Ncb Connection; Several Routers In One System; Connecting Control Panels - Network Electronics ASA VikinX D3232 User Manual

D3232

4. NCB connection

Via the Network Control Bus system several routers and control panels can be interconnected.
The standard MIDI interface is used on all NCB control ports. The D3232 router utilises 5-PIN DIN
connectors for connecting to the NCB. This means that when you connect your D3232 router to other
VikinX devices, with RJ45 connectors, an RJ45 to 5-pin DIN interface is necessary.
This converter can be ordered from Network Electronics ASA.
The NCB system allows connection of up to 16 routers with different levels on the same bus. Control
panels dedicated to work with a specific router must be configured to the same level as the router. Several
panels can work together with one specific router. Up to 16 single routers or combinations of routers can
be controlled from the THOR Router Management System. The NCB system and all RS-232 ports
interchange the system status.
4.1.

Several routers in one system

The NCB system allows the interconnection of up to 16 routers with different levels in one system. A
combination of routers working married counts as one level. This might for example be 1 audio router + 1
video router working as an audio follows video system or 3 video routers working as an RGB (YUV)
system. The routers in such a constellation must be configured to the same level.
4.2.

Connecting control panels

To get a control panel working with a specific router, configure the control panel to the same level as the
router. Several panels can be configured to control the same router. The VikinX panels can control 2
levels with breakaway function. If it is necessary to control more levels with breakaway an additional
panel must be used. Panels can also be connected to a router via the RS-232 interface. Please refer to
your control panel manual for installation.
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