FiberPlex VIM-MY32 - Manual (Page 7)

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a LightViper system. LightViper products are designed, engineered and manufactured by
FiberPlex Inc., experts in fiber optics with decades of experience. Our work in audio and data communications products is
known in US government applications worldwide. LightViper products combine our pioneering technology with the highest
standards in audio engineering.
The LightViper System
You have purchased the LightViper VIM‐MY32 cards. Instead of traditional heavy multi‐conductor
copper cable, LightViper fiber optic systems utilize lightweight, flexible, military tactical grade fiber‐
optic cable or duplex PVC and plenum rated fiber for installation use. The VIM‐MY32 cards allow you
to connect your LightViper snake system directly via fiber‐optic digital with any Yamaha digital
console containing YGDAI card slots.
The Fiber Advantage
 Fiber optics offer many advantages over copper:
 Transmits light rather than electrons
 Transmission over greater distances (more than 2 Km [1.25 mile])
 Complete electrical isolation
 Immunity to RFI and EMI
 Eliminates ground loop problems
 Can be routed overhead, through walls, or underground
 Avoids foot traffic while maintaining aesthetics
Functional Considerations
 The LightViper VIM‐MY32 cards contain no user serviceable parts. Please contact Fiberplex directly
with any service issues.
 The LightViper VIM‐MY32 cards are for use with Yamaha digital consoles containing YDGAI card slots
ONLY.
 The VIM‐MY32 cards are powered from the Yamaha console. ALWAYS POWER DOWN YOUR
CONSOLE BEFORE INSERTING OR REMOVING VIM‐MY32 CARDS FROM YOUR CONSOLE.
Standard Components
In its standard configuration, the Light Viper VIM‐MY32 cards are made up of the following primary components.
The VIM‐MY32 Cards — The VIM‐MY32 cards are available in (4) versions, (3) masters and (1) slave. The VIM‐MY32MST is a
master card containing (2) ST fiber connectors. The VIM‐MY32MOC is a master card containing a single Neutrik OpticalCon
connector. The VIM‐MY32MT4 is a master card containing a single TAC‐4 (four fibers) connector. The VIM‐MY32S is a slave card
and contains no fiber connectors.
The Master / Slave Interconnect cable – each master / slave pair purchased comes with a high speed Neutrik 12 pin MiniCon
connector. This cable connects the master card to the slave card.
The Fiber Jumper Cable – For those purchasing VIM‐MY32MT4 cards with a system of 48 or 64 channels, a duplex PVC fiber
cable is supplied to connect the fiber “pass‐throughs” on the VIM‐MY32MT4 to the VIM‐MY32MST card. In 48 or 64 channel
configurations, (2) master modules are required. This jumper connects one master card to the other.