Wheatstone Corporation E-4 User manual

E-4 Digital Control Surface
TECHNICAL MANUAL
600 Industrial Drive, New Bern, North Carolina, USA 28562

WHEATSTONE CORPORATION
600 Industrial Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
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E-4 Digital Control Surface Technical ManualE-4 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual
E-4 Digital Control Surface Technical ManualE-4 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual
E-4 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual
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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
interference 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, thisThis is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, thisThis is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference, in which case, theproduct may cause radio interference, in which case, the
product may cause radio interference, in which case, theproduct may cause radio interference, in which case, the
product may cause radio interference, in which case, the
user may be required to take appropriate measures.user may be required to take appropriate measures.
user may be required to take appropriate measures.user may be required to take appropriate measures.
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!Caution!
Caution!Caution!
Caution! Any modifications not expressly approved in writing byAny modifications not expressly approved in writing by
Any modifications not expressly approved in writing byAny modifications not expressly approved in writing by
Any modifications not expressly approved in writing by
Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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IMPORTANT!
Cleaning the Acrylic Surface
An acrylic surface is a beautiful, lustrous material that is outstanding in
durability and break resistance. With proper care, it will retain its attractive
appearanceformanyyearstocome.Thiscareshouldincludeprecautionsagainst
scratchingorcontactwithobjectsofhightemperaturethatmightmarthesurface.
A few simple precautions will preserve the beauty of the acrylic.
• FIRST be sure the surface to be cleaned is powered off.
• NEVER spray or pour any liquid directly onto the surface.
• TO AVOID scratching these surfaces, use a soft brush or cloth to gently
brushawayanylargerdirtparticles.Alternatelythelargerparticlescanbeblown
from the surface with the use of canned air.
• USE a soft, clean lint free cloth or micro fiber cloth and clean lukewarm
water to clean the surface. For stubborn dirt and stains use a mild, nonabrasive
soap and water mixture with the gentle cleaning cloth. Use only light pressure
when cleaning. Avoid rubbing dirt or grit into the surface. Turn the cloth often
andreplacewithacleanclothfrequently.Drybyblottinggentlywithaclean,dry
cloth.
• AVOID using kleenex, paper towels, sponges or other coarse shop towels,
as these materials may contain abrasives that can scratch acrylic surface.
• DO NOT USE ketones, aromatics, esters, halogens, window cleaning
sprays, alcohol, kitchen scouring compounds, or solvents (such as acetone,
benzene, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, or thinners).
Caution! Donotuseammoniabasedcleaningsolutionsastheycancausethe
surface to yellow, and became brittle and eventually cause structural damage to
the acrylic surface.
Wheatstonewillnotbeliablefordamageresultingfromimpropercleaning
and maintenance.
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CONTENTS
E-4 Technical Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – General Information
Introduction ...................................................................................1-2
Control Surface Placement ..........................................................1-3
Power Supply ................................................................................1-4
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply.............................................................................. 1-5
Energizing ................................................................................................................. 1-5
I/O Connections.............................................................................1-6
Getting Started ..............................................................................1-8
Log-In .............................................................................................1-8
Tabbed Navigation ........................................................................1-9
Surface Software Version........................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2 - Input Panel (IPE-4)
Controls and Functions................................................................2-2
SET Button................................................................................................................ 2-2
Input Tab Display...................................................................................................... 2-3
Source Window......................................................................................................... 2-3
Fader Mode Controls and Indicators ........................................................................ 2-4
Pan............................................................................................................................ 2-4
Save.......................................................................................................................... 2-4
Other Physical Switches and LEDs.......................................................................... 2-5
Program Assign ................................................................................................... 2-5
MXM Assign LEDs............................................................................................... 2-5
LED Readout ....................................................................................................... 2-5
CUE Switch.......................................................................................................... 2-5
TB BUS- Switch ................................................................................................... 2-5
Bus-Minus Outputs .............................................................................................. 2-5
Fader.................................................................................................................... 2-6
Channel ON Switch ............................................................................................. 2-6
Channel OFF Switch ........................................................................................... 2-6
Channel Status Buttons Display.......................................................................... 2-6
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Chapter 3 - Master Panel (MNE-4)
Controls and Functions................................................................3-3
PAN Control.............................................................................................................. 3-3
INPUT SOURCE Knob ............................................................................................. 3-3
MXM ASSIGN Switches ........................................................................................... 3-6
MXM Master Controls ............................................................................................... 3-6
MXM Talkback .......................................................................................................... 3-7
CUE Knob ................................................................................................................. 3-7
Monitor Speaker Controls......................................................................................... 3-8
Speaker Muting.................................................................................................... 3-8
Speaker Level Controls ....................................................................................... 3-8
Source Select Switches....................................................................................... 3-9
Programming External Source Switches............................................................. 3-9
Control Room Section ......................................................................................... 3-9
Headphone Section ............................................................................................. 3-9
Studio Section..................................................................................................... 3-10
Talkback to Studio .............................................................................................. 3-10
E-4 Monitor Options............................................................................................ 3-10
Events ...................................................................................................................... 3-11
Enter Button............................................................................................................. 3-12
Help Button .............................................................................................................. 3-12
Control Modes - User Permissions.......................................................................... 3-13
Presets Tab Functions............................................................................................. 3-15
Copy a Preset From Channel............................................................................. 3-15
Load a Preset ..................................................................................................... 3-15
Save.................................................................................................................... 3-16
Switched Meters ...................................................................................................... 3-16
Timer Section........................................................................................................... 3-17
Time of Day Clock ................................................................................................... 3-17
Programmable Buttons ............................................................................................ 3-18
VDIP Settings .......................................................................................................... 3-20
Machine Logic.......................................................................................................... 3-22
Optional Glass E Interface....................................................................................... 3-23
Network Settings...................................................................................................... 3-25
E-4 GUI Main Tab Screen Controls......................................................................... 3-27
E-4 GUI Input Tab Screen Controls ........................................................................ 3-28
E-4 GUI MixMinus Tab Screen Controls ................................................................. 3-29
E-4 GUI Presets Tab Screen Controls .................................................................... 3-30
E-4 GUI Events Tab Screen Controls ..................................................................... 3-31
E-4 GUI Options Tab Screen Controls .................................................................... 3-32
E-4 GUI Input Tab Screens ..................................................................................... 3-33
E-4 GUI Options Tab Screens................................................................................. 3-34

