FlexTally

About the Preview Indicator

With FlexTally Utility software ver. 1.2.0 and FlexTally firmware Rev. 0029 you have the choice to turn on or off the preview indicator (green lamp) when FlexTally is connected via Ethernet to a supported switcher.

Preparation

• Prepare a PC for setting.
• Install “FlexTally Utility” on the setting PC. Click here for installation instructions.
• Please update the firmware of the FlexTally Station Unit to the latest version. See here for how to update.
• Set DIP switch No. 1 on the Station Unit to ON and set the connection method to “Ethernet” setting.
  

How to Change Settings

You can configure the preview indicator (green lamp) to on/off in the Switcher (Ethernet Mode) screen in FlexTally Utility.

1. Connect the Station Unit, the switcher and the setup PC to the same network.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the Station Unit and turn it on. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
   
3. Start FlexTally Utility. Select “Scan”.
   
4. When the Station Unit is found, the IP address of the Station Unit will be displayed. Click on the IP address.
   
5.  Select “Switcher Setting”.
   
6. Select the switcher you wish to change the setting.
   
7. Select ON or OFF at “Preview Lamp”.
   
8.  Click on “Save”.
   

Preparation

• Please make sure the LiveWedge firmware is Rev. 1463 or later. For details on how to update the firmware check here.
• Prepare a setting PC.
• Install “FlexTally Utility” on the setting PC. Click here for installation instructions.
• Please update the FlexTally Station Unit firmware to the latest version. See here for how to update.
• Make sure the Lamp Units are fully charged
• Connect the Station Unit and the Lamp Units. Connection methods are here.
• Turn ON the No.1 DIP switch on the Station Unit and change the connection method to Ethernet.
  

Setup Steps

1. Set the DIP switches of each Lamp Units for 4 channels.
   
2. Make sure the FlexTally Station Unit, LiveWedge and the setting PC are in the same network.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the FlexTally Station Unit and turn on the power. The status LED lights blue when the power is turned on.
   
4. Start FlexTally Utility and select “Scan”.
   
5. When the Station Unit is found,  the IP address will be displayed. Select the IP address.
   
6. Select “Switcher Setting”.
   
7. Select “LiveWedge”.
   
8. Click “Save”.
   
9. Press and hold the power button on the Lamp Units. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
   
10. Switch LiveWedge’s video channels and check each the Lamp units response.
    

Change connection when using multiple LiveWedges

If there is more than one LiveWedge on the same network, you can switch the connection with the Function 1 button.

You can then check the connection by switching input channels on LiveWedge.

Note

• Since the “Test Lamps” option in “FlexTally Utility” is affected by the LiveWedge connection, please test when LiveWedge is not connected.

Setup Movie

Preparation

• Prepare a PC for setting.
• Install “FlexTally Utility” on the setting PC. Click here for installation instructions.
• Please update the firmware of the FlexTally Station Unit to the latest version. See here for how to update.
• Install “ATEM Software Control” and “ATEM Setup” on the PC for setting.
• Make sure the Lamp Unit is fully charged.
• Connect the Station Unit and the Lamp Unit. Click here for how to connect.
• Set DIP switch No. 1 on the Station Unit to ON and set the connection method to “Ethernet” setting.
  

Setup Steps

1. Set the DIP switches of each Lamp Unit for the channels to be used (please refer here for details).
2. Connect the Station Unit, ATEM switcher and the setup PC to the same network.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the Station Unit and turn it on. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
   
4. Check the ATEM IP address from “ATEM Setup”.
   
5. Start FlexTally Utility and select “Scan”.
   
6. When the Station Unit is found, the IP address of the Station Unit will be displayed. Click on the IP address.
   
7. Select “Switcher Setting”.
   
8. Select “ATEM”.
   
9. Enter the ATEM IP address shown at step 4 at “Switcher IP Address”.  Click “Save”.
   
10. Press and hold the power button on the Lamp Unit. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
    
11. Switch channels on your ATEM switcher by using the “ATEM Software Control” and make sure each lamp responds.

Note

• Since the “Test Lamps” option in “FlexTally Utility” is affected by the ATEM connection, please test when ATEM is not connected.

