IP
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12/IP
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16
Radio ContRol SuRfaCe
TECHNICAL MANUAL
600 Industrial Drive, New Bern, North Carolina, USA 28562
IP-12 / IP-16 Radio Control Surface Technical Manual
©2014 Wheatstone Corporation
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WHEATSTONE CORPORATION
600 Industrial Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
tel 252-638-7000 / fax 252-637-1285
Attention!
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required
to take appropriate measures.
This equipment must be installed and wired properly in order to assure compliance
with FCC regulations.
Caution! Any modications not expressly approved in writing by Wheatstone
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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Attention!
This Wheatstone IP-12/IP-16 system is factory congured as a standalone
system.
The IP-12/IP-16 control surface is congured with a default IP address of
192.168.87.201.
The WheatNet-IP 88cb Console BLADE is congured with a default
IP address of 192.168.87.101.
If the default addresses will work for you, there is no need to do any
network conguration of either the IP-12/IP-16 Control Surface or the
Console BLADE. However, if you intend to install the IP-12 system as part
of a larger WheatNet-IP system, you will need to change the default IP addresses of both the IP-12 and the Console BLADE. Careful consideration
should be given when planning your IP Address scheme to ensure there
are no IP address conicts that could render the system inoperable.
If you have additional questions or should you need assistance, please
contact Wheatstone support. Support can be reached by calling 252-638-7000
or email at techsupport@wheatstone.com.
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Adding Devices To The 3rd Party Tab
In order to utilize all the features of the IP‑12/IP‑16 control
surface the device must be added to the System 3rd Party Devices
tab in the Wheatstone WheatNet‑IP Navigator program (aka the
Navigator GUI). This sheet shows you the basics of that procedure.
Refer to the WheatNet‑IP Audio Over IP Network Technical
Manual for additional details.
You will need to know the IP address of the device being
added, so you will want to nd that out before you start.
Launch the Navigator GUI and make sure that System 0 is
selected in the System pane. You will see something like this:
Now, to the right of the System pane, select the System 3rd Party Devices tab.
Click the Add button to bring up the Add 3rd Party Device dialog:
Type in a convenient Name and insert the IP Address
of the device being added. Leave the TCP Port at the
default setting of 60021. From the Host Blade drop
down select the BLADE that you want to associate the
3rd Party device with. Click Ok.
This completes the process of adding the device to the
System 3rd Party Devices tab. The added device should
show up in the System pane under the BLADE you added
it to. If it does not show up, or if it shows up but has a
yellow question mark on it, then there is either a network
issue that needs attention, or the device is not connected
to the network at all, or one or more steps have been
omitted or done incorrectly in the conguration process.
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CONTENTS
IP-12/IP-16
Technical Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - General Information
Introduction ....................................................................................1-2
Control Surface Placement ...........................................................1-3
Power Supply ................................................................................. 1-4
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply ................................................................................1-4
Connections ................................................................................... 1-5
Energizing ......................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 - Surface Configuration
Getting Started ...............................................................................2-2
Tabbed Navigation ........................................................................2-3
System Info Pane .......................................................................................................2-4
Engine Tab ..................................................................................................................2-6
Talent Access Tab ....................................................................................................... 2-7
VDips Tab ...................................................................................................................2-8
Monitor Cong Tab ....................................................................................................2-11
Buttons Tab ...............................................................................................................2-12
Visibilities Tab ............................................................................................................2-13
GUI Menu Summary .....................................................................2-14
Changing The IP Address Of The IP-12/IP-16 ............................2-15
Chapter 3 - IP-12/IP-16 Controls and Functions
Input Module (IN-12) ...................................................................... 3-2
Input Sources .............................................................................................................3-2
Assign Switches .........................................................................................................3-3
The OL Bus ............................................................................................................3-3
TB Switch ...................................................................................................................3-3
CUE Switch ................................................................................................................3-3
Fader ..........................................................................................................................3-3
Channel ON Switch ....................................................................................................3-3
Channel OFF Switch ..................................................................................................3-3
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CONTENTS
Control Room Module (CR-12) .....................................................3-4
CUE Level Control ......................................................................................................3-4
SOFT KEY Buttons .....................................................................................................3-4
ENCODER And TAKE Controls...................................................................................3-5
Source Select Switches .............................................................................................3-5
Programming External Source Switches ...............................................................3-5
CONTROL ROOM Level Control ................................................................................3-6
METERS .....................................................................................................................3-6
VU Meter Pairs ......................................................................................................3-6
METERS Select Button .........................................................................................3-6
Studio Control Module (SC-12) ....................................................3-7
Source Select Switches .............................................................................................3-7
Programming External Source Switches ...............................................................3-7
STUDIO Level Control ................................................................................................3-7
TB (Talkback) Button ..................................................................................................3-7
HEADPHONE Level Control .......................................................................................3-8
TIMER Buttons ...........................................................................................................3-8
EVENT Buttons ...........................................................................................................3-8
Chapter 4 - WheatNet-IP 88cb Console Blade
General Information ......................................................................4-2
Installation Tips .............................................................................4-2
Energizing ......................................................................................4-3
I/O Connections ............................................................................. 4-4
Inputs ..........................................................................................................................4-4
Outputs .......................................................................................................................4-6
Logic Ports .................................................................................................................4-7
Console Blade 88cb - Input/Output Pinout Drawing .................................................4-8
Stand Alone System Setup ........................................................... 4-9
Network Setup ...........................................................................................................4-9
WheatNet-IP 88cb Setup Wizard Tree.......................................................................4-12
WheatNet-IP 88cb Front Panel Menus Tree ..............................................................4-13
Chapter 5 - Host CPU (HC-12)
Overview .........................................................................................5-2
Ethernet IP Addressing ............................................................. 5-2
Ethernet Interface Wiring .............................................................. 5-2
Hook-Ups ........................................................................................5-3
“CT20” RJ-45 - Main Ethernet Connector .................................................................5-3
Typical Straight-Through Cable ..................................................................................5-3
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CONTENTS
Chapter 5 - Schematic and Load Sheet Drawings
INSW-12 Input Module Switch Card
Schematic ..................................................................................................................6-2
Load Sheet .................................................................................................................6-3
ONSW-12 Input Module On/Off Switch Card
Schematic ..................................................................................................................6-4
Load Sheet .................................................................................................................6-5
CRSW-12 Control Room Module Switch Card
Schematic ..................................................................................................................6-6
Load Sheet .................................................................................................................6-7
SCSW-12 Studio Control Module Switch Card
Schematic ..................................................................................................................6-8
Load Sheet .................................................................................................................6-9
Appendix
Replacement Parts List .................................................................A-2
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GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information
Chapter Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................1-2
Control Surface Placement ...........................................................1-3
Power Supply ................................................................................. 1-4
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply ................................................................................1-4
Connections ................................................................................... 1-5
Energizing ......................................................................................1-5
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GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information
Introduction
The Wheatstone twelve- or sitxeen-input IP-12/IP-16 control surface offers a great
way for a small to medium radio operation to enter the world of networked audio.
Tapping into the power of WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network technology through the
use of the included WheatNet-IP 88cb audio Console Blade/mix engine, it’s a perfect
low-cost, small-footprint solution.
Each of the 12/16 input modules is equipped with an LED source name display
and an A/B source selector whose sources can be set via a rotary encoder in the master
section. Each input module has access to four program busses and has cue and talkback
switches. A 100mm long-throw fader and lighted channel ON/OFF switches round out
the module. The master section offers control room, studio, and headphone controls
with source selection, and an onboard headphone jack and amplier. Timer controls, a
master talkback button, and a built-in cue speaker with volume control are provided.
There are four event switches and six programmable buttons available for user functions.
The meterbridge has three stereo pairs of bright 30-segment horizontal LED bargraph
meters, as well as an on-board timer with controls located in the master section.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Control Surface Placement
The IP-12/ IP-16 audio control surface is designed for countertop mounting. Although
the rubber feet on the bottom keep the surface from being easily moved when simply
placed on the counter, holes have been provided so that screws may be used to mount the
surface securely to the countertop. Locate the IP-12/ IP-16 on the counter, and remove
the screws that hold the rst and the last modules in place (two per module). Carefully
remove these modules from the frame. Attach the mainframe to the counter top, using
the holes provided in the bottom of the chassis and screws appropriate to the counter
material, and reinstall the removed modules.
4-7/16"
7-1/2"
3-7/16"
1-1/2"
4 HOLES D=3/ 16";
USE #8 SCREWS
22-1/2" for IP-12
28-1/2" for IP-16
19-1/2" for IP-12
25-1/2" for IP-16
22-1/2" for IP-12
28-1/2" for IP-16
4-11/16"
16-11/16"
1-9/16"
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Power Supply
The IP-12/ IP-16 control surface is powered by a factory supplied power adapter with
100-240V/50-60Hz input, 25W maximum output
power, and a 4 foot long output cable.
DC Power Output Pinout
PIN # OUTPUT
1 COM
2
4
5
3
1
2 COM
3 +5VDC
4 -15V
5 +15V
The power supply adapter is supplied with a 3-wire grounded AC cord
that should be plugged into a “clean” AC power source, that is, an AC
source that feeds only the control room audio gear. This source should
be a separate feed from those powering lighting, air-conditioning, or any
other non-audio machinery.
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply
Wheatstone failsafe power supply systems use two power supplies for
each piece of powered equipment. Though either is capable of running a
full load on its own, in failsafe operation both units run in tandem: if one
fails, the other takes over, assuring uninterrupted operation.
The power feed recommended in the text is often
installed and referred to in
studios as an “isolated AC
ground” outlet. It is usually
orange in color.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Connections
The rear panel has two 5-pin DIN power supply connectors, mounted on the Host
Controller card, for power supply connections.
The rear panel also has an RJ-45 connector that provides the control surface connection
to a standard Ethernet network switch.
Unscrew the control surface’s rear panel to access these connectors. Note that there
is clearance at the bottom of the rear panel for cable passage.
Power Supply
Connectors
Network
Connector
Energizing
Assuming the IP-12/ IP-16 control surface is properly placed, and its power supply
correctly connected to the console, you may now energize the power supply adapter by
plugging it into the AC mains. The control surface’s switches and meterbridge displays
will assume factory default settings.
Note: To de-energize the console, unplug the power supply adapter’s AC cord from
the AC mains. Never de-energize the console by disconnecting the cable that connects
the console and power supply adapter together.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
During the control surface booting up process the meterbridge 8-character LED
displays will show the surface’s software version. In the event that you need to consult
the factory about the IP-12/ IP-16 control surface, you may need to have this information.
