Wheatstone Evolution Series User manual

TECHNICAL
MANUAL
Wheatstone Corporation
April 2007
WHEATSTONE EVOLUTION SERIES
DIGITALAUDIO NETWORKSYSTEM

600 Industrial Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
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CONTENTS
Wheatstone E-Series Digital
Audio Network System
Technical Manual
TableofContents
Chapter 1 – General Information
Introduction ...................................................................................1-2
E-SAT E-Series Satellite Digital Network Router .......................1-3
E-Series Micro Satellite Digital Network Router.........................1-4
MCS-8....................................................................................................................... 1-4
MCS-8E .................................................................................................................... 1-5
Logic Connections ................................................................................................... 1-5a
Input Ports ......................................................................................................... 1-5a
Output Ports....................................................................................................... 1-5a
LOGIC Connector.............................................................................................. 1-5a
Internal Programming Options.................................................................................. 1-6
Switch Settings ................................................................................................... 1-6
S-16 E-WHEATNET- E-Series Audio Routing Switch Hub.........1-7
I/O Connections ........................................................................................................ 1-8
Audio Network ..................................................................................................... 1-8
AES Clock Sync................................................................................................... 1-8
Ethernet Interface ................................................................................................ 1-9
Typical Ethernet Cable ..................................................................................... 1-9
Typical Crossover Cable .................................................................................. 1-9
RJ-45 Connections Pinout Drawing ................................................................... 1-10
Front Panel LEDs .................................................................................................... 1-11
Internal Programming Options................................................................................. 1-11
Switch Settings Including Sample Rate ............................................................ 1-11
Jumper Settings................................................................................................. 1-12
S-8 E-WHEATNET- E-Series Audio Routing Switch Hub..........1-13
I/O Connections ....................................................................................................... 1-14
Audio Network .................................................................................................... 1-14
AES Clock Sync.................................................................................................. 1-14
Ethernet Interface ............................................................................................... 1-15
RJ-45 Connections Pinout Drawing ................................................................... 1-16
Front Panel LEDs .................................................................................................... 1-17
Internal Programming Options................................................................................. 1-17
Switch Settings Including Sample Rate ............................................................ 1-17
Jumper Settings................................................................................................. 1-18
E-Series Control Surfaces...........................................................1-19
Ethernet-BasedControllers ........................................................1-20
Audio Connections ......................................................................1-22
Digital Audio Connections ....................................................................................... 1-2 2
Unbalanced Analog Connections ............................................................................ 1-22
Unbalanced Digital Connections (SPDIF) ............................................................... 1-22
Hand Crimp Tool Wiring Instructions ........................................1-24
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Pin Extractor Instructions ...........................................................1-25
E-Series Digital Audio Netwok System Flow Diagram .............1-26
Chapter 2 – Hardware
Overview ........................................................................................2-3
ConfigurationGuidelines .............................................................2-3
Audio I/O Expansion............................................................................................. 2-4
Digital Input Card (DI-NC4)
Overview ................................................................................................................... 2-5
AES Input Interface................................................................................................... 2-5
Hook-Ups .................................................................................................................. 2-6
DB Pinout Drawing ................................................................................................... 2-7
Analog Input Card (AI-NC4)
Overview ................................................................................................................... 2-8
Analog Input Interface .............................................................................................. 2-8
Internal Programming Options.................................................................................. 2-8
Hook-Ups .................................................................................................................. 2-9
Analog Audio Connections .................................................................................... 2-9
Mono Inputs ........................................................................................................ 2-9
DB Pinout Drawing .................................................................................................. 2-10
Digital Output Card (DO-NC4)
Overview .................................................................................................................. 2-11
AES Output Interface............................................................................................... 2-11
AES Channel Status Implementation ...................................................................... 2-12
Internal Programming Options................................................................................. 2-12
Hook-Ups ................................................................................................................. 2-12
DB Pinout Drawing .................................................................................................. 2-13
Analog Output Card (AO-NC4)
Overview .................................................................................................................. 2-14
Analog Output Interface........................................................................................... 2-14
Internal Programming Options................................................................................. 2-14
Hook-Ups ................................................................................................................. 2-15
Analog Audio Connections ................................................................................... 2-15
Mono Outputs .................................................................................................... 2-15
