Network Connectors; 10/100Base-T Network - Lab.gruppen PLM Series Operation Manual

6 QUICK GUIDE OVERVIEW
binding posts
In this version, the power outputs for loudspeaker
connection are available on four separate pairs of
fully-enclosed binding posts.
speakon connectors
In this version, the power outputs are simultaneously
available on a single 8-pole Neutrik Speakon
connector, and on two 4-pole Neutrik Speakon
connectors. The two 4-pole connectors carry the
outputs of channels 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 respectively.
The figure below shows the proper wiring scheme
for these Speakon outputs.
Pin NL4 #1 Chs.
No. 1 & 2
1+
Ch. 1 o/p +
1-
Ch. 1 o/p -
2+
Ch. 2 o/p +
2-
Ch. 2 o/p -
3+
3-
4+
4-

6.2.3 Network connectors

The two Neutrik RJ45 EtherCon
permit integration into an Ethernet control network
encompassing multiple PLM Series units as well as a
PC running the DLC PLM Edition software. Network
connection permits full control of all PLM functions,
and monitoring of all PLM operating parameters, from
a remote position. The PLM Series also supports
the Dante audio networking protocol, which allows
transmission of multichannel, high-definition digital
audio over the same Ethernet connection.

6.2.3.1 10/100base-T network

The Ethernet ports automatically switch to operate
at the two standard Ethernet data rates of 10Base-T
and 100Base-T, and also allow either "crossed" or
"straight" network cables to be used. Two LEDs
above each port indicate connection to a valid network
(LINK) and network activity (ACT).
Full information on how to connect the PLM to a
network is contained within a separate document ,
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NL8 Chs. NL4 #2 Chs.
1 - 4 3 & 4
Ch. 1 o/p + Ch. 3 o/p +
Ch. 1 o/p - Ch. 3 o/p -
Ch. 2 o/p + Ch. 4 o/p +
Ch. 2 o/p - Ch. 4 o/p -
Ch. 3 o/p +
Ch. 3 o/p -
Ch. 4 o/p +
Ch. 4 o/p -
connectors
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the PLM Series Network Configuration Guide.
Primary connector
Use this connector when the network is a simple
"star" configuration, consisting of individual Cat-5e
connections between PLMs and a local Ethernet
switch. Alternatively it can be used to connect to
the Secondary connector of another PLM within a
network, thus forming a daisy-chain topology. Further
information on PLM network configurations can be
found in the PLM Series Network Configuration
Guide.
secondary connector
The secondary network connector can be used as a
loop-through to daisy-chain multiple PLMs into the
network. Alternatively, system security can be greatly
increased by using a dual-network topology. In this
case, the Secondary connector is connected to an
alternative Ethernet distribution system employing
a second set of switches, thereby ensuring full
redundancy and no single point-of-failure in the case
that Dante is used and a switch or cable fails. Further
information on PLM network configurations can be
found in the PLM Series Network Configuration
Guide.
Mains connector
AC input to the PLM is via a Neutrik PowerCon
connector, rated at 32 A.