NION Hardware Manual Version 1.6.2a.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Peavey Electronics is not liable for improper installation or configuration. The information contained herein is intended only as an aid to qualified personnel in the design, installation and maintenance of engineered audio systems. The installing contractor or end user is ultimately responsible for the successful implementation of these systems.
Contents Chapter 1 About this guide .................................................................................... 1 Scope........................................................................................................................................................2 Documentation conventions .....................................................................................................................2 Manual set ..........................................................................
CAT 5 connections .................................................................................................................................74 GPIO overview .......................................................................................................................................75 Serial communications ...........................................................................................................................79 XDAB communications ..........................................
Chapter 1 About this guide In This Chapter Scope ................................................................................................................. 2 Documentation conventions.............................................................................. 2 Manual set ......................................................................................................... 3 Software, firmware and manual versions .......................................................... 4 Sending feedback ...
Chapter 1 - About this guide Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Scope This guide describes how to physically install a NION and configure it with basic settings. Once you have completed the installation, we recommend that you refer to the NWare User Guide to see how to design an audio solution and download settings to the NION. Documentation conventions The following are used in the documentation to highlight particular sections of information.
NION Hardware Manual Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Manual set This guide is part of the MediaMatrix documentation set. The table below shows which user guides to refer to when you want to find out how to accomplish various tasks. Note: Several associated products are required to complete a working MediaMatrix system. Both Peavey products and third party products must be installed correctly for the system to operate in accordance with published specifications.
Chapter 1 - About this guide Tasks Relevant Guides Understanding how CobraNet works. Working with CobraNet Software, firmware and manual versions The information in this manual is based on a specific software version (for PC software, like NWare) or firmware version (for hardware devices, like NION). The version of the manual, shown on the front page, includes the software or firmware version and the revision number of the manual itself. Manual version 1.6.1f.0 (example) 1.6.
Chapter 2 Safety Instructions and safety warnings In This Chapter Multilingual Warnings and Warning Definitions ............................................. 6 Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................ 8 Safety Warnings ................................................................................................ 10 May 17, 2011 Version 1.6.2a.
Chapter 2 - Safety Instructions and safety warnings Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Multilingual Warnings and Warning Definitions English Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
NION Hardware Manual Français Ce symbole est utilisé dans ce manuel pour indiquer à l’utilisateur la présence d’une tension dangereuse pouvant être d’amplitude suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc électrique. Ce symbole est utilisé dans ce manuel pour indiquer à l’utilisateur qu’il ou qu’elle trouvera d’importantes instructions concernant l’utilisation et l’entretien de l’appareil dans le paragraphe signalé.
Chapter 2 - Safety Instructions and safety warnings Important Safety Instructions Warning: When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the ones listed below. Read and follow these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.
NION Hardware Manual Duration Per Day in Hours Sound Level dBA, Slow Response 4 95 3 97 2 100 1½ 102 1 105 ½ 110 ¼ or less 115 According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Ear plugs or protectors to the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss, if exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above.
Chapter 2 - Safety Instructions and safety warnings Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Safety Warnings To prevent electrical shock or potential fire hazards, do not expose this product to moisture or rain. Before using this product, read the user manuals for further warnings and cautions. The following cautions should be carefully observed when installing, wiring or using this product: DO NOT use any other power supply or cable other than the one provided with this unit.
NION Hardware Manual This product should be installed so that its mounting position does not interfere with proper ventilation. Do not block air intake or exhaust vents. It is important to keep the rack stable. If this unit is the only one in the rack, install it at the bottom. If there are several devices to install in the rack, load the rack from the bottom up. May 17, 2011 Version 1.6.2a.
Chapter 3 Before you start In This Chapter Important network considerations..................................................................... 14 Power outage and surge protection ................................................................... 14 Thank You! ....................................................................................................... 14 Warranty Registration ....................................................................................... 14 What's in the box? .......
Chapter 3 - Before you start Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Important network considerations This product is designed to operate on a network backbone or infrastructure. The design, implementation and maintenance of this infrastructure is critical to correct operation and performance. Peavey Electronics does not support nor service network cabling, hubs, switches, patch bays, wall plates, connector panels or any other type of network interconnect device.
