HME# 400G625 Rev A 1/13/09 PC850 Version 3.
IMPORTANT Please check the front cover of this manual to be sure it pertains to the version of HME equipment or software application in use. If not, you can obtain the appropriate manual in .pdf format from the HME website at www.hme.com. Table of Contents END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HME PRO850 SYSTEM SOFTWARE..................................1 SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................6 PC850 Description:.
SECTION 6. PC850 BELTPAC CONFIGURATION ...............................................................................29 PC850 Beltpac Configuration Settings: ..............................................................................................29 Beltpac Transmitter Frequency:...........................................................................................................30 Beltpac Transmitter Mode: ..........................................................................................
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SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION PC850 Description: PC850 is a Microsoft Windows® application which allows the user to edit PRO850 System Base Station (base) and Beltpac configuration settings from a PC and save the settings to files. PC850 is also used to monitor audio and RF activity within the PRO850 system and perform system diagnostics. An RS-232 serial interface cable must be used to connect the PRO850 base to the PC in which PC850 software is installed.
PRO850 General Description: The PRO850 is a wireless intercom system designed primarily for the professional entertainment industry (TV, movie, and live stage productions). It is compatible with and interfaces to standard hardwired intercom systems from Telex (RTS) and Clear-Com. Its key features are frequency agility, audio quality, multi-channel operation, and flexibility. The figure below shows an example of how the PRO850 system can be used.
Base stations can be configured with up to four receivers and two transmitters, supporting up to four Beltpacs in full-time transmit, full-duplex operation. Two or three bases interconnected can support up to twelve Beltpacs operating at once. The Push-to-Transmit-Shared (PTS) feature supports several Beltpacs sharing the same frequency. In this mode, one Beltpac user on a shared frequency can transmit at a time.
PRO850 Other Features: A feature can be selected for scanning through all available intermodulation-free frequency groups to automatically configure the system for the best available set of frequencies. Specified frequencies can be saved for quick recall. The PRO850 can be configured for fixed power output levels or automated output power control.
SECTION 2. PC850 INSTALLATION PC850 Minimum Requirements: Minimum Requirements for Use of PC850 Software • • • • • • • • ® IBM compatible PC with a Pentium® microprocessor Minimum of 32 megabytes RAM Minimum of 100 megabytes available hard disk space One available RS-232 serial port or a USB to serial adapter cable Serial interface cable appropriate for your PC (See Section 2.1) Microsoft Windows® 98, Windows® NT4.
SECTION 3. PC850 OPERATION To open the PC850 software, double click on the PC850 icon on your desktop screen. When the PC850 opens, the screen below will appear on your PC. Select the Configuration, Status, Monitor, Diagnostic or Audio Matrix tab with your cursor. The respective screen will appear with all the same functions and system settings that are available on the PRO850 base.
PC850 Offline and Online Modes: PC850 can be operated in either of two modes: Offline or Online. • Offline means the program is operated without connection to a PRO850 base station. In this mode, the only menus that can be accessed are under the Configuration tab. This allows a user to set up configurations and save them to disk, to be loaded into the base later. While offline, the connection status indicator on the status bar at the bottom of the window will be red.
Connecting to the Base Online: To switch to online mode, first be sure an appropriate cable is connected between the base and the PC. Then select Connect from the Connect>Connect to Sys850 menu or press the Connect button on the toolbar. This will open the Connect to System dialog box as shown below. Choose the appropriate PC serial communication port and click Connect. Once online, the connection status indicator in the lower-right corner will turn green.
Connecting to Cascaded Base Configurations Online: When two or three bases are tied together in a cascaded configuration (Master/Slave), the computer must be connected to the Master base. PC850 can access the settings of each base by selecting the appropriate base from the drop-down list in the upper right portion of the screen.
2-Wire Distributed Set Up When a system is configured for 2-Wire Distributed operation, it has most of the features of a standalone base. However, the wiring is somewhat more complex and there are still some feature limitations. In this mode, receiver audio from the Slave bases is distributed by way of the Auxiliary inputs and outputs as well as the 2-wire intercom lines. This means that the Auxiliary inputs and outputs cannot be used for other purposes.
