out to ports 1-9.
•C Merge 1-8— Merges the incoming A-Net data from ports 1-8 to one stream and distributes the merged data to ports 8-10. A redundant data path is created when either two MH10 (Cat-5e) or two MH10f (fiber) units are connected together via ports 9 and 10.
Port 8 is special when configuration C is used. It inputs data to the Merger function and outputs the complete merged 64-channel stream, providing a local digital split of all inputs.
Incoming A-Net data streams from ports 9 and 10 are distributed to ports 1-7.
A-Net Port LEDs
Valid A-Net data connected to any of the rear-panel A-Net ports is indicated by a lit A-Net activity LED on the front panel.
The activity LED lights to indicate the presence of a valid A-Net stream.
Ports 4, 6, 7, and 9 are shown as active.
A-Net LED
The blue LED found within the A-Net logo functions as the network activity indicator. When a module is powered up, its A-Net LED will flash while a request to enter the network is sent to and then processed by the Control Master. Once a module is enumerated and is part of the Pro64 network, the blue A-Net LED will light solidly.
The blue A-Net LED is also used during the firmware update process. Firmware updates on an MH10/MH10f must be initiated from another Pro64 device which has VDC capability.