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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©2008 Wheatstone Corporation

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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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!
All devices in the
system must be
set to the same
sample rate!

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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
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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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!
Alldevices inthe
system must be
set to the same
sample rate!

GENERAL INFORMATION
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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
E-SAT
E-SAT

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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
mains.
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