RTS KP-32, KP-812, RVON-1 User Manual

93507757000 Rev F June 2006

RVON-1

for the

KP-32 and KP-812 Family of Keypanels

PROPRIETARY NOTICE

The product information and design disclosed herein were originated by
and are the property of Telex Communications, Inc. Telex reserves all
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rights thereto, and to any article disclosed therein, except to the extent
rights are expressly granted to others.

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Copyright 2006 by Telex Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from
Telex is prohibited.

WARRANTY NOTICE

See the enclosed warranty card for further details.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Technical questions should be directed to:

Customer Service Department
RTS/Telex Communications, Inc.
12000 Portland Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Factory Service: 800-553-5992

RETURN SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Customer Service Department
Telex Communications, Inc. (Lincoln, NE)
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Factory Service: 800-553-5992

Please include a note in the box which supplies the company name,
address, phone number, a person to contact regarding the repair, the type
and quantity of equipment, a description of the problem and the serial
number(s).

SHIPPING TO THE MANUFACTURER

All shipments of product should be made via UPS Ground, prepaid (you
may request from Factory Service a different shipment method). Any
shipment upgrades will be paid by the customer. The equipment should
be shipped in the original packing carton. If the original carton is not
available, use any suitable container that is rigid and of adequate size. If
a substitute container is used, the equipment should be wrapped in paper
and surrounded with at least four (4) inches of excelsior or similar
shock-absorbing material. All shipments must be sent to the following
address and must include the Proof of Purchase for warranty repair.
Upon completion of any repair the equipment will be returned via United
Parcel Service or specified shipper, collect.

Factory Service Department
Telex Communications, Inc.
8601 East Cornhusker Hwy.
Lincoln, NE 68507 U.S.A.
Attn: Service

This package should include the following:

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Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................................................1

General Description of the RVON-1 Voice Over Network Card .............................................................................................................1

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................................................1

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................................2

Dip Switches .............................................................................................................................................................................................3

Firmware Compatibility Requirements for the RVON-1 Card .................................................................................................................3

Flash Chip Replacement ............................................................................................................................................................................4

Chapter 2

Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Installation of the RVON-1 Card ..............................................................................................................................................................5

RVON-1 Relay ..........................................................................................................................................................................................7

Addresses and the RVON-1 ......................................................................................................................................................................7

Configure the RVON-1 from the KP-32 ...................................................................................................................................................8

Set the IP Address from the Service Level Menu..................................................................................................................................... 8

Select an RVON Connection from the Top Level Menu ...........................................................................................................................9

Configure the RVON-1 from the KP-812 ...............................................................................................................................................10

Set the IP Address from the Service Level Menu ...................................................................................................................................10

Select an RVON Connection from the Top Level Menu ........................................................................................................................11

Configure the RVON-8 using AZedit to contact the RVON-1 ...............................................................................................................11

Chapter 3

Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Download RVON-1 Firmware Through AZedit .....................................................................................................................................13

Appendix A

Basic Network Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................................15

Basic Network Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................................15

LAN (local area network) vs. WAN (wide area network) ......................................................................................................................15

LOCAL AREA NETWORK ...................................................................................................................................................................15

WIDE AREA NETWORK ......................................................................................................................................................................16

ACCESSING THE WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) ........................................................................................................................17

NETWORK ADDRESS TRANSLATION (NAT) .................................................................................................................................17

PORTS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................17

IP ADDRESSES .....................................................................................................................................................................................18

Ping a Computer ......................................................................................................................................................................................19

POSSIBLE PITFALL WITH ROUTERS, GATEWAYS, AND SWITCHES .......................................................................................20

RVON Configuration ..............................................................................................................................................................................21

Network Terminology............................................................................................................................................................................. 22

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Appendix B

Telnet & Serial Port Programming ..........................................................................................................................................................25

RVON Serial and Telnet Commands ......................................................................................................................................................25

Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................................................25

How to Configure the RVON-1 using Telnet ......................................................................................................................................... 26

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CHAPTER 1

Introduction

General Description of the RVON-1 Voice Over Network Card

Installed directly into KP-32 or KP-812 keypanels, the RVON-1 provides voice over IP (Internet Protocol) communications,
for the RTS™ ADAM Intercom family. In general, voice over IP means sending voice information in digital form using dis­crete packets rather than the traditional hardwire connection. The RVON-1 delivers an integrated solution for connecting key­panels to the Intercom matrix over standard IP networks.

