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
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
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.

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Energizing
Once it has been installed in the rack, the LIO-48 may be energized by connecting
the factory supplied power cord to a source of AC power. The AC line input voltage
is permitted to be between 90 and 260VAC, 50 or 60Hz. Power consumption is under
100VA.
Aggressive AC input ltering is utilized at the AC input of the LIO‑48; however,
it is always advisable to use external surge protection and/or an uninterruptible power
supply (UPS), especially where AC power quality is questionable, such as at a remote
transmitter site.
Power conditioning, surge suppression, and even power backup devices are wise in-
vestments when using sensitive modern electronic devices that use an internal computer.
Use of a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is a good idea and will protect the
LIO-48 from short duration power interruptions which may cause it to reboot.
A Word About Nomenclature
Throughout this manual references are made to “BLADEs,” “sources,” “destina-
tions,” and other terms whose meanings may not be instantly understood by everyone.
Let’s take a moment to clarify some terms.
1. BLADE. In the WheatNet-IP system a “BLADE” is taken to mean an individual
member of a WheatNet‑IP system; any device that has a unique BLADE ID. It com-
monly refers to an individual input/output rackmount unit, but a more complete deni-
tion would include any network connected PC running a WheatNet-IP driver as well,
including Automation servers and even the Program Director’s PC if they are running
the WheatNet-IP driver to listen to audio streams. Conversely, any PC that is running
the WheatNet-IP Navigator GUI program or using a browser for interfacing to the built
in web servers on BLADEs is not a BLADE itself. Only those devices that can transmit
and/or receive WheatNet-IP audio streams are “BLADEs.” The one exception to this
last statement is the LIO-48, which does not have audio inputs or outputs, but is still
termed a BLADE.
2. Source. A source is any audio signal in the WheatNet-IP system that is uniquely
generated.Any WheatNet-IPsignal that is created by accepting and packetizing an input
is a source, as is any signal generated within the system. Source signals may be audio,
logic, or both. A logic source might be a logic port triggered by an external switch.
We generally avoid using the term “input” to describe WheatNet-IP signals because
the term can be misleading. One would easily understand that an external audio input
jack could be an “input” or “source,” but less obvious is the fact that an audio mix bus
output is also a WheatNet-IP source because it is generating a unique signal (the mix)
and making it available to stream throughout the system. Likewise, PCs streaming audio
from a le via the WheatNet‑IP driver can clearly be seen as a “source.”
3. Destination. A destination is the opposite of a source. It is a signal that can accept
any WheatNet-IP stream. A destination can take the received WheatNet-IP stream and
convert it to a physical analog or digital output, or, in the case of a PC, a virtual output
that subsequent PC application programs can convert to an audio output at the PC’s
speakers, or lay down as an audio track on the hard disc. Destinations can be audio, logic,
or both. A logic destination might be a logic port wired to a lamp or relay. We avoid
using the term “output” for WheatNet-IP signals. While it is clear that a WheatNet-IP

