment placed close to the unit. The best solution for
problems like this is to relocate the affected parts.
WARNING
• Do not expose the UAPG2 to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, humidity, or dust, which
could cause fire or electrical shock hazard.
• Keep away water or other liquids from the UAPG2. Otherwise fire or electrical shock may
result.
• Connect the power cord only to an AC outlet of the type stated in this Owner's Manual or as
marked on the unit. Otherwise fire and electrical shock hazard results.
• When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always grab the plug. Never pull the
cord. A damaged power cord is a potential risk of fire and electrical shock hazard.
• Avoid touching power plugs with wet hands. Doing so is a potential electrical shock hazard.
• Take care for correct polarity when operating the UAPG2 from a DC power source. Reversed
polarity may cause damage to the unit or the batteries.
• Avoid placing heavy objects on power cords. A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical
shock hazard.
• Do not cut, scratch, bend, twist, pull, or heat the power cord. A damaged power cord is a fire
and electrical shock hazard. Ask your ATEÏS dealer for replacement.
• Turn off the unit immediately, remove the power cord from the AC outlet and consult your
ATEÏS dealer in any of the following circumstances:
o Smoke, odour, or noise getting out of the unit.
o Foreign objects or liquids get inside the UAPG2.
o The unit has been dropped or the shell is damaged.
o The power cord is damaged.
If you continue using the UAPG2, fire and electrical shock may result.
• Do not drop or insert metallic objects or flammable materials into the unit as this may result
in fire and electrical shock.
• Do not remove the UAPG2 s cover, as there are exposed parts inside carrying high voltages
that may cause an electrical shock. Contact your ATEÏS dealer if internal inspection,
maintenance, or repair is necessary.
• Do not try to make any modifications to the UAPG2. This is a potential fire and electrical
shock hazard.
• Avoid the UAPG2’s ventilation slots to be blocked. Blocking the ventilation slots is a potential
fire hazard.
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CAUTION
• To prevent the unit from falling down and causing personal injury and/or property damage,
avoid installing or mounting the unit in unstable locations.
• Leave enough space above and below the unit to provide good ventilation of the UAPG2. If
the airflow is not adequate, the UAPG2 will heat up inside and may cause a fire.
• Operate the UAPG2 in an environment with a free-air temperature of between 0 °C and 40 °C
(32 °F and 104 °F).
• Turn off all audio equipment when making any connections to the UAPG2, and make sure to
use adequate cables.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or chemicals to clean the UAPG2. Use only a soft, dry cloth.
• If the UAPG2 is moved from a cold place (e.g. overnight in a car) to a warmer environment,
condensation may form inside the unit, which may affect performance. Allow the UAPG2 to
acclimatize before use.
CONTACTS
INTERNATIONAL
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Ateïs China, 亚提斯（中国）技术服务中心
地址：上海市闵行区吴宝路255号力国大厦610室
Ateïs International S.A.
Phone: +41 (0)21 881 25 10
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Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +971 4609 1325/24
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Mail: [email protected]
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Web, contact: http://www.ateis.co.uk/
电话：021-54495191/92
传真 021-54495193
Web, contact:
Ateïs Middle East
Ateïs France
Ateïs Germany
Ateïs UK
http://www.ateis.com.cn
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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
FRONT PANEL
1) CONFIGURABLE AUDIO I/O
Inside the UAPG2 you have 4 audio slots (named A, B, C and D). Each of these audios slots receives
either 4 audio inputs channels or 4 audio outputs channels. When you switch on the UAPG2 you can
see which kind of audio card is fitted in each slots:
• Green LEDs mean INPUTs
• Yellow LEDs mean OUTPUTs
When a signal passes through an input or an output the corresponding LED will blink.
2) PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL SECTION (PROGRAMMABLE FRONT KNOB)
Eights front knob allow quick adjustment of every analogical audio treatment. Simply assign what
you need. To learn how to proceed, see the HOW TO use front panel knob.
3) POWER LED
Lights when the UAPG2 is switched on.
-The UAPg2 has no design inside.
Normal status Standby status
LED
bright in green
bright in red
-The design inside the UAPg2 does not match
with the physical installation.
-If the link led is off :
The UAPg2 has no input link
The LED flicks in red and green
4) LINK LED
Light when the UAPG2 is linked in a UAPG2 system (several UAPG2 connected)
Linking LED
successful
grows bright
Unconnected line
bright
16
don't configured
Twinkle 2
times
LVDS receive error
Twinkle 3
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5) ETHERNET LED
Light when the UAPG2 is connected (on-line) to TCP/IP network.
6) STANDBY BUTTON
Activates standby mode
REAR PANEL
1) POWER SECTION
Insert provided power cable first into UAPG2 then in the wall power connector.
Power switch:
• | (engaged) = ON;
• O (engaged) = OFF
2) 24 V POWER SUPPLY (BACKUP) CONNECTORS
You can power up the UAPG2 with a 24VDC power supply (for backup battery powering).
3) RS485 CONNECTORS
Here starts the RS485 network (connection for PPM and/or URC):
• Power: + and –
• DATA: A and B
The RS485 port at the rear side of the unit is used for additional units like the URC (Universal Remote
Controller) or the PPM (Programmable Paging Microphone).
Note:
The maximum cable length depends on the type of cable used and should not exceed 300 m
with standard CAT5.
This restriction is mostly due to supply voltage drops with low wire gauge in longer cable runs
and can be obviated by using external power supplies (Junction Box) or higer diameter cables.
However, we have seen data cable lengths up to 850m working just fine. You will have to put
external power every three remote devices (PPM or URC) or every 300m.
Note: It is recommended to not put more than 8 remote devices (PPM and/or URC) on one UAPG2.
You can of course use more remote devices (UAPG2 can manage up to 16 PPMs), but this
increase the response time of the devices and you will have to be very carefull in the wiring by
adding external power supply.
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4) LINK CONNECTORS
If you want to put several UAPG2 in your rack (increase the number of input/output or remote
controllers) simply use straight CAT5 cable to connect “digilink” output to the “digilink” input of the
next sub-UAPG2. Close the loop by connecting the last UAPG2 to the first one.
Note: this is not a network but a link: The maximum cable length is 10 meters between two UAPG2.
5) RS232 CONNECTOR
Connect third party device (Crestron, AMX, VITY) to pilot some desired features of your UAPG2
system by using the Ateïs Third party protocol.
At the rear side of the UAPG2 you also find a DB9f connector for RS232 data communication. This
port can be used for transparent RS232 data multipoint communication through the network (for
using with IDA4) or for 3rd party control applications.
Note:
RS232 does support cable lengths up to 15 m.
i
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1 CD carrier detect (n.c.)
2 RXD receive data
3 TXD transmit data
4 DTR data terminal ready (n.c.)
5 GND ground
6 DSR data set ready (n.c.)
7 RTS request to send (n.c)
8 CTS clear to send (n.c.)
9
RI ring indicator (n.c.)
(n.c):non connected
6) ETHERNET (RJ45) CONNECTOR
For connecting the UAPG2 in a TCP/IP based network or directly to a computer:
• To load design in a UAPG2 system
• To pilot UAPG2 system
• To monitor UAPG2 system
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7) CONTROL INPUT CONECTORS
Either connects logical input (TTL IN, dry contact) or analogical input (10 k Ohm potentiometer).
Simply connect the switch or relay or potentiometer between the number (1 and 16) and the G
(ground). The number indicates which control logic channel will be used (when you define the action
of the control input).
If you use control Input as analogue input:
You can connect Remote Controllers RAC5 or RAC8. Or a simple variable resistor (10K) to the
analogue control inputs as follows:
You can reduce the step by putting a 100uF capacitor in parallel across the contact.
If you use control Input as Logic input:
Caution : The logic In is momentary activate when the contact is open.
If you want to active a parameter when the contact closes, then you have to use the event
Management (in menu View), to create "Element control" event. Then you can assign this event
either to an opened or closed contact. For more details please see How to use Events chapter.
Simple activation of the TTL inputs can be made like this:
8) RELAY CONNECTORS
Can engage a relay if the UAPG2 is powered up via 24 VDC (NO = normally open, NC = normally close,
RC = Relay common).
The contact has both normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) relay contacts.
When the machine is powered-up and working properly, the NC contact is closed and
the NO contact is open.
-On power failure or power-off the NC contact is open and the NO contact is closed.
-All along the start-up of the UAPg2 (7 seconds) the NC contact is open and the NO contact is closed.
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9) LOGIC OUTPUTS CONNECTORS
The Contact closes when the Logic Output is active.
The logic outputs are simple dry contact or relay contact, with a common rail.
The common rail is linked to the ground.
Caution: Do not connect voltage (24V) to the common rail.
No voltage is provided.
Contact rating: (relays EGE type EDR201A0500)
Maximum voltage 100 VDC, Maximum switching current 0.5 amps, Maximum switching power 10VA
If the RS485 bus is unused, then you can easily use the 24V DC output of the LAPG2 to feed 8 LEDS
that each have a 2k2 current limiting resistor.
10) AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTOR
Balanced Audio input or output:
• S = Shield
• + = Hot audio signal
• - = Cold audio signal
Input and output cards have different connector colours:
• BLACK = OUTPUT
• GREEN = INPUT
If you want to use unbalanced signal please connect the Cold (-) pin with the Shield (S) pin.
There is a hardware clip operation on input board over 15dBu.
