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VRK-1832
VRK-1832
Made in the USA
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TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
fiberplex.com • 301.604.0100
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USER MANUAL
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Summary of Contents for Fiberplex VIS-1832
- Page 1 Made in the USA Primary S1-S8 Phantom Power Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip S9-S16 Phantom Power Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip S17-S24 Phantom Power Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip S25-S32 Sync TECHNOLOGIES, LLC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC fiberplex.com • 301.604.0100 USER MANUAL VIS‐1832/VIM‐1832 ...
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Page 2: General Installation Instructions
General Installation Instructions Please consider these general instructions in addition to any product‐specific instructions in the “Installation” chapter of this manual. Unpacking Check the equipment for any transport damage. If the unit is mechanically damaged, if liquids have been spilled or if objects have fallen into the unit, it must not be connected to the AC power outlet, or it must be immediately disconnected by unplugging the power cable. Repair must only be performed by trained personnel in accordance with the applicable regulations. Installation Site Install the unit in a place where the following conditions are met: The temperature and the relative humidity of the operating environment must be within the specified limits during operation of the unit. Values specified are applicable to the air inlets of the unit. Condensation may not be present during operation. If the unit is installed in a location subject to large variations of ambient temperature (e.g. in an OB‐van), appropriate precautions must be taken. Unobstructed air flow is essential for proper operation. Ventilation openings of the unit are a functional part of the design and must not be obstructed in any way during operation (e.g. ‐ by objects placed upon them, placement of the unit on a soft surface, or improper installation of the unit within a rack or piece of furniture). The unit must not be unduly exposed to external heat sources (direct sunlight, spot lights). Ambient Temperature Units and systems by FiberPlex are generally designed for an ambient temperature range (i.e. temperature of the incoming air) of +5...+40 °C. When rack mounting the units, the following facts must be considered: The permissible ambient temperature range for operation of the semiconductor components is 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial temperature range for operation). The air flow through the installation must allow exhaust air to remain cooler than 70 °C at all times. Average temperature increase of the cooling air shall be about 20 C°, allowing for an additional maximum 10 C° increase at the hottest components. If the cooling function of the installation must be monitored (e.g. for fan failure or illumination with spot lamps), the exhaust air temperature must be measured directly above the modules at several places within the enclosure. Grounding and Power Supply Grounding of units with mains supply (class I equipment) is performed via the protective earth (PE) conductor integrated in three pin Phoenix™ connector. Units with battery operation (< 60 V, class III equipment) must be earthed separately. Grounding the unit is one of the measures for protection against electrical shock hazard (dangerous body currents). Hazardous voltage may not only be caused by defective power supply insulation, but may also be introduced by the connected audio or control cables. This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be changed, refer servicing to qualified personnel. ... -
Page 3: Declarations Of Conformity
Class I Equipment (Mains Operation) Should the equipment be delivered without a matching mains cable, the latter must be prepared by a trained person using the attached female plug (Neutrik™ powerCON TRUE1) with respect to the applicable regulations in your country. Before connecting the equipment to the AC power outlet, check that the local line voltage matches the equipment rating (voltage, frequency) within the admissible tolerance. The equipment fuses must be rated in accordance with the specifications on the equipment. Equipment supplied with a 3‐pole appliance inlet (protection conforming to class I equipment) must be connected to a 3‐pole AC power outlet so that the equipment cabinet is connected to the protective earth. : WARNING If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously. Warranty, Service and Terms and Conditions of Sale For information about Warranty or Service information, please see our published ‘Terms and Conditions of Sale’. This document is available on fiberplex.com or can be obtained by requesting it from clients@fiberplex.com or calling 301.604.0100. Disposal Disposal of Packing Materials The packing materials have been