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1. J Ss Ul LAB GRUPPEN Crossed RJ45 cable Ol e Between NLB 60E and PC NOMADLINK Straight 45 cable Between Ethernet switch or hub and NLB 60E Straight RJ45 cables Between NLB 60E and amplifiers and from amplifier to amplifier in a subunit LAB GRUPPEN 2300W gt NOTE Connection to either O the front rear 60 Although two computers connected2. to the NLB 60E simultaneously only one is IN OUT allowed access to the subnet at a time NOMADLINK NLB 60E Operation Manual 9 6 CONNECTIONS TO AMPLIFIERS NOMADLINK 6 4 NomadLink Wiring Notes All NomadLink ports on the NLB 60E as well as ports on many NomadLink equipped Lab gruppen ampli fiers are equipped with Neutrik EtherCon XLR type connector housings Connections may be made with standard RJ45 connectors or with the more robust EtherCon connectors The EtherCon housings offer greater mechanical security and protection from accidental damage For installations in the USA all cables must carry the VW 1 flame retardant rating US National Differences cl 16 3 When preparing custom Catb Ethernet cables for the NomadLink application all conductors in the cable must be fully wired to the RJ45 connector No madLink uses conductor pairs that are not required for a standard 100basel Ethernet connection 6 5 NomadLink network cable lengths In installations where the NLB 60E is positioned at some distance from the amplifier racks or where groups of amplifiers within a single subnet up to 60 units are located at some distance from each other the following general rules should be considered On the right side are typical examples of how NomadLink network setups can be configure
3. IP address mask Leave Default gateway blank as this parameter Is not used a Us the ONS server addresses DAS aprir DHS NLB 60E Operation Manual 13 1 CONNECTION TO PC FOR DEVICECONTROL 5 Click on OK To verify that your settings are correct select and review the Support page The PC is now ready to connect to the NLB 60E when the DeviceControl application is started 14 NLB 60E Operation Manual LAB GSGRUPPEN 1 Local Area Connection Status Suppen status Address Type P 192 163 1 1060 Subnet Mask 2554552550 Defaukt Gateway Windows ded not detect problems wih this connection Cannot connect clck 7 3 DeviceControl Software After the PC is connected to one or more NLB 60 units in a valid Ethernet TCP IP configuration you may launch the DeviceControl application DeviceControl can then either upload an amplifier configuration from the NLB 60 subnet s open a saved amplifier configuration or create a new con figuration Key features such as power ON OFF and amplifier channel muting will be controlled directly from the DeviceControl windows Please read the DeviceControl Operation Manual for more details on features and functiona
4. network Ted emiblilS 12 E Eo eei M Tm 12 71 3 Direct connection to PC I 12 7 1 4 Connection through Local Area Network LAN 22 12 AMENS 12 Tear SOC FS SS Of the NLB 12 NE 13 Teo so 14 8 ESTABLISHING A SECURE CONNECTION ee 15 Je 15 Sht secure 15 SS 15 91 3 Adding additional subnets to a secure connection 16 E MB gt 16 _________ 17 G5 Merry SeaHre t OI NEUES 17 9 OPERATION AND 18 gT 114 1 18 ET mme 18 221 Navigation display cam 18 22 LEDS Ete e 18 9 2 3 Power 19 Suc N twork LEDS and Ethernet CONEGU 19 9 3 Display navigation and features in getall 2 20 2 TRETEN 20 2 NLB 60E Operation Manual LAB GRUPPEN CONTENTS
5. Hute Unmute LouHi3h HiahsLnou BEBE Hute Unmute rpsens Clase Hute Unmute rensClose Enter NLB 60E Operation Manual 29 10 APPENDIX Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 subnet Tara Enter info Enter Denice wer rial number Enter Firmare zian sEnter wer eet 5 uer Faults Enter Subnet Faults All ok Zubnet 1 RID ERPS Subnet 1 Curreenk Loo high Oren loor Looe ld 220HLE amp Cari t T Dan i DFF 30 NLB 60E Operation Manual Level 1 Subnet Faults Enter LARB CGHUJPPEPN Level 2 Subnet 1 ATIT gE Subnet 1 Com errors Subnet 1 Current too hish lace 14 1 Deen lace 14 2 Devices Can i Power Denice Devices 1 55 Internal Fault subnet Faults LAB GRUPPEN 10 2 Firmware upgrade 10 2 1 Overview Lab gruppen will issue firmware upgrades for the NLB at intervals as warranted for improved reliability and performance Firmware upgrades are accom plished using Ethernet communication Instructions below apply to version 2 x Check instructions sent with the latest firmware upgrade for any changes to this procedure 10
6. Upload Configuration 1 zer 2 0 0 2 192 168 191 56 2 0 0 3 0 192 168 191 78 2 0 0 amp 192 168 191 84 2 0 0 15 92 168 191 79 2 0 0 32 192158434 20 2 0 0 35 amp 132158 191 53 10 Hefresh Deselect All Figure 8 3 ESTABLISHING A SECURE CONNECTION 8 jSubnet _ IP Address Te c CD Resetting the password in DeviceControl The password in DeviceControl is deleted disabled when Secure Connection is disabled by the procedure described above Authorization with the old existing password is required before a new password can be entered The password also is reset when DeviceControl is uninstalled and reinstalled Entry of the old password Is not required However depending on the Windows configuration uninstalling may require authorization from the system administrator 8 1 6 Verify Secure Connection To verify the status of secure connection on the NBL GOEs the easiest way is to look at the upload dialog Figure 8 3 1 Start DeviceControl Choose Upload configuration from network in Quick Start menu 3 Verify the information in the Upload Configuration dialog according to information below This information is also available in the Set NLB 60E password and Change NLB 60E password dialogs Indicates that secure connection is enabled in this NLB 60E Indicates that secure connection is enabled and that the pa
7. 8 1 2 Set password 1 From the main window select File menu and choose Settings 2 Click on the Security tab 3 Check the Enable Secure Connection Figure 8 1 Settings General Locks Security Synchronization i o change DesaceControl parswced and NLB BDE password lo prevent access Hote DewceControl and NLB SDIE must use Ihe same passed to bate secure connechen eee Secure Connection Device Figure 8 1 4 Fill in a password in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields Figure 8 2 Press Set 5 A new pop up appears Set NLB 60E s password Click on Yes The Set NLB 60E Password dialog appears 7 Leave Old Password field empty No password has yet been set in the NLB 6 EM NLB 60E Operation Manual 15 8 ESTABLISHING A SECURE CONNECTION Set DeviceControl Password must be 4 to 10 characters long Cor inn Mew Password Mew Password Figure 8 2 8 Fill in New Password and Confirm Password with the same password set in step 4 passwords must be identical to establish connection between DeviceControl NLB 60 9 Verify that all NLB 60 are selected 10 Press Set 11 Press OK in the Settings dialog The Secure Connection is enabled 8 1 3 Adding additional subnets to a secure connection Additional subnets may be added to an existing secure connection as
8. Ethernet cable should be used A typical LAN con nection incorporates a hub or switch 7 2 TCP IP network setup instructions 7 2 1 TCP IP address of the NLB 60E The NLB 60 has following factory preset default TCP IP values IP 192 168 1 166 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 DHCP usage set to OFF Yy 7y Your host PC must be manually set to the same subnet range 192 168 1 xxx Alternately you may modify the NLB 60 IP address to allow connection to the network See Section 9 3 5 3 for detailed Instructions If you have more than one NLB 60E in your TCP IP network then each NLB 60E must be assigned a unique IP address Therefore the last three digits the 166 in the default configuration must be changed to a unique number between 1 and 255 12 NLB 60E Operation Manual LAB GRUPPEN CONNECTION TO PC FOR DEVICECONTROL 7 7 2 2 TCP IP address of the PC The following instructions on establishing a PC connection to the NLB 60E may apply differently depending on the version of the Windows Operating System you are running However the IP parameters stated will apply regardless of the Windows version no Mac OS X version available Except when using a DHCP server to automatically obtain an IP address you must manually set the appropriate IP and Subnet Mask number Using Windows XP as an example the following procedure will establish the proper IP settings 1 Go to START in lower left corner