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SYSTEM INSTALLATION
SOFTWARE GENERALITIES
The UAPG2 software is a powerful, yet easy to handle tool to assist you creating, controlling and
monitoring DSP-Designs for UAPG2 systems, supporting up to 12 processors including all the
controlling gear connected to it.
After the determination of which type and how many units would make up your network, you
can start designing signal paths with all the exiting features the huge component library offers simply
by drag and drop and connect different audio component.
This all is done in a straight forward and clear manner, helping you to concentrate on creating
state-of-the-art electro-acoustic environments. After a Design is successfully compiled and loaded
into the machine(s), you have full access to all the parameters in the system.
There are a lot of controlling features starting from simple TTL I/O's over analog voltage control
to advanced data communication. You can choose from a range of controlling devices or remote
microphones suitable to access parameters within the whole networked system.
UAPG2-Design also provides a multi level user management administrating up to 40 different
sets of user privileges. You also can create unique bespoke graphical environments that only consist
of control elements you want operators to have access to.
Many of the concepts in this program are based on modern graphic design environments, using
similar tools and techniques to provide the functionality, speed and intuitive feel of contemporary
user interfaces.
The UAPG2 Software gives you control over all the design features needed to build and control a
DSP System using UAPG2 Processors and all its accessories. Also it provides a graphical design
environment to create custom user interfaces.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• IBM compatible computer with Pentium III MMX CPU, 400 MHz or faster
• 256 MB RAM
• Hard drive with at least 20 MB of free space
• CD-ROM or DVD drive or a connection to the www (for installation only)
• VGA display (1024 x 768, 256 color or better recommended)
• One free USB-port
• Operating system: Windows 2000® Professional (Service Pack 3 or greater), Windows
XP® Home or Professional (Service Pack 2 or greater)
NOTE: If you use Windows VISTA® be sure to be in compatibility mode.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Don't plug in your UAPG2 yet! Install and launch the software first!
Before installing the UAPG2 software check if your PC meets the system requirements.
Turn on your PC and allow Windows to start up
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the content of the CD-ROM is not displayed
automatically double click the 'My Computer' icon and navigate to the 'DVD/CD' drive.
Note: If you have access to the WEB: goes to www.ateis-international.com and download the latest
software version. You may need to update firmware see
FIRMWARE UPDATE chapter.
Copy the file 'ATEIS UAPG2 v.1.x.x setup' using the copy and paste commands or by drag and
drop to the 'Desktop'. Wait until the task has finished.
Start the program 'ATEIS UAPG2 v.1.x.x setup' by double click on its icon and follow the
instructions to install the UAPG2 software onto your hard drive.
Click .
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Type in user name and your organization name if you want and click
By default the program 'UAPG2-PPM v1.x.x.exe' is installed under the path <<C:\Program
Files\ATEIS\ATEIS UAPG2>>.
Change installation path (by clicking ) if required, and click .
As usual with the install shield wizard a window appears showing all information before the
actual installation. You can enter corrections at this point by clicking .
If there is nothing to change click to execute the installation.
After all installation tasks have been finished successfully click to exit wizard. The
installation program creates a shortcut to the 'ATEIS UAPG2 v.1.x.x .exe' named 'UAPG2 v1.x.x' on
your 'Desktop' with the UAPG2 icon.
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Double click the icon to start the program. Plug in your UAPG2's and install the drivers.
ACCESS / PASSWORD
At the software start-up an UserID will be requested to have an access to the software.
• UserID: software & configuration file access (with user privileges)
Default UserID: User = ADMIN / Password= (no password)
See also User Management chapter.
There is a second level access for the Master-Preset. Every configuration contains at least one Master-Preset.
These Master-Preset is protected by the IDM. It will be requested to store a Master-Preset, to reverse a
configuration file or to connect to a Master-Preset.
• IDM: Master-Preset Access (with lock time)
Default IDM: User = ADMIN / Password= (no password)
See also ID Management chapter.
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UPDATE UAPG2 SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE
PREPARATIONS
1. Get Recent Software from the WWW
You can download the most recent version of the UAPG2 software from our homepage www.ateis-
international.com click on “PRODUCTS” and select UAPG2 product. You will find all the downloadable
files related to the UAPG2. Download latest software version. (User: ateisint, password: ateisint)
2. Remove Older Version
Before you can upgrade or reinstall UAPG2 software you have to remove the older version from your
applications folder. To do this, follow the instructions below:
• Choose: > Start > Program files > ATEIS > UAPG2-G2 > UAPG2-G2 v1.x.x-(yyy)_Uninstall
• Follow the instructions
You can also follow those steps:
• Choose: > Start > Settings > Control Panel
• Double click the 'Add or Remove Programs' icon
• Locate and choose 'ATEIS UAPG2-PPM v1.x.x' and click the 'Remove' button
• Follow the instructions to remove the 'ATEIS UAPG2-PPM v1.x.x' software from your hard
drive
Install New Version
Proceed similar as stated in software installation chapter. Upgrading to a higher version sometimes
makes it necessary to upgrade the UAPG2’s MCU and DSP firmware also. Refer to the following
chapter to update firmware.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Updating the UAPG2 software sometimes makes necessary to update the UAPG2's firmware also. To
do this, follow those steps:
• Connect UAPG2 to your PC
• Launch the UAPG2 software
• Open the Ethernet connection
• Choose menu: >Help > Version (See Check UAPg2 version )
If something is displayed in red:
• Update firmware (see Updating )
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ADDITIONAL DEVICES FOR UAPG2 SYSTEM
To maintain simple, secure and intuitive interfaces for operators, the UAPG2 offers different
types of remote controllers:
• Universal Remote Control (URC)
• Programmable Paging Microphone (PPM)
• RAC5 or RAC8
• To connect several devices on a UAPG2 It may be helpful to use a Junction Box (JB)
Note: It is recommended to not put more than 8 remote devices (PPM and/or URC) on one
UAPG2. Putting more will increase the time response of the URCs and/or PPMs.
URC (UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL)
URC can be fully programmed via UAPG2 software to adjust every setting you want: volume,
mute, preset, components' adjustments... This remote device is connected to the UAPG2 via the
RS485 port.
PPM
Allow you to have up to 64 buttons (with additional Keypad). With the UAPG2 Software you can
select in which area(s) (outputs) the microphone will be heard when you press a PPM's key. You can
also define pre or post chime when an announcement is done. This remote device is connected to
the UAPG2 via the RS485 port.
The PPM has a unidirectional (cardioid) microphone capsule and an enhanced audio quality.
PPM-SP (stacking paging)
Same features as the PPM and a small memory (2min audio) in the PPM-SP allow storing the
message if the PPM-SP cannot route the message to the desired zone. When the zone becomes
available the message will be played.
If the PPM-SP is linked to an additional keypad V2, the keypad is able to start messages.
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RAC (REMOTE ACCESS CONTROL)
Allow using analogue inputs for selecting a channel among 5 or 8 and setting the volume.
• RAC5 - Wall-mounted level and 5 sources selectors
• RAC8 - Wall-mounted level and 8 sources selectors
JB (JUNCTION BOX)
Easy chain connection of UAPG2 peripherals (URC and PPM), using standard CAT5 cables.
KEY FEATURES:
• 5 x RJ45:
1) Connection to previous JB (or UAPG2 bus on the first JB)
2) RS485-SIDE for URC connection
3) Easy connection to a Master PPM using the supplied 10 pins cable.
4) Connection to first Slave PPM (feature not available by now)
5) MAIN OUT connection to next JB
• 2 internal screw connectors for 0 dB audio:
• audio output from PPM microphone --> Audio Output (connect to the Audio
In of the UAPG2)
• audio input to PPM speaker --> Audio Input (connect to the Audio Output of
the UAPG2, if needed)
• 1 input for additional 24V power supply. (Depending on distance between UAPG2 and
PPM/URC you will have to put an external power supply)
• 1 internal switch for PPM Master or Slave selection. (Slave features are not available for
the moment)
• 1 internal switch for System or Local power supply selection.
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1 TITLE BAR
Displays the path name of the current file
Holds all the functionalities of t
he software (windows and
Short access to main functionalities that a
re hidden into menu
Shows the window title of all opened windows (design,
DESIGN COMPONENTS AREA
Contains all “virtual devices” you can use to build up and
It is the space where you create your “virtual system” and
Access to some information (summaries) and functionalities
Indicates connections status between
UAPG2
and PC, and also
SOFTWARE PRESENTATION
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2 MENU BAR
3 TOOLS BAR
4 TAB BAR
5
(call windows)
6 WORKING AREA
PROPERTIES CONTROL AREA
7
(call windows)
8 STATUS AREA
tools), arranged by topic.
bar.
components control windows) for quick access.
design your system.
make your design.
regarding all communications aspects (RS-232, TTL I/O analog
Input, etc..)
compilation process.
Next pages show a description off all the windows and choice that are in the software.
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TITLE BAR
The title bar displays UNIVERSAL AUDIO PROCESSOR G2- untitled, if you start a new system
design, or the full path name of the current saved file. At the right hand corner you can find the usual
Windows minimize button and the close box (in red), which exit the program.
MAIN MENU BAR
We will explain in details all the features of all topics and items accessible through Main menu bar. It
means we will explain all the functionalities of the software.
The main menu bar contains the following menus:
• File
• Edit
• View
• User
• Operation
• Tools
• Lock
• Window
• Help
Here is a description of all the topics
File
In this menu, you will find everything related to system/design files as well as printing command.
All the UAPG2 files are saved under the *.UAPG2 extension.