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SURFACE CONFIGURATION
Surface Configuration
Chapter Contents
Getting Started ...............................................................................2-2
Tabbed Navigation ........................................................................2-3
System Info Pane .......................................................................................................2-4
Engine Tab ..................................................................................................................2-6
Talent Access Tab ....................................................................................................... 2-7
VDips Tab ...................................................................................................................2-8
Monitor Cong Tab ....................................................................................................2-11
Buttons Tab ...............................................................................................................2-12
Visibilities Tab ............................................................................................................2-13
GUI Menu Summary .....................................................................2-14
Changing The IP Address Of The IP-12/IP-16 ............................2-15
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Surface Configuration
Getting Started
The IP-12/IP-16 control surface connects via Ethernet to its audio engine, the
Wheatstone WheatNet-IP 88cb audio Console BLADE. Note that the Console BLADE
must be connected to a Gigabit port on a switch. A powerful 1RU device containing the
console’s digital signal processing, input, output, and logic circuitry, the engine has no
fans and may be located either next to the control surface or at a remote location.
The IP-12/IP-16 control surface comes with the IP Series Console Setup Tool Graphical
User Interface (GUI) program, intended to be straightforward in setup connection between
the control surface and the Console BLADE. On a user-supplied computer connected
through an Ethernet switch to the IP-12/IP-16 and the Console BLADE, install the GUI
by running the installer le wheatnetip_ipconsole_setup_X_X_X.exe, where “X_X_X”
is replaced with the version number, such as “1_0_0”. The installer creates a program
with le name of WheatNetIpConsoleGui.exe. Double-click the icon for this le, or its
shortcut, to run the GUI.
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Tabbed Navigation
The IP-12/IP-16 GUI features a tabbed navigation architecture to easily access features
with a minimum number of mouse clicks.
The IP-12/IP-16 GUI screen is vertically divided into two parts with a Function Pane
on the left side and a System Info Pane on the right side. The Main Menu Tab buttons
are located on the left side of the function display area. You may access any of the Main
Menu Tabs by simply clicking on them.
At the bottom of the screen is a Devices Pane that displays a list of IP-12/IP-16
devices that the IP-12/IP-16 GUI has been congured to communicate with. Click Add...
to add a device to the list, Edit... to change the name of an IP-12/IP-16 or give the GUI a
different IP address to talk to it on, or Remove to delete the device currently highlighted
in the list. To the right of these buttons is the Online checkbox, which is used to toggle
the GUI connection to the highlighted device between online (checked) and ofine (not
checked).
The Function Pane and System Info Pane contents change according to the tab selected
in each area. Both of these Panes are relocatable within the GUI window by clicking
on the Pane’s handle (the rows of the double dots with the Pane name in between) and
dragging the Pane to the new location. You can even drag one or both of these Panes
outside of the GUI window, a handy feature if you have two monitors. To bring a Pane
back into the GUI, double-click its title bar.
GUI MENU
FUNCTION PANE
PANE
DEVICES
SYSTEM INFO PANE
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SURFACE CONFIGURATION
System Info Tab
When you rst start the IP-12/IP-16 GUI there will be no information showing in the
System Info Pane. Assuming that you are connected to a working system, you can get this
pane to ll by selecting WheatNet‑IP System>System Scan... from the GUI menu. This will
display the WheatNet‑IP System Scan screen:
Start by specifying the Host Blade IP Address.
This can be the IP address of any physical BLADE
in the system. Next, click Start Scan. When the scan
is complete you will see a screen like this (the exact
text is system-dependent):
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Click Finish. You will be asked if you want
to save the System Info. If you click Yes you
will be prompted for the location and name
of the saved le, and also given a chance to
write a brief description of this saved data set,
but for now just click No.
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You will notice that the System Info Pane now has content. Here is an example
of what you might see on the Sources tab (remember, your signal names and other
information will almost surely be different than the data shown here):
As we discuss the GUI there will be times when we need to access signal names.
If you have not scanned the system, or loaded a saved data set, you will not be able
to see or choose individual signals.
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Engine Tab
SURFACE CONFIGURATION
Mix Engine Blade’s Info – In this section you will set the Mix Engine BLADE ID
and the IP Address of the the Engine to which the surface will connect.
Inputs – Not Used.
Meters – The switched meter on the surface’s meterbridge displays the signal level
of a user selected source or the Cue signal level when an input fader’s CUE switch is
activated. To activate the Auto Cue function check the Switched Meter Auto Cue box.
Use the Mode dropdown box to choose from Peak & Average, Peak Only, or Average
Only.
Machine Logic – The purpose of this option is to allow the privileged operator to
determine the conditions under which START and STOP signals are sent in response
to a command to turn a channel ON or OFF. Channel ON and OFF commands can
come from two different sources:
• Surface – a channel can be turned ON or OFF by a surface action, such as pressing
the ON or OFF switch, or moving a fader if EFS has been enabled
• Remote (RMT) – a channel can be turned ON or OFF by sending it a command
from a system Logic I/O card via the RemOn and RemOff functions.
When the No LIO with RMT check box is checked, LIO signals are globally
blocked for all input faders if the channel ON and OFF commands are initiated from
the system Logic I/O card.
Input/Output – In most cases, you will want the Use default signal mapping checkbox
to be checked, to insure that signals are properly mapped. This insures that the surface
signals appear at the designated connectors on the Console BLADE. If you want to
re-arrange or re-purpose the signals, leave this checkbox unchecked.
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Talent Access Tab
SURFACE CONFIGURATION
It may be desirable to limit some of the operations that can be performed by talent
using the IP-12/IP-16.
Events – Operation of the four EVENT buttons on the SC-12 Studio Control Module
can be limited as follows:
• If Allow Save Events is not checked, the operator will not be able to program
the EVENT buttons to save Events.
• If Allow Take Events is not checked, the operator will not be able to use the
EVENT buttons to take Events.
X Controllers – Selection of fader sources by using the A and B INPUT buttons on
the IN-12 Input Module can be limited as follows:
• If Allow Program A/B Buttons is not checked, the operator will not be able to
use the A and B INPUT buttons to change fader sources.
Bus Assignments – Use of the ASSIGN buttons (PGM, AUD, AUX, and OL) to determine the bus or buses that the fader will feed can be limited as follows:
• If Allow PGM Bus Assign is not checked, the operator will not be able to use
the PGM ASSIGN button to change the fader’s feed status to the PGM bus.
• If Allow AUD Bus Assign is not checked, the operator will not be able to use the
AUD ASSIGN button to change the fader’s feed status to the AUD bus.
• If Allow AUX Bus Assign is not checked, the operator will not be able to use the
AUX ASSIGN button to change the fader’s feed status to the AUX bus.
• If Allow OL Bus Assign is not checked, the operator will not be able to use the
OL ASSIGN button to change the fader’s feed status to the OL bus.
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VDips Tab
SURFACE CONFIGURATION
Many surface functions, such as Mute, Tally, and Machine Start Pulsed, are
programmed from the VDips tab. VDip settings are attributes of the Source signal and
will follow the signal onto different faders of the surface, or even other surfaces.
When the IP-12/IP-16 GUI is rst started, the VDips tab Signals list contains only
one item, Default. If you select Default you will be editing the VDip settings of all
sources in the system, except those you have specically overridden.
If you want to edit the VDip settings of a specic signal to be different than the
default settings you rst need to add the signal to the Signals list. Click the Add... button
to bring up the Add Signal dialog.
Click the button with the three dots (ellipsis) to the right of the Source Signal eld
to bring up the Source Picker dialog.
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Find the desired source in the Source
Picker and double-click on it. This returns
to the Add Signal dialog with the selected
signal’s ID in dotted notation in the Source
Signal eld:
Click Ok and the selected signal now
appears in the Signals list on the VDips
tab. You can now select this signal in the
Signals list and edit its VDip settings.
Once you have edited VDip settings
you must click Apply for those changes to
be used. If you’ve done some VDip editing and decided you don’t want to make
that particular change after all you can click Cancel, which will cancel any changes you
made since entering the VDips tab, or since you last clicked Apply.
If you want to set VDip the same on several sources, begin by setting up one signal.
Then highlight that source in the Signals list and right-click on the area. Select Copy
from pop-up. Now highlight another signal you want to have the same VDip settings,
then right-click and select Paste. This copies the VDip settings from the rst signal to
the second one.
Please note that all VDip settings apply to the programmed signal regardless of which
fader the signal appears on.
PFL/Cue Dropout – When a channel’s CUE button is pressed it will assign the channel’s
signal to the CUE bus. When PFL/Cue Dropout is checked it causes the channel’s CUE
function to be de-activated whenever the channel ON switch is pressed.
EFS - This function causes the channel to turn OFF when the fader is fully down or
turn ON when the fader is brought up from the fully down position. The ON and OFF
switches can still control the channel.
OL Pre Fader – When checked, causes the signal, when assigned to the surface’s
OL output, to be tapped before the fader.
Timer Restart - The surface’s digital timer can be programmed to automatically reset
to zero and begin counting up when the channel’s ON button is pressed. To enable this
function the AUTO button in the timer section of the SC-12 Studio Control Module has
to be activated.
Fader Cue – Assigns the signal to the Cue bus when the fader is moved all the way
down. The CUE button can still be used to change the CUE status.
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OL Pre On – When checked, causes the signal, when assigned to the surface’s
OL output, to be tapped before the channel ON switch.
Mach Start Pulsed – If this box is not checked, a Machine Start command will
give a steady closure, similar to an On Tally. If your external machine needs to see a
momentary pulse instead, check this box.
Remote Ready – The channel’s OFF switch normally has its LED indicator controlled
by the switch itself. This is the factory default setting. When Remote Ready is checked,
the channel’s OFF switch LED can be controlled by an external source machine. This
requires additional conguration in the optional Navigator GUI to fully implement
the feature.
OL Off Line – This function determines what will be heard at the fader’s Bus Minus
output when the fader is off. If the box is not checked, when the fader is off the same
bus will feed the bus minus that feeds it when the fader is on, as determined by the
Bus Minus Base Mix selection below. But if the OL Off Line box is checked, when
the fader is off the Bus Minus output will be fed from the OL bus instead.
Studio Mutes – Input channels can be programmed to mute the various monitors when
the channel is ON. There are four Studio Mutes checkboxes, one for each monitor
section plus one for CUE. The checked boxes show which monitors are muted.
Studio Tallies – Turning the channel ON can activate a remote tally indicator. There
are four tally control lines. The checked boxes show which tallies are activated. This
requires additional conguration in the optional Navigator GUI to fully implement
the feature.
Bus Minus Direct Out – For each fader, determines if the Bus Minus output is a
mix-minus of the selected Bus Minus Source (unchecked) or is a Direct Output of
the selected input source (checked). On faders where the Bus Minus Direct Out box
is checked, the OL Off Line box (above) will have no effect.
