Wheatstone Corporation LI0-48 User manual

Audio over iP Network
600 Industrial Drive, New Bern, N.C. 28562 ( tel [phone] / fax [phone] / [e-mail] )
Technical Manual
WheatNet-IP
Lio-48 MuLtiPLe Port Logic i/o BLAde

Technical
Manual
Wheatstone Corporation
May 2013
Audio over iP Network
WheatNet-IP
Lio-48 MuLtiPLe Port Logic i/o BLAde

600 Industrial Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
tel [phone] / fax [phone]
Wheatstone WheatNet-IP Audio Over IP Network LIO-48 Multiple Port Logic I/O BLADE
©2013 Wheatstone Corporation

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Attention!Attention!
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment,
this product may cause radio interference, in which case,
the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
This equipment must be installed and wired properly in order to assure
compliance with FCC regulations.
Caution! Any modications not expressly approved in writing by
Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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Adding The LIO-48 To The Peripheral Devices* Tab
In order to utilize all the features of the LIO‑48 Multiple
Port Logic I/O BLADE the device must be added to the System
Peripheral Devices tab in the WheatstoneWheatNet‑IPNavigator
program (aka the Navigator GUI). This sheet shows you the
basics of that procedure. Refer to the WheatNet‑IP Audio Over
IP Network Technical Manual for additional details.
You will need to know the IP address of the device being
added, so you will want to nd that out before you start.
Launch the Navigator GUI and make sure that System 0 is
selected in the System pane. You will see something like this:
Now select the Peripheral Devices tab.
Click the Add button to bring up the Add Peripheral
Device dialog:
Type in a convenient Name and insert the IP Address
of the device being added. Leave the TCP Port at the
default setting of 60021. From the Host BLADE drop
down select the BLADE that you want to associate the
Peripheral device with. Click Ok.
This completes the process of adding the device to
the Peripheral Devices tab. The added device should
show up in the System pane under the BLADE you
added it to. If it does not show up, or if it shows up but
has a yellow question mark on it, then there is either a
network issue that needs attention, or the device is not
connected to the network at all, or one or more steps have been omitted or done incorrectly
in the conguration process.
* In previous Navigator GUI versions this was the System 3rd Party Devices tab.

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CONTENTS
LIO-48 Technical Manual
Chapter 1 - General Information
Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................1-2
Rack Mounting...............................................................................1-2
Installation Tips .............................................................................1-2
Energizing ......................................................................................1-3
A Word About Nomenclature .......................................................1-3
Model LIO-48 Multiple Port Logic I/O BLADE .............................1-4
Network Switches..........................................................................1-5
CAT-5e Wiring................................................................................1-5
Software Tools...............................................................................1-5
Logic Ports Connections..............................................................1-6
Logic I/O “A” RJ-45....................................................................................................1-6
Logic I/O “1-24” DB-25..............................................................................................1-6
+5VDC Logic DB-9.....................................................................................................1-7
Simplified BLADE Logic I/O..........................................................1-8
Input Logic .................................................................................................................1-8
Output Logic...............................................................................................................1-8
LIO-48 BLADE - Input/Output Pinout Drawing............................1-9
First Time Power Up......................................................................2-2
Front Panel Controls.....................................................................2-2
Basic Network Settings.................................................................2-2
Making The Basic Network Settings............................................2-3
Regarding The LIO-48 As Part Of A System ...............................2-4
BLADE Status Information ...........................................................2-4
Logic Testing – LOGIC METER ARRAY ......................................2-4
Logic Testing – Drilling Deeper....................................................2-4
Front Panel Menu Diagram...........................................................2-7
Chapter 2 - Front Panel Operation

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Software Basics.............................................................................3-2
Razor Setup Tool...........................................................................3-2
Razor Setup Tool – First Launch .................................................3-2
Adding A Device To The Devices Panel ......................................3-3
Discovering The System...............................................................3-4
The LIO-48 Is A 3rd Party Device .................................................3-5
Programming The LIO-48..............................................................4-2
Wiring Switches And LEDs To The Logic Ports .........................4-2
Notes Regarding The Examples...................................................4-2
Example 1 – Toggling An Indicator LED Remotely ....................4-2
Overview of Example 1...............................................................................................4-2
Program Logic On The Remote BLADE .....................................................................4-3
Program Logic On The LIO-48 ...................................................................................4-3
Test Example 1 ...........................................................................................................4-4
Multiple Indicators......................................................................................................4-4
Program More Logic On The Remote BLADE............................................................4-5
Testing The Modied Example ...................................................................................4-5
Beyond Example 1 .....................................................................................................4-5
Example 2 – Controlling A Control Surface Channel.................4-5
Overview of Example 2...............................................................................................4-5
Connecting The GP-4 To The LIO-48.........................................................................4-5
Program Logic On The Remote BLADE .....................................................................4-6
Test Example 2 ...........................................................................................................4-8
Beyond Example 2 .....................................................................................................4-8
What Else can I Do? ......................................................................5-2
The File Menu.................................................................................5-2
Set Password... ..........................................................................................................5-2
Exit..............................................................................................................................5-2
The View Menu...............................................................................5-2
Devices.......................................................................................................................5-2
System Info ................................................................................................................5-3
Stylized.......................................................................................................................5-3
The WheatNet-IP System Menu....................................................5-3
File Open... .................................................................................................................5-3
File Save.....................................................................................................................5-3
System Scan... ...........................................................................................................5-3
Chapter 3 - The Software Tools And Basic LIO-48 Setup
Chapter 4 - Drilling Deeper – Programming The LIO-48
Chapter 5 - Additional Razor Setup Tool Details

