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NION CobraNet Hardware Manual

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The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Peavey Electronics is not liable for

improper installation or conguration. The information contained herein is intended only as an aid to qualied

personnel in the design, installation and maintenance of engineered audio systems. The installing contractor or end

user is ultimately responsible for the successful implementation of these systems.

All creative content in this manual, including the layout, art design, content, photography, drawings, specications

& specications subject to change without notice. All other registered trademarks or trademarks are the property of

their respective owners.

Email: ( ). mmtechsupport@peavey.com mailto:mmtechsupport@peavey.com

Scope

This guide describes how to physically install a NION and congure it with basic settings.

Once you have completed the installation, we recommend that you refer to the NWare User Guide to see how to design

an audio solution and download settings to the NION.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Important safety instructions ................................................................ 1

Safety warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 2

Chapter 2 Before you start ..................................................................................... 5

Important network considerations 6............................................................................................................

Power outage and surge protection 6.........................................................................................................

Thank You! ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Warranty Registration ............................................................................................................................... 6

What's in the box? .................................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 3 Introduction to NION ............................................................................ 7

Description ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Features 8....................................................................................................................................................

Applications .............................................................................................................................................. 9

Cards ......................................................................................................................................................10

Front Panel .............................................................................................................................................12

Rear panel ..............................................................................................................................................13

Network services ....................................................................................................................................14

Chapter 4 Installing the NION .............................................................................. 15

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................16

What you will need ................................................................................................................................. 16

Test configuration ...................................................................................................................................17

Conguring your PC for connecting to a NION nE .................................................................................17

Connections ............................................................................................................................................18

Chapter 5 Setting up the NION ............................................................................ 23

Conguration steps .................................................................................................................................24

Using the front panel ..............................................................................................................................25

Using the web interface ..........................................................................................................................34

Updating the rmware ............................................................................................................................48

Using XDAB to share DSP resourc es ....................................................................................................48

What to do next ......................................................................................................................................49

Appendix A Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 51

Cannot access NION using IP address or IP address is unknown ........................................................52

Front panel LED indicators .....................................................................................................................54

Including debug messages in the log .....................................................................................................56

HF2 errors...............................................................................................................................................56

Low voltage warning ...............................................................................................................................60

NION locking up or rebooting spuriously ................................................................................................61

Appendix B Connector ports ............................................................................... 63

GPIO overview .......................................................................................................................................64

Serial communications ...........................................................................................................................68

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Appendix C Technical specifications ................................................................. 73

Rear panel connections ..........................................................................................................................74

Digital audio performance.......................................................................................................................75

AES card DIP switches ...........................................................................................................................76

XDAB performance (NION n3, NION n6) ...............................................................................................77

CobraNet performance ...........................................................................................................................78

GPIO .......................................................................................................................................................78

Mechanical specications .......................................................................................................................78

Appendix D Reference Information .................................................................... 79

Architect's and engineer's specications ................................................................................................80

Technical Support ...................................................................................................................................81

Warranty statement ................................................................................................. 83

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Safety warnings ................................................................................................. 2

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Important safety instructions

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Safety warnings

Warning: When using electrical products, basic cautions should always be followed,

including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other

apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug

has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a

third grounding plug. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories provided by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Never break o the ground pin. Write for our free booklet Shock Hazard and Grounding.

Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power

supply cord.

16. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.

17. Control panel devices, including the xControl range, D series and nTouch 60, are designed

for mounting in NEMA metal enclosures. Grounding to the front plate is required.

18. Note for UK only: If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this unit do not

correspond with the terminals in your plug‚ proceed as follows:

a) The wire that is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal that is

marked by the letter E‚ the earth symbol‚

b) colored green or colored green and yellow.

c) The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the

letter N or the color black.

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d) The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with

the letter L or the color red.

19. This electrical apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and care should be

taken not to place objects containing liquids, such as vases, upon the apparatus.

20. The on/o switch in this unit does not break both sides of the primary mains. Hazardous

energy can be present inside the chassis when the on/o switch is in the o position. The

mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device

shall remain readily operable.

21. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals

vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will

lose some hearing if exposed to suciently intense noise for a sucient time. The U.S.

Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the

following permissible noise level exposures:

Duration Per Day in Hours

Sound Level dBA, Slow

Response

100

1½

102

105

110

¼ or less

115

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in

some hearing loss. Ear plugs or protectors to the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when

operating this amplication system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss, if exposure is

in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to

high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable

of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplication system be protected by

hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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In This Chapter

Important network considerations ..................................................................... 6

Power outage and surge protection ................................................................... 6

Thank You! ....................................................................................................... 6

Warranty Registration ....................................................................................... 6

What's in the box? ............................................................................................. 6

C h a p t e r 2

Before you start

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Important network considerations

This product is designed to operate on a network backbone or infrastructure. The

design, implementation and maintenance of this infrastructure is critical to correct

operation and performance of the product. Peavey Electronics Corp does not support

nor service network cabling, hubs, switches, patch bays, wall plates, connector

panels or any other type of network interconnect device. Please ensure that these

components and their associated installation techniques have been properly

designed and installed for audio and network applications.

Power outage and surge protection

We make the following recommendations for the power source:

 Use an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) to protect against power outages.

 Use a power surge protection device, such as a (Surge-X http://www.surgex.com). This

provides protection from destructive spikes, surges and inductive transients.

Thank You!

Thank you for purchasing this MediaMatrix product. It is designed to provide years of

trouble-free operation and high quality performance. We are condent that you will nd this

product and other MediaMatrix products to be of the highest quality.

Warranty Registration

Please take a few minutes and ll out the warranty registration card. Although your warranty is

valid without the registration, the information you provide with the form is crucial to our

support group. It enables us to provide better service and customer support, and to keep you

informed of new product updates.

Tip: Refer to the warranty statement at the rear of this manual for details of what your

warranty includes and what the limitations are.

What's in the box?

NION series products are packaged in a single container. This container includes the following

items:

 NION n6, NION n3, NION nX or NION nE Network Input/Output Node

 IEC removable power supply cable (120 VAC domestic)

 Shielded CAT 6 cable, 1’

 Software installation CD

 User manual/literature package.

If any of these items are missing, please contact your Authorized Peavey MediaMatrix

contractor/dealer.

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Description ........................................................................................................ 8

Features ............................................................................................................. 8

Applications ...................................................................................................... 9

Cards ................................................................................................................. 10

Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 12

Rear panel ......................................................................................................... 13

Network services ............................................................................................... 14

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Introduction to NION

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Description

NION is a programmable digital audio processing node designed for professional and

commercial audio and communications applications.

The product features an internal processing core supported by a wide range of features,

including a scalable I/O architecture. A range of plug-in cards is available that allow audio

input and output, plus advanced features like echo cancellation.

Audio network connectivity is provided by the integrated CobraNet CM-1 or CM-2 module.

NIONs are managed centrally using NWare. You can also specify conguration settings using

the web interface or front panel interface (tted to all models apart from the nE).

Additional control interfacing is provided by both RS-232 and RS-422/485 ports, while a

congurable GPIO system allows interfacing with hard contacts and logic systems.

Note: If you are intending to use a NION to host a Kiosk2Go project, it is important that the

compact flash (CF) memory card is of sucient capacity. If the NION is fitted with a 256MB

card, you may nd problems with the display of more complex Kiosk2Go projects in the

browser. We recommend that the compact flash card is replaced with a higher capacity

version. To check the capacity of the CF memory card, navigate to the NION web interface,

then click . The capacity is displayed under Hardware Memory CFA: xxx meg, as . For more

information, contact MediaMatrix Technical Support mailto:mmtechsupport@peavey.com ( ).

Features

 Floating point DSP Engine with 6 DSP

chips (NION n6) or 3 DSP chips (NION

n3, NION nX and NION nE)

 Front panel interface with intuitive user

input controls (n3, n6 and nX models

only)

 World-famous MediaMatrix audio

algorithms

 Robust Linux embedded system

controller

 64 channels of audio I/O via integrated

CobraNet interface.

 Integrated ash-based storage

 32 channels of audio I/O via 8 four

channel cards.

