How to use your user stations¶

This section will show how to use Green-GO user stations from an end user's perspective.

You will be able to use your devices right out of the box, facilitating the factory default configuration. However, before you can talk or receive any communications, you will need to:

1. Enter the setup menu.
2. Select a user for your device.

User interface¶

All Green-GO user stations feature a display to provide channel information and overview.

While the amount of channels that can be accessed and viewed directly varies depending on the device type, the general display structure remains the same across all devices:

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 can be used to differentiate between communication targets. The color is defined by the channel target itself (user or group).

Channel Volume

The current channel volume level.

Status colors¶

A Green-GO device informs the user about the device, system, and channel status. Each channel will indicate its status with the help of colors.

With the factory default configuration active, the colors signal the channel status as follows:

Voice communication¶

Voice communication in a Green-GO system is full-duplex, meaning that all participants of a channel can hear and be heard at the same time. A channel's target can be either of two things:

1. User: Private one-to-one conversation
2. Group: Multiple users conversing together.

Talking¶

To talk to a channel, the user must press the corresponding Button on the device. Pressing the button enables the talk function and changes the channel's status color to green, indicating the channel is ready to transmit audio to its target(s).

With the factory default settings active, the button will have two talk actions linked (Latch/Mom):

1. Press and hold: Will act as push-to-talk and will close the channel on button release. (Momentary)
2. Short button press: Will latch the channel to open on the first press. The second button press will close the channel. (Latch)

The function of the button-press can be configured in the channel settings, either on the device itself or with the help of the Green-GO Control software.

Receiving voice communication¶

If voice communication is received, the channel status will change to yellow. The device will transmit audio with the set channel volume to the active audio output.

A channel will stay active for 5 seconds after the last audio signal was received to give the user time to identify the receiving channel and use the answer function. This behavior can be configured by adjusting the property Active Time in the user's settings.

Should a user receive direct communication from another user that isn't configured on any of the 32 channels, the communication will be transmitted on an extra 33^rd channel. A configurable pop-up will inform the user about the sender's information.

Answering communications¶

Green-GO allows the user to answer any incoming voice communication with the press of one button. By default, the answer function will reply to the channel that received a communication last. However, the answer function can be configured to respond to all currently active incoming voice communications.

Adjusting the volume¶

All Green-GO devices feature one setting for the device's main volume and one volume setting for each channel. Each setting can influence the perceived loudness of audio transmissions received by the user.

Adjusting the main volume of a device¶

The device's Encoder has to be turned left or right to decrease or increase the main volume, respectively.
The Green-GO belt packs have two encoders on both sides, with the factory default configuration both control the main volume.

Adjusting the channel volume¶

It's possible to adjust the volume for each channel, creating your perfect channel mix.

Muting a channel¶

The volume meter on top of the channel UI will become hollow as soon as the channel is muted and return to the previous set volume when unmuted. The previous set channel volume will be stored and recalled upon muting or unmuting, respectively.

Call signs¶

Green-GO supports call signs with an alert signal on each of the 32 user channels. Each channel can be configured to enable or disable the sending and receiving of call signals.

Should a channel receive or send a call signal, the channel status will change to red and, after a short while, to blinking red and white, signaling the alert call.

BPX & WBPX belt packsMCX, MCXD & WPX stations

Green-GO belt packs feature several user interface presets that influence how a call sign can be sent to a channel. To find more about the available user interface presets, check out the corresponding device manual.

2-Channel Mode	3-Channel Mode	Extended Channel View
A belt pack using the 2-channel UI-mode will feature direct access to call signs on channels 1 and 2 on Button 3 or Button 4, respectively.	The 3-channel UI-mode features access to the call function on Button 4 as soon as any of the three first channels are open.	The Extended Channel View allows access to all 32 user channels. A call sign can be sent to the selected channel by pressing Button 2.

The call screen mode needs to be active on the device to enable the sending of call signals. When activated, the touch on a channel's Touchscreen section will send a call sign to the assigned target(s).

Tip: It is possible to send a call sign with the press of a channel's Button. The property Button defines if the buttons should change their function to the active screen mode or always open a channel for voice communication.

Cue signs¶

Cue signs are a great tool to communicate non-verbally to users or groups. A cue sign can be sent to any channel from user stations with a Touchscreen like the MCX rack station, MCXD desktop station, or WPX wall panel and be received and answered by any Green-GO device.

Green-GO features three-staged cue signals: Attention, Ready, and GO.

The first stage attention can be received and answered on any Green-GO device.

The cue signal will enter its second stage as soon as any recipient has answered the attention stage: Ready. This can be useful to inform the sender of the cue signal that everything is ready to go.

The last stage gives the GO and clears the cue.

Sending a cue sign¶

MCX & MCXD¶

A cue signal is sent by tapping the channel's Touchscreen section while using the cue screen mode on an MCX rack or MCXD desktop station. The first tap will initiate an attention cue. A second tap on the Touchscreen will directly send the GO cue and clear the channel after the local Cue Timeout reaches 0.

Receiving and answering a cue sign¶

Incoming cue signs will be displayed with a pop-up on the screen. Additionally, the channel status will change its color according to the cue stage.

BPX & WBPX belt packsMCX & MCXD stations

Answering an incoming attention cue is the same as answering any communication: Pulling one of the encoders up towards the display.

Answer incoming Attention Cue	Incoming Hold or Go Cues
An incoming Attention cue will be displayed with its sender information in a pop-up on the third touchscreen. The Setup or Shift buttons can be pressed to answer incoming Attention cues.	An incoming Ready or GO cue will be displayed in a pop-up together with the sender's information on the third touchscreen.

Entering the setup menu¶

The setup menu allows for persistent changes on the device and user configuration that can be synced back to the main configuration with the help of the Green-GO Control software. The setup menu can be accessed on each device and provides access to almost all settings and options.

User stations¶

BPX & WBPX belt packsMCX & MCXD stationsWPX wall panel

The BPX and WBPX belt packs feature 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.

The MCX rack and MCXD desktop stations provide easy access to the setup menu using a dedicated Setup button and navigated with the help of the encoder right next to it.

The setup menu on the WPX wall panel is hidden behind the press of the Encoder. When pressed, the 6^th Touchscreen section on the bottom right will provide access to the setup menu if tapped.

Interfaces¶

Accessories¶

The limited user interface on accessories like the WAA wireless antenna or the BCN beacon light only allows for little functionality.

Please refer to the device documentation for a complete description of the provided functionality.