Optimus DC-600ETH User manual

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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................6
2. FRONT VIEW........................................................................................................................7
3. REAR VIEW ..........................................................................................................................9
4. CONNECTIONS.....................................................................................................................9
4.1. Standard connection ................................................................................................. 9
4.2. Connection in installations with redundant Ethernet network and double power supply ..... 10
4.3. Connection of a music source to the desk................................................................... 10
4.4. Connection of the input contacts............................................................................... 11
4.4.1. Connection of the input contacts in Emergency System Mode............................ 11
4.4.2. Connection of the input contacts in Announcement System Mode ...................... 11
4.5. Fitting the ETHERCON NE8MC connectors and compatibility with RJ45............................ 12
5. SETTINGS AND CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................13
6. PRE-RECORDED MESSAGES................................................................................................15
6.1. Pre-recorded messages resident in the MP3 circuit memory .......................................... 15
6.1.1. Characteristics ........................................................................................... 15
6.1.2. Transfer of messages to the MP3 memory of the desk...................................... 15
6.2. Pre-recorded messages resident in the flash memory of the Coldfire circuit (WAV) ........... 16
6.2.1. Characteristics ........................................................................................... 16
6.2.2. Transfer of messages to the Coldfire flash memory.......................................... 16
7. STARTING UP A DESK ........................................................................................................ 17
7.1. Configuration of the desk in the installation by means of the P.A. Manager software......... 17
7.2. Desk configuration parameters ................................................................................. 18
7.2.1. General tab ............................................................................................... 18
7.2.2. Parameters 1 tab........................................................................................ 21
7.2.3. Parameters 2 tab........................................................................................ 22
7.2.4. Availability tab ........................................................................................... 23
7.3. Connecting the equipment in the installation structure ................................................. 23
7.4. Connection to the installation network ....................................................................... 24
7.5. Sending configurations to the desk ........................................................................... 24
7.6. Editing the configured parameters ............................................................................ 24
8. CHANGE OF THE IP ADDRESS OF THE UNIT BY SOFTWARE ................................................25
9. NAVIGATION THROUGH THE DESK MENUS ........................................................................27
10. MENU STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................. 28
11. OPERATIONS FROM THE DESK ........................................................................................... 30
11.1. General operations.............................................................................................. 30
11.1.1. User levels and changes .............................................................................. 30
11.1.2. Change of menu language ........................................................................... 30
11.2. Basic operations in zone selection mode ................................................................. 31
11.2.1. Sending a live paging to a zone .................................................................... 31
11.2.2. Sending a live paging to a group................................................................... 31
11.2.3. Sending a live paging to several zones and/or groups ...................................... 31

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11.2.4. Sending a pre-recorded general purpose message to zones or groups ................ 31
11.2.5. Sending a Warning message to zones or groups.............................................. 32
11.2.6. Sending an Evacuation message to zones or groups ........................................ 32
11.2.7. Display of busy zones ................................................................................. 32
11.2.8. Information about busy zones, unavailable zones and zone errors, after sending an
announcement or message ...................................................................................... 32
11.3. Basic operations in Emergency Mode...................................................................... 33
11.3.1. Enter Emergency Mode ............................................................................... 33
11.3.2. Exit Emergency Mode.................................................................................. 33
11.3.3. Sending a live voice emergency announcement .............................................. 33
11.3.4. Sending a pre-recorded warning message in Emergency Mode .......................... 33
11.3.5. Sending a pre-recorded evacuation message in Emergency Mode ...................... 33
11.4. Advanced operations ........................................................................................... 34
11.4.1. Changing the ADMINISTRATOR password....................................................... 34
11.4.2. Changing the OPERATOR password ............................................................... 34
11.4.3. Modifying the volume of a zone .................................................................... 34
11.4.4. Monitoring pre-recorded MP3 messages ......................................................... 34
11.4.5. Configuring the origin of the WARNING and EVACUATION messages .................. 35
11.4.6. Configuring the WARNING and EVACUATION button messages.......................... 35
11.4.7. Assigning the Emergency Group ................................................................... 35
11.4.8. Updating the MP3 memory........................................................................... 36
11.4.9. Formatting the MP3 memory ........................................................................ 36
11.4.10. Changing the IP address of the desk by means of the keypad ........................... 36
11.4.11. Re-establishing the IP address on the desk by DIP switch................................. 36
12. SYSTEM ALARMS................................................................................................................36
12.1. Alarms on the LCD screen of the desk .................................................................... 36
12.2. Alarm acoustic indicator (buzzer) .......................................................................... 37
12.2.1. Acceptance of an alarm ............................................................................... 37
12.2.2. Activation or deactivation of the acoustic indicator .......................................... 37
12.3. Alarm light indicator ............................................................................................ 37
12.4. List of alarms ..................................................................................................... 38
13. DIMENSIONS .....................................................................................................................39
14. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 39
15. NETWORK SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 40
16. SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE VERSIONS .............................................................................42
17. DOCUMENT VERSION TRACKING .......................................................................................42
18. GUARANTEE .......................................................................................................................43

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1. INTRODUCTION
Control central with connection to IP network.