Bus Minus Base Mix – This function determines which bus the Bus Minus output is
a mix-minus of. Any of the four PGM, AUD, AUX, or OL busses can be selected as
the Bus Minus Source. If, for example, PGM is selected, then the Bus Minus output
will consist of the audio on the PGM Bus, minus the signal assigned to the fader. This
is true when the fader is turned on. It also true when the fader is turned off, unless
the OL Off Line box is checked (above). This setting will have no effect on any fader
where the Bus Minus Direct Out box is checked (above).
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Monitor Config Tab
SURFACE CONFIGURATION
The Control Room, Headphone, and Studio monitor outputs are normally interrupted
with cue audio whenever a fader is switched into cue. However, if the Cue Defeat box
is checked for a given monitor, then cue will no longer interrupt that monitor output.
The output levels of the three monitors normally follow their respective level controls
on the CR-12 Control Room Module and the SC-12 Studio Control Module. But it is
possible to lock the level of each of the monitors.
Using the studio monitor as an example, adjust the STUDIO level control on the
SC-12 to the desired level, then check the Level Locked box in the Studio section of
the Monitor Cong tab. The monitor output will remain at the xed level regardless
of any changes in the STUDIO level control position. If at a later time you decide to
unlock the level, the level will still be unchanged until the next time the STUDIO knob
is moved, at which point it will follow the knob once again.
After making changes you must click Apply for the changes to take effect. If you’ve
made a change and decided you don’t want to make that particular change after all you
can click Cancel, which will cancel any changes you made since entering the Monitor
Cong tab, or since you last clicked Apply.
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Buttons Tab
SURFACE CONFIGURATION
The CR-12 Control Room Module has, among its controls, six SOFT KEY buttons
with indicating LEDs, labeled P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, and P6. These buttons are also known
as Programmable Buttons, and are designed to perform user-programmable functions.
The Buttons tab is used to set up each button at a basic level of functionality by
using the Function drop-down box on the Buttons tab for the particular button 1 – 6
being used. The choices are:
• None – in this mode button presses are ignored and the button does not light
• Tally – in this mode button presses are ignored – the button illumination is controlled
by a logic signal programmed to do so
• Toggle – in this mode the button acts like a toggle, with one press turning it on
and the next press turning it off – the button is illuminated by the surface when in
the on state and is not illuminated in the off state
• Momentary/Surface LED – in this mode the button has a momentary action, on
while pressed and off when released – the button’s illumination is controlled by
the surface, being lit while the button is pressed
• Momentary/LIO LED – in this mode the button has a momentary action, on
while pressed and off when released – the button’s illumination is controlled by
a logic signal programmed to do so
It’s important to note that, although basic functionality is set here, in all cases except
None there will be additional conguration, needed to complete the desired functionality,
that must be done in the optional Navigator software. Refer to the WheatNet‑IP Audio
Over IP Network manual for details.
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Visibilities Tab
SURFACE CONFIGURATION
Visibilities – Use the Visibility Option setting to limit the sources the user sees
when dialing up a source on the IP-12/IP-16. This feature is helpful, especially in large
systems with lots of signals.
Scroll up and down the Channel list, check or uncheck signals as desired for that
channel, and click the Apply button to save the visibility options. If you have made
changes and then decided you don’t want to put the changes into effect, click Cancel.
This will cancel any changes you made since entering the screen or since clicking
Apply, whichever happened most recently.
Check the Global Alpha Sort box to sort the list of channels in alphanumeric order
when selecting sources on the IP-12/IP-16.
Check Allow No Source if you want NOSOURCE to be allowed for that channel.
If NOSOURCE is not allowed then the channel must always have a source selected.
Right-clicking in the Channel area of the Visibilities tab pops up a menu with some
useful shortcuts on it:
• Copy – Choose this item to copy the visibility settings of the currently selected
channel.
• Paste – Choose this item to paste visibility settings that have been copied from
one channel to the currently selected channel.
• Paste All – Choose this item to paste visibilities that have been copied from one
channel to all channels.
• All – Choose this item to select all signals in the system to be visible to the currently
selected channel. This also puts a check in the Allow No Source check box.
• None – Choose this item to deselect all signals for the currently selected channel.
This also removes the check, if present, in the Allow No Source check box.
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SURFACE CONFIGURATION
GUI Menu Summary
The various menus in the IP-12/IP-16 GUI are outlined below.
File – The File menu contains items for setting a password and for exiting the program:
• Set Password... – Used to set a password that will need to be entered to operate the
IP-12 GUI – when rst installed the GUI requires no password – to set a password
you must enter the current password and then enter the new password twice (the
second to conrm the password)
• Exit – Used to exit the IP-12/IP-16 GUI
View – The View menu is used to show or hide certain sections of the IP-12/IP-16 GUI
or to change the GUI appearance:
• Devices – Used to show or hide the Devices Pane (see page 2-3)
• System Info – Used to show or hide the System Info Pane (see page 2-3)
• Stylized – Used to toggle the IP-12/IP-16 GUI between a modern appearance and
a more traditional one
WheatNet-IP System – The WheatNet‑IP System menu is used to manage signal sets
within the IP-12/IP-16 GUI:
• File Open... – Used to open a saved signal set
• File Save... – Used to save the current signal set
• System Scan... – Used to scan the system to which the IP-12/IP-16 GUI is connected
to get a list of all signals currently available in the system (see page 2-4) – this set
can then be saved using File Save... and then later recalled using File Open... even
if the IP-12/IP-16 is not connected to the system at that time
Hardware – The Hardware menu is used to set up devices in respect to connecting to
them and managing their conguration and software:
• Add New Device... – Used to set up a new IP-12/IP-16 for the GUI to communicate
with (see page 2-3) – brings up a dialog box to set a name, device type, and IP address
• Edit... – Used to change the setup parameters for the highlighted IP-12/IP-16 using
a similar dialog box
• Remove – Used to delete the highlighted IP-12/IP-16 from the list after conrming
the delete
• Assign IP Address... – Used to change the actual IP address of an IP-12/IP-16 – see
details on the following page
• Version... – Used to check the current version of software of the currently connected
IP-12 – this information may be needed in the event that Wheatstone Technical
Support needs to be contacted about the IP-12/IP-16
• Update... – Used to change the software version of the currently connected
IP-12/IP-16
• Reboot... – Used to reboot the currently connected IP-12/IP-16 – this is used
primarily after doing a software update
Help – The Help menu gives additional information about the IP-12/IP-16 GUI:
• About... – Used to show the verion of the IP-12/IP-16 GUI.
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SURFACE CONFIGURATION
Changing The IP Address Of The IP-12/IP-16
The IP address of an IP-12 can be changed from the GUI when the GUI is connected
to the IP-12/IP-16 that needs changing. Select Hardware>Assign IP Address... from the
IP-12/IP-16 GUI to see the IP Assignment dialog box:
Enter the MAC Address, which you will nd on a label on the IP-12/IP-16. Enter
a Name for the IP-12/IP-16 and specify the IP Address for the IP-12/IP-16. If needed,
change the default Subnet and Gateway settings (see your friendly IP person to nd
out what you should use). Please note, when entering any of the network parameters
(everything you are changing on this screen except the Name) it is best to highlight the
complete default entry, delete it, then type in the complete new entry. In the IP Address,
Subnet, and Gateway elds use the period (aka dot) to move from one octet to the next
to avoid having leading spaces.
Once all the data is properly entered in the
dialog, click START to begin the process. You
will be prompted to reboot the IP-12/IP-16.
Click OK to dismiss the reboot prompt (but
make sure the IP Assignment dialog is still
showing).
Reboot the IP-12/IP-16 by cycling power to it
(you will not be able to use Hardware>Reboot...
to do this). Watch the Requests entry near the bottom of the IP Assignment dialog. You
should see this number increment to something other than 0. Once you see the Requests
number change, you can click STOP, then click the red X in the upper right corner of
the IP Assignment dialog. The IP-12/IP-16 now has the new network parameters you
have assigned to it.
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IP-12 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
IP-12/IP-16
Controls and Functions
Chapter Contents
Input Module (IN-12) ...................................................................... 3-2
Input Sources .............................................................................................................3-2
Assign Switches .........................................................................................................3-3
The OL Bus ............................................................................................................3-3
TB Switch ...................................................................................................................3-3
CUE Switch ................................................................................................................3-3
Fader ..........................................................................................................................3-3
Channel ON Switch ....................................................................................................3-3
Channel OFF Switch ..................................................................................................3-3
Control Room Module (CR-12) .....................................................3-4
CUE Level Control ......................................................................................................3-4
SOFT KEY Buttons .....................................................................................................3-4
ENCODER And TAKE Controls...................................................................................3-5
Source Select Switches .............................................................................................3-5
Programming External Source Switches ...............................................................3-5
CONTROL ROOM Level Control ................................................................................3-6
METERS .....................................................................................................................3-6
VU Meter Pairs ......................................................................................................3-6
METERS Select Button .........................................................................................3-6
Studio Control Module (SC-12) ....................................................3-7
Source Select Switches .............................................................................................3-7
Programming External Source Switches ...............................................................3-7
STUDIO Level Control ................................................................................................3-7
TB (Talkback) Button ..................................................................................................3-7
HEADPHONE Level Control .......................................................................................3-8
TIMER Buttons ...........................................................................................................3-8
EVENT Buttons ...........................................................................................................3-8
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IP-12 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
IP-12/IP-16 Controls and Functions
Input Module (IN-12)
Input Sources
The A and B INPUT buttons at the top of each module determine what input
source will feed the module. The buttons can be programmed to allow quick
selection of two different sources for each module. If the source programmed
for button A is the current source for the channel, then button A will be lit.
Similarly, button B lights if its programmed source is the current source for
the channel. The 8-character alphanumeric display above the channel on the
meterbridge shows the name of the current source for that channel. If there
is no current source for a channel, neither A or B button will be lit, and the
display will read NoSource.
To select a new source, press and hold the desired button, A or B, until it
begins to ash. This acts to arm the button to take its source. While the button
is ashing, the display shows the programmed source for the selected button,
or NoSource if the button is not programmed. Once the button is ashing,
release it, and then press it again. This will cause the current source for that
channel to be replaced by the one programmed for the selected button. If you
don’t press the button the second time, the button will stop ashing after a
short timeout and the source will not be changed.
A similar process is used to program a source for a button. Press and hold
the desired button until it ashes, then rotate the ENCODER on the CR-12
module until the desired source appears in the channel’s display, then press
the TAKE button (which is also ashing) below the ENCODER to nish
programming the button. Please note that this process does not replace the
current source for the channel, but only programs the selected button. If you
then want to change to the source you just programmed you must press and
hold the button again until it ashes, then press it one more time to take the
new source to the channel.
