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DIGITAL AUDIO MIXING SYSTEM

A·X·U·M

User Manual

D&R Electronica Weesp BV Rijnkade 15B 1382GS Weesp The Netherlands Phone: +31 (0)294-418014 Fax: +31 (0)294-416987 Website:

http://www.d-r.nl

E-mail: info@d-r.nl

Version 2.5 - 2011-01-28

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing the AXUM audio mixing system. Specialists in the field of Radio/TV Broadcast and audio production designed the AXUM.

It is a system that is capable of working in a multitude of applications that need a 24-hour "On-Air"/Production system.

To be able to improve our products we always value suggestions once you ha ve b ecome familiar with your system. We will certainly learn from your comments and very much appreciate you dropping us a mail at

[email protected]

We are confident that you will be using the AXUM for many years to come, and wish you lots of success in your business.

And… please take some time to read this manual first to avoid unnecessary questions to yourself and to us.

With kind regards,

Duco de Rijk President

D&R ELECTRONIC A WEESP B.V. Rijnkade 15B 1382 GS Weesp The Netherlands

Phone: +31 294 418014 Fax: +31 294 416987 Website:

http://www.d-r.nl/

E-mail:

[email protected]

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1 Table of contents

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS 5 3 INTRODUCTION 6 4 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 7

4.1 SYSTEM PARTS 7

4.2 COMMUNICATION 9

4.3 FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS 10

4.4 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 11

4.4.1 AXUM system 11

4.4.2 Mixing console 11

5 CONTROL SURFACES 14 6 AXUM ENGINE 15

6.1 CONSOLE 1-4 CONFIGURATION 16

6.1.1 IP/Clock configuration 17

6.1.2 Global configuration 19

6.1.3 Mix buss configuration 20

6.1.4 Monitor buss configuration 21

6.1.5 Source configuration 22

6.1.6 Extern source configuration 24

6.1.7 Destination configuration 25

6.1.8 Talkback configuration 27

6.1.9 Processing presets 28

6.1.10 Module assignment 31

6.1.11 Module configuration 32

6.1.12 Mix/monitor buss pres ets 37

6.1.13 Console presets 40

6.1.14 Surface configuration 41

6.1.15 Rack configuration 43

6.1.16 Source pools 45

6.1.17 Preset pools 46

6.1.18 Users 47

6.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 49

6.2.1 MambaNet node overview 50

6.2.2 Templates 52

6.2.3 Predefined node configuration s 53

6.2.4 Engine functions 54

6.2.5 Package versions 55

6.2.6 Change web accounts 56

7 SURFACE(S) WEBSITE 57

7.1 IP/CLOCK CONFIGURATION 58

8 BLOCK DIAGRAMS – MUST BE CREATED 60 9 I/O RACK DESCRIPTION 61

9.1 POWER SUPPLY 62

9.2 ENGINE 62

9.3 GPIO 65

9.3.1 GPI 65

9.3.2 GPI Active-state 65

9.3.3 GPO 66

9.3.4 GPO Time 66

9.3.5 GPO Active-state 67

10 AVAILABLE I/O RACK CARDS 68

10.1 MIC INPUT CARD 68

10.2 LINE INPUT CARD 69

10.3 DIGITAL IN/OUTPUT CARD (OPTIONAL SRC) 70

10.4 LINE OUTPUT CARD 71

10.5 CRM OUTPUT CARD 72

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10.6 COBRANET IN/OUTPUT CARD 73

10.7 ADAT IN/OUTPUT CARD 74

10.8 HYBRID IN /OUTPUT CARD 75

10.9 FIREW IR E IN/OUTPUT CARD 76

10.10 DSP CARD 77

11 PATCH PANELS 78

11.1 19” PATCH PANELS / BREAKOUT PANELS 78

11.2 WIRING 79

11.2.1 GPIO/Remote 79

11.2.2 MIC 80

11.2.3 Phones 80

11.2.4 Stereo line input and output 81

11.3 STANDARD RJ45 WIRING 81

11.3.1 GPIO TTL/Relay selection 81

12 SPECIFICATIONS AXUM DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM 82

12.1 INPUT/OUTPUT CARDS 82

12.2 DSP PROCESSING 83

12.3 OVERALL 83

12.4 DIMENSIONS 84

13 LIST OF FIGURES 85 14 LIST OF TABLES 86 15 DECLARATION OF CONFORMI TY 87 16 PRODUCT SAFETY 88 17 DISCLAIMER 89 18 APPENDIX A - NETWORK DESIGN FOR AXUM 90

18.1 NETWORK LEVELS 90

18.2 AXUM NETWORK IMPLEMENTATION 90

18.2.1 MambaNet example 1 90

18.2.2 MambaNet example 2 91

18.3 NETWORK DESIGN (MAMBANET OVER LAYER 2) 91

18.3.1 Practical solution 1: Physical separated switches and IP router 93

18.3.2 Practical solution 2: single managed level 3 switch/router 94

18.3.3 Practical solution 3: Physical separated switches and PCs if IP router 95

18.4 NETWORK DESIGN (MAMBANET OVER LAYER 3) 96

18.5 IP SUBNETS AND IP ROUTES 97

18.6 REMOTE ACCESS 98

19 APPENDIX B – SURFACE SERVICE 99

19.1 PACKAGE VERSIONS 100

19.2 CHANGE PASSWORD 101

19.3 UPLOAD LOGO 102

20 APPENDIX C – ENGINE FUNCTIONS 103

20.1 MODULES 103

20.2 BUSSES 110

20.3 MONITOR BUSSES 112

20.4 CONSOLE 114

20.5 GLOBAL 117

20.6 SOURCES 118

20.7 DESTINATIONS 120

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2 Package Contents

The AXUM package comes normally with the following parts inside:

• AXUM Getting started document

• AXUM System in the configuration you have ordered.

 One or more 19” IO-Racks with the I/O, DSP and power supply cards.  Optional Control Surface(s) with external power supply.  Optional patch panels.  Optional RJ45 Shielded cables.

• AXUM user manual

WARNING: A network switch is not included but required to interconnection multiple system parts and a laptop/PC for configuratio n . You may use any Ethernet switch for this purpose!

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3 Introduction

This manual will give you an over view of the func tionality of the AXU M digital audio s ystem and all its features. It is advis able t o read t his m anua l at l east on ce bef ore to uching an y contr ol, or e ven th inking about hooking up the system. We know that this is actually the f ir st thing you want to do, but p lease d o not and discipline yourself to read the manual first.

The manual gives al l sorts of valuable inform ation befor e getting star ted and it saves you from getting all sorts of questions. After installing this manual can be used as a reference.

In the first chapter, we will give you an overview of the AXUM and its features. This way, you have an impression on how to implement the system in your application.

The next chapters will deal with interconnecting the various parts of the system and its external interfacing with your equipm ent

When installing and wiring the AXUM, you can finalize its interfacing with the instructions in the following chapters.

After installation, you will have a very complete m ixer with a human interface that is very logical and intuitive.

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4 System overview

The Axum is a dig ital modular aud io system that can solv e your digital mixing/ro uting requirem ents in your broadcast studio or in your complete broadcast facility. The m odular system can be used in all your mixing/routing applications like on-air broadcast, self-op, production and voice tracking.

4.1 System parts

To make a functional mixing console you require at least a 19” rack with a DSP card (32 stereo channels), the desired I/O cards and a control surface that can control all the mixing power. The connection between the 19” rack(s) and control surface(s) rely on a network protocol that is been called MambaNet. MambaNet works on Ethernet la yer 2, there for no IP-addresses have to be setup f or the ‘real-time’ functionality.

WARNING: Do not connect multiple AXUM engines/racks in the same Ethe rnet network (Layer

To connect surface( s) and 19” rack(s) you can built on this k nown Ethernet standard with comm on switches till advanced m anaged switches with all the s ecurity solutions as there are STP (spann ing tree protocol), Trunking etc.

For (remote) configuration the well known webbro wser is used to access the cons oles webserver. Of course this happens on a IP-based level of communication, which makes it possible to configure system over the internet.

The defaults IP-addresses for configuration pages are:

http://192.168.0.200 for the configuration in main menu http://192.168.0.23x for the controller surfac e configuration. (for the first surfac e set x to 4, for a

second surface set x to 5, etc).

To prevent other people to access the Axum configuration pages you need to logon. The default logon is: Username: service Password: service

This account ma y change, which is explained in chapter Error! Reference source not found.Error! Reference source not found. (Error! Reference source not found.). Network specialists can find some more information in chapter 18 (Appendix A).

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Figure 1: Basic system layout

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4.2 Communication

All control comm unication takes place with MambaNe t and gives the surf ace flexibility and power to the AXUM digital audio s ystem. To understand the AXUM digit al audio system it would help to k now some principles of MambaNet.

MambaNet definitions:

- Objects A fader, switch will have to trigger an action in the AXUM digital audio system. In MambaNet, we call these faders and switches ‘objects’.

- Nodes In the hardware the faders and switches are grouped on modular blocks (think of a single PCB), such blocks are represented as ‘nodes’ in MambaNet.

- Engine In the Axum digital system the engine is in fact your mixing console. The functions available in the ‘engine’ can connect to one or more objects found in your network.

In practice, this means you can connect any surface element like switches and faders to any function of your mixing console(s). From now on, you can design your own functionality at the control surface.

Information for manufacturers and developers is located at

http://www.mambanet.org, it is possible to

make your own communication with the mixing system; we have a MambaNet library available for Windows (DLL) and Linux (lib). For professional developers it is possible to buy a Manufacture ID from D&R so you are able to make your own equipment compatible with th e MambaNet protocol. Secondly, local radio stations can use manufacturer ID 0xFFFF for some custom implementations. (All manufacturer IDs are unique except the 0xFFFF, which is free for ‘in-house’ implementation)

Figure 2: MambaNet logo

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4.3 Features and highlights

Because the AXUM digital audio system is highly flexible, you can make many solutions for your mixing and routing. To have an overview on the power of the Axum digital audio system we made a list of the most important features and highlights:

• I/O Matrix of 1280x1280 with optional I/O Cards:

- MIC inputs and GPIO’s

- Line inputs and GPIO’s

- Digital in/outputs and GPIO’s

- Line outputs and GPIO’s

- CRM/Phones outputs and GPIO’s

- ADAT in/outputs

- CobraNet in/outputs

- Firewire in/outputs

- Hybrid in/outputs

• 32 stereo modules per DSP card.

- Gain

- Low cut

- 6 band full parametric EQ

- Voice processing

- one free FX DSP for future use.

• 32 busses, default configured if: console 1 and 2 with each a:

- Stereo Program buss

- Stereo Sub buss

- 4x Stereo Aux buss

- Stereo Dump buss

- Stereo PFL buss

• Up to 4 DSP cards

- up to 128 stereo modules

- up to 16 monitor busses. (for example it is possible to make 4 studios with one I/O rack, or even 2 studios of 16 stereo modules and 2 stereo monitor busses with a single DSP card in your I/O rack…)

• Advanced preset system.

• Object oriented control protocol, MambaNet

• Configuration of the AXUM nodes using one web server

• Multiple redundancy solutions

• Remote configuration via HTTP and TCP/IP

• Remote control via MambaNet over UDP/IP and TCP/IP

• Standardized cabling with RJ45 (shielded for audio connections)

• Advanced security system based

• User database for identification

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4.4 Principle of operation

4.4.1 AXUM syst em

The AXUM system will be build up around the matrix/router that gives a lot of routing flexibility. Up to 4 DSP cards can be inserted to create mixing power as requested. For example, you can create with one AXUM system (equipped with one DSP card):

- A single mixing console with 32 stereo modules and 16 stereo busses

- Multiple mixing consoles (maximal 4), 3 consoles are used in our example: 1 consoles with 16 stereo modules and 6 stereo busses 1 consoles with 12 stereo modules and 6 stereo busses 1 console 4 stereo modules and 4 stereo busses

This makes clear we do not talk over a ‘mixing console’, the AXUM is an audio-platform! Depending on the configuration, you can make your own studio console(s)/surface functionality. Al this power is controlled and configured by the AXUM engine. This engine configuration is described in detail later on.

