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1. ak a a Pa b aa ah ene eo e re Es 16 10 2 RACK SSl ugD uu a a aaa qaa SG hamaman ENG masa 16 ME ors dicio RENTRER MERE 16 AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 5 E 17 US 17 TUL SO S pu IEEE UE EM EE E EM dM 17 11 INTERNAL MATRIX ROUTING 18 11 t FarspC ard uuu tr e ERE PE KN BE ERR RE uu SSS SSD Sus usu 18 11 2 Automatic Plug and Play mode vs Advanced Matrix Routing mode eese 18 t21 Atomaue Plug Play Mode usc ves ul l u vada a adan an aa aa anaa 18 m22 S Is ese Mah ROUINO MOIE RE OO LS 18 11 3 Setting mall Dc mod a MT E s ag a aa nga aana MS 19 QE Display d Status resis T ain sign 19 119 WIIOOW a ated tto edit dene e ava Pr Ore DN n D DN V D 19 12 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS u u suo aso cies E Na ENE NE Aa so so cono eo Seo Sao Saee Speo esa 20 QM eiu EE EE u u u xs 21 AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 6 1 WELCOME Thank you for purchasing AuviTran Audio Toolbox Rack Unit We hope you will enjoy using it You will find herewith the necessary instructions to use your product Please read them carefully as misuse of this device might cause serious damage to you and your environment 2 OVERVIEW AuviTran Audio ToolBox is a modular audio platform giving access to a large variety of profess2. available Gs sas Saa foto Naa AVBx ToolBox Matrix Automatic Plug and Play mode Advanced Matrix Routing Mode Rack setup matrix tab 11 4 Displayed status Current status can be easily identified on the AuviTran Audio Toolbox control page Matrix Automatic Plug and Play vs Advanced Matrix Routing 11 5 Matrix window e RECEIVERS oo DANTE S2P 4 3p 3p 3b 4 od od oq D 4 lt DANTE S2 DANTE 52 DANTE S2 x x x x LE AVBx matrix window Through this window user can view or set when authorized ToolBox internal matrix It works like the NetPatch page In addition to manually set patch between sources and receivers two functions are available Fully erase current matrix 0 Change matrix mode Depending on matrix assignment aliases available through the EtherSound NetPatch will be changed automatically to reflect sources and receivers in a user friendly way AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 19 12 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS e Is using AVS Monitor mandatory AVS Monitor is used to configure the ToolBox Once done if no real time monitoring is necessary you can use the AuviTran Audio ToolBox without AVS Monitor e Why do you have to reconfigure my AuviTran Audio ToolBox at each startup When configured with AVS Monitor
3. relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to co axial type cable If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product IMPORTANT When connecting this product to accessories and or another product use only high quality shielded cables Cable s supplied with this product MUST be used AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 2 PRECAUTIONS AN WARNING DOUBLE POLE NEUTRAL FUSING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock short circuiting damages fire or other hazards These precautions include but are not limited to the following e Do not apply excessive pressure on connectors or any other part of the board Do not touch the metallic sharp parts pins of the product e This product is electrostatic sensitive make sure you check this before touching or using it e The disconnect devices of the Audio ToolBox unit are the appliance inlet of the auxiliary power supply e option and the appliance inlet on the rear side of the unit These must be easily reachable e To prevent electric shock unplug the unit before handling The achievement of other operations not e mentioned in this document is prohibited Repairs can be performed only by a technician trained and qualified e Each connect
4. remember to store your configuration into the device by using the Save to flash function That way your AuviTran Audio Toolbox will always start up with your configuration e How can update the AuviTran Audio ToolBox You can update both your ToolBox and the AxC cards through AVS Firmware Updater in one pass only if needed e Where is available AVS Firmware Updater AVS Firmware Updater is available on the AuviTran website at http www auvitran com AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 20 13 NOTES AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 21
5. Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 14 10 CONFIGURATION THROUGH AVS MONITOR 10 1 Main panel AVBx3 S 9 GPOUT 1 s OFF Clock Source Nae Matrix EE AUONO TDOLDOX AVB 3 WOLK IN 4 ame acan s L Slot 1 AxC ES100 Ota 2 GPOUT 2 GPIN 3 Clock Status e Rack option IDENTIFY Power Supply GP IN RACK SETUP SLOT SETUP GPIN 4 OFF LOCK SYNC Main Aux Main panel is divided into 4 parts for feedback and setup functions GPI GPO display status 75Q status Clock source and status ToolBox name Identify function access to rack and or slot setup Matrix and Power Supply status Note AuviTran Audio ToolBox AVBx3 has no matrix function available Internal routing follows the Automatic Plug and Play mode described later 10 1 1 GPI O Status GPOUT E orr LI GPOUT 2 GPIN 3 OFF GPIN This tab presents e 790 status e Status ON OFF or progress bar if set to ADC Mode display read only e GPO Status ON OFF user switchable 10 1 2 Clock Status Clack Source Slot 1 5 100 Clock Status e e LOCK SYMC This tab presents e Current clock source selected e Current clock status o Lock Unlock o Sync No Sync 10 1 3 Setup access Rack option IDENTIFY RACE SETUP SLOT SETUP This tab presents e Rack name stored e Identify function access rack LEDs will blink during few seconds to allow quick ident
6. Auvitran Auvilran Audio ToolBox AVBx3 amp AVBx7 Instruction Manual AUDIO TOOLBOX AVBx7 Version 1 2 FCC INFORMATION U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to the operation of other radio communications Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON please try to eliminate the problems by using one of the following measures e Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference e Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s e Inthe case of radio or TV interference
7. DUC EC 4 TRADEMAHKS saa aa a ga a cece cence se usos seus sc es osea secutos Equo uc OG iuuyyy uu u 4 CORYRIGI NES 4 AUVITRAN WEBSITE MORE INFORMATION ee 4 PACKAGE CONTAINS uuu ete Ka AA Ja AJA uuu k L TA EA NA A ANE BAR ARA naa NA A Ha Ba Aa 4 es E a Kn a 7 OVERVIEW u te a la a cU EHE Ea FUR u Ka aa ahad aaa ana aa 7 KEY FEATURES vector nu uuu uuu asa 7 4 AUDIO TOOLBOX RANGE AND OPTIONAL AXC CARDS 8 5 TECHNICAL U U U U 9 6 GPV O INTERFACE a dE dug aa ada ag aaa a aa aan a ad aa ag da ajala ala ala a la aa ia a ia ia fa teet 10 7 AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY OPTIONAL ee 11 8 SLOT AND EXTENSION 12 EE T ene ng 12 852 CARD 2 13 9 AUDIO TOOLBOX CONTROL _ 14 10 CONFIGURATION THROUGH AVS MONITOR es 15 JO u sete aus po niim PG Pa Ena aa adsit 15 15 U a 15 TU L3 PCT ACCESS in iuto tete taste insere been asi n Paten Itum a t mute et aka tut ak ag tM UMS M eee 15 O14 JAAdzditionalIntottmello uoti eco
8. Even w Handshake No Def _ gt 1 Stop bit 8 bits p char Slot setup window Thanks to the Slot setup window user is able to set when available each slot parameters One tab is available for each slot and is automatically adjusted to the slot card present AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 17 11 INTERNAL MATRIX ROUTING This part will be dedicated to the description the Audio ToolBox Matrix and how to use it 11 1 First Card Second Card Prior to describe available modes cards plugged into the AuviTran Audio ToolBox will be named that way e First card is the AxC Card plugged into the first non empty slot of the ToolBox Usually a network in slot 1 e Second card is the AxC Card plugged into the second non empty slot of the ToolBox e Third card 11 2Automatic Plug and Play mode vs Advanced Matrix Routing mode 11 2 1 Automatic Plug and Play mode This mode enables automatic audio routing sources and receivers between the First Card and the other cards plugged into the AuviTran Audio ToolBox Priority routing depends on the slot number in which cards are plugged from slower to higher slot The automatic audio routing done follows these two rules for receivers and sources o First card sources are sent to Second card receivers o Remaining First card sources are then sent to Third card receivers until no First Card sources are available for distribution o U
9. ed control page for monitoring and controlling all the chassis and inserted cards parameters AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual T 4 Audio Toolbox Range and Optional AxC Cards Here is the full range of available AuviTran Audio ToolBox StageBox Installation AVBx3 DANTE SB A DK IS CINE FOE Axc Es10 m C X AxC MADI 2 21 an A AxC DS3210 NE 0 W que AxC DX8O NG NG BA en AxC AX4M AxC AX4I AxC AX40 AxC AES8IO AxC SWD5G AxC GP1610 AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 8 5 Technical SPECIFICATIONS AVBx3 3 slots AuviTran Audio ToolBox 1U x 19 rack Size Main Power Supply Auxiliary Power Supply Storage Temp Humidity Operating Temp Humidity Front panel LED display Rear panel GPI O 483 x 253x 44 mm 19 rack 1 U height Three slots available for control and audio inputs outputs 100 240 VAC Maximum 50W depending of the configuration Available only in option 5 C to 70 C 0 to 95 non condensing 0 C to 40 C 5 to 90 non condensing Power Main Aux Fault Error Ready Networks and links Rx and Tx Activities Events e 3 slots with backplane bus for interface cards e 1x IEC power inlet for main AC power supply e 2x BNC connectors for Word clock Output and Input Zin 1KQ or 75Q selected by software e 1x6 poles Euroblock connector for GPIO Connector Euroblock 6 poles
