AMX DAS-MNET - Manual

Installation Guide

DAS-MNET

Mi-Series Network Interface Card

Overview

The DAS-MNET Mi-Series Network Interface Card

(FG1101-61

) adds

networking capabilities to the Matrix Mi-Series Audio Controllers (FIG. 1).

Compatibility Requirements

The DAS-MNET is compatible with all Matrix Mi-Series Audio Controllers that
are using firmware version

7.07 or higher

. Earlier firmware versions do not

support the DAS-MNET card.

Connectivity

By default, the DAS-MNET enters DHCP mode, to automatically establish an IP
address for the Mi-Series Controller in which the DAS-MNET card is installed.
If DHCP is unsuccessful, the DAS-MNET automatically defaults to the following
IP Address:

192.168.1.200

, and Subnet:

255.255.255.0

. In this case, you will

have to change the IP Address to one that is suitable for your network (see the

Changing the IP Address on the DAS-MNET

section for details).

Installation

The DAS-MNET card is installed in Mi-Series Audio Controllers via the rear
panel, as described below.

WARNING

: Disconnect all power sources before opening the chassis. Fail-

ure to disconnect power before performing this installation may cause injury
or death.

CAUTION

: Make sure to discharge all static electricity from your body

before touching any components of the tuner modules or the audio control-
ler. Failure to do so may lead to permanent damage to the tuner or
controller.

1.

Remove the cover from the controller. This involves removing all screws
from the top and both side of the enclosure, including those in the rack-ear
mounts on the sides.

2.

With the back of the unit facing you, remove the screws from the “Future
Option” cover plate at the left top corner of the rear panel (FIG. 2) and
remove the plate. Retain the screws, as they will be used to install the
DAS-MNET card.

3.

Carefully insert the DAS-MNET card into the controller, with the electronics
facing up, and use the screws that attached the “Future Option” cover plate
to secure the card to the controller (FIG. 3).

4.

Locate the 20-pin ribbon cable that is connected to the vertical circuit board
adjacent to the rear panel connectors (FIG. 4).

Note

: The ribbon cable is secured within the Mi-Series unit with plastic tie-

downs. You may need to remove one or more tie-downs to move the cable
and connector close to the connector on the DAS-MNET.

5.

The red stripe on the ribbon cable indicates “Pin 1” on the cable and con-
nector. Orient the ribbon cable so that the side of the cable/connector with
red stripe inserts into the connector on the DAS-MNET labelled “Pin 1” (as
indicated on the DAS-MNET circuit board, next to the connector - see
FIG. 5).

FIG. 1

DAS-MNET Mi-Series Network Interface Card

FIG. 2

Rear Panel with “Future Option” cover plate

Faceplate

20-pin connector

RJ-45
Ethernet
connector

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Mi-Series Audio Controller

(rear panel)

“Future Option”
faceplate

FIG. 3

DAS-MNET Card Installation Location

FIG. 4

Connecting the 20-pin ribbon cable from the Mi-Series Controller to the DAS-MNET

FIG. 5

Pin 1 indicated on the ribbon cable and the connector on the DAS-MNET

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Mi-Series Audio Controller

(rear panel)

DAS-MNET
faceplate

20-pin connector

on the DAS-MNET

Ribbon Cable

The ribbon cable that connects to the DAS-MNET

is connected to the circuit board

at the rear of the Mi-Series Audio Controller

(red stripe indicates PIN 1)

(adjacent to the rear panel connectors)

Ribbon cable from the

Mi-Series Controller
(red stripe indicates PIN 1)

20-pin connector on the

DAS-MNET card
(PIN 1 indicated on the card)

(rear of DAS-MNET card)