T-Desk Desktop Software Reference Manual 810515Z Rev E 17-April-2012
Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................................................................. 1 Hardware Connection .............................................................................................................. 2 System Requirements............................................................................................................... 3 Installation............................................................................
Document Reference T-Desk Desktop Software Reference Manual Part Number 810515Z Rev E Legal Disclaimers Copyright © 2012 HM Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Clear-Com and the Clear-Com logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HM Electronics, Inc. Tempest® is a registered trademark of CoachComm, LLC. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Introduction The Tempest2400 and Tempest900 Wireless systems include the Tempest Desktop software (T-Desk) to simplify the process of optimizing your Tempest Wireless systems. T-Desk is a widget (a small computer program) for monitoring and managing Tempest Wireless Intercom Systems. The software can run from a portable flash drive as well as being local on a computer. It provides an intuitive, self-evident method of accessing multiple Tempest Wireless BaseStations and their associated BeltStations.
Hardware Connection Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a system that allows each component on a computer network to automatically obtain the network address information required for Network Interface Devices to communicate with one another. With DHCP enabled on a Local Area Network (LAN), all network connected Tempest Wireless BaseStations will automatically log onto T-Desk running on a single computer on this network.
System Requirements Windows XP, Vista or 7 512 MB system memory XGA video screen - 1024 x 768 or greater resolution Minimum 1.20 GHz-class CPU Drive space requirement: 1 MB Hardware and/or software firewalls must pass ports 50500 and 50501 UDP, and 50502 TCP. Wired router with DHCP server support, with one wired ethernet port per BaseStation plus one wired port for PC connectivity.
T-Desk Overview 1 2 3 1. BaseStation Navigation Pane - all LAN connected BaseStations will be listed on the left side of the screen in the BaseStation Navigation Pane. Any of the BaseStations on the LAN can be selected for monitoring or optimizing. The selected BaseStation is highlighted in yellow and others are listed on individual buttons with a gray background.
BaseStation Settings Tab The BaseStation Settings tab displays all settings related to the selected BaseStation and real-time status of its associated BeltStations that are logged in at that point in time. From this tab, you can view and access BeltStations or load previously saved profiles to the BaseStation or the BeltStation(s).
Profiles T-Desk allows you to save BaseStation and BeltStation settings as “profiles”. This is useful if the system is used in multiple event applications and offers a quick and easy solution to changing settings. This sub-tab allows you to load previously saved profiles for either the BaseStation or the BeltStation(s) or save current BaseStation or BeltStation settings as profiles. Note: Using the “All BeltStations” loader will result in the BeltStations all having the same settings configuration.
Aux Levels The Aux Levels sub-tab allows adjustment to the Aux Out audio levels. The Aux In levels are no longer adjusted at the BaseStation; it is controlled via each BeltStation as Program Volume with individual level control. The Aux Out levels can be adjusted for all intercom channels (A-D) and are measured in decibels (dB). To enable, move the slider bar to any value other than “0.” Adjusting the levels to OFF disables the function for the corresponding channel.
Stage Announce and Call Config This sub-tab contains the Stage Announce and call feature options. The Stage Announce audio out level can be adjusted by moving the slider bar to the left (down) or the right (up) and is measured in decibels (dB). In addition to the audio level, you can enable or disable the Stage Relay associated with this BaseStation. A “call” is a signal that can be sent to other users on the Tempest Wireless system or a connected wired intercom system.
Front Panel Settings The last sub-tab is for the Front Panel Settings of the BaseStation. The Front Panel Settings control the viewability of the display and LEDs as well as the lock feature on the BaseStation. Use the slider bars to adjust the following: yy LCD Contrast - controls how light or dark the text appears on the display screen. yy LCD Backlight - controls the brightness of the display screen’s backlight. yy Panel LEDs - controls the brightness of the blue LEDs on the front of the BaseStation.
BeltStation Settings Tab The BeltStation Settings tab displays five sub-tabs that represent the BeltStation slots and will display up to five BeltStations logged into the corresponding BaseStation. The sub-tabs will be named according to the BeltStation name. Click on any of the individual sub-tabs to adjust individual settings for that BeltStation.
Tech Menu Tab The Tech Menu Tab consists of two sub-tabs. The first sub-tab, Configuration, offers an opportunity to make changes to a few system settings. The second sub-tab, BaseStation Information, is strictly informational and no adjustments can be made from it.
BaseStation Information This sub-tab is used for informational purposes only. It displays system information for the radio, LAN, Hardware versions, and Firmware versions of the selected BaseStation. This information cannot be adjusted from T-Desk, but some of the parameters are configurable in the Tech Menu of the BaseStation. yy Radio Configuration - proper configuration of the radio is critical for optimal performance of the Tempest Wireless system.
Show 2.4 GHz Visual T-Desk provides users with a visual tool for monitoring the Network Number allocations for any BaseStation connected to T-Desk. It displays each BaseStation’s Network Number, their proximity to one another, and where each resides within the 2.4 GHz band. To access this tool, select Options > Show 2.4 GHz Visual from the menu bar. The green indicators provide assurance that each BaseStation’s Network Number is properly coordinated with all other BaseStations.
All Systems Tab The All Systems tab is a real-time snapshot of all BaseStations and corresponding BeltStations currently on the local area network. The All Systems tab is “display only” so changes cannot be initiated from this screen, however, you can quickly access a BeltStation’s settings tab by clicking on its status area. Once all systems are optimized, this screen provides an easy method for continuous monitoring of all BeltStations.
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