Installation and User Guide VADDIO™ WEBBi™ Web based Room Control System for Vaddio EasyUSB™ Tools Part Numbers: 999-8700-000: WEBBi Web Controller (North America) 999-8700-001: WEBBi Web Controller (International) © 2012 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved.
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WEBBi - Web Controller Overview The WEBBi is an inexpensive room A/V control system for use with the EasyUSB Tools product family. The WEBBi is a complete room control system for the EasyUSB™ Tools devices including EasyMic™ MicPODs, EasyUSB Mixer/Amp, ClearVIEW™ HD-USB PTZ Camera and AutoPresenter™ products. Simply connect to the WEBBi’s web server with a PC browser and control the room’s camera, display and audio.
WEBBi - Web Controller Unpacking All components within the shipping box are individually packaged as described in the sections below. Carefully remove all parts included in the individual packaging. WEBBi - Part Number 999-8700-000 for North America North American Pack-out includes: One (1) WEBBi Web Controller Appliance One (1) 12 VDC 1.0 Amp PowerRite™ Switching Power Supply One (1) Power Cord for North America One (1) 6’ (1.
WEBBi - Web Controller Equipment Descriptions and Call-outs Diagram: WEBBi Front Panel ➋ ➊ ➍ ➌ ➎ 1) Recessed Power/Reset Button: Resets and reboots the WEBBi device with push button activation. 2) LCD Display: Scrolls current IP Address across the screen when the unit is plugged in. 3) RS-232 LED Indicators: Blue LED indicators for both the Audio & Video port connection to the EasyUSB Tool devices. LED will flash when communication activity is detected with the device under control.
WEBBi - Web Controller Connecting the WEBBi WEBBi System Connection Diagrams The WEBBi control system is for use with Vaddio A/V equipment providing a plug & play connection scheme using standard RJ-45 connectors and CAT-5 cable for the physical connection between devices. Supported devices include the EasyUSB Mixer/Amp, ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Camera, and AutoPresenter products. The applications below depict common applications that can be supported with the WEBBi control system.
WEBBi - Web Controller WEBBi with AutoPresenter The WEBBi can be used with the AutoPresenter providing camera controls, video input selection, preset activation, and PIP controls from the embedded Web Pages. The physical connection is a simple RJ-45 with CAT-5 cable along with a 9-pin (DE-9 or DB-9 for the conventionalists) to RJ-45 adapter for use on the AutoPresenter RS-232 back panel connector. The WEBBi will serve up web pages via the network connection.
WEBBi - Web Controller Installation Instructions WEBBi Locate the WEBBi near a Network jack for control over the Local Area Network. Follow the steps below to install all of the devices. Diagram: WEBBi Installation Steps WEBBI - Web Controller 12 VDC, 1.0 Amp Power Supply Cessna 174 Not Included HD-USB PTZ Camera EasyUSB Mixer/Amp 1 4 PC 2 3 STEP 1: Plug 12 VDC, 1.0 Amp power supply included in package into the WEBBi. Power LED on the front panel should light solid blue when powered.
WEBBi - Web Controller System Configuration and Programming WEBBi Administrator Pages The WEBBi is configured by the administrator pages accessible by log-in to the Admin account on the embedded web server. A/V Configuration Page The A/V Configuration page allows the installer to select the Audio, Video, and Display device to be controlled by the WEBBi. These selections automatically generate the room user interface web pages that are served to the user allowing room audio & video controls of the devices.
WEBBi - Web Controller User Button Label Page The WEBBi has the ability to define custom button labels for select functions on the Room UI page. Custom labeling capabilities include room information that is displayed on the top header of the room UI page. Room information can include company name, room name/number, phone number, and help desk phone number.
WEBBi - Web Controller Networking Page The Networking page is used to configure the WEBBi IP address. It supports either DHCP or Static IP addresses along with a Host name. .
