VIPEDIA-12 Event Logger

User's Guide
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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 3
2 VIPEDIA-12 and Network Card Configuration ........................................................................................... 4
2.1 VIPEDIA-12 and Network Card V3.1.x.x .................................................................................... 4
2.2 VIPEDIA-12 and Network Card V3.0.4.x .................................................................................... 5
3 Event Viewer Application ........................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Event Viewer Installation ............................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Event Logging Configuration .................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Event Logging Database View ................................................................................................. 18
3.3.1 Viewing the Events in the Event Viewer ........................................................................... 18
3.3.2 Examples of Events in the Event Viewer .......................................................................... 21
3.3.2.1 Fault Raise/Accept/Clear Event.............................................................................. 21
3.3.2.2 VIPEDIA-12 Main Application Firmware Update .................................................... 21
3.3.2.3 NVC (Night Time Volume Control) On/Off Period .................................................. 21
3.3.2.4 Routing Events ....................................................................................................... 22
3.3.2.4.1 Microphone Announcement ......................................................................... 22
3.3.2.4.2 Contact Input DVA Route ............................................................................. 22
3.3.2.4.3 Contact Input Analogue Input Route ............................................................ 23
3.3.2.4.4 Microphone Button DVA Route .................................................................... 23
3.4 Event Viewer Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 24

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1 Introduction

The VIPEDIA-12 and VIPEDIA-NET Network Card provide an event logging service. The Event Viewer
application provides a front-end interface to log and browse these events on a Windows PC.
The diagram below shows all components of the event logging service and gives an overview on how the
events are collected, stored and browsed:
• The Network Card collects the VIPEDIA-12 events (up to 200 events), and the Event Viewer logs these
events into a database (SQLite).
• The Event Viewer provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to configure and browse the event logging
database.

Figure 1 Simplified system overview (example)

Windows PC

EVENT VIEWER
APPLICATION
Event Viewer
GUI Event Viewer Application
configured to log events
from Network Cards in the
PAVA System (all or
some)
Event Viewer MSQLite
Windows Service Database

IP Network

VIPEDIA-NET VIPEDIA-NET VIPEDIA-NET Event Logging enabled on

Network Card Network Card Network Card all VIPEDIA-12 and
VIPEDIA-NET in the
VIPEDIA-12 VIPEDIA-12 VIPEDIA-12 PAVA System

The event logging service is enabled on VIPEDIA-12/VIPEDIA-NET units using the PAVA System
Configuration Tool (PAVA SCT) and File Transfer Tool (FTT). The PC event logging database is configured
using the Event Viewer application.
This Configuration Guide describes how to configure the event logging service and to view the events using
the Event Viewer application.
This guide assumes prior knowledge of VIPEDIA-12 and Network Card configuration using ASL
configuration tools.
Notes:
1) The following software versions are required to support the event logging service:

Software/Firmware Version
VIPEDIA-12 Host CP V3.0.1.2 (or later)
VIPEDIA-NET NET-VIPA V3.0.1.33 (or later)
Applications PAVA System Configuration Tool (PAVA SCT) V3.0.1.1.P (or later)
Event Viewer V3.0.1.1 (or later)

2) At the time of the publication of this document:

a) Only VIPEDIA-12 events are logged. VIPA events such as VIPA microphone announcements are not
logged.
b) The Event Viewer can only log and display events from a single PAVA system cluster.

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2 VIPEDIA-12 and Network Card Configuration

This section describes the configuration steps required to enable the event logging service on a VIPEDIA-12
system.

2.1 VIPEDIA-12 and Network Card V3.1.x.x

1. Load or create the configuration in the PAVA SCT.
2. If creating a new configuration, then go to step 6.
No configuration is required to enable the event logging service. The service is enabled as standard on
all VIPEDIA-12/Network Card units in the PAVA System, and cannot be disabled.
3. If loading a configuration file, configure the event logging service as follows.
4. In the left-hand side tree, select the PA/VA Cluster node.
5. On the right-hand side PA/VA Options page, click the Restore Defaults button (if displayed) to enable
the event logging service.
If Restore Defaults button is not displayed, the event logging service is already enabled.
Once enabled, it will not be possible to disable the event logging service.

6. Configure the PAVA system as required.

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7. Load the configuration into all units using the FTT.

a) Load the system configuration using

the Select File button.
b) Select All devices (*) from the drop-
down menu, and then click on Send
Config button.
(*) The drop-down list will be selectable
if the padlock is unlocked.

2.2 VIPEDIA-12 and Network Card V3.0.1.x

1. Load or create the configuration in the PAVA SCT.
2. In the left-hand side tree, select the PA/VA System node.
3. On the right-hand side PA/VA System Options page, check the Event Logger check box to enable the
service.
The event logging service will be enabled on all VIPEDIA-12/Network Card units in the PAVA System.

4. Configure the PAVA system as required.

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5. Load the configuration into all units using the FTT.

a) Load the system configuration using

the Select File button.
b) Select All devices from the drop-down
menu, and then click on Send Config
button.

