6416dio Digital I/O Module M o d u l e I / O N umériqu e User Guide ARTWORK, LABEL ID, 6416dio P/NP/N 9225 1054 0001, REV. A 2.00 9310 1014 0001F rev. SCALE 1:1 © 2009 Aviom, Inc.
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Table of Contents Welcome ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 Features ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 The EtherCon Connector ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2 Package Contents �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 About
Auto/Manual Mode Selection ������������������������������������������������������������������������26 Changing the Network Mode ��������������������������������������������������������������27 Managed Mode �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������27 Password Protection �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28 Front Panel Components ����������������������������������������������������������������
Advanced Functions ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������55 Function Button ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������56 Clear A-Net Resources �����������������������������������������������������������������56 Password Lock ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������56 Password Unlock ����������������������������������������������������������������������������57 Set a Ne
Dimensions ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������92 GPIO Specifications ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������93 GPIO Plugs ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������94 MIDI/GPIO Cable Lengths ����������������������������������������������������������94 Factory Default Settings ���������������������������������������������������������������������
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the 6416dio Digital I/O Module. This User Guide is designed to familiarize you with the features and functions of your new Pro64® product. All Pro64 products are powered by A-Net®, Aviom’s proprietary data transmission protocol designed especially for the unique demands of live streaming audio. In developing the Pro64 Series, we have made every effort to make the user interface as easy to use and understand as possible.
The EtherCon Connector Pro64 Series products feature locking connectors for all network I/O. The Neutrik® EtherCon® connector is a dual RJ45-type connector that can receive a standard Category 5e cable or a cable fitted with the special locking EtherCon connector. When using a standard Cat-5e cable, plug the cable into the center of the EtherCon jack; release the cable by pressing on the small plastic tab built into the cable connector.
About AES3 and AES-3id The 6416dio Digital I/O module transmits and receives digital data in the AES3 or AES-3id formats, standards specified by the Audio Engineering Society. The AES3 digital audio format is sometimes referred to as “AES/EBU.” The AES3 format provides for the serial digital transmission of two channels of digital audio over shielded twisted-pair cable, using the latching threepin XLR connector.
Firmware Notice All Pro64 devices in a network should be updated to use the most recent firmware version to ensure trouble-free operation. As new Pro64 modules are released, older Pro64 products need to be updated so that they recognize the features and functions of the newer modules—something that is especially important if one of the older devices will be used as the network’s Control Master.
About A-Net Aviom’s A-Net® is the only networking technology conceived, designed, and optimized for managing and distributing audio using ordinary Cat-5e cables. As implemented in the Pro64® Series products, A-Net can transmit up to 128 channels of uncompressed 24-bit audio with the reliability and fidelity of analog, and the power and flexibility of a true digital network. Pro64 A-Net allows variable sample rates in three ranges, from 44.1kHz± to 192kHz±, with ultra-low latency, jitter, and wander.
used, audio transmission is kept fast and clean, eliminating the audio artifacts and signal degradation inherent to sample rate conversion—even when syncing to an external clock source. Any Pro64 I/O module can be designated the clock master for the network, generating and distributing its internal clock. Digital I/O modules are capable of syncing to and distributing an external word clock.
In Auto Mode, there are no connection rules; connect a Cat-5e cable to either the A or B port and the network does the rest. Auto Mode provides a true audio network with 64 available “Slots” for transporting audio (at 44.1/48kHz). Every audio Slot is available everywhere in the network, with no upstream/ downstream restrictions. In Manual Mode, the Pro64 network becomes a 64x64 system (at 48kHz), similar to a traditional stage-to-FOH snake.
AC Power Always plug the unit into a properly grounded (earthed) outlet. Always use the AC line cord that was shipped with the unit. Grasp the power cable by the connector and never by the cord itself when connecting and disconnecting it from the power source. Do not expose the Pro64 device to moisture, rain, or excessively damp environments. AC Line Conditioning Aviom products are digital devices and as such are sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line voltage.
Ventilation Always allow adequate ventilation for devices mounted in equipment racks. Avoid placing your Pro64 product directly above or below other rackmounted devices that produce high levels of heat, such as power amplifiers. Cleaning Before cleaning a Pro64 product, turn off the power switch and unplug the unit from the AC power source. To clean the surface of the Pro64 product use a clean, soft lint-free cloth that has been slightly moistened with water only.
Pro64 Interface Conventions Many Pro64 Series products have similar user interface components, including buttons, LEDs, and switches. When describing the features and functions of Pro64 Series products, the following conventions will be used. Cat-5e All Cat-5e connections between A-Net devices should use Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable.
The buttons with up/down indicator arrows are used for the inc/dec functions. Buttons of this type will be referred to as “inc/dec” buttons. Selecting Values Some settings, including Sample Rate, network mode (Auto or Manual), and Virtual Data Cable type, require the user to select from a range of values. The button that controls the selection of a value is referred to generically as the “selection button” for that function.
