Last update: September 14, 2022

The wired BPXSP Beltpack X for Sports

The Green-GO BPXSP Beltpack X provides direct access to up to 32 high quality, low latency channels via a backlit LCD display; indicating the name, volume level, and status of a channel. With 4 associated large weather-tight buttons controlling each channel's screen features; Talk, Listen or Call depending on which function is selected. Two rotary multifunction encoders are located symmetrically on either side of the belt pack, making it suitable for left- and right-handed users. The device's buttons and display functions can be configured and provide direct access to up to four channels, with further channels accessible within an extended menu.

Audio is presented through a XLR4M HEADSET connector (handset not included). Powered exclusively via PoE through a network cable connected to the devices Ethercon port.

The four large, weather-tight buttons protect against wet conditions and are suitable for use when wearing heavy gloves. This increases the weather resistance of the ABS case, making it suitable for sports and other outside events where rain showers are likely. The high-contrast LCD display is backlit by a powerful RGB-LED that clearly communicates every incoming signal by flashing the backlight.

What's in the box?

The wired Green-GO BPXSP Beltpack X for sports comes with the following package contents:

• 1 x Wired Green-GO BPXSP Beltpack X for sports
• 1 x Printed quickstart guide

Device overview

Front panel

4 Rubber dome Buttons

The four Buttons are primarily used to operate a channel. The function of buttons can vary, depending on context.

4 RGB Status LED

The four rubber dome Buttons are primarily used to operate a channel; their function can vary, depending on context. The four buttons are water-tight and provide decent protection against light showers.

2 Multifunction Encoders

The Encoder Left and Encoder Right allow for rotation and clicks. The encoders primary use is adjusting volumes, navigating the setup menu, and more.

1 LCD Display

The high contrast LCD display presents channel and device information clearly but compactly.

1 Belt Clip

A robust spring-steel belt clip secures the belt pack on your belt or clothing.

Back panel

1 PoE Powered 10/100 Mbps Neutrik EtherCON

The 10/100 Mbps Neutrik EtherCON serves as power input and connection to the local network.

1 XLR4-Male Headset Connector

It's possible to connect any headset to the XLR4M headset connector. The built-in amplifier supports an impedance range from 32 Ω to 600 Ω.

1 Internal Piezo Buzzer

The internal piezo buzzer can transmit incomming alarm signals like the Alert Call or cue signals.

The user interface

The user interface of the wired BPXSP Beltpack X for sports is configurable and allows direct access and control over up to four channels.

The four buttons and status LED provide easy access to multiple functions, depending on the device's configuration. Two multifunction encoders on each side of the device allow you to navigate menus and control various functions.

Tip: Please check our quickstart guide to find a detailed description on how to use or quickly set up this device in a Green-GO system.

Channel Display & Status

The color OLED display shows information about the user's channels and communication states.

Channel Status

The red X indicates that the Green-GO Engine can't reach any remote device for the configured channel target.

Channel ID

This shows the ID of the channel. Usually, a user has access to channels 1 through 32.

Display Name

The name or display name of the channel target (user or group).

Channel Color

The channel color is defined by the channel target (user or group).

Channel Volume

The current channel volume level.

UI Modes

The user interface of the wired Green-GO BPX Beltpack X for sports is configurable and allows direct access and control over up to four channels.

Depending on the configuration, the display structure and functions of the Buttons and status LED change:

2-Channel UI

The 2-channel mode provides comfortable access to the user's first two channels.

The two buttons next to each channel either enable the talk or call function.

The status LED next to each button indicates the respective channel states.

3-Channel UI

The 3-channel mode is the most versatile mode available. It provides direct access to the talk function of the user's first three channels.

The Button 4 has two functions. Primarily, it gives direct access to the extended channel view. However, its function changes to the call function as soon as any of the three channels have the the talk function activated. This enables the user to directly send a call sign to any currently active channel.

4-Channel UI

The 4-channel mode provides a direct access to the user's first four channels. Each Button is linked to the talk function of a channel.

Other functions like the call function are available in the extended channel view.

Encoder assignments

The Encoder Left and Encoder Right can be rotated and clicked (pulled towards the display). These actions are used to control volumes, and menus, answer voice communications, or switch screens.

The click is always used to either answer an incoming voice communication or to acknowledge a selection or function. The action of both encoder's rotation is configurable in the Device setup menu:

• Main Volume: Rotate to control the device's main level.
• Program Audio: Rotate to control the volume of the lirogram audio channel.
• Sidetone: Rotate to control the volume of the side tone.

