Wi-Fi Wireless Remote Control

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1 Wi-Fi Wireless Remote Control User Manual Version 1.03 Lighting Technologies M

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3 1. Table of Contents 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2. FOREWORD 2 3. INTRODUCTION 3 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 5. GET CONNECTED BASIC CONNECTION STANDARD AND CUSTOMIZED CONNECTION 5 6. ADB WI-FI SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 7 7. REGISTRATION OF ADB WI-FI SOFTWARE ACCESS POINT SETUP BASIC CONFIGURATION CUSTOMIZED CONFIGURATION POCKET PC WI-FI CONFIGURATION POCKET PC CONFIGURATION OF THE WEP ISIS 2.10 AND WI-FI CONNECTING A WI-FI REMOTE CONTROL UNIT TO AN ISIS DESK WI-FI SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION CHANNEL MEMORY MACRO DIMMER PERSONAL NOTES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 36 Manual page 1

4 2. Foreword Issue 1.03 Issue 1.03 defines the installation for Toshiba and Dell Pockets for Operating System Windows 2003 Issue 1.01 was restricted to Toshiba only. Zaventem, November 23, 2004 Manual page 2

5 3. Introduction The ADB Wi-Fi system allows you to remote control any ADB ISIS desk 1 from wherever you are in your venue: on and off stage, in the auditorium, the handheld Remote Control unit serves as a substitute for the front control panel of a desk. Most of the desk s functions are available via the Wi-Fi Remote Control. The ADB Wi-Fi software runs on any Pocket PC with Windows Mobile The ADB Wi-Fi Remote Control uses the standard wireless network technologies. 1 ISIS version 2.10 or higher Manual page 3

6 4. Technical Specifications The ADB Wi-Fi Remote Control uses standard wireless network technologies. The performance characteristics such as operating range are defined by the networking equipment and its set-up. On a Wi-Fi Network with ADB Wi-Fi software there are no limits to the amount of Access Points and Pocket PC s. The required number of Access Points and the distances between Wi-Fi Nodes depends on the characteristics of the selected Wi-Fi equipment and the environment in which the network is set up (such as the presence of metal structures etc.) To have a good estimation, please refer to the Instruction Manual of the selected Access Point. The Access Point selected by ADB is the D-Link DWL-2000AP Manufacturer s characteristics of the D-Link DWL-2000AP: Indoor: 100 m Outdoor: 400 m Manual page 4

7 5. Get connected There are different ways to connect the Remote Control to your desk(s). This User Manual describes some of those connection set-ups. For other system lay-outs please contact ADB s ISIS Support team. isissupport@adblighting.com The following chapter describes these configurations: Basic Connection: one lighting desk and one Access Point. Standard Connection: one/several desks and one/several Access Points. Customized Connection: one/several desks and one/several Access Points, with security (Access Control) Basic Connection Connect a standalone desk or a Master/Slave system with one Access Point. Hardware & Software Requirements: Pocket PC with Win Mobile 2003 and integrated wireless LAN ADB Wi-Fi Software An Ethernet Switch is required in case of a Master/Slave system Wireless Access Point : D-link DWL-200AP Ethernet cables (the selected WAP is Auto-MDI/MDIX 2 ) Desk with ISIS 2.10 software 5.2. Standard and Customized Connection These set-ups are suitable to connect one or more desks with one or more Access Points. Hardware & Software Requirements: Pocket PC Win Mobile 2003 and integrated wireless LAN ADB Wi-Fi Software Wireless Access Point : D-link DWL-200AP ADB Desk with ISIS 2.10 software (or later) Ethernet Switch (is not required when using one desk, one Access Point and the distance between Desk and Access Point does not exceed 100 m.) Ethernet cables (one cable for each node 3 ) 2 The Ethernet Port on the DWL-2000AP is Auto-MDI/MDIX. You can use either a standard or a cross-link Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port of the DWL-2000AP to an Ethernet switch or a console 3 A node is any device connected to a network. Nodes can be computers, personal digital assistants (Pocket PC), lighting desks, or other network appliances. Manual page 5

8 The following chapters describe the setup of a Wi-Fi remote controller. Dedicated paragraphs describe the Basic set-up and the Customized setup. Only the part which is necessary for your requirements needs to be set up. The set-up is simple, but needs to be done correctly. We strongly recommend to read through this document before attempting any installation or configuration of your equipment. Good luck! Manual page 6