The File menu contains the following items:
• New
• Save
• Save As…
• Open
• Open autosaved
• Recent files
• Print Header Settings
• Print…
• Print Preview…
• Print Setup…
• Exit
New
Opens a new blank project (new system/design file)
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Save
Saves the current file you are currently working with
Save as…
Opens the “Save as…” dialog box to save the current working project with a different name and/or
path
Open…
Opens the “Open...” dialog box which allows you to select a path and open a saved file
Open autosaved
Opens the last auto saved file
Recent files
Quick access to the last opened files
Print Header Settings
Opens the “Print header settings” window which allows you to set the headers (name, company, etc.)
for the printed design
You have the possibility to print your project
either for site technical documentation or
for filing. You can enter project name, date,
and name of the designer, a description for
the project, the reference and the model of
UAPG2 used. You can choose the position of
this header on the paper. You can also
choose Font size, type and colour and also
background colour of the header. Finally you
have the choice to display this header or not
when you print your design.
Print
Open your “Windows© print” dialogue box which allows
you to print the design file.
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Print Preview
Opens the “Print preview “dialog box which allows you to see before printing what your print will
look like. Here is an example with a factice simple design:
Top left you can see the header (blue box), defined via the “print header settings” window.
Opens the “Windows© Print” dialog box to print the file
Opens the “Windows© Print settings” dialog box to set your printer
Choose which master preset you want to preview
Choose which Items you want to preview
Zoom or un-zoom
See the complete page
See only the part of the page where there is the design
Navigates between all the printable pages
Print Setup
Opens the “Windows© Print settings” dialog box to set your printer.
This dialog box allows you to select which printers you
will use and set your printer by clicking on properties.
You can also choose the size of paper and if you want
normal or landscape.
This window is generated by your OS.
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Exit
Terminates the current UAPG2 session after asking to save modified files
Edit
Here you will find all the common basic edition tools of windows based software.
The Edit menu contains the following items:
• undo
• Redo
• Cut
• Copy
• Paste
• Delete
• Alignement
• Pack
• Space
• Order
Undo
Will undo the last actions
Redo
Will redo the last action or will retrieve the last state in case undoing too far
Cut
Cuts out the active selection and copies it to the operating system’s clipboard
Copy
Copies the active selection to the operating system’s clipboard
Paste
Pastes the content of the operating system’s clipboard
Delete
Deletes (erases) the active selection
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Alignment
You can select several elements (by maintaining left click and move the mouse you will have a
selection square) then you can align all the elements.
Pack
You can select several elements (by maintaining left click and move the mouse you will have a
selection square) then you can pack the elements.
Space
You can select several elements (by maintaining left click and move the mouse you will have a
selection square) then you can define the space between all the elements. It is interesting if you pack
the elements first.
Order
If you have elements which are under other elements, you can define by selecting one element if this
will be to the front or to the back. Pay attention sometimes element can be totally hidden with this
action. It is useful with background image and buttons for example.
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View
In this topic you will find practically every windows of the software. Most part of those windows has
short access from the TOOL BAR. We are going to introduce you every items. To learn how to use
those items please refer to the “create a project” and “how to” sections.
The View menu contains the following items:
• System
• Components
• System status
• Third Party Control
• Logic in
• Logic out
• Analog in
• Subpreset List
• Remote List
• PPM Manager
• Chime Data Store
• Wave File Manager
• PPM vs Wave Table
• Logo Manager
• Logo Lobrary
• Event Management
• Schedule Management
• Virtual Control
• Monitor
• Monitor Settings
• Toolbars
System
Opens the system window, in the DESIGN COMPONENTS AREA
You have to explain to the software which Hardware will be used for
you project. Here you can find the virtual system machines:
• The processor (UAPG2)
• The paging microphone (PPM)
• the remote controller (URC)
When you define your system you will drag and drop those virtual machines in the WORKING AREA.
For example if you use three linked UAPG2 you will drag and drop three virtual UAPG2 from this
window. Then if you use PPM you will drag and drop virtual PPM and “virtually connect” them in
desired inputs of the virtual UAPG2s (be sure to connect them in the same way as the hardware).
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Components
Opens the Components window, in the DESIGN COMPONENTS AREA
Once your (virtual) system has been defined you will define what
the processor will do between Inputs and Outputs. Here are all
the tools you can use for signal processing and for Audio routing
etc. Simply double connect in the UAPG2 (defined in the System
window in the WORKINF AREA) and then drag and drop the
desired components and create wiring between inputs and
outputs.
All those components are going to be explained in the
COMPONENT chapter.
System status
Opens the system status window in the PROPERTIES CONTROL AREA
The first TAB contains the “Log file “, the second TAB shows the compilation results (error and
warnings).
You can save log file by clicking or you can see the different recorded events selecting the
number and by clicking “Get” or you can clean the Log file (click
“Clear”).
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Third Party control
Opens the Third Party Control window in the PROPERTIES CONTROL AREA
This section shows you all the detail of all the elements or events which are designated to be
controlled via third party device (Crestron, AMX, VITY, …)
Two different TABS,
One to show the Elements controlled via third party protocol:
The second to show the Events controlled via third party protocol
For more information, see the “HOW TO: use the Third Party Control” chapter of this manual.
Logic in
Opens the Logic IN Control window in the PROPERTIES CONTROL AREA
You have a lot of possibilities to use the 16 controlled inputs (either analogue or Logic) If you need to
use Logic inputs you can control and do a lot of different things. Following windows shows you the
details of what is controlled and what you are doing with Logic input:
1) The contact input must be assigned to a group to be available.
You can also use Logic inputs as “bit” for different choice (not available at the moment).
2) You can use Logic input in order to change preset:
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3) You can use logic in to pilot every logic adjustments in every UAPG2 of the system (bypass, mute,
routing, solo,…):
4) Finally you can choose to start events with logic input:
For more information, see the “HOW TO: use Logic Input” chapter of this manual.
Logic out
Opens the Logic OUT Control window in the PROPERTIES CONTROL AREA
You have two possibilities to control the 8 logic outputs of one UAPG2. The window shows you which
output is controlled by what.
1) Elements can control a logic output (mute, bypass, signal, routing,…)
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2) Logic inputs of a UAPG2 can control a Logic output of a remote UAPG2 (in order to give some logic
signal to a remote device for example):
For more information, see the “HOW TO: use Logic Output” chapter of this manual.
Analogue in
Opens the Analogue in window in the PROPERTIES CONTROL AREA
You can control some analogical elements with remote 10kOhm potentiometer (volume, attack time
or threshold of a compressor, gate,…). This window shows every analogue adjustment you have
defined:
For more information, see the “HOW TO: use Analog Input” chapter of this manual.
Subpreset List
Opens the Subpreset elements window in the PROPERTIES CONTROL AREA
Show all the elements controlled (“virtually photographed”) for each subpreset. This window is a
kind of reminder.
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Remote List
Opens the Remote List window in the PROPERTIES CONTROL AREA
When you want to use Ateïs remote device (PPM or URC, through RS-485 network), you have to
follows few steps (see HOW TO use PPM or URC chapters), one of those step is the searching
process:
• The UAPG2 scans the system and attributes a specific IP address for each remote device
(PPM and URC) automatically
From those windows you will have a summary of each PPM and URC with their serial number and
where they are connected. You can also start the search process by clicking .
PPM Manager
Opens the PPM Manager window in the PROPERTIES CONTROL AREA
This window gives all the details of each PPM you are using in the system.
Chime Data Store
Opens the Chime Data Store window (floating
window)
With this window you can load chime (wave mono
16Hz, 128kbits max) in PPM. First you will have to
define the wave file by using the wave file
manager.
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Wave File Manager
Opens the Wave Files List window (floating window)
With this window you select which wave file will be used
with your project.
PPM versus Wave Table
Opens the PPM vs Wave Table window (floating window)
Gives details about which wave file is loaded in which PPM
(wave file associated to which UAPG2 and input’s number)
Logo Manager
Opens the Logo Manager window (floating window)
You can post two different logos on the URC’s display.
This window shows you which logo is in your project
and you will define which logo you will use with the
URC.
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Logo Library
Opens the Logo Library window (floating window)
With this window, you choose which logo you will
use in your project.
Event Management
Opens the Event Management window (floating window)
Here you can add, define, select or clear some
events. You cans choose between five
different kinds of events:
• Change master preset
• Change subpreset
• Adjust element (volume change,
mute…)
• Pilot TTL Output (Logic output)
• Stop event
You can also choose to command events via third party protocol.
Schedule Management
Opens the Schedule Management window (floating window)
Here you can define to start events automatically (you
define when you want and how many times you want to
start events or an event sequence (addition, sequence,
of several different events).
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Virtual Control
Opens the Virtual Control window (floating window) and Virtual tools in the DESIGN COMPONENTS
AREA
The “virtual Control” allow you to define group of
buttons, LEDs, or faders. You can import these groups
in the Monitor Window.
You can add as many “virtual logical in”, “virtual logical out” and “virtual
analogical in” as required. Simply drag and drop object from the virtual tools
menu in the PROPERTIES CONTROL AREA
Monitor
Opens the Monitor window (floating window) and the Monitor tools window in the DESIGN
COMPONENTS AREA
The Monitor window is a window in
which you can bring all the
adjustments and indicators you need
for your project. This is helpful if you
want to have a graphical control
interface. You can define users
whom have restricted access to the
software; they will have access to
this window (monitor) only. So you
can put in this window all the
adjustments the users will need in
order to prevent improper use of the
program.
