Green-GO Intercom System Documentation

Last update: September 14, 2022

The wired BPXSP Beltpack X for Sports

 

BPXSP Dynamic View

 

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

Optional Green-GO accessories

  • Green-GO HS200S single ear & HS200D dual ear headset
  • Green-GO PoE network switches

 

Device overview

 

Front panel

 

BPXSP Front View< 

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

 

BPXSP 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.

 

MCX / MCXD Station Setup, Shift And Encoder

 

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.

 

 

Channel status colors

With the factory default settings, the status LEDs signal the channel status as follows:

ColorStateStatusDescription
SolidFreeThe channel has no communication target assigned.
SolidNo MemberNo remote device or user is available on this channel.
SolidIdleThe channel is assigned and idle.
SolidActiveA remote user or device has activated the channel talk but is not transmitting audio.
SolidActive VOXThe channel is receiving vox communication.
BlinkingActive MutedThe channel is muted but also receiving vox communication.
SolidTalkThe channel has been manually opened and will transmit any audio from the active input.
SolidAutotalkThe channel has been automatically opened and will transmit any audio from the active input.
SolidCallThe channel received a short call signal.
BlinkingAlert CallThe channel is receiving or sending an alert call signal.
BlinkingCue AttentionThe channel is receiving or sending a cue attention signal.
SolidCue GOThe channel is receiving or sending a cue GO signal.
SolidGPIO ControlThe channel is transmitting a GPIO Control signal.

 

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

BPXSP 2-Channel Mode

 

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

 

BPXSP 2-Channel Detail

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

BPXSP 3-Channel Mode

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.

BPXSP 3-Channel Detail

 

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

BPXSP 4-Channel Mode

 

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.

 

BPXSP 4-Channel Detail

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.

 

BPXSP Encoders

 

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.

 

BPXSP Status Screen

 

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

BPXSP Encoder Click

 

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

 

BPXSP Reply Status

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.

 

BPXSP Extended Channel View

 

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.

BPXSP Extended Channel View

 

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.

 

BPX Channel Flexlist

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.

 

Setup Menu Guide

Configure a device's Flexlist

Setup Menu

└──> User

   └──> Settings

     ├──> ...

     └──> Flexlist 1

        ├──> ...

        └──> - Add - 2

  1. This setting allows to configure the device's Flexlist.
  2. Up to 20 items can be added to the device's Flexlist. Existing items can be removed by selecting them and chosing the option None.

Configure a channel's mode to Flex

Setup Menu

└──> User

   └──> Channels

     └──> CH #

        ├──> ...

        └──> Channel Mode: Flex 1

  1. The Flexlist becomes available as soon as a channel's mode is set to Flex.

 

Changing a channel's destination

 

BPXSP Cannel Flexlist

 

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 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

BPXSP Setup Menu Method 1

BPXSP Setup Menu Method 2

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.

 

Setup Menu Guide

Setup Menu

├──> User

│ ├──> Select User

│ ├──> Channels

│ │ └──> # channel ID

│ │   ├──> Assign

│ │   ├──> Listen Override

│ │   ├──> Listen

│ │   ├──> Level

│ │   ├──> Talk Mode

│ │   ├──> Priority

│ │   ├──> Listen Mode

│ │   ├──> Call Mode

│ │   ├──> Cue Mode

│ │   └──> Channel Mode

│ ├──> Special Channels

│ │ ├──> Direct

│ │ ├──> Program Audio

│ │ ├──> Announce

│ │ └──> Emergency

│ ├──> Flexlist

│ │ ├──> ...

│ │ └──> Add

│ ├──> Settings

│ │ ├──> Active Time

│ │ ├──> Reply Mode

│ │ ├──> Isolate

│ │ ├──> Tone Level

│ │ ├──> Alert Tone

│ │ ├──> Room

│ │ ├──> Room Dim

│ │ ├──> Room Output

│ │ ├──> Priority Dim

│ │ ├──> Popup

│ │ └──> Cue Timeout

│ └──> Script

├──> Audio

│ ├──> Sidetone

│ ├──> Gain

│ ├──> Compressor

│ ├──> Gate Threshold

│ ├──> Gate Hold

│ ├──> Source

│ ├──> Headset Bias

│ ├──> Output Limiter

│ └──> Main Level

├──> Device

│ ├──> UI Mode

│ ├──> Enc Left

│ ├──> Enc Right

│ ├──> Extended

│ ├──> Buzzer

│ ├──> Flip

│ ├──> LED Intensity

│ ├──> LED Timeout

│ └──> Screen Timeout

├──> Connection

│ ├──> Mode

│ ├──> ID

│ ├──> IP address

│ ├──> UDP port

│ ├──> Password

│ ├──> Send Buffer

│ ├──> Receive buffer

│ └──> Diagnostics

├──> Config

│ ├──> Join Config

│ ├──> Default Config

│ └──> Factory Default

├──> Network

│ ├──> Dynamic

│ ├──> Address

│ ├──> Netmask

│ └──> Gateway

└──> Info

  ├──> Name

  ├──> Config

  ├──> IP address

  ├──> Firmware

  ├──> Serial

  ├──> Cloud

  ├──> Encryption

  ├──> Uptime

  └──> Reset Defaults

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Select User
Option range: Defined by configuration file
Default: Unset

