AMX DAS-MNET manual Compatibility Requirements, Connectivity, Installation

Installation Guide

DAS-MNETMi-Series Network Interface Card

Overview

The DAS-MNET Mi-Series Network Interface Card (FG1101-61) adds networking capabilities to the Matrix Mi-Series Audio Controllers (FIG. 1).

20-pin connector

RJ-45 Ethernet connector

Faceplate

FIG. 1 DAS-MNET Mi-Series Network Interface Card

Compatibility Requirements

The DAS-MNET is compatible with all Matrix Mi-Series Audio Controllers that are using firmware version 7.07 or higher. Earlier firmware versions do not support the DAS-MNET card.

Connectivity

By default, the DAS-MNET enters DHCP mode, to automatically establish an IP address for the Mi-Series Controller in which the DAS-MNET card is installed. If DHCP is unsuccessful, the DAS-MNET automatically defaults to the following IP Address: 192.168.1.200, and Subnet: 255.255.255.0. In this case, you will have to change the IP Address to one that is suitable for your network (see the Changing the IP Address on the DAS-MNETsection for details).

Installation

The DAS-MNET card is installed in Mi-Series Audio Controllers via the rear panel, as described below.

WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the chassis. Fail- ure to disconnect power before performing this installation may cause injury or death.

CAUTION: Make sure to discharge all static electricity from your body before touching any components of the tuner modules or the audio control- ler. Failure to do so may lead to permanent damage to the tuner or controller.

1.Remove the cover from the controller. This involves removing all screws from the top and both side of the enclosure, including those in the rack-ear mounts on the sides.

2.With the back of the unit facing you, remove the screws from the “Future Option” cover plate at the left top corner of the rear panel (FIG. 2) and remove the plate. Retain the screws, as they will be used to install the DAS-MNET card.

remove screws

“Future Option” faceplate

Mi-Series Audio Controller (rear panel)

3.Carefully insert the DAS-MNET card into the controller, with the electronics facing up, and use the screws that attached the “Future Option” cover plate to secure the card to the controller (FIG. 3).

replace screws

DAS-MNET faceplate

Mi-Series Audio Controller (rear panel)

FIG. 3 DAS-MNET Card Installation Location

4.Locate the 20-pin ribbon cable that is connected to the vertical circuit board adjacent to the rear panel connectors (FIG. 4).

20-pin connector	Ribbon Cable
on the DAS-MNET
	(red stripe indicates PIN 1)

The ribbon cable that connects to the DAS-MNET is connected to the circuit board at the rear of the Mi-Series Audio Controller

(adjacent to the rear panel connectors)

FIG. 4 Connecting the 20-pin ribbon cable from the Mi-Series Controller to the DAS-MNET

Note: The ribbon cable is secured within the Mi-Series unit with plastic tie- downs. You may need to remove one or more tie-downs to move the cable and connector close to the connector on the DAS-MNET.

5.The red stripe on the ribbon cable indicates “Pin 1” on the cable and con- nector. Orient the ribbon cable so that the side of the cable/connector with red stripe inserts into the connector on the DAS-MNET labelled “Pin 1” (as indicated on the DAS-MNET circuit board, next to the connector - see FIG. 5).

Ribbon cable from the

Mi-Series Controller

(red stripe indicates PIN 1)

	20-pin connector on the
	DAS-MNET card
(rear of DAS-MNET card)	(PIN 1 indicated on the card)

FIG. 2 Rear Panel with “Future Option” cover plate FIG. 5 Pin 1 indicated on the ribbon cable and the connector on the DAS-MNET