Wheatstone LXE 5 User manual

LXE
600 Industrial Drive, New Bern, North Carolina, USA 28562
Digital Control Surface
Quick Start Guide
WheatNetIP LXE Surface Setup GUI 1.6.3 and higher

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Installation and Configuration
Introduction
Wheatstone’s new LXE console brings control surface conguration to a new level.
Going far beyond the usual “any source to any fader” network concept, the LXE is a fully
exible control interface, where every switch, fader, and rotary control is programmable to
perform any available function. This means console architecture is completely customizable
to client requirements, and limitations to functionality are no longer a factor. Physically
compact, the LXE is available in several different form factors including countertop,
countertop sunken, and split frames (split sections are not conned to one room, they can
actually be in different studios).
LXE Surface Setup GUI allows every switch on the surface to be programmed for
function, mode, and even color (switches are RGB led illuminated). In fact, built-in
software allows every button to be scriptable, letting you create powerful macros for as
many controls as you want. Multiple full color OLED displays on each panel keep pace
with ongoing operations, and event recall allows painless one touch console reconguration
at the press of a button. With its inherent control exibility and ability to access thousands
of signals (sources and destinations are limited only by the size of the network) the LXE
takes facility work ows and audio control to a new level.
The LXE can have up to 32 physical motorized faders, with full DSP processing
available on all 32 channels. Surface(s) interface seamlessly into the WheatNet-IP Intelligent
Network, and utilize BLADE-3s for audio, control and associated logic data owing on
single CAT6 interconnecting cables. The system can ingest and convert virtually all audio
formats: analog, microphone, AES/EBU, SPDIF, AoIP, MADI, SDI and even AES67.
Loudness metering, phase control, and full EQ/Dynamics are included.
LXE’s new GUI has pre-built screens for everything you normally use – metering,
clocks, timers, dynamics, EQ, assigns, and more. All are touch-screen accessible with
gestures you’re used to using on your smart devices. And, the GUI is just as customizable
as the LXE surface. Using our ScreenBuilder-LXE software, you simply drag and drop
objects and dene their functions via a simple wizard interface. You can store multiple
custom screens, if you like, to go with your custom LXE setups.

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Control Surface Placement
The LXE modular control surface is designed for countertop mounting or drop-in
installation in counter top.
Although the rubber feet on the bottom keep the surface from being easily moved when
simply placed on the counter, pre-drilled holes have been provided so that screws may be
used to mount the surface securely to the countertop. Locate the LXE on the counter, and
remove the screws (two per module) that hold the second and next to the last modules
in place (for the 33/37/45-positions frame remove also module in the middle). Carefully
remove these modules from the frame. Attach the mainframe to the counter top, using the
holes provided in the bottom of the chassis and screws appropriate to the counter material,
and reinstall the removed modules.

