Compex Systems AP4530 manual MIDI, SysNet and PL-Anet Ports

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MIDI, SysNet and PL-Anet Ports

Together with RS232, the MIDI, SysNet and PL-Anet serial ports are part of the communications options available. The iDR-8offers huge flexibility by offering all these popular ports. However, they are not all available at the same time. The iDR allocates two ports A and B. You need to select two of these four options using the iDR System Manager software Communications Option window. Which ports are available is displayed by ‘active’ LEDs next to the connectors. Plan your system first to decide which ports to use.

 

 

 

 

 

Checking which ports are available

The active LED next to

 

 

 

 

 

each connector lights if the port is available. If the port you

 

 

 

 

 

want to use is not active then use iDR System Manager to

 

 

 

 

 

change the settings. Be careful not to disable any other port

 

 

 

 

 

being used with your system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting the Communications Options Click on the

 

 

 

 

 

File menu / Preferences / Communications Options item. This

 

 

 

 

 

opens up the Select Communications Option window. You can

 

 

 

 

 

select from the displayed combinations which options are

 

 

 

 

 

associated with serial ports A and B. Choose the combination

 

 

 

 

 

you require. This will require an iDR-8reboot for the changes

 

 

 

 

 

to take effect. The port selection can be archived on your PC

 

 

 

 

 

as part of the configuration file.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIDI Three 5pin DIN connectors provide MIDI IN, THRU and

 

 

 

 

 

OUT. These work with the popular MIDI interface standard.

MIDI OUT

THRU

MIDI IN

 

 

Check the iDR System Manager Help file for more information

 

 

on using MIDI with iDR. At the time of printing, the iDR-8uses

 

 

 

 

SYSNET PORT

 

 

 

 

MIDI channel number 1 to communicate with external MIDI

 

 

 

 

 

active

 

 

active active

equipment.

Refer to the Allen & Heath iDR MIDI Protocol

 

 

document for details on how to control the parameters using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PL-ANET

DR-LINK

AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT

MIDI messages. This can be downloaded from our web site.

 

 

Use MIDI cables up to 15 metre (50 feet) in length.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION 20V DC

DIGITAL EXPANDER

SysNet

This is an RS232 port

with 9pin female D

 

TO AVOID DAMAGE ONLY CONNECT

 

 

connector.

It is dedicated to communicating with third party

 

COMPATIBLE REMOTE CONTROL

 

 

 

EQUIPMENT TO THE PL-ANET PORT.

 

 

controllers such as the many touch screens and remote control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

systems available from other manufacturers. Refer to the Allen

 

 

 

 

 

& Heath iDR SysNet Protocol document for details on how to

 

Parameters controlled via MIDI or

control the parameters using this RS232 interface. This can be

 

downloaded from our web site. Use standard RS232 cables up

 

SysNet.

Check the latest Protocol

to 3 metres (10 feet) in length.

 

 

document for

further

details and

 

 

 

additions.

Channel levels

Channel mutes

Crosspoint matrix levels

Patch recalls

 

PL-Anet

 

 

 

Wall Plates

 

 

 

 

Terminate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Infra-red

Fader Controllers

PL-AnetThis is an RS485 port with RJ45 connector. It is dedicated to communicating with the Allen & Heath PL Series of intelligent wall plates and remote controllers over long distances. Each PL device has two connectors, an IN and an OUT, so that multiple devices can be daisy chained together using a single cable run. CAT5 STP cable is used. An RS485 terminator is required at the last device in the chain. This is provided with the PL device.

Refer to the PL Combinations Calculator chart available from Allen & Heath to work out the maximum number of devices and distances possible. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for the latest details on the full PL range of controllers available.

When active, the PL-Anet port provides +20V DC phantom power which is sent down the cable to power the PL devices. To avoid damage make sure that only compatible equipment is connected. If you do not need to use the PL-Anet port make sure it is deselected from the communications options.

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Contents IDR-8 Conditions Of Warranty Limited One Year WarrantyImportant Mains Plug Wiring Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read FirstThis appliance must be earthed IDR-8User GuideIntroduction Contents DR-8 Welcome to the iDR-8IDR-8 main processing unit 2U, 8 mic/line Main FeaturesDaisy chain iDR-8 units Any number may be Stereo audio monitor with front panelFront panel RS232 port This is used for Front Panel OverviewExpander status LEDs These display Monitor in L Monitor OUT L Rear Panel OverviewSystem Processing Overview IDR-8User Guide Page IDR System Manager Software Bundle Getting Started Check the ContentsIDR-8 Main Unit Installing the iDR-8Earthing Starting Offline with iDR System Manager Software Parameters restored on power-up The iDR-8Turning the iDR-8 On and Off Updating the iDR-8 Operating Code Checking the iDR-8 Operating Code VersionPPP Setup IDR-8 Setup MenusChecking the Current Settings and Status Accessing the iDR-8 Setup MenusRebooting the iDR-8 Changing the Unit NameDR-8 Getting Started Checking the HardwareNetwork Port Communicating with the iDR-8RS232 COM Port Communicating Using a TCP/IP Connection Connecting the iDR-8 to a Network Connecting the iDR-8 Direct to the PCHow to get the MAC address Connect the PC to the iDR-8 Plug the PC Ethernet portSetting up a Dial-up Connection Communicating Using a Dial Up ConnectionChanging the iDR-8 PPP settings Go to menu *6 PPP Setting up the PC dial-up connection You needDial up the iDR-8 using the remote PC Open up Connecting the iDR-8 to a ModemStarting the iDR System Manager Connect the iDR-8 to the modemArchiving and Loading Configurations Setting the Time and Day ClockWorking with the iDR System Manager Start the iDR System Manager from the Start / ProgramsInput Source window From within the Input XLR Analogue Inputs and OutputsMonitor Inputs and Outputs Monitor Headphones Output This followsMonitor TRS Input and Output The monitor is Daisy chaining iDR-8 monitors The active Using the Monitor as Additional ChannelsCheck the connections The iDR-inAUDIO OUT Adding the iDR-in and iDR-out Audio ExpandersTurning the expander on or off Turn the unit on Checking for expanders You can use the frontExpanded multiple iDR-8 system This diagram Slave Linking iDR-8 UnitsUnit a Checking for iDR-switch expanders You can Adding the iDR-switch ExpanderConnecting to the iDR-8 The iDR-8communicates Using the switch closure inputs The input is Connectors and grounding Pluggable PhoenixUsing the logic outputs Each output is opto SysNet MIDI, SysNet and PL-Anet PortsSelecting the Communications Options Click on Configuration file settings These are IDR-8 unit settings These areIDR-8 Memory System Decide your system starting point Assign Starting with the PatchesOnly store the parameters you need For your DR-8 Technical SpecificationDR-8 ApplicationIDR-switch Front Panel IDR-8 Installer Front PanelHeadphones DescriptionIDR-switch Logic Outputs IDR-switch InputsPower Supply Network PortSoftware Soft SwitchesClock NamingSignal Generator DelayLevel Control Fader GroupsFactory default configuration settings Factory default unit settingsFactory default patch parameters Template for Allen & Heath iDR-8 Front Panel Key Label