Allen & Heath PL-10 User's Manual
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1. Jt ja J a 1S cS 1 a 1 0 Cl 0 a I a 3 GS DM OwOwocCit j SSEESSN TERMINATION Oa C O I Y V sz PL Anet is the proprietary Allen amp Heath system for daisy chaining remote controllers It is an RS485 serial connection that uses CAT5 STP cable to communicate between devices over long distances It requires a terminator at the last unit in the chain PL Anet only works with Allen amp Heath PL devices The connection includes 20V DC to power the connected devices The iDR 8 port is shown here ree DR LINK AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ak ok ak al CAUTION 20V DC L______ DIGITAL EXPANDER I TO AVOID DAMAGE ONLY CONNECT COMPATIBLE REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT TO THE PL ANET PORT Mounting into furniture Cutting template details are shown here for mounting the PL 10 into a plinth or other furniture Secure the unit in place using 4x fixing screws up to 3 5mm diameter 51 pI 37 92 DIA 4 CUTOUT 212x147 mm Allows 1mm clearance each side 170 5 156 5 225 Grounding The exposed metal panels are grounded through the PL Anet cable shield There ar2. ALLEN amp HEATH PL 10 Rotary Encoder Remote AP5708 User Guide CE Introduction The PL 10 adds to the extensive range of remote control devices available for the iDR 4 8 audio mix processor and iLive mixing systems It offers an alternative to the PL 6 fader controller with the advantage that user settings can be stored and recalled without the need to physically move the controls to the new settings The PL 10 is part of the Allen amp Heath PL Series of wall plates and remote controllers It can be mounted into a plinth or custom furniture or used free standing Template cutting details are provided for custom application The PL 10 interfaces with the Allen amp Heath PL Anet serial port Multiple PL 10 units can be daisy chained together along with other PL Anet devices using CAT5 cable A terminator is provided for plugging into the last unit in the chain For information on the full range of PL products available visit http www allen heath com The PL 10 control and indicator functions are programmed using the iDR System Manager software or the iLive Surface TouchScreen or Editor software Space is provided next to the controls for custom labelling The PL 10 is ideal as a remote mix controller for example as a simple operator controlled mix panel in an installed sound system or as a personal musicians on stage mix controller for in ear monitors The installer can program the unit according to the requirements of the application providi
3. e no dangerous voltages inside PL Anet connections Underside RJ45 ports are provided for connecting to PL Anet These are recessed so that the cables can be hidden from view The IN port connects to the previous unit in the chain The OUT port connects to the next unit or end of chain termination Use flame retardent CAT5 STP shielded twisted pair RJ45 cables IN PL Anet ou previous Ma CAUTION 20V DC TO AVOID DAMAGE ONLY SUES COMPATIBLE REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT TO THE PL Anet PORT ALLEN amp HEATH PL 10 SERIAL NUMBER cE Made in the UK by ALLEN amp HEATH LIMITED TERMINATOR PLUG End of chain termination As with any RS485 system the last PL device needs to have a terminating resistor fitted to its output port The PL 10 is shipped with an RJ45 terminator plug with this resistor built in Plug the terminator into the last unit in the PL Anet chain If the PL 10 is the only unit connected make sure the terminator is plugged into its output port A Testing the wiring Before powering up the system make sure all the wiring is inspected and continuity tested This is important as wiring errors may result in damage to the equipment Powering up the PL system Ensure that the iDR PL Anet port is active Its green active LED should be lit If not use the iDR System Manager software Communications Option menu to activate the port Plug in the PL Anet cable T
4. he screen will display icons on the right hand toolbar for each PL device it recognises Check that the PL 10 front panel status LED displays green If red or yellow is displayed then check for wiring or equipment faults STATUS pon ALLENGHEATH 7 ee CS CE GE GS CS GE GS EE QE to G3 GS G2 3 tS a a Configuring the controls The rotary encoders switches and LED indicators are configured using the iDR System Manager software Note that the LEDs are 3 colour and can display green red yellow or off Refer to the Help file that comes with the software ee o x C om om oo om l LED SOFTKEYS d LED SOFTKEYS J HU Co A N Cone LED WDCC EOC E E EO LEDs i L LJ i i i i L LJ i L L FN FN j SF CF FN ENCODERS Further information visit the Allen amp Heath web site for information on the full PL product range www allen heath com If further assistance is required please contact Allen amp Heath technical support PL 10 User Guide AP5708 issue 2
5. ng the degree of control needed by the day to day operator 8 Rotary Encoders can be configured individually for continuous input output group crosspoint level control or monitor level Minimum and maximum ranges can be set Each rotary encoder has 8 LEDs displaying the control position 16 Switches arranged as two per rotary encoder can be configured as combinations of level up down mute toggle polarity toggle audio monitor select or preset recall 24 LED indicators arranged as three per fader can be configured as combinations of 3 colour signal meters mute status channel on indication level sensing or preset related 3 colour LED indication Controls can be disabled if not required A single 3 colour Status LED displays PL Anet power and communication status Custom labels can be fitted into the recessed areas provided 13 x 7mm Recommended label height is 6mm NOTE Check the Allen amp Heath web site for the latest version of iDR 4 8 or iLive firmware and software www allen heath com IMPORTANT a proauci n sealer pied l p co A Observe the local standards which may apply coromagnetic Ol p Un MN AACN 2004 106 EC to the installation regarding the grade of cable and NOTE Any changes or modifications to the installation methods equipment not approved by Allen amp Heath could void the compliance of the equipment Whilst we believe A Do not install the equipment where it is the information in this guide to be reliable we do n
6. ot assume responsibility for inaccuracies We also reserve the right to make changes in the interest of further product development subject to moisture heat vibration or excessive movement A Connect this equipment to the Allen amp Heath PL Anet port only Test for correct wiring and installation before switching the equipment on Copyright 2011 Allen amp Heath Ltd All rights reserved PL 10 User Guide AP5708 issue 2 Number of devices The maximum number of PL devices that can be connected depends on their type cable lengths and PL Anet Bus Speed Up to 18x PL 10 devices may be connected in an iDR system with the half speed PL A net Bus setting Fewer devices may be connected if long distances full bus speed or other PL types are involved Long distances up to 300m 1000 and star point connection are possible if the optional PL 9 PL Anet hub is used Before starting refer to the PL Combinations Calculator spreadsheet available as a download from the Allen amp Heath web site es mm OOD ap oe D bd Di 4 DOO ha fa f fa f x fa PL 9 HUB a TERMINATION m J Gx 1 a TE 0c J 0 D m a 1 oc ja Jj j J c a 0 t 0 3 monoa TERMINATION B umem S f DE
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