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Countertop Frames
4-5/16"
4-27/32"
21-17/32"
18-7/32"
1-19/32"
2-1/8"
7-13/16" - 5-POS. FRAME
19 -7/8" - 13-POS. FRAME
25-29/32"- 17-POS. FRAME
31-15/16" - 21-POS. FRAME
13 - 27/32" - 9-POS. FRAME
37- 31/32" - 25-POS. FRAME
44"- 29 - POS. FRAME (shown on drawing)
50-1/16" - 33-POS. FRAME
56 -1/16"- 37-POS. FRAME
68-1/8"- 45-POS. FRAME
9-13/16" - 5-POS. FRAME
21-7/8" - 13-POS. FRAME
27-29/32" - 17-POS. FRAME
33-15/16" - 21-POS. FRAME
15-27/32" - 9-POS. FRAME
39-31/32" - 25-POS. FRAME
46"- 29-POS. FRAME
21-17/ 32"
4 HOLES D=3/16"
USE #8 SCREWS TO ATTACH TO COUNTER
6 HOLES D= 3/16"
USE #8 SCREWS TO ATTACH TO COUNTER
3-3/8" 3-3/8"
3-3/8" 3-3/8"
52-1/16"- 33-POS. FRAME
58-1/16" - 37-POS. FRAME
70-1/8" - 45-POS. FRAME
22-21/ 32" - 33-POS. FRAME
25-21/32" - 37-POS. FRAME
31-11/16" - 45-POS. FRAME
22-21/ 32" - 33-POS. FRAME
25-21/32" - 37-POS. FRAME
31-11/16" - 45-POS. FRAME
LXE 33(shown on drawing)/37/45-POS. FRAME
12"
4-3 / 8"
12"
4-3 / 8"
LXE 5/9/13/17/21/25/29(shown on drawing)-POS. FRAME
3-1/16" - 5-POS. FRAME
15-1/8" - 13-POS. FRAME
21-5/32" - 17-POS. FRAME
27-3/16" - 21-POS. FRAME
9-3/32" - 9-POS. FRAME
33-7/32" - 25-POS. FRAME
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
5-POS. FRAME - 8 -1/16" x 18-1/2"
9-POS. FRAME - 14-3 /32" x 18-1/2"
13-POS. FRAME - 20 -1/8" x 18-1/2"
17-POS. FRAME - 26-1/4" x 18 -1/2"
21-POS. FRAME - 32-3/16" x 18-1/2"
25-POS. FRAME - 38-7/32" x 18-1/2"
29-POS. FRAME - 44 -1/4" x 18-1/2"
33-POS. FRAME - 50- 3/8" x 18 -1/2"
37-POS. FRAME - 56 - 5/16" x 18-1/2"
45-POS. FRAME - 68 - 3/8" x 18 -1/2"
21-17/ 32"
39-1/4" - 29-POS. FRAME

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Wedges Frames
4 HOLES D= 3/16"
USE #8 SCREWS TO ATTACH TO COUNTER
20-3 /8" 12"
4-3/ 8"
6 HOLES D= 3/16"
USE #8 SCREWS TO ATTACH TO COUNTER
20-3 /8" 12"
4-3/ 8"
3-3/8" 3-3/8"
52-1/16"- 33-POS. FRAME
58-1/16" - 37-POS. FRAME
70-1/8" - 45-POS. FRAME
22-21/ 32" - 33-POS. FRAME
25-21/ 32" - 37-POS. FRAME
31-11/16" - 45-POS. FRAME
22-21/ 32" - 33-POS. FRAME
25-21/ 32" - 37-POS. FRAME
31-11/16" - 45-POS. FRAME
LXE 33(shown on drawing)/ 37/45-POS. FRAME
LXE 5/ 9/13/17/21/25/29(shown on drawing)-POS. FRAME
7-13/ 16" - 5-POS. FRAME
19 -7/8" - 13-POS. FRAME
25 -2 9/ 32"- 17-POS. FRAME
31-15/ 16" - 21-POS. FRAME
13 -2 7/32" - 9-POS. FRAME
37-3 1/32" -25-POS. FRAME
44"- 29- POS. FRAME (shown on drawing)
50-1/16" - 33-POS. FRAME
56 -1/16" -37-POS. FRAME
68-1/8"- 45-POS. FRAME
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
5-POS. FRAME - 8- 1/16" x 18 -1/2"
9-POS. FRAME - 14-3/ 32" x 18-1/2"
13-POS. FRAME - 20- 1/ 8" x 18 -1/2"
17-POS. FRAME - 26-1/ 4" x 18-1/2"
21-POS. FRAME - 32- 3/ 16" x 18-1/2"
25-POS. FRAME - 38-7/32" x 18 -1/2"
29-POS. FRAME - 44- 1/4" x 18 -1/2"
33-POS. FRAME - 50- 3/ 8" x 18-1/2"
37-POS. FRAME - 56- 5/16" x 18- 1/2"
45-POS. FRAME - 68- 3/8" x 18-1/2"
9-13/16" - 5-POS. FRAME
21-7/8" - 13- POS. FRAME
27-29/ 32" - 17-POS. FRAME
33-15/ 16" - 21-POS. FRAME
15-27/32" - 9- POS. FRAME
39-31/ 32" - 25-POS. FRAME
46"
- 29- POS. FRAME
3-3/8" 3-3/8"
3-1/16" - 5- POS. FRAME
15-1/8" - 13-POS. FRAME
21-5/32" - 17-POS. FRAME
27-3/16" - 21-POS. FRAME
9- 3/32" - 9- POS. FRAME
33-7/32" - 25-POS. FRAME
39-1/4" - 29- POS. FRAME
1-19/32"
18-7/32"
2-7/8"
2-11/32"
2-7/8"