Supports the broadcast of announcements and music through an IP network, via streaming, in addition to
control data and equipment configuration.
Principal characteristics:
Digital audio and control data via an IP
connection (UDP/IP Multicast).
Double Ethernet connection for installations
with redundant network systems.
Operation in stand-alone mode or with P.A.
Manager control software.
Surveillance of equipment operation by means
of P.A. Manager software and/or basic TELNET
functions.
IP address configuration:
oBy means of a DIP switch, facilitating the
replacement of equipment in an
installation.
oBy means of the desk configuration menus.
oIn flash memory, through software.
Constant (IP) notification of the equipment
status by means of Heart beat.
Volume control of digital amplifiers.
Pre-recorded messages resident in the desk,
located in:
oFlash memory (remotely updateable by
IP).
oMP3 memory, locally updateable through
USB connection.
Display of system alarms.
Display of zone status.
Critical path surveillance (from capsule).
Internal status surveillance.
Primary and secondary power supply
surveillance.
Dispatch of announcements to zones and/or
groups.
Activation of pre-recorded general purpose
messages.
Key for repetition of the last live voice
message.
Special features as an emergency desk, with
broadcast of live voice messages, evacuation
and warning message.
Warning and evacuation message activation
buttons.
Distinct work modes: Zone Selection Mode
and Emergency Mode.
Activation of emergency mode:
oBy activation of a contact.
oVia password protected keypad.
oBy pressing the Evacuation or Warning
button (configurable).
Announcements with or without a pre-
announcement tone (Gong).
Customizable gong.
Supports the connection of a music source,
sending the music program via IP.
Alarm LED indicator.
Configurable input contacts (emergency mode
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Monitor loudspeaker.

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2. FRONT VIEW
(1) Microphone
(2) WARNING button
Pre-evacuation announcement activation key.
Functionality:
a) In emergency mode, it sends the message
assigned to the button to the emergency
group.
b) In button emergency mode, it goes into
emergency mode and sends the message
assigned to the button to the emergency
group.
c) In zone selection mode, it sends the message
assigned to the button to the zone selected.
(3) EVACUATION button
Evacuation announcement activation key.
Its functionality is the same as the Warning
button, but it has priority over this button (when
the EVACUATION button is activated, the
assigned message is activated and it cuts off the
WARNING message if this is being played).
The messages assigned to the WARNING and
EVACUATION buttons can be stored in the desks
or in the power units of the OPTIMAX series. Both
equipment units have two memories for storing
messages: flash memory (WAV) and MP3
memory.
Depending on the configuration, the messages
assigned can be the following:
Zone (amplifier)
Desk
Flash memory (WAV)
Message 1, 2 or 3
Message 1 or 2
Memory (MP3)
Message 1 or 2
Any MP3
(4) MENU navigation keys and OK/CANCEL
selection
(5) Monitor loudspeaker
This serves to monitor the MP3 messages and the
music input of the desk itself.
