Hardware Information

Overview

RidePlayer has quite an assortment of dedicated hardware for the purpose of configuration, status monitoring, and interfacing to other hardware. This section covers these features in more detail.

The top panel of RidePlayer features an 8-line by 42-character OLED status display. This display is primarily used to share application-specific information (i.e. “Location: Scene 2”) from the show control script. However, this display also offers a full menu system that can be accessed using the navigation buttons located adjacent to the display

Below, you will find a description of the menu items that are available from this interface.

This menu provides access to the following sub-menus:

Audio -- Monitor and control audio interface
Control -- Monitor show control performance and script status
Sync -- Monitor sync system status
Network -- Configure network interface
System -- Configure and monitor generic system status
Exit -- Exit the menu

This menu provides access to the following sub-menus:

Mute All -- Mute/Unmute all audio outputs
Sample Rate -- View current audio sample rate (44.1KHz or 48.0KHz)
Output Volume -- Set volume level of individual output (-128dB->0dB)
Output Mute -- Mute/Unmute individual output

Script -- View currently active show control script
CPU Load -- View current load of show control processor
Serial Mode -- View mode of operation for multi-purpose serial port
Change Script -- Select a new active script file

Sync Source -- The configured sync source
Frame Rate -- Master frame rate of RidePlayer
PTP Master -- Displays 'Yes' if RidePlayer is operating as a PTP Master
NTP Server -- Show the NTP Server Address if RidePlayer is operating as NTP Server
Genlock Out -- State of Genlock Output
LTC Out -- View operating frame rate of SMPTE LTC interface
PTP Info -- View detailed information about PTP status
Sync Status -- Time that has passed since last sync update

DHCP -- Enable/Disable DHCP network configuration
Control IP -- View/Configure Show Control IP address
Media/Sync IP -- Media/Sync IP address (Primary Only - Used for NTP/PTP sync and media file transfer)
Subnet Mask -- View/Configure subnet mask
Gateway -- View/Configure gateway IP address
DNS -- View/Configure DNS address
Control MAC -- View MAC address for Show Control Ethernet interface
Media/Sync MAC -- View MAC address for Media/Sync Ethernet interface
Link -- Current link status of network port

Device ID -- Shows the user-assigned name of the RidePlayer unit (i.e. “RV[1]”)
Version -- Firmware version of unit
Build -- Build revision of firmware
Status -- View status info such as temperature, fan speed, input voltage, etc.
Format SSD -- Erase and Format internal SSD media
Reset Settings -- Reset all configuration data (i.e. network, device name, etc.) to factory defaults
Reboot -- Reboot RidePlayer and re-launch script

Indicator LEDs

The top-panel of RidePlayerX has a full set of indicator LEDs to provide an overall status of different features of the device.

Status LEDs

Power -- ON whenever power is applied to the unit and the power switch is on

LTC -- ON whenever SMPTE LTC is being actively generated or read

Lock -- ON whenever the sync system is locked to the configured sync source

Live -- ON whenever WinScript Live is connected to the unit

GPS -- ON whenever an active GPS receiver is connected

Serial

These indicators blink to indicate activity on either serial port.

Network

The network indicator LEDs are located in the top right section of the top-panel.

These indicators display both network link and activity for all of the Network ports.

LED State	Description
OFF	No Network Link
SOLID ORANGE	Network link active – No network activity detected
BLINKING ORANGE	Network link active – Network activity detected

Inputs

The input indicator LEDs are located in the middle left section of the top-panel.

These are digital inputs that can be used to trigger show control events. These inputs can be configured via software to accept contact-closure or voltage triggers.

The table below defines the behavior of the indicator LEDs:

LED State	Description
OFF	Inactive – No contact closure detected or voltage input is <9VDC
GREEN	Active – Contact closure detected or voltage input is 9-24VDC

Outputs

The output indicator LEDs are located in the middle right section of the top-panel.

These are solid-state relay outputs that are rated to 400mA and protected with inline self-healing polymer fuses. These relays are normally open (NO) and both relay contacts (COMMON = C, and NORMALLY OPEN = NO) are accessible for each output.