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Chapter 4 Introduction to NION In This Chapter Description ........................................................................................................ 18 Features ............................................................................................................. 18 Applications ...................................................................................................... 19 Cards ................................................................................................
Chapter 4 - Introduction to NION Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Description NION (n. nee-on) is a programmable digital audio processing node designed for professional and commercial audio and communications applications. The internal processing core is supported by a wide range of features including MediaMatrix’s scalable I/O architecture, a modular I/O scheme that supports a variety of optional plug-in cards for maximum versatility.
NION Hardware Manual Low latency audio performance Universal industrial-grade power supply Integrated, modular CobraNet I/O Software support for large-scale multi-node systems Network-centric architecture Advanced DSP compiler Supports centralized, distributed or hybrid processing Configurable GPIO with DIN rail package Integrated serial support Transparent control grouping across physical nodes Scalable I/O Architecture with four 8-channel bays (NION n3, NION 6)
Chapter 4 - Introduction to NION Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Cards NIO-4x4 Four analog mic/line level audio input channels Four analog line level audio output channels 24 bit A/D (inputs), 24 bit D/A (outputs) 48 or 96 kHz audio sampling rate supported High reliability DIN connector to backplane, using slide rail for alignment Mini-Euro connectors for easy input connection.
NION Hardware Manual Acoustic echo cancellation can be applied to mic input or internal audio input channels (from NION) 48 or 96 kHz audio sampling rate supported High reliability DIN connector to backplane, using slide rail for alignment Mini-Euro connectors for easy input connection. This type of card can be installed in any of the available expansion slots at the rear of the NION.
Chapter 4 - Introduction to NION Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Front Panel 1. IDE Single-color LED indicates activity to/from the internal IDE storage media. 2. CobraNet Single-color LED indicates activity to/from the internal CobraNet audio transport. 3. LAN Single-color LED indicates activity to/from the Ethernet network interface. 4. XDAB Single-color LED indicates activity to/from the XDAB audio expansion bus. (NION n3, n6 only.) 5.
NION Hardware Manual Rear panel 1. Serial Port Female DB-9 panel connector, which provides RS-232 communications for external control protocols. Note: On earlier units, this connector is on the front panel. 2. Power Receptacle Flush-mount IEC power receptacle for connecting a compatible IEC power cable (included). Use only the supplied cable or an equivalent international version. 3. Module Bays Housing bays for NION series expansion cards.
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Chapter 5 Setting up the NION In This Chapter Introduction ....................................................................................................... 26 Configuration .................................................................................................... 27 Updating the firmware ...................................................................................... 28 Using the front panel .........................................................................................
Chapter 5 - Setting up the NION Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Introduction Although there are many variables that exist for properly configuring the NION to pass audio, the most basic requirements are shown below. These basic parameters will ensure that you can connect, pass audio and control the NION processor. Before you can get audio to pass through the NION, you will need to design your project file in the NWare software.
NION Hardware Manual Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Configuration When you have established typical connections and are ready to load your NWare project file, you should firstly configure the NION’s basic operational parameters. Certain functions, such as communications, may not function correctly until properly configured. The configuration process can be completed using the NION front panel interface or the web interface.
Chapter 5 - Setting up the NION Note: If security has been enabled, you will need to specify a password before you can change any of the settings. Updating the firmware Firmware on NIONs is managed centrally using NWare. For information on updating firmware, see Updating firmware on MediaMatrix devices in the NWare User Guide.
NION Hardware Manual 4. Push the wheel button, then move the wheel until the cursor position indicates DHCP, then push the wheel button again to confirm the settings. May 17, 2011 Version 1.6.2a.
Chapter 5 - Setting up the NION Tips: Since we are using DHCP, we do not need to specify an IP address, subnet mask or gateway - they are automatically assigned by the DHCP process. If a DNS is set up on the network and DHCP has been configured to contact the DNS, the DNS field will be populated automatically with the IP address of the DNS. NION uses the DNS to resolve the domain names of time servers. For more information, see Setting up a NION as a master. 5.
NION Hardware Manual Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Specifying the CobraNet settings CobraNet is an important component of system design with NION products. In order to ensure proper operation of the CobraNet audio transport, several variables must considered. The NION is shipped with a default CM-1 setting of 0.0.0.0, which means that the IP will be set only when the CobraNet Discovery application assigns it.
