AL-USB - User`s manual
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1. e o Ethernet AL USB 4 4 2 Connect an AL USB to a network via a switch More as 2 devices connected to the network need a switch 5 D Wi Fi pe E op Switch WI FI Ethernet 4 5 Power Normally the AL USB takes energy via the USB port DC input allows the interface to work with tablets that not provide the minimum current required by the USB standard Page 5 AL USB User s manual Revision 1 7 5 What s the Global MIDI Network 5 1 Wired and wireless connections This drawing depicts the Global connectivity between various MIDI equipment and applications that freely exchange data in the Global MIDI Network environment Standalone product support CopperLan technology like Alyseum MS 812 MS 4 Switch WI FI2. Al we GOOGOOOS i ip O 8800800006 Wi Fi Ethernet onen MIDI interface support CopperLan m USB or 1394 Technology like Alyseum AL 88 AL 88c AL 22 ALex 5 2 Virtual connections The following drawing gives a virtual perception of the connected equipment Two key aspects are standing out 1 Everything can talk to anything 2 The physical connection type is irrelevant and is totally hidden to the user MS 812 0 0 O 6 6 Alyseu QGOIOOSOSSsS v O eeoooeoee Virtual Network Page 6 AL USB User s manual Revision 1 7 6 Software AL USB 6 1 Merging function Connecting two or more sources to the same destination realizes a merging functions Beware that MIDI does not allow merging every type of message at any time Merging two sysex messages may lead to unpredictable results More information on our application note http www alyseum com download 6 2 Establish connections It is possible to connect any source to any destination as a whole virtual cable or according t
3. thanks to an address abstraction layer Protocol and networking system for command amp control streaming management Self configuring amp Plug and Play Decentralized work distribution and storage every CopperLan equipment incorporates its own server CopperLan manages MIDI in a more powerful and flexible than any other technology available The benefit of having its own dedicated protocol surpasses the afterthought solutions relying on TCP UDP IP in terms of speed and user friendliness Page 9 AL USB User s manual Revision 1 7 8 Miscelleanous 8 1 Disclaimer All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or part of this document is prohibited without the express permission of Alyseum 2011 2015 Alyseum The information and specifications described in this manual are subject to change without notice Other products or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders 8 2 Maintenance Switch Off the power before maintenance Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents thinner benzine or alcohol as this might damage the finish Use only a clean dry cloth 8 3 Static Electricity ESD fs Electrostatic discharge ESD can cause malfunction and or damage to electronic devices if discharged into the device Despite the built in ESD protections in every Alyseum product ESD might build up at levels that could harm your equipme
4. of the CopperLan Package available cost free from the CopperLan website http www copperlan org This application software provides 4 differents tabs for the management of a CopperLan network 1 An Overview tab displaying all machines and their current connections 2 A Connect tab to add remove connections between device s outputs and inputs 3 An Edit tab providing a universal way to edit parameters 4 A Snapshot tab to store network configuration and settings Page 7 AL USB User s manual Revision 1 7 6 4 Settings MIDI Midi In Destinations Restore Save ri eee Active Sensing Midi Out 1 Enable Disabile Midi Out 2 Enable aaa Disable Four settings are done via the CopperLan Manager EDIT tabs 1 Front button not available in this product Restore originals MIDI In connections for standalone applications Save MIDI In destinations for standalone applications Enable or disable the active sensing on MIDI Out 1 Enable or disable the active sensing on MIDI Out 2 a 6 5 Firmware Upgrade software Upgrading the firmware is done via the network This is done automatically through the CopperLan Manager via an internet connection Page 8 AL USB User s manual Revision 1 7 7 About 7 1 Ethernet Alyseum products rely on Ethernet to transport data compared to other solutions USB IEEE1394 Ethernet offers many advantages e Available on all computer platforms No real limit in cabl
5. AL USB User s manual Revision 1 7 MI D re tn P n Le E h m oO og y AL USB User s manual This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature provided with the equipment This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock Read Instruction Read and understand all of the safety and operating instructions before using this equipment Retain Instructions The safety instructions should be kept for future reference Follow Warnings Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user manual Avoid Attachments Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by Alyseum because they may be hazardous Installation Choose the installation location of your unit carefully Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust cold or moisture A Power Source e This equipment should only be operated from the power source indicated on the product e When removing the wall power plug from the wall outlet never yank the cord A Servicing e Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel e There are no user serviceable parts inside e To prevent the risk of shock do not attempt to service this equipment yourself b
