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19. GPIO

19.2 Virtual GPIO Networking

The system supports three virtual GPIO networking methods: GNET, Ember+ and GPIO-over-Audio. The first two

methods exchange GPIO signals over the control network, while the last method uses a Digital Audio link such as

MADI.

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Table of Contents3
Introduction4
Important Safety Instructions5
Product Overview6
The Hardware7
- Front View8
- Rear View10
- The Front Panel Display11
- The STATUS LED12
- IO Cards13
Licensed Feature Sets14
- Introduction15
  - Main License Packages15
  - Add-on Licenses15
- Power Core License Chart16
- Preparing a Configuration17
Installation19
- Unpacking20
- Packing List21
- Mounting the Frame22
- Dimensions and Weight23
- Temperature and Cooling24
- Fitting the IO Cards25
- SFP Modules27
- Grounding & Power28
  - Grounding28
  - Power29
- Wiring30
- Synchronization34
System Setup36
- System Connections (Required for Setup)37
- Powering On & Checking the Device38
- Setting Up the Configuration PC39
- Updating the Firmware41
  - Using the Software Update Wizard42
- Uploading a Configuration43
- Activating the Licenses44
- Editing the System IP Settings48
- Setting the System Date and Time49
- Setting the Time Zone50
- Network Security51
Configuring Power Core52
- Starting a Configuration53
- Creating a New Configuration54
- Opening an Existing Configuration56
- Checking the Network Communication57
- Loading a Project from the Unit58
- Selecting a Different License Package59
- Enabling an Add-on License60
- Monitoring the Resources61
- Saving the Project62
- Transferring Configuration Data to the Unit63
Audio IO64
- Setting Up IO Cards65
  - System Core Configuration65
  - Audio IO Card Parameters66
- Setting Up MADI75
- Setting Up RAVENNA/AES6778
- Setting Up Synchronisation93
  - Sync Reference Parameters93
Audio Mix Engine94
- Sources95
- Summing Buses111
- DSP Parameters117
- VCA Groups123
- Conf Buses126
- N-1s132
  - N-1 Anatomy132
  - Creating N-1s132
- PFL Monitoring133
- Monitoring Master Control & Talkback138
- Monitoring Signal Selection149
- Tone Generator153
  - Assigning the Signals153
  - Selecting the "Line Up" Signal Frequency154
- Signal Metering155
- Surround Mixing162
Audio Utilities165
- DMS Metering & Loopbacks166
  - DMS Input Parameters167
  - DMS Loopback/Silence Parameters168
- GP Sums169
  - Creating GP Sum Buses169
  - Mix Remote169
- Direct Outs170
Routing Matrix171
- Routing Matrix Anatomy172
- Crosspoint Switching173
- Saving Crosspoints in Snapshots181
Intercom182
- Introduction183
- InterCom Local vs InterCom Net184
- System Configuration185
- InterCom Software194
Control Surface Configuration207
- Control Surface Compatibility208
- Connecting a Control Surface209
  - Connecting a ruby Control Surface209
- CAN Bus Settings210
  - CAN Bus Speed210
  - CAN Bus Addressing211
- Frame Selection214
- Panel Selection215
- Virtual Fader Modules216
  - Adding a Virtual Module217
- Configuring the Fader Module218
- Configuring the Central Module235
- Configuring Fader Options237
- Configuring Global Settings241
- Controlling Central Module Functions243
Power Core Max246
- Introduction247
- Wiring248
- Configuration Overview249
- Defining the System Core & Surface250
- Assigning Fader Strips to a Surface252
- VisTool Instances253
- Configuring Sources & Summing Buses254
- Configuring PFL256
- Using Snapshots258
- Access-Specific Options259
- Additional Notes260
The Snapshots System261
- Introduction262
- What’s Stored in a Snapshot?263
- Isolating Fader Strips264
- Using the Local Snapshot Memories265
