Calrec TYPE R User manual

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Radio Production System
TYPE R INSTALLATION MANUAL

Calrec Audio Ltd
Nutclough Mill
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
England UK
HX7 8EZ
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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TYPE R
CONTENTS
Information 5
Information 6
Health and Safety 8
Package Contents 9
Start Up Guide 11
Getting Started 12
Checklist 12
1. Power up the Core and connect a PC 13
2. Access the basic Core configuration 14
3. Install a Software Upgrade Licence key (Optional) 15
4. Configure the Core for Surface Panels 16
5. Configure Network Switches & Devices 17
6. Configure Surface panels ID, IP addresses & Subnet masks 19
7. Connect Surface Switch & Surface Panels to the Core 20
8. Access Assist setup and create a new show 21
9. Connect to Assist from the Studio or Management subnets 21
10. Upload control layouts to the soft panels 23
11. Create layouts with Type R Soft Panel Designer 23
12 Update System Software & AoIP Devices Firmware 24
13. Configure AoIP Port & Connect server IP addresses 24
14. Connect Audio Switch and AoIP Ports to the Core 25
Surface Panels - Suggested Settings 28
AoIP Network Interfaces - Suggested Settings 30
About Type R manuals 31
Control Surface Dimensions 33
Surface Measurements 34
Fixing Bracket Assembly Instructions 41
Large Soft Panel on Desk Stand (720-999001) 42
Small Soft Panel on Desk Stand (720-999002) 44
Fader & LSP on Desk Stand (720-999003) 46
LSP In Desk Mounting (720-999004) 47
SSP In Desk Mounting (720-999005) 49
Fader Panel In Desk Mounting (720-999006) 51
Fader Panel Linking (720-999007) 54
Large Soft Panel Linking (720-999008) 56
System Elements 59
Core Layout 60
Surface Panel Layout 61
IM6413 6-Wide Fader Panel 61
MU6411 Large Soft Panel (LSP) 62
MU6410 Small Soft Panel (SSP) 62
Panel ID Settings 63
Optional Audio I/O Interface Box Layouts 64
AD6501 Type R - Combo I/O Interface box 64
AD6502 Type R - Analogue I/O Interface box 64
JD6503 Type R - AES I/O Interface box 64
Connecting Type R System Elements together 65
Default Network Configuration - At a glance 66
Default Network Configuration - Detail 68
Hardware Power Connections 69
Sync, Audio & GPIO Connections 71
Synchronisation 72
Type R Synchronisation sources. 72
AoIP Clock 72
Audio I/O Connections 73
Analogue Audio In 25 way ‘D’ type Connector 73
Analogue Audio In RJ45 type Connector 73
Analogue Audio Out 25 way ‘D’ type Connector 74
Analogue Audio Out RJ45 type Connector 74
AES Audio In 25 way ‘D’ type Connector 75
AES Audio In RJ45 type Connector 75
AES Audio Out 25 way ‘D’ type Connector 76
AES Audio Out RJ45 type Connector 76
GPIO Connections 77
GPI (inputs) 77
GPO (outputs) 77
GPI RJ45 type Connector 78
GPO RJ45 type Connector 78

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CORE DSP PACK options 79
DSP Pack Options 80
DSP Pack Sizes 80
For Single Consoles 81
For dual consoles 81
For triple consoles 81
DSP Path and Mix Bus Tables 81
Surface Panel Layout Examples 89
Surface Panel Layouts 90
Creating & Connecting Up Surface Layouts 90
Recommended third party equipment. 90
Cisco Switch Management Settings 90
AoIP Network Examples 101
Designing an AoIP/AES67 Network 102
Type R AoIP/AES67 network examples 102
Recommended third party equipment. 102
Redundancy 104
Switch Port Quantities 104
Bandwidth, Inter-Switch Links and Larger Networks 105
Leaf and Spline Architecture 106
Switch Choice 106
Software Updater 121
Update Core software to the latest version 122
Update AoIP Device firmware to the latest version 124
Specifications 125
General Specifications 126
Power/Environmental Specifications 127
Audio Performance Specifications 130