Pro64 User Interface This section outlines some basic concepts of operation for Pro64 products. Pro64 I/O devices have some common user interface elements that make setting up a digital snake or audio network easy to understand.
The LED between the Enter and Cancel buttons flashes when a button press is required to continue. Any operation that requires the use of the Enter/Cancel buttons will flash the LED that is located between the two buttons to indicate that a button press is required to complete the action. To confirm an operation, press E nter . To exit an operation without completing it, press the Cancel button. A-Net Slot Pro64 I/O devices come in a variety of configurations (8‑channel, 16‑channel, etc.).
We use the word ‘’channel’’ when referring to the physical audio inputs— analog or digital—on a piece of hardware (such as the 16 line-level XLR input jacks on the 6416i Input Module). Each of these audio inputs can be made active and added to the network individually, and it is only when activated that they use any network resources (the A-Net Slots).
rate can be selected, but attempting to activate a channel in an unavailable range will result in an error message (the selected channel button, A-Net Slot range, and sample rate LEDs will all flash). A-Net Slot Display Since the capacity of the Pro64 network could be as high as 64 A-Net Slots, Pro64 hardware I/O devices need a way of routing a selected hardware channel to a selected network Slot.
16-Channel Pro64 Module Hardware Channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 Base Slot 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 A-Net Slot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 The use of Slot assignments allows for easy reconfiguration of audio networks and sharing of hardware I/O resources and data without physical re-patching.
A-Net Slot Example The following example shows the power of the Pro64 network and the A-Net Slots concept. The range of A-Net Slots used in the example has been limited to the group from 1 to 16 for simplicity. This graphic represents a Pro64 product set to Slot range 1. Slot Channel 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 One 16-channel input module is placed in each of four rooms of a production facility, designated as Studios A, B, C, and D.
By activating a group of channels on each of the four input modules, a total of sixteen inputs are used (indicated by reverse text). All of these inputs are available on the network at every output module. The operator in Studio E can use the sixteen inputs from Studios A, B, C, and D simultaneously. The order in which the Pro64 devices are connected is irrelevant.
Network Modes A Pro64 audio network can be set to operate in one of two modes, Auto or Manual. The network mode can be selected on the front panel of the device designated as the system’s Control Master. Both modes are fully bidirectional at all times, regardless of the system layout or design. Auto Mode Pro64’s Auto Mode takes most of the work out of managing resources in an audio network. This is the “everything everywhere” mode.
This means that, while no more than 128 channels can be in the network at a particular location, there is no practical limit to the total number of audio channels in the system. The number of available Slots in Manual Mode is dependent upon the current sample rate. Sample Rate 44.1/48kHz 88.2/96kHz 176.
Control Master In every Pro64 network, one device will always be designated as the Control Master, the device that manages all A-Net resources for the network. The Control Master can be any I/O module in the network, and can be assigned or changed by the user as needed. Only one device can be assigned as Control Master in an audio network at a time; an A-Net network cannot function without a Control Master.
Setting Control Master Status Setting a 6416dio to be the Control Master is done using the DIP switches found on the rear panel. The Control Master switch is part of the Virtual Data Cable port section of the interface.
functions or settings. During the enumeration process, all connected A-Net modules will flash their A-Net LEDs, indicating that a request to be added to the network is being made. Once granted entry by the Control Master, the individual module’s blue A-Net LED will light solid to indicate that it is now receiving valid A-Net packets and is part of the network. The blue LED in the A-Net icon is used to indicate network status.
The Enter/Cancel LED will flash when the user is required to press one of these buttons in order to complete an operation. Control Master and Clock Source By default, the device designated as Control Master in a network consisting of all analog modules is also the device in control of the network master clock. The front-panel Clock Master LED lights to indicate that a module is designated as the master clock device. The red Clock Master LED lights when a Pro64 device is the Control Master.
External clock sources on the 6416dio Digital I/O Module can include: • Word Clock - via the dedicated BNC Word Clock jack • AES3 (AES/EBU) - from AES3 digital stream 1/2 Clock Errors If a clock error occurs, the Clock Master LED will blink indicating that an error has occurred.
Press the selection button to cycle through the available sample rates. The current sample rate for the network will be displayed on all I/O modules in the network. Only one sample rate can be used at a time. Changing the Sample Rate To set or change a network-wide sample rate from the Clock Master, use the button below the Sample Rate LEDs to select a new rate. Pressing the Sample Rate selector button will cycle through all available sample rates, flashing the value for the new rate.
The selection buttons in the A-Net Transmit/Receive section of the interface are used to choose the network mode on the Control Master. Changing the Network Mode The button beneath the Auto/Manual Mode LEDs is used to select the network mode and to set the transmit or receive port in Manual Mode. Pressing the selection button will cycle through the available settings and will flash both the mode LED and the Enter/Cancel LED. To confirm and change the network mode, press the E nter button.
