AXT600 - Axient Spectrum Manager

Improvements

• Updated support for ULX-D and QLX-D hardware revisions

Notes

• User Guide
• To operate this version of AXT600 with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
  • Axient AXT400 Receivers 2.1.11
  • Axient Digital Receivers 1.3.45
  • UR4 UHF-R Receiver 1.171
  • ULX-D ULXD4X Receivers 2.6.3
  • QLX-D QLXD4 Receiver 2.3.24
  • PSM1000 P10T Transmitter 1.5.12
  • Shure Update Utility 2.7.1
  • ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.5.2
  • ShurePlus Channels Android 1.1.1
  • Wireless Workbench 6.15.0

Improvements

• Support for new frequency bands and variants for other wireless products:
  • Axient Digital AD4D and AD4Q
    • 694 MHz – 806 MHz (P55)
    • 487 MHz – 636 MHz (G63)
    • 630 MHz – 698 MHz (L60)
  • ULX-D
    • 470 MHz – 510 MHz (G53)
    • 174 MHz – 210 MHz (V52)
  • PSM1000
    • 470 MHz – 510 MHz (G53)
    • 630 MHz – 698 MHz (L60)
• Updated user groups for Belgium and Australia

Notes

• User Guide
• To operate Axient 2.1.38 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.171
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.16
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULX-D ULXD4X Receivers 2.4.25
  • QLX-D QLXD4 Receiver 2.3.24
  • PSM1000 P10T Transmitter 1.5.12
  • SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.1.5
  • Shure Update Utility 2.42.5.1
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.5
  • Wireless Workbench 6.14.1

Improvements

• Support for new frequency bands:
  • Axient Digital
    • 1240 MHz – 1260 MHz (Z16)
  • PSM1000
    • 518 MHz – 584 MHz (H22)

Notes

• User Guide
• To operate Axient 2.1.31 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • Axient Digital 1.2.35
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.171
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.16
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULX-D ULXD4X Receivers 2.4.9
  • QLX-D QLXD4 Receiver 2.3.22
  • PSM1000 P10T Transmitter 1.7.6
  • SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.1.5
  • Shure Update Utility 2.4.6
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2
  • Wireless Workbench 6.13.1

Improvements

• Support for Axient Digital frequency bands
  • 470 MHz – 608 MHz (G57)
  • 470 MHz – 608 MHz and 614 – 616 MHz (G57+)

Notes

• User Guide
• To operate Axient 2.1.22 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • Axient Digital 1.1.43
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.171
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.16
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULX-D ULXD4X Receivers 2.2.24
  • QLX-D QLXD4 Receiver 2.2.11
  • PSM1000 P10T Transmitter 1.6.19
  • SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.1.X
  • Shure Update Utility 2.4.2
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2
  • Wireless Workbench 6.12.5

Recommendation

Update all Axient devices in a configuration to the same firmware version.

Improvements

• Support for new frequency bands
  • Axient
    • 578 MHz – 608 MHz (J5A)
    • 653 MHz – 663 MHz (L3A)
  • Axient Digital
    • 794 – 806 MHz (R52)
  • QLX-D
    • 572 – 616 MHz (J50A)
    • 653 – 663 MHz (L50A)
  • ULX-D
    • 572 – 616 MHz (J50A)
    • 653 – 663 MHz (L50A)
    • 632 – 696 MHz (L50) for ULXD6/8
    • 510 – 530 MHz (G62) for ULXD6/8
  • PSM1000
    • 554 MHz – 616 MHz (J8A)
    • 653 MHz – 663 MHz (L8A)

Notes

• User Guide
• To operate Axient 2.1.11 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.171
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.16
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULX-D ULXD4X Receivers 2.2.X
  • QLX-D QLXD4 Receiver 2.2.11
  • PSM1000 P10T Transmitter 1.5.12
  • SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.0.1
  • Shure Update Utility 2.4.2
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.1
  • Wireless Workbench 6.12.4

New Feature

• Support for Axient Digital

Improvements

• Support for new frequency bands:
• Support for discovery over the network of the following frequency bands:
• Bug fixes

