Biamp ANC-1 User Manual
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ANC-1 SETUP AND USE
Setup and Use
The Vocia software provides an intuitive interface for configuration of the ANC-1. The information supplied by this manual relates to physical
connections and assignment. For more details on setup of the ANC-1 operational parameters please consult the Vocia Help File.
Device ID
The rotary ID switches are located on the ANC-1 and give the unit a unique Device ID. The switches are in hexadecimal format. All
ANC-1 units must have a unique Device ID to function within a Vocia Paging World (i.e., it is not possible to have two ANC-1 units with
the same Device ID of hex 07). To assign a Device ID of hex 07, turn the LSB switch to 7 and leave the MSB switch on 0. To create
an ID of hex B7, turn the LSB switch to 7 and turn the MSB switch to B. Device ID switches should be set using a 0.1 inch (2.5mm)
to 0.12 inch (3.0mm) flat blade screwdriver. More information on setting IDs and the hexadecimal numbering scheme used in Vocia
can be found in the Vocia Help File.
Please note: Changes made to the Device ID while connected to the network require a power cycle in order to take effect.
CobraNet
The ANC-1 is a CobraNet device. All CobraNet routing and bundle assignments are processed by the Vocia devices locally. Vocia devices
are not interoperable with non-Vocia devices.
Network Connection
The ANC-1 has one RJ45 connector that should be wired to CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT7 cabling to interface the ANC-1 to a Vocia system
via a PoE-compliant network switch. The RJ45 connector provides two LEDs that indicate Ethernet link and network activity (see table below).
This connection carries control data, power, and digital audio over a single Ethernet cable. PoE-enabled network switches or PoE
midspan adapters must be used to power the ANC-1. These must be 802.3af compliant. The maximum distance between any unit
and an Ethernet switch is 100 meters (328 feet) when using copper cabling. Additional Ethernet switches and/or fiber-optic cable can
be used to further extend distances between units on a network. Please note that CobraNet limits network extensions to seven hops
(one-way transmissions) within a network.
Left LED
Right LED
Description
None
None
No power or data connectivity. Please check the PoE network connection.
Green
None
Link established.
Green
Flashing
amber
Link established and CobraNet activity detected; the unit is acting as a CobraNet performer.
Flashing
green
Flashing
amber
Link established and CobraNet activity detected; the unit is operating as a CobraNet conductor.
Flashing
amber
Flashing
amber
CobraNet fault. Check cabling and configuration for errors.