Managed Mode allows the network to be controlled from a computer and can only be entered from the Control Master. To manage a Pro64 network with a PC, the PC needs to be connected to the Control Master using a DB9 null modem cable connected to the RS-232 port. Exiting Managed Mode is also done from the Control Master. Pressing the lit Managed button followed by the E nter button will return the network to local control.
LED for all active VDC Slots in the network. This query behavior is similar to the behavior of an individual module when it is edit locked. See the section on Advanced Functions for a detailed description of the password protection commands.
Front Panel Components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Clock Master button and LED Clock Source selection and LEDs Function Button A-Net LED Network Mode Selection Button and LEDs 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Rear Panel Components Two versions of the 6416dio are available. Only the rear panel I/O is different, using either DB25 multipin connectors or BNC jacks. Both rear panel I/O layouts will be shown in the diagrams that follow. On the DB25 version, two sets of DB25 multipin connectors are provided. The DB25 connectors are wired with Yamaha-compatible and Tascam/Digidesign-compatible pinouts. The BNC version has individual connectors for each input and output channel pair.
Rear Panel Components dule io BACKUP POWER 1 AMP PIN 1 = GND PIN 4 = 24VDC 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
11/12 Rear Panel Components UTPUTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
3 I/O CHANNELS 1–8 B IN 0 CTRL MASTER 2 232 / 422 ON WORD CLOCK A OUT 75 Ω TERMINATION 1. 2.
Front Panel Features This section describes the features and functions of all front-panel components of the 6416dio Digital I/O Module. Enter/Cancel Buttons The pair of buttons marked E nter and Cancel will be used to confirm functions, edits, and mode changes or to exit a change request. The LED between the two buttons will flash whenever the user is required to press one of these buttons in order to continue with an operation or edit.
enumerated and the blue A-Net LEDs on all Pro64 devices will be lit. On the Control Master device, its red Control Master LED will also be lit. The Control Master LED will be off on all remote/slave modules in a network. Refer to the Control Master section of this User Guide (page 20) for additional information about the Control Master features and functions. Control Master Errors The following rules apply to the Control Master and active Pro64 networks.
Press the inc/dec (up/down) buttons to change the A-Net Slot range in the Input or Output section of the interface. On a sixteen-channel I/O module like the 6416dio, the A-Net Slot displays will move in increments of sixteen Slots. The A-Net Slot range display will wrap as it reaches the end of the list of available values. The number shown in the display corresponds to the first Slot in a group of sixteen sequential Slots, one per channel button. The available base Slots are 1, 17, 33, and 49.
Channels are numbered from 1-8 and from 9-16. The Bank Select button determines which set of channels is being addressed. Keep in mind that the number of available Slots in the network is determined by the current network sample rate as set by the Clock Master. Setting the A-Net Slot Range To set a Slot range for either the Input or Output section of the 6416dio, use the inc/dec selection buttons below the A-Net Slot display to select the desired range.
A-Net Transmit/Receive The A-Net Transmit settings affect 6416dio channels being sent into the network. Receive settings set the port from which the 6416dio will draw channels from the network to be output as AES3 digital data from the 6416dio module’s rear panel jacks to other digital devices. Auto Mode When the Pro64 network is operating in Auto Mode, the red Auto LED in the Network Mode section of the user interface will be lit. No user port settings are available on a per-module basis.
Three options are available: • Port A - the 6416dio transmits data from its active chan‑ nels only out of port A on the rear panel. • Port B - the 6416dio transmits data from active channels only out of port B. • Port A and B - (both LEDs are lit) the 6416dio transmits its active channels out of both the A and B ports. In this Manual Mode example, A-Net data is set to transmit out of Port B. Digital data is being received from Port A.
Clock Master One device in a Pro64 network will always be set as the network’s Clock Master. In a network with only analog I/O modules, the module set as the Control Master is set to be the Clock Master by default. The module set as the Clock Master will have its Clock Master LED lit. When digital I/O modules such as the 6416dio are used in a network, incoming Word Clock or AES3 digital data streams (from channels 1/2 only) can also be clock sources.
Clock Sources When a 6416dio is used as the network’s Clock Master, three clock sources are available: • The Pro64 network internal clock • Word Clock from an external source • The digital clock embedded in AES3 channels 1/2 The 6416dio is the network’s Clock Master, receiving Word Clock from an external source. Selecting an External Clock Source To set the 6416dio to use an external clock source, it must first be set to be the network Clock Master, as detailed in the previous steps.
AES3 Clock The clock embedded within AES3 channels 1/2 can also be used as the clock source for the Pro64 network. To set AES3 channels 1/2 as the network clock, use the selector button below the Clock Source LEDs to choose AES In (1/2). To confirm the new clock source, press the E nter button. Press Cancel to exit without changing the clock source. P Note: Only AES3 channels 1/2 can be used as a clock source. Channels 3-16 are not available as clock sources.
