Vaddio WEBBi User Manual

Installation and User Guide

VADDIO™ WEBBi™

Web based Room Control System for Vaddio EasyUSB™ Tools

Part Numbers:
999-8700-000: WEBBi Web Controller (North America)
999-8700-001: WEBBi Web Controller (International)

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TableofContents

Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

WEBBi - Part Number 999-8700-000 for North America .................................................................................................................................... 5

WEBBi - Part Number 999-8700-001 for International ....................................................................................................................................... 5

Equipment Descriptions and Call-outs .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Diagram: WEBBi Front Panel........................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Diagram: WEBBi Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Connecting the WEBBi ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

WEBBi System Connection Diagrams ................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Diagram: WEBBi with EasyUSB Mixer/Amp and HD-USB PTZ Camera ...................................................................................................... 7

WEBBi with AutoPresenter ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Diagram: WEBBi with Multiple Cameras and Auto Presenter ....................................................................................................................... 8

Installation Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

WEBBi ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Diagram: WEBBi Installation Steps ............................................................................................................................................................... 9

System Configuration and Programming .............................................................................................................................................................. 10

WEBBi Administrator Pages ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

A/V Configuration Page .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Diagram: A/V Configuration Page ............................................................................................................................................................... 10

User Button Label Page ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Diagram: Example User Button Label Page with AutoPresenter ................................................................................................................ 11

Networking Page .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Diagram: Networking Page ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Security ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Diagram: Security Page .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Diagnostics ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Diagram: Diagnostics Page ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14

System .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Diagram: System Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15

User Operations .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Room User Interface (UI) ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Diagram: Log

Diagram: UI Web Page for EASYUSB Mixer/Amp and ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Camera ....................................................................... 16

Diagram: UI Web Page for EasyUSB and AutoPresenter .......................................................................................................................... 17

Audio Controls .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Camera Controls .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

AutoPresenter Controls .................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Warranty Information: ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Customer Support Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 21

Appendix 1- Connectors Pin Outs ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Screen .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16

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Overview

The WEBBi is an inexpensive room A/V control
system for use with the EasyUSB Tools product
family. The WEBBi is a complete room control
system for the EasyUSB™ Tools devices including
EasyMic™ MicPODs, EasyUSB Mixer/Amp,
ClearVIEW™ HD-USB PTZ Camera and
AutoPresenter™ products. Simply connect to the
WEBBi’s web server with a PC browser and
control the room’s camera, display and audio.

The WEBBi control functions are intended to be used with any device equipped with a web browser and internet
access providing an intuitive user interface for control of the room audio and video devices. An embedded web
server serves the room’s user interface control page to a connected client like a PC, tablet, or smartphone.

The room UI includes interactive user controls for room audio volume, microphone mute, camera PTZ and preset
execution, and LCD display power control via IR probe. The WEBBi is easily configured from administration
pages allowing the installer the flexibility to select Vaddio EasyUSB devices used in application, communication
interfaces, and button labeling.

Intended Use:

Before operating the device, please read the entire manual thoroughly. The system was designed, built and
tested for use indoors, and with the provided power supply and cabling. The use of a power supply other than the
one provided or outdoor operation has not been tested and could damage the device and/or create a potentially
unsafe operating condition.

Important Safeguards:

Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any device if it has been dropped or damaged.
In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions. Do not connect Ethernet or
Power over Ethernet (POE) cables directly to the RJ-45 ports on the device as damage may result.

Use only the power supply provided with the system. Use of any unauthorized
power supply will void any and all warranties.

Please do not use “pass-thru” type RJ-45 connectors. These pass-thru type connectors do not w ork
well for professional installations and can be the cause o f intermittent connections which can result in
the RS-232 control line failing and locking up. For best results please use standard RJ-45 co nnectors
and test all cables for proper pin-outs prior to use.

Save These Instructions:

The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your product. If these instructions are
misplaced, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product
drawings for the Vaddio product line on the Vaddio website. These documents can be downloaded from

www.vaddio.com free of charge.

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Unpacking

All components within the shipping box are individually packaged as described in the sections below. Carefully
remove all parts included in the individual packaging.

