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NioNode Properties |
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Role name |
The name of the role for this node. Devices in your design are allocated to roles (either manually, or automatically by NWare). Roles are then assigned to MediaMatrix hardware devices for processing during deployment. Note: You must specify a unique role name in the Role name box. If you do not do this, an error will be displayed when you deploy the project. |
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NioNode model |
The model of NioNode used: N3 or N6. |
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Expansion Slot 1-x |
The types of cards inserted in the available slots at the rear of the unit. Select the appropriate cards for the slots you are using; for empty slots, leave the selection at None. A tab will be added to the NioNode device for each card. Flyoffs will be created on the Flyoffs tab for each audio connector on each card. |
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Audio Network Configuration |
Specifies configuration settings for the CobraNet CM-1 network interface or that a Dante DLM is to be used instead. Tip: Unless you are intending to use the NioNode in conjunction with a CAB device, or use a Dante DLM card, you can leave this setting as None. |
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CobraNet CM1: 4 8 Channel Bundles |
Audio inputs and outputs on the device will be arranged into four bundles of eight input channels and four bundles of eight output channels. A CM-1 tab will be added to the NioNode device. |
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CobraNet CM1: 8 4 Channel Bundles |
Audio inputs and outputs on the device will be arranged into eight bundles of four input channels and eight bundles of four output channels. A CM-1 tab will be added to the NioNode device. |
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CobraNet CM1: Advanced |
The CM-1 transmitters and receives are listed individually, allowing you to specify which audio input and output channels to include in each bundle. A CM-1 tab will be added to the NioNode device. |
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Dante DLM |
A Dante DLM card is installed in the NION. For more information, see Using a NioNode on a Dante network. |
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Network Control Protocol |
The type of protocol (RATC1, RATC2 or RATC2 RAW) to use for remote control of a project via the IP network. A tab will be added to the NioNode device for the protocol you choose. |
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Network Control Port |
The port for RATC communications. The default is 1632. |
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RS-422/485 Protocol (COM1:) |
The type of protocol (RATC1, RATC2, PASHA/PageMatrix, PASHA/XControl or PASHA/Legacy) to use for remote control of a project via the serial port. If you want to use the Comms Processor device to send and receive data via the serial port, or you do not want to use the serial port at all, select None/Comms processor. |
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RS-232 Protocol (COM2:) |
The type of protocol (RATC1, RATC2, PASHA/PageMatrix, PASHA/XControl or PASHA/Legacy) to use for remote control of a project via the serial port. If you want to use the Comms Processor device to send and receive data via the serial port, or you do not want to use the serial port at all, select None/Comms processor. |
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Number of SNMP exported controls |
The number of controls to monitor using SNMP. The maximum you can monitor is 512 per NioNode. SNMP flyoffs are created for each control on the Flyoffs tab, allowing you to wire them to controls you want to control and monitor. Python scripts can also be controlled by wiring a generic control to both the Python script and the SNMP flyoff. An SNMP Exports tab will be added to the NioNode device, allowing you to read and write control values. |
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Configure GPIO |
Select if you want to use the GPIO port on the NION for communicating with external devices. You will be prompted to specify how you want to use each of the pins on the port connector. |
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Advanced properties |
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Note: You do not normally need to change these settings from the defaults. Only change these settings if you are familiar with CobraNet and XDAB and are aware of how the changes will affect your installation. |
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CobraNet CM-1 latency |
The latency to use when transmitting data across the CobraNet network. A smaller latency means data packets will be transmitted more often, but we do not recommend reducing the latency unless network performance is adequate. The timing of transmission and receipt of packets is fundamental to the operation of a networked audio system. The default is 5.333 ms. |
