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(including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use or inability to use the console even if Avolites Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.
Product Safety Information - Page 3 CONTENTS Product Safety Information Important product safety information ..................4 About the Titan Net Switch Features of the Titan Net Switch Connecting up Switching on and off Status display Ethernet port status indications....................8 Setting options Set IP address.............................9...
Product Safety Information - Page 4 1. PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read the following text regarding product safety information 1.1.1 PRODUCT WEIGHTS AND SAFETY Take care when lifting the product, see approximate product weights below; o Approximate product weight 11 Kg / 25 lbs o Approximate product weight Boxed as shipped 11 Kg / 25 lbs 1.1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MAXIMUMS...
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Product Safety Information - Page 5 Power consumption Max 40W, 4~2.8A (110~240V AC) 1.1.5 SERVICING THE PRODUCT Leave repairs and service to qualified personnel. Hazardous voltages are present inside the TNS when connected to the mains, even if the server is switched off. Always disconnect from the mains before opening the TNS.
About the Titan Net Switch - Page 6 2. ABOUT THE TITAN NET SWITCH The Titan Net Switch (TNS) is a network switch specifically designed for connecting up lighting networks. Optical input for fibre connection to console 1Gb network switch with etherCON connectors and Power over Ethernet (PoE)
4. CONNECTING UP The TNS can be used with conventional copper network cabling or with fibre optic cabling using opticalCON ports (as fitted on the Avolites D9 or Arena consoles). A typical use is to provide network distribution at the stage.
Status display - Page 8 6. STATUS DISPLAY In normal operation the TNS displays the following status display: TNS 0059 10.0.0.100 10.0.0.101 Switch connected The top line shows the name of the TNS as it will show up for discovery on the network.
Setting options - Page 9 The PoE can supply a maximum of 46W across all the ports. Right: Link status. Light flashes when data is passing. no connection Yellow 10/100Mb connection Green 1Gb connection Near the Micro-USB connector is an indicator LED to show the status of the optical link. This has the same indications as the etherCON link status LED.
Setting options - Page 10 Press OK to see the options: Save/Load Config? SAVE User LOAD User Default Use the up/down/left/right buttons to select an option. Select “SAVE – User” and press OK to save the current configuration into the User store.
First obtain the TNS firmware update file from Avolites. The file is called “tns_mb.bin”. Copy it to C:\Program Files\Avolites\UsbExpert\Panel Software\ Once the USB is connected, run the Avolites USB Expert software (this is on the Tools menu if you are using a console).
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Firmware upgrade - Page 12 The TNS should show up in the “Connected Panels” window. Click on the TNS in the left hand window and more information will be shown in the right hand window. Click on the “Service” tab at the top of the right hand window then click “Enter Boot Mode”.
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Firmware upgrade - Page 13 https://www.avolites.com/support/titan-troubleshooting/ for a document detailing the update process. Titan Network Switch v1a.doc 29 March 2022...
Immunity BS EN 0065:2014+A11:2017 Safety requirements Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus Note: In certain cases Avolites can provide further information if local regulations require this. Titan Network Switch v1a.doc 29 March 2022...
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