SB4 System Bridge User Guide
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1. 27 SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE VII Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Aviom SB4 System Bridge for use with Pro16 monitor mixing digital snake and audio networking products This User Guide is designed to make the installation and setup of your new product quick and easy Overview The SB4 System Bridge is designed to be used with Aviom s Pro16 Series products to simplify Cat 5 cabling in personal mixing digital snake or audio distribution systems All network connections on the SB4 feature heavy duty locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors An SB4 is used to combine up to four 16 channel A Net streams from analog input modules or digital console cards and transport that data over a single Cat 5 cable The unit s A Net Bridge output carries up to 64 channels between the SB4 System Bridge and either another SB4 System Bridge or a D800 A Net Distributor S B4 System Bridge Rear panel view SB4 Features e Four A Net I O ports on the rear panel 16 channels each e Neutrik EtherCon connectors e Onefront panel A Net Bridge output up to 64 channels with EtherCon connector e Simplifies the connection of multiple digital console cards to A360 Personal Mixers e Multiple SB4 units can be used to create digital snake systems e Requires no power supply SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE 1 Compatibility The SB4 System2. Please take amoment to fill in this warranty registration form Return it to Aviom via mail or fax All information will be kept confidential Model Model Model Model Date Purchased Dealer Name Dealer Location Your Name Address Address City State Province Zip Postal Code Country Email Address Fax this form to Aviom at 1 610 738 9950 SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE Product Serial Number Product Serial Number Product Serial Number Product Serial Number 22 AVIOM 1157 Phoenixville Pike Suite 201 West Chester PA 19380 USA Voice 1 610 738 9005 Fax 1 610 738 9950 www Aviom com
3. S B4 System Bridge S B4 System Bridge User Guide 9310 1029 0001F rev 1 00 PRO PRO o O 2013 Aviom Inc 1 6 7 6e A NET READ THIS FIRST Important Safety Instructions D Oy A IM oS 15 16 17 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this
4. Aviom Inc warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original retail purchase This warranty does not apply if the equipment has been damaged due to misuse abuse accident or problems with electrical power The warranty also does not apply if the product has been opened or modified in any way if the product serial number has been damaged modified or removed or if the original Quality Assurance label has been damaged modified or removed If a defect is discovered first write or call Aviom Inc to obtain a Return Authorization number No service will be performed on any product returned without prior authorization Aviom Inc will at its option repair or replace the product at no charge to you The product must be returned during the warranty period with transportation charges prepaid to Aviom Inc 1157 Phoenixville Pike Suite 201 West Chester PA 19380 You must use the product s original packing materials for shipment Shipments should be insured for the value of the product Include your name address phone number description of the problem and copy of the original bill of sale with the shipment The Return Authorization number should be written on the outside of the box THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION AVIOM S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND
5. Bridge can be used with e D800 A Net Distributor e D800 Dante A Net Distributor e A 16ll Personal Mixer e A 16R rack mounted Personal Mixer e A 16D A Net Distributor e A 16D Pro A Net Distributor e AN 16 i Input Module e AN 16 i v 2 Input Module AV M8 Input Module e AN 16 i M Mic Input Module e Y1 console interface card for use with Yamaha consoles e AN 16 0 Output Module e AV P2 Output Module e Third party Pro16 console interface cards Dante is a trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd Compatibility with Pro64 Many Pro16 products can be connected to a Pro64 A Net system with the addition of the ASI A Net Systems Interface The ASI translates Pro64 A Net data into Pro16 data and separates the 64 channel Pro64 stream into up to four 16 channel Pro16 outputs depending on the Pro64 sample rate being used Only Pro16 devices that have an A Ner In port such as A Net Distributors Personal Mixers and output modules are compatible with the ASI Any of the four Pro16 A Net outputs from an ASI A Net Systems Interface can be connected to the rear panel A Net ports on the System Bridge SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE 2 Package Contents The SB4 System Bridge box includes e One SB4 System Bridge e Documentation A Warranty Registration can be found within this User Guide Be sure to fill out the form and return it to Aviom Inc via mail or fax as soon as possible About A Net A Net is a proprietary high speed data transmission
