CP-1601
Rev. 2
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4.5.3 RJ45 to 5-pin DIN converter
In configurations that include both devices with RJ45 connectors, and devices with 5-pin DIN connectors,
an RJ45 to 5-pin DIN converter may be used to complete the control loop. This converter holds both
connector types, and may work both ways, thus from RJ45 to 5-pin DIN, as well as from 5-pin DIN to
RJ45.
The converter is connected as follows:
RJ45 (Router/CP)
RJ45 (Converter)
5-pin DIN (Converter) 5-pin DIN (Router/CP)
IN IN IN OUT
OUT OUT OUT IN
4.6 Control Bus configuration notes
In order to achieve a system that is easy to maintain and control, follow the important notes, presented
hereunder.
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Avoid using routers of different size, but same signal type (audio/video), on the same level.
Example: Do not configure a system with a BVS-1616 and a BVS-0808 on the same level. If they
were on the same level, crosspoint commands that were sent to the BVS-1616 lying outside the
range of the BVS-0808 would not be executed; the BVS-0808 would throw them off the bus.
However, a combination of a BVS-1616 and an BAS-0808 will work well, because commands are
different for video- and audio routers.
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Try to limit the number of devices on one Control Bus loop.
If possible, separate systems that are
not to be controlled by one central control panel.
If you need to have several systems in one loop, try to separate as follows, using the DIP switches
on the rear of the devices:
o
Analogue Video + Analogue Audio + CP for analogue system on Level 1
o
SDI + AES/EBU + CP for digital system on Level 2
o
RS-422 Data + CP for data on Level 3
o
Universal Control Panel to control all devices above, with user configurable default level.
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Pay attention to the figure below, in order to achieve full controllability of all devices in the loop.
