MediaMatrix nWall Hardware Manual

Manual is about: surface mount CobraNet interface panel with two analog microphone/line level input channels.

Summary of nWall

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    Nwall hardware manual version 1.7.0a.0 january 16, 2014.

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Ii version 1.7.0a.0 january 16, 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 d...

  • Page 3: Contents

    January 16, 2014 version 1.7.0a.0 iii contents chapter 1 important safety instructions ................................................................ 1 safety warnings .....................................................................................................................................

  • Page 5: In This Chapter

    January 16, 2014 version 1.7.0a.0 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 1.7.0a.0 january 16, 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 inst...

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    Nwall hardware manual january 16, 2014 version 1.7.0a.0 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 both sides of ...

  • Page 9: In This Chapter

    January 16, 2014 version 1.7.0a.0 5 in this chapter important network considerations ..................................................................... 6 warranty registration ....................................................................................... 6 what you will need ...............

  • Page 10: Warranty Registration

    Chapter 2 - before you start 6 version 1.7.0a.0 january 16, 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 p...

  • Page 11: In This Chapter

    January 16, 2014 version 1.7.0a.0 7 in this chapter the nwall.......................................................................................................... 8 features ............................................................................................................. 8 example s...

  • Page 12: The Nwall

    Chapter 3 - introduction to nwall 8 version 1.7.0a.0 january 16, 2014 . The nwall the mediamatrix nwall is a surface mount cobranet interface panel with two analog microphone/line level input channels. The device converts audio from the input channels to a cobranet audio stream. It can then be route...

  • Page 13: Example Set Up

    Nwall hardware manual january 16, 2014 version 1.7.0a.0 9 example set up the mediamatrix nwall plate enables conversion from analog audio to cobranet to take place at the wall. This eliminates long lines of analog audio cable between a conventional passive wall plate and the nearest control room rac...

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    Chapter 3 - introduction to nwall 10 version 1.7.0a.0 january 16, 2014 front panel control purpose mic input the mic inputs are two balanced xlr3 (f) inputs. The mic inputs receive audio from an audio source device. The input sums the left and right inputs on the mini plug and then sums with the xlr...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Connections

    Nwall hardware manual january 16, 2014 version 1.7.0a.0 11 rear panel connections the rear panel contains a lan socket for cobranet and control communications on 100base-t ethernet. It requires a power-over-ethernet (poe) injector or poe via an ieee 802.3af capable network switch..

  • Page 17: In This Chapter

    January 16, 2014 version 1.7.0a.0 13 in this chapter introduction ....................................................................................................... 14 2-gang nema electrical enclosures ................................................................. 14 power over ethernet solu...

  • Page 18: Introduction

    Chapter 4 - infrastructure design considerations 14 version 1.7.0a.0 january 16, 2014 . Introduction before you start the installation, it is important to consider the implications for your network and power supply system. The infrastructure must be designed and installed correctly, in order to prov...

  • Page 19: Power Over Ethernet Solution

    Nwall hardware manual january 16, 2014 version 1.7.0a.0 15 power over ethernet solution power is supplied to the nwall devices via an injector or power over ethernet (poe) switch. The nwall devices do not require separate power connections. A basic nwall network example only needs a single nwall, po...

  • Page 20: Ip Addresses

    Chapter 4 - infrastructure design considerations 16 version 1.7.0a.0 january 16, 2014 ip addresses though it is not needed, as nwalls can pass audio by being assigned a bundle number, each nwall unit can be configured with an ip address, which is used to identify the unit on the network and also wit...

  • Page 21: In This Chapter

    January 16, 2014 version 1.7.0a.0 17 in this chapter installing the nwall ........................................................................................... 18 assigning an ip address and bundle number .................................................... 19 connecting multiple nwalls .........

  • Page 22: Installing The Nwall

    Chapter 5 - installing and connecting the nwall 18 version 1.7.0a.0 january 16, 2014 . Installing the nwall 1. Insert a cable from a cobranet switch into the back of the nwall, as shown below. 2. Carefully place the nwall into a 2-gang nema box. 3. Insert and tighten the screws..

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    Nwall hardware manual january 16, 2014 version 1.7.0a.0 19 . Assigning an ip address and bundle number you need a bundle number to pass audio from the nwall; a bundle number can be assigned using cobranet discovery or nware. To control and monitor an nwall in an nware project you need an ip address,...

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    Chapter 5 - installing and connecting the nwall 20 version 1.7.0a.0 january 16, 2014 . Using nware deploying to an ncontrol for the nwall to connect over the network an ncontrol must be connected to both the control network and cobranet network. This is part of the configuration process when you wan...

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    Nwall hardware manual january 16, 2014 version 1.7.0a.0 21 . Assigning an ip address and bundle number in nware you can use nware devices to specify the bundle number and ip address settings. This method utilizes the bootp and snmp features of the ncontrol or ntouch 180. Though this method is helpfu...

  • Page 26: Connecting Multiple Nwalls

    Chapter 5 - installing and connecting the nwall 22 version 1.7.0a.0 january 16, 2014 note: it is not possible to change the ip address, sys name and other settings by using nware, this must be done via cobranet discovery. Replacing the nwall there are two ways of replacing an nwall, you can: repeat ...

  • Page 27: Warranty Statement

    January 16, 2014 version 1.7.0a.0 23 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 o...

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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 80307511.