Pro64 Series Supported Sample Rates Sample Rate Minimum Maximum 1x 44.1/48kHz 39.7kHz 52kHz 2x 88.2/96kHz 79.4kHz 104kHz 4x 176.4/192kHz 158.8kHz 208kHz When using an external clock source, the Sample Rate display will light the LED that is closest to the sample rate of the external clock source.
Pressing the selection button will cycle through the available sample rates. Attempting to change the sample rate on a module that is not the Clock Master will cause the Sample Rate and Clock Master LEDs to flash to indicate the error. Sample Rates and A-Net Slots Changing the network sample rate has a direct effect on the availability of A-Net Slots. For example, setting the sample rate to 96kHz makes only 32 Slots available, numbers 1 through 32. Slot numbers above 32 are no longer available.
Channel Activation Button Each of the sixteen AES3 digital input channels on the 6416dio can be made active on the network individually using the lighted Active button on each channel. (Note that the 6416dio Digital I/O Module accesses its 16 channels in two banks of 8, which are chosen with the Bank Select buttons.) Activating a channel assigns it to an A-Net Slot in the network, making it part of the network and available to any output module in the network.
Changing the A-Net Slot range will clear the currently active channels on an input module automatically to protect against channel/Slot conflicts or unintentional overwriting. AES Data Valid LEDs The AES Data Valid LEDs are found between each pair of input and output channels. (AES3 format data is transmitted in pairs of channels at all times.
To link a pair of channels, both channels must be active first. Channels linked as stereo pairs will be indicated on all connected analog or digital output modules in the Pro64 network, even when the channels are muted on an output module. Stereo channel link information will also be transmitted to Pro16 devices such as the A-16II Personal Mixer that are connected to the Pro64 network via the ASI A-Net Systems interface.
Edit Lock Button The front panel of the 6416dio Digital I/O Module can be locked to prevent accidental changes or low-level unauthorized access. Once edit locked, all front-panel functions under digital control cannot be changed. Edit Lock can be used on a module-by-module basis. To lock a module’s front panel, press the E dit Lock button. The Enter/Cancel LED will blink. Press E nter to lock the unit. No other Pro64 modules in the network are affected.
With an edit locked 6416dio module’s input channels set to the A-Net Slot Range starting at 17, pressing the Channel 2 button displays A-Net Slot 18. Pressing the Channel 3 button will display “19,” pressing the Channel 4 button will display “20,” etc. Channel activation status is not affected by the use of the query function. It is used for information only. To exit the query function, press E dit Lock followed by E nter to return to normal operation.
defined; no VDC Slots are reserved for specific data types. The VDC interface includes the numeric VDC Slot display, the inc/dec buttons used for VDC Slot selection, the Assign Port list of VDC data types, and a selection button for choosing a VDC data type for the currently selected VDC Slot. VDC Slot display In Use LED inc/dec button VDC port assignments VDC port selection The VDC section of the user interface is used to assign VDC ports and data types.
Selecting a VDC Slot is done with the inc/dec buttons below the display. Pressing the inc/dec buttons will cause the display to scroll up or down, and will wrap at the end of the numeric list. As the VDC Slots are displayed, any VDC Slot with an active input will light the In Use LED. If the In Use LED is not lit for a selected VDC Slot, no input is assigned to that VDC Slot and all of the VDC type LEDs in the Assign Port list will be unlit when the VDC out has been assigned locally.
To output VDC data from the network to a rear-panel VDC port, choose a VDC Slot with an In Use LED on with the appropriate data type (for example, GPIO) for the application. Once selected and configured, the rear-panel I/O connection for the selected VDC can be used to transfer control signals. Deactivate an Active VDC Slot To release an active input assigned to a VDC Slot, use the inc/dec button to scroll to the active VDC Slot. (Its In Use LED should be on.
Advanced Functions The available advanced functions for the 6416dio Digital I/O Module are listed in the table below. Use the 6416dio Input section buttons for Functions 1-8 and the Output buttons for Functions 9-16. The highlighted channel Active buttons are used to select the advanced functions.
Function Button The Function button is used in combination with other front-panel buttons to access features of the user interface such as setting/changing the module’s password, network-wide password protection, and other Control Master settings. Functions are mapped to the channel activation buttons; the exact labeling of the buttons is determined by the I/O configuration of the module (8-channel versus 16-channel, etc.).
If the network password has been entered incorrectly, the Edit Lock LED flickers. Repeat the steps above with the correct password. Press the Cancel button to exit without locking the network. The Pro64 network will be locked until the network password is provided. The E dit Lock button will light to indicate that the network is locked. Password Unlock When a Pro64 network is password protected, the four-digit password code is required to unlock it. The network can be unlocked only at the Control Master.