6. be used v Note When purchasing Category 5e cables be sure to buy only standard Cat 5e UTP cables not those sold as crossover cables A crossover cable is used for file transfer between two computers and is not compatible with your Aviom equipment Cat 5 cables outfitted with the heavy duty Neutrik EtherCon connector may also be used in addition to those that use the standard RJ45 cable connector SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE 4 Cable Lengths For Pro16 applications connecting one Pro16 device to another the Cat 5e cables used with your Aviom products may be up to 500 feet approximately 150 meters in length between devices For example connecting an AN 16 i M Mic Input Module to an AN 16 o Output Module is a Pro16 to Pro16 connection Total Pro16 A Net cable length 500 feet 150 meters Pro16 A Net Out Pro16 A Net In Coupler Coupler The maximum cable specification includes all passive couplers and System Bridge connections When using Pro16e such as the A Net Out from an AN 16 i v 2 to any other Pro16 or Pro16e device Cat 5e cables may be up to 400 feet approximately 122 meters in length between compatible devices due to the larger amount of data being transmitted to accommodate Pro16e s higher channel count Total Pro16e A Net cable length 400 feet 122 meters E Passive Passive Pro16 or Pro16e A Net Out Pro16e A Net In The Prol6e maximum cable specification also includes all passive couplers and System Br
7. with the D800 A Net Distributor as part of a personal mixing system or combined with Pro16 I O modules to create a digital snake S B4 System Bridge Rear panel view Pro16e Personal Mixing Applications When used with a D800 or D800 Dante A Net Distributor a single SB4 System Bridge allows digital console users to combine up to four synchronous Pro16 A Net streams from digital console cards The A Net BRIDGE output from the SB4 s front panel connects to a D800 A Net Distributor s A Net BRIDGE In port providing up to 64 input sources for use with A360 Personal Mixers Digital Snake Applications The SB4 System Bridge is designed to allow Pro16 I O products such as the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module and AN 16 0 Output Module to be used together to create a digital snake or audio network with up to 64 inputs When configuring a Pro16 digital snake system two SB System Bridges are used to connect up to four I O pairs of compatible Pro16 devices which are typically located on the stage and at the front of house mix position using just one Cat 5 cable between the two locations SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE 7 SB4 Front Panel The A Net BripGe connector on the front panel of the System Bridge always carries a four device data stream and is intended to be connected to the matching connector on another SB4 when configuring a digital snake o
8. 7 Dimensions NE 5475 146 05 ees y On 8 1 720 1 75 43 69 18 312 465 12 19 000 482 60 o 1 674 42 52 SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE 18 Cat 5 Cable Pinout The tables below detail the two wiring pinout variations for Cat 5 cables When making custom cables either pinout can be used but both ends of a cable must use the same wiring pattern T568A Ci unten aaa ren e 3 whitetOrenge aa Ca oue ES aai us Ce eee Corne Whiteromn aaa Csom Corne Dune aaa COTE a e aa Lon SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE 19 Index Symbols 1 16 8 9 17 32 8 12 33 48 8 49 64 8 A A 16D Pro 2 A 16ll 2 A 16R 2 A360 Channel Manager 10 11 A360 Personal Mixer 3 9 10 A360 Personal Mixers 7 AC Line Conditioning 6 AN 16 i Input Module 2 7 14 AN 16 i M Mic Input Module 2 5 16 AN 16 i v 2 Input Module 2 12 AN 16 0 Output Module 2 5 7 Analog Input 12 A Net 3 17 A Net Bridge 1 8 13 16 SB4 11 A Net Bridge In 13 D800 11 A Net Bridge In port 7 D800 8 A Net Bridge output 7 A Net Cable 17 A Net Distributor 1 8 A NetIn 14 A Net In port 5 A Net I O 17 A Net Out 14 A Net Out port 5 ASI A Net Systems Interface 2 9 13 AV P2 2 Bridge 8 A360 PERSONAL Mixer User GUIDE C Cable Length 5 8 17 Prol6e 5 Cables 4 Cat 5 4 Cat 5 Cable Pinout 19 Cat 5e UT