External Mono Summing ................................................................................... 2-16
DB Pinout Drawing .................................................................................................. 2-17
Logic I/O Card (LIO-NC4)
Overview .................................................................................................................. 2-18
Input Ports................................................................................................................ 2-18
Output Ports............................................................................................................. 2-19
Typical Input/Output Circuit ..................................................................................... 2-19
Software Programming ............................................................................................ 2-20
Internal Programming Options................................................................................. 2-20
Dipswitch/JumperSettings ...................................................................................... 2-20
Hook-Ups ................................................................................................................. 2-20
DB Pinout Drawing .................................................................................................. 2-22
Dual Audio Network Card (AT-NC2)
Overview .................................................................................................................. 2-23
Internal Programming Options................................................................................. 2-24
Switch Settings ........................................................................................................ 2-24
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Hook-Ups ................................................................................................................. 2-25
Typical CAT5 Cable.............................................................................................. 2-25
RJ-45 Pinout Drawing.............................................................................................. 2-26
Digital Signal Processor Card (DSP-NC)
Overview .................................................................................................................. 2-27
Internal Programming Options................................................................................. 2-27
Hook-Ups ................................................................................................................. 2-28
Typical CAT5 Cable.......................................................................................... 2-28
RJ-45 Pinout Drawing.............................................................................................. 2-29
Chapter 3 – XPoint Software Setup Guide
E-WHEATNET Ethernet/IP Address Quick Start.........................3-3
Ethernet Cabling ....................................................................................................... 3-3
Default IP Address.................................................................................................... 3-3
Changing your PC’s IP Address ............................................................................... 3-3
Changing the E-WHEATNET’s IP Address .............................................................. 3-4
Configuring IP Address in X-Point Software ............................................................ 3-4
Saving the System Configuration ............................................................................. 3-4
Getting Started ..............................................................................3-5
Basic System Requirements........................................................3-5
GUI Log-In......................................................................................3-6
Password .................................................................................................................. 3-6
Connecting E-WHEATNET and XPoint........................................3-6
IP Addressing ................................................................................3-7
System Configuration Menus ......................................................3-7
Tier Configuration ..................................................................................................... 3-8
E-WHEATNET Rack Configuration .......................................................................... 3-9
Surface Setup ........................................................................................................... 3-9
E-SAT Rack Configuration ...................................................................................... 3-10
Visibillity Settings ..................................................................................................... 3-11
VDip Settings ........................................................................................................... 3-12
Line Gain.................................................................................................................. 3-13
Microphone Gain ..................................................................................................... 3-13
Mix Minus Polarity.................................................................................................... 3-13
Password Modes ..................................................................................................... 3-13
Programmable Buttons ............................................................................................ 3-14
Connection Between the Config. GUI and E-WHEATNET ........3-15
Signal Definition...........................................................................3-18
Configuring Logic I/O ..................................................................3-19
Overview .................................................................................................................. 3-19
Routable Logic......................................................................................................... 3-19
Triggered Port Logic ................................................................................................ 3-19
Routable Logic Signal Definitions............................................................................ 3-20
Defining Routable Logic Functions.......................................................................... 3-21
Viewing Defined Logic Signals ................................................................................ 3-21
Configured Triggered Port Logic ............................................................................. 3-22
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Signal Locking..............................................................................3-23
Salvo Definition ............................................................................3-24
Main Menu Summary ...................................................................3-25
File Menu ................................................................................................................. 3-25
User Menu ............................................................................................................... 3-25
Configure Menu ....................................................................................................... 3-25
View Menu ............................................................................................................... 3-26
Help Menu................................................................................................................ 3-26
Diagnostics Menu .................................................................................................... 3-26
Diagnostics Menu Examples ................................................................................... 3-27
Chapter 4 - I/O Schematic Drawings
4 Analog Inputs Network I/O Center (AINC-4)
Schematic ................................................................................................................. 4-2
