Tannoy SC1 Computer Drive User Manual
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1. RS232 If your computer has a native Serial RS 232 port just connect this to the RS232 socket on the VNET Interface using an RS 232 extension cable a straight through female to male as in diagram 1 When using RS232 it is necessary to supply DC power to the VNET Interface from the companion Accessory Power Supply product via the 3 5mm jack cable provided with the power supply This can power either one or two compatible accessories Either the A or the B output on the Power supply may be used since these are identical M TM TM TM VNET INTERFACE USER GUIDE Devices extention cable Adapter USB You can connect your computer to the VNET Interface via USB using a USB Type A to USB Type B cable as in diagram 2 It is not usually necessary to use a Power Supply to power the VNET Interface when using USB since USB will supply sufficient power for the Interface If there are any Network powered devices on the network however then it will be necessary to use the Accessory Power Supply CONNECTING DEVICES 2 Computer Devices Connect the VNET Link socket on the VNET Interface to the VNET In socket of the first device you wish to control then the VNET Link socket of this device to the VNET In socket of the next device and so on The order in which the devices are connected is not important The Link socket of the last device in the chain need not be connected The In socket of th2. NET SCA Gorro per USB 8 RS232 INTERFACE User Guide VNET USB AND RS232 INTERFACE TANNOY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read carefully and keep the following instructions and safety information Heed all warnings and follow all instructions CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS ENLEVER DO NOT EXPOSE TO NE PAS EXPOSER A LA RAIN OR MOISTURE PLUIE NI A L HUMIDITE 1 Do not remove covers There are no user serviceable parts inside please refer servicing to qualified service personnel 2 This equipment must be earthed 3 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 4 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 5 Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped VNET INTERFACE USER GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read carefully and keep the following instructions and safety information Heed all warnings and follow all instructions e Do not remove covers There are no user serviceable parts inside please refer servicing to qualified se
3. two sets of screws washers and nuts removed in 1 Note that the holes at the rear ends of the brackets may be used as cable tie off points if desired 5 TANNOY OPERATION Once the VNET Interface has been connected to the computer and to the devices and if applicable to the optional VNET Power Supply then there are no further adjustments to make on the interface itself The indicators on the front of the unit operate as follows USB amp RS232 The EXT Power indicator 1 will illuminate when DC power is being applied to the EXT Power socket on the rear of the unit The NET Power indicator 2 will illuminate when the unit is applying power to the network This is used for powering network powered accessories and for signalling The USB indicator 3 will illuminate when the unit has an active USB connection with a computer The Net DATA indicator 4 will illuminate when data is being received from the network The Net TX indicator will illuminate when the unit is transmitting data onto the network TROUBLE SHOOTING The EXT Power indicator does not illuminate If you are operating via RS232 you need to use the Accessory Power Supply Make sure this is connected properly Check if the power indicator on the Power Supply illuminates If you are operating via USB and there are no network powered devices on the network it is not usually necessary for an external power supply to be used in which cas
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5. e VNET Interface into a computer for the first time the computer will say Found new hardware and will prompt you to install drivers for it Two drivers will be installed One for the USB port itself and one for the Virtual Com Port VCP Note that both of these drivers may report that they have Not passed Windows Logo Testing You should select Continue Anyway If the driver software has been supplied to you on a CD ROM place this in your CD ROM drive Alternatively download the drivers from your vendor s web site TANNOY WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION You need to have administrator privileges to install any new drivers under Windows2000 To install the driver or update the configuration please log onto Windows 2000 as Administrator or ask your system administrator to install the USB driver Please proceed with the following steps to install the driver 1 Connect a USB cable from your computer or USB hub to the USB port of the Interface 2 The connection brings up Found New Hardware Wizard 3 Click Next 4 Select Search for the best driver for my device and click Next 5 Select Specify a location and click Next In the Copy Manufacturer s file from type D where D is the location of your CD ROM or browse to where you have copied the drivers if you have downloaded them from a web site 6 Windows driver file searches for the device USB VNET Interface T Click Ne
6. e VNET Interface is intended for special applications and would not normally be connected The Ethercon network connectors are fully compatible with standard RJ45 Ethernet patch cables which may be used to make these connections If additional ruggedness is required we recommend using the Neutrik Ethercon locking type of connector RACKING The VNET Interface and Accessory Power Supply may be used free standing If you wish to mount them in a 19 inch rack then the Tannoy VNET accessory rack mount kit may be used To mount an Accessory in the Mounting Kit panel 1 Remove the two mounting brackets and blanking sheet which are covering the aperture you wish to mount the Accessory in by removing the two nuts Keep these and the screws and washers 2 Remove the two screws from one side of the Accessory e m e misas LIS 3 Using the two screws removed in 2 attach one mounting bracket loosely to the side of the Accessory with the ear towards the front pointing outwards U T COR ee 4 Repeat 2 and 3 for the other side Now push the lid towards the back of the unit as far as it will go then align the bracket ears with the front edge of the lid Ew Now tighten the screws 5 Offer the Accessory with its mounting brackets up la m E gt to the reverse side of the Mounting Panel and fix it in place using the