10. graphics given in this manual drawings and schemes are only examples and shall not be taken for a real vision of your own equipment configuration AuviTran is constantly working on the improvement of the products For that purpose the products functionalities are bound to change and be upgraded without notice Please read carefully the Users manual as the new functionalities will be described therein All trademarks listed in this manual are the exclusive property of their respective owners They are respected as is by AuviTran Any use of these trademarks must receive prior approval of their respective owners For any question please contact the trademark s owner directly COPYRIGHT The information in this manual is protected by copyright Therefore reproduction distribution of whole or part of this manual is strictly forbidden without the prior written agreement of AuviTran AUVITRAN WEBSITE MORE INFORMATION Please visit our website for any question of further inquiry concerning our product range Updates will also be posted when available http www auvitran com PACKAGE CONTAINS e 1 Audio ToolBox Rack Unit e 1 Power Cord AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC INFORMATION U S A 2 RE 3 EIMITATION OF LIABILIF Y oue u u idu i d dC coup a uU
11. ification e Rack setup access e Slot setup access AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 15 10 1 4 Additional information Matrix N A Power Supply hain AUY This tab presents e Matrix status if available click on this status to have access to Audio ToolBox Matrix window e Both power supply status 10 2 Rack setup Rack setup window will present several tabs to set view all available parameters for ToolBox The Revert to Factory button allows reverting to factory default parameters for both ToolBox and all slots So use this function with care as it will reset all ToolBox and slot parameters and might lead to strange behavior on the network used 10 2 1 Clock tab Selected Clock 51 1 BherSound L Staus LOCK Clock Status OK Clock Selection Local Clock LOCK SYNC Word UNLOCK SYNC Pil 5 1 EtherSound LOCK SYNC S 2 1 2 UNLOCK NO SYNC Revert to Factory settings Clock tab Clock tab allows user to View current selected clock and status Setthe 75 Q option for Word clock IN Select the clock used with current status for each clock Clock source can be Local 48kHz clock from the ToolBox Word Clock IN Clock input from a slot Clock status can be LOCK This indicates that a clock synchronized with the selected source is being input UNLOCK A valid clock is not being input SYNC A valid c
12. ion must be Safety Extra Low Voltage kind SELV and must stay inside buildings e Always use a power cable with a plug according to the current standards in the country of use Rack Mounting This product is designed to be rack mounted Be sure to observe following installation rules of this kind of equipment e Donotblock the vents This device has ventilation holes on the both side to prevent the internal temperature from becoming too high Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating possibly causing damage to the device s or even fire e Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature specified by the manufacturer e Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised In some cases to be sure to ensure sufficient airflow leave the rear and the front of the rack open leave sufficient space gt 5cm on each side of the rack and leave space above rack gt 1cm Or it can be better to have appropriate fan kit in the multi unit rack Auvilran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual As Toolbox can have free slots these slots must always have a cover
