AN-16SBR System Bridge Pont De Système User Guide ARTWORK, LABEL ID, AN-16SBR 9311 1011 0001F rev 2.00 P/N 9225 1059 0001, REV. A © 2009 SCALE 1:1Aviom, Inc.
Certifications ETL/cETL Listed EMC: EN 55013, EN 55020, SAA AS/NZS 1053 Conforms to: IEC 60065, EN 60065, UL 6500-2001 Certified to: CAN/CSA E60065, KETI RoHS Status: Pb-free Pb 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.
READ THIS FIRST Important Safety Instructions ! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 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.
! 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: 10˚C to 50˚C (50˚F to 122˚F) Risque de choc électrique – ne pas ouvrir.
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Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Aviom AN-16SBR System Bridge for use with the Pro16® digital snake and audio networking products. This User Guide is designed to make the installation and setup of your new product quick and easy.
Compatibility The AN-16SBR System Bridge can be used with: • • • • • • • • • • • A-16II Personal Mixer A-16R rack-mounted Personal Mixer A-16D A-Net Distributor A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor AN-16/i Input Module AV-M8 Input Module AN-16/i-M Mic Input Module Y1 console interface card for use with Yamaha® consoles AN-16/o Output Module AV-P2 Output Module Third-party Pro16 console interface cards Compatibility with Pro64 Many Pro16 products can be connected to a Pro64® A-Net system with the addition of the AS
About A-Net The Pro16® version of A-Net® is a high-speed data transmission protocol capable of sending and receiving high-quality digital audio using readily available Cat-5 cables. A-Net is a proprietary technology developed by Aviom. 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.
Use Cat-5e Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables or better for all A-Net applications. The RJ45 connector looks similar to the connectors found on a telephone system, only larger. The twisting of the wire pairs helps to shield the cable from unwanted interference from electrical fields or radio interference (sometimes referred to as “RF”). Cat-5 cabling supports frequencies up to 100 MHz and speeds up to 1000 Mbps.
compatible device in your system. Input Module Up to 500 feet of Cat‑5e cable can be used to connect each system component Output Modules or Personal Mixers Infinite number of A-Net components The distance between each A-Net device can be up to 500 feet (150 meters). Your cable length performance will be affected by a number of factors including the quality of the cables used, and the number of devices such as cable couplers used or passive wall panel interconnections in use.
Pre-made cables in a variety of lengths and colors are available at most computer outlets. Cables can 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 it is possible that the maximum cable length specification can be compromised by using inline couplers or other passive connection devices.
mounted devices that produce high levels of heat, such as power amps. EtherCon Connector Some Aviom products use EtherCon® Cat-5 connectors. The Neutrik EtherCon connector is a dual RJ45 type connector. It can receive a standard Cat-5e cable or a cable fitted with the special heavy-duty EtherCon connector. When using a standard Cat-5e cable, plug the cable into the center of the jack; release the cable by pressing on the small plastic tab built into the cable connector.
AN-16SBR System Bridge The rack-mountable AN-16SBR System Bridge is a two-component product designed to allow up to four pairs of Pro16 A-Net products (such as AN-16/i Input Modules and AN-16/o Output Modules) to be used together to create a digital snake or audio network using just one cable between locations. When used with Pro16 products, the AN-16SBR System Bridge allows up to sixty-four channels of digital audio data to transfer over a single Cat-5e cable.
AN-16SBR Front Panel The front port on the AN‑16SBR, labeled A-Net Bridge is used to connect one AN-16SBR to another, carrying the combined A‑Net signals from the A, B, C, and D ports on the device’s rear panel. The A-Net Bridge 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 AN-16SBR and never directly to the A-Net In another A-Net device.
PRO16 PORTS A B C D Each AN-16SBR has four I/O ports—A, B, C, and D. For example, if an AN-16/i-M Mic Input Module is used on one side of a digital snake, a corresponding AN-16/o Output Module will be used on the other side—analog in feeds analog out, and likewise A-Net Out feeds A-Net In. Configuring a Digital Snake The example below illustrates how to set up a four-device Pro16 digital snake.
A-Net Out AN-16/i AN-16/i AN-16/i AN-16/i A B Bridge C D AN-16SBR A B C D AN-16SBR A-Net In AN-16/o AN-16/o AN-16/o AN-16/o Note that each port of the System Bridge contains one I/O pair. To complete the digital snake, connect the Bridge ports on the AN-16SBR System Bridges with a Cat-5e cable. Other Configurations The AN-16SBR System Bridge can be used to create 64 x 0, 48 x 16, or 32 x 32 configurations using the same set of Pro16 I/O modules.
Digital Splits Pro16 devices can be connected in virtually any combination, allowing the creation of complex digital splits and audio distribution systems. The example below shows a variety of splits from one side of a digital snake, including serial as well as parallel connections using an A-Net distributor (A-16D or A-16D Pro). There some simple rules to remember: • Always connect A-Net Out to A-Net In on Pro16 devices.
Specifications A-Net Input/Output: four EtherCon RJ45 Connectors A-Net Bridge: one EtherCon RJ45 Connector Dimensions: 1U high x 19” (482.6mm) wide x 1.25” (31.75mm) deep Weight: 1.0 lb (.
Index A E A-16D 8 A-16D Pro 2, 8, 12 A-16II 2 A-16R 2 AC Line Conditioning 6 AN-16/i Input Module 2, 8, 10 AN-16/i-M Mic Input Module 2 AN-16/o Output Module 2, 8 AN-16SBR System Bridge 5 A-Net 3 A-Net distributor 12 A-Net In 10 A-Net Out 10 ASI A-Net Systems Interface 2 AV-P2 2 EtherCon 7 Ethernet 3 B Bridge 5, 9 Bridge port 12 C cable length 4 Cable Length 9 cables 4 Cat-5 4, 5 Cat-5e UTP 3 Cat-6 4 Category 5 3 Category 5e 3 Certifications ii Cleaning and Maintenance 7 Compatibility with Pro64 2 comp
U Unshielded Twisted Pair 4 UPS 6 UTP 4 Y Y1 2 Y1 card 11 Yamaha 2, 11 15
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