9. AR He A Net Bridge front panel Each port of the System Bridge contains one 1 0 pair To complete the digital snake setup connect the A Ner BRIDGE ports on the two SB4 System Bridges with a Cat 5e cable Digital Snake Configurations The SB4 System Bridge can be used to create configurations including 64 x 0 48 x 16 and 32 x 32 using Pro16 1 0 modules To create other configurations simply swap the position of any pair of modules Note that any compatible Pro16 input module such as the AN 16 i M Y1 card for Yamaha consoles or other Pro16 compatible third party console interface card can be substituted for the A Net input devices shown in the examples above Remember that in a digital snake configuration an A Net output connected to a particular port 1 16 17 32 33 48 or 49 64 on one side of the System Bridge pair will always connect to an A Net input of a device connected to the same named port on the other side of the System Bridge SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE 16 Specifications CCC A Net I O Four EtherCon RJ45 Connectors rear panel A Net Bridge One EtherCon RJ45 Connector front panel A Net Cables Use unshielded Cat 5e UTP or better cable Pro16 applications 500 feet 150 m A Net Cable Length Pro16e applications 400 feet 122 m 1U high x 19 482 6mm wide x 1 25 31 75mm deep 1 0 Ib 45 kg SB4 System BRIDGE User GUIDE 1
10. DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD AVIOM INC DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOCUMENT AVIOM INC S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT OUR OPTION OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Warranty Information Please record the following information for future reference Your Authorized Aviom Dealer Name Address Phone Serial Numbers of Your Aviom Products Date of Purchase Your Authorized Aviom Dealer is your primary source for service and support The information recorded above will be helpful in communicating with your Authorized Aviom Dealer should you need to contact Aviom Customer Service If you have any questions concerning the use of this unit please contact your Authorized Aviom Dealer first For additional technical support or to find the name of the near
11. Device One analog input device such as the AN 16 i v 2 Input Module can also be used in a personal mixing configuration with up to three digital console cards connected to the SB4 System Bridge to create a Prol6e stream 64 input sources total To use an analog input device with digital console cards from the same clock domain the A Net connections to the SB4 System Bridge must be strictly observed Connect the A Net Out from console card 1 to the A Ner In on the AN 16 i v 2 These will become the first sixteen slots of the Prol6e network Console Card 1 7 MRS 20 E PE ae te 16e AVIOM AN 16 1 O O From A Net Bridge front panel Console card 1 connects to the A Net In port on the AN 16 i v 2 Set the Slot Range switch on the AN 16 i v 2 to 17 32 analog signals connected to the AN 16 i v 2 will become slots 17 32 of the Prol6e network Connect the A Ner Out from the AN 16 i v 2 to the 1 16 port on the SB4 Note that nothing gets connected to the 17 32 port on the SB4 Connect the remaining digital console cards to the ports labeled 33 48 and 49 64 on the System Bridge v Note When using an analog input device along with digital console cards connected to the SB4 the port labeled 17 32 is not used Connect the first console card s A Net output to the A Net input on the analog input device instead SB4 System BRID
12. ER GUIDE 5 AC Line Conditioning Aviom products are digital devices and as such are sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line voltage Changes in the line voltage from lightning power outages etc can sometimes damage electronic equipment To minimize the chance of damage to your equipment from sudden changes in the AC line voltage you may want to plug your equipment into a power source that has surge and spike protection Power outlet Strips are available with built in surge protection circuits that may help protect your equipment Other options for protection of your equipment include the use of an AC line conditioner or a battery backup system sometimes referred to as an uninterruptible power supply or UPS Cleaning and Maintenance Information The exterior of your Aviom products should be cleaned with a dry soft lint free cloth For tougher dirt you can use a cloth slightly dampened with water or with a mild detergent When cleaning your Aviom products never spray cleaners directly onto the product surfaces Instead spray a small amount of the cleaning solution onto a clean cloth first Then use the dampened cloth to clean the product v Note Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the finished surfaces of your Aviom products SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE 6 SB4 System Bridge The SB4 System Bridge allows up to 64 channels of Pro16 digital audio data to be transferred over a single Cat 5e cable It can be used