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Assign
Option range: None, Groups, Users
Default: Unset

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Listen Override
Option range: None, Groups
Default: Unset

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Listen
Option range: Muted, On
Default: On

 

LEVEL

 

This option defines the output level for the channel.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Level
Option range: -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB

 

TALK MODE

 

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

 

Mode

Description

Disabled

This option disables the talk function on the channel.

Momentary

This option allows for a push-to-talk style of operation.

Latch

This option acts as a toggle: The first press enables talk, the second press disables talk.

Latch/Mom

This option allows for a mixed operation. Short presses act as a latch toggle, and long button presses allow for momentary communication.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Talk Mode
Option range: Disabled, Momentary, Latch, Latch/Mom
Default: Latch/Mom

 

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).

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Priority
Option range: Low, Normal, High
Default: Normal

 

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.

 

Mode

Description

Listen On Talk

This mode enables the Listen state of the channel (unmutes), as soon as the talk is active on the channel. Disabling talk on the channel will disable the Listen state again (mute).

No Listen On Talk

An active talk doesn't affect the Listen state of the channel, but the channel respects the Isolate function.

Ignore Isolate

This mode ignores the Isolate function.

Fixed

This mode doesn't change the Listen state.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Listen Mode
Option range: Listen On Talk, No Listen On Talk, Isolate Ignore, Fixed
Default: Listen On Talk

 

CALL MODE

 

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

 

Mode

Description

Disabled

This option disables all call signals on the channel.

Recv Only

Call signals can be received on the channel.

Send Only

Call signals can be sent to the channel.

Send/Recv

This mode enables the sending and receiving of call signals on the channel.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Call Mode
Option range: Disabled, Recv Only, Send Only, Send/Recv
Default: Send/Recv

 

CUE MODE

 

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

 

Mode

Description

Normal

This option allows for a three-staged cue signal with a manual ready reply.

Auto Answer

This option automatically answers incomming cue signals on this channel, reducing the effective stages to ready and go.

Ignore

This option ignores incomming cue signals. Cue signals sent may be answered by other devices.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Cue Mode
Option range: Normal, Auto Answer, Ignore
Default: Normal

 

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.

 

Mode

Description

Normal

This is the default setting. The channel takes no action when voice communication is received.

No Reply

This option disables the Answer/Reply function on the channel.

Reply Direct

With this option set, the Answer/Reply function will only reply to the last active member of a group.

Auto Reply

This option automatically activates the talk function on the channel as soon as voice communication is received.

Autotalk

This option automatically opens the channel as soon as the enabled input becomes active.

Solo Talk

This option automatically disables the talk function on any other channel when the talk function of the channel itself is set to active.

Flex

This option enables the user's Flexlist on the channel and allows for a quick channel destination change.

 

The Flexlist is called by pressing a channel Button and pulling up either Encoder Left or Encoder Right.

GPIO Control

This sends a special GPIO control data packet on the channel and disables the talk function for the channel.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Channel Mode
Option range: Normal, No Reply, Reply Direct, Auto Reply, Autotalk, Solo Talk, Flex, GPIO Control
Default: Normal

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Direct ▸ Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB

 

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).

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Direct ▸ Priority
Option range: Low, Normal, High
Default: Normal

 

CUE MODE

 

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

 

Mode

Description

Normal

This option allows for a three-staged cue signal with a manual ready reply.

Auto Answer

This option automatically answers incomming cue signals on this channel, reducing the effective stages to ready and go.

Ignore

This option ignores incomming cue signals. Cue signals sent may be answered by other devices.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Direct ▸ Cue Mode
Option range: Normal, Auto Answer, Ignore
Default: Normal

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Program ▸ Assign
Option range: None, Groups
Default: None

 

LEVEL

 

This option defines the output level for the channel.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Program ▸ Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB

 

DIM

 

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

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Program ▸ Dim
Option range: Mute, -24 dB ‒ -6 dB, Off (6 dB increments)
Default: Off

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Announce ▸ Assign
Option range: None, Groups
Default: None

 

LEVEL

 

This option defines the output level for the channel.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Announce ▸ Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Emergency ▸ Assign
Option range: None, Groups
Default: None

 

LEVEL

 

This option defines the output level for the channel.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Emergency ▸ Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Flexlist
Option range: Add, Flexlist entries
Default: Unset

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Active Time
Option range: 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec, 120 sec
Default: 5 seconds

 

REPLY MODE

 

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

 

Mode

Description

Disabled

This option disables the Answer/Reply function.