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INFORMATION

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INFORMATION
Should you require any technical
assistance with your Calrec product
please contact your regional Calrec
distributor. Customers within the
UK or Ireland should contact Calrec
directly.
For a complete list of worldwide
distributors by region, go to www.
calrec.com or contact us for more
information.
Our UK customer support team works
closely with our global distributor network
to provide the highest level of after sales
support. Your distributor should be your
first point of contact and will often be
able to provide an instant solution, be it
technical advice, spares or a site visit by
an engineer.
Product Warranty
A full list of our conditions and warranties
relating to goods services is contained in
Calrec’s standard terms and conditions.
A copy of this is available on request.
Repairs
If you need to return goods to Calrec for
whatever reason, please contact your
regional distributor, or Calrec customer
support beforehand for guidance, as well
as to log the details of the problem and
receive a reference number.
For customers outside the UK and
Ireland, shipping via the distributor saves
customers from dealing with exportation
paperwork. If there is a need to send
direct to Calrec, contact us beforehand to
log the incoming repair and for assistance
with exportation documents.
Standard of Service
Ensuring the highest standards is a
priority, if you have any comments on
the level of service, product quality or
documentation offered to you by Calrec,
please contact the Calrec Customer
Support team in the UK who will
endeavour to address your issues. Calrec
welcomes all customer feedback.
For feedback specific to this document,
please contact [e-mail].
Whenever you contact Calrec
Customer Support please have the
following information to hand:
• Name.
• Company.
• Email Address.
• Full details of enquiry (e.g. fault report).
• Serial number of faulty hardware (if
applicable).
Once this information has been provided,
a service ticket will be created to log your
enquiry. The service ticket reference
number will be given via email.
Serial Numbers
All units produced by Calrec are given
a serial number and are booked into
a central record system at the time
of manufacture. These records are
updated whenever a piece of hardware is
dispatched to or received from a customer.
When contacting Calrec Customer
Support with a hardware inquiry it
is important that the correct Calrec
serial number is provided to enable the
customer support team to provide a high
level of service. Type R serial numbers
can be found on the label on each unit of
the Type R system.
After Sales Modifications
Please be aware that any modifications
other than those made or approved by
Calrec Audio Limited or their agents, may
invalidate the console’s warranty. This
includes changes to cabling provided by
Calrec and variations to the recommended
installation as detailed in Calrec
documentation.
Modifications to this equipment by any
party other than Calrec Audio Limited
may invalidate EMC and safety features
designed into the equipment. Calrec
Audio Limited can not be liable for any
legal proceedings or problems that may
arise relating to such modifications.
If in doubt, please contact Calrec Audio
Limited for guidance prior to commencing
any modification work.
Telephone:
(9:00am-5.30pm)
[phone]
Email - Technical: [e-mail]
Email - General: [email protected]
Postal Address:
Calrec Audio Ltd.
Nutclough Mill,
Hebden Bridge,
West Yorkshire,
HX7 8EZ,
UK
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.calrec.com

