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NeuPanel-Mini Series Quick Start Guide

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NeuPanel-Mini Series Programmable Wall Control - Quick Start Guide

1. What’s in the Box

Black or White –Mini K1, Mini K4, Mini S4K1, Mini S4, or Mini S8 wall control device

This hard copy of the Mini Quick Start Guide

Mounting screws (colour specific to accommodate wall control colour)

External Power Supply

2. What you need to provide

Mini Series wall controls are designed to remotely control our Uno and Neutrino Series

processors. Those processors are configured using our NeuConsole software. The Mini

Series wall controls are programmed to control the processors using a drag & drop

configuration software from within the NeuConsole software (available at www.xilica.com).

External power supply included but we recommend you power using a POE router or switch.

Ethernet cable.

3. Getting Help

The NeuConsole software includes a Help File.

That help file provides more detailed User Instructions (software and hardware) as well as

this Quick Start Guide.

If you have questions beyond your understanding of this Quick Start Guide or the Help File

instructions please contact,

Technical Support at suppo[email protected] Web Site: www.xilica.com

North America: Contact Technical Support at 905-770-0055 ext 3 (9am-5pm EST).

Europe: Contact Technical Support (Marco Koorstra) at +31 29940 1100.

Asia: Contact Technical Support (Tim Cheung) at +86 13602279067.

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Important Safety Information

1. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED ALL WARNINGS

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use of instructions should be followed.

5. DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER

Do not use the product near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning

7. DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS

Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottomare provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the limit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not

be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over

a radiator or heat source. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s

instructions have been adhered to.

8. DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES

This Product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produces heat.

9. DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE POLARIZED OR GROUNDING-TYPE

PLUG

A Polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prongs are

provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM BEING WALKED ON OR PINCHED PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE

THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS.

11. ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

12. USE ONLY WITH CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, OR SOLD WITH THE APPARATUS. WHEN A CART IS

USED, USE CAUTION WHEN MOVING THE CART/APPARATUS TO AVOID INJURY FROM TIP-OVER.

Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to the appliance. A unit and

cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

13. UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

For added protection for this unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the

antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.

14. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SERVICING IS REQUIRED WHEN THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANYWAY, SUCH AS

WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED, LIQUID HAS BEEN SPILLED OR OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE APPARATUS, THE APPARATUS

HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY, OR HAS BEEN DROPPED.

15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

16. APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE

APPARATUS.

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4. Introduction and Description:

Thank you

Hello from everyone here at Xilica Audio Design and thank you for purchasing our NeuPanel-

Mini Series programmable wall controls. If you have any suggestions for making this quick start

guide better in any regard please bring it to my attention at barr[email protected] and we will make

those changes.

NeuPanel-Mini Series Programmable Wall Controls

The NeuPanel-Mini Series programmable wall controls are designed to remotely control our Uno

Series and Neutrino Series digital processors. Currently there are five Mini Series models.

Program the Mini Series controls functionality using an easy to use drag & drop configuration

from within the processors NeuConsole software (www.xilica.com). Connection to the processor

is via Ethernet cable. Power Mini Series wall controls over their Ethernet cable using a POE -

router, switch, or router/switch combo (recommended). An external power supply is also included

with each Mini wall control.

All Mini Series wall control models have an aluminum front panel, are sized to mount into a

N. American 2-gang size electrical back box, and are available in black (Blk) or white (Wht).

Mini Series Models

Mini K1 –A single, programmable Level control with power and network status LED’s, volume

level LED ladder, and a label slot with a plastic cover.

Mini K4 –Four programmable, selectable Level controls with power and network status LED’s,

and label slots with plastic covers.

Mini S4K1 –Four programmable, selectable On/Off push buttons plus One independent,

programmable Level control with power and network status LED’s, and label slots with plastic

covers

Mini S4 –Four programmable, selectable On/Off push buttons with power and network status

LED’s, and label slots with plastic covers.

Mini S8 –Eight programmable, selectable On/Off push buttons with power and network status

LED’s, and label slots with plastic covers.

Mini K1-Blk Mini K4-Blk Mini S4K1-Blk Mini S4-Blk Mini S8-Blk

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5. Hardware:

Front Panel

1. Power Status LED

A Power Status LED will light to notify you that the Mini device is connected to a power source.

2. Network Status LED

When the Mini device has an Ethernet cable / network cable connected the Network status LED on the front of the

Mini device will light - once it initializes. If there is no Ethernet / network cable attached it remains off.