Preparation

• Prepare a PC for setting.
• Install “FlexTally Utility” on the setting PC. Click here for installation instructions.
• Please update the firmware of the FlexTally Station Unit to the latest version. See here for how to update.
• Make sure the Lamp Units are fully charged.
• Connect the Station and the Lamp Units. Connection methods are here.
• Turn ON the No.1 DIP switch on the Station and change the connection method to “Ethernet”.
  

Setup Steps

1. Set the DIP switches of each Lamp Units for the channels to be used (please refer here for details).
2. Connect the Station Unit, TriCaster and setup PC to the same network.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the Station Unit and turn it on. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
   
4. Reset TriCaster password so that FlexTally can access TriCaster via the network. At TriCaster main page; Shutdown -> Admin mode -> Set LivePanel. Remove the check mark at Require Password. Click the OK button.
   

   

5. Set TriCaster IP address. At TriCaster Admin Mode; Move Windows Desktop -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change Adapter Setting -> Set the Fixed IP address from the Ethernet Property connecting to the network.
   
6. Set FlexTally Fixed IP address. Start FlexTally Utility, select “Scan”.
   
7. When the station Unit is found, the IP address of the Station Unit will be displayed. Click on the IP address.
   
8. Select “Network Setting”.
   
9. Set the IP address of the FlexTally Station Unit so that it is in the same network as the TriCaster. Click “Save”. After setting, restart the station (by removing and reconnecting the USB power supply).
   
10. After restarting the Station Unit, select “Switcher Setting”.
    
11.  Select “TriCaster”
    
12.  Enter the IP address of the TriCaster and click “Save”.
    
13. Press and hold the power button on the Lamp Unit. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
    
14. Switch channels using TriCaster and check each the Lamp Units response.

Note

• Since the “Test Lamps” option in “FlexTally Utility” is affected by the TriCaster connection, please test when TriCaster is not connected.

Preparation

• Install vMix on your PC.
• Prepare a setting PC. There is no problem if this is the same PC as the one on which vMix is installed.
• Install “FlexTally Utility” on the setting PC. Click here for installation instructions.
• Please update the FlexTally Station Unit firmware to the latest version. See here for how to update.
• Make sure the Lamp Units are fully charged.
• Connect the Station Unit and the Lamp Units. Connection procedures are explained here.
• Turn ON the No.1 DIP switch on the Station Unit and change the connection method to Ethernet.
  

Setup Steps

1. Set the DIP switches of each Lamp Units to match the number of channels you want to use (please refer here for details).
2. Make sure the FlexTally Station Unit, the PC which vMix is installed and the setting PC are in the same network.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the Station Unit and turn it on. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
   
4. Start vMix and select “Setting”.
   
5. Select “Web Controller” and find vMIX IP Address.
   
6. Start FlexTally Utility and select “Scan”.
   
7. When the station Unit is found, the IP address of the Station Unit will be displayed. Click on the IP address.
   
8. Select “Switcher Setting”.
   
9. Select “vMix”.
   
10. Enter the vMix IP address at Step 5 at “Switcher IP Address” and click “Save”.
    
11. Press and hold the power button on the Lamp Units. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
    
12. Switch channels using vMix and check each the Lamp units response.

Note

• Since the “Test Lamps” option in “FlexTally Utility” is affected by the vMix connection, please test when vMix is not connected.

Preperation

• Install Wirecast on your PC.
• Prepare a setting PC. There is no problem if this is the same PC as the one on which Wirecast is installed.
• Install “FlexTally Utility” and “FlexTally For Wirecast” on the setting PC. Click here for installation instructions.
  *As of May 2023, only the FlexTally Utility for Windows supports Wirecast.If you use Wirecast, please use a Windows PC for the setting PC.
• Please update the FlexTally Station Unit firmware to the latest version. See here for how to update.
• Make sure the Lamp Units are fully charged.
• Connect the Station Unit and the Lamp Units . Connection procedures are explained here.
• Please make sure the Station Unit and the the Lamp Units are connected correctly. Click here for connection instructions.
• Turn ON DIP switch No.1 of the Station Unit to set the connection method to Ethernet.
  