The table below defines the behavior of the indicator LEDs:

LED State	Description
OFF	Inactive – Relay contact is OPEN
GREEN	Active – Relay contact is CLOSED

Audio

The Audio Status LEDs are located in the bottom section of the top-panel.

These indicators display the status of all 16 audio outputs. This includes playback activity and audio mute status.

LED State	Description
OFF	No Audio Playback
GREEN	Audio playback in progress
RED	Audio output is MUTED

Connectors

Network Control

These are standard M12 X-Coded Ethernet connectors, and are both used for show control, network synchronization, and media file management. These ports (A and B) are completely isolated from one another (no internal switches or bridging) and each have their own configurable IP address.

Connector Information

Network Connector
Connector Type	M12 X-Coded Female
Mating Plug	M12 X-Coded Male

Some portions of the network interface, such as FTP access, are protected with a configurable username and password. By default, these credentials are configured to:

Default FTP Credentials
User Name	admin
Password	password

Network Audio

These are also standard M12 X-Coded Ethernet connectors. They provide access to the 16x16 network audio interface that supports the AES67 and Dante standards. There are two connectors (A and B) with an integrated internal switch to support daisy-chaining with network audio devices like RideAmps as well as support easy interfacing with a computer running Dante Controller without requiring any external switch hardware.

Once connected, this network audio interface can be configured using the Audinate Dante Controller software. This application provides the ability to configure IP settings, name outputs, create Dante/AES67 flows, and route transmitters to receivers. To learn more about how to configure the network audio interface, be sure to read the Network Audio section.

Connector Information

Network Connector
Connector Type	M12 X-Coded Female
Mating Plug	M12 X-Coded Male

V-Sense Input

This input can be used to monitor analog voltage levels between 0-100VDC. This is intended to monitor a secondary power rail (i.e. 48VDC power rail for external amplifiers).

Connector Information

V-Sense Connector
Connector Type	2x4 Molex Mini-Fit Jr.
Mating Plug	Molex 0039012040
Mating Pins	Molex 0039000185
Recommended Wire	18 AWG Stranded

Pinouts

Plug pinout (Wire-Side View)

V-Sense
V-Sense (+)	1
GND	2
V-Sense (+)	3
GND	4

Serial

This connector provides access to the Serial Control and DMX features. This includes two serial ports that can be configured to operate in either RS232 or RS422 modes. Both of these ports can be used for multi-purpose serial control, and Port 1 can be configured for DMX lighting control.

Connector Information

Serial Connector
Connector Type	2x5 Molex Mini-Fit Jr.
Mating Plug	Molex 0039012100
Mating Pins	Molex 0039000073
Recommended Wire	18 AWG Stranded

Pinouts

Plug pinout (Wire-Side View)

Serial Port 1 (RS-232)
Serial RS232 TX	1
Serial RS232 RX	7
Ground	3

Serial Port 1 (RS-422)
Serial RS422 TX(-)	1
Serial RS422 TX(+)	2
Serial RS422 RX(-)	6
Serial RS422 RX(+)	7
Ground	3

Serial Port 1 (DMX512)
DMX Out(-)	1
DMX Out(+)	2
Ground	3

Serial Port 2 (RS-232)
Serial RS232 TX	4
Serial RS232 RX	10
Ground	8

Serial Port 2 (RS-422)
Serial RS422 TX(-)	4
Serial RS422 TX(+)	5
Serial RS422 RX(-)	9
Serial RS422 RX(+)	10
Ground	8

SMPTE LTC

This connector provides access to the SMPTE Timecode (LTC) input and output.

