AWS V4 Logictivity Installation Guide This booklet contains practical information for the safe installation of this apparatus. For operational information please refer to the User Guide. AWS. This is SSL.
Contents 1. Exchanging the Monitor PROM 2. Enabling the AWS Logictivity features on your console 3. Install the latest AWS900 or AWS900+ software 4. Install the ipMIDI driver and Logictivity browser 5. Software Installation (Macintosh) 6. Software Installation (PC) 7. Make and configure the network connection 8. Direct Network Configuration (Macintosh) 9. Direct Network Configuration (PC) 10. Enabling ipMIDI on your AWS 11. Finding the console using the AWS Remote application 12.
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Un-pack There are two variants of the V4 Logictivity upgrade kit. One for the original AWS900 Classic Console and one for the AWS900+ Console.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AWS V4 Logictivity upgrade for your AWS console. After installation your system will benefit from the full range of AWS900+ SE V4 features. These include: Logictivity browser allowing renaming of scribble strips, external sources, mixes, and TR setups as well as providing fast, reliable archiving and restoration of automation and TR setups over Ethernet. Two switchable workstation layers with transport lock.
1. Exchanging the Monitor PROM The exchange of the CPU card’s Monitor PROM is only necessary on AWS 900 Classic consoles. The Monitor PROM on the AWS 900+ CPU already incorporates AWS Logictivity support. The instructions on exchanging the Monitor PROM are intended for technically competent personnel. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform the upgrade unless you are competent to do so.
4) Using the Pozidrive screwdriver, remove the four screws securing meter panel 17-24 in position. Tilt the panel forward slightly and lift the panel out of its slot. Lay the panel onto channels 17-24. It is not necessary to unplug any of the meter panel’s connections. 5) On consoles shipped prior to the 3rd November 2005 (serial numbers AWS001 – 144 approximately) a screening plate covered the AWS900’s CPU card. Remove this screening plate taking care not to drop any screws into the console.
6) The AWS900’s CPU card will now be visible. With the help of the picture below locate the card’s Monitor PROM in PCB location CD. 7) Using the supplied PLCC IC puller, remove the existing PROM. Squeeze the tool to align its hooks with the slots in opposite corners of the socket. Insert the hooks fully, squeeze gently, and pull the IC straight out of the socket.
8) Note the key (angled corner) on the replacement Monitor PROM. Align the replacement PROM to match the key on the socket. Carefully ensure correct orientation of the IC then press in place. Excessive force should not be necessary. 9) Follow steps 3, 4 and 5 in reverse to reassemble the console. 10) Reconnect the mains power cord on switch on. The processor will now be in a download mode waiting for the AWS900 V4 software to be transferred via MIDI.
2. Enabling the AWS V4 Logictivity features on your console 1) Your update kit contains two licence strings, one for Logictivity and one for V4 software, both licences must be registered before downloading software. 2) Find the console’s serial number. The serial number label is located on the rear of the console adjacent to the mains power inlet connector. The serial number starts with the letters AWS followed by a three digit number. Make a note of the number for the registration process (e.g.
3. Installing the V4 software update 1) After successfully activating both licences follow the link below and download the software .jar file, the release notes and either the Macintosh or Windows support files, as required. The software is packaged as a 3MB (approximately) Java archive file. The file format is compatible with both PC and Macintosh (OS X only) platforms. http://update.solid-state-logic.com/update/public/downloadrelease.
4) Double click on the AWS Software Update file. You should see the SSL AWS Software Update window appear. 5) Go to the In MIDI Port menu. From the drop down list, select the MIDI IN port which is connected to MIDI port 1 on your AWS console. In the example shown below this was port 1 on an 8 port interface. If the list is empty, check that you have installed the files detailed in step 2. 6) Go to the Out MIDI Port menu.