You can add as many “monitor logical in”, “monitor logical out” and
“monitor analogical in” as required. Simply drag and drop object from the
Monitor tools menu in the PROPERTIES CONTROL AREA
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When a specific restricted access user will start the software he will see the monitor window. So it is
why there are a lot of small sized tools (the same as in the TOOLS BAR).
Establish Ethernet link
Open UAPG2 project file
Save UAPG2 project file
Connect PC too UAPG2 system
Disconnect Pc from UAPG2 system
Upload design in the UAPG2 system
Select Master preset
Select Sub preset
Save Sub preset (take “photography” of the states of the selected adjustments in the Sub preset)
Load Sub preset
Delete selected item
Lock the UAPG2 software (if you go for lunch you can be sure that nobody plays with your computer)
Enter the password for software lock
Shortcut to see which firmware is installed in each UAPG2 of the system
Open a soft keyboard (in case of using touch screen computer)
Change user (logout)
Exit (close the software)
Here is a picture of the virtual soft keyboard:
For more information regarding USER, please see the HOW TO chapter.
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Monitor Settings
Opens the Monitor settings window (floating window)
When you use monitor window you can choose
to hide some tools (of the monitor window
tools bar)
Disable the possibility to change Master or Sub presets from the monitor window.
The master-Preset menu on the monitor window is greyed out.
Disable the possibility to save or load UAPG2 design file
The software connects (live) automatically to the UAPG2 master-preset by using the default
IDM (ADMIN) which has an access to all master-presets.
Disable the possibility to close the software from the monitor window
For more information, please see the HOW TO chapter.
Toolbars
Choose which kind of tools will be “shortcuted” in
the TOOLS BAR
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User
In this topic you will find windows related to system communication (Ethernet: ID and UAPG2
system: User). Most part of those windows has short access in the TOOL BAR. We are going to
introduce you every items. To learn how to use those items please refer to the “create a project” and
“how to” sections.
The User menu contains the following items:
• User Management (user right)
• ID Management (Master-preset access)
• Logout User
• Logout ID
Note : to change of User, you must be unconnected with the UAPg2.
User Management
Opens the User Management window (floating window)
You have the possibility to define up to 40 different users with different
access privileges.
Click [Add] to add a new User (open the “Add new user window”),
[Delete] to delete one user, [Store] to load new user in UAPG2 system.
[Close] to close window.
If you select a User and click [Edit] you will have access to “Add new user window” to modify access
privilege or change code:
This window allows you to give access
password, name and to define access
privileges.
Simply read what you want to allow
as rights and notch the corresponding
blank square.
Bottom of the window you can define
which UAPG2 file will be opened
when the user will log in.
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ID Management
Opens the ID Management window (floating window)
This feature is available to prevent all unauthorized people to connect to the system via the network.
The ID management allows to gives access to the Master-Preset with an user name and password.
With this window you can create new user ([Add])
Erase users ([Delete])
Close the window ([Close])
Finally Edit user’s right [Edit]) this last button opens the following ID
Information window.
Password field: enter desired password
Idle to lock XX minutes: If the user doesn’t use
software during XX, the connection will be
closed and user will have to log again. When
the software was locked, users should enter an
account with a correct password. Or the
software will be locked permanently.
Keep preset for next user: It is possible that a user doesn’t have the right to log in with the last
preset used by another user (the one who just logged out) by clicking this option you assign the right
to this user to log in and use system even he doesn’t have the right with this preset.
Box at the right part of the window: Show all master presets of the system. Choose which master
preset the IDM user will have right to access and operate.
Logout User
Opens the User Login window (floating window)
Allow to logout or change users.
Available only if unconnected.
Logout ID
Opens the IDM Confirmed window (floating window)
Allow to logout or change ID users.
Compile
Start the compile process.
The software verifies that no major errors remain before uploading the
design into UAPG2 system.
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Operation
In this topic you will find windows related to system connection. Most part of those windows has
short access in the TOOL BAR. We are going to introduce you every items. To learn how to use those
items please refer to the “create a project” and “how to” sections.
The Operation menu contains the following items:
• Store
• Reverse
• Connect
• Disconnect
• Audio Enable
• Audio Disable
Store
Starts the Store process which upload your design into the UAPG2 system
Reverse
Starts the reverse process which download the design from the UAPG2 system into your computer
Connect
Connects your computer to the UAPG2 system
NOTE: You have to have opened the good corresponding design file to connect to UAPG2 system.
Disconnect
Disconnects your computer from the UAPG2 system
Allow you to change settings and re-upload them into UAPG2 system
Audio Enable
Activates the Audio (Outputs) of the UAPG2 g2 system
Audio Disable
Stops every audio signals going out of the UAPG2 system
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Tools
In this topic you will find windows related to system configuration and software settings. We are
going to introduce you every items. To learn how to use those items please refer to the “create a
project” and “how to” sections.
The Tools menu contains the following items:
• Update
• Machine Configuration
• Parameter Setting
• Clear Remote IP
• Clear MCU Data
• VR Calibration
• Options
• Establish Ethernet Link
• Reset
• Configure machine IP
Update
Opens the Firmware update window (floating window)
The software contains every updated firmware. If you have to update UAPG2 or PPM or URC, just
click on [update] button.
Note: Always update DSP before MCU and never reset between the two update processes.
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Machine Configuration
Opens the Machine Configuration window (floating window)
When you are connected to the UAPG2 system
This window allows you to read and set some internal UAPG2 information.
Date/time: set the internal date and time of the UAPG2g.
Click [read] to see which settings are into each UAPG2 of the system
Click [SET] to load some settings changes
Click [Get Current Time] to get computer date and time directly.
Time adjustment:
If you use the UAPg2 connected to internet, our advice is to synchronize the time with NTP protocol.
If you use the UAPg2 in stand alone, then the only way to adjust the time if needed is to use the
parameter "Time error (Sec)".
At first, set the time (from the PC or with NTP), and remember this time.
Leave the machine working in stand-along during one month.
After one month, record the current time and see the formula.
Time Error(sec)=(current time -previous time)/30
Set time error sec in machine configuration.
Every day at 00:00, the machine will automatically increase/decrease the time(calibration time).
See "Adjust Time/Date" chapter.
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RS-232 SET: Set the RS232 communication, Baud rate, parity, Stop bit and connected target
Click [read] to see which settings are into each UAPG2 of the system
Click [SET] to load some settings changes
NTP: Set the UAPg2 to have the date/time updated in real-time by the NTP servers. NTP means
Network Time Protocol.
Click [read] to see which settings are into each UAPG2 of the system
Click [SET] to load some settings changes
See "Adjust Time/Date with NTP" chapter.
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Parameter Setting
Opens the Parameter setting window (floating window)
This window is applied to setting the parameter of dsp elements with maximum and minimum value.
There are two tab sheets:
Global:
Here you can define a range or specifics values and give a name to
this specific range then in the Private tab you can assign this specific
range to specific component.
Private:
Here you can assign specific range (define in
global) to a component in the design.
For example if there is a element ranged from
20 to -90, if we add a row on the Global tab and set maximum as 50 and
minimum as 0 then give it a name “mm”. Next, change to private tab and
select the “mm” item in Change to follow global and click ok. The element
will have a new maximum 50 and minimum 0 now
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Clear Remote IP
Opens the Parameter setting window (floating window)
Clear the IP addresses of the remote devices (PPM, URC)
connected to the selected UAPG2(s).
If you add new remote device or change something in the system
you may have to clean all IP addresses and re-give addresses
(Search process in the remote list window: sheet 39).
Click on Delete several time
Clear MCU Data
Opens the Clear MCU table window (floating window)
Clean the memory (design) of the connected UAPG2.
This feature is useful when the UAPG2 have strange behaviours due to a error during data transfers
or an old improper design.
VR Calibration
Opens the VR Calibration window (floating window)
Here you calibrate all the remote potentiometer (Variable Resistors)
connected in the control inputs (defined as analog inputs) and the 8
front knobs of the UAPG2.
Simply choose the UAPG2 of the system and the control input (or the
front knob) then put it at the minimum and click on [Minimum]’s button
then put the potentiometer (or the front knob) to the maximum and
press the [Maximum]’s button. After that switch off/on the UAPG2 and
the potentiometers are calibrated.
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Option
Opens the options window (floating window)
This option window contains 6 different tabs. Here are
the details of each tab:
DSP design:
Active some option regarding design (working area):
1) Show animation, the Icons are animated
2) Show print boundaries, you will see on the working
area the limits of each page. So you can be sure that your
design is not between two pages if you want to print it.
3) Component first seat, when you drag and drop the
component from the component system windows
(design component area) you can choose either that
every components are put on top left or are put where
your mouse is when you release the right button after
drag and dropping.
File:
1) Autosave your design, notch it if you want that
UAPG2 software auto save your current project
2) Autosave every XX minutes, choose the time
between two project saves
3) YY recent files, Choose the number of files which
will be accessible from the “recent files” option in the
file menu (p. 30).
Color Scheme:
Change the color of the audio component windows
For example if you use color settings
Default setting:
Change settings:
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Results:
Store:
1) Auto Connect to system, notch it if you want that UAPG2
software auto connect after uploading a design file into
UAPG2 system. If you do not active this option a message
box will appears asking you if you want to connect or not.
2) Auto enable Audio after connecting, notch if you want
that audio can go out from UAPG2 after uploading a design.
If you do not active this, a message box will appears asking
you if you want to order audio enable.
3) Auto configure remote, If you have remote devices (PPM, URC) the software will ask you if you
want to configure them each time you upload (store) a design file. By activating this option the
configuration will be automatic.
