Design Tips For Rms Networks - Meyer Sound RMServer Hardware Manual

DESIGN TIPS FOR RMS NETWORKS

Different designs have their own strengths and weaknesses.
The following tips will help you make the most of your RMS
network design:
■ Avoid making "dedicated single runs" for each loud-
speaker when designing a system. Make only a single
twisted-pair run to loudspeaker locations or arrays when
possible. Once you have reached the loudspeaker array
location, daisy chain or loop through all the loudspeakers
in the array. This will help reduce cable load on the net-
work.
CAUTION: If you must make dedicated
twisted-pair runs to each loudspeaker (for
example, when using VEAM connectors) do not
exceed the total recommended cable length
(1,640 ft), or plan on using a repeater to minimize
data loss.
■ Use a single twisted-pair run from the RMServer location
to a breakout panel. Locate RMServer as close as possi-
ble to the breakout panel, which should itself be located
as close as possible to the loudspeakers.
If you are receiving poor data or experiencing other com-
■
munications problems, use a terminator in the network to
help increase network stability.
■ When using a venue's existing Ethernet-based network,
work with the venue's IT department to reserve static IP
addresses for the RMS network.
■ When possible, use a closed Ethernet-based network to
reduce congestion from outside network activity.
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