Wheatstone L-8 User manual

L-8
600 Industrial Drive, New Bern, North Carolina, USA 28562
Modular Control Surface
TECHNICAL MANUAL

WHEATSTONE CORPORATION
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New Bern, North Carolina 28562
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L-8 Modular Control Surface Technical Manual
©2013 Wheatstone Corporation
L-8 / Sep 2013

AddendA – 1
L-12 / Sep 2014
ADDENDA
L-12 Modular Control SurfaCe
The Wheatstone L-12 is a 12-fader version of the L-8 control surface.The L-12 is powered
by a Wheatstone Model PSE-L rackmount power supply (see next page for details). Other
then the physical dimensions and two extra slots for the Accessory panels, all other aspects
of the L-12 are the same as the L-8.
The L-12 audio control surface is designed for countertop placement. The rubber feet on
the bottom keep the surface from being easily moved when simply placed on the counter.
25-5 /8"
25 -1/8"
16-1/8"
3- 7/ 8"
1-1/2"
25-1/8"
24-1/8"
2-3/ 8"

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L-12 / Sep 2014
Power and Ethernet Connections
Ethernet
Power
The L-12 control surface is powered by a Wheatstone Model PSE-L rackmount power
supply. This unit occupies a single 19" wide rack space.
Note the power supply should be mounted in an equipment rack within fteen feet of
the control surface.
Once the supply is rackmounted, it should be connected to
the control surface using the factory supplied cable. The power
and Ethernet connectors are mounted on the Host Controller card
(HC-L8 PCB) located behind the control surface’s rear panel.
Unscrew the rear panel to make power and Ethernet connections.
The power jack at the left of the HC-L8 PCB is for the power
connection. The factory supplied power cable has coaxial power
jacks on the both ends to connect the L-12 to the PSE-L DC OUT
connector.
The RJ-45 connector on the right part of the HC-L8 PCB provides control surface
connection to a standard Ethernet network switch via a straight (pin to pin) CAT5 cable.
Note that there is a clearance opening at the bottom of the rear panel for cable passage.

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L-12 / Sep 2014
Note each power supply is tted with a 3-wire grounded AC cord that
should be plugged into a “clean” AC power source, that is, an AC source
that feeds only the control room audio gear. This source should be a separate
feed from those powering lighting, air-conditioning, or any other non-audio
machinery. The third pin ground wire of the AC source should be tied to
the central system ground point.
The power feed recom-
mended in the text is often
installed and referred to in
studios as an “isolated AC
ground” outlet. It is usually
orange in color.
Energizing
Assuming the L-12 control surface mainframe is properly placed, and its PSE-L power
supply correctly rackmounted and connected to the control surface, you may now energize
the rackmount power supply by plugging it into the AC mains. The power supply’s front
panel green “POWER” LED should light up to indicate that the power supply is on. The
control surface’s switches will assume factory default settings.
Note: To de-energize the control surface, unplug the rackmount power supply’s AC
cord from the AC mains. Never de-energize the control surface by disconnecting the
cable that connects the control surface and power supply together.

