flexiverter AUX-ADAT-64 64×64 channel ADAT Extension User Manual

flexiverter AUX-ADAT-64 64×64 channel ADAT Extension User Manual

CONNECTORS

Card

1. Flat ribbon cable to breakout box

**Breakout box

**

1. Flat ribbon cable to AUX card
2. ADAT / SPDIF Inputs and outputs

DESCRIPTION

The AUX-ADAT-64 provides 64×64 channels of ADAT (on 8xIN, 8xOUT optical connectors). The first four inputs (1-4) support also SPDIF or AES3 optical, which is automatically detected. The first three outputs (1-3) support also SPDIF or AES3 optical, which can be set by the DIP switches (see chapter 4. DIP Settings)

The card can be fitted into every flexiverter (FLEX) device for the following purposes:

• to use the FLEX as standalone converter between the built-in interface and this extension card
• to add extra output splits to existing FLX devices by “tapping” channels of another conversion
• to add additional channels/protocols to the FLX when it is used in doubleheader or flexiverter+multiverse configurations

For a detailed description of possible configurations, please refer to the manual of your base FLX device.

Box Contents

• 1 AUX-ADAT-64 extension card for FLX devices (with slot cover plate)
• 1 AUX-ADAT-64 breakout box
• 1 Flat ribbon cable (connection between extension card and breakout box)
• This manual

INSTALLATION

Opening the flexiverter

• Required: Torx T10 screwdriver
• Power off the device and detach all cables to avoid short-circuit or damage
• Detach the device from the rack-mount kit
• Remove the four top screws and the top cover by pulling it upwards:

**Flexiverter Inside View

**

1. Screws for AUX cover plate
2. AUX card connector

Installing the card

• Remove the screws holding the cover plate, and the blank cover plate 1

• Insert the AUX card from inside, using the supplied cover plate.
  Make sure it is correctly fitted to the card connector 2

• Secure the card using two cover screws 1

• The card has been installed correctly if you are able to select an audio routing mode involving AUX (long-press MODE button to enter Route Mode Selection).

Installing the breakout box
The breakout box – containing the optical connectors – shares the same form factor as the FLX device. It is suggested to mount both devices side-by-side using an RM-FLX 2 rack mount kit.

Connecting card with breakout box
Use the supplied flat ribbon cable to connect the extension card to the breakout box. NOTE: The ribbon cable fits either way, but we suggest to place the end where the polarisation nose points away from the cable on the card side. This ensures that the cable exit downwards on the FLX device.

DIP SETTINGS

The behavior of the card can be controlled by DIP switches 4..6 on the FLX device. Changing the DIP settings will come immediately into effect.

NOTE: The settings below affect only data OUTPUT. The input format is always automatically detected, regardless of the settings. For INPUT, connectors 1-4 support SPDIF, AES3 optical and ADAT. Connectors 5-8 support only ADAT.

AUX-ADAT- 64| | ADAT output on all connectors 1-8 | | AES3 (professional) mode for SPDIF/AES3
---|---|---|---|---
| SPDIF/AES3 output on connector 1 ADAT output on connectors 2-8| | SPDIF (consumer) mode forSPDIF/AES3
| SPDIF/AES3 output on conn. 1-2 ADAT output on connectors 3-8|
| SPDIF/AES3 output on conn. 1-3 ADAT output on connectors 5-8

• Default setting

SELF-TEST

The card can be tested for correct operation by the user. This is done using the self-test mode, in which a special random test pattern is output on all channels.
This pattern is looped back via an external cable into the corresponding inputs, where it is checked for consistency.

• Connect all output ports of the AUX card to the respective inputs using a loop back cable.

• Turn off the FLX, and hold down  button while switching on again

• Press again until the “CLOCK” LEDs show “INT/48kHz” in cyan color. The device is now in self-test mode.

• The “AUX” LED in the MODE sections shows the result of the self-test:
  red: error/no connection
  green (loop back data received OK)

• Press again or power off the device to exit self-test mode.

SPECIFICATIONS

Breakout box : 152x152x44mm (WxDxH, excluding connectors)
Weight| Card : 52g
Breakout box : 437g
Operating temperature| 0..+55°C, non-condensing
Storage temperature| -40..+85°C, non-condensing
Cable lengths| Breakout cable: 50cm / 20 in.
Toslink : Up to 5m / 15 ft.
Channel count| ADAT mode| Each I/O: 8@48kHz, 4@96kHz (S/MUX), 2@192kHz (Q/MUX)
SPDIF mode| Each I/O: 2@48kHz, 2@96kHz
Sample rates| ADAT mode| 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
SPDIF mode| 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
Latency| Interface <> Flexiverter internal: 2 samples

APPENDIX

Available AUX cards
At the time of writing (2024-07), the following AUX cards are available. More will come, please check www.appsys.ch for updates.

Available FLX devices
At the time of writing (2024-07), the following FLX devices are available. More will come, please check www.appsys.ch for updates.

input
FLX-AES50| 96×96 channel AES50 flexiverter (with AUX slot)
FLX-DANTE| 64×64 channel DANTE flexiverter (with AUX slot)
FLX-DANTE/SRC| 64×64 channel DANTE flexiverter with integrated 64x64ch Sample Rate Converter
FLX-MADI| 128×128 channel MADI SFP & MADI coaxial module (with AUX slot)

Warranty

We offer a full two (2) year warranty from the date of purchase. Within this period, we repair or exchange your device free of charge in case of any defect*. If you experience any problems, please contact us first. We try hard to solve your problem as soon as possible, even after the warranty period.

• Not covered by the warranty are any damages resulting out of improper use, willful damage, normal wear-out (especially of the connectors) or connection with incompatible devices.

Manufacturer contact
Appsys ProAudio
Rolf Eichenseher
Bullingerstr. 63 / BK241
CH-8004 Zürich
Switzerland

www.appsys.ch
info@appsys.ch
Phone: +41 43 537 28 51
Mobile: +41 76 747 07 42

Recycling

According to EU directive 2002/96/EU, electronic devices with a crossed-out dustbin may not be disposed into normal domestic waste. Please return the products back for environment-friendly recycling, we’ll refund you the shipping fees.

Document Revision History

Initial release

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