Rane HAL1 User guide

HAL
System Installation Guide
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REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES & DRS
DIGITAL REMOTES
EXPANSION BUS
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REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
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SHIELDED CAT5e OR BETTER 24 VDC @ 100 mA24 VDC @ 50 mA
ACN 001 345 482
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORP.
HAL1
100-240 V
50/60 Hz 55 WATTS CLASS 2 WIRING
LOCATE
POWER
ACN 001 345 482
CLASS 2 WIRING
MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORP.
EXP1
100-240 V
50/60 Hz 30 WATTS
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES & DRS
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
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POWER
AUDIO TX
AUDIO RX
EXPANSION BUS
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SHIELDED CAT 5e OR BETTER 24 VDC @ 100 mA
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,
and (2) this device must
accept any interference
received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
PUSH • SELECT
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MICROPHONEMICROPHONE LINE OUTPUTLINE OUTPUT
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HAL
System Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started 1
The Installation Workflow 1
Introduction to the HAL System 4
Hardware Components 4
Software Component 5
System Requirements 6
Minimum Requirements for Running Halogen 6
Recommendations for Best Performance 6
Administrative Rights Requirements 7
Required Ports 7
Required Processes 8
Using the HAL System Documentation 8
CHAPTER 2: Hardware Component Details 10
HAL1 Device 10
Rear Panel Description 11
Front Panel Description 13
Remote Audio Devices 15
How the CAT 5 Cabling is Utilized 15
The Parts of a RAD 16
Pager1 RAD 18
AM1 and AM2 RADs 19
Digital Remote Devices 20
Available Digital Remote Models 21
Expansion Units 24
CHAPTER 3: Installing Your HAL System 25
Task 1: Install and Connect HAL 25
Task 2: Installing and Connecting HAL Expansion Units 27
Task 3: Configuring HAL 28
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Task 4: Pulling and Terminating CAT 5 Cabling 30
Task 5: Installing and Connecting RADs and DRs 31
Task 6: Installing and Connecting Analog Devices 36
Task 7: Verify and Troubleshoot Installation 36
CHAPTER 4: Introduction to the Halogen Software 40
Basic Structure 40
Workspace Layout 41
Installing and Starting the Halogen Software 42
Uninstalling the Halogen Software 43
Upgrading Halogen Software and HAL Firmware 43
Generating Device Labels 45
Locating a Device 46
Swapping Hardware Devices 47
CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting Your HAL System Installation 49
Troubleshooting the HAL Hardware 49
Troubleshooting RAD Devices 51
Troubleshooting DR Devices 53
Troubleshooting the HAL Connection 54
Using Meters to Troubleshoot 57
Rane Technical Support 57
Index 58
Warranty Information 61
Declaration of Conformity 63
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CHAPTER 1: Getting Started
Welcome to the world of HAL!
To help you get started with the installation of the HAL System, we have provided a simple
breakdown of the key installation tasks—presented in the recommended order. If you are new to
the HAL System, we recommend that (after reviewing this workflow) you spend a few moments
reviewing the basics of the system before actually beginning the installation. We understand that
your job is to get this system installed as quickly and efficiently as possible, but a slight detour
to review the product details is well worth your time. See "Introduction to the HAL System" on
page 4.
The Installation Workflow
There are seven key tasks involved in the installation of a HAL System. An overview of each
task is listed below, along with page references to the specific details for each task. We rec-
ommend that you review this entire list to get a sense of the work flow, and then return to the
first task to begin the actual installation process. Note that the order of some of these tasks can
vary. See each task description for more details.
Task 1: Install and connect the HAL.
This task involves the physical attachment of the HAL hardware to your audio rack. You can per-
form this task off-site or on-site. Once installed, you then connect other devices to the HAL and,
if necessary in your environment, connect the HAL to your Ethernet network. If you are installing
onsite, you may want to pull and terminate the CAT 5 cabling first (see "Task 4: Pulling and Ter-
minating CAT 5 Cabling" on page 30) so that the cables are ready to connect to the HAL. For
details on installing the HAL, see "Task 1: Install and Connect HAL" on page 25.
Task 2: Install and connect HAL Expansion Units (if needed).
If your system requires one or more Expansion Units (EXPs), you should install and connect them
to the HAL before beginning the installation of your Remote Audio Devices (RADs) and Digital
Remotes (DRs). For details, see "Task 2: Installing and Connecting HAL Expansion Units" on
page 27.
Task 3: Configure the system.
Before the system can function properly, you must configure the hardware (the HAL, EXPs,
RADs, and DRs) as well as the audio processing and path. You perform this configuration using
the Halogen software that is shipped with the HAL hardware. (The software is also available on
the Rane website at rane.com/hal.) You can configure the system by loading a configuration file
that contains the appropriate hardware settings, audio flow, and processing; or you can create the
configuration directly on a live device. We strongly recommend using a configuration file as a
starting point!