Read Me!
July 2017
Attention!
Important Safety Instructions
PSE-L Power Supply
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. This equipment must be installed and operated in a dry location free from dripping or
splashing liquids. No objects lled with liquid (such as beverage containers and the like)
shall be placed on or near the unit.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other ap‑
paratus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding‑type plug. Apolarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power‑supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into an apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. DISCONNECTING DEVICE FROM MAINS – Main power cord plug is the disconnect‑
ing device. The power plug of an installed unit must remain readily accessible/operable
at all times.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
(PRODUCT IDENTITY)
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Lisez-Moi!
Juillet 2017
Attention!
Consignes De Sécurité Importantes
PSE-L Alimentation
1. Lire ces instructions.
2. Conserver ces instructions.
3. Observer tous les avertissements.
4. Suivre toutes les instructions.
5. Ce matériel doit être installé et utilisé dans un endroit sec à l'abri d'éclaboussures de liquides
ou de gouttes. Aucun objet rempli de liquides tel que breuvages ou autres, ne doit être
placé sur le dessus ou à côté de cet appareil.
6. Nettoyer uniquement avec un linge sec.
7. Nepas bloquer lesouverturesde ventilation.Installer d'aprèsles instructionsdu manufacturier.
8. Ne pas installer près de sources de chaleur tels que des radiateurs, registres de chaleur,
poêles ou autres appareils (incluant les amplicateurs) pouvant de la chaleur.
9. Ne pas contourner le dispositif de sécurité de la che polarisée ou de mise à la terre. Une
che polarisée a deux lames dont une plus large que l'autre. Une che de terre a deux
lames et une troisième broche de mise à la terre. La lame large ou la troisième broche est
fournie pour votre sécurité. Si la che fournie ne rentre pas dans votre prise, consultez un
électricien pour le remplacement de la prise obsolète.
10. Protéger le cordon d'alimentation en évitant qu'il ne soit piétiné ou écrasé notamment au
niveau des ches et le point de sortie de l'appareil.
11. N'utiliser que les xations et accessoires spéciés par le fabricant.
12. Débrancher cet appareil pendant les orages ou lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé pendant de longues
périodes de temps.
13. Coner toute réparation à un personnel qualié. Une réparation est nécessaire lorsque
l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon que ce, soit tel que : le cordon d'alimentation
ou la che est endommagée, du liquide a été renversé ou des objets sont tombés dans
l'appareil ou celuici a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité ou ne fonctionne pas normalement
ou s'il est tombé.
14. DÉBRANCHEMENT DE L'APPAREIL DU SECTEUR – Le cordon d'alimentation prin-
cipal est le dispositif de déconnexion. Le cordon d'alimentation d'une unité installée doit
rester facilement accessible / utilisable à tout moment.
ATTENTION!
Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc électrique,
ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.
(PRODUCT IDENTITY)
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Read Me!
L-8 & L-12 / Sep 2014
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 interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equip-
ment 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.

Read Me!
L-8 / Sep 2019
* In previous Navigator GUI versions this was the System 3rd Party Devices tab.
Adding The L-8/L-12 To The Peripheral Devices* Tab
NOTE: For the L-8/L-12 control surface software versions after v. 1.4.6
the following procedure is no longerneeded and should not be performed.
In order to utilize all the features of the L-8/L-12 control
surface the device must be added to the System Peripheral
Devices tab in the Wheatstone WheatNet-IP Navigator 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.

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 - General Information
Chapter 2 - Surface Configuration
L-8 Technical Manual
Chapter 3 - L-8 Controls and Functions
Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................1-2
Control Surface Placement...........................................................1-3
Power Supply and Ethernet Connections ...................................1-4
Getting Started...............................................................................2-2
Tabbed Navigation ........................................................................2-3
System Info Tab..........................................................................................................2-4
Engine Tab..................................................................................................................2-6
Talent Access Tab.......................................................................................................2-8
VDips Tab ..................................................................................................................2-10
Monitor Cong Tab....................................................................................................2-13
Buttons Tab ...............................................................................................................2-14
Visibilities Tab ............................................................................................................2-15
GUI Menu Summary .....................................................................2-16
Control Surface Menus ................................................................2-17
Network... ..................................................................................................................2-17
Blade... ......................................................................................................................2-17
Versions.....................................................................................................................2-17
Exit Menu ..................................................................................................................2-18
Input Module (L8-IN)......................................................................3-2
Input Sources .............................................................................................................3-2
Soft Button .................................................................................................................3-3
Assign Switches .........................................................................................................3-3
The UTIL Bus.........................................................................................................3-3
Display........................................................................................................................3-3
TB Switch ...................................................................................................................3-4
CUE Switch ................................................................................................................3-4
Bus-Minus / Direct Outputs........................................................................................3-4
Fader ..........................................................................................................................3-4
Channel ON Switch ....................................................................................................3-4
Channel OFF Switch ..................................................................................................3-5
Control Room Module (L8-CR) .....................................................3-6
Displays......................................................................................................................3-6
FUNCTION Knob........................................................................................................3-6
PAN Control................................................................................................................3-6