*AXT600 is capable of discovering ULX-D and QLX-D receivers in X52, X53, X54, V50, V51, Z16, Z19 and Z20 bands. AXT600 will continue to scan within the range of 470-865, 925-952 MHz. In the AXT600 band summary list, any band that is not fully supported due to non-tunable frequencies is tagged with *. In the AXT600 CFL list, non-tunable frequencies are indicated with "Monitor for WWB (unknown dBm)". When listening to CFL frequencies, switching to a non-tunable frequency will turn the Listen mode off. The AXT600 CFL Edit/Add menu will allow any frequency for any band, not limited to tunable frequencies.

Notes

• User Guide
• To operate Axient 2.0.27 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:

RECOMMENDATION

Update all Axient devices in a configuration to the same firmware version.

NEW FEATURES

• Access Control: When activated, it enables users to specify a PIN from Wireless Workbench 6.12 to protect the device from being changed by unauthenticated users of Wireless Workbench 6.12 and ShurePlus Channels. The Access Control status is visible on AXT600.

IMPROVEMENTS

• Low speed added to Fan Mode.
• Users pressing Enter while in Util > Network will remain in Util > Network instead of jumping to the Home menu.
• Discover ULX-D and QLX-D receivers in V50 and V51 bands* over the network.

*AXT600 is capable of discovering ULX-D and QLX-D receivers in X52, X53, X54 and Z16 bands. AXT600 will continue to scan within the range of 470-865, 925-952MHz. In the AXT600 band summary list, any band that is not fully supported due to non-tunable frequencies is tagged with *. In the AXT600 CFL list, non-tunable frequencies are indicated with "Monitor for WWB (unknown dBm)". When listening to CFL frequencies, switching to a non-tunable frequency will turn the Listen mode off. The AXT600 CFL Edit/Add menu will allow any frequency for any band, not limited to tunable frequencies.

NOTES

• For operation of Axient devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum versions that are supported with Axient version 1.17.10:
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.171
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.16
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULXD4X ULX-D Receivers 2.0.19
  • QLXD4 QLX-D Receiver 1.1.15
  • P10T PSM1000 Transmitter 1.4.2
  • Wireless Workbench 6.12

IMPROVEMENTS

• GUI added for viewing and entering gateway and IP address to achieve cross-subnet monitoring and control.
• Supports discovery over the network ULX-D and QLX-D receivers in X52, X53 and X54 bands.*
• Supports discovery over the network ULX-D receivers in the Z16 band.*

*AXT600 is capable of discovering ULX-D and QLX-D receivers in X52, X53, X54 and Z16 bands. AXT600 will continue to scan within the range of 470-865, 925-952MHz. In the AXT600 band summary list, any band that is not fully supported due to non-tunable frequencies is tagged with *. In the AXT600 CFL list, non-tunable frequencies are indicated with "Monitor for WWB (unknown dBm)". When listening to CFL frequencies, switching to a non-tunable frequency will turn the Listen mode off. The AXT600 CFL Edit/Add menu will allow any frequency for any band, not limited to tunable frequencies.

NOTES

• For operation of Axient devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with Axient version 1.16.11:
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.171
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.16
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULXD4X ULX-D Receivers 1.6.11
  • QLXD4 QLX-D Receiver 1.1.15
  • P10T PSM1000 Transmitter 1.3.9
  • Wireless Workbench 6.11.3

IMPROVEMENTS

• Supports updated group & channel maps for bands: G19, H18, J12, and L20
• Supports P10T frequency bands: G10J, J8J, L11J, and L8J
• Supports QLX-D Digital Wireless System
  • Discovers QLX-D channels
  • Coordinates frequencies for QLX-D channels
• Supports entry and maintenance of missing band information for CFL entries.
  • Requires all CFL entries edited/added from AXT600 to specify band values.