9. Press OK 2 PressSelect until Security menu appears Press OK 3 Press for Secure Conn 4 Press on Adjust Set until Disable appears Press OK to confirm The previously set password in the NLB is reset deleted when the secure Tel connection is disabled A new password must be set in the NLB 60E when re enabling a secure connection Disabling secure connection in DeviceControl 1 Start DeviceControl 2 Choose Create a new configuration in the Quick Start menu 3 Select File and then Settings from the menu bar 4 Click on the Security tab 5 Uncheck the Enable Secure Connection box 6 password in the Disable secure connection dialog Upon completing step 6 above the pass word is reset deleted A new password Ted must be entered in this DeviceControl in stallation when re enabling a secure con 16 NLB 60E Operation Manual LARB CHUJPPEN 8 1 5 Resetting passwords Use the procedure below if you do not remember your password and need to reset it Resetting the password in the NLB 60E Repeat these steps for all NLB 60E s in the sys tem 1 Pressthe Select key on the NLB 60E front panel until Configuration appears on the display Press OK 2 Press Select until Security appears Press OK 3 Press on Adjust Set until Reset Password appears Press OK to confirm 4 Set new password following the procedure in 6 1 2 above
10. 1 oM Ee ROB i ET TO 20 g3 Mute melon ww 20 Taa NECE GOC IN rse 20 3 35 GOMMMOUNA TON E S AEAEE TA AEAEE ENE EE NERE EEEE 23 2 NetWork 23 S EON AME ww 23 23 9 3 5 4 General Purpose Input 5 1 24 9 3 5 5 Power Sequence delay Setting peccet 25 9 3 5 6 Front panel PIN code lock setting pp 25 SR 2b 25 MNT rn 25 26 E A E A 27 QUT 28 101 2 OE 28 VO PU Va __ ______ __________ 6_ 31 10 9 0 ett 31 32 11 NLB 60E TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ee 33 T WARRANTY 34 NLB 60E Operation Manual 3 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS LAB GRUPPEN 2 1 Explanation of graphical symbols The lightning symbol within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the amplifier s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a ris
11. 2 2 Firmware update procedure 1 Copy the supplied exe dll and bin files to a common location on your PC such as a folder on the desktop 2 Connect the PC and NLB 60E unit s via Ethernet if not already connected Note that DeviceControl does not need to be running during the process 3 Run the NLB6OE BridgeUpdater exe program 4 NLB 60E unit s will be detected and displayed the BridgeUpdater program window 5 Press Browse and locate the bin file for the new release Select and press OK or Open 6 Highlight select the detected NLB 60E and Press UPDATE Alternatively press UPDATE ALL to update all NLB 60 units detected and displayed 7 Wait until a pop up window shows Succeeded to update file 8 IMPORTANT Do not turn power off or disconnect the Ethernet connection before you see the Succeeded to update window If you experience a failure in the update procedure due to loss of power or other unforeseen issues please refer to chapter 10 3 Recovery via bootloader mode Run DeviceControl to access the updated NLB 60 unit s gt Any user programmed NLB 60E settings 22 established in the prior firmware version Tea will be transferred to your updated firmware The only exception is Subnet Mute if Mute was ON in the prior firmware version the firmware upgrade will change it to the default Mute OFF val ue APPENDIX 10 10 3 Recovery via boot loader mode 1 Connect NLB 60
12. 5 Power Sequence delay setting Lab gruppen amplifiers produce very low inrush current at power up However when including a large number of amplifiers in a system it may be neces sary to introduce a delay between each amplifier s power up command The NLB 60E provides three delay lengths default minimum 0 25 s 0 50 s and 1 00 s Choose the setting that best suits your system requirements Use the Adjust up down arrows to set delay time 9 3 5 6 Front panel PIN code lock setting Press OK to provide access for entering a personal PIN code to lock or unlock the NLB 60E s front UI Use SELECT up down arrows to move the cursor and Adjust up down arrows to change the value Verify by pressing OK or ESC to abort without changes The PIN code 0000 is default and it will BR not lock the front panel To achieve optimal viewing conditions and to com pensate for viewing angle and lighting conditions you may adjust the display s contrast Use up down arrow keys to make changes 9 3 5 8 Security OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION 9 The Security configuration menu allows establish ment of a secure connection between the NLB 60E and a host PC running DeviceControl software This procedure is detailed in Section 8 9 3 6 Subnet Info The Subnet Info pages allow monitoring of all infor mation concerning the devices connected to the NomadLink network Pressing ENTER will access another menu Here it Is poss
13. 60 connected to the NLB 60 referred to as a NomadlLink Subnet Communication between the and the NLB 60 is over Ethernet using standard TCP IP protocols communication between the NLB 60E and connected amplifiers is via the robust NomadLink network The NLB 60E also serves as a stand alone interface for direct monitoring and control of many key func tions including system muting and soloing as well as power ON OFF utilizing the built in power sequencer These functions are accessible using the front panel displays and keypad user interface no external PC 15 required The NomadLink network offers a number of advan tages First phantom powering through the network cables allows the software to detect devices that are not currently turned on or connected to the mains This ensures very high reliability and redundancy while at the same time allowing connected amplifiers to remain on standby with no power consumption Additionally cable connections can be daisy chained for easier system setup This approach reduces total component costs simplifies installation and makes daily operation more convenient There is no need to create a star topology using many switches as with for example an Ethernet based system Individual amplifier addresses do not need to be manually entered A daisy chain network loop in combination with the automatic addressing of devices enables Lab gruppen s proprietary DeviceControl editor software
14. Select Connect to and Show all connections General Advanced Connect using 2 Select Local Area Connection Select Properties in the File menu or by right clicking Highlight the following selection Internet Protocol TCP IP Click This eganachon uses the following dama on the Properties button loss Packet states 8004 p W AES EEE bite Tao ve z 1 0 You should see a window similar to the following EM Hroadeam Sie Gigabit Imegraeed Cant Configure lt E Description gon Control Froetecolinmemat The detaut wida network peolocol that prowides cogmemenicabon across darren ininreennecimd networks Chow man m nabhicaben area whan eannected ly Neth me when fis connection has lene d no coenectmity 3 Select Use the following address Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Enter desired compatible address such as General 192 168 1 100 You can IP addigned automatically network ma capabd y Otherwise you need ask your for fe segnes 4 Click in Subnet mask The following should enter automatically 255 255 255 0 an IP addrea automate ally du