13. GE USER GUIDE 12 Connecting an ASI A Net Systems Interface The Pro64 Series ASI A Net Systems Interface provides up to four streams of 16 channel Pro16 data from a Pro64 audio network Connecting the four synchronous Pro16 outputs on the ASI to an SB4 allows the streams to be merged when the SB4 is connected to a D800 A Net Distributor The four Pro16 outputs on the ASI are labeled the same as the SB4 1 16 17 32 33 48 and 49 64 While the ports could be connected in any order it is simplest just to match the port names on each device O 64 gt O OD 3 O 5 From A Net Bridge front panel e O CAUTION O WARNING Pater AY A A asa T ERO ere Eon VI OM CAUTI 1 Oe e PUSH A Defeat Stereo sihe Disable r I A EABBUOCER sum 3348 pen E lt o HERO 2968080868 ET cul f f ACT y 168 50 60 Hz 600w Four Pro16 outputs on the ASI connect to the SB4 Once the ASI ports are connected to the SB4 simply connec
14. P 4 Cat 5e cable solid v stranded 5 Cat 6 4 Cat 6e 4 Category 5e 4 Certifications iv Cleaning and Maintenance 6 clock source 9 Compatibility 5 with Pro64 4 Compatibility with Pro64 2 computer network 4 console card 7 console interface card 2 16 crossover cables 4 D D800 A Net Bridge In 11 D800 A Net Distributor 1 2 7 8 9 10 13 D800 Dante 9 D800 Dante A Net Distributor 2 Dante 7 digital console card 7 Digital Snake 14 Dimensions 18 Distributor 2 E EtherCon 4 8 Ethernet 3 external clock 9 20 F Front Panel 8 inline coupler 5 certified 5 Input Module 2 L LAN Local Area Network 3 Local Area Network 3 M maximum cable length 5 8 Mic Input Module 2 N network 4 Neutrik EtherCon 4 O Operating Temperature iii P Package Contents 3 permanent installation 4 Personal Mixing 7 Pinout 19 Pro16 2 3 Prol6e 3 8 cable length 5 8 Prol6e A Net 9 Prol6e network 12 Pro16 1 0 module 7 Pro64 2 8 9 R rear panel 8 Rear Panel 8 RJ45 4 router 4 A360 PERSONAL Mixer User GUIDE S SB4 A Net Bridge 11 Slot Range switch 12 solid v stranded Cat 5e 5 surge protection 6 sync 9 syncing multiple consoles 9 System Bridge 5 T T568A 19 T568B 19 U unshielded Cat 5e 17 Unshielded Twisted Pair 4 UPS 6 UTP 4 Cat 5e 17 W Warranty Registration 3 word clock 9 Y Y1 2 Y1 card 16 Yamaha 2 16 21 Warranty Registration
15. RIDGE USER GUIDE Connecting the SB4 to the D800 Once the console card s A Net streams are connected to the SB4 System Bridge connect the SB4 s A Net BrIDGE output on its front panel to the A Ner Bripce IN port located on the rear panel of the D800 A Net Distributor The maximum Cat 5 cable distance from the SB4 to the D800 can be 400 feet 122 meters including all Cat 5 patch cables from the console cards to the SB4 rear panel Console Card 3 Console Card 2 Console Card 4 Console Card 1 f N AN ero AN K N 0 panser TAO 1792 116 O From A Net Bridge front panel O TS a at WARNING AA Risk of electric shoci g To tuca the risk o fife or Do Net pen AVI g ae a PRO MIXES OUT OUT ses us pus Secondary 0000000800 FAR AN Ay Dante Mono a POBRE HARBR Connect the SB4 to the A Net Bridge In port on the D800 Finally connect up to eight A360 Personal Mixers to the A Net outputs on the D800 front panel to use the Prol6e A Net data Remember you can customize the network channels that each A360 uses with the A360 Channel Manager software SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE Using Console Cards Plus an Analog Input
16. apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped No on off power switches are included in the system The external power supply should be used to control power to an Aviom device This power supply should remain readily operable The solid line over dashed line symbol indicates that the input voltage must be a DC voltage The box within a box symbol E indicates that the external power supply is double insulated WARNING TO REDUCE THE DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVERS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this product to rain or other types of moisture To avoid the hazard of electrical shock do not handle the power cord with wet hands Replace fuse with same type and rating Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Risque de choc lectrique ne pas ouvrir Pour r duire le risque de feu ou de choc lectrique ne pas exposer cet quipement la pluie ou la moisissure Pour r duire le risque de choc lectrique ne pas r
17. est Authorized Aviom Repair Station check the Aviom web site at www aviom com To fulfill warranty requirements your Aviom product should be serviced only at an authorized Aviom service center The Aviom serial number label must appear on the outside of the unit or the Aviom warranty is void This manual and its contents are copyrighted by Aviom Inc All rights are reserved by Aviom Inc This document may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior written consent from Aviom Inc The software and or firmware contained within Aviom products is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by Aviom Inc Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the text and illustrations in this manual no guarantee is made or implied as to the accuracy of the information contained within VI Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ii Certifications aa oaa aaa ES oS ee RM ee iv Aviom Inc Limited Warranty V Warranty Information vi WeICOMCs cb dea Ga whee oS BEES RB RAE 1 OVEIVIEW da pe 1 IBA Features s c ub 6 616 he Se cs Ca DD eh a ae 1 Compatibility gt is aars ker redene See re ES 2 Compatibility with Pro64 2 Package Contents 3 About A Net 3 Types o