Setup Steps

1. Set the DIP switch on the back of each lamp to the channel you want to use. Click here for setup instructions.
2. Make sure the FlexTally Station Unit, the PC which Wirecast is installed and the setting PC are in the same network.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the Station Unit and turn it on. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
   
4. Start Wirecast before starting FlexTally Utility.
5. Start the FlexTally Utility software and select “Scan”.
   
6. When the Station Unit is found,  the IP address will be displayed. Select the IP address.
   
7. Select “Switcher Setting”.
   
8. Select “Wirecast”.
   
9. At “Switcher IP Address”, enter the IP address of the PC which is Wirecast. Click “Save”.
   
10. Next, set up the Lamp Units. Start “FlexTally For Wirecast” and select “Unset” for the Lamp Units you wish to setup.
11. When “Select Shots” starts, select the shot you wish to set for the Lamp Units and click “OK”. Here, as an example, we set Layer:1 Picture1.png for CH1 with Station ID 0.
12. “Unset” will change to “Set” if the Lamp Units setup is completed correctly. Set other lamps in the same way.
13. Press and hold the power button on the Lamp Units. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
    
14. After completing the settings, use Wirecast to select transitions and previews, and check if the Lamps light up. If the settings are correct, the Lamp Units color notation on “FlexTally For Wirecast” will also light up in red or green accordingly.
15. To save the Lamp Unit settings, click “Save” in “FlexTally For Wirecast”. To load saved settings, click “Load” to load the settings file.

Troubleshooting

1. I get an error and cannot update the Station Unit firmware. → Please start FlexTally Utility as an Administrator.
2. I am unable to connect to the station unit.→ Please change the setting to fixed IP instead of DHCP. Click here for configuration instructions.
3. I can’t set the lamp in FlexTally For Wirecast.→ Please check that the IP address you entered in “Switcher IP Address” in FlexTally Utility is correct.

Note

• Since the “Test Lamps” option in “FlexTally Utility” is affected by the Wirecast connection, please test when Wirecast is not connected.

Setup Movie

Preparation

• Make sure the Lamps are fully charged.
• Connect the Station and Lamps. Connection methods are here.

Setup Steps

1. Set the DIP switches of each Lamp for the channels to be used (please refer to here).
2. Please turn off the number 1 on the Station’s DIP switch to change the connection method to GPIO.
   
3. Set DIP switches No.2, 3, and 4 on the Station according to the purpose of the switcher (please refer here for details).
4. Connect the Station and switcher with a GPIO cable.
5. Press and hold the power button on the lamp. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
   
6. Connect the AC adapter to the station and turn it on. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
   
7. Switch the channel of the switcher and check that each lamp reacts.

Note

• Since the “Test Lamps” option in “FlexTally Utility” is affected by the switcher connection, please test when a switcher is not connected.

You can connect* to external equipment such as a field monitor with a corresponding Tally GPIO input. The output tally signal is synchronized with the lighting state of the connected Lamp.

*Separate cable required.

Lamp GPIO-OUT pin map

Stereo mini (2.5 mmΦ) plug.

Lamp GPIO-OUT schematic

If the distance between the Station and the Lamp is too far, or if the local radio wave environment is not suitable for a wireless conenction, we recommend using FlexTally with a wired connection.

*Wired connection cables must be purchased separately.

Cable Type

Please prepare a 2-core pair cable.

Connection Steps

Connect P and P and N and N of the WIRE port of each Station and Lamp.

Multiple Lamps can be connected as follows.*1

*The same signal is output from all four wired ports of the Station.

Insert/Remove Cable

How to insert

Insert the cable while pushing the cross part of the port.

How to Remove

While holding down the cross part of the port, disconnect the cable.

Set DIP Switch

Make sure DIP switch No.8 is set to OFF and set the Station and lLaamp to wired mode.*2

Note

*1 For wired connections, connection distance and number of connectable Lamps may change depending on factors such as wiring distance, wire material, number of Lamps, environment, etc. Please test before using in a critical location.
*2 It is not possible to use a mixture of wireless and wired connections with multiple Lamps.

FlexTally Utility has a Lamp Test function available, should you need to troubleshoot any Lamp illumination issues.

Preparation

• Prepare a PC for setting.
• Install “FlexTally Utility” on the setting PC. Click here for installation instructions.
• Please update the firmware of the FlexTally Station Unit to the latest version. See here for how to update.
• Make sure the lamp Unit is fully charged.
• Connect the Station Unit and the lamp Unit. Click here for how to connect.
• Set DIP switch No. 1 on the Station Unit to ON and set the connection method to “Ethernet” setting.
  

