Parallel a-net routing, Using an a-16d a-net distributor, Parallel a‑net routing – Aviom AN-16/o User Manual
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A-Net
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A-Net
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In this diagram, A-Net is connected from device to device using Cat-5e cable.
The A-Net Out port on the first device connects to the A-Net In port on the
next, and so on.
There is one drawback to this connection method, however. If one A‑Net
device in the chain is disconnected from the A‑Net signal chain, all units
beyond this point will not get any audio until the unit is reconnected to a
valid A‑Net source.
A parallel A‑Net connection solves that problem. By using the optional A‑16D
or A‑16D Pro A‑Net Distributor, parallel A‑Net connections are possible. In
fact, any combination of series and parallel connections can be used to solve
even the most complex audio routing problems.
Parallel A-Net Routing
Connecting A‑Net devices in parallel involves the addition of an A‑Net
distributor. Any number of A‑Net distributors can be added, creating an
infinite number of digital splits.
Using an A-16D A-Net Distributor
A variety of A‑Net compatible components are shown connected in parallel
to an A‑Net Distributor in the diagram below.
A-16D
A-Net In
From
A-Net Out
A-Net Out
A-Net In
AN-16/o
AN-16/o
AN-16/o
A-16R
A-16
II
The A-Net signal from the Distributor is connected to each A-Net compatible
device with a Cat-5e cable. Removing one A-Net device has no effect on the
other A-Net outputs being used.