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3. 10 Standard Yamaha Configuration msa YHSAV HHSAVAG 80A 1 1 91 1 otpny 8 1 SAV PJOM Mer UHSAV L 26 21 91 6 SAV 91429 29914 119 ZEOL INIA 18914 10 09 zevr SH 919 651 000211 7021 TE E Oc 60 6606060600600056 220 158 200 20 om oo 28 8853 EN DUNT INIA 11 Fiber Options Tactical grade military fiber TAC 4 is used for live production applications P N TFC 0000 04 Weighing 8 4 Ibs 12 6kg for 300 feet this cable contains 4 fibers and therefore it is capable of carrying the signals of 2 systems on a single cable The TAC 4 connectors are hermaphroditic and can be connected to one another Multimode fiber can transport signals up to 2km 1 25 miles Neutrik OpticalCon Fiber this fiber cable contains 2 fibers and
4. 2 TX1 3 TX2 I 4 TX3 3 5 RX1 4 6 RX2 5 Ts RX3 7 6 8 5VDC 8 1 8 Optional Optical Plates Fiber Connection Plates 4 JR 4 FR OpticalCon Dimensions Typical Each fiber connection on LightViper components can be configured with ou m any of the plates in the diagram The plates accommodate different fiber e T e 9 defe A connector types either singly Four different ST plates accommodate 1 2 e 3 or AST connections A blank plate should always be installed in an 000 so et unused connection bay Bd lia 1ST 25 4ST TF Toal gt 9 Tosen S omer 01105 1088 ha FL 0 713 0 713 pok HR PE EEE EE TAC 4 Installation Instructions 2 When using 4 panel mount connectors Due to the hermaphroditic nature of the 4 connector channels 1 amp 4 and 2 amp 3 are crossed by necessity Therefore pins 1 amp 2 should always be connected to connectors marked TX and pins 3 amp 4 should always be HESS connected to pins marked RX Pins 1 amp 4 are always paired together and pins 2 amp 3 will always be paired together Important Note A single TAC 4 connector and cable contains 4 fibers and can transport both pairs of fiber inputs outputs of the EF 2 o
5. AC Power Universal 90 250 VAC 50 60 Hz IEC connector with fuse VIS 4832 VIM 1832 amp VIM 1032 Max Current Rating VIS 4832 VIM 1832 VIM 1032 0 473 mA 90V Off Control Date RJ 45 connector for logic level control CMOS or TTL at 2 MHz max per channel Dimensions VIM 4832 VIM 1832 VIM 1032 1 Rack Unit X 6 5 Deep Weight VIM 4832 VIM 1832 VIM 1032 6 5 16 300 ft Fiber Cable 6 lbs 1 Hum 4 Noise are measured with an AES17 compliant filter at 20 kHz Temperature condition 10 25 C 2 1 Input Characteristics Connection Gain Setting Voltage Sensitivity S N ref 0dBu Overload Clipping Input Impedance Digital Sends 1 32 VIS 4832 AES Digital Analog Returns 1 8 n a 0 0 dB VIS 4832 1 65 mVrms 83 dBu 16 dBu 19 dBu Digital Returns 1 8 Mixer End 53 Digital 1 Hum 4 Noise are measured with an AES17 compliant filter at 20 kHz Temperature condition 10 25 C produce an output of 4dBu 1 23V 2 2 Output Characteristics 2 0dBu is referenced to 0 775Vrms 3 Sensitivity is the lowest level that will Connection Actual Source For Use With Nominal Output Level Connector Impedance Nominal Analog Returns 1 8 Stage 1500 600 Q Lines 4 dBu 1 23 19 dBu 7 V DB 25 8 channels per connector Digital Returns 1 8 AES Digital DB 25 8 channels per vonnector Digital Sends 1 32 Mixer AESS
6. Ethernet Control Add the optional ETH 1832 pair option to any Stage FOH path and control a variety of Ethernet based gear on stage from the FOH position Additional Fiber Cable s For live production TFC 0000 04 tactical grade fiber with TAC 4 Connector terminations is required between the stage box VIS 1832 and all mixer boxes For installations where the fiber will be pulled through conduit either VFC 0000 D PVC fiber or VFC 0000 DP Plenum rated fiber with ST connector terminations is recommended There is also an option for a Pulling Eye which can be specified by adding an PE to the part numbers above This option includes a strain relief and pulling eye on one end of the fiber optic cable TAC 4 and OpticalCon connectors can also be fit directly on the chassis of the VIS 4832 VIM 1832 and VIM 1032 in applications such as these rack ears and VPL panels are not required Please refer to page 12 for a complete list and photos of fiber optic cable types as well as copper interface cables Getting Started Setting up and using your Light Viper 4832 is a quick and simple process Just follow these steps 1 Uy xe SU dm 6 Place the VIS 4832 in a rack with your digital mic pre s or other source Place the VIM 1832 Mixer Box close to the mixer so that the send cables can reach the console s inputs connect AC power Connect and run the Fiber between the two boxes power up and check the Sync light on both unit
