USB connections to bell systems - Revision history

Daveallen: removed outdated usb networking links

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removed outdated usb networking links

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 * Windows Remote Desktop Connection (included with Windows) over the local area network or VPN (or port forwarding if you understand the risks)
 * GoToMyPC and LogMeIn are premium programs with expensive subscriptions
 === Cable type ===
 The USB cable has a Male A connector on the PC end and a Male B connector on the bell system end. Length of the cable should be ten feet or less. A quality cable that has been tested to work on Chime Master systems is available for order.
 [[Category:Legacy_Products]]

Daveallen: x AX

2023-04-14T16:19:32Z

x AX

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	<div style="font-size:84%">'''[http://www.ChimeMaster.com Home] > [[Chime_Master_Help\|Help]] > [[Installation_documentation\|Installation]] > [[Installation_documentation#Software\|Software]]'''</div><br />		<div style="font-size:84%">'''[http://www.ChimeMaster.com Home] > [[Chime_Master_Help\|Help]] > [[Installation_documentation\|Installation]] > [[Installation_documentation#Software\|Software]]'''</div><br />

			Our new [[Remote_AX\|Advanced eXperience Remote]] is now available! Call 800-344-7464 for upgrade information.
			* If you are using one of our [[Advanced_eXperience\|AX touchscreen products]], the following instructions '''do not apply''' to you.

	Also see:		Also see:

Daveallen: Legacy_Products

2021-10-28T22:04:52Z

Legacy_Products

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	[[Category:~~Manual~~]]		[[Category:Legacy_Products]]

Daveallen: /* Silex installation */

2020-05-27T16:54:35Z

Silex installation

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	=== Silex installation ===		=== Silex installation ===
			These instructions help you set up a network connection ''after'' the bell system software and USB drivers are installed and working using an ordinary USB cable between the carillon and PC.

	==== Wireless ====		==== Wireless ====

Daveallen at 20:28, 27 November 2017

2017-11-27T20:28:40Z

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	* [[Install Management Suite]]		* [[Install Management Suite]]
	* [[Remote control mobile app setup]]		* [[Remote control mobile app setup]]
	* [[~~Remote_control_from_anywhere~~]]		* [[Remote control from anywhere]]

	== Purpose of USB port ==		== Purpose of USB port ==

Daveallen: breadcrumbs and links at top

2017-11-27T20:28:01Z

breadcrumbs and links at top

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			<div style="font-size:84%">'''[http://www.ChimeMaster.com Home] > [[Chime_Master_Help\|Help]] > [[Installation_documentation\|Installation]] > [[Installation_documentation#Software\|Software]]'''</div><br />

			Also see:
			* [[Install Management Suite]]
			* [[Remote control mobile app setup]]
			* [[Remote_control_from_anywhere]]

	== Purpose of USB port ==		== Purpose of USB port ==

Daveallen: /* Networking the USB port */ 2/2

2017-11-27T20:24:05Z

Networking the USB port: 2/2

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	One of the following devices must be used to network the carillon. Insert one of the following devices between the USB port on the bell system and a network connection. A device driver will be installed on a computer (on the same network and sub-net) that will make the USB port of the networked device look like it is on the local PC.		One of the following devices must be used to network the carillon. Insert one of the following devices between the USB port on the bell system and a network connection. A device driver will be installed on a computer (on the same network and sub-net) that will make the USB port of the networked device look like it is on the local PC.

	* [http://www.silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-520an/ Silex wireless ~~solutions~~] available from [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Silex-Technology/DS-520AN-US Mouser]		* [http://www.silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-520an/ Silex DS-520AN wireless solution] available from [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Silex-Technology/DS-520AN-US Mouser]
	* [http://silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-510/ Silex wired ~~solutions~~] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Silex-DS-510-Device-Server-Ports/dp/B00U9UDSH8 Amazon].		* [http://silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-510/ Silex DS-510 wired solution] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Silex-DS-510-Device-Server-Ports/dp/B00U9UDSH8 Amazon].
	* [http://www.digi.com/products/usb-and-serial-connectivity/usb-over-ip-hubs/anywhereusb Digi-AnywhereUSB] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Digi-AW-USB-2-W-Anywhere-USB-Intl/dp/B0036RFOCI Amazon] and [https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/digi-international/AW-USB-2/602-1546-ND Digikey].		* [http://www.digi.com/products/usb-and-serial-connectivity/usb-over-ip-hubs/anywhereusb Digi-AnywhereUSB] available from [https://www.amazon.com/Digi-AW-USB-2-W-Anywhere-USB-Intl/dp/B0036RFOCI Amazon] and [https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/digi-international/AW-USB-2/602-1546-ND Digikey].

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	==== Wireless ====		==== Wireless ====

	One reason to choose the Silex wireless solution is that it provides a safety air-gap between equipment in the tower that is exposed to lightning and other static sources outside the building and expensive inside equipment on the network.		One reason to choose the [http://www.silexamerica.com/products/connectivity-solutions/device-networking/usb-parallel-connectivity/ds-520an/ Silex wireless solution] is that it provides a safety air-gap between equipment in the tower that is exposed to lightning and other static sources outside the building and expensive inside equipment on the network.