 Supports optional hard-disk storage

systems

 32 bit processing engine

 Windows conguration and control client

 24 bit conversion

 Full support for SNMP network

management tools

 XDAB bus (NION n3, NION n6)

supports up to 448 bi-directional audio

channels

 Universal industrial-grade power supply

 Low latency audio performance

 Software support for large-scale

multi-node systems

 Network-centric architecture

 Advanced DSP compiler

 Supports centralized, distributed or

hybrid processing

 Congurable GPIO with DIN rail

package

 Integrated serial support

 Transparent control grouping across

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physical nodes

 Supports sample rates of 48 kHz and 96

kHz

 Supports redundant, self-healing

congurations

 Standalone or combined operation

Applications

 Stadiums

 Auditoriums

 Arenas

 Civic centers

 Performing arts centers

 Theaters

 Courts of law

 Houses of worship

 Campus buildings

 Theme parks

 Hotel meeting rooms

 Conference centers

 Schools

 Cruise ships

 Teleconferencing

 Distance learning

 Large-scale paging

 Multi-purpose facilities

 Retail

 Restaurants & bars

 Gaming

 Institutional paging

 Communications

 Correctional facilities

 Professional complexes

 Residential.

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Cards

All the dierent types of cards can be installed in any of the available expansion slots at the

rear of the NION.

NIO- 4x4

 Four analog mic/line level audio input channels

 Four analog line level audio output channels

 24 bit A/D (inputs), 24 bit D/A (outputs)

 48 or 96 kHz audio sampling rate supported

 High reliability DIN connector to backplane, using slide rail for alignment

 Mini-Euro connectors for easy input connection.

NIO-8ml II

 Eight analog mic/line level audio input channels

 24 bit A/D (inputs)

 48 or 96 kHz audio sampling rate supported

 High reliability DIN connector to backplane, using slide rail for alignment

 Mini-Euro connectors for easy input connection.

NIO- 8i

 Eight analog line level audio input channels

 24 bit A/D (inputs)

 48 or 96 kHz audio sampling rate supported

 High reliability DIN connector to backplane, using slide rail for alignment

 Mini-Euro connectors for easy input connection.

NIO- 8o

 Eight analog line level audio output channels

 24 bit A/D (outputs)

 48 or 96 kHz audio sampling rate supported

 High reliability DIN connector to backplane, using slide rail for alignment

 Mini-Euro connectors for easy input connection.

NIO-AEC

 Eight analog mic/line-level audio input channels with 24 bit A/D

 Eight channels of wideband acoustic echo cancellation

 Acoustic echo cancellation can be applied to mic input or internal audio input channels

(from NION)

 48 or 96 kHz audio sampling rate supported

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 High reliability DIN connector to backplane, using slide rail for alignment

 Mini-Euro connectors for easy input connection.

NIO-AES

 Eight channel pairs of AES3 input or output audio channels

 Input or output channel pairs may be selected individually in software

 S/PDIF supported and enabled with onboard dip switches

 Sample rate converters defeatable in the NWare control software

 48 or 96 kHz audio sampling rate supported

 High reliability DIN connector to backplane, using slide rail for alignment

 Mini-Euro connectors for easy input connection.

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Front Panel

1. Single-color LED indicates data transmission to or from the internal IDE storage IDE

media.

2. Single-color LED indicates activity to/from the internal CobraNet audio CobraNet

transport.

3. Single-color LED indicates data transmission to or from the Ethernet network LAN

interface.

4. Single-color LED indicates data transmission to or from the XDAB audio XDAB

expansion bus (NION n3 and n6 only).

5. Single-color LED indicates muted audio condition. When lit, the fault relay is Mute/Fault

activated. For more information, see (on page 64). Fault relay

6. Backlit graphical display provides access to system hardware monitoring, LCD Display

configuration and status functionality. (NION n3, n6 and nX only).

7. Air intake vent provides fresh air flow to internal cooling system. Air Vent

Do not block or obstruct this vent. Proper airflow must be maintained for proper

operation.

8. Button includes a red LED that flashes when user response is required. ATTN

When pressed, the LCD screen will update to show details of the error (NION n3, n6 and

nX only).