Network:
1) NIC, Define which net-card of your computer is used
by the UAPG2. Be sure the right card is used.If you are
connected directly be sure that is not the WIFI card
which are define here.
2) IP Address gives you the IP address used by your
Net-card. By default UAPG2 is set on address:
192.168.100.XY, be sure your computer is also set on
this network and be sure the computer is not using the
same as a UAPG2. To be sure use 192.168.100.1 for
your computer.
3) UDP Broadcasting Port, be sure to use same UDP
port between your computer and UAPG2… (Try as
possible to keep the 19760)
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP):
Here are options to change default TCP/IP
parameters. Be sure you know TCP/IP basics and
use to change settings. You can change from here
IP parameters of UAPG2.
Here for example the address of the UAPG2 is:
192.168.100.6
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Establish Ethernet Link
Opens the IP Setting window (floating window)
When you want to use UAPG2 system you have first
to open communication (Ethernet link) between your
computer and the UAPG2 system.
1) If you do not know the UAPG2 IP address click on
[search]. Be sure to be on right network:
192.168.100.XY (factory settings)
2) If you know the IP address enter it and click
[connect]
Reset
Opens the Machine List windows (floating window)
You can select a UAPG2 of your system and reset all the
parameters. Use it if you have some trouble with your system and
you do not know why.
Configure machine IP
Opens the UAPG2 Machine Configuration windows (floating window)
This options is used when you use linked UAPG2 (A system of UAPG2)
in order to get and set the order of the several devices on the network
(give a unique number to each UAPG2, identification number)
Write the numbers of UAPg2 under "Machines Count", and then click
on [Configure]. Wait until you see a proper Net status.
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Lock
In this topic you will find windows related to secure the software when you leave it. You have the
possibility to lock the software in order to prevent unwanted use when you are away from it.
The Lock menu contains the following items:
• Lock
• Password Setup
Lock
Block the computer
First define a password by clicking “Password Setup”
Then click “Lock”
To unlock software, click [Unlock] button. And enter the password
defined in the password setup window.
Note: you have to re-define a password each time you lock the software.
Password Setup
Choose a password to lock Software
You will have to enter a password each time you want to lock software.
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Window
In this topic you will find tools to re-arrange windows or find hidden opened windows.
The Window menu contains the following items:
• Cascade
• Tile
• Arrange Icons
• Current opened windows list name
Cascade
Arrange every opened window in cascade mode
Tile
Arrange every opened window in tile mode
Arrange Icons
If you have a lot minimized windows everywhere on the working area, this Items will arrange them
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Help
In this topic you will find some features.
The Tools menu contains the following items:
• Version
• Activate
• About
• Soft-Keyboard
Version
Opens the Version window (floating window)
This window allows you to know which versions are installed into UAPG2, PPM, URC and which
version has to be used with the current software.
If the version is displayed in red it means the version is mismatching and you will have to update the
UAPG2 or the remote devices.
Activate
This feature is not used in Europe. You do not have to activate your product when you receive it.
About
Some information about the software
Soft-Keyboard
Opens a Soft-Keyboard in order to use UAPG2 software with touch screen computer or with
computer without keyboard
This Soft-Keyboard has a fixed size optimized for screen resolution of 1280x800 pixels.
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Start a project (basics and generalities)
Generalities (software philosophy)
When you want to design a project:
After installing hardware (connection, powering etc.) see Connect PC to UAPG2 (page 68 ), you will
use UAPG2 software to:
1. Design signal path
2. Define paging
3. Define control of the system (logic I/O, URC, RAC, Third party, monitor)
4. Define monitoring (monitor window)
5. Upload design into UAPG2 system see UAPG2 system connection (page 72)
To do so you have three different levels in the software:
1. System Hardware definition (re-create your hardware in the software)
2. Define UAPG2 (Define the signal path inside UAPG2)
3. Define component (adjustments and also control of parameters)
Level 1 System Hardware definition
First you have to explain to the software which hardware you are using
Here you have two UAPG2s, three URCs and two PPMs
Level 2 Define UAPG2
Now you can enter into each UAPG2 to create design (signal path) just double-click on the UAPG2
icon you want to design. Then drag and drop components between input and output and connect
them as you need
Here we use three inputs with limiter-compressor and parametric equalizer
Those inputs are connected individually to outputs:
In C1Out B1
In C2Out B2
In C4 Out B3, B4 and D1
Level 3 Define components
After designing signal path it is time to tune, monitor or control system:
By double-clicking the desired component you open it and have the
following possibilities:
1. Monitor some audio
2. Adjust settings
3. Assign control to various controllers, (logic I/O analog, URC,
Third party…) Right click on the virtual parameter( Button,
fader, LED: see: 5) Assignation philosophy (choose which
adjustments will be piloted by what) page 65)
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1) Prepare your new project
To start a new project file choose: > File > New from the main menu. You can also type: [Ctrl]+[N], or
click the 'New' icon in the toolbar.
< or >
2) Define which hardware is used in your project
The term 'System' in UAPG2's terminology refers to one or up to 12 UAPG2 machines linked via
digilink cards, with the 'System' window in the 'Design View Area' providing the canvas to build it up
in an icon based way using drag and drop technique.
At the left side of the main window you can see the 'System' control window holding the system
elements.
Clicking -item next to the folders will show their content:
'Audio Processor' folder:
o
UAPG2
system (according to the number of UAPG2 you will physically use).
Drag and drop this icon into the 'System' window to add a UAPG2 processor to your
'Remote' folder:
o
URC Adds an URC 'Universal Remote Controller' to your system.
o
PPM Adds a PPM 'Programmable Paging Microphone' to your system.
Grab the UAPG2 icon from the 'Audio Processor' folder and drop it anywhere into the 'System'
window (working area).
Note: Notice the cursor changing to a ‘Paste Cursor’ as you move it over the ‘System’ window.
Note: A modal type dialog window titled 'Configure Modules' pops up asking you to put in the audio
board slot configuration of the UAPG2 you are about to add to the system.
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Since there are many combinations audio boards can be fitted or omitted, let's just take a detailed
look to the configuration of the UAPG2 0808. Configurations of other machines are made
respectively to their I/O boards fitted similar to the following instructions below.
By default the UAPG20808 comes with the following boards fitted:
o
Slot A: Analogue Input
o
Slot B: Analogue Output
o
Slot C: Analogue Input
o
Slot D: Analogue Output
Tips: If you are not sure about the hardware configuration of your UAPG2:
• BLACK Audio connectors = OUTPUT,
• GREEN Audio connectors = INPUT
To choose these settings you can click into the scroll menu and select the corresponding board. But
there is a much more efficient way to do this:
•
Press the [Tab] key on your keyboard.
The scroll menu of 'Audio Module A' is highlighted allowing you to select the audio board type by
using the keyboard's arrow keys. As the UAPG20808 comes with an analogue input board fitted to
slot 'A' no action is required.
•
To go on press the [Tab] key on your keyboard again.
The schoolmen of 'Audio Module B' is highlighted.
•
As the UAPG20808 comes with an analogue output board fitted to slot 'B', select the audio board
type 'Output' using the keyboard's arrow key.
•
Go on pressing the [Tab] key on your keyboard.
The schoolmen of 'Audio Module C' is highlighted.
•
As the UAPG2 0808 comes with an analogue input board fitted to slot 'C', select the audio board
type 'Input' using the keyboard's arrow key.
•
Go on pressing the [Tab] key twice on your keyboard.
Since the setting of the 'Audio Module D' corresponds to the default UAPG20808 audio board
configuration no selection is necessary. Hit the [Tab] key a second time to activate the [OK] button.
Finish up the 'Configure Modules' dialogs by hitting [enter] or by clicking the [OK] button.
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If you right click on the dragged and dropped UAPG2 icon you will have access to some features:
• Name: give a name to this UAPG2
• Delete: same issue as selecting and press “DEL” key (delete the
virtual UAPG2)
• Dsp functions: same effect as double-clicking on the UAPG2 icon,
open the dsp design working area (see create audio signal path)
• ExternalSelect: define the kind of each control input (Logic in (TTL)
or analogue in)
Name
3) Define control inputs as TTL (logic) or Analogue Inputs
Simply right-click on the desired virtual UAPG2 and select ExternalSelect
option and choose which input is what.
Caution, in order all TTL IN must be before the Analogue. You cannot
mix them freely.
ExternalSelect :
The TTL inputs work by groups. In the Logic IN window, you have to assign each TTL input to a group.
By default only the TTL inputs from 1 to 8 are already assigned to group 1 to 8.
If you set the others channel ( 9 to 16 ) in TTL IN mode, than you have to configure the groups 9 to
16 in the Logic IN window (that means assign TTLin 9 to group 9, and TTLin 10 to group 10, etc).
: An analogue input can control a component's parameter only if his corresponding
Note
component's input and output are linked to something in the design.
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TTL and Groups
In this example we will change the control 10 from analogue to TTL.
By default the controls input are defined like this in the external settings:
At first, change the control 10 to TTL:
Then open View/Logic IN, and select the tab "Groups". Select your UAP. And then select the group
number 10:
Now to assign the control 10 to the group 10, push the button "10".
An assigned button is pushed and displayed in black (not in grey).
Now you can use this control. Of course, you have to assign it to a component parameter.
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4) Create audio signal path
All of the DSP functions of a processor are made in their DSP function design windows. To access
these windows double click the processors icon in the 'System' window or choose: > DSP Functions
from it's content menu.
