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Settings Sub Menu
18: Setting menu
Selectable controls
Control
switches control of the unit between the
Console
or
Rack
(the SR unit itself)
Rack Mode
activates the options of
Console
,
Snake Head
or
Snake Tail
Rack ID
selects the rack identity number of
1
or
2.
When two units are connected
directly to a console each rack must have a different Rack ID.
Router Port
(currently none-selectable
– future development)
Cable A
selects cable type for
MegaCOMMS port A
from
Coaxial
or
Optical
Cable B
selects cable type for
MegaCOMMS port B
from
Coaxial
or
Optical
opens the
Maintenance Sub Menu
The first three settings (
Control, Rack Mode
and
Rack ID
) combine to define the mode of operation of
the stage rack in conjunction with a console or another SR series stage rack. These rack operation
modes are show in the table below:
Control Mode
Rack Mode
Rack ID Rack Operation
Console
Console
1
Rack controlled by console, appears as rack 1
Console
Console
2
Rack controlled by console, appears as rack 2
Rack
Console
N/A
As remote but allows the Rack to control port
parameters. Console control is locked out.
Rack
Snake Head
N/A
Rack becomes the stage end of the digital snake
Rack
Snake Tail
N/A
Rack becomes the console end of the digital snake