9 6. ADB Wi-Fi software installation You will need a Pocket PC Windows Mobile 2003 and integrated wireless LAN a Windows PC a USB cable to connect both the CD with ActiveSync, supplied with the Pocket PC Step 1: Installing the Wi-Fi software requires a communication link between the Pocket PC and the PC with a Windows operating system. To establish this link you will need Microsoft ActiveSync on the Windows PC. This program is delivered with the Pocket PC. If ActiveSync is not installed on the PC, please refer to the Pocket PC User Manual and install this software. Step 2: Once the link (by USB) between the Pocket PC and the Windows PC has been established, you are ready to install the ADB Wi-Fi software on your Pocket PC. On the ISIS Software CD 4 you will find a directory labeled Wi-Fi PPC. This directory includes the ADB Wi-Fi Remote Control file. Double click the icon to launch the installation. 4 ISIS Software CD version 2.10 Manual page 7

10 Press 'Yes' when the pop-up window Installing applications appears Click OK when the pop-up window Application downloading complete appears. The ADB Wi-Fi software has now been installed on the Pocket PC. Manual page 8

11 Start the ADB Wi-Fi Remote Control program on the Pocket PC. ADB Wi-Fi Remote Control Keystrokes: <START> <PROGRAMS> < ADB WI-FI REMOTE CONTROL> If the software is used for the first time it is necessary to fill in a registration code. Please refer to next Chapter how to register software. Manual page 9

12 7. Registration of ADB Wi-Fi software After starting the program (First time or Evaluation) the Registration window will appear. You need a software registration key to unlock the software. To receive a registration key it is necessary to fill in the Registration Form 5. If you have a registration code: fill in the code and confirm with the Registration button. The ADB Wi-Fi software has been registered.. If you don t have a registration code: click the Evaluation button. The ADB Wi-Fi software will run like a registered version for a short period of time. This allows you to test and configure your ADB Wi-Fi software. 5 Registration form for ADB Wi-Fi in appendix 1 Manual page 10

13 The above window will appear after the Installation and Registration (or Evaluation). Manual page 11

14 8. Access Point setup This chapter describes the setup for the D-Link DWL-2000AP Access Point. Other Access Points may work but are not supported by ADB. D-Link DWL-2000AP 8.1. Basic configuration The Basic Configuration does not require any configuration of the Access Point itself. It is the simplest set-up, but it has no privacy / security WEP 6. Supply the Access Point with 230 V. Connect the Access Point with an Ethernet cable (standard or cross-link) to an ISIS desk, or to an Ethernet Switch on your lighting network. Configuration is done. SECURITY WARNING: This basic configuration has no privacy / security (WEP)! 8.2. Customized configuration A Customized Configuration requires a PC with a Windows operating system. The set-up procedure is for an Access Point set to its original factory default settings. 7 This includes IP address, password 6 Wired Equivalent Privacy; a security protocol for wireless local area networks. 7 This Access Point has a Reset button to restore its original factory default settings; refer to the D-Link DWL-2000AP User Manual. Manual page 12

15 This customized configuration procedure describes just some of the possible Access Point configurations. For more specific settings, please refer to the Access Point User Manual. Connect the Access Point to the Windows PC with an Ethernet cable (standard or cross-link). To configure an Access Point it is necessary to give a fixed IP address to your PC 8. We strongly recommend that you make a note of your original settings on the PC before you modify any. This will help you to restore the original configuration of the PC later on. Configure a fixed IP address on the PC IP address must be in the range 192.xxx.xxx.xxx My Computer > Network Connections > Local Area Connection Properties > Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 8 This requires Windows network knowledge! Manual page 13

16 The Automatically detect setting must be disabled; it is found in the LAN settings of the PC. You may need to temporarily set it to Disabled: Check that the Automatically detect setting is disabled Your PC is now ready to configure the Access Point. Open the Web browser on the PC and surf to 9 Fill in 'admin' 10 for user name and press OK. 9 This IP number is the factory default address of the Access Point; we assume it has not been modified. 10 Default password of Access Point (factory default settings) Manual page 14

