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1. 62 Sel i LS SF HEH um R 62 NWOIIP COUP ONE TT EWE aaa CI FF GRUFF FERN 62 VolP Transmit COMPONENT aia GNU GOR RG GNAU CO DDR ADNA DO OYN YA DUO GAGA 63 SUP SELLIS REPRE REID EE m 64 VoIP Receive Component esses nennen nennen nennen HL LLE resa sese sese e sees e esee sn enas 65 LOCALECEHO SUPPRESSOR nee taas akadi ema ins aa nalia ais aaa taa Ud NG Di DPI e DC FEIER 66 Neg ia IR e RET TTE Pm 67 DSS IOI In UD ECS a R E E 67 LOCAL ECHO SUPPRESSOR COMPONENT esses nennen enne enn nnns nantes nennen nnns 68 ADDITIONAL DEVICES FOR ECS SYSTEM eese nennen nennen nennen nennen ren enne YDD DN EEDD Ny 69 URC UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL not available essere 69 Kio RR T u 69 How to configure the SYSTEM cccccccsssececceseccceesececauseceeeeeeecesseuseceseusecessegeeceeeeceeseusecesseneets 69 RAC REMOTE ACCESS CONTROL csssscscsrssesseusccnceusersecteacuscuscenseuserseateausersuecuucarsensenseareanse 70 solk aa AI 70 C nnect URC OES amm mm m mal aa a ta 71 Connect RAC UGE SM 71 ATEIS 5 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 ATEIS ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 ATEIS INTRODUCTION WELCOME Thank you for choosing ATEIS ECS We hope you will enjoy using this exciting piece of technology as much as we enjoy developing and building it This manual can be updated
2. mmm 19 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Calibration of Analogue input channels The Calibration of the channels is done in the ECS To be able to calibrate the ECS must be connected via Ethernet and the system must be online in the software Select the ECS where the analogue inputs must be calibrated Click on VR Calibration Turn the Selector of the RAC completely counter clock wise and click on Minimum The software will ask if the RAC is in the correct position Press ok Turn the Selector of the RAC completely clockwise and click on Maximun The software will ask if the RAC is in the correct position Press ok Now channel 9 is calibrated for this RAC to the line it is connected with For this example it also has to be done with channel 10 for the volume control of the RAC Device Management Vs ibration n x 3rd Party Control Command 3rd Party Control List Device Management Ateis Nets Chime Data Store a Ui Network Ateis Normal 4 T Devices Type Ateis Net Serial Number Address Redundancy Addr Device Status Name Remote Update f Devices g ak RS23d E LAP G2T 1 LAPG2T 1 1 237 192 168 100 110 Normal j d PPM AS PPMAS 1 1 01065 URC AS URCAS 12 00361 Lobby Remote Plug in URC AS URCAS 1 3 00382 URC AS 2 Time Setting Search Gear Search Timeout Interval 5 S Search By IP Machine File System e 2 2 D ww g Disconnected
3. i em Reduction Enable ATEIS 50 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 AEC SETUP PROCEDURE The design must be stored into the ECS and your PC on which Ateis Studio is running must be On line live with the ECS Now you can start the setup procedure You can have different kind of ECS use but the setup procedure idea is the same for all For example let s take this complete configuration Client 4 transmission system CODEC SERVER This procedure is decrypted on several pages but the idea is simple Turn off local amplification Bypass the AEC Adjust signal coming from the other side Adjust local sources Adjust the local echo suppressors of the local sources Activate the AEC Turn off local amplification 1 If you have a local amplification of the local sources then turn off the local application Only the far end signal is allowed in the speakers Mute the local sources in the mixer of the local amplification and just enable the far end signal coming from the other side ATEIS 51 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Client 4 transmission system CODEC SERVER m S Yia E GO 441003 Mute the local sources Ac F Imm IE EIE Ie Ine ER Te ile al al mna lis EEE E Sasa Bypass the AEC 2 Inthe both AEC set the AEC coefficient function to Bypass Client 1 1 N 2A amp transmission system O CODEC SERVER Ca k F far end E mixer our AEC sri
4. Amplified p pa Q M microphone ATEIS 66 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Schematic To avoid the two problems explained above a local echo suppressor is added between the microphone and the listening system The local echo suppressor component is split in two parts The Pre Processing part take care of the feedback and the Post Processing part take care of residual echoes Microphone local echo suppressor Amplified Loudspeaker Design in the ECS Regarding the basic schematic above here is the corresponding design which must be created with Ateis Studio software The input of the Local Echo Suppressor has to be linked to an input component where the microphone is physically connected to the ECS The output of the Local Echo Suppressor has to be linked to an output component where the listening system is physically connected to the ECS You can use any input output channels of the ECS FCS Microphone Amplified Loudspeaker ATEIS 67 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 LOCAL ECHO SUPPRESSOR COMPONENT It s shared in two parts pre processing and post processing The Pre Processing limits the level to a threshold above which the gain will be reduced This is to avoid feedback The Post Processing removes the echo below a threshold This is to avoid the residual echo The control window of the Local Suppressor Echo module is opened by a double click on the icon in the DESIGN AREA a
5. A ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Adding an Audio Processor Audio processors are the main units used in a configuration These can be LAPG2T L ECS IDA8C and IDA8S Other units have not been released yet If the devices are on line are connected to the network and all the audio processors have a different IP address then it is possible to do a search of the device When found in the device manager it is just a drag and drop of the audio processor found by the search 1 All the specifications of the audio processor will be used and do not have to be configured in out put board net card Another or an alternative 2 if the systems are not reachable via Ethernet is selecting an audio processor from the list and specifying in out put board net card The site pin is not applicable for the ECS The network pin can be used when the Ateis net card is plugged Ateis Studio Untitle Devices x File Edit View Geometry Component Operation Tools Window Help Bx System Master Preset FP Pixels EE eu 100 ARES y im Eig dd OS ew em no DADA N OO NU A Gyw ues Gc ou Set Audio Module Audio Module A Input Audio Module B Output Audio Module C Input Audio Module D Output Device Status Site Pin Normal PPMAS 11 01065 Network Pin URCAS 1 2 00361 URC AS URCAS 13 00382 M
6. mo i i i i i i i i a LI i i i ROOM B Speaker ATEIS 41 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 AEC WITH CODEC SERVER Schematic As internet doesn t provide the multi cast the most of time a multi point conference system use a video codec server Each client of this system sends its audio signal to the video codec server The video codec server mixes all the received signals in one and sends it to each client of the system That means that each the clients receive the audio signal of every client and also its own signal It s done like this because otherwise it would take too much process time to send only each signal to its target In this following schematic you can see that the Client 1 send its signal to the codec server and receive a mixed signal of the client signal 2 3 and 4 including its own signal 1 1 E 1 2 3 4 1 CODEC 1 4 SERVER ja E S 3 34009 943409 O Qd The first using of the AEC is to send a proper signal to the codec server It simulates the local reflections and removes them from the signal to be sent The AEC component modifies the signal of the local microphone by using the far end signal as reference ATE S 42 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Client 1 N AEC ou Client 1 signal lt far end signal from video codec As each client receives its own signal mixed with the others then each client has to use an AEC to remove its own signal from the re
7. E User Management ATE S 15 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 e Geometry All that has influence on your design window zoom rulers grid layers e Components All operations you can do on multiple components that need alignment or should be in an order e Operation Compiles and stores all e Tools Themes of the compiler can be chosen here e Window Close Close all UI pre set I m lost will set your screen layout back to factory pre set e Help Version Use of the left side Device Window With main device object Tree layers and Properties The device window has 4 different tabs all with all their own important information and characteristics e The main tab is for the components of the design All needed required devices can be selected and remoter units can be connected e The object tree shows how the design has been build up In complex designs it makes it easy to find where the component is located and how it is connected e When making a complex design with a lot of connections between audio processors and remote units layers can make the design more clear e Property tab is a special tab beside information about the icon in the design appearance there can also be other information that can be set or altered Devices LAP G2T DSP Configuration LAP G2T 1 a Obje P Layers E Prop 4 E Audio Processors LAP G2T ade Devices ECS IDASC 4 Audio Processors IDABS gi i 4 f L