4.4.2 Mixing console

As mentioned before the configuration is done within the Axum engine, now we will give a short overview/introduction on the structure of the mixing console(s) platform solution of the engine.

For the configuration of the busses, monitor busses and modules you can setup to which console it should belong (1-4). Finally the engine will extract a ‘assignment’ picture from this information which shows clearly the console blocks.

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4.4.2.1 Sources

Each module can receive audio from the matrix using so called ‘sources’. A source is given a name, left/right physical input and some additional settings (think of phantom, pad, redlight settings). For example if we make source ‘MIC1’ with phantom on we can route this to module 1 and/or module 13. So the MIC 1 is used at console 1 but also at console 2 (or 3).

4.4.2.2 Destinations

Audio is sent to physical outputs by so called ‘destinations’. A destinations given a name, left/right physical outputs and some additional settings (default audio-source, N-1 etc). For examples we make destinations ‘Line out 1’ and ‘Dig out 1’ which both get the audio fr om ‘Prog A’.

4.4.2.3 Console/Surface functionality

After the consoles are set-up/configured and the inputs and outputs are set-up with the correct settings of sources/destinations you can start using the console functionality. Which functionality is available depends on the configuration of the system. It is important to make the required ‘real-time’ functionality available via the surface and rack configuration menu’s. Actually here you define the ‘knob functions’.

4.4.2.4 Console startup/Presets

At the console start up it will load the last backup or the programmed defaults, this depends on a setting in global configuration.

The programmed defaults are:

- The information set within the webbrowser pages

- For the modules ‘module preset 1A’ is selected by default.

Further in live use of the console(s) you can make use of presets:

- Processing presets

- Module presets

- Console presets

processing preset:

A processing preset contains module-settings (think of EQ, Dynamics etc. etc). When a source is selected by the control surface encoder, the assigned default processing preset is loaded.

Module preset:

The module preset 1A t/m 4B defines a combination of: Source, Processing preset and Routing preset. In this case if module preset 1B is recalled:

- The configured ‘preset 1B source’ is set on the module

- The corresponding processing preset is set on the module. Processing preset field that not override the module will set according to the module configuration settings (if ‘Use at source select’ is active).

- The routing as given by ‘module preset 1B’ is restored.

Console preset:

The console preset consists of two main parameters:

- It loads Module preset 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A or 4B.

- It loads a buss/monitor buss preset.

Here also you can define if a separate buss is used within the preset (the configuration setting ‘Use’ – Yes/No).

In general you can say:

- The console will startup in the defaults like given in the webpage.

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- When a source is selected (can also be in the startup-defaults) the corresponding processing preset is loaded.

- When a module preset is loaded, the complete module settings can be preset.

- With the console preset you are able to change: module-settings , buss master en monitor buss settings.

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5 Control Surfaces

The engine will recognize the control surfaces of the AXUM digital audio system as ‘nodes with objects’. Each object can connect to an engine (mixing console) function. Below you see an example of a control surface and a short description of the node/object structure.

Figure 3: 12 fader control surface

This control surface holds 4 user interfaces nodes:

- 3x four fader panel node

- 1x monitor buss panel node

The ‘four fader panel node’ holds 84 objects:

- 4x Display upper line

- 4x Display lower line

- 4x Encoder

- 4x Encoder-push

- 32x LEDs

- 32x switches with LEDs (16 small, 16 large)

- 4x fader

The ‘monitor buss panel node’ holds 61 objects:

- 1 chip card

- 54 switches with LED’s

- 1 encoder

- 1 encoder push

- 4 potentiometers

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6 AXUM Engine

The engine of the Axum drives all audio processing/routing and from the surfaces and remote locations, it can be controlled using MambaNet. Therefore it is required that you setup the engine/system with your settings before it will work according your requirements. Of course, we deliver the system in a default configuration that will cover 90% of the functionality you wish.

Setting up the engine (your mixing console) is done using your web browser. Simply enter the IP address of the 19” rack in your browser and log-on to the configuration pages.

By default the IP Address is: http://192.168.0.200 (at the first startup you can use a network or cross wire with a static IP given to your network interface, e.g. 192.168.0.10).

On the Axum website, you find all necessary options to configure your system as full functioning mixing console(s), it’s the most to start with the Console 1-4 configuration. In this menu you may easy step from top to bottom.

Figure 4: Axum web server

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6.1 Console 1-4 configuration

This pages shows all configuration possibilities to setup your console 1-4. Your system is preconfigured but you may step through the menus for personal adjustments.

Figure 5: Console 1-4 configuration

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6.1.1 IP/Clock configuration

Figure 6: IP/Clock configuration

6.1.1.1 IP

Here you can setup the network settings to be compatible with the required settings in your situation and you can set the time zone to where you are.

It’s possible to change the IP, subnet, gateway and DNS server address by clicking on the address. For more information on IP addressing:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_address

WARNING: These setting become active after reboot.

6.1.1.2 Engine MambaNet servers

To enable and/or disable a specific server for Ethernet, UDP and/or TCP you can select here de y/n field. Also the used UDP and TCP port can be changed to a non default value. WARNING: These setting become active after reboot.

6.1.1.3 Clock

To change the time zone, click on the used time zone (in our example ‘Europe/Amsterdam’). You can select the desired time zone in the list box.

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The AXUM uses the NTP protocol for accurate clock synchronization. In the section ‘current’ you find the IP address of the used ‘clock master’ and its ‘stratum’. For more information on NTP:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_Time_Protocol

When IP and DNS settings are setup correct, the AXUM will automatically synchronize to a pool of time servers. The AXUM is also able to use a GPS receiver via USB for time synchronization. next, the AXUM may function as a NTP server for the surfaces. There for, on the webserver of the control surfaces you can configure the 'optional ntp server' and fill in the IP address of the ntp server (e.g.

192.168.0.200). Set date/time may be used on system without any synchronization to set the correct time.

In the popup window it is possible to give to correct time and if you click on the ‘day’ it will become direct changed/activated.

Remember that all other changes (NTP and IP settings) will become effective after reboot.

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6.1.2 Global configuration

Some overall system settings can be filled in on this webpage.

Figure 7: Global configuration

• Sample rate You can select a sample rate of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz en 48kHz. According to this setting, the filters are setup so you have to make sure to select the sample rate you work with. Also when using an external clock.

• Extern(al) clock If you want to use the external clock (Frame clock in) you can turn it on here.

• Headroom The internal headroom is fixed at 20 dB, to adjust the headroom on a local input/output you can give an offset level to the sources/destinations or at the rack configuration.

• Fader top level You can make the fader work with or without 10 dB fader reserve. In the last situation the faders will be 0 dB (unity gain) when the fader is fully up (maximum position).

• Auto momentary Most switch functions can work in a auto-momentary mode. W hen set to yes a knob will function latching when pressed shor tly. But with a long press (>750 mS) the knob reacts like a momentary switch (function active while pressed).

• Startup state Here you can select to use a known startup state which is the ‘programmed defaults’ or use a ‘backup of the last situation’. Programmed defaults are the defaults as setup in the web-configuration. An backup of the console is saved once a minute, which m eans you will return to (almost) the last situation.

• Console information Here you can share some details to have an easier identification in a multi-studio environment.

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6.1.3 Mix buss configuration

You have to setup the busses to create the names, console assignment and functionality of the Busses. Here we see the setup for a single console buss setup:

Figure 8: Buss configuration

• Label The name given to this buss.

• 2 Mono busses It is possible to make 2 mono busses from one stereo buss. All buss-sends, to this buss, on the module’s will now include stereo to mono summing.

• Master pre/post You can choose the buss to be pre or post ON, level (comparable with pre/post fader) and balance (could be your pan-pot).

• Master level/state This setting is used as programmed startup level, so the buss masters are in a known state.

• Interlock If you make a buss interlock, only 1 module can be assigned at the same time.

• Exclusive When routing to an Dump/Rec exclusive buss is made, the routing to all other busses on that module will be disabled. This is useful for a so called ‘dump buss’. The selections Comm technician and Comm producer are used if you want to make a communication buss. Such buss makes it possible to let presenters talk with hybrid or to talk with an technician/producer.

• Buss reset This setting can be used to create a CUE/PFL buss with auto-reset (CUE Reset).

If you have multiple studios and CUE/PFL busses you may assign reset to multiple busses.

• Console You can select to which console a buss belongs.

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6.1.4 Monitor buss configuration

Per DSP card, you have 4 stereo monitor busses that can be used. They need a name, console assignment and configuration so they can work properly:

Figure 9: Monitor buss configuration

• Label Here you give a name to this monitor buss

• Interlock Yes means only one source is active at the same time, on this monitor buss.

• Default selection If the last selected source is turned off it will always go to the default selection. This selection is also your startup default.

• Automatic switching. You can tell the Engine that a monitor buss switches automatically when the ‘source buss’ is activated. Also known as ‘PFL to CRM’. If you have two separate studios’ you can have multiple automatically switched busses (e.g. PFL 1 and PFL 2). When to mix buss is an exclusive buss, the monitor buss will also switch ‘exclusive’; normally automatic switching will be summing with the set up ‘Dim level’.

• Dim level When you have set the monitor buss to switch automatically, the source signal is dimmed by the filled in level and the buss that is switched on to the Monitor buss is at unity gain (0 dB).

• Console You can select to which console a monitor buss belongs.

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6.1.5 Source configuration

The 19” rack unit can accept various I/O cards. These inserted I/O cards can accept audio in various formats. This is because the audio connected to the I/O cards can have different channel relat ions (mono, stereo). To create a user readable label you have to configure sources. Such a source is the entity you can select to be the input of your module in the mixing console. See below for a simple source list example:

Figure 10: Source configurati o n

• Nr Here you can reposition the destination to make the list in a convenient order.

• Label Name of the source you are creating.

• Input 1/2 Here you select the physical slot and input of the card you want to assign to this source. For mono sources you selected the same input for left and right.

• Phantom The phantom power for this source is turned on/off at startup.

(this field is only available when the source-phantom function is also assigned to an object; e.g. via rack configuration)

• Pad The PAD for this source is turned on/off at startup.

(this field is only available when the source-pad function is also assigned to an object; e.g. via rack configuration)

• Gain The source gain for this source is at startup set to this level.

(this field is only available when the source-gain function is also assigned to an object; e.g. via rack configuration)

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• Processing preset If this source is selected on a module, by the ‘source select’ function (not via module or console preset), this processing preset is ‘set’ on the module.

• Trigger start Here you can configure how the source start/stop change is triggered:

- Dedicated, the module fader and on are not triggering start/stop only the dedicated start/stop controllers.

- Module fader on, the fader on will trigger the start as well.

- Module on, the on switch will trigger the start as well.

- Module fader on & on, the fader must be open and on active then the start is triggered. Dedicated start/stop objects will work in parallel with these ‘trigger start/stop’ modes

• Trigger stop Here you can configure how the source start/stop change is triggered:

- Dedicated, the module fader and on are not triggering start/stop only the dedicated start/stop controllers.

- Module fader off, the fader off will trigger the stop as well.

- Module off, the on switch will trigger the stop as well.