15. The commu nication standards are the familiar TCP IP network communication protocols The host computer must be equipped with a standard Ethernet LAN network interface The NLB 60E supports 100basel and full duplex only 7 1 2 Cable connections NLB 60E provides two parallel Ethernet connec tions one on the front panel equipped with a standard connector and one on the rear panel equipped with an EtherCon connector The rear panel connector is ideal for permanent connection to a Local Area Network LAN the front panel RJ45 allows con venient temporary connection for maintenance and service Although two computers may be connected to the NLB 60E simultaneously only one is allowed access to the subnet at a time 71 3 Direct connection to PC peer to peer A direct connection between the PC and the NLB 60E forms a peer to peer network In most cases this connection will require use of the crossed Ethernet cable A crossed connection is necessary because the NLB 60E is not an auto MDI MDX sensing unit Note that many newer PCs now incorporate auto MDI MDX sensing a feature which may allow peer to peer connection using a standard straight Ethernet cable Refer to your computer s documentation to determine if this is this feature is enabled LAB GSGRUPPEN 7 1 4 Connection through Local Area Network LAN If the PC is connected to the NLB 60E through a Local Area Network LAN then a standard straight
16. cables in the loop are con nected correctly all the way through from OUT ports to IN ports starting and ending at the NLB 60E connectors If for example two OUT ports are connected to each other this will cause problems in detecting the right topology on the NomadLink network Why am unable to operate the NLB 60E s front panel features A When a PC running DeviceControl is connected to the NLB 60E and thus directly controlling the NomadLink subnet all commands from the front panel and connections are locked out Why can t detect the NLB 60E from my PC A Check the Ethernet cables for faults and check the IP settings at both the PC and the NLB 60E Q have a straight through Ethernet cable that was working fine in my computer network but it will not function in the NomadLink network What s the problem A NomadLink uses conductor pairs that are not used in many Ethernet applications Use a cable tester to determine if the cable has one or more open conduc tors Also use of premium pre terminated Ethernet cables is recommended to avoid problems Note that for this same reason all custom terminated RJ45 connectors must be fully wired for use with the NomadLink application LAB GRUPPEN NLB 60E TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11 Network connectors Nomadlink Out Nomadlink In Ethernet rear panel Ethernet front panel General Purpose Input GPI 1x Voltage sensing input 10V is trick level 2
17. necessary to change the IP address and Subnet Mask to allow the NLB 60E to function within a Local Area Network configura tion or when using more than one NLB 60E in a larger system controlled by the DeviceControl editor software Press OK and use the SELECT UP DOWN arrows to move the cursor Use the ADJUST I SET UP DOWN arrows to change values Press OK to verify or ESC to abort without saving the changes When pressing OK you will see the display read Ing NLB 60E Operation Manual 23 9 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION To activate the new settings press the OK button to reboot If you would like to verify that the settings have taken effect check the Bridge Info pages ON Gateway setting is currently redundant No modifications are needed regardless of application 9 3 5 4 General Purpose Input settings NLB 60E has three General Purpose Input GPI connections which can be utilized in a variety of configurations Configuration of each GPI is achieved via small set up Wizard First a primary state is selected and then the corresponding secondary state For example if Mute is selected as the primary state it will not be possible to select Power on as the secondary state The only choices available will be Unmute or disabled First select the GPI port for which you desire to change settings GPI 1 2 or Mute Unmute will show as a default Press OK if you wish to modify A seco
18. to automatically create a precise picture 6 NLB 60E Operation Manual LAB GSGRUPPEN of all connected devices and their relative position in the chain NomadLink and DeviceControl work together to provide a quick overview of the system layout allowing simple operation of a large group of amplifiers Installation time is kept to a minimum and operators have fast access to information needed to solve problems during operation At a glance the operator can simultaneously monitor all metering data as well as fault and warning indications for all amplifier channels on the subnet We suggest you read this manual in its entirety to become fully acquainted with the features and func tions of the NLB 60E Lab gruppen Innovative Power Solutions IMPORTANT NOTE This manual A addresses operation of the NLB 60E as Tea installed with Firmware Version 2 0 or greater and DeviceControl Software Version 2 0 or greater Please visit ww w labgruppen com for upgrades if you are using previous versions LARB CGHUJPPEN 4 1 Unpacking Carefully open the shipping carton and check for any noticeable damage Every Lab gruppen product Is tested and inspected before leaving the factory and should arrive in perfect condition If found to be damaged notify the shipping company immediately Only the consignee may institute a claim with the carrier for damage incurred during shipping Be sure to save the carton and packing materials for the carri
19. 0 to the IN port on the first amplifier in the network Next connect the OUT port of the first amplifier to the IN port of the second amplifier Continue to daisy chain the amplifiers connecting the OUT port to the IN port of the next amplifier until all amplifiers are connected Complete the network loop by connecting the OUT port of the last amplifier to the IN port on the NLB The OUT of the NLB 60E must be connected to the IN port of the first amplifier to allow the De viceControl software to correctly identify devices on the network IMPORTANT NOTE Within restricted cable 24 distances the NomadLink network will Teu function as a single ended daisy chain without closing the loop The loop is closed by connecting the last amplifier s OUT port back to the NLB 60E IN port However itis strongly recom mended that the loop be completed doing so provides a redundant signal path and improves communication speed on the network 6 3 NOMADLINK Connection Illustration GENERAL NOMADLINK PURPOSE ETHERNET OUT SENSE CLOSURE 4 71 cv Aus PROFESSIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT LAB GRUPPEN _ y E o E be 8 B 8 ETHERNET
20. CONTACT SENSE CLOSURE CAUTION TO REDI i ra RISK OI TRIE SHOCK THIS CI ITS OF THE 5 NS STATED IN THE MANUAL 2 3 NOMADLINK OUT Gri 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 35W Ethernet 3x General Purpose Input GPI on 2 pole Mains input EtherCon housed network In and Out Phoenix connectors 100V 240V RJ45 for standard on EtherCon housed GPI 1 Sensing High Low Voltage auto sensing Pe using TCP IP RJ45 GPI 2 and 3 Contact closure 8 NLB 60E Operation Manual LAB GRUPPEN CONNECTIONS TO AMPLIFIERS NOMADLINK 6 6 1 Introduction Connecting the NLB 60E to Lab gruppen amplifiers in a NomadLink network is a simple and straightforward procedure All connections are made with standard straight Ethernet type cables equipped with RJ45 connectors Cable grade should be Catb or better Once connected the NomadLink network allows direct access and monitoring of up to 60 remotely located Lab gruppen amplifiers per NLB 60E Many system parameters can be accessed via the front panel user interface Optionally the NLB 60E func tions as a network bridge between the NomadLink network and a PC running DeviceControl editor software 6 2 Connecting the NLB 60E to the amplifiers The NLB 60E connects to the amplifiers through the two rear panel ports labeled NOMADLINK IN and OUT Using a standard straight Ethernet cable connect the OUT port on the NLB 6
