Network port, Communications port options, Rs232 – Allen&Heath iDR-4 User Manual
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iDR-4 User Guide
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Network Port
For system configuration and control using iDR
System Manager and PL Client software
RJ45 TCP/IP Ethernet
MDI/X switch for hub or direct to PC connection
Set DHCP on/off, IP, subnet mask, gateway address
CAT5 UTP cable up to 100 metres (330 feet)
Communications Port Options
Always available – TCP/IP network, DR-Link
Selectable combinations:
RS232
+
SysNet
RS232
+
PL-Anet
SysNet
+
PL-Anet
Available ports indicated by active LEDs
RS232
Uses PPP dial-up connection
Settings Host, Client IP address, username, password
9pin D male
Baud rate 115200, 8N1
Cable length <3 metres (10 feet)
For connection to modem or PC
Use standard 9pin female to male cable to modem
Use 9pin female to female null modem cable to PC
SysNet
Remote parameter control using third party controllers
9pin D female, RS232
Baud rate 19200, 8N1
Cable length <3 metres (10 feet)
Refer to Allen & Heath iDR SysNet protocol
PL-Anet Port
Serial port for daisy chained Allen & Heath PL
intelligent remote controllers
Proprietary Allen & Heath control protocol
RJ45 RS485 with +20V DC ‘phantom’ power
Requires end-of-line termination
CAT5 STP cable, follows EIA/TIA 568B standard
Refer to Allen & Heath PL Calculator spreadsheet for
permissible lengths and PL device combinations
DR-Link Port
Serial control of iDR expander units
Proprietary Allen & Heath control protocol
RJ45 connector
IN and OUT ports provided on expanders to allow
daisy chaining through multiple units
CAT5 STP cable up to 300 metres (1000 feet)
iDR-switch Inputs x24
Contact closure to connect pin to ground
Opto-isolated via 2k2 ohm from internal +10V supply
Sink current 5mA,
Maximum cable resistance 1k ohm
3x 10way Phoenix connectors, 8 switches per 10way
Mating screw terminal plugs supplied
Ground screws provided for cable shields
iDR-switch Logic Outputs x16
Opto-isolated open collector
Floating collector (+) and emitter (-) terminals
Internal DC source provided +10V 500mA total max
External DC supply maximum +24V
Up to 200mA current sink per output
Ground screws provided for cable shields
Power Supply
Universal mains input switched mode design
IEC 3pin, country dependent mains lead supplied
Rear panel power on/off switch
AC mains input 100-240V AC 50/60Hz
Variable speed cooling fan in iDR-4
iDR-4 75VA max, T1.6AL 20mm fuse
iDR-in, iDR-out 25VA max, T500mAL 20mm fuse
iDR-switch 15VA max, T500mAL 20mm fuse
Mechanical
19” rack or stand alone desk/shelf mount
Removable rack ears, press-in rubber feet
Width x Depth x Height
iDR-4
1U rack 483 x 350 x 44mm
19”
x
13.8”
x
1.7”
Desk
440
x
350
x
48mm
17.3” x 13.8” x 1.9”
Weight
5kg,
11
lbs
iDR-in, iDR-out 1U rack 483 x 232 x 44mm
19”
x
9.1”
x
1.7”
Desk
443
x
232
x
48mm
17.4” x 9.1” x 1.9”
Weight
3.5kg,
7.7
lbs
iDR-switch
1U rack 483 x 144 x 44mm
19”
x
5.7”
x
1.7”
Desk
443
x
144
x
48mm
17.4” x 5.7” x 1.9”
Weight
2.2kg,
5
lbs
Allow extra 75mm (3”) depth for connectors