9. Button will start the boot up process when in standby mode. When the unit is Power

running, the button will cause the LCD screen to jump directly to the Power menu, where

you can choose to Power Down or Reboot.

Note: There is an intentional delay after powering off and before the Power button will

turn on the unit. This is meant to protect the circuitry by allowing voltages to fully

discharge. The integrated LED will not illuminate.

10. Soft Buttons (4). Momentary buttons used in conjunction with the LCD display allow

user input and navigation of hardware functionality. The function of each button is

indicated on the display text of the LCD display graphic nearest the corresponding button.

The integrated LEDs will not illuminate (NION n3, n6 and nX only).

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11. Data Wheel Continuous action rotary encoder and embedded push-button provide

navigation and data entry functionality in conjunction with the LCD display. The function

of these controls is dependent on the active function of the LCD display (NION n3, n6 and

nX only).

Rear panel

1. Female DB-9 panel connector, which provides RS-232 communications for Serial Port

external control protocols.

Note: On earlier units, this connector is on the front panel.

2. Power Receptacle Flush-mount IEC power receptacle for connecting a compatible IEC

power cable (included).

Use only the supplied cable or an equivalent international version.

3. Module Bays Housing bays for NION series expansion cards. Up to 4 Nio series I/O cards

can be installed.

4. Industrial ATX format power supply with exhaust fan. Power Supply

Additional air flow is provided on the side panel opposite the power supply. Install

with at least 2” of free clearance on sides of unit. Do not block any air intake or

exhaust vent.

5. -45 connectors accept shielded CAT6 data cables for proprietary NION XDAB In/Out RJ

interconnect system.

6. Female DB-25 panel connector provides access to the internal GPIO control GPIO

functionality.

7. -45 panel connector accepts a CAT5 data cable for data transport to/from the LAN RJ

internal network interface. This connection is required on all units for system

configuration and inter-unit communications.

8. Female DB-9 panel connector accepts a standard DB-9 connector (not RS-485/422

included) to provide access to the external RS-485 or RS-422 external control protocols.

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9. CobraNet network I/O ports Two RJ-45 connectors providing a primary and secondary

interface to the CobraNet network. One connection is required to pass audio to or from the

device. The second connection provides redundancy.

Note: The secondary port does not provide additional network capacity and only becomes

active in the event that the network connected to the primary port becomes inoperative.

Network services

Web

Each NION includes a built-in web server that provides access to several key hardware

functions from any web browser.

Telnet

Telnet is a communications protocol that provides access to the Linux system kernel on the

NION.

Note: For security reasons, you should only enable the Telnet function when asked to by

MediaMatrix Technical Support. Once you have finished communicating with the NION, you

should disable the Telnet function. Telnet is not required for communications with the NWare

software or for using RATC.

SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol is a network protocol that provides robust monitoring

and control of system parameters across the network. Using SNMP, you can utilize a host of

standard software tools and third-party systems to extend the control and monitoring power of

the NION for a wide variety of applications.

FTP

File Transfer Protocol. A standard network protocol used for transferring files over a TCP

network. Each NION, nControl and nTouch 180 has a built-in FTP server.

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Introduction ....................................................................................................... 16

What you will need ........................................................................................... 16

Test configuration ............................................................................................. 17

Configuring your PC for connecting to a NION nE ......................................... 17

Connections....................................................................................................... 18

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Installing the NION

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Introduction

The NION is designed to mount in a standard EIA electronic equipment rack. Because the

NION includes forced air cooling, rack mounted vent panels are not required for most

installations. However, vent panels may be required in large installations where multiple units

are mounted in a single rack. It is generally accepted that a ratio of 2:1 usually provides

adequate performance. In installations where adverse conditions exist, and room temperatures

are likely to rise, additional vents should be installed.

This product should be installed so that its mounting position does not interfere

with proper ventilation. Do not block air intake or exhaust vents.

The power switch in this unit does not break both sides of the primary mains.

Hazardous energy can be present inside the chassis when the power switch is in the

off position. The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device,

the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

What you will need

 A MediaMatrix NION with CobraNet interface.