7. e this indicator will not illuminate The USB indicator does not illuminate Make sure the USB cable is plugged in both ends If you are using a USB hub make sure it is capable of providing sufficient power You may need to use a powered hub Has the driver been installed Try unplugging the USB cable then plugging it in again If you are using RS232 this indicator will not illuminate Cannot find the COM port for the USB device Has the driver been installed Is the USB cable plugged in both ends Does the USB indicator illuminate Check above PodWare finds no devices Have you selected the correct COM port in PodWare Are the appropriate indicators illuminated See above Make sure the network cable is not too long is correctly connected and is not damaged Check that the Tx indicator flashes when PodWare attempts to go online Will not operate via RS232 Have you selected the correct COM port in PodWare You must use the Accessory Power Supply when operating via RS232 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS USB communication Compliance 1 1 and 2 0 Power descriptor 150mA Connector Type B Serial communication Compliance EIA RS232C Connector Female 9 pin D fully wired VNET Cable type Category 5 UTP or better Max total cable length 1km Max Network Span 1km Connector Standard RJ45 or ruggedised Neutrik Ethercon External Power Only to be provided by a Tannoy VNet Accessory power supply via a 3 5mm j
8. mputer connectivity to a network of VNET equipped devices so they can be controlled and monitored The VNET Interface can connect via USB or Serial RS232 VNET is a fast networking topology using standard Cat5 cabling to interconnect compatible devices using a simple cabling scheme The total span of the network may be at least 1km without repeaters There is no maximum length for a single span within this limit lt M N misas LIS Housed in a convenient rugged steel case it can be used free standing or using the rack mount kit may be racked along with up to two additional accessory products in 1U rack space FEATURES Rugged steel enclosure Free standing or rack mount options Rugged Ethercon network connectors e Self powered using USB e Capable of driving 1km of network cable No special cables COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Minimum requirements e PC with Pentium processor e 32 bit Windows tm operating system NT 2000 XP Vista e CD ROM drive or Internet access e RS232 or USB port Note that the network will operate slightly more quickly when using RS232 so this is the preferred method of connection INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE If you only want to use the VNET Interface with the Serial RS232 port of your computer you do not need to install any drivers If you wish to use USB then you need to install USB drivers for this product When you plug the USB connection of th
9. one which your computer normally uses for the Serial RS232 port usually COM1 When you use USB to connect from your computer to the VNET Interface the Driver software causes a Virtual COM Port VCP to be created This will appear to PodWare as just another COM port and can be selected using Network Com Port To find out the COM port which the VNET Interface is using select Start Control Panel System gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt Ports Here you should see an entry in the tree for an item called USB VNET Port Against this will be the COM port number e g COM5 If you wish to change this to a different COM port number right click on the existing COM port tree node select Properties gt Port Settings gt Advanced There you will see a COM port selector Do not change it to a COM port which is already in use EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY Provision is made to power the unit from an external Tannoy VNET Accessory Power Supply An external supply is required in either of these two circumstances e Ifitis desired to use an RS232 serial connection to the PC e fthere are VNET network cable powered devices anywhere on the network If USB is being used and there are no such VNET cable powered devices no external supply is required and the interface will be powered from the computer s USB port CONNECTING A COMPUTER You can connect your computer to the VNET Interface in one of two ways
10. rvice personnel Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer e Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped QUICK START e Install the drivers Connect computer via USB or RS232 Apply power if using RS232 Connect devices via RJ45 cables REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This product complies with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives imply conformity with the following European standards e EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission e EN55103 2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility Immunity This product is intended for operation in the E2 commercial amp light industrial and E3 urban outdoors Electromagnetic Environments THANK YOU Thank you for choosing this product for your application Please spare a little time to study the contents of this guide so that you obtain the best possible performance from this unit UNPACKING After unpacking the unit please check carefully for damage If damage is found please notify the carrier concerned at once You the consignee must instigate any claim Please retain all packaging in case of future re shipment INTRODUCTION KEY FEATURES This product gives your Personal Co
11. xt to continue 8 Windows has finished installing the software Click Finish to complete the first part of installation 9 The Found New Hardware Wizard appears again and will complete the installation for the device USB VNET Port 10 Repeat step 4 to 8 to complete installation WINDOWS XP DRIVER INSTALLATION Please proceed with the following steps to install the driver 1 Connect a USB cable from your computer or USB hub to the USB port of the Interface 2 The connection brings up Found New Hardware Wizard 3 Click Next 4 Select Search for the best driver for my device and click Next 5 Select Specify a location and click Next In the Copy Manufacturer s file from type D where D is the location of your CD ROM or browse to where you have copied the drivers if you have downloaded them from a web site 6 Windows driver file searches for the device USB VNET Interface T Click Next to continue 8 Windows has finished installing the software Click Finish to complete the first part of installation 9 The Found New Hardware Wizard appears again and will complete the installation for the device USB VNET Port 10 Repeat step 4 to 8 to complete installation COM PORT The PodWare application uses a COM port to communicate with the connected devices When you use the RS232 connection from your computer to the VNET Interface the COM port will be the
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