5. 6. 7. Key in a new four-digit button password combination. Press E nter . The channel buttons flash to indicate that the new password has been set. Pressing the Cancel button will exit the new password function and leave the original password intact. Sample Alignment All digital networks that allow daisy-chained connectivity need to compensate for sub-millisecond latency build-up between devices when data is retransmitted.
The Input section Slot display is used to provide sample alignment information. To get sample alignment info, press the Function button, followed by the channel 11 Active button. Press E nter . The Sample Calibration status will be indicated in the Input section’s A-Net Slot display. • If Sample Calibration is enabled, the display will blink a “1” in the Slot display for three seconds. • If Sample Calibration is disabled, the display will blink a “0” in the Slot display for three seconds.
addition/subtraction of Pro64 modules, different wiring schemes, etc.) Use Stored Sample Alignment Lock Value When a new sample alignment lock value has been generated and stored, Function 13 can be used to activate and lock in this value for use throughout the network. This function can only be performed at the Control Master when the network is unlocked. To use the stored value, press the Function button, followed by the channel 13 active button.
Firmware Update The Pro64 firmware can be updated in the field using a PC and the Pro64 Update Tool. Modules can be updated over A-Net, while part of an active audio network, or in local mode where no other modules are connected at the time the update is being performed (such as may be required for a bench configuration when setting up modules prior to installation).
channel level LEDs will flash to indicate that this function will interrupt normal network operation. Press E nter to enable the module to receive new firmware from the PC host. Send the update file following the instructions that came with the Pro64 Update Tool. During the update the sixteen red, yellow, and green channel meter LEDs will flash in sequence. When the update has been sent successfully, the module will reset and normal front panel operation will be restored.
and green channel meter LEDs will flash in sequence. When the firmware update has been sent successfully, the module will reset and audio will be restored. When a module is being updated via A-Net in an active network, the dot in the A-Net Slot display will be on, indicating that a network firmware update is in progress. When a module is waiting for an update to begin, you can exit the update state by pressing the Cancel button.
• Password protect is off. • The system password value for the module being reset is “1-1-1-1.” • All Virtual Data Cables are deactivated. The Control Master setting is hardware controlled and dependent upon the rear-panel DIP switch settings. These settings are not changed when factory defaults are restored. VDC configuration for GPIO type—Isolated or TTL—is not reset. VDC baud rate, parity, and stop bit settings for RS-232/422 communication are not reset.
Rear Panel Features All 6416dio Digital I/O Module rear-panel features and functions are described in this section. AC Power Pro64 modules use switching power supplies that can operate at 100-240V and from 50-60Hz, meaning that they can be used with most of the world’s AC power systems by simply changing the line cord. The 6416dio is equipped with a standard grounded IEC power inlet (with fuse), which can accept the interchangeable IEC power cord.
A-Net Ports Two EtherCon jacks are provided for A-Net connections, labeled A and B. Connections can use standard RJ45-style cables or cables outfitted with the locking EtherCon connector. Refer to the section on network modes for additional information about using these jacks. Digital Inputs and Outputs Two versions of the 6416dio Digital I/O Module are manufactured, one with DB25 multipin connectors and another with BNC connectors.
DB25 Pinout Breakout cables for DB25-to-XLR AES3 digital connections are readily available. To create a custom cable for the 6416dio digital I/O connections, use the following table and diagram. Be sure to use the wiring pinout that matches the pinout for the device to which the 6416dio will be connected.
13 12 25 11 24 10 23 9 22 8 21 7 20 6 19 5 18 4 17 3 16 2 15 1 14 The pins on the panel-mounted DB25 jacks are numbered according to the diagram above. The DB25 panel-mount connectors on the 6416dio Digital I/O Module rear panel have #4-40 UNC thread. P Note: Strain relief is suggested when using DB25 cable assemblies. DB25 breakout cables should always be supported when connected to a Pro64 product to reduce the risk of damaging the Pro64 product’s rear panel.
Ground Cold Shield Figure 1.0 - Input adapter using a resistor network for Connecting AES3fitted andwithAES-3id Devices equipment a transformer AES3 and AES-3id are electrically two different formats. The BNC and DB25 versions of the 6416dio Digital I/O Module can be interconnected by using a transformer or resistive network as diagrammed below.. 75 Ω (165 mV) 110 Ω (200 mV) 1:1.211 Transformer-based adapter Figure 2.
Virtual Data Cables Two types of Virtual Data Cable (VDC) ports are available on the rear panel of the 6416dio Digital I/O Module. Fourteen VDC Slots are available systemwide, regardless of the current network mode (Auto or Manual). Virtual Data Cables are not affected by the network sample rate, channel activation settings, or gain settings. When a Pro64 module requests to activate a Virtual Data Cable, the Control Master checks the entire network to ensure that the requested VDC is available.