There may be times when you don’t want to change the programming for
either A or B but want to select a third source for the channel. You can do this
by pressing and holding both A and B together until both are ashing, then
dialing up the desired source on the ENCODER and pressing TAKE. This will
immediately take the third source to that channel and the A and B buttons will
go off (to indicate the current source is not programmed for either A or B).
This source is not remembered as a third source for the channel. Do a new
source selection (A or B) and the next time you want a third source you will
need to repeat the above process.
Depending on how the IP-12/IP-16 is congured, you may be able to
select any source in the system or you may have a limited choice of sources
for one or more of the channels.
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IP-12 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Assign Switches
Output switches assign the selected source signal to any combination
of the surface’s four stereo outputs – PGM (program), AUD (audition),
AUX (auxiliary), and OL (off line). The button will be lit when the source
is assigned to its respective bus. To remove a source from the bus, press the
button again; the light will go off to indicate that the source is no longer
assigned to that bus.
User access privileges may be congured to limit Bus Assignment on the
Talent Access tab of the IP Series Console Setup Tool GUI.
The OL Bus
The OL Bus has a special function in relation to a channel’s Bus Minus
output. Each signal that can be assigned to a channel will specify which bus
(PGM, AUD, AUX, or OL) provides the base Bus Minus mix (that is, which
bus the Bus Minus output is a mix-minus of) when that channel is on. When
the channel is off, however, the base Bus Minus mix may be the same as
when the channel is on, or may be congured to utilize the OL bus instead.
This allows the Bus Minus output to have different content when the channel
is off than it does when the channel is on.
Both the base Bus Minus mix and the use of the OL bus as base when
the channel is off are congured in the VDip settings (see the section VDips
Tab in chapter 2).
TB Switch
The TB switch routes the TB audio, typically the operator’s microphone, to
the BUS MINUS output for that channel, allowing the operator to talkback to
the talent hearing that BUS MINUS signal. To set the TB audio source, make
a crosspoint between the desired source and the destination signal IP12TkBk.
CUE Switch
The CUE switch assigns the selected source to the CUE bus, letting the
control surface operator monitor the channel’s pre-fader signal.
Fader
Channel output level is set by a 100mm, professional, conductive plastic
linear fader.
Channel ON Switch
The channel ON switch turns the channel signal ON and res any channel
ON (START) logic to the fader’s source signal. The switch LED lights to
indicate the channel is ON.
Channel OFF Switch
The channel OFF switch turns the channel signal OFF and res any
channel OFF (STOP) logic to the fader’s source signal. The switch LED
lights to indicate the channel is OFF.
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IP-12 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Control Room Module (CR-12)
This is the console operator’s monitor that allows the operator to listen to
the console’s four stereo outputs and two external stereo line level inputs. This
module includes the cue level control, switched meter selection, programmable
buttons (soft keys), the source select encoder and take button, and source
select and level control for the control room and headphone outputs.
In a typical radio application the console is located in the Control Room.
Speakers in the Control Room allow the console operator to listen to the con-
sole bus outputs to be assured that the console is performing as desired. These
speakers are fed by a stereo signal from the console’s Control Room output.
In addition to the Control Room output, the operator may also desire to listen
to specic isolated faders via the cue system and the console’s internal cue
speaker. Thus, the control room monitor consists of the above mentioned level
controls, along with four source select (PGM, AUD, AUX and OL) buttons, as
well as two programmable X1 and X2 buttons. In some instances the console
operator may also be performing talent whose voice will be heard over the
radio. The operator’s microphone may thus provide a part of the signal that
is going out over the air. If that signal is the one being monitored with the
Control Room speakers, there is the potential for feedback. The amplied
signal from the Control Room speakers is picked up by the microphone and
amplied to a new, higher, level, which then is once again picked up by the
microphone. The signal quickly rises to an ear-splitting screech. To prevent
this, the operator’s microphone is normally set to MUTE the Control Room
output to prevent the occurrence of feedback.
The master CUE circuit drives a meterbridge-mounted speaker through a
built-in power amp, and can be programmed to interrupt the control room feed.
CUE Level Control
The CUE master level control is located at the top of the module.
The CUE level control determines the overall loudness of the cue signal
as it appears in the console’s cue speaker (located behind the grill in the
METERBRIDGE).
Like the Control Room speakers, the cue speaker also has the potential
for feedback. To avoid this situation, operator mics that mute the Control
Room can also be set to mute the cue speaker.
NOTE: If cue is muted and you turn the level control all the way up, then
remove the condition that has the cue muted, the sound in the cue speaker
will suddenly be VERY LOUD!
SOFT KEY Buttons
These six switches and indicating LEDs are designed to perform
user-programmable functions. These functions, such as ring Salvos,
making temporary connections, or interfacing with the logic input and output
ports on system Logic I/O cards, must be congured through the optional
WheatNet-IP Navigator GUI program. See the WheatNet‑IP Audio Over IP
Network manual for details.
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IP-12 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
ENCODER And TAKE Controls
The ENCODER knob serves as a Source signal selector for fader strips.
When the A or B button is pressed and held for programming, and has
started to ash on the desired fader strip, the ENCODER knob is used to select
the desired source. By turning this knob, the available inputs are displayed in
the 8-character SOURCE display on the meterbridge for the selected channel. When the desired input source is scrolled into the SOURCE window,
pressing the TAKE button will cause that source to be programmed for the
selected button (A or B) on that channel. If you fail to press the TAKE, the
display will revert to its original setting after a timeout of approximately four
seconds, and the original source remains in effect.
This operation may be denied to a user in the Talent Access tab of the
IP Series Console Setup Tool GUI.
Pressing and holding the ENCODER knob for several seconds will
cause some software version and conguration information to be displayed
across several of the channel source displays. While in this state, turning the
ENCODER knob will cycle through the following items (depending on the
IP-12/IP-16’s software version this list may change):
• IP-12/IP-16 IP Address
• IP-12/IP-16 MAC Address
• IP-12/IP-16 Gateway Address
• IP-12/IP-16 Subnet Mask
• Console BLADE IP Address
• IP-12/IP-16 FPGA Version
In the event that you need to discuss an issue with Wheatstone Technical
Support you may be asked for some or all of this information.
Source Select Switches
The Control Room monitor output has its own bank of source select
switches which select the audio signal sent to the Control Room speakers
and the headphones. This bank includes dedicated switches for selecting
PGM (program), AUD (audition), AUX (auxiliary), or OL (off line), and two
programmable sources X1 and X2. Simply press the desired switch to listen
to that output bus or external source signal. The button will be lit when the
monitor is assigned to its respective bus.
Programming External Source Switches
External switches X1 and X2 may be programmed to select any allowed
source in the system. Press and hold the button to be programmed until it
ashes, then rotate the ENCODER until the desired source appears in the
channel 12/16 display, then press TAKE (which is also ashing) to nish
programming the button.
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Depending on how the IP-12/IP-16 is congured, you may be able to
select any source in the system or you may have a limited choice of sources
for the external switches.
CONTROL ROOM Level Control
The CONTROL RM level control determines the overall loudness of the
signal being monitored as it appears in the Control Room speakers. As the
control is turned clockwise, the loudness increases up to a maximum at the
limit of mechanical rotation. To decrease the loudness, turn the control in a
counterclockwise direction.
NOTE: If the Control Room is muted and you turn the level control all
the way up, then remove the condition that has the Control Room muted,
the sound in the Control Room speakers will suddenly be VERY LOUD!
If the Control Room level has been locked in the IP-12/IP-16 conguration,
the CONTROL RM knob will have no effect.
METERS
The METERS section consists of three VU meter pairs on the control
surface’s meterbridge and a group of METERS select buttons, located on
the CR-12 module.
VU Meter Pairs
VU meter pairs (PROGRAM, AUDITION, and SWITCHED) are stereo
LED bargraph type meters.
The level of the signal being metered is indicated by the number of
display elements that are lighted. The more elements lighted, the stronger
is the signal being displayed. The right three LEDs in each bargraph are
red to indicate when the signal level is approaching a clipping (distorted)
level. The next ten LEDs are yellow, indicating a normal level range, and the
remaining LEDs are green. The top member of the pair indicates the level
of the signal’s left channel, while the bottom member of the pair indicates
the level of the signal’s right channel.
The left VU meter pair shows the level of the PGM output, the middle pair
shows AUD output, and the right VU meter pair (SWITCHED) shows the
level of the signal that is selected for it (AUX, X1, or X2). The SWITCHED
meters will also display the CUE signal level when an input fader’s CUE
switch is activated if the IP-12/IP-16 has been so congured.
METERS Select Button
The METERS buttons select the source for the switched meter pair, as
indicated above.
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IP-12 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Studio Control Module (SC-12)
In addition to the Control Room, there may be a Studio in which one or
more performers will be assembled, usually with microphones so that their
voices can become part of the mix. Speakers may be provided in the Studio
to allow the talent to listen to the console bus outputs at times that they are
not actually on air. These speakers are fed from the control surface’s stereo
Studio output.
The studio monitor consists of STUDIO and HEADPHONE level controls,
a TB (talkback) button, four EVENT buttons, six monitor source select buttons
(PGM, AUD, AUX, OL, X1 and X2), and timer controls.
Source Select Switches
The Studio Control monitor output has its own bank of source select
switches which select the audio signal sent to the Studio speakers. This bank
includes dedicated switches for selecting PGM (program), AUD (audition),
AUX (auxiliary), or OL (off line), and two programmable sources X1 and X2.
Simply press the desired switch to listen to that output bus or external source
signal. The button will be lit when the monitor is assigned to its respective bus.
Programming External Source Switches
External switches X1 and X2 may be programmed to select any allowed
source in the system. Press and hold the button to be programmed until it
ashes, then rotate the ENCODER on the CR-12 module until the desired
source appears in the channel 12 display, then press TAKE (which is also
ashing) to nish programming the button.
Depending on how the IP-12/IP-16 is congured, you may be able to
select any source in the system or you may have a limited choice of sources
for the external switches.
STUDIO Level Control
The STUDIO level control determines the overall loudness of the signal
being monitored as it appears in the Studio speakers. The IP-12/IP-16 may
be congured so that this level control has no effect by locking the Studio
outputs on the Monitor Cong tab of the IP Series Console Setup Tool GUI.
TB (Talkback) Button
The TB button lets the operator’s microphone signal interrupt the normal
feed to the studio speakers, allowing the operator to talk to the performers
in the Studio. Note that the Talkback source, typically the board operator’s
mic, must rst be cross connected to the surface’s TB input.