SECTION 4. PC850 FILES PC850 Copy Files (Online): The PC850 and the base both use files to save and retrieve base and Beltpac configuration settings. In the case of the PC850, these files are saved as PC Files while in the base, these files are saved in memory, and are not lost when the power is turned off.
PC850 Load/Save Files (Offline): PC850 can be used to load/save PC Files containing configuration settings for offline editing. These files can be copied to the base at a later time, when it is online. To load a file, select File>Open File. A file dialog box will appear, to allow you to select the file to open, as shown below.
To save files, select File>Save File As. A file save dialog box will appear, as shown below.
PC850 Factory Settings Files: PC850 may be used to default the PRO850 system to a factory configuration which includes coordinated base and Beltpac frequencies, all receivers and transmitters turned ON, and transmitter power levels set to maximum. PC850 is installed with three factory settings files (for Band ID 1-9, Band ID 2-A, and Band ID 4-C). You need to know the band ID for your system: (see SECTION 14).
NOTE: This operation can only be performed online. Note: once you have the base settings uploaded, you will need to upload the Beltpac settings to each Beltpac using the front panel configuration port in order for the system to function properly.
SECTION 5. PC850 BASE CONFIGURATION PC850 Base Configuration Settings: The PC850 Configure tab allows you to view and edit base and Beltpac settings, including: • Configuration – Base Configuration (wiring configuration), Base Identifier, Scan Frequencies Intercom Configuration Input Level and LCD Contrast Level.
• Single Select Single: Not Distributed for a single base without the ISO+ feature for ISO communication only among Beltpacs. Select Single: ISO+ for a single base with the ISO+ feature for ISO communication among Beltpacs and Auxiliary input and output (Aux In/Out) connections. • Master / Slaves If Master and Slave base stations will be used, there can only be one Master base station, with one or two Slaves.
Base Station Auxiliary Input Level: You can change the Auxiliary input level using the slider from the Configure tab >Edit Base Configuration box >Base>Config>Input Level section. Any change made here will be reflected in the Monitor Input display for Aux Input. Base Station Microphone Input Level: You can change the headset microphone input level using the slider from the Configure tab >Edit Base Configuration box >Base>Config>Input Level section.
Base Station LCD Display Contrast Level: You can change the contrast level of the Base using the LCD Contrast Level from the Configure tab >Edit Base Configuration box >Base>Config>LCD Contrast Level section. Base Station Knob Adjustment Setting: You can select Fine or Coarse for the base control knob, for mix level dial adjustments from the Configure tab >Edit Base Configuration box >Base>Config>Knob section. In the Fine mode, mix level adjustments made by the control knob occur in 0.25dB increments.
Base Frequency Scan: The PRO850 system gives you the ability to automatically scan for the best available preprogrammed frequencies, which it will assign to the Base transmitters and receivers. This feature can only be used online, and with a Beltpac connected to the base. From the Configure tab >Edit Base Configuration box >Base>Config>Scan Frequencies section, click on the Start Scan button to start the scan process. NOTE: Only preprogrammed frequencies are scanned.
Base Receiver Settings: You can set up the base station receivers from the Configure tab >Edit Base Receivers box >Base>Receivers as shown below: As shown above in the Enable column, you can select a receiver to be Off or On. You can also use the Audio Level slider to adjust receiver audio levels and the receiver squelch. NOTE: The amount of gain applied here to receiver audio level at input of DSP will also be shown on the Monitor Input display screen for that receiver.
Base Transmitter Settings: You can set up the base transmitters from the Configure tab >Edit Base Transmitters box >Base>Transmitters as shown below: Base Station Transmitter Power: For the particular transmitter, Tx1 or Tx2, you can set the power level at 1, 10, 100 or 250mW from the Configure tab >Edit Base Transmitters box >Base>Transmitters >upper table>Power column.
Base Station Transmitter Output Mix Levels: From the Configure tab >Edit Base Transmitters box >Base>Transmitters>lower table shown above you can edit the Transmitter Output Mix Levels. Select the particular Transmitter’s (Tx1 or Tx2) output level move the associated slider to adjust that level in 1.5dB increments. Select the Enable box for the particular input to enable allow that signal to be combined into the Tx1 or Tx2 output mix. Mic is a standard input, and does not have a check box.