WEBBi - Part Number 999-8700-000 for North America

North American Pack-out includes:

 One (1) WEBBi Web Controller Appliance
 One (1) 12 VDC 1.0 Amp PowerRite™ Switching Power Supply
 One (1) Power Cord for North America
 One (1) 6’ (1.83m) USB Type A to Type B Cable (Black)

WEBBi - Part Number 999-8700-001 for International

International Pack-out includes:

 One (1) WEBBi Web Controller Appliance
 One (1) 12 VDC 1.0 Amp PowerRite Switching Power Supply
 One (1) Euro Power Cord
 One (1) UK Power Cord
 One (1) 6’ (1.83m) USB Type A to Type B Cable (Black)

Option: Rack Mounting Kit
The rack kit provides a method for the WEBBi to be installed in
a 1-RU space within a rack. The rack kit includes two rack
ears (one long and one short). The rack ears are mounted in
the sides of the WEBBi enclosure using the existing screws
included on the device.

Rack Kit Part Number 998-6000-004

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Equipment Descriptions and Call-outs

Diagram: WEBBi Front Panel

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1) Recessed Power/Reset Button: Resets and reboots the WEBBi device with push button activation.

2) LCD Display: Scrolls current IP Address across the screen when the unit is plugged in.

3) RS-232 LED Indicators: Blue LED indicators for both the Audio & Video port connection to the EasyUSB

Tool devices. LED will flash when communication activity is detected with the device under control.

4) Network LED Indicators: LEDs will flash blue to indicate detection of Ethernet activity between web server
and attached browser client.

5) Power LED Indicator: This LED will illuminate blue when power is detected.

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Diagram: WEBBi Rear Panel

1) Power Connector: 5.5mm OD x 2.5mm ID coaxial connector, positive center for supplying power to device.

Use with 12 VDC, 1.0A power supply included in package only.

2) DIP Switches: Used to reset device to factory defaults. Setting all dip switches to the off-position will reset
the unit to factory defaults on the next power cycle. User will lose all programmed configurations on the
factory default operation.

3) Audio Control: RJ-45 connector with RS-232 functionality (see appendix for pin-out). RS-232 Control port
for use with Vaddio EasyUSB Mixer/Amp. .

4) Video Control: RJ-45 connector with RS-232 functionality (see appendix for pin-out). RS-232 Control port
for use with Vaddio HD-USB PTZ Camera or AutoPresenter.

5) USB: For future use.

6) Network: 10/100 Ethernet port for connection to the Local Area Network.

7) IR Port: For future use.

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Connecting the WEBBi

WEBBi System Connection Diagrams

The WEBBi control system is for use with Vaddio A/V equipment providing a plug & play connection scheme
using standard RJ-45 connectors and CAT-5 cable for the physical connection between devices. Supported
devices include the EasyUSB Mixer/Amp, ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Camera, and AutoPr esenter products. The
applications below depict common applications that can be supported with the WEBBi control system.

WEBBi Configuration with EasyUSB and HD-USB Camera

Below are the connections for enabling web control of an EasyTalk Audio solution and an HD-USB PTZ Camera.
Web pages will be served up via the Ethernet connection.

Diagram: WEBBi with EasyUSB Mixer/Amp and HD-US B PTZ Camera

ClearVIEW

HD-USB PTZ

Camera

USB 2.0

Audio with

UAC Drivers

RS-232

RS-232

USB 2.0

Video with

UVC Drivers

PC with UC

Client and

WEBBi control

web Page

RS-232 for
Audio Device

Ethernet

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Two (2) EasyTalk

Bose DS16F Ceiling

Speakers

RS-232 for
Video Device

Ethernet

EasyUSB
Mixer/AMP
Rear Panel

Two (2) EasyMic

MicPOD Table Mics

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WEBBi with AutoPresenter

The WEBBi can be used with the AutoPresenter providing camera controls, video input selection, preset
activation, and PIP controls from the embedded Web Pages. The physical connection is a simple RJ-45 with
CAT-5 cable along with a 9-pin (DE-9 or DB-9 for the conventionalists) to RJ-45 adapter for use on the
AutoPresenter RS-232 back panel connector. The WEBBi will serve up web pages via the network connection.

Diagram: WEBBi with Multiple Cameras and Auto Presenter

WallVIEW HD-20’s with CONCEAL Mounts

AV Bridge - Audio and Video Encoder

HD Video IN

USB 2.0
Video OUT

EasyUSB Mixer/Amp

With Mics and Speakers

RS-232 for
Video Device

RS-232
for Audio

USB 2.0

Audio with

UAC Drivers

PC with UC

Client and

WEBBi control

web Page

USB 2.0 - Video with UVC Drivers

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