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Summarization of Contents
Purchaser Information
Operating Manual
Information about the operating manual and its use.
Transport and Shipping
Guidelines for handling and shipping the device safely.
Environments
Specifies the environmental conditions suitable for device operation.
Ventilation
Instructions for proper airflow and clearance for optimal device performance.
Water and Moisture etc.
Precautions regarding exposure to water and moisture.
CE/FCC-Conformity
FCC notice
Compliance information with FCC rules for device operation.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
Digital device compliance statement for Canadian regulations.
Device Description
M12 and M8 Device Configurations
Details on M12 and M8 device options and MADI port configurations.
Optocore Fibre Optic Connection
Explanation of the Optocore fiber optic system and its benefits.
SANE Network Connectivity
Information on using SANE ports for Cat5-based connectivity and Ethernet.
Ethernet and Network Integration
Describes the use of Ethernet ports for LAN and network integration.
Word Clock and RS485 Ports
Details on word clock synchronization and RS485 auxiliary ports.
Power Supply and I/O Interfaces
Information on dual power supply units and M-Series as I/O interfaces.
Network Signal Transport
Details on transporting digital signals, video, and data over fiber.
Physical Connectors and Updatability
Information on LC connectors and device firmware updatability.
System Configuration and Control
How to configure and operate Optocore devices using control software.
Front Panel
M12/M8 Front Panel Layout
Diagram and description of the front panel components for M12 and M8 devices.
LED Indicators
Explanation of status LEDs for Word Clock, MADI ports, and system status.
Port Status Indicators
Details on AUDIO LINK, System status (Master, OPTO, SANE) and Device ID display.
Power and Health Status
Information on HEALTH LED and Power supply (PWR 1, PWR 2) status.
USB and RS232 Connectivity
Description of USB and RS232 ports for remote control and updates.
LAN Link Status
Explanation of Ethernet link status indicators (S1, S2, UP, L1, L2).
Sample Rate LED
Indication of the sample rate via LED status.
Rear Panel
M12-OPT Rear Panel
Diagram of the rear panel connections for the M12-OPT model.
M12-BNC Rear Panel
Diagram of the rear panel connections for the M12-BNC model.
M12-OPT/BNC Rear Panel
Diagram of the rear panel connections for the M12-OPT/BNC model.
M8-OPT Rear Panel
Diagram of the rear panel connections for the M8-OPT model.
M8-BNC Rear Panel
Diagram of the rear panel connections for the M8-BNC model.
RS485 and Word Clock Ports
Description of RS485 auxiliary ports and Word Clock IN/OUT.
MADI Ports Overview
Summary of MADI port configurations for different M-Series models.
Power and SANE/LINK Ports
Details on power inputs, SANE RJ45, and optical LINK interfaces.
LAN Ports
Description of 100 Mbit RJ-45 Ethernet interfaces.
Device Details
MADI Ports Functionality
Details on MADI standards, channel counts, and device capabilities.
Optocore Fibre Optic Connection
Explanation of the Optocore FX module, TDM, and network redundancy.
SANE Ports Capabilities
Information about SANE RJ45 ports for audio and Ethernet transport.
RS485 Auxiliary Ports Function
Details on RS485 ports for bi-directional/unidirectional data standards.
Word Clock Synchronization
How Optocore/SANE devices handle internal and external word clock synchronization.
Ethernet Ports Operation
Describes how M-Series devices integrate into Optocore/SANE Ethernet networks.
Power Supply Redundancy
Details on the dual power supply system and its automatic switchover.
Transmission Delay
Information on the fixed Optocore system delay and network transport delay.
Control System Configuration
How to configure and control the system using OPTOCORE CONTROL software.
Optocore Bandwidth Allocation
Overview of bandwidth allocation for audio, RS485, video, and Ethernet on Optocore.
SANE Bandwidth Allocation
Details on bandwidth allocation for audio and Ethernet on SANE links.
Connectors and Cables
Optical MADI Ports
Specifications for optical MADI ports and recommended cable types.
Coaxial MADI Ports
Specifications for coaxial MADI ports and required cable impedance.
Optical Connection Types
Details on multimode and single mode fiber connections and cable lengths.
SANE Ports Cabling
Guidelines for connecting SANE ports using twisted pair cables.
Principal and Auxiliary Ports Wiring
Requirements for shielded twisted pair cables for auxiliary ports.
RS232 and Connector Hoods
Specifications for RS232 cables and EMI-compliant connector hoods.
USB and LAN Connections
Information on USB-A to USB-B and standard twisted-pair LAN cables.
Word Clock and Mains Connections
Details on coaxial cables for word clock and standard power cords.
Standalone Application Example
M12-OPT/BNC Setup
Example of M12-OPT/BNC as a standalone MADI router with connected devices.
Control Software Features
Overview of OPTOCORE CONTROL SOFTWARE features for routing and switching.
Network Application Examples
Example 1: Redundant MADI Extender
Using M8-OPT in a redundant network with LAWO and Soundcraft consoles.
Example 2: Stage I/O for Consoles
Using OPTOCORE for stage I/O with consoles, featuring remote preamp control.
Connection Tables
RS485 Auxiliary Ports Pin-out
Pin assignment for RS485 ports (D-Sub-9 female).
SANE Ports Pin-out
Pin assignment for SANE ports (RJ-45) for audio and Ethernet.
Optical Fibre-Port Pin-out
Pin assignment for optical fiber ports (LC connectors).
RS232-Port Pin-out
Pin assignment for RS232 port (D-Sub-9 female).
USB-Port Pin-out
Pin assignment for USB port (USB device-connector).
BI-C Cable for Yamaha HA Remote
Wiring details for BI-C cable connecting RS485 to Yamaha HA Remote.
Technical Specifications
MADI Ports Specifications
Technical specs for MADI ports, including channels, data rate, and impedance.
Optical MADI Specifications
Specs for M12-OPT and M12-OPT/BNC optical MADI ports, including wavelength and cable length.
SANE and LAN Ports Specs
Technical specifications for SANE and LAN ports regarding audio and Ethernet.
Auxiliary Ports and Word Clock Specs
Specifications for auxiliary ports, data rate, and word clock parameters.
Optical Connection and Remote Control
Technical details for optical connections, RS232, and USB port.
Power Supply and Cooling
Specifications for power supply, voltage, frequency, and cooling methods.
Dimensions and Weight
Front and Rear Panel Dimensions
Physical dimensions for the front and rear panels of the M-Series units.
Device Weight
Weight specifications for different M-Series models.
Warranty and Liability
Summary of Warranty Terms
Overview of the 5-year warranty, exclusions, and conditions.
Obtaining Warranty Service
Procedure for getting warranty service, including contacting Optocore or dealers.
Declaration of Liability
Optocore's liability limitations for device operation and damages.
Shipping Contents
Standard Shipment Items
List of items included in the standard shipment of an M-Series unit.
Company Information
Contact details and mailing address for OPTOCORE GmbH.
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