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PL-11
User Guide AP7590 issue 1
Grounding the metal plate
Ensure
the faceplate and any metal parts are correctly
grounded to ensure operator safety. The plate should
be connected to a local safety ground, not the PL-Anet
screen connection. Use a ground wire or physical
contact with a grounded back box.
PL-Anet connection
RJ45 sockets are
provided for the serial port IN and OUT connections.
Use unbooted plugs to ensure the cables can fit into
the backing box. Allow enough cable service loop for
removing the module from the backing box.
Wiring standards
Use flame
retardent CAT5 STP (shielded twisted
pair) cable. The connection follows
the EIA/TIA 568B wiring colour
scheme. Ensure all ports and cables
in the system are wired to this
scheme. The RJ45 connector wiring
is shown here.
End of chain termination
As with any
RS485 system, the last
PL
device needs to have a
terminating resistor fitted to its output port.
PL-11
modules are supplied with a terminating RJ45 plug
(Allen & Heath part number 003-082).
Connection to the iDR
The PL-Anet network
plugs into the
iDR
unit using an RJ45 connector. This
is wired to the 568B scheme. The PL-Anet port
provides the RS485 serial communication and +20V
DC power to the chain of
PL
modules. The device
addresses are automatically allocated per type in the
order they appear in the PL-Anet chain.
Testing the wiring
Before powering
up the system make sure all the wiring is inspected and
continuity tested. This is important as wiring errors
may result in damage to the equipment.
Powering up the PL system
Ensure that
the
iDR
PL-Anet port is active. Its green ‘active’ LED
should be lit. If not, use the iDR System Manager
software Communications Option menu to activate the
port. Plug in the PL-Anet cable. The iDR System
Manager screen should display icons on the right hand
toolbar for each PL device it recognises.
Diagnostics
If a fault is suspected check the two
diagnostics LEDs on the
PL-11
connector PCB. Both
the red and green LEDs should be lit once
communication with the
iDR
is established. Also
measure the PL-Anet +20V supply feed between the
blue wires (+20V) and the brown wires (0V). For
reliable operation this voltage should not drop below
+11V with all PL LED displays turned on. If a fault is
found, first check for correct wiring. If further
assistance is required contact Allen & Heath technical
support.
Programing the IR functions
Read user
guide AP 5196 that comes with the
PL-5
. The functions
are programmed using the iDR System Manager
software. For further details refer to the Help file that
comes with the software. Program the function for
each
PL-11
wall plate in the system. A simulation
window is also provided for testing the system.
Select the contol number for the button you want to
program. The buttons are numbered 1 to 14 as shown
below. Available functions for each button are:
Level up/down (I/P, O/P, X/P)
Group level up/down (I/P, O/P, XP)
Mute toggle (I/P, O/P, XP)
Polarity toggle (I/P, O/P)
Monitor select (I/P, O/P)
Preset recall
MIDI message string
OUT
FROM PREVIOUS PL DEVICE
100 ohms TERMINATOR
IN
PL-Anet
OUT
FROM PREVIOUS PL DEVICE
TO NEXT PL DEVICE
IN
OR TERMINATOR
1 WH/OR
2 OR
3 WH/GN
4 BL
5 WH/BL
6 GN
7 WH/BN
8 BN
5
4
3
2
1
PL-5
5
4
3
2
1
6
7
8
9
12
13
10
11
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