Rane Via 10 - Manual (Page 3)

Manual-3
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
ቢ Chassis ground screw & star washer. Since the Via 10 is powered from a remote AC power supply which does not carry
chassis ground through to the grounding pin of the AC cord, this screw is provided in case your system does not have
another earth grounding means. See the CHASSIS GROUNDING note below.
ባ POWER input connector. Use only a Rane RS 1, or other Remote AC power supply approved by Rane. This unit is
supplied with a remote power supply suitable for connection to this input jack. Consult the factory for a replacement or a
substitute. This unit’s power input is designed for an AC supply, delivering 18 volts, from a center-tapped transformer
capable of supplying at least the 650 mA of current demanded by this product. Using any other type of supply may damage
the unit, void the warranty or catapult the moon out of its orbit. See RaneNote 121 “Remote AC Power—An Idea Long
Overdue.”
ቤ RS-232 port provides the communications data path between RS-232-based serial devices such as our RaneWare line of
audio products. Be sure the Via 10 is configured properly for your serial application.
ብ RS-485 port provides the communications data path between RS-485-based serial devices such as Rane’s SR 1L Smart
Remote control which is an accessory for the SRM 66 Splitter Router Mixer. Be sure the Via 10 is configured properly for
your cereal application. (OK, it’s a bad joke.)
ቦ Versatile Input Port (VIP) is an exquisitely programmable logic and/or A/D input port for use with external switches,
potentiometers or any zero to five volt instrumentation device. Up to eight input devices in any variety are supported. See
the Hardware VIP section on page Manual-7 for further details.
ቧ Versatile Output Port (VOP) is a splendidly programmable open-collector logic output port for use with external indicator
lamps, LEDs, relays or any ground referenced external device. Up to eight output ports support any assortment of output
devices. See the Hardware VOP section on Manual-8 for further details.
ቨ LAN indicator flashes when the Via 10 is connected to a 10Base-T network.
ቩ LINK indicator quickly glows when any packet is present on the network. Yes, this means any packet, including packets
that are or are not intended for the Via 10.
ቪ 10Base-T Ethernet jack connects the Via 10 with a standard RJ-45 connector to either a PC’s Ethernet card or a standard
HUB or concentrator in a network.
ቫ The Australian C-Tick mark does nothing when pressed, should not be licked and indicates that the Via 10 is safe (in the
UL sense) to use down under.
CHASSIS GROUNDING
Units like the Via 10 with outboard power supplies do not
earth ground the chassis through the line cord. This chassis
connection is critical and in most installations, required by
law. Many ground this point to an amplifier chassis ground,
grounded rack rails or directly to the grounding screw on a
grounded AC outlet cover by means of a wire secured on both
ends with star washers to guarantee proper contact.
Please refer to RaneNote 110, “Sound System Intercon-
nection” (available at www.rane.com) for further information
on system grounding.