Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) Instructions for use
Contents Important information regarding this manual .................................. 2 For your safety ......................................................................................... 2 Included with delivery ............................................................................. 2 Capabilities of the WSM .......................................................................... 3 System requirements ..............................................................................
Important information regarding this manual This manual describes the “Wireless Systems Manager” (WSM) PC software for the NET 1 system. Information on the NET 1 system as well as the transmitters and receivers can be found in the individual user guides. Note: The operator interface for the WSM PC software is only available in English.
Capabilities of the WSM The “Wireless Systems Manager” (WSM) permits real-time monitoring as well as remote control of all relevant device parameters in the live mode.
System requirements Required hardware Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP, 2 GHz or higher RAM: at least 512 MB (1 GB recommended) Hard drive: min. 30 MB available Drives: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Ports: Ethernet port (min. 100 MBit/sec) Screen resolution: min.
Putting the system into operation Connecting the NET 1 to a PC How to connect the NET 1 to a PC is shown in the user guide for the NET 1. Installing the WSM software Install the WSM PC software by following procedure below: 왘 Close all currently running programs, including those running in the background (e. g. anti-virus programs). 왘 Place the WSM CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The installation wizard starts automatically and will guide you through the installation.
Configuring the network To enable communication between the WSM and the NET 1, configure the network (LAN connections) as follows: Note: Only launch the WSM after having configured the network. Automatically obtaining an IP address (DHCP servers only) 왘 In the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box, click on the “Obtain an IP address automatically” option button. 왘 Click on “OK”. The dialog box closes. The configuration of the network is terminated.
The Operator interface of WSM Main window The main window contains the following regions: 쐃 Menu bar 쐇 Symbol bar (tool bar) 쐋 Display area 쐏 Status bar Menu bar The menu bar 쐃 is always visible.
Symbol bar (tool bar) You can operate the WSM via the menu bar 쐇 and via the buttons in the symbol bar. The symbol bar can be shown or hidden (“View Menu” > ”Tool Bar”). Display area Scene System window Tab „Devices“ Tab „Messages“ Panel With the standard settings, the display area 쐋 is divided in two. The “panels” for the connected devices are displayed on the left; this region is designated as the scene (“Master Scene”). The tabs of the system window are displayed on the right.
Overview of menus The “File” menu Menu item Function of the menu item Button Open Configuration... Opens a saved configuration. Save Configuration Saves the current configuration under the same name. Save Configuration As... Saves the current configuration under a new name. Print Prints the current configuration as graphic or text. Save Message Log... Saves the messages in the system window as a file (“Messages” tab). Clear Message Log...
The “System” menu Menu item Function of the menu item Remote Access Activates access to the parameter settings of the devices (see page 24). Refresh Device List Updates (refreshes) the device list in the system window (“Devices” tab). New devices are displayed, previously moved or deleted panels are repositioned in the display area. Button The “Channel” menu The following menu items only appear if you have selected a panel.
The panel display Layout of the panel Every panel displays a rack-mount device. The graphical representation of the panel depends on the device type and the settings made under “View Style” in the “Channel” menu. For details on the possible settings, see “Editing panels” on page 13.
Diversity display 햶 The active antenna is displayed in green. The diversity sections of the EM 3532 twin receiver are labeled “A” and “B”, the diversity sections of the “evolution wireless G2” receivers are labeled “I” and “II”. Field strength display (RF) 햷 The bar graphs indicate the current field strength. The horizontal yellow line indicates the set squelch threshold (see “Configuring devices” on page 24).
Battery status 햺 The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the batteries. The graphical representation depends on the device and battery type (primary cells or accupack). Color Meaning green The battery is fully charged. yellow The battery is about half discharged. red The critical level is reached. The battery symbol flashes red and a message appears in the panel, the system window (“Messages” tab) and the status bar. Editing panels To edit the panels: 왘 Right-click on the panel.
Deleting panels To remove panels from the display area: 왘 Right-click on the panel. A contextual menu appears. 왘 Click on “Delete”. The panel is deleted and the panel settings are lost. The set device parameters are retained. To restore all panels: 왘 Click on “System” > “Refresh Device List”. All rack-mount devices appear as panels with the default panel settings on the display area. The previous panel settings are lost.
Note: The graphical representation for a “transmitter” panel depends on the device settings. Transmitters Mode: Stereo Mode: Mono Selecting an icon for a panel You can assign an icon representing an instrument to each panel. 왘 Click on the desired panel. 왘 Click on “Channel” > “Icon”. An additional contextual menu appears.
