Lawo V_pro8
This connector can be used to monitor and control Lawo V_pro8 devices. Lawo describes this device as the complete 8 channel video processing toolkit.
About
All information is polled from the device over SNMP in connector range 1.x, or the smart-serial (Ember+) protocol in connector range 2.x.
The Ember+ version of the connector is much more extensive than the SNMP version. For example, it also contains matrix controls, that allows the operator to see and change crosspoints between inputs and outputs.
Version Info
| Range | Description | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | Initial version based on SNMP | No | Yes |
| 2.0.0.x | Initial version based on Ember+ (smart-serial) | No | Yes |
Product Info
| Range | Supported Firmware Version |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | unknown |
| 2.0.0.x | unknown |
Installation and configuration
Creation
This connector uses a serial connection and requires the following input during element creation:
SERIAL CONNECTION:
Interface connection:
- IP address/host: The polling IP or hostname of the device.
- IP port: The IP port of the device. This is required.
Configuration
No additional configuration is necessary after creating the element.
Usage
General
Displays general information of the device: product code, serial number, software version, role, etc.
There is also a button that allows an operator to reboot the device.
Status
Contains parameters that hold the status of the most important components of the system: inputs, outputs, power supplies, fan, temperature.
Inputs
Contains tables with all inputs.
Outputs
Contains tables with all outputs.
Video Matrix
This page displays the video matrix.
Audio Matrix
This page displays the audio matrix.
Quad Video Matrix
This page displays the quad video matrix.
Quad Audio Matrix
This page displays the quad audio matrix.
MADI
Contains a table with all Multichannel Audio Digital Interface (MADI) configuration settings.
Using the page buttons, you can access the setting of the inputs and outputs.
Quad
Displays the Quadsplit multiviewer table. The integrated Quadsplit multiviewer provides a high-quality video and audio monitoring solution via the V_pro8's video output (BNC or DisplayPort), displaying up to four video sources at the same time.
GPI
Contains a table with the general purpose input (GPI) registers. The user can assign a preset to each input, and press the trigger button to activate the linked preset.
Preferences
Displays all preferences, such as the color schema that will be used on the front panel of the device.
Web Interface
Displays the web interface of the device. Note that the client machine has to be able to access the device, as otherwise it will not be possible to open the web interface.