(6) Numeric keypad
Figure 1
ATTENTION: WHEN CONNECTING THE CC-600ETH BOX TO THE IP
NETWORK, ENSURE THAT THE CONNECTORS MARKED “TO SWITCH” ARE
USED. IF THE CONNECTORS MARKED “TO OPTIMUS EQUIPMENT” ARE USED
BY ERROR, THE SWITCH OR ROUTER IN THE INSTALLATION MAY BE
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(7) GONG+TALK key
Used to send a live paging preceded by a GONG.
First, select the zones to which the
announcement is to be sent. Hold the key down
while you speak.
(8) TALK button
Used to send a live voice announcement. First,
select the zones to which the announcement is to
be sent. Hold the key down while you speak.
(9) REP key
Key for repetition of the last live voice message
sent.
(10) PLAY key
Used to send a pre-recorded message. First,
select the message as well as the zones to which
it is to be sent.
(11) PLAY indicator
Indicates that a pre-recorded message is being
played.
(12) TALK indicator
When it lights, it indicates that you can begin to
make the announcement.
(13) GONG indicator
When it lights, it indicates that the desk is
generating the GONG.
(14) BUSY indicator
When it lights, it indicates that the system is
busy.
(15) EMERGENCY MODE indicator
When it lights, it indicates that the desk is in
emergency mode.
(16) ALARM indicator
Indicates an alarm. Software configurable.
(17) POWER indicator
Indicates that the desk is receiving power.
(18) Display
(19) MIC LEVEL indicator
Indicates the audio level of the microphone, the
MP3 messages and the music input of the desk.
The LED marked Peak indicates that the signal is
saturated. This LED should not light.
(20) ETH A and B indicators
LINK: When lit, it indicates connection to the
network through the ETHERNET A or B inputs.
ACT: When it blinks, it indicates that data is
being sent or received through the ETHERNET A
or B inputs.
(21) Interconnection cables between the
desk and the junction box.
(22) POWER indicator
Indicates that the interconnection box is
receiving power.
(23) POWER SUPPLY 1 input
24 V DC input to power the desk.
(24) POWER SUPPLY 2 input
24 V DC input to power the desk. The power
supply inputs have been doubled, so that if—on
account of safety regulations—the installation so
requires, two independent power supplies can be
connected.
(25) Connector A “To OPTIMUS
Equipment”
Connection A between the desk and the
CC-600ETH connection box.
(26) Connector B “To OPTIMUS
Equipment”
Connection B between the desk and the
CC-600ETH connection box.
(27) ETHERCON aerial connectors for
connection to the IP network.
(28) Connector B “To Ethernet Switch”
Used, in a redundant network, as a secondary
connection to the ETHERNET network.
(29) Connector A “To Ethernet Switch”
Used for connection of the desk to the IP
network.

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3. REAR VIEW
(1) 24 V DC power supply input
It can be used to power the desk
without the CC-600ETH connection
box.
(2) I1, I2 and I3
Configurable input contacts.
(3) MESSAGE UPDATE connector
USB connector. Through this
connector, pre-recorded messages can
be copied into the internal MP3
memory of the desk, where up to 16
Mb of audio files in MP3 format can be
stored.
(4) ETH B connector
Used, in a redundant network, as a
secondary connection to the IP
network.
(5) ETH A connector
Used for connection of the desk to the
IP network.
(6) RCA connectors R and L
They support the connection of a music source, sending the music program via IP.
4. CONNECTIONS
4.1. Standard connection
Connection
to the
Ethernet
switch
Figure 3
Figure 2
ATTENTION: WHEN CONNECTING THE CC-600ETH BOX
TO THE IP NETWORK, ENSURE THAT THE CONNECTORS MARKED
“TO SWITCH” ARE USED. IF THE CONNECTORS MARKED “TO
OPTIMUS EQUIPMENT” ARE USED BY ERROR, THE SWITCH OR
ROUTER IN THE INSTALLATION MAY BE DAMAGED.