selected with environmental and disposal issues in mind. All packing material can be recycled. Recycling packing saves raw materials and reduces the volume of waste. If you need to dispose of the transport packing materials, recycling is encouraged. Disposal of Used Equipment Used equipment contains valuable raw materials as well as substances that must be disposed of professionally. Please dispose of used equipment via an authorized specialist dealer or via the public waste disposal system, ensuring any material that can be recycled has been. Please take care that your used equipment cannot be abused. After having disconnected your used equipment from the mains supply, make sure that the mains connector and the mains cable are made useless. Declarations of Conformity Class A Equipment ‐ FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Disclaimer The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate at the time of publication. However, no liability is assumed by FiberPlex for inaccuracies, errors, or omissions, nor for loss or damage resulting either directly or indirectly from use of the information ... - Page 4 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a LightViper™ VRK‐1832 (VIS‐1832) fiber optic audio snake head; a lightweight, flexible breakthrough for professional sound production. LightViper™ products are designed, engineered and manufactured by FiberPlex Technologies, LLC ‐ experts in fiber optics with decades of experience. Our work in audio and data communications products is known in US government applications worldwide. LightViper™ products combine our fiber optic technology with the highest standards in audio engineering. The VRK‐1832 You have purchased the LightViper™ 1832 system, a 32 x 8 Fiber Optic Transport System that has the function, look and feel of a traditional copper snake. Instead of traditional heavy multi‐conductor copper cable, LightViper™ fiber optic systems utilize lightweight, flexible, military tactical grade fiber‐optic cable or duplex PVC and plenum rated fiber for installation use. The Fiber Advantage Fiber optics offer many advantages over copper: Transmits light rather than electrons Transmission over greater distances (more than 20 Km) Complete electrical isolation Immunity to RFI and EMI Eliminates ground loop problems Can be routed overhead, through walls, or underground Avoids foot traffic while maintaining aesthetics Functional Considerations The LightViper™ VRK‐1832 is an active device. Because of this, there are some aspects of this new technology that require some slightly different thinking: The LightViper™ VRK‐1832 system requires AC Power at both the Stage (VRK‐1832) and the console (VIM‐1832) The VRK‐1832 system contains 32 microphone preamplifiers. In order to provide a transparent user experience, coarse gain is set using a 3 position switch at each input. Fine gain setting can be done at the input trim of the console for analog, or via digital attenuation for a digital console. All analog outputs are at Line Level ...
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Page 5: Standard Components
Standard Components In its standard configuration, the LightViper™ 1832 system is made up of the following primary components. The Head End (VRK‐1832) — This is the box placed close to all the inputs. It can be placed on the stage or rack mounted with the optional VER‐1832 rack ears. This contains 32 high quality microphone preamplifiers and 8 analog line level outputs. Two optional fiber transmitters are included to facilitate splits from the stage location. The Tail End (VIM‐1832)— The VIM‐1832 is the console end solution for analog or AES3 connections. It provides 32 line level outputs as well as 32 AES digital outputs of the VRK‐1832 mic pre inputs. The user can choose between 8 line level analog inputs or 8 AES3 digital inputs to be passed to the VRK‐1832 analog outputs. An additional fiber through connector is provided to allow a tail end split of the 32 channel audio. Yamaha Interface (VIM‐MY32) – For applications using Yamaha consoles equipped with MYGDAI expansion slots, the VIM‐MY32 card set allow the fiber from a VRK‐1832 or VIS‐4832 to be connected directly to the console in place of the VIM‐1832. All audio I/O is achieved digitally through the card slot interface. Fiber Cable — For live production, tactical military grade fiber with Neutrik™ opticalCON Connectors is required between the VIM‐1832 and VIM‐1832. For installations where the fiber will be pulled through conduit, either PVC fiber or Plenum rated fiber with LC connector terminations is recommended. Optional Components Additional components can be added to the LightViper™ VRK‐1832 for increased functionality. Additional Split Box(es) (VIM‐1032) – The VIM‐1032 is similar to the VIM‐1832 mixer box in that it provides a parallel set of the snake’s 32 input channels, via an additional Fiber Cable, in applications where you need splits – for recording, broadcast, or monitor mixing. The VRK‐1832 Stage Box is fit with two “split” connectors for a total of three (1 VIM‐1832 (Primary) + 