- Module fader off & off, the fader must be closed or on inactive then the stop is triggered. Dedicated start/stop objects will work in parallel with these ‘trigger start/stop’ modes

• Red-light. When this source becomes active on a module, the corresponding Red-light buss becomes active.

• Monitor destination mute When this source becomes active on a module, the corresponding monitor buss will be muted.

• Related destination When you give a source a related destination it is possible to use TB functions on the module and communication features from the GPIOs. For example you will make the relation announcer microphone to announcer headphone.

• Delete When you click on this column the source will be deleted (and also all references are deleted).

• Create a new source By clicking on this link a popup will appear where you have to setup the physical inputs and label for the new source.

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6.1.6 Extern source configuration

Each DSP card can handle four stereo monitor busses (with 4 DSP cards a max of 16 stereo monitor busses is possible). For each DSP card you can configure 8 external stereo sources, beyond the 16 stereo mixing busses which are fixed available in the monitor section.

Figure 11: External source co n figuration

• Safe Extern source can be configured to be ‘interlock safe’. Normally only one buss or external input can be active on the monitor buss if configured to be ‘interlock’. But sometimes it is important your signal will not disappear if another CRM-source is selected, in that case you can set the external source to be ‘safe’.

• Source Here you can select which signal routes to this ‘external input’. You can choose:

- Input sources (Mic, line, dig etc. etc.)

- Mix busses

- Monitor busses

- Insert outs (of modules)

- N-1 signals (for a single module)

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6.1.7 Destination configuration

The 19” rack unit can accept various I/O cards. With these cards, you can send audio from the Axum digital audio system to the audio format you require. Because the audio connected to the I/O cards can have different channel relations (mono, stereo) a combination has to be made. A user readable label has to be created to configure destinat ions. Such destination is the entity you can select to be the output of a mixing buss of the mixing console. See an example destination list:

Figure 12: Destination configuration

• Nr Here you can reposition the destination to make the list in a convenient order.

• Label Name of the destination you are setting up.

• Output 1/2 Here you select the physical slot and output of the card you want to assign to this destination. For a mono output you have to select only one of the left or right outputs to a physical slot/ch.

• Level The destination level for this source is at startup set to this level; for example to adjust headroom for a single output.

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(this field is only available when the destination-level function is also assigned to an object; e.g. via rack configuration)

• Default signal from This destination/output will send audio from the default selected source (except if a N-1 is active, then automatically the N-1 signal is selected). You can choose:

- Input sources (Mic, line, dig etc. etc.)

- Mix busses

- Monitor busses

- Insert outs (of modules)

• Default signal routing Here you can choose which signal feeds the physical outputs:

Stereo (if no mix minus source is assigned):

Output left and right received their corresponding signal

Left:

Output left and right both receive the left signal.

Right:

Output left and right both receive the right signal. Mono (only if a mix minus source is assigned): The mix minus signal is always a mono signal.

• N-1 from/mix minus source When the selected source is assigned to a module, this destination automatically creates an N-1 using the selected source. There is no limitation on the amount of N-1s, every module is able to make its own N-1.

• Delete When you click on this column the destination will be deleted (and also all references are deleted).

• Create a new destination By clicking on this link a popup will appear where you have to setup the physical outputs and label for the new destination. When you select the same output for both channels, the system will use it on the left output and set the right to none.

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6.1.8 Talkback configuration

This page makes it possible to select the sources for the 16 talkback busses available in the AXUM. A talkback buss may be summed/switched to any destination of the AXUM system, this will not require any DSP resources.

Figure 13: Talkback configuration

• Source Here you can select which signal routes to a talkback buss. You can choose:

- Input sources (Mic, line, dig etc. etc.)

- Mix busses

- Monitor busses

- Insert outs (of modules)

- N-1 signals (for a single module)

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6.1.9 Processing presets

It is possible to set the module processing when a source is selected (via ‘source select’ or a module preset) , the information for this functionality is stored in the processing presets.

Figure 14: Processing presets

• Nr Here you can reposition the preset to make the list in a convenient order.

• Label Name of the preset.

• Settings. Shows a new page where you can configure the preset.

• Delete When you click on this column the preset will be deleted (and also all references are deleted).

• Copy to new preset This function can be used to get the current settings copied in a new preset. A popup will appear where you have to setup the label for the new preset.

• Create new preset By clicking on this link a popup will appear where you have to setup the label for the new preset.

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6.1.9.1 Settings

All processing parameters can be configured in the processing preset settings webpage

Figure 15: Processing preset settings

• Override module If set to no, the module setting will not be affected by this preset. If set to yes, this preset will change the settings of the module for the corresponding processing section (Digital gain, Low cut etc. etc.)

• State if the override is turned to yes, you can set the processing section to ‘on’ or ‘off’. for example:

- Microphones will often have the state EQ on

- CD players will often have the state EQ off

• Value if the override is turned to yes, this value is set for the corresponding processing section.

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For EQ and dynamics, a popup window is shown. Here you can set multiple values.

Figure 16: Processing preset EQ/Dynamics settings

EQ Range

Maximal adjustment you may generate with this band.

EQ Level

Level of the band that this preset will set. The value must be within the EQ Range

EQ Frequency Frequency of the band that this preset will set. The frequency range is 20-20000 Hz.

EQ Bandwidth Bandwidth of the band that this preset will set. The bandwidth range is 0.1 – 10

EQ type Type of the band that this preset will set. You can choose:

- Off

- High pass filter (6 dB/Oct)

- Low shelf

- Peaking (is the normal EQ curve)

- High shelf

- Low pass filter

- Band pass filter

- notch filter Downward expander threshold

Threshold of the downward expander (to reduce ambient sound) that this preset will set. The threshold range is -50 dB till 0 dB.

AGC ratio The ratio for this automatic gain control is given in 1:1 to 1:25

AGC threshold Threshold of the AGC, above the threshold the AGC tries to hold the signal 0 dB. the threshold range is -30 till 0 dB.

(Be aware with a low threshold, you may generate a lot of gain)

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6.1.10 Module assignment

Modules can be assigned to one of the 4 consoles, after this and a correct assignment of the busses (in buss configuration) to the consoles you may click ‘generate’ to make a correct assignment configuration. Afterwards you can override the generate assignments by clicking the ‘y’/’n’ fields. For example you can create a buss that is available to all consoles.

Figure 17: Module assignment

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6.1.11 Module configuration

The module configuration makes it possible to give modules a default setting (after powering on) and you can also configure module presets 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B, 4A/4B.

Figure 18: Input module configuration

• Console Shows to which console the module is assigned.

• Preset 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B, 4A/4B Shows the source and processing preset selected for corresponding module preset. If the ‘#’ symbol appears there is an active routing preset. (click on the link to go to the configuration page for the module)

• Processing Here you can see if there is any processing done. (click on the link to go to the configuration page for the module)

• Routing (click on the link to go to the configuration page for the module)

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6.1.11.1 Module configuration page

On this page you can setup the default module configuration, used at startup if programmed default is selected in global configuration. If you have made your settings and you would like to copy them to all modules in this console (for example if you want to use the same EQ center frequencies) you can simply hit ‘To all console x modules’ after you made and checked the settings on the current module.

Figure 19: Module configuration page

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6.1.11.2 Module preset 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B, 4A/4B

Here you select the source, processing preset and routing preset that is used when module preset 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B, 4A/4B is selected. After a click on ‘routing’ a popup appears with the routing possibilities (this depends on the console assignment).

• Source If you click here a popup appears with a list of all available sources. Select the source you want to use in this module preset.

• Processing If you click here a popup appears with a list of all available processing presets. Select the source you want to use in this module preset.

• Routing Preset

Figure 20: Module routing preset

Override module

If set to no, the module setting will not be affected by this preset. If set to yes, this preset will change the settings of the module for the corresponding buss.

Level

If the override is turned to yes, this will set the send level to the buss for this module when current preset is selected.

State

If the override is turned to yes, this will set the buss state to ‘on’ or ‘off’ for this module when this module preset is select.

Pre/Post

If the override is turned to yes, this will set the buss pre or post for this module when this module preset is select.

Balance

If the override is turned to yes, this will set the buss balance for this module when this module preset is select.

To all console 1-4 module

With this link you can copy the current settings to the same routing preset (1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B, 4A/4B) at all modules of the console where this module is assigned to.

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• Ignore module state When presets are recalled, it checks the module state to prevent recalling ‘onair’ signals. The preset will wait till the module is switched off air. If the ignore module state function is switched to yes, the presets will not check the module state and forces the recall to be done always!

6.1.11.3 Processing

These are the programmed processing defaults for the modules. Depending on the startup settings these processing defaults will be used at startup (programmed defaults in global configuration).

The field ‘Use at source select’ determines if the default module processing in the source configuration is used when a source is assigned via the module source select functionality and no processing preset is assigned in the ‘source configuration’.

The following state/value processing sections are available:

• Digital Gain level You can enter a default gain level for each module and determine if the default state must be on or off.

• Low cut frequency You can enter a default frequency of the low cut filter and determine if the default state must be on or off.

• Insert You may select a source to be your insert return for this module and determine if the default state must be on or off.

• Phase Set the phase default settings (Left only, right only or both channels are phase reversed). It is also possible to determine if the default state must be on or off.

• Mono Give the mono settings default values (left, right or mono-sum of left and right). It is also possible to determine if the default state must be on or off.

• EQ By clicking on EQ you can set the default equalizer settings it will appear in a popup window. The state may be used to set the EQ default on or off.

• Dynamics This setting is used as default, the popup shows the parameters to setup. The state may be used to set the dynamics to be default on or off.

• Module Here you may set the default module level at startup, the state will be the default module on/off state.

The ‘Ignore module state’ function makes it possible to load a processing preset even if the module is active (fader open and module on). This may be necessary if you use presets on a ‘virtual console’.

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6.1.11.4 Routing

The field ‘Use at source select’ determines if the default module routing is used when a source is assigned via the module source select functionality .

The following routing sections are available:

• Buss level You may predefine the send level of a module to the busses (e.g. Aux send).

• Buss status You have to setup the startup status for the busses. With this setting you set the buss routing (e.g. Program on/off or CUE on/off).

• Buss Pre/Post It’s possible to have pre/post selection per module, the startup setting can be configured here.

• Balance You can select the balance of the buss sent.

6.1.11.5 Set module 1 to programmed startup state

When you click this button the module will directly load the setup module defaults.

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6.1.12 Mix/monitor buss presets

It is possible to make mix/monitor buss presets to make sure the correct buss master states and levels are set for different programs. Also you can make sure the required monitor buss selection is made.

Figure 21: Mix/monitor buss presets

• Nr Here you can reposition the preset to make the list in a convenient order.

• Label Name of the preset.

• Settings. Shows a new page where you can configure the preset.

• Delete When you click on this column the preset will be deleted (and also all references are deleted).

• Create new buss preset By clicking on this link a popup will appear where you have to setup the label for the new preset.

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6.1.12.1 Settings

On this page you can set the required levels and state for all busses and monitor busses which are used in the mix/monitor buss preset.

Figure 22: Mix/monitor buss preset settings

6.1.12.2 Mix buss settings

• Console Displays the console where this mix buss is assigned to.

• Use When set to ‘yes’ the settings for this mix buss overrides the current mix settings if the preset is loaded.

• Master level Here you can give the preset master level of the corresponding mix buss.

• Master state Here you can give the preset master state of the corresponding mix buss.

6.1.12.3 Monitor buss settings

• Console Displays the console where this monitor buss is assigned to.

• Use When set to ‘yes’ the settings for this monitor buss overrides the current monitor settings if the preset is loaded.

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• State This must be set to ‘on’ to force this monitor-buss routing to be active. When it is set to ‘off’ the monitor-buss routing will be forced to go ‘off’.