SECTION 6. PC850 BELTPAC CONFIGURATION PC850 Beltpac Configuration Settings: The PC850 Configuration Tab allows you to view and edit Beltpac settings as well as perform Beltpac-related functions including: • Transmitters – Power and Frequency • Receivers – Frequency and Squelch Control • Buttons/LED – Buttons A, B, C and D and LED functions • Tones – Tones for Alert, Confirmation, Error, etc.
Beltpac Transmitter Frequency: You can change the Beltpac transmitters from the Configure tab>Edit Beltpac Transmitters box> >Beltpac>Transmitters path as shown below: You can click on the Frequency field of the table to reveal the frequency editing form. Click on the Group to select frequencies P1 – P4, S1 – S4 and T1 – T4 (presets in the system that cannot be changed). Frequencies U1 – U16 can be adjusted and saved by the user.
Beltpac Receiver Frequency: You can change the Beltpac receivers from the Configure tab>Edit Beltpac Receivers box> >Beltpac>Receivers path as shown below: You can click on the Frequency field of the table to reveal the frequency editing form. Click on the Group to select frequencies P1 – P4, S1 – S4 and T1 – T4 (presets in the system that cannot be changed). Frequencies U1 – U16 can be adjusted and saved by the user.
Beltpac Buttons A and B Setup: You can change the functions of Beltpac A and B buttons from the Configure tab>Edit Beltpac Button and LED Configuration box>Beltpac>Buttons/LED path>Primary Buttons section as shown below: From the Primary Buttons section, you can select the Beltpac Mode (Disabled, Momentary or Lock) and function for Buttons A and B on each Beltpac.
Buttons A and B modes • If Beltpac button is set up for Latching function, press and release button in less than one second to lock on. Press and hold for momentary mode, to remain on only while button is held. • If set up for Momentary mode, button will remain on only while held. Lock feature cannot be used. • Either or both of these buttons can be Disabled (turned off) in Beltpac setup. • “A” LED turns red while user is talking on intercom Channel 1.
Beltpac Buttons C and D Setup: As shown in the Secondary Buttons area of the button and LED configuration window, you can select the Mode (Disabled or Momentary) and function for Buttons C and D on each Beltpac.
Beltpac LED Settings: As shown above in the Beltpac LED’s area of the window, you can select the desired functions for the LEDs on each Beltpac: Disable All – In this mode, all LED’s flash on momentarily when the Beltpac power is turned on. After that, they will all remain off. Note that a user can temporarily reactivate them by holding both the A and B buttons while turning on the power. When the power is turned off and on again, the LED’s will go back to being disabled.
Beltpac Tone Settings: You can change the Beltpac Tones from the Configure tab>Edit Beltpac Tones box>Beltpac>Tones path as shown below: Select the events for which you would like tones to sound in that Beltpac user’s headset. Each Beltpac can have its own tone configuration. • Battery tone – When enabled, low battery warning tones will be heard. • Confirm tone – Not presently used; leave enabled. • Error tone – When enabled, busy signals and connection rejection tones will be heard.
Beltpac User Identifier Settings: You can change the Beltpac Identifier from the Configure tab>Edit Beltpac Identification box> Beltpac>Identify path as shown below: To assign identification to a Beltpac, such as a user’s name, select a Beltpac and assign a name and ID number to each Beltpac. NOTE: Each Beltpac must have a different ID number, and each assigned number must be programmed into the base, or the base will not recognize the Beltpac. Beltpacs with firmware version A.2.
Upload Beltpac Settings: You can upload Beltpac settings from the base to a Beltpac (connected to the configuration port of the base) using the Configure tab>Upload Beltpac box> Beltpac>Upload path> Upload button. Before pressing the Upload button, be sure the correct Beltpac has been selected from the Select Beltpac Settings box. NOTE: A Beltpac must be connected to the BELTPAC CONFIG connector on the base front panel to enable uploading of Beltpac settings.