7) Click on the ‘Test’ button. This will transmit a packet of data to the AWS console which then in turn should return an acknowledge packet back to the computer. If the test was successful the message 'Comms test passed, now use send' will be displayed. If the test fails you should check that the correct MIDI port has been selected and repeat the test. 8) Once you have established a valid connection click on the ‘Send’ button. The new code will now be transferred to memory on the CPU card.
9) Once the code has been successfully transferred click on the ‘Save’ button to store the new software – this takes approximately 60 seconds. A progress bar allows you to observe the saving process. During this time it is important that power to AWS is not interrupted. To enable new software to be written into flash memory AWS must first erase the current software. If this process is interrupted by a power failure the AWS will be left with no valid software. In this state AWS will be unable to re-boot.
4. Support software installation (Macintosh) AWS Remote Mount the AWS924-948Remote.dmg disk image and open it. Drag the enclosed AWS Remote application to the Applications folder, then to the Dock or any other convenient location. ipMIDI Mount the ipMIDI.dmg disk image and open it. Double click on the ipMIDI.pkg file to run the installation program. Note that you will be asked to log out and in again once you have completed the installation.
5. Support software installation (PC) AWS Remote Open the Windows support files package and copy the AWS924-928Remote.exe file to the Program Files folder (or any other convenient location) then create a shortcut to it on your desktop and/or task bar. Double clicking on this will launch the AWS Remote program. ipMIDI Run the setupipmidi_1.8.exe application (note that the last part of the name may change depending on the version you are installing) by double clicking on it.
6. Make and configure the network connection The AWS Logictivity software is designed to communicate with your workstation over Ethernet using the ipMIDI driver to emulate a multiport MIDI interface. The ipMIDI driver enables your workstation to send and receive MIDI control data via a network connection. Using Ethernet ensures the fastest possible communication between your workstation computer and AWS. This network connection is essential if you wish to benefit from all of the new SE features.
7. Direct network configuration (Macintosh) Please note that currently OS X does not allow two ports to be used for IP traffic. As such, the connection to your main network will not be available while the AWS is connected. To simplify the process of switching between networks, it is recommended that you create a new network Location for the AWS900 in network preferences. Another Location ('Internet', for example) could be created to enable connection to the internet.
Next select the Ethernet port which is connected to the AWS and configure as shown below: 17
If your Macintosh features multiple network ports, you should set the priority of these so that the Ethernet port connected to your AWS is at the top of the list.
Now drag the port connected to the AWS to the top of the list (in our example this port is Ethernet 2): Now click OK, then Apply. Alternatively, if you have already created a separate Location for your existing network you can simply delete the unused ports (Airport, Firewire) from the AWS900 Location so that only the network port connected to AWS is remaining.
8. Direct network configuration (PC) Double click on Network Connections in Start/Control Panel. Right click on the network adapter connected to your AWS (likely to be called "Local Area Connection"). Select Properties. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Properties.
Next, configure the adapter as shown below: Click on OK on both windows to save. Back in your network connection list, right click on your adaptor and ensure that it is enabled. If it is disabled, the enable option will appear in the list. Click on enable.
9. Enabling ipMIDI on your AWS In the SSL/MISC/SETUP menu, toggle the ’MIDI Connects Via’ setting to ‘Network’. Your console will now communicate with your workstation via Ethernet. With ’MIDI Connects Via’ set to ‘MIDI Ports’, AWS will communicate with your workstation via the conventional MIDI connectors on the rear of your console.
10. Finding the console using the AWS Remote application Launch AWS Remote on your workstation. If you only have one AWS console on the network, AWS Remote will automatically locate the console and the message ‘AWS 900 Connected’ will be shown in green text in the bottom left hand corner of the browser: If you have multiple AWS consoles on the network or the AWS Remote browser did not automatically locate your console ‘No AWS 900 connected’ will be shown in red text.