6. E a i E A A A AE SA ean tals O E eth A E E A eee 13 Page 2 AL USB User s manual Revision 1 7 What s the AL USB The Alyseum AL USB is an embedded networked computer Box It uses the Ethernet network to transport MIDI flows between any CopperLan compliant hardware or software applications in computers A AL USB allows you to connect 2 MIDI In and 2 MIDI Out ports up to 4 MIDI cables Of course the AL USB can exchange MIDI flows with any other AL 22 AL 88 ALeX and MS 4 Peer to peer functionality or any other product supporting CopperLan AL USB are supplied ready to use the actual linking is managed via the CopperLan Manager software This freeware tool is also used to monitor the status of all CopperLan computers and equipment The box can be controlled from any computer anywhere in the network DC input allows the interface to work with tablets that do not provide the minimum current required by the USB standard AL USB will only work with USB tablets devices which are MIDI Class Compliant If you attach a non class compliant device it just won t be recognized Don t worry no damage will be caused Some tablets are not equipped with a standard USB connector you must acquire a specific adaptator a h Features Self contained interface 2 MIDI USB In Out pairs to CopperLan interface Works on USB 1 1 amp USB 2 0 ports Class compliant operation no driver needed for WIN MAC or Linux Compat
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8. e length and node connections Full Duplex Very high bandwidth Very low Latency Frees the computer of the MIDI flow handling of USB Firewire interfaces Embedded devices can work without any computer in the network Peer to peer capability Full electrical isolation between machines preventing audio hum due to ground loops Low cost ubiquitous and reliable infrastructure 7 1 1 Note about Wi Fi use Using these products via Wi Fi is possible but not guaranteed Wireless transmissions are subject to perturbations that require data resending which implies unavoidable delays which are inconvenient for real time musical purposes This is why Alyseum only guarantees good performance when using wired network 7 1 2 Tips for a efficient Ethernet Network The performance of an Ethernet network is always related to the weakest link e Use the WI FI only for the web Email and the wired network of your computer for the CopperLan and audio streaming e For large installations use an additional network card in your computer to create a network dedicated only for CopperLan and audio streaming e For large installations preferably use Gbit Ethernet switches to guarantee a better data exchange e Avoid Ethernet HUB as these create collisions in messages that could hamper the overall network performance 7 2 CopperLan CopperLan offers many advantages e Connectivity guaranteed with any hardware Software supporting CopperLan No IP addresses
9. ecause opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards f WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Page 1 AL USB User s manual Revision 1 7 2 Contents 1 2 3 4 6 Ry AUTOM sree foes tte teh se ect tna E A opel ask EA OANE 1 CORENIS oriai pan alceus ease a dacaend acvaniunenaenaneea ieee 2 Whats Te ALS US By csi cacaicasentanistanteioasntensed TET EE 3 3 1 FCC Sse a ica atch ts site edna panto utah optus eared uininaeaasenedensad Besar Gee aaa 3 3 2 ADJ 812 6 114 72 1119 a ue nee ere re ear ee ee oo Onn eer ee E ee ree 3 Hardware AL USB maannainen ed ane Waa dae ten siiie snus abenanatatanteu sede uecentiaacesannatenonears 4 4 1 Package COM CTA acces lees ee dae eas cee cele ee sap ee ae eee decedent 4 4 2 ACCES ONGS eaiaaaicnicnahurestatectencaaieieynts E 4 4 3 Panels GOSCIIDUONS aineina a O 4 4 4 CODNECIRO Taron runna E E 5 4 4 1 Connect an AL USB to a single computer ccc ceccceecceeeeceeeeeeeeceeeeseeeeeeeeaeees 5 4 4 2 Connect an AL USB to a network via a switch s sosnsessnnsnreresrrerrerrrrrrrrrrreren 5 4 5 POWO ean T a a Sedat E eee 5 What s the Global MIDI Network cccceccseceseeeeeeteeeceeeseeeseeeseeesseceeeeeeeeaeeeeeeteeesseesaes 6 5 1 Wired and wireless CONNECTIONS c cece ceccecceecceeceeeeeeceeceeceeeseeeeseceeseecseeeeeeseteeeaes 6 5 2 VITO ANSCONMECHONS cc
10. eum or which have been subject to ESD moisture abuse accident or improper installation and using Alyseum assumes no liability as a consequence of such events under the terms of this Warranty Please consult your shop for more details Page 12 AL USB User s manual Revision 1 7 8 7 MIDI Chart AL USB MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART ver 1 0 2013 12 15 Basic Channel Note Number 0 127 0 127 pass through Velocity X X pass through After Touch System exclusive x fx paseatroust System Common Song Select x x passthrough Tune Request pass through Clock D pass through System Realtime Aux Messages XIXI K K X X X XIXI K K X X X x lt x lt lt x xK X X x lt Page 13