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6.1.13 Console presets

To recall a complete console you use the console presets, what exactly is recalled is depending on the underlying configuration of:

- Source configuration

- Processing presets

- Module configuration

- Mix/monitor buss presets

When a console preset is recalled it will set all modules to the module preset ‘A’-‘H’ as configured. Secondly it will load the Mix/monitor pres et as given in the conso le pres et.

Figure 23: Console presets

• Nr Here you can reposition the preset to make the list in a convenient order.

• Label Name of the preset.

• Console Select to which console or consoles this preset is active.

• Module preset Here you can select to use module preset 1A/1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B, 4A/4B.

• Mix/monitor buss preset Here you can select one of the mix/monitor buss presets to use in this console preset.

• Recall time A console preset can be recalled onair safe, so active channels are not recalled. Default you have to press the preset button for 1 second before an ‘safe’ recall is done. After pressing 3 seconds the active channels are recalled as well (forced). You can setup the delay time for the safe and forced console presets, when you give 0 seconds the recall will be done ‘direct’ when the button is pressed.

• Delete When you click on this column the preset will be deleted (and also all references are deleted).

• Create new console preset By clicking on this link a popup will appear where you have to setup the label for the new preset.

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6.1.14 Surface configuration

You can see an overview of the boards in the surface(s) on this page. These are grouped together, like their physical layout.

Figure 24: Surface configuration

• MambaNet Address Show information on the internal used MambaNet addresses

• Node name Logical name of the node

• Default Number of objects that have a default value set.

• Config Number of objects that are configured to an engine function.

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same or a different node (of the same type). When you import Module 5-8 with an offset of -4 the configuration will be as you expect Module 1-4.

• User level Here you can define to which console the module belongs in terms of user level. The user level depends on the user logged on to the AXUM system. If ‘None’ is selected this node will always have full access.

• Configure When you follow the link configure, you are able to setup the functionality for the different objects on the node. The sensor and actuator data types determine which function is able to connect to the object. For a complete list of the functions, you can go to chapter 20 Appendix C – Engine functions.

Figure 25: Node object configuration (to Axum functions)

• Default The gray value is the startup default, this may be changed by assigning a custom value. When you submit an empty box the object returns to the startup default value.

• Function Here you may select which engine function is connected to the object

• Label Here you may change the label, which is a shortcut for the selected function, if none is given the default function label will be used (the label will appear in the remote configuration software).

• User level Per user level you can overwrite the default level per function. If y is selected the function will be available in the selected user level. If n is selected the function won´t be available. if the y/n value is shown light gray, the function default user level is used.

In the column headers you may toggle the user level for all objects in the node.

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6.1.15 Rack configuration

You can see an overview of the cards in the rack on this page. You can find information like the slot number, MambaNet address, card name, number of inputs and outputs. The link Configure will go to a page for connecting objects of the card to Axum engine’s functions. You can consider this as the remote control configuration. For example you can connect:

• Start/stop functionality to remote outputs

• Source gain functionality to MIC gain

• Speaker level to CRM output level

• etc. etc.

Figure 26: Rack configuration

• Slot Slot number where the I/O card is located.

• MambaNet Address Show information on the internal used MambaNet addresses

• Node name Logical name of the node

• Inputs Number of mono input channels

• Outputs Number of mono output channels

• Default Number of objects that have a default value set.

• Config Number of objects that are configured to an engine function.

• Import/Export Once you have configured the defaults and used engine functions you can export and import these settings. With export the current configuration is stored in the database, where you have to give a logical name (e.g. Module 5-8). With import you can restore a configuration to the same or a different node (of the same type). When you import Module 5-8 with an offset of -4 the configuration will be as you expect Module 1-4.

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• User level Here you can define which c ons ole user level the I/O card will use (e.g. for its GPIs).

• Configure The page shown below gives an indication how the CRM output level objects connect to the Speaker level engine functions. By following the links, you can reconfigure the functions that connect to the objects. The sensor and actuator data types determine which function assigns to the object. For a complete list of the functions, you can look up chapter 20 Appendix C – Engine functions..

Figure 27: Node object configuration (to Axum functions)

In the column headers you may toggle the user level for all objects in the node.

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6.1.16 Source pools

You can see an overview of the source pools on this page. A source pool may be assigned to a user to give them a comfortable source list for selection from the control surface.

Figure 28: Source pool configuration

• Type Type of the source.

• Label Name of the source.

• Source pool Per console there are 2 source pools A/B If y is selected the source will be available in the selected source pool. If n is selected the source won´t be available.

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6.1.17 Preset pools

You can see an overview of the preset pools on this page. A preset pool may be assigned to a user to give them a comfortable source list for selection from the control surface.

Figure 29: Preset pool configuratio n

• Label Name of the preset.

• Preset pool Per console there are 2 preset pools A/B If y is selected the preset will be available in the selected preset pool. If n is selected the preset won´t be available.

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6.1.18 Users

You can see an overview of the users on this page. You can see the user level/preset per user and per console.

Figure 30: User configuration

• Login Here you can login as a user to the selected console.

• Write Here you can write the selected user to a plugged in chipcard.

• Active account The account that is currently active in this console (this may be different from the chipcard if overruled by software).

• Chipcard account The name of the user of a plugged in chipcard, will appear here.

• Add With this button you can add the user from a chipcard to the AXUM system.

• Nr Here you can reposition the user to make the list in a convenient order.

• Active You may disable an account using this switch.

• Username Here you can enter the name of the user.

• Password Here you can enter the password of the user.

• Logout to idle Removal of the chipcard can be used to stay in the last user or to jump to the idle situation.

• User level Here you can select the user level of the user (see also 6.1.14 Surface configuration and

6.1.15 Rack configuration)

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• Console preset It is possible to select a console preset which will be loaded if the user logs in.

• Pool Per console you can select which preset and which source pool the user may use. Per pool you can choose between A, B or all. (see also 6.1.16 Source poo ls and 6.1.17 Preset pools)

• Delete When you click on this column the user will be deleted.

Create new user

By clicking on this link a popup will appear where you have to setup the username and password for the new user.

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6.2 System configuration

If you browse to the url

http://192.168.0.200/system (where 192.168.0.200 should be your local AXUM

IP address) you have a system menu with give some management/service possibilities.

Figure 31: Service menu

• MambaNet node overview Will show all nodes that are found in the local Ethernet network.

• Generate sources WARNING: this function deletes all sources and their configuration. After all sources are deleted, it will generate new sources regarding the ‘rack layout’ found.

• Generate destinations WARNING: this function deletes all destinations and their configuration. After all sources are deleted, it will generate new sources regarding the ‘rack layout’ found.

• Templates Shows a list of all known node types. The learner did read these templates from the nodes.

• Predefined node configurations Shows a list of configurations stored by the export function in surface/rack configuration.

• Engine functions Shows a list of all engine functions available.

• Package versions Shows the packages, version and build/install date.

• Download backup Downloads a file wh ic h is a complete image of the internal flash disk (under development).

• Change web accounts Here you can change the password for the webserver console configuration and system configuration.

• SSH Here the SSH server (port 22) may be disabled or enabled for remote service.

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6.2.1 MambaNet node overview

This pages shows all nodes found in the local Ethernet network. Also nodes that are not online can be seen as ‘grayed out’ nodes.

Figure 32: MambaNet node overview

• Address This is the MambaNet address used in this setup. This address is used for all communication and configuration.

• UniqueID This shows the ‘ManufacturerID:ProductID:UniqueID’ in hexadecimal format. When a node is offline you will see the ‘UniqueID’ is a link. This can be used to transfer the configuration of the offline node to another online node of the same type.

• Node name Here you can change a node name to a logical correct name, this makes identification in the system easier.

• Engine If you use multiple engines into a single Ethernet you can give here which engine is used by the node. Address ‘00000000’ means the node communicates with all engines in parallel;

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which is most easy for systems with only one engine.

• Parent Easy node can store its parent node so we can determine the physical-location of nodes.

• User level Here you can define which console user level the node will use.

• Default, Config and Objects This column shows the numbers of objects and how many have a default value or configuration

• Delete/Refresh Grayed out nodes may be deleted by pressing the delete image.

WARNING: When a node is deleted the configuration is also removed!

Only nodes do not have a delete image, but a refresh image. This can be used to force a refresh of the node name and parent.

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6.2.2 Templates

The learner continuously checks for unknown nodes. When a unknown node is found it will read the object information and store it in the database. A template is unique by: ManufactureID, ProductID and Major Firmware Revision.

Figure 33: Node templates

• Count Shows the number of objects that are located in this template.

• Delete When because of a failure a template is wrong you may delete it so the learn er wil l read the information again.

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6.2.3 Predefined node configurations

The configurations that are exported are listed here. When you mistakenly did export a configuration you may delete it from here.

Figure 34: Stored configura tions

• Config Config gives the number of configured objects that are stored.

• Default Default gives the number of configured defaults that are stored.

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6.2.4 Engine functions

This is a list of all available engine functions.

Figure 35: Engine functions

• Pos Here it is possible to reposition the functions for easier/faster access in the surface/rack configuration menu’s

• Type Shows the group the functions belongs to and determines which number range is used.

- Module: 1-128

- Busses: 1-16

- Monitor busses: 1-16

- Global: 0

- Source: 1-1280

- Destination: 1-1280

• Function Is the description of the engine function

• Rcv The receive column shows which datatype is required at the object-sensor to be able to control this functions.

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• Xmt The transmit column shows which datatype is required at the object-actuator to be able to receive data from the engine.

• Label This label will be used if default function label for remote software applications. It can be changed here globally. In the surface/rack configuration you may give labels per configured object-function.

• User levels For each user level you can select the default state, if ‘y’ this function can be used for this user level, if ‘n’ this functions can not be used for this user level. The function default setting can be overruled in the node configuration.

6.2.5 Package ve rsio ns

This page shows the installed packages with their version number, build and install date.

Figure 36: Package versions

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6.2.6 Change web accounts

The webserver requires authentication. On this page you change the username and password.

Figure 37: Change password

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7 Surface(s) website

To set the time displayed in the meter of the console. Simply enter the IP address of the console in your browser and log-on to the configuration pages.

By default the IP Address is: http://192.168.0.234 (at first time startup you can use a network or cross wire with a static IP given to your network interface, e.g. 192.168.0.10).

On the console website, you find the ip/clock configuration:

Figure 38: Console website

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7.1 IP/Clock configuration

Figure 39: IP/Clock configuration

7.1.1.1 IP

Here you can setup the network settings to be compatible with the required settings in your situation and you can set the time zone to where you are.

It’s possible to change the IP, subnet, gateway and DNS server address by clicking on the address. For more information on IP addressing:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_address

7.1.1.2 Pre-configured engine connections

An surface may connect to a rack via different protocols, here you may select the destination IP and port to connect to.

In the field ‘MambaNet over’ you select the protocol to use, where Ethernet may be used in a LAN (with only one rack) and UDP or TCP may be used in LAN and WAN; even with multiple consoles hooked up in the LAN (They should have ‘MambaNet over Ethernet’ enabled).

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7.1.1.3 Clock

To change the time zone, click on the used time zone (in our example ‘Europe/Amsterdam’). You can select the desired time zone in the list box.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_Time_Protocol

192.168.0.200). Set date/time may be used on system without any synchronization to set the correct time.

In the popup window it is possible to give to correct time and if you click on the ‘day’ it will become direct changed/activated.

Remember that all other changes (NTP and IP settings) will become effective after reboot.

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8 Block diagrams – Must be created

With all configuration options, it is possible to make many different systems using a single I/O rack. We will show some example block diagrams on possible setups within an Axum system.