7. are connected via 2 DB25 connectors 16 channels per DB25 connector 2 Fiber Connections The VIS 4832 has a primary fiber connector standard The fiber connector marked primary needs to be connected to a VIM 1832 at all times as the VIM 1832 provides the system clock There are also 2 additional optional fiber outputs from the VIS 4832 that would connect via fiber to VIM 1032 mixer boxes Always be certain to use appropriate fiber and connectors LightViper systems use multimode fiber Single mode optics are available on a custom basis for situations where single mode fiber may already exist 5 Control Circuits Connector This RJ45 connector provides 3 bi directional CMOS or TTL data lines up to 38 4KHz from Stage to FOH and 2MHz from FOH to stage plus voltage and GND This connector is used in conjunction with DGL 422 cables for transporting Yamaha control or with MD3 units to transport RS 422 RS 232 or MIDI THIS IS NOT AN ETHERNET CONNECTOR CONNECTING AN ETHERNET DEVICE TO THIS CONNECTOR COULD DAMAGE THE DEVICE The pin outs for this connector are detailed in the appendix Most CMOS or TTL functions equipment can be adapted to make use of this connector GJE RT RB ANALOG A Returns R1 RB 2 IGITAL AES Sends 6 Sync LED This LED indicates the status of the fiber optic link between the stagebox VIS 4832 and mixer box VIM 1832 It has three states SOLID RED indicates there is no sync present
8. are also available Optional Components Additional components can be added to the Light Viper 4832 for increased functionality VIM MY32 Cards The VIM MY32 can replace the VIM 1832 primary connection or a VIM 1032 on a split connection The VIM MY32 card set is designed to be installed directly into a Yamaha console capable of accepting YGDAI cards Additional Send Box es VIM 1032 The VIM 1032 is similar to the VIM 1832 mixer box in that it provides a parallel set of the snake s 32 input channels via an additional Fiber Cable in applications where you need splits for recording broadcast or monitor mixing The VIS 4832 Stage Box can be fit with two split connectors for a total of three 1 VIM 1832 Primary 2 VIM 1032 splits outputs Additional Analog Fan Out Cable s VCB ADXM VCB ADXF These fan out cables are necessary for connecting additional mixer boxes VIM 1832 and VIM 1032 to your analog equipment You need 4 VCB ADXM for each VIM 1832 or VIM 1032 mixer boxes in the system The VIM 1832 also requires 1 VCB ADXF female fan out to access the returns Additional Digital Cables To connect AES digital directly into a Yamaha PM5D DM2000 DM 1000 or M7 you need 2 optional cables for each 32x8 system 1 DDMY and 1 DDMYIO will allow a 32x8 connection into the Yamaha MY16AE cards Optional cables are available to interface with Pro Tools and other types of devices and various connector configurations
9. of FiberPlex Inc This warranty does not cover damage from acts of God accident abuse neglect contamination unauthorized modification or misuse operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product improper site preparation or maintenance or abnormal conditions of handling This would include over voltage failures and conditions outside of the products specified ratings problems with buyer supplied software or interfacing or normal wear and tear of mechanical components To return a defective product please contact our Sales Department for a Return Materials Authorization number RMA by calling 301 604 0100 or email Sales fiberplex com Failure to properly package and protect the product during shipping may void this warranty The RMA number must be written on the outside of the carton We cannot accept delivery of any equipment that is sent to us without an RMA number The Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to FiberPlex and FiberPlex shall pay the return shipping charges The remedies provided herein are the buyer s sole and exclusive remedies FiberPlex shall not be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages Service The LightViper equipment contains no user serviceable components refer to qualified service personnel for repair or upgrade Your warranty will be voided if you tamper with the internal components If you have any questions with regard to the above please conta