Load Sheet................................................................................................................ 4-4
4 Analog Outputs Network I/O Center (AONC-4)
Schematic ................................................................................................................. 4-5
Load Sheet................................................................................................................ 4-7
4 Digital Inputs Network I/O Center (DINC-4)
Schematic ................................................................................................................. 4-8
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 4-10
4 Digital Outputs Network I/O Center (DONC-4)
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 4-11
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 4-12
Logic Interface Network I/O Center (LIONC-12)
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 4-13
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 4-15
Dual Audio Transport Network I/O Center (ATNC-2)
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 4-16
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 4-18
Digital Signal Processor Card (DSP-NC)
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 4-19
SAT-E Mother Board (MBNC-1)
Schematic ................................................................................................................ 4-20
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 4-21
S-16 Wheatnet-E Super Hub Main Card (IB-1)
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 4-22
S-16 Wheatnet-E Super Hub LED Card (IBEL-1)
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 4-23
S-8 Wheatnet-E Super Hub Main Card (IBA-1)
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 4-24
Micro Satellite Main Card (MCS-8 & MCS-8E)
Load Sheet............................................................................................................... 4-25
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Glossary
Terminology.................................................................................. G-1
Appendices
Appendix 1
Configuring System IP Addresses ............................................. A-3
Overview ................................................................................................................... A-3
Editing Network Parameters..................................................................................... A-3
Setting up FTP Site Profiles ................................................................................ A-3
Editing the Network Text Files............................................................................. A-4
Sample E-WHEATNET CPU Network File.......................................................... A-4
Surface Network Files ......................................................................................... A-4
Appendix 2
S-16 E-WHEATNET Replacement Parts List.............................. A-6
S-8 E-WHEATNET Replacement Parts List................................ A-7
E-SAT Replacement Parts List.................................................... A-8
MCS-8 Replacement Parts List ................................................... A-9
MCS-8E Replacement Parts List................................................ A-10
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General Information
Chapter Contents
Introduction ................................................................................ 1-2
E-SAT E-Series Satellite Digital Network Router .................... 1-3
E-Series Micro Satellite Digital Network Router...................... 1-4
MCS-8..................................................................................................................... 1-4
MCS-8E .................................................................................................................. 1-5
Logic Connections ................................................................................................ 1-5a
Input Ports ...................................................................................................... 1-5a
Output Ports.................................................................................................... 1-5a
LOGIC Connector ........................................................................................... 1-5a
Internal Programming Options................................................................................ 1-6
Switch Settings ................................................................................................. 1-6
S-16 E-WHEATNET- E-Series Audio Routing Switch Hub...... 1-7
I/O Connections ...................................................................................................... 1-8
Audio Network ................................................................................................... 1-8
AES Clock Sync................................................................................................. 1-8
Ethernet Interface .............................................................................................. 1-9
Typical Ethernet Cable ................................................................................... 1-9
Typical Crossover Cable ................................................................................ 1-9
RJ-45 Connections Pinout Drawing ................................................................ 1-10
Front Panel LEDs ................................................................................................. 1-11
Internal Programming Options.............................................................................. 1-11
Switch Settings Including Sample Rate ......................................................... 1-11
Jumper Settings.............................................................................................. 1-12
S-8 E-WHEATNET- E-Series Audio Routing Switch Hub...... 1-13
I/O Connections .................................................................................................... 1-14
Audio Network ................................................................................................. 1-14
AES Clock Sync............................................................................................... 1-14
Ethernet Interface ............................................................................................ 1-15
RJ-45 Connections Pinout Drawing ................................................................ 1-16
Front Panel LEDs ................................................................................................. 1-17
Internal Programming Options.............................................................................. 1-17
Switch Settings Including Sample Rate ......................................................... 1-17
Jumper Settings.............................................................................................. 1-18
E-Series Control Surfaces....................................................... 1-19
Ethernet-BasedControllers .................................................... 1-20
Audio Connections .................................................................. 1-22
Digital Audio Connections .................................................................................... 1-2 2
Unbalanced Analog Connections ......................................................................... 1-22
Unbalanced Digital Connections (SPDIF) ............................................................ 1-22
Hand Crimp Tool Wiring Instructions .................................... 1-24
Pin Extractor Instructions ....................................................... 1-25
E-Series Digital Audio Netwok System Flow Diagram ......... 1-26
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General Information
Introduction
TheWheatstoneEvolutionSeries(E-Series)Digital Audio NetworkSystemis
comprised of several components interconnected via CAT links to achieve a very
costeffectivenetworkedaudiosystem.Eachstudiooperatesindependently,yetcan
share all sources and mixes through the S-16 (S-8) E-Series Wheatnet Switch—
without traffic limitations, or machine control delays.
