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The Martin Experience

MA-NET1 & MA Netcontrol

User’s Guide

All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.

Summary of Contents for MA NETCONTROL

Page 1: ...The Martin Experience MA NET1 MA Netcontrol User s Guide All material 2007 Martin Audio Ltd Subject to change without notice...

Page 2: ...Operations Guide MA Net1 Nomadlink Ethernet Bridge MA Netcontrol Network Control and Monitoring Software...

Page 3: ...s found fault 12 5 3 Toolbars overview 14 5 4 Basic Operating and Editing functions 15 5 4 1 Basic operations 15 5 4 2 Lock mode 16 5 4 3 Basic Editing Creating Channel Groups 16 5 4 4 Naming or re na...

Page 4: ...and warnings 24 6 6 5 Group and Subnet warning and fault icons 25 6 6 6 Level meters and clip LEDs 25 6 7 Details View 25 6 7 1 Overview 25 6 7 2 Subnet details 26 6 7 3 Device details 27 6 8 Tree Vi...

Page 5: ...if the power cord is broken or frayed Protect the power cord from being walked upon or pinched particularly at the plugs and the point where it exits from the apparatus 11 Only use accessories specifi...

Page 6: ...ns and monitors the network instead With the user interface of the MA NET1 it is possible to power on off the amplifiers as needed as well as navigate through and monitor various features on the displ...

Page 7: ...power supply cord from the AC receptacle The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily accessible If mounted in a 19 rack causing the mains plug not to be easily accessible...

Page 8: ...r with system configuration and all operating modes MA Netcontrol runs on a standard Windows PC equipped with an Ethernet interface Working in conjunction with the MA NET1 NomadLink Ethernet Bridge MA...

Page 9: ...on In this configuration a dedicated TCP IP connection is made directly to the MA NET1 using only an Ethernet cable This type of connection may be preferable in these applications Temporary connection...

Page 10: ...w peer to peer connection using a standard straight Ethernet cable See Figure 1 Note Two Ethernet ports are provided on the MA NET1 one on the front panel and one on the rear panel The front panel por...

Page 11: ...nection Select Properties from the File menu or by right clicking on the selected icon In the pop up window select Internet Protocol TCP IP and hit Enter OK Fig 2 Figure 2 Figure 3 3 Select Use the fo...

Page 12: ...5 Multiple subnets without a DHCP server It is possible to create networks with multiple subnets using either a computer equipped with multiple Ethernet cards or with network devices requiring manual...

Page 13: ...er This window displays the detected MA NET1 units along with subnet number the number of devices amplifiers connected to each subnet and the TCP IP address for the MA NET1 Select the subnets you want...

Page 14: ...lick on unblock In some cases this pop up window may be hidden behind the main window however you will see a Windows Security Alert below in the system tray Minimize the main window or click on the Wi...

Page 15: ...tion Device This view shows the list of devices amplifiers The left side of the list Configuration displays the virtually configured devices with the power on off switch indicated for each device The...

Page 16: ...functions such as adding groups or devices are not possible However it is possible to rename devices groups etc in this mode Any changes during operation e g a change in DIP switch settings on the amp...

Page 17: ...ration lock blocks access to operating functions power on off solo mute as well as prohibiting most changes to configuration This is essentially a monitor only mode Refer to Section 6 9 1 for details...

Page 18: ...booting MA Netcontrol When MA Netcontrol is running choose Open from the File menu To match your saved configuration to a physical network first click the Online button and then the Operate button MA...

Page 19: ...etwork 6 2 1 Selecting Online and Offline states You may select Offline or Online states using the dedicated buttons on the toolbar Alternatively you may select the desired state in the Network menu o...

Page 20: ...No Yes No Rename group Yes Yes Yes Delete group Yes Yes No Add group Yes Yes No Clear group Yes Yes No Assign to group marking Yes Yes No DIP switches Yes Yes Yes Rename channel Yes Yes Yes Delete sub...

Page 21: ...les amplifier power on and off when MA Netcontrol is online and in Operate mode Appearance of the button depends on current MA Netcontrol mode and amplifier status as shown in Figure 11 Figure 11 Mode...

Page 22: ...Add new device from the Edit menu right click and select from pop up menu or press the Alt D keys An Add Device command displays this pop up window Figure 12 Figure 12 Select the amplifier type If th...

Page 23: ...ew 6 5 1 Overview Channel View displays the channels A D in 4 channel models A H in 8 channel models of all the amplifiers included in the current MA Netcontrol configuration Channels may be renamed a...

Page 24: ...configuration is online The intuitive graphical presentation of groups and channels allows quick recognition of warning and fault conditions and allows immediate access to Mute and Solo commands for...

Page 25: ...fault and warning indicators red Fault condition for the Channel or Group yellow Warning condition for the Channel or Group green No fault or warning conditions for the Channel or Group 6 6 4 Channel...

Page 26: ...Subnet modules indicate highest meter value of any channel in the Group or Subnet 6 7 Details view 6 7 1 Overview The Details view displays detailed information on the selected Channel or Subnet Deta...

Page 27: ...information is uploaded from the network and matches by default Figure 14 Figure 14 The MA NET1 Control tab displays information on the MA NET1 configuration and subnet status The Power On Off button...

Page 28: ...ab displays DIP switch positions of the configured device and the matched physical device if any physical device status is shown only when power is on Positions of DIP switches may be changed on a con...

Page 29: ...psible Tree View view of the current configuration file The Tree View window may be opened or closed using the Tree View icon in the toolbar The Tree in collapsed view shows two main subdivisions Grou...

Page 30: ...monitor mode All status warning and fault indications remain available but no changes are allowed to the configuration or to any operational function 6 9 2 Selecting lock mode To select the desired L...

Page 31: ...ent weather conditions act of God or accident or any use of this product that is not in accordance with the instructions provided by Martin Audio Limited Martin Audio is not liable for consequential d...

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