3. Programmable, Selectable On/Off Push Button

Program processor on/off control functions into any Mini devices programmable, selectable on/off push button using

the easy to use drag & drop configuration form within the processors NeuConsole software.

4. Label Slot

Place supplied or unique label in label slot and cover with included protective plastic cover.

5. Programmable Level Control

Program a processor level control function into any Mini devices programmable level control using the easy to use

drag & drop configuration from within the processors NeuConsole software.

6. Level Indicator LED’s

Rear Panel

1. Ethernet Connector

Mini device Ethernet / network connection (and power if using POE power source).

2. Power Supply Connector

Only used if powering the Mini device with the included external power supply (recommend powering using a POE

router, switch or router/switch combo).

3. IP Reset Button

Used to reset the Mini devices network settings as described later in this quick start guide.

4. USB Connector

Not used (Xilica use only).

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6. Initial Device Connectivity:

The Mini Series wall controls connect and run on a network based infrastructure & are configured

& controlled by a host computer via Ethernet using the NeuConsole software.

Single or multiple Mini Series wall controls can be connected to the processor as part of a Mini

device/Processor device /Computer network via (A) A DHCP enabled Router, Server, or

Router/Server/POE Switch combo network connection as shown below (recommended) and

(B) A variety of non-DHCP enabled network connection methods via POE switches (no DHCP).

The primary difference between (A) & (B) is the automatic IP address assignment that DHCP

provides in (A).

(A) DHCP Enabled Router, Server, or Router/Server/POE Switch Combo Network Connection

The Mini Series wall control boots up with DHCP enabled by default so with a DHCP enabled

router (server/router) and POE switch combo connection as shown above –the Mini control

will automatically obtain an IP address upon connection and power up. This may take a

minute or two as the Mini device searches for DHCP to obtain its IP address.

Available DHCP is the recommended connection method and - we recommend a low

cost DHCP enabled router along with a POE switch. This combo will provide DHCP as

well as power to the Mini wall controls over their Ethernet cable/s by way of the switches POE

feature (Power Over Ethernet).

*Linksys routers/NetGear switches have tested well for us (D-Link routers have not).

(B) Non-DHCP Enabled Indirect Network Connection (POE Switches - No DHCP)

When Mini Series wall controls are indirectly connected to the processor/PC network via a

switch, DHCP is not available to assign IP addresses so the connection process is not

automatic.

(1) A Single Mini Device in the Network Only (no DHCP available)

Once no DHCP is detected –a single Mini control will either try to connect using the IP

address last assigned and stored in the device or attempt to revert to is default IP

address of 169.254.64.64. Under some conditions the Mini device might refuse to

relinquish its stored IP address or revert to its default IP address and thus refuse to

connect. To simplify and speed this non-DHCP enabled network connection of a

single Mini we recommend that before you install and power up your device you

should Reset the Mini device to its Default IP Address using the IP Reset Button on

the back of the Mini Series wall control device. Resetting the Mini control to its

default IP address of 169.254.64.64 will have you connecting quickly and without

problems with a single Mini device where no DHCP is available. Please see - IP Reset

Button / Reset Mini Control Network Settings instructions on Page 6.

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Note: Your PC should be set to “Obtain IP Address Automatically” (normal default setting).

IP Reset Push Button / Reset Mini Control Network Setting (DHCP Not Available)

Follow these instructions prior to powering up the Mini control and opening the NeuConsole

software.

oOn the back of the Mini device you will see a round push button located between the

Ethernet and USB connectors. This is the IP Reset button (see Page 4 –Rear

Panel - #3).

oPress the IP Reset push button and while holding it pushed in power up the Mini

device.

oWait 5 seconds after power up and then release the IP Reset push button.

oWait for the device to power up completely (this will take a minute or so as it

initializes and sets its default IP address).

oOpen the NeuConsole software and select “Start Network View” again.

In Network View (once the Mini device and software communicate with each other)

you should now see the Green network connection indicator to the left of the Mini

device model indicating that all is now connected and operational (and you will notice

the default IP address of 169.254.64.64 is shown for the Mini wall control.

(2) Multiple Mini Control Devices Connected to the Network - No DHCP Available

Where you will be utilizing multiple Mini control devices in your network and DHCP is not

available the user will have to manually assign unique IP addresses to each Mini device.

See - Manual Assignment of IP Addresses on Page 8 & 9 –number 13 and 14.

