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0. Preface
0.1 About this Publication
This publication contains details required for the Operation and Administration of the
equipment or system.
Since the available functions are licensed and rely on the actual installation, not all the
functions and or applications contained in this document can be related or applicable to the
system you will be working with.
Actual screen presentation can be different from those in this document because of software
changes or your browser configuration.
0.2 Who Must Read this Publication
This publication is meant for anyone interested in how the system can best be used, but it is
of most benefit to:
Operators who are in charge of the daily operation of the equipment.
Installers who are responsible for the pre-installation, on-site installation and
configuration of the system in the end-user environment.
Maintainers who are responsible for maintaining the equipment or system.
0.3 Your Knowledge
In this publication we think you have a full knowledge of:
Basic Personal Computer Operations.
Basic Radio Frequency (RF) Principles.
0.4 Notice about Specifications
While Cobham tries to keep the precision of the information contained in its material guides,
the information can change without notice. Performance specifications included in this
publication are included for customer guidance and to help system installation. Actual
operating performance can change.
0.5 Notice about this Guide
The material described in this publication has continuous development and improvement.
All applicable details of the material and its functions (with the information and applicable
details in this guide) are given by Cobham in good faith. But, it is acknowledged
that there can be errors or omissions in this guide.
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Typographic Convention
Example
TEXT in small capitals represents a key push on the
console keyboard or hardware panel.
ESC, F1, SHIFT
The + sign means “hold down the first key while pushing
the second key”.
Push CTRL+C to abort
<Text> Serves as a placeholder for text that you will
replace as applicable to its context.
Use the filename
<systemname>.sys for…
Text in bold emphasises a new word or term of
significance.
We name this a protocol
and its function is…
[-a] Text in these brackets shows an optional component
that can be left out.
Ls [-a]
NN This shows a value entered on a numeric keypad.
45 on the numeric keypad
Successive menu selections are shown with arrows to
show a sub-menu. In this example this means:
Select the Insert menu, then select picture, then select
from file.
Insertpicturefrom file
0.6 Typographic Conventions
This publication uses these typographic conventions to identify text that has a special
meaning:
0.7 Symbols
This publication uses these symbols to highlight important information:
WARNING: A written notice given to a reader when a situation might cause personal injury
or loss of life.
CAUTION: A written notice given when a situation might cause damage to or destruction of
equipment or systems.
Note: A written notice given to tell you something or to supply more information.
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Publication
Source
NETNode User Guide
Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance
IP Concept Guide
Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance
Revision
Date
Authors
Summary of Changes
Draft 1
2012-11-19
R Cogswell
Initial draft document for
review.
Revision 1.0
2012-11-19
R Cogswell
First formal release.
Revision 1.1
C Baudouin
Updates to manual.
Revision 1.2
2012-12-11
R Cogswell
Formatting review.
Revision 1.3
2010-12-14
C Baudouin
Added V4.2 features.
Revision 1.4
2013-11-03
C Baudouin
Added V5.0 features.
Revision 1.5
2013-12-13
C Baudouin
Added V5.2 roaming.
0.8 Trademarks
All trademarks or registered trademarks in this publication are the property of their related
owners.
Copyright © 2014 Cobham TCS Limited.
All rights reserved.
No part of this document can be copied, distributed, transmitted, transcribed, kept in a
retrieval system or translated into other languages without the prior written permission of
Cobham TCS Limited.
Cobham TCS Limited owns the copyright of this publication which is supplied in confidence
and must not be used for functions other than for which it is supplied.
0.9 Related Publications
It can also be necessary to read:
0.10 Revision History
This publication was written and produced by the Cobham Technical Publications Team.
This is a change controlled publication. Each page of this publication shows a revision
number at the bottom left corner.
Changes to a page will increase the revision status of the full publication.
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Revision
Date
Authors
Summary of Changes
Revision 1.6
2014-07-17
C Baudouin
Added V5.4 interlink
updates.
Revision 1.7
2014-09-30
R Cogswell
Fixed limit to Mesh ID.
STE-100 Compliant.
