Aviom AV-M8 - Manual (Page 47)

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In this example, a 16 x 16 network has been expanded to include three
additional AN‑16/o Output Modules on each side of the network. Each
AN‑16/o is connected via A‑Net using a Cat‑5e cable. Remember that the
cable lengths between each A‑Net device can be up to 500 feet (150 meters)
long.
To create an expanded network:
First start by configuring the network according to your •
basic needs (either as 32 x 0, or as 16 x 16).
Add additional Pro16 output modules by connecting
•
a Cat‑5e cable from the a-N
et
o
ut
port on one of the
connected modules to the a-N
et
I
N
port on a Pro16 output
module that you want to use to expand the system.
Each additional Pro16 output module that you want to add
•
is connected by patching a Cat‑5e cable from a-N
et
o
ut
to
the new module’s a-N
et
I
N
port.
Expanding a Network
While the A‑16D and A‑16D Pro Distributors are not compatible with the data
being distributed via the A‑Net Expansion ports, you can use an A‑16D to add
wiring flexibility to your system.
As mentioned in the previous examples, an A‑Net Distributor can be
connected to any single A‑Net Out port to allow parallel distribution of up to
eight exact copies of the input data.
The total cable length between A‑Net devices is limited to 500 feet, 150
meters.