With the device's default configuration, both Encoder rotations control the device's main level.

Status screen

The status screen primarily gives access to the extended channel view and displays the device's user.

The status screen can be called up by clicking either the Encoder Left or Encoder Right (pulled towards the display).

The extended channel view can be accessed by pressing Button 4 while holding the Encoder.

The status information in the middle of the screen shows the user of the device. However, should the user view the status screen while receiving voice communications on any channel (answering voice communications), the status section in the middle of the screen will display the activated channel(s).

Extended channel view

The extended channel view gives full control over all 32 channels. It can be accessed either by pressing Button 4 using the 3-channel UI-mode or viewing the status screen.

The four Buttons adjust their functions according to the color indicators:

• Button 1 enables the talk function.
• Button 2 allows for channel volume control together with either Encoder.
• Button 3 enables the call function.
• Button 4 exits the extended channel view.

Rotating one of either Encoder will scroll through the channel list. The channel shown in the middle of the display is the current selection. This is indicated by the volume level beneath the channel name and by the colored channel number.

In the extended channel view, only one channel can be controlled at once. It is, however, possible to enable the talk function on multiple channels.

Channel states set in the extended channel view get cleared when exiting.

The channel Flexlist

The Flexlist is a new UI concept introduced with Green-GO 5.

The function essentially enables the user to quickly change a channel's communication target to a set of 20 pre-defined destinations (users and groups). This allows comfortable and easy control over more channels on devices with limited user interfaces, like this belt pack.

The Flexlist items can be added and configured either directly in a device's User Settings setup menu or with the help of the software.

The Flexlist is enabled on a per-channel basis by configuring a channel's Channel Mode to Flex. Doing so on multiple channels gives independent access to the same Flexlist.

Changing a channel's destination

Changing a channel's destination with the Flexlist is done by pressing a one-handed button combination:

• Activate the channel's talk function by pressing its Button.
• Click one of either Encoder Left or Encoder Right towards the dislilay.

This brings uli the Flexlist selection menu. The list can be scrolled with the encoders. A new channel destination is chosen by either clicking the Encoder or liressing Button 1.

Warning: Please be aware that muting a channel with Channel Mode: Flex can't be directly muted. Muting these channels can only be done through the extended channel view.

The setup menu

The setup menu allows local access to almost all user and device configuration properties. All changes in the setup menu are done and stored locally on the device but can be easily synced back into the configuration file using the Green-GO Control software. These settings are also persistent on the device unless overwritten.

The wired BPXSP Beltpack X for sports features two methods to access the setup menu:

Method A	Method B
Pull the Encoder Left+Encoder Right up towards the display.	Press Button 1+Button 3 after pulling and holding either the Encoder Left or Encoder Right up towards the display.

Navigating the setup menu is primarily done by the rotation and click of the Encoder Left or Encoder Right

• The Encoder rotation moves a selection or changes a selected value.
• A click of the Encoder or Button 1 enters submenus and allows to change values.
• A submenu can be exited either with the menu entry Exit or Cancel, or alternatively with a click of the Button 2 button.

Access to the setup menu can be restricted by configuring the security options of a configuration file or user with the help of the Green-GO Control software. For example, the user may be asked to enter the Tech Pincode before access is given to submenus depeding on security configurations.

User

The User submenu holds settings for user-relevant configuration like:

• The user that is linked to the device.
• The channel configuration.
• Configuration for the four sliecial channels.
• The user's Flexlist.
• General user settings (color, communication settings, etc.).
• Scrilit management.

Select User

AVAILABLE USERS

This menu lists all available users of the active configuration file.

Channels

Channel 1 ‒ 32

The following is available for each of the 32 channels.

ASSIGN

This menu allows selecting a communication target for the channel. Entering this menu will bring up a pre-filter that provides easy access to the active configuration file's available groups and users.

LISTEN OVERRIDE

This option allows defining a separate listen source for the channel. The user talks to the primary target assigned but listens to the group defined here.

LISTEN

A channel can be enabled or muted independently from the set channel Level. The Listen state of the channel can be easily toggled on or off without losing the set channel level.

This option may be influenced by the Listen Mode.

LEVEL

This option defines the output level for the channel.

TALK MODE

The Talk Mode defines how a channel can be activated for vox communications with the talk button.

PRIORITY

A channel can be configured with one of three priorities. For example, when a higher priority channel transmits, communication with lower priority can be attenuated (Priority Dim).