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Power Supply
Front view of the PS-1600
rackmount power supply
Rear view of the PS-1600
rackmount power supply
If failsafe redundant sup-
plies have been ordered,
you will be installing two
PS-1600 units.
In case of redundancy use two PS-1600 units. If you are using one supply, connect
it to one of the control surface connectors (it doesn’t matter which one). If you are
using the failsafe option (two PS-1600 supplies), connect one end of a power supply
cable to either control surface power connector and connect the other end of the cable
to one of the two power supply units. Then use the other cable to connect the second
power supply to the remaining control surface power supply connector.
The LXE control surface is powered by a Wheatstone Model PS-1600
rackmount power supply. This unit occupies a single 19” wide rack space.
Convection cooled, it requires ample ventilation space above and below it.
Note the power supply (supplies) should be mounted in an equipment
rack within fteen feet of the control surface (but no closer than 3 feet).
Avoid locating any high gain equipment too near the rackmount supplies,
to avoid magnetic interference into that equipment.
Once the supply is rackmounted, it should be connected
to the control surface using the factory supplied DC power
cable.
Unscrew the LXE’s rear panel to access its power
connectors that mounted on the bracket on the right side
of the chassis. The cable has two DC plugs on it.

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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.
Wiring to and from the LXE control surface is made via connectors mounted on the
rear of the control surface.
Unscrew the rear panel to make power supply, headphone connections.
Headphone connection is made via factory supplied cable with a TRS headphone jack
connected to a bracket that can be mounted to the counter for your convenience, and a
3-pin JST plug that plugs into the Panel Host board (PH12-LXE/PH8-LXE/PH4-LXE).
There are several RJ-45 connectors on the rear of the LXE control surface. This number
will vary depending on the size of the surface. Chose only one of the open connectors for
the connection to a standard Ethernet network switch via a straight (pin to pin) CAT6 cable.
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply
Wheatstone failsafe power supply systems use two PS-1600 power supplies for each
piece of powered equipment. Though either is capable of running a full load on its own,
in failsafe operation both units run in tandem: if one fails, the other takes over, assuring
uninterrupted operation.
In order for failsafe systems to perform as designed, always have BOTH rackmount
supplies powered up and connected to their associated equipment.
Connections
Warning!
If you connect more than one of the available Ethernet ports to your
network switch, you will cause a spanning tree loop in the switch and
the switch will disable the extra ports to which you have connected to.

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Energizing
Assuming the LXE control surface mainframe is properly placed and it’s PS-1600 power
supply (or supplies) are correctly rack mounted and connected to the control surface, you
may now energize the rack mount power supply by plugging it into the AC mains.
Note: To de-energize the control surface, unplug the rack mount 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.
Surface Scanning
At power-up the LXE performs a scan to identify the module positions in the control
surface. If you rearrange the module layout you must restart the control surface.
Getting Started
The LXE control surface comes with an Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI)
program, intended to be straightforward in use, with controlling and displaying graphics,
production tools, and set up screens. The LXE HDMI monitor is divided into several
sections. The upper left is the METERING PANE for the main program buses. The lower
left side is used to display the Loudness or Phase metering. The middle metering section
displays metering for the Aux Send Busses and Mix-Minus Send Busses. This middle
metering section is congurable to allow for maximum exibility. On the right side of
the screen there are analog and digital clocks, timers, and event information. All controls
of the GUI’s main screen are in xed positions, except that the FUNCTION PANE area
contents change according to selected function.
Connect the user-supplied HDMI touch monitor or other display to the HDMI connector
on the Mix Engine’s rear panel, power up the surface and the Mix Engine BLADE and
the GUI will appear.
SOURCE
METERING PANE
FUNCTION
FUNCTIONS PANE
BUTTONS

