TWINLANe Network
TWINLANe network
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RIVAGE PM10 Operation Manual
TWINLANe is a proprietary Yamaha network protocol for transferring multiple channels of digital
audio and control signals simultaneously over a single cable.
TWINLANe allows low-latency transfer of up to 400 audio channels, and enables sharing between
all devices on the network. Input signals can also be shared between multiple DSP engines.
Ring topology allows redundancy that will keep the network running even if a cable fails.
TWINLANe network
* If the number of connected devices is much larger, or if the total length of all cables is too long, the listed
value may not apply.
NOTE
Use Neutrik opticalCON DUO multi-mode optical fiber cables. Optical fiber cable is easily damaged by
bending and pulling. Using cable that has a locking mechanism and strong insulation can help to reduce
trouble.
Connecting a TWINLANe network card
The TWINLANe network card can be used with the RIVAGE PM10 system.
To connect devices, first install a TWINLANe network card in an HY card slot of each device, then
use fiber optic cables to connect the TWINLANe network cards in a ring network topology.
NOTE
• Do not install both an HY256-TL-SMF and HY256-TL cards on a TWINLANe network.
• If you use an HY256-TL-SMF card, make sure that the total length of all cables is 6km or less.
TWINLANe Network
Transmitted data
400 channels of audio, control signals
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Network latency*
11 sample @ Fs = 44.1 kHz (0.25 msec)
11 sample @ Fs = 48 kHz (0.23 msec)
12 sample @ Fs = 88.2 kHz (0.14 msec)
12 sample @ Fs = 96 kHz (0.13 msec)
Bit-length
32-bit
Topology
Ring
Cleaning
Correct communication might not be possible if debris and/or dust has adhered to the ends of
optical fiber cables or the connectors.
Clean the equipment regularly by using commercially available optical fiber cleaning products.
TWINLANe network card
HY256-TL
HY256-TL-SMF
Connection cable
Multi-mode optical fiber
cable
Single-mode optical
fiber cable
Maximum cable length between
devices
300 meters maximum
2 km maximum
Maximum number of channels
256 in / 256 out