Setup Steps

1. Set the DIP switches of each Lamp Unit for the channels to be used (please refer here for details).
2. Connect the Station Unit and the setup PC to the same network.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the Station Unit and turn it on. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
   
4. Press and hold the power button on the Lamp Unit. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
   
5. Start FlexTally Utility. Select “Scan”.
   
6. When the Station Unit is found, the IP address of the Station Unit will be displayed. Click on the IP address.
   
7. Select “Test Lamp”.
   
8. Click the number buttons to see if the corresponding the Lamp Units illuminate.
   To set the channel numbers for each Lamp Units, please check here. The Lamp Unit lights red when “PGM” is selected, and green when “PVW” is selected.
   

   

Note

• “Lamp Test” does not work when an Ethernet switcher is connected within the same network, or when the connection method of the FlexTally Station Unit is set to “GPIO” setting.

Open the FlexTally Utility application and set the station IP address for DHCP or fixed IP.
*The initial setting is DHCP.
* When connecting the station and Cerevo LiveWedge directly with a LAN cable, click DHCP. (Auto IP will be used)

– Connect to the station.
Place the station and the PC using the FlexTally Utility application on the same network and plug the USB power cable into the station. Search for the station in FlexTally Utility application.

Click found IP address.

– Select Network Setting

– When setting to DHCP
Click DHCP and Save.

After setting, unplug the AC adapter to reboot the station.

– When setting to a fixed IP

Click fixed IP.

Input the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway, and then click save.

After setting, unplug the AC adapter to reboot the station.

*If you accidentally set an IP address that is not on the same network, the station unit will not be found. In order to delete the incorrect IP address, initialize the station unit.

Initialization

Station

1. Confirm that the USB power supply is not connected.
2. Press the Function 1 Button and the Function 2 Button simultaneously.
3. Hold the buttons and connect the USB power supply.
4. Hold the buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds.

Settings other than the DIP switch will be reset.

Lamp

As of December 2017, there is no initialization function.

FlexTally Utility (Windows application)

*Please refer here for how to update.

• ver 2.0.0 (2023/5/31)
  • Improved connection stability during wireless connection
  • Partial UI change
• ver 1.2.1 (2022/2/1)
  • Fixed minor bugs
• ver 1.2.0 (2022/1/24)
  • Supported Wirecast
  • Supports preview lamp lighting ON / OFF selection
• ver 1.1.0 (2019.07.23)
  • Supported vMix
  • Added function to update Station firmware and Lamp firmware.
  • Fixed minor bugs

FlexTally Utility MacOS application

*Please refer here for how to update.

• ver 2.0.0 (2023/5/31)
  • MacOS version release

Station firmware

* Please refer here for how to update.

• Rev. 0031 (2023/5/31)
  • Improved connection stability during wireless connection
  • Supported FlexTally Utility MacOS version
• Rev. 0030 (2022/2/1)
  • Fixed minor bugs
• Rev. 0029 (2022/1/24)
  • Supported Wirecast
  • Supports preview lamp lighting ON / OFF selection
• Rev.0025 (2019.07.23)
  • Supported vMix

Lamp firmware

As of May 2023, there is no updates on FlexTally Lamp Unit firmware.

This page explains how to update the FlexTally Station Unit firmware. Please see here for the latest firmware version and revision history.

Preperation

• Prepare a PC for setting.
• Install the latest version of “FlexTally Utility” on the setting PC. Click here for installation instructions.
• Set DIP switch No. 1 on the Station Unit to ON and set the connection method to “Ethernet” setting.
  

Setup Steps

1. Connect the Station Unit and the setup PC to the same network.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the Station Unit and turn it on. When the power turns on, the status LED lights up blue.
   
3. Start FlexTally Utility and select “Scan”.
   
4. When the Station Unit is found, the IP address of the Station Unit will be displayed. Click on the IP address.
   
5. Select “Firmware Version”.
   
6. Select “Update Station Unit”.
   
   If “Update Station Unit” is gray-colored, the latest firmware is already installed. No update is required.
   
