Axel MACROTEL X1 User manual

MACROTEL X1
MACROTEL X2
User Manual
1 or 2 Telephone Line
Digital Telephone Hybrid
(Rev. 3.0 ENG)

ENG
| INTRODUCTION
2
1CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 MAIN FEATURES ...............................................................................................................................................4
1.2 USE OF THIS MANUAL.......................................................................................................................................4
1.3 MACROTEL X1 –MACROTEL X2 –DEPLIANT AND BROCHURE....................................................................5
MAIN DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................................................................................6
1SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA ......................................................................................8
1.1 FOREWORD.......................................................................................................................................................8
2SAFETY WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................................9
3CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES.........................................................................................................10
4ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA...................................................................................................11
5WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE......................................................................................................................12
6INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD.............................................................................................14
7UNPACKING AND INSPECTION.............................................................................................................................16
8FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................................................17
8.1 POWER SUPPLYCABLE .................................................................................................................................17
8.2 AC MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING (230 V/115 V) ...............................................................................................17
8.3 FUSE REPLACEMENT.....................................................................................................................................17
8.4 PROTECTION AGAINSTLIGHTNING..............................................................................................................19
8.5 VENTILATION...................................................................................................................................................20
9MACROTEL X1 MACROTEL X2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION..................................................................................21
9.1 MACROTEL X1 FRONTPANEL........................................................................................................................21
9.2 MACROTEL X1 REAR PANEL..........................................................................................................................22
9.3 MACROTEL X2 FRONTPANEL........................................................................................................................24
9.4 MACROTEL X2 REAR PANEL..........................................................................................................................25
10 INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE CONTROL SOFTWARE.............................................................................28
11 USE OF THE HYBRID ADDRESS MANAGER SOFTWARE...............................................................................30
12 USE OF THE SOFTWARE HYBRID REMOTER..................................................................................................31
12.1 ACCESS VIA USBAND SERIAL CONNECTION ..............................................................................................31
13 MACROTEL CONTROL VIA SOFTWARE...........................................................................................................32
14 DETAIL OF HYBRID REMOTER FOR MACROTEL X1.......................................................................................33
14.1 DESCRIPTIONOF MACROTEL X1 CONTROL SOFTWARE...........................................................................33
14.2 HYBRID SECTION............................................................................................................................................33
14.3 LEVELS SECTION............................................................................................................................................34
14.4 GPI /GPOSTATUS SECTION..........................................................................................................................35
14.4.1 GPI status function......................................................................................................................................................35
14.4.2 GPO status function....................................................................................................................................................35
14.5 SETUPSECTION (THE SAME FOR MACROTEL X1 AND MACROTEL X2) ....................................................35
14.5.1 Hybrid 1 Section (featured on Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2) ...................................................................................36
14.5.2 Hybrid 2 Section (featured only on Macrotel X2) .......................................................................................................38
14.5.3 Macrotel X1 Output Section........................................................................................................................................40
14.5.4 Macrotel X2 Output Section........................................................................................................................................40
14.5.5 Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 Program Settings section............................................................................................41
15 DETAIL OF PHONEX REMOTER FOR MACROTEL X2 .....................................................................................42
15.1 DESCRIPTIONOF MACROTEL X2 CONTROL SOFTWARE...........................................................................42
15.2 HYBRID 1SECTION .........................................................................................................................................42
15.3 LEVELS SECTION............................................................................................................................................43
15.4 GPI /GPOSTATUS SECTION..........................................................................................................................44
15.4.1 GPI status function......................................................................................................................................................44
15.4.2 GPO status function....................................................................................................................................................44
16 MACROTEL X1 - MACROTEL X2 CONNECTION PROCEDURE.......................................................................45
16.1 TELEPHONE HYBRID CONCEPT....................................................................................................................45
16.2 TELCO, N-1 AND MIX-MINUS CONCEPT ........................................................................................................45
16.3 CONNECTION TO THE POTS /PSTN TELEPHONE LINE...............................................................................46
16.4 WIRELESS CONNECTION VIA GSM MODULE 1AND GSM MODULE 2.........................................................48
16.5 AUDIOCONNECTIONS TO AND FROM PHONEX...........................................................................................49
16.6 ANALOGCONNECTION INSINGLE MODEWITH ONE TELEPHONELINE (MACROTEL X1).......................49
16.7 ANALOGCONNECTION INSINGLE MODEWITH TWO TELEPHONE LINES (MACROTEL X2)....................50
16.8 ANALOGCONNECTION, INCONFERENCE MODE,WITH 2TELEP. LINES AND 3MACROTEL DEVICES..51
16.9 CONNECTION TO A NON-BROADCAST MIXING CONSOLE -1..........................................................................................52
16.10 CONNECTION TO A NON-BROADCAST MIXING CONSOLE -2......................................................................................53
16.11 CONNECTION TO A DIGITAL LINE OR VOIP -1 .........................................................................................................54
16.11.1 What is a A.T.A device? ..............................................................................................................................................54
16.12 CONNECTION TO A DIGITAL LINE OR VOIP -2 .........................................................................................................55
16.13 CONNECTION TO A DIGITAL LINE OR VOIP -3 .........................................................................................................56
17 TECHNICAL APPENDIX ......................................................................................................................................57

