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A-Net Out
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A-Net In
Pro16 Input
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A-Net Out from the Pro16 input module connects to an A-Net Distributor and
then up to eight parallel streams can connect additional Pro16 products.
The A‑Net signal from the A‑16D Distributor is connected to each A‑Net
compatible device with a Cat‑5e cable. Removing one A‑Net device has no
effect on the other A‑Net components being used.
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The A‑16D Pro Distributor can also be used in this configuration.
It supplies DC power over the Cat‑5e cable to compatible Pro16
devices.
Extending A-Net Cable Runs
To span distances longer than the maximum specified for a single A‑Net
cable (500 feet, 150 meters), the A‑16D (or A‑16D Pro) A‑Net Distributor can
be used as a signal repeater. Simply insert the A‑16D or A‑16D Pro into the
A‑Net stream at the 500‑foot point and the A‑Net signal will be refreshed.
Another 500 feet/150 meters of cable can then be added. This process can
be repeated as many times as required to extend cables. In fact, any Pro16
device will refresh the A‑Net signal and allow another 500‑foot cable run
between it and the next Pro16 device.
For long distance applications, fiber optic cable can be used to span distances
up to 50 miles (80 km) with the use of devices called
media converters
. A
media converter changes the Cat‑5 Ethernet‑based A‑Net signal to a fiber
optical signal at the source location and then back to Cat‑5 at the destination.
Several companies make media converters that can be used with your Aviom
equipment. Both single and multi‑mode fiber devices can be used. Refer to
the Aviom website for a list of approved devices.
