Cable Lengths - Aviom A320 User Manual

Cable Lengths

For Pro16 applications—connecting one Pro16 device to another—the Cat-5e cables used with your
Aviom products may be up to 500 feet (approximately 150 meters) in length between devices. For example,
connecting a Y1 console card from a Yamaha digital console to the A-N
such a connection.
Total Pro16 A-Net cable length: 500 feet (150 meters)
Pro16 A-Net Out
Total Pro16 A-Net cable length: 500 feet (150 meters)
Pro16 A-Net Out
When using Pro16e—such as the A-N
Cat-5e cables may be up to 400 feet (approximately 122 meters) in length between compatible devices
Total Pro16e A-Net cable length: 400 feet (122 meters)
due to the larger amount of data being transmitted to accommodate Pro16e's higher channel count.
Pro16e A-Net Out
Total Pro16e A-Net cable length: 400 feet (122 meters)
Pro16e A-Net Out
Total Pro16 A-Net cable length: 500 feet (150 meters)
The maximum cable length specification applies to the total cable length between an A-N
Pro16 A-Net Out
one device and the A-N I
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Total Pro16 A-Net cable length: 500 feet (150 meters)
Your cable length performance will be affected by a number of factors including the quality of the cables
used, and the number of passive devices such as cable couplers or passive wall panel interconnections in
Pro16 A-Net Out
use.
Total Pro16e A-Net cable length: 400 feet (122 meters)
Stranded or solid Cat-5e cable may be used; stranded cable is easier to deploy on a stage while solid
core cable provides slightly better maximum distance performance. Solid core wire is typically used in
Pro16e A-Net Out
permanent installations in walls and across ceilings.
Total Pro16e A-Net cable length: 400 feet (122 meters)
When using the optional SB4 System Bridge with Pro16 and Pro16e devices, the cable length specification
applies to the total cable length between the two active A-Net devices being connected with the passive
Pro16e A-Net Out
System Bridge, plus all cables. This is also true when using a passive inline coupler to extend cable lengths.
Pre-made cables in a variety of lengths and colors are available at most computer outlets. Cables may be
extended by using a simple passive device called an inline coupler to add length to existing cables (as long
as you do not exceed the specified maximum cable length). If you need a longer cable on occasion, this is
a simple solution. Note that the maximum cable length performance can be compromised by using inline
couplers or other passive connection devices.
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