Your screen ought to look like this:
At the left side in the 'Design Control Section' the control window 'Components' becomes active and
the 'Design View Area' is showing the DSP design window entitled 'UAPG2 (UAPG2name) already
holding the icons of the I/O modules you defined in the 'Configure Modules' dialog when you added
the processor to the system.
To create a signal path:
The purpose is to connect Inputs to outputs through various modules (components) allowing to
modify or route the signal.
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5) Assignation philosophy (choose which adjustments will be piloted by what)
Once your signal path is created by using component you can choose how to pilot or which action
will produce each parameters of every components.
To have access to parameters of components simply double click on the desired component.
When you right click on an adjustment (parameter) of a component you will see all the action you
can assign to this parameter
For the example we have use the input component:
Right click on a LED of a parameters of a component
Copy: Copy the LED, to past it into monitor window
Virtual Control: If you have defined one or several virtual logic
output(s) (virtual window) you can assign this LED to one or
several of those virtual LED(s).
1) Name of the type of virtual control (here Logic Output)
2) Name of the virtual control (here there is no virtual control defined)
Control: Here you can choose to active one (or several) Logic connector(s) of the UAPG2 system with
this LED
1) Name of the type of hardware connectors (here logic Outptut)
2) Name of the UAPG2 (if you have several UAPG2 here you choose
which UAPG2)
3) Hardware channel output connector which will be assigned to this
software LED (here the channel number 3, Logic output number 3 of
the UAPG2 named 1)
Right click on a Logic button of a parameters of a component
Copy: Copy the Logic In button, to past it into monitor window
Third party control: click on this item to select this adjustment
for third party control. This action will put the adjustment
(parameter) in the third party control list window.
Subpreset: Click on this item to select this adjustment for
subpreset control. When you use subpreset it is like you take
photography of the states of the selected adjustments.
Virtual Control: If you have defined one or several virtual logic
input(s) or logic output (virtual window) you can assign this logic in
to one or several of those virtual LED(s) or virtual Button(s).
1) Name of the type of virtual control
2) Name of the virtual control (here there is no virtual control
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defined). If you click none you erase all previous assignment of this parameter in this UAPG2.
Control: Here you can choose to active one (or several) Logic connector(s) of the UAPG2 system with
this button (logic in) or to activate this button with hardware control input.
1) Type of hardware connectors assigned to this software logic In.
2) Name of UAPG2 in the system which will have the assigned
connector. Here the 8 first control inputs of the UAPG2 named
training1 are defined as logic input. If you click none you erase all
previous assignment of this parameter in this UAPG2.
3) Number of the connector assigned to the software logic input
Note: To define control input as logic(TTL) or Analogue input, see define control input.
Event: You can choose to assign this software logic in to an Event (after you will have the possibility
to select the state of this software logic input when the event is activated)
URC: When you use a URC you first define “Label” it is just a name that appears on the URC’s screen.
Here you can assign this software input to a specific label (after the UAPG2’s name and URC’s name,
all the label will be listed for each URCs).
Right click on a analogical button of a parameters of a component
Copy: Copy the Logic In button, to past it into monitor window
Third party control: click on this item to select this adjustment
for third party control. This action will put the adjustment
(parameter) in the third party control list window.
Subpreset: Click on this item to select this adjustment for
subpreset control. When you use subpreset it is like you take
photography of the states of the selected adjustments.
Virtual Control: If you have defined one or several virtual analogical input(s) (virtual window) you can
assign this fader to one or several of those virtual knob(s).
1) Name of the type of virtual control
2) Name of the virtual control (here there is no
virtual control defined). If you click none you erase all
previous assignment of this parameter in this
UAPG2.
Adjust type: simply choose which can of analogical input it is
(log, anti log or linear)
Adjust direction: choose the direction for increasing (or
decreasing) the value
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Control: Here you can choose to pilot this fader with hardware control input.
1) Type of hardware connectors assigned to this software
analogue in.
2) Name of UAPG2 in the system which will have the assigned
connector. Here the 8 last control inputs of the UAPG2
named 1 are defined as analogue input. If you click none you
erase all previous assignment of this parameter in this
UAPG2.
3) Number of the connector assigned to the software
analogical input (CH = control input, rear of the UAPG2 and
FP front panel, front of the UAPG2)
Note: To define control input as logic (TTL) or Analogue input, see define control input.
Event: You can choose to assign this software logic in to an Event (after you will have the possibility
to select the state of this software logic input when the event is activated)
URC: When you use a URC you first define “Label” it is just a name that appears on the URC’s screen.
Here you can assign this software input to a specific label (after the UAPG2’s name and URC’s name,
all the label will be listed for each URCs).
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How to…
In this section you will have quick access to learn in details how to exploit UAPG2 capabilities.
Please, except the first four sections, read the Start a project (basics and generalities)chapter
before this section in order to learn the basics.
Connect PC to UAPG2
Generalities
There are two types of connections with UAPG2 software:
• Ethernet connection
• UAPG2 system connection
Ethernet connection
This connection allows PC to discuss with UAPG2 (one or several UAPG2 in a network) once this
connection established you can:
• Check version of UAPG2 system or remote device (PPM, URC)
• Update UAPG2 system or remote device (PPM, URC)
• Upload design file in UAPG2 system
• Connect PC to UAPG2 to adjust parameters in live
Connect the device
Connect your computer to the Ethernet connector of the UAPG2 using a straight CAT5 cable.
You can also using an Ethernet HUB (router) to connect your computer to several UAPG2. And switch
on the UAPG2.
1) Define IP address
By default (factory settings) the address of the UAPG2 is 192.168.100.XYZ where XYZ is the specific
address of the device. First of all you have to be sure that your computer net card is set on this
network. Please refer to your network card user manual to set it. You can safely choose
192.168.100.1 as network address for your computer…
With windows XP © you can proceed as follow to change your network address (With windows VISTA
you should do similar steps).
Note: for the picture the computer is in French…
Click [Start] button choose “parameters” “network connection”
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This action will open your Network connection window:
Right click on the icon of your connection (normally it is your local network) and choose
“PROPERTIES”
Then double click on “internet protocol TCP/IP”
Choose: Use the following IP address
And enter the desired IP address for your computer
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2) Set Ethernet connection
Now the computer is set for the right network let’s see how to choose which computer net card will
be used by the UAPG2 software.
Open the option window (menu tools) and choose the Network Tab
Here you can see which net card is used by UAPG2 software. And
also which address and UDP Port are used by computer.
Be sure to choose the right net card (NIC) (for example here we
have the choice between the WIFI and Local network)
3) Scan (Search) every UAPG2 in the network
Open the Establish Ethernet Link window (menu Tools)
If you know the IP address of the UAPG2 you can enter it in the IP
address field.
If you doesn’t know the address or you have several UAPG2 connected
in the network leave the field blank.
Be sure the port field is the same as the one define in the (option
window, network tab)
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To scan the network and detect UAPG2 click on [search] button
If you have this message box
Verify the steps 1) and 2) .
And close UAPG2 software and re-open it
Open Ethernet connection
Select the UAPG2 you want to connect to (it makes sense
when you have several UAPG2) and click [connect] button.
Once the connection process complete (successful) the computer is ready to communicate with
the UAPG2. To know if the Ethernet link is activated a green Ethernet led appears in the bottom left
of the UAPG2 software.
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UAPG2 system connection
This connection allows you to pilot audio settings of UAPG2 system, change sub preset or master
preset, use monitor window…
To connect to the UAPG2 you have to be sure that the configuration file in the UAPG2 is the same as
the file opened with the software. Then simply click on connect icon (or operation connect)
This will start the connection process.
If you are connected a green led will light on bottom left of UAPG2
software.
Change IP address of UAPG2
To change the IP address of an UAPG2
1) Connect to the UAPG2 locally (UAPG2 have to be alone)
2) Open the “option” window (menu tools)
3) Choose the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Tab.
4) Enter the information you need (for our example we just
change the 6 in an 8):
192.168.100.6 Becomes 192.168.100.8
If you need click on [Read] to know what the address of
the connected UAPG2 is.
When you have made changes click on [Save] to store
changes into UAPG2.
5) RESTART the UAPG2 to make changes effective.
If you start the search process the new address will appears:
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Set Up several UAPG2 Linked together
You can link up to 12 UAPg2 together.
This not a redondant network. That's means if one link fails, the system fails.
• Link all the UAP together :
Connect each Digilink output to the Digilink input of the next UAP,
with RJ45 cable.
Close the loop by connecting the last UAP to the first (called master).
• with the master UAP : Tools/Establish Ethernet link
• If the UAP already has a configuration inside : Tools/clear the MCU data
• All the UAP must be in the same version (MCU and DSP).
Check all your UAP's version, if necessary you may have to connect with each one UAP,
establish Ethernet link and update.
• The master must know the physical configuration : open Tools / Configure machine IP
You can plug and unplug the link and see instantly in this window how many machines are
detected. Check your cable until the detected machine count becomes match with the number of
UAP.
If one of the links is broken or absent, the detected machine will be 1.
As soon you see the right machine count, write the number of UAP in the Machine Count box, and
click on "Configure" button.
If you cannot get the "Normal status", the problem can come from the UAPg2 version. In that case
establish the connection with each UAPg2 individually, and then update them to the latest version.
Check UAPg2 version)
(see
The system is configured properly, "when Net Status: Normal" is displayed.
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• Then draw your design by drag and
drop the UAP icon to the design area.
For each UAP the "Configure Modules"
window ask you about the Audio modules.
