Cabling System And Distro Racks; Audio/Data Connections; Dante™ Digital Audio & Control Network - EAW ADAPTive systems Accessory & Rigging Manual

Cabling System and Distro Racks

ADAPTive systems come complete with purpose-
built data and power cabling as well as all
necessary power distribution units (PDUs), Distro
Racks, panels and switches. Each cluster is self-
contained and only requires mains power, audio
signal and network connectivity to operate. (User
must provide XLR cabling if the system is operated
with analog audio inputs.)
Each Distro Rack contains the following
(maximum):
• (2) Motion Labs™ PDU (8 circuits for 6x
ADAPTive modules + 2x switches)
• (2) Netgear® Prosafe® 16-Port Network Data Switches [GS716T-200]
• Link USA™ Network Distribution Panel
Each fully-loaded Distro Rack is capable of supplying up to 12 ADAPTive modules with full power and
with complete data redundancy. If the user elects not to employ data redundancy, each Distro Rack
could supply 24 ADAPTive modules with network connectivity and audio signal, but additional PDUs
would be required to deliver AC power.)

Audio/Data Connections

Dante™ Digital Audio & Control Network
EAW recommends that users deliver digital audio and control signals via Ethernet and the Dante™
protocol using the fully redundant network.
Connect a CAT5e (or higher) cable from a Dante™-capable platform to the Distro Rack input
etherCON™ network connector to pass Dante™ Digital Audio signal. Two sets of etherCON™
connectors provide complete redundancy, and switchover from one data port to the other is
automatic.
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