Revision 1.8
2015-08-03
I Reilly
Added AES key Apply, how
to License and Upgrade
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Contents
0. Preface ..................................................................................... 0-1
0.1 About this Publication ...................................................................................... 0-1
0.2 Who Must Read this Publication ........................................................................ 0-1
0.3 Your Knowledge .............................................................................................. 0-1
0.4 Notice about Specifications ............................................................................... 0-1
0.5 Notice about this Guide .................................................................................... 0-1
0.6 Typographic Conventions ................................................................................. 0-2
0.7 Symbols.......................................................................................................... 0-2
0.8 Trademarks .................................................................................................... 0-3
0.9 Related Publications ......................................................................................... 0-3
0.10 Revision History ........................................................................................... 0-3
Contents ......................................................................................... 0-5
1. Basic Operation ......................................................................... 1-1
1.1 General .......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Starting and Stopping the NETNode .................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Working with the IP Interface ........................................................................... 1-2
1.4 Working with IP Cameras - Panasonic BB-HCM735 ............................................. 1-3
1.5 Working with Composite Cameras ..................................................................... 1-8
1.6 About AVI H264 Coding ................................................................................. 1-13
2. Advanced Operation ................................................................. 2-14
2.1 Configuring your NETNode for the very first time ............................................. 2-14
2.2 Configuring your NETNode with Node Finder ................................................... 2-16
2.3 Working with Talkback ................................................................................... 2-17
2.4 Configuring your NETNode for GPS ................................................................. 2-23
2.5 About NETNode IP Functionally ...................................................................... 2-26
2.6 Multicast Packet Processing ............................................................................ 2-27
2.7 Understanding Streaming Over IP ................................................................... 2-30
2.8 Configuring Multicast Streaming...................................................................... 2-30
2.9 About RTSP Streaming ................................................................................... 2-31
2.10 Working with Stream Recording and Playback ............................................... 2-32
2.11 Video Flow Control ..................................................................................... 2-36
2.12 Working with VLAN ..................................................................................... 2-38
2.13 Port Blocking (V5.4 onwards) ...................................................................... 2-41
2.14 Interlink Mode ............................................................................................ 2-42
2.15 Adding Static Routes ................................................................................... 2-44
2.16 Routing Information Protocol ....................................................................... 2-45
2.17 Spanning Tree Protocol ............................................................................... 2-46
2.18 Roaming .................................................................................................... 2-46
3. Advanced Setup ....................................................................... 3-50
3.1 About Advanced Setup ................................................................................... 3-50
3.2 Connecting your PC to your Radio ................................................................... 3-50
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3.3 Configuring the Basic Settings ........................................................................ 3-54
3.4 Working with the Status /Overview Sub-Tab .................................................... 3-56
3.5 Working with the Status /Spectra Sub-Tab....................................................... 3-60
3.6 Working with the Status / Maps Sub-Tab ......................................................... 3-62
3.7 Working with the Map Display ........................................................................ 3-65
3.8 Uploading Map Data ...................................................................................... 3-66
3.9 Working with the Global Settings Tab .............................................................. 3-68
3.10 Working with the Configuration Tab ............................................................. 3-75
3.11 Working with the Information Tab ............................................................... 3-84
3.12 Working with the Encoder Tab ..................................................................... 3-86
3.13 Licensing the NETNode ............................................................................... 3-91
3.14 Upgrading the Firmware.............................................................................. 3-93
4. Appendix A – Cautions and Warnings ........................................ 4-97
4.1 Cautions and Warnings .................................................................................. 4-97
4.2 EMC / Safety and Radio Approvals .................................................................. 4-98
4.3 CE Marking ................................................................................................... 4-98
5. Appendix B - Precautions and Maintenance ................................ 5-99
5.1 Caring for your Equipment ............................................................................. 5-99
5.2 Charging ....................................................................................................... 5-99
5.3 Working with Lithium Batteries ....................................................................... 5-99
5.4 Cleaning ..................................................................................................... 5-100
5.5 Storage ...................................................................................................... 5-100
5.6 Repairs ....................................................................................................... 5-100
5.7 Getting Technical Support ............................................................................ 5-100
5.8 Operate with the Cobham RMA Service ......................................................... 5-101
6. Appendix C-Glossary ............................................................... 6-103
6.1 Glossary ..................................................................................................... 6-103
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1. Basic Operation
1.1 General
This chapter covers day to day operations of a fully configured NETNode system.
When installed and configured the NETNode is easy to operate. These guidelines will help
you do basic operations on your NETNode.
Note: If you are working with a new system or it is necessary to change a configuration,
look at the Advanced Operation and Advanced Setup in this guide.
1.2 Starting and Stopping the NETNode
NETNode units don’t have power switches – you simply apply power to them and they will
start up.
Before you start
This is necessary:
A NETNode
A source of power.
