User manual RANE VIA 10

[. . . ] OPERATORS MANUAL Via 10 ETHERNET BRIDGE Introduction Normally, one would find our Quick Start at this location. But to break with tradition and keep us all on our toes, we thought we'd be different. After all, the Via 10 is different in that it has no audio connections. Many Via 10 users employ the Via 10 to run Rane's RW 232 devices over a standard Ethernet LAN. [. . . ] (See Applications Using ActiveX on page Manual-10 for software and control details for these products. ) In English what this means is that through a little bit of software know-how, one can, for example, draw a slider on a web page, then link the slider's operation to the Master Output Level control on the Rane RPM 26v. But, since this is the Hardware section of the Manual, we're a bit premature in even mentioning software here. The default settings of the Via 10's RS-232 port support RW 232 communications. If RW 232 devices are being used with the Via 10 RS-232 port, the shipped baud and parity settings of the RS-232 port need not be changed. Only 8-bit wide words are supported--no 7-bit words. Via 10 Default RS-232 Communications Settings (required for RW 232 use) Baud Parity Start bit Stop bit RS-232 cable length 19200 Even 1 (always) 1 (always) 50 feet max VIPVOP screen Manual-6 RaneWare RW 232 Ethernet operation. Run RaneWare (2. 10 or higher) and from the System menu, select System Setup. In the Connection box, select the Via 10 (Ethernet) radio button so RW 232 commands will be sent out of the Ethernet port (rather than out the PC's RS-232 COM port nor out the computer's modem and phone line to a far end modem and Rane's RPD 1). Make sure to type the proper Via 10 IP address for the RaneWare RW 232 device(s) you wish to control over the network. Each Via 10 can accept up to 16 RW 232 devices in any variety connected to its RS-232 port. RS-232 based serial devices can transport their data through the Via 10 as long as the Via 10's RS-232 port is configured properly. Supported ranges for RS-232 communications can be found in the VIACONFIG utility. For detailed RS-232 port specifications, see the Data Sheet section of this Manual. The maximum cable length supported by RS232 is still 50 feet (15 meters); this assumes good quality, CAT 5 cable. A variety of external means are available to lengthen the 50 feet limitation by using RS-232 to RS-422 or RS-485 converter devices. These can be sourced from a variety of manufacturers (but not Rane ­ we can't make everything, where would we put it?At this point, we're compelled to ask: doesn't it seem strange to have to mention such devices when your system already includes 100 meter-capable Ethernet for control?Though an accessory for the Rane SRM 66 Splitter Router Mixer, SR 1L's can be used independently for a variety of applications. Up to seven SR 1L Smart Remotes can be wired directly to the Via 10 RS-485 port in any combination of daisy chain or star configuration. Use CAT 5 cable (two twisted pairs plus a shield) and double check the wiring since this is often the cause of baldness (i. e. , pulling our collective hair out debugging problems). Only the most distant SR 1L connected to the Via 10 should have its RT switch ON, which connects a 150 ohm terminating resistor. The SRM 66 contains an RS-485 port (called RIP for Remote Interface Port) which may be wired to the Via 10's RS-485 port for SRM 66 control over a LAN; however, you cannot connect both an SRM 66 and SR 1L remote(s) to the same Via 10--one device per RS-485 port. Do not connect the V+ terminals together--connect A to A, B to B, V­ to V­ and shield to shield. [. . . ] Design Time Parameters: Addr AutoUpdate UpdateFreq Runtime Parameters: VIP1 VIP2 VIP3 VIP4 VIP5 VIP6 VIP7 VIP8 Key Methods: DoConnect DoDisconnect RequestVIP Events: OnVIP1Change OnVIP2Change OnVIP3Change OnVIP4Change OnVIP5Change OnVIP6Change OnVIP7Change OnVIP8Change OnConnect OnDisconnect Initialization: DoConnect Value on VIP 1 input changed Value on VIP 2 input changed Value on VIP 3 input changed Value on VIP 4 input changed Value on VIP 5 input changed Value on VIP 6 input changed Value on