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destination wired to an output jack is an “output,” control surface fader channels would
not normally be considered “outputs” but they are “destinations” in the WheatNet‑IP
system, because you can route a WheatNet‑IP audio stream to them.
4. LIO. Shorthand for Logic Input or Output. In the WheatNet‑IP system, an LIO
signal is a signal that either generates or receives logic state information created either
physically via a logic port or virtually via some state change within a mixing control
surface. In the WheatNet‑IP system logic information can be routed and cross con‑
nected just as audio can be.
5. GUI. Shorthand for Graphical User Interface. A method of providing for user
interaction with the system using a special computer program that displays informa‑
tion in the form of images and text on the computer screen and accepts user input via
typing and mouse clicking within the computer program. The WheatNet‑IP Navigator
is a computer program that provides a GUI.
Model LIO-48 Multiple Port Logic I/O BLADE
Wheatstone’s new LIO‑48 is a high‑density logic BLADE for the WheatNet‑IP
Intelligent Network 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 indi‑
vidually congurable, for turning devices on or off by time or event, for automatically
adjusting the audio processing settings when a certain mic turns on, and for any other
logic control you need in your studio operation.
The front panel of the LIO‑48 has a logic I/O meter array that lets you drill down
to see the information for each of the 48 ports. The front panel also sports a display
which can show various status messages relating to the BLADE’s performance and
conguration. A SCROLL knob, a TAKE button, and four status indicator LEDs com‑
plete the front panel.
The rear panel has eight RJ‑45 connectors that have the connections for all 48 ports
(each RJ‑45 has connections for six ports). Two DB‑25 female connectors duplicate
the logic port connections. A DB‑9 female connector provides access to +5VDC from
the BLADE. Two additional RJ‑45 connectors are stacked at the right side of the rear
panel. The top one of there is reserved for future use, while the bottom one provides
a 1 Gigabit connection to the WheatNet‑IP network. At the far right of the rear panel
is a standard IFC power connector. The LIO‑48 has an internal power supply that will
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Network Switches
The next component of the WheatNet-IPsystem is your network switch(es). These
are standard Ethernet devices that form the core of your LAN. You may already
have a suitable one in place in your facility. There are literally hundreds of different
models available in the market place which vary widely in size and capability, cost-
ing anywhere from $30 to $30,000 and up. Obviously the $30,000 switch has more
features and capability than the $30 switch. The important thing to remember is that
most Gigabit switches will work with WheatNet-IP – up to a point. As the size of
your system increases, it’s easy to exceed the capability of inexpensive switches.
Large systems need high capacity managed switches to avoid the bane of Ethernet
audio systems, network overload. Simply put, if the WheatNet-IP devices are stream-
ing packets faster than the Ethernet switch can distribute them, packets get dropped
and the audio starts to break up. This is why your Ethernet switches must be sized
appropriately, and your network trafc managed and controlled so that the sizing
assumptions you made remain valid. Because 24 bit 48K sample rate audio streams
represent a much larger packet rate than Ethernet networks were originally assumed
to contain, they can represent the vast majority of data in the network. Consequently
just about any switch or link can get overloaded if you are streaming lots of channels
and don’t attempt to manage your network and switch conguration. Conversely,
because we use Gigabit ports for the WheatNet-IP to minimize link overload issues,
a smaller system will run just ne on an inexpensive unmanaged switch, as long as
it is a Gigabit switch. It’s all in the numbers.
It is important that the Ethernet network be properly set up in order for the LIO-48
to successfully join in with the rest of the WheatNet-IP system. Network setup and
conguration rules for the LIO‑48 are the same as those of the rest of the WheatNet‑IP
system. Therefore we refer you to chapter three of the WheatNet‑IP Audio Over IP
Network Technical Manual if you have any questions about the system network.
CAT-5e Wiring
The next component of your WheatNet-IP system is the CAT-5e wiring itself.
Each “BLADE” requires a single 1 Gigabit network connection, which is typically
a CAT-5e cable. Due to the nature of Ethernet and CAT-5e cabling, these connec-
tions must be at least 1 meter but less than 100 meters in length. If you must connect
devices together that are more than 100 meters apart, use an interim Ethernet “edge”
switch, or else use optical ber and copper/ber convertors to extend the range of
the Ethernet LAN connections.
Software Tools
The next components of your WheatNet-IP system are the software tools used to
administer it. While the WheatNet-IP system is completely functional (unlike some
competitors) without running any software on a PC, you will nd the Navigator GUI
program very handy for administrating normal system functions like setting access
passwords, controlling signal visibilities, naming sources and destinations, etc. The
LIO‑48 also employs the Razor Setup Tool for conguration. These tools are described
later in this manual.

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Logic Ports Connections
The rear panel has eight RJ-45 connectors that have the connections for all 48 ports
(each RJ-45 has connections for six ports). Two DB-25 female connectors duplicate the
logic port connections. A DB-9 female connector provides access to +5VDC from the
BLADE.
LOGIC I/O “A” RJ-45
RJ-45 Pin 1 – Digital Ground
RJ-45 Pin 2 – Logic 1 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 3 – Logic 2 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 4 – Logic 3 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 5 – Logic 4 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 6 – Logic 5 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 7 – Logic 6 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 8 – +5V Digital
All “LOGIC RJ PORTS” connectors wired in same manner as the “A” connector
shown above.
LOGIC I/O “1 - 24” DB-25
Pin 1 – Logic 1 In/Out
Pin 2 – Logic 2 In/Out
Pin 3 – Logic 3 In/Out
Pin 4 – Logic 4 In/Out
Pin 5 – Logic 5 In/Out
Pin 6 – Logic 6 In/Out
Pin 7 – Logic 7 In/Out
Pin 8 – Logic 8 In/Out
Pin 9 – Logic 9 In/Out
Pin 10 – Logic 10 In/Out
Pin 11 – Logic 11 In/Out
Pin 12 – Logic 12 In/Out
Pin 13 – Logic 13 In/Out
Pin 14 – Logic 14 In/Out
Pin 15 – Logic 15 In/Out
Pin 16 – Logic 16 In/Out
Pin 17 – Logic 17 In/Out
Pin 18 – Logic 18 In/Out
Pin 19 – Logic 19 In/Out
Pin 20 – Logic 20 In/Out
Pin 21 – Logic 21 In/Out
Pin 22 – Logic 22 In/Out
Pin 23 – Logic 23 In/Out
Pin 24 – Logic 24 In/Out
Pin 25 – Digital Ground
The “25-48” DB-25 connector wired in same manner as the “A” connector shown above.