Active

This option enables the Answer/Reply function to answer all currently ongoing voice communication.

Last

This option enables the Answer/Reply function to only answer the last incoming transmission.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Reply Mode
Option range: Disabled, Active, Last
Default: Last

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Isolate
Option range: Disabled, Enabled
Default: Disabled

 

TONE LEVEL

 

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

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Tone Level
Option range: Mute, -24 dB ‒ 0 dB (6 dB increments)
Default: -12 dB

 

ALERT TONE

 

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

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Alert Tone
Option range: Fast, Slow, Pulse
Default: Fast

 

ROOM

 

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

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Room
Option range: None, Available Rooms
Default: Unset

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Room Dim
Option range: Mute, -24db ‒ -6 dB (6 dB increments), Off
Default: Off

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Room Output
Option range: Both, 1, 2
Default: Both

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Priority Dim
Option range: Mute, -24 dB ‒ -6 dB (6 dB increments), Off
Default: Off

 

POPUP

 

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

 

Mode

Description

System Only

This is the bare minimum. System popups for system events like joining a configuration, etc., will always be shown.

Cue

This option will show popups for system notifications and incoming cue signals.

Cue+Direct

This option enables popups for system events, cue signals, and communications on the special channel for temporary direct communication.

Cue/Direct/Extended

This option enables popups for system events, cue signals, direct channel communications, and communications on channels that are not directly available through the UI (hidden).

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Popup
Option range: System Only, Cue, Cue+Direct, Cue/Direct/Extended
Default: Cue/Direct/Extended

 

CUE TIMEOUT

 

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

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Cue Timeout
Option range: 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec, 120 sec
Default: 5 sec

 

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.

 

Setup menu: User ▸ Scripts ▸ Script Name
Option range: Available scripts
Default: Unset

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Sidetone
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ 0 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB

 

GAIN

 

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

 

Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Gain
Option range: Headset: +30 dB ‒ +60 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: none

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Compressor
Option range: Off, Fast, Med, Slow
Default: Med

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Gate Threshold
Option range: -50 dB ‒ -25 dB (5 dB increments), Off
Default: -50 dB

 

GATE HOLD

 

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

 

Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Gate Hold
Option range: Short, Medium, Long, Xlong
Default: Medium

 

SOURCE

 

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

 

Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Source
Option range: Headset, 375Hz, 1kHz, 1.2kHz, 2.5kHz
Default: Headset

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Headset Bias
Option range: Off, On
Default: Off

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Output Limiter
Option range: -24 dB ‒ -6 dB (6 dB increments), Off
Default: -6 dB

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Main Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB

 

Device

 

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

 

UI MODE

 

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

 

Mode

Description

2 Channel

This mode gives direct access to talk and the call function on the user's first two channels.

3 Channel

This mode makes the user's first three channels directly available ( talk) and gives direct access to either the extended channel view or to the call function.

4 Channel

This mode gives direct access to the talk function of the user's first four channels.

 

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

 

Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ UI Mode
Option range: 2 Channel, 3 Channel, 4 Channel
Default: 2 Channel

 

ENC LEFT

 

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

 

ActionDescription

Disabled

The encoder's rotation has no function.

Main Volume

The encoder's rotation controls the device's main volume.

Program

The encoder's rotation controls the volume for the program audio channel.

Sidetone

The encoder's rotation controls the volume for the sidetone.

Channel 1 ‒ 4

The encoder's rotation controls the volume for a specific channel.

 

Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Enc Left
Option range: Disabled, Main Volume, Program, Sidetone, Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Channel 4
Default: Main Volume

 

ENC RIGHT

 

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

 

Action

Description

Disabled

The encoder's rotation has no function.

Main Volume

The encoder's rotation controls the device's main volume.

Program

The encoder's rotation controls the volume for the program audio channel.

Sidetone

The encoder's rotation controls the volume for the sidetone.

Channel 1 ‒ 4

The encoder's rotation controls the volume for a specific channel.

 

Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Enc Right
Option range: Disabled, Main Volume, Program, Sidetone, Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Channel 4
Default: Main Volume

 

EXTENDED

 

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

 

Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ UI Mode
Option range: Disabled, Enabled
Default: Enabled

 

BUZZER

 

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

 

Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Buzzer
Option range: Disabled, Enabled
Default: Enabled

 

FLIP

 

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

 

Option

Description

No Flip

The display is oriented normally.

Main

This option flips the following screens by 180°:
  • Main screen showing the channels.
  • Status screen.
  • Extended channel view.

