Allen&Heath xDR-16 - Manual (Page 6)

iLive xDR-16 Getting Started Guide 6 AP8331 iss.2
Read these notes before starting
Firmware versions
Check that your iLive system and xDR are running
the same version of firmware. The system must be
loaded with V1.8 or higher for the analogue xDR-16,
or V1.9 for the AES digital version. Refer to
www.allen-heath.com for the latest version.
The system firmware can be updated via USB key
plugged into the Surface or using Editor software.
The MixRack must be connected to do this.
The xDR must connect to the MixRack
The xDR is an audio expander for the iLive system.
It does not have any DSP or process audio. It must
connect to the iLive MixRack (DSP mix engine). It
may not be connected to a Surface or used by
itself.
MixRack Port B must be fitted with ACE
The xDR-16 expander connects to the iLive MixRack
via ACE. An M-ACE option card must be fitted to
the MixRack Port B slot.
Port B ACE Mode setting
Go to the MIXRACK SETUP / Mixer Pref screen to
check that Port B ACE Mode option is correctly set
for your application. Redundancy should be OFF .
ACE Link 1 and Link 2
The ACE card provides two ACE ports, Link 1 and
Link 2. The expander can connect to either port, or
two expanders one to each port.
If you are working with two iLive systems linked for
digital mic splitting (linked FOH/Monitors) or Dual-
Rack (128 channels), then make sure Link 1 is
used for the system link, and Link 2 for the xDR
expander.
CAT5 cable
The xDR-16 connects to the iLive MixRack using a
CAT5 cable. A cable is not provided with the xDR
because its length is specific to the application,
local or remote.
Use STP (shielded twisted pair) CAT5e cable. We
recommend that you use the Neutrik EtherCon
connector which has a shell that protects the
connections and locks it in place when plugged into
the mating EtherCon socket provided on iLive.
Protective dust caps are available for these
connectors.
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Analogue version: Firmware V1.8 +
Link 1 Link 2
Single iLive system = Expander 1 Expander 2
Linked iLive system = Digital split Expander
Allen & Heath can provide:
Part AH7813 2m (6.6’) Neutrik
Etherflex cable with EtherCon
locking connectors.
Part AH7000 80m (264’) drum
of Neutrik Etherflex with
EtherCon locking connectors.
Part AH8721 120m (400’)
drum of Neutrik Etherflex with
EtherCon locking connectors.
AES digital version: Firmware V1.9 +