Wireless 'Walkabout' Kit enables AudioCore control over WiFi
March 2010 sees the release of a an update to our popular
wireless system to allow control of our products through AudioCore
via a WiFi Ethernet link.
XTA have spent a considerable period of time searching for
a reliable, straightforward solution to creating a wireless
system that can interface with our units. The obvious choice
of standard network is to utilise the Ethernet system as utilised
by computer and control systems worldwide. |
We have developed a new
version of our popular computer interface, AudioCore, to work
with local area networks (LANs) and wireless local area networks
(WLANs) using the TCP/IP protocol. This system means there
is no need for COM port redirection software to use external
USB to serial converters.
We have found that the Edimax external WiFi adapter provides
greatly extended range and improved stability, over and above
any WLAN systems built into laptops or tablet PCs (such as
those featuring Centrino processors).
The solution for the connection to the serial port on our
processors is catered for by the Digi WiSP WLAN to Serial
converter. This device is small, stable, and easy to set up.
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The new WiSP converter offers several advantages over the previous WiSER interface
It has a detatchable aerial allowing the cabling to be extended,
so optimising available range.
It has built-in RS485 conversion, so no external RS232
- RS485 adapter is required. This allows the unit to be
moved away from the stage position to FOH and the control
sent down a spare multicore feed, keeping the interference
from noisy lighting etc. to a minimum and helping to further
extend the range.
The system is easy to set up, with the WiSP being preprogrammed
to the correct settings (these can be changed if required).
The kit contains the WiSP converter, the Edimax Wifi adapter
and all necessary cables and software on CD.
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