8. i REFHEBREBmP transmission system local echo suppressor far end t masr jE mixer k CODEC SERVER 94009 OUT AEC end BYPASSED 2 ESE pm JE Enable the local sources j Mute the remote sources Active the AEC 13 Enable the local sources in the mixer of the local amplification 14 In the both AEC set the AEC coefficient function to Reset 15 In the both AEC set the AEC coefficient function to Perform ATEIS 56 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Client 4 transmission system CODEC SERVER 94009 2 Enable all audio 1 Fi in the mixer eu ES AEC gt E es i al F M Echo 1 2 3 asi ll and a Errrr a p 0 0 0 0 oo dB W AEC y Coeffic ML id Active the AEC on Perform ient _ a i mae EE TE Reset the AEC coefficient i Hold EI Far End y r 0 16 When you are talking into the microphone the near end volume dB show you input volume The Microphone Threshold should be set to the maximum volume displayed in the Near end volme Mear End Walume dB NLP Threshold dB The system is ready ATEIS 57 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 TELEPHONE CARD ww Line tel Set By linking the Line connector of the ECS to a telephone line and by using a microphone and a loudspeaker then you can use the ECS as a telephone interface The interface of this telephone is available by using the Telephone Card dedicated comp
9. 2 Modified No Compiled Net COrFaut Evac E 1123x287 FEF 1133 x 535 ll 594 290 empty pm Master Pre sets sub Pre sets and event manager When using the audio equipment in a flexible building environment the need for flexibility in the audio system is also a must The ECS has the capability to change the complete configuration or just parts of settings with one touch of a button The ECS includes two types of pre sets The Master pre sets Design pre set they enable completely different designs to be restored Application examples for this feature are hotel meeting rooms with removable walls The Sub Pre set and pre sets Parameter pre set They enable values of multiple parameters of the same design such as levels gains EQ etc to be restored either from the PC software the remote controllers or the control inputs These Master Pre sets and Sub Pre sets residing in the ECS s memory can be accessed in many ways PC URC s Logic inputs or Third party The Master pre set is for altering the complete configuration When adding a master pre set the complete configuration starts from O Only the audio processors used and the used in and outputs are still in the configuration Adding Sub pre sets will only alter settings of the used components Sub pre sets and event manager is also bound to the Master pre set All these setting can be changed when connected with the software The master pre set and sub pre set can be
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12. at any time without prior notice in order to keep this manual up to date In case of errors in this manual or not clear process description feel free to submit us mistakes suggestions or questions by sending an email info ateis europe com subject ECS manual corrections This document intends to be a complete manual and we hope that this Help file will provide you all information or answers needed However if you have any questions feel free to contact us PRESENTATION ATEIS is a leading supplier of high quality PA VA audio equipment with distributors and subsidiaries in 23 countries throughout Europe States Middle East and Asia Since 1981 we are manufacturing reliable and high quality loudspeakers amplifiers security matrices and other audio components Our products are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards and when possible meet local requirements With more than twenty years of experience ATEIS has quickly established itself as a leading manufacturer of Public Address Voice Alarm systems and counter intercoms The constant growth of market share in Europe provides confirmation of the quality of ATEIS s commercial and technical approach PRODUCTS The company now offers a full range of sound equipment microphones preamplifiers digital processors digital audio matrixes loud speaker monitoring systems amplifiers IP terminals etc ATEIS designs and manufactures leading products in the voice alarm systems market which have been
13. certified EN60849 compliant by the TUV DEVELOPMENT Thanks to a development team that includes thirty engineers and to constant investment we are able to respond quickly to the demands of our various markets with specific solutions and cutting edge technology We have distributors in more than fifteen countries in Europe and the Middle East with whom we have carried out major projects In choosing ATEIS you are guaranteed a trustworthy partner that can be counted on for the long term ATEIS Field of applications ATEIS s audio systems have been installed into following markets Railways Subways ATEIS Airports High raise buildings Hotels Restaurants Shopping center and Malls Theme parks Places of worship Stadia Museums Industrial buildings Industrial plants Commercial buildings CONTACTS ATEIS INTERNATIONAL ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 ATEIS Europe bv Sydneystraat 42 3047BP ROTTERDAM NETHERLANDS Phone 31 0 10 2088690 Fax 31 0 10 2088699 Web http www ateis international com Ateis International S A Chemin du D vent 1024 Ecublens Switzerland Phone 41 0 21 881 25 10 Fax 41 0 21 881 25 09 Web http www ateis international com Mail info ateis international com Ateis Middle East Building SEA room 324 DAFZA DUBAI United Arab Emirats Phone 971 4609 1325 24 Fax 971 4609 1326 Web contact http www ateis international com Ateis F
14. etc to set the desired values The system design and the DSP design are done by drag amp drop ATEIS 12 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 There is also the AEC component which is particular to the ECS It is this component which allows echo cancellation After selecting placing and wiring DSP Components your System will be compiled and sent to the ECS via TCP IP Ethernet port PRESET MANAGEMENT The ECS includes two types of presets The Master presets Design preset they enable completely different designs to be restored Application examples for this feature are hotel meeting rooms with removable walls The Sub Preset presets Parameter preset They enable values of multiple parameters of the same design such as levels gains EQ etc to be restored either from the PC software the remote controllers or the control inputs These Master Presets and Sub Presets reside in the ECS s memory which can be accessed in many ways PC Logic inputs Third party The limitation depends on memory usage In Ateis Studio there is an indication of percentage of used memory ATEIS STUDIO For deep explanation of the Ateis Studio please refer to the Ateis Studio Manual In this manual we will present you how to connect to the ECS and all the ECS special features SYSTEM REQUIREMENT The Ateis Studio software minimum system reguirements are Windows XP 7 Vista Processor 2 2 GHerzt PC must have a 10 100b
15. independent led turn green when data are received or sent on the port 5 CONFIGURABLE AUDIO I O INDICATOR Inside the ECS you have 6 audio slots named A B C D E and F Each of these audios slots receives either 4 audio inputs channels or 4 audio outputs channels When you switch on the ECS you can see which kind of audio card is fitted in each slots e Green LEDs mean INPUTS e Yellow LEDs mean OUTPUTs When a signal passes through an input or an output the corresponding LED will blink 6 ETHERNET LED Lights when the ECS is connected on line to TCP IP network 7 POWER LED Lights when the ECS is switched on REAR PANEL t A E a CE L J L y Line tel Set RS232 CHi CH2 D r x 1 E ME Net 7 m Net T AB BG TASE cu A MR 408 00 240V 5Q 60Hz Port B Port A ai 3 C3 Xo S RAA NS x f RS485 4 F Control Input Output Configurable Audio I O Configurable Audio I O Configurable Audio I O 1 POWER SECTION Insert provided power cable first into ECS then in the wall power connector 2 LINK CONNECTORS lf you want to put several ECS in your rack increase the number of input output or remote controllers simply use straight CAT5 cable to connect Net Port B output to the Net Port A input of the next sub ECS Close the loop by connecting the last ECS to the first one ATEIS 23 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Note this is not a network buta link The maximum length between two ECS is
16. mute it The auto answer function is available allowing the ECS to automatically answer the incoming call immediately Machine Status Area Parameters Received 60 to 20 dB Level control of the received signal signal Level MEIEL Active the auto answer function Rings immediately Selecting after how many rings the ECS will answer After 1 Ring After 2 Rings After 3 Rings After 5 Rings ATE S 65 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 LOCAL ECHO SUPPRESSOR The local echo suppressor is needed if a microphone is amplified and its signal is sent to a loudspeaker for a local listening In this case two problems may appear There is a risk of feedback Larsen when the microphone receives its own sound highly The signal will be indefinitely amplified which result in a high freguency signal on the loudspeaker very uncomfortable called Larsen The pre processing of the local echo suppressor limits the input to avoid feedback It didn t stop the feedback If you want to remove the feedback then you have to use the feedback component The second problem that may appear is the residuals echo These echoes are due tothe local reflections As the sound in the room is sent to different directions it reflects in the wall the ceiling or the floor So the sound uses different ways between the loudspeaker and the microphone these ways have different lengths that result by several little echoes wall ceiling or floor of the room
