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Offline:
When not connected to a physical subnet, editing of an offline configuration is possible in
Edit mode. You may add devices, add groups, rename channels and devices, and set
configured DIP switches. “Operate” is not selectable in Offline state.
Online:
When a configuration is created offline and subsequent connection to a physical subnet is
required, selecting Online interrogates the network and uploads amplifier information. The
type and position of available devices are compared to the configuration, and an indication
of the “Match” status can be seen in the Device view. Online mode opens by default in
“Edit”; “Operate” can be selected after the network is interrogated.
Edit:
This is the default state in Offline mode. You may select between Edit and Operate in Online
mode. In both states (Offline and Online) it is possible to add devices and groups, re-name
channels and devices, and correct mismatched devices between Configuration and Physical
subnets.
Operate:
When one or more subnets are connected and match to the configuration, selecting Operate
allows you to utilize the Mute, Solo and Power on/off functions. DIP switch settings are
matched in this mode when the power is turned on, and it is possible to modify the DIP
switch configurations. Other editing 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 amplifiers) will be indicated as
faults or warnings in the Groups and Device views.
Add Group:
Available in Edit mode (both Offline and Online) when accessing the Channel view
Add Device:
Available in Edit mode (both Offline and Online) when accessing the Device view.
5.4
Basic Operating and Editing functions
The logical navigation structure and user-friendly graphical interface of MA Netcontrol make all operations
both intuitive and easy to learn.
Most users will grasp basic MA Netcontrol functions in a few minutes. Nevertheless, it is suggested that all
users configure a physical NomadLink “learning system” in a shop or other non-critical situation to become
thoroughly familiar with common operating and editing features.
Note: Some operations outlined in this Section can be performed in more than one View. To simplify the
text, only the most commonly used View is given here. See the Reference Section for each View for
more details.
5.4.1 Basic operations
The following three operations are available when MA Netcontrol is in the Online state and the Operate
mode.
Power on/off
Power on/off functions for individual amplifiers are accessed in the Device view. Click the “On” button to turn
power on or off. The button illuminates to indicate the device is powered up.