AES3 I/O CHANNELS 9 –16 GPIO Configuration DIP Switches 6416 dio Each of the four GPIO Input blocks can be set to either Isolated or TTL DIGIDESIGN / TASCAM COMPATIBLE Digital I/Ooperation Module using the configuration switches to the left of the terminal YAMAHA blocks. 1 AMP PIN 1 = GND PIN 4 = 24VDC VIRTUAL DATA CABLE PORT GPIO INPUT IN UP = ISOLATED DN = TTL AL BACKUP POWER RS-232 /422 OUT 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 The Isolated/TTL configuration switches only apply to the GPIO inputs.
YAMAHA VIRTUAL DATA CABLE PORTS PUT IN TED 3 4 COMPATIBLE RS-232/ 422 1– 8 PORT SETUP 9, 11 RESERVED ON OUT 1 2 3 IN 10 CTRL MASTER 12 232 / 422 WORD CLOCK 75Ω 75 Ω TERMINATION 4 The first eight switches on the DIP switch block are used to set the RS232/422 baud rate. The RS-232/422 port is also used for computer communication during firmware updates and other Managed Mode applications.
RS-232/422 Baud Rates AES3 I/O CHANNELS 9–16 AES3 I/O CHANNELS 1–8 DIGIDESIGN / TASCAM COMPATIBLE To set a baud rate, determine the appropriate baud rate for data transfer by referring to the external send/receive devices’ documentation. Set both devices to communicate using the same baud rate. Finally, set the Pro64 YAMAHA COMPATIBLE devices to the same baud rate and activate the VDCs using the front-panel interface.
DIGIDESIGN / TASCAM COMPATIBLE YAMAHA COMPATIBLE VIRTUAL DATA CABLE PORTS UT IN ED RS-232/ 422 1– 8 PORT SETUP 9, 11 RESERVED ON OUT 4 1 2 3 4 IN 10 CTRL MASTER 12 232 / 422 WORD CLOCK 75Ω 75 Ω TERMINATION When switch #10 is in the up position, the 6416dio becomes the network’s Control Master. (Black indicates the switch handle.) To set the 6416dio as the Control Master, start with Pro64 network devices powered off. Set switch #10 to the up position.
RS-232/422 Pinout Information Aviom® Pro64™ products can use Virtual Data Cables™ to transmit and receive user control data over RS-232 and/or RS-422. (RS-422 is not supported on every Pro64 product.) The following table shows the pinout of the RS-232/422 jack. Note that in the pinout table, some transmit/receive functions (abbreviated as Tx/Rx) are different for RS-232 versus RS-422.
with the exception of pins 2 and 3, which are crossed. A true null modem cable is required for the interaction of the RS-422 termination on pin 4 of the connector with the RS-232 signals. On an RS‑232 connector, pins 3, 4, and 7 are outputs; pins 1, 2, 6, and 8 are inputs. In a standard null modem cable, pin 4 at one end of the cable will drive pins 1 and 6 at the other end.
Creating Custom Cables The following table showing the connections for a null modem DB9 to DB9 crossover cable can be used when making your own cable. RS-232 Null Modem Cable Wiring for a DB9 to DB9 Crossover Cable Pin Signal Direction Pin 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 Shield Soldered to DB9 Metal on Both Connectors RS-232 requires a null modem cable wired as a crossover cable. RS-422 uses a straight-through cable.
Building a Pro64 Network Configuring a Pro64 network with the 6416dio involves connecting input and output modules with Cat-5e cables, setting A-Net Slot ranges, and activating input channels. Choosing a Network Mode When designing a network, deciding which network mode to use—Auto or Manual—can be made simpler by assessing the total audio channel requirements for an application at a given sample rate first.
Input The diagrams that follow use generic input and output module icons. Any B A Pro64 I/O device can be substituted unless otherwise noted. Input Input B B Auto Mode Connections A A Input In Auto Mode, the 6416dio’s A-NetInput ports on the rear panel can be connected to other Pro64 devices interchangeably. In the following examples, network B A B A performance and functionality are unaffected by the changes in cabling.
Input Input B B A A B B A A B B A A B B A A B B A A B B A A Input Input Example 2: Port B connected to Port A Input Output Output Output Output Output Output In this diagram, note that additional Pro64 modules can be connected to any available port as indicated by theMerger dotted line. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 B9 10A The same results can be achieved by connecting Port A on the input module to Port A on the output moduleMerger and by connecting Port B on the input 1 output 2 3 module.
Output Input Input Input B B A A B B B B A A A A Output Input Input Example 3: One input module and three digitalB copies in Auto Mode Input A Output Input Output Input Input Output Output 1 2 3 Merger Output Output 4 Output 5 6 7 Output Output B B B A A A B B B B A A A A B B B B A A A A 8 B9 10A B A B A B B B A A A Output In this example, note that theMerger A-Net connections between devices can be A be used to connect any combination can 1 2of the3 A and 4 B5ports.