11. ible with all tablets supporting MIDI Class Compliant 100 Ethernet port Auto MDIX allows the use of straight trough or cross over UTP cable peer to peer MIDI transport on a channel basis remapping and merging peer to peer MIDI transport without mandating a computer 3 2 Specifications Dimensions W x H x D 55 x 25 x 63 mm Weight 0 12 Kg Rugged aluminum case with laser engraving Power requirements 5 Volts DC 0 3 A Page 3 AL USB User s manual Revision 1 7 Hardware AL USB 4 1 Package content 1 AL USB device 1 wall plug power module 5 VDC 1 1A 1 USB cable type A B User s manual access card 4 2 Accessories http www alyseum com accessories 4 3 Panels descriptions 100Base T 1 Yellow LED Link Activity on the Ethernet network LK ACT Mode LED Pattern No connection LINK established oN Network activity ON with OFF pulses 2 Green LED CP activity CP activity Mode LED Pattern Firmware Upgrade ready Slow blinking Firmware Upgrade activity Fast blinking CP establishing connection OFF with ON pulses CP Activity ON with OFF pulses 3 RJ45 Ethernet connector 100 Base T 4 DC plug 2 1mm 5 VDC positive in center 5 USB type B connector fist Use only the wall plug power module supplied with AL USB Page 4 AL USB User s manual Revision 1 7 4 4 Connecting 4 4 1 Connect an AL USB to a single computer
12. nt 8 3 1 Standard symbols for ESD advertisin OL 17 ALA 8 3 2 Some tips and precautions for ESD sensitive environment e Make sure to discharge any built up static electricity from yourself and your device before touching or connecting one device to another e Ground yourself by touching an earth grounded metal surface before handling your device and other equipments For fixed installations put the device in a grounded metallic rack Ensure air relative humidity is minimum 60 Install ESD specific prevention items such as grounding mats Reduce movement speed on handling or dis connecting devices Avoid carpet or other synthetic flooring Page 10 AL USB User s manual Revision 1 7 8 4 How to wire the Ethernet cable If you want to build your own Ethernet cable dont worry use CAT5 cable RJ45 connectors and a crimping clamp The maximum lenght for a single cables is 100 meters 12345678 TOUT pame e T o _ io E co 7 Brown White 7 Brown White a Brown amg 8 Brown Pn Fonton o e Page 11 AL USB User s manual Revision 1 7 8 5 Statement and Agency Compliance 8 5 1 WEEE for EU countries Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC applicable for E U Customers or others countries with separate collection systems 1 This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other househ
13. o message type Establishing connections is done from the connection tab of the CopperLan Manager software application To connect a whole virtual cable select the appropriate source device and click on the MIDI connector icon You complete the operation by selecting a destination All messages appearing at the source will be transferred to the destination without any filtering or remapping Instead of connecting a whole cable content it is allowed to connect individually one or more message types according to the following split 1 Note and Controller messages on a channel basis these are channel messages Any of the 16 MIDI channels content can be linked separately 2 Clock messages incl clock control and song position messages Any clock from any source can be connected to any destination Note that MIDI destinations can only accept a single clock whereas CopperLan destinations can accept many 3 Other messages Sys This selection covers all messages to the exception of messages in categories 1 and 2 here above This linking is essentially used for SYS EX and MTC messages It is meaningful to only connect sources and destinations of adequate messages type e g Sys to Sys However it is allowed to connect any source channel to any destination channel effectively realizing a channel remapping More information on our application note http www alyseum com downloads 6 3 CopperLan Manager The CopperLan Manager is part
14. old wastes at the end of its working life 2 To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources 3 Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling 8 5 2 RoHS Compliance for EU countries Alyseum products complies with the European Union restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electronics equipment ROHS directive 2002 95 EC The RoHS directive prohibits the sale of certain electronic equipment containing some hazardous substances such as Mercury Lead Cadmium Hexavalent chromium and certain Flame retardants PBB amp PBDE in the European Union http eur lex europa eu LexUriServ LexUriServ do uriz CELEX 32002L0095 EN HTML 8 5 3 CE for EU countries C Alyseum products complies with the requirements of European Directive 89 336 EC 8 6 Warranty and repair Alyseum warrants to you the original purchaser that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by other than repair personnel authorized by Alys
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