10. pin outs are illustrated in the Appendix 8 Return Select Switch The 8 return channels are switch selectable as EITHER analog OR digital This selection is made via the recessed switch in the center of the Mixer Box adjacent to the clock connections Digital Returns inputs The digital returns to the Stage box are made via a single DB 25 to XLRF cable These inputs MUST be used in conjunction with the Clock I O described below in either master or slave mode The DB 25 connectors on both the Digital Sends and Returns utilize a standard AES3 balanced pin out configuration Cable and connector pin outs are illustrated in the Appendix NOTE The Analog DA 88 cables are not pin compatible with the digital cables 5 Digital Sends outputs The sends from the stage box are simultaneously available as AES3 digital signals Connections are made via 2 DB 25 connectors with 16 channels on each Access to the digital signal allows for connection to digital recorders or consoles bypassing their onboard converters and eliminating the need for outboard converters For digital connection straight into a Yamaha PM5D DM2000 DM1000 or M7CL the optional VCB DDMY and VCB DDMYIO cables connect directly to the Yamaha MY16AE cards Cables are available to connect to Pro Tools or other devices 6 Clock 1 0 By itself the entire Light Viper system is internally frequency coherent The VIM 1832 Mixer Box contains the clock master for th
11. to be changed refer servicing to qualified service personnel If your unit mains supply is provided via a Neutrik PowerCon connector the following precautions must be followed e PowerCon must be installed and fully engaged before AC power is applied to the unit e The unit must be disconnected from the mains supply before disengaging the PowerCon connector Class Equipment Mains Operation Should the equipment be delivered without a matching mains cable the latter has to be prepared by a trained person using the attached female plug IEC320 C13 or IEC320 C19 with respect to the applicable regulations in your country Before connecting the equipment to the AC power outlet check that the local line voltage matches the equipment rating voltage frequency within the admissible tolerance The equipment fuses must be rated in accordance with the specifications on the equipment Equipment supplied with a 3 pole appliance inlet protection conforming to class equipment must be connected to a 3 pole AC power outlet so that the equipment cabinet is connected to the protective earth WARNING If the ground is defeated certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously Registration Be sure to register your LightViper product either by fi
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13. ALTERNATING RED amp GREEN indicates the unit is searching for sync SOLID GREEN indicates sync is present optical link and OFF indicates no power Power Connector Fuse The AC power connection to the VIS 4832 is made via a supplied IEC power cord The internal power supply can accept 90 260V at either 50 or 60 Hz The power fuse is 5x20mm 1A Slo Blo Only replace the fuse with an exact match If after replacement the fuse blows again contact Fiberplex for service Word Clock Super Clock output 2 Optional ETH 1832 Ethernet connector Ethernet Sends 59 516 Sends 525 32 Sends 51 58 ANALOG Sends 517 524 Line Returns R1 R8 The Mixer Box VIM 1832 Analog Sends outputs Exiting the Mixer Box the sends from the Stage Box are grouped in 4 groups of 8 Each group is accessed via DB 25 to XLR fan out cables DB 25 TO 1 4 cables are also available for use with mixers that only allow line level connection through 1 4 jacks Each send exits the Mixer Box at Line Level maximizing headroom on the console 2 Analog Returns inputs The analog returns to the Stage box are made via a single DB 25 to XLR fan out cable The DB 25 connectors on both the Analog Sends and Returns utilize standard DA 88 TASCAM balanced pin out configuration Connector
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15. Digital DB 25 16 channels per connector 2 3 Optical Characteristics Connector Installation Tension Operating Tension Min Bend Radius Crush Resistance Weight Fiber Optic Cable 400 16 130 Ibs 3 7 228 Ib in 19 Ibs 1000 Optical Fiber Attenuation Bandwidth Numerical Aperture System Optical Data Rate System Operating Distance 1 dB Km 91300 nm 500 MHz Km 1300 0 275 122 Mbs 2 Km 1 25 mi 1 TAC 4 4 channel SMPTE compliant 2 Four Channel Tactical Break Out Cable 0 30 7 5mm Outer Diameter Kevlar Strength Member 3 Graded Index Multimode Dual Window 850 1300nm ANALOG DB25 Cable Pin Outs Ls Ch 8 14 Ch 8 Zu Ch 8 15 Ch _ L 3 Ch 7 16 Ch 7 G Ch 6 Ch4 Ch2 1 Ground gt 4 Ch 6 17 Ch 6 it Gi Tr 5 Ch 6 G 18 Ch 5 3 Negative 6 Ch 5 19 Ch 5 G 66 GA R j Ty Ch 4 20 Ch 4 N 7 N N D 7 2 Positive 8 Ch 46 21 Ch 3 N amp AOL 2 9 9 Ch 3 22 Che 3G 1 Ground 10 Ch 2 23 Ch 2 i Gi i Gi i Gi 4 6 11 244 Che Ch7 5 Ch3 Ch 1 3 Negative 12 Ch 1 25 Ch 16 13 Unused VCB ADXM VCB ADXF Cable Pin Out 2 Positive ANALOG Connector Pin Outs Ta Ch 8 14 Ch 8 2 Ch 8 15 Ch 7 3 Ch 7 16 Ch 7G Ch2 Ch4 Ch6 Ch8 4