7. Mini Series Wall Control (and Processor) Devices Connected and Powered Up:

Before getting started - make sure that your NeuConsole Software and processor Firmware are

compatible / up to date. See software “About” Menu for software version and Network View for

processor firmware version vs web site version information at www.xilica.com.

Mini device Firmware must be compatible with the software and processor as well. “Network

View and Connection”below on Page 7 - #11 will verify proper connection and where required,

the Mini devices firmware can be upgraded using instructions on Page 10 - #15 once you reach

that section of this Quick Start Guide.

With your Mini and processor devices connected as a network, power on all devices.

On power up the Mini devices Power Status LED will light.

If the Mini device has an Ethernet cable / network cable connected the orange Network

Status LED will light - once the device initializes. If there is no Ethernet / network cable

attached it will remain off.

Note: This does not mean that the Mini device has established a Network Connection –only

that an Ethernet or network cable is connected properly to the Mini device. Proper Network

Connection and Operation is indicated/displayed only in the software’s Network View page –

see Network View & Connection below.

Upon being powered up the Mini device will search for a DHCP to obtain an IP address. If it

locates DHCP it will connect quickly. If you are using a non-DHCP network connection you

will have followed the instructions on Page 5 & 6 of this guide for single and multiple Mini

devices in a non-DHCP network.

When the Mini device and software are connected and commands are being sent to the

device the orange Network status light will flash.

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10. Launch the NeuConsole Software:

Upon opening the NeuConsole software you will be

shown the “NeuConsole StartUp”window. It provides

3 possible selections –New Design Project, Open

Design Project, and Start “Network View”(Network

View will also be available to you as a separate button

located at the top right of the Project View/Design Mode

work area page).

11. Network View and Connection:

Click Start “Network View” from the NeuConsole Start Up window as shown above.

In Network View as shown at the

right, you should now see your

Mini control device (and

processor device) connected

individually to the network router

block and the Network

Connection Indicator to the left

of each device model should be

Green (meaning it is connected and operational). In our example we show a Mini-S4K1

control and a Uno U0808 processor connected. If a Neutrino Series processor was being

utilized in place of the Uno processor the Neutrino model would be shown connected.

Network View as shown above displays all devices connected to the network plus

information such as the device model, a green, yellow or red network connection indicator,

the IP address, and the devices firmware version.

Note the Firmware version of the devices (as in Version 5_1_2

shown above). Any device firmware / software incompatibility will be

indicated in Network View with a red or yellow warning symbol

indicating firmware incompatibility –upgrade required or firmware not

recommended. See Firmware Upgrade on Pg. 10 - #15.

If your Mini device (and processor device) and the software have not

connected properly you will see a Yellow or Red connection indicator

to the left of the device model indicating a connection or operational

problem.

Network Connection Indicators

Green - Connected and operational.

Yellow - Connected/online but Not

operational.

Red - The device is offline –not

connected –no communication

between the NeuConsole software and the processor. Check cables and connections.

Note: This could be a temporary offline interruption if the device is busy performing a

firmware upgrade, re-booting, or searching for DHCP & defaulting to its own IP address.

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12. Connection Problems?

Yellow Network Connection Indicator

While in Network View if there is a Yellow network connection indicator next to the Mini device

model the device is connected/online - but Not Ready / Not Operational.

The three most common reasons for this Yellow connection indicator is the result of (1) A

non-DHCP connection where multiple Mini control devices are in use and where each device

needs a unique IP address manually assigned to it properly (2) Where a non-DHCP

connected single Mini control device is not reverting to is default IP address and/or is holding

onto its previous address and (3)Software/Firmware incompatibility.

Solutions –(1) See instructions on Page 8 & 9 below to Manually Assign IP Addresses to

each of the multiple Mini devices (2)Reset the Mini control to its default IP address prior to

powering up the Mini device as recommended and described on Page 5 & 6 –“Non-DHCP

Connection” and “IP Reset Button/Reset Mini Control Network Settings” (3) Perform a Mini

device Firmware Update as described in #15 on Page 10 and…(4) As recommended, use a

DHCP enabled network connection for all devices using a router/POE switch combination

whenever you can to eliminate connection issues.

Those connection solutions resolve 99% of any Yellow indicator connection issues but to

assist further if connection issues persist - when the indicator is Yellow you can hover your

cursor over the device and there is a pop-up Tooltip message to tell you the kind of issues it

has detected.

A few message and solution examples include,

Message: Device not ready.

Solution: Wait a minute or two till the device is ready and it should then connect and the

indicator turn Green.