Step 1: Powering Up
1. Energize the NETNode with one of the procedures in
2. On the front panel, the Indicator LED will show stable red. You can see the Indicator LED
change to stable green depending on the condition of the network.
Setting up your NETNode
.
Step 2: Stopping
It is important to stop the system carefully. This makes sure that all procedures are stopped
correctly and no data or settings are forgotten.
1. Disconnect the power cable from the NETNode.
2. On the front Panel, the LED will go out.
3. The system is shutdown safely.
Next Steps
Working with the IP Interface.
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1.3 Working with the IP Interface
When working with NETNodes you’ll be connecting with an IP interface and a web browser.
Step 1: Connect the NETNode to your Computer
1. Use the notes in
Setting up your NETNode
, to connect your PC to the NETNode.
Step 2: Start the Control Session
1. Power up the NETNode.
2. Click Start Internet on the PC.
3. Your browser window will open.
4. Type the IP address of the NETNode you wish to configure like this example:
http://192.168.2.1/
5. Click the Refresh button.
6. The web browser opens the Status Overview page of the NETNode.
Figure 1-1 Starting a control session
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Step 3: Log in to the Control Application
7. The Authentication Required dialog opens.
8. By default, the User Name is not required.
9. By default the password is meshweb.
10. Click the Log In button.
Figure 1-2 NETNode Authentication Dialog
At this time, you are logged in to the NETNode and can start configuring it to suit your
operation. All the details of working with the Control System are located in
Note: If you are simply trying to get some NETNodes configured to operate together as a
mesh network then jump to
Configuring the Basic Settings
.
Advanced Setup
1.4 Working with IP Cameras - Panasonic BB-
HCM735
You will wish to operate with IP cameras across your mesh network. IP cameras are
manufactured by many different companies and they each have different features. We’ll use
the example of a Panasonic IP Camera as it demonstrates many of the techniques that
will be necessary on many manufacturers’ IP cameras.
Before you start
This is necessary:
Like most IP cameras, the Panasonic BB-HCM735 comes with:
.
Camera head with integrated microphone and PTZ mounting
Power supply
Software for the PC that will monitor and control the camera.
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Part
Description
1
Panasonic AC
Adaptor, BB-HCA3
Converts 100-240VAC 50-60Hz to 12VDC 0.75A for the
camera head.
2
Panasonic BBHCM735 Camera
Head
Has integrated camera, microphone and PTZ systems.
3
Ethernet Cable
The cable is used for the initial configuration. This will
be replaced by the mesh network after setup.
4
Personal Computer
Needs to support video from the camera.
5
Panasonic Network
Camera Software
The CD contains configuration setup and Network
camera viewer software.
Step 1: Rig the Camera
Figure 1-3 Rigging an IP Camera
Table 1-1 – Rigging an IP Camera
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Step 2: Configure the Camera for the first time
It is necessary to have all the parts in the diagram rigged as above.
1. Put the Panasonic Network Camera Software disk into your PC – it auto starts.
2. The Network Camera software starts.
3. Click the Search for Cameras button.
4. The Easy Setup dialog opens.
5. Highlight the camera you wish to operate with.
6. Click the Network Settings button.
7. The Save Settings to Camera dialog opens.
8. Set up a fixed IP address for the camera.
9. Click the Save button.
Figure 1-4 Panasonic BB-HCM735 setup
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Part
Description
1
Panasonic BBHCM735 Camera
Head
Has integrated camera, microphone and PTZ systems.
2
Ethernet
You’ll connect the camera to one of the two Ethernet
ports available on the NETNode.
3
First NETNode
Located near the target.
4
Second NETNode
Located at the safe location.
5
Ethernet
You’ll connect the PC to one of the two Ethernet ports
available on the NETNode.
6
PC
The PC has Panasonic software pre-configured to
monitor the output of the camera.
Step 3: Rig the Camera across the Mesh
It will be necessary to have two or more fully configured NETNodes, A configured Panasonic
BB-HCM735 Network Camera and a PC with the Panasonic software loaded and configured.