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CobraNet Conductor Priority |
Determines whether the node will become the CobraNet Conductor on the network. The node with the highest priority will become the conductor. If you want to prevent the node from becoming a conductor, choose Never. This is useful when the NION is a part of an XDAB cluster connected to a CobraNet network. If the CobraNet priority on the NION is not set to Never, an interruption in the CobraNet clock packets (beat packets) will often cause the CM-1 to briefly attempt to become the Conductor, resulting in an XDAB re-arbitration. This in turn results in a larger than necessary dropout in the audio. |
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XDAB Clock Master Priority |
Determines whether the node will become the XDAB master in a cluster of NioNodes. The node with the highest priority will become the master, providing the audio clock to the other devices in the cluster. |
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Clock Source |
Specifies the source for the CobraNet clock signal. This is used to synchronize devices on the network. |
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Automatic |
If a CM-1 card is fitted to the NioNode, the clock signal will be received via this interface. If no CM-1 card is fitted, the signal will be generated by the AES card. This is the default setting. |
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CM-1 |
The clock signal will be received via the CM-1 interface. |
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I/O slot x |
The clock signal will be received from an external source via an AES card in slot x. For information on using this setting, see Using an external clock source to synchronize devices on a CobraNet network in the NWare User Guide. |
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Configure NioNode GPIO |
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Pin 2-5, 9, 14-21 GIO |
Digital In (3.0V TTL logic - Low: 0 VDC - 0.8 VDC; High: 2.0 VDC - 24 VDC) Digital Out (3.0V TTL logic - Low: 0V DC - 0.4 VDC; High: 2.4 VDC - 3.3 VDC) Analog In 1K, 12V (using external 12 VDC power source) Analog In 10K, 12V (using external 12 VDC power source) Analog In 10K, 24V (using external 24 VDC power source) Analog In 1K, self powered (pin feeds required voltage through pot or switch to common) Analog In 10K, self powered (pin feeds required voltage through pot or switch to common) Rotary Encoder - pins 2, 4, 14, 16 ,18 ,20 only (requires 2 pins and a common) Raw (all modes available, software configurable) |
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Pin 6 - GIO/SCLK |
Digital In (3.0V TTL logic - Low: 0 VDC - 0.8 VDC; High: 2.0 VDC - 24 VDC) Digital Out (3.0V TTL logic - Low: 0V DC - 0.4 VDC; High: 2.4 VDC - 3.3 VDC) Analog In 1K, 12V (using external 12 VDC power source) Analog In 10K, 12V (using external 12 VDC power source) Analog In 10K, 24V (using external 24 VDC power source) Analog In 1K, self powered (pin feeds required voltage through pot or switch to common) Analog In 10K, self powered (pin feeds required voltage through pot or switch to common) Rotary Encoder (requires 2 pins and a common) Word clock out Raw (all modes available, software configurable) |
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Pin 7 - GIO/FCLK |
Digital In (3.0V TTL logic - Low: 0 VDC - 0.8 VDC; High: 2.0 VDC - 24 VDC) Digital Out (3.0V TTL logic - Low: 0V DC - 0.4 VDC; High: 2.4 VDC - 3.3 VDC) Analog In 1K, 12V (using external 12 VDC power source) Analog In 10K, 12V (using external 12 VDC power source) Analog In 10K, 24V (using external 24 VDC power source) Analog In 1K, self powered (pin feeds required voltage through pot or switch to common) Analog In 10K, self powered (pin feeds required voltage through pot or switch to common) Rotary Encoder (requires 2 pins and a common) Frame clock out Raw (all modes available, software configurable) |
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Pin 8 - GIO/VCLK |
Digital In (3.0V TTL logic - Low: 0 VDC - 0.8 VDC; High: 2.0 VDC - 24 VDC) Digital Out (3.0V TTL logic - Low: 0V DC - 0.4 VDC; High: 2.4 VDC - 3.3 VDC) Analog In 1K, 12V (using external 12 VDC power source) Analog In 10K, 12V (using external 12 VDC power source) Analog In 10K, 24V (using external 24 VDC power source) Analog In 1K, self powered (pin feeds required voltage through pot or switch to common) Analog In 10K, self powered (pin feeds required voltage through pot or switch to common) Rotary Encoder (requires 2 pins and a common) Vector clock out Raw (all modes available, software configurable) |
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Pin 10,11,22,23 - HCO |
High current out PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) out. |
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See also |