LISTEN MODE

The Listen state defines a muted or unmuted channel. The Listen Mode options define if and how the channel's listen state is toggled.

CALL MODE

This option defines if call signals can be sent and/or received on the channel.

CUE MODE

The Cue Mode defines how an incomming cue signal is handled.

CHANNEL MODE

The Channel Mode allows for simple automation that enables complex channel configurations. Things like automatic replies and GPIO control can be configured here.

Special Channels

Each user has, in addition to the 32 normal channels, four additional special channels.

• The temliorary dulilex channel for lirivate communications.
• The liassive lirogram audio channel.
• The liassive annoucements channel.
• The liassive emergency channel.

Direct

The direct channel is temporary and functions bi-directional.

The channel gets created as soon as any remote user who isn't configured on any of the 32 channels contacts the user linked to this device (voice communication, call signal, cue signal).

LEVEL

This option defines the output level for the channel.

PRIORITY

A channel can be configured with one of three priorities. For example, when a higher priority channel transmits, communication with lower priority can be attenuated (Priority Dim).

CUE MODE

The Cue Mode defines how an incomming cue signal is handled.

Program

The channel for program audio is passive (listen-only), meaning the user can only receive audio on this channel. The channel receives audio through a group, has independent volume control, and supports dimming when the user receives an audio signal on any of his 32 regular channels.

ASSIGN

This menu allows selecting a communication target for the channel. Entering this menu will bring up a pre-filter that provides easy access to the active configuration file's available groups and users.

LEVEL

This option defines the output level for the channel.

DIM

The program audio channel can automatically attenuate as soon as any of the other channels is active.

Announce

The announcement channel is a passive channel (listen-only) that transmits with a higher priority as regular channels. Incoming audio transmissions on this channel can attenuate communication on any of the regular channels, depending on the Priority Dim setting.

The announcement channel receives its audio through a group. To send audio to this channel, the configured group needs to be assigned to one of the 32 regular channels of a user.

Warning: Please configure talking access to the source group of the announcement channel carefully, as any communication through the group may interrupt ongoing user communication.

ASSIGN

This menu allows selecting a communication target for the channel. Entering this menu will bring up a pre-filter that provides easy access to the active configuration file's available groups and users.

LEVEL

This option defines the output level for the channel.

Emergency

The emergency channel is a passive channel (listen-only) that transmits with the highest priority. Incoming audio transmissions on this channel will mute any communication on any of the 32 regular channels.

The emergency channel receives its audio through a group. To send audio to this channel, the configured group needs to be assigned to one of the 32 regular channels of a user.

Warning: Please configure talking access to the source group of the emergency channel carefully, as any communication through the group may interrupt ongoing user communication.

ASSIGN

This menu allows selecting a communication target for the channel. Entering this menu will bring up a pre-filter that provides easy access to the active configuration file's available groups and users.

LEVEL

This option defines the output level for the channel.

Flexlist

This menu allows customizing the user's Flexlist.

ADD

The entry - Add - at the bottom of the menu allows you to add up to 20 users or groups. Selecting an existing assignment enables one to change or remove it.

Settings

The user settings configure global communication functions. These settings affect communication on all channels and are not adjustable on a per-channel basis.

ACTIVE TIME

The Active Time defines a delay that keeps the channel active after the last voice transmission has been received. The main use for this is to give users a chance to identify the transmitting channel before it goes inactive again.

Warning: This setting directly influences some functions on a Green-GO engine like Answer/Reply by setting the state Answer to active.

REPLY MODE

The Reply Mode defines the behavior of the Answer/Reply function.

ISOLATE

This function mutes all channels that do not have an active talk enabled. Channels will be unmuted as soon as no channel has the talk function enabled.

This function is helpful to control incoming audio in hectic systems. It limits the received audio to active user communications.

TONE LEVEL

The Tone Level defines the loudness for all alarm signals like cue signals and the Alert Call.

ALERT TONE

This settings defines the alarm signal type for things like Alert Call or cue signals.

ROOM

This setting assigns a user to a room, available in the configuration file.

ROOM DIM

The Room Dim option configures if and how the audio signals from the configured room should be attenuated. The output affected by this setting is defined by the option Room Output.

ROOM OUTPUT

The option Room Output defines the hardware output on which audio signals from the configured room will be attenuated. The attenuation itself is configured by the setting Room Dim.