 The latest NWare software. (Updates can be downloaded from the MediaMatrix website

(http://www.peaveycommercialaudio.com/products.cfm/Software/NWare-Software/NWar

e-Software) .)

 A computer running Microsoft Windows, with monitor, mouse and keyboard.

 An assortment of CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables.

 At least one NIO series analog audio input card.

 At least one NIO series analog audio output card.

Tip: The NIO-4x4 card supports both analog audio inputs and outputs on the same card.

This card can be used in place of an input card and an output card.

 An audio source, cables, power amplifier and loudspeaker.

 A small Phillips screwdriver.

 A small flat-blade screwdriver.

 A network switch connected to the CobraNet network.

Note: The selection of a proper network switch is critical for a successful implementation.

Although CobraNet is an Ethernet protocol, there are performance issues that must be

considered when selecting this switch for use in CobraNet audio systems.

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Test configuration

The remainder of this chapter explains in detail the different types of connections used with

the NION, but for the purposes of testing and establishing basic operation, you can configure

the NION as a stand-alone processor without a connection to the audio network. An example

set up is shown below.

Configuring your PC for connecting to a NION nE

Each NION nE is configured with network settings in the factory. The IP address is printed on

a sticker on the rear of the unit.

The network settings may not be compatible with your PC network configuration. In this case,

you must reconfigure your PC to use the same scheme as the NION nE before you can connect

to the unit and change its settings.

Tip: If you are using a different NION model, you do not need to complete this procedure, as

the NION network settings can be changed using the front panel.

 To configure your PC for connecting to a NION nE

1. Open the Windows network settings.

For Windows 7:

a) On the menu, click Start Computer.

b) Right-click Network, and then click Properties.

c) Click Change Adapter Settings and then select the network you wish to edit.

For Windows XP:

a) On the menu, click Start My Network Places.

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b) Click View Network Connections.

1. Configure the PC with an IP address in the same subnet as is printed on the while sticker

on the back of the NION nE. For example, if the sticker shows 10.7.5.75, then your

computer's IP address will be 10.7.5.x where is any value below 75, such as 10.7.5.66. x

2. Set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.

Connections

CobraNet network connection

The first priority is the CobraNet™ network connection. The RJ-45 connectors on the

CobraNet interface are designed to connect with standard, off-the-shelf Category 5, 5e or 6

cable for use with standard Ethernet network switches.

Notes:

 The network must be properly designed for each system. If you lack experience in

networking, we suggest that you partner with someone with networking experience.

 Gigabit switches are recommended.

 CAT 5e or CAT6 cables are recommended.

A typical CobraNet system includes a CAT 6 cable from each NION CM-1 card to a network

switch. Further CAT 6 cables connect the other MediaMatrix devices (CABs, for example) to

switches in the same way.

Audio connections

Each audio connection on the CAB and NION products is a single, three-wire, balanced

analog circuit. The connections are identical for both microphone, line input and line output

connections. We recommend that audio connections are made with high quality shielded wire.

Notes:

 As with any electronic connection, care should be taken to ensure that the termination is

solid. There should be no stray wire strands, kinks or nicks in the wire jacket for a proper

termination.

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 Stranded wires should not be soldered. Solder will cold flow under the pressure of the

screw terminal, causing a loose connection to develop over time.

If you want to connect an unbalanced audio source to the CAB or NION, make the connections

as shown in the table below.

Unbalanced input cable

CAB or NION input connector

Positive (+)

GND

GND and negative (-)

CAT 5e and CAT 6 connections

Category 5e and category 6 cables (commonly known as CAT 5e and CAT 6) are two wiring

standards recommended for use with CobraNet networks.

Both cable types use a UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) configuration. CAT 5e cables typically

use 24 26 AWG wire. CAT 6 cable tends to have slightly more copper in each cable, with –

standard gauges of 22 24 AWG. The cable is coupled to in-line RJ-45 connectors. As the –

conductor sizes are generally the same, CAT 6 jacks may also be used with CAT 5e cable.

Special crimping tools are required to make the termination; these are widely available, as are

the connectors.

