User manual AVIOM A-16D PRO

[. . . ] User Guide 9310 1005 0001F rev 2. 00 © 2009 Aviom, Inc. Certifications ETL/cETL Listed EMC: Conforms to: Certified to: RoHS Status: EN 55013, EN 55020, SAA AS/NZS 1053 IEC 60065, EN 60065, UL 65002001 CAN/CSA E60065, KETI Pbfree Notice of Rights All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means--electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise--without written permission of Aviom, Inc. Trademarks Aviom, ANet, the ANet icon, Pro16, Pro64, and Virtual Data Cable are trademarks of Aviom, Inc. Information subject to change without notice. ii READ THIS FIRST Important Safety Instructions ! 1. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. [. . . ] A crossover cable is not compatible with your Aviom equipment. Cable Lengths Cat5e cables used with your Aviom products can be up to 500 feet (approximately 150 meters) in length between devices. The maximum cable length specification applies to the cable connected between the AN16/i Input Module and the first Pro16 output module (or Personal Mixer) in your system as well as for cable runs between each additional Pro16 ANet A-16D A-Net Distributor user GuiDe 4 compatible device in your system. Input Module Up to 500 feet of Cat-5e cable can be used to connect each system component Output Modules or Personal Mixers Infinite number of ANet components The distance between each A-Net device can be up to 500 feet (150 meters). Your cable length performance will be affected by a number of factors including the quality of the cables used, and the number of devices such as cable couplers used or passive wall panel interconnections in use. When using the optional AN16SBR System Bridge, the cable length specification applies to the total cable length between the two ANet devices being connected with the AN16SBR System Bridge. This is similar to what happens when using an inline coupler to extend cable lengths. Total A-Net cable length can be 500 feet (150 meters) Pro16 Input System Bridge A-Net Out System Pro16 Output Bridge A-Net In The maximum cable distance includes all passive devices such as System Bridges in the calculation. A-16D A-Net Distributor user GuiDe 5 Premade cables in a variety of lengths and colors are available at most computer outlets. Cables can be extended by using a simple passive device called an inline coupler to add length to existing cables (as long as you do not exceed the specified maximum cable length). Note that it is possible that the maximum cable length specification can be compromised by using inline couplers or other passive connection devices. AC Line Conditioning Aviom products are digital devices and as such are sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line voltage. Changes in the line voltage from lightning, power outages, etc. , can sometimes damage electronic equipment. To minimize the chance of damage to your equipment from sudden changes in the AC line voltage, you may want to plug your equipment into a power source that has surge and spike protection. Power outlet strips are available with builtin surge protection circuits that may help protect your equipment. Other options for protection of your equipment include the use of an AC line conditioner or a battery backup system (sometimes referred to as an uninterruptible power supply, or UPS). Installing in an Equipment Rack The A16D Pro is designed to be installed in a standard 19inch audio equipment rack. This design is both for easy transportation of the unit and for protection. Each unit takes up two standard rack spaces (19 inches wide by 3. 5 inches high). The rack ears on each side of the device are designed to support the weight of the A16D Pro. The rear panel of the A16D Pro also includes mounting holes for adding rear support. Support the rear of the A16D Pro if it is mounted in a rack that will be transported frequently to avoid flexing the case of the product. To rack mount the A16D Pro, position it in the equipment rack at the desired location. Use standard rackmounting screws (1032 size) to attach the unit to your rack hardware. You may want to use nonmetallic washers between the rackmounting screws and the device's finished surface to avoid marring the painted finish on your Aviom products. A-16D A-Net Distributor user GuiDe 6 Always allow adequate ventilation for devices mounted in equipment racks. Avoid placing your Pro16 product directly above or below other rack mounted devices that produce high levels of heat, such as power amps. EtherCon Connector Some Aviom products use EtherCon® Cat5 connectors. It can receive a standard Cat5e cable or a cable fitted with the special heavyduty EtherCon connector. [. . . ] · The ANet distributor can be located near a convenient source of AC power. · A onecable solution for supplying ANet and DC power to a personal mixing location is possible. To power a Personal Mixer via the Cat5 cable: · Connect the ANet cables as described previously between system components (from the ANet input module to the A16D Pro). · Connect a Cat5e cable from a powered ANet output on the A16D Pro to the A-Net iN on the Personal Mixer. [. . . ]