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3 Event Viewer Application

3.1 Event Viewer Installation

This section describes how to install the Event Viewer application.

You will need:

• A Windows 7 (or later) PC.

• The host PC must have an Ethernet connection to the network containing all VIPEDIA-12 units.
• The host PC network interface that is used to connect to the VIPEDIA-12 units must have an IP address
in the same subnet as the VIPEDIA-12 units.
• The installer of the appropriate version of the Event Viewer application which is available from ASL or an
appointed ASL distributor.
As standard, the installer filename has the following format: ASL Event Viewer Setup <version>.exe
• To ensure the Event Viewer application is not installed on the host PC.
To uninstall the Event Viewer:
a) Close any open instances of the Event Viewer GUI.
b) Uninstall the application by running the uninstaller, typically:
C:\Program Files\ASL\ASL Event Viewer\unins000.exe
• To ensure the VIPA Config Tool (VCT) is installed on the host PC.

To install the Event Viewer:

1. Double-click ASL Event Viewer Setup <version>.exe to launch the installer.

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2. Read the license agreement, select the I agree … option, and then click the Next button

3. Change the installation directory (if required), and then click the Next button.

Click here to change the

installation directory

4. Select the installation option from the drop-down menu, and then click the Next button.

Installation options:
• Full Installation: only on PC used to
store the live database. Provides access
to offline and live database.
• Compact Installation: on any PC.
Provides access to offline database only.
• Custom Installation: as required.
Note that Windows service and database
should only be installed on the PC that
stores the live database.

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5. Select the additional tasks to be performed, and then click the Next button.

6. Review the installation options.

Click the Back button to change any option.
Click the Install button to proceed with the installation.

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7. The installation will start.

8. Read the information on the dialog box, and then click the Next button.

9. The installation is complete. Click the Finish button.

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3.2 Event Logging Configuration

This section describes how to configure the Event Viewer application to log the PAVA system events into the
Event Viewer database.

1. Launch the Event Viewer by clicking the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen, and
then selecting All ProgramsASL Event Viewer

Or by double-clicking the application’s icon on the desktop .

Note:
If the application is not launched due to missing DLL components, install the VIPA Config Tool (VCT).
2. Click on Live Database button.
The application will inform that there are no entries in the database. Click on the OK button.

3. The Event Viewer main GUI will be displayed.

4. Click the Configure button on the toolbar.
Or select Settings > Configure option on the menubar.

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5. Select the Data Storage tab on the Configuration window, and configure the maximum number of
events to be stored in the live database.
The oldest events in the database will be automatically deleted when the maximum number of events is
reached.
Click on the Save Changes button to apply the new setting.

6. Select the Devices tab on the Configuration window, and click on the New Device button to add
Network Cards to be monitored.

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7. Add Network Cards using one of the options below.

Options to add Network Cards:

a) Enter Vipedia hostname and IP
Network Cards are added one at a time.
Requires hostname and IP address of each Network Card in
the PAVA system.
b) Browse to PAVA VIPA config file…
Network Cards are selected from a list containing all Network
Cards in the VCT configuration file.
Requires the VCT configuration file (*.cfg) of the PAVA
System.
c) Fetch VIPA config from PAVA system
Network Cards are selected from a list containing all Network
Cards obtained from a Network Card in the PAVA system.
Requires the hostname and IP address of one Network Card
in the PAVA system that is online and commissioned.

a) Enter Vipedia hostname and IP

1) Enter the Hostname and IP

Address of the target Network
Card.
2) Click the Add Device button to add
the Network to the list of monitored
devices.
3) Repeat the above steps for each
Network Card.

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b) Browse to PAVA VIPA config file…

1) Load the VCT configuration file

(*cfg) for the Network Cards.

2) All Network Cards found in the

configuration file will be listed.
3) Select the required Network Cards
and then click on Add Selected
Devices.

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c) Fetch VIPA config from PAVA system

1) Enter the Hostname and IP

Address of a Network Card that is
online and commissioned.
2) Click the Next button.

3) All Network Cards found in the

configuration of the above Network
Card will be listed.
4) Select the required Network Cards
and then click on Add Selected
Devices.

8. Click on the Save Changes button.

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9. The Event Viewer starts to log events from the selected Network Cards.
The colour indicates whether the Network Card is online (green) or offline (red).

10. To remove a Network Card from the Event Viewer, select the Network Card in the Monitored Devices
list on the left-hand side, and then click on the Forget Device button.
Click on the Save Changes button.

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11. To stop logging events from a Network Card, select the Network Card in the Monitored Devices list on
the left-hand side, and then click on the right arrow button .
The Network Card you be moved to the list of Ignored Devices on the right-hand side.
Click on the Save Changes button.
In similar fashion, Network Cards in the Ignored Devices list can be moved back to the Monitored
Devices list using the left arrow button .

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3.3 Event Logging Database View

This section describes how to browse the event logging database and gives examples of events logged in
the database.