StartyoursystemwithasimpleAESrouterwithanalogand/ordigitalinputsand
outputs. From there you can add logic I/O cards and scheduling software to
interfacetoyourautomationsystem.Youcancreate acustomsystemthat includes
up to sixteen E-Series Satellite (E-SAT) cages and to up to twelve digital E-series
control surfaces linked to the S-16 (S-8) E-Series Wheatnet Switch. Cages can be
separated by distances up to 100m (328’) with many studios connected to your
central rack room, providing shared resources, yet still permitting independently
functioning satellite studios, each with its own combination of analog and digital
input and output cards and connector modules specifically selected to suit a large
variety of gear. We also provide a full complement of Ethernet protocol remote
routercontrolpanels,aswellasacompletefamilyofplug-inmodulesthatinterface
theroutingsystemtoexistingWheatstonedigitalandanalogstand-aloneconsoles.
Optional
User-Supplied
Hardware
E-WHEATNET
E-SAT
E-Series Surface
User-Supplied
Monitor
E-Series Surface
MICROSATELLITE
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E-SAT - E-Series Satellite Digital Network Router
Stereo I/O may be
split into indepen-
dentmonosignals.
Use crossover
wireCAT5orbet-
ter for all AT and
DSP links.
The E-SAT is a rackmount unit occupying two 19” wide rack spaces
(total height 3 1/2”) with 16” depth.
The E-SAT accepts up to 16 discrete stereo analog or AES-3/SPDIF
digitalaudiosources,and16stereoanalogordigitaloutputs.Integral,high
quality Sample Rate Converters (SRCs) on the digital inputs resolve
sample rates up to 96kHz. The E-SAT may be fitted with up to 4 input
cards, 4 output cards, and 2 logic cards. Hardware is described in the next
chapter.
All audio input, output, and logic connections are made via DB-25
PCB-mounted connectors located on the rear of chassis. The factory
suppliedhandcrimpingtoolisusedforallDB-25connectionstoandfrom
therouter (see instruction on page1-24).There are also RJ-45 connectors
for audio network and ethernet connections. Cage-to-cage network con-
nectionsare made byUTPCAT5 crossover cablesterminatedwith RJ-45
connectors.
AssumingtheE-SATiscorrectlyrackmounted,youmaynowenergize
itbyconnectingthefactorysuppliedpowercordtotherackmountunitand
then plugging it into the AC mains.
Frontpanel LED indicators ACLINEand DC PWR shouldlightup to
indicate the presence of their respective voltages.
The LINK1 and LINK2 LEDs indicate a good connection to the
E-WHEATNETandoptionalMCS-8(MCS-8withEngine)MICROSAT
or IOC.
Note: To de-energize the E-SAT, unplug its AC cord from the AC
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E-Series Micro Satellite Digital Network Router
MCS-8
TheMCS-8 is a rackmount unit occupying one 19” wide rack space (total height
1 3/4”) with 16” depth.
TheMCS-8accepts up to 8 discrete stereo analog or AES-3/SPDIF digital audio
sources, and 8 stereo analog or digital outputs. Integral, high quality SRCs on the
digitalinputs resolvesamplerates upto96kHz. TheMCS-8may befittedwith upto
2 input cards, and 2 output cards. It uses the same input/output card family as the
E-SATandispre-configuredatthefactory.Hardwareisdescribedinthenextchapter.
All audio input and output connections are made via DB-25 PCB-mounted
connectorslocated on therear of chassis.Thefactory suppliedhandcrimping tool is
usedforallDB-25connectionstoandfromtherouter(seeinstructiononpage1-24).
TherearealsotwoRJ-45connectorsforaudionetwork(“ATLINK”RJ-45—see
pages1-8and1-10forpinouts)andGPIOlogic(LOGICRJ-45)connections.Seethe
following section (page 1-5a) for logic details.