WEBBi - Web Controller Security The WEBBi supports two independent user accounts with varying levels of access. The “user” (lower case) account is intended for end-users within the conference room that only require access to audio and video room control functions. The ‘User’ account only has access to the Room UI pages within WEBBi. The second account is the ‘admin’. The admin account has full access to all configuration pages. Each user account has a password for login security.
WEBBi - Web Controller Diagnostics The diagnostics function within the WEBBi is intended for advanced troubleshooting. It includes logging capabilities of key events and error reporting during normal operations. The internal logging function is setup as a revolving FIFO with estimated internal storage capabilities for up to one week. The administrator has the ability to refresh the log or download the Log to a local PC for further analysis by Vaddio Programmers.
WEBBi - Web Controller System The system menu is intended for firmware update operations associated with the WEBBi. The administrator can select the new firmware file from a local or network drive. The ‘begin firmware update’ button is actuated once desired firmware file is selected. The update process will include user notification of status.
WEBBi - Web Controller User Operations Room User Interface (UI) The WEBBi web server includes a graphical user interface page intended for end-user operations of the Vaddio EasyUSB Tools product family. The UI page includes all audio and video controls needed by the user during a meeting or conference call. The user can access the Room UI page by opening a browser on a PC or tablet and typing in the URL or IP address of the WEBBi.
WEBBi - Web Controller Diagram: UI Web Page for EasyUSB and AutoPresenter The video input buttons were added on the bottom of the page and the PIP functions were added to the top of the page in order to better control the AutoPresenter’s key features. Audio Controls The user audio controls include microphone mute, microphone gain, and speaker volume controls. The microphone mute applies to all EasyMic devices in a global fashion.
WEBBi - Web Controller Camera Controls The user has full Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls from the Room UI page. In addition, the user has the ability to execute six camera presets represented by buttons at the bottom of the panel. Pan/Tilt and Zoom speed can be toggled between fast and slow by selecting the radio button in the center of the display. This sets the camera’s PTZ speed. The user also has the ability to set and store camera presets from this page.
WEBBi - Web Controller AutoPresenter Controls Additional control features will be presented to the user when WEBBi is used with the AutoPresenter. Controls will include Video Inputs and Picture-In-Picture. Video Input Select allows the user to switch between up to 5 additional video source inputs connected to the AutoPresenter. If the selected Video Input source is a Vaddio PTZ camera, the PTZ controls will be switched to that source allowing camera controls from the Room UI.
WEBBi - Web Controller Warranty Information: (See Vaddio Warranty, Service and Return Policies posted on vaddio.com for complete details): Hardware* Warranty: One year limited warranty on all parts. Vaddio warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the day of purchase from Vaddio. If Vaddio receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, they will, at their option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
WEBBi - Web Controller Technical Specifications WEBBi Part Numbers WEBBi 999-8700-000 (North America) WEBBi 999-8700-001 (International) USB Port Future Network Port Connector: RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Audio Control Connector: RJ 45 Port Interface: RS-232 ,38.4K baud Max Distance: 100’ (30.48m) Video Control Connector: RJ-45 Port Interface: RS-232, 9600 Baud Max Distance: 100’ (30.48m) IR Port Future Settings 6-Position Dip Switch (Factory Default) Power Supply 5.5mm OD x 2.5mm ID Coax Connector 12 VDC, 1.
WEBBi - Web Controller Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity: WEBBi - Web Controller Compliance testing was performed to the following regulations: FCC Part15, Sections 15.107, 15.
WEBBi - Web Controller Appendix 1- Connectors Pin Outs Audio Control Port (RS-232) on WEBBi Baud Rate: 36.
WEBBi - Web Controller 9433 Science Center Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55428 Toll Free: 800-572-2011 ▪ Phone: 763-971-4400 ▪ FAX: 763-971-4464 www.vaddio.com ©2012 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice. Vaddio, ClearVIEW, WEBBi, EZCamera, EasyTalk, EasyMic, EasyUSB, AutoPresenter and PowerRite are trademarks of Vaddio. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