3.3.1 Viewing the Events in the Event Viewer

1. Launch the Event Viewer by clicking the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen, and
then selecting All ProgramsASL Event Viewer

Or by double-clicking the application’s icon on the desktop .

2. Click on Live Database or Offline File button.
Live System will be used in the examples below.

Live System: connects to live database.

Offline File: loads an Event Viewer database file (*.sql*).

3. The Event Viewer main GUI will be displayed.

Status indication:
• Green: all units are online
• Yellow: some units are offline
• Red: all units are offline
The drop-down list shows the connection status
for each unit (see example on the left-hand side):
red (offline) or green (online).

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Database Field Description:

Column Description
ID Sequential event ID.
Time Date and time of event (as stamped by the Network Card).
Type Type of event:
• Fault accept
• Fault clear
• Fault raise
• VIPEDIA-12 main application firmware update
• NVC (Night Time Volume Control) on/off
• Route (request, active, end)
Unit ID VIPEDIA-12 Unit ID.
Location VIPEDIA-12 name per PAVA SCT configuration.
Origin Typically identifies the audio source in route events.
Destinations Typically identifies the destination in route events.
Priority Identifies priority of route events.
Information Additional information. Typically:
• Alarm information (JPC format) for alarm raise events.
• Firmware version for firmware update events.
• Type of trigger and route attribute information for route events.
• On/off period for NVC events

4. To sort the items in the browser:

a) Click a column heading to sort by it.
b) To switch between descending and ascending sort order, click the column heading.
c) To sort by secondary columns, shift-click an additional column heading.
5. To make a copy of the live database, click on the Save a Copy… button.
Or select File > Save a Copy option on the menubar.
12. To configure the event logging database, click on the Configure button on the toolbar.
See Section “3.2 Event Logging Configuration” (page 11) for further details.

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13. To change the database size:

a) Make a copy of the live database using the Save a Copy… button on the toolbar.
b) Click on the Configure button on the toolbar.
c) Configure the maximum number of events to be stored in the live database.
The oldest events in the database will be automatically deleted when the maximum number of
events is reached.
d) Click on the Save Changes button to apply the new setting.

14. To delete all stored events in the live database,

a) Make a copy of the live database using the Save a Copy… button on the toolbar.
b) Click on the Configure button on the toolbar.
c) Click on the Delete all stored events button.
d) You will be given an option to save the database before it is deleted.

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3.3.2 Examples of Events in the Event Viewer

3.3.2.1 Fault Raise/Accept/Clear Event

Example showing a BMB Remote I/O comm fault was reported, accepted and cleared.

BMB comms fault (JPC format)

3.3.2.2 VIPEDIA-12 Main Application Firmware Update

Example showing V3.1.0.2P was loaded into the VIPEDIA-12 unit.

Firmware filename/version

3.3.2.3 NVC (Night Time Volume Control) On/Off Period

Example showing a NVC period started at 16:00 and ended at 17:00.

Indicates start/end of NVC period

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3.3.2.4 Routing Events

3.3.2.4.1 Microphone Announcement

Example showing a high emergency live announcement.

Identifies the audio source:

analogue input 1 of Vipedia 1

Route priority: 1

Identifies the routing Identifies the type of trigger

events: request, active (microphone PTT) and emergency
and end. class (high emergency)

List of destination outputs

3.3.2.4.2 Contact Input DVA Route

Example showing a non-emergency DVA triggered by a digital input.

Identifies the audio source:

DVA 1 of Vipedia 1

Route priority: 30

Identifies the routing Identifies the type of trigger (digital

events: request, active input) and emergency class
and end. (normal=non-emergency)

List of destination outputs

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3.3.2.4.3 Contact Input Analogue Input Route

Example showing a non-emergency analogue input (e.g. BGM) triggered by an analogue input.

Identifies the audio source:

analogue input 12 of Vipedia 1

Route priority: 40

Identifies the routing Identifies the type of trigger

events: request, active (analogue input) and emergency
and end. class (normal=non-emergency)

List of destination outputs

3.3.2.4.4 Microphone Button DVA Route

Example showing a high emergency DVA triggered by a microphone button.

Identifies the audio source:

DVA 1 of Vipedia 1

Route priority: 4

Identifies the routing Identifies the type of trigger

events: request, active (microphone button) and emergency
and end. class (high emergency)

List of destination outputs

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3.4 Event Viewer Troubleshooting

Symptom How to fix

Event Viewer is not launched due to missing Install the VIPA Config Tool (VCT) to install the
DLLs missing DLLs.

The Information column on the Event Viewer is Close and restart the Event Viewer.
unexpectedly blank (e.g. no information for fault
raise and route events)

The Event Viewer shows offline units
Verify that that the PC has Ethernet connection
to the target VIPEDIA-12 units.
Verify that the PC network interface that is used
to connect to the VIPEDIA-12 units has an IP
address in the same subnet as the VIPEDIA-12
units.
Verify that the firewall on the PC is not blocking
the access to the VIPEDIA-12 units.

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