Note: A ratcheting type crimping tool is recommended. The use of non-ratcheting highly

crimping tools, while occasionally adequate, typically results in considerably higher failure

rates for field terminated connections.

There are stranded and solid varieties of CAT 5e and CAT 6 cable. The stranded form is more

flexible and withstands more bending without breaking and is suited for reliable connections

with insulation piercing connectors, but makes less reliable connections in

insulation-displacement connectors (IDCs). The solid form is less expensive and makes

reliable connections into insulation displacement connectors, but makes less reliable

connections in insulation piercing connectors.

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When used for 10/100/1000BASE-T, the maximum allowed length of a CAT 5e or CAT 6

cable is 100 meters or 328 feet. This consists of 90 meters (300 ft) of solid cabling horizontal

between the patch panel and the wall jack, plus 10 meters (33 ft) of stranded patch cable

between each jack and the attached device. Since stranded cable has higher attenuation than

solid cable, exceeding 10 metres of patch cabling will reduce the permissible length of

horizontal cable.

Different types of connectors are used with either type of wire. There is a connector bent tine

intended for use with solid core wire, and an aligned tine connector for use with stranded

cable. The bent tine connector will generally work on stranded wire, but not the other way

around.

All cable types must be properly installed and terminated to meet specifications. The cable

must not be kinked or bent too tightly (the bend radius should be at least four times the outer

diameter of the cable). The wire pairs must not be untwisted and the outer jacket must not be

stripped back more than 1/2 inch (1.27 cm).

There are two main standards for termination: T568A and T568B. For more information on

the wiring for these standards, see Wikipedia

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T568A#T568A_and_T568B_termination).

Notes:

 A single CAT 5e or CAT6 cable run must not exceed 100 meters.

 Make sure your connector matches your cable type. If you are not sure, use the bent tine

variety.

 When terminating CAT 5e or CAT6 cable, it is important that the natural twist of each pair

is carried through as close as possible to the point of termination at the connector.

 We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the wiring color schemes so they are

second nature to you. An error in the cabling of an Ethernet network is often the primary

cause of system errors.

 It is very important that you build the cable with all pairs properly terminated. This will

prevent any confusion later, and give your cable a solid mechanical connection.

 The use of pre-made and pre-tested cabling can greatly simplify and expedite installation

for wiring within a rack.

 There are two main standards for termination: T568A and T568B. It is important that both

ends of a cable are terminated in line with one of these standards and you do not use one

standard for one end of the cable and the other for the other end. The cable will not

function normally.

Rotary encoder connection

NION and CAB products include a versatile GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) system at

the rear for terminating external logic, controls, relays and other external systems. This port is

used when you want to connect a rotary encoder device to the NION. Up to eight rotary

encoders can be connected to a single NION. They are supported by all variants of the NION.

Connect the rotary encoder to the GPIO port on the rear of the NION using three pins. Several

GPIO pins perform the same function, so you can choose from a number of pins for each.

NION GPIO pin

Rotary encoder pin

10, 11, 22, or 23

Common

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2, 4, 6, 8, 14, 16, 18, or 20

2nd pin

3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, or 21

3rd pin

Note: The rotary encoder may also have connections for a push button, as well as a rotary

mechanism. You must use the pins associated with the rotary mechanism only.

When you are designing your project and you add a NION to your NWare design, select the

following functions for the GPIO pins:

 Pin 10, 11, 22, or 23 set as HCO (High Current Out) +12VDC.

 Pins 2, 4, 6, 8, 14, 16, 18, or 20 set as Rotary Encoder.

 Pin 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, or 21 set as Unused.

For information on the GPIO controls for the NION device in NWare, see in the GPIO NWare

Device Reference.

Serial port connections

The diagram below shows the types of serial connections supported by the ports at the rear of

the NION.

The NION RS-232 serial port performs two main functions:

 In mode it allows a user to log on to the NION Linux Kernel via a serial terminal console

session and change the configuration settings.

 When console mode is disabled, you can control the NION using external protocols like

PASHA.

