Aviom PB28 User Manual

DATA SHEET

PB28

Modular Patch Bay

Aviom’s flexible PB28 Modular Patch
Bay is a universal patching system
that allows users to configure custom
patch panels for audio or data connec­tions. Each patch bay is comprised of a
single PB28 Patch Panel and up to two
8-channel PB28 Modules.

PB28 Modules are available with a
variety of audio or data connectors,
including XLR male and female,
DB25 multipins, and locking Neutrik®
EtherCon® RJ45s. DB25 modules ad­here to industry-standard analog or
digital pinout wiring conventions. All

PB28 PATCH PANEL

The basis of the PB28 Modular Patch Bay is the PB28 Patch Panel, a blank, 1U-high
unit that accepts up to two PB28 Modules. Patch panels can be user-assembled with
only a screwdriver.

modules are interchangeable and can
be installed in a PB28 Patch Panel in
any combination.

The versatile and rugged PB28 system
is the perfect addition to any audio
facility. Industry-standard configura­tions make the PB28 modules easy to
install in any context—from concert
touring stage racks to post product
studio patch bays. Bring Cat-5 con­nections to a central location, make
touring racks easier to patch together,
or make studio interconnections even
more flexible.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Modular design allows user to •
easily customize assemblies

Combine any two PB28 modules •
in each PB28 Patch Panel

Rugged 11-gauge nickel-plated •
steel front panel

Fully enclosed module design•

Multiple AES3 pinouts supported•

The blank PB28
Patch Panel