Input Output Input Input Input B B B A A A B B B B A A A A Example 4: One input Output module and three output modules connected using an Input Input MH10 in Auto Mode Input B A A A A B B B B A A A A B B B B A A A A 1 Output Input Output Input B B B 2 3 Output 3 4 5 6 7 8 B9 10A Note that in the example, it does not matter which A-Net port (A or B) on the Merger I/O modules is connected to the MH10. on the MH10, the choice of B Likewise, A 1 2 3 4 5 does 6 7not8 matter.
Input Input Input B A B A B B A A B B A A B B A A B A B B A A B A B B A A B A Example 5: One input module and two output modules B A in Manual Mode Input Input Output Input Output Input Input Output Output Input Output Input 1 2 3 Merger 4 Output 5 6 7 Input 8 9 10 B A The input module transmits its audio data via Port A (marked with a square surrounding the port name). Only the lower Pro64BoutputA module can make use of those audio channels.
Input Input B B A A Input Example 6: Two input modules andInput two output modules, 16x16 B A Output Input Output Input Input Output Output Input Output Input 1 2 3 Merger 4 Output 5 6 7 Input Input 8 Output B A B B A A B B A A B A B B A A B A B B A A B A 9 10 B A B B A A B A Audio from the Pro64 input module at the bottom ofB the diagram is heard at Input A the output module shown at the Merger top of the diagram.
Input B A Input Inputis output at Example 7: Audio from the stage front-of-house mixing console; B the A audio from the FOH console is output on the Bstage.A Input Input STAGE Output Input Output Input Input Output Output Input Output Input 1 2 3 Merger 4 Output 5 6 7 Input Input 8 Output Input FRONT OF HOUSE Merger B B A A B B A A B B A A B A B B A A B A B B A A B A 9 10 B A B B A A B A B B A A The dotted arrows show the relationship of the input and output modules.
Digital Copies in Manual Mode Input Creating a digital split in Manual Mode follows most of B A the rules defined for Auto Mode splits. Any output modules connected in series to an existing output module can output the same audio as long as the A-Net Slot range Input and A-Net Receive Port settings are configured properly, and as long as no B A input modules installed overwrite the audio.
digital copy of the FOH engineer’s inputs for a recording system can be accomplished by connecting Pro64 output modules to the input module at front of house. Unlike Auto Mode, however, this input module needs to be set to send audio data to its A-Net Port B in order to make the digital split work. The example assumes that all modules are set to the same A-Net Slot range. By setting the FOH input module to transmit its A-Net data to Port A and B, the A-Net data flows in two directions.
Input Input Example 9: A digital copy of the stage signals Input Input STAGE Output Input Output Input Input Output Output Input Input Output Input 1 2 3 Merger Input 4 Output 5 6 7 Input Input Input Output Input Input Merger FRONT OF HOUSE 1 2 3 4 Output 5 6 7 Input Output A B B A A B B A A B B A A B B A A B A B B A A B A B B B A A A B A 8 B9 10A B A B B B B A A A A B A B A B A 8 9 10 Output Input Output RECORDING B B B B A A A B B B A A A The input module at the fron
Specifications Digital Audio Channels 16 in, 16 out; AES3 or AES-3id digital data format Digital I/O, AES3 DB25 version DB25 connector, 2x, ch 1-8 and ch 9-16; Digidesign®/Tascam® compatible and Yamaha® compatible connectors provided DB25 connector thumb screws Thread size is #4-40 UNC Digital Input, AES-3id BNC version 2 channels per BNC connector, 8x Digital Output, AES-3id BNC version 2 channels per BNC connector, 8x Audio Metering LED: Signal Present; on at -40dB and above AES3 Ports Meet o
Sample Rates 44.1/48kHz; 88.2/96kHz; 176.4/192kHz Sample Rate Range, Pro64 1x 44.1/48kHz, 39.7kHz to 52kHz 2x 88.2/96kHz, 79.4kHz to 104kHz 4x 176.4/192kHz, 158.
Power Supply 100-240VAC 50-60Hz, 24W Internal switching power supply; IEC connector, interchangeable Backup DC Power 24VDC, ±5%; 4-pin XLR, external supply Pin 1: Ground; Pin 4: 24VDC; Pin 2, 3: no connect Input Power Required: 24VDC ±5%, 0.8 amp typical, 1.3 amp max. DC Jack: Neutrik NC4MAH DC Jack Mating Connector: Neutrik NC4FX or NC4FXX Fuse 250V, F4AL Dimensions 2U; 19 x 8 x 3.5 inches; 482.6 x 203 x 88 mm Weight 12 pounds; 5.44 kg All Aviom products are designed and manufactured in the USA.
Dimensions Specifications 92
GPIO Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) terminal blocks found on Pro64 Series products. ISOLATED TTL INPUT MODE Parameter Conditions Input isolation to chassis Rating 1 Mohms Minimum Maximum VIL VIH1 BW 2V 17V 200 Hz Outputs are overcurrent protected with PTCs. IL2 330 mA Ifp 1.5A Rout iso 1.00E+09 ohms Ron 0.85 - 2.5 ohms Vbr 60V Use only with on/off switch-type signals.
