Rane MONGOOSE Installation Manual

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual1MONGOOSERemote AudioCobraNet Interface11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES ETHERNETIN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN O

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual102 e CobraNet status indicators provide information about the Mongoose’s CobraNet connection. ere are two sets

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual11Rear Panel DescriptionPRIMARYSECONDARYIN USE /CONDUCTORLINK /ACTIVITYPRIMARYSECONDARYACN 001 345 482REMOTE AUDIO DEVICESE

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual12Mongoose Block DiagramRemote Audio PortsCobraNetPrimarySecondary32 x 32Audio RouterRX 2 Bundles, 16 ChannelsTX 2 Bundles,

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual13Remote Audio Devicese primary purpose of a Remote Audio Device (RAD) is to amplify, digitize, and transmit

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual14Typical RAD Front PanelMICROPHONE MICROPHONERAD1SIG / OLAUDIO RX AUDIO TXPOWER COMMSIG / OL1234MIMIMIIICRRCRCRCRCRCOPOPOH

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual150 Locate mode (all four flashing green) – Mongoose Tracker software has a feature to verify the physical location of a sp

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual16Mongoose Tracker Softwaree Mongoose Tracker allows you to configure and troubleshoot the RADs and Mongoose devices in you

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual17TASK 1: INSTALLING THE MONGOOSEYou can work on-site or off-site to install the Mongoose into the audio rack. Following are

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual183. If the system will be using a CobraNet network, connect the Mongoose to it. If connecting to a network

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual19Installing Multiple Mongoose DevicesIf you are installing more than one Mongoose, we recommend that you connect and name

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual2RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTIONTo reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. No user serviceab

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual20TASK 2: LOADING A CONFIGURATION FILEAlthough listed as the second task in the installation process, this can occur later

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual21Note: If your system contains multiple devices and you are unsure of which one to open, use the Locate functionality to fi

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual22TASK 3: PULLING THE CAT 5 CABLEYou can terminate and plug in the CAT 5 cable prior to or after installing the Mongoose in

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual232 digital audio channels (Rx to RAD)2 digital audio channels (Tx from RAD)Data communications (COMM)Power: 24 VDC & g

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual24• If the RAD is functioning correctly (and the Mongoose configuration matches the physical RADs), the following four LED

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual255. When you are confident that the RAD is working properly, you can attach it to the switchbox (inserting the la

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual26Installing a RAD in an Existing Mongoose SystemIf you need to install a new RAD after a Mongoose system is already up and

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual27To replace an existing RAD with a different RAD model:1. Follow steps 1 through 4 above.2. Using the Mongoose Tracker so

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual28e following annotated screen shot illustrates what we’re talking about:

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual29Locating a Hardware DeviceIf you want to doublecheck which physical hardware device you are viewing within the software,

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual3ContentsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual30Swapping RAD PortsYou’ve pulled all the CAT 5 cable, terminated all the connections, installed and connected the Mongoose

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual31Save the Final Configuration File.We already delivered our lecture on the benefits of saving your configuration to a backup

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual324. You can now begin testing the audio. First, we’ll discuss testing the audio input.a. Select a RAD output channel to

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual33INSTALLING AND USING THE MONGOOSE TRACKER SOFTWAREis section provides some of the basic procedures for working w

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual34Connecting a Computer to the Mongoose To load the configuration file, you obviously need a communications channel between

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual35To generate RAD labels:1. Within the Mongoose Tracker, open the configuration file from which you want to generate labels.

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual36Updating the Mongoose Firmware and/or the Mongoose Tracker Softwaree Mongoose and the RADs contain firmware that

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual37To determine if you need to update your Mongoose Tracker software, do one of the following:• By default, when Mongoose T

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual38TROUBLESHOOTINGis section provides troubleshooting tips for specific situations. In each subsection are tables that list

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual39Displayed on the rear panel of the Mongoose are four status indicators for each connected RAD. If the Mongoose is communi

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual4GETTING STARTEDRane Corporation welcomes you to the world of the Mongoose. May it help erase all lingering memories of tan

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual40Troubleshooting the RAD DevicesIf a RAD is functioning properly and communicating with the Mongoose, all four of its stat

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual41Troubleshooting the Mongoose ConnectionBefore troubleshooting a connection issue, it may help if you understand the basic

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual424. Verify that the Mongoose device is operating properly.• Has the Mongoose completed its power-up cycle? You’ll know i

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual43• To determine if the link-local IP address has been assigned to the proper NIC:Windows XP: Click Start, click Cont

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual44Troubleshooting the RAD Port status in the RAD Settings dialogsColor / Text Meaning Recommended ActionOKThe configuration

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual45Color / Text Meaning Recommended ActionAudio Rx ErrorThe RAD is reporting that it does not sense an Audio lock from th

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual46Color / Text Meaning Recommended ActionMongoose Port Power FailureThe Mongoose has detected that the power level on on

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual47INDEXAApple computers, compatibility with ...8Audio RxLED on RAD ...

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual48Mongoose Trackerinstalling ...33overview ...

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual49FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICEYour unit may someday need to be serviced by the Rane Factory if you live in the USA. Internati

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual5Regardless if you’re creating a new configuration or simply loading a pre-defined configuration, you will need to install, st

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual50WARRANTY PROCEDURE - Valid in USA onlyNOTICE! You must complete and return the warranty card or register your product onl

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual51(Signature)May 1, 2008(Date)Mukilteo WA USA(Place)Compliance Engineer(Position)Doug Bruey(Full Name)Declaration of Confor

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual52©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5098 USA TEL 425-355-6000 FAX 425-347-7757

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual6You’ll be happy to see that Rane has taken much of the guesswork out of the verification process. Although you will review

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual7SYSTEM OVERVIEWSo what is this Rane Mongoose system and why on earth does it have such a funny name? System OriginsRane Co

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual8Installation RequirementsTo include a Mongoose/RAD network in an audio system, the system must meet the following requirem

MONGOOSEInstallation Manual9Hardware DetailsFollowing are illustrations and descriptions of the Mongoose host device and a typical RAD.The Mongoose Ho