Aviom PB28 - Manual

The PB28 Patch System
Aviom’s PB28 Patch Bay System is a universal modular
patching system that allows the user to configure
custom patch panels. PB28 patch bays can be used
in any audio or data environment. Each PB28 Patch
Panel accepts two eight-channel modules in any
order.
A Phillips screwdriver is required to mount the PB28
Series modules to the PB28 Patch Panel.
PB28 Modules
These modules are currently available for the PB28:
28-XF-DB XLR female (f ) to DB25 (r)
28-XM-DB XLR male (f ) to DB25 (r)
28-EC-EC EtherCon on both sides
28-XM-XF XLR male (f ) to XLR female (r)
28-XF-XM XLR female (f ) to XLR male (r)
28-AES-DB XLR male/female (f ) to DB25 (r)
for AES/EBU digital data
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PB28
Modular Patch Bay User Guide
Assembly
The basis of the PB28 system is the PB28 Patch Panel,
a blank, 1U-high unit that accepts up to two PB28
Series modules. Secure the optional modules to the
PB28 Patch Panel before mounting the product in an
equipment rack.
To attach a PB28 Series module to the PB28 Patch
Panel:
Orient the blank PB28 Patch Panel with the
channel numbers facing down.
Align the jacks on the front of the PB28 Series
module with the holes numbered 1-8 or 9-16 in
the front panel of the PB28 Patch panel.
PB28 Series modules that have release tabs on
the front (such as the EtherCon jack) should be
angled slightly downward before being passed
through the patch panel opening. Always mount
the module with the release tabs facing upward.
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Attach the module to the patch panel. Each PB28
Series module comes with 16 screws that are
used to secure it to the front of the PB28 Patch
Panel. Always install all 16 screws.
Avoid excess force when attaching modules to the
PB28 Patch Panel. Hand-tighten the Phillips screws
to avoid stripping the threads on the PB28 Series
module.
Note: Using a power screwdriver can damage the
panel-mounted jacks on the PB28 Series
module.
Replacing a Module
To change the configuration of a patch bay or
exchange a PB28 Series module, first remove the
PB28 from the equipment rack. Remove any modules
with a Phillips screwdriver. Exchange or replace
modules by repeating the steps above.
Mounting the PB28 in a Rack
When rack mounting, be sure to use four screws—
one in each mounting hole—to ensure that the PB28
does not flex in the equipment rack.
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