21. E to the computer in the manner described in the NLB 60E Operation Manual 2 f the display is empty or consists of garbage data and all LED s are illuminated unplug and after about 5 seconds re insert the power cord to reboot 3 Pressthe OK button on the NLB 6OE front panel at the same time the power cord is re inserted again Ihe NLB 60E will now be started in boot loader mode The actual version of the boot loader is shown together with a fixed IP address 4 Connect the computer directly to the NLB 60 with Catb cable Change the IP address on the computer 1 On your computer go to Network connections Local Area Connection and click on the Properties button Local Area Connection Status a e General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 2 days 02 09 38 Speed 100 0 Mbps Activity 1 gt a Packets 440 430 10 752 NLB 60E Operation Manual 31 10 APPENDIX a 421 005 Packet Scheduler A Network Monitor Driver 2 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP in the new window and click on the Properties button 3 Select Use the following IP address and type the IP address that is shown on the NLB 60 display except for the last three digits that have to be unique Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 2 ean aet IP assig
22. Operation manual NLB 60E NomadLink Bridge and Network Controller Rev 2 00 Item no OM NLB60E 1 CONTENTS LAB GRUPPEN CONTENT 2 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ee 4 AME nee SNR 4 2 2 Iniportant Sete ns 4 01040155 4 ee 2 0 6 P 7 NND See 4e MN TR 7 OO 7 5 PANEL OVERVIEWS cossiensa a a 8 8 o2 Pedr oane _ __464__ _____ ________ 8 6 CONNECTIONS TO AMPLIFIERS NOMADLINK ps 9 Mes P eit __ _ _ ___ _ ______ ____ _ _ 9 6 2 GOnneciing NEB enira bita 9 03 Nomadink sini aiU 9 04 10 N madiink network lengin eh 10 Clad i em 3 10 7 CONNECTION TO FOR DEVICECONTROL ee 12 7 1 Introduction and network requirements pp 12 LA
23. ages There are no user serviceable parts inside and removal may void the warranty 18 An experienced user shall always supervise this professional audio equipment especially if inexperienced adults or minors are using th equipment 19 The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable If mounted in a 19 rack causing the mains plug not being readily operable the mains plug for the entire rack must be readily operable 20 The US National Differencescl 16 3 requires that NomadLinknetwork cables must be flame rated VW 1 Y vV v vy 2 3 Warning reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture and objectfilled with liquids such as vases should not be placed on the apparatus This apparatus must be earthed Use a three wire grounding type line cord like the one supplied with the product Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of different types of line cord and attachment plugs Check the voltage in your area and use the correct type 4 NLB 60E Operation Manual LAB GRUPPEN IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 gt See table below Voltage Line plug according to standard 110 125 V UL817 and CSA C22 2 no 42 CEE 7 page VII SR section 220 230 V 107 2 D1 IEC 83 page C4 BS 1363 of 1984 240 V Specification for 13A fused plugs and switched and unswitched socket outlets gt This equipment sh
24. aler or distributor or contact Lab gruppen by fax or email to obtain the location of the nearest authorised service centre Factory services In the event of your Lab gruppen product needing factory service you may contact Lab gruppen s service department for return instructions and a Return Authorization number Please note for product return 1 Use the original packing 2 Include a copy of the sales receipt your name return address phone and fax number email address and description of the defect 3 Mark the Return Authorization number on the outside of the packing 4 Ship the product prepaid to ab gruppen Faktorvagen 1 SE 434 37 Kungsbacka SWEDEN Phone 46 300 56 28 00 Fax 46 300 56 28 99 info labgruppen com www labgruppen com ETHERNET LASB GRUPPEN LAB GRUPPEN AB gt SWEDEN INTERNATIONAL CONTACT gt INFO LABGRUPPEN COM US CONTACT gt INFOUS TCELECTRONIC COM WWW LABGRUPPEN COM
25. d with maximum recommended distances shown gt Rule f The maximum cable length in between any two devices may not exceed 300 meters 980 feet gt Rule 2 In a non closed loop daisy chained subnet the total maximum cable length is 400 meters 1300 feet gt Rule 3 In a closed loop subnet the total maximum cable length is 700 meters 2300 feet 10 NLB 60E Operation Manual LASB GRUPPEN 6 6 GPI Connections The NLB 60E is equipped with three General Purpose Input connectors on the real panel Using these connectors the NLB 60 can relay commands from external sources such as power sequencers or alarms systems initiating amplifier functions such as power on off or mute unmute Two of the GPI connectors are of the contact closure type The third GPI connector is the voltage sensing type 24V All three use two pole Phoenix connec tors More information on programming of the functions can be found in the Operation section at 9 3 54 LAB GRUPPEN CONNECTIONS TO AMPLIFIERS NOMADLINK 6 Example 1a Daisy chain total cable length max 400m 1300ft E g all amplifiers in one location or close to each other NLB 60E ina different location lt 100m 328ft total cable length for links in lifiers 2 Ethernet Cat5 NLB 60E 300m 980ft etween amplifiers lt 60 Example 1b Closed loop total cable length max 700m 2300ft E g all amplifi
26. er s inspection Should you ever need to ship the NLB 60E always use the original packaging 4 2 Mounting The NLB 60E is one rack unit high 1U and will fit into a standard EIA 19 rack The depth is 208mm 8 2 The weight is approximately 2 25 kg 5 Ibs The NLB 60E may be mounted directly on top of other products there is no need for spacing in between units though this might enable more convenient cabling on the rear panel 4 3 Operating voltage The NLB 60E contains an auto sensing PSU accepting line voltage between 100V and 240V AC 50 60Hz Please make sure that the mains supply connection Is grounded and mounted according to local regula tions Power consumption is 35W maximum Actual consumption will depend upon the number of devices supplied with 48V phantom power through the NomadLink network INSTALLATION 4 NLB 60E Operation Manual 7 9 PANEL OVERVIEWS LAB GRUPPEN 5 1 Front panel overview FRONT LOCKED ADJUST SET SELECT NOMADLINK EXIT POWER ETHERNET ON LINE pue NLB 60E NOMADLINK ETHERNET BRIDGE LAB GRUPPEN ACTIVITY NomadLink and Ethernet activity LEDs RJ45 Ethernet LED indicators 2x16 display Front UI locked White on blue Fault Mute Subnet Navigation keys NomadLink Subnet SELECT Power ON OFF SUN ENTER OK CONNECCION 5 2 Rear panel overview 24V