32 stereo module, 16 stereo buss and 4 stereo monitor buss console: Note:

These diagrams will follow in future manuals, sorry

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9 I/O Rack description

The AXUM digital audio s ystem has a 19” rack (f or 21 slots ) that requires at least one power s uppl y (3 slots) and one engine card (2 slots). You then have s pace for a maximum of 16 in and output cards. Because the AXUM is a m odular system it is up t o you how man y in and output cards are necessary to do the job.

For the connections, we use standard RJ 45; an example f or other connectors is ADAT that us es the well-known ADAT optical c onnect or. Conn ection bet ween de RJ4 5s in the r ack and your patch un its is by standard STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable.

Figure 40: AXUM Digital audio system 19” Rack

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9.1 Power supply

At the far left in the I/O RACK is the pos ition where the power supply Card is inserted; an optional s econd power suppl y card can be inserted alongside this first one. With two power supplies, you have created automatic power supply redundancy.

The LED will blink green to s how the power supply is up and running. At failure of the loc al power, this LED activity will be blinking red or not blinking at all.

The NEUTRIK

PowerCONTM will feed 100-240V power to the supply.

With the power switch you can turn off the local power supply.

WARNING: Before you insert a second power supply please turn on the power of this second unit first to make sure you will not short the internal power-lines.

9.2 Engine

The engine is the controller card of the AXUM Digital audio system. This card has a fixed location at the far right side. For proper functioning of the system, you absolutely have to insert this card to your digital audio systems network.

The RJ45 is a default 100Mbit Ethernet port and over this network connection, the following information is send:

• MambaNet: control protocol

• HTTP: Configuration of your engine via web server

• FTP: Firmware/configuration update and backup via a file server.

Currently, the serial RS232, VGA, Keyboard, mouse and USB connection can be used for service purposes only.

Via the BNC connectors you synchronize this entire rack to an external frame clock as well as to remote equipment with the clock of this 19”rack. With the 75R switch, you can turn on/off a 75-Ohm termination on the receiving frame clock connector.

The ACT(ive) LED will blink to show proper functioning of the Engine card. On the next page, you find the pin information for all the connectors:

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Pin name

Function

Comment

Centre

Frame Clock in

32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, +/- 100ppm, +5V TTL, switchable 75Ohm terminator.

GND

Ground Frame Clock in

Table 9-1: Frame clock input BNC

Pin name

Function

Comment

Centre

Frame Clock Out

32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, +5V TTL, imp.: 75Ohm

GND GND

Ground Frame Clock out

Table 9-2: Frame clock output BNC

Pin name

Function

Comment

Red

Red Video Out

Red Video

Green

Green Video Out

Green Video

Blue

Blue Video Out

Blue Video

GND Hsync

GND Horizontal Sync

6 Red_RTN

Red Video Return

Red Video

Green_RTN

Green Video Return

Green Video

Blue_RTN

Blue Video Return

Blue Video

+5V

Power DDC

DCC

GND

GND (Vsync, DCC)

Ground

DDDA

Data DDC

DCC

Hsync

Horizontal Sync

Vsync

Vertical Sync

DDCK

CLK DDC

DCC

Shield

Ground

Table 9-3: VGA 15p D-Sub connector

Pin name

Function

Comment

KB Data

Keyboard/Mouse Data

Keyboard/Mouse Connection

KB CLK

Keyboard/Mouse CLK

not connected

6 4 PWR

+5V Power

Power Connection

GND

Ground

Shield

Ground

Table 9-4: Keyboard & Mouse mini DIN connector

Pin name

Function

Comment

1a/b

VBUS

+5V Power

Supply power

2a/b

nUSB

USB Data outface

USB

3a/b

USB

USB Data inface

4a/b

GND

Ground

Shield

Ground

Table 9-5: USB connector (2x)

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Pin name

Function

DCD

Carrier Detect

DSR

Data Set Ready

Receive Data

RTS

Request To Send

Transmit Data

CTS

Clear To Send

DTR

Data Terminal Ready

Ring Indicator

GND

Ground

Shield

Ground

Table 9-6: RS232 9pin SUB-D connector

Con.

Pair

Pin name

Function

Comment

1A 1 TX +

Ethernet

Ethernet TX 10/100BASE-T

TX -

Ethernet

2A 2 RX+

Ethernet

Ethernet RX 10/100BASE-T

RX-

Ethernet

3A 3 NC

NC 7

4A 4 NC

NC S

GND

Shield

GND

Ground

Table 9-7: Ethernet RJ45 connection

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9.3 GPIO

In rack configuration you can connect objects of MambaNet nodes to AXUM engine functions. Here you can also configure the GPIO objects of your I/O cards (MambaNet nodes). B y follow ing the links, you can reconfigure the functions that connect to the objects. The sensor and actuator data types determine which function assigns to the object. For a complete list of the functions, you can look up chapter 20 Appendix C – Engine functions.

9.3.1 GPI

Figure 41: GPI configuration

• Function Here you may select which engine function is connected to the object. To use the GPI functions you must select the hardware jumper setting TLL mode on the board (see chapter

11.3.1 GPIO TTL/Relay selection). The default jumper setting is GPO-Relay for all cards except for the MIC input card. The default jumper setting for the MIC input card is GPIO-TTL for GPIO 1, 3, 5 and 7 and GPO-Relay for GPIO 2, 4, 6 and 8.

9.3.2 GPI Active-state

Figure 42: GPI Active-state configuration

• Default The gray value ‘1’ is the startup default, this may be changed by assigning a custom value (0

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or 1). A value of ‘1’ makes sure that if the GPI is +5V the function is made active. The value ‘0’ makes sure that if the GPI is 0V the function is made active. When you submit an empty box the object returns to the startup default value.

9.3.3 GPO

Figure 43: GPO configuration

• Default The gray value is the startup default, this may be changed by assigning a custom value(0 or

1). A value of ‘1’ makes sure the GPO is active at startup. A value of ‘0’ makes sure the GPO is inactive at startup. The GPO output state is also depending on the GPO active-state setting. When you submit an empty box the object returns to the startup default value.

• Function Here you may select which engine function is connected to the object. To use the GPO functions you should maybe change the hardware jumper setting on the board (see chapter

11.3.1 GPIO TTL/Relay selection) to enable the given engine function The default jumper setting is GPO-Relay for all cards except for the MIC input card. The default jumper setting for the MIC input card is GPIO-TTL for GPIO 1, 3, 5 and 7 and GPO-Relay for GPIO 2, 4, 6 and

9.3.4 GPO Time

Figure 44: GPO Time configuration

• Default The gray value is the startup default, this may be changed by assigning a custom value.

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The value must be between 0 – 250, where 0 is a continuous signal and 1 - 250 is the pulse width in milliseconds. When you submit an empty box the object returns to the startup default value.

9.3.5 GPO Active-state

Figure 45: GPO Active-state configuration

• Default The gray value ‘1’ is the startup default, this may be changed by assigning a custom value (0 or 1). A value of ‘1’ makes sure that if the GPO is active the output is +5V in TTL mode or A/B connected for relay mode. The value ‘0’ makes sure that if the GPO is active the output is 0V in TTL mode or A/B disconnected in relay mode. When you submit an empty box the object returns to the startup default value.

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10 Available I/O rack cards

Depending on your audio-connections, you can select the I/O cards. The next paragraphs will give you a detailed overview on the currently available cards.

10.1 MIC input card

There are four balanced MIC inputs available on each card. Each RJ45 connector represents a MIC input and two GPIO’s which can be connected to the 19” patch panels with a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.

On each MIC input you can individual activate the +48V phantom power and PAD. For each GPIO you can choose, by way of a hardware jumper on the board, between TTL

Input/output or Photo-MOS relay output see chapter 11.3.1 GPIO TTL/Relay selection. For software configuration see chapter 9.3 GPIO.

Table 10-1: MIC RJ45 connection

Con.

Pair

Pin name

Function

Comment

1A 1 +Audio 1

MIC input in-phase

Imp. 2kΩ

max. level +20dBu

-Audio 1

MIC input out-phase

2A 2 +Audio 2

not used

-Audio 2

not used

If jumper TTL-GPIO If jumper GPO

see chapter 11.3.1

3A 3 GPIO1a

GP-Out

(TTL)

Photo MOS relay

(max 50V, 200mA)

GPIO1b

nGP-In

(TTL)

4A 4 GPIO2a

GP-Out

(TTL)

Photo MOS relay

(max 50V, 200mA)

see chapter 11.3.1

GPIO2b

nGP-In

(TTL)

S GND S Shield GND

Audio ground and reference for GP-In

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10.2 Line input card

There are four balanced stereo line inputs available on each card. Each RJ45 connector represents a stereo line input and two GPIO’s which can be connected to the 19” patch panels with a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.

For each GPIO you can choose, by way of a hardware jumper on de board, between TTL Input/output or Photo-MOS relay output see chapter 11.3.1 GPIO TTL/Relay selection. For software configuration see chapter 9.3 GPIO.

Table 10-2: Line input RJ45 connection

Con.

Pair

Pin name

Function

Comment

1A 1 +Audio 1

Left line input in-phase

Imp. 20kΩ max. level +26dBu

-Audio 1

Left line input out-phase

2A 2 +Audio 2

Right line input in-phase

Imp. 20kΩ max. level +26dBu

-Audio 2

Right line input out-phase

If jumper TTL-GPIO If jumper GPO

see chapter 11.3.1

3A 3 GPIO1a

GP-Out (TTL)

Photo MOS relay

(max 50V, 200mA)

GPIO1b

nGP-In (TTL)

4A 4 GPIO2a

GP-Out (TTL)

Photo MOS relay

(max 50V, 200mA)

see chapter 11.3.1

GPIO2b

nGP-In (TTL)

S GND S Shield GND

Audio ground and reference for GP-In

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10.3 Digital in/output card (opt ional SRC)

There are four balanced digital inputs and outputs available on each card. Each RJ45 connector represents a stereo line input and two GPIO’s which can be connected to the 19” patch panels with a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.

There is also a card available with built in sample rate converters (SRC). For each GPIO you can choose, by way of a hardware jumper on de board, between TTL

Input/output or Photo-MOS relay output see chapter 11.3.1 GPIO TTL/Relay selection. For software configuration see chapter 9.3 GPIO.

Table 10-3: Digital input/output RJ45 connection

With jumper on the I/O card it is possible to select the impedance for S/P-DIF (75Ω) or AES-3 (110 Ω) This figures shows the jumper location on the I/O card

Figure 46: Digital S/P-DIF or AES3 selection

Con.

Pair

Pin name

Function

Comment

1A 1 +Audio 1

Digital input in-phase

Imp. 110Ω/75Ω

optional SRC:

32..96kHz

2 1B -Audio 1 Digital input out-phase

2A 2 +Audio 2

Digital output in-phase

Imp. 110Ω/75Ω 32, 44.1, 48kHz

-Audio 2

Digital output out-phase

If jumper TTL-GPIO If jumper GPO

see chapter 11.3.1

3A 3 GPIO1a

GP-Out (TTL)

Photo MOS relay

(max 50V, 200mA)

GPIO1b

nGP-In (TTL)

4A 4 GPIO2a

GP-Out

(TTL)

Photo MOS relay

(max 50V, 200mA)

see chapter 11.3.1

GPIO2b

nGP-In (TTL)

S GND S Shield GND

Audio ground and reference for GP-In

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10.4 Line output card

There are four balanced stereo line outputs available on each card. Each RJ45 connector represents a stereo line output and two GPIO’s which can be connected to the 19” patch panels with a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.

Table 10-4: Line output RJ45 connection

Con.

