The wired BPX Beltpack X¶

The Green-GO BPX Beltpack X provides direct access to up to 32 high quality, low latency channels via a full-color OLED display; indicating the name, volume level, and status of a channel. With 4 associated push-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.

Sharing most features with its WBPX Beltpack X siblings, making the switch between wired and wireless devices easy. If you need bigger buttons and a little bit more weather protection, check out the sports version; available as wired and wireless versions.

What's in the box?¶

The Green-GO wired BPX Beltpack X comes with the following package contents:

• 1 x Green-GO wired BPX Beltpack X
• 1 x Printed quickstart guide

Device overview¶

Front panel¶

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.

4 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 device or channel status is presented by four powerful RGB LEDs.

1 OLED Display

The high contrast, color OLED display presents channel and device information clearly but compactly.

1 Belt Clip

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

Back panel¶

1 PoE Powered 10/100 Mbps Neutrik EtherCON

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

1 Neutrik 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 BPX Beltpack X 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.

Channel display & status¶

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

Channel Status

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

Channel ID

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

Display Name

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

Channel Color

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

Channel Volume

The current channel volume level.

UI modes¶

The user interface of the Green-GO wired BPX Beltpack X 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:

Encoder assignments¶

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

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

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

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

Status screen¶

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

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

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

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

Extended channel view¶

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

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

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

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

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

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

The channel Flexlist¶

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

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

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

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

Setup Menu
└──> User
    └──> Settings
        ├──> ...
        └──> Flexlist # (1)!
            ├──> ...
            └──> - Add - # (2)!

Setup Menu
└──> User
    └──> Channels
        └──> CH #
            ├──> ...
            └──> Channel Mode: Flex # (1)!

Changing a channel's destination¶

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

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

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

The setup menu¶

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

The wired BPX Beltpack X features two methods to access the setup menu:

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

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

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

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

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 special channels.
• The user's Flexlist.
• General user settings (color, communication settings, etc.).
• Script management.

Select User¶

Available Users¶

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

Channels¶

Channel 1 ‒ 32¶

The following is available for each of the 32 channels.

Assign¶

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

Listen Override¶

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

Listen¶

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

This option may be influenced by the Listen Mode.

Level¶

This option defines the output level for the channel.

Talk Mode¶

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

Priority¶

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

Listen Mode¶

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

Call Mode¶

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

Cue Mode¶

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

Channel Mode¶

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

Special Channels¶

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

• The temporary duplex channel for private communications.
• The passive program audio channel.
• The passive annoucements channel.
• The passive emergency channel.

Direct¶

The direct channel is temporary and functions bi-directional.

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

Level¶

This option defines the output level for the channel.

Priority¶

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

Cue Mode¶

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

Program¶

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

Assign¶

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

Level¶

This option defines the output level for the channel.

Dim¶

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

Announce¶

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

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

Assign¶

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

Level¶

This option defines the output level for the channel.

Emergency¶

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

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

Assign¶

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

Level¶

This option defines the output level for the channel.

Flexlist¶

This menu allows customizing the user's Flexlist.

Add¶

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

Settings¶

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

Active Time¶

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

Reply Mode¶

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

Isolate¶

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

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

Tone Level¶

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

Alert Tone¶

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

Room¶

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

Room Dim¶

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

Room Output¶

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

Priority Dim¶

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

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

Popup¶

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

Cue Timeout¶

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

Script¶

Loaded Script¶

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

Available Scripts¶

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

Status¶

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

Audio¶

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

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

Sidetone¶

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

Gain¶

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

Compressor¶

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

Gate Threshold¶

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

Gate Hold¶

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

Source¶

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

Headset Bias¶

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

Output Limiter¶

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

Main Level¶

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

Device¶

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

UI Mode¶

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

Enc Left¶

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

Enc Right¶

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

Extended¶

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

Buzzer¶

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

Flip¶

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

LED Intensity¶

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

LED Timeout¶

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

Screen Timeout¶

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

Connection¶

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

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

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.

IP address¶

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

UDP port¶

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

Password¶

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

Send buffer¶

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

Receive Buffer¶

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

Diagnostics¶

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

Cloud ID¶

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

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

ID¶

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

Password¶

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

Send buffer¶

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

Receive Buffer¶

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

Diagnostics¶

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

Config¶

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

Join Config¶

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

Available Configurations¶

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

Factory Default¶

This setting allows loading the factory default configuration file.

Load¶

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

Network¶

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

Dynamic: Yes¶

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

Dynamic: No¶

Dynamic: No allows for manual network configuration.

Address¶

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

Netmask¶

The option Netmask defines the local subnet of the device.

Gateway¶

The option Gateway defines the local network gateway.

Info¶

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

Name¶

This option shows the device name.

Config¶

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

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

Name¶

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

Stamp¶

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

Sample Rate¶

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

Multicast IP¶

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

ID¶

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

IP¶

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

Ping¶

This option allows defining an IPv4 target to be pinged.

Packets¶

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

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.

Firmware¶

This option displays the device's firmware version.

Serial¶

This option displays the device's serial number.

Reset To Defaults¶

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

Reset Network¶

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

Reset Device¶

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

Reset Audio¶

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

Reload User¶

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

Factory Reset¶

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

Technical specifications¶

General¶

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

User controls:4 x Buttons, 1 x Encoder Left, 1 x Encoder Right

Display:1 x 0,95" OLED screen (color)

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, 5 Watt max

Dimensions (H/W/D):46 x 95 x 119 mm

Weight:261 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)