NOTES

• For operation of Axient devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with Axient version 1.15.3:
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.171
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.16
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULXD4x ULX-D Receivers 1.5.6
  • QLXD4 QLX-D Receiver 1.0.13
  • P10T PSM1000 Transmitter 1.3.9
  • Wireless Workbench 6.10.0

NOTES

• For operation of Axient devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with Axient version 1.14.6:
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.171
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.16
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULXD4 ULXD Receiver 1.4.14
  • P10T PSM1000 Transmitter 1.3.9
  • Wireless Workbench 6.9.0

NEW FEATURES

• Added new TV format option
  • The TV format is titled ‘6 MHz Japan’ and can be selected among other TV formats (6 MHz, 7 MHz, 8 MHz).
  • The new TV format starts at channel 13 and ends at channel 52, each channel with a 6 MHz bandwidth.
• 6 MHz Japan TV format can be specified from Wireless Workbench for a Spectrum Manager.
  • The new TV format can be downloaded to a networked Spectrum Manager for frequency coordination through the TV Channels dialog.

IMPROVEMENTS

• Supports ULX-D frequency bands X51, H50
• Supports PSM1000 band X7
• Supports MW4D band X7

KNOWN ISSUES

• CFL Analysis fails when the Spectrum Manager Exclusions list includes both a frequency range and a single frequency within that range. The Analysis result indicates an Exclusions conflict even though no CFL frequencies fall within the range of defined exclusions.

NOTES

• For operation of Axient devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with Axient version 1.12.8:
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.166
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.9
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULXD4 ULXD Receiver 1.2.14
  • P10T PSM1000 Transmitter 1.3.4
  • Wireless Workbench 6 Beta version 6.8.0

IMPROVEMENTS

• Support new AXT400 models
  • AXT400 D
  • AXT400 J
  • AXT400 R16
• Support for new AXT400 frequency bands
  • AXT400 C frequency band R16

KNOWN ISSUES

• Exclusions set by TV channel do not support Japan TV format (6 MHz channels numbered 13-52, starting at 470 MHz). To exclude Japan TV channels from frequency calculations, it is recommended to set exclusions by frequency ranges. For example Japan TV 13 = 470 – 476 MHz.
• When a frequency list (CFL) which includes entries for ULX-D in High Density mode is deployed from WWB6 to the AXT600 Spectrum Manager there are the following known limitations:
  • The Analyze features accessed from the AXT600 front panel interface cannot perform compatibility analysis
  • The AXT600 frequency calculation tools ‘CFL>New’ and ‘Wizard>Update Freqs’ will not calculate frequencies for ULX-D High Density channels that were offline entries in WWB Inventory at the time of deployment to the Spectrum Manager.
• Note: The AXT600 does calculate, analyze and deploy frequencies to ULX-D High Density channels that are added via the front panel interface.
• CFL Analysis fails when the Spectrum Manager Exclusions list includes both a frequency range and a single frequency within that range. The Analysis result indicates an Exclusions conflict even though no CFL frequencies fall within the range of defined exclusions.

NOTES

• For operation of Axient devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with Axient version 1.12.8:
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.166
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.9
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULXD4 ULXD Receiver 1.2.14
  • P10T PSM1000 Transmitter 1.3.4
  • Wireless Workbench 6 Beta version 6.6.1

NEW FEATURES

• Custom User Groups can be saved to the Spectrum Manager using WWB6.
  • The User Groups can be used to constrain frequency calculations run by the Spectrum Manager such that solutions come from specified ranges and sets of frequencies.
  • Once they are programmed to the device, Custom User Groups can be selected in the front panel menu Util>More>User Group then set List value to ‘Custom’.
• Calculation for ULX-D channels in High Density mode
  • The Spectrum Manager frequency calculations treat these devices as non-Intermod sources. Channels of this type will be considered to not generate transmitter-to-transmitter intermod products among themselves while avoiding intermods from other equipment.
  • Optimizes spectral efficiency of ULX-D High Density mode in mixed applications with other equipment types.
• Hardware Identification in WWB6
  • Enables the user to trigger a flashing sequence from the physical device to locate the Wireless Workbench 6 representation of that device in the software.
  • To engage, quickly tap the power button on the transmitter.

