Meyer Sound RMS 4.5, User Manual

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CHAPTER 1
NETWORK SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Loudspeaker Nodes
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Twisted-pair system with a maximum of 62 nodes
(maximum of 50 recommended); up to 115 nodes with
a network repeater
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Ethernet network with i.LON 10 with up to 50 nodes
per network segment
Twisted-Pair Cable Type
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20 AWG (Belden 8205 or equivalent) twisted pair,
stranded, unshielded
Ethernet Cable Type
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Category 5 or higher. Straight-through (patch) cable
if using a hub or a switch. Use a crossover cable if
wiring the computer's Ethernet port directly to an
i.LON 10.
Connector Types
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Twisted pair: Weidmuller 2 conductor locking
connector
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Ethernet: 10BASE-T, type RJ-45
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Portable: XLR and EN3
Maximum Network length
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Maximum network length without installation of
repeater(s):
- Free Topology: 20 AWG, 18 AWG or 16 AWG
cable, one 52.3-ohm type terminator: 500 m (1,640
ft)
- Ethernet: 10BASE-T network limitations plus
Standard twisted pair limitations
Termination
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Free Topology: One 52.3-ohm type terminator at any
point
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Bus Topology: Two 52.3-ohm type terminators (one on
either end)
Connector Type
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2-wire plug with recommended snap-on lock
Network Platform
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Differential Manchester Encoding; Polarity Insensitive,
Free Topology
Transceiver
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EMI, complies with FCC Part 15, Class A; UL
recognized; VDE: EMI compliant
Data Rate
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200 ms data transfer rate with 20 loudspeakers