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4.2. Connection in installations with redundant Ethernet network and
double power supply
4.3. Connection of a music source to the desk
Connection
to the
Ethernet
switch
Music
source
Figure 4
Figure 5
ATTENTION: WHEN CONNECTING THE CC-600ETH BOX
TO THE IP NETWORK, ENSURE THAT THE CONNECTORS MARKED
“TO SWITCH” ARE USED. IF THE CONNECTORS MARKED “TO
OPTIMUS EQUIPMENT” ARE USED BY ERROR, THE SWITCH OR
ROUTER IN THE INSTALLATION MAY BE DAMAGED

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4.4. Connection of the input contacts
The input contacts of the DC-600ETH have two different modes of operation: Emergency System Mode
and Announcement System Mode. To define the mode of operation of the contacts, see section 7.2.2,
number (10).
In both cases, the connections are the same, although the functionality of the contacts varies.
4.4.1. Connection of the input contacts in Emergency System Mode
Input CONTACT "I1":
If this is connected to the ground contact, the desk goes into
emergency mode and remains in this mode as long as the
contact is activated.
Input CONTACT "I2":
By connecting it to the ground contact, it is used to activate
the warning message.
If the desk is in selection by zones mode, it is necessary to
select the zone or zones for which the message is intended
by means of the numeric keypad on the desk and then to
activate this contact. The warning message is repeated while
the contact is activated.
If the desk is in emergency mode, when this contact is
activated, the warning message will be sent to the
emergency group (by default to all the zones). The message
is repeated while the contact is activated or until the
emergency mode is cancelled.
Input CONTACT "I3":
By connecting it to the ground contact, it is used to activate
the evacuation message.
If the desk is in selection by zones mode, it is necessary to
select the zone or zones for which the message is intended by means of the numeric keypad on the desk
and then to activate this contact. The evacuation message is repeated while the contact is activated.
If the desk is in emergency mode, when this contact is activated, the evacuation message will be sent to
the emergency group (by default to all the zones). The message is repeated while the contact is activated
or until the emergency mode is cancelled.
4.4.2. Connection of the input contacts in Announcement System Mode
In this mode, the rear contacts function as if they were the GONG+TALK, TALK and REPEAT keys on the
desk.
Ideal for remote control of the desks when integrators are used.
Input CONTACT "I1":
If this is connected to the ground contact, the REPEAT function is activated, in the same way as when the
REP key on the desk is pressed.
This functionality is activated by pressing for at least 500 ms.
EMERGENCY SYSTEM
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If you wish to stop the repetition of the message before it
ends, activate contact I1 once again.
Before activating the repeat function, it is necessary to select
the destination zones and/or groups for the message.
Input CONTACT "I2”:
If this is connected to the ground contact, the TALK function
is activated, in the same way as when the TALK key is
pressed on the desk keypad.
This functionality remains active while the contact remains
activated.
Before activating the TALK function, it is necessary to select
the destination zones and/or groups for the message.
Input CONTACT "I3":
If this is connected to the ground contact, the GONG+TALK
function is activated (Pre-announcement tone + Talk), in the
same way as when the GONG+TALK key is pressed on the
desk keypad.
This functionality remains active while the contact remains
activated.
Before activating the GONG+TALK function, it is necessary to select the destination zones and/or groups
for the message.
4.5. Fitting the ETHERCON NE8MC connectors and compatibility with
RJ45
The desk has NE8MC model Ethercon connectors. Four
are pre-fitted on the two interconnection cables
between the desk and the CC-600ETH box and
another two are supplied as accessories for the
connection of the box with the switch.
These connectors reinforce the connection and so it is
highly recommended to fit them.
The table to the right shows the RJ45 brands and
models that are compatible with this connector.
ANNOUNCEMENT SYSTEM MODE
Figure 7
RJ 45 CONNECTOR TYPE
RJ PART No.
HIROSE
TM11
NEXUS
E5088-011021
MOLEX
44915-0011
MH CONNECTORS
RJ45SRB-FS-R
EFB
37541.3
BOMAR
300068S
CANFORD
46-606
BLACK BOX
FM731
STEWART
943-SP-370808S
EUCON
MPS-88R30
DRATHEX
220.9026
220.0210
220.0200
220.0201
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NB: The IP address can also be set by software (see
section 8) or by the keypad (see section 11.4.10). If this
action is taken, the desk IP ADDRESS DIP switches cease to
be operative.