IMPROVEMENTS

• Calibration of front panel display, may optimize contrast on some units

KNOWN ISSUES

• When a frequency list (CFL) which includes entries for ULX-D in High Density mode is deployed from WWB6 to the AXT600 Spectrum Manager there are the following known limitations:
  • The Analyze features accessed from the AXT600 front panel interface cannot perform compatibility analysis
  • The AXT600 frequency calculation tools ‘CFL>New’ and ‘Wizard>Update Freqs’ will not calculate frequencies for ULX-D High Density channels that were offline entries in WWB Inventory at the time of deployment to the Spectrum Manager.
  • Note: The AXT600 does calculate, analyze and deploy frequencies to ULX-D High Density channels that are added via the front panel interface.
• CFL Analysis fails when the Spectrum Manager Exclusions list includes both a frequency range and a single frequency within that range. The Analysis result indicates an Exclusions conflict even though no CFL frequencies fall within the range of defined exclusions.

NOTES

• For operation of Axient devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with Axient version 1.11.14:
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.166
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.9
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULXD4 ULXD Receiver 1.2.14
  • P10T PSM1000 Transmitter 1.3.4
  • Wireless Workbench 6 Beta version 6.6.0

NOTES

• For operation of Axient devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with Axient version 1.10.2:
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.166
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.9
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULXD4 ULXD Receiver 1.2.14
  • P10T PSM1000 Transmitter 1.3.4
  • Wireless Workbench 6 Beta version 6.5.0

NEW FEATURES

• Networked discovery and coordination of ULXD4D Dual and ULXD4Q Quad receivers.
  • Spectrum Manager discovers, coordinates and deploys frequencies for all ULX-D series receivers.
  • Spectrum Manager identifies ULX-D receivers in High Density mode and maintains frequencies valid for High Density channels.

KNOWN ISSUES

• Very large compatible frequency lists deployed from WWB6 (>400 frequencies) may result in an unsuccessful deployment resulting in the loss of the CFL in the Spectrum Manager. When working with multiple bands of High Density channels it is recommend to unselect “Automatically Calculate Backups” in the WWB6 Coordination Preferences and add an appropriate number of requested backups via the “Add New Devices” dialog.

NOTES

• For operation of Axient devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with Axient version 1.9.2:
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.166
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.9
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULXD4 ULXD Receiver 1.2.14
  • P10T PSM1000 Transmitter 1.3.4
  • Wireless Workbench 6 Beta version 6.4.0 Beta

NEW FEATURES

• Support for the following Axient receiver variants: AXT400B, AXT400C

IMPROVEMENTS

• Improved Front Panel Lock feature, allows some menu navigation to view settings while not allowing changes to parameters.

KNOWN ISSUES

• The old P10T firmware for production (v1.1.0) is not interoperable with the minimum Beta version (v1.3.1) that supports the networked features of Spectrum Manager and Wireless Workbench 6. When using the Axient Spectrum Manager and/or Wireless Workbench 6 with PSM1000, all P10T transmitter units to be used in the same network configuration must be updated to version 1.3.4 (which is available to download from within Wireless Workbench 6). Use the Firmware Update Manager Tool in Wireless Workbench 6 to update P10T transmitters and enable network discovery and programming with Wireless Workbench 6 and Spectrum Manager.

NOTES

• For operation of Axient devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with Axient version 1.8.8:
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver - 1.166
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter - 1.0.0.9
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver - 1.0.0.13
  • ULXD4 ULXD Receiver - 1.0.3
  • P10T PSM1000 Transmitter - 1.3.4 Beta
  • Wireless Workbench - 6.3.0 Beta

NOTES

• For operation of Axient devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with Axient version 1.7.5:
  • UR4 UHF-R receiver 1.166
  • UR3 Plug-on Transmitter 1.0.0.9
  • UR5 Portable Diversity Receiver 1.0.0.13
  • ULXD4 ULXD Receiver 1.0.3
  • P10T PSM1000 Transmitter 1.3.1 Beta
  • Wireless Workbench 6.2.1.34 Beta