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IP-12 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
HEADPHONE Level Control
The HEADPHONE level control determines the overall loudness of the
headphone output signal, which monitors the same source (PGM, AUD, AUX,
OL, X1, or X2) as the Control Room speakers.
The headphone output signal appears at the HEADPHONE JACK, located
beneath the armrest near the right side of the control surface. The jack is
provided as a place to plug in user-supplied stereo headphones having an
impedance of 60 Ohms or higher.
The IP-12/IP-16 may be congured so that the HEADPHONE level control
has no effect.
TIMER Buttons
The control surface timer is provided with an AUTO-RESTART function
so that input modules can automatically reset the timer display (located on the
meterbridge) to zero and start a new count, allowing the announcer to easily
track his own pace. The AUTO button must be lit to enable this function,
and signals must be congured as well to determine which ones, if any, will
trigger the auto restart.
The S/S (start/stop) button halts the timer, holds the last count, and then
restarts and accumulates the count when depressed again
tapes of desired duration.
RESET has a dual-mode capability:
- if you depress it while the timer is counting, the display will instantly
reset to zero and start a fresh count;
- if the timer is already stopped, depressing this button will reset the timer
to zero, where it will hold until start is pressed.
The HOLD button allows you to hold the display for a longer viewing
duration, while still allowing the counter to continue in the background.
Releasing the button will then display the current count.
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EVENT Buttons
The IP-12/IP-16 includes a snapshot save and recall feature that saves all
of the surface’s switch settings to a unique Event le. These saved Events
may be recalled as required at any time.
To recall an Event, press and hold the appropriate EVENT button 1, 2, 3,
or 4 until it lights, release the button, then press it again. An Event will not
change the status of a channel that is ON when the Event is recalled.
To save an Event, press and hold the appropriate EVENT button until it
lights, then continue holding it until it ashes. The current surface switch
settings at the time the save is done will be reestablished when that Event is
recalled, except for any channels that are on at the time of recall.
User access privileges may be congured to limit access to Save and/or
Take Events in the Talent Access tab of the IP Series Console Setup Tool GUI.
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WHEATNET-IP 88cb CONSOLE BLADE
WheatNet-IP 88cb Console BLADE
Chapter Contents
General Information ......................................................................4-2
Installation Tips .............................................................................4-2
Energizing ......................................................................................4-3
I/O Connections ............................................................................. 4-4
Inputs ..........................................................................................................................4-4
Outputs .......................................................................................................................4-6
Logic Ports .................................................................................................................4-7
Console BLADE 88cb - Input/Output Pinout Drawing ...............................................4-8
Stand Alone System Setup ........................................................... 4-9
Network Setup ...........................................................................................................4-9
WheatNet-IP 88cb Setup Wizard Tree.......................................................................4-12
WheatNet-IP 88cb Front Panel Menus Tree ..............................................................4-13
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WHEATNET-IP 88cb CONSOLE BLADE
WheatNet-IP 88cb Console BLADE
General Information
WheatNet-IP 88cb integrates a powerful mix engine with analog and digital I/O
to give you a single rack-space console solution. Paired with the IP-12/IP-16 control
surface, you have a super-compact, ultra powerful-mix station that functions as a
stand-alone console. A powerful 1RU device containing the console’s digital signal
processing, input, output, and logic circuitry, the engine has no fans and may be located
either next to the control surface or at a remote location.
WARNING! Under no circumstances should the WheatNet-IP unit be opened!
The unit contains high voltage circuits that are hazardous and potentially harmful.
The unit has no user-serviceable parts inside! If you have a problem the unit must
be returned to Wheatstone Corporation for repair.
Installation Tips
• Place any surge protection circuits as close as possible to the WheatNet‑IP or other
device being protected.
• Establish a low impedance common ground in your facility and try to route all
grounds to that point.
• Choose the best power conditioning / UPS units that you can afford and suitable
for your equipment – focus on the features and options you need. The better UPS
products can prevent thousands of dollars in equipment damage – some even come
with an external equipment damage warranty.
• Unbalanced analog audio connections to the Console BLADE RJ‑45 connectors can
be done in different ways. The following wiring methods are worthy of consideration:
• connections can be made with UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable such as CAT5
• for an audio input to the BLADE, connect the unbalanced source hot wire (for
example, the center pin of an RCA connector) to the RJ‑45 HI pin, and connect
the unbalanced source ground (for example, the shell of an RCA connector)
to the RJ‑45 LO pin
• for an audio output from the BLADE, the same connections can be made as
are used for the inputs
• although not recommended, connections can be made with shielded twisted pairs,
such as is normally used for balanced analog audio connection
• for an audio input to the BLADE, connect the unbalanced source hot wire to
one wire of the twisted pair and the unbalanced source ground to the other wire
of the pair – at the BLADE end, connect the wire carrying the hot signal to the
RJ‑45 HI pin and the wire carrying the ground to the RJ‑45 LO pin – connect
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WHEATNET-IP 88cb CONSOLE BLADE
the shield to a convenient ground connection at one end only – typically when
equipment is being connected in this fashion you choose to make your ground
connection consistently at either the source or the destination, using the same
grounding scheme wherever in the system such connections are made
• for an audio output from the BLADE, the same connections can be made as are
used for the inputs
• adapters are commercially available with RJ‑45 connectors on one end and the
appropriate audio connector type, such as RTS or XLR, on the other
• balanced to unbalanced adapters, also called baluns, are commercially available to
transform the unbalanced connection to a balanced connection – these are usually
active devices and will account for level differences as well as converting between
balanced and unbalanced connections
• For digital audio connections always use a good quality digital audio cable with a
characteristic impedance of 110 ohms.
The AES/EBU specication, with its broad impedance tolerance, allows for cables with impedances
from 88 ohms to 132 ohms – 110 ohms is ideal. Twisted pair cable should be shielded, and in the
case of multi‑pair cable, each pair should be individually shielded. Foil shielding is recommended for
permanent installations and foil shield plus overall braid should be used in applications where frequent
exing of the cable will occur. One cable pair is capable of carrying two channels of digital audio.
Generic “audio” cable such as Belden 8451 may be used for interconnecting AES3
digital audio devices but only for distances of less than about 25 feet. The actual
cable length that will work satisfactorily in an installation is primarily determined
by the error correction and jitter tolerance of the AES3 receiver device and the
cable used.
The impedance of most “analog” cables ranges from 40 ohms to 70 ohms and represents a large
impedance mismatch from the nominal 110 ohms required in the AES3 standard. Such mismatch
will result in signal reections, causing bit errors at the AES3 receiver. The higher capacitance of
generic analog cables also slows down the rise time of the digital data signals, impairing the ability
of the AES3 receiver to accurately detect digital signal transitions. This may result in increased jitter.
Energizing
There is no power switch. The AC line input voltage is permitted to be between 90
and 260VAC, 50 or 60Hz. Power consumption is under 100VA.
Aggressive AC input ltering is utilized at the AC input of the WheatNet‑IP; however,
it is always advisable to use external surge protection and/or an uninterruptible power
supply (UPS), especially where AC power quality is questionable, such as at a remote
transmitter site.
Power conditioning, surge suppression, and even power backup devices are wise
investments when using sensitive modern electronic devices that use an internal computer.
Use of a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is a good idea and will protect the
WheatNet-IP from short duration power interruptions which may cause it to reboot.
During boot up, audio is interrupted for approximately 40 seconds.
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WHEATNET-IP 88cb CONSOLE BLADE
I/O Connections
Two female XLR connectors are microphone preamplier inputs. Recessed rear
panel phantom power switches and gain trims can be independently congured, and one
RJ‑45 connector connects the preamp outputs to any one of the Analog Input RJ‑45’s.
Eight RJ‑45 connectors are for audio inputs. The rst four RJ‑45 jacks are analog
inputs which can be set up as four stereo, eight mono, or any combination of stereo
and mono. The last four RJ‑45 jacks are AES digital inputs.
The Console BLADE also has eight RJ‑45 connectors for audio outputs. The rst
four RJ‑45 jacks are set up as analog stereo outputs, and the last four RJ‑45 jacks are
set up as AES digital outputs. The “Console” template, by default, has a signal map
that automatically cross connects the surface’s Program, Headphone, Cue, and Studio
signals to the designated outputs. The Digital outputs follow the Analog outputs and
cannot be independently connected to different audio sources.
An RJ‑45 and four 1/4" jacks are provided for headphone and cue outputs.
Four XLR male connectors are provided for control room and studio outputs.
The BLADE also has two more RJ‑45 connectors to provide 12 logic ports, which
can be individually designated during setup as inputs or outputs. These ports are where
you wire the various external switches, indicators, and control functions you need in
your facility.
There are two RJ‑45 jacks for Ethernet. One is for 1 Gigabit Ethernet – connect
this one to your network. The 100 Megabit Ethernet port is not used – do not connect
anything to this port.
Consult the wiring diagram on page 4‑8 for detailed information.
The unit has a standard IEC power connector. The BLADE has an internal power
supply that will accept 100‑240 volts 50/60 hertz AC power.
Inputs
The WheatNet-IP 88cb can be fed from three different types of inputs: microphone,
analog line level, and AES‑3 digital.
When processing mic level (‑50dBu nominal) inputs, the input to the internal
microphone preampliers is fed from one of the two female XLR connectors. When
using the internal microphone preampliers, a jumper must be connected from the
MIC OUTS RJ‑45 to a selected Analog input (1‑4). The mic preamp has digitally
controlled gain, up to a maximum of 70dB, and displays remarkably high performance
and accuracy. Phantom power is available via recessed rear panel switches.
Four RJ‑45 connectors can be used for analog line level inputs. The line level analog
audio inputs are +4dBu balanced. The analog line inputs exhibit a bridging impedance
and can handle signals up to +20dBu.
To handle digital line level sources there are four additional RJ‑45 connectors.
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WHEATNET-IP 88cb CONSOLE BLADE
The digital inputs of the WheatNet-IP 88cb (inputs 5‑8) will accommodate digital
inputs having a wide range of sample rates. These inputs will be sample rate converted to
the system’s chosen sample rate of 44.1kHz or 48kHz, which is set in the System Wizard
when bringing up the BLADE after a Factory Reset (or when rst setting the BLADE
up out of the box), or via the optional WheatNet‑IP
Navigator GUI. The GUI also allows
you to select input 8 of the digital BLADE, or of any BLADE that has a digital input as
input 8, to be a primary external reference, and a digital input 8 from a different BLADE
to be a secondary external reference. Please note that the sample rate of a digital input 8
should be the same, either 44.1kHz or 48kHz, as the system’s chosen sample rate.