In most cases, the audio designer will have already created this configuration file, which makes
your installation job much easier. All you have to do is load the file into the HAL device. For
the purposes of this guide, we have assumed this scenario—that the configuration file has already
been created for you. If not—well, you’re going to need to do a little more reading. You can find
additional information about configuration files in the Halogen Help System (accessed from the
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Halogen software) as well as in the HAL System Design Guide (available on your product DVD as well
as on the Rane website).
NOTE:If the final configuration is to be completed later, but you merely want to install the equip-
ment and make sure the system can send and receive audio, you can create a very simple con-
figuration to accomplish this. See "Creating a Verification Configuration" on page 38 for more
information.
Regardless if you’re creating a new configuration or simply loading a pre-defined configuration, you
will need to install, start, and use the Halogen software.
NOTE:Where this configuration task falls in the installation process is somewhat flexible. If you
prefer, you can install and connect the RADs, DRs, and EXPs prior to loading the configuration
file. There are advantages, however, in loading the configuration first. Whether or not the con-
figuration is loaded, as long as the HAL is powered on and connected prior to installing the
peripheral devices, you can determine immediately upon installing a RAD, DR, or EXP (by
observing its status indicators) if it is functioning properly. But if the configuration is also in
place, you can immediately determine if the RAD or DR model you just installed matches the
model specified in the HAL configuration (if there’s a mismatch, the RAD’s LEDs flash red and
the DR's LCD screen displays Configuration Mismatch). Also, if you have wireless access to the
HAL, loading the configuration file early in the process makes it possible to then view the con-
figuration from a laptop as you’re installing the RADs, DRs, and EXPs. If you do not have a con-
figuration file and you plan to simply test that the installed equipment can successfully send and
receive audio, disregard this recommendation. You will create a simple test configuration after
you have installed all of the equipment.
Task 4: Pull and terminate the CAT 5 cabling for the RADs and DRs.
Each RAD and DR connects to the HAL via a CAT 5 cable. We recommend pulling this cable prior to
installing the RADs and DRs. Doing so makes it much easier to troubleshoot their installation. Note
that each RAD and DR requires a home run. As noted in the previous task, if the CAT 5 cables are
installed and terminated, and the HAL is powered on and connected, you can verify if the RADs and
DRs are working properly as soon as you connect them. For details on this task, see "Task 4: Pulling
and Terminating CAT 5 Cabling" on page 30.
Task 5: Install and connect the individual RADs and DRs.
This task involves the connection of the RADs and DRs to the CAT 5 cable, followed by the physical
installation of the RADs and DRs into the switchboxes in the wall. A key part of this task is to double-
check that you are installing the correct RAD and DR models in each location. The wiring diagram
should specify which RAD and DR models go in which locations. Also, if you load the HAL con-
figuration prior to installing the RADs and DRs, you can view the RAD and DR status indicators to
determine if you have installed the correct model. If the models do not match, the bottom four LED indi-
cators on the RAD flash red, while the DR LCD screen displays Configuration Mismatch. In addition
to verifying that you’ve installed the correct model, this task involves the verification that the RAD
and DR hardware is communicating properly with the HAL. Again, the RAD and DR status indicators
provide this information. For details, see "Task 5: Installing and Connecting RADs and DRs" on page
31.
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Task 6: Install and connect all analog devices.
This task needs little explanation and is here simply to suggest where in the workflow we recommend
the installation and connection of analog devices. The HAL provides you with analog inputs and out-
puts. You know what to do with them!
Task 7: Verify connections, perform audio test, troubleshoot, and save the final con-
figuration.
After installing the HAL, EXP device(s), RADs, DRs, connecting any other analog devices, and loading
the configuration file, you need to verify that everything is working properly. See "Task 7: Verify and
Troubleshoot Installation" on page 36.
NOTE:If you do not have a pre-defined configuration file but you want to verify that the hardware
is working, you need to create a simple verification configuration. See "Creating a Verification
Configuration" on page 38 for more information.
You’ll be happy to learn that Rane has taken much of the guesswork out of the verification process.
Although you will review the status indicators on the HAL, EXPs, RADs, and DRs at the time you
install these components, we recommend double-checking these indicators in the final verification task.
There are three primary sources of information to help you quickly troubleshoot any problem:
1. RAD LEDs and DR LCD screens: By simply viewing the LEDs on the front of a RAD and
the DR LCD screen, you can see immediately if the device is receiving power, if its data com-
munications connection is working, and if its model matches the model configured for the port
to which it is attached. With a RAD, you can also see if its transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) func-
tionality is working, if it is actively receiving an audio signal, and if its audio signal is over-
loading.
