System Connection Options - Cadac C Series Hardware Overview

System Connection Options

The console and CM-DT64 should be connected using one of the system configurations shown over
the next few pages. The diagrams depict systems in redundant or non-redundant configurations.
IMPORTANT: Best Practice when Designing a System
With coaxial cable it is best practice NOT to tape power cables to the coaxial cable. This could
lead to interference with the signal and result in unwanted audio artefacts, or in the worst case,
total loss of audio. It is highly recommended that all coaxial cables be connected to the
appropriate units prior to powering them on.
When designing a system, it is extremely important to ensure that coaxial cable runs do not
exceed 100m and fibre optic cables do not exceed 2km.
When using redundancy, the optical and coaxial runs from the console to the unit (s) must not
exceed 2km or 100m respectively - and must be of similar lengths. The coaxial link cables
connecting the two units must not exceed 100m.
When designing a non-redundant, redundant or daisy chain system, MegaCOMMS port A or B
from the console MUST be connected to MegaCOMMS port A - NOT port B - on the CM-DT64
and / or the stage rack. Any redundancy link cables must use ports B on both units.
Console with a CM-DT64 and CM-SR stage rack: Non-Redundant System
System below using one CM-DT64 and CM-SR stage rack using coaxial cables only
Cadac CM-J
series
NOTE: With the system setup above MegaCOMMS PORT A on the CM-DT64 and stage rack MUST be connected to the console.
Coaxial Cable Run ≤ 100m
Coaxial Cable Run ≤ 100m
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SR series stage rack
CM-DT64