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17. cal grade TAC 4 connector or a Neutrik OpticalCon connector In live production use it is recommended to fit the VIM 1832 and VIM 1032 units with ST connectors and utilize the VPL 11 12 or 13 panels containing 1 2 and 3 TAC 4 panel mount connectors respectively These connectors have ST pigtails which connect with the mixer box ST connectors Always be sure to use appropriate fiber and compatible connectors Control Circuits Connector This RJ 45 jack provides 3 bi direction mixer box to stage box CMOS or TTL data lines up to 38 4 KHz from Stage to FOH and 2MHz from FOH to Stage plus voltage and GND THIS IS NOT AN ETHERNET CONNECTOR CONNECTING AN ETHERNET DEVICE TO THIS CONNECTOR COULD DAMAGE THE DEVICE The Pin Outs for this connector are detailed in the Appendix Most CMOS or TTL functions equipment can be adapted to make use of this connector 9 Sync LED This LED indicates the status of the fiber optic link between the VIM 1808 and VIM 0808 It has three states SOLID RED indicates there is no sync present ALTERNATING RED amp GREEN indicates the unit is searching for sync SOLID GREEN indicates sync is present optical link and OFF indicates no power Power Connector Fuse Power to the Mixer Box is provided with the supplied 3 Prong IEC Power Cord The internal power supply can accept any voltage from 90 260 at either 50 or 60Hz The power fuse is a 5x20mm 1A Slo Blo Only replace the fuse with an exact mat
18. ch If after replacement the fuse blows again return the unit for service Functional Block Diagram with One Optical Split Din 1 2 AOut 1 3 4 2 Din 5 6 AOut 3 Din 7 8 AOut 4 Din 9 10 AOut 5 DIn 11 12 AOut 6 DIn 13 14 AOut 7 DIn 15 16 AOut 8 DIn 17 18 DIn 19 20 DOut 1 2 DIn 21 22 DOut 3 4 DIn 23 24 DOut 5 6 DIn 25 26 DOut 7 8 DIn 27 28 Din 29 30 TTL CTL DIn 31 32 PTx PRx gt S1Tx WCLK Out S2Tx VIS 4832 AOut 1 DOut 1 2 AOut 1 DOut 1 2 AOut 2 DOut 3 4 AOut 2 DOut 3 4 AOut 3 DOut 5 6 AOut 3 DOut 5 6 AOut 4 DOut 7 8 AOut 4 DOut 7 8 AOut 5 DOut 9 10 AOut 5 DOut 9 10 AOut 6 DOut 11 12 6 DOut 11 12 AOut 7 DOut 13 14 AOut 7 DOut 13 14 AOut 8 DOut 15 16 AOut 8 DOut 15 16 AOut 9 DOut 17 18 AOut 9 DOut 17 18 AOut 10 DOut 19 20 AOut 10 DOut 19 20 11 DOut 21 22 AOut 11 DOut 21 22 AOut 12 DOut 23 24 12 DOut 23 24 AOut 13 DOut 25 26 AOut 13 DOut 25 26 AOut 14 DOut 27 28 14 DOut 27 28 AOut 15 DOut 29 30 15 DOut 29 30 AOut 16 DOut 31 32 AOut 16 DOut 31 32 AOut 17 17 AOut 18 18 Aln 1 AOut 19 19 Aln 2 AOut 20 AOut 20 Aln 3 AOut 21 21 Aln 4 AOut 22 AOut 22 Aln 5 AOut 23 AOut 23 Aln 6 AOut 24 AOut 24 Aln 7 AOut 25 AOut 25 Aln 8 AOut 26 AOut 26 AOut 27 27 Din 1 2 AOut 28 AOut 28 Din 3 4 AOut 29 AOut 29 Din 5 6 30 30 Din 7 8 AOut 31 AOut 31 AOut 32 AOut 32 TTL CTL PTx PRx WCLK In WCLK Out WCLK Out VIM 1032 VIM 1832
19. ct FiberPlex In the event your LightViper equipment needs to be upgraded or repaired it is necessary to contact FiberPlex prior to shipping and a Return Materials Authorization RMA number will be assigned This number will serve as a reference for you and helps facilitate and expedite the return process FiberPlex requires that shipments be pre paid and insured unless otherwise authorized in advance IMPORTANT ANY SHIPMENT THAT IS NOT PRE PAID OR IS SENT WITHOUT AN RMA NUMBER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Disposal Disposal of Packing Materials The packing materials have been selected with environmental and disposal issues in mind All packing material can be recycled Recycling packing saves raw materials and reduces the volume of waste If you need to dispose of the transport packing materials please try to use recyclable means Disposal of Used Equipment Used equipment contains valuable raw materials as well as materials that must be disposed of professionally Please return your used equipment via an authorized specialist dealer or via the public waste disposal system ensuring any material that can be recycled is Please take care that your used equipment cannot be abused After having disconnected your used equipment from the mains supply make sure that the mains connector and the mains cable are made useless Declarations of Conformity Class A Equipment FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with th