Figure 1-5 Sending IP video across Mesh
Table 1-2 – Sending IP video over Mesh
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Step 4: Monitor the Camera across the Mesh
1. On the PC, click Start Internet to open your web browser.
2. Type the camera IP address into the browser address bar.
3. Click Refresh button.
4. The Connect to dialog box opens.
5. Type in the User name and password for the camera.
6. Click the OK button.
7. The Panasonic Viewing software starts in your browser.
8. Click Single Tab.
9. The Network Camera Control Page opens.
Figure 1-6 Connecting to IP camera across a Mesh network
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With the Panasonic BB-HCM735 Network camera connected in this manner you can use the
software to:
Monitor the camera output
Pan
Tilt
Zoom
Move to Preset positions
Scan in pan and tilt
Panasonic systems also support multi-camera display and some recording facilities.
You’ll find many features in the software to let you to configure the camera:
White balance
Resolution
Brightness
Image quality
IP Settings
Note: There are many types of IP camera that you could operate on a mesh system. They
will all have different features. Study the documentation that comes with your chosen
camera.
Note: You will monitor or listen to
most
assets in the same way depending on the device
being used. Each IP device will have its own control software but is usually accessed by a
web browser.
1.5 Working with Composite Cameras
Sometimes it will be necessary to use composite cameras across your mesh network. If
the MESH node has an AVI option fitted then it will accept standard composite video (NTSC
or PAL) and it will encode and stream the video across the Network. An Encoder Tab appears
on the Web-browser if an internal video encoder is fitted.
Step 1: Check if your NETNode has the AVI board
The AVI board is a factory fitted option. Look at the device label which will have the letters
AVI if the board is fitted.
You can also check by logging on to the NETNode and checking if the Encoder tab is
displayed on the Control Pages. The encoder tab is only there when the board is fitted and
the Global Settings Main Auxiliary Address is set to 1.
Note: The Mini Mesh cannot be fitted with an AVI board.
Step 2: Connect a Composite Camera
It will be necessary to have a fully configured NETNode with AVI option fitted, a composite
camera source and a PC to monitor the images.
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Part
Description
1
Composite Camera
Connect the video output of the camera to the BNC 2way plug (sockets) on the CA0477 A/V cable.
Connect the audio output (if available) to the Phono 2way plugs (pins) on the CA0477 A/V cable.
2
CA0477 A/V Cable
Assembly
Connect the Amphenol 19-way plug (pins) to the
Amphenol 19-way receptacle (sockets) on the
NETNode.
Note: Microphone power is on the audio connectors at
approximately 3V (applicable for Electret
microphones).
3
First NETNode with
AVI option fitted
Located near the target. Remember, the Auxiliary
address must be set at 1 to see the Encoder tab.
4
Second NETNode
Located at the safe location.
Figure 1-7 Sending composite video across Mesh network
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Part
Description
5
Ethernet
You’ll connect the PC to one of the two Ethernet ports
available on the NETNode.
6
PC
Has Cobham Stream player software or VLC software
loaded and configured.
Table 1-3 – Sending composite video across Mesh network
Step 3: Configure the NETNode with the AVI Option Fitted
1. Connect your PC to the NETNode and log on.
2. Navigate to the Encoder tab.
3. Check that the Video Lock indicator is showing green.
4. Set the Encoder Preset drop-down box to Medium rate (900kbps).
5. Set the Audio Enable checkbox to Checked if you have an audio source connected.
6. Set the Scrambling drop-down box to off.
7. Click Apply button.
8. The Encoder Configured Successfully dialog opens.
9. Click OK button.
Figure 1-8 Encoder configuration
10. Navigate to the Global Settings tab.
11. In the Main pane, set Streaming Protocol to UDP Multicast.
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Figure 1-9 Global Settings, Streaming Protocol
12. Navigate to the Configuration tab.
13. In the Streamer pane, click Stream Enable tick box.
Step 4: Stream the Images on the PC Connected NETNode
At this time, look to the other NETNode that has the PC connected. At this part of the link we
will use a technique called streaming to monitor the pictures. While you can download
many types of free streaming software, we will use Cobham Stream Player.
Figure 1-10 Configuration, Stream Enable
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1. Double-click Stream Player icon.
2. The Multiple Local Addresses dialog opens.
3. Highlight the IP address of your PC.
4. Click OK.
5. Video Stream Player dialog opens.
6. Cascade Mesh Streaming menu and double-click the stream you wish to play.
7. The video will start to play in a new window.
Figure 1-11 Setting up Cobham Stream Player
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1.6 About AVI H264 Coding
Phase three units with the AVI option can be upgraded to give H264 video (improved
quality/lower bitrates) and MP3 audio (MPEG1 and half rate MPEG2). The software to
upgrade these units can be found on the Information Tab together with upgrade
instructions.