Chapter 5 - Setting up the NION SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol is a network protocol that provides robust monitoring and control of system parameters across the network. Using SNMP, you can utilize a host of standard software tools and third-party systems to extend the control and monitoring power of the NION for a wide variety of applications. Enabling or disabling services The NETWORK SERVICES page provides access to global network services.
NION Hardware Manual 2. Using the wheel and the wheel push button, move the cursor to each NEW COMBO field and select a number to specify the new combination. 3. Move the selection to APPLY and press the wheel push button. Locking the front panel 1. From the main menu, move the cursor to the LOCK icon and use the wheel push button to enter the LOCK screen. 2. Use the wheel and the wheel push button to enter the combination. 3.
Chapter 5 - Setting up the NION Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Disabling security 1. From the main menu, select CONFIG to display the first configuration page, LAN CONFIG, then select NEXT repeatedly until the FRONTPANEL COMBO page is displayed. 2. Using the wheel and the wheel push button, move the cursor to each OLD COMBO field and select a number to specify the current combination. 3. Move the cursor to each NEW COMBO field and select 0 0 0 0 as the new combination. 4.
NION Hardware Manual Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Enabling or disabling the web interface The web interface is disabled by default on NioNodes and must be enabled before you can access a NION via a web browser. To enable or disable the web interface 1. Open a browser and specify the IP address of the NION in the Address bar. 2.
Chapter 5 - Setting up the NION Adjusting the LCD backlight intensity and viewing angle The LCD CONFIG page allows you to adjust the LCD backlight intensity and the viewing angle. The perceived contrast is dependent on the viewing position. For example, a setting that provides high contrast when viewing the display from the front, may provide an inverted view when looking at the display from above. Adjust for the best view at the common working angle.
NION Hardware Manual Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Using the web interface Setting the time and date Introduction For accurate reporting of events when running different MediaMatrix units, it is critical to specify the proper time zone, time, and date settings. Correct settings will ensure that the event logs and other time sensitive information are accurately recorded and displayed.
Chapter 5 - Setting up the NION Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Setting up synchronization Scenario Actions to take You want to be able to set the time and date on any MediaMatrix node on the network manually, and for the settings to then be automatically assigned to the others. On all MediaMatrix nodes: 1. Navigate to the Time and Timezone tab. 2. Clear the Time Server box. 3. In the Authority list, click normal. 4. Click Set.
NION Hardware Manual Scenario Actions to take Tip: Where a country has only one time zone, you do not need to make a selection. 6. Under the Zone box, click Set. On the other (slave) nodes: 1. Navigate to the Time and Timezone tab. 2. Clear the Time Server box. 3. In the Authority list, click normal. 4. Click Set. Note: If you try to change the time and date settings on the slave nodes, they will automatically change to match the settings on the master node.
Chapter 5 - Setting up the NION Copying media files to the NION You can copy media files over to the NION using FTP and then use them in your NWare projects. This allows you to quickly change the available media in a project. You can also minimize the size of the NWare project file by storing your media on the NION and not in the project file itself. You can use any FTP client to copy the files. In order to allow files to be copied, you need to enable the FTP server on the node you are using.
NION Hardware Manual 8. Type binary to switch to binary copy mode. 9. Type mput and press Enter. The parameter is either a single file or a wildcard referencing multiple files. When you have finished copying files, type quit to close the ftp session. Managing users Introduction Users are created via the web interface, and assigned privileges to allow them to perform certain operations, as listed below.
Chapter 5 - Setting up the NION Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Adding a new user 1. Navigate to the User Management screen in your web browser. 2. Click Add new user. The Edit User screen is displayed. 3. In the user name box, type the name of the new user. 4. If you want to specify a password for the user, which must be specified when the user logs on, type the password in the Password box, and then type the password again in the Confirm box.
NION Hardware Manual Managing the role In an NWare project, devices that are part of the design are assigned to roles, either automatically by NWare or manually by the user. Each role is then assigned to a NION, nControl unit or nTouch 180 unit for processing when the project is deployed. Tip: Once a project has been deployed to a node, if the node is power cycled, the project is restarted automatically.