As the system is configured,
the Inputs/Outputs choice appears already
correctly. (Check it)
To send audio between the UAP,
you have to use the Digilinks components.
You can send 16 channels at 48kHz (5 at 96kHz)
from each UAP to the next UAP.
Now your system is ready.
- The Ethernet led lit on the master.
- All the link led lit.
Machine Configuration Error
If a Digilink is absent or broken, this error message appears:
-Check your RJ45 wiring.
-Look on the front led,
-If a link led is off (the others led should blink), it means there is a problem with the
input Digilink.
-If the power led blink in red and green, that means the configuration of this UAP
doesn't match its the physical connection.
When you do something to resolve the problem (like exchange a cable), the UAPs need some times
to get the system in a normal state. You have to wait several seconds. I can also try to store again the
configuration to wake up the system.
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Check UAPG2 version
To know which versions are loaded in the devices and which version are available with the UAPG2
software:
•
Choose menu: > Help > Version
If you have trouble to read version it is probably due to the fact that the system is not configured. It
means that the software doesn't know how many UAPG2 are connected to it and the UAPG2s
doesn't know their place in the network (even if you have one UAPG2) to set up the system:
1) clean MCU
2) make a simple design (just define UAPG2 system)
3) compile it and load it. (If the system is not configured, the software will ask you if you want to do
it. Click [yes]) The software will check if the version between the AP and the UAPG2 are matching.
and tell you if it is not the case.
After those Steps you can read the version.
Note: During the Store process, the software verify the different versions (DSP, MCU, NET, PM and
URC) If the version are not correct, a message appears.
Connect UAPG2G » to your PC
Launch the UAPG2 software
•
Choose menu: > Help > Version
•
Click
Firmeware Ver: if red indicates that MCU has to be updated.
DSP Ver: if red indicates that DSP has to be updated.
Version mismatch is displayed in red, indicates that you have to update the Firmware
When you have URC or PPM defined and connected you can also check if versions are OK.
Note : Updating the UAPG2 software sometimes makes necessary to update the UAPG2's firmware
also.
Updating the LAP software sometimes makes necessary to update the LAP's firmware also.
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Updating Software UAPG2/URC/PPM firmware version
For the software:
New versions are available on the net. Read carefully the release note in order to determinate if
updating is required or not for your specific system
For the firmware:
The purpose is to match the version contained in your UAPG2-PPM software with the version
contained in UAPG2's hardware.
First: Read version to know if there is versions mismatching. Then, if needed, proceed to the update
Update:
o
DSP
o
MCU
o
PPM or URC
Update DSP
Updating the UAPG2 software sometimes makes necessary to update the UAPG2's firmware also. To
do this follow these steps:
Note:
Update DSP always BEFORE a MCU firmware update; even if there is no MCU firmware
mismatch when reading the firmware versions.
•
Open the Ethernet connection
•
Choose menu: > Tools > Update... (DSP Tab)
• Select the UAPG2 you want to update (click on the box on the left)
• Click [Update]
Update MCU
Note:
Update MCU always after a DSP firmware update; even if there is no MCU firmware
mismatch when reading the firmware versions.
•
Open the Ethernet connection
•
Choose menu: > Tools > Update... (MCU tab)
• Select the UAPG2 you want to update (click on the box
on the left)
• Click [Update]
•
Note: you can update several UAPG2 at same time
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Update URC
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Open the Ethernet connection
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Be sure the URC is detected (search process and IP address given) and connected
•
Choose menu: > Tools > Update... (URC tab)
• Select the URC you want to update (click on the box on the left) (you can update several URC
at same time)
• Click [Update]
Update PPM
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Open the Ethernet connection
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Be sure the PPM is detected (search process and IP address given) and connected
•
Choose menu: > Tools > Update... (PPM tab)
• Select the PPM you want to update (click on the box on the left) (you can update several URC
at same time)
• Click [Update]
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Upload (Store) a design file into UAPG2
When all the settings (signal path) are Ok, we just have to upload them into the UAPG2 system.
1) Compile your project: menu: “Compile >Compile...” or hit Ctrl+F4 or click on this icon:
2) When this window appears click OK:
If this window does not appear, or if there are warnings, there is some trouble with the configuration
(design). Check it and correct the mistakes, sometimes it is preferable to restart the UAPG2 software
if there is a trouble and to many error messages.
3) Now we are going to load the UAPG2 with our configuration: menu “Operations > Store...” or hit
ctrl+F7 or click on this icon:
4) this window appears:
5) Click [Store], you will see the load process.
6, 7 and 8) FOR URC AND PPM only:
6) At the end, if the remote is well configured this dialogue box appears:
Note PPM: If this dialogue box does not appear, it means that the PPM is not recognized by the
UAPG2. A yellow light flashes on the PPM (Fault led). You have to restart the research procedure.
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7) Click Yes, the URCs and PPMs are configured when this dialogue box appears:
8) Click Ok. A dialogue box appears and asks if you want to connect to the machine. Click Yes if you
want to pilot some settings with your computer.
9) Another dialogue box appears and asks if you want to “order audio_enable”. Click Yes if you want
inputs and outputs to be active.
Adjust Time / Date
Select Tools --> Machine configuration
This window open:
Click [Read] to load the UAPG2 values.
Set Date&Time manually:
Click on (respectively) "Date" field and "Time" field, write the wished date & time.
Then click [SET] to load these values into UAPg2.
Get Date&Time from the computer:
Click on [Get Current Time] will display the date & time of the computer.
Then click [SET] to load these values into UAPg2.
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Time adjustment:
If you use the UAPg2 connected to internet, our advice is to synchronize the time with NTP protocol.
If you use the UAPg2 in stand alone, then the only way to adjust the time if needed is to use the
parameter "Time error (Sec)".
At first, set the time (from the PC or with NTP), and remember this time.
Leave the machine working in stand-along during one month.
After one month, record the current time and see the formula.
Time Error(sec)=(current time -previous time)/30
Set time error sec in machine configuration.
Every day at 00:00, the machine will automatically increase/decrease the time(calibration time).
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Adjust Time/Date with NTP
Set the UAPg2 to have the date/time updated in real-time by the NTP servers. NTP means Network
Time Protocol.
First of all, Select Tools Option
Check the IP address on the both "Network" and "Internet Protocol" tab.
The IP address of your PC (Network tab) must be in the same network than the IP address of the
UAPg2 (Internet Protocol tab).
The Gateway must match with the gateway of the local network where is connected the UAPg2.
If you change a parameter, then the UAPg2 must be restarted.
Unroll the "country" menu and select your time zone.
Then next to "Network Time Protocol", select "On".
Click [read] to see which settings are into each UAPG2 of the system
Click [SET] to load some settings changes
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Create new users and assign specific rights
You can define up to 40 users. Each user is protected by password. Different user's right are
adjustable for each user.
To set users right:
Click menu: "User --> User management"
A windows appears you can add new users click or you can delete user by selecting it and
clicking
By clicking you will store the user's table in the UAPG2 (make sure that the UAPG2 is
connected to the computer)
By clicking you can adjust the users privileges and define password:
First enter User name then password. If you check Customized in the Set Access Privileges, By
notching the white square you can select which are the privileges of this user (by notching what do
you want).
In the field "Select the files you wish to assign properties to" you can select UAPG2 files the user will
have access to when he starts the UAPG2 software and enters his password.
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Use the Virtual window (Create Virtual control)
The Virtual Control allows you to define group buttons, LEDs, or Fader. You can import those groups
in the Monitor Window.
Open Virtual Window: menu: > View > Virtual control (or F11)
1) Select by drag and drop (from the Design Control Area to the Virtual control window) which kind
of controls or indicators (Logical In, Logical Out or Knob) you want.
2) Name the virtual adjustment by right-clicking on it: > Properties > “Function field”. You can also
adjust some settings, in the properties window.
3) Assign which adjustments you want to control with this virtual adjustment (double click on the
component icon then right-click on the adjustment and select Virtual control > analogue in, logic
in or logic out (depends on which kind of adjustment you want to control) > name of the virtual
adjustment.
4) If you want to use the virtual adjustment in the Monitor window right click on the virtual
adjustment and select > copy to Monitor then paste it on the monitor window.
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Use the Monitor window
The Monitor window is a window in which you can bring all the adjustments and indicators you need
for your project. This is helpful if you want to have a graphical control interface.
See View/Monitor settings to set the options of the monitor window.
1) Open the Monitor Window: > View > Monitor (or F12)
2) For each adjustment you want to import in the monitor window:
a) Double click on the component icon
b) Right-click on the adjustment you want to import
c) Select > Copy
d) Then go to the Monitor window
e) Right-click where you want to paste the adjustment
f) Select > Paste
In the “Design Control Area” you have three choices (drag and
drop to the monitor window):
Label: Adds a written message
Group button: Adds a button which opens a sub-monitor window
Image: Adds a background Image
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Password Setup / Lock
If you want to protect the access to the UAP, click on .
Chose and type two times a password (this is not an user or ID user management).
Now you can lock the system by clicking on .
To unlock, click on the button and type the password.
Tips:
If you want to create a complex Monitor window (for operator only) create all the parameters you'll
need in Administrator mode. Then create another user with the following rights, and made the
window directly with the right window size (it is more convenient)
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Use the monitor window in auto-logon
You can create a specific user to have only an access to the monitor window.
This user must be associate with a configuration file (*.lap).
At first, disconnect with the LAP, and open File -> Save As. Save the configuration.
Open User -> User Management:
Click [Add] to create a new user:
Write the User Name and the Password.
