TX REMOTE CONTROL RELIO

TX Remote Control FEB 2008

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TX REMOTE CONTROL RELIO

TX Remote Control FEB2008

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Summary

The facts

RELIO mission

System architecture

Description

Main features

Advanced Tx remote Control

Communication

Conclusion


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THE FACTS


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The Facts

Developed based on Clear Channel specifications

Developed in partnership with Sealevel IncSealevel designed the hardwareAudemat designed the firmware and software

400 units to be delivered Q1 2008 to Clear Channel

Now available


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MISSION


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INTERFACING with EQUIPMENT and GATHERING DATA

Using IO (digital inputs, relays, analog inputs)to get status, levels and make actions

Using RS232 serial ports (RS422, RS485 on demand)to access console, integrate protocols with API

Using Ethernet portsSNMP concentrator (2009)

RELIO mission


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PROCESSING DATA:

Permanently check that status, levels are within tolerance and normal conditions

Run a script and trigger automatic actions when facing out of tolerance conditions

Log readings, status

Generate alarms

RELIO mission


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COMMUNICATING:

Connect to a phone line, a Intranet network, Internet, a GSM network

In order to send alarms or status via email, SMS, SNMP trap, Voice message...

RELIO mission


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SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE


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System architecture

Typical configuration in standalone mode:


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System Architecture

Typical configuration in a regional or national network:


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DESCRIPTION


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1U rackable unit

Linux based OS on CF card

HDD for logs

Dual 10/100BaseT Ethernet

4 RS-232/422/485, 1 RS-232

4 USB 2.0 Ports

Voice Modem with DTMF

Description

64 Digital Inputs

=> 5-30 VDC Input range

64 Digital Outputs

=> 24V @250 mA

24 Analog Inputs

=> 14-bit, Programmable Input Range


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Rear panel


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Rear panel

USB Expansion Option doubles I/O Count 1U rackable unit


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I/O panels

Separate I/O termination panels


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SCRIPTEASY V2 Software


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2 modules

Creator moduleConfiguring the siteCreating the scriptCreation of the Voice/DTMF groups

Masterview moduleCreation of the interface with the users

Scripteasy V2


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Creator moduleConfiguring the site

Telling the software what type of remote control unit it will be running on, and the I/Os that are available

Setting up the inputs and outputs that will be connected to the remote equipment

Calibrating the analog inputs

Creating ‘virtual’ analog readings, if desired

Creator module : Configuring the site


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Calibrating analog inputs– Graphic interface– Read button

Creator Module : Calibrating analog inputs


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Creating virtual analog inputs– Using math expressions

Creator module : Creating virtual analog inputs


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Creator moduleCreating the script with the tabular method

Simple linear organization of inputs and commands

Muting, scheduling features available

Send email, Voice calls, SNMP traps

Trigger commands based on inputs or DTMF

Creator module : Tabular scripting method


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Creator moduleCreating the script with the graphic method

Drag and drop any I/O into a graphic interface. Establish relationships between objectsMany objects available (action buttons, timers, logic gates…)Simulate your script for testingPlay Mode for real-time user control

Creator module : Graphic method

Many objects to create your own script.

Inputs and Outputs

Math expressions

Logic elements (AND, OR, Inverter…)

Scheduler, Timer and Counter

Alarms

Action Buttons for live control


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In standard Vocabulary of pre-recorded 700 words Record your own message (8 kHz 16 bit mono WAV files)

Voice DTMF interface


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MasterView Designer to create and customize your viewMasterView to view it Palette with different objectsCustomize shapes, colors, import pictures, add comments

MasterView Module


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ADVANCED TX REMOTE CONTROL


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Advanced Tx Remote Control : TCP/IP Tunneling

What is it?Tunneling is a TCP/IP gateway that can pass data from a specific IP port to a serial (RS-232) connection and send the returning data from the RS-232 back to the originating IP address and port.

What are the uses?More and more transmitting sites are getting TCP/IP connectivityBut there is still a lot of older equipment that can only use serial connections

Tunneling enables a remote access to those units via TCP/IP

How?The AA unit each have at least one serial port which can be used to establish a tunneling connection. USB ports can also be used for that applicationIn some cases, even proprietary programs can connect through a tunneling IP connection just like they were directly connected to the RS-232 of the legacy gear.


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Advanced Tx Remote Control : API

What is it?API means Advanced Program Interface. It is a powerful new tool for advanced programmers to link an AA unit (equipped with Scripteasy software) with external equipment, via one of the available serial ports. Users can write commands through the serial connection, read responses, and configure actions based on the results

What are the uses?Some equipment and devices have only serial communication ports for control and readingsThe only way to monitor or control them is to use specific commands (I.E. simple tunneling will not work, or you need automated communication)Replaces time consuming traditional IO Wiring – easily duplicated from site to site

=> The API enables permanent monitoring and control of such equipment without using traditional IO

Transmit alarms in case of faultsGenerate simple or complex actions upon events (or combinations of events)Log information about events and actions taken


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Advanced Tx Remote Control : XML-RPC

What is it?XML-RPC stands for XML Remote Procedure Call.

Commonly used by web designers and programmers, it allows creation of customized active web pages containing many types of information.

What are the uses?Allows for integration of information and functions from the AA remote control equipment into active web pages based on a remote server

Group status, measurement and control functions by station site or region

Access readings and status of any connected equipment through your own web pages and sites


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Overview capabilities

Tunneling

TCP/IP or PPP

Email

Voice/DTMFAPI

IO

XML-RPC

SNMP


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COMMUNICATION


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Communication : Embedded webserver

Examples of HTML pages:

Inputs / Outputs Automatic display of I/O modules Configuration of serial COM ports

(modem / tunneling / console / scriplet)

Modem • Configuration of PSTN

modem connection (port, speed, account, etc…)

Filter incoming calls


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Communication : Embedded webserver

Examples of HTML pages:

Event Log View of the events, alarms,.. Sorting by severity, type of alarms…

SNMP V2 • Capable of sending to 4 different destination addresses (Manager) Configuration of traps Life sign Complete MIB available


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Communication

Communication with embedded webserver ands Scripteasy software

Protocols:TCP/IP HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, FTP, Telnet

Voice/DTMF interface


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BROADCAST MANAGER


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Broadcast Manager

Centralized database for alarms, measurements from various units :GoldenEagle HD, ATSC…

Relio

Mapping visualization of the controlled network

Alarms re-routing (SMS, Fax, e-mail)

Statistics

PDA visualization


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CONCLUSION


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Conclusion

Stand alone or network solution

Integrated IP connectivity

New WYSIWYG MasterView Software

Voice/DTMF interface in standard

9 serial ports (USB, RS232) for API, tunneling

CF operating system

Local KVM support

64 digital inputs

64 control outputs

24 analog inputs

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