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Installation
In many installations the AC power
connectors will not be readily accessible,
effectively making the equipment
permanently connected. The installation
should be carried out in accordance with all
applicable installation rules and regulations.
Service Personnel
The AC power disconnect devices are
the 2 x IEC (IEC60320-1 C13/C14)
couplers located at the rear of each unit.
WARNING: The apparatus has a dual
power system. It is essential that BOTH
AC power IEC couplers are disconnected
to prevent exposure to hazardous voltage
within the unit.
Third Party Equipment
Integrating third party equipment into
a Calrec system may compromise the
product’s ability to comply with the
radiated emission limits set in the latest
EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility)
standard.
Calrec Audio Limited can not be
responsible for any non-conformities
due to use of third party equipment. If
in doubt, please contact Calrec Audio
Limited for guidance prior to integrating
any third party equipment.
ESD (Static) Handling Procedures
In its completed form, this equipment has
been designed to have a high level of
immunity to static discharges. However,
when handling individual boards and
modules, many highly static sensitive
parts are exposed. In order to protect
these devices from damage and to protect
your warranty, please observe static
handling procedures, for example, use an
appropriately grounded anti-static wrist
band.
All modules and cards should be returned
to Calrec Audio Limited in anti-static
wrapping. Calrec Audio Limited can
supply anti-static wrapping upon request.
This applies particularly to digital products
due to the types of devices and very
small geometries used in their fabrication,
analogue parts can, however, still be
affected.
RoHS Legislation
In order to comply with European RoHS
(Reduction of Hazardous Substances)
legislation, Calrec PCB and cable
assemblies are produced with lead-free
(tin/copper/silver) solder instead of tin/
lead solder.
In the unlikely event of a customer having
to carry out any re-soldering on any
Apollo, Artemis, Summa, Brio, Type R or
Hydra2 hardware, it is imperative that
lead-free solder is used; contaminating
lead-free solder with leaded solder is likely
to have an adverse effect on the long-term
reliability of the product. Circuit boards
assembled with lead-free solder can be
identified (in accordance with IPC/JEDEC
standards) by a small oval logo (see
below) on the top-side of the circuit board
near the PCB reference number (8xx-xxx).
The same logo is used on the connector
hoods of soldered cable assemblies.
If in doubt, please check with a Calrec
customer support engineer before
carrying out any form of re-soldering.
UKAS AND ANAB REGISTRATION
LEAD FREE STICKER
LEAD FREE
ISO 9001 and RAB Registered
Calrec Audio Ltd has been issued
the ISO9001: 2008 standard by the
Governing Board of ISOQAR.
The award, for both UKAS and RAB
registration (see below), is the most
comprehensive of the ISO9000
international standards. Granted in
recognition of excellence across design,
development, manufacture and after-
sales support, the certification follows a
rigorous and thorough review of Calrec’s
internal and external communication and
business procedures.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY
Important Safety Instructions:
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
the plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
• Use only with the 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.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operator normally, or has been dropped.
• Warning: To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
• Not intended for outdoor use.
• This equipment must be EARTHED.
• Before starting any servicing operation,
equipment must be isolated from the
AC power supply. The disconnect
devices are the 2 x IEC connectors
(IEC 60320-1 C13/C14 couplers).
• Do not allow ventilation slots to be
blocked.
• Do not leave the equipment powered
up with the dust cover fitted.
Cleaning
For cleaning the front panels of the
equipment we recommend using a soft
anti-static cloth, lightly dampened with
water if required.
Explanation of Warning Symbols
Triangular warning symbols contain a
black symbol on a yellow background,
surrounded by a black border.
The lightning flash with arrow head
symbol within an equilateral triangle, as
shown on this page, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of dangerous
voltages and energy levels within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock or injury.
The exclamation mark within an
equilateral triangle, as shown on this page,
is intended to prompt the user to refer
to important operating or maintenance
instructions in the documentation supplied
with the product.
Earthing
This is a Class I product. An Earth
connection MUST be provided in each AC
power cord.
The Earth Bolt connection at the rear of
the console is provided for those users
who wish to have a separate ground/
earth connection using Earth cable at
least 6 mm2 in cross section (10 AWG),
this connection is optional and is NOT
a requirement to comply with safety
standards.
Lithium Battery Replacement
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type. Batteries
must not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Other Symbols in Use
For apparatus intended to be used at
altitude not exceeding 2000m, a warning
label containing the following symbol
shown below shall fixed to the equipment
at readily visible place.
ALTITUDE WARNING SYMBOL

