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iDR-8 User Guide 43
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
Setup DHCP on/off, IP address, subnet mask
CAT5 UTP cable up to 100 metres (330 feet)
Communications Port Options
Always available – TCP/IP network, DR-Link
Selectable combinations:
RS232 + SysNet
RS232 + MIDI
RS232 + PL-Anet
SysNet + PL-Anet
MIDI + PL-Anet
Sys-Net + MIDI
Available ports indicated by active LEDs
RS232
Uses PPP dial-up connection
Settings Host, Client IP address, username, password
Baud rate 115200, 8N1
Cable length <3 metres (10 feet)
Front Panel RS232 Port
For code update via PC
Use standard 9pin male to female RS232 cable
Connects to PC COM1 or COM2 port
Rear Panel RS232 (MODEM) Port
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
MIDI
Remote parameter control, show automation
Opto-isolated MIDI in, thru, out on 5pin DIN socket
Note on/off, program change, NRPN
Channel set to 1
Refer to Allen & Heath iDR MIDI protocol
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 application chart for lengths
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
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-8
iDR-8 80VA 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-8 2U rack 483 x 360 x 88mm
19” x 14.2” x 3.5”
Desk 443 x 360 x 92mm
17.4” x 14.2” x 3.6”
Weight 7kg, 15.4 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