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To enable control of your workstation via HUI or MCU your workstation(s) must be configured to match the appropriate layer in the list above. This is done using the MIDI Controller configuration page of your workstation. Below are two examples using Pro Tools 9 and Logic Pro 9: Pro Tools 9 In the Setup menu, click on Peripherals and select the MIDI Controllers tab.
If you have AWSomation, set the MTC generator port in the Synchronization tab to ipMIDI port 7: 26
Also, set the MMC MIDI port in the Machine Control tab to ipMIDI port 7: 27
Logic Pro 9 When Logic is assigned to one of the two AWS workstation layers a Mackie Control together with a Mackie Control Extender must be added to the Logic Pro Preferences/Control Surfaces Setup menu. AWS Faders 1-8 are mapped to the Mackie Control ports along with the Master Fader and workstation Control function switches. AWS Faders 9-16 and 17-24 are mapped to the Mackie Control Extender ports. The actual ipMIDI ports used will depend on which layer (or layers) Logic is assigned to.
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If you have AWSomation, set the MMC midi port in File/Project Settings/Synchronisation/MIDI to ipMIDI port 7: For other DAWs, please refer to the program’s manual for details about configuring MIDI controllers. To find out about the new V4 features and their operation download the Owner’s guide from our website. This document will help ensure that you get the most from the upgrade: http://www.solidstatelogic.com/support/consoles/aws/documentation.
13. Network troubleshooting Most Ethernet adaptor cards have two LEDs associated with each port. The first indicates that the link is connected and the second indicates network traffic. Please note that some Macintosh computers do not have external LEDs to indicate status. Instead the link status is shown in the System Preferences/Network menu. On your host workstation computer, confirm that the link LED is permanently illuminated. If it is not permanently illuminated, it suggests you have a cabling error.
• Using the fixed default IP address on the console, check that the workstation has basic communications using ‘ping’. On Windows: Select Run under the Start menu. In the resulting window enter cmd to launch the command prompt. In the command prompt window enter ping 192.168.1.2 On OSX: Open a Finder window, select Applications, then Utilities, and double-click on Terminal. In the terminal window enter ping –c4 192.168.1.
14. Larger networks To ensure minimum latency the ipMIDI driver uses multicast UDP rather than TCP/IP. This means that: • The network connection should be as short as possible and should only use routers that can support high data transfer rates. Problems have been experienced with some domestic routers, particularly when used with Pro Tools.
Configure the switch in the static multicast groups page to forward packets with a multicast mac address of 01-005E- 00-00-25 to only the ports which the AWS900+ and the DAW computer are connected to. For the Netgear GS108T, the configuration looks like this: In this configuration, ipMidi data will only be passed to ports 1 and 2. This is where the AWS900+ and the DAW computer would be connected. Network traffic through the rest of the ports is unaffected.
15. Assigning the AWS IP address By default, AWS uses a fixed IP address of 192.168.1.2. Dynamic (DHCP) address allocation can be selected via the SSL/NET menu. The currently assigned address is also shown in the SSL/NET menu. If your AWS is connected to the computer via a network switch or router which contains a DHCP server, it should be assigned a DHCP IP address; otherwise the fixed option should be used. Once you have altered the IP mode, you need to restart your AWS for the change to take effect.
Set the terminal as follows: Baud rate 19200, 8 data bits, No parity, No start bit, 1 stop bit, Flow control Xon/Xoff Press the ‘Return’ key () and the terminal window should echo a ‘>’ if communication is established. To fix the IP address type the following: ip setip nnn nnn nnn nnn where ‘nnn...’ is the IP address, e.g. ‘10 1 1 1 10’. setmask nnn nnn nnn nnn where ‘nnn...’ is the subnet mask, e.g. ‘255 255 255 0’. Note that this should match other devices local to the console.
16. SSL Logictivity badge In the upgrade kit you’ll find a small badge designed to show your console has been upgraded for Logictivity. Carefully attach this badge to the meter-bridge location illustrated below.
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This equipment 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE harmful interference to radio communications.
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