Aviom AllFrame - Manual (Page 19)

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Multi-Modular I/O System
Because VDC inputs are simply incorporated into the A-Net stream, these control signals can be transmitted over
very long cable runs and even across an entire Pro64 network, significantly expanding the applications possible
with MIDI, RS-232/422, and GPIO.
It is important to note that although the AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System does not have dedicated VDC I/O
connections on its hardware, all VDC control data that enters the network stream from other Pro64 devices is
retained in the A-Net stream for other devices to use. The control data is simply ignored by the AllFrame.
A-Net Ports
Pro64 I/O devices have dual A-Net ports, labeled A and B. Both ports carry a bidirectional A-Net stream at all
times. (That is, both ports are always transmitting and receiving A-Net data.)
The F6 Modular I/O Frame has both copper-based Cat-5e connections and fiber optic ports (that require optional
SFP transceivers). Each are labeled A and B. Any combination of the two types of ports can be used, but only two
A-Net ports may be active at any time.
Pro64’s Auto Mode provides a true audio network with 64 available “Slots” for transporting audio (at 44.1/48kHz).
Every audio Slot is available everywhere in the network, with no upstream/downstream restrictions. In Auto Mode,
there are no connection rules; devices can be connected in series, parallel, or combinations of series and parallel.
Connect a Cat-5e (or fiber) cable to either the A or B A-Net port and the system does the rest. No addressing or IT
configuration is required.
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: Manual Mode is not supported on AllFrame devices.
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Copper Cat-5e and fiber optic A-Net ports on the top panel of the F6