Compex Systems AP4530 manual Network Port

Network Port

For system configuration and control using iDR System Manager and PL Client software

RJ45 TCP/IP Ethernet

MDI/X switch for hub or direct to PC connection Setup DHCP on/off, IP address, subnet mask CAT5 UTP cable up to 100 metres (330 feet)

Communications Port Options

Always available – TCP/IP network, DR-Link Selectable combinations:

RS232 + SysNet RS232 + MIDI RS232 + PL-Anet SysNet + PL-Anet MIDI + PL-Anet Sys-Net + MIDI

Available ports indicated by active LEDs

RS232

Uses PPP dial-up connection

Settings Host, Client IP address, username, password Baud rate 115200, 8N1

Cable length <3 metres (10 feet)

Front Panel RS232 Port

For code update via PC

Use standard 9pin male to female RS232 cable Connects to PC COM1 or COM2 port

Rear Panel RS232 (MODEM) Port

For connection to modem or PC

Use standard 9pin female to male cable to modem Use 9pin female to female null modem cable to PC

MIDI

Remote parameter control, show automation Opto-isolated MIDI in, thru, out on 5pin DIN socket Note on/off, program change, NRPN

Channel set to 1

Refer to Allen & Heath iDR MIDI protocol

SysNet

Remote parameter control using third party controllers 9pin D female RS232

Baud rate 19200, 8N1

Cable length <3 metres (10 feet)

Refer to Allen & Heath iDR SysNet protocol

PL-Anet Port

Serial port for daisy chained Allen & Heath PL intelligent remote controllers

Proprietary Allen & Heath control protocol RJ45 RS485 with +20V DC phantom power Requires end-of-line termination

CAT5 STP cable, follows EIA/TIA 568B standard

Refer to Allen & Heath application chart for lengths

iDR-8User Guide

DR-Link Port

Serial control of iDR expander units Proprietary Allen & Heath control protocol RJ45 connector

IN and OUT ports provided on expanders to allow daisy chaining through multiple units

CAT5 STP cable up to 300 metres (1000 feet)

iDR-switch Inputs x24

Contact closure to connect pin to ground Opto-isolated via 2k2 ohm from internal +10V supply Sink current 5mA,

Maximum cable resistance 1k ohm

3x 10way Phoenix connectors, 8 switches per Mating screw terminal plugs supplied Ground screws provided for cable shields

iDR-switch Logic Outputs x16

Opto-isolated open collector

Floating collector (+) and emitter (-) terminals Internal DC source provided +10V 500mA total max External DC supply maximum +24V

Up to 200mA current sink per output Ground screws provided for cable shields

Power Supply

Universal mains input switched mode design IEC 3pin, country dependent mains lead supplied Rear panel power on/off switch

AC mains input 100-240V AC 50/60Hz Variable speed cooling fan in iDR-8iDR-880VA max, T1.6AL 20mm fuse

iDR-in, iDR-out25VA max, T500mAL 20mm fuse iDR-switch15VA max, T500mAL 20mm fuse

Mechanical

19” rack or stand alone desk/shelf mount Removable rack ears, press-in rubber feet

	Width x Depth x Height
iDR-8	2U rack	483 x 360 x 88mm
		19” x 14.2” x 3.5”
	Desk	443 x 360 x 92mm
		17.4” x 14.2” x 3.6”
	Weight	7kg, 15.4 lbs
iDR-in,iDR-out	1U rack	483 x 232 x 44mm
		19” x 9.1” x 1.7”
	Desk	443 x 232 x 48mm
		17.4” x 9.1” x 1.9”
	Weight	3.5kg, 7.7 lbs
iDR-switch	1U rack	483 x 144 x 44mm
		19” x 5.7” x 1.7”
	Desk	443 x 144 x 48mm
		17.4” x 5.7” x 1.9”
	Weight	2.2kg, 5 lbs

Allow extra 75mm (3”) depth for connectors

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