Cage-to-cagenetwork connections can bemadeby UTP CAT5 crossovercables
terminated with RJ-45 connectors (see page 1-9 for pinouts).
Assuming the MCS-8 is correctly rackmounted, you may now energize it by
connectingthe factorysupplied power cordto therackmountunit andthen plugging
it into the AC mains.
FrontpanelLEDindicatorsACPWRandDCPWRshouldlightuptoindicatethe
presence of their respective voltages.
The LINK1 LED indicates a good connection to the S-16 E-WHEATNET. Use
of the LINK2 LED is reserved.
Note: To de-energize the MCS-8, unplug its AC cord from the AC mains.
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MCS-8E
The MCS-8E is a rackmount unit occupying one 19” wide rack space (total
height 1 3/4”) with 16” depth.
TheMCS-8Eacceptsupto8discretestereo analogorAES-3/SPDIFdigital
audiosources,and4stereoanalogordigitaloutputs.Integral,highqualitySRCs
on the digital inputs resolve sample rates up to 96kHz. The MCS-8E may be
fittedwithupto2inputcards,andoneoutputcard.Itusesthesameinput/output
card family as the E-SAT and is pre-configured at the factory. Hardware is
described in the next chapter.
This unit also has a mix engine DSP that combines all of the console audio
signals as directed by a console’s faders, knobs, and switches to produce the
various Program, Aux Send, Mix Minus, and Monitor output mixes. The DSP
receives instructions from control surfaces in real time over a Mixer Transport
using the “MIXER LINK” RJ-45 connector on the rear panel (see pages 2-28
and 2-29 for pinouts).
All audio input and output connections are made via DB-25 PCB-mounted
connectors located on the rear of chassis. The factory supplied hand crimping
toolisusedfor allDB-25 connectionsto andfrom therouter (seeinstruction on
page 1-24).
Thereare also twoRJ-45 connectors foraudionetwork (ATLINKRJ-45—
see pages 1-8 and 1-10 for pinouts) and GPIO logic connections. See the
following section (page 1-5a) for logic details.
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LogicConnections
Input Ports
Ifalogicportisconfiguredasaninput(seesettingsforSW7
and SW8), the logic common setting for that port (SW4 and
SW5) must be Common Plus. A simple closure between the
logic port pin and GROUND (pin 1) is then all that is required
to activate the input port.
Output Ports
If a logic port is configured as an output (see settings for
SW7 and SW8), then the logic common setting for that port
(SW4andSW5)canbe CommonPlusorCommonGround,dependingonthe
application.The logic port is configuredasa FET output, with onesideof the
FET connected to the logic port pin and other side of the FET connected to
GROUND (Common Ground, for an active low output) or 5V through an
internal pullup resistor (Common Plus, for an active high output). Activating
the logic output port simply creates a closure between the logic port pin and
GROUND (Common Ground) or +5V (Common Plus).
“LOGIC” C ONNECTOR
Pin 1 – GROUND
Pin 2 – LOGIC PORT 1
Pin 3 – LOGIC PORT 2
Pin 4 – LOGIC PORT 3
Pin 5 – LOGIC PORT 4
Pin 6 – LOGIC PORT 5
Pin 7 – LOGIC PORT 6
Pin 8 – +5V
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+5V
MCS-8
SIMPLE INPUT EXAMPLE
INPUT POR
T
SWITCH
+5V
N/C
PORT
GND
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Internal Programming Options
All internal programming options are made via PCB mounted switches.
Switch Settings
SW1 - AT Reset
Momentarily pressing the switch resets the AT board LAN chip, while
pressing and holding the switch also resets the FPGA.
The recessed SW1 is accessible from the rear and is located next to the
“AT LINK” / “LOGIC” RJ-45 connectors.
SW2 - DSP Reset
Momentarily pressing the switch resets the DSP board LAN chip, while
pressing and holding the switch also resets the FPGA.
IfloadedtherecessedSW2isaccessiblefromtherearandislocatednexttothe
“MIXER LINK” RJ-45 connector.
Dipswitch SW4, SW5 - Logic Common Plus / Common Ground
Dipswitch SW7, SW8 - Logic IN /OUT
The SW4 and SW5 switches are used in setting up logic in conjunction with
SW7 and SW8.