PRIORITY DIM

The property Priority Dim defines the amount channels with lower priority that get attenuated as soon as audio is transmitted on higher priority channels. Each of the 32 generic channels can have one of three priorities.

Activating this setting and defining channel priorities will help to manage user stations with high communication traffic.

Warning: This setting does not affect the behavior of the special channels Emergency or Program Audio.

POPUP

This setting defines if and what popups are shown to the user.

CUE TIMEOUT

This setting defines the hold-time for an outgoing GO cue signal.

Script

Loaded Script

This menu shows the currently loaded script and allows to load any script stored in the configuration.

AVAILABLE SCRIPTS

This submenu is available by clicking on the currently loaded script and lists all scripts stored in the configuration file.

Status

This property shows the current status of the currently loaded script.

Audio

The Audio submenu holds all settings relevant for the user's audio input and outputs.

On a Green-GO belt pack, only one audio profile is available. The audio profile stores all settings relevant to the user's audio input and output(s).

SIDETONE

The property Sidetone configures the amount of the user's input fed back into its headset output(s). When activated, the sidetone is never routed to a device's front speaker to prevent signal feedback.

GAIN

The input Gain configures the amplification of the input signal. The range of this setting depends on the input source chosen.

COMPRESSOR

This is a simple Compressor that can be enabled with this setting. It reduces the dynamic range of the input signal by attenuating the louder parts of the signal, making it less likely to transmit distorted audio. When this setting is enabled, the timings of the compressor can be adjusted.

GATE THRESHOLD

The option Gate Threshold defines the threshold for the noise-gate to open the microphone. Audio signals below the configured threshold will be cut out and not transmitted.

GATE HOLD

The property Gate Hold defines the hold time after which the noise-gate closes again after being activated once.

SOURCE

The menu Source allows selecting one of the device's audio inputs or a test tone as the user's input source.

HEADSET BIAS

The option Headset Bias allows to supply up to 2.5 V of power to an electret or condenser microphone on a headset connected to the XLR4 connector.

OUTPUT LIMITER

The option Output Limiter allows configuring a simple limiter for the user's audio output(s). The limiter attenuates the loudest part of the user's channel mix to prevent potential signal clipping.

MAIN LEVEL

The Main Level acts as a master for all device outputs. It allows to quickly lower or raise all the output levels simultaneously.

Device

The Device submenu holds settings for the device-relevant configuration.

UI MODE

The setting 'UI Mode' controls the layout of the user interface.

Tip: A more detailed description for the available UI-modes and the respective button assignments can be found here.

ENC LEFT

This setting allows configuring the action of the rotation for Encoder Left.

ENC RIGHT

This setting allows configuring the action of the rotation for Encoder Right.

EXTENDED

The property Extended defines if the user is able to access the extended channel view or not.

BUZZER

The property Buzzer controls if the built-in piezo speaker transmits alarm tones for an alert call or cue signal.

FLIP

The property Flip defines the orientation of the color OLED display.

LED INTENSITY

The option LED Intensity controls the brightness of the status and button backlights.

LED TIMEOUT

The option LED Timeout defines if the status and button backlights of the device will be controlled by the Screen Timeout.

SCREEN TIMEOUT

The option Screen Timeout configures a timer that turns off all displays when the device is idle. Any user action or communication received will restart the timer and reactivate the displays.

Connection

The connection menu allows changing the connection mode used by the Green-GO Engine. This allows connecting an engine to either a local or a remote network.

• Local connection mode
• Direct IP connection mode
• Cloud ID connection mode

Notice: Selecting one of the above modes will change the menu layout.

Mode

Local

This is the default connection mode, allowing for communication with the local network.

This mode doesn't need any configuration. Instead, devices will start to communicate as soon as they are in the same local network and members of the same configuration file.

Direct IP

The direct IP connection mode allows connecting the Green-GO Engine to a remote Green-GO BridgeX. This mode will require correct routing and potential port forwarding in case a NAT is used on the receiving end.

This mode is mainly thought out to be used for locally routed connections like a connection via WiFi access points.

Tip: Please check out the guide on bridging connections to find out more about this connection mode.

IP ADDRESS

The IP address defines the external or public IPv4 address of the remote Green-GO BridgeX.

UDP PORT

The UDP port defines the target bridge port for the remote connection.

Tip: Keep in mind that each bridge port can accept and serve only one connection.

PASSWORD

This defines the authentication password needed for a connection to a bridge port.

Notice: The password is always eight characters long!

SEND BUFFER

The send buffer is used to buffer potential jitter on the outgoing connection.