- Global Snapshot Options266
- Saving Logical States269
- Saving & Recalling Element States270
- VisTool Snapshots272
- User Access Rights277
Connecting a VisTool MK2 PC292
- VisTool Button Control293
- Access to Fader Module Parameters295
- Fader Strip Assignment296
- Source Parameter Control299
- Fader Strip ACCESS Keys300
- Monitor Matrix Control301
- Talkback Matrix Control303
- Crosspoint Switching Control305
  - Matrix Control 128 * 128307
  - Matrix Control Module309
- Advanced VisTool Integration310
- Timers318
  - Standard Timers318
  - Server-based Timers320
- VisTool General Settings321
Key Panel Control322
- Key Panel Options323
- Adding Key Panels324
- Configuring Key Panels325
- Key Panel Service Menus327
GPIO328
- Configuring the Physical GPIOs329
  - GPI & GPO330
- Virtual GPIO Networking331
- Preparing the TCP/IP Connections332
- GNET (GPI/O Network)333
  - Using TCP334
  - Using UDP336
- Ember+ GPIO338
  - Ember+ Naming341
- GPIO over Audio channels (GT In/Out)342
Configuring Custom Logical Behaviour344
- Label345
- AND8346
- ASSIGN348
- Blender349
- Blink350
- Button 16351
- Button 64352
- DEL353
- DFF (Data Flip Flop)354
- Enable Func355
- Gate356
- IMP357
- Level Prio358
- LS Command360
- Macro361
  - Introduction361
  - System Configuration361
  - Installing the Macro Editor364
    - System Requirements364
    - Installation Procedure365
  - Using the Macro Editor366
- MFF (Mono Flip Flop)382
- MOM LAT (Momentary Latch)383
- Mon Desk384
- MUX/DEMUX 8385
- NOT386
- OR8387
- OR32388
- PRIO389
- ShiftReg 16390
- Static Network Route391
- TB State392
- Text Prio393
- TFF (Toggle Flip Flop)395
- PowerUp Control Outputs396
- Ember+ Logical Functions397
  - Ember+ Internal Src Control397
  - Ember+ Internal Src Query399
  - Ember+ Internal FuncCall400
Networking Power Core402
- Remote Control via Ember+403
- Remote Control from Playout Systems (RAS)416
- Resource Sharing (Arbitration & Tielines)417
- Matrix Control425
- DAW Control434
  - Using ProTools Sources434
  - Central Control Functions435
    - Assigning DAW Parameters436
- UDP Matrix437
The Web UI439
- Introduction440
- Opening a Session & Logging In441
  - User Modes (Access Levels)441
- The System Menu442
- The Peripherals Menu451
- The TCP Connections Menu454
- The Sources / Sums Menu456
- The RAVENNA Menu457
- Preparing a Secure Connection (for https)468
The Firmware Update Tool (SoP Explorer)473
- Introduction474
- First Steps475
- Using the Software Update Wizard476
- Alternative Update Methods477
  - Updating a Selected Component477
  - Forcing a Software Update478
- Software Module Interrogation479
- Main Menus480
- Toolbar481
- Properties482
Maintenance483
- Restarting the System484
- Replacing Defective Parts485
- Cleaning the Devices486
- Alarm Management487
- Opening a Telnet Session490
- Opening a Connection to the Serial Port491
- Transferring Files (via FTP)492
Troubleshooting494
- Boot-up Issues495
  - The system will not boot495
- Hardware & Power Issues496
  - Exchanging the Internal SD Card496
- IP Networking Issues497
  - What is my system's IP address?497
  - The network connection to my remote device is not working497
- Configuration Issues498
  - I loaded a new configuration but the system has not read the changes498
  - My configuration file will not open498
Appendices499
- Part Numbers500
  - Data Sheets500
- Dimension Drawing501
- Connector Pin-Outs502
- The 12V DC Power Supply505
- Default Network Settings506
- Matrix Numbers507
- Mackie HUI Parameters508
- Ember+ Tree511
- Advanced Licensing Features526
Glossary536

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