13. ional audio networked configurations With a three slots 1U 19 rack or a seven slots 2U 19 rack unit and several audio interface cards you can build the configuration you need e EtherSound interface and ASIO interface can control Audio ToolBox unit e DANTE interface can control Audio ToolBox unit e MADI interface e High quality analog input or output XLR connectors e Analog inputs outputs Euroblock connectors e High quality microphone preamp inputs e AES EBU inputs outputs e GPI GPO interface NOTE Toolbox control is allowed if at least one card allowing control is inserted like EtherSound Card or DANTE card AuviTran Audio ToolBox is available in installation mode Display in front and all connectors in the back and can be configured as stage box for live applications Display Network and Audio connectors in front Power supply and GPIO on the back 3 Key FEATURES e Auviiran Audio ToolBox platform 19 rack 10 or 2U chassis providing up to seven slots for AuviTran AxC interface cards with an audio backplane connecting all inputs outputs physical and network Vast choice of audio interface cards e 4smart configurable GPIO for powerful interactions with security application They can also be set individually as ADC Input for local remote fader or level control If ToolBox contains at least one control card e Remote management with AVS Monitor software through the EtherSound or DANTE Network e Dedicat
14. lock is being input and is synchronized with the selected clock source SYNC A valid clock is being input but is not synchronized with the selected clock source AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 16 10 2 2 Setup tab Set GPI GPO configuration 2x GPI 0 Setup tab Rack setup tab allows user to set Number of GPI and GPO Display as ADC meter Panel and LED dimmer for both ToolBox and slots Temperature is also displayed here in real time Note GPO comes first GPI follows Display in AVS Monitor is automatically adapted from the current configuration 10 2 3 Status tab Status AVBx3 ToolBox Status AVBx Core X AiC MiniCore SN 16777215 Firm 0302 Prod 03 32 GPIO WCLK AiC GPIO Welk SN 16777215 Firm 0100 MB Prod 03 32 Slot 1 AxC ES 100 SN A1216D000196 Firm 0C00 0205 Prod 09 11 Slot 2 0532 SN 16777215 Firm 0502 MB Prod 03 32 Slot 3 Unavailable Empty Revertto Factory settings otatus tab The status tab presents a summary of all firmware versions present in the ToolBox AVBx Core and GPIO WCLK are toolbox dependant while Slot Zn presents firmware version of currently inserted card into slot 10 3Slot setup S1 s2 S 3 AxC ES100 Settings ASIO Mode Setup sev eese MO gt J ASIO Me Tunnelling Setup Tunnelling Target Mode ID UART Config Speed 3250 m Party
15. nassigned receivers are muted First card receivers are fed with Second card sources o Remaining First card receivers are fed with Third card sources until no nth card sources are available O Here are two examples on automatic plug and play mode results o Toolbox with AXC DANTE in slot 1 AxC AX4O in slot 2 and AxC MADI in slot 3 AxC DANTE RCV 01 04 lt AxC AX40 SRC 01 04 AxC DANTE RCV 05 64 lt AxC MADI SRC 01 60 AxC DANTE SRC 01 64 AxC MADI RCV 01 64 o Toolbox with AXC DANTE in slot 1 AxC AE8IO in slot 2 and AxC MADI in slot 3 AxC DANTE RCV 01 04 lt AxC AE8IO SRC 01 04 RCV 05 64 lt AxC MADI SRC 01 60 AxC DANTE SRC 01 04 AxC AE8IO RCV 01 04 SRC 05 64 AxC MADI RCV 01 60 Note Automatic Plug and Play mode is the only mode available for AuviTran Audio ToolBox AVBx3 11 2 2 Advanced Matrix Routing mode This mode allows user to set manually the matrix routing using the dedicated matrix window By clicking on the patch a source can be assigned or unassigned to a receiver Note This mode is only available on AVBx with firmware 0x104 Note When slot configuration is changed matrix routing mode resets and sets back to Automatic Plug and Play mode AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 18 11 3Setting matrix mode Working mode can be set through Rack setup tab or through matrix window only when
16. ociated electrical network Audio ToolBox will so continue to work Warning Do not connect a battery directly on this input If external power supply is used it must have protection against reverse current The DC Aux input option is available on a 1x2 poles lockable Euroblock connector close to the Power Inlet Connector fem AUDIO TOOLBOX WCLKIN 4 Made in France 100 24 5V 50 60 Hz 1 8A rax Auvitran GP IN OUT WCLK OUT Aux DC AUX input 12V 59o 11 4V 12 13 4 V Maximum Current 4A depending of the configuration Input GND AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 11 8 SLOT AND EXTENSION CARDS 8 1 CARD Insertion Cc DO G ru O O O 4 2 Q ND lt 4 lt O ab X O 2 O gt gt CD xX 4v as gt CD CD 5 W 4 O D D 4v CD 5 O ab C L them 12 AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 8 2 CARD Extraction Cc DO r O D O O 4 2 Q ND E es 4 lt O ab lt O 2 O gt 2 CD xX as CD ab CD 4 5 pa W 4 O D ab D 4v CD e 5 O ab C them 13 AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 9 AUDIO TOOLBOX CONTROL PANEL All AuviTran Audio T
