The Soundweb London BLU-100 is a cost effective variant of the BLU-160. It differs from the other models in the series in that it has a fixed configuration of 12 analogue inputs and 8 analogue outputs which are accessible using Phoenix/Combicon style connectors on the rear panel. .
This processor features a low latency, fault tolerant digital audio bus of 48 channels operating at a sample rate of 48kHz. It uses standard Category 5e cabling giving a distance of 100m between compatible devices. Fiber media converters can be used to increase the distance between devices to over 40km.
The BLU-100 is compatible with the entire Soundweb London family and its 48 channel digital audio bus represents channels 1-48 of the larger 256 channel digital audio bus when integrated with the BLU-800/BLU-805/BLU-806, BLU-320/BLU-325/BLU-326, BLU-160, BLU-120, BLU-BIB and BLU-BOB devices. Unlike the other members of the Soundweb London family the BLU-100 uses 48kHz sample rate only for all audio I/O, it does not operate at 96kHz.
The analog Inputs provide software configurable gain in 6dB steps up to +48dB per channel and software selectable Phantom Power per channel.
Phantom Power, Signal Present and Clip information per channel is easily accessible, without the requirement for a PC, from clear front panel LED indication. A bi-directional locate function allows devices to be identified both from and within HiQnet London Architect.
Network configuration details and other information can be seen either via London Architect or by using the London Configurator tool which can be found in C:\Program Files\Harman Pro\London Architect.
12 Control Inputs and 6 Logic Outputs allow the BLU-100 to be integrated with GPIO compatible devices. The Soundweb London Interface Kit, comprehensive documentation which details how Soundweb London systems can be integrated with third party control systems, is included within the installation of HiQnet London Architect.
The following LEDs are available per audio input channel :
The following LEDs are available per audio output channel :
Four additional LEDs provide status information for the unit :
BootLoader Mode :
The unit can be placed into BootLoader mode by holding the rear LOCATE button during power up.
The COM, STAT and ERR LEDs will be YELLOW to indicate that the unit is in BootLoader mode.
The BootLoader windows application can then be used to transfer firmware files to the unit when it is in this mode. The COM, STAT and ERR LEDs will alternate ‘All Off’ / ‘All YELLOW’ when the firmware file is being flashed to the device after a successful transfer.
If the Boot code has detected any problems, errors will be indicated on the COM/STAT/ERR LEDs according to the following table :
|
COM LED |
STAT LED |
ERR LED |
General Error |
Off |
Off |
Red |
Fatal Error |
Red |
Red |
Red |
MAC Address Error |
Yellow |
Yellow |
Red |
Invalid Application Error |
Off |
Green |
Red |
Invalid FPGA Error |
Off |
Yellow |
Red |
Application Starting :
If all boot code checks have passed then the COM, STAT and ERR LEDs will turn GREEN and the application will be launched.
When the application starts up COM, STAT, and ERR will display a chasing YELLOW led pattern until the application has been launched. Note, the unit may be placed into 'Safe Mode' by holding down the rear LOCATE button while the chasing yellow pattern is displayed.
When a firmware upgrade is in progress using London Architect, COM, STAT and ERR will display a chasing GREEN pattern.