Manual
4. Product Overview
PLM+ SERIES Operation Manual rev 1.0.0
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Primary Network Connector – The primary Neutrik RJ45 etherCON® connection provides integration into
an Ethernet control network which may include other Lake Processors and the Lake Controller software. Network
connection permits full control of all functions along with real-time metering from a remote position. This device
supports the Dante audio networking protocol, which allows transmission of multichannel, high-denition digital
audio over the same Ethernet connection.
Use the primary connector when using a star network topology, consisting of individual Cat-5e connections
between the devices and an Ethernet switch. Alternatively this connection can be used to daisy chain directly to
another Lake Processor. The daisy chain topology should not be used with Dante. For a technical reference to the
Ethernet Port, please refer to section 8.4. Additional information is also available in the Lake Network Conguration
Guide.
Note: The Ethernet ports operate at the Ethernet data rate of up to 1 Gbps and allow straight or
crossed network cables. LEDs above each port indicate network activity (ACT) and Gigabit network
connections (Gbps). If Gbps LED is unlit, speed is 100 Mbps.
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Secondary Connector – The secondary network connector can be used to daisy-chain multiple LM,
PLM, PLM+ or D Series devices. Alternatively, a Dante dual-network topology can be created by connecting all
secondary network connectors to a separate Ethernet switch, ensuring full redundancy in the event of a network
component failure.
Note: Additional processor conguration is required for a dual redundant network setup. The device
may be congured for Dual Redundancy from the Network menu of the front panel or via Lake
Controller. See the Lake Controller Operation Manual for further details.
When the device operates in Dual Redundancy, a symbol (=) is displayed in the status bar. Dual
Redundancy is not enabled by default and must be congured.
For a technical reference of the Ethernet Port, please refer to section 8.4. Additional information is also available in
the Lake Network Conguration Guide.
Note: When connecting multiple devices to an Ethernet network, care must be taken NOT to create a
closed loop which causes network malfunction.