VIP 7 input changed Value on VIP 8 input changed Connection to Via 10 started Connection to Via 10 stopped Via 10's IP Address 0 = Manual VIP update only, -1 = Get VIP values automatically Number of milliseconds between auto updates 0 ­ 255 = Value of VIP 1 0 ­ 255 = Value of VIP 2 0 ­ 255 = Value of VIP 3 0 ­ 255 = Value of VIP 4 0 ­ 255 = Value of VIP 5 0 ­ 255 = Value of VIP 6 0 ­ 255 = Value of VIP 7 0 ­ 255 = Value of VIP 8 Initialize a connection to the Via 10 Break connection to Via 10 Manually request VIP update must be called to initialize a connection to the Via 10 VOP ActiveX control Control Name: Via10VOPX Description: Interface to Via 10's VOP Port to drive relays, lamps or LEDs, other logic input ports. . . Design Time Parameters: Addr AutoSend Via 10's IP Address 0 = Manually send VOP Changes, -1 = Automatically send VOP Changes Manual-11 Runtime Parameters: VOP1 VOP2 VOP3 VOP4 VOP5 VOP6 VOP7 VOP8 Key Methods: DoConnect DoDisconnect RequestVOP SendVOPValues Events: OnConnect OnDisconnect OnReceived Initialization: DoConnect 0 = VOP OFF, -1 = VOP ON 0 = VOP OFF, -1 = VOP ON 0 = VOP OFF, -1 = VOP ON 0 = VOP OFF, -1 = VOP ON 0 = VOP OFF, -1 = VOP ON 0 = VOP OFF, -1 = VOP ON 0 = VOP OFF, -1 = VOP ON 0 = VOP OFF, -1 = VOP ON Initialize a connection to the Via 10 Break connection to Via 10 Request current VOP values Manually update VOP values Connection to Via 10 started Connection to Via 10 stopped New VOP values received must be called to initialize a connection to the Via 10 RS-232 ActiveX control For RaneWare RW 232 or generic RS-232 device communications on to and off of Ethernet 10Base-T. RS-485 ActiveX control For SR 1L or generic RS-485 device communications on to and off of Ethernet 10Base-T. Control Name: Via10SerialX Description: General interface to Via 10's Serial Ports (RS-232 & RS-485) Design Time Parameters: Addr Port Baud Parity Runtime Parameters: BytesIn Key Methods: DoConnect DoDisconnect PeakChar PeakString ReadChar ReadString Events: DataAvailable OnError Initialization: DoConnect Data exists in the input buffer An error occurred talking to the Via 10 Via 10's IP Address 0 = RS-232, 1 = RS-485 0 = 300, 1 = 1200, 2 = 2400, 3 = 4800, 4 = 9600, 5 = 19200, 6 = 38400 0 = Odd, 1 = Even, 2 = None Number of bytes in the input buffer Initialize a connection to the Via 10 Break connection to Via 10 Read one character from the input buffer without removing it Read a string from the input buffer without removing it Read one character from the input buffer and remove it Read a string from the input buffer and remove it must be called to initialize a connection to the Via 10 Manual-12 SR 1L ActiveX control Control Name: Via10Sr1X Description: Automatic control of SR 1L Remotes Design Time Parameters: Addr Port Remote_0_Enabled Remote_1_Enabled Remote_2_Enabled Remote_3_Enabled Remote_4_Enabled Remote_5_Enabled Remote_6_Enabled Remote_7_Enabled Runtime Parameters: ErrorCount Remote_0 Remote_1 Remote_2 Remote_3 Remote_4 Remote_5 Remote_6 Remote_7 Key Methods: DoConnect SendMem Events: OnError OnRemote0Change OnRemote1Change OnRemote2Change OnRemote3Change OnRemote4Change OnRemote5Change OnRemote6Change OnRemote7Change Initialization: DoConnect Called when an error occurs talking to the Via 10 Remote 0's value changed Remote 1's value changed Remote 2's value changed Remote 3's value changed Remote 4's value changed Remote 5's values changed Remote 6's values changed Remote 7's values changed Via 10's IP Address 0 = RS-485, 1 = RS-232 0 = Disabled, -1 = Enabled 0 = Disabled, -1 = Enabled 0 = Disabled, -1 = Enabled 0 = Disabled, -1 = Enabled 0 = Disabled, -1 = Enabled 0 = Disabled, -1 = Enabled 0 = Disabled, -1 = Enabled 0 = Disabled, -1 = Enabled 0 Value of SR 1L Address 0 (0 ­ 31) Value of SR 1L Address 1 (0 ­ 31) Value of SR 1L Address 2 (0 ­ 31) Value of SR 1L Address 3 (0 ­ 31) Value of SR 1L Address 4 (0 ­ 31) Value of SR 1L Address 5 (0 ­ 31) Value of SR 1L Address 6 (0 ­ 31) Value of SR 1L Address 7 (0 ­ 31) Initialize a connection to the Via 10; Automatically sets the proper baud and parity for SR 1L use. 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