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NetMax N8000 System Controller
Owner’s manual
N8000 automatically detects an installed network module. The module can be configured in the
PC software IRIS-Net.
ETHERNET Interface
A computer and/or other N8000 devices can be connected
via the Ethernet interface for 100Base-TX / 10Base-T
Ethernet networks. Normally this connection is established
via a standard (straight throug) Ethernet cable and an
Ethernet hub or a switch. If the N8000 is to be connected
directly with a computer or another N8000, a crossed Ethernet cable (crossover cable) must be
used.
RS-232 Interfaces
The N8000 can be connected to external devices, such as
multimedia system (AMX™, Crestron™) or facility
management systems via the two RS-232 interfaces. All
N8000 functions and parameters can be controlled and
monitored via RS-232. Communication is done using an
ASCII parser which is easy to implement. Thus, a NetMax
system can be easily combined with media and touch panel
control systems. A PC can also be connected to the RS-232
port to access N8000 parameters using a terminal program
like Hyperterminal. A special instruction set is available in order to establish a connection to a
PROMATRIX/PROANNOUNCE system. The two RS-232 ports can be configured according to
their corresponding application via the IRIS-Net PC software.
REMOTE CAN BUS
Electro-Voice remote amplifiers and other devices with CAN
interfaces can be connected to the N8000 via the CAN
interface. Up to 100 remote amplifiers can be connected
with a single N8000. All connected components are linked to
the NetMax monitoring and control platform.
The STATUS-LED is provided to monitor the communication
on the CAN bus. If the CAN interface is not in use, the LED
is deactivated. In normal mode the LED flashes every 2
ATTENTION:
The N8000 has to be switched off if you want to change or install a module. You will find
detailed instructions in the data sheet of the corresponding module.