27. ers in one location or close to each other NLB 60E in a different location Closing the loop via return cable provides extra redundancy and safer operation ZA lt 100m 328ft total cable length for links in between amplifiers lt 300m 980ft Amp 80 _ Amp 60 300m 980f Example 2 Daisy chain total cable length 400m 1300ft E g one group of amplifiers joined by the NLB 60E more amplifiers in remote locations 100m 328ft total cable length for links in between amplifiers 300m 980ft Example 26 Dual daisy chain total cable length 700m 2300ft E g groups of amplifiers in separate locations without interconnection NLB 60E in a different location Desirable where certain groups of amplifiers can physically not be connected 100m 328ft total cable length for links in between amplifiers fi Ethernet Cat 5 3 NLB 60E lt NLB 60E Operation Manual 11 1 CONNECTION TO PC FOR DEVICECONTROL 71 Introduction and network requirements detalled Information connecting b to a PC is available in the DeviceControl Te Users Manual This manual is available download at ww w labgruppen com under Support and Product Documentation 7 1 1 Introduction and network requirements he connection between the NLB 60E and the host PC running DeviceControl editing software is accomplished via standard Ethernet
28. ess OK to edit then use ADJUST I SET UP DOWN to select a value Press OK to confirm the new selection Closed Loop is a preference setting for fault indica tion Select Yes or No Yes is selected the NLB 60E will report a fault if a Closed Loop connection is not detected on the NomadLink network No is selected no faults will be reported even if a Closed Loop is not detected Use ADJUST I SET up down to toggle between Yes and No No is the default value 9 3 5 2 DHCP settings DHCP enables the NLB 60E to automatically obtain an IP address and Subnet Mask from the network When set to On the function is similar to what happens when the PC displays Obtain IP address automatically This requires that the functions of a DHCP server be available on the network Most standard network routers today offer this functional Ity When set to No default the NLB 60E will use the manually entered IP address default 192 168 1 166 and Subnet Mask default 255 255 255 0 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION 9 Press OK to modify and OK again to confirm new selection When pressing OK you will see a display reading To activate the new settings press the OK button to reboot If you would like to verify that the settings have taken effect check the Bridge Info pages Information note DHCP is an acronym for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 9 3 5 3 TCP IP network settings At times you may find it
29. follows 1 Enable the secure connection physically in the additional NLB 60 as described in 6 1 1 2 Start DeviceControl 3 Choose Create a new configuration in the Quick Start menu 4 From the main window select Settings from the File menu 5 Click on the Security tab 6 Click on Change authentication password for NLB 60E 7 The Change NLB 60E Password dialog pops up Leave Old Password field empty No password has yet been set in the newly added NLB 60E s b New Password and Confirm Password are filled in with the same password set In step 8 in 6 1 2 above These passwords need to be the same to establish connection between DeviceControl and the NLB 6OE s c Verify that all added subnets are visible Press Deselect All and select the new added subnets only d Press Set LASB GRUPPEN 8 Press in the Settings dialog Secure Connection is now enabled in the additional NLB 60E s You can verify that a secure connection has been enabled by checking the NLB 60 Ted information log via the front panel menu and display 8 1 4 Disabling secure connections Use this procedure if you no longer wish to have a secure connection to the NomadLink network Disabling secure connection in the NLB 60E The following steps must be repeated for each NLB GOE in the system 1 Press the Select key on the NLB 60E front panel until the Configuration menu appears in the display
30. ible to select the monitoring of all information per network position or only one type of information e g model type Once a selection has been made press ENTER again to access the chosen information list Use the Select up down arrow keys to scroll through the list If All device info is selected access is gained to Type Serial number Firmware version and Faults per device The device number e g 1 1 is the Subnet number combined with a number that indicates the device s physical position in the network as counted from the NLB 60E s NomadLink OUT port This is the same number that is shown in the DeviceControl application views NLB 60E Operation Manual 25 LARB CGHRHUJPPETN 9 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION y For obvious reasons faults will be indicated BR only when they occur NOTE Entering Device type provides a list of all device model types Entering Serial number provides a list of all device serial numbers Entering Firmware version will provide a list of the current firmware versions of all devices 26 NLB 60E Operation Manual 9 3 7 Subnet Faults The Subnet Faults display shows the total number of faults found in the Subnet as a number in the lower left corner Press ENTER to display a list of the various faults If the number of faults is 0 and you press ENTER anyway thi
31. into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Connect only to AC power outlets rated 100 120 V or 200 240 V 50 60 Hz Do not use this amplifier if the power cord is broken or frayed Protect the power cord from being walked upon or pinched particularly at the plugs and the point where it exits from the apparatus Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer The unit is intended to use in a 19 rack Follow the mounting instructions When a rack on wheels is used use caution when moving the loaded rack to avoid injury from tipping over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Do not connect an amplifier output in parallel or series with any other amplifier s output Do not connect the amplifier output to any other voltage source such as battery mains source or power supply regardless of whether the amplifier is turned on or off 15 Do not run the output of any amplifier back into another channel s input 16 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as Power supply cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the unit An object has fallen into the unit The unit has been exposed to rain or moisture The unit does not operate normally gt The unit was dropped or the enclosure is damaged 17 Do not remove top or bottom covers Removal of the covers will expose hazardous volt
32. inue to operate To unlock the UI dial in the four digit PIN code The PIN is set under the Configuration displays If no PIN has been defined it will not be possible to lock the front panel Default PIN is 0000 which will not lock the front panel It is also possible to unlock the UI by press ingand holding the ESC OK buttons when d powering up the NLB 60E NLB 60E Operation Manual 27 10 APPENDIX LAB GRUPPEN 10 1 Tree view of display structure The following schematics provide a full overview of all displays to be found on NLB 60E This provides an overview of how the tree structure is organized for the various features The headlines Level 1 are displayed at the right followed by sub views with subsequent displays for level 2 3 and 4 Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Subnset BDeuices HLE infa Ent amp er Hute Subnet 0 HLE info Enter Confisuratiaon Enter Subnet Info Enter Subnet Faults Enter HLB infa Enter Unlock UIT 40k ces Total GFIiIs LausHIS3h Power DH 5211 HIShsLaou Power rPensCloze 28 60 Operation Manual LAB GRUPPEN APPENDIX 10 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Configuration SEALER TL Changes resuire raboot Changes raboot Subnet EIS Changes resauire raboot Ek Chanses pehmot
