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5. Operation and performance
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C SERIES Operation Manual rev 2.0.0
5.7. NomadLink network and DeviceControl software
5.7.1. NomadLink network in the amplifiers
All C Series ampliers are equipped with the proprietary NomadLink network interface. This includes two RJ45
connections in standard housings: one IN and one OUT.
Use standard straight Cat-5 Ethernet cables with RJ45 connectors to connect the amplier to the NLB 60E
NomadLink Bridge and Network Controller or to daisy-chain multiple ampliers.
NOTE: It is very important that two IN or two OUT ports are NEVER connected to each other. This
will cause the NomadLink communication and DeviceControl to exhibit erratic behavior and display
inaccurate data. However, this situation will not damage the amplier circuitry.
Up to 60 ampliers can be connected to one NLB 60E in a daisy-chain or closed loop. In systems that consist of
C...X Series as well as standard C Series or FP+ ampliers, each C...X unit should be counted as two devices on
the network, with the total device count not to exceed 60 devices per subnet.
NOTE: Each networked group of ampliers being controlled by an individual NLB 60E is referred to as
a Subnet.
When the NLB 60E is powered up, the NomadLink network receives phantom power. This causes the blue
NomadLink LED on the amplier front panel and the NomadLink LED on the rear panel to light up. Because the
entire network receives phantom powering from the NLB 60E, NomadLink is active even when the amplier has
mains power disconnected or is not yet powered up. Should an amplier fail or be inadvertently disconnected from
the mains, network integrity is fully maintained and all ampliers remain visible on the system.
5.7.2. Connection and setup
The NomadLink network requires use of an NLB 60E. The NomadLink network is established by connecting
the NLB 60E OUT port to the rst amplier’s IN port. Then a daisy-chain is established by connecting the rst
amplier’s OUT port to the next amplier’s IN port, and so on. If a closed loop network is desired for improved
redundancy (highly recommended), the last amplier’s OUT port must be connected to the NLB 60E’s IN port.
For all connections, straight Cat-5 RJ45-equipped Ethernet cables should be used.