Rnet Link To Additional Controllers; Controller Id Switch; Firmware Update - Russound Sphere E Series Installation Manual

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RNET LINK TO ADDITIONAL CONTROLLERS

The RNET Link In and Link Out can be used to connect two or more (up to 6) ACA-E5 controllers (does

not support CAV6.6, CAM6.6 or CAA66 controllers). The connection is made using a CAT-5 patch cable

from the Link Out of the first controller and into the Link In of the next controller. Along with RNET data

signals, the RNET Link In and Link Out jack passes source IR signals.

The CAT-5 patch cable must have an RJ45 connector on each end with T568A wiring configuration.

It should not exceed 18 inches in length to avoid potential cross-talk between the source-specific IR

repeating signal lines. These are only for source-specific IR remote repeating, not codes initiated from the

controller's internal IR library.

The Controller ID switch is a rotary switch with seven positions. It is used to set the controller ID number

for multi-controller systems, and to put the ACA-E5 into Firmware Update mode.

If two or more ACA-E5 controllers are connected using the RNET Link In and Link Out ports, each

controller must have a unique controller ID prior to being connected through the RNET ports. Set each

controller's ID switch to a unique number. Any multi-controller configuration requires that one controller be

set to controller ID #1.

This action must be performed before the system setup procedure is completed through SCS-E5

software and before powering up the system.

Before performing a firmware update on the ACA-E5, power off the unit, set the switch to Firmware

Update. Return the switch to the assigned controller ID number after update is completed.

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