17. reduction Enable button to make noise reduction working Bac AM F Echo i m m E M ERLE dB 0 AEG z Coefficient Byp i Byp Reset a ra Far End Volume dEB Near End JE Volume dEB mr NLP NLP Threshold dB ri OMM E ad Reduction Thd dB Enable G 30 0 E NR wr ja Threshold A Adjustment of noise threshold Fi dB Client 1 O CODEC c SERVER O far end far j mixer OUT AEC ip BYPASSED 2 ATE S 54 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Adjust the local echo suppressors of the local sources If you have a local amplification the purpose of this step is to turn on the local amplifier application and to turn off the signal coming from the other side Only the far in signals microphones are allowed in the speakers 10 Enable the local sources in the mixer of the local amplification mute the far end signal coming from the other side 11 Make adjustment of Pre Threshold of LES Maximum audio level 12 Make adjustment Post Threshold of LES Minimum audio level By default the Pre Threshold and Post Threshold are set as 22dB and 40dB in table microphones If output volume of near end in LES is increased it is essential to decrease Pre Threshold level to suppress the local audio echo feedback ATEIS 55 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Adjust the Pre Processing Adjust the Post Processing Client 1
18. the interface AM TC Transmit User Telephone Area Parameters Current Number display Display the current target telephone number Last Number display Display the previous target telephone number ATEIS 60 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Machine Status Area Parameters Dialling Light when the ECS is dialling Light when the call is established until the end of the call The TC receive component allows to see the incoming call with the DTMF Decoder and provides also some controls Here you can adjust the audio level of the incoming caller signal and of the incoming ringing signal that you will hear in the speaker connect to the TC receive output The auto answer function is available allowing the ECS to automatically answer the incoming call A Noise suppression can be activated and also a line echo cancellation in order to reduce the noise and the echo due to the telephone line JI TC Receive M di Mute By Manual Caller ee s Noise Suppression E a maaa ll cal al i il ai nd db FFF call cal A EI 7 F EL F 333 3 3 F ATE S 61 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Machine Status Area Parameters Mute the caller signal Level control of the caller signal Level control of the ring signal Auto answer Active the auto answer function by selecting after how many After rings the ECS will answer After 2 rings After 3 rings After 4 rings After 5 ri
19. 100 meters for a CATS cable For bigger distance please choose a CAT 5 Fiber Optic adapter and Fiber Optic cabling 3 RS485 CONNECTORS Here starts the RS485 network connection for PPM and or URC e Power t and B A e DATA Aand B The RS485 port at the rear side of the unit is used for additional units like the URC Universal Remote Controller Note The maximum cable length depends on the type of cable used and should not exceed 300 m with standard CAT5 This restriction is mostly due to supply voltage drops with low wire gauge in longer cable runs and can be obviated by using external power supplies Junction Box or bigger diameter cables However we have seen data cable lengths up to 850m working just fine You will have to put external power every three remote devices or every 300m Note It is recommended to not put more than 8 remote devices on one ECS You can of course use more remote devices but this increase the response time of the devices and you will have to be very careful in the wiring by adding external power supply 4 CONTROL INPUT CONNECTORS Either connects logical input TTL IN dry contact or analogical input 10 k Ohm potentiometer Simply connect the switch or relay or potentiometer between the number 1 and 8 and the G ground The number indicates which control logic channel will be used when you define the action of the control input If you use control Input as analog input You ca
20. 8 ECSPRESENTATIODL PAAK aa iu ME 9 INSTALLATION orea E 10 AA KO BR UE WY c 11 Males M 11 nilplem 11 adl ce 12 se piBm 12 SYSTEM CONFIGURA HON cado ornnes ne Unde t dd EDI m P UP 12 zs esu me 13 DXNERSIIQBIOe 13 91 TEM isxelsiumuslpme P 13 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE eii YRR Un Odi ARR GO ynod 13 Main Starting window of the Ateis Studio program eese 15 Use of the left side Device WindoW a ee UND no esas UG GNU Dw GAU a nA OO e La S 16 OOS IES FE O LO O Oi O OH PF PS RW Cy FF RF NC aaa P FN 17 Adding an Audio FO COS CO A dw da i dU li aa 18 How to se a RAC in a configuratiON orto Econ p reso eod EUR YNG SON AWG da So Tov Id tU E CPC E LEURS 18 Calibration of Analogue input Channels ccccccssseccccsseccccessececeeseceeseeeceeseeseeecenecesseeceeseees 20 Master Pre sets sub Pre sets and event MANABES cccccsssecccessecccceesscceceesececeeeceeeeaecessuneees 20 FHRMWARE UPDATE E 22 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION iuis iip aeu eet dI s trauen 4 E SE OaD TUS fe
21. AP G7Ts 4 7 Remotes r LAP G2T 1 L PPM AS E P PUN Mesi i 4 E PPM ass cA C PPMAS1 vac boari um Terra Controller Fi em 5 7 URC ASs lii URC as a ls E li URC AS 1 4 7 Speakers 3l li URC AS 2 p a E Connectors M is Eu 4 E Audio 4 vs 4 st i N Connector 2 ers E i ER Computer x 7 Networkings CD Player E i 4 E Singular Microphone i i LAP G2T 1 Devices LAP G2T DSP Configuration LAP G2T 1 130 140 Audio Board A Input Audio BoardB output Audio BoardC Input ATE S 16 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Components Open the Main window in the DESIGN COMPONENTS AREA The Component window contains three parts that you can see in the bottom ofthis window e Devices e DSP Components e Extended Components Devices Se x The first thing to do after creating a new design is to define your system virtually Simply drag and drop the devices icons to the WORKING AREA a E Remates Define your system by placing it in the WORKING AREA all the a PPM AS Audio Processors devices remotes devices speaker amplifiers a CD player etc The Devices are presented in the Devices description chapter The Custom Device is a component in which you can create a sub system with several devices inside It is decrypted in the A 2 Bl Computer Custom Devices chapter 2 CD Player Microphone ATEIS Ly oS
22. CS MANUAL Version EN 2 CAUTION Caution This sign indicates a potentially hazardous situation that can result in moderate or minor personal injury and or property damage e To prevent the unit from falling down and causing personal injury and or property damage avoid installing or mounting the unit in unstable locations e Leave enough space above and below the unit to provide good ventilation of the ECS If the airflow is not adequate the ECS will heat up inside and may cause a fire e Operate the ECS in an environment with a free air temperature of between O C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F e Turn off all audio equipment when making any connections to the ECS and make sure to use adequate cables e Do not use benzene thinner or chemicals to clean the ECS Use only a soft dry cloth e fthe ECS is moved from a cold place e g overnight in a car to a warmer environment condensation may form inside the unit which may affect performance Allow the ECS to acclimatize before use ATEIS ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 CONTENTS FOR TOUR FETH ar dw GY Y UO GU OU Y GE UU O 2 PTS AIT ODEUETIO LG un erates sce A aaa M FUN ua 7 koola i ARF NG FN RI A eee 7 PRESENTATION saasta O I NN AR FN RY NCF Y OREN aaa YT FRY A N 7 PRODUCT ene eee Ad A ON eee E 7 DEVELOP MIEN e m 7 ATEIS Field Of applications usc ONE RT FFR 7 CONTACT c
23. Crestron AMX VITY to pilot some desired features of your ECS system by using the Ateis Third party protocol 54321 OOOOO OOOO 9876 Note RS232 does support cable lengths up to 15 m ATEIS 26 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 request to send n c clear to send n c ring indicator n c n c non connected data set ready n c 7 ETHERNET RJ45 CONNECTOR For connecting the ECS in a TCP IP based network or directly to a computer e To load design in a ECS system e To configure ECS system e To monitor ECS system e To stream audio over IP for IP teleconference systems 8 TELEPHONE CONNECTOR There are two connectors The left one is to connect the telephone line The right one is to connect a physical telephone 9 AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTOR Input and output cards have different connector colours e BLACK OUTPUT e GREEN INPUT Balanced Audio input or output e S Shield e Hot audio signal e Cold audio signal If you want to use unbalanced signal please connect the Cold pin with the Shield S pin There is a hardware clip operation on input board over 15dBu The excellent sonic performance is being achieved by advanced 24 bit A D and D A converters together with the 48 96 kHz capable audio processing Every single analog audio input can be software defined for five different sensitivities input gain of OdB 12dB 24dB 40dB or 54dB it means the input device have sensitivities of OdB 12