18. et outputs from up to four synchronous digital console cards and send this data to a D800 where it will be combined and translated to the Prol6e A Net protocol for distributed to A360 Personal Mixers Digital console cards connected to the SB4 must have the same clock source to avoid sync errors pops and ticks in the audio which will be heard in the personal mixers in the system The analog AN 16 i v 2 Input Module can be used along with the A Net console cards in a digital console to expand the total available inputs to a personal mixing system see page 13 The Pro64 Series ASI A Net Systems Interface can also be connected to the SB4 to provide up to 64 inputs from a Pro64 network to a personal mixing system see page 14 The SB4 makes it easy to use multiple A Net console cards in a digital mixing console to build a Pro16e personal mixing system Up to four console cards may be connected providing up to 64 input sources that can be assigned to the A360 Personal Mixer s channel buttons If using multiple consoles remember that the consoles need to be in sync with the same clock source to avoid clock errors Refer to the digital mixing console s documentation for information about syncing multiple consoles and using external word clock sources v Nore When using the SB4 as part of a personal mixing system it is important to note that the port labeled 1 16 must have an A Net device connected to it The D800 A Net Distributor uses this por
19. etirer le couvercle Pi ces non remplacables par l utilisateur Confier la r paration une personne qualifi e Attention utiliser seulement un fusible de rechange de m me type Cet appareil est conforme a la section 15 de la norme FCC Son fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes 1 cet quipement ne doit pas causer des interf rences nocives et 2 cet quipement doit accepter toute interf rence capt e incluant les interf rences pouvant causer des op rations ind sirables Cet appareil num rique de Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada IMPORTANT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equip
20. f A Net 3 Compatibility SR 88 be Ge ASO ow ne ne KS 4 Prol6 Products o gt ss ece mawi 5 244 656584 e 4 Pro64 Products 4 About Category5 5 Cat 5e Cables 5 Cable Lengths AM A HASH S EE REM Eee OD 6 AC Line Conditioning 7 Cleaning and Maintenance Information 7 SB4 System Bridge 663 4 4846 4 a ek ER RR ns er 8 Pro16e Personal Mixing Applications 8 Digital Snake Applications 8 SDE Front Panel i serves ss eH See eS eee Se 9 SB4 Rear Panel Connections 0 0088 eee 9 Cat 5 Cable Lengths 54452 eae eee ee eR ORR A Se 9 Personal Mixing Systems 10 Using the SB4 System Bridge With a D800 10 Connecting A Net Console Cards 204 11 Connecting the SB4 to the D800 12 Using Console Cards Plus an Analog Input Device 13 Connecting an ASI A Net Systems Interface 14 Pro16 Digital Snakes 15 Connecting Prol6 Devices 15 Digital Snake Configurations 17 Specifications 18 Dimensions ss Sheet AAA 19 Cat 5 Cable Pinout 20 TOBA SR RSS rss wee boy 20 SR Se do a 20 Warranty Registration
21. idge connections The maximum cable length specification applies to the total cable length between an A Net Our port on one device and the A Ner In port on the next A Net capable device in your system Your cable length performance will be affected by a number of factors including the quality of the cables used and the number of passive devices such as cable couplers or passive wall panel interconnections in use Stranded or solid Cat 5e cable may be used stranded cable is easier to deploy on a stage while solid core cable provides slightly better maximum distance performance Solid core wire is typically used in permanent installations in walls and across ceilings When using the SB4 System Bridge with Pro16 and Pro16e devices the cable length specification applies to the total cable length between the two active A Net devices being connected with the passive SB4 System Bridge plus all cables This is also true when using an inline coupler to extend cable lengths Pre made cables in a variety of lengths and colors are available at most computer outlets Cables may be extended by using a simple passive device called an inline coupler to add length to existing cables as long as you do not exceed the specified maximum cable length If you need a longer cable on occasion this is a simple solution Note that the maximum cable length performance can be compromised by using inline couplers or other passive connection devices SB4 System BRIDGE US