Solution: If the indicator remains Yellow, close the NeuConsole software and then re-open.

Or Reset the processor.

Message: Device Schematic Not ready.

Solution: The processor has already been loaded with a DSP design. Give the connection

process a minute to connect and if it does not connect close the NeuConsole

software, open it again, select Start Network View and you should now see that

the processor is connected and operational - as indicated by the Green network

connection indicator to the left of the processor device model.

Message: DSP Processing Error.

Solution: This could be a bad DSP Design schematic. You may need to reload the DSP

schematic and restart and/or restart device to reset its DSP chip.

Message: Error in Firmware Upgrade.

Solution: It will print out an error code when you hover your cursor over the device in

Network View (Do Firmware Upgrade again).

13. Manual Assignment of Static IP Addresses to Multiple Devices –No DHCP:

Each Mini device indirectly connected to the PC via a network switch.

Unique, manually assigned/static IP addresses are assigned to each Mini device prior to being

installed. Make sure your computer is set to “Obtain IP Address Automatically”.

We will set your computer’s static IP Address after changing the IP Addresses on all the

Mini devices first.

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1. Connect Mini device number one directly to your PC, reset its IP address as described on

Page 6 (IP Reset) and establish a connection between the device and your PC/NeuConsole

software as viewed in Network View.

2. Next, in Network View as shown at the right - right click the

Mini device and select “Device Setup”.

In the Network Properties

window that opens as shown

at the left - select “Change

Network Configuration” in

order to disable DHCP and to insert IP addresses manually

(it also provides two built in test procedures, device security,

and device information).

3. Assign the unique IP Address of 192.168.1.X to the first device –where X is a unique

number between 0 & 255.

4. When finished –Select “Apply” to save changes and then “Done” to exit.

5. Complete steps 1 thru 4 above for each subsequent Mini device so that each is assigned its

own unique static IP address (example –might be 192.168.1.190 / 191/ 192/ etc.

6. Your Mini devices will appear Offline until you assign a static IP address for your PC.

7. Once all the Mini devices have their own unique IP address they can be installed and we will

also assign a manual/static IP address to your PC as instructed in #14 below.

14. A Static IP Address for your Computer - Multiple Devices –No DHCP:

In this section, we will be navigating through Microsoft Windows to determine your home

networking information as it applies to manually assigning a unique static IP address to your

computer.

1. The first step is to open the 'Start Menu' and select Control Panel.

2. Click View Network Status and Tasks under the Network and

Internet header as shown at the right.

3. Click on Change adapter settings on the left most tab.

4. Left-Click on Local Area Connection and click the

Properties button. Select Internet Protocol Version 4

(TCP/IPv4) then click Properties to access the manual

IP settings.

5. Set up your IP address to be 192.168.1.X where the X can be any value from 0 –255 –but

unique from the other devices that you already manually assigned unique IP addresses to.

6. Use the following settings for your PC’s unique static address: IP Address: 192.168.1.X

(Example –IP might be 192.168.1.195 based on my Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

unique Mini device addresses above) Gateway: 192.168.1.1

DNS Servers: 192.168.1.1

7. If you set up your Mini devices as per step 13 on Page 8 & 9 above, you will now see them

appear online and connected in Network View in the NeuConsole software.

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Note:Each Mini device (and processor device) also has a software based Remote Reset

function to augment its physical IP Reset switch but the physical IP Reset procedure is more

reliable.

If you have already installed Mini controls and need to do an IP Reset, try using the software

Remote Reset procedure first before removing it from the wall to do a physical Reset.

To accomplish a software Remote Reset,

Right click the Mini device (or processor device) in Network View and select Remote Reset.

15. Firmware Upgrade to Mini Series Wall Control Device:

Once the Mini devices and the NeuConsole software are connected and operational and before

you start programming the Mini device - make sure it’s Firmware is compatible with the software.

Check device firmware version in Network View. See www.xilica.com –verify, download latest

firmware, save file to your PC –and proceed below if you need to upgrade the Mini’s firmware.

Power must not be disrupted during a firmware upgrade procedure

In Network View –Right click the Mini device, Select “Firmware Upgrade” from the menu

and follow the instructions to install your saved firmware update as shown below.

Note: As indicated with a safety message during the firmware upgrade procedure –a

firmware upgrade will erase all saved data on the device. Thus perform this procedure

before you program your Mini control device (or re-transfer/save a saved project design file to

the Mini device after the firmware upgrade is complete).

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