7. The update will start, so please wait until the update is completed.
   Do not turn off the power of the FlexTally Station Unit. Do not disconnect the network connection during the update. Click “OK” when the update is complete.
   

When updating FlexTallyUtility from a previous version, first uninstall FlexTallyUtility from the setting PC. After that, download the latest version of FlexTallyUtility from here and install the latest version of the application on the setting PC.

General Inquiries

• What size is FlexTally?
• What items are included?
• How long is the charging time?
• How long does FlexTally work via battery power?
• What regulatory rules does FlexTally comply with?
• Any firmware updates in future?
  We have ended firmware updates for FlexTally.

About FlexTally Unit

• Can I charge the battery or use a mobile battery?
  FlexTally can be charged with a 5V/1.5A AC adapter. You can also use a mobile battery which follows those specifications. Please note, Cerevo does not guarantee operation with 3rd party mobile batteries. Any accident caused by a non Cerevo product is not covered by FlexTally’s warranty.
• Can I use a cable other than the included USB cable?
  You can use a USB cable other than the one included in the box. Please note, Cerevo does not guarantee operation with 3rd party USB cables. Any accident caused by a non Cerevo product is not covered by FlexTally’s warranty.
• About LED status.
• How to initialize FlexTally.

About FlexTally Utility

• What are the requirements for the FlexTally app?
• Where can I download the app?

About Switchers

• Are there switchers that have been tested with FlexTally?
• Cannot connect with tested switcher.

  Cerevo has officially confirmed some switchers are compatible with FlexTally.
  See this page to find the list of tested switchers.

  However you may not connect with  a switcher on the list when your firmware is not up-to-date. Please check if your firmware is up-to-date when you cannot connect with your switcher.  If not, update your firmware and try again to connect with the switcher.
  See this page to find steps to update firmware.

  • Connect with LiveWedge
  • Connect with Blackmagic Design ATEM
  • Connect with NewTek TriCaster
  • Connect with vMix

   

• What kind of switcher can be used?
• What are FlexTally’s GPIO out specifications?

• Cannot find the station using the FlexTally utility application
• Is there any way to check if a switcher is connected properly?
• Lamps do not illuminate when using ATEM switchers
• Lamps do not illuminate when using TriCaster switchers
• Lamps do not illuminate green
• Lamps do not illuminate or illuminate incorrectly
• IP address settings
• Cannot Use FlexTally with Tricaster Advanced Edition 3 Software
• Lamp Illumination Test

Connect using DHCP to complete setup.

* When a Fixed IP connection is required, follow the same steps below to connect to the station initially. After that, change the settings to use a fixed IP.

1. Set the station to DHCP
Initialize the station (Initialization instructions)

2. Set PC to DHCP
a: In Windows 10: Go to “Start Menu” > “Settings” > “Network & Internet” > “Ethernet” > “Network and Sharing Center” > “Change adapter settings”.
b: Select the currently being used Ethernet adapter, right click and select “Properties”.
c: Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
d: Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and click OK.

*When a fixed IP address is required, after setup is complete, return to this point and change to “Use the following IP address”, then enter as required.

3. Connect directly with a LAN cable.
a: After the station and PC are set to DHCP, connect them directly using a LAN cable. (Turn off Wi-Fi if necessary)
b: Unplug the AC adapter to reboot the station.
c: Start the application and search for the station (the station will appear with an IP address starting 169.254.x.x).

Check if the Tally LED on the station illuminates red or green when switching. (LED location – Product overview)

Switcher channels 1-8 illuminate red (program) and green (preview). Channels 9-16 illuminate pink (program) and light green (preview).

*When using switchers without a preview output, the LED will not illuminate green or light green.

When the Tally LED does not illuminate at all, please check the connection between the station and the switcher.

Refer to Connect with Blackmagic Design ATEM to set up. In Setup step 6, if you cannot find the IP address of the station, check “Cannot find the station in FlexTally utility application.” If you were able to finish all setup steps but the lamps do not illuminate at all, see the following troubleshooting steps.

1. Is the ATEM switcher and station is connected via LAN directly or via a hub?

Please make sure they are connected on a local area network, not via the Internet.

2. Does the Tally LED on the station illuminate red or green?

In order to check, refer to “Is there any way to check if a switcher is connected properly?”

If the Tally LED does not illuminate at all, refer to “Lamps do not luminate or illuminate incorrectly”.