The RVON-1 is compatible with any RTS™ Matrix Intercom System equipped with a suitable RVON interface. In conjunction
with any new or existing KP-32 or KP-812 keypanel, the RVON-1 brings a new level of enterprise-wide and remote access
functionality to your RTS™ Matrix Intercom.

The RVON-1 card is configurable through the keypanel service menu and Telex’s AZedit configuration software. It is also
fully compatible with internationally recognized standards and supports the following protocols: G.711, G.729 AB, and G.723
(2 bit rates).

The RVON-1 reaffirms RTS’ history of providing support for the latest technology in a fully supported backward compatible
manner to all its RTS™ products.

Features

Installation The RVON-1 provides a single RJ-45 Ethernet connection for use with a 10 BAS-T or 100 BASE-TX

network.

1 Channel of AudioIN
and OUT

The RVON-1 card supports one channel IN and OUT and has configurable network and bandwidth
parameters that can be tailored to individual network functions.

Ethernet Compatible The RVON-1 card uses standard Ethernet protocols and is compatible with 10 BASE-T and 100 BASE-

TX Ethernet compliant devices and networks.

AZedit Configurations Users have the ability to adjust the audio parameters of the RVON-1 channel to optimize the available

bandwidth.

Swappable Between
Ethernet and AIO
Connection

When connected ton an Ethernet LAN, audio comes from the RVON-1 card; and, when an Ethernet link
is not present, the audio comes from the AIO connection. Note, the user does not need to remove the
RVON-1 card to switch to AIO mode.

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Specifications

DIGITAL

CONNECTIONS

• RJ-45 Ethernet via backcard

• 14-pin KP Compatible Expansion Connector

Pin 1...............................................................................................................................5 Volt Analog

Pin 2........................................................................................................................................ -12 Volt

Pin 3........................................................................................................................................+12 Volt

Pin 4................................................................................................................................5 Volt Digital

Pin 5................................................................................................................................Analog GND

Pin 6.................................................................................................................................Digital GND

Pin 7.......................................................................................................................To Matrix Audio L

Pin 8................................................................................................................................................NC

Pin 9.................................................................................................................. From Matrix Audio L

Pin 10......................................................................................................................................RS485L

Pin 11................................................................................................................From Matrix Audio H

Pin 12..............................................................................................................................................NC

Pin 13.................................................................................................................... To Matrix Audio H

Pin 14......................................................................................................................................RS485H

Power............................................................................................................... Powered internally from keypanel

motherboard

Physical ........................................................................................................... 2.5”W x 5.75”L (63.5mmW X

146.05mmL)

Compression Audio Bit Rate Coding Delay Playout Delay IP Bandwidth

G.711 64k 125μs 20-60ms 160-224 kbps

G.729AB 8k 10ms 20-120ms 32-112kbps

G.723 5.3k/6.3k 30ms 60-120ms 29-45kbps

*Data depends on CODEC selection.

NOTE: The Playout Delay and Bandwidth depend on the configured amount of audio per packet.

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Dip Switches

Dip Switches

Firmware Compatibility Requirements for the RVON-1 Card

Switch 1 Reserved

Switch 2 Disable Telnet Shell

Default Setting: OFF (Telnet Enabled)

Description: The Telnet shell allows you to access configuration options through the use of Telnet. When DIP switch 2 is OFF, you

can use Telnet to access configuration options on the RVON-1 card. Turn DIP switch 2 ON to disable the Telnet shell

Switch 3 Enable Boot Downloader

Default Setting OFF (Boot Downloader Disabled)

Description The purpose of the boot downloader is to allow you to recover from having your main application image corrupted

(either by bad flash programming or by downloading an invalid image). Turn DIP switch 3 ON to enable the boot
downloader.

Switch 4 Debug Only!

Default Setting OFF

Description DIP switch 4 should always be left in the OFF position. It is reserved for debugging and can have unintended

consequences.

Description Version

Master Controller 9.19.0 or later

Peripheral Controller 10.10.0 or later

DBX 1.10.1 or later

AZedit 2.06.06 or later

RVON-8 1.1.0 or later

KP-32 2.0.0 or later

TABLE 1.

Compatibility Requirements for the RVON-1 card.

Introduction

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Flash Chip Replacement

1.