24. FAIATEIS INTERNATIONAL ECS MANUAL Full instruction guide for the Echo Cancellation System Ateis International 18 3 2011 ATEIS Version EN 2 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 FOR YOUR SAFETY Please follow the instructions in this chapter to get the optimum results from these units EXCLUSION OF RESPONSIBILITY Manufacturer importer or dealer shall not be liable for any incidental damages including personal injury or any other damages caused by improper use or operation of the ECS INTERFERENCE Like all computing devices the ECS uses high frequency digital circuitry that may cause interference on radio or television equipment placed close to the unit The best solution for problems like this is to relocate the affected parts WARNING Warning This sign indicates a potentially hazardous situation that can result in death or serious personal injury e Do not expose the ECS to extreme temperatures direct sunlight humidity or dust which could cause fire or electrical shock hazard e Keep away water or other liquids from the ECS Otherwise fire or electrical shock may result e Connect the power cord only to an AC outlet of the type stated in this Owner s Manual or as marked on the unit Otherwise fire and electrical shock hazard results e When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always grab the plug Never pull the cord A damaged power cord is a potential risk of fire and electrical shock hazard e Av
25. S you want to be connected on and connect the Ateis Studio to the ECS Device Management gt Connect Device Management o Dee fy AMesNet Seri umber Address Redundancy Addr Device Status Name Communication Search Timeout Interval 5 5 Search By IP FF 2048x1024 Mii lt empty gt You can now a Start a configuration from scratch File gt New b Use an existing configuration file File gt Open c upload REVERSE a configuration to modify it Device Management gt Reverse Device Management Dems nme Mesnet SerialNumber Address Redundancy Addr Device Status Name Communication 192 168 100 6 Search Gear Search Timeout Interval 5 lt E Search By IP 3rd Party Control Command EJ 3rd Party Control List 11 Configure the ATEIS NET settings Device management gt ATEIS NET Deploying This operation gives an ATEIS NET ID to the device even if you don t use the ATEIS NET Disconnect Update Telephone Card Se Reverse Redundancy Ri 5 Search Timeout Interval 5 S Search By IP Ci ATEISNET Depoyng DY FY uam ac AM mw BJ 3rd Party Control Command E 3rd Party Control List Processing 0 Processing i GB Disconnected ODNet OFaut Eva 1123x287 i 1133x535 iy 63 498 lt empty gt 12 If you start a new configuration Drag amp drop the de
26. achine File System 3 Communication Det R5232 Setting Search Clear Search Timeout Interval 5 S SearchByIP Disconnected Modified FEI No Compiled Net Fault fbEvac Sl 1000x307 Ei 1010 x 535 ll 85 306 lt empty gt How to use a RAC in a configuration A RAC is an analogue component which uses 2 analogue inputs one for the selector S and one for the Volume V For how to connect see D E Control Input Connectors First thing that needs to be checked is if the input of the ECS is set to analogue In this example channel 9 and 10 are used and are already set correct Select the ECS with the analogue channels that need to be used Select in the properties tab in the device window Click on the external control Type and the External control type settings window will open Here it is possible to choose a type of input Logic or analogue Note logic is not the same as TTL logic but TTL can be used in most cases Reverence voltage is 2 5V and up will be seen as a logic 1 below 2 5V will be seen as a logic 0 ATEIS 18 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 aa ae we uey gara Fd A 7 vene Mm EE EE ERUIT cen tie e Doce et 9 9 dnn V DIRECT C 1 OO OO m db 4444 m em v mem v Search Timeout Interval I Here the selector of the RAC is connected to CH9 Third Party Control Sub Preset Control URCAS Event
27. als in the both directions J G ATEIS 38 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 The complete system with two ECS is linked like this ECS 1 ROOM A ROOM B ATEIS 39 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 AEC WITH ONE DEVICE Schematic The only difference with the previous chapter is that here the both AEC components are in the same ECS ROOM 1 pa Fd ECHO b F3 The schematic is the same only the room separation has been moved Hoom A Hoom B N near AEC ou far end OUT AEC end There is an AEC component on the both microphones in order to send a proper signal to the other side The reference signal of the AEC is the signal coming from the other side called far end signal Wk o o o o o oe o e o e e m o e eo e o o e e e e SSS SS ee a Design in the ECS ATEIS 40 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Regarding the schematic of a point to point system here is the corresponding design using one ECS device It must be created with Ateis Studio software ECS client 1 microphone MU client 2 loudpseaker client 1 loudpeaker client 2 microphone With one ECS device the both configuration are mixed in one design The signal coming from the remote room B contain the audio source of the room B without AEC treatment The signal sent from room A has to be amplified and send to the loudspeakers u WA 5 EE eee eS eS c ccc ccm Se
28. ansmit Design in the ECS Regarding the basic schematic above here is the corresponding design which must be created with Ateis Studio software The TC Transmit component is the interface between the local microphone or audio sources and the telephone line Its input has to be linked to an input component where the microphone is physically connected to the ECS The TC Receive component is the interface between the local listening system loudspeaker and the telephone line Its output has to be linked to an output component where the listening system is physically connected to the ECS You can use any input output channels of the ECS ATEIS 59 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 TELEPHONE CARD COMPONENT The telephone card component allows using the ECS as a telephone interface In the ECS configuration design the telephone card consist of a TC transmit component and a TC receive component When your PC with Ateis Studio software is connected live with the ECS the TC transmit and TC receive component offer a telephone interface allowing you to manage the telephone call TC Transmit Component The TC transmit component provides the telephone keypad with the standard functions of a telephone The component is split in two parts The User Telephone Area allowing you to type a telephone number to start the call and to Stop it The Machine status Area which contains several status led showing you the current state of
29. aseT NIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE 1 Install the Ateis Studio software on your PC please check on www ateis com for the last version 2 Plug the PC directly or through a network to the ECS with a CAT 5 cable 3 Power up ECS device The power LED will turn red at the front panel section AD ATEIS 4 Start Ateis Studio 525 5 Choose the right network card on which the ECS network is linked Device Management gt Network NIC ATEIS 13 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Device Management NI Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller M ES IP Address 0 0 0 0 UDP Port 19 xi 3rd Party Control Command E 3rd Party Control List Processing 0 Processing Disconnected Net CFaut Eva 512x512 Fi 2048x1024 Be ii empty 6 Even if your PC is not in the same subnet as your ECS Ateis Studio is able to discover Ateis devices on the network Device management gt Search Ateis Studio will return a list of all ATEIS products it will find on the network 7 Check the IP address of your ECS written on the front panel screen device Setting gt Network gt IP Address The default factory setting of the IP address is the IP address 192 168 100 5 8 You can modify if needed the IP address of your ECS on the front panel device Setting gt Network gt IP Address 9 Now you will need to modify the IP address of your PC to be in the same subnet than your ECS device s 10 Select the EC