If the Tally LED does illuminate red or green, go to step 3.

3. Set a fixed IP address that corresponds to the ATEM IP address

Refer to “IP address settings”.

E.g: When the ATEM IP address is 192.168.10.240:

Set the station IP address as –

IP Address: 192.168.10.77

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway: 192.168.10.1

After setting, unplug the AC adapter to reboot the station.

*Do not use an IP address that is already used on the same local area network.

* If the station is set to a fixed IP, it’s possible that the station will not be found. Please change the IP address after all settings are complete.

If you want to change the station settings again, the PC should be set to a fixed IP or the station should be initialized to set up again.

4. Confirm

Unplug the LAN cable between the ATEM switcher and the station to reconnect. Check if the Tally LED on the station illuminates red or green.

Refer to “Connect with NewTek TriCaster” to set up. In Setup step 6, if you cannot find the IP address of the station, refer to “Cannot find the station on FlexTally utility application.” If you were able to finish all setup steps but the lamps do not illuminate at all, see the following troubleshooting steps.

1. Is the TriCaster switcher and the station connected via LAN directly or via a hub?

Please make sure they are connected on a local area network, not via the Internet.

2. Does the Tally LED on the station illuminate red or green?

In order to check, refer to “Is there any way to check if a switcher is connected properly?”

If the Tally LED does not illuminate at all, refer to “Lamps do not luminate or illuminate incorrectly”.

If the Tally LED does illuminate red or green, go to step 3.

3. Set a fixed IP address that corresponds to the TriCaster IP address

Refer to “IP address settings”.

EX: When the TriCaster IP address is 192.168.1.102:

Set the station IP address as –

IP Address: 192.168.1.105

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1

After setting, unplug the AC adapter to reboot the station.

* Do not use an IP address that is already used on the same local area network.

* If the station is set to a fixed IP, it’s possible that the station will not be found. Please change the IP address after all settings are complete.

If you want to change the station settings again, the PC should be set to a fixed IP or the station should be initialized to set up again.

4. Confirm

Unplug the LAN cable between TriCaster switcher and the station to reconnect. Check if the Tally LED on the station illuminates red or green.

5. Forward TCP port

If the above steps do not solve the problem, it’s possible that TCP Port 80 on the TriCaster is closed.

– Make a network connection that can connect to the Internet.
– Forward TCP Port 80 (In TriCaster’s Windows settings)

Some switchers do not have a preview (stand-by) output. For example, LiveWedge does not illuminate green because there is no preview output. Also some switchers have a preview output but don’t have a GPIO preview output.

Please check the switcher’s manual accordingly.

Check if the Tally LED on the station illuminates red or green. In order to check, refer to “Is there any way to check if a switcher is connected properly?”

If the Tally LED does not illuminate at all, check the connection with the switcher.

The following troubleshooting is only for cases when the Tally LED illuminates red or green.

Check the DIP switch setting

– Do the channel and DIP switch match correctly?

– Are the Lamps and station ID DIP switch set correctly?

– Is the Wireless/Wired DIP switch set correctly?

If other lamps accidentally illuminate green when a particular channel is selected

– Try switching off station DIP switch 3.

If Tally LED 7 illuminates when channel 3 is selected on the SONY MCX-500

– This is caused by the switcher’s specification. The switcher has 8 input connectors but are only available using up to 4 channels, so the allocation is changed. In this case, take the lamp for channel 3 and set the DIP switch to channel 7. See lamp settings.

– Similar cases may happen when channel 1, 2 or 4 are selected and Tally LED 5, 6 or 8 would illuminate accordingly.

When the station and lamps are connected wirelessly

– The station and lamps are too far apart.

– There may be obstacles in between the station and lamps.

– Radio frequency interference.

Open the FlexTally Utility application and set the station IP address for DHCP or fixed IP.

*The initial setting is DHCP.

*When connecting the station and Cerevo LiveWedge directly with a LAN cable, click DHCP. (Auto IP will be used)

– Connect to the station

Place the station and the PC using the FlexTally Utility application on the same network and plug the USB power cable into the station. Search for the station in FlexTally Utility application.

Click found IP address.

– When setting to DHCP

Click DHCP and Save.

After setting, unplug the AC adapter to reboot the station.