GPIO Plugs Plugs used with the GPIO terminal blocks have the following specifications. Pitch 3.81 mm Number of positions 8 Type of connection Screw Screw thread M2 Conductor cross section AWG/ kcmil minimum 28 maximum 16 Plugs used with Pro64 products are compatible with Phoenix Contact™, part number 1803633, or equivalent.
Specifications * or BNC (x16) AES-3id 8 in, 8 out DB25 female (x2) AES3 8 in, 8 out Digidesign/Tascam compatible DB25 female (x2) * AES3 8 in, 8 out Yamaha compatible GPIO RS-232/RS-422 Virtual Data Cables User Config.
Index Symbols 4-pin XLR 65 6416Y2 card 78 A A-16II Personal Mixer 49 A-16II, A-16R Personal Mixers 7 About A-Net 5 AC fuse changing 65 AC Line Conditioning 8 AC Power 65 Active button 50 active channel 14, 21, 41, 46, 47, 49, 82 clear 48 Adding Pro64 Modules 23 AES3 3, 25 AES3 (AES/EBU) 42 AES3 channels 1/2 as reference clock 44 AES3 Clock 44 AES-3id 3 AES3 Intrinsic Jitter 89 AES/EBU 3, 25 AES In (1/2) as clock source 44 analog I/O 24 A-Net 1 Pro64 Series 5 Slot assignment 28 A-Net Distributor 7 A-Net LED
Button Presses 10 C Cable Length MIDI, GPIO 94 Cables Cat-5e, Cat-6 5 cable specification, Cat-5e 10 Cancel button 23, 31 Cat-5 stranded vs. solid 10 Cat-5e 2, 10 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 10 Cat-5e Cable Distance 5 Cat-6 10 Certifications ii Changing the Sample Rate 26, 45 Changing Transmit/Receive Port 41 Changing Values 10 Channel 13 Slot assignment 28 Channel Activation Button 30, 47, 57 Channel Activation Rules 47 channel info 28 channel on/off 30 channel pairing.
DIP switch 28, 33, 34 Baud Rates 73 Control Master 22, 36, 64, 73–77 GPIO 71–77 GPIO, RS-232 33, 34 RS-232 22 RS-232/422 72–77 DIP Switches 11 E Edit Lock 29, 63, 94 Managed Mode 49 VDC query 50 Edit Lock Button 31, 50 Enter button 23, 31 Enter/Cancel button 10, 12, 36 Enter/Cancel LED 13, 23, 27 Enumeration 22, 37, 78 Error Recovery Software Update 62 Errors External Clock 46 EtherCon 1, 10, 35, 66 Ethernet 5 compatibility 81 External Clock 44, 45.
L O Latency 90 LED 89 Level Meter LEDs 30 Link button 48 lock the network 56 default password 56 Output Channel 30 Output Module 80, 86 M Managed button 27, 28, 31, 49 Managed Mode 27, 49, 51, 56 enter/exit 49 Manual LED 40 Manual Mode 6, 19, 21, 40, 41, 47, 82 active channels 47 Available A-Net Slots 14, 20 Receive 63 Transmit 63 Master Clock 24, 25.
R Rear Panel - BNC 34 Rear Panel Components 32 Rear Panel - DB25 33 Receive Manual Mode 63 reference clock AES3 44 Restore Factory Defaults 55, 63 RJ45 2, 10 RoHS ii routing I/O hardware 15 RS-232 6, 33, 34, 51, 53, 61, 64, 72, 75, 90 and Managed Mode 49 and software update 61 DB9 72–77 null modem cable 28, 61 RS-232/422 Baud Rates 61 RS-232/422 DIP Switches 33, 34 RS-232/422 Pinout 75 RS-232 Baud Rates 73–77 RS-232 DIP Switches 22, 72–77 RS-232 Port 71 RS-422 6, 51, 53, 72, 75 termination 76 RS-422 Port Ya
Unshielded Twisted Pair 10 UTP 90 Update Operating System 55, 61 Update Tool 61 up/down, inc/dec arrows 10 UPS 8 User Interface 12 UTP 10 UTP cable Cat-5e, Cat-6 5 Y Yamaha 1, 32, 66, 78 Yamaha Compatible Pinout 67 Yamaha RS-422 port 76 yellow channel meter LEDs 59 V VDC 31 Assign Port 52, 53 clear 56 DIP switches 22 In Use LED 53, 70 Query Functions 50 reset 64 VDC Configuration 31 VDC inputs 54 VDC In Use LED 52, 53 VDC I/O ports 53 VDC outputs 54 VDC Slot 12, 51, 70 assigning 53 selecting 53 unassignin
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