By default, console mode on the NION -232 serial port is disabled. RS

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The RS-485 serial port can be used to communicate with external devices in the same way as

the RS-232 port, and using the same protocols, but cannot be used for serial terminal

connections to the NION.

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In This Chapter

Configuration steps ........................................................................................... 24

Using the front panel ......................................................................................... 25

Using the web interface .................................................................................... 34

Updating the firmware ...................................................................................... 48

Using XDAB to share DSP resources ............................................................... 48

What to do next ................................................................................................. 49

C h a p t e r 5

Setting up the NION

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Configuration steps

Once you have physically installed and connected the NION (as described in Installing the

NION (on page 15)), follow the procedures below to configure it with the most important

settings.

If the NION has a front panel, you can use this to specify the settings. If the NION is not fitted

with a front panel (it is a NION nE), you will need to connect to it using the IP address printed

on a sticker on the rear of the unit.

 To configure a NION with a front panel

1. Specify a name for the NION (on page 26).

2. Specify an IP address for the control network (on page 26).

3. Check that the interfaces you want to use are enabled (on page 29).

4. Open a web browser, connect to the NION on the control network, then set the time and

date (on page 37).

 To configure a NION without a front panel

1. Open a web browser, connect to the NION using its IP address, then configure the network

settings (on page 34).

2. Specify a name for the NION (on page 36).

3. Check that the interfaces you want to use are enabled (on page 45).

4. Set the time and date (on page 37).

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Using the front panel

The front panel interface

The front panel interface includes an LCD display, four context-sensitive soft buttons, two

fixed function buttons and a data wheel with integrated push button. Basic navigation is

accomplished with the soft buttons and the wheel, while the wheel’s push button is used to

select and confirm settings. Each page in the NION interface is accessible in sequence,

controlled by the PREV and NEXT soft buttons. To confirm a setting, use the OK soft button.

To cancel an operation, use the soft button. CANCEL

The cursor type indicates the action and position. An outlined cursor indicates the current

cursor position. A solid filled cursor indicates a selection. Once a cursor position is selected,

the wheel allows you to change a value at the current position. Pressing the wheel button

confirms the setting.

The sections that follow describe how to change settings in the menu. This menu is CONFIG

available from the page. Home

Tip: If you are viewing a different screen, you can select the option to return to the HOME

home page.

Note: If security has been enabled, you will need to specify a password before you can change

any of the settings.

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Specifying a name

Each NION has a name that is displayed in the web interface and on the front panel (if fitted).

In the factory, an identical name is given to every NION. Therefore, in order to identify

individual units by their names, you must assign a unique name to each unit.

 To specify a name

1. From the main menu, select to display the first configuration page, CONFIG LAN

CONFIG.

2. Turn the data wheel clockwise.

The first letter of the NION name will be highlighted.

3. Use the data wheel to specify a unique name for the NION.

4. Press . OK

The screen is displayed. POWER

5. In the ACTION POWER DOWN list, select .

6. Wait 30 seconds and then power up the NION.

This delay allows time for entries in the ARP cache to time out, so the new name you have

specified will be used.

Setting the IP address for the control network

It is important to assign an IP address to each NION to allow communications on the control

network. When an IP address has been assigned, the NION will be displayed in NWare on the

Remote Log tab, and will be available for hosting projects.

DHCP versus static IP

Notes:

 Care should be taken when choosing to use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

(DHCP), rather than a static IP address. DHCP mode is provided as a convenience when

using units in informal settings or for test purposes. A static IP address should always be

used when units are deployed in end-user installations. -obtained IP addresses DHCP

depend on a to be maintained by the DHCP server in order to keep an assigned IP lease

address. If the IP address lease is allowed to expire, there is a chance that the IP address

assigned to one or more units could be lost, changed or reassigned, resulting in the loss of

control or audio from a project.

 The network administrator should be able to give you a range of static (or fixed) IP

addresses to use for your project. When requesting these IP addresses, be sure to obtain

enough to cover each unit.

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Using DHCP to assign an IP address automatically

1. Confirm that the network to which you are connecting the unit has a DHCP server.

Notes:

 If DHCP mode is selected, but there is no DHCP server on the network, the unit will

be unable to communicate with other devices.