30. ceived signal called far end This is the second using of the AEC Client 1 Client 1 signal 4 far end signal from video codec In a system with video codec each client has to send a proper signal to the video codec and also to remove its own signal from the incoming signal far end The following schematic includes all the required functions decrypted above on a client side for a system with video codec Client 1 transmission system CODEC SERVER ATEIS 43 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Design in the ECS Regarding the schematic of a system using a codec server here is the corresponding design which must be created with Ateis Studio software The AEC component provides four independent channels As we need one channel for each microphones signal if there are several local microphones and one for the far end signal the using of one AEC componentis enough Schematic Client 1 output to codec client 1 signal input from codec far end signal Design Client 1 ECS input from codec far end signal It s not easy at first sight but this design is exactly corresponding to the schematic The AEC channel 1 linked to the local microphone use the far end signal as reference The AEC channel 2 linked to the local loudspeaker use the microphone signal near end as reference ATEIS 44 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 AEC WITH CODEC SERVER AND LOCAL AMPLIFICATION Schema
31. changes from a URC or the Ateis controller software ATEIS 20 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 In this example master pre set master and training have been made With both two sub pre sets working training hours and after 18 00 or weekend after trainings hours Master pre set SubPreset Events Master Presets Syb Presets a Master Preset Name DSP Configuratior Sub Preset Master Training CS Master Presets Sub Presets Master Preset Master Sub Preset Linked Elements wokring hours after 18 00 or weekend In the Event window all kinds of event can be made or looked up To make an event pre set add the second window will open The name and status count can be altered These events can be triggered from in the design lo Name Type States Count Content Event 1 Integration Select Zone voe Value Trigger MEC E Value Control Step Trigger Step Control Master Preset Change Sub Preset Change ATEIS 21 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 FIRMWARE UPDATE Ateis releases regularly firmware updates We invite you to check if there is any new firmware available for your ECS on www ateis com The firmware is included in the ATEIS STUDIO Check if the software version is the same as the software version on the ECS Click on the Ateis net symbol and Read version Device Management n x 3rd Party Control Command E 3rd Party Control List Device Management Search Rem
32. dB 24dB 40dB or 54dB and for 48V phantom power operation This can be set for each single channel and each machine independently ATEIS 27 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 FRONT ACCES LCD Screen You can getthe access to some functions and parameters of the ECS by using the JOG DIAL the ENTER button and the BACK button e The JOG DIAL allows moving in the menu or modifying a parameter e By pushing the ENTER button you enter in a menu or you select a parameter If the screen is on rest the ENTER button displays the root menu e By pushing the BACK button you get out of a menu or you cancel the selection On rest the screen displays the ECS logo ACOUST VMassaaosassvessasst tue Click on ENTER to displays the root menu e Device Setting enter in the Device Settings e DSP function enter in the DSP function e Return go back on rest Use the JOG DIAL to move in and click ENTER Device Settings gt 28 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Preset Inf gt Information about sub preset and master preset e Master Preset at the right is displayed the current master preset number e Sub Preset at the right is displayed the current sub preset number e Return go back root menu Fault gt Display the current fault and status of the ECS e Return go back to root menu Network gt IP Address gt Here you can set the IP address of the ECS o Edit click here to set the IP o Return go back to Netw
33. defined by adding DSP components Equalizer Gate Compressor delay simply inserted in a clear and easy graphical window by drag en drop operation You can recreate a complex audio system in a simple 1U space machine Forget the addition of machines that required racks and too much long cables in the past Once programmed you can pilot your system through PC VITY Crestron or AMX You can also disconnect the PC and the networked devices run as a standalone system however it can be controlled through a range of controllers logical TTL Input logical TTL Output analogical inputs RS485 network Wall mounted source selectors smart controllers and programmable paging microphones are available ATEIS ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 INSTALLATION RACK MOUNTING If needed fit the rack mounting brackets to each side of the ECS by using the 6 pcs Phillips M3X screws supplied with the package SITTING The ECS takes only a single 19 rack space and generates little heat itself Consider leaving enough ventilation space above and below the unit Do not mount the ECS directly above heat generating devices like power supplies or power amplifiers ECS cooling is provided by a fan at the left side of the unit Be sure to not to block the air vent holes along the sides of the housing Normal operation is ensured within a temperature range between 0 C and 40 C 32 F to 104 F POWER CONNECTION Connect the AC to the mains supply via a p
34. ht CAT5 cable 4 pairs ie Connect URC to ECS ECS 4 mm m Ma 24V A BG 24V A B G 21V A B G t c cs T o m a j a a E _ E insi E a m a E s a E hue E N Sa FF i E i Sl LT u ale d ub PE og oum t um t or a Fs PaL M wn Uc a Lu Pra T A x i a E l t Foal bs a E E L J J J Connect RAC to ECS 1G 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 ATEIS 71 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 TEIS We all hope at Ateis you will enjoy using this master piece of technology We remains at your entire disposal for any comments or reguest do not hesitate to contact your local dealer for further information ATEIS 72
35. inputs or outputs are reguired it is possible to digitally link several ECS by using the Ateis Net This one is explained in the Ateis Studio manual CONTROL Depending on your needs there are several ways of configuring and controlling the ECS Ateis Studio upload configuration On line control Download configuration Live control channels amp volume Adjust settings AMX CRESTRON VITY Once a System is stored into the ECSs memories you can disconnect your PC and run it as a standalone audio network There is a range of control devices built for the system you can operate The ECS integrates perfectly into third party control systems like VITY AMX Audace Crestron etc A dialer is under development SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To tell the machine what to do with audio and control signals there is a Windows based graphical design and operating environment software called Ateis Studio With this all in one program you build up the network design signal processing from a huge library of DSP components and apply control sources for all applications routing paging signal processing networking speaker managing etc The signal path of the ECS is built from virtual elements called Components providing the functionality of simple preamps filters dynamics delays or more complex processors like automatic mixers crossovers or feedback killer Their control windows hold all the buttons faders knobs meters
36. mixer BYPASSED iT 02 a ad a s E z Po 3 di i ad Ur si ed an ad EN GC dB 0 0 0 0 0 0 Poo m E ent pes e mv IE ypl yp SAMI yp EMI AEC Coefficient Bypassed ese m ENE at at ail Hold Far End E Tu Volume dB 9 7 i E Mear End j i volume gii ATE S 52 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Adjust signal coming from the other side 3 Make proper adjustment of the input sensitivity of the far end signal coming from the other side on the input component 4 Make proper adjustment of the volume level of the Mixer until the audio from the other side is clear and without feedback noise 5 Inthe AEC 2 make proper adjustment of Background Noise Threshold then To Press Noise reduction Enable button to make noise reduction working Client 1 transmission system CODEC SERVER far end our AEC enri BYPASSED a BS Input Component Es EI input sensitivity of Far End signal must be set off line o Mute IL Inve Led Bolo ate On lEevel dB H afa 2i il al al i lal 1 EI level adjustment Volume dB r Near End Volume dB NLP Adjustment of i noise threshold ATEIS 53 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Adjust local sources 6 Make proper adjustment of the input sensitivity of the local microphones on the input component 7 Inthe AEC 1 make proper adjustment of Background Noise Threshold then To Press Noise
37. n EN 2 Stop the transmit stream but keep the connection Transmit 60 to 20 dB Level control of the transmit signal signal Level Led Light when the VolP Receiver is ringing on the other side SIP Led Light when the SIP conversation is started Two kind of call can be done Adirect call For that you need to enter the IP destination address and the RTP port used for the audio The SIP server For that you need to check SERVER and to set up correctly the SIP Server settings describe below SIP settings Before starting a SIP call you must configure the SIP server A Settings Fiame jm Se UL Server RF Port Port as a E mE 0 0 0 Fent ir JP Ir NEP ATEIS 64 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Display Display the name of the device which is registered in the SIP Server RTP port Display Display the SIP port you will use for the audio stream SIP Port Display Display the SIP port you will use to contact the SIP Server usually 5060 fee Select the audio codec you will use for the IP transmission server ieri Sever Password Ser Display Display the password to be connected to the SIP Server ver IP Local Display the IP address of the router used if the device in behind a router Routing Server VolP Receive Component The VoIP Receive component allows seeing the incoming call and provides also some controls Here you can adjust the audio level of the incoming caller signal and