Tip: This setting usually only requires configuration in case of a bad or high latency connection.

RECEIVE BUFFER

The receive buffer is used to buffer potential jitter on the incoming connection.

Tip: This setting usually only requires configuration in case of a bad or high latency connection.

DIAGNOSTICS

The diagnostics menu contains a number of useful statistics for the incoming and outgoing connections.

Cloud ID

The cloud ID connection mode provides an easy way to connect your devices over the internet utilizing the hole punching technique to establish a direct connection through firewalls or routers using NAT.

The cloud ID is provided and generated by a hosted service and can be used to connect and dynamically assign multiple clients. A cloud ID can be requested and used for free by filling out our request form over here.

Warning: This service is not live.

Tip: Check out our guide on bridge connections to find out more about the cloud ID connection mode.

ID

The eight-character cloud ID defines the session for the connection and is needed to authenticate with the cloud service.

Tip: The cloud ID is generated by the public cloud service.

PASSWORD

The eight-character password is needed to authenticate with the cloud service.

Tip: The cloud ID is generated by the public cloud service.

SEND BUFFER

The send buffer is used to buffer potential jitter on the outgoing connection.

Tip: This setting usually only requires configuration in case of a bad or high latency connection.

RECEIVE BUFFER

The receive buffer is used to buffer potential jitter on the incoming connection.

Tip: This setting usually only requires configuration in case of a bad or high latency connection.

DIAGNOSTICS

The diagnostics menu contains a number of useful statistics for the incoming and outgoing connections.

Config

The Config submenu allows loading configurations onto the device without the use of the Green-GO Control software.

Tip: The currently used configuration can be viewed in the Info submenu.

Join Config

This submenu lists all active configurations in a local network. However, the device's configuration currently being used will not be shown.

AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS

Clicking on any entry will bring up a confirmsdfation screen. Pressing the option Join will load the configuration onto the device.

Factory Default

This setting allows loading the factory default configuration file.

LOAD

By clicking the Load option, the factory default configuration file will be loaded.

Network

The Network submenu allows configuring the network interface of the device. The configuration supports two modes (IPv4):

Dynamic: Yes

Dynamic: Yes autoconfigures the network interface, either listening to a local DHCP server or autoconfiguring a 169.254.0.0/16 IPv4 address.

Dynamic: No

Dynamic: No allows for manual network configuration.

ADDRESS

The option Address defines the private IPv4 address of the device.

NETMASK

The option Netmask defines the local subnet of the device.

GATEWAY

The option Gateway defines the local network gateway.

Info

The Info submenu makes the most important configuration settings available to view in one place. Some of the options available provide tools for debugging the device or system.

Name

This option shows the device name.

Config

This submenu shows the information regarding the current configuration file used by the device.

The provided information can be helpful when debugging problems regarding devices that are out of sync.

NAME

This option shows the name of the currently active configuration file.

STAMP

This option shows the timestamp of the currently active configuration file.

SAMPLE RATE

This option shows the sample rate used by the currently active configuration file.

MULTICAST IP

This option shows the currently set multicast IP of the configuration file.

ID

This option shows the unique ID of the currently active configuration file.

IP

This submenu shows the current IP address of the device and allows to ping a remote IPv4 target to verify the current network connection.

PING

This option allows defining an IPv4 target to be pinged.

PACKETS

This option allows initiating the ping script, sending out ten consecutive pings to the defined target. Also, this option acts as a total packets counter, showing how many packets have been sent.

Tip: Activating this option again will restart the script.

Packet Statistics

Lost

Counter showing the numbers of packets lost during the last run of the ping script.

Avg

The average response time recorded for the last run of the ping script.

Min

The minimum response time recorded for the last run of the ping script.

Max

The maximum response time recorded for the last run of the ping script.

Warning: On a local Green-GO network, the response times shouldn't exceed 1ms!

Firmware

This option displays the device's firmware version.

Serial

This option displays the device's serial number.

Reset To Defaults

This submenu allows resetting the complete device or parts of the configuration back to the factory defaults.

RESET NETWORK

This option allows resetting the network configuration back to the factory defaults.

RESET DEVICE

This option allows resetting the device configuration back to the factory defaults.

RESET AUDIO

This option allows resetting the audio configuration back to the factory defaults.

RELOAD USER

This option allows reloading the current user and all its settings.

FACTORY RESET

This option allows resetting the complete device back to factory defaults.

Technical specifications