Keypanel Flash Chip Replacement

KP-32 Standard

9015-7656-002 (U2)

9015-7656-003 (U3)

KP-32 (Japan)

9015-7656-042 (U2)

9015-7656-043 (U3)

KP-632

9015-7656-202 (U2)

9015-7656-203 (U3)

KP-832

9015-7656-302 (U2)

9015-7656-303 (U3)

TABLE 2 .

Flash Chip replacement part numbers.

Figure 1. Flash Chip placement on the KP-32 motherboard

U2

U3

Flash Chips

U2

U3

Flash Chips

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CHAPTER 2

Installation

Installation of the RVON-1 Card

Before using the RVON-1 card with the KP-32, a few modifications need to be made to the keypanel. If the serial number on
your KP-32 keypanel is 61170, you will need to update you backpanel with the Ethernet RJ-45 connection (part number ­9080-7656-002) knockout present. Also, the KP-32 flash chips need to be replaced with larger flash chips (4MB) see Table 2,
“Flash Chip replacement part numbers.,” on page 4.

To install the RVON-1 card, do the following:

1. Remove the cover from the KP-32 keypanel.

2. If present, remove the GPI/O board.

The GPI/O board contains the general purpose input and output connections located on the back cover.

3. Using a chip extractor, carefully remove and replace the flash chips located at U2 and U3 on the KP-32 Motherboard, see

“Flash Chip Replacement” on page 4.

4. Using a hammer and screwdriver, remove the specified knockout pieces, see Figure 2..

5. Mount the supplied spacer on the RVON-1 card on the corner of the card near the DIP switch. See Figure 3 on page 6.

6. Securely connect the RVON-1 card to the KP-32 motherboard , see page X for connector specifics.

Figure 2. Knock out positions for the RVON-1 card on the KP-32

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7. Replace the GPI/O board.

8. Re-attach the backplate to the KP-32 keypanel. Be sure to secure the spacer with a screw in the back plate. See Figure 2 on

page 5

9. Replace the cover on the KP-32 keypanel.

In the KP-32 keypanel, the RVON-1 card connects to the KP-32 by way of the J2 connector on the RVON-1, attached to J4 on
the KP-32 header.

10. Gently secure the board in place (see Figure 4.).

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In the KP-812, the RVON-1 card connects to the KP-812 by way of the J2 connector on the RVON, attached to J37 on the KP­812 header.

Figure 3. The placement of the spacer and screw position on the RVON-1 card.

Figure 4. The J4 connector on the KP-32 board.

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Addresses and the RVON-1

11. Gently secure the board in place

NOTE: Be sure the orientation of the board is correct, otherwise undesirable effects may occur. Make sure the RJ-45
connection is positioned so it will fit through the specified knockout on the back cover. When installing the RVON-1 card in an
existing KP-32 or KP-812, each keypanel needs to be upgraded to include the following:

KP-32

•A backplate that allows for the RJ-45 connection (Ethernet).

•Larger flash chips.

KP-812

•A backplate that allows for the RJ-45 connection (Ethernet)

•Extension for the RJ-45 connector.

RVON-1 Relay

When connected to an Ethernet LAN, audio comes from the RVON-1 card; and, when Ethernet is not plugged in, the audio
comes from the AIO connection. Note, the user does not need to remove the RVON-1 to switch to AIO mode.

WARNING: You cannot have both an Ethernet connection and an AIO connection simultaneously. If the Ethernet and AIO
are connected simultaneously, no audio communication will occur.

Addresses and the RVON-1

Because the RVON-1 has an Ethernet interface, it is required to have a MAC (Media Access Control) Address. This is a low
level address that contains 48 bits. Do NOT confuse this address with an IP (Internet Protocol) Address. In order to be IP com­pliant, all cards must have a unique MAC ID when shipped from the manufacturer. Typically, the MAC ID of a piece of hard­ware, such as the RVON-1 card, has a fixed or static address. Where as the RVON-1 card’s IP Address can change over time.

The MAC Address uniquely identifies each node of a network and interfaces directly with the network media. The RVON-1
card has a small 8-pin serial device on the board that the processor can read the unique MAC Address from. For more
information on MAC IDs, contact technical support.

NOTE: Each RVON-1 card needs to be programmed with its own IP Address.

Figure 5. The J37 connector on the KP-812 board.