For Input Logic the corresponding switches should be set for Logic In and
Common Plus.
For Output Logic Active Low the corresponding switches should be set for
Logic Out and Common GND.
ForOutputLogicActiveHigh(+5V)thecorrespondingswitchesshouldbeset
for Logic Out and Common Plus.
For corresponding switches follow the 1 - 6 markings on the board.
CommonPlus/CommonGroundcanbeconfiguredforeachportindividually.
Dipswitch SW6
Pos. 1 - Sample Rate Select - 48kHz when ON, 44.1kHz when OFF.
Pos. 2 - Remote Rack -
ON - this is a remote rack, therefore it is connected to another rack and is
designated as Rack 5 of the Tier in which the connected rack is located.
OFF - this is not a remote rack and will be configured as Rack 1.
Pos. 3 - Disables Remote Rack -
ON - a remote rack is not connected.
OFF - a remote rack is connected.
Pos.4 - This switch isusedin configuration and should be inthe ON position.
SW9 and SW11 - Not Used
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S-16 E-WHEATNET - E-Series Audio Routing Switch
CAT5 Wiring Tip
S-16 E-WHEATNET is the high speed central network switch that
connects up to sixteen studios from the technical operations center. S-16
E-WHEATNETiscapable of simultaneously switching 64 bi-directional
audio channels to 16 ports — that’s 2048 traffic channels.
This unit occupies one 19” wide rack unit (height 1 3/4”), and is 13”
deep.
Front panel LED indicators display system status, sample rate, and
external clock functions. No external PC is required for continuous
operation.
The sixteen rear mounted RJ-45 audio network ports easily integrate
multiple studio systems. Installation is simple: run one UTP CAT5
crossovercabletotheE-WHEATNETfromeachofyourstudiosorlocally
mounted I/O centers.
Anotherwiring optionis to runa UTPCAT5straightconnectionfrom
the rack room to a small RJ-45 patch point block in each studio. The final
connectiontoeach E-SAT rack or control surface can then be made using
an off the shelf crossover patch cable.
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power to thepower to the
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power to the
S-16S-16
S-16S-16
S-16
E-WHEATNET first, then E-SAT racks, and finally theE-WHEATNET first, then E-SAT racks, and finally the
E-WHEATNET first, then E-SAT racks, and finally theE-WHEATNET first, then E-SAT racks, and finally the
E-WHEATNET first, then E-SAT racks, and finally the
surface. You may cycle power on surfaces or E-SAT as required after thesurface. You may cycle power on surfaces or E-SAT as required after the
surface. You may cycle power on surfaces or E-SAT as required after thesurface. You may cycle power on surfaces or E-SAT as required after the
surface. You may cycle power on surfaces or E-SAT as required after the
S-16S-16
S-16S-16
S-16
E-WHEATNET is up and running.E-WHEATNET is up and running.
E-WHEATNET is up and running.E-WHEATNET is up and running.
E-WHEATNET is up and running.
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I/O Connections
Allaudionetwork,masterclock,andEthernetconnectionsaremadevia
RJ-45connectorsmountedonthe rear panel. The pinout drawings on page
1-10 summarize all wiring connections.
Audio Network
ATcardsinstalledinE-SATracksareconnectedtoS-16E-WHEATNET
via CAT5 crossovercables. For typical CAT5 cable pinouts, see page 1-9.
“1”-”16” C ONNECTOR
Pin 1 – TX +
Pin 2 – TX -
Pin 3 – RX +
Pin 6 – RX -
AES Clock Sync
The S-16 E-WHEATNET Network system’s sample rate is normally
derived from its own internal crystal oscillator. The AES Clock sync
connector provides a means for synchronizing the Network system to an
external AES-11 master clock signal in the rare case that plant wide
synchronization is required. The fact that all digital inputs are fitted with
high quality sample rate converters obviates the need for external sync in
most cases.