Chapter 5 - Setting up the NION The Audio screen is displayed. 3. Click Special. 4. Click Advanced. 44 Version 1.6.2a.
NION Hardware Manual The Advanced and Debug screen is displayed. 5. Under RS232 serial port, select or clear the Console enabled check box. 6. Click Set. You will be asked to log on. 7. Type the username and password for the superuser. By default, the username is superuser and the password is blank. 8. Reboot the NION, so the changes take effect. May 17, 2011 Version 1.6.2a.
Chapter 6 Using XDAB clusters with VLANs and CobraNet In This Chapter Introduction ....................................................................................................... 48 Important concepts ............................................................................................ 48 Use cases ........................................................................................................... 49 Setting conductor and XDAB priority in NWare........................................
Chapter 6 - Using XDAB clusters with VLANs and CobraNet Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Introduction Use of NIONs in an XDAB cluster, particularly when also using CobraNet and VLANs, creates specific considerations and rules that must be observed in order to insure proper operation of the system. This chapter is intended to provide awareness of the technical issues that must be considered when using XDAB clusters and VLANs with CobraNet.
NION Hardware Manual Tip: The XDAB digital audio bus is the most convenient way to exchange digital audio between NIONs. NIONs on CobraNet Notes: Processing on a NION will pause during project deployment. Therefore, a NION that is a Conductor will stop being the Conductor for a time. The network will then automatically transition to a new Conductor. Conductor transitions will cause momentary audio dropouts. It may therefore be desirable to designate a non-NION device to be the CobraNet Conductor.
Chapter 6 - Using XDAB clusters with VLANs and CobraNet Scenario 2 - Network using VLAN In this scenario, port based VLANs have been configured within a managed switch: There will be no audio passed, either externally or via CobraNet, between devices residing on different VLANs. Audio is only exchanged via CobraNet between NIONs that reside on the same VLAN. One device on each VLAN must be a CobraNet Conductor for that VLAN, i.e. each VLAN has its own Conductor.
NION Hardware Manual Audio is bridged between the two VLANs using analog interconnects. The same rules for Conductors would apply as in the previous scenario (on page 50). The analog interconnect creates no digital audio clock domain issues. Scenario 4 - Network with VLAN and digital interconnects This scenario is similar to the previous scenario (on page 50), but substitutes digital interconnects), such as AES/EBU or SPDI/F, for analog interconnects.
Chapter 6 - Using XDAB clusters with VLANs and CobraNet Scenario 5 - Network with an XDAB cluster In this scenario, digital audio is exchanged between NIONs through XDAB. The XDAB master can be any device within the cluster. The CobraNet Conductor can be any device outside the cluster. Remember that all XDAB slaves and their CobraNet interfaces take their clocks from XDAB.
NION Hardware Manual Scenario 6 - Network with VLAN and XDAB In this scenario, the network is divided into VLANs and an XDAB cluster is used. Two VLANs are shown; more are possible. XDAB is used to pass digital audio between NIONs within a cluster and therefore between VLANs. VLANs logically become one of two types in this scenario: A master VLAN, i.e. the VLAN in which the XDAB master resides. A slave VLAN, i.e. all other VLANs in the cluster.
Chapter 6 - Using XDAB clusters with VLANs and CobraNet Scenario 7 - Network with VLAN and XDAB This scenario is a variant of the previous scenario (on page 53). The Conductor for VLAN1 is outside the XDAB cluster. This will still work. The CobraNet interface in the XDAB master will sync to the Conductor outside the cluster. That clock will become the XDAB master clock. XDAB and VLAN 1 will be in sync.
NION Hardware Manual Scenario 8 - Network with VLAN and two XDAB clusters This scenario is a variant of the previous scenario (on page 54), but contains more than one XDAB cluster. The same rules apply as in the previous scenario. Again, the Conductor for VLAN 2 must be within the XDAB cluster. It does not matter which cluster the Conductors are in. In this case, the Conductors are show in cluster 1. In this example, it does not matter which device in cluster 2 is the XDAB master.
