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VTX-WM1 Installation Guide v1.1

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Cloud product.

The VTX-WM1 Web Monitor Card is an 

option for Cloud VTX Series power amplifiers. 

Once correctly fitted and configured, it 
will allow the performance and settings of 
the amplifier in which it is installed to be 

monitored at a remote location using standard 
Internet browsers on any PC, Mac, PDA or 

smartphone, without the necessity for either 
dedicated software or hardware.

Topics in this manual include:

 

how to install the VTX-WM1 in a VTX 

amplifier

 

how to make the necessary internal 
connections and internal jumper changes

 

how to perform the initial card 
configuration via an Internet browser

 

how to customise the card to suit the 
installation

 

how to use the GUI

 

how to interconnect multiple amplifiers to 

form a network

NOTE: a short video giving an overview  

of the installation and configuration of the 
VTX-WM1 is available on the Cloud website  

www.cloud.co.uk

  If fitting a VTX-WM1 for 

the first time, you may find it helpful to view 
this before commencing the installation.

Applicability

The VTX-WM1 card may be fitted to the 
following amplifier models:

 

Cloud VTX4120 4-channel amplifier –  
4 x 120 W

 

Cloud VTX4240 4-channel amplifier –  
4 x 240 W

 

Cloud VTX4400 4-channel amplifier – 

4 x 400 W

Note  that  the VTX-WM1  is  not  suitable  for 
older VTX models, such as the VTX 750, VTX 

1200 or VTX 1500.

What’s in the box

Check that the box contains all of the following, 

and notify your Cloud dealer immediately in the 
case of any absences or evidence of damage:

 

VTX-WM1 PCB card

 

Rear plate (with RJ45 connector slot)

 

2 x self-tapping screws

 

Quick Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for VTX-WM1

Page 1: ...VTX WM1 Web Monitor Card Installation and User Manual...

Page 2: ...VTX WM1 Installation Guide v1 1 2...

Page 3: ...8 Server allocation 8 Entering site and amplifier information 8 Amplifier data using the GUI 10 Amplifier Status 11 Monitors 11 Configuration 11 Network status 11 Site Configuration 12 Port No 12 Logi...

Page 4: ...he installation how to use the GUI how to interconnect multiple amplifiers to form a network NOTE a short video giving an overview of the installation and configuration of the VTX WM1 is available on...

Page 5: ...H2 0V CH3 0V CH4 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF BRIDGE 1 2 ON OFF BRIDGE 3 4 4 OHMS MIN BRIDGE 3 4 BRIDGE 1 2 POWER 40 60Hz 10 4 On the amplifier s upper rear PCB RemoteVol PCB PC331012 locate the jumpers J109...

Page 6: ...et port to the network port on a computer using a standard CAT5 or CAT5 e network cable terminated with RJ45 plugs Either a straight or a crossed cable may be used as theVTX WM1 auto detects the data...

Page 7: ...s VTX WM1 card should be connected to a port on the switch using a standard CAT 5 network cable The switch should then be connected into the building s IT infrastructure at the nearest convenient poin...

Page 8: ...are to be monitored one but only one amplifier may retain this default address again subject to its availability Server allocation Once all the amplifiers have been configured it will be possible to...

Page 9: ...lick Apply to close the dialogue box 9 Click Apply on the Config page to confirm the data entered Click the blue Cloud Amplifier button in the left hand pane only one amplifier will be listed at prese...

Page 10: ...amplifier retains Server status because the browser is still using its IP address 17 The additional amplifier will have the default IP address this will need to be changed Click the Config tab and sel...

Page 11: ...dge mode rear panel switch setting Input linking rear panel switch setting Current level control rear panel rotary control setting Current external level control RL 1 remote control plate setting if f...

Page 12: ...is opened Request login is active by default After logging in with the password remember to log out by clicking the Log out button at the top of the amplifier list on this page The Amplifier Status an...

Page 13: ...om the drop down list under Channel If any channels are in Bridge Mode select the lower numbered channel of the pair Select the frequency to be used for the test from the drop down list under Frequenc...

Page 14: ...ect the date on which the next test is to be run by clicking on it The months can be scrolled through with the and buttons at the top Next select the time at which the test is to be run using the Hour...

Page 15: ...J814 Force defaults Restores all factory default settings Off J815 Force config Disables password protection Off J816 Force IP 192 168 0 126 Fixes IP address Off J817 Force bootload Only required for...

Page 16: ...n 1 3 octave steps Sensitivity 1 to 100 Ohm detection Signal detector Sensitivity 30 dBu to 10 dBu 20 Hz to 20 kHz Networking DHCP Not supported Data rates 10 BaseT or 100 Base T automatic selection C...

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