– When setting to a fixed IP

Click fixed IP.

Input the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway, and then click save.

After setting, unplug the AC adapter to reboot the station.

*If you accidentally set an IP address that is not on the same network, the station unit will not be found. In order to delete the incorrect IP address, initialize the station unit.

Some Tricaster users may have issues with FlexTally when upgrading from Tricaster Advanced Edition version 2 to version 3 software. If you experience any issues after upgrading please try the below workaround –

• After loading Tricaster Advanced Edition software, remove the LivePanel password in Administrator mode by unchecking the “Require password” box.

Use these diagrams as a reference when you connect FlexTally to your switcher. We also recommend checking the connection method for FlexTally listed here.

Please check your switcher’s connection specifications before proceeding. 

1.Connection Method: Ethernet

*1: For the cable between the camera and switcher, please c-heck the video input/output specifications of your camera and switcher.
 *2: Please prepare the required number of cameras.

This connection method can be used with the following switchers.

2. Connection Method: USB-GPIO Converter for FlexTally

*1: For the cable between the camera and switcher, please check the video input/output specifications of your camera and switcher.
*2: Please prepare the required number of cameras.

This connection method can be used with the following switchers.

For any questions or to place an order for the USB-GPIO Converter for FlexTally, please contact us. 

3. Connection Method: GPIO Cable

*1: For the cable between the camera and switcher, please check the video input/output specifications of your camera and switcher.
*2: Please prepare the required number of cameras.

This connection method can be used with the following switchers.

(We are not going to say anything about a customized GPIO cable order since it is too much work & small profit for Cerevo)  

•  USB-GPIO Converter for FlexTally
  
•  Quick Set-up Guide / Warranty
•  USB cable (Micro B to Type A)

Make sure to follow the precautions below when using this product.

• This product does not work as a stand-alone item. You will need FlexTally, a switcher that is compatible with this product, a connection cable and other items. Please buy these separately according to how you will use this product. 
• Do not apply excessive force to the cable or connector. Doing so may damage the product.
• This product is precision equipment, beware of impacts during transport or shocks from letting this product fall, which may cause damage.
• The guaranteed working temperature for this product is between 5℃ and 35℃. Do not use this product in an environment with temperatures outside the guaranteed working range. Also, do not use this product in places exposed to direct sunlight or with high levels of humidity. Doing so may cause damage to this product.
  
• This product is not water- or dust-proof. Take care that no liquids, sand, dust, etc., get into the terminal parts or the interior of the product.
• If you notice any irregularities like strange noises, strange smells, extensive heat generation, the product catching fire, a change in color etc., while using this product, immediately stop using it and contact Cerevo Customer Support. 
• Any damage to this product will be handled according to the warranty included in Quick Setup Guide. Please read the warranty carefully before use and contact Cerevo Customer Support if you have any questions.

The USB-GPIO converter supports the following switchers. (Last update May 2021)

• Roland V-8HD
  • PST (Preset) output is not supported.
  • V-8HD Remote is not supported.
• Roland V-1HD
• Roland V-1 SDI
• Lumantek ez-Pro VS4

Setup Movie

Preparing FlexTally

In order to use this product, place DIP switches 1 and 2 on the back side of the FlexTally station unit into the OFF position.
The positions of switches 3 to 8 depend on how you using FlexTally. Please refer to this link for the settings of switches 3 to 8.

How to Connect

●When using your switcher via unit operation

• Please note the USB cable to connect between a switcher and USB-GPIO Converter for FlexTally is not included.

●When using your switcher via iPad app

• Please note Lightning to USB 3 camera adapter is not included.

●When using your switcher via PC app

• Please note the USB cable to connect between a PC and USB-GPIO Converter for FlexTally is not included.

Station Setting

●Roland V-1HD, Roland V-1 SDI, Lumantek ez-Pro VS4

The DIP switch settings for the station are GPIO and Type 2.

– DIP Switch Settings

●Roland V-8HD

The DIP switch settings for the station are GPIO, Type 2, and No.8.

– DIP Switch Settings

* Must be compatible with Switcher Ver. 1.0.4 or later. If you are using an older version, please follow Roland’s instructions for updating, and be sure to perform a factory reset before using it.
* PST (Preset) output is not supported.