22. ment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by Aviom Inc could void the user s FCC authority to operate the equipment CAUTION Using any audio system at high volume levels can cause permanent damage to your hearing Set your system volume as low as possible Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels Certifications EMC EN55103 1 2009 EN 55103 2 2009 EN 55022 2006 CISPR 22 1997 CAN CSA CEI IEC CISPR 22 02 FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Safety UL 60065 7th Edition Rev 09 21 2012 CAN CSAC22 2 No 60065 03 R2012 ETL cETL Listed and ROHS Compliant MiCRTE CE EM Pb Free Notice of Rights All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without written permission of Aviom Inc Trademarks Aviom A Net the A Net icon Pro16 Pro16e Pro64 Virtual Data Cables m control One Touch Ambience Dual Profile Channel Network MixBack and AllFrame are trademarks of Aviom Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 02013 Aviom Inc All rights reserved Information is subject to change without notice Aviom Inc Limited Warranty
23. protocol developed by Aviom capable of sending and receiving high quality digital audio using readily available Cat 5 cables EA ANET A Net is based on the physical layer of Ethernet a Local Area Network or LAN technology This provides A Net with a mature and robust base on which to build However it is important to note that A Net devices are not compatible with Ethernet devices Some of the benefits of using A Net to transmit digital audio are e Virtually no latency analog in to analog out is always less than one millisecond e No ground loops e Easy cabling using readily available components e An unlimited number of A Net devices can be used in a system e Ease in spanning long distances between system components Types of A Net There are two versions of Pro16 A Net the original Pro16 A Net signal carries sixteen channels of digital data while the enhanced Pro16e version of A Net is capable of carrying up to 64 channels of digital audio data Like standard Pro16 A Net Pro16e is a point to point digital audio protocol Pro16e A Net data is intended for use with the A360 Personal Mixer which can take advantage of the higher network channel count that Pro16e provides SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE 3 About Category 5 The term Category 5 also referred to as Cat 5 is broadly used to describe a type of high performance network cabling used for data transmission purposes to connect computer networks and other devices A standa
24. r to the A Ner BRIDGE In port on a D800 or D800 Dante A Net Distributor when configuring a personal mixing system a SB4 System Bridge The A Net Bridge output on the SB4 contains four streams of A Net data v Nore The SB4 is compatible with Pro16 and Pro16e A Net data only Do not connect Pro64 A Net outputs from Pro64 Series products to this device SB4 Rear Panel Connections The rear panel of the SB4 System Bridge contains four A Net ports with EtherCon Cat 5 connectors which can be connected to Pro16 or Prol6e products The A Net ports are labeled with channel ranges 1 16 17 32 33 48 and 49 64 from right to left on the rear of the product The SB4 rear panel has four Pro16 A Net ports labeled with channel range numbers Cat 5 Cable Lengths In most cases the SB4 System Bridge will be installed near the Pro16 and Pro16e devices that are connected to it Keep the interconnecting Cat 5e cable runs as short as possible The Cat 5e cables between the A Net devices connected with a System Bridge must not exceed the maximum cable length of 500 feet 150 meters if using all Pro16 devices or 400 feet 122 meters if any Prol6e devices are part of the system See page 6 for additional information SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE 8 Personal Mixing Systems Configuring a personal mixing system with A360 Personal Mixers and a D800 or D800 Dante A Net Distributor requires one SB4 System Bridge The SB4 can be used to combine the A N