Pair

Pin name

Function

Comment

1A 1 +Audio 1

Left line output in-phase

Imp. 56Ω max. level +26dBu

-Audio 1

Left line output out-phase

2A 2 +Audio 2

Right line output in-phase

Imp. 56Ω max. level +26dBu

-Audio 2

Right line output out-phase

If jumper TTL-GPIO If jumper GPO

see chapter 11.3.1

3A 3 GPIO1a

GP-Out (TTL)

Photo MOS relay

(max 50V, 200mA)

GPIO1b

nGP-In (TTL)

4A 4 GPIO2a

GP-Out (TTL)

Photo MOS relay

(max 50V, 200mA)

see chapter 11.3.1

GPIO2b

nGP-In (TTL)

S GND S Shield GND

Audio ground and reference for GP-In

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10.5 CRM output card

There are four stereo outputs available on this card. RJ45 connector A&B represents the CRM stereo line output. RJ45 connector C&D represents the stereo phones outputs. Each RJ45 connector has also two GPIO’s which can be connected to the 19” patch panels with a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.

This stereo output card has some special functions:

- Analog level and mute functionality.

- Headphone amplifiers.

RJ45 A is stereo balanced output 1 RJ45 B is stereo balanced output 2 RJ45 C is stereo headphone output 3&4 RJ45 D is stereo headphone output 3&4

For each GPIO you can choose, by way of a hardware jumper on de board, between TTL Input/Output or Photo-MOS relay output see chapter 11.3.1 GPIO TTL/Relay selection. For software configuration see chapter 9.3 GPIO.

Table 10-5: CRM output RJ45 connection (A&B)

Table 10-6: Phones RJ45 connection (C&D)

Con.

Pair

Pin name

Function

Comment

1A 1 +Audio 1

Left line output in-phase

Imp. 56Ω

max. level +26dBu

-Audio 1

Left line output out-phase

2A 2 +Audio 2

Right line output in-phase

Imp. 56Ω max. level +26dBu

-Audio 2

Right line output out-phase

If jumper TTL-GPIO If jumper GPO

see chapter 11.3.1

3A 3 GPIO1a

GP-Out (TTL)

Photo MOS relay

(max 50V, 200mA)

GPIO1b

nGP-In (TTL)

4A 4 GPIO2a

GP-Out

(TTL)

Photo MOS relay

(max 50V, 200mA)

see chapter 11.3.1

GPIO2b

nGP-In (TTL)

S GND S Shield GND

Audio ground and reference for GP-In

Con.

Pair

Pin name

Function

Comment

1A 1 +Audio 1

Left phones 1 output

Imp. 5Ω

minimal phones imp.

32Ω

2 1B -Audio 1 Right phones 1 output

2A 2 +Audio 2

Left phones 2 output

Imp. 5Ω

minimal phones imp.

32Ω

6 2B -Audio 2 Right phones 2 output

If jumper TTL-GPIO If jumper GPO

see chapter 11.3.1

3A 3 GPIO1a

GP-Out (TTL)

Photo MOS relay

(max 50V, 200mA)

GPIO1b

nGP-In (TTL)

4A 4 GPIO2a

GP-Out (TTL)

Photo MOS relay

(max 50V, 200mA)

see chapter 11.3.1

GPIO2b

nGP-In (TTL)

S GND S Shield GND

Audio ground and reference for GP-In

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10.6 CobraNet in/output card

This CobraNet In/output card converts the CobraNet network signals into digital audio so it can be processed in the AXUM system’s 19” inch rack.

The CobraNet In/out card can be ordered with various channel counts, please contact your sales contact for the available options.

Table 10-7: CobraNet RJ45 (Ethernet) connection.

Con.

Pair

Pin name

Function

Comment

1A 1 TX +

Ethernet

Ethernet TX 10/100BASE-T

TX -

Ethernet

2A 2 RX+

Ethernet

Ethernet RX 10/100BASE-T

RX-

Ethernet

3A 3 NC

NC 7

4A 4 NC

NC S

GND

Shield

GND

Ground

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10.7 ADAT in/output card

This ADAT In/output card converts the ADAT optical signals into digital audio which can be received by the 19” inch rack.

The ADAT card has to run synchronous with the connected devices, allowed sample rate frequencies are 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz.

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10.8 Hybrid in/output card

Table 10-8 Hybrid Rj14 (Telephone) connection

This Hybrid In/output card converts the analog telephone signals into digital audio so it can be processed by the 19” inch rack.

The Hybrid card

allows external callers to be connected to the AXUM. A connection can

be established via the start/stop function in the engine. If a local phone is connected, it is possible to originate a call to a remote side. If no local

phone is present, someone at a remote site must call you.

Figure 47: Example of a single Hybrid connection

Pin connection Hybrid card.

Pin RJ14

Pin RJ11

Pin name

Pair

Function

Comment

1 R2 +

To Handset R +

2 1

R1 -

From Wall R-

3 2

T1 +

From Wall T+

T2 - 2 To Handset T -

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10.9 Firewire in/output card

This Firewire In/output card converts the Firewire digital signals into digital audio which can be processed by the 19” inch rack.

The Firewire card has to run synchronous with the connected devices, allowed sample rate frequencies are 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz.

WDM and ASIO Drivers are available. Via WDM driver the device is seen as a single multi-channel WDM device (8 channels).

Normally this means your card acts like a 7.1 surround card, unless your software is capable of using the 8 channels separate.

Via ASIO driver all 16 channels are available.

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10.10 DSP card

The DSP card adds mixing capabilities to your 19” rack. In combination with the Axum engine, this card gives you 32 stereo processing channels to create a mixing desk. The system may be loaded with four DSP cards, which generates a mixing console with 128 stereo channels.

The ACT(ive) LED blinks when this card functions properly.

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11 Patch panels

All distribution of audio within the AXUM digital audio system is with shielded twisted pair cable. The Breakout 19” panels, you need to connect equipment use standard audio connectors.

11.1 19” Patch panels / Breakout panels

The AXUM 19” Break out p atch pane ls c onvert t he RJ 45 Shielded conn ection t o t he ind ustr y standard connectors such as XLR and Jack. There are various patch panels available for the AXUM for example:

60882045, The MIC I/O with 8 MIC XLR, 16 remote jacks, 4 stereo phone jacks, 2 Line out jacks.

60882046, Line I/O jack with 16 balanced Line in/out jack and 16 remote jacks.

60882047, Line input XLR with 12 balanced Line in XLRs (female) and 12 remote jacks.

60882048, Line output XLR with 12 balanced Line out XLRs (male) and 12 remote jacks.

60882049, Line I/O XLR with 8 balanced Line in XLRs (female), 4 balanced Line out XLRs (male) and 12 remote jacks.

60882050, Dig I/O with 6 stereo digital inputs and 6 stereo digital outputs.

Figure 48: AXUM Break out Panels

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11.2 Wiring

11.2.1 GPIO/Remote

The remote jack connects to all kinds of rem ote in-/outputs. Such as remote s tart/stop, external red lights or cough. The function of the rem ote jack depends on the I/O card and function setup for this GPIO. The software determines its function and where it is connected to.

! NEVER CONNECT HIGH POWER VOLTAGE (WALL POWER) TO THE REMOTE-JACK !

If the GPIO jumper setting on the Axum-Rack-Board is set for GPO the remote becomes only a Remote-Output by a build in Solid State Relay. The relay is situated between Tip and Ring of the remote jack. Normally the GPIO jumper setting on the Axum-Rack-boards are set for GPO.

Jack

Name

function

Comment

Tip GP-CC

GPIO Jumper 23 & 56: Photo MOS relay (max 50V, 200mA)

Ring GP-NO

Sleeve Shield Ground

Table : GPO Patch Panel wiring

If the GPIO jumper s etting on the Axum-rack-Boar d is set for GPIO the remote becom es a RemoteOutput GPO (+5V TTL) on the T ip of the remote jack and a Remote-Input GPI (+5V TTL interna l pullup) on the Ring. The Sleeve is Shield and the ground for the TTL signal.

Jack

Name

function

Comment

Tip GP-Output

GPIO Jumper 12 & 45: GPO: +5V, 560R Ohm GPI: max. +5V with 10k internal pull-up.

Ring GP-Input

Sleeve Shield Ground

Table : GPIO Patch Panel wiring

GPIO connection example for MicOn-LED and cough-switch remote.

GPIO connection example for OnAir-Lamp and TB-Switch remote.

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GPO connection example for remote START Pioneer CD-player.

11.2.2 MIC

The MIC input connects m icrophones to the AXUM. The AX UM Mic Rack Module supports 48 vol ts DC phantom power if it is switched on in the software.

Female XLR

Function

Comment

2 +Audio Audio in phase 3 –Audio Audio out phase 1 Shield Ground

Table 11-1: MIC patch panel XLR wiring

11.2.3 Phones

The Phones jacks connect headphones to the AXUM console. The PHONES-A and PHONES-B female jack outputs all carry a stereo headphones signal. The phones connection connects to the CRM-DA module.

Jack Name Function

Tip Audio left

Ring Audio right

Sleeve Shield

Table 11-2: Phones patch panel jack wiring

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11.2.4 Stereo line input and output

The line I/O jack patc h panel houses female jack connecters , the line I/O XLR patch panel houses XLR type connectors (male or female).

Female XLR

Male XLR

Name

Function

Pinning

+Audio

Audio in phase

-Audio

Audio out phase

Shield Ground

Table 11-3: Line I/O patch panel XLR wiring

11.3 Standard RJ45 wiring

Figure 49: RJ45 Connector

Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Shield

RJ45 name 1A 1B 2A 3B 3A 2B 4A 4B S

Ball Left (Hot) Left (Cold) Right (Hot)

GPIO1 GPIO1

Right (Cold)

GPIO2

GPIO2 Shield

Phones Left 1 Right 1 Left 2 Right 2

Table 11-4: Standard RJ45 wiring

11.3.1 GPIO TTL/Relay selection

Each RJ45 connection on I/O cards handles audio signals and GPIOs. The GPIO pins can be configured to work as:

• TTL in and out this is selected by GPIO1 jumpers in the place 12 and GPIO2 jumpers in place 45. These jumpers are located on the I/O cards, close to the RJ45 connectors.

Table 11-5: RJ45 pinning in GPIO-TLL mode

Con.

Pair

Pin name

Function

Comment

1A 1 +Audio 1

Left audio input or output in-phase

Imp. 2k Ohm max. level +20dBu

-Audio 1

Left audio input or output out-phase

2A 2 +Audio 2

Right audio input or output in-phase

Imp. 2k Ohm max. level +20dBu

-Audio 2

Right audio input or output out-phase

3A 3 GPIO1a

GP-Out

+5V TTL out, 560R

4 3B GPIO1b GP-In +5V TTL in, 10kR int. pull-up

4A 4 GPIO2a

GP-Out

+5V TTL out, 560R

GPIO2b

GP-In.

+5V TTL in, 10kR int. pull-up

S GND S Shield GND

Audio ground and reference for GP-In

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• Relay out (no input available). this is selected by GPIO1 jumpers in the place 23 and GPIO2 jumpers in place 56. These jumpers are located on the I/O cards, close to the RJ45 connectors.

Table 11-6: RJ45 pinning in GPO-Relay mode

The figure shows how the jumper selection on the I/O card looks:

Figure 50: GPIO TTL/Relay jumper selection

12 Specifications AXUM digital audio system

12.1 Input/output cards

Mic inputs : Electronically balanced

: Input impedance 2k Ohm : Input sensitivity -70dBu up to +20dBu (PAD) : CMRR MIC inputs: 85dB @ 1kHz, maximum gain : Phantom is switchable +48 Volts : Optional is transformer balancing

Con.