Chapter 6 - Using XDAB clusters with VLANs and CobraNet Scenario 9 - Network with VLAN and three XDAB clusters In this scenario, there are three VLANs, three XDAB clusters and no cluster contains all three VLANs. In cluster 1, VLAN 1 contains the XDAB master. In cluster 1, VLAN 2 receives its clock from XDAB and is therefore in sync with VLAN 1. In cluster 2, VLAN 1 is the XDAB master and receives its clock from the VLAN 1 Conductor in cluster 1. In cluster 2, VLAN 3 receives its clock from XDAB.
NION Hardware Manual Each NION will set the actual priority from within the range specified by the user. Each of these ranges can have two values. If you want a NION to be an XDAB master or a CobraNet Conductor, set the appropriate range to be higher than any other device in the cluster. Notes: NWare will normally ensure that the default values are set for proper operation.
Chapter 6 - Using XDAB clusters with VLANs and CobraNet Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Adjusting the CobraNet Conductor and XDAB clock master priorities 1. Right click on the NION on the NWare page, and then click Device Properties. The NioNode Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. Click Advanced. The Advanced properties dialog box is displayed. 3. In the CobraNet Conductor Priority list, click the priority range for the NION. 4.
NION Hardware Manual Further examples Worked example 1 - follow the clock An XDAB master NION will always receive the audio clock from its CobraNet module, regardless of whether that module is a Conductor or a performer. If the CobraNet clock source is external to the cluster (i.e. the XDAB master is a performer and the Conductor is external to the cluster), it will still work fine. If the clock source is internal to the cluster (i.e.
Chapter 6 - Using XDAB clusters with VLANs and CobraNet Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Worked example 2 - a bad configuration The Conductor for VLAN 1 is the second device in the VLAN 1 segment within XDAB Cluster 1. It is therefore the clock source for VLAN 1 (clock path 1). The XDAB master in Cluster 1 is therefore a CobraNet performer in VLAN 1.
Appendix A Troubleshooting In This Appendix Cannot access NION using IP address or IP address is unknown .................... 62 Front panel LED indicators ............................................................................... 63 Including debug messages in the log ................................................................ 65 HF2 errors ......................................................................................................... 66 Low voltage warning ...........................
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Cannot access NION using IP address or IP address is unknown This section explains how to connect to a NION directly via the serial port and change the IP address settings. This is only necessary under the following circumstances: The NION does not appear on the Remote Log tab in NWare and Pandad is functioning (i.e. other NIONs on the same network are listed).
NION Hardware Manual To specify a static IP address Type setenv dhcp no and press Enter. Type setenv ipaddr and press Enter. Type setenv netmask and press Enter. If you want the settings to be saved and used each time the NION boots, type saveenv and press Enter. If you omit this step, the settings will only be used for the current session. 5. Type boot and press Enter. 1. 2. 3. 4. To specify an IP address automatically using DHCP 1. Type setenv dhcp yes and press Enter. 2.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Note: The RED state does not necessarily indicate a problem, but that audio is not actively being processed and passed. This state occurs normally when the unit is rebooting or has not yet been configured to run a Project. It also occurs when the unit has encountered a problem and can no longer process and pass audio. X-DAB GREEN Primary and backup rings are operational. YELLOW OR GREEN BLINKING Running in backup with single cable missing all audio present.
NION Hardware Manual Note: Even if the NioNode has not been configured to use its CM-1 (in the project design), link and Conductor status are still reported and the unit will be visible as a CobraNet node on the network it is attached to. You will only see RED, however, if the NioNode has been configured to use its CM-1 and there is a problem with link or with the CM-1 module. IDE GREEN Mass storage (CompactFlash) read or write activity. OFF No activity.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting If you are troubleshooting a problem on a NioNode and you want to view debug messages in the log (and not just the default messages), you must enable the logging of each type of message using the web interface. Tip: Entries are added to the log until 2MB of storage has been used (and approximately 22,000 lines have been stored). 1MB of the oldest log data is then deleted automatically, making room available for new entries.
NION Hardware Manual A hardware error can also be caused by a NION operating at elevated temperature. Address cooling and ventilation issues when this cause is suspected. Case 2 - Firmware malfunction Firmware malfunction is the primary focus of this troubleshooting section. This cause of failure is characterized by proper operation of the NION followed by occurrence of an HF2 error. Subsequent power cycling of the NION can return the device to proper operation.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting To put it in audio terms, a network loop is analogous to an audio feedback loop. The screech one hears in audio feedback is due to continuous positive reinforcement of the signal. A network loop causes a similar positive reinforcement of the data. Data packets are replicated and increase in quantity with each hop through a switch until all available network bandwidth is consumed.
