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ACX1T
Chapter 1: Specifications
Table 1-3. Digital audio interface specifications.
Specification
Description
Compatibility
AES/EBU, S/PDIF, EIAJCP1201, IEC 60958
Standards
Dolby digital, DTS, PCM
CPU Unit (Inputs)
• Mini XLR (AES/EBU; symmetrical lockable)
• Coaxial (S/PDIF; RCA, Cinch)
• Optical (S/PDIF, TOSLINK
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)
CON Unit (Outputs)
• Mini XLR (AES/EBU; symmetrical, lockable)
• Coaxial (S/PDIF, RCA, Cinch
• Optical (S/PDIF, TOSLINK)
1.2 Interconnect Cable
1.2.1 CATx
NOTE: A point-to-point connection is required. Operation with several patch fields is possible. Routing is only supported using
ServSwitch DKM or ServSwitch DKM FX. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or [email protected].
Routing over an active network component, such as an Ethernet hub, router, or switch, is not allowed.
• Avoid routing CATx cables along power cables.
• If the site has 3-phase AC power, make sure that CPU Unit and CON Unit are on the same phase.
CAUTION: To maintain regulatory EMC compliance, you must use correctly installed shielded CATx cable throughout the
interconnection link. Also, all CATx cables need to carry ferrites on both cable ends close to the device.
Type of Interconnect Cable
The DKM Compact Extender requires interconnect cabling specified for Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T). The use of solid-core
(24 AWG), shielded, CAT5e (or better) is recommended.
Table 1-4. CATx interconnect cable specifications.
Parameter
Description
CATx solid-core cable 24 AWG
S/UTP (CAT5e) cable according to EIA/TIA-568-B. Four pairs of 24
AWG wires. Connection according to EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T).
CATx patch cable 26/8 AWG
S/UTP (CAT5e) cable according to EIA/TIA-568-B. Four pairs of 26/8
AWG wires. Connection according to EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T).
NOTE: You can use flexible cables (patch cables) type 26/8 AWG; but you’ll only get half the maximum possible
extension distance (Table 1-5).