 In this example, the DHCP server is provided by the router. Ensure that your network

is using a router. A plain switch will not provide the required DHCP server for the

example.

2. From the main menu, select CONFIG to display the first configuration page, LAN

CONFIG.

3. Move the cursor to the second line, next to . IP

4. Push the wheel button, then move the wheel until the cursor position indicates , DHCP

then push the wheel button again to confirm the settings.

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Tips:

 Since DHCP is being used, there is no need to specify an IP address, subnet mask or

gateway - they are automatically assigned by the DHCP process.

 If a DNS is set up on the network and DHCP has been configured to contact the DNS,

the field will be populated automatically with the IP address of the DNS. NION DNS

uses the DNS to resolve the domain names of time servers. For more information, see

Setting up a NION as a master.

5. Select to advance to the next page, or to confirm the settings and exit. NEXT OK

To abort the process, select . CANCEL

Using a static IP address

1. From the main menu, select to display the first configuration page, CONFIG LAN

CONFIG.

2. Move the cursor to the second line, next to . IP

3. Push the wheel button, then move the wheel until the cursor position indicates STATIC

IP, then push the wheel button again to confirm the settings.

4. Use the wheel and wheel button to specify an IP address.

Note: The IP address must be unique on the network to avoid conflicts.

5. Set to the network mask for your network. MASK

6. If your subnet is connected to a router and this NioNode will be connecting to devices

across the router, set to the router's IP address. GATEWAY

If you have no router, set GATEWAY to 0.0.0.0.

Tip: The DNS field is used for contacting a DNS on the network, which in turn is used to

resolve domain names of time servers. For more information, see Setting the time and

date.

7. Select to advance to the next page, or to confirm the settings and exit. NEXT OK

To abort the process, select . CANCEL

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Setting the IP address for the CobraNet network

For typical audio transport, it is not necessary to specify an IP address for the CobraNet

network. However, if you are intending to use SNMP, an IP address and mask are required.

The networking settings can be assigned automatically, using , or manually. DHCP

 To set the IP address for the CobraNet network

1. From the main menu, select CONFIG to display the first configuration page, LAN

CONFIG, then select NEXT repeatedly until the CM-1 NETWORK CONFIG page is

displayed.

2. For DHCP operation, use the wheel and the wheel push button to set the IP address to 0 0

0 0 and the mask to . 255 255 255 0

The settings will be assigned by CobraNet Discovery (DISCO).

For fixed IP operation, use the wheel and the wheel push button to set the IP address and

mask as required by your network.

3. Select to advance to the next page, or to confirm the settings and exit. NEXT OK

To abort the process, select . CANCEL

Enabling or disabling network services

The NETWORK SERVICES page provides access to global network services. Each control

is a two-state control where the service is either on (ENABLED) or off (DISABLED).

 To enable or disable services

1. From the main menu, select CONFIG to display the first configuration page, LAN

CONFIG, then select NEXT repeatedly until the NETWORK SERVICES page is

displayed.

2. Use the wheel and wheel push button to enable or disable each service as required.

3. When you are satisfied with the services settings, select and press the wheel APPLY

button to complete the adjustment.

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Configuring security

You can prevent users from controlling the NION via the front panel by enabling security and

then selecting the option from the main menu. LOCK

When security is enabled, the user must enter a four digit numeric password (called a

combination) before they can access any settings.

Caution: FRONT PANEL COMBO The feature will secure the NION from front panel

access. A lost combination cannot be retrieved and there is no back door. If the combination is

lost, the NION must be reset to a virgin state, thereby discarding any resident audio

configuration files. Use the FRONT PANEL COMBO LOCK and features with care.

Enabling security

1. From the main menu, select to display the first configuration page, CONFIG LAN

CONFIG, then select repeatedly until the NEXT FRONTPANEL COMBO page is

displayed.

2. Using the wheel and the wheel push button, move the cursor to each NEW COMBO field

and select a number to specify the new combination.

3. Move the selection to and press the wheel push button. APPLY

Locking the front panel

1. From the main menu, move the cursor to the icon and use the wheel push button to LOCK

enter the screen. LOCK

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