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MediaMatrix CAB 4n CobraNet Hardware Manual

Summary of CAB 4n CobraNet

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    Cab 4n cobranet hardware manual version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014.

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Ii version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 copyright notice the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Peavey electronics is not liable for improper installation or configuration. The information contained herein is intended only as an aid to qualified personnel in the ...

  • Page 3: Contents

    September 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 iii contents chapter 1 important safety instructions ................................................................ 1 safety warnings ....................................................................................................................................

  • Page 5: In This Chapter

    September 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 1 in this chapter safety warnings ................................................................................................. 2 c h a p t e r 1 important safety instructions.

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings

    Chapter 1 - important safety instructions 2 version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 . Safety warnings warning: when using electrical products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all ins...

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    Cab 4n cobranet hardware manual september 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 3 18. This electrical apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and care should be taken not to place objects containing liquids, such as vases, upon the apparatus. 19. The on/off switch in this unit does not break bot...

  • Page 9: In This Chapter

    September 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 5 in this chapter important network considerations ..................................................................... 6 thank you! ....................................................................................................... 6 warranty registration ......

  • Page 10: Thank You!

    Chapter 2 - before you start 6 version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 . Important network considerations this product is designed to operate on a network backbone or infrastructure. The design, implementation and maintenance of this infrastructure is critical to correct operation and performance of the ...

  • Page 11: In This Chapter

    September 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 7 in this chapter description ........................................................................................................ 8 features ............................................................................................................. 8 applica...

  • Page 12: Description

    Chapter 3 - introduction to cab 4n 8 version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 . Description the cab 4n is a professional digital audio processor intended for fixed installation applications. This 2u rack-mount package is designed to provide high quality audio performance and easy to use controls. Engineer...

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    Cab 4n cobranet hardware manual september 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 9 audio input and output modules the cab 4n supports a number of different input and output modules. These modules are factory fitted into the four-channel bays at the rear of the unit. Note: a cab 4n may be ordered short loaded, tha...

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    Chapter 3 - introduction to cab 4n 10 version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 using a cab 4n with a nion the cab 4n is designed to work in conjunction with a nion. In the example below, a project is created in nware, then deployed to a nion, so it can control the cab 4ns on the network. Note: there is no...

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Cab 4n cobranet hardware manual september 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 11 . Front panel 1. Hardware id switches four rotary switches for setting the hardware id. Located behind tamperproof panel. 2. Fault led indicates an unexpected condition within the network interface. Some fault conditions will also...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Chapter 3 - introduction to cab 4n 12 version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 . Rear panel 1. Iec power cable receptacle the removable iec power cable connects here. Use only the supplied cable or an equivalent international version. 2. Power switch applies mains ac power to the cab 4n. 3. Link out & in ...

  • Page 17: In This Chapter

    September 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 13 in this chapter introduction ....................................................................................................... 14 what you will need ........................................................................................... 14 connections....

  • Page 18: Introduction

    Chapter 4 - installing the cab 4n 14 version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 . Introduction the cab 4n is designed to mount in a standard eia electronic equipment rack. Because the cab 4n includes forced air cooling, rack mounted vent panels are not required for most installations. However, vent panels m...

  • Page 19: Connections

    Cab 4n cobranet hardware manual september 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 15 . Connections cobranet network connection the first priority is the cobranet™ network connection. The rj-45 connectors on the cobranet interface are designed to connect with standard, off-the-shelf category 5, 5e or 6 cable for us...

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    Chapter 4 - installing the cab 4n 16 version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 configuration 2 instead of using a switch, you can connect the cab cobranet port directly to the cobranet port on your nion. However, this type of direct connection requires a crossover cable. For more information, we recommend ...

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    Cab 4n cobranet hardware manual september 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 17 if you want to connect an unbalanced audio source to the cab or nion, make the connections as shown in the table below. Unbalanced input cable cab or nion input connector positive (+) positive (+) gnd gnd and negative (-) serial c...

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    Chapter 4 - installing the cab 4n 18 version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 pin outs the rs-485 connector has two sets of terminations that are wired in parallel. This allows you to bus adjacent serial data connections at each network location. With this type of connection, there is no input or output ....

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    Cab 4n cobranet hardware manual september 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 19 all cable types must be properly installed and terminated to meet specifications. The cable must not be kinked or bent too tightly (the bend radius should be at least four times the outer diameter of the cable). The wire pairs mus...

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    Chapter 4 - installing the cab 4n 20 version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 link connections the cab 4n features built-in buddy link functionality for creating backup i/o configurations in mission critical systems. Each cab 4n features rear panel, dual bnc connectors labeled link in and link out . These...

  • Page 25: Setting The Hardware Id

    Cab 4n cobranet hardware manual september 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 21 for input audio, the secondary cab 4n is prevented from transmitting onto the cobranet network by the action of the buddy link. The fact that audio is present, but is muted by relays for output, and by the cobranet transmission be...

  • Page 27: In This Appendix

    September 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 23 in this appendix gpio overview ................................................................................................. 24 technical specifications .................................................................................... 27 gain structure .....

  • Page 28: Gpio Overview

    Appendix a - reference information 24 version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 . Gpio overview nion and cab products include a versatile gpio (general purpose input output) system at the rear for terminating external logic, controls, relays and other external systems. Each control pin is supported by nwar...

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    Cab 4n cobranet hardware manual september 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 25 connection a 25-pin dsub connector (db-25) is used for accessing the gpio functions. Although you can terminate gpio functions directly to the db-25 connector, we recommend that you use the optional breakout accessory ( gpio-25: p...

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    Appendix a - reference information 26 version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 . Gpio connector pin-out table pin function pin function 1 configurable gpio 14 configurable gpio 2 configurable gpio 15 configurable gpio 3 configurable gpio 16 configurable gpio 4 configurable gpio 17 configurable gpio 5 grou...

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    Cab 4n cobranet hardware manual september 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 27 . Technical specifications mechanical dimensions (h x w x d) 19" w x 12-7/8" d x 3-1/2" h (48.26 x 29.71 x 8.78 cm) weight 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg) mounting double eia space rack mount (2u).

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    Appendix a - reference information 28 version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 . Performance frequency response +0 / -0.3 db, 20 ~ 20 khz, referenced @ 1 khz thd + noise line level: 0.006%, mic level: dynamic range 106 db equivalent input noise (ein) mic level: common mode rejection ratio 55 db crosstalk ...

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    Cab 4n cobranet hardware manual september 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 29 . General a/d, d/a quantization 24 bit audio transmission quantization 20 or 24-bit. Cobranet truncates to 20 bits unless used in reduced channel mode sample rate (fs) 32, 44.1 or 48 khz (user selectable) master clock speed (256 f...

  • Page 34: Gain Structure

    Appendix a - reference information 30 version 1.7.1.1 september 19, 2014 . Gain structure it is important to understand the basics of gain structure and how it relates specifically to the cab. In most cases, the cab is shipped from the factory with unity gain through the unit. In other words, if you...

  • Page 35: Warranty Statement

    September 19, 2014 version 1.7.1.1 31 mediamatrix® peavey electronics corporation domestic (usa) limited warranty effective date: may 1, 2005 what this warranty covers this warranty covers defects in material and workmanship in peavey mediamatrix products purchased and serviced in the united states ...

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    Mediamatrix® a division of peavey electronics corp. 5022 hartley peavey drive, meridian mississippi, 39305, usa phone: 866.662.8750 http://mediamatrix.Peavey.Com features & specifications subject to change without notice copyright © 2014, all rights reserved 80307504.