User manual ELECTRO-VOICE 506A

[. . . ] Install in accordance with the manufactures instru ctions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. [. . . ] Replacing special components that are marked in the circuit diagram using the security symbol (Note) is only permissible when using original parts. 27 1. Description The 506A USB-CAN CONVERTER is a bi-directional USB-to-CAN interface converter and is therefore the perfect solution for interconnecting Electro-Voice appliances with serial CAN-busses and PC or Notebook computers. The 506A is a standalone unit with interface drivers for CAN and USB, audio monitoring output, USB and CAN controllers as well as microphone controllers for converting commands and data between PC and CAN-bus-units. The isolated CAN-bus interface reduces ground-loop interference noise to an absolute minimum. The 506A receives its operational power via USB from the connected PC, so that no external power supply unit is needed. This owner's manual illustrates installation and initial operation of the 506A when used together with Electro-Voice P-Series Remote Amplifiers. Please, carefully read and mind all instructions and precautions. Keep this owner's manual at a save place for further reference. Characteristics · · · · · Data rate up to 500 kbit/s Galvanic separation of the CAN-bus, switchable 100 network devices possible Monitor-bus in network cabling; output signal via XLR-type connector Power supply via USB from the connected PC; separate power supply unit is not needed 17 2. Controls and Connections Fig. USB connector This connector is for the connection to the USB-port on your PC. The interface complies with the USB 1. 1 specifications and offers data transfer as well as operation voltage supply for the 506A. STATUS indicator The STATUS LED indicates the actual operational state of the 506A. For correct installation follow the instructions on your computer screen. For further information please check the IRIS Readme-File, also. The 506A is ready for operation as soon as the STATUS LED lights. 4. 2 Installing IRIS Next, you have to install the IRIS ­ Intelligent Remote & Integrated Supervision ­ software package on your PC or Notebook computer. Detailed explanation is provided in the accompanying IRIS Readme-File. Just follow the instructions in the installation dialog. The STATUS LED blinks whenever the IRIS program is started and accesses the 506A, indicating that USB-port data communication has been activated. 4. 3 CAN-Bus Connection The CAN-bus is a serial interface for transferring commands and data. Since the CAN-bus is based on serial bus architecture, all participating appliances have to be connected in series, i. e. cables have to run from each participant on the bus system to the next. Whether a connected appliance is an amplifier or the 506A USB-CAN Converter is generally of no further importance, which allows the integration of the 506A ­ and therefore the PC ­ at any point on the CAN-bus. Including several 506As and PCs on a single CAN-bus is possible as well. Each participant on the bus system has two RJ-45 connectors for the Remote CAN-bus. [. . . ] Set the switch to its GROUNDED-position when only one 506A is used in a single CANbus network. When employing several 506As in a CAN-bus network, setting the ISOLATED / GROUNDED switch of one 506A to GROUNDED while leaving the switches of all other 506As in the ISOLATED-position is recommended. 5. Monitor Bus Next to the CAN-bus signal, network cabling also holds the balanced audio-monitor signal for monitoring the power amp inputs and outputs. This monitor-bus allows software-controlled monitoring of the input and output signals of all power amps that are included in the remote network, without the need for additional wiring. The monitor signal is present at the 506A's XLR-type MONITOR Output connector for further distribution to (e. g. ) a mixing console to be monitored via headphones or an active monitor speaker connected. 6. Technical Information 6. 1 The 506A USB-CAN Converter The 506A is an USB-to-CAN adapter, which offers the possibility to easily include any PC or Notebook computer that is equipped with an USB-port in an existing CAN-network. [. . . ]