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Rear Panel
Power Connections
Cognito is designed to operate on a regulated 24VDC input received through the 2.5mm,
center-positive barrel connector, or on Power-over-Ethernet as supplied by an IEEE
802.1af compliant source such an Ethernet switch. The wall transformer supplied with
the Cognito may be connected to a mains voltage ranging from 90-240VAC at 50/60Hz.
When operating on PoE Cognito is a Class 3 device for purposes of power consumption.
Plug the DC power supply into the DC plug on the far left side of the rear panel. The
rear panel indicator LED will steadily glow amber/green. Alternately, a Power-over-
Ethernet (PoE) source may be plugged into the Ethernet port. The indicator LED next to
the DC jack will steadily glow red whenever the console is using PoE. Both a DC supply
and a PoE source may be connected at the same time.
When the console is connected to power, the Power Button near the top of the console
will pulse blue, indicating ‘stand-by’ mode. Press the Power Button once to start the
console.
For normal shut down, press the Power Button once. The Setup screen will be shown.
Touch the Power Off icon to confirm shut down of the console. For quick shutdown,
press the Power Button twice in succession. The console will shut down after three
seconds.
Should the console become unresponsive, press and hold the Power Button for eight
seconds to force the console to power down.
DMX Out, A&B
USB Type A
RJ45 Ethernet/POE Connector
Serial Data/Contact Closure Port
USB Type B
DC In
Ground Post
DMX In
MIDI In/Out/Thru
Kensington Lock
Audio In/Out
(future use)
Strain Relief Bracket