17 Select the Wireless option Manual page 15

18 AP Name: the name you choose for the Access Point (e.g. AP UpStage Left) SSID 11 : the name you choose for the WLAN (e.g. Studio1) Channels: your Channel number => You can change the setting to match an existing wireless network (Default setting is channel 6) WEP: Enabled / Disabled => Change the encryption settings, for more secure wireless communication WEP Encryption: select 64 Bit or 128 Bit WEP Mode: HEX Key: Enable key index 1 and give a key 1 => 64 bit = 10 digits 128 bit = 26 digits Do not use the number shown in the example ( ). Write down this WEP Key number; you will need it later on to configure the Pocket PC. Press Apply to finalize the setup of the Access Point. Note: SSID => must be identical for all Access Points on the same network! 11 A service set identifier (SSID) is a sequence of characters that uniquely names a wireless local area network. Manual page 16

19 9. Pocket PC Wi-Fi configuration 9.1. Pocket PC Tap Start on the Pocket PC The Taskbar will open Select Settings in the Taskbar Toshiba Dell Select in the Settings window the System tab. Select in this System Settings Window the option Wireless Network. Manual page 17

20 It is possible that you will receive the pop-up message 'Please turn on Wireless communication switch!' on your Pocket PC. This means that the hardware switch for Wi-Fi applications is not switched on. Set it to On. The switch is on the bottom of the Pocket PC. WARNING: look carefully! The switch next to the Wireless Communication switch is the hardware-reset switch! Resets the Pocket PC to the factory default settings Manual page 18

21 The 'Configure Wireless Network' window will display all the available Wireless networks. This list includes the default network. In case of a basic configuration for the Access Point, this default network is given by your Access Point. In case of a customized configuration, the name can be customized. Manual page 19

22 Enable wireless by tapping the Wireless Icon and select an Access Point to connect to. Confirm with the connect button Select the Network Adapters tab. Configure the Network Card; Select the IEEE b WLAN Adapter. Toshiba Dell Manual page 20

23 This opens the dialogue window IEEE b WLAN Adapter. ADB Wi-Fi Remote Control Select Use specific IP address option in the selected Adapter window. Enter the specific IP address IP address: The Pocket PC is a part of the ADB Lighting Network, so its IP address must start with a 2, as required by the ArtNet specification. Decide on an IP address 13. Example: IP address Subnet mask: Default gateway: No value required Do not forget to tap 'ENTER' after the configuration 13 IP address values: 2.xxx.xxx.xxx => xxx a value between 000 and Each node on the Network must have a private address, i.e. each node has a different address; i.e. each node on the same network must have a different address. Manual page 21

24 After Enter is tapped the pop-up message 'Adapters' will appear on the screen. Tap Manual page 22

25 Tap Select in this System Settings Window the option Wireless LAN Manager. Select the Manager tab Enable the Wireless Indicator; press Apply; press Manual page 23

26 Close the Settings window, tap If you decided on a Basic configuration, then you have now finished the set-up. You can continue to chapter 10 'ISIS 2.10 and Wi-Fi'. If you decided for a Customized Access Point, then please proceed with the procedure below. The following description is only for Customized Access Point(s) configurations Manual page 24

27 9.2. Configuration of the WEP This description is only for Customized Access Point(s) configurations Select in this System Settings dialogue window the option Wireless Network Select your network (ex ADB Wi-Fi) Tap the Authentication tab Manual page 25

28 Enable data encryption option (WEP Enabled) Enter your Network Key 15 and Key index 16 Tap Enter You have now finalized the configuration of a Pocket PC with a customized Access Point. 15 Same as Network Key of Access Point(s) 16 Same as Key index of Access Point(s) Manual page 26

29 10. ISIS 2.10 and Wi-Fi A Wi-Fi handheld remote is an Ethernet Node. Connecting this node to an ISIS desk is similar as configuring any other Ethernet node. The configuration is done in the point-to-point configuration. It is the ISIS desk that decides to link to the Wi-Fi Remote Controller unit. A Wi-Fi Remote Controller can only control one system at the time! A system being a Stand-alone desk; or a Master/slave/screen system. Power-up sequence: it is necessary to switch on the Wi-Fi Remote Controller (the Pocket PC) and have the software up and running before connecting the Wi-Fi to an ISIS desk. The Subnet 17 of the Wi-Fi Remote and the Subnet of the ISIS desk must be the same; if they re different you won t be able to establish a link between the Wi-Fi Remote and the ISIS lighting desk. 17 Please refer to ADB Ethernet Guide Manual page 27

