PRG S400 Systems Networking Guide - Manual (Page 8)

PRG LIGHTING SYSTEMS NETWORKING GUIDE 7
FOH Breakout Module features:
+ Ten standard DMX512 Inputs
+ Two 100BaseT Ethernet Inputs
+ Six Edison Style 120V Outlets
+ Six Neutrik® 208V Outlets
+ Digital Voltmeter with Selector Switch
+ Signal Routing Control and Display
+ Front Panel Flush Rocker Circuit Breakers
+ Safety Interlock with FOH Breaker Module
Front of House Breaker Module
The Front of House (FOH)
Breaker Module provides two
trunk outputs, with each circuit
protected by an individual circuit
breaker, for the purpose of
routing power and control to FOH
Breakout Modules. Unlike the
standard Breaker Modules, the
FOH Breaker Module does not
offer a Menu Display, which is
instead located at the FOH
Breakout Module itself. The FOH
Breaker Module is installed
directly into the Rack unit.
FOH Breaker Module features:
+ Two Intercom Inputs
+ Two 100BaseT Ethernet Output
+ Four DMX512 Outputs
+ Front Panel Flush Rocker Circuit Breakers
+ Hot-Swapping Capability
+ Safety Interlock with FOH Breakout Modules
Front of House A/B Switch
The Front of House A/B Switch is connected to a
FOH Breakout Module to provide a convenient
method for switching between two sets of DMX512
universes (A and B). With software v2.0, all input
universes are given a System Identifier, in addition
to a Universe Number. The default is System A.
Systems A, B or C can be selected at a Breaker
Module’s Menu Display. Systems A or B can be
toggled by pressing the appropriate selector button at the A/B Switch.
(System C is normally reserved for system testing and/or setup and is not
selectable at the A/B Switch.)
As an example, two universes from a primary console could be input into
the FOH Breakout Module and labeled 0a and 1a. Two (mirrored) universes
could be added from a backup console and labeled 0b and 1b. The system
outputs would be assigned 0 or 1 as appropriate. All universes from both
consoles are active on the network all the time, making it possible to verify
that both desks are up and running by checking the system status. A third
system (C) has been provided for an additional input, such as a tech
console.
The A/B Switch indicates the current system with state of its backlit
selector switches, even if this is changed elsewhere (i.e., using the Menu
Display feature).
Note: The A/B Switch requires S400 software version 2.0 or greater, and a
S400 7-pin cable.