25. rd patch cable consists of four twisted pairs of copper wire terminated by RJ45 male connectors The cable assembly is used to provide connectivity between any two Cat 5 female RJ45 jacks A variation of the cable called Category 5e or Cat 5e has largely replaced Cat 5 in the field it uses additional twists in the cable s wire pairs to reduce interference in high speed network applications Additional wire pair variations are found in Cat 6 and Cat 6e cables typically used with gigabit networking devices Use Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cables for all A Net applications RJ45 Jack Cat 5e Cable v Nore While the Cat 5e cables and connectors used on your Aviom products look like typical computer Ethernet network connections do not connect computers routers or other home and business networking equipment to your Aviom products Cat 5e Cables Any standard Cat 5e UTP cable may be used with your Aviom products If you need a longer cable for a particular application any computer store should be able to supply you with an appropriate cable A qualified technician should be able to build custom cables to any length For fixed or permanent installations you have the option of running Cat 5e cables inside walls and terminating them with readily available wall panel connectors that include the RJ45 jack Solid wire is recommended for permanent installations In addition to standard Category 5e cables Cat 6 and Cat 6e cables may also
26. t as the source of the master clock extracting the clock information plus the Pro16 audio data Devices connected to the other SB4 ports must be in sync with the same clock as the device connected to port 1 16 their clock information is ignored by the D800 The applications described in this section apply to both the D800 and D800 Dante versions of the A Net distributor product SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE 9 Connecting A Net Console Cards Connect the A Net output from first A Net card in the digital console to input port 1 16 on the SB4 rear panel These channels will become the first 16 slots of the Prol6e network when the SB4 is connected to the D800 A Net Distributor This port s clock is also used by the D800 for sync Console Card 1 Console card 1 connects to the port labeled 1 16 on the SB4 Connect the A Net output from any remaining A Net cards in the digital console to the SB4 using ports 17 32 33 48 and 49 64 as needed Console Card 3 Console Card 2 Console Card 4 Console Card 1 Connect up to 4 console cards to the B4 A Net ports The A Net console cards connected to ports 17 32 33 48 and 49 64 on the SB4 will become Pro16e network slots 17 32 33 48 and 49 64 and can be assigned to A360 Personal Mixers using the A360 Channel Manager application available free on the Aviom website SB4 System B
27. t the SB4 A Net Brice output to the A Ner BRIDGE In port on the rear panel of the D800 as seen in the diagram above SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE 13 Pro16 Digital Snakes The SB4 is used in pairs when configuring a digital snake system When using Pro16 products such as the AN 16 i v 2 AN 16 i M and AN 16 0 up to four of each I O module can be used with one System Bridge pair Pro16 products can be combined as needed to create a flexible and easily reconfigured system with up to 64 total inputs suited to a wide variety of audio applications An input device is always paired with an output device in a digital snake configuration CD ENT O 49 64 4 17 32 1 1 O fe 1 Use a pair of System Bridges to configure a digital snake There is a one to one relationship between the pairs of like named ports on the System Bridge rear panels in a digital snake system The Pro16 device connected to the port labeled 1 16 on one System bridge is always feeding A Net to the device connected to the matching port 1 16 on the other System Bridge etc For example if an AN 16 i M Mic Input Module is used on the stage side of a digital snake a corresponding AN 16 0 Output Module will be used at the front of house mix position analog in feeds analog out and likewise A Net Our of the AN 16 i M feeds the A Ner In on the AN 16 0 Connecting Pro16 Devices The examples below ill
28. ustrate how to set up a Pro16 digital snake They use generic icons to represent the various Pro16 input and output devices available The A Ner Our from a Pro16 input module is connected to SB4 port 1 16 with a Cat 5e cable at one side of the digital snake the stage for example The AN 16 o Output Module s A Ner In is connected to port 1 16 at the other side of the digital snake the front of house mix position SB4 System BRIDGE User GUIDE 14 A Net Input Device A Net Bridge front panel A Net Output Device A Pro16 input and output module each connected to port 1 16 on a pair of System Bridges Once the A Net Bridge ports on the two System Bridges are connected with a Cat 5 cable the A Net data can flow between the two products and a simple 16 in 16 out digital snake has been created Following the pattern from example above connect additional Pro16 1 0 devices to the remaining pairs of ports 17 32 33 48 and 49 64 on the System Bridge A complete digital snake system in this case a 48 x 16 configuration would look like the diagram that follows SB4 System BRIDGE USER GUIDE 15 A Net Output Device A Net Input Device A Net Input Device A Net Input Device eh SAL DA of
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