20. e limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense C UL Jus LISTED Disclaimer The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate at the time of publication However no responsibility is taken by us for inaccuracies errors or omissions nor is any liability assumed for any loss or damage resulting either directly or indirectly from use of the information contained within it Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Light Viper 4832 fiber optic audio snake a lightweight flexible breakthrough for professional sound production Light Viper products are designed engineered and manufactured by FiberPlex experts in fiber optics with decades of experience Our work in audio and data communications products is known in US government applications worldwide Light Viper products combine our fiber optic technology with the highest standards
21. e system and the Stage Box and any other send units that are connected via the optical splits all sync to the clock provided by the master The LightViper 1832 system runs natively at 24 bit 96k but can also run at 24 bit 48k with a 48k clock input to the clock in connector on the VIM 1832 The clock 1 0 is used when you need to synchronize with external equipment making the entire system frequency coherent When using the digital returns the VIM MUST BE in either master or slave mode with the equipment providing the digital input The Clock input will accept either Word Clock 96 KHz 48 kHz or Super Clock 24 576 MHz 12 288 MHz Outputs are provided for both clock types The system can operate in Slave Mode In this mode clock is supplied via the clock in connector overriding the internal clock The clock outputs are pass throughs for the clock connected to the input In Master Mode there is nothing connected to the input and external equipment is connected to the Clock Out making the internal clock the master in the system The LED next to the Clock In connector has three states to indicate Status Off No signal present on the Clock Input Red Signal is present on the Clock Input but it is neither a valid Word Clock nor Super Clock Green There is either a valid Word Clock or Super Clock signal on the Clock In Fiber Connector The Mixer Box be fit with ST connectors a single tacti
22. if liquids have been spilled or if objects have fallen into the unit it must not be connected to the AC power outlet or it must be immediately disconnected by unplugging the power cable Repair must only be performed by trained personnel in accordance with the applicable regulations Installation Site Install the unit in a place where the following conditions are met Thetemperature and the relative humidity of the environment must be within the specified limits during operation of the unit Relevant values are the ones at the air inlets of the unit e Condensation must be avoided If the unit is installed in a location with large variation of ambient temperature e g in an OB van appropriate precautions must be taken before and after operation e Unobstructed air flow is essential for proper operation Air vents of the unit are a functional part of the design and must not be blocked in any way during operation e g by objects placed upon them placement of the unit on a soft surface or installation of the unit within a rack or piece of furniture e The unit must not be heated up by external sources of heat radiation sunlight spot lights Ambient Temperature Units and systems by LightViper are generally designed for an ambient temperature range i e temperature of the incoming air of 5 40 C When rack mounting the units the following facts must be considered e The admissible ambient temperature range for operation of