ENG
| INTRODUCTION
3
17.1 APPENDIX A–BALANCED AUDIO CONNECTION AND PINOUT...................................................................57
17.2 APPENDIX B–SERIAL CONNECTION EPINOUT...........................................................................................57
17.3 APPENDIX C–USB A/B CONNECTION...........................................................................................................58
17.4 APPENDIX D–GPIO PORT..............................................................................................................................59
17.4.1 Connection to GPIn and GPOut via internal activation (Relay).................................................................................59
17.4.2 Connection to GPIn and GPOut via external activation (TTL)...................................................................................60
17.4.3 Connection to GPIn and GPOut via external activation -2 (TTL) ..............................................................................61
17.4.4 Operative Example......................................................................................................................................................62
18 APPENDIX E –FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE ..........................................................................................63
18.1 PREPARING THEDEVICE FOR UPGRADING ................................................................................................63
19 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION MACROTEL X1 –MACROTEL X2.....................................................................65
20 WEEE Directive –Informativa RAEE .................................................................................................................66
21 GUARANTEE........................................................................................................................................................67
22 DECLARATION OF ROHS CONFORMITY..........................................................................................................67
23 FINAL NOTES AND AXEL TECHNOLOGY CONTACT DETAILS......................................................................68

ENG
| INTRODUCTION
4
1 INTRODUCTION
MACROTEL X1 AND MACROTEL X2 –AVAILABLE VERSIONS
CODE#
ARTICLE
DESCRIPTION
A112080000
MACROTEL X1
Digital telephone hybrid, 1 PSTN/POTS line. DSP audio
processing, input and XLR analog output. RX/TX level
displayed on LCD display. Possibility of adding 1 optional
GSM module. USB and Serial port. GPIN and GPOUT for
Telco modules. 19'' 1u Rack. Incorporated universal power
supply.
A112090000
MACROTEL X2
Digital telephone hybrid, 2 PSTN/POTS lines. DSP audio
processing, input and XLR analog outputs. RX/TX level
displayed on LCD display. Management of 2 optional GSM
modules. USB and Serial port. GPIN and GPOUT for Telco
modules. 19'' 1u Rack. Incorporated universal power
supply.
OPTIONAL ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR MACROTEL X1 AND MACROTEL X2
CODE#
ARTICLE
DESCRIPTION
A112080300
PHX-MCT-GSM
GSM interface for PHONEX D1-D2 and MACROTEL X1-X2
1.1 MAIN FEATURES
Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 are entirely digital telephone hybrids with DSP (Digital Signal Processor) audio processing,
expressly studied to offer high audio performance for the broadcast market. Macrotel X1 manages an analog two-wire
PSTN/POTS line, while Macrotel X2 manages up to two POTS/PSTN lines. There is the option to connect both models
(each line) to an external GSM modem (PHX-GSM). The digital audio processing system offers high performance and
excellent send/receive separation. Both Macrotel X models can be controlled from the front panel, from PC using
dedicated software, via web page and using GPIO and TCP/IP type commands.
1.2 USE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is for the Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2. Some functions may not be available on the Macrotel
X1 model.

ENG
| INTRODUCTION
5
1.3 MACROTEL X1 –MACROTEL X2 –DEPLIANT AND BROCHURE
Macrotel X1
Macrotel X2
HIGHLIGHTS
Digital Telephone hybrid based on DSP audio process
1 or 2 land/wireless lines managed via pots or GSM QuandBand
Audio controls: AGC Stage, Attenuator, Echo canceller, 2Band Eq
Integrated DTMF dialer via software with auto-answer and disconnection
Separate send and receive over balanced XLR with Mic/Line software selection
2 Rs232 serial ports, 1 USB B-type, Gpio for Telco N-1 mixing console.