38. n connect Remote Controllers RAC5 or RAC8 Or a simple variable resistor 10K to the analog control inputs as follows G1 23 4 5 6 f 8 PI D TTT Hm gyru i Q D D D LJ Pe LL A JA oI e SA aua C a i Control Inputs You can reduce the step by putting a 100uF capacitor in parallel across the contact If you use control Input as Logic input ATEIS 24 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 The logic In is momentary activate when the contact is closed Simple activation of the TTL inputs can be made like this G 123 4 5 6 7 8 a Lu D a E Oo o D D D o KA a O OO Hn A SR a RN Control Inputs ATEIS 25 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 5 LOGIC OUTPUTS CONNECTORS G 1 2 L pu o o a r7 F E P rus ee url Output The Contact closes when the Logic Output is active The logic outputs are simple dry contact or relay contact with a common rail The common rail is linked to the ground Caution Do not connect voltage 24V to the common rail No voltage is provided Contact rating relays EGE type EDR201A0500 Maximum voltage 100 VDC Maximum switching current 0 5 amps Maximum switching power 10VA logic contro If the RS485 bus is unused then you can easily use the 24V DC output of the ECS to feed 8 LEDS that each have a 2k2 current limiting resistor 6 RS232 CONNECTOR Connect third party device
39. nd appears like this alati Em cessing Local Echo Suppressor Parameters Gain Reduction a Display the gain of output volume Pre Processing gt Threshold 40 to 0 When input volume is bigger than Pre Processing Threshold it dB dB will Reduce the volume to Threshold Pre Processing gt Attack Time 1 to 100 The time needed to change the volume from original level to the ms ms expected level Pre Processing gt Release Time 100 to5k_ The time needed to change the volume from expected level to the ms ms original level Post Processing gt Threshold 40 to 20 When input volume is smaller than Post Processing Threshold it dB dB will suppress the residue echo sound Post Processing gt Attack Time 1 to 100 The time needed to change the volume from original level to the ms ms expected level Post Processing gt Release Time ms 100 to 5k The time needed to change the volume from expected level to the ms original level ATEIS 68 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 ADDITIONAL DEVICES FOR ECS SYSTEM To maintain simple secure and intuitive interfaces for operators the ECS offers different types of remote controllers e Universal Remote Control URC e Programmable Paging Microphone PPM IT5 amp PPM IT5 F e RACS5 or RAC8 URC UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL notavailable URC can be fully programmed via ECS software to adjust every setting you want volume mute preset components adjustments This rem
40. nd go back to root menu Sensitivity gt Displays the inputs sensitivity of the ECS inputs You cannot change them here e Return go back to Root menu Saver gt Here you can choose the saving time e Edit click here to set the saver time e Return go back to Root menu ATE S 32 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 ACOUSTIC ECHO CANCELLATION AEC ACOUSTIC ECHO EXPLANATION In remote conference applications reflected signals caused by acoustic echo between microphones and speakers are normal for example when two people communicate with each other in different places A s voice from the microphone will travel through the speaker in room B and reflect to the microphone It would result in acoustic echo The acoustic echo usually appears when microphones and speakers are in the same space It can decrease the quality of the conversation Echo The main idea of AEC is to simulate the impulse response of the echo path included space reflection and time delay According to this concept the audio is sampled at the Far End signal AEC applies the sampled signal 180 degrees out of phase with the Near End signal to eliminate it If the simulation is meeting to the real echo signal the echo will be deleted and not affect the voice of the user The following picture aims to eliminate the echo for user B B will not hear her own voices from the speaker Audio Transfer to B ATEIS 33 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 The pu
41. ne 1 Radio line 2 CD ATEIS 47 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 AEC COMPONENT FUNCTIONS The AEC component provides four fully EN AEC independent channels ad On the component each channel has one input 1 2 C8 Ea called far in one output and one reference p Echo ug a ag called far end The far end signal will be removed m Kal of the far in signal in order to send a proper signal signal EE to the other room NS reo Po os foo WAN MR MEN Beeiicient ae Bye pert pert Pert m output 1 Reset kula a al a output 2 far end 1 far end 2 far end 3 far end 4 nesr end 1 near end 7 near end 4 Lg output 3 Mar ena output 4 Volume dB ref Jear End Volume dB F Local NLP F Microphone Threshold dB Moise Reduction NR p m A AEC Coefficient Reset On each channel you can independently activate the echo cancellation process by setting the AEC Coefficient parameter on Perform You can also let it Coefficien working without the process activates by keeping the AEC coefficient by choosing Hold Of course you can deactivate it on Off The reset button is used to reset the AEC coefficient Volume display and control ATEIS 48 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Far End The far end volume and near end volume vu meters display respectively the M lume dB far end and near end volume level il If you want to modify the volume of a source near end i
42. ngs After 6 rings Button Active the noise suppression on the caller signal Active the echo cancellation on the line Active the Voice Enhance on the line Light when a DTMF signal is detected Display the last DTMF signal received VoIP You can link two ECS devices through an IP network instead of a telephone line In the ECS configuration design the Voice over IP VoIP consist of a VoIP transmit component and a VoIP receive component When your PC with Ateis Studio software is connected live with the ECS the VoIP transmit and VoIP receive component offer an interface allowing you to manage the VoIP call Schematic A system using a VoIP link with AEC will have the corresponding design which must be created with Ateis Studio software VoIP COMPONENT The VoIP component allows using the ECS as a VoIP phone In the ECS configuration design the VoIP consist of a VoIP transmit component and a VoIP receive component When your PC with Ateis Studio software is connected live with the ECS a VoIP ATEIS 62 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 transmit component and a VoIP receive component offer an interface allowing you to manage the SIP call VolP Transmit Component The VoIP transmit component provides the standard functions to create an IP link There are two ways of creating this link With a SIP call With a direct call EN VoIP Transmit Component Machine Status Area Parameters ATEIS 63 ECS MANUAL Versio
43. nputs then you have to NEST End use the Near End Level knobs in the AEC component When the system is Volume dB properly adjusted it is not advised to change the volume by using another parameter than this one Non Linear Process NLP The microphone captures the sound coming from the loudspeaker and also the speaker s voice Microphone Threshold If on the microphone capsule the sound pressure level of the loudspeaker dB sound is near of the sound pressure level of the speaker s voice then the AEC component won t be able to recognize them In this case the AEC process is stopped and the non linear process is activated ERAI near AEC OU All you have to do is to choose the type of the non linear process soft medium aggressive or off EXE The Microphone Threshold should be set up at the maximum level of the Near End volume ATEIS 49 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 AEC COMPONENT PARAMETERS 2 a ET D5P Component 4 E AEC TM IE AEC This component is used to avoid reflected signals caused by acoustic echo between microphones and speakers in remote conference applications Tr EI The control window of the AEC module is opened by a double click on the icon in the DESIGN AREA and appears like this AEC Parameters m E e i EchoDetect led This led lit when an echo is detected Signal ded This led lit when an audio signal is detected ase 2 ell ell NET m Echo Return Loss Enhancemen