23. in audio engineering The VIS 4832 You have purchased the LightViper 4832 system a 32 x 8 AES digital input fiber optic transport systems snake Instead of traditional heavy multi conductor copper cable the Light Viper snake features a lightweight flexible military tactical grade fiber optic cable The Fiber Advantage Fiber optics offer many advantages over copper Transmits light rather than electrons Transmission over greater distances more than 2 Km 1 25 mile Complete electrical isolation Immunity to RFI and EMI Eliminates ground loop problems Can be routed overhead through walls or underground Avoids foot traffic while maintaining aesthetics Functional Considerations The Light Viper 4832 is an active device Because of this there are some aspects of this new technology that require some slightly different thinking Light Viper 4832 system requires AC Power at both the Stage VIS 4832 and the console VIM 1832 The 4832 system contains 32 AES digital inputs only There are no microphone preamplifiers as with the 1832 system All inputs exit the snake at the Mixer Box at Line Level Input and Output flexibility may eliminate the need for some of your outboard gear The LightViper VIM 4832 is an active device therefore do not attempt to connect intercom into the returns The returns in the VIS 4832 cannot be turned around to provide 40 sends one way as with a traditional copper snake as the electronics fo
24. is also a tactical grade fiber P N TFC 0000 020C PVC fiber PVC duplex fiber contains 2 fibers Plenum rated fiber is also available The installer can terminate the fiber themselves or Fiberplex can supply it pre terminated This fiber is also available with a strain relief and pulling eye which reduces on site labor 12 4 re P Neutrik OpticalCon Fiber Cable amp Panel Mount Connector gt QI Plenum Install Fiber LightViper 15 4832 Specification 32x 8 digital input fiber optic transport Cable runs over 1 25 miles with no loss Rugged fiber cable smaller in diameter than standard mic cable 24 bit 96kHz sampling native 24 bit 48kHz external Heavy gauge steel construction 1 General Specifications Optional lossless 3 way split of all 32 channels on stage end Simultaneous analog AES3 digital outputs on all 32 Channels Extended range and flexibility means limitless routing options Total Harmonic Distortion Less than 0 01 1 KHz 4 dBu Frequency Response 0 5 dB 20 20kHz 16 dBu Dynamic Range 102 dB Crosstalk 5 dB above noise floor Sampling Rate 24 bit 96kHz or 24 bit 48 kHz Latency 20 us one way digital input to digital output Operating Temp 0 to 50 ambient temperature Sync LED LED green indicates optical link OK LED red indicates problem with optical link LED off indicates no power
25. lling in the enclosed Registration Card or by completing the on line registration form at our Web site http lightviper com register aspx If you do so FiberPlex can contact you with any update information As enhancements and upgrades are developed you will be contacted at the registration address Please read this manual if you call for technical support we ll assume that you have Please address any inquiries to your dealer or directly to FiberPlex at FiberPlex Inc 10840 412 Guilford Rd Annapolis Junction MD 20701 301 604 0100 Fax 301 604 0773 sales fiberplex com Limited Lifetime Warranty US Domestic Only FiberPlex products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for their lifetime This warranty covers the original purchaser only and is not transferable The lifetime of a product is defined as the period during which the product is manufactured or can be repaired FiberPlex will at its discretion repair or replace a defective product FiberPlex warrants that its software and firmware designed by FiberPlex for use with an instrument will execute its programming instructions when properly installed on that instrument FiberPlex does not warrant that the operation of the instrument the software or the firmware will be uninterrupted or error free FiberPlex s products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without the express written approval of the president
26. n a single ous 3 RX connector cable If using Neutrik OpticalCon two cables connectors are required for each pair as the OpticalCon cable and connectors contain Y 2 fibers When using ST fiber connectors on the chassis of the EF 2 the ST connectors may be mounted on the rear of the unit or alternatively on the front panel of the unit on hm en b t quas awos 1 3 SHO 6900 OL VENN Siva me 000 09 08 TW NO ONE 10202 QW wonounr ejodeuuy IOSH SSSONVEETIOL 215 0980 SIHONI NI SNOISNINIG gan ana MONA Galaloads 8010H D si ja lo Y erzo 0 9 Wr seje d 291d0 jeuondo AVLA 2560 2 en 6 ojo 9 915 15