ENG
| INTRODUCTION
6
MAIN DESCRIPTION
Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 are the Axel Technology’s Telephone hybrid third generation for a supreme
audio quality. Macrotel X1manages one line pots/pstnwhile Macrotel X2 can operate on two lines pots/pstn.
Moreover, in every landline it’s available a switching “land to wireless mode” through one or two optional
QuadBand GSM module to establish telephone connection where wired lines are not arranged. Macrotel X1
and Macrotel X2’s telephone interface perfectly suits to every phone line all over the world. Via software the
user sets the country’s operation.
The audio treatment takes place via DSP, together with the automatic gain control (A.G.C) allows to obtain a
loud and clear receiving level, always steady even when the audio caller conditions changes quickly. Audio
controls available on the series Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 are: Echo canceller with a range from 16
to 32ms, 1 A.G.C stage, 2Band Equalizer and Attenuator audio feature.
Furthermore, the Hold function lets you to put the caller on hold before being placed OnAir.
Macrotel X1 and Macrotel X2 front panel controls allows operators to manage phone calls quickly, while
the graphic display LCD shows Send and Receive audio levels. The audio inputs and outputs are
over electronically balanced XLR connectors, and send input has been designed to be managed as line
level or microphone level to match perfectly every single user needs. Both telephone hybrid are manageable
via USB and Serial connection, or directly from Telco N-1 mixing console modules. The software manages
the phone hybrid operativity globally, it means the user may change the working audio parameters and
operative mode without any physical action over the equipments.
Auto-ranging internal switching power supply to use the equipment all around the world. Macrotel X1 and
Macrotel X2 occupies 1 standard RU.

ENG
| INTRODUCTION
7
TECH SPECS MACROTEL X1 - MACROTEL X2
General Features
Macrotel X1
Macrotel X2
End User / Price List
799 €
1.085 €
Lines
1 Pots/Pstn Line or
1 Gsm Line (by option)
2 Pots lines or
2 GSM lines(by option) or
1 Pots line + 1 GSM line (by option)
Phone Line
1x RJ11 6/4
2x RJ11 6/4
Set Line
1x RJ11 6/4
2x RJ11 6/4
GSM Line
1x RJ10
2x RJ10
Line Mode
Standard 2-Wire connection or GSM(by option)
Telephone Set mode
Worldwide mode, software setup
Audio Features
Audio process
24Bit-120Mhz DSP-Based audio process
A.G.C
Fixed - 1 stage
Ducking
No
No
Echo canceller
Yes
Yes
De-Noiser
No
No
Attenuator
Yes
Yes
2-Band EQ
Yes
Yes
Tone generator
0 dBu @ 800 Hz
0 dBu @ 800 Hz
Dialer keypad Software
Yes
Yes
DTMF Decoder
No
No
Conference Mode
No
Yes
Auto call Hook/Drop
Yes
Yes
Front Panel operation
Hook / drop push button
Yes, separate Hook and Drop
Yes, same button for Hook and Drop
Ring light
Hook-1 push button
Hook-1 & Hook-2 push button
LCD Panel
160x32p LCD graphic display
Level Send & receive
Showed in LCD graphic display
Audio Input and Output
Send Analog-1
1x XLR female electronically balanced
1x XLR female electronically balanced
Send Digital-1
No
No
Receive Analog-1
1x XLR male electronically balanced
1x XLR male electronically balanced
Receive Digital-1
No
No
Send Analog-2
1x XLR female electronically balanced
1x XLR female electronically balanced
Send Digital-2
No
No
Receive Analog-2
1x XLR male electronically balanced
1x XLR male electronically balanced
Receive Digital-2
No
No
Microphone Input
Software switch Mic/Line
Remote Control
GPIO Connector
SubD 15p HD
GPIO Type
4x GP In optocoupled, 4x GP Out Open Collector optoisolated
USB
1x USB –B Type EMI Filtered
Serial
2x Rs232 EMI Filtered
Software Remoter
Yes
GSM Wireless module
by option
Ethernet Port /Web Server
No
Parser ASCII protocol
No

ENG
| SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA
8
1 SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA
SAFETY WARNINGS
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
(Rel. 2.0)
1.1 FOREWORD
For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these Warning Symbols
should be read carefully.
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the
vendor.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error
contained in this manual, or through any mis-operation or fault in hardware contained in the product.
It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by the manufacturer or its
authorised agents. The manufacturer cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service,
maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel.