17. oolbox have a control panel used to display quick information on the device status without the need to launch any software Control panel is available both in stage box mode and installation mode Information provided are the same Pe AUDIO TOOLBOX AVBx3 Event Fault Activity Error Core u 2 e Ready Auvitran 19 C0 AuviTran AVBx3 Stage box control panel display AUDIO TOOLBOX AVBx7 Event Fault Power Activity Error le 7 Ready AuviTran AVBx Stage box control panel display LED activity meaning Event reflects Core or slot event Activity reflects core activity network activity or audio signal presence Fault Default found on ToolBox Error Malfunction detected Ready ToolBox is ready to be used Power Power supply is OK Malin Main power supply present Aux Auxiliary power supply present A reset button is also available to be used with a paper clip Two functions can be obtained through pressing this button Reset ToolBox press button for two seconds Device will restart as if powered on Revert to Factory default while powered off press button and powered on device Continue pressing button until all panel LED are lighted Both ToolBox and all slots will then reverted to their factory default values Note Use Revert to Factory function with care as it will reset all ToolBox and slot parameters and might lead to strange behavior on the network used AuviTran
18. terface Each connection on GPI O must be Safety Extra Low Voltage kind SELV The Audio ToolBox contains 4 GPI O General Purpose Input Output configurable as GPI or GPO GPI O are available on a 1x6 poles Euroblock connector close to the Power Inlet Connector EXE AUDIO TOOLBOX WCLKIN DC Aux Option N J 18934 Q c c Tu E o S 100 240V 50 60 Hz 1 8A max AuviTran GP IN OUT WCLK OUT GPIO 1 4 Gnd 12Vdc Max 250mA GP IN OUT Each GPIO can be configured as GPI or GPO individually with AVS Monitor software Configuration and use is described later in this document GPO can supported 60Vdc max 500mA max GPO OFF State Output state Open collector 60 Vdc max E OUT GPO Command ON State Output state 0 V GND 500mA max oe k GPI The user can select between 2 modes Max Voltage Supported 60 Vdc ADC Input 8 bits scale Range 0 12V 12V ADC Full Scale Trigger Detection TTL Level logic 1 GPI gt 2V AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 10 7 Auxiliary POWER SUPPLY OPTIONAL Audio ToolBox equipped with the auxiliary power supply provides another source of power supply to improve the reliability of the system It allows you to have two distinct power supply sources for redundancy solutions When both power supply units PSU are plugged Audio ToolBox compare them and always choose the best In case of failure of one PSU or ass
19. to close correctly the unit protection against fire FINLAND Laite on liitett v suojamaadoitus koskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan NORWAY Apparatet m tilkoples jordet stikkontakt SWEDEN Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Earthing Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit e g use of power strips Warnings LIMITATION OF LIABILITY In no case and in no way the provider of this Product AuviTran the distributor or reseller or any other party acting as provider shall be liable and sued to court for damage either direct or indirect caused by and to the user of the board and which would result from an improper installation or misuse of the Product Misuse and improper installation mean installation and use not corresponding to the instructions of this manual TRADEMARKS Please note that
20. with e GND and Power DC Output 12V 250mA e 4GPI O configurable individually as GPO or GPI o GPI set as ADC level input 8 bits 0 12V for fader control or level trigger detections o when active force OV GND on the output support 60Vmax 500mA max AVBx7 7 slots AuviTran Audio ToolBox 20 x 19 rack Size Main Power Supply Auxiliary Power Supply Storage Temp Humidity Operating Temp Humidity Front panel LED display Rear panel GPI O 483 x 253x 88 mm 19 rack 2 U height Seven slots available for control and audio inputs outputs 100 240 Maximum 110 W depending of the configuration Available only in option 5 C to 70 C 0 to 95 non condensing 0 C to 40 C 5 to 90 non condensing Power Main Aux Fault Error Ready Networks and links Rx and Tx Activities Events e slots with backplane bus for interface cards e 1x IEC power inlet for main AC power supply e 2x BNC connectors for Word clock Output and Input Zin 1KQ or 75Q selected by software e 1x6 poles Euroblock connector for GPIO Connector Euroblock 6 poles with e GNDand Power DC Output 12V 250mA max e 4OPI O configurable individually as GPO or o GPI set as ADC level input 8 bits 0 12V for fader control or level trigger detections o GPO when active force OV GND on the output support 60Vmax 500mA max AuviTran Audio ToolBox Instructions Manual 9 6 GPI O In
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