AES sources are by design stereo; if the BLADE is not set to be stereo the appropriate
Left or Right signal within the AES stream will be applied to the signal path.
MIC IN XLR
XLR#1 Pin 1 – SH
XLR#1 Pin 2 – HI Mic 1 In
XLR#1 Pin 3 – LO
XLR#2 Pin 1 – SH
XLR#2 Pin 2 – HI Mic 2 In
XLR#2 Pin 3 – LO
Analog 1-4 RJ-45
RJ‑45#1 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45#1 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45#1 Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45#1 Pin 6 – LO
RJ‑45#2 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45#2 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45#2 Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45#2 Pin 6 – LO
RJ‑45#3 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45#3 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45#3 Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45#3 Pin 6 – LO
RJ‑45#4 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45#4 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45#4 Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45#4 Pin 6 – LO
Digital 5-8 RJ-45
RJ‑45#5 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45#5 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45#6 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45#6 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45#7 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45#7 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45#8 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45#8 Pin 2 – LO
Line 1 Lt In
Line 1 Rt In
Line 2 Lt In
Line 2 Rt In
Line 3 Lt In
Line 3 Rt In
Line 4 Lt In
Line 4 Rt In
AES 5 In
AES 6 In
AES 7 In
AES 8 In
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WHEATNET-IP 88cb CONSOLE BLADE
Outputs
The WheatNet‑IP 88cb provide four stereo analog outputs on RJ‑45 connectors,
four digital AES formatted outputs on RJ‑45 connectors, cue and headphone outputs
on an RJ‑45 connector and on 1/4" jacks, and control room and studio monitor outputs
on XLR male connectors.
MIC OUTS RJ-45
RJ‑45 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45 Pin 6 – LO
CUE/HDPN OUT RJ-45
RJ‑45 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45 Pin 6 – LO
RJ‑45 Pin 4 – HI
RJ‑45 Pin 5 – LO
RJ‑45 Pin 7 – HI
RJ‑45 Pin 8 – LO
Mic 1 Out
Mic 2 Out
HDPN Lt Out
HDPN Rt Out
Cue Lt Out
Cue Rt Out
When using the microphone
preamplifiers, a jumper must
be connected from the MIC
OUTS to the desired analog
input port (1-4).
STUDIO OUT XLR
XLR#1 Pin 1 – SH
XLR#1 Pin 2 – HI Studio Lt Out
XLR#1 Pin 3 – LO
XLR#2 Pin 1 – SH
XLR#2 Pin 2 – HI Studio Rt Out
XLR#2 Pin 3 – LO
CR OUT XLR
XLR#1 Pin 1 – SH
XLR#1 Pin 2 – HI CR Lt Out
XLR#1 Pin 3 – LO
XLR#2 Pin 1 – SH
XLR#2 Pin 2 – HI CR Rt Out
XLR#2 Pin 3 – LO
PGM OUT ANALOG RJ-45
RJ‑45 A Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 A Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 A Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45 A Pin 6 – LO
RJ‑45 B Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 B Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 B Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45 B Pin 6 – LO
PGM A Lt Out
PGM A Rt Out
PGM B Lt Out
PGM B Rt Out
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RJ‑45 C Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 C Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 C Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45 C Pin 6 – LO
RJ‑45 D Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 D Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 D Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45 D Pin 6 – LO
PGM OUT DIGITAL RJ-45
RJ‑45 A Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 A Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 B Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 B Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 C Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 C Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 D Pin 1 – HI
PGM C Lt Out
PGM C Rt Out
PGM D Lt Out
PGM D Rt Out
PGM AES A Out
PGM AES B Out
PGM AES C Out
PGM AES D Out
RJ‑45 D Pin 2 – LO
Logic Ports
The WheatNet-IP 88cb has two LOGIC I/O RJ‑45 connectors that provide 12 Universal
logic ports.
LOGIC I/O 1 - 6 RJ-45
RJ‑45 Pin 1 – Digital Ground
RJ‑45 Pin 2 – Logic 1 In/Out
RJ‑45 Pin 3 – Logic 2 In/Out
RJ‑45 Pin 4 – Logic 3 In/Out
RJ‑45 Pin 5 – Logic 4 In/Out
RJ‑45 Pin 6 – Logic 5 In/Out
RJ‑45 Pin 7 – Logic 6 In/Out
RJ‑45 Pin 8 – +5V Digital
LOGIC I/O 7 - 12 RJ-45
RJ‑45 Pin 1 – Digital Ground
RJ‑45 Pin 2 – Logic 7 In/Out
RJ‑45 Pin 3 – Logic 8 In/Out
RJ‑45 Pin 4 – Logic 9 In/Out
RJ‑45 Pin 5 – Logic 10 In/Out
RJ‑45 Pin 6 – Logic 11 In/Out
RJ‑45 Pin 7 – Logic 12 In/Out
RJ‑45 Pin 8 – +5V Digital
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MIC INPUTS
XLR-F #1
1
2
3
XLR-F #2
1
2
3
MICS OUT
RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PIN 1 - MIC 1 IN SH
PIN 2 - MIC 1 IN HI
PIN 3 - MIC 1 IN LO
PIN 1 - MIC 2 IN SH
PIN 2 - MIC 2 IN HI
PIN 3 - MIC 2 IN LO
MIC 1 OUT HI
MIC 1 OUT LO
MIC 2 OUT HI
MIC 2 OUT LO
ANALOG / DIGITAL INPUTS
RJ-45 #1
1
LINE 1 LT IN HI
2
LINE 1 LT IN LO
3
LINE 1 RT IN HI
4
5
6
LINE 1 RT IN LO
7
8
RJ-45 #2
1
LINE 2 LT IN HI
2
LINE 2 LT IN LO
3
LINE 2 RT IN HI
4
5
6
LINE 2 RT IN LO
7
8
RJ-45 #3
1
LINE 3 LT IN HI
LINE 3 LT IN LO
2
3
LINE 3 RT IN HI
4
5
LINE 3 RT IN LO
6
7
8
RJ-45 #5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RJ-45 #6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RJ-45 #7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AES 5 IN HI
AES 5 IN LO
AES 6 IN HI
AES 6 IN LO
AES 7 IN HI
AES 7 IN LO
XLR-M #1
1
3
XLR-M #1
1
3
STUDIO OUT
PIN 1 - ST LT OUT SH
2
PIN 2 - ST LT OUT HI
PIN 3 - ST LT OUT LO
PIN 1 - CR LT OUT SH
2
PIN 2 - CR LT OUT HI
PIN 3 - CR LT OUT LO
CR OUT
XLR-M #2
1
3
XLR-M #2
1
3
PIN 1 - ST RT OUT SH
2
PIN 2 - ST RT OUT HI
PIN 3 - ST RT OUT LO
PIN 1 - CR RT OUT SH
2
PIN 2 - CR RT OUT HI
PIN 3 - CR RT OUT LO
ANALOG DIGITAL
PROGRAM OUTPUTS
RJ-45 A
RJ-45 B
RJ-45 C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PGM A LT OUT HI
PGM A LT OUT LO
PGM A RT OUT HI
PGM A RT OUT LO
PGM B LT OUT HI
PGM B LT OUT LO
PGM B RT OUT HI
PGM B RT OUT LO
PGM C LT OUT HI
PGM C LT OUT LO
PGM C RT OUT HI
PGM C RT OUT LO
RJ-45 A
RJ-45 B
RJ-45 C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PGM AES A OUT HI
PGM AES A OUT LO
PGM AES B OUT HI
PGM AES B OUT LO
PGM AES C OUT HI
PGM AES C OUT LO
100M RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NOT USED
1 - 6 RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ETHERNET
TX +
TX RX +
N/C
N/C
RX N/C
N/C
LOGIC I/O
DIGITAL
GROUND
LOGIC 1 IN/OUT
LOGIC 2 IN/OUT
LOGIC 3 IN/OUT
LOGIC 4 IN/OUT
LOGIC 5 IN/OUT
LOGIC 6 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
1G RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7 - 12 RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TRD0 +
TRD0 TRD1 +
TRD2 +
TRD2 TRD1 TRD3 +
TRD3 -
DIGITAL
GROUND
LOGIC 7 IN/OUT
LOGIC 8 IN/OUT
LOGIC 9 IN/OUT
LOGIC 10 IN/OUT
LOGIC 11 IN/OUT
LOGIC 12 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
CUE/HDPN OUT
RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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HDPN LT OUT HI
HDPN LT OUT LO
HDPN RT OUT HI
CUE LT OUT HI
CUE LT OUT LO
HDPN RT OUT LO
CUE RT OUT HI
CUE RT OUT LO
RJ-45 #4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
LINE 4 LT IN HI
LINE 4 LT IN LO
LINE 4 RT IN HI
LINE 4 RT IN LO
RJ-45 #8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AES 8 IN HI
AES 8 IN LO
RJ-45 D
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PGM D LT OUT HI
PGM D LT OUT LO
PGM D RT OUT HI
PGM D RT OUT LO
NOTE: CUE/HDPN OUT RJ-45 and 1/4” jacks audio connections are paralleled. Either may be used.
cb
Console BLADE 88
- Input/Output Pinouts
RJ-45 D
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PGM AES D OUT HI
PGM AES D OUT LO
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WHEATNET-IP 88cb CONSOLE BLADE
Stand Alone System Setup
To use a BLADE in stand alone mode is easy. Just connect your audio and logic inputs
and outputs and turn it on. When shipped from the factory as part of the IP-12/IP-16 system
the WheatNet‑IP 88cb is precongured with an IP address of 192.168.87.101. If you need
to set the BLADE to a different IP address you will need to do a factory reset, after which
the BLADE will enter the System Wizard mode. That’s where you tell the BLADE what
you want it to do by means of the front panel encoder and switch. This wizard is designed
to help you get the system up and running quickly with little effort. If you have any issues
during the setup process please contact Wheatstone Technical Support for further assistance
at (252) 638‑7000.
Network Setup
The System Wizard starts by showing System Wizard start up message on its front panel,
and then displays BLADE ID: DISABLED.
Simply scroll the front panel knob one click for the display to change to
BLADE ID: 1 and press the front panel TAKE switch.
The display will change to show the default IP address. Make a note of this address in
case you want to use web browser access in the future, then press TAKE again to accept the
address. Please note, if you cannot accept this default IP addressing scheme you can change
the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to be something that will work for you.
The wizard will next allow you to select the system sample rate as either 44.1 kHz or 48
kHz. Choose the sample rate that is best for your system.
Finally the display will show I/O TEMPLATE. For Wheatstone‑IP 88cb there are three
templates available:
• Choose the Console_Stereo_In template to create all of the needed signals for your IP‑12/
IP-16 control surface. When using this template the input signals are created as stereo
sources. This template maps all of the Program, Headphone, Cue, and Monitors signals.
