Gateway and Gateway 4 Manual v1.5

 

Codec 'rules' configure events based on specific codec actions. A range of default rules are preprogrammed into the codec to facilitate activation of the most common events required by broadcast engineers. Typically rules are based on a change in the state of a physical CONTROL PORT GPIO, or a logic IO, or a codec program being connected or disconnected. The Gateway 4 codec has 8 hardware GPIOs and 56 logical outputs, and the Gateway 8/16 has 16 hardware GPIOs and 48 logical outputs; both codecs also have 3 virtual inputs, and 64 WheatNet Logic Inputs/Outputs. WheatNet logic I/Os allow Tieline WheatNet-IP enabled codecs to activate functions across a WheatNet-IP network.

 

Gateway 4 GPIOs

 

Gateway 8/16 GPIOs

 

WheatNet logic inputs are only available if the codec has a WheatNet-IP card installed. WheatNet logic inputs and outputs cannot be used in conjunction with Livewire GPIOs. Virtual inputs (9 to 11 on the Gateway 4 and 17 to 19 on the Gateway 8 and 16) can be activated by pressing the F1 button and KEYPAD buttons 1-3. There are three categories of rules:

 

1.Codec level rules: Rules based on programs or codec hardware and software I/O states, e.g. Connect or disconnect a program when an input is toggled, or synchronize a local input to a remote relay.

2.Program level rules: Rules based on codec behaviors at the program level, e.g. Connect and disconnect program A when an input is toggled, set a custom mix when a relay is activated, or synchronize a local input to a remote relay.

3.Stream level rules: Rules based on codec behaviors at the stream level, e.g. Connect and disconnect stream A when an input is toggled, or synchronize a local input to a remote relay.

 

There are three ways to create rules in the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI:

 

1.Rules panel: Configure codec level rules related to programs and/or hardware and software I/O states.

2.Program Manager panel: Configure program level rules early in the Program Manager panel wizard.

3.Program Manager panel: Configure stream level rules for each audio stream as you proceed through the Program Manager panel wizard.

 

 

Following is a summary of how codec, program and stream level rules are displayed in the Rules panel when configured.

 

 

Enabling Data

Data is disabled by default and must be enabled to allow contact closure operation and transmission of RS232 data. Select Enable Auxiliary Data when creating a program in the Program Manager panel or Connections panel to enable out-of-band RS232 data and activate rules employing relay reflection over a connection. For more information please see Enabling Relays & RS232 Data.

 

 

Configure Rules with the Program Manager Panel

To configure program or stream level rules follow the instructions in this user manual for setting up connections.

Program Level Rules

In the Program Manager panel wizard use the Configure Program Rules screen to configure program level rules. The rules available are displayed in the following image.

 

Note: Rules intended to activate dialing will not be valid in Answer only programs or audio streams.

 

Stream Level Rules

In the Program Manager panel wizard use the Configure Rules for Audio Stream screen later in the wizard to configure stream level rules. The rules available are displayed in the following image.

 

Note: A subset of filtered rules will be displayed for an Answer only audio stream connections.

 

Configuring Rules with the Rules Panel

Use the Rules panel to configure codec level rules related to programs and/or hardware and software I/O states.

 

1.Open the Toolbox HTML5 Web-GUI and click Control in the Menu Bar, then click Rules to display the Rules panel.

2.Click Add New Rule

3.Click to select the appropriate rule for your requirements.

 

 

Note: When rules have been configured previously they are displayed when the Rules panel is opened.

 

Rule 1: Use Two Local Inputs to Connect/Disconnect a Program

This rule is used to connect and disconnect a selected program when different codec control port inputs or virtual inputs are activated.

 

1.Click the first rule in the Rules panel titled Use two local inputs to connect/disconnect a program.

2.Click the drop-down arrows to select the control port input used to connect the selected program, and then select the alternative input used to disconnect the program.

3.Click the drop-down Program arrow to select the program to be connected.

 

 

4.Check the Rule summary and click Create Rule to save the settings.

 

Rule 2: Use a Local Input to Connect/Disconnect a Program

This rule is used to connect and disconnect a selected program when a control port or virtual input is toggled.

 

1.Click the second rule in the Rules panel titled Use a local input to connect/disconnect a program.

2.Click the drop-down arrows to select the control port input or virtual input used to toggle connecting and disconnecting a program.

3.Click the drop-down Program arrow to select an individual program which will connect and disconnect when the input is toggled.

 

 

4.Check the Rule summary and click Create Rule to save the settings.

 

Rule 3: Use a Local Input to Toggle a Remote Output

Use this rule to allow a local codec's control port input or virtual input to change the state of a remote output.

 

1.Click the rule in the Rules panel titled Use a local input to toggle a remote output.

2.Click the drop-down arrow to select the local input used to control a remote output.

 

 

3.Check the Rule summary and click Create Rule to save the settings.

 

Rule 4: Use a Local Input to Toggle a Local Output

Use this rule allow a local control port input or virtual input to change the state of a local relay output.

 

1.Click the rule in the Rules panel titled Use a local input to toggle a local output.

2.Click the drop-down arrow to select the local control port input used to control a local control port output.

 

 

3.Check the Rule summary and click Create Rule to save the settings.

 

Rule 5: Use the Connected State of the Codec to Toggle a Local Output

This rule is used to toggle a codec's control port relay output each time a program connects and disconnects.

 

1.Click the fourth rule in the Rules panel titled Use the connected state of the codec to toggle a local output.

2.Click the drop-down Program arrow to select the program which will affect the relay toggle function, or use the default setting whereby any program connecting will toggle the relay output.

3.Click the drop-down arrow and select the relay output you want to toggle.

 

 

 

4.Check the Rule summary and click Create Rule to save the settings.

 

Deleting Rules

1.Open the Toolbox HTML5 Web-GUI and click Rules in the Menu Bar to display the Rules panel.

2.Click to select the rule you want to delete.

3.Click the Delete button.

 

 

4.Click Yes in the confirmation dialog.