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
There are a number of options when ordering Type R Systems: for User Interfaces and I/O options.
The System consists of a UR6500 Core connected to a combination of IM6413 6-wide Fader Panels, MU6411 Large Soft Panels
(LSP), MU6410 Small Soft Panels (SSP) connected via a PoE+ ethernet switch & Calrec Assist running on a configuration computer.
The Core contains Analogue and AES I/O as well as GPIO connectivity. In addition there are a number of I/O unit types which can be
connected to using AoIP interfaces. The following table shows all Type R options:
Surfaces and Core Packs
Type R Surfaces
Type R can be supplied with various combinations of Fader Panels, Large Soft Panels and Small TFT
panels together with Calrec Assist to form the user’s required Console Surface.
• Each IM6413 6-wide Fader Panel has a dedicated fader status display, 4 user definable large
buttons F1-F4, 2 user definable small buttons R1 & R2 and a user definable rotary control cell R
with its own control display for each of the 6 faders. Note that each fader can access two layers
described as Layer A and Layer B, this can be switched from a user definable button.
• Each MU6411 Large Soft Panel has a touch controlled TFT, 6 user definable rotary controls and
6 user definable buttons.
• Each MU6410 Small Soft Panel has a touch controlled TFT, 1 user definable rotary control and
1 user definable button.
In addition Calrec Assist is provided as a GUI application to run on a configuration computer optionally
supplied by Calrec or provided by the customer, providing it meets the minimum specification.
Type R Core
Power, Router, Control Processor, and DSP are all self contained within the 2U Core unit which
has two IEC connectors to provide PSU redundancy. The core operates at 44.1, 48, & 96 kHz and
supports up to 3 Consoles.
A number of DSP packages are available for 1, 2 or 3 consoles running on a core.
These are listed in the Core DSP Pack Options section of this document.
Cabling
A Y-Split IEC cable is required for supplying power to the core and each of the Optional I/O units
The Power for the Console surface panels is supplied from PoE+ Gigabit Managed switches or PoE+
injectors over Cat5e or Cat6 shielded twisted pair (STP) cable.
AoIP I/O packs
Type R Core I/O
The 2U high UR6500 Core provides 4 AES Input ports with SRC indication, 4 AES Output ports,
8 channels of analogue mic/line input with 48v phantom power indication, 8 channels of analogue
line level output, 12 GPI and 12 GPO ports and 2 Stereo headphone outputs.
In addition, 2 x US6493 AoIP devices (with redundant Primary and Secondary connections) may
optionally be fitted inside the unit, each allowing up to 256 channels to be passed in either direction
as AoIP streams to/from other I/O devices such as other Type R I/O boxes via Gigabit IP switches.
Type R Optional I/O
There are 3 optional 1U high Type R I/O box types that can be added to a system via the built in
US6525 AoIP interface (with redundant Primary and Secondary connections) which are on the back
of each I/O box:
• AD6501 Combo I/O unit which provides the same I/O mix as the UR6500 core above but with 6
GPI and 6 GPO ports and 2 Stereo headphone outputs.
• AD6502 Analogue I/O unit which provides 16 channels of analogue mic/line input with 48v
phantom power indication, 16 channels of analogue line level output, 6 GPI and 6 GPO ports
• JD6503 AES I/O unit which provides 8 AES Input ports with SRC indication, 8 AES Output
ports, 6 GPI and 6 GPO ports

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TYPE R
START UP GUIDE

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GETTING STARTED
Thank you for choosing Calrec Type R.
This start up guide will provide you with all the steps you need to set up your Type R as a non-redundant, single studio system.
For links to information about more advanced setups, as well as other manuals, please refer to the Further Reading section at the
back of this start up guide, or contact Calrec Customer Support ([e-mail]).
Before you begin, please make sure you have a PC with Google Chrome installed, running Windows 7 or higher, an ethernet
adaptor plus an ethernet cable, and an internet connection to download any update packages you may require.
Note: If Google Chrome is not installed, go to https://www.google.com/chrome/ to download and install it.
Note: The minimum recommended Windows PC specifications are as follows:
- i5 Intel Processor or AMD equivalent
- 4 Gig RAM memory
- Windows 7 or 10 - 64bit
- Google Chrome Browser - Version 77 or higher
Please also confirm that all the parts listed on your system’s packing list are present, with the correct serial numbers. A print out
of the packing list will have been provided alongside the shipping documentation. The packing list is a document named with your
sales order number and appended with -11 (e.g. 51235-11).
If any parts are missing, or there is any sign of damage, please contact Calrec Customer Support.
Important: Please follow this guide from start to finish to ensure that your system is configured correctly!
Use the checklist if you wish to confirm each step.
1. Power up the Core and connect a PC
2. Access the basic Core configuration
3. Install a Software Upgrade Licence key (Optional, requires UID and Serial Number)
4. Configure the Core for Surface Panels
5. Configure Network Switches & Devices
6. Configure Surface panels ID, IP addresses & Subnet masks
7. Connect Surface Switch & Surface Panels to the Core
8. Access Assist setup and create a new show
9. Connect to Assist from the Studio or Management subnets
10. Uploading control layouts to the soft panels
11. Creating layouts with Type R Soft Panel Designer
12 Update System Software & AoIP Devices Firmware
13. Configure AoIP Port & Connect server IP addresses
14. Connect Audio Switch & AoIP Ports to the Core
Perform System Tests - Ready for use
CHECKLIST