44. oid touching power plugs with wet hands Doing so is a potential electrical shock hazard e Take care for correct polarity when operating the ECS from a DC power source Reversed polarity may cause damage to the unit or the batteries e Avoid placing heavy objects on power cords A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard e Do not cut scratch bend twist pull or heat the power cord A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard Ask your ATEIS dealer for replacement e Turn off the unit immediately remove the power cord from the AC outlet and consult your ATEIS dealer in any of the following circumstances o Smoke odour or noise getting out of the unit o Foreign objects or liquids get inside the ECS o The unit has been dropped or the shell is damaged o The power cord is damaged If you continue using the ECS fire and electrical shock may result e Do not drop or insert metallic objects or flammable materials into the unit as this may result in fire and electrical shock e Do not remove the ECS s cover as there are exposed parts inside carrying high voltages that may cause an electrical shock Contact your ATEIS dealer if internal inspection maintenance or repair is necessary e Do not try to make any modifications to the ECS This is a potential fire and electrical shock hazard e Avoid the ECS s ventilation slots to be blocked Blocking the ventilation slots is a potential fire hazard ATEIS E
45. onents in Ateis Studio software which are TC transmit and TC receive gt 18 Selector gl Telephone Card e VoIP aie Voxnet Control In option you can also connect a telephone to the Set connector of the ECS allowing you to have a physical interface The telephone line bandwidth is around 300Hz 3 3kHz Thanks to the voice enhance we simulate the bandwith up to 8kHz If a distortion resulting in a metallic sound disturbs the voice disable the voice enhance Schematic e Connect the direct telephone line or a line coming from a PABX central to the Line RJ11 connector of the ECS e _ n option you can also connect an analog telephone to the Set RJ11 connector of the ECS e Connect a microphone or audio source to an input of the ECS It will be used as telephone microphone e Connect a listening system loudspeaker to an output of the ECS It will be used as a telephone speaker Analogue telephone Direct phone line Or PABX central Amplified Loudspeaker Microphone aA Je f T Bestel L Enem Line tel Set aa URS Kk Oe Foe 1 1 D nu HELM Net i Net r amp i Wye yr eet med 10 AE NEC Ld Port B Port A XT Tg E Te 5 9 n AU cu Control input Output 4 Configurable Audio I O Configurable Audio I O Configurable Audio I O ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Schematic TC AEC Example ECS with Telephone Card calling a Cellphone Room A N TC Tr
46. ork menu Edit gt Type the IP address and click ENTER ATEIS 29 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Sub Mask gt Here you can set the sub net mask of the ECS o Edit click here to set the mask o Return go back to Network menu Edit gt Type the sub net mask and click ENTER Gateway Here you can set the gateway of the ECS o Edit click here to set gateway IP o Return go back to Network menu Edit Type the gateway IP and click ENTER Version Display the current version numbers e MCU Version displays the version of the MCU e DSP Version displays the version of the DSP e Return go back to root menu ATEIS 30 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Temperature gt Display the temperature of the ECS e Temperature displays the current temperature inside the ECS e Return go back to root menu User MG gt Allows the user management e ID click here and type the ID e PX click here and type the Password e Login e Logout Date gt e Edit click here to set the date e Return go back to Root menu Time gt e Edit click here to set the time e Return go back to Root menu Device ID gt Display the device ID It s fixed e Return go back to Root menu ATEIS ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Reset gt Allows resetting the device e Yes click here to confirm that you want reset the device e Cancel click here to not reset the device a
47. ote Remote Update Chime Data Store Time Setting 192 168 100 110 192 168 100 231 192 168 100 231 Log RS232 Setting URC Logo Store Search Timeout Interval 5 SS Search By IP SBEvac 4 Hisi2x512 2048x1024 i ii po If the version numbers for the MCU DSP Net Card and FPGA are not the same then the ECS need to be updated Select the first LAP in the configuration and update select all gt ok Devices npe atesnet SerialNumber Address Redundancy Addr Device Status Name Communication Ateis Nets Ateis ECS 1 1 174 192 168 100 6 Normal ECS 1 B Reverse Redundancy Read Version Search Clear Search Timeout Interval S E Search By IP ATEIS NET Deploying 3rd Party Control Command E 3rd Party Control List FE Device Management EE Operation Processing 0 Processing 6 Disconnected net Coraut Eva Hi Bi1133x535 My 888 280 lt empty gt The firmwares havean asu file extension HARDWARE DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL Gg oe 60 G 1 JOG DIAL DATA The jog dial allows navigation in the menu of the ECS screen 2 ENTER BUTTON This button is used to enter in a menu or to validate a parameter in the ECS screen ATEIS 22 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 3 BACK BUTTON This button is used to go out of a menu or out of a parameter in the ECS screen 4 NETA NETB LED These
48. ote device is connected to the ECS via the RS485 port PPM IT5 F The PPM IT5 amp the PPM IT5 F allow you to dial for the ECS The PPM IT will be then the remote control of the ECS How to configure the system 1 Golnthe PPM IT5 F webpage For that enter the IP address in your favourite internet browser the PPM IT5 IP address 2 Go in Setup gt basic settings gt Dial agent Dial Agent pe 9 Enable Disable Dialer IP 192 168 10 212 Select Enable and enter the IP address of the ECS the PPM should take the control of ATEIS 69 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 3 Open Ateis Studio and add to the configuration a VoIP Transmit component even if you are using the ECS in telephone mode only Mullu EC Co IG PM 24 h Buffer 2 Agent IP In Agent IP enter the IP address of the PPM IT5F 5 The shortcut icons on the touchscreen of the PPM IT5 are configured in the PPM IT5 webpages To add an icon one or several devices to call go in Setup gt device list gt Add New Device Then go in Setup gt Main window gt Page Content gt Add a device Page Content Allow using analog inputs for selecting a channel among 5 or 8 and setting the volume e RAC5 Wall mounted level and 5 sources selectors e RAC8 Wall mounted level and 8 sources selectors Rj45 pin out ATE S 70 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 12345678 A For practically all the wiring you ll need straig
49. ower cord Check your line voltage before plugging in The power supply of the ECS accepts AC voltages ranging from 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz ATEIS 10 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW MACHINE 4 LEENMGEENEEEESN M o J PEULEC EU XU e Oa O unm E The ECS is made of e 6slots of 4 balanced audio channels 8 0 to 5 VDC Control inputs either analog or Logical contacts 2 logic outputs Dry contacts RS 232 serial interfacing for third party control Ethernet port RJ 45 TCP IP based for computer management RS 485 for connecting ATEIS remote devices URC PPM SP 90 Mbytes memory Message player Wave format 16 24 48kHz 16bits ATEIS NET links to connect several devices Net Port A Net Port B Audio and control connections are made via Euro block connectors on the rear panel of the units The ECS currently is available in ten different configurations AUDIO The ECS unit handles 6 slots of 4 balanced audio channels Each slot can contain either an input board A D converters or an output board D A converters this is a factory hardware configuration You can choose between them and custom your ECS as you want The ECS can contain from 1 to 4 AEC boards Each one has two ADSP 21363 333 MHz SIMD SHARC Core capable of 2 GFLOPS peak performance That s need for the AEC treatments ATEIS 11 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 LINKING If more
50. puts AEC with an internet link see VoIP chapter AEC WITH TWO DEVICES Schematic In a system without video codec each side receives the incoming signal called far end coming from the other side Without AEC this signal contains the audio sources of the other side microphones and maybe PC DVD etc and the echo due to the acoustic reflections on the other side The idea of the AEC is to send a proper signal to the other side The AEC simulates the local reflections and removes them from the signal to be sent The AEC component modifies the signal of the local microphone by using the far end signal as reference ROOM 1 va Ti EGHO flo D This is an example of a standard point to point system ATEIS 36 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Room A Room B LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLD eoe eom o eoe e o e e e e a hs aa SSS SESS a On the both sides there is an AEC component on the microphones in order to send a proper signal to the other side The reference signal of the AEC is the signal coming from the other side called far end signal ATEIS 37 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Design in the ECS Regarding the schematic of a point to point system here is the corresponding design which must be created with Ateis Studio software Client 4 ECS input from codec far end signal With two ECS the same configuration is stored into each ECS There are linked together with two audio sign