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Chapter 4 - Host CPU (HC-3)
Overview ........................................................................................4-2
HC-3 BIOS Settings/Format..........................................................4-2
Ethernet IP Addressing ................................................................4-2
Ethernet Interface Wiring .............................................................4-2
Mixer Link Wiring ..........................................................................4-3
Internal Programming Options ....................................................4-3
Switch Settings .............................................................................4-3
SW1 Position 1 - Sample Rate ................................................................................. 4-3
SW1 Position 4 - CAT5 Enable ................................................................................ 4-3
Hook-Ups
“ETH” RJ-45 - Main Ethernet Connector .................................................................. 4-4
“CAT5” RJ-45 - Mixer Link Connector ...................................................................... 4-4
“HEADPHONE” - Headphone Connector................................................................. 4-4
Typical Ethernet Cable .................................................................4-5
Typical Crossover Cable ..............................................................4-5
HC-3 Pinouts Drawing ..................................................................4-6
Chapter 5 - Schematic and Load Sheet Drawings
IPE-4 4 Inputs Panel Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................. 5-2
Load Sheet................................................................................................................ 5-4
ONSE-4 4 Inputs Panel On/Off Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................. 5-5
Load Sheet................................................................................................................ 5-6
MNE-4 Master Panel Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................. 5-7
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 5-11
HC-3 Host Controller Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 5-12
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 5-16
PSU-1 Power Supply
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 5-17
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 5-18
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Appendices
Appendix 1
Control Surface Clock ................................................................. A-3
Setting the Time........................................................................................................ A-3
Update Options......................................................................................................... A-3
Synchronize .............................................................................................................. A-3
Battery Backup ......................................................................................................... A-4
Appendix 2
Options Text File .......................................................................... A-6
Introduction ............................................................................................................... A-6
Modifying The Options Text File............................................................................... A-6
A Simple Example From The File............................................................................. A-7
A Second Example ................................................................................................... A-8
An Example File - Complete..................................................................................... A-9
Appendix 3
Replacement Parts List .............................................................. A-15

GENERAL INFORMATION
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General Information
Chapter Contents
Introduction ................................................................................ 1-2
Control Surface Placement ....................................................... 1-3
Power Supply ............................................................................. 1-4
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply............................................................................ 1-5
Energizing ............................................................................................................... 1-5
I/O Connections.......................................................................... 1-6
Getting Started ........................................................................... 1-8
Log-In .......................................................................................... 1-8
Tabbed Navigation ..................................................................... 1-9
Surface Software Version........................................................ 1-10
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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General Information
Introduction
Designed to integrate flawlessly with the E-series Satellite digital audio network
router and WheatNet-IP Audio Over IP Network, the E-4 control surfaces allow you
to easily create large- or small- platform-based systems that are exceptionally user-
friendly and flexible. A simpler version of our E-6 surface, the E-4 control surface
carrieslessfeatures, keepingthecontrol surfacesimpleto useyetgiving theoperators
the features needed for some of the most demanding shows. Four mix output buses,
four mix-minus buses, and individual fader bus minus with talkback are some of the
standardfeatures.TheE-4alsohaseventrecall,threemonitoroutputs,andpan,mode,
andphasereverseforeachchannel.Itsupportsmultiplearraysofprogrammableinput
channel and master panel switches for customized functions like phone, intercom,
salvos, or machine commands. The E-4 drives a user-supplied VGA monitor display,
via the Embedded E-4 Graphic User Interface (GUI), providing hi-res REALTIME
graphicdisplays,productiontools,andsetupscreens(securityprotectedbymultilevel
pass codes). An RJ-45 Audio Transport MIXER connector on the rear of the control
surface serves as the link between the surface and the network system.
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