IP address
Figure 9
5. SETTINGS AND CONFIGURATION
Situated on the underside of the desk, these
controls can be used to configure the IP address,
the microphone volume, the volume of the
monitor and the sensitivity of the analog input
(rear RCA connectors).
(1) MIC. VOLUME
Adjustment of the microphone gain.
(2) SPEAKER VOLUME
Volume of the monitor loudspeaker.
(3) IP ADDRESS
DIP switches to configure the IP address of the
desk. This address identifies the equipment unit
in the network, so each unit must have a unique
IP address.
An IP address is represented by means of a 32-
bit binary number. The IP addresses are
expressed as decimal notation numbers: the 32
bits of the address are divided into four octets
(an octet is a group of 8 bits). In the desk, each
octet is represented by A0 to A7 for the first
octet, B0 to B7 for the second octet, C0 to C7 for
the third octet, and D0 to D7 for the fourth octet.
In an octet, each bit can have the value 0 (DIP
switch OFF) or 1 (DIP switch ON). In order to
obtain the decimal value of the octet, the decimal
values of each bit that is in the ON position must
be added up (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128).
Remove screws aand bindicated in Figure 9 to
gain access to the DIP switches. This figure
shows an example in which the IP address
192.168.100.128 is configured.
On the next page, Table I shows all the DIP
switch combinations from 0 to 255.
(4) MP3 FIRMWARE UPDATE
Firmware download connector for the MP3 circuit.
Contact Optimus technical staff for its use.
Remove screws c, d, e and findicated in Figure 9
to gain access to the connector.
(5) MODE CONFIG.
Configuration DIP switch to enable the MP3
firmware download. Contact Optimus technical
staff for its use. Remove screws c, d, e and f
indicated in Figure 9 to gain access to the DIP
switch.
(6) ANALOG INPUT SENSITIVITY
Internal jumper for configuration of the analog
audio input sensitivity to either 0 dB or -20 dB.
Remove screws c, d, e and findicated in Figure 9
to gain access to the jumper.

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Table I. Configuration of the IP address.

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6. PRE-RECORDED MESSAGES
The desk has two internal memories in which files can be stored for subsequent use as pre-recorded
messages: MP3 Circuit Memory and Coldfire Flash Memory.
6.1. Pre-recorded messages resident in the MP3 circuit memory
6.1.1. Characteristics
Access/Updating of messages
Through the USB connector on the rear panel, by means of a PC.
Memory capacity
16 Mb
Maximum number of messages
20
File format
MP3
6.1.2. Transfer of messages to the MP3 memory of the desk
The files must be copied to the MP3 memory with a specific name format. Otherwise the messages
cannot be played.
The MP3 files must have the CRC protection activated (most recording programs support this option).
This ensures constant surveillance of the integrity of messages 1 and 2 in the MP3 memory (files 0001…
and 0002…). If there were to be any problem in these files, the desk displays and sends an alarm
message through the Ethernet connection towards the different units in the installation that have the
capacity to receive it (FC-600ETH, DC-600ETH, DVA-102ETH, UMX-02/0, control computer…).
To transfer the MP3 files to the desk, connect the computer that contains the messages to the DC-
600ETH by means of the USB connector on the rear panel. Use the PC browser to copy the files to the
MP3 memory of the desk, which will be shown as an additional disk unit. The files must be copied into the
root directory of the unit; do not use folders.
ATTENTION: Once the files have been copied to the desk, it is necessary to UPDATE the memory of the desk. To do so, follow the
instructions in section 11.4.8. Updating the MP3 memory.

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NB: The file transfer operations shown hereunder can be performed with version 2.6.3 and upwards of the Optimus Flasher
software.
.
