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

MULTI-CONTROLLER RNET LINK AND CONTROLLER ID

RNET LINK TO ADDITIONAL CONTROLLERS

The RNET Link In and Link Out is used to connect from two to five ZXP-E5 zone expanders and/or
ACA-E5 controllers to a main ACA-E5 controller (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 RNET Link In and Link Out can also be used to connect the ZXP-E5 to other specified Russound
RNET-enabled source equipment. The connection is made using a CAT-5 patch cable from the Link Out of
the controller and into the Link In of the RNET-enabled source.

CONTROLLER ID SWITCH

The Controller ID switch is a rotary switch with six positions. It is used to set the controller ID number
for multi-controller systems, and to put the ZXP-E5 into Firmware Update mode.
Each ZXP-E5 connected in a series must have a unique controller ID prior to being connected through
the RNET ports. Set each expander's ID switch to a unique number. In a multi-expander/controller
configuration, one ACA-E5 MUST 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.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

Before performing a firmware update on the ZXP-E5, set the switch to Firmware Update. Return the
switch to the assigned controller ID number after update is completed.
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