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1. Carefully remove the core and cable from their packaging. If there are any signs of damage, please contact Calrec
Customer Support and do not continue.
2. Confirm that the Pri / Sec switch on the rear of the core is set in the Pri position (switched to the left).
3. Connect the power cable to both PSU inlets on the rear of the core and power it on. The core will boot up with
the PRI LED lit and after approximately 30 seconds the OK L E D w i l l l i g h t s o l i d g r e e n t o i n d i c a t e a g o o d s t a t u s .
The Recover Led should be lit Green or not lit, Fan Fail & PSU Fail LEDs should not be lit.
4. Configure the Ethernet adapter in your PC with IP address 172.16.255.99 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Note: Please refer to your PC’s operating instructions, if you are unsure how to configure its ethernet adapter.
5. Connect the ethernet adapter to the Setup port on the front of your Type R core.
POWER CONNECTION TO CORE AND PC CONNECTION TO CORE SETUP PORT
1. POWER UP THE CORE AND CONNECT A PC

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1. Open Google Chrome, type 172.16.255.19 into the address bar and press enter to navigate to the Core Configure
landing page.
2. Click on System. The System>General Configuration page will be displayed.
3. Set the system date & time.
4. You may also set new System and Core names here. These names will be used by the system to identify and announce
cores, as well as in system status messages, so it is important for all the cores you own to be given unique names.
CORE CONFIGURE LANDING PAGE
CORE CONFIGURE GENERAL CONFIGURATION PAGE
2. ACCESS THE BASIC CORE CONFIGURATION

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All Type R cores support a single 20
channel mixer as standard.
However, the quantity of DSP channels
and mixers* available in a single Type R
core can be upgraded with optional
Software Upgrade Licences.
If you are interested in Software Upgrade
Licences, go to https://shop.calrec.com/ to
view the upgrade options and to download
a licence key for your core.
If a Software Upgrade Licence was
purchased with the original order, details
will have been sent to the primary customer
contact(s).
CALREC ONLINE SHOP - SOFTWARE UPGRADE LICENCE PAGE
CORE CONFIGURE DSP & LICENCES PAGE
1. To install a licence key, open the Core Configure application and navigate to System>DSP & Licences.
2. Click Edit Licence to open the Add new licence keys dialogue.
3. For each core, click Add key and browse for the corresponding licence file on your system to open.
4. Once all the required licences have been added, click Save to dismiss the dialogue.
5. Click Apply in the footer and select Restart Now in the pop-up dialogue.
Changes will take effect after the core reboots.
* Additional mixers available in a later version
3. INSTALL A SOFTWARE UPGRADE LICENCE KEY (OPTIONAL)

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1. In Core Configure, navigate to the
Control Surfaces page. See above right.
2. Select Mixer A – Surface A.
The surface may now be renamed using
the text entry field at the top of the screen.
3. To add a fader panel select Add fader
panel. This will open the Add fader
panel dialogue. See middle right.
4. Set the type to Fader panel.
Note: If you do not have a fader panel,
select Virtual panel.
5. Set the Panel ID to match the switches
on the rear of the panel.
Tip: Use the Panel ID switch tool in the
UI to match the switches on the rear of
the panel. Also see “Surface Panels - Suggested Settings”
on page 28 for recommended Panel ID’s.
6. Set the fader range to 1 – 6 then click Add.
7. Continue to add fader panels in the same way, with unique panel
IDs and fader range values, until all required fader panels are
added to the surface layout.
8. To add a Soft Panel select Add ancillary panel. This will
open the Add ancillary panel dialogue. See below right.
Note: Where there are multiple fader panels, multiple Add
ancillary panel buttons will be available. This is to allow you
to position the panel in the surface layout in a way that roughly
matches your intended surface setup and will also facilitate the
creation of user sections later. The position chosen does not
determine the functionality available to the soft panel.
Up to 8 soft panels may be added per fader section, up to a
maximum of 26 soft panels per core system.
9. Select the type of panel, LSP or SSP.
10. Set the Panel ID to match the switches on the rear of the panel.
Tip: Use the Panel ID switch tool in the UI to match the switches
on the rear of the panel.
11. Give the panel a label (e.g. LSP 1, SSP 1, Guest 1), then click
Add Panel.
12. When all surface panels are added to the layout, click Save in
the footer of the control surfaces page.
13. Restart the core from the reset button on the front of the core for
the changes to take effect.
CORE CONFIGURE CONTROL SURFACES PAGE
ADD FADER PANEL DIALOGUE PAGE
ADD ANCILLARY PANEL DIALOGUE PAGE
4. CONFIGURE THE CORE FOR SURFACE PANELS