51. rance 34 avenue de l Europe Z A Font Ratel CLAIX FRANCE Phone 33 0 4 76 99 26 30 Fax 33 0 4 76 99 2631 Web contact http www ateis france fr Ateis Germany Industriestrasse 8 D 63801 Kleinostheim Deutschland Phone 49 0 60 27 97 98 85 Fax 49 0 60 27 97 98 80 Web http www ateis germany de Mail service Qateis germany com Ateis UK Fountain Court 2 Victoria Square Victoria Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 3TF UK phone 44 0 8456 521 511 Fax 44 0 8456 522 527 Web contact http www ateis co uk Ateis China tet CPE KORRAD ott Er TD 525577 AB XI 6105E Hig 021 54495191 92 EE 021 54495193 Web contact http www ateis com cn ATEIS ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 ECS PRESENTATION The ATEIS ECS is the new Ateis processor which includes the echo cancellation component in more than general functions of UAPg2 and LAPg2 Designed for Teleconference amp Conference applications the ECS is the new DSP audio Matrix for medium paging application and multi zone audio routing According to its powerful audio numerical signal treatment the ECS can easily be used in an exigent environment reguiring audio guality Thanks to its Ethernet port you can easily connect and pilot the ECS through an IP network or direct from a PC by using RJ 45 connector ECS s programming is done through convivial software Ateis Studio based on graphical Windows design environment The signal path is
52. rpose of Ateis AEC is for cancellation the acoustic echo in the remote conference applications The audio guality is wide bandwidth up to 24 kHz With the Double Talk Detection the AEC improves the interactive communication It can also support the maximum delay time achieved to 128ms and perform the echo cancellation efficiently Depending of the application different schematic using the AEC can be made They are explained in the following chapters ACOUSTIC ECHO CANCELLATION RULES At first we have to define the signal labeling Signals Definitions Near end signal The audio signal source on which the echo cancellation process is applied Generally it s the microphone Far End signal The audio signal used as reference for the echo cancellation process reference far end n amp ar A E C OU end AEC Rules Microphones Every microphone has to use the AEC before to be sent to the transmission through a mixer if necessary Each microphone needs one AEC channels The reference of these AEC channels is the Far End signal after the AEC treatment After proper adjustment of the level in the input component and in the mixer the volume control of the microphone has to be done with the Near End Volume parameter of the AEC component client 1 signal Far End signal ATEIS 34 output to transmission system or codec input from transmission system or codec ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 Audio lines If
53. t The decrement of echo it indicates the quality eem A X of the AEC EE 0 0 0 0 n0 0 0 AEC Coefficient Selector Function supplied for AEC controlled status It dB Perform offers 4 functions AEC yp m Byp Per Peri ite PE Peri m AGE Periw x Peri Bypass Hold e Perform turn on the AEC function co efficient e Bypass turn off the AEC function Reset E aia ai ai a aid e Hold hold the parameters of the echo coefficient P Farena FF de er Reset Reset the echo cancellation on the channel echo cancellation Reset the echo cancellation on the channel the channel olume dB ref 319 Far End Vu meter Audio volume of the Far end audio signal Wi F Volume dB Near End f a ll s oe VolumetdBi Ec BP XL Near End Vu meter Audio volume of the Near end audio signal Local i d d Volume LM dB Threshold dB m e e Selector NonLinear Process Soft The purpose is to suppress the remain echo in p Medium complex environment Microphone Aggressive jt offers four functions Threshold i a oni e off NLP function off dB E k soft weak intensity of remain echo suppression medium medium intensity of remain echo suppression Reduction aggressive aggressive intensity of d remain echo i IF 594 5 Tw suppression N
54. there are audio lines like CD DVD Radio etc in more than the microphones they don t need to pass through an AEC They are directly sent to the transmission and the local amplification through mixer if necessary Far End signal If the transmission system uses a codec server then the Far End signal must be treated on one AEC channel The reference of this AEC channels is the mixed signal of all the local audio sources output ofthe local mixer After proper adjustment of the level in the input component and in the mixer the volume control of the Far End signal has to be done with the Near End Volume parameter of the AEC component output to transmission system or codec client 1 signal far end naar input from transmission system or codec OUT AEC en lt Far End signal If there is a local amplification then each microphone has to pass through a local echo suppressor before to be sent to the local amplification Local amplification output to transmission system or codec client 1 signal local echo suppressor input from transmission system or codec Far End signal ATEIS 35 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 AEC APPLICATIONS The principal applications where you will use an ECS are AEC with a telephone line see Telephone Card chapter AEC through a video conference system because the AEC of the ECS is superior to the ones offered by the video system and if you need a lot of audio in
55. tic With the AEC the local reflexions are removed on the signal sent to the codec server If the client wants to hear its own microphone signal by using a loudspeaker and of course an amplifier then in order to avoid the local echo reflexion on the local loudspeaker it is needed to use also the local echo suppressor component please see Local Echo Suppressor chapter for detail about this component Client 1 transmission system CODEC SERVER Design in the ECS Regarding the schematic of a system using a codec server and a local amplification here is the corresponding design which must be created with Ateis Studio software The AEC component provides four independent channels As we need one channel for each microphones signal if there are several local microphones and one for the far end signal the using of one AEC component is enough Client 1 ECS output to codec client 1 signal input from codec far end signal ATEIS 45 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 AEC WITH FULL EXAMPLE 2 mics 2 lines local amplification In this example we include 2 microphones and 2 audio sources Radio and CD in a system with codec server Microphones Every microphone has to use the AEC before to be sent to the mixer 1 for the transmission One microphone needs one AEC channels The reference of these AEC channels is the Far End signal after the AEC treatment If there is a local amplification each microphone has
56. to use a local echo suppressor before to be sent to the mixer 2 for the local amplification Audio line The audio sources which are not microphones don t need use AEC They are directly sent to the mixer1 and 2 for the transmission and the local amplification Far End signal If the transmission system use a codec server then the Far End signal has to use one AEC channel The reference of this AEC channels is the mixed signal of all the local audio sources output of mixer 1 Schematic Client 1 microphone 1 near AEC ou iu on jam output to transmission microphone2 amp system transmission system near AEC OU 1 Q CODEC i dnd zi SERVER m line 1 Radio O line 2 CD 2 local echo EN mixer local amplification local echo 2 suppressor Far End Signal m AEC ou coming from transmission system ar end As the AEC component contains four channels all these three AEC modules for mic 1 mic 2 and far end signal are in one AEC component Design in the ECS Regarding the complete schematic above here is the corresponding design which must be created with Ateis Studio software ATEIS 46 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 The AEC component provides four independent channels As we need one channel for each microphones signal and one for the far end signal the using of one AEC component is enough Client 1 Output to codec client 1 signal Input from code Far End signal li
57. vice into the main window Double clic on the device in the main window to open the ECS DSP configuration window 13 Design your system Please refer to the Ateis Studio Manuel 14 Once you configuration is done download it into the ECS operation gt store it compiles and uploads the configuration into the device ATEIS 14 ECS MANUAL Version EN 2 AE 15 You can now either disconnect the PC or still be connected for on line settings Main Starting window ofthe Ateis Studio program Bee Studie BA X File Edit View Geometry Component Operation Tools Window Help lt ED au Hypes im Ea a a 10 Master Preset lt 2 v S Search By IP SS Disconnected A No Modified fE No Comn Faut Eva Hisi2x52 2048x1024 x iy uc A Toolbars There are 3 bars containing the most frequently used items most of which is self explanatory e File New save save as open resent opened files and close also found on the second bar on the left as Icon e Edit Selection of components or wires e View All the tabs in the left and bottom window View tit Main PPM manager message library logo library and user management Compile Resource Object Tree Layers Bird s Eye Properties PPM AS Manager Message Library 3rd Party Control List 3rd Party Control Command Device Management Logo Library N il NS MS oe HB Bi Cy gi ob

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