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AC Power Switch
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Power Indicator(s)
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Power [PSU A] – Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present.
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D64R: PSU B – Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present. When both supplies are functioning and have AC inputs, PSU A will be the default supply.
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RedNet Network Status Indicators:
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CONNECTED [PRIMARY] – Illuminates when the device is connected to an active Ethernet network. [Also illuminates to indicate network activity when operating in Switched mode.]
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D64R: SECONDARY – Illuminates when the device is connected to an active Ethernet network. Not used when operating in Switched mode.
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LOCKED – Illuminates when a valid sync signal is received from the network, or when the RedNet 6/D64R unit is Network Leader. Flashes if external clock is selected but not connected.
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RedNet Sample Rate Indicators
Five orange indicators: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, x2 (multiple of 44.1 or 48), x4 (multiple of 44.1 or 48) and sample rate PULL UP/DOWN. These Indicators illuminate individually or in combination to indicate the sample rate being used. For example, for a 96kHz Pull Up/Down setting, the 48kHz, x2 and Pull Up/Down indicators will illuminate.
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RedNet Clock Source Indicators
When RedNet 6/D64R is the clock leader of the Dante network, one of the following indicators will illuminate:
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INTERNAL – Orange LED, indicates that unit is locked to its internal clock.
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MADI INPUT – Orange LED, indicates that unit is locking to MADI input.
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WORD CLOCK – Orange LED, illuminates to indicate an external Word Clock sync is in use.
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MADI Input Indicators
If a selected input signal is either invalid or not present, the input source LED will flash.
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COAXIAL – Orange LED, indicates that Coax is the selected input, or that AUTO is selected and the BNC input is valid.
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OPTICAL – Orange LED, indicates that Optical is the selected input, or that AUTO is selected, and the Optical input is valid.
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D64R: AUTO – Indicates that input selection is automatically set (Optical, preferred). This LED will flash if Auto is selected, but neither input (COAX or Optical) is valid.
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Clock Source [MADI Clock]
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D64R: SRC – Orange LED, indicates that SRC is currently active.
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REDNET – Orange LED, indicates that MADI signal is using the network clock.
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MADI INPUT – Orange LED, indicates that MADI output clock is locked to the input rate.
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WORD CLOCK – Orange LED, indicates that MADI input/output is locked to the incoming word clock signal on rear panel BNC.
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MADI Status [Signal]
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RedNet 6: SRC – Orange LED, indicates that SRC is currently active.
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D64R: INPUT – Green LED, indicates a signal present at the selected MADI input. The LED will light if any of the channels in the input stream has a value of -42dB(fs) or higher.
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D64R: OUTPUT – Green LED, indicates a signal present at the selected MADI output. Illuminates as for Input signal.
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O/P VARISPEED [VARISPEED] – Orange LED, indicates that the unit is running in 56-channel MADI mode. This LED will flash when either:
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the signal is out of MADI tolerance (beyond 1% of nominal) and the unit is NOT in 56-channel mode, or…
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if ‘MADI follow Rx’ is set and an invalid input is detected.
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IEC Mains Inlet [PSU A]
Standard IEC receptacle for connection of AC mains. RedNet 6/D64Rs feature ‘Universal’PSUs, enabling them to operate on any supply voltage of between 100 V and 240 V.
Note
Initial use requires fitment of the plug retaining clip – see IEC Power Cord Retaining Clip.
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D64R: IEC Mains Inlet B Input connector for backup mains power source. Power supply B remains on standby but will seamlessly take over if PSU A develops a fault or loses its mains input supply.
If an uninterruptible supply (UPS) is available, it is recommended that this is applied to input B.
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Network Port [Primary] RJ45 [etherCON] connection for the Dante network. Use standard Cat 5e or Cat 6 network cables to connect to a local Ethernet switch to connect the RedNet 6/D64R to the RedNet network. Adjacent to each network socket are LEDs which illuminate to indicate a valid network connection plus network activity.
See Connector Pinouts for more information.
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D64R: Secondary Network Port Secondary Dante network connection where two independent Ethernet links are being used (Redundant mode) or an additional port on an integral network switch on the primary network (Switched mode).
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MADI I/O – BNC Coax
Input and output BNC connectors for 75 Ω coaxial cable.
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MADI I/O – Optical
Duplex SC optical connector. Fibre standard is 62.5/125 Multimode.
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Word Clock Out Provides an output of the chosen system clock reference (can be switched between base rate or network rate).
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Word Clock In
Allows synchronisation of the Dante network to house word clock.
This information is only applicable to the RedNet D64R.
RedNet D64R is supplied with IEC power cord retaining clips. These prevent accidental disconnection of a power cord during use. When the unit is first installed, the retaining clips need to be attached to power input sockets on the rear panel.
Insert each clip by squeezing together the legs as shown in the first image below, aligning the pins with the through-holes on the IEC fixing posts one at a time, and then releasing.
Ensure that the orientation of each clip is as shown in the other images below, or the effectiveness will be compromised.
RedNet 6/D64R dimensions are illustrated in the diagram above.
RedNet 6/D64R requires 1U of vertical rack space and at least 350 mm of rack depth, to allow for cables. RedNet 6/D64R weighs 3.74 (4.32) kg and for installations in a fixed environment (e.g., a studio), the front-panel mounting screws will provide adequate support. If the units are to be used in a mobile situation (e.g., flight-cased for touring, etc.), consideration should be given to using side support rails within the rack.
RedNet 6/D64R generates little significant heat and is cooled by natural convection. The ambient operating temperature of the device is 50 degrees Celsius.
Ventilation is via slots in the enclosure at both sides. Do not mount RedNet 6/D64R immediately above any other equipment which generates significant heat, for example, a power amplifier. Also, ensure that when mounted in a rack, the side vents are not obstructed.
RedNet 6/D64R is mains-powered. It incorporates ‘Universal’ power supplies, which can operate on any AC mains voltage from 100 V to 240 V. The AC connections are made via a standard 3-pin IEC connectors on the rear panel.
D64R:
When PSU A and PSU B are both connected, PSU A becomes the default supply and therefore draws more current than B. If a backup mains supply is provided from an uninterruptible source, it is recommended that this is connected to input B.
One or two mating IEC cables are supplied with the unit – these should be terminated with mains plugs of the correct type for your country.
The AC power consumption of the RedNet 6/D64R is 30VA.
Please note that there are no fuses in RedNet 6/D64R, or other user-replaceable components of any type. Please refer all servicing issues to the Customer Support Team (see “Customer Support and Unit Servicing” on page 19).