33. k of electric shock to humans The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to presence of important operating and service instructions in the literature accompanying the product WARNING CAUTION To reduce risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not remove apparatus to rain or moisture screws No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 2 2 Important Safety Instructions Before using your amplifier be sure to carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Keep this manual for future reference Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this unit near water Do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit Do not operate the amplifier while wet or standing in liquid Clean only with dry cloth Do not block the air intake or exhaust ports Install the unit in accordance with the instructions Do not operate the amplifier near heat producing devices such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat Always operate the unit with the chassis ground wire connected to the electrical safety earth Do not defeat the safety purpose of a grounding type plug A grounding type plug has two pins and a third grounding prong The third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit
34. lity of this software When DeviceControl is running and con 3 nected to NLB 60E the front panel keypad commands on the NLB 60E s will be locked out However trigger com mands will not be locked out All other control is assumed by the DeviceControl software program The DeviceControl link must be removed by closing the application to restore local control by the NLB 6 user interface When the DeviceControl applica tion Is closed the local control by the NLB 60E user interface is restored LARB CGHUIJIPPEN 8 1 Secure Connection NLB 60E bridge s in the NomadLink network can connect to one computer at a time running DeviceControl software However if the preferred or authorized computer is not currently connected any computer with DeviceControl installed may access the NomadLink network as long as secure connection functionality is inactive When activated a secure connection restricts network access to a DeviceControl installation with a password setting that matches the password in the NLB 60E bridge A secure connection may be preferred in two situations First a secure connection will prevent unauthorized access to the NomadLink network only a DeviceControl application with a matching password will be able to connect to the network Also secure connections can simplify operation and monitoring of two or more completely separate NomadLink systems operating over the same LAN several host computer
35. mary status LEDs are located to the left of the display FRONT LOCKED indicates that the front panel user interface is locked out This occurs when Device Control is connected to the NLB 60E or when the password function has been selected to lock the front panel To unlock the front panel user interface either shut down DeviceControl at the PC or select Unlock display and enter the four digit pin code Itis also possible to unlock the UI by pres sing and holding the ESC OK buttons until you reach the home screen when powering up the NLB 60E FAULT indicates that or more devices ampli fiers on the NomadLink network have sensed a fault condition You may scroll through the Subnet faults to see which unit is faulty or connect the DeviceControl application to access complete information on all connected devices MUTE indicates that the entire subnet of detected amplifiers is in Mute state Locate the Mute Unmute display using the SELECT and OK buttons to change the Mute state 9 2 3 Power OFF ON The Power OFF ON buttons enable the user to switch the mains power state for ALL connected amplifiers in the local subnet A green LED above each button indicates current status either off or on The power sequence delay time dictating the time between power up activation of each consecutive amplifier subnet can be adjusted Please refer to section 9 3 5 5 Power Seq
36. nd display allows you to choose the action triggered by the change of state Use the Adjust up down keys to select the desired action Disabled shows as a dash 24 NLB 60E Operation Manual LASB GRUPPEN When you have made your selection press OK The following display allows the opposite action to be set e g from high to low When you have made your selection press OK The settings have been modified and saved and the screen will revert to the initial display At any time during these procedures it is possible to press ESC to revert to the initial display without changing settings Following is a list of the possible settings for all three GPls stated as Primary or Secondary First Choice Second choice Mute Disabled Unmute Unmute Disabled Mute Disabled Power ON Power OFF Mute Unmute Disabled Power OFF Disable Power ON Power OFF Disabled Power ON GPI default settings Defaults Low Open High Closed GPI 1 Low High Mute Unmute GPI 2 Open Closed Power Off Power On GPI 3 Open Closed Mute Unmute 1 specific information GPI 1 is a Voltage sensing type Low state is defined as a DC voltage below 10V High state is defined as a DC voltage above 10V The GPI is able to handle DC up to 48V GPI 2 and 3 specific information GPI 2 and are both contact closure types with two states Open and Closed 9 3 5
37. ned automatically if your supparts this capabdity Qthemise you need to ask your netwerk adrinistrator far the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IP address automatically t Use the follovaing IP address address DNS server automatically Subnet mask Default 9 Use the following ONS server addresses e Fielered ONS server DHS server 4 Click the subnet mask type 255 255 259 5 Click OK 6 Click Close Update NLB 60E firmware Follow steps 2 11 under Update NLB 60E firm ware 32 NLB 60E Operation Manual LASB GRUPPEN 10 4 FAQ Following are answers to some of the most common questions asked about Lab gruppen s NLB 60E and the NomadLink network The NLB 60E reports fewer amplifiers than in the system What s wrong A Let s say you have 20 amplifiers in a single daisy chain and the NLB 60E reports only 12 devices This can be due to one of the following situations 1 The cable is disconnected or malfunctioning between the 12th and the 13th amplifier 2 You have mistakenly connected the OUT port of the 11th device to the OUT port of the 12th device 3 The total length of the cables in the network is exceeds the maximum allowed Q have connected all my amplifiers and the NLB in a loop and all cables are working Why am unable to detect a Closed Loop A Make sure that the
38. ocess has been completed See Appendix for more information on firmware updating Devices Total The Device number display shows devices detected on the NomadLink network Devices are shown for the IN port the OUT port and the combined number of devices The above example shows two single ended daisy chains connected separately to the IN and OUT ports However in most cases a Closed Loop is recommended If a Closed Loop is detected this will be indicated in the displays as example below Devices an NLB 60E Operation 21 9 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Closed Loop detection also will be displayed in a sepa rate window following the device info displays If the configuration is set to detect a loop network on the NomadLink side and a loop is not present this will be reported as a fault The Fault LED on the front panel of the NLB 60E will illuminate Subnet Current display refers to the phantom power on the NomadLink network It can show as either OK or Too High The NLB 60E supplies the phantom power to the subnet If too many devices are connected or total cable lengths are excessive or a combination of both this may cause excessive current draw on the phantom power supply This condition will be reported as a fault on the front panel LED 22 NLB 60E Operation Manual LARB CGHRHUJPPETN The displays refer to the General Purpose Input connector
