The codec supports both in-band and out-of-band data depending on the connection transport and algorithm you are using. In-band RPTP data is automatically included within an audio stream when using Tieline Music and Music PLUS algorithms over IP and ISDN. Over IP it is also possible to enable synchronized out-of-band data in separate packets using any algorithm.
Algorithm Selected |
IP |
ISDN |
Tieline Music and MusicPLUS |
•In-band RPTP data is enabled automatically •Synchronized out-of-band data can be enabled and disabled as required •Using out-of-band data with rules between G5 (e.g. Genie, Merlin, ViA) and G6 (e.g. Gateway) codecs employing relay reflection minimizes latency •Tieline Music and MusicPlus must be used when connected to G3 codecs as they don't support out-of-band data |
•In-band RPTP data is enabled automatically and used for all rules including relay reflection |
All other algorithms |
•No in-band data available; synchronized out-of-band data can be enabled and disabled |
•No in-band or out-of-band data available |
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. This will allow the codec to connect to external devices and send RS232-compatible data via the serial port on the rear panel. Alternatively, enable auxiliary data using the Setup menu (see Enabling RS232 Data).
Setting RS232 Data Rates and Flow Control
1.Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Settings in the Menu Bar, then click Options to display the Options panel.
2.Select RS232, then click Edit and use the Baud rate drop-down menu arrow to select the serial port baud rate. Ensure this matches the baud rate of the external device connected to the RS232 port on the codec.
3.Click to select the Enable flow control check box and enable flow control, then click Save to store the new settings.
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Important Notes: •When connecting to G3 codecs only in-band data is available via the Music and MusicPLUS algorithms. •Use firmware higher than 2.8.xx in the Bridge-IT, Genie and Merlin families of codecs to enable auxiliary data over multicast connections. •It is important to enable serial port flow control as it regulates the flow of data through the serial port. If disabled, data will flow unregulated and some may be lost. •Ensure you configure the serial port baud rate to match the setting of the external device to which you are connecting. Ideally the settings on both codecs should match, or there may be data overflow issues. •Only the dialing codec needs to be configured to send RS232 data. Session data sent from the dialing codec will configure all other compatible codecs (non-G3) when you connect. •RS232 data can be sent from the dialing codec to all endpoints of a multi-unicast or multicast connection if a codec is capable of these connections. Note: Bidirectional RS232 data is only available on the first connection dialed when multi-unicasting. |
