Aviom AV-M8 - Manual (Page 36)

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A-16D
A-Net In
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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.
When designing an A‑Net system, Pro16 modules can be connected in any
order; simply connect A‑Net Out to A‑Net In as needed.
Extending A-Net Cable Runs
To span distances longer than maximum specified for a single A‑Net cable
(500 feet, 150 meters), the A‑16D (or A‑16D Pro) A‑Net Distributor can be
used as a signal repeater. Simply insert the A‑16D or A‑16D Pro into the
A‑Net stream at the 500‑foot point and the A‑Net signal will be refreshed.
Another 500 feet/150 meters of cable can then be added. This process can
be repeated as many times as required to extend cables. In fact, any Pro16
device will refresh the A‑Net signal and allow another 500‑foot cable run
between it and the next Pro16 device.
For long distance applications, fiber optic cable can be used to span distances
up to 50 miles (80 km) with the use of devices called media converters. A
media converter changes the Cat‑5 Ethernet‑based A‑Net signal to a fiber
optical signal at the source location and then back to Cat‑5 at the destination.
Several companies make media converters that can be used with your Aviom
equipment. Both single and multi‑mode fiber devices can be used. Refer to
the Aviom website for a list of approved devices.