39. ould be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of the device should be easily accessible gt completely disconnect from AC mains disconnect the power supply cord from the AC receptacle mains plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily accessible If mounted in a 19 rack causing the mains plug not to be easily accessible then the mains plug for the entire rack must be readily accessible gt Do not install in a confined space gt Do not open the unit risk of electric shock inside Caution gt You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Service There no user serviceable parts inside gt All service must be performed by qualified personnel 2 4 EMC EMI This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be de
40. s can use the same network with each DeviceControl application accessing only those NLB 60E bridges programmed with respective matching passwords 8 1 1 Enabling secure connections Secure connection is available in DeviceControl ver sion 2 0 and above and with NLB 60E firmware v 2 0 and above Both are required Secure connection is disabled as default Enabling of a secure connection is a two BR step process First the secure connection Ted option must be enabled manually on each NBL 60E using the front panel keypad Then a password must be set in DeviceControl for both the host computer and all NLB 60 bridges with secure connection enabled Once a secure connection is established in DeviceControl the secure connection will be retained automatically with future software upgrades Enabling secure connection in the NLB 60E Repeat the steps below for all NLB 60E bridges in the system DeviceControl must be offline to access front panel functions of the NLB 60E ESTABLISHING A SECURE CONNECTION 8 1 Pressthe Select key on the NLB 60E and repeat pressing until the Configuration menu appears Press OK Press Select and repeat pressing until Security appears Press OK Press OK for Secure Conn y After secure connection is enabled in the NLB 60E bridges it is important to imme Ted diately enable secure connection in the DeviceControl application The connection Is not secure until both steps are completed
41. s on the NLB 60E s rear panel The GPI 1 is a Voltage sensing input detecting states above and below 12 DC 2 and 3 are identical contact closure inputs that detect an open or closed state The GPI State displays indicate the current state of the particular GPI port GPI 1 can be either Low or High GPI 2 and GPI 3 can be either open or closed The other displays provide information on the func tion the particular GPI port is set to perform when it changes state e g from Low High or from Close Open All GPIs can be set to perform Power On Power Mute or Unmute or they can be disabled External equipment such as fire alarm systems or power sequencers can be connected and configured using the GPls For all GPls note that they will perform 22 4 changes only when their state is modified Tea e g going from Low to High As long as a GPI remains in a static condition the NLB 60E will not make any changes in amplifier status 9 3 5 Configuration The Configuration pages enable modification and setup of all NLB 60E features LAB GSGRUPPEN 9 3 5 1 NomadLink network settings Subnet The DeviceControl application identifies a particular NLB 60E via the allocated Subnet number This is displayed in the control views The Subnet number 15 shown in the NLB 60E Homepage display he Subnet number must be unique if more than one NLB 60E is connected on the same TCP IP network Pr
42. s will take you to a display saying All ok When faults are indicated press ENTER to scroll through the list of faults using the SELECT UP DOWN arrow buttons The fault list is dynamic if a fault is corrected or disap pears e g temperature drops below fault threshold the display will switch over to the previous fault All OK will be displayed when no faults are present General network faults are shown at the top followed by device specific faults Communication errors on NomadLink are displayed as a percentage 0 indicates no problems 10096 indicates no communication at all In case of communication errors check cable con nections and general system setup A current fault indicates a problem with the NLB GOE s phantom power supply to NomadLink If the Subnet contains cables that are too long or are faulty or if too many devices are connected this can cause excessive current draw and place the NLB 60E in protection mode You can fix the problem by checking cables or removing devices Note All amplifiers on the subnet will continue to function in their current state should the NLB 60 enter protection mode 1 See Appendix cable length and number of devices NomadLink network recom mendations If the NLB 60E is configured as a Closed Loop a fault will be reported when an open loop is detected The information is displayed in one windo
43. ssword is NOT set in this NLB 60E This is not a secure connection NLB 60E Operation Manual 17 9 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION 9 1 Introduction LASB GRUPPEN The following section provides comprehensive information on operation of the NLB 60E including configuration of various network functions Please read this section thoroughly to become familiar with the NLB 6OE s features and functionality 9 2 Front panel details 9 2 1 Navigation and display ADJUST SET SELECT Use the six keys to the right of the 2x16 character LCD screen to navigate through the menu views of the NLB 60E The views are organized as a tree structure Selecting OK when the display shows Enter will take you into a new set of selections For an overview of all available displays please refer to the Appendix section In brief to navigate the options you will gt Use the SELECT up down arrows to scroll through available views gt Press ENTER OK to access the next menu down or to confirm a selection gt Press EXIT ESC to access the next menu up in the command tree This allows you to escape a selection without changing settings gt Use the Control ADJUST I SET up down arrows to change parameter values in selected display some commands may need confirmation with OK or be disregarded with ESC 18 NLB 60E Operation Manual 9 2 2 LEDs left of the display FRONT LOCKED FAULT MUTE Three pri
44. termined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that on which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 222 Users in This Class digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada NLB 60E Operation Manual 5 3 WELCOME Thank you for choosing the Lab gruppen NLB 60 NomadLink Bridge and Network Controller We are confident that it will provide reliable service and exceptional operating flexibility as the keystone component in your NomadLink amplifier control network Lab gruppen s proprietary NomadLink network allows easy setup and control of Lab gruppen C Series and FP power amplifiers The patented network topol ogy of NomadLink allows automatic detection and addressing of multiple amplifiers with extensive monitoring and control enabled on a connected PC running Lab gruppen s proprietary DeviceControl software program The NLB 60 serves a dual role As a network bridge It provides the communication link between a host PC running DeviceControl and the Lab gruppen ampli fiers as many as