Unroll the menu and select "Operator", this predefined user has an access only to the monitor.
He can connect or disconnect, enable the audio or not and change the control settings in the
components.
Click [Open] to open the browser and select your configuration file. This configuration will be
automatically loaded when the user will type its user name and password.
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Click [Close].
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Notch the options of the monitor window. See View/Monitor settings for more details.
To have an automatic logon, notch at least "Auto Connect".
Click on [Close] to close the window.
Compile.
Save your configuration in the file
Then store the configuration.
If the IDM is required (access to the Master-Presets), type the default IDM user which is ADMIN (no
password):
The system is ready. Disconnect and close the software.
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Now to access to the machine, the monitor user has to follow these steps:
1. Open the LAPg2 software
2. Type the User and Password
The ethernet connection and also the machine connection will be done automatically:
Auto ethernet connection Auto machine connection
Close these windows. Now the monitor window is opened, and the user is connected (ethernet and
machine).
User login
Ethernet connection (software & configuration access)
(Icon always available) (available if unconnected with machine) EXIT
Machine connection lock/password IDM login
(Master-Preset access)
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To return in administrator mode, the user has to disconnect with the machine ,
Click on the User Login , and then type the default user ADMIN.
If you find trouble check the following points:
• Control the settings in View -> Monitor Settings.
• Be sure to save the configuration file after compilation (needed after every change in the
config).
Master-Preset access limitation:
If you want to limit the Master-Preset access depending of the user, then don't select the "autoconnect" option in the Monitor Setting window. Create an IDM (User -> ID Management) and select
for this IDM the authorized Master-Presets.
Now when the user will start the software, he will have to type the UserID. The ethernet connection
will be done automatically, and the configuration will be loaded but the machine won't connecte.
The user has to click on the "Machine connection" icon and type the IDM.
Only the Master-Presets associated to the IDM will be loaded.
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Use Master-Preset / Sub-Preset
Master preset allows storing of several different DSP design in a same configuration. For example if
you have room which can be separated into two smaller sized rooms etc.
Sub Preset allows you to store different adjustments (Level, mute) but not (as Master preset) to
change DSP design (change routing, modules...)
Master preset
Master preset allows storing of several different DSP design in a same configuration.
: Indicates which current Master Preset you are working with.
: Names each Master Preset
: Add or Delete Master Preset
1) Define (Add and Name) the number of Master Preset that you need.
2) Select the Master Preset you want to work with and make your design.
3) Do the same for each Master Preset
To change Master preset simply change the current Master preset when the PC is connected, or use
URC or Logical connectors (see corresponding How to... chapter to know how to proceed)
Sub preset
Sub Preset allows different predefined adjustments (Mute, Volume,...) in a same Master Preset. But
you cannot change the design as in the Master Preset.
: Name of the current Sub Preset
: Add (+) or Delete (-) a Sub Preset
: Manages Sub Preset name
: Saves (<) or Load (>) Sub Presets
Example of use:
For example we are going to define two sub-presets:
- the first with all the C inputs on +20dB (Sub preset's name: A + 20dB).
- the second with C inputs set to -90dB and Mute on (Sub preset's name: A mute).
1) Define the two subpresets. Click twice on the (to add two sub Preset)
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2) Click and enter the name of the Sub Preset:
3) Click
the name of the current Sub Preset appears:
4) Then we are going to choose which adjustments we want to assign to the Sub preset:
Double click on the component you want, (for our example double click input C), then right click on
the adjustments and assign the adjustment to the Sub preset. A blue dot appears if there is a sub
preset assigned to the adjustment. Repeat that for all the adjustments.
5) Set the adjustments: click on the Sub preset you want to store the adjustments :
For example A mute:
Then adjust what you want:
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6) When the adjustments are OK. Click to (save) in order to store your adjustments in the
current Sub Preset (you make a kind of photocopy of the adjustments you have selected in this Sub
preset).
Repeat those actions with the other Sub preset.
7) If you want to load saved Sub Preset select the Sub Preset you want and click (load).
Use a PPM
Because every remote device needs power, you will have to add external power supply every three
remotes devices or every 300 meters. Except for the first three remote devices or the first 300m,
power will be delivered by the UAPG2. The maximum distance between UAPG2 and remote device is
800m.
There are four main steps to configure a (or several) PPM(s):
1) Connect the PPM
2) Define the system with the PPM
3) Search and set the PPM (The UAPG2 scans the system and attributes a specific IP address for each
remote device (PPM and URC) automatically)
4) Adjust PPM's parameters
You can also assign chime to a PPM.
Note: Always clear remote address before installing or changing system with new PPMs. If during
the search process the system do not find the correct number of remote devices clear remote IP
then search again. If it doesn't correct the problem please check the wiring (to be sure that data A
and B are well connected: A to A and B to B).
Connect PPM
To connect PPM, use the RS485 connector. For several PPMs you may have to use Junction
boxes (JB). Connect Audio to the UAPG2 Input you want but take note of which PPM is connected to
which input (note the serial number).
After that, define the system with the PPM.
Note: If you have a bad connection: Switch on the end line resistor on the last Master PPM (rear of
PPM).
Slave feature is not available for the moment.
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Maximum lengths:
Without External Power
Distance:
• Between LAP and JB: 300m
• Between JB and PPM: 2m
With External Power
Distance:
• Between LAP and JB: 850m
• Between JB and PPM: 2m
Cable specifications : 4 Pairs Enhanced Cat.5e UTP
Define system with PPM
Drag and drop the PPM in one of the UAPG2 inputs (A3 for our example) in accordance to the inputs
you have physically connected the PPMs.
If you have several PPM, repeat this for each PPM, then Search and Set the PPM(s) (gives IP address
to each PPM).
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Search and set PPM
1)
First make sure to clear all old remote IP address.
2)
Click “View Remote list” or hit
2) A window appears, click on PPM’s page, not on URC’s one.
3) Click ...
4) A new dialogue window appears, Click again...
5) When the system has finished the search, a list with the various connected PPM appears. Each
PPM is identified by its own serial number. This number is written on a sticker at the back of the
PPM. The system finds automatically each PPM (In our example the PPM’s serial number is: R00126).
Note: If the system doesn't find all the remote devices: clear all remote IP address (Shift+F5) and
search again.
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6) Click .
7) Select the PPM in the first window by assigning the corresponding serial number to each PPM (For
our example on Input A2 of UAPG21 we have connected the PPM R00126):
8) Click , then click
The system is now ready to work with the PPM connected on the input A2 of the UAPG21 (according
to the last picture). Just let's adjust some PPM's parameters.
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Adjust PPM parameter
Double click on the PPM icon in the system window:
2) A window appears:
Serial No.: Serial number of the PPM connected on this input (on which we double clicked).
Name: Assign a name for this PPM
Priority: Fix the priority of this PPM compared to others. (1 = highest priority, 8 =lowest)
Key: Number of key (8 for a single PPM, or more with extension’s modules, up to 64)
Talk/Push: The microphone is switched on only if the Talk’s key is maintained.
Talk/ Locked: A pressure on the Talk’s key to switch on the microphone, a second pressure to
switch it off.
Message control: (only with PPM-SP with keypad G2)
You can have access to this option only in connection state.
If notched, the last keypad is able to start messages.
To be able to start messages from the PPM-SP, a keypad G2 must be link to
the PPM-SP. Even, if you add several keypad, only the last one is able to start
messages.
(With additional keypad, don't forget to change the Key number in the PPM setting).
Stacking Paging Cancel: (only with PPM-SP)
If not notched, the PPM-SP will record the call in case the
desired routing is already occupied by another PPM-SP. The call will be
played as soon as the occupation has ended.
Announcement Setup: Open a window to set the chime parameters. See Configure Chime for
further information.
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By default the PPM has two chimes in his internal memory, click on the "active" box and select which
chime you want by clicking in the "Index" field.
When all the settings are Ok, the PPM is ready to be used like any other kind of input sources. To
learn how to configure the system in order to control the access of the sound to various areas
through the PPM’s keys, see the "define paging with PPM" chapter.
Rear PPM adjustments
At the rear of the PPM you can adjust level of mic, speak or chime.
You can also have additional keys with PPM KEYPAD (the connector is on the left of the picture)
Assign chime to PPM
You can upload maximum 128Kb (of wave files 16 bits 16 kHz mono) in a PPM,
If you want to have several chimes in a PPM then you must store all of them together in the same
time.
There are three steps to load chime to a PPM:
1) Select chime
2) Load chime (Wave files) in the PPM
3) Adjust PPM's chime
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Select chime
Open the window “Wave File Manager”, menu “view”:
Select which gong you want to use. Click [save to library ].
Click
Note: If the file is already transfer the message says: "there are 0 wave file transfer to Wave library".
Then close this window: .
You can also load your own wave file: 16bits, mono, 16kHz in the wave file manager window (menu
“view”): by clicking (add from)[ File]:
A window will open and request you to choose the wave files in your computer. Select the chime and
click [Ok]. When you've selected all the whished files, click [Cancel].
Then click [Save to Library].
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Load chime
Open the window “Chime data store” menu “view”:
If you have several PPM connected, choose in which you want to load the gong.
Click on the to open the Wave library.
Select the files to upload in each PPM.
To import a wave from your computer, click on .
To import a ZIP file from your computer, click on .
Click on
to send the file in the “Chime Data Store”.
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Click (or if you change only one PPM chime select it and click Ind)
The wave files are uploaded in the PPM. Depending on your system, this operation takes time.
When the process complete, close the window.
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