Ambient Lockit+ Manuale utente
Firmware Version 7.0
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Table of contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
2. Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
3. LED Blink Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
4. Powering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
5. Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
6. Basic Button Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
7. Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8. Access the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
9. Features of the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10. Useful Links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
11. Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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1. Introduction
Lockit+
The Lockit+ combines the state of the art, high-accuracy Ambient Lockit
Timecode and Sync technology with advanced metadata management options
to improve your workow between set and editing.
It’s the successor of both the MasterLockit and MasterLockitPlus. A lot of user
input has gone into further development to make the Lockit+ the true agship
of the Lockit family.
Highly Accurate Timecode and Sync Generator
For over 30 years, Ambient Timecode has been synonymous with precision
and reliability. Like the Lockit, the Lockit+ provides all timecode and sync for-
mats and full ACN compatibility.
But wait… there is more! We called it Lockit+ because of its modular design
and the many added values.
+ Modular Hardware Design
The Lockit+ is available with dierent extensions. They oer additional in-
terfaces (like USB or SuperSlot) to serve dierent situations on set or in the
studio.
+ WiFi Access & Web Interface
The built-in server spans a local WiFi, giving users browser-based access to
all the Lockit+ features via mobile device or computer.
+ Advanced Control and Monitoring
The web interface of the Lockit+ gives access to advanced generator settings
and monitoring of all Lockit devices within the ACN.
+ Metadata Hub
The Lockit+ can extract technical metadata from compatible cameras to
broadcast it via WiFi to the Ambient LockitScript App for script supervisors.
+ Lens Metadata Processing
The Lockit+ stores key Cooke /i lens metadata frame-accurately in an
open le format - at the same time it makes the data accessible live via
WiFi or ethernet.
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+ Frequency Scanning
Plug the separately available antenna into a USB port of the Lockit+ to per-
form a full frequency scan. In the web interface you get concrete suggestions
for available frequencies for your transmitters and receivers.
+ Remote Control
Use the web interface of the Lockit+ to remotely control your Sound Devices
6 or 7 series recorders.
+ More to come
The Lockit+ design is future-proof. The modular approach allows to elegantly
oer further applications and extensions in the future.
ACN stands for Ambient Communication
Network and is our own wireless network.
It utilizes an extremely reliable, proprietary 2.4GHz network with
16 selectable channels for communication to minimize lag and
interference with other radio sources. All gathered information
is buered until it is successfully received and stored.
The ACN is used to interchange timecode related information
including time, frame rate and user bits as well as device meta-
data between Lockits or third-party devices with built-in Lockit
Module.
Learn more about the beauty of ACN here:
https://ambient.de/en/acn-technology
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2. Unit Description
Front
1Blue TC & ACN Connector (LEMO-compatible)
2Yellow TC & Sync Connector (LEMO-compatible)
3 ACN Antenna, SMA RP 2.4GHz, keep attached to unit
4 WiFi Antenna, SMA RP 2.4GHz, keep attached to unit
5 RGB Status LED
6OLED Display
7Power Button
8Red Button
9 Green Button
10 Battery Compartment (2x BX1)
Standard Extension
AUSB-A connector
BUSB-C connector (also for powering)
CUSB-C connector for Midi TC (future feature)
DBlue TC & ACN Connector (LEMO-compatible)
E Hirose (for external powering)
A
C
E
B
D
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5
6
10
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3. LED Blink Code
Mode 1sec 2sec
ACN Jam (C-Jam, TX, Single)
Jam transmitted / sent
Jam received
Lockit, NanoLockit, LockitSlate Take2,
Lockit+ (in standby) or LockitModule
TC out mute; will start with preference
TC out mute; will start from fallback zero
TC out active
TC out active; output level reduced
TC out active; low battery
Lockit+ with WiFi active
TC out mute; will start with preference
TC out mute; will start from fallback zero
TC out active
TC out active; low battery
TX Mode Warnings
TC out mute; no initial LTC source
TC out active; LTC source lost/stopped
Charging Mode, Unit o
ext. Power, charging
ext. Power, fully charged
blinkash
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4. Powering
The Lockit+ can be powered by 6 to 24 Volts DC via a Hirose 4-pin connector,
pin 1 carrying GND pin 4 positive voltage. Supply ratings and typical values in
operation:
6V DC min. rating 3.5A, 12V DC min. rating 1.7A, 24V DC min. rating 1A
Alternatively, you can also power the Lockit+ via the USB-C socket.
Supply rating: 5V min. rating 3A
It is also possible to run the Lockit+ only with the two included BX1 batteries.
Please make sure to only change the batteries one after the other. This work-
ow keeps the timecode running while the unit is switched on and also main-
tains the real-time clock when switched o. In basic operation the batteries
will last for up to 4 hours.
1.
2.
If the Lockit+ is switched o and power is applied, the LED will slowly blink red
to indicate charging of the batteries. Fully charged, the LED will be lit perma-
nently green.
If the Lockit+ is in operation the charging status and the connected external
power supply are shown in the display.
Note: To change batteries please push the
battery release levers.
Please assure to push the levers down
before inserting the batteries.
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5. Display
5
467
3
1
2
1Timecode
2Project Rate (FPS)
3 Battery Status / Ext. Power
4 Unit ID / Unit Name
5 Status WiFi
O/Standby
Starting
On
Shutting down
6 ACN Mode
7 ACN Channel
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6. Basic Button Operations
Turn On: Press and hold Power until LED lights green to start unit.
Turn O: Press and hold Power for 5 seconds until power o menu
appears. Continue with additional button presses:
Power: Shutdown
Red: Standby*
Red & Green: Reset WiFi / LAN settings
Access Menu: While the unit is running you can access the menu
by pressing Red & Green simultaneously.
There you can easily set:
• Project Rate
• Sync Output
• ACN Channel
Tap Red & Green simultaneously to conrm and proceed.
Tap Red to decrease or Green to increase a parameter value.
Reset: When switched o, press and hold Red & Green
simultaneously to perform a factory reset of the Lockit Module.
All data on the web interface remains untouched.
*Lockit Module running, web interface shut down
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7. Operation Modes
Within the ACN there is always one Lockit device acting as timecode transmit-
ter, broadcasting timecode and frame rate to the Receivers. You can choose
between C-Jam, TX and Single Jam Mode.
7.1 C-Jam Mode (Continuous Jam)
In C-Jam Mode we utilize our ACN network to completely prevent any drift. In
this mode one Lockit device acts as a C-Jam Master. It sends a pulse through
the ACN every six seconds to constantly align with all other Lockit boxes.
To start the unit as C-Jam Master press and hold Green, then tap Power.
Press and hold Green to conrm the timecode and start the C-Jam.
The icon on the display will switch to M.
All other Lockits (that are on the same ACN channel) will now automatically
follow the C-Jam Master and display an ACN icon at the lower right of the
display.
The Lockit+ will remember that it has been set to C-Jam Master. It will
automatically start in C-Jam master Mode when booted via the power button
afterwards. You can also start and stop the C-Jam Mode and adjust your start-
up preferences in the Lockit+ web interface.
Since even in C-Jam Mode every unit still uses its own VCO (voltage-controlled
oscillator) to generate timecode (and sync), they don’t necessarily have to be
in range of the C-Jam master constantly to be accurate.
On the display you will see an (M)
appear, indicating that the device
is ready to go.
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