“CLK” Connector
To sync your S-16 E-WHEATNET to an external AES Black clock
sourceusethe AESSync INport availableonthe“CLK”RJ-45 connector:
Pin 1 – AES SYNC OUT HI
Pin 2 – AES SYNC OUT LO
Pin 3 – AES SYNC IN HI
Pin 6 – AES SYNC IN LO
Valid sample rates are 44.1kHz and 48kHz. EXT sync must match the
internalcrystalsetting.WhensyncisdetectedthefrontpanelEXTLEDwill
light.UseonlyahighgradeDigitalAudioReferenceSignal(DARS)perthe
AES-11 specification.
AESClockisastan-
dard AES-3 output
without audio.
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EthernetInterface
Connect the S-16 E-WHEATNET to your Ethernet LAN with a
straight(pintopin)CAT5cable.TheLANconnectionisforcommunicat-
ing with computers running Wheatstone software such as XPoint, PC-
XYC, and Event Computer. If you are connecting directly between the
computer and the S-16 E-WHEATNET with no network in between, use
a crossover cable. Typical straight and crossover CAT5 cable pinouts are
shown below.
“ETH” C ONNECTOR
Pin 1 – TXD +
Pin 2 – TXD -
Pin 3 – RXD +
Pin 6 – RXD -
T YPICAL E THERNET C ABLE
T YPICAL C ROSSOVER C ABLE
1
2
3
4
TXD +
TXD -
RXD +
RXD -
PIN
1
2
3
4
PIN
RJ-45
Plug RJ-45
Plug
White/Orange
5
6
7
8
N
/C
N
/C
5
6
7
8
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
N
/C
N
/C
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
1
2
3
4
TXD +
TXD -
RXD +
RXD -
PIN
1
2
3
4
PIN
RJ-45
Plug RJ-45
Plug
White/Orange
5
6
7
8
N
/C
N
/C
5
6
7
8
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
White/Green
Green
White/Orange
Blue
White/Blue
Orange
White/Brown
Brown
N
/C
N
/C
RXD +
RXD -
TXD +
TXD -
N
/C
N
/C
N
/C
N
/C
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TXD +
TXD -
RXD +
RXD -
"ETH"
RJ-45
Ethernet - RJ-45
RJ-45 Connections
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TX +
TX -
RX +
RX -
"1"-"16"
RJ-45
Audio Network
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AES SYNC OUT HI
AES SYNC OUT LO
AES SYNC IN HI
AES SYNC IN LO
"CLK"
RJ-45
AES Clock SYNC
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Front Panel LEDs
On the left-lower part of the front panel there are five LEDs, that
function as follows.
EXT
The “EXT” LED lights up when an external AES reference clock
source is connected to the S-16 E-WHEATNET.
48K or 44.1K Sample Rate
Indicatestheinternallyselectedsystemsamplerate,“48K”or“44.1K”.
Note that all S-16 E-WHEATNET devices must operate at the same
sample rate. Please consult the factory before changing sample rate.
On Line
The “ON LINE” LED lights when the S-16 E-WHEATNET CPU has
booted and is ready for use.
Error
In the unlikely event of an S-16 E-WHEATNET CPU failure the
“ERROR” LED will light up.
Internal Programming Options
All internal programming options are made via PCB mounted
dipswitches and jumpers.
Switch Settings
SW1 - CPU Reset
ThismomentarypushbuttonswitchallowstheCPUtoberesetwithout
powering down the system. Holding the button for two seconds will also
causetheFPGAprogramtobereloaded,firstbreakingallaudiocrosspoints.
Upon re-boot completion, the CPU will remake all system crosspoints.
TherecessedSW1isaccessiblefromthe rearand islocated nextto the
ETHERNET port.
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!
Alldevices inthe
system must be
set to the same
sample rate!

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DIPSW2
Pos.1 (labeled DIPSWØ on the circuit board) - 48/44.1 Sample Rate -
Off = 44.1K, On = 48K
Pos.2 - reserved - never ON
Pos.3 - reserved - never ON
Pos.4 - PRI/SEC select - OFF = Primary, ON = Redundant (not used)
Jumper Settings
J1 - CPU I/O PGRM
Momentary shorting will reload the CPU FPGA program.
J2 - PBRST
Factory Use Only
E-Series Network / Jan 2008
!
Alldevices inthe
system must be
set to the same
sample rate!