This topic describes the recommended workflow to configure a system from scratch.

Prerequisites

The instructions below describe how to install Power Core as a stand-alone device (without a control surface). If a control surface is to be connected, then please configure the Power Core first and then the surface (as described in the system setup chapter for the surface, e.g. diamond - System Setup).

If Power Core is to be networked to other devices, it is expected that all switches/routers meet the network requirements described here.

Instructions

To set up the system you will need a PC that is installed with a suitable web browser and Lawo's ON-AIR Designer software. How to prepare the configuration PC is described here.

1.    To boot and configure the system, the device must be powered.

Once power is applied, Power Core boots in a few seconds. The boot-up progress is shown on the front panel display.

2.   Start the configuration by connecting your PC's LAN port directly to Power Core (as shown below).

It is recommended to use the first control port: dwc0 (so that you can use its default IP address 192.168.101.240).

For the cabling and network requirements, see Power Core - Wiring: CONTROL.

3.   Configure the network settings of the first control port.

This step is necessary if you wish to fit Power Core into an existing network OR install more than one Power Core device (to avoid IP conflicts).

The settings are edited by opening a Web UI connection to Power Core and adjusting the "Device dwc0" parameters (in the "System → Control Network Devices" tab).

  • The Web UI can be reached by entering the current IP address: 192.168.101.240
  • Log in as either Supervisor or Administrator. The default passwords are orion for Supervisor and hydra for Administrator.
  • Open the "System → Control Network Devices" tab and enter the required network settings.

Device dwc0 defines the first control port. If you are using the second control port, then edit the parameters for Device dwc1.

The following fields can be edited: IP Address, Network Mask and Gateway. Type in the new value(s) and select Apply to save the changes.

The screenshot below shows an example.

For more information, see Power Core - Network Settings.

At this stage, you can reconnect your devices via the control network OR continue on (if networking is not required).

It is recommended to check the network connection to your configuration PC by re-opening the Power Core Web UI.

4.    Check and update the system firmware (using SoP Explorer).

See Power Core - Updating the Firmware.

5.    Activate the software license(s) for the system and install them to the Power Core DONGLE port.

See Power Core - License Activation.

6.    Upload a configuration (using ON-AIR Designer).

See Power Core - Uploading a Configuration.


Important: When preparing the system configuration, it is important that the configured options match the licensed feature set. Otherwise, if the license limits are exceeded, the Power Core alarm will sound. 

Next Steps

Once you have completed the steps above, the system is ready for operation.

If you haven't done so already, connect and check your sync reference. Optionally, you may wish to set the system date and time or configure the network security.

Then go to Power Core - Configuration to learn more about the functionality of the device.