SECTION 7. PC850 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION Audio Mix Settings: Each audio output in the system has a master output level adjustment and a set of mix-level adjustments. The master sliders can be adjusted between –37.5 dB and +12 dB in 1.5 dB steps. In each case, 0 dB is considered to be nominal. Each mix-level slider is an attenuator and has a range from –90 dB to 0 dB in 0.25 dB steps.
Auxiliary Input and Output Functions The base station Auxiliary input and output are used for different purposes depending on the system configuration. In Single, Not Distributed mode, the Auxiliary input can be mixed with other sources and delivered to any output. This allows an input such as program audio to be fed to all Beltpac users, wired intercom users, or simply monitored by the local headset.
Alerts and Page Relay Settings: Unlike the dedicated page relay, the alert relay is configurable for various functions. It can be configured to signal an alarm when an undesirable condition exists such as high temperature in the base station or a low battery in a Beltpac. It can also be used as a general purpose output controlled by a button on a Beltpac. The relay can be enabled for any combination of these actions.
When enabled to alert on low battery conditions, the relay will energize when any Beltpac reports a low battery condition. It will remain energized until all Beltpacs report good battery voltage. Thus, even if the battery runs down completely and the Beltpac stops operating, the alert condition will still exist until the battery is replaced and that Beltpac resumes operation. If a general purpose Beltpac triggered output is desired, the BP Button condition should be enabled.
SECTION 8. PC850 SYNCHRONIZE BASES Synchronize Base Station Settings: You can synchronize settings for the Beltpacs in cascaded Base configuration of the PRO850 System from the Configure tab>Sync Beltpac Settings with Slaves box> System>Sync Bases path as shown below: To configure synchronized base station settings, press the Synchronize Master’s Beltpac Settings with Slave bases button. NOTE: This only pertains to systems with Master and Slave base stations.
SECTION 9. PC850 STATUS System Status: The Status screen shows the operational status of the entire PRO850 system. Status information is available on this screen for the base station and all of the Beltpacs. In a master/slave configuration, only the status for the selected base is displayed. Other base(s) can be selected from the list in the upper left. The status for all Beltpacs is displayed no matter which base is selected.
System (Voltages and Temperature) Status Base station power supply voltages are shown. The 12V box shows the actual input voltage supplied to the base station. Each of the other voltages should be within +10% of the marked value. The T°C box shows base station internal temperature in degrees Celsius. Beltpac Status Beltpac status shows Beltpac Name, assigned Base, current Beltpac Talk status, Beltpac Battery level, Beltpac Tx Power level and Beltpac transmit signal level.
SECTION 10. PC850 MONITOR Monitor Audio: The Monitor displays provide visual indications of audio input/output levels and input level adjustments for all audio paths into the base station. Audio meters display both the instantaneous and last peak audio levels. The meters are calibrated relative to 0 dBFS. That is the maximum audio level supported by the DSP. NOTE: You can only access this display while connected to a Base station, and online.
SECTION 11. PC850 DIAGNOSTICS Diagnostic Tests: Selected diagnostic tests and signals are available from the Diagnostics tab. Data communication between the base and the Beltpacs can be tested using the Subcarrier Tx and Rx Tests. A built-in tone generator is provided to test or adjust audio circuits. The generator can provide a lowdistortion sine wave, triangle wave or square wave signal to any output. NOTE: You can only access this display while connected to a Base station, and online.
NOTE: The Beltpac must be turned on. It is normal for the number of successes to be 1 less than the number of sends, even with 0 retries. This happens when the test is stopped before the Beltpac responds to the last send. Subcarrier Receiver (Rx) Test The Subcarrier Rx Test is used to simply verify the Base is receiving data from the Beltpacs. It would normally only be used if the Subcarrier Tx Test fails. To perform a Sub Carrier Receiver Test: • Press simultaneously the Beltpac C and D buttons.
SECTION 12. PC850 AUDIO MATRIX PC850 Audio Connection Matrix: NOTE: You can only access this display while connected to a Base station, and online. A particularly useful feature of PC850 is the ability to display (and alter) the audio connection matrix. This window shows all possible and active audio connections. To open the window, click on the Audio Matrix Tab. Once open, the window will display all active connections as check marks beside a green square.
