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FlexHardware Manual
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vie Technologies, Inc.
Introduction
The iFlex Integrated Automixer/Digital Signal Processor is an Ethernet® or USB
controlled, 24 I/O port box. Any I/O port can be an input or output, as needed. There
are three I/O cards available for loading into any I/O port: A microphone level input
card (part #), a line input card (part #) and a line output card (part #). Additionally,
there are 12 logic I/O ports (RJ-45 connectors) that can be used as logic inputs or
outputs whose functions are programmable via the Sonata software.
System and Software Requirements
The iFlex Integrated Automixer comes with the Sonata software. Sonata is a Windows®
application requiring a Windows® based computer running Windows XP, or Vista 32,
with an Ethernet® port, and/or a USB port - the faster the computer, the better. The
layout screen for Sonata will operate in an “off-line” mode without an iFlex actually
being attached. However, if an iFlex is attached, the software will query the unit and
display its actual settings, as well as provide a positive indication that remote controls,
IR door sensors, inputs, outputs etc. are connected and operational. A mouse is required
to use this program.
iFlex 2400 Hardware Overview
Power Supply
The iFlex uses the PCM50US24 single voltage, universal power supply. It is UL, CSA
and CE approved, and will operate at line voltages from 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 47 Hz to
63 Hz. It comes with a United States standard, three pin power cable. Since the power
cable plugs into the power supply, it can be replaced with a power cable having a
connector other than the U.S. standard connector.
Power Failure
Context files are stored in nonvolatile memory, so the system will return to operation
with the same logic that existed when the power was lost. Upon power up, the iFlex will
check the state of system controls and evaluate the logic of the context file with the
control states to determine operation.
Getting Started
Before getting started with the iFlex hardware, the layout file and module/control
programming should be completed using the Sonata software. It is also recommended
that the iFlex cable tester be used to validate cable connections, and control
communications prior to attaching any controls to the mixer.