Pair

Pin name

Function

Comment

1A 1 +Audio 1

Left audio input or out put in -phase

specifications depends on I/O card

-Audio 1

Left audio input or output out-phase

2A 2 +Audio 2

Right audio input or output in-phase

specifications depends on I/O card

-Audio 2

Right audio input or output out-phase

3A 3 GPIO1a

Relay, connecting a&b

Photo MOS relay

Bidirectional Max.

50V, 200mA

4 3B GPIO1b

4A 4 GPIO2a

Relay, connecting a&b

Photo MOS relay

Bidirectional Max.

50V, 200mA

8 4B GPIO2b S GND S Shield GND

Audio ground and reference for GP-In

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Line inputs : Electronically balanced : Input impedance 10k Ohm : input sensitivity +6dBu, maximum input +26dBu (+/- 20dB gain range). : CMRR Line inputs: 30dB @ 1 kHz, maximum gain : Transformer balancing is optional on the patch panels

Line Outputs : Electronically balanced : Output impedance 56R Ohm. : Nominal output level +6dBu, maximum output +26dBu : Optional is transformer balancing

Digital Inputs : AES/EBU (AES3) or S/P-DIF : 16/20/24 bit, 32kHz to 96kHz (optional built in sample rate converter) : Input Impedance: 110R Ohm/75R Ohm

Digital outputs: AES/EBU (AES3) or S/P-DIF. : 16/20/24 bit, 32kHz to 48kHz : Output level: 2 to 5 volt : Output Impedance: 110R Ohm/75R Ohm

GPIOs : All GPO’s are by opto isolated relays able to handle a maximum of 50V at 200mA : All GPI’s have a 5V TTL 100kOhm circuitry : GPIO-MIC has a 5V/600Ohm LED driver circuit

12.2 DSP processing

6 Bands EQ : +/- 18 dB, 20 – 20000 Hz, 0.1Q – 10Q LPF, LShelf, Peaking, HSelf, HPF, BPF,

Notch Dynamics : Mentioned for voice processing use, you can setup the downward expander

threshold : AGC threshold and ratio of working of the AGC.

12.3 OVERALL

Level : 0dBu = 0.775Vrms

: 0dB internal = -20 dBFs. Clock : Sample rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, +/- 20ppm (internally

synchronized)

Frequency response : 20 - 20.000 Hz +/- 0.2dB THD+N : <-96dBfs Dynamic Range : typically 105dB Crosstalk : less than -90dBr Noise : -86dBr

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Power supply : NeutrikTM PowerConTM (delivered in the package). : 100-240 Volt, 50/60H z (1.7A Max )

12.4 DIMENSIONS

ADD NEW 4FBP AND CRMP FRA MES

FRAME-10

Outside : 492 x 410 x 60/90mm Drop through : 486 x 430mm Weight : 10kg

FRAME-14

Outside : 684 x 410 x 60/90mm Drop through : 678 x 430mm Weight : 15kg

FRAME-18

Outside : 876 x 410 x 60/90mm Drop through : 870 x 430mm Weight : 20kg

FRAME-22

Outside : 1062 x 410 x 60/90mm Drop through : 1056 x 430mm Weight : 25kg

FRAME-26

Outside : 1260 x 410 x 60/90mm Drop through : 1254 x 430mm Weight : 30kg

RACK-ONE

Outside : 483 x 133 x 260mm

RACK-TWO

Outside : 483 x 266 x 260mm

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13 List Of Figures

Figure 1: Basic system layout

................................................................................................................. 8

Figure 2: MambaNet logo

........................................................................................................................ 9

Figure 3: 12 fader control surface

......................................................................................................... 14

Figure 4: Axum web server

.................................................................................................................... 15

Figure 5: Console 1-4 configuration

...................................................................................................... 16

Figure 6: IP/Clock configuration

............................................................................................................ 17

Figure 7: Global configuration

............................................................................................................... 19

Figure 8: Buss configuration

.................................................................................................................. 20

Figure 9: Monitor buss configuration

..................................................................................................... 21

Figure 10: Source configuration

............................................................................................................ 22

Figure 11: External source conf igurat ion

............................................................................................... 24

Figure 12: Destination configur ati on

...................................................................................................... 25

Figure 13: Talkback configuration

......................................................................................................... 27

Figure 14: Processing presets

............................................................................................................... 28

Figure 15: Processing preset settings

................................................................................................... 29

Figure 16: Processing preset EQ/Dynamics settings

............................................................................ 30

Figure 17: Module assignment

.............................................................................................................. 31

Figure 18: Input module configuration

................................................................................................... 32

Figure 19: Module configuration page

................................................................................................... 33

Figure 20: Module routing preset

.......................................................................................................... 34

Figure 21: Mix/monitor buss pres ets

..................................................................................................... 37

Figure 22: Mix/monitor buss pres et settings

.......................................................................................... 38

Figure 23: Console presets

................................................................................................................... 40

Figure 24: Surface configuration

........................................................................................................... 41

Figure 25: Node object configuration (to Axum functions)

.................................................................... 42

Figure 26: Rack configuration

............................................................................................................... 43

Figure 27: Node object configuration (to Axum functions)

.................................................................... 44

Figure 28: Source pool configuration .................................................................................................... 45

Figure 29: Preset pool configuration

..................................................................................................... 46

Figure 30: User configuration

................................................................................................................ 47

Figure 31: Service menu

....................................................................................................................... 49

Figure 32: MambaNet node overview

................................................................................................... 50

Figure 33: Node templates

.................................................................................................................... 52

Figure 34: Stored configurations

........................................................................................................... 53

Figure 35: Engine functions

................................................................................................................... 54

Figure 36: Package versions

................................................................................................................. 55

Figure 37: Change passwor d

................................................................................................................ 56

Figure 38: Console website

................................................................................................................... 57

Figure 39: IP/Clock configur ation

.......................................................................................................... 58

Figure 40: AXUM Digital audio system 19” Rack

.................................................................................. 61

Figure 41: GPI configuration

.................................................................................................................. 65

Figure 42: GPI Active-state configuration

.............................................................................................. 65

Figure 43: GPO configuration

................................................................................................................ 66

Figure 44: GPO Time configuration

....................................................................................................... 66

Figure 45: GPO Active-state configuration

............................................................................................ 67

Figure 46: Digital S/P-DIF or AES3 selection

........................................................................................ 70

Figure 47: Example of a single Hybrid connection

................................................................................ 75

Figure 48: AXUM Break out Panels

...................................................................................................... 78

Figure 49: RJ45 Connector

................................................................................................................... 81

Figure 50: GPIO TTL/Relay jumper selection

....................................................................................... 82

Figure 51: Console service menu

.......................................................................................................... 99

Figure 52: Package versions

............................................................................................................... 100

Figure 53: Change passwor d

.............................................................................................................. 101

Figure 54: Logo upload

........................................................................................................................ 102

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14 List Of Tabl e s

Table 9-1: Frame clock input BNC

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Table 9-2: Frame clock output BNC

...................................................................................................... 63

Table 9-3: VGA 15p D-S ub c onnec tor

................................................................................................... 63

Table 9-4: Keyboard & Mouse mini DIN connector

............................................................................... 63

Table 9-5: USB connector (2x)

.............................................................................................................. 63

Table 9-6: RS232 9pin SUB-D connector

............................................................................................. 64

Table 9-7: Ethernet RJ45 connection

.................................................................................................... 64

Table 10-1: MIC RJ45 connection

......................................................................................................... 68

Table 10-2: Line input RJ45 connection

................................................................................................ 69

Table 10-3: Digital input/output RJ45 connection

................................................................................. 70

Table 10-4: Line output RJ45 connection

.............................................................................................. 71

Table 10-5: CRM output RJ45 connection (A&B)

.................................................................................. 72

Table 10-6: Phones RJ45 connection (C&D)

........................................................................................ 72

Table 10-7: CobraNet RJ45 (Ethernet) connection.

.............................................................................. 73

Table 10-8 Hybrid Rj14 (Telephone) connection

.................................................................................. 75

Table 11-1: MIC patch panel XLR wiring

............................................................................................... 80

Table 11-2: Phones patch panel jack wiring

.......................................................................................... 80

Table 11-3: Line I/O patch panel XLR wiring

......................................................................................... 81

Table 11-4: Standard RJ45 wiring

......................................................................................................... 81

Table 11-5: RJ45 pinning in GPIO-TLL mode

....................................................................................... 81

Table 11-6: RJ45 pinning in GPO-Relay mode

..................................................................................... 82

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15 Declaration Of Conformity

DECLARATION OF CO N FORMI TY

Manufacturers Name: D&R Electronica Weesp B.V. Manufacturers Address: Rijnkade 15B

1382 GS Weesp The Netherlands

Declares that the product

AXUM digital audio system

conforms to the following product specifi cations:

EMC: NEN-EN 55103-1 1995

NEN-EN 55103-2 1995 NEN-EN 55013-1 1994

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (1989) as amended by the CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC (1993).

D&R Electronica Weesp B.V. Rijnkade 15 B 1382 GS WEESP The Netherlands President of Engineering

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16 Product Safety

This product is been m anufactured with the highest standards and is double-checked in our quality control department for reliability in the "HIGH VOLTAGE" section.

• Never remove any panels, or open this equip ment.

CAUTION

• No user serviceable parts inside.

• Equipment power supply must be grounded at all times.

• Only use this product as described, in user manual or brochure.

• Do not operate this equipment in high humidi ty or expose it to water or other liquids.

• Check the AC power supply cable to assure secure contact.

• Have your equipment checked yearly by a qualified dealer service center.

• Hazardous electrical shock can be avoided by carefully following the above rules.

Voltage and current cause an electrical shock. In practice the higher the voltage the higher the current will be and the higher the shock. However, there is another thing to consider and that is resistance. When the resistance in Ohms is high between two poles, th e cu rrent will be low and visa versa. All three of t hese; voltage, current and resistance are important in determining the effect of an electrical shock.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION VERY CAREFULLY

The severity of a shock is caused by the amount of current flowing through a person. A person can feel a shock because the muscles in a body respond to electric current. Current

can also be fatal when it causes the chest muscles to contract and stop breathing. At what potential is current dangerous? Well the first feeling of current is a tingle at 0.001 Amp

of current. The current between 0.1 Amp and 0.2 Amp is fatal. Imagine that your hom e fuses o f 16 Amp can han dle 200 t imes mo re curren t than is necessa ry

to kill. How does resistan ce aff ect the sh ock a p er son feels? A typical res ist ance betw een your two hands "dry" condition could be well over 100,000 Ohm. But if your body is transpiring extensively your body resistance is lowered by more than 50%. This is a situation in which current can easily flow.

Always earth all your equipment by the grounding pin in your main plug. Proper wiring and isolation input/output transform ers should only cure hum loops.

Always replace fuses with the same type and rating after the equipment has been turned off and unplugged. If the fuse blows again you have an equipment failure. Do not use it again and return it to your dealer for repair.

And last but not least be careful not to touch a person being shocked as you, yourself could also be shocked. Once removed from the shock, have someone send for medical help immediately!

Always keep the above-mentioned information in

mind when using electrically powered equipment.

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17 Disclaimer

Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, D&R Electronica Weesp B.V. reserves the right to change specifications, appearance and performance without prior notice.

Since the use of this information and the conditions by which the products are used are beyond the control of D&R Electronica W eesp B.V., it is the obligat ion of the owner and/ or the equ ipment operator to determine the correct and safe selection, settings and conditions of use of the equipment and products.