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+5VDC LOGIC DB-9
Pin 1 – +5V Logic 1
Pin 2 – +5V Logic 2
Pin 3 – +5V Logic 3
Pin 4 – +5V Logic 4
Pin 5 – +5V Logic 5
Pin 6 – +5V Logic 6
Pin 7 – +5V Logic 7
Pin 8 – +5V Logic 8
Pin 9 – Digital Ground

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Simplified BLADE Logic I/O
Input Logic
X
1
LOGIC OUTPUT
OUTPUT
PIN
EXTERNAL
DEVICE
DGND
BLADE LIO PORT
8+5VDC
CONTROL
START
GND
OPTO ISOLATED
EXTERNAL DEVICE
V+
START X
OR
LOGIC OUTPUT
DGND
Output Port Specs
Sink: • 50mA nom
• 100mA max
X
1
LOGIC
INPUT
INPUT
PIN
EXTERNAL
CLOSURE
DGND
BLADE LIO PORT
Input Port Specs
• Internally current limited
• No pull up required
B
U
U
W
RJ-45
LIO 1
CT7
COLOR CODES
T568A T568B
WHT/GRN WHT/ORG GND
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
GRN ORG LIO_RJ_1
WHT/ORG WHT/GRN LIO_RJ_2
BL
LU
LIO_RJ_3
WHT/BL HT/BLU LIO_RJ_4
ORG GRN LIO_RJ_5
WHT/BRN WHT/BRN LIO_RJ_6
BRN BRN LIO1 +5V
TOP
Logic Inputs are activated when the input pin is pulled to DGND.
Output Logic
Logic Ouput ports are pulled to DGND when activated.

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LIO-48 Blade - Input/Output Pinouts
NOTE: DB-25 logic connections and RJ-45 logic connections are paralleled. Either may be used.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TX +
TX -
RX +
RX -
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
100M RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TRD0 +
TRD0 -
TRD1 +
TRD1 -
TRD2 +
TRD2 -
TRD3 +
TRD3 -
1G RJ-45
ETHERNET
NOT USED
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LOGIC 24 IN/OUT
LOGIC 23 IN/OUT
LOGIC 21 IN/OUT
LOGIC 20 IN/OUT
LOGIC 19 IN/OUT
LOGIC 18 IN/OUT
LOGIC 17 IN/OUT
LOGIC 16 IN/OUT
LOGIC 15 IN/OUT
LOGIC 14 IN/OUT
LOGIC 13 IN/OUT
LOGIC 12 IN/OUT
LOGIC 11 IN/OUT
LOGIC 10 IN/OUT
LOGIC 9 IN/OUT
LOGIC 8 IN/OUT
LOGIC 7 IN/OUT
LOGIC 6 IN/OUT
LOGIC 5 IN/OUT
LOGIC 4 IN/OUT
LOGIC 3 IN/OUT
LOGIC 2 IN/OUT
LOGIC 1 IN/OUT
5
4
3
2
1
17
16
15
14
8
7
6
20
19
18
10
9
23
22
21
13
12
11
25
24
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 22 IN/OUT
LOGIC I/O PORTS
1 - 24 DB-25
25 - 48 DB-25
LOGIC 48 IN/OUT
LOGIC 47 IN/OUT
LOGIC 45 IN/OUT
LOGIC 44 IN/OUT
LOGIC 43 IN/OUT
LOGIC 42 IN/OUT
LOGIC 41 IN/OUT
LOGIC 40 IN/OUT
LOGIC 39 IN/OUT
LOGIC 38 IN/OUT
LOGIC 37 IN/OUT
LOGIC 36 IN/OUT
LOGIC 35 IN/OUT
LOGIC 34 IN/OUT
LOGIC 33 IN/OUT
LOGIC 32 IN/OUT
LOGIC 31 IN/OUT
LOGIC 30 IN/OUT
LOGIC 29 IN/OUT
LOGIC 28 IN/OUT
LOGIC 27 IN/OUT
LOGIC 26 IN/OUT
LOGIC 25 IN/OUT
5
4
3
2
1
17
16
15
14
8
7
6
20
19
18
10
9
23
22
21
13
12
11
25
24
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 46 IN/OUT
2
1
7
6
5
4
3
9
8
+5V LOGIC 5
DIGITAL GROUND
+5V LOGIC 8
+5V LOGIC 6
+5V LOGIC 4
+5V LOGIC 3
+5V LOGIC 2
+5V LOGIC 1
+5V LOGIC 7
+5VDC DB-9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
E RJ-45
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 1 IN/OUT
LOGIC 2 IN/OUT
LOGIC 3 IN/OUT
LOGIC 4 IN/OUT
LOGIC 5 IN/OUT
LOGIC 6 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 25 IN/OUT
LOGIC 26 IN/OUT
LOGIC 27 IN/OUT
LOGIC 28 IN/OUT
LOGIC 29 IN/OUT
LOGIC 30 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
LOGIC RJ PORTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
C RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
F RJ-45
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 7 IN/OUT
LOGIC 8 IN/OUT
LOGIC 9 IN/OUT
LOGIC 10 IN/OUT
LOGIC 11 IN/OUT
LOGIC 12 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 31 IN/OUT
LOGIC 32 IN/OUT
LOGIC 33 IN/OUT
LOGIC 34 IN/OUT
LOGIC 35 IN/OUT
LOGIC 36 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
C RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
G RJ-45
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 13 IN/OUT
LOGIC 14 IN/OUT
LOGIC 15 IN/OUT
LOGIC 16 IN/OUT
LOGIC 17 IN/OUT
LOGIC 18 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 37 IN/OUT
LOGIC 38 IN/OUT
LOGIC 39 IN/OUT
LOGIC 40 IN/OUT
LOGIC 41 IN/OUT
LOGIC 42 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
D RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
H RJ-45
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 19 IN/OUT
LOGIC 20 IN/OUT
LOGIC 21 IN/OUT
LOGIC 22 IN/OUT
LOGIC 23 IN/OUT
LOGIC 24 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 43 IN/OUT
LOGIC 44 IN/OUT
LOGIC 45 IN/OUT
LOGIC 46 IN/OUT
LOGIC 47 IN/OUT
LOGIC 48 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL

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LIO-48 Blade - Input/Output Pinouts
NOTE: DB-25 logic connections and RJ-45 logic connections are paralleled. Either may be used.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TX +
TX -
RX +
RX -
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
100M RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TRD0 +
TRD0 -
TRD1 +
TRD1 -
TRD2 +
TRD2 -
TRD3 +
TRD3 -
1G RJ-45
ETHERNET
NOT USED
LIO-48 / May 2013
LOGIC 24 IN/OUT
LOGIC 23 IN/OUT
LOGIC 21 IN/OUT
LOGIC 20 IN/OUT
LOGIC 19 IN/OUT
LOGIC 18 IN/OUT
LOGIC 17 IN/OUT
LOGIC 16 IN/OUT
LOGIC 15 IN/OUT
LOGIC 14 IN/OUT
LOGIC 13 IN/OUT
LOGIC 12 IN/OUT
LOGIC 11 IN/OUT
LOGIC 10 IN/OUT
LOGIC 9 IN/OUT
LOGIC 8 IN/OUT
LOGIC 7 IN/OUT
LOGIC 6 IN/OUT
LOGIC 5 IN/OUT
LOGIC 4 IN/OUT
LOGIC 3 IN/OUT
LOGIC 2 IN/OUT
LOGIC 1 IN/OUT
5
4
3
2
1
17
16
15
14
8
7
6
20
19
18
10
9
23
22
21
13
12
11
25
24
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 22 IN/OUT
LOGIC I/O PORTS
1 - 24 DB-25
25 - 48 DB-25
LOGIC 48 IN/OUT
LOGIC 47 IN/OUT
LOGIC 45 IN/OUT
LOGIC 44 IN/OUT
LOGIC 43 IN/OUT
LOGIC 42 IN/OUT
LOGIC 41 IN/OUT
LOGIC 40 IN/OUT
LOGIC 39 IN/OUT
LOGIC 38 IN/OUT
LOGIC 37 IN/OUT
LOGIC 36 IN/OUT
LOGIC 35 IN/OUT
LOGIC 34 IN/OUT
LOGIC 33 IN/OUT
LOGIC 32 IN/OUT
LOGIC 31 IN/OUT
LOGIC 30 IN/OUT
LOGIC 29 IN/OUT
LOGIC 28 IN/OUT
LOGIC 27 IN/OUT
LOGIC 26 IN/OUT
LOGIC 25 IN/OUT
5
4
3
2
1
17
16
15
14
8
7
6
20
19
18
10
9
23
22
21
13
12
11
25
24
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 46 IN/OUT
2
1
7
6
5
4
3
9
8
+5V LOGIC 5
DIGITAL GROUND
+5V LOGIC 8
+5V LOGIC 6
+5V LOGIC 4
+5V LOGIC 3
+5V LOGIC 2
+5V LOGIC 1
+5V LOGIC 7
+5VDC DB-9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
E RJ-45
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 1 IN/OUT
LOGIC 2 IN/OUT
LOGIC 3 IN/OUT
LOGIC 4 IN/OUT
LOGIC 5 IN/OUT
LOGIC 6 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 25 IN/OUT
LOGIC 26 IN/OUT
LOGIC 27 IN/OUT
LOGIC 28 IN/OUT
LOGIC 29 IN/OUT
LOGIC 30 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
LOGIC RJ PORTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
C RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
F RJ-45
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 7 IN/OUT
LOGIC 8 IN/OUT
LOGIC 9 IN/OUT
LOGIC 10 IN/OUT
LOGIC 11 IN/OUT
LOGIC 12 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 31 IN/OUT
LOGIC 32 IN/OUT
LOGIC 33 IN/OUT
LOGIC 34 IN/OUT
LOGIC 35 IN/OUT
LOGIC 36 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
C RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
G RJ-45
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 13 IN/OUT
LOGIC 14 IN/OUT
LOGIC 15 IN/OUT
LOGIC 16 IN/OUT
LOGIC 17 IN/OUT
LOGIC 18 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 37 IN/OUT
LOGIC 38 IN/OUT
LOGIC 39 IN/OUT
LOGIC 40 IN/OUT
LOGIC 41 IN/OUT
LOGIC 42 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
D RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
H RJ-45
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 19 IN/OUT
LOGIC 20 IN/OUT
LOGIC 21 IN/OUT
LOGIC 22 IN/OUT
LOGIC 23 IN/OUT
LOGIC 24 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 43 IN/OUT
LOGIC 44 IN/OUT
LOGIC 45 IN/OUT
LOGIC 46 IN/OUT
LOGIC 47 IN/OUT
LOGIC 48 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL

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LIO-48 / May 2013
FRONT PANEL OPERATION
Front Panel Operation
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 Contents

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LIO-48 / May 2013
FRONT PANEL OPERATION
Front Panel Operation
First Time Power Up
With the LIO-48 disconnected from the network, apply power by connecting its AC
power cord to the AC power source. You will see a test pattern of LEDs on the front
panel, and there will be a sequence of characters on the backlit display. The character
sequence will eventually go away, as will the array of lit LEDs, and the display will read
while the front panel ERROR LED is lit. After a few seconds the ERROR LED will
go out and the display will read
Front Panel Controls
There are two front panel controls that you will use whenever you need to do any
conguring or testing from the front panel.
The SCROLL knob serves a dual purpose. It is used to scroll through menu selec-
tions and parameter choices, by rotating the knob, and in some instances it is used to
advance through parameter elds, by pressing and releasing the knob, a process we will
refer to by the term “dobby” in this manual. Thus, if we say at some point to dobby the
SCROLL knob, we mean press it, then release it.
The other control is the square TAKE button. You can’t rotate this, so we will only
tell you to press it. When we say this we also imply that, once pressed, you will release it.
Basic Network Settings
It is assumed, since the LIO-48 is not designed to be, nor expected to be used as, a
standalone device, that you already have your WheatNet-IPIntelligent Network system
up and running, and are now preparing to merge your LIO-48 into the system. If such
is not the case, then you should expect at this point only to do some basic setup of the
LIO-48. It isn’t really feasible to attempt to dive headlong into conguring the logic
ports on the LIO-48 until you have worked out some of the details of logic interaction
within the basic system.
The LIO-48 BLADE is going to work in conjunction with other BLADEs in the
system. The LIO-48 must have its network settings congured for it to be a working
part of the larger system. To this end, the LIO-48 must have its IP address, subnet
mask, and gateway settings congured according to the rules of the system it is join-
ing. Since all BLADEs must be on the same subnet, you will need to congure the
LIO-48 to be compatible with the existing system. In a small system that has no need
to be set differently than our standard defaults, your BLADEs will have IP addresses
on the 192.168.87.xxx subnet, noting that each BLADE, and each other networked
device in the system, will need to have a unique IP address on that subnet. In such a
system the subnet mask is typically set to 255.255.255.0 and the gateway is set to the
IP address of the network switch that ties the system together. This latter address is
often (192.168.1) .1 or .2.