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5. CONFIGURE NETWORK SWITCHES & DEVICES
Calrec currently recommends and provides the following network switches & devices:
• 491-268: Sonifex AVN-GMCS Grand Master clock. (used for AoIP Synchronisation).
• 491-265: Cisco SG350-10MP 10 port PoE+ switch. (used for Control Panel Interfacing).
• 491-267: Cisco SG350-10 10 port Non PoE switch (used for multi-studio distribution).
• 491-270: Artel ARG 1G Quarra PTP Switch. (used for AoIP interfacing with the Core).
• 491-269: Trendnet TPE-115GI - Gigabit PoE+ Injector.(used to add PoE to an ethernet connection).
If your system was provided with any of these devices, carefully remove each device from its packaging now. If there are any signs
of damage, please contact Calrec Customer Support and do not continue to use the damaged parts.
Important: Some of the above devices may require pre-configuration before installation. Please refer to the guidance for each
device, you have purchased which is available at https://calrec.com/resources/ , before you continue.
Cisco Switch Management Settings for Physical Surface Panels
The Cisco SG350 switch used for Surface Panel Interfacing, needs to have its Energy Detect Mode, Short Reach and 802.3 Energy
Efficient Ethernet Properties disabled, this is carried out in the Port Management>Green Ethernet>Properties page of the
switch.
The Cisco switch’s default IP address is 192.168.1.254 typing this into the address bar of the browser takes the user to the Log
in screen. The default Username is “cisco” and the default password is “cisco” clicking on the ‘Log in’ button gives access to the
switch’s administration page as shown below:-
Deselect the Energy Detect Mode, Short Reach and 802.3 Energy Efficient Ethernet tick boxes on the Properties page of the
switch as shown, and apply the changes.
Cisco Port Discovery for Physical Surface Panels
The Cisco switch used for connection to the Surface Panels does not require explicit port configuration as it discovers the panels via
ARP (Address resolution Protocol) and all the ports exist in the same Studio A address & subnet area i.e. 172.17/16.
CISCO SWITCH GREEN ETHERNET PROPERTIES PAGE

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Cisco and Artel Switch and Network Configuration for AoIP / AES67 Networks
Below are shown some useful links for AoIP / AES67 network configuration, if using a Cisco SG350 switch for AoIP (which are only
recommended for very small systems) then please refer to the Cisco Auto Configuration guides or Cisco Manual Configuration guides.
These can be found at https://calrec.com/resources/
For larger PTP based audio networking using Artel ARG Quarra switches please refer to the Artel links below:
Artel ARG Quarra PTP switch range
http://www.artel.com/media-transport-products/quarra
Artel ARG Quarra Configuration Guide for AES67
http://www.artel.com/-/media/products-related/configguides/quarra-configuration-guides/quarra-configuration-guide-for-aes67.
ashx?la=en
* In order to simplify configuration, a text based example configuration file can be uploaded for both the Cisco and Artel ARG
Quarra Switches for use with AoIP/AES67 Network devices. These can be found at https://calrec.com/resources/ .
The configuration files both allow the switch to operate in the 192.168.30/24 for Primary AoIP port and 192.168.31/24 Secondary
AoIP port address ranges and can be adapted as required.
Artel Switch Management Settings for AoIP / AES67 Networks
The Artel ARG switch is used for AoIP/AES67 Interfacing and needs to have its Port Power Savings Configuration Properties disabled,
this is carried out in the Configuration>Green Ethernet>Port Power Savings page of the switch.
The Artel switch’s default IP address is 192.168.100.100 typing this into the address bar of the browser accesses the Log in screen.
The default Username is “admin” and there is no default Password, clicking on the ‘Sign in’ button gives access to the switch’s
configuration pages. A new Artel switch has its power saving feature disabled by default but it’s worth checking, to ensure this is the
case, if it isn’t then proceed as shown below:-
Deselect all the tick boxes as shown above on the Port Power Savings page of the switch and click on ‘Save’ to apply the changes.
Then go to Maintenance > Configuration > Save start-up-config and click Save Configuration. This will save the currently running
settings that you have just configured as the switch’s startup configuration so that it loads whenever it is turned on or rebooted.
ARTEL ARG QUARRA SWITCH GREEN ETHERNET PROPERTIES PAGE

