diamond - User Manual
Version: 8.0.0/1
Exported on: 24 October, 2023
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Configuring a Surface with Multiple Frames
The following options apply if the diamond surface has more than one connector board. For example, if there is more than
one frame OR the frame is wider than 4 modules (5ME or above).
Option 1: IP to Power Core + CAN bus daisy-chain
In this example, the first frame connects to Power Core via IP, and the second frame daisy-chains to the first using an
external CAN bus cable. If you have a third frame, then it is possible to add this to the CAN A daisy-chain by re-plugging
the internal CAN connectors.
This option is ideal for split frames within the same studio or wider frames with two connector boards (5ME or
above).
The communication modes (shown on the surface during boot-up) are similar to those on a single-frame console.
The module above the frame's Ethernet connector board must show
CAN+IP
(or
IP
).
All other modules must show
CAN
. This includes the module above the second connector board on the right of the
frame.
The IP connection to Power Core is also configured in the same way as for a single-frame console, so configure the
"Control Interface" settings (as described above).
Once the IP connection is configured, use a CAT 5e cable to connect CAN A on the first frame to CAN A on the second
frame.
If you have a third frame, then this can be added to the daisy-chain as follows: inside the second frame, connect the
internal CAN A to the CAN B output; then run an external cable from CAN B on the second frame to CAN A on the third
frame.
If you wish to connect a KSC or GPIO panel, then this must be connected to CAN B on the last frame. On the last key panel
in the chain, fit the CAN bus terminator supplied with the system.
If everything is correctly connected and configured, the surface synchronizes to Power Core once the IP connection to the
first frame is made.
When daisy-chaining more than one frame, the
CAN A cable length must not exceed 13 meters
including the
internal wiring. For more information about how to calculate the CAN A bus cable length, see
.