6.2. Pre-recorded messages resident in the flash memory of the
Coldfire circuit (WAV)
6.2.1. Characteristics
Access/Updating of messages
Remotely, by means of a PC, through the IP connection
Memory capacity
6 Mb
Maximum number of messages
2 messages (maximum size of 3 Mb/message)
File format
.WAV
Sampling rate: 48000 Hz, 24000 Hz and 12000 Hz (mono)
Sample size: 16 bits
6.2.2. Transfer of messages to the Coldfire flash memory
To transfer the WAV files to the flash memory, it is necessary to have a PC connected to the same IP
network as the desk and to use the Optimax Flasher application. This application is supplied together
with the P.A. Manager software. To install it, run the file Optimax Flasher x.x.exe which can be found
in the folder 02_FIRMWARE of the installation CD and follow the instructions of the assistant.
Once the software has been installed, proceed as follows:
1. Start the Optimax
Flasher application.
2. Select the Advanced
tab (1).
3. Enter the IP address of
the desk in the IP Host
field (2).
4. Select DC/FC600ETH
from the Equipment
Type drop-down menu
(3).
5. Tick the box
corresponding to the
message that you wish
to transfer (4) and
indicate the route and
file that you wish to use.
(Local Message 1
corresponds to the
EVACUATION message
and Local Message 2 to
the WARNING
message).
6. Press the button Start
Update Process (5) to begin to transfer the files.
7. Press OK when the process has been completed.
8. Exit the application (File>Quit).
(2)
(1)
(4)
(3)
(4)
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7. STARTING UP A DESK
To start up a DC-600ETH, proceed as follows:
1. By means of the P.A. Manager software, add the desk to the installation. Refer to section 7.1.
2. Configure the parameters of the desk. Refer to section 7.2.
3. Connect the unit to the installation structure. Refer to section 7.3.
4. Configure the IP address and make the connections. Refer to section 7.4.
5. Send configurations to the desk. Refer to section 7.5.
If the desk is already configured, connect it and when it starts up, it will already be operative.
a) If the installation has a Server PC, the desk will download the configuration variations from the Server
PC in the installation.
b) If the installation does not have a Server PC, on start-up the desk will use the configurations of its
local memory.
7.1. Configuration of the desk in the installation by means of the P.A.
Manager software
To configure the desk, it is necessary to have a PC connected to the network that has the SCF-01 or
SCM-01 (P.A. Manager) software.
1. If the software is the SCM-01, start the application, open the Options menu and select Installations
(administrator user level is required). If the software is the SCF-01, start the application.
NB: Prior to configuration of the desk parameters, it is necessary to have configured the parameters of the installation and the PA
areas.
2. From the installation screen, click on the PA area to which you wish to add the desk.
3. Open the Add Equipment menu and select DC600ETH/FC600ETH. The desk configuration window
appears.
4. Refer to section 7.2.Desk configuration parameters.

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7.2. Desk configuration parameters
7.2.1. General tab
(1) Name
Enter a name to identify the
equipment unit. Maximum of 50
characters.
(2) Priority source
Click on the drop-down menu and
assign one of the Priority type
sound sources available to the
desk. These sound sources are
defined during the configuration of
Modes and sound sources.
Each sound source has a Mode or
priority level assigned to it, and so
the source selected will determine
the priority of the desk with respect
to the other audio signals in the
installation when an announcement
is sent (for more information, see
the Optimax Installations
Configuration Manual).
(3) Program source
Configure this option if you have a music source
connected to the desk (through the RCA
connectors on the rear panel).
Click on the drop-down menu and assign one of
the Program type sound sources available to the
desk. These sound sources are defined during the
configuration of Modes and sound sources.
Each sound source has a Mode or priority level
assigned to it, and so the source selected will
determine the priority with which the desk is to
send the music with respect to the other audio
signals in the installation (for more information,
see the Optimax Installations Configuration
Manual).
IP DATA
(4) IP Address
Enter the IP address of the unit. This IP must be
unique to the installation and it must coincide
with the configuration of the DIP switches on the
underside of the unit, or with the address
configured through the Web connection (see
section 8), or with the address configured
through the keypad (see section 11.4.10). It
must be a fixed IP address.