30 10.1. Connecting a Wi-Fi Remote Control unit to an ISIS desk Keystrokes to configure: <MENU> <F6{NETWORK}> <F5{NETWORK SETUP}><F1{NODE CONFIG} The screen below appears: The screen displays all available nodes (Point-to-Point) 18 on the Network. If a Wi-Fi Remote is available it will appear in the list. Select the Wi-Fi Remote and Press F1 {Edit} 18 Refer to ADB Ethernet Guide Manual page 28

31 Enable the In Use option. (Enable: [X]) The Wi-Fi Remote is now linked to the ISIS Desk. Name: you can enter a name for the Remote Unit. That name will appear on the ISIS Network. Enable is only possible if the Subnets of the ISIS desk and the Wi-Fi Remote are identical. Keystrokes to exit the node configuration: <F8> <F8> <MENU> Manual page 29

32 11. Wi-Fi software Introduction The ADB Wi-Fi remote software for Pocket PC allows you to remote control any ISIS desk from wherever you are in your in venue. This very compact and lightweight hand-held remote control unit offers you all the comfort of remote access to the most important functions on your lighting desk: Channels, groups and fields Loading and recording of memories Re-playing of pre-recorded macros Direct access to dimmers (through the desk) The ADB Wi-Fi Remote Controller is bidirectional. All manipulations performed on the Wi-Fi Remote are simultaneously generated and visible on the ISIS desk, and all manipulations performed on the ISIS desk are simultaneously generated and visible on the Wi-Fi Remote. All manipulations performed on the Wi-Fi Remote or on the ISIS desk are displayed on the ISIS console s history line and on the Wi-Fi Remote s history line. History line: On the ISIS desk: o White history information: ISIS desk manipulations; o Yellow history information: Wi-Fi Remote (10 manipulations). On the Wi-Fi remote: history line of all manipulations of desk and Pocket PC; also contains all ISIS messages. Manual page 30

33 11.2. Channel Select the channel screen by pressing the channel tab. The channel and group functions are similar as in ISIS software. Field selection: No field is selected after the remote is turned on. The Wi-Fi remote will work in the selected field of the ISIS desk. It is possible to change this field with the Wi-Fi Remote. Tap the Field button. The Field selection screen will open. Select the required field and value and tap OK. (see drawing below) Manual page 31

34 11.3. Memory Select the Memory screen by pressing the Memory Tab. The Memory functions are similar to those in the ISIS software. Pressing a digit together with a function (Load/Rec) will directly be a memory number. Manual page 32

35 11.4. Macro Select the Macro screen by tapping the Macro Tab. The Macro functions are similar to those in the ISIS software To Play a Macro: <MACRO NUMBER> AND <RUN> To Stop all running Macros: <STOP> Macros 101 to 105 are factory-programmed dedicated macros for the Wi-Fi Remote. Manual page 33

36 11.5. Dimmer Select the Dimmer screen by tapping the Dimmer Tab. The Dimmer functions are similar to those in the ISIS software. Selecting a dimmer will act directly on the dimmer (through the desk) and not on a channel. This direct-to-dimmer action is not affected by a Patch, field selection or Grand Master. Keystrokes: Select a dimmer and enter a value. Prev D and Nxt D buttons allow the control of the next or previous dimmer without entering a new value; the value of the first selection remains. Selection other screen (Tab) will automatically force all direct dimmer outputs to value 0. The direct dimmer output uses HTP. Manual page 34

37 12. Personal Notes Manual page 35

38 13. Additional Information The User Manual for ISIS 2.10 The comprehensive User Manual for ISIS 2.10 can be downloaded from the ADB website. > ADB Products > Control Desks > ISIS Software > ISIS 2.10 User Manual. The ADB Ethernet Network Guide The "ADB Ethernet Network Guide" can be downloaded from the ADB website. > ADB Products > Interfaces > Ethernet > select the User Manual. ESTA and its Technical Standards Programme Learn more about - or participate in - the ongoing standards development efforts: Example: the ESTA Control Protocols Working Group covers subjects such as DMX512-A the future successor to DMX512/1990 RDM Remote Device Management (EIA-485 serial transmission) ACN Advanced Control Network (over Ethernet). The process of creating a new standard includes one or several Public Reviews. Participate! Manual page 36

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