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28. r the returns are contained in the VIM 1832 Standard Components In its standard configuration the Light Viper 4832 system is comprised of the following primary components The Stage Box VIS 4832 This is the box placed close to all the inputs on stage It is a 1U rack mount device that accepts 32 AES digital inputs sends and 8 AES digital plus 8 analog line level outputs returns The Mixer Box VIM 1832 This unit contains 32 simultaneous AES digital and analog line level outputs sends and 8 AES digital or 8 analog line level inputs returns The unit should be mounted in a rack close to the primary FOH mixing console The Fiber Cable TFC 0000 04 The lightweight tactical grade fiber cable that carries the digital signal between the stage and mixer boxes For installation use either PVC or Plenum rated fiber is recommended VFC 0000 D VFC 0000 DP TAC 4 Connector Panels VPL 11 VPL 12 VPL 13 These 1U rack panels contain 1 2 or 3 panel mount TAC 4 connectors mounted respectively and allow connection between tactical grade fiber to the ST connectors on the VIM units Send Return Cables VCB ADXM VCB ADXF These cables connect the Mixer Box to the analog inputs outputs of your mixer If you are connecting to a Yamaha digital console through the Yamaha Y cards you would use VCB DDMY and VCB DDMYIO cables A variety of cables to connect to other digital consoles and devices
29. s Connect the inputs and returns to the stage box Connect the analog fan out or digital cables to the console or recording device If remote controlling Yamaha AD8HR or Aphex mic pre s via a Yamaha console at the console end connect the DGL 422 from the Yamaha 9 pin control connector to the VIM 1832 RJ45 control connector At the stage end connect the DGL 422 cable from the RJ45 control connector on the VIS 4832 to the 9 pin remote control connector on the AD8HR mic pre s Start mixing NOTE the signal output of the VIS 4832 on the analog outputs is line level When connecting this system into a console or other device use line level inputs or engage input pads to achieve optimal signal to noise ratio The more advanced functions of the Light Viper VIS 4832 control clocks etc are addressed later in this manudl 5 ARN OUT Ethernet r Es gt Sends 517 532 2 0 E ese e The Stage Box VIS 4832 1 Analog Returns outputs The 8 returns are connected via a single DB25 connector Returns are line level 2 Digital Returns outputs The 8 digital returns are connected via a single DB25 connector Returns are all AES digital 8 Sends inputs The 32 AES digital inputs on the VIS 4832
30. sult 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 where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped been damaged fallen into the The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture General Installation Instructions Please consider besides these general instructions also any product specific instructions in the Installation chapter of this manual Unpacking Check the equipment for any transport damage If the unit is mechanically damaged
31. the semiconductor components is 0 to 70 commercial temperature range for operation e The air flow through the installation must provide that the outgoing air is always cooler than 70 C e Average heat increase of the cooling air shall be about 20 allowing for an additional maximum 10 increase at the hot components e In order to dissipate 1 kW with this admissible average heat increase an air flow of 2 65 m min is required Example A rack dissipating P 800 W requires an air flow of 0 8 2 65 m3 min which corresponds to 2 12 e Ifthe cooling function of the installation must be monitored e g for fan failure or illumination with spot lamps the outgoing air temperature must be measured directly above the modules at several places within Earthing and Power Supply Earthing of units with mains supply class equipment is performed via the protective earth PE conductor integrated in the mains cable Units with battery operation lt 60 V class equipment must be earthed separately Earthing the unit is one of the measures for protection against electrical shock hazard dangerous body currents Hazardous voltage may not only be caused by defective power supply insulation but may also be introduced by the connected audio or control cables This equipment may require the use of a different line cord attachment plug or both depending on the available power source at installation If the attachment plug needs
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