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WHEATNET-IP 88cb CONSOLE BLADE
• Choose the Console_Mono_In template to create all of the needed signals for
your IP‑12 control surface. When using this template the input signals are
created as Mono sources. This template maps all of the Program, Headphone,
Cue, and Monitors signals.
• Choose the Custom template to create your own layout. Note that if you chose
the Custom signal template (because you wanted to use both stereo and mono
signals) you will have to use the optional Navigator GUI to create sources
and destinations and dene which ones are to be mono or stereo before you
can actually make any cross connections (refer to WheatNet-IP Audio Over
IP Network manual).
Scroll the knob to the template you want to use and press the front panel
TAKE switch and you’re done. After completing the setup process the BLADE
will attempt to join the network. During this process a CONNECTING... message
will appear on the display.
Once the BLADE has successfully joined the network the front panel will
display:
“CUSTOM” configuration only applies to
Sources, the Destinations are fixed.
To access the Main Menu rotate the encoder and select the desired option by
pressing TAKE.
You can use the front panel controls to make crosspoint connections. First turn
the encoder knob through the menu selections until OUTPUTS... is shown. Press
the switch and the display will show the rst audio destination, corresponding to
the rst output jack. The default name BL01D01: NO SRC will be shown in the
display. This cryptic shorthand means “BLADE 01, destination 01 has no source
connected to it.” Obviously, then, there will be no audio output at destination 1.
Pressing the front panel TAKE switch will change the source section of the
display to show underlines ashing under the source name, indicating that the
source can now be changed. Scroll the knob until the desired source is shown
and press the switch. The crosspoint connection will be made and the display will
change to indicate the destination/source connection. Turning the knob again will
change the display to the next destination, where the process can be repeated. In
this manner, connections for all of the destinations can be made. Note that you
can connect any source to any destination. You can connect the same source to
multiple destinations. If you wish to break a connection to a particular destination,
simple select that destination via the encoder, and scroll through the sources until
you see NO SRC and select it.
In addition to the normal destinations (eight to 16, depending on conguration)
each BLADE has a special destination corresponding to the front panel headphone
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WHEATNET-IP 88cb CONSOLE BLADE
jack. Like any other destination, you can choose the source connected to it, allowing you
to monitor any source on a pair of headphones plugged in to the BLADE. To control
the volume of this headphone output, scroll through the front panel menus until you see
HEADPHONE... and select it. The encoder knob now functions as a volume control for
the headphone jack. The display will show HDPN LEVEL: XX ———— where “XX”
is a number from 1 to 10 indicating relative loudness. The number of dashes next to
these digits also increase to give a “gas gauge” style indication of loudness. To change
the loudness of the headphone output, momentarily press and release the knob; the level
indicators will start ashing and you can turn the encoder to increase or decrease the
level. To choose which audio channel you are monitoring at the headphone jack, scroll
the knob until you see the HDPN SOURCE: xxxxxxxx display (xxxxxxxx represents
the name of the current source for the headphone destination), and press the switch. The
encoder will now let you scroll through the available sources; press the switch when
you nd the one you want. Of course, if desired, the optional Navigator GUI can also be
used to choose a source for the headphone destination, just as it can for any other one.
You can use the front panel encoder to set the front panel meter mode for the BLADE.
There are 16 LED bargraph meters on the front panel. These can show either the input
signal levels for each source, or the output signal levels for each destination. To choose,
scroll through the front panel menus until you nd METERS... and select it with the
switch. The front panel display will change to show the current mode, either INPUTS
or OUTPUTS. Scroll the knob to select your preference and select it with the switch.
Note there are front panel mode LEDs that indicate whether the meters are showing
input levels or output levels. Also, these meters show audio levels after any gain trimming has been applied, so if for some reason you have the gain for a particular channel
cranked down, you may not see any meter indication even though audio is there.
Connecting to this stand alone BLADE with the optional Navigator GUI will allow
you to create user dened names for each of the source and destination signals, trim their
audio levels, meter the audio, dene logic, set silence detect parameters, and a host of
other functions. See the WheatNet‑IP
Navigator GUI chapter of the WheatNet-IP Audio
Over IP Network manual for details.
You also have access to some of these functions via a web browser. See the Web
Interface chapter of the WheatNet-IP Audio Over IP Network manual.
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WHEATNET-IP 88cb CONSOLE BLADE
WheatNet-IP 88cb Setup Wizard Tree
scroll to change
scroll to change
scroll to change
scroll to change
scroll to change
scroll to change
scroll to change
scroll to change
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WHEATNET-IP 88cb CONSOLE BLADE
WheatNet-IP 88cb Front Panel Menus Tree
NOTE: Menus are circular
scroll to change
scroll to change
scroll to change,
dobby to advance
scroll to change
scroll to change
scroll to change,
dobby to advance
scroll to change,
dobby to advance
scroll to change
scroll to change
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WHEATNET-IP 88cb CONSOLE BLADE
scroll to change,
dobby to advance
BLADE (CONTINUED)
scroll to change
scroll to change
scroll to change
scroll to change
scroll to change,
dobby to advance
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switch to select,
scroll to change
switch to select,
scroll to change
switch to select,
scroll to change
switch to select,
scroll to change
scroll to change
switch to select,
scroll to change
scroll to change
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WHEATNET-IP 88cb CONSOLE BLADE
scroll to change
scroll to change
scroll to change,
dobby to advance
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HARDWARE
Host CPU (HC-12)
Chapter Contents
Overview .........................................................................................5-2
Ethernet IP Addressing ............................................................. 5-2
Ethernet Interface Wiring .............................................................. 5-2
Hook-Ups ........................................................................................5-3
“CT20” RJ-45 - Main Ethernet Connector .................................................................5-3
Typical Straight-Through Cable ..................................................................................5-3
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HARDWARE
Host Controller (HC-12)
Overview
The host controller provides the centralized intelligence for the IP-12/IP-16
control surface. The HC-12 communicates to the Console Blade via TCP/IP over
Ethernet through a standard ethernet hub or switch.
Hardware and software conguration, as well as real time crosspoint information,
is saved in non-volatile storage on the HC-12 card and is restored at power up or
reset. This conguration information provides details to the host application running
on the HC-12, such as the specic audio hardware available.
Ethernet IP Addressing
The Wheatstone IP-12/IP-16 control surface ships with the host controller IP
address set to 192.168.87.201. Stand-alone systems (not interfaced to a station’s
existing network) require no IP address changes.
Ethernet Interface Wiring
Networked systems are connected to the network hub or switch via a straight (pin
to pin) CAT5 cable. Typical CAT5 cable pinouts are included in the “Hook-Ups”
section later in this chapter. This connection is for communicating with the Console
Blade, any other Blades or controllers in the system, and the conguration computer.
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HARDWARE
r
C
C
C
C
Hook-Ups
The “CT20” RJ-45 connector for Ethernet connection is located on the center of
the bottom side of the HC-12 PCB.
Ethernet Connecto
“CT20” RJ-45 – EThERnET ConnECToR
Pin 1 – TXD +
in 2 – TXD -
P
in 3 – RXD +
P
in 4 – n/C
P
in 5 – n/C
P
in 6 – RXD -
P
in 7 – n/C
P
in 8 – n/C
P
(RJ-45)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TXD +
TXD -
RXD +
N/C
N/C
RXD N/C
N/C
Typical Straight-Through Cable
PIN
TXD +
TXD -
RXD +
N/
N/
RXD -
N/
N/
RJ-45
Plug
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
Blue
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Used for connecting the host controller to your network hub.
PIN
White/Orange
1
Orange
2
White/Green
3
Blue
4
White/Blue
5
Green
6
White/Brown
7
Brown
8
RJ-45
Plug
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SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS
Schematic and Load Sheet
Drawings
Chapter Contents
INSW-12 Input Module Switch Card
Schematic ..................................................................................................................6-2
Load Sheet .................................................................................................................6-3
ONSW-12 Input Module On/Off Switch Card
Schematic ..................................................................................................................6-4
Load Sheet .................................................................................................................6-5
CRSW-12 Control Room Module Switch Card
Schematic ..................................................................................................................6-6
Load Sheet .................................................................................................................6-7
SCSW-12 Studio Control Module Switch Card
Schematic ..................................................................................................................6-8
Load Sheet .................................................................................................................6-9
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12
B
A
1N914 D5 1N914 D1
X1
4148 D16
INSTALL ONE
1N914 D6 1N914 D2
X2
4148 D15
INSTALL ONE
1N914 D7 1N914 D3
X3
4148 D14
INSTALL ONE
1N914 D8 1N914 D4
X4
4148 D13
SW5
21
43
A
SW6
12
34
PGM
SW7
21
43
AUX
SW8
21
43
TB
INSTALL ONEINSTALL ONE
X1
4148 D12
INSTALL ONE
X2
4148 D11
INSTALL ONE
X3
4148 D10
INSTALL ONE
X4
4148 D9
SW1
21
43
B
SW2
21
43
AUD
SW3
21
43
OL
SW4
21
43
CUE
INSTALL ONE
CT2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
CT3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
CT1
3
2
1
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
Y01
Y02
FADREF
FADR1
GND
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
Y01
Y02
FADREF
FADR1
GND
FADREF
FADR1
GND
B
A
IP-12 / Sep 2011
Y01 Y02
CONTRACT NO.
- SA UR US - Sergey Averin -
DRAWN
CHECKED
ISSUED
DB/WWP 4-5-11
W# 700972
DATEAPPROVALS
DB
WWP
B
12
IPSW-12
600 Industrial Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
DWG. NO.FSCM NO.
15S0001
SHEETSCALE
REVSIZE
A
1 OF 1IPSW-12A PCB
page 6 - 2
SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS
IP-12 / Sep 2011
INSW-12 Input Module Switch Card Load Sheet
page 6 – 2
page 6 – 3
INSTALL ONE INSTALL ONE
1N914 D1
1N914 D2
12
B
X5 X5
4148 D4 4148 D3
SW1
21
43
SW2
12
34
ON OFF
Y01 Y02
ON/OFF SWITCH PCB W/ 10 PIN RIBBON CONNECTOR (THRU AND SMD)
CT1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
INSTALL ONE
X5
Y01
Y02
CT2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
X5
Y01
Y02
B
A
IP-12 / Jun 2012
10
10
8
9
A
CONTRACT NO.
- SA UR US - Sergey Averin -
DRAWN
CHECKED
ISSUED
W# 700973
DATEAPPROVALS
6-12-12DB/WWP
WWP
DB
B
ONSW-12
600 Industrial Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
DWG. NO.FSCM NO.