	For a wireless connection with the Silex, click the link above then go to Documentation and choose the PDF file [https://silexamerica.com/uploads/common/ds520an-setupguide-eng1.pdf Setup Guide]. Refer to the diagram that names the Parts and Functions while following this procedure.		For a wireless connection with the Silex, click the link above then go to Documentation and choose the PDF file [https://silexamerica.com/uploads/common/ds520an-setupguide-eng1.pdf Setup Guide]. Refer to the diagram that names the Parts and Functions while following this procedure.
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	==== Wired ====		==== Wired ====

	For a wired or network connection with the Silex, click the link above then go to Documentation and choose Setup Guide. Refer to the Parts and Functions section. Plug in the Chime Master carillon. In the USB port of the Silex~~, plug in~~ the ~~USB cord directly from~~ the carillon. In the ~~network port, use a network cable to plug directly~~ into the ~~network. In the~~ power connector port, plug in the AC adapter ~~and plug it into the wall~~. Using the push switch, turn power on to the Silex and the single green power LED should appear solid. ~~Again, go~~ to the ~~link above~~ and ~~hover your mouse over~~ Support ~~and under~~ the ~~Downloads column, click Device Connectivity~~. ~~Find~~ the ~~model number of your product in the list~~. ~~Click~~ SX-Virtual Link ~~and choose the latest version of the software application~~ for ~~your processing system. Please note that the Management Suite software only works on~~ Windows~~-based PCs at this time. Once it is finished downloading, unzip the file and run the Cosetup Application or Autorun.exe~~. ~~Then you can open the~~ SX Virtual Link ~~on your computer~~ and ~~the~~ CMS carillon should be connected. When you open the Management Suite software, the top should display that you are (Connected).		For a wired or network connection with the Silex, click the link above then go to Documentation and choose Setup Guide. Refer to the Parts and Functions section.

			* Plug in the Chime Master carillon.
			* Connect a USB cable between the USB port of the Silex and the port on the carillon.
			* Plug the wire from the AC adapter into the Silex power connector port and plug in the AC adapter to power.
			* Using the push switch, turn power on to the Silex and the single green power LED should appear solid.
			* Return to the Silex product page and click on DS-510 Support in the Quick Links section of the page. From the support page you can [http://www.silexamerica.com/campaign/sx-virtual-link-downloads/ download SX-Virtual Link for Windows].
			* Install SX-Virtual Link and run it. The CMS carillon should be shown as connected.
			* When you open the Management Suite software, the top should display that you are (Connected).


	[[Category:Manual]]		[[Category:Manual]]

Daveallen: /* Wireless */

2017-11-27T20:18:13Z

Wireless

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	* Using the push switch, turn power on to the Silex and the single green power LED should appear solid. The WLAN LED will blink Orange or be solid green.		* Using the push switch, turn power on to the Silex and the single green power LED should appear solid. The WLAN LED will blink Orange or be solid green.
	* Push the WPS button on your wireless router. Push and hold the push switch (power button) on the Silex until the WLAN LED blinks green.		* Push the WPS button on your wireless router. Push and hold the push switch (power button) on the Silex until the WLAN LED blinks green.
	** If it blinks red, there was a failure. Unplug the Silex and ~~start~~ again at the ~~asterisk~~.		** If it blinks red, there was a failure. Unplug the Silex and try again after cycling power on the Silex.
	* Return to the Silex product page and click on DS-520AN Support in the Quick Links section of the page. From the support page you can [http://www.silexamerica.com/campaign/sx-virtual-link-downloads/ download SX-Virtual Link for Windows].		* Return to the Silex product page and click on DS-520AN Support in the Quick Links section of the page. From the support page you can [http://www.silexamerica.com/campaign/sx-virtual-link-downloads/ download SX-Virtual Link for Windows].
	* Install SX-Virtual Link and run it. The CMS carillon should be shown as connected.		* Install SX-Virtual Link and run it. The CMS carillon should be shown as connected.

Daveallen: /* Wireless */ download link

2017-11-27T20:17:21Z

Wireless: download link

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	* Push the WPS button on your wireless router. Push and hold the push switch (power button) on the Silex until the WLAN LED blinks green.		* Push the WPS button on your wireless router. Push and hold the push switch (power button) on the Silex until the WLAN LED blinks green.
	** If it blinks red, there was a failure. Unplug the Silex and start again at the asterisk.		** If it blinks red, there was a failure. Unplug the Silex and start again at the asterisk.
	* Return to the Silex product page and click on DS-520AN Support in the Quick Links section of the page. From the support page you can download SX-Virtual Link for Windows.		* Return to the Silex product page and click on DS-520AN Support in the Quick Links section of the page. From the support page you can [http://www.silexamerica.com/campaign/sx-virtual-link-downloads/ download SX-Virtual Link for Windows].
	* Install SX-Virtual Link and run it. The CMS carillon should be shown as connected.		* Install SX-Virtual Link and run it. The CMS carillon should be shown as connected.
	* When you open the Management Suite software, the top should display that you are (Connected).		* When you open the Management Suite software, the top should display that you are (Connected).

Daveallen: /* Wireless */

2017-11-27T20:16:21Z

Wireless

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	==== Wireless ====		==== Wireless ====

	One reason to choose the wireless ~~Silex~~ solution is it provides a safety air-gap between equipment in the tower that is exposed to lightning and other static sources outside the building and expensive inside equipment on the network.		One reason to choose the Silex wireless solution is that it provides a safety air-gap between equipment in the tower that is exposed to lightning and other static sources outside the building and expensive inside equipment on the network.

	For a wireless connection with the Silex, click the link above then go to Documentation and choose the PDF file [https://silexamerica.com/uploads/common/ds520an-setupguide-eng1.pdf Setup Guide]. Refer to the diagram that names the Parts and Functions while following this procedure.		For a wireless connection with the Silex, click the link above then go to Documentation and choose the PDF file [https://silexamerica.com/uploads/common/ds520an-setupguide-eng1.pdf Setup Guide]. Refer to the diagram that names the Parts and Functions while following this procedure.