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2. Advanced Operation
2.1 Configuring your NETNode for the very first time
Usually, you’ll connect to your NETNodes with an IP connection. There are some times when
it will be necessary to connect to the NETNode with a serial connection:
The first time you get it out of the box from the factory
If you have forgotten the IP address
If you have lost the password
The unit has been left in DHCP mode and it is necessary to apply a fixed IP address
In these cases you’ll connect your NETNode to your PC with the Serial cable and operate
Node Finder.
The most important thing to do when you first get a NETNode is to connect serially and
switch off DHCP. Then apply a fixed IP address. At this time you can operate with the
NETNode quickly with simple IP connections.
Step 1: Connect to your Personal Computer with Serial (RS232)
It will be necessary to have a fully powered NETNode, a personal computer operating the
Mesh Serial Configuration Tool and the correct data cable supplied with the unit.
NETNode-3-Robust – CA0406
NETNode-3-Plain – CA0474
NETNode-Mini Plain – CA0474
1. Connect the Control Cable Assembly to the control receptacle on the NETNode.
2. At this time, connect the D-Type 9-way plug (sockets) marked RS232 on the control
cable to the D-Type 9-way receptacle (pins) on your personal computer.
CAUTION: There are two D-Type 9-way plugs on each control cable – make sure you
select the RS232 version by checking the label attached to the cable near the plug. The
other is RS485.
Note: Some PCs do not have D-Type 9-way receptacles. In this case, it will be necessary to
get a USB plug (pins) to D-Type 9-way plug (pins) adapter cable. These are easy to get from
computer stores.
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Figure 2-1 Connecting to the NETNode through serial port
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2.2 Configuring your NETNode with Node Finder
Step 1: Setup the Serial Connection between NETNode and PC
Connect your NETNode to your computer with the control cable. See
NETNode for the very first time
earlier in this section.
Step 2: Start Node Finder
1. Double-click the Node Finder icon on the computer desktop.
2. The Node Finder application opens.
3. Click Tools Network Settings (via serial port)…
4. The Select Serial Port dialog opens.
5. Select the Serial port for your NETNode.
6. Click Next> button.
7. The Configure Network dialog opens.
8. Set up the network.
9. Click Apply button.
10. Click Finish button.
Configuring your
Figure 2-2 Using Node Finder
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2.3 Working with Talkback
When you have established a mesh network it is possible to attach headsets to NETNodes in
the network. These headsets let you to listen and talk to a different operator on the network
(‘party line’).
Step 1: Rig the Headsets
It will be necessary to have at least two fully configured NETNodes, at least two headsets
and the correct Microphone/Headphone External Cable Assembly
NETNode-3-Robust – CA0589
NETNode-3-Plain – CA0588
NETNode-Mini Plain – CA0588
Here’s an example using the NETNode-3-R (Robust):
1. With the Microphone/headphone cable, connect to the Audio receptacle on the NETNode
marked T/B (NETNode-3-Plain & NETNode-3-Mini Plain) or CTRL/DATA (NETNode-3Robust).
2. Connect the microphone plug of the headset to the inline plug marked IN on the CA0589
cable.
3. Connect the headphone plug of the headset to the inline plug marked OUT on the
CA0589 Cable.
4. Do the same for other NETNodes with headsets.
Figure 2-3 Using Talkback across NETNode-3-Robust RF link
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Serial
Part
Description
1
First NETNode
Configured to operate with headset.
2
CA0589 Headset
cable
Amphenol 22-way plug (pins) to
3.5mm plug 3 Pole (socket) audio in and
3.5mm plug 3 Pole (socket) audio out.
3
Inline TRS Plug
Marked IN
This is where you connect your headset microphone
plug.
Note: Microphone power is on the audio connectors
at approximately 3V (applicable for Electret
microphones)
4
Inline TRS Plug
Marked OUT
This is where you connect your headphone plug.
5
Microphone Plug
Usually pink in colour.
6
Headphone Plug
Usually green in colour.
7
Domestic Headset
As used with domestic computer applications like
Skype.
8
Second NETNode
Configured to operate with headset.
9
CA0589 Headset
cable
Amphenol 22-way plug (pins) to
3.5mm plug 3 Pole (socket) audio in and
3.5mm plug 3 Pole (socket) audio out.
10
Domestic Headset
As used with domestic computer applications like
Skype. Connect the same as the first NETNode.