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1. Carefully remove the surface panels and cables from their packaging. If there are any signs of damage, please contact
Calrec Customer Support and do not continue to use the damaged parts.
2. If panel stands or brackets were purchased, you may want to fit these to your panels now.
• Please refer to the Type R Installation manual for more information on stand and bracket assembly.
3. Set each panel ID using the switches on the rear of the panel.
• The 8-way DIP switch is set as an 8-bit binary representation of the ID value. Each switch is labelled with a value on the
panel metalwork. Positioning a switch in the on (1) position enables this value. The values of all enabled switches are
summed to create an ID between 1 and 255.
• Each panel requires a unique ID. Please refer to “Surface Panels - Suggested Settings” on page 28
4. Using the cables supplied, connect each panel to a POE+ switch or POE injector to power it on.
5. Panels set with factory default settings should boot into config mode automatically. To enter config mode manually, follow the
instructions below:
• Fader panels: hold down the first 3 buttons on the bottom button row before powering during panel boot up.
• LSP: hold down the first 3 buttons once the Calrec logo appears during panel boot up
• SSP: hold down the large button and encoder once the Calrec logo appears during panel boot up.
6. When the panels have entered config mode, set each panel’s IP address and subnet mask following the instructions below:
• Fader panels: Press option 8 “Set IP Addr” and use the rotary controls to enter each value, then press any Save button.
• Soft panels: Press Edit next to the IP address then enter a new value using the on-screen keyboard. Note that the subnet
mask on soft panels is not currently editable and is defaulted to the suggested setting (255.255.0.0, or /16 in CIDR notation).
7. Press Reboot to accept changes and on completion disconnect each panel.
IM6413 TYPE R - 6 WIDE FADER PANEL
TOP & REAR VIEWS
MU6411 TYPE R - LARGE SOFT PANEL
TOP & REAR VIEWS
MU6410 TYPE R - SMALL SOFT PANEL
TOP & REAR VIEWS
6. CONFIGURE SURFACE PANELS ID, IP ADDRESSES & SUBNET MASKS

20 TYPE R Radio Production System Start Up Guide
1. To establish communication between the surface panels and the core, connect the network switch to network interface
connections 1 and / or 2 on the rear of the core (marked “Surface”), then connect the surface panels / POE injectors
to the network switches one by one to power them up into “Configuration Mode”. Note: If two switches are in use, you may
connect the first to interface #1 and the second to interface #2. Once setup the Core should be rebooted via the Reset button
on the front of the core.
2. If the Core has been configured with a surface layout that matches the connected panels, the panels will be discovered by the
core. If the panels are running a different software version to the core they will automatically update. Once all updates
are completed the panels will boot into”Normal Operating Mode”.
Soft panels will display the message “This panel has no layout associated with this show” and
Fader panels will show blank controls with “No Path” on each of the lower displays. If any of the panels are displaying
connection errors or “Looking for core” double check the ID matches the surface layout and the IP address is unique.
SURFACE PANEL CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE
7. CONNECT SURFACE SWITCH & SURFACE PANELS TO THE CORE