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AWS V4 Logictivity
Installation Guide
This booklet contains practical information for the safe installation of this apparatus.
For operational information please refer to the User Guide.
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Contents 1. Exchanging the Monitor PROM 2. Enabling the AWS Logictivity features on your console 3. Install the latest AWS900 or AWS900+ software 4. Install the ipMIDI driver and Logictivity browser 5. Software Installation (Macintosh) 6. Software Installation (PC) 7. Make and configure the network connection 8. Direct Network Configuration (Macintosh) 9. Direct Network Configuration (PC) 10. Enabling ipMIDI on your AWS 11. Finding the console using the AWS Remote application 12. Setting your wo
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Safety Considerations This page contains definitions, warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment. Please take time to read this section before installing or using this unit. Please do not dispose of these instructions. General Safety Power Safety • Read these instructions. • Multiple power cords may be supplied with this unit – use only the power cord appropriate to your local power wiring. Alternative power cords may be used if • Keep these instructions. rated 2.5A
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Un-pack There are two variants of the V4 Logictivity upgrade kit. One for the original AWS900 Classic Console and one for the AWS900+ Console. Depending on the model of console your V4 Logictivity Upgrade box should contain the following: AWS900 Classic V4 Logictivity Upgrade Kit - SSL Pt No 70930SE3 1 off PLCC Removal Tool 1 off Programmed Monitor PROM 1 off V4 Software Licence Serial No 1 off Logictivity Licence Serial No 1 off Console SSL Logictivity Badge 1 off Upgrade Instructions — this do
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AWS V4 Logictivity upgrade for your AWS console. After installation your system will benefit from the full range of AWS900+ SE V4 features. These include: Logictivity browser allowing renaming of scribble strips, external sources, mixes, and TR setups as well as providing fast, reliable archiving and restoration of automation and TR setups over Ethernet. Two switchable workstation layers with transport lock. A-FADA mode where motorised analogue faders fo
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1. Exchanging the Monitor PROM The exchange of the CPU card’s Monitor PROM is only necessary on AWS 900 Classic consoles. The Monitor PROM on the AWS 900+ CPU already incorporates AWS Logictivity support. The instructions on exchanging the Monitor PROM are intended for technically competent personnel. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform the upgrade unless you are competent to do so. If you would prefer an SSL technician to complete the upgrade, please contact your local SSL distr
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4) Using the Pozidrive screwdriver, remove the four screws securing meter panel 17-24 in position. Tilt the panel forward slightly and lift the panel out of its slot. Lay the panel onto channels 17-24. It is not necessary to unplug any of the meter panel’s connections. 5) On consoles shipped prior to the 3rd November 2005 (serial numbers AWS001 – 144 approximately) a screening plate covered the AWS900’s CPU card. Remove this screening plate taking care not to drop any screws into the console. 5
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6) The AWS900’s CPU card will now be visible. With the help of the picture below locate the card’s Monitor PROM in PCB location CD. 7) Using the supplied PLCC IC puller, remove the existing PROM. Squeeze the tool to align its hooks with the slots in opposite corners of the socket. Insert the hooks fully, squeeze gently, and pull the IC straight out of the socket. 6
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8) Note the key (angled corner) on the replacement Monitor PROM. Align the replacement PROM to match the key on the socket. Carefully ensure correct orientation of the IC then press in place. Excessive force should not be necessary. 9) Follow steps 3, 4 and 5 in reverse to reassemble the console. 10)Reconnect the mains power cord on switch on. The processor will now be in a download mode waiting for the AWS900 V4 software to be transferred via MIDI. The console will not boot fully until the new
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2. Enabling the AWS V4 Logictivity features on your console 1) Your update kit contains two licence strings, one for Logictivity and one for V4 software, both licences must be registered before downloading software. 2) Find the console’s serial number. The serial number label is located on the rear of the console adjacent to the mains power inlet connector. The serial number starts with the letters AWS followed by a three digit number. Make a note of the number for the registration process (e.g.
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3. Installing the V4 software update 1) After successfully activating both licences follow the link below and download the software .jar file, the release notes and either the Macintosh or Windows support files, as required. The software is packaged as a 3MB (approximately) Java archive file. The file format is compatible with both PC and Macintosh (OS X only) platforms. http://update.solid-state-logic.com/update/public/downloadrelease.jsp 2) Check that your host computer has the correct version
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4) Double click on the AWS Software Update file. You should see the SSL AWS Software Update window appear. 5) Go to the In MIDI Port menu. From the drop down list, select the MIDI IN port which is connected to MIDI port 1 on your AWS console. In the example shown below this was port 1 on an 8 port interface. If the list is empty, check that you have installed the files detailed in step 2. 6) Go to the Out MIDI Port menu. From the drop down list, select the MIDI out port which is connected to MID
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7) Click on the ‘Test’ button. This will transmit a packet of data to the AWS console which then in turn should return an acknowledge packet back to the computer. If the test was successful the message 'Comms test passed, now use send' will be displayed. If the test fails you should check that the correct MIDI port has been selected and repeat the test. 8) Once you have established a valid connection click on the ‘Send’ button. The new code will now be transferred to memory on the CPU card. This
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9) Once the code has been successfully transferred click on the ‘Save’ button to store the new software – this takes approximately 60 seconds. A progress bar allows you to observe the saving process. During this time it is important that power to AWS is not interrupted. To enable new software to be written into flash memory AWS must first erase the current software. If this process is interrupted by a power failure the AWS will be left with no valid software. In this state AWS will be unable to
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4. Support software installation (Macintosh) AWS Remote Mount the AWS924-948Remote.dmg disk image and open it. Drag the enclosed AWS Remote application to the Applications folder, then to the Dock or any other convenient location. ipMIDI Mount the ipMIDI.dmg disk image and open it. Double click on the ipMIDI.pkg file to run the installation program. Note that you will be asked to log out and in again once you have completed the installation. Once you have logged back in open Audio MIDI Setup and
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5. Support software installation (PC) AWS Remote Open the Windows support files package and copy the AWS924-928Remote.exe file to the Program Files folder (or any other convenient location) then create a shortcut to it on your desktop and/or task bar. Double clicking on this will launch the AWS Remote program. ipMIDI Run the setupipmidi_1.8.exe application (note that the last part of the name may change depending on the version you are installing) by double clicking on it. Note that you will hav
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6. Make and configure the network connection The AWS Logictivity software is designed to communicate with your workstation over Ethernet using the ipMIDI driver to emulate a multiport MIDI interface. The ipMIDI driver enables your workstation to send and receive MIDI control data via a network connection. Using Ethernet ensures the fastest possible communication between your workstation computer and AWS. This network connection is essential if you wish to benefit from all of the new SE features.
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7. Direct network configuration (Macintosh) Please note that currently OS X does not allow two ports to be used for IP traffic. As such, the connection to your main network will not be available while the AWS is connected. To simplify the process of switching between networks, it is recommended that you create a new network Location for the AWS900 in network preferences. Another Location ('Internet', for example) could be created to enable connection to the internet. This would use the network s
