Network port, Communications port options, Rs232 – Compex Systems AP4530 User Manual

Page 43: Front panel rs232 port, Rear panel rs232 (modem) port, Midi, Sysnet, Pl-anet port, Dr-link port, Idr-switch inputs x24

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iDR-8 User Guide

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Network Port

For system configuration and control using iDR
System Manager and PL Client software
RJ45 TCP/IP Ethernet
MDI/X switch for hub or direct to PC connection
Setup DHCP on/off, IP address, subnet mask
CAT5 UTP cable up to 100 metres (330 feet)

Communications Port Options

Always available – TCP/IP network, DR-Link
Selectable combinations:
RS232

+

SysNet

RS232

+

MIDI

RS232

+

PL-Anet

SysNet

+

PL-Anet

MIDI + PL-Anet

Sys-Net + MIDI

Available ports indicated by active LEDs

RS232

Uses PPP dial-up connection
Settings Host, Client IP address, username, password
Baud rate 115200, 8N1
Cable length <3 metres (10 feet)

Front Panel RS232 Port

For code update via PC
Use standard 9pin male to female RS232 cable
Connects to PC COM1 or COM2 port

Rear Panel RS232 (MODEM) Port

For connection to modem or PC
Use standard 9pin female to male cable to modem
Use 9pin female to female null modem cable to PC

MIDI

Remote parameter control, show automation
Opto-isolated MIDI in, thru, out on 5pin DIN socket
Note on/off, program change, NRPN
Channel set to 1
Refer to Allen & Heath iDR MIDI protocol

SysNet

Remote parameter control using third party controllers
9pin D female RS232
Baud rate 19200, 8N1
Cable length <3 metres (10 feet)
Refer to Allen & Heath iDR SysNet protocol

PL-Anet Port

Serial port for daisy chained Allen & Heath PL
intelligent remote controllers
Proprietary Allen & Heath control protocol
RJ45 RS485 with +20V DC phantom power
Requires end-of-line termination
CAT5 STP cable, follows EIA/TIA 568B standard
Refer to Allen & Heath application chart for lengths

DR-Link Port

Serial control of iDR expander units
Proprietary Allen & Heath control protocol
RJ45 connector
IN and OUT ports provided on expanders to allow
daisy chaining through multiple units
CAT5 STP cable up to 300 metres (1000 feet)

iDR-switch Inputs x24

Contact closure to connect pin to ground
Opto-isolated via 2k2 ohm from internal +10V supply
Sink current 5mA,
Maximum cable resistance 1k ohm
3x 10way Phoenix connectors, 8 switches per
Mating screw terminal plugs supplied
Ground screws provided for cable shields

iDR-switch Logic Outputs x16

Opto-isolated open collector
Floating collector (+) and emitter (-) terminals
Internal DC source provided +10V 500mA total max
External DC supply maximum +24V
Up to 200mA current sink per output
Ground screws provided for cable shields

Power Supply

Universal mains input switched mode design
IEC 3pin, country dependent mains lead supplied
Rear panel power on/off switch
AC mains input 100-240V AC 50/60Hz
Variable speed cooling fan in iDR-8
iDR-8
80VA max, T1.6AL 20mm fuse
iDR-in, iDR-out 25VA max, T500mAL 20mm fuse
iDR-switch 15VA max, T500mAL 20mm fuse

Mechanical

19” rack or stand alone desk/shelf mount
Removable rack ears, press-in rubber feet

Width x Depth x Height

iDR-8

2U rack 483 x 360 x 88mm

19”

x

14.2”

x

3.5”

Desk

443

x

360

x

92mm

17.4” x 14.2” x 3.6”

Weight

7kg,

15.4

lbs

iDR-in, iDR-out 1U rack 483 x 232 x 44mm
19”

x

9.1”

x

1.7”

Desk

443

x

232

x

48mm

17.4” x 9.1” x 1.9”

Weight

3.5kg,

7.7

lbs

iDR-switch

1U rack 483 x 144 x 44mm

19”

x

5.7”

x

1.7”

Desk

443

x

144

x

48mm

17.4” x 5.7” x 1.9”

Weight

2.2kg,

5

lbs

Allow extra 75mm (3”) depth for connectors

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