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Button Navigation
The LXE GUI features a “button” navigation architecture to easily access features with
a minimum number of clicks. This section introduces you to the buttons; detailed function
information is included in the module sections.
The Function buttons are located across the bottom of the function display area. You
may access any desired screen by simply clicking or touching the appropriate buttons
Home Button – Displays Timer, Clock, Current Event, Switched Meter, Metering of
Program, Auxiliary, and Mix-Minus busses, External Source for monitors, and User and
Layer information.
Events Button – The LXE can store a “snapshot” of the entire control surface in a le
called an EVENT. The Event Pane is divided into two sections. The Event Recall section
lets you recall previously saved Events. The Event Editor is a manager for creating,
editing, and deleting Events. Optional permissions let you limit access to Event Recall
and Event Editor functions.
Aux/MixMinus Button – Displays controls for the four Aux Master outputs and the
Mix‑Minus Outputs.
X/Y Router Button – Opens up the XY router screen.
Input Button – Displays interactive Source, Mode, Phase, Pan, and Aux Send settings
for the selected channel. Note you must press an Input fader’s SET button to show the
settings for that channel, or click on a CHANNEL SELECT button in the upper left side
of the Input screen on the HDMI display to access any fader.
Dynamics Button – Here you can set the available dynamic settings for the selected
channel. Expansion and Compression settings are set based on the Input fader’s SET
button or click on a CHANNEL SELECT button in the upper left side of the Dynamic
screen.
EQ Button – Here you can set the available EQ settings for the selected channel. EQ In,
High and Low Pass Filters, Lo and High Shelf settings are set based on the Input fader’s
SET button or click on a CHANNEL SELECT button in the upper left side of the EQ
screen.
Presets Button – Here you can assign dynamics, EQ, Stereo Mode, Pan position or Aux
Send or any combination to an input fader, or all input faders as desired in a recallable
preset for any single or all faders on the LXE surface.
Custom Button – Here you can launch custom built screens based on our popular Screen
Builder Product.

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Users
When the surface boots, it enters user prole that was last accessed. Look in the lower
right of the screen, under the Wheatstone LXE logo to see the current user prole. From
the Factory the user Default will be loaded.
Pressing or clicking on the Current User will open a list of users dened in the LXE
Surface Setup GUI. From the Factory, only one user exists called “Default.” The Default
user will have full access and control over all surface functions.
Once a given user prole is selected, that setting will persist through a power cycle
or surface reset.
More detail on user proles can be found in the LXE Surface GUI Setup.
Network Settings
When your surface is connected to the WheatNet‑IP network for the rst time it will
need to be congured to connect with a mix engine.
The Surface Host (Linux host inside the Mix Engine) requires a network connection
as well as the LXE surface. The LXE surface will use Link-Local addresses to commu-
nicate internally and to its associated host, therefore no IP conguration is required for
the LXE Surface.
The LXE surface Host will come congured with a default IP address of 192.168.87.90.
To changethe IP address to something other than factory default, from the Hardware menu
of the LXE setup GUI you will need to select Setup Host. Select the surface you wish to
change from the list and modify the properties of the surface. From here you can set the
Name, Locations, and Network settings. Pressing enter in each eld applies the settings.
Reboot the surface once your changes have been applied. You can conrm the change
by using the locator function in Navigator or the LXE setup GUI. You may also press
“<ctrl> I” on the Surface host keyboard (if connected) to launch the Info screen. If using
a touch screen/mouse this information is displayed by clicking theWheatstone LXE logo
in the lower right of the surface GUI.
Surface Software Version
In the event that you need to consult the factory about the LXE control surface, you
may need to have the surface software version number available. Press “<ctrl> I” on the
keyboard or by clicking the Wheatstone LXE logo in the lower right of the surface GUI
to display the current running version of software.