Wheatstone G-5 User manual

G-5 Digital Control Surface
TECHNICAL MANUAL
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G-5 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st EditionG-5 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st Edition
G-5 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st EditionG-5 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st Edition
G-5 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st Edition
©2003 Wheatstone Corporation
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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.
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This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,
This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,
This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,
this product may cause radio interference, in which case,this product may cause radio interference, in which case,
this product may cause radio interference, in which case,this product may cause radio interference, in which case,
this product may cause radio interference, in which case,
the user may be required to take appropriate measures.the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
the user may be required to take appropriate measures.the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
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!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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May 2003
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
G-5 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
The Insulation Displacement Connector System .....................................................1- 6
Wiring Procedure - Double Connection to One Pin.................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2 - Input Panel (IS-G5)
Controls and Functions................................................................2-2
Input Sources............................................................................................................ 2-2
Mode Selector Indicator............................................................................................ 2-2
Pan/Balance Knob .................................................................................................... 2-3
Main Bus Assign ....................................................................................................... 2-3
SET Button................................................................................................................ 2-3
CUE Switch............................................................................................................... 2-3
Fader......................................................................................................................... 2-4
ON/OFF Switches..................................................................................................... 2-4
LCD Display .............................................................................................................. 2-4
Input Level ........................................................................................................... 2-4
Selected Source .................................................................................................. 2-5
Channel Status .................................................................................................... 2-5
Null Indicators ...................................................................................................... 2-5
Channel Number.................................................................................................. 2-5
Chapter 3 - Control Panel (EFS-G5)
Controls and Functions................................................................3-2
Monitors .................................................................................................................... 3-2
Control Room Section ......................................................................................... 3-3
Studio Section...................................................................................................... 3-3
Headphone Section ............................................................................................. 3-4
Talkback .............................................................................................................. 3-4
CUE Section ............................................................................................................. 3-4
Switched Meters Section .......................................................................................... 3-5
Mode Select Section................................................................................................. 3-5
MXM Master Outputs................................................................................................ 3-6
MXM Assign.............................................................................................................. 3-6

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Timer Section............................................................................................................ 3-6
Time of Day Clock .................................................................................................... 3-6
XY Controller Section ............................................................................................... 3-7
Selecting Input Channel Sources ........................................................................ 3-7
Selecting Output Mix Destinations ...................................................................... 3-7
Changing Output Mix Destinations...................................................................... 3-7
Removing Output Mix Destinations ..................................................................... 3-8
X-Y Set Button ..................................................................................................... 3-8
Event Controller Section........................................................................................... 3-8
Storing an Event .................................................................................................. 3-8
Taking an Event................................................................................................... 3-8
Undoing an Event ................................................................................................ 3-8
Modifying the Currently Selected Event .............................................................. 3-9
Deleting an Event ................................................................................................ 3-9
Previewing an Event............................................................................................ 3-9
Event Default Button............................................................................................ 3-9
Establishing the Default Setting .......................................................................... 3-9
Naming an Event ................................................................................................ 3-10
Control Modes .................................................................................................... 3-10
Information Display .................................................................................................. 3-11
Chapter 4 - DCM Control Panel (DCM-G5)
Controls and Functions................................................................4-2
Programmable Buttons ............................................................................................. 4-2
Display Buttons......................................................................................................... 4-3
Chapter 5 - Host CPU (HC-9)
Overview ........................................................................................5-2
HC-9 BIOS Settings/Format..........................................................5-2
Ethernet IP Addressing ................................................................5-2
Ethernet Interface Wiring .............................................................5-2
Mixer Link Wiring ..........................................................................5-3
Internal Programming Options ....................................................5-3
Switch Settings .............................................................................5-3
SW6 - Master Reset ................................................................................................. 5-3
SW7 - CPU Reset..................................................................................................... 5-3
SW8 Position 1 - Sample Rate ................................................................................. 5-3
SW8 Position 3 - Redundant CPU ........................................................................... 5-3
SW8 Position 4 - CAT5 vs. Fiber.............................................................................. 5-3
Hook-Ups .......................................................................................5-4
“ETH A” RJ-45 - Main Ethernet Connector .............................................................. 5-4
“ETH B” RJ-45 - Optional Redundant Computer Ethernet Connector ..................... 5-4
“CAT5” RJ-45 - Mixer Link Connector ...................................................................... 5-4
Typical Ethernet Cable .................................................................5-5
Typical Crossover Cable ..............................................................5-5
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Optical Fiber Interface ..................................................................5-6
Connector Type ........................................................................................................ 5-6
Optical Fiber Cable ................................................................................................... 5-6
HC-9 Pinouts Drawing ..................................................................5-7
Cue Speaker/Headphone Pinouts Drawing ................................5-8
Chapter 6 - Schematic and Load Sheet Drawings
IP-5 4 Inputs Panel Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................. 6-2
Load Sheet................................................................................................................ 6-5
ONS-5 4 Inputs Panel On/Off Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................. 6-6
Load Sheet................................................................................................................ 6-7
MN-5 Control Panel Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................. 6-8
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 6-13
DCM-5 DCM Panel Switch Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 6-14
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 6-16
IQ-9 IQ Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 6-17
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 6-18
HC-9 Host Controller Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 6-19
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 6-26
BP-9 Back Plane Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 6-27
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 6-28
BPR-9 Back Plane Repeater Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 6-29
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 6-30
32VC5-5 +5V DC to DC Converter Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 6-31
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 6-32
VU-9 VU Receiver Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 6-33
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 6-34
PWI-5.1 Power Interface Card
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 6-35
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 6-36
PSU-1 Power Supply
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 6-37
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 6-38
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C O N T E N T S
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 Sample Example From The File .........................................................................A-7
A Second Example .................................................................................................A-8
An Example File - Complete...................................................................................A-9
Appendix 3
Replacement Parts List ...........................................................A-12
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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
The Insulation Displacement Connector System .................................................. 1- 6
Wiring Procedure - Double Connection to One Pin................................................ 1-8

GENERAL INFORMATION
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General Information
Introduction
The G-5 Digital Control Surface is the next step in the continuing
evolution of Wheatstone’s proven BRIDGE technology. Designed to
integrate flawlessly with the Wheatstone BRIDGE digital audio network
router, the G-5 control surface allows you to easily create large or small
platform-based systems that are exceptionally user-friendly and flexible.
WheatstoneBRIDGEnetworkcageshouseallI/Oportsandenginecards,
and may be wired in tandem within a single equipment room or intercon-
nected to separate remote locations by means of fiber-optic or CAT-5
cables to provide single wire studio integration schemes.
Once configurated, the system operates entirely independently of
externalcomputers.Configurationitselfisintuitiveandcarriedoutonsite
by means of user-friendly graphic interfaces provided by Wheatstone
desktopsoftware.TheG-5systemalsotakesfulladvantageofWheatstone’s
exclusive VDip configuration software, so that studio functions (like
mutes, fader and timer starts, tally, etc.) are easily accomplished right at
your desktop. Once completed, all settings are retained in non-volatile
storage, allowing the entire system to run independently. Ethernet proto-
col is built in, providing interface with automation, scheduling, and
hardware controllers as you require.