2 VIM‐1032 (splits)) outputs. Floor Box Enclosure – The VIS‐1832 is functionally identical to the VRK‐1832. The only difference is the housing. The VIS‐1832 is packaged to be a ‘Floor Box’ rather than rack mounted. This configuration can be used in situations where you just need to drop a snake head on the floor for easy access. All fiber connections on the VIS‐ 1832 are tactical due to the exposed nature of the enclosure. Wall Mounting Option – The VBZ‐1832 is functionally identical to the VRK‐1832. The only difference is the housing. The VBZ‐1832 is designed for a flush wall mount application, for example stage left/right stage mounting, house of worship or corporate meeting room applications. The VBZ‐1832 comes with a back box designed to be mounted between standard 16” center studs and the electronics are mounted to a flush wall plate. DMX Lighting Control – The DMX4i and DMX4o allow up to 4 universes of DMX lighting control to pass through the primary fiber connection as the 32x8 audio. The DMX4i/o boxes connect via the ‘Control’ port of the VRK‐ 1832. ... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Initial Inspection Immediately upon receipt, inspect the shipping container for damage. The container should be retained until the shipment has been checked for completeness and the equipment has been checked mechanically and electrically. If the shipment is incomplete, if there is mechanical damage, or if the unit fails to operate notify FiberPlex and make the shipping materials available for the carrier's inspection. Chassis Mounting Mount the chassis using fasteners appropriate to your standard 19” rack enclosure. All four (4) mounting points MUST be utilized. Ensure that there exists adequate clearance for front and rear ventilation. The chassis should be located in an environment where an ambient temperature between 0° and 50° C can be maintained. If using the VIS‐1832 configuration, place the Stage Box in a location central to the majority of your signal sources. Making Connections The setup of a basic 1832 system is a quick and simple process. Connect a Fiber Cable between the primary fiber connection of the VRK‐1832 and the primary fiber connection of the Tail End device (VIM‐1832 or VIM‐MY32M) Make copper connections at both ends Connect AC power via the Neutrik™ powerCON TRUE1 connector Verify the ‘Sync’ light on both the Head and Tail units are green The more advanced functions of the LightViper™ VRK‐1832 are addressed later in this manual. NOTE: the signal coming out of a Tail unit into the console will be line level. When the gain switches on the VRK‐1832 are properly set, the signal going into the console will be very hot this is normal. Use line level inputs or engage input pads to achieve optimal signal‐to‐noise ratio. ... - Page 7 Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip 1 AMP T1AL250V S25-S32 Sync TECHNOLOGIES, LLC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC fiberplex.com • 301.604.0100 fiberplex.com • 301.604.0100 REAR FRONT (partial) Figure 1 VRK‐1832 shown with both optical mounting options VIS‐1832 The VIS‐1832 is designed to emulate the functionality of a traditional ‘floor box’. Its durable steel housing has rubber feet on the bottom and is sufficient weight to prevent cables from pulling the box over. Power, fuse, control and all fiber connections are on the side of the unit. Only tactical opticalCON connectors are recommended for the VIS‐1832. Installation grade LC fiber and connectors could be vulnerable in an exposed ‘floor box’ application. Phantom Power Clip...
- Page 8 Clip Clip Clip S17-S24 Phantom Power Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip S25-S32 Sync TECHNOLOGIES, LLC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC fiberplex.com • 301.604.0100 Figure 3 VRK‐1832 Front shown with optional front mounted opticalCON connectors Input ‐ Each of the 32 inputs on the Stage Box is a Neutrik, XLR/TRS combo connector. All inputs accept balanced or unbalanced signals, eliminating the need for adapters and DI boxes. The XLR inputs of the VIS‐1832 have an input impedance of 1.8KΩ while the TRS has an input impedance of 1.8KΩ. Return ‐ Each of the 8 returns are made via Neutrik, XLR, male connectors. Returns are all line‐level. Phantom Power ‐ 48V Phantom Power is switch‐selectable in groups of eight inputs (1‐8, 9‐16, 17‐24, 25‐32) When switched on, the Phantom Power LED for that group will glow green. The 1/4” inputs of the Neutrik Combo connectors on the VIS‐1832 are normalled so that phantom power is disconnected on a channel by channel basis when a 1/4” jack is inserted. This allows you to use these connectors in a bank that has phantom power enabled without fear of putting phantom power on your 1/4” line. Phantom power on the console should be turned off for Light Viper connected inputs as this could cause distortion on the channel. Sync ‐ The Sync LED indicates the status of the fiber optic link between the Stage Box and the Mixer Box. It has three states: SOLID RED indicates there is no optical link present, ALTERNATING GREEN ...