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The Hardware Menu ......................................................................5-3
Add New Device.........................................................................................................5-3
Edit “<
device name >”... .............................................................................................5-3
Remove “<
device name >”...... ...................................................................................5-3
Assign IP Address... ...................................................................................................5-4
Version........................................................................................................................5-5
Update........................................................................................................................5-5
Reboot........................................................................................................................5-5
The Help Menu...............................................................................5-5
About..........................................................................................................................5-5
The Main Area Controls ................................................................5-5
Add.............................................................................................................................5-5
Edit... ..........................................................................................................................5-5
Delete .........................................................................................................................5-6
Apply ..........................................................................................................................5-6
Cancel ........................................................................................................................5-6
The Devices Panel Controls .........................................................5-6
Add.............................................................................................................................5-6
Edit... ..........................................................................................................................5-6
Remove ......................................................................................................................5-6
Online .........................................................................................................................5-6

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GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information
Chapter Contents
Introduction....................................................................................1-2
Rack Mounting...............................................................................1-2
Installation Tips .............................................................................1-2
Energizing ......................................................................................1-3
A Word About Nomenclature .......................................................1-3
Model LIO-48 Multiple Port Logic I/O BLADE .............................1-4
Network Switches..........................................................................1-5
CAT-5e Wiring................................................................................1-5
Software Tools...............................................................................1-5
Logic Ports Connections..............................................................1-6
Logic I/O “A” RJ-45....................................................................................................1-6
Logic I/O “1-24” DB-25..............................................................................................1-6
+5VDC Logic DB-9.....................................................................................................1-7
Simplified BLADE Logic I/O..........................................................1-8
Input Logic .................................................................................................................1-8
Output Logic...............................................................................................................1-8
LIO-48 BLADE - Input/Output Pinout Drawing............................1-9

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GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information
Introduction
Congratulation on acquiring the Wheatstone LIO-48 Multiple Port Logic I/O BLADE.
This exciting new addition to the WheatNet-IP Intelligent Network is a high-density logic
BLADE that can handle all those new conditional logic functions needed for today’s busy
studios. The LIO‑48 provides 48 universal logic I/O ports, each individually congurable.
A logic I/O meter lets you drill down and see the information for each of the 48 ports.
Broadcasters have been asking for more logic ports for new logic-intensive shows and
applications, and the LIO-48 now offers this capability in one convenient BLADE add-on.
Rack Mounting
The LIO-48 is designed to be mounted in an industry standard 19" equipment rack, and
requires one rack unit (1.75 inches) of vertical space. The LIO-48 BLADE has a depth of
9‑1/2" behind the rack rails (including chassis connectors). An additional ve inches of
space is required for wiring cables to pass through. The chassis has a width of 17-3/8".
Space needed in front of the rack rails is 3/4". Ideally, four screws should be used to mount
the unit. If only two screws are being used they must be used in the bottom holes in order
to provide proper support.
The LIO-48 has vertical slots positioned in the side panels for venting. Make sure your
installation does not obstruct these slots. There is no fan inside the LIO-48 because its
power consumption is low enough to not require one.
The LIO-48 may be mounted between other devices in the equipment rack and in ac-
cordance with good engineering practice should not be mounted directly above devices that
generate signicant amounts of heat. If such a location is unavoidable then it is advisable to
utilize an extra 1RU blank rack panel between the WheatNet-IP and devices immediately
above and/or below it.
WARNING! Under no circumstances should the LIO‑48 unit be opened! The unit
contains high voltage circuits that are hazardous and potentially harmful. The unit
has no user‑serviceable parts inside! If you have a problem the unit must be returned
to Wheatstone Corporation for repair.
Installation Tips
• Place any surge protection circuits as close as possible to the LIO‑48 or other device
being protected.
• Establish a low impedance common ground in your facility and try to route all grounds
to that point.
• Choose the best power conditioning / UPS units that you can afford and suitable for
your equipment – focus on the features and options you need. The better UPS prod-
ucts can prevent thousands of dollars in equipment damage – some even come with
an external equipment damage warranty.