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Chapter 4 ‒ Axient and Wireless Workbench 6 Concepts
Before exploring the advanced features of the Axient system and Wireless Workbench 6, please take time to read this
chapter and familiarize yourself with the following core concepts. Understanding each concept will allow you to configure
the advanced features and functions of the system when they are referenced in later chapters.
Device ID
Device IDs are a unique name (e.g. [BP1], [HH1], [Mic10]) assigned to each component for easy identification in
networked systems and in Wireless Workbench. The default ID for each Axient component is the model number (e.g.
[AXT100], [AXT400], etc...). Use the LCD interface or Wireless Workbench to create a device ID.
Device Linking
Device linking enables real-time ShowLink control of transmitter parameters by establishing a communication path
between an Axient receiver and transmitter. A link can only be formed by using the IR Sync function in the receiver to
configure a transmitter. The Link Status icon appears next to the channel name on the receiver LCD to indicate that a link
has been formed.
When a linked transmitter is within range of an AXT610 ShowLink access point, the ShowLink icon will appear on the
displays of both the transmitter and the receiver to indicate that ShowLink control is possible.
Channel Name
The Channel Name identifies the audio channel formed between a linked transmitter and a receiver. The factory default
channel name on all receivers is set to Shure. The factory default channel name on all transmitters is set to <unlinked>.
The channel name is editable via the product LCD interface or via Wireless Workbench to assign unique names such
as LeadVOX or Sax. A transmitter and receiver share the same channel name when they are linked using the IR Sync
function.
Tx Profile
The Axient receiver (AXT400) is compatible with both Axient and UHF-R transmitters. To optimize frequency calculations,
select (Radio > Options > Tx Profile) and specify which type of transmitter will be used with the receiver. When creating
a compatible frequency list, the AXT600 Spectrum Manager and Wireless Workbench use the Tx Profile as part of the
frequency calculation.
Online/Offline
Devices in Wireless Workbench are either online or offline. Although both are displayed in the Inventory view, Wireless
Workbench will automatically discover any Shure networked devices on a properly configured network and display them
as online devices. Wireless Workbench can also control online devices. They are displayed in the Inventory list with black
text and a dark icon. Offline devices can be added manually, or imported from a file. They are displayed in the Inventory
list with gray text and a grayed out icon.
Note: The Online/Offline concept replaces Design Mode/Live Mode in WWB 5.
Firmware Versioning
As Axient is a set of networkable products, it is important to maintain compatible firmware versions on all products to
ensure proper operation. The firmware of all Axient devices (with the exception of the AXT620 Ethernet Switch) has the
form of MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (e.g., 1.6.2).
At a minimum, all Axient devices on the network (including transmitters), must have the same MAJOR and MINOR
firmware version numbers (e.g., 1.6.x).
Important: Install the same MAJOR and MINOR firmware versions on Axient devices within a system whenever possible.
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Chapter 4 ‒ Axient and Wireless Workbench 6 Concepts