2. HAL LEDs: LEDs on the HAL provide power and signal information for all the connected
RADs and DRs as well as information about the Expansion Bus network and Ethernet network
(if applicable).
3. Halogen messages: After the configuration file is loaded into the HAL, you can use Halogen to
determine if you installed the appropriate RADs and DRs in each location or if a RAD or DR is
configured incorrectly. The software displays color-coded messages telling you of any problems.
The software also contains the configured audio flow, which you should examine if there are
audio problems that cannot be traced to a hardware issue. It’s possible that something in the
audio flow (in Halogen's Processing Workspace) was configured incorrectly.
When you have completed the installation, fully tested the system, and feel confident that the con-
figuration is accurate, SAVE AND BACK UP THE CONFIGURATION FILE! If you or someone else
inadvertently (or even deliberately) changes configuration settings on a live device and, as a result the
system stops working, you will be very happy that you have a backup. For more details, see "Save the
Final Configuration File" on page 38.
Now, on with the installation (after reviewing the basics of the system, of course!).
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Introduction to the HAL System
The HAL System, Rane's revolutionary new audio product, makes it possible for you to solve age-old
audio issues with a simple click or two (or sometimes three). In designing this system, Rane's engineers
have anticipated the needs of the installer, the designer, and the end user, resulting in an intuitive and
relatively simple system to operate. You'll be amazed at how quickly you can accomplish tasks that
used to take hours.
The HAL System includes both hardware and software components. This system introduction provides
a broad overview of these components.
Hardware Components
The primary hardware component in a HAL System is the HAL host device. There is only one HAL
device per system. HAL serves as the system's brain to which you connect other slave devices such as
analog audio equipment, Remote Audio Devices (RADs), Digital Remotes (DRs), Expansion Units
(EXPs), and more. Inside HAL is a DSP processor that manages the audio as well as a host processor
that manages other aspects of the system.
The following graphic provides a visual of an entire HAL System :
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Software Component
Included in the HAL System is a software application, called Halogen, that you use to configure and
manage the entire system. Halogen contains two primary graphical workspaces, the Hardware Workspace
and the Processing Workspace, in which you simply drag and drop hardware components and processing
blocks to set up the audio system you want. You can work in online mode (connected to HAL) or off-
line mode (not connected to HAL or any other hardware). The ability to work in offline mode makes Hal-
ogen a powerful design tool available for use whether or not you have the hardware in hand. And not
only can you design your system without having hardware in place, you can also test your system before
you install the hardware! Now that's powerful!
NOTE:When working in online mode, changes made in the software are immediately implemented
and saved to HAL (with the exception of DSP changes that require a system recompile).
Below is a sample image of the Halogen Processing Workspace:
For more details on the Halogen software application, see "Introduction to the Halogen Software" on
page 40.
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System Requirements
To use a HAL System, the following items are required:
lYou must have access to a computer running Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or higher),
Vista (Service Pack 1 or higher), or Windows 7. The computer must also have an Ethernet port,
which you use to connect the computer to the HAL device (either directly or via an Ethernet net-
work). This connection is necessary for using the Halogen software to load configuration infor-
mation into the device and also for monitoring detailed status information. Note that some status
information is visible on the hardware itself.
lYou must have administrative rights to install the Halogen software, but you do not need admin-
istrative rights to run the software.
lMost RADs require two, three, or four-gang standard switchboxes (for installation into a wall). A
DR1 requires a one-gang switchbox, while a DR2 and DR3 require two-gang switchboxes.
Switchboxes used for both RADs and DRs must have a minimum depth of 2 1/4" (57 mm).
Minimum Requirements for Running Halogen
lWindows XP SP3 (32-bit) or Vista SP1 (32 or 64-bit), or 7 (32 or 64-bit)
lPC with 1.6 GHz Dual Core Processor (for example, Intel Core Duo, AMD Athlon X2)
l1 GB RAM
l2 GB available hard disk space
lDisplay Resolution: 1024x768, 24 bit color
lEthernet adapter: 100baseT
lDVD Drive for installation from DVD (or can install from Rane website)
Recommendations for Best Performance
lWindows 7 (32 or 64-bit)
lPC with mid-level processor @ 2GHz multi-core or better (for example, Intel i3, AMD Athlon II)
l2 GB RAM
l2 GB available hard disk space
lDisplay Resolution: 1280 x 1024, 24-bit color
lDisplay Adaptor: supports rendering tier 1 or 2 (see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/li-
brary/ms742196.aspx) (i.e. directX 9.0 or greater)
lEthernet adapter: Gigabit
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