ONSW-12C PCB 1 OF 1
15S0002
SHEETSCALE
REVSIZE
C
8
9
12
page 6 - 4
SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS
IP-12 / Sep 2011
IP-12 / Jun 2012
ONSW-12 Input Module On/Off Switch Card Load Sheet
page 6 – 3
page 6 – 5
18 27 3645
D
C
INSTALL ONE INSTALL ONE
1N914 D13 1N914 D1
X1
INSTALL ONE
X2
INSTALL ONE
X3
INSTALL ONE
X4
INSTALL ONE
X5
4148 D40
1N914 D14
4148 D39
1N914 D15
4148 D38
1N914 D16
4148 D37
1N914 D17
4148 D36
SW10
21
43
AUX UTL
SW11
12
34
12 PGM
SW12
21
43
PGM1 PGM2
SW13
21
43
PGM3 PGM4
SW14
21
43
X1
INSTALL ONE
X2
INSTALL ONE
X3
INSTALL ONE
X4
INSTALL ONE
X5
4148 D28
1N914 D2
4148 D27
1N914 D3
4148 D26
1N914 D4
4148 D25
1N914 D5
4148 D24
SW1
21
43
SW2
21
43
SW3
21
43
SW4
21
43
SW5
21
43
INSTALL ONE INSTALL ONE
1N914 D12
X1
X2
X3
X4
4148 D29
INSTALL ONE
1N914 D18
4148 D35
INSTALL ONE
1N914 D19
4148 D34
INSTALL ONE
1N914 D20
4148 D33
SW9
12
34
TAKE
SW15
12
34
SW16
12
34
AUX
SW17
12
34
X1
X2
X3
1
1N914 D6
4148 D23
INSTALL ONE
1N914 D7
4148 D22
INSTALL ONE
1N914 D8
4148 D21
SW6
12
34
AUD
SW7
12
34
UTL
SW8
12
34
2
1N914 D10
1N914 D9
4148 D32
4148 D31
4148 D30
1N914 D11
B
C
A
E
D
3
B
1
A
D
ENCODER
CE1
2
C
45
E
X1
Y45
X2
Y43
X5
D
C
B
A
PGM5 PGM6
Y41 Y42
PCB MOUNTED POT
3
10K
CUE
CR
3 PIN JST FOR POT MOUNTED OFF PCB
2
CR1
1
CT1
3
2
1
FADREF
FADR21
GND
FADREF
FADR22
GND
Y43
CT2
Y44
B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
Y41
Y42
Y43
Y44
Y45
Y46
Y47
FADR22
FADREF
FADR21
GND
CT3
Y41
Y42
Y43
Y44
Y45
Y46
Y47
FADR22
FADREF
FADR21
GND
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
CONTRACT NO.
- SA UR US - Sergey Averin -
APPROVALS
DRAWN
DB/WWP
CHECKED
ISSUED FSCM NO. DWG. NO.
W# 700974
DATE
4-20-11
DB
SIZE REV
WWP
D
SCALE SHEET
CRSW-12
600 Industrial Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
CRSW12B PCB
15S0003
1 OF 1
A
B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
18 27 3645
IP-12 / Sep 2011
page 6 - 6
IP-12 / Sep 2011
CRSW-12 Control Room Module Switch Card Load Sheet
page 6 – 7
18 27 3645
D
C
INSTALL ONE
D91N914
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
D304148
INSTALL ONE
D101N914
D294148
INSTALL ONE
D111N914
D284148
INSTALL ONE
D121N914
D274148
INSTALL ONE INSTALL ONE
D131N914
D264148
SW9
21
43
AB
SW10
12
34
CD AUTO
SW11
21
43
PGM AUD
SW12
21
43
AUX UTL
SW13
21
43
INSTALL ONE INSTALL ONE
1N914 D1
X1
INSTALL ONE
X2
INSTALL ONE
X3
INSTALL ONE
X4
INSTALL ONE
X5
D224148
1N914 D2
D214148
1N914 D3
D204148
1N914 D4
D194148
1N914 D5
D184148
SW1 SW8
21
43
X1
INSTALL ONE
SW2
21
43
X2
INSTALL ONE
SW3
21
43
X3
INSTALL ONE
SW4
21
43
SW5
21
43
X4
X5
1N914 D6
1N914 D7
D81N914
D234148
D141N914
D254148
D151N914
D244148
D174148
D164148
12
34
TB
SW14
12
34
SW15
12
34
S/S
SW6
12
34
RESET
SW7
12
34
D
C
B
A
12
Y51 Y52
PCB MOUNTED POT
3
10K
STUDIO
HDPN
3 PIN JST FOR POT MOUNTED OFF PCB
2
CR1
1
GND
CT1
3
2
1
FADREF
FADR24
GND
FADREF
FADR23
HOLD
Y53
CT2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
EVENT PANEL NEEDS 5 Y + 2 RE ?
Y51
Y52
Y53
Y54
Y55
FADR24
FADREF
FADR23
GND
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
CT3
Y51
Y52
Y53
Y54
Y55
FADR24
FADREF
FADR23
GND
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
CONTRACT NO.
- SA UR US - Sergey Averin -
APPROVALS
DRAWN
DB/WWP
CHECKED
ISSUED FSCM NO. DWG. NO.
W# 700975
DATE
5-5-11
DB
SIZE REV
WWP
D
SCALE SHEET
SCSW-12
600 Industrial Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
SCSW12B PCB
15S0004
1 OF 1
A
B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
18 27 3645
B
IP-12 / Sep 2011
page 6 - 8
IP-12 / Sep 2011
SCSW-12 Studio Control Module Switch Card Load Sheet
page 6 – 9
APPENDIX
Appendix
Contents
Replacement Parts List .................................................................A-2
For the most part there are no user-replaceable parts in the
IP-12/IP-16 controle surface. Exceptions are those controls and components
that in the course of normal use may need maintenance (i.e., faders, pots,
ON/OFF switches, etc.). A complete list of available components follows.
Contact Wheatstone technical support for further information.
Wheatstone Corporation (600 Industrial Drive, New Bern, North Carolina,
USA 28562) may be reached by phone at 252-638-7000, fax 252-637-1285, or
electronic mail “techsupport@wheatstone.com”.
IP-12/IP-16 / Dec 2014
page Appendix – 1
APPENDIX
REPLACEMENT PARTS - IP-12/IP-16 CONTROL SURFACE
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION WS P/N
IN-12 MODULE
CR-12 MODULE CONTROL ROOM MODULE
SC-12 MODULE STUDIO CONTROL MODULE
BK-IP12 FACEPLATE BLANK FACEPLATE
IPSW-12 LOADED CARD INPUT MODULE LOADED SWITCH CARD ASSEMBLY
CRSW-12 LOADED CARD CONTROL ROOM LOADED SWITCH CARD ASSEMBLY
SCSW-12 LOADED CARD STUDIO CONTROL LOADED SWITCH CARD ASSEMBLY
ONSW-12 LOADED CARD ON/OFF SWITCH LOADED CARD ASSEMBLY
HC-12 LOADED CARD HOST CONTROL LOADED CARD ASSEMBLY
POWER SUPPLY 25W TRIPLE OUTPUT DESKTOP POWER SUPPLY
POWER CONNECTOR STRAIGHT DIN RECEPTACLE
FADER MONO LINEAR TAPER FADER WITH LONGER KNOB BRACKET
FADER KNOB BLACK FADER KNOB WITH WHITE LINE
POT 10K SINGLE LINEAR PC VERTICAL MOUNT 9MM POT
POT
INPUT MODULE
CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC SINGLE LINEAR 10K POT NO C/D, 1/8”
SHAFT
009000
009001
009002
009019
009021
009025
009027
009023
009029
980038
260095
540052
520041
500126
500127
POT KNOB 15mm BLACK PUSH-ON KNOB FOR 6mm SHAFT
POT KNOB 21mm BLACK COLLET KNOB FOR 1/8” SHAFT, NO LINE
POT CAP 11mm BLACK/005 CAP W/ LINE FOR 15mm KNOB
POT CAP 11mm BLACK PLAIN CAP FOR 15mm KNOB
POT CAP 21MM BLACK CAP WITH WHITE LINE
ON/OFF SWITCH SINGLE POLE MOMENTARY REED KEYBOARD SWITCH
NKK SWITCH JB15 SWITCH W/BRIGHTER GREEN LED AND SILICON GASKET
NKK SWITCH JB15 SWITCH W/BRIGHTER RED LED AND SILICON GASKET
NKK SWITCH
NKK SWITCH CAP WHITE SWITCH CAP
ON/OFF SWITCH CAP SOLID WHITE CAP FOR 03 STYLE SWITCH
ENCODER
IP-12/IP-16 / Dec 2014
JB15 SWITCH W/BRIGHTER YELLOW LED AND SILICON GASKET
11mm ROTARY ENCODER WITH THREADED BUSHING, 13.5mm
SHAFT LENGTH
page Appendix – 2
520125
520126
530037
530279
530319
510109
510289
510290
510291
530004
530361
560003
APPENDIX
REPLACEMENT PARTS -
IP-12/IP-16 CONTROL SURFACE
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION WS P/N
POWER CONNECTOR
POWER CONNECTOR PIN
FLAT RIBBON CABLE 26 COND FLAT RIBBON CABLE
PLUG RIBBON
PLUG RIBBON
PLUG
HEADER
HEADER
HEADER
HEADER
HEADPHONE JACK RTS JACK
CONNECTOR RJ45 SINGLE UPRIGHT SHIELDED CONNECTOR
8 POSITION PLUG HOUSING
40 AMP RIGHT ANGLE PCB MOUNT PLUG LONG
10 PIN RIBBON PLUG
16 PIN RIBBON PLUG
3 PIN PLUG FOR #26 AWG
3 PIN .098” HEADER
5 PIN .098” HEADER
16 PIN BOXED HEADER, STRAIGHT
10 PIN BOXED HEADER, STRAIGHT
200122
200117
150083
230020
250039
230028
250062
250064
250075
250077
260005
260048
CONNECTOR
ON/OFF SWITCH LED
ON/OFF SWITCH LED
CLOCK DISPLAY
SOURCE DISPLAY
SPEAKER
MANUAL TECHNICAL MANUAL FOR IP-12 CONSOLE
3 POSITION EURO STYLE TERMINAL BLOCK
YELLOW LED ON/OFF SWITCH
3MM RED LED FOR ON/OFF SWITCH
SINGLE DIGIT LED DISPLAY
CUSTOM LCD ALPHA/NUMERIC DISPLAY
NOTEBOOK SPEAKER
260078
600031
600077
610004
610026
960014
009099
IP-12/IP-16 / Dec 2014
page Appendix – 3
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