Aligning and moving panels To align panels to the grid: 왘 Click on “View” > “Show Grid” to show the grid. A tick appears in front of the menu item. The grid is shown. 왘 Click on the panel and hold down the mouse button. 왘 Drag the panel to the desired position in the scene. If the menu item “Snap to Grid” is activated, the panel is automatically aligned to the grid. To automatically arranging panels: 왘 Click on “View” > “Auto Arrange”. A tick appears in front of the menu item.
Updating the firmware of the devices NET 1 is compatible with previously delivered wireless systems (see table on page 3). However, these systems must have a compatible firmware. You can identify receivers and transmitters that already have this firmware via the additional menu item “Software Revision” or “SW REV” in the operating menu of the device or the identifying mark “NET” on the type plate of the device. The current firmware is included on the CD.
Display Meaning “NET1 software“ The entry “Application” shows the firmware version of the selected NET 1. The other version numbers are only relevant to the Sennheiser Service. “NET1 hardware“ The displayed version numbers are only relevant to the Sennheiser Service. “Subdevices“ Displays the connected devices as follows: “Port 4“ “EM550G2“ “2.0.
If there is a new firmware version available in the “New Releases” folder of the program folder, it is displayed in the “The selected firmware package is:” field. To use the firmware version from the “New Releases” folder: 왘 Click on “Next >”. The connection to the devices is checked. 왘 Click on “Choose...”. A dialog box appears. 왘 Select the desired SENNPKG file and confirm by clicking on “OK”. The dialog box closes. 왘 Click on “Next >”. The connection to the devices is checked.
Updating the firmware in the devices The firmware is automatically updated in the following order: 1. NET 1 2. Rack-mount devices 3. Portable devices CAUTION! Risk of data loss if transmission is interrupted during firmware update! Data may be lost if the transmission is interrupted. The devices may also be damaged as a result. 왘 When updating the firmware, do not interrupt any device connection to the NET 1 or to the rack-mount devices. 왘 Do not disconnect power from the devices.
“Easy Setup” frequency management Using the “Easy Setup” frequency management capability, you can: y distribute frequencies in the channel bank to devices from the “evolution wireless G2” series that are connected to the NET 1, y detect occupied frequencies, y allocate unused frequencies to the devices. You can also configure devices after “Easy Setup” (see “Configuring devices” on page 24). Launching the “Easy Setup” frequency management 왘 Click on “Applications” > “Frequency Manager”.
Performing a frequency preset scan for monitoring systems Note: The rack-mount transmitters of the corresponding frequency range are automatically switched off during the frequency preset scan. Performing a frequency preset scan for an EK 300 IEM G2 The frequency preset scan is performed using the EK 300 IEM G2 portable receiver. The scan results are then transmitted to the NET 1. The WSM retrieves the data from the NET 1.
Allocating frequencies for a monitoring system without a frequency preset scan Note: When you allocate frequencies without a frequency preset scan, interference with transmitters in the vicinity of the system may result. Allocating frequencies to rack-mount transmitters You can allocate frequencies automatically or manually.
Allocating frequencies for a microphone system without a frequency preset scan Note: When you allocate frequencies without a frequency preset scan, interference with transmitters in the vicinity of the system may result. Allocating frequencies to rack-mount receivers You can allocate frequencies automatically or manually.
Changing the parameters of a device The parameters that you can change depend on the respective device type. Specific information on the parameters can be found in the user manuals for the devices. Line highlighted in Meaning white y You can change these parameters. y The data transmission to the devices was successful. yellow The parameter has been changed but not yet transmitted to the devices. blue You have clicked on a parameter highlighted in white. 왘 Click on the corresponding parameter.
If a problem occurs Hardware First check the connections and cables for the devices (see NET 1 user manual). Software The Sennheiser homepage at www.sennheiser.com/net1 has an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) area. Recurring problems and possible solutions will be listed here. The firmware update has failed (displays of the devices remain dark) Start the updating process as described in the section “Updating the firmware in the devices” on page 20.
SKM 5200 왘 Remove the power pack. 왘 Slide the multi-function switch upwards (UP 왖 ) and keep it in this position. UP 왘 Reinsert the power pack. SET DOWN The program does not launch 왘 Check that your PC satisfies the system requirements (see “System requirements” on page 4). 왘 Check the settings of your firewall; the WSM may be blocked by a setting. The receiver panel does not appear The firmware in the receiver has not yet been updated.
Glossary Deviation Modulation associated with the receiver; Represented as a bar diagram (Dev) Easy Setup Function for allocating frequencies Firmware Software that resides on a chip in the device. It can and, sometimes, must be updated. The current firmware is supplied on the CD. In the future, new versions will be available from the Sennheiser home page.
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