45. thorized by us mechanical damage including shipping accidents war civil insurrection misuse abuse operation with incorrect AC voltage Incorrect connections or accessories operation with faulty associated equipment or exposure to inclement weather conditions Damage due to normal wear and tear 15 not covered by the warranty Units on which the serial number has been removed or defaced will not be eligible for warranty service Lab gruppen shall not be responsible for any inci dental or consequential damages Lab gruppen s responsibility is limited to the product itself Lab gruppen takes no responsibility for any loss due to cancellation of any events or rent of replace ment equipment or costs due to a third party s or customer s loss of profit or any other indirect cost or losses however incurred ab gruppen reserves the right to make changes or improvements in design or manufacturing without as suming any obligation to change or improve products previously manufactured This warranty is exclusive and no other warranty is expressed or implied This warranty does not affect the customer s statutory rights International warranty information Please contact your supplier for this information as rights and disclaimers may vary from country to country 34 NLB 60E Operation Manual LAB CGHUJPPEN Technical assistance and services International If your Lab gruppen product needs repair contact your Lab gruppen de
46. toring settings and performance To modify any settings select the Configuration section LARB GHU IPPETN The Subnet Number info page displays the individual identification number assigned to this particular NLB 60E as shown in the DeviceControl application The IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway pages show the TCP IP Ethernet connection settings for the NLB 60E The default IP Address is 192 168 1 166 Default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 If DHCP is displayed in the top row the IP address Subnet Mask and Gateway are automatically as signed from a DHCP server connected to the Local Area Network LAN The Gateway defaults to 0 0 0 0 As the NLB 60E does not support communication across routers and external network bridges in Its current implementa tion the Gateway setting is presently redundant VEILLE OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION 9 Serial Number MAC address and Firmware version displays are provided for convenient review and to aid in technical support and troubleshooting Serial Number is also displayed by a sticker on the rear panel of the NLB 60E MAC address is the unique network identifier that is used for Ethernet communication There is no end user configuration of this address Firmware version identifies the version currently loaded in the NLB 60E Verification of this number is recommended both before and after you perform a firmware update to ensure the pr
47. uence delay setting for more information on this feature 1 If an amplifier has been switched off locally and this was the preconfigured status the NLB 60E will continue trying to switch it back on OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION 9 9 2 4 Network LEDs and Ethernet connection NOMADLINK ETHERNET ON LINE The front panel Ethernet connection is located at the far right of the front panel adjacent to the network status indicators The front panel and rear panel Ethernet connections run in parallel allowing connection of two PCs to the NLB 60E hese two Ethernet connections operate as a HUB y Even though it is possible to connect two BR PCs to the NLB 60E only one is allowed Te to access the subnet at a time The blue NOMADLINK LED illuminates when one or more NomadLink equipped amplifiers are con nected to the IN or OUT ports of the NLB 60E A flashing LED indicates communication activity on the NomadLink network orange ON LINE LED indicates that a valid Ethernet network has been detected AND that a connected PC is running the DeviceControl applica tion for access and control of the NLB 60E The yellow ACTIVITY LED indicates active communication between the DeviceControl applica tion and the NLB 60E NLB 60E Operation Manual 19 9 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION 9 3 Display navigation and features in detail 9 3 1 Introduction The NLB 60E s feat
48. ures are accessed monitored and adjusted using the 2x16 character display and associated keypad The display views are organized as a tree The top level comprises the following headlines Pressing the SELECT UP DOWN keys moves through the headlines Pressing the ENTER OK button in any headline display will access a sub display subnet LT 5 ES ant 134m 20 NLB 60E Operation Manual LARB CGHRHUJPPETN Please read these sections thoroughly to become familiar with the various views 9 3 2 Homepage and Overview On power up the NLB 60E will automatically inter rogate the NomadLink network and display Subnet numbers and the total number of devices found on the Subnet This view is the default Homepage that will appear after a period of system inactivity It is also the view that is displayed when the NLB 60E s front UI is locked and unavailable for local operation y The Subnet number is set on the NLB 60E s BR Configuration page Each subnet must be Ted assigned a unique number 9 3 3 Mute Subnet Mute Subnet Select the Mute Subnet display and press OK to globally mute all channels of all amplifiers connected to the NomadLink network When amplifiers are muted the display will change Press OK to Unmute all connected amplifiers 9 3 4 NLB 60E info The NLB 60E Info pages are all Read only and are provided for moni
49. w as illustrated in the example above The first shown is the device where the OUT port has been disconnected Subnet 1 amplifier 12 The second device here the NLB 60E is the device where the IN port has been discon nected This feature makes it easy to determine the location of any missing Closed Loop connection Following the display s for network specific faults remaining displays will indicate any current faults for specific devices Three different states are possible 1 Can t power ON NLB 60 is not able to power on the amplifier remotely No other fault can be OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION 9 detected if this state is present 2 Can t power OFF NLB 60E is not able to power off the amplifier remotely Fault 3 is still possible to detect 3 Internal fault This can be one of several different types of faults e g temperature protection For detailed information connect a PC to the NLB 60 Ethernet port and use the DeviceControl application Fault 42 can be detected even when this fault is present After scrolling through the fault displays press ESC to return to main menu 9 3 8 Lock UI Unlock UI Press OK at the Lock UI display to disallow the modification of parameters and settings from the front panel In this state it is still possible to access and modify settings using Ethernet and the DeviceControl appli cation Also any functions initiated by GPI commands will cont
50. x contact closure input Front panel Indicators Display Navigation and adjust keys Subnet power ON OFF keys Mains power supply Power consumption Dimensions W H D Weight Finish EtherCon housed RJ45 EtherCon housed RJ45 EtherCon housed RJ45 Standard RJ45 Two pole Phoenix Two pole Phoenix Front operation locked Yellow Fault warning Red Subnet muted Red NomadLink network connected activity Blue Ethernet connected Orange Ethernet activity Yellow 2x16 character white text on blue background Yes x6 Yes x2 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz auto select lt 35 W W 483 mm 197 H 44 mm 1 U D 208 mm 8 2 2 25 kg 5 Ibs Black anodized aluminum front and painted steel chassis NLB 60E Operation Manual 33 12 WARRANTY General This product is manufactured by Lab gruppen and it Is warranted to be free from any defects caused by components or factory workmanship under normal use and service for a period of six 6 years from date of purchase from an authorized Lab gruppen dealer If the product fails to perform as specified during the warranty period Lab gruppen will undertake to repair or at its option replace this product at no charge to Its owner provided the unit is returned undamaged shipping prepaid to an authorized service facility or to the factory This warranty shall be null and void if the product is subjected to repair work or alteration by a person other than those au
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