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5.1 E.U.I.2 (Extended User Interface)

CAUTION! Always switch off and unplug the VORTEX from mains, before making alterations to the E.U.I. card.

The E.U.I. card contains the Rear XLR Panel as standard. Other input cards are available (See 5.1.1 What Are The Possibilities Using The E.U.I.2?).

To remove the E.U.I.2 unscrew the two Phillips head screws at the left and right end of the XLR-Panel and carefully slide out the E.U.I.2.

To refit the E.U.I.2, carefully insert it. Pay attention that the cable is not clamped.

ATTENTION! Don’t forget to tighten the screws!

USER MANUAL

VORTEX 6, 4, 2.6 and 200V

5.1. 1 What Are The Possibilities Using The E.U.I.2?

The E.U.I.2 is a very powerful interface, which allows access to most of the system parameters, such as volume, input signal, mute, output current, clip signal, temperature and more. You can use the E.U.I.2 as a filter, remote control, signal processing device and more… Please contact your dealer/distributor or CAMCO to customise the E.U.I.2 according to your wishes.

5.2 CAI (CAMCO Audio Interface)

CAI is a bus system, in which all significant device functions can be monitored externally and remotely controlled using a master PC. Up to 99 devices can be controlled in parallel in each phase of the bus system, which simply consists of a two-core insulated cable. For more complex operations, the Master can serve multiple busses. For more information, please contact your dealer or distributor.

CAI allows:

To control the output-level of each Channel independently (exception: mono modes, only Channel A is affected)

To mute each channel independently (exception: mono modes, only Channel A is affected)

To switch the VORTEX into Standby (and back again)

To monitor temperature, output-signal, clip, output-current.

5.2.1 Wiring

To connect the VORTEX to your CAI system use a fully-wired telephone-type cable with RJ12 connectors. For longer distances, use higher grade cable, like RS485, DMX512 for AES/EBU digital audio. Using the second connector, CAI signals can be sent to other VORTEX amplifiers (or to other CAI controlled devices). A linear network topology is recommended with 100 Ohm termination at its end. Please refer to RS485 specifications.