NION Hardware Manual Use of the primary and secondary Ethernet connections on a CobraNet interface along with redundant and interconnected switches. Proper use of CobraNet DualLink with redundant networks will intentionally create a loop that is automatically removed or restored by STP. Loop scenarios A loop is present on the network. A number of scenarios can be seen: The switches are powered up and stable. STP has logically removed all loops. CobraNet devices are then powered up.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Use switches that allow port based bandwidth throttling or data storm control. The configuration of a throttling feature will be switch vendor specific. Configure each port directly connected to a CobraNet device to limit the amount of traffic allowed to go from the port to the CobraNet device. Data storm control often consists of severely limiting or stopping multicast data.
NION Hardware Manual NION locking up or rebooting spuriously If you load a role onto a NION and find that the unit has locked up, or keeps rebooting spuriously, it may not be possible to erase the role via the front panel or the web interface using the normal methods. The NION includes a service menu, accessible at boot time, which will allow you to boot the unit, but not load the role. It can then be erased. Caution: It is very important that you follow the instructions in this section carefully.
Appendix B Connector ports In This Appendix Audio connections ............................................................................................ 74 CAT 5 connections ........................................................................................... 74 GPIO overview ................................................................................................. 75 Serial communications ......................................................................................
Appendix B - Connector ports Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Audio connections Each audio connection on the CAB and NION products is a single, three-wire, balanced analog circuit. The connections are identical for both microphone, line input and line output connections. We recommend that audio connections are made with high quality shielded wire. Note: As with any electronic connection, care should be taken to ensure that the termination is solid.
NION Hardware Manual Although the wiring standard used in CAT 5 cabling originates with AT&T, it is functionally different for configuring Ethernet cabling. The Bell System uses a series of colors to identify wire pairs. This color scheme identifies the pair numbers, and conductor polarity, and applies to the wire, not the connector. It is important to know what pairs are which, and the function of the pins on the RJ-45 connector. The colors are BLUE, ORANGE, GREEN and BROWN for the first four pairs.
Appendix B - Connector ports Configurable general purpose ports (16 control pins) These ports represent the bulk of the GPIO functionality. Each of these ports can be configured as follows: Digital In (3.0V TTL logic - Low: 0 VDC - 0.8 VDC; High: 2.0 VDC - 24 VDC) Digital Out (3.0V TTL logic - Low: 0V DC - 0.4 VDC; High: 2.4 VDC - 3.
NION Hardware Manual Connection A 25-pin DSub connector (DB-25) is used for accessing the GPIO functions. Although you can terminate GPIO functions directly to the DB-25 connector, we recommend that you use the optional breakout accessory (GPIO-25: Peavey Part# 00510490). The GPIO-25 is a convenient way to access each pin and facilitates easy rack wiring and troubleshooting. The GPIO-25 is a DIN rail package and includes removable Euro connectors for terminating the pins.
Appendix B - Connector ports Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Pin Function Pin Function 1 Ground 14 Configurable GPIO 2 Configurable GPIO 15 Configurable GPIO 3 Configurable GPIO 16 Configurable GPIO 4 Configurable GPIO 17 Configurable GPIO 5 Configurable GPIO 18 Configurable GPIO 6 Configurable GPIO 19 Configurable GPIO 7 Configurable GPIO 20 Configurable GPIO 8 Configurable GPIO 21 Configurable GPIO 9 Configurable GPIO 22 High current ou
NION Hardware Manual Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Serial communications NION supports serial communications via two female DB-9 connectors on the rear of the unit. The first connector supports RS-232 and the second supports both RS-422 full duplex and RS-485 half-duplex. Follow the pinout drawings and charts below for terminating the different protocols. Note: Only one protocol can be used on a particular port at any one time.
Appendix B - Connector ports Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible RS-422/485 serial port in RS-422 mode Four RS-422 separate data pairs are provided for transmit (TX) and receive (RX). Additionally, there is a 120 Ohm terminating resistor provided for each data pair for applications that require an EOL termination. The termination is optional and is accessible by connecting the terminating pin for each data transport pair.