- Page 9 90-250 V 50-60 Hz Control Universal Circuits 90-250 V 1 AMP T1AL250V 50-60 Hz 1 AMP Primary T1AL250V TECHNOLOGIES, LLC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC fiberplex.com • 301.604.0100 Figure 4 VRK‐1832 Rear (left) with optional rear mount LC connectors VIS‐1832 Side (right) Control Circuits Connector ‐ This RJ‐45 jack provides (3) bi‐directional CMOS or TTL data lines (up to 38.4 KHz from Stage to FOH and 2MHz from FOH to Stage) plus voltage and GND. THIS IS NOT AN ETHERNET CONNECTOR —CONNECTING AN ETHERNET DEVICE TO THIS CONNECTOR COULD DAMAGE THE DEVICE. The Pin‐Outs for this connector are detailed in the Appendix. Most CMOS or TTL functions/equipment can be adapted to make use of this connector. Power Connector ‐ Power to the Stage Box is provided with the supplied Neutrik™ powerCON power cable. The internal power supply can accept 90‐260V at either 50 or 60Hz. VIM‐1832 and VIM‐1032 units use standard IEC power cables. The supplied power cord will be appropriate to the country of delivery. Fuse - The power fuse is a 5x20 mm, 1A Slo‐Blo. Only replace the fuse with an exact match. If after ...
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Page 11: Functional Block Diagram
AIn 31 AOut 31 AIn 32 TTL CTL AOut 32 TTL CTL S1Tx WCLK In S2Tx WCLK Out S1Tx VIS-1832 VIM-1832 AOut 1 DOut 1/2 AOut 2 DOut 3/4 DOut 5/6 AOut 3 Duplex Fiber Cable AOut 4 DOut 7/8... -
Page 12: Specifications
Specifications 19.00 [482.6] 18.33 [465.5] 17.00 [431.8] 3.97 [100.8] [7.5] Figure 5 VRK‐1832 Dimensions ... - Page 13 14.00 [355.6] 12.00 [304.8] Figure 6 VIS‐1832 Dimensions ...
- Page 14 • 32 x 8 fiber optic snake • High quality Neutrik™ connectors • Cable runs over 1.25 miles with no loss • Heavy gauge steel construction • Rugged fiber cable smaller in diameter than standard mic • Rack mount and wall panel options available cable • Optional lossless 3 way split of all 32 Channels • 24 bit / 96kHz sampling • Extended range and flexibility means limitless routing • 48 Volt Phantom power on every channel options • Every channel accepts balanced or unbalanced connections... No need for DI’s GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Total Harmonic Distortion Less than 0.01% 1 KHz @ +4 dBu + Noise Frequency Response ± 0.5 dB 20‐20kHz @ +16 dBu Dynamic Range 102 dB Crosstalk 5 dB above noise floor Sampling Rate 24 bit / 96kHz or 24 bit / 48 kHz Latency 630 s one way, analog input to analog output, 20s one way, digital input to digital output. Operating Temp 0 to +50°C ambient temperature. Input Channel LED LED (red) lights when input reaches 3dB below clipping. (+16dBu) Sync LED LED (green) indicates optical link OK, LED (red) indicates problem with optical link, LED (off) indicates no power. AC Power Universal 90‐250 VAC, 50/60 Hz, Neutrik PowerCon connector with fuse ...
- Page 15 OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS Installation Operating Min Bend Connector Crush Resistance Weight Tension Tension Radius Fiber‐Optic 2 400 lbs 130 lbs 3.7" 228 lb/in 19 lbs / 1000' Cable Numerical System Optical Data System Operating Attenuation Bandwidth Aperture Rate Distance Optical Fiber 1 dB/Km 500 MHz/Km 0.275 122 Mbs 2 Km (1.25 mi) @1300 nm @ 1300 nm *1–Neutrik™ opticalCON, *2–Four Channel Tactical Break Out Cable, 0.30"(7.5mm) Outer Diameter, Kevlar™ Strength Member *3–Graded Index, Multimode, Dual Window (850/1300nm) CONTROL CIRCUITS RJ‐45 PIN OUTS 1. ...
- Page 16 18040-412 Guilford Rd. • Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 fiberplex.com • clients@fiberplex.com • 301.604.0100 UMVRK1832 140807 ...
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