(5) Netmask and
(6) Gateway
In installations that require this. Consult the
network administrator of the installation.
MULTICAST DATA (see also page 19)
(7) IP Multicast
Default setting 239.5.5.5. Do not modify this field
unless the installation topology makes it
necessary. All the units with an IP connection in
the installation must have the same IP multicast
address.
(8) Multicast port
Default setting 5000. Do not modify this field
unless the installation topology makes it
necessary. All the units with an IP connection in
the installation must have the same multicast
port.
(9) Send “Heart beat”every n seconds
Frequency with which the unit sends a heart beat
signal to the multicast group. This signal informs
the other units with an IP connection in the
installation that the desk is operating perfectly.
(10) Local Manager and (11) Global
Manager
Defines whether the desk is to function as a
priority manager of the Optimax system, either
locally at PA Area level or globally for the
installation, and establishes the priority of this
management with respect to other equipment
units (1 = maximum priority). It is not advisable
to activate this management on the DC-600ETH
desk (see Notes on Local and Global Co-
ordinators on page 20).
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(2)
(3)
(4)
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paging desk
DC-600ETH
a) Information about the multicast configuration on Optimax equipments
It is possible to modify the multicast configuration of all the equipment units in the installation simultaneously. Proceed as follows:
1. From the installation screen,
open the Options menu and
select Multicast Configuration.
2. A window with the
configurations of the multicast
group appears. Double click on
the data item that you wish to
change.
3. Modify the value and click on
OK.
4. Confirm the change by clicking
on Yes.
5. Close the multicast configuration window by clicking on OK.
ATTENTION: The values that are modified from the multicast configuration window affect all the equipment units in the
multicast group in the installation.

DC-600ETH version 1.4
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Control central and
paging desk
DC-600ETH
Default base Multicast addresses, ports and configurations
Broadcast address
Broadcast port
Initial configuration download
255.255.255.255
3333
Multicast address
Multicast port
Initial configuration download
239.5.5.5
8001
Multicast address
Multicast port
Others
Control data
239.5.5.5
5000
Heart beat every 10 seconds
Global audio channels
239.1.0.x
6000 + x
8 simultaneous channels
Local audio channels
239.1.PAArea.x
6000 + (PAArea*100) + x
5 simultaneous channels
Valid ranges (according to the IANA Guidelines for IPv4 Multicast Address)
Multicast address
Multicast port
Others
Control data
Between 239.0.0.0 and
239.255.255.255
Between 1025 and 65536
Heart beat between 1 and 65000
seconds.
Global audio channels
Between 239.0.0.0 and
239.255.255.255
Between 1025 and 65536
1-50 simultaneous channels
Local audio channels
Between 239.0.0.0 and
239.255.255.255
Between 1025 and 65536
1-50 simultaneous channels
b) Notes on Local and Global Co-ordinators
The system requires management of the digital audio channels at all times, so that the data may circulate freely across the network.
This function is performed by two applications: one at a local level, known as LCC, which manages the digital channels at PA Area
level, and another, known as GCC, which manages the digital channels at a global level (between different PA areas and/or servers).
Each PA Area needs at least one LCC process on one of its equipment units.
If there is more than one PA Area in an installation, and announcements have to made or music programs have to be sent between
PA Areas, a minimum of one GCC process is required on an equipment unit in the installation.
If the number of equipment units so permits, it is advisable to have each process available on at least two equipment units. In this
way, the applications continue to work even when a fault in one of the equipment units occurs.
There are specific equipment to run these applications: CC-100ETH, UMX-CC and UMX-ETH (Control). It is recommended that they
are the ones who made the role of coordinator. If these equipment are not present in the installation, it is advisable that the COU-
02/0ETH, performs the functions of co-ordinator.
The recommended order of priority depending on the model is as follows:
CC-100ETH
UMX-CC
UMX-ETH
(Control)
COU-02/0ETH
SU-114N
SU-214/0N
UP-xETH
(Backup amplifier)
UP-xETH
UMX-ETH
(program
or priority)
DVA-102ETH
DC-600ETH
FC-600ETH
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