NION Hardware Manual RS-422/485 serial port in RS-485 mode For RS-485 applications the serial port is configured for half-duplex operation. A single data pair is provided for transmit (Data+) and receive (Data-). Additionally, there is a 120 Ohm terminating resistor provided for applications that require an EOL termination. The termination is optional and is accessible by connecting the terminating pin (TX Terminator) to the positive data (Data+) pin.
Appendix B - Connector ports Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Serial control protocols You may use any of the following protocols with these ports: PASHA/PageMatrix - same as the classic PASHA protocol on Miniframes and Mainframes. PASHA stands for Peavey Audio Serial Handling Adapter, and is a serial protocol for controlling MediaMatrix systems from external control systems. PASHA/XControl - Provides basic S (Set) PASHA functionality with X-Net2-style trigger commands.
Appendix C Technical specifications In This Appendix Rear panel connections ..................................................................................... 84 Digital audio performance ................................................................................ 85 AES card DIP switches ..................................................................................... 86 XDAB performance (NION n3, NION n6) ...................................................... 86 CobraNet performance .........
Appendix C - Technical specifications Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Rear panel connections 84 Mains Power 100v > 240v 50/60 Hz 300W A/C. Terminated to rear panel IEC connector. LAN Female RJ-45 - transports control and communications via Ethernet on Category 5e (CAT5e) cabling. XDAB Dual Female RJ-45 Connector - proprietary LVDS signaling via shielded Category 6 (CAT6) cable terminated with shielded male RJ- 45 jacks, max. length 10 feet (3m). NION n3, n6 only.
NION Hardware Manual Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Digital audio performance May 17, 2011 Audio Processing 32-bit floating point audio. Processing PowerPC Host (Linux OS) with 6 (NION n6) or 3 (NION n3, NION nX, NION nE) ADI Sharc Hammerhead digital signal processors. DSP MFLOPS 2400 sustained, 3600 peak (NION n6); 1200 sustained, 1800 peak (NION n3, NION nX, NION nE). Sample Rate Configurable, 22.05KHz, 24KHz, 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 64KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz.
Appendix C - Technical specifications AES card DIP switches XDAB performance (NION n3, NION n6) Data Format 86 32-bit floating point audio. Version 1.6.2a.
NION Hardware Manual Protocol Proprietary. Channels 448 channels at 48kHz, 256 channels at 96kHz. Note: It is possible to exceed the 448 channel limit, but it is not recommended. Testing has shown that using a greater number of channels can produce unexpected results. May 17, 2011 Maximum XDAB latency 3 sample vectors. Synchronization +/-20ns box-to-box word clock sync (via Ethernet). Redundancy Dual counter-rotating rings. Cable length 10 foot (3m) maximum cable length. Version 1.6.2a.
Appendix C - Technical specifications Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible CobraNet performance Data Format 16/20/24-bit audio (default = 20) Protocol Ethernet with Proprietary CobraNet protocol. Channels 64 channels at 48kHz GPIO Connections 20 ports configurable pins and a fault output via internal Form-C relay Digital input Vin < 0.8VDC = logic 0; Vin > 2.0VDC = logic 1 (1.2V hysteresis). Analog input 0.0VDC < Vin < 24.0VDC; 12-bit analog converter precision.
Appendix D Reference Information In This Appendix Architect's and engineer's specifications ........................................................... 90 Technical Support ............................................................................................. 91 May 17, 2011 Version 1.6.2a.
Appendix D - Reference Information Some text to force a page break in Word but remain invisible Architect's and engineer's specifications The audio processing node shall be a 2RU industrial package designed for fixed installation in engineered audio and communications systems. The unit shall include an architecture based on an integrated floating-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) engine with at least 3 DSP chips.
NION Hardware Manual Technical Support When you require assistance with your product, you can get help from several sources. Apart from the online Knowledge Center (http://www.peaveyoxford.com/kc), there are many technical documents, white papers and application notes on our website (http://mm.peavey.com) and on other websites on the Internet, covering subjects including Python programming, SNMP and serial control. If you cannot find the information you require, contact your dealer or distributor.
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