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FM-55 / Aug 2014
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
General Information
Introduction ....................................................................................1-2
AM-55 Feature Overview ...............................................................1-3
Rack Mounting ...............................................................................1-3
AM-55 Installation Tips ...............................................................................................1-4
Grounding ...............................................................................................................1-4
Surge Protection .....................................................................................................1-4
UPS/Power Conditioning .......................................................................................1-4
Analog Audio Input Connections............................................................................1-4
Analog Audio Output Connections .........................................................................1-5
Digital Audio Connections ......................................................................................1-5
Where to Install the AM-55 .........................................................................................1-6
Ratings Encoders ...................................................................................................1-6
Insert Point (Future Feature) ...................................................................................1-6
AC Power Considerations ............................................................1-6
Rear Panel Connections ...............................................................1-7
Audio Inputs ...............................................................................................................1-7
Analog In .................................................................................................................1-7
AES In ......................................................................................................................1-8
AM Audio Outputs ......................................................................................................1-8
TX Out .....................................................................................................................1-8
AES Out ...................................................................................................................1-8
Headphone Monitoring ...............................................................................................1-8
Network Connection ..................................................................................................1-8
Ethernet RJ-45 ........................................................................................................1-9
Typical Straight-Through Cable ...............................................................................1-9
Typical Crossover Cable ..........................................................................................1-9
General Purpose Interface (GPIO) .............................................................................1-10
GPIO RJ-45 ............................................................................................................1-11
Processing Presets ....................................................................................................1-11
AM-55 Input/Output Connections Drawing ...............................................................1-13
Chapter Contents