SECTION 13. PC850 WIZARD The PC850 provides a wizard to simplify the configuring of your PRO850 system. This wizard is integrated with the PC850 to take you through a series of steps to set up both your base station and Beltpacs. The wizard helps to configure a Single-Base system with non-shared Rx frequencies. Each screen within the wizard has a “Help” button, which will open PC850 help at the specific section pertaining to that screen.
SECTION 14. PRO850 EQUIPMENT DATA Determining your Base Station’s Band ID: PRO850 systems always use a pair of frequency bands - one for transmit and one for receive. The Band ID of a base indicates which pair of frequency bands that base uses. To determine the Band ID find on the side or rear of your Base Station a label with the Product K-number as follows: K25850 - ABCD, where the letter “B” is replaced by a single letter or number.
Base Station Front Panel Features: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1. POWER switch 8. 2. BELTPAC CONFIGuration connector (RJ10 telephone handset cable connector) CANCEL button (backs out of menus or cancels operation) 9. Display screen 3. WIRED STATUS lights CH1 = Channel 1 intercom status CH2 = Channel 2 intercom status AUX = ISO+ mode 10. Multi-function knob (headset volume control; adjustment for specific menu selections) 4. RECEIVER QUICK MENU buttons 12.
Beltpac Top Panel Features: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. Master power/volume control 7. “D” function light 2. “A” button 8. “B” light – indicates Channel 2 active 3. Power and battery condition indicator 9. “D” button 4. “C” button 10. Transmit light – indicates transmitter on 5. “A” light – indicates Channel 1 active 11. “B” button 6. “C” function light 12. Auxiliary volume control Beltpac Bottom Panel Features: 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13. Headset connector 14.
Block Diagrams: Base Station Beltpac 54
Equipment Specifications: Base Station General ⎯ Frequency Range: Frequency Response: Power Requirements: Temperature Range: Size: Weight: # of Receivers: # of Transmitters: 4-Wire I/O: 2-Wire I/O: Auxiliary Input: adjustable Auxiliary Output: Paging Output: Page & Alert Relay: Beltpac Interface: PC Interface: External Control Interface: Headset Connector: Mic Input: Headset Output: Front Panel Controls: Front Panel Indicators: Rear Panel Controls: Transmitter ⎯ Type: Transmit Power: Modulation Type: Devi
Receiver ⎯ Type: RF Sensitivity: Squelch: Image Rejection: Squelch: Squelch Quieting: Frequency Stability: Distortion: Antenna Type: 720 synthesized, 25 kHz channel steps (480 steps in Band C) <1µV for 20dB SINAD Adjustable 60dB Data channel coded plus carrier signal level 90dB 10 ppm <1% at maximum deviation ¼-wave whip (supplied) or external (BNC connector) Beltpac General ⎯ Frequency Range: Antenna Type: Frequency Response: Battery Requirements: Battery Life: Temperature Range: Weight: Base Interface:
Factory Defined Frequencies: Band 9 Beltpac Tx Base Rx Band 1 Base Tx Beltpac Rx Band A Beltpac Tx Base Rx Band 2 Base Tx Beltpac Rx Band C Beltpac Tx Base Rx Band 4 Base Tx Beltpac Rx Group/ Channel Freq. (MHz) Group/ Channel Freq. (MHz) Group/ Channel Freq. (MHz) Group/ Channel Freq. (MHz) Group/ Channel Freq. (MHz) Group/ Channel Freq. (MHz) S1 633.250 P1 490.250 S1 651.250 P1 508.250 S1 687.250 P1 544.250 P1 633.375 S1 490.500 P1 651.375 S1 508.500 P1 687.
SECTION 15. PRO850 OPERATION Uses of Base Station Front-Panel Controls, Indicators and Connectors 1 1. 2 3 5 4 Power Switch Press the upper part of the switch to turn the power on. A red light on the switch will be lit when the base station power is on. Press the lower part of the switch to turn the power off. The red light will go off. 2.