Menu

This option flips the setup menu by 180°.

Both

This option flips all screens by 180°.

 

Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Flip
Option range: No Flip, Main, Menu, Both
Default: No Flip

 

LED INTENSITY

 

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

 

Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ LED Intensity
Option range: Min, 1 ‒ 6 (1 increments), Max
Default: 4

 

LED TIMEOUT

 

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

 

Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ LED Timeout
Option range: Disabled, Enabled
Default: Disabled

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Screen Timeout
Option range: Always On, 1 Minute, 10 Minutes, 1 Hour, 10 Hours
Default: 1 Hour

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Direct IP ▸ IP Address
Option range: IPv4 address-space
Default: Unset

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Direct IP ▸ UDP Port
Option range: Auto, 00000 - 99999
Default: Auto

 

PASSWORD

 

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

 

Notice: The password is always eight characters long!

 

Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Direct IP ▸ Password
Option range: 8 characters: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, +, -
Default: Unset

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Direct IP ▸ Send Buffer
Option range: 10 ms, 20 ms, 30 ms, 40 ms
Default: 10 ms

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Direct IP ▸ Receive Buffer
Option range: 20 ms - 200 ms (10 ms increments)
Default: 20 ms

 

DIAGNOSTICS

 

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

 

Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Direct IP ▸ Diagnostics

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Cloud ID ▸ ID
Option range: 8 characters: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, +, -
Default: Unset

 

PASSWORD

 

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

 

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

 

Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Cloud ID ▸ Password
Option range: 8 characters: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, +, -
Default: Unset

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Cloud ID ▸ Send Buffer
Option range: 10 ms, 20 ms, 30 ms, 40 ms
Default: 10 ms

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Cloud ID ▸ Receive Buffer
Option range: 20 ms - 200 ms (10 ms increments)
Default: 20 ms

 

DIAGNOSTICS

 

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

 

Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Cloud ID ▸ Diagnostics

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Config ▸ Join Config ▸ Configuration Name

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Config ▸ Factory Default ▸ Load

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Network ▸ Dynamic: No ▸ Address
Option range: 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255
Default: Unset

 

NETMASK

 

The option Netmask defines the local subnet of the device.

 

Setup menu: Network ▸ Dynamic: No ▸ Netmask
Option range: 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255
Default: Unset

 

GATEWAY

 

The option Gateway defines the local network gateway.

 

Setup menu: Network ▸ Dynamic: No ▸ Gateway
Option range: 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255
Default: Unset

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ 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.

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ Name

 

STAMP

 

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

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ Stamp

 

SAMPLE RATE

 

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

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ Sample Rate

 

MULTICAST IP

 

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

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ Multicast IP

 

ID

 

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

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ ID

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ IP ▸ Ping

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ IP ▸ Packets

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ Firmware

 

Serial

 

This option displays the device's serial number.

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ Serial

 

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.

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Reset Network

 

RESET DEVICE

 

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

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Reset Device

 

RESET AUDIO

 

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

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Reset Audio

 

RELOAD USER

 

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

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Reload User

 

FACTORY RESET

 

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

 

Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Factory Reset

 

Technical specifications

 

 

General

 

Connectors (Neutrik):

1 x XLR4M, 1 x RJ45 etherCON (10/100 Mbps)

 

User controls:

4 x Buttons (rubber dome), 1 x Encoder Left, 1 x Encoder Right

 

Display:

1 x 0.95" LCD screen (monochrome)

 

Display resolution:

64 x 96 pixel, 15 x 22 mm (H/W)

 

Power inputs:

Power over Ethernet: IEEE 802.3af 48-56 Vdc

 

Power usage:

2 Watt typical, 6 Watt max

 

Dimensions (H/W/D):

53 x 95 x 119 mm

 

Weight:

260 g

 

Environmental:

Ambient temperature: 0° ‒ +55° C

 

Audio inputs

 

Headset connector

 

Connector (Neutrik):

XLR4M (pin 1 & 2)

 

Type:

Unbalanced

 

Bias power:

Max. 2.5 V

 

Amplification range:

+30 dB ‒ +60 dB

 

Noise:

-70 dBu ‒ -55 dBu

 

Wired Latency:

Headset to headset: ~10 ms

 

Wireless Latency:

Headset to headset: ~22 ms (one wireless hop)

 

Audio outputs

 

Headset connector

 

Connector (Neutrik):

XLR4M (pin 3 & 4)

 

Nominal level:

0 dBu

 

Max output:

+20 dBU

 

Impedance:

120 Ω

 

Downloads

 

Firmware

 

Latest firmware (ZIP archive)

Firmware archive

 

Other

 

Technical drawings (ZIP archive)

CE-Certificate (PDF)

 

Written by: Chad Phelps, Henk-Jan Blok, Timo Toups

 

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