Power Core - Controls, Connectors and Indicators

The front panel display can be used to edit local device parameters such as the IP address.

The STATUS LED indicates the health of the device and sync status.

• If the LED is blinking at regular intervals, then the device is working properly and the LED color indicates the sync source/status.
• If the LED is lit and static, then either the device is booting or there is an internal problem.

The table below describes all possible meanings.

The RESET button can be used to reboot the device and load the warm start data. The button is recessed to prevent accidental operation.

This operation should NOT be performed while the device is live on-air!

The DONGLE port should be used to connect the USB memory stick containing your system's WIBU license(s). A safety cap is available to prevent accidental removal of the dongle. If fitted, you will need a T10 star tool to remove the cap.

The dwc0 and dwc1 network ports are used for administration and control.

Applications include remote control via TCP/IP; networking to other products; updating firmware and uploading a configuration. Usually, only the first port (dwc0) is connected. If both ports are used, then redundancy can be implemented via LACP.

The control network must be separate from the streaming network connected to the RAVENNA/AES67 ports (6).

The ra0, ra1, ra2 and ra3 interfaces can be used to stream audio to and from the IP network. The first pair of interfaces are enabled as standard. The second pair of interfaces can be enabled by purchasing the optional AddOnRAV+ license.

The streams are fully compatible with SMPTE ST2110-30/31, AES67 and RAVENNA. To achieve redundant streaming, compatible with SMPTE ST2022-7, you must use both interfaces: ra0/ra1 or ra2/ra3.

The streaming network must be properly managed and configured.

The four MADI ports can be used to connect multi-channel digital audio to the device (up to 64 bi-directional MADI channels per port). Ports 1&2 and 3&4 can be dual-redundant (defined by the ON-AIR Designer).

Alternatively, the ports can be used to connect a Power Core Audio I/O Extender (mounted externally) for additional I/O expansion.

The SD card stores all of the system software and configuration data. It can be accessed by removing the safety cover (included).

It can be quickly inserted into a replacement device (if you are exchanging the hardware). Or, removed and copied (to create a backup of the system data).

Power Core revision 3 supports three other control data ports.

• CAN - this port can be used to connect local CAN bus devices such as a ruby control surface or KSC/GPIO panel.
• RS-422 - the serial port can be used for remote control (e.g. of a playout system) or MACKIE HUI interfacing to a Digital Audio Workstation.
• USB - the USB port can be used for debugging.

The two WCLK connectors can be used for external synchronization:

• WCLK IN can be used to connect an external wordclock reference signal. (Other reference options are PTP, MADI or Internal.)
• WCLK OUT always provides an output of the current system reference.

The front panel display can be used to edit local device parameters such as the IP address.

The STATUS LED indicates the health of the device and sync status.

• If the LED is blinking at regular intervals, then the device is working properly and the LED color indicates the sync source/status.
• If the LED is lit and static, then either the device is booting or there is an internal problem.

The table below describes all possible meanings.

The RESET button can be used to reboot the device and load the warm start data. The button is recessed to prevent accidental operation.

This operation should NOT be performed while the device is live on-air!

The DONGLE port should be used to connect the USB memory stick containing your system's WIBU license(s). A safety cap is available to prevent accidental removal of the dongle. If fitted, you will need a T10 star tool to remove the cap.

The CONTROL A (dwc0) and CONTROL B (dwc1) network ports are used for administration and control.

Applications include remote control via TCP/IP; networking to other products; updating firmware and uploading a configuration. Usually, only the first port (CONTROL A) is connected. If both ports are used, then redundancy can be implemented via LACP.

The control network must be separate from the streaming network connected to the RAVENNA/AES67 ports (6).

The RAVENNA/AES67 A and B interfaces can be used to stream audio to and from the IP network.

The streams are fully compatible with SMPTE ST2110-30/31, AES67 and RAVENNA. To achieve redundant streaming, compatible with SMPTE ST2022-7, you must use both interfaces: ra0/ra1.

The streaming network must be properly managed and configured.

The four MADI ports can be used to connect multi-channel digital audio to the device (up to 64 bi-directional MADI channels per port). Ports 1&2 and 3&4 can be dual-redundant (defined by the ON-AIR Designer).

Alternatively, the ports can be used to connect a Power Core Audio I/O Extender (mounted externally) for additional I/O expansion.

Power Core revision 2 supports two other control data ports.

• CAN - this port can be used to connect local CAN bus devices such as a ruby control surface or KSC/GPIO panel.
• RS-422 - the serial port can be used for remote control (e.g. of a playout system) or MACKIE HUI interfacing to a Digital Audio Workstation. It can also be used for debugging.

The two WCLK connectors can be used for external synchronization:

• WCLK IN can be used to connect an external wordclock reference signal. (Other reference options are PTP, MADI or Internal.)
• WCLK OUT always provides an output of the current system reference.

The front panel GPIO connector provides 8 x GPI (optocouplers) and 8 x GPO (silent and self-healing relays) for local signaling and switched functions.

Depending on your main license package, you may need to purchase the GPIO add-on license to activate these signals.

Up to 8 expansion I/O cards can be fitted to the slots at the rear of the frame. All cards are hot-pluggable. Options include: Mic/Line In, Line Out, Studio I/O, AES3 I/O, dual MADI, MADI SRC, DANTE and GPIO.

The CASE screw is used to ground the frame. See Power Core - Grounding.

Power Core comes with dual power feeds: AC and DC. To use the DC input, you will need the external DC power supply which must be ordered separately. If both inputs are connected, then the two feeds provide main and redundant power.

See Power Core - Power Supplies.