Connector Information

SMPTE LTC Connector
Connector Type	2x3 Molex Mini-Fit Jr.
Mating Plug	Molex 0039012060
Mating Pins	Molex 0039000073
Recommended Wire	18 AWG Stranded

Pinouts

Plug pinout (Wire-Side View)

LTC OUT		LTC IN
LTC OUT (+)	4	LTC IN (+)	6
LTC OUT (-)	1	LTC IN (-)	3
LTC OUT (SHIELD)	5	LTC IN (SHIELD)	2

GPS

This connector offers a dedicated GPS input with support for the PPS signal.
This can be used for extremely precise synchronization of this product’s internal system clock. It can also provide telemetry data like Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Velocity, etc. which can be access within the show control engine.

Connector Information

GPS Connector
Connector Type	2x4 Molex Mini-Fit Jr.
Mating Plug	Molex 0039012100
Mating Pins	Molex 0039000073
Recommended Wire	18 AWG Stranded

Pinouts

Plug pinout (Wire-Side View)

GPS Port (RS-232)
GPS RS232 TX	1
GPS RS232 RX	6
GPS PPS	3
GPS Power (+5VDC)	4
Ground	7
Ground	8

GPS Port (RS-422)
GPS RS422 TX(-)	1
GPS RS422 TX(+)	2
GPS RS422 RX(-)	5
GPS RS422 RX(+)	6
GPS PPS	3
GPS Power (+5VDC)	4
Ground	7
Ground	8

NOTE: The GPS Power output supplies +5VDC and has an inline self-healing polymer fuse rated for 200mA.

Power Input

This connector is used to power the RidePlayerX. While this unit will operate with a power source between 9-52VDC, we recommend using a 12, 24, or 48VDC power supply with at least a 2A current rating.

Connector Information

Power Connector
Connector Type	2x4 Molex Mini-Fit Jr.
Mating Plug	Molex 0039012040
Mating Pins	Molex 0039000185
Recommended Wire	18 AWG Stranded

Pinouts

Plug pinout (Wire-Side View)

Power
PWR (+)	1
GND (-)	2
PWR (+)	3
GND (-)	4

Digital Inputs

These 8-pin terminal-style connectors provide access to 8 discrete digital inputs that can be used as show control triggers within your RidePlayerX script. Each input has two contacts and can be software-configured within the WinScript Live project for two modes of operation; contact closure or voltage.

Connector Information

Input Connector
Connector Type	2x8 Molex Mini-Fit Jr.
Mating Plug	Molex 0039012160
Mating Pins	Molex 0039000073
Recommended Wire	18 AWG Stranded

Pinouts

Plug pinout (Wire-Side View)

Inputs 1-4		Inputs 5-8
Input 1 (+)	1	Input 5 (+)	5
Input 1 (-)	9	Input 5 (-)	13
Input 2 (+)	2	Input 6 (+)	6
Input 2 (-)	10	Input 6 (-)	14
Input 3 (+)	3	Input 7 (+)	7
Input 3 (-)	11	Input 7 (-)	15
Input 4 (+)	4	Input 8 (+)	8
Input 4 (-)	12	Input 8 (-)	16

Digital Outputs

The RidePlayerX is equipped with 4 discrete solid-state relay outputs that are rated to 400mA and protected with inline self-healing polymer fuses. These relays are normally open (NO) and both relay contacts (COMMON = C, and NORMALLY OPEN = NO) are accessible for each output.

Connector Information

Output Connector
Connector Type	2x4 Molex Mini-Fit Jr.
Mating Plug	Molex 0039012080
Mating Pins	Molex 0039000073
Recommended Wire	18 AWG Stranded

Pinouts

Plug pinout (Wire-Side View)

Outputs
Output 1 (A)	1
Output 1 (B)	5
Output 2 (A)	2
Output 2 (B)	6
Output 3 (A)	3
Output 3 (B)	7
Output 4 (A)	4
Output 4 (B)	8

Hardware Information

Overview

Display and Navigation

Main Menu

Audio Menu

Control Menu

Sync Menu

Network Menu

System Menu

Indicator LEDs

Status LEDs

Serial

Network

Inputs

Outputs

Audio

Connectors

Network Control

Network Audio

V-Sense Input

Serial

SMPTE LTC

GPS

Power Input

Digital Inputs

Digital Outputs