To the extent that the law permits, any liability which may be incurred as a result of the use or future use of a product manufactured or sold by D&R Electronica Weesp B.V. is limited to the cost of repairing or replacing the failing product or component at the discretion of D&R Electronica Weesp B.V. Either within or outside of warranty periods.

This does not extend to any loss or damage caused because of misuse or failure of the equipment or products.

D&R Electronica Weesp B.V. shall not in any event be liable for economic lost of profits including without limitation any incidental or consequential damage, expenses or other damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product and/or software even if D&R Electronica Weesp B.V. has been advised of the possibility of such a damage or for any claim by another party.

You agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend D&R Electronica Weesp B.V., its parent, and their licensors, suppliers, officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, subsidiaries (collectively "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all liability incurred by or made against the Indemnified Parties in connection with any claim arising from or related to your use.

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18 Appendix A - Network design for AXUM

The platform AXUM design is according to the OSI-Model and makes use of protocols on different levels. It is important to understand the philosophy on the different levels in networking and the way the AXUM implemented this.

With this knowledge, you can make an advanced network setup within your studio(s) give you possibilities for:

- Remote configuration

- Remote service

- Connecting multiple AXUM racks to internet.

- Secure working within office-networks.

18.1 Network levels

Most of the people are aware of IP addresses. IP stands for ‘Internet Protocol’ and is in the OSI-Model called a ‘level 3’ protocol. In smaller office-networks, you normally only have to care about this ‘level 3’ (so IP).

The LAN connections (Local Area Network) normally use the Ethernet technology. Where the Ethernet is called a ‘level 2’ protocol.

For your understanding ‘level 1’ is the physical cable like CAT5e (often called RJ45-cable or Ethernetcable).

An example how these ‘levels’ are used in an office network is your connection to the Internet:

- Your LAN connections are Ethernet

- Your WAN connection is DSL or GPRS/HDSPA The fact is that the ‘level 3’ IP can be send on LAN and WAN, but the ‘level 2’ Ethernet is only available in the local area.

18.2 AXUM Network implementation

The AXUM system communication, where you have to think of fader, knob data etc. is based on the protocol MambaNet. MambaNet may run over other protocols and this can be L2 and L3 protocols.

Two examples of a valid AXUM solution:

18.2.1 MambaNet example 1

- MambaNet over layer 2 (Ethernet) Is used for the Axum internal communication, where you have to think of fader, knob data etc. etc.

- Configuration over layer 3 (IP) Is used for the Axum configuration and service access.

This makes sense because then the AXUM internal communication is independent of any IP address assignment and will always work independent on the IP-configuration. Second, the configuration is based on IP so with a good network design you can access configuration and service functionality over Internet.

Because layer 2 is a package switched solution this gives the restriction you can only use one AXUM rack in the Ethernet network. The next example can be used in a multi-rack network setup.

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18.2.2 MambaNet example 2

- MambaNet over layer 3(UDP or TCP) Is used for the Axum internal communication, where you have to think of fader, knob data etc. etc.

- Configuration over layer 3 (IP) Is used for the Axum configuration and service access.

The MambaNet over UDP (and TCP) is connection oriented. With the destination IP address you determine to which rack this surface hooks up.

18.3 Network design (MambaNet over Layer 2)

An AXUM system require to have an own LAN (layer 2) to work without risk of interference with office networks and or other AXUM systems. The most basic way of describing this is: “Each Axum system requires its own Ethernet switch”.

As you can understand this means there is no connection (so communication possible) between the separate LANs. This creates the problem you cannot access the console(s) from a single internet connection or from your office network. To overcome this problem you have to design the network with a separation on ‘level 2’ (Ethernet) but a connection over ‘level 3’ (IP) must be possible. Most simple example on such separation is:

Here you see two LAN networks, both connected to internet. With correct IP-addressing Office 1 and 2 can reach each other using the IP protocol. However, there will be no interference between Office 1 and 2 on Ethernet. In fact, you have to create the same network level-structure in your studio for correct function.

Internet

Office 1

Ethernet

Office 2

Ethernet

DSL

(only IP)

DSL

(only IP)

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In the next chapters we show you some solutions how to implement this structure. Because these structures are well known in network-technologies there are also several different solutions where you can pick the most interesting/efficient for you.

ONLY IP

AXUM 1

LAN

AXUM 2

LAN

OFFICE

LAN

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18.3.1 Practical solution 1: Physical separated switches and IP router

If you give the AXUMs and OFFICE networks their own physical Ethernet switch, you ofcourse have good ‘level 2’ (Ethernet) separation. If you additional hook up an IP router to the Ethernet switches it is possible to make IP routes between the different networks, without ‘level 2’ interference.

IP ROUTER

AXUM 1

Physical switch 1

AXUM 2

Physical

switch 3

OFFICE

Physical switch 2

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18.3.2 Practical solution 2: single managed level 3 switch/router

When you select an level 3 managed switch with the following features:

- Port VL AN

- Inter VLAN routing (IP)

(VLAN stands for Virtual Local Area Network)

It will be possible to hook up all your network equipment to the same switch and configure the switch so it functions equal to ‘Practical solution 1’. Therefore you have to make 3 VLANs and make correct Inter VLAN IP routes.

INTER VLAN IP ROUTING

AXUM 1

VLAN 1

AXUM 2

VLAN 3

OFFICE

VLAN 2

Single managed Level 3 router/switch

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18.3.3 Practical solution 3: Physical separated switches and PCs if IP router

It is also possible to have a PC configured to do IP routing. Of course, it is necessary to have two or more network cards before you can make IP routing. In our example we will show an setup with two PCs with two network card. (As you can imagine it will also be possible with one PC using three network cards)

On a PC you can give the command: ipconfig /all This will show if your PC is configured as a router:

If not you have to use regedit to change a parameter to ‘1’ in the registry (this requires a reboot).

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\IPEnableRouter

AXUM 1

Physical switch 1

AXUM 2

Physical

switch 3

OFFICE

Physical switch 2

PC if

IP router

PC if

IP router

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18.4 Network design (MambaNet over Layer 3)

When using MambaNet over UDP or TCP it is possible to use multiple racks in a single network. It is important you realize that a single surface may connect to a single rack only.

MambaNet over UDP or TCP also gives possibilities to connect to AXUM Racks over the internet; this requires port forwarding in the router between internet and your local network.

Layer 2 network (Ethernet),

also office network.

MambaNet

cloud 1

IP :192.168.0.101

Mask : 255.255.255.0

GW : 192.168.0.1

AXUM Rack

IP :192.168.0.100

Mask : 255.255.255.0

GW : 192.168.0.1

IP :192.168.0.10

Mask : 255.255.255.0

GW : 192.168.0.1

AXUM Surface

UDP to 192.168.0.100:34848

MambaNet

cloud 2

IP :192.168.0.201

Mask : 255.255.255.0

GW : 192.168.0.1

AXUM Rack

AXUM Surface

IP :192.168.0.200

Mask : 255.255.255.0

GW : 192.168.0.1

UDP to 192.168.0.100:34848

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18.5 IP subnets and IP routes

When you have made your network design, where the level 2 is separated and you IP routing is available you need to care about correct IP addressing, subnets and routes. Altou gh your internal AXUM configuration will function without problem. These IP addressing are necessary for:

- Configuration

- NTP time synchronization

- Remote access.

First you have to define a different subnet for each separated ‘level 2’ network. Lets say:

Network

Axum 1

Axum 2

Office

network-address

192.168.1.0/24

192.168.2.0/24

192.168.0.0/24

Where 192.168.1.0/24 also may be written as: IP Address : 192.168.1.x

Subnetmask : 255.255.255.0 Gateway : 192.168.1.y DNS : <IP internet DNS Server> or <IP of modem/router>

For your information we have added IP information to practical solution 3:

When you no want to reach AXUM 1 and AXUM 2 from the Example office PC it is required make static routes. This because:

- all network addresses 192.168.1.0/24 need to be send via 192.168.0.11

- all network addresses 192.168.2.0/24 need to be send via 192.168.0.12

in the windows command line you can add permanent routes:

route -p ADD 192.168.1.0 MASK 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.11 route -p ADD 192.168.2.0 MASK 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.12

The same static routes are required if you want that the modem/router can access those subnets. You want the modem to access the subnets in case of remote access from internet. See the modem/router manual how to make static routes.

AXUM 1

Physical switch

192.168.1.0/24

AXUM 2

Physical switch

192.168.2.0/24

OFFICE

Physical switch

192.168.0.0/24

PC if

IP router

PC if

IP router

IP :192.168.1.234

Mask : 255.255.255.0

GW : 192.168.1.1

AXUM Rack AXUM Surface

IP :192.168.1.200

Mask : 255.255.255.0

GW : 192.168.1.1

AXUM Rack AXUM Surface

IP :192.168.2.200

Mask : 255.255.255.0

GW : 192.168.2.1

IP :192.168.0.20

IP :192.168.0.1

Example

office PC

Modem/router

to internet

IP :192.168.0.12

Mask : 255.255.255.0

GW : 192.168.0.1

IP :192.168.0.11

Mask : 255.255.255.0

GW : 192.168.0.1

IP :192.168.2.234

Mask : 255.255.255.0

GW : 192.168.2.1

IP :192.168.2.1

Mask : 255.255.255.0

GW : -

IP :192.168.1.1

Mask : 255.255.255.0

GW : -

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18.6 Remote access

Now you have setup your network and IP addressing correct you have to do one last step before you can remote access your AXUM systems. There are also different methods for remote access, for all methods you have to check the manual of your modem/router how to setup.

1) VPN connection Virtual Private Network is a secure way to have remote access and you can use the internal IP numbers at your remote location.

2) Port redirection (found under NAT = Network Address Translation) In most modems/routers you can redirect ports where you can choose the ‘Public port’ which is accessed from internet and tell which internal IP and port it must be redirected to.

For example HTTP is normally running on port 80, and this web server is running in your local network (IP 192.168.0.99). You also can access this webserver from remote if you make a port redirects like: Public port: 9080 is redirected to Private IP: 192.168.0.99, Private port: 80 Public port: 9081 is redirected to Private IP: 192.168.0.100, Private port: 80

If you are on a remote location start your webbrowser and type: <WAN-IP>:9080 you will see the internal webbrowser 1 and with <WAN -IP>:9 081 you wil l see internal webbrowser 2.

A port redirect is less secure than VPN.

3) Open ports (found under NAT = Network Address Translation). An open port you may give a internal private IP address, the disadvantage of an open port is you never can reach two IP-addresses on the same port number. So one port 80 open to webserver 1 you cannot reach webserver 2 with an open port.

An open port is less secure than port redirect, this because well known protocols are on their own well known port numbers.

If D&R ask for remote assistance it is required you make a redirect to internal Private IP 22 of the AXUM rack. If we want to have remote access via port redirects in the IP subnet and IP route example as seen before we have to make the following configuration in the modem/router:

Static routes:

192.168.1.0/24 to 192.168.0.11

192.168.2.0/24 to 192.168.0.12 Port redirects:

Public port 9001 to Private IP: 192.168.1.2 00, Pr i vate Por t: 22 Public port 9002 to Private IP: 192.168.2.2 00, Pr i vate Por t: 22

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19 Appendix B – Surface service

If you browse to the url

http://192.168.0.234/service (where 192.168.0.234 should be your local

console IP address) you have a service menu wit h give some management possibilities .

Figure 51: Console service menu

• Package versions Shows the packages, version and build/install date.

• Download backup Downloads a file wh ic h is a complete image of the internal flash disk.

• Change password Here you can change the password for the webserver

• Upload logo Here you can upload your own logo which will appear on the meter screen.

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19.1 Package versions

This page shows the installed packages with their version number, build and install date.

Figure 52: Package versions