Specifications
CAT5 Audio Distribution Processor Crestron CNX-BIPAD8
8 • CAT5 Audio Distribution Processor: CNX-BIPAD8 Operations Guide – DOC. 8160B
Connectors, Controls & Indicators
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CONNECTORS
1
,
CONTROLS &
INDICATORS
DESCRIPTION
1
PWR LED (1) Green LED, indicates 24 Volts DC power
supplied from Cresnet control network
2
NET LED (1) Yellow LED, indicates communication with
Cresnet system
3
ROOMS 1-8 LEDs
(8) Red LEDs, indicate room outputs are enabled
4
SOURCES 1 – 16
(64) RCA female comprising (16) unbalanced stereo
line level audio inputs, and (16) parallel loop-
throughs;
Maximum Input Level: 3.2 V
rms
(flat);
Input Impedance: 47k ohms;
Connect to outputs of source devices or
CNX-PBAR4, with loop-through to additional
CNX-BIPAD8
2
5 Ground (1) 6-32 Screw, chassis ground lug
6
ROOMS 1 – 8
(CAT5)
18
(8) 8-pin RJ-45 female, shielded;
Bidirectional CAT5 balanced audio ports
3
;
Maximum Input/Output Levels: 4 V
rms
;
Input/Output Impedances: 600 ohms;
Connect to room solution boxes, touchpanels,
CNX-PBAR4, or any “CH” CAT5 audio ports
4
PIN # SIGNAL PIN # SIGNAL
1 Audio In L + 5 Audio Out L -
2 Audio In L - 6 Audio In R -
3 Audio In R + 7 Audio Out R +
4 Audio Out L + 8 Audio Out R -
7
SETUP
(Button and LED)
(1) Miniature pushbutton and (1) red LED, used for
touch-settable ID (TSID)
8
NET
(1) 4-pin 5 mm detachable terminal block;
Cresnet slave port, connects to Cresnet control
network
24: Power (24 Volts DC)
Y: Data
Z: Data
G: Ground
9
ROOMS 1 – 8
(RCA)
(16) RCA female comprising (8) unbalanced stereo
line level audio outputs;
Maximum Output Level: 2.5 V
rms
;
Output Impedance: 37.5 ohms;
Connect to inputs of CNAMPX-series amplifier
1. An interface connector for the NET port is provided with the unit.
2. Room outputs are expandable by cascading the inputs of multiple units using standard RCA
interconnect cables. Crestron recommends cascading no more than four units. The actual number of
possible units in a system is virtually unlimited, although additional equipment may be necessary to
maintain signal integrity. Contact Crestron for additional assistance.
3. To determine which is pin 1 on the cable, hold the cable so the end of the eight pin modular jack is
facing away from you, with the clip down and copper side up. Pin 1 is on the far left.
4. Maximum CAT5 distance for audio is 1000 feet (305 meters)