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8.3. AES3 Digital Inputs
8.3.1. AES3 XLR Connector
AES3 digital audio input is via two XLR3F connectors. Connectors are provided for Inputs 1 & 2 and Inputs 3 & 4.
Wiring of this connector follows the same standard as for analog XLR connections as shown section 8.2.2.
The AES3 signal format carries two channels of audio and associated data on a single cable/connector. Selection
of input channels is performed within the digital processing section of the PLM+ and is controlled from the menu
system. Please refer to section 7.10.3.1 for further details.
AES/EBU
INPUT 1-2 INPUT 3-4
Figure 8.12: AES Inputs
8.4. RJ45 etherCON Network Connections
Two RJ45 etherCON style network connections are provided as shown in Figure 8.13.
SECPRIM
SWITCHED 00/ 000 Base-TX11
1Gbps 1Gbps
LINK
ACT
LINK
ACT
Figure 8.13: etherCON Network Connectors
The switched 100/1000 Base-T network connections auto-sense whether standard or crossover Cat-5e cables
are in use. The green ACT LED illuminates (ashes) to show network activity, and when a 100 Mbps connection is
present; the orange LED illuminates (static) to indicate a 1000 Mbps connection.
Pre-made cables with moulded RJ45 plugs are recommended. If it is necessary to make up custom Cat-5e
network cables, use pinout described in Table 8.14.
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Table 8.14: RJ45 Wiring & Pin Out Description
Figure 8.15: RJ45 Wiring & Pin Out Diagram
When the device is connected to an active network, the yellow LINK LED illuminates above the connector in use.
Data activity on the network is indicated by illumination of the green ACT LED. It is normal for the ACT LED to
icker either sporadically or continuously.
8.4.1. Primary Network Connection
The Primary Network connection is used for Lake Controller connectivity, Dante and AES67 digital audio. Please refer to
section 4.2 for additional information.
8.4.2. Secondary Network Connection
The Secondary Network connection may be used for a redundant Dante digital audio network. Please refer to
section 4.2 for additional information.
Pin No. Color
1 Brown
2 Brown + White
3 Green
4 Blue + White
5 Blue
6 Green + White
7 Orange
8 Orange + White
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