Table 2-1 – Using Talkback
Step 2: Configure the NETNode to operate with Talkback
1. Connect your PC to the NETNode and log on
2. Navigate to the Configuration tab
3. In the Audio pane, set the Mode drop-down box to Internal
4. Adjust the Microphone Gain, Headphone Gain and Mute level to suit your
environment. The mute level must be set at a high enough level so that only speech (and
not ambient noise) is allowed through.
5. Click the Apply button.
6. Repeat on each NETNode that has a headset attached.
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Figure 2-4 Talkback Configuration
Step 3: Test the Talkback
When you listen on the headset and nobody is talking, you’ll hear a tone each ten seconds
to show that the audio circuit is operating.
Note: This is open talkback. Everyone on the network can hear you at all times. A Push
to Talk switch can be installed with the microphone to stop this.
Step 4: Explore the Remote Setting
You’ll see that in Configuration Audio Mode there is a setting called Remote. If you
are using headsets on each NETNode they will continue to operate as described above.
Internal mode only distributes the talkback audio within the local mesh network.
But, Remote mode allows the onward distribution of this audio on an external IP network
with RTSP protocols.
This enables you to connect a PC to a second NETNode and hear what is being said across
the network with streaming software like VLC and the URL:
rtsp://ip_address_of_unit/audio.sdp
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Serial
Part
Description
1
First NETNode
Configured to operate with headset with INTERNAL
mode set.
2
Second NETNode
Configured to operate with headset with REMOTE mode
set.
Figure 2-5 Remote Setting
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Serial
Part
Description
3
Third NETNode
You can connect your PC to this NETNode with the
Ethernet connection cable and use VLC software to
hear the second NETNode headset which is in
REMOTE mode.
Note: You will not hear the first NETNode as that is
in INTERNAL mode.
4
Ethernet Cable
NETNode-3-Robust – CA0406
NETNode-3-Plain – AP000465 (Optional)
NETNode-Mini Plain – CA0505
5
PC
Personal Computer operating VLC software. You can
stream the output of the second NETNode.
Table 2-2 – Talkback Configuration
Step 5: Use VLC to stream from a Remote Enabled NETNode
1. Connect your PC to NETNode three.
2. Double-click the VLC icon on your desktop.
3. VLC media player window opens.
4. Select Media Open Network Stream from the drop-down menu.
5. The Open Media window opens.
6. Type the Network URL like this example: rtsp://192.168.1.2/audio.sdp
7. Click the Play button.
Note: The IP address for VLC is the NETNode that has the headset to which you wish to
listen. It can be necessary to turn the mute level down to zero to stop VLC from stopping
when there is no stream.
Note: You can get VLC free from the internet at: www.videolan.org/vlc/
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Figure 2-6 Streaming Audio with VLC player
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2.4 Configuring your NETNode for GPS
If you attach a applicable GPS receiver to a NETNode you can use GPS location data on your
system. It can be very useful to show the location of NETNodes on a digital mapping screen
for example.
The NETNode system uses the NMEA 0183 GPS protocol to send GPS data.
We’ll use the example of operating with a Garmin GPS 17X Receiver.
Step 1: Connect the GPS Receiver to the NETNode
It will be necessary to have a Garmin GPS 17X Receiver, a Garmin cable a fully powered and
configured NETNode, a Data Cable Assembly and a PC with a web browser.
NETNode-3-Robust – CA0406
NETNode-3-Plain – CA0474
NETNode-Mini Plain – CA0474
1. Connect the Data Cable to the receptacle on the NETNode:
NETNode-3-Robust – Amphenol 19-way receptacle (Sockets) Marked AV/PTZ
NETNode-3-Plain – LEMO 3-way receptacle (Sockets) Marked AUX
NETNode-Mini Plain – D-Type 15-way receptacle (Sockets) Marked AUX
2. Connect your GPS 17X cable to the RS485 D-Type 9-way plug (sockets) on your data
cable assembly.
Step 2: Configure NETNode for operation with the Garmin GPS 17X
1. Connect your PC to the NETNode and log on.
2. Navigate to the Configuration tab.
3. In the RS485 pane, set: Data Mode to Off, Baud Rate to 4800, Parity to None (the
other settings are unimportant).
4. In the GPS pane set the drop-down box to RS485.
5. Click the Apply button.
6. On phase 3 units it will be necessary to enable external DC power on the Global
Settings > Main panel tab.
7. The Configured Successfully message appears, click OK.
Note: It is necessary for the Garmin cable to be adapted for use with NETNodes.
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