ENG
| SAFETY WARNINGS
9
2 SAFETY WARNINGS
The installation and servicing instructions in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only.
-
Read All Instructions. All safety and operating instructions must be read before operating the product. They also
must be retained for future reference, as it contains a number of useful hints for determining the best combination of
equipment settings for Yr particular application.
-
Heed All Warnings. All warnings on the product and those listed in the operating instructions must be adhered to.
-
Heat. This product must be situated away from any heat sources such as radiators or other products (including
power amplifiers or transmitters) that produce heat.
-
Power Sources. This product must be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label and in
the installation instructions. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your facility, consult your local power
company. Make sure the AC main voltage corresponds to that indicated in the technical specifications. If a different
voltage (ex. 110/115 VAC) is available, open the equipment closure and set the voltage switch on the main supply
circuit, located behind the AC socket
-
Power Cord Protection. Power supply cords must be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on nor pinched
by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to the cords at AC wall plugs and convenience
receptacles, and at the point where the cord plugs into the product
-
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
-
Lightning. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the AC wall outlet and the audio connections. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power line surges
-
Installation. Configuration and installation should only be carried out by a competent installation engineer
-
Cabling. Using high quality wires, well protected. Make sure the cable integrity.
This symbol alerts you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the closure –voltage which
may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. Do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Do not change the voltage setting or replace the mains fuse without first turning the unit off
and unplugging the mains cord
Make sure the AC main voltage corresponds to that indicated in the technical specifications.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED !
To avoid risk of fire use the correct value fuse, as indicated on the label stuck on the right
side of the unit.
This apparatus uses a single pole mains switch and does therefore not separate the unit
completely from the mains power. To completely separate from mains power (in the event of
danger) unplug mains power cord. As the MAINS plug is the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

ENG
| CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
10
3 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
-
Lire ces consignes
-
Conserver ces consignes
-
Observer tous les avertissements
-
Suivre toutes les consignes
-
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à proximité de l’eau
-
Ne pas obstruer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer en respectant les consignes du fabricant
-
Ne pas installer à proximité d'une source de chaleur telle qu'un radiateur, une bouche de chaleur, un poêle ou
d'autres appareils (dont les amplificateurs) produisant de la chaleur.
-
Ne pas annuler la sécurité de la fiche de terre, la troisième branche est destinée à la sécurité. Si la fiche fournie
ne s'adapte pas à la prise électrique, demander à un électricien de remplacer la prise hors normes.
-
Protéger le cordon d'alimentation afin que personne ne marche dessus et que rien ne le pince, en particulier aux
fiches, aux prises de courant et au point de sortie de l’appareil
-
Utiliser uniquement les accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant
-
Utiliser uniquement avec un chariot, un support ou une table spécifié par le fabricant ou vendu avec l’appareil. Si
un chariot est utilisé, déplacer l’ensemble chariot–appareil avec précaution afin de ne pas le renverser, ce qui
pourrait entraîner des blessures
-
Débrancher l’appareil pendant les orages ou quand il ne sera pas utilisé pendant longtemps.
-
Confier toute réparation à du personnel qualifié. Des réparations sont nécessaires si l’appareil est endommagé
d’une façon quelconque, par exemple: cordon ou prise d’alimentation endommagé, liquide renversé ou objet tombé
à l’intérieur de l’appareil, exposition de l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité, appareil qui ne marche pas normalement
ou que l’on a fait tomber.
-
NE PAS exposer cet appareil aux égouttures et aux éclaboussements. Ne pas poser des objets contenant de
l'eau, comme des vases, sur l'appareil
Ce symbole indique la présence d'une tension dangereuse dans l'appareil constituant un risque de
choc électrique.
Ce symbole indique que la documentation fournie avec l'appareil contient des instructions
d'utilisation et d'entretien importantes.
Avant de modifier le commutateur de changement de tension ou replacer le fusible il faut
débrancher l’appareil de la prise électrique. Pendant son usage, l’appareil doit etre branchee à la
prise de terre
Utiliser le fusible principal AC avec le valeur qui est indiquée sur l'étiquette collée sur le coffret.
Assurez-vous que la tension principale AC correspond à celle indiquée dans les spécifications
techniques.
L’interrupteur d’alimentation interrompt un pôle du réseau d’alimentation excepté le conducteur
de terre de protection. En cas de danger, debrancher le cordon d'alimentation. Parce que la prise
du réseau de alimentation est utilisée comme dispositif de déconnexion, ce dispositif doit
demeuré aisément accessible