Connecting to an MS-1

Physical connection

Ensure that the PC with Vocia software and MS-1 LAN-2 CobraNet port are connected to the CobraNet network Switch. Alternately, a crossover Ethernet patch cable can be used to connect the PC directly to the MS-1 CobraNet port. The PC LAN port can be configured to use any IP address and subnet as CobraNet communicates over layer 2.

Software connection

Open the Vocia Software. Create a new or open an existing project.

• Create a new project file by clicking ‘New Project’.
• Open an existing project by selecting 'Open'.
• When creating a new project ensure the correct Network adapter is selected.

• Go Online. The layout tree will go green once connected.
• Under the Tools menu , select MS-1 Device maintenance. This brings up the Device Maintenance dialog.
• The Discovered MS-1 device should appear in the list. Select the MS-1 and select 'IP Configuration' or 'Reset IP to Factory' (192.168.1.101/24).

Once the IP configuration is found or updated for the relevant MS-1, refer to the steps under Connecting via IP.

Troubleshooting

If the MS-1 does not appear in the Device Maintenance view please confirm the correct network interface is selected by using the "Specify Network Card" dialog.

If the MS-1 has a newer version of firmware than the other devices in the system you will get errors when trying to update the firmware in the rest of the system. Messages include a warning that the update has failed and you should not power cycle the device. The easiest way to resolve this issue is to remove (unplug) the MS-1 from the system's CobraNet network, discover the CobraNet devices and update their firmware, and then add the MS-1 back to the system.

Physical connection

Ensure that the PC with Vocia software and MS-1 LAN-1 IP port are connected to the IP network switch. Alternately, a crossover Ethernet patch cable can be used to connect the PC directly to the MS-1 LAN-1 IP port. The PC and MS-1 must be in the same subnet. If using factory default IP address, the PC must use a unique IP address in the 192.168.1.xxx range.

Note: The MS-1 acts as an IP to CobraNet bridge and the software discovers other Vocia CobraNet devices via this bridge. Hence the MS-1 CobraNet port (LAN-2) would need to be connected to the Vocia CobraNet network for other paging devices to be discovered.

Software connection

Open the Vocia Software. Create a new or open an existing project.

• Create a new project file by clicking ‘New Project’.
• Open an existing project by selecting 'Open'
• When creating a new project ensure the correct Network Adapter is selected

• Add or confirm there is an MS-1 / MS-1e in the project under the 'Servers' Line item.
  • If required, add an MS-1 either by:
    • right-clicking the Servers Line in the Layout and 'add MS-1'
    • via the 'Project' Menu 'Add Servers'
       
• Vocia software must be configured properly to route data to an MS-1 on the IP Control Network.
  • Open the MS-1 configuration dialog and select ‘General’ tab.
  • Enter the Device IP address of the MS-1 under ‘Control Network Settings’.  

• Set the Device ID in the configuration dialog to match the encoder settings on the MS-1 unit.
• Go Online - Click the ‘Online’ button to connect to the MS-1 via provided IP address.
• Once online, the Dialog will indicate some green item lines.
• If successful, the MS-1 will indicate it's Status as Online.
  • CobraNet devices discoverable by the MS-1 via the LAN2 connection will be available once online

Note: ID and Type columns for MS-1 in green indicate IP to CobraNet bridge.

Vocia Universe with multiple MS-1 connection

Vocia software is assuming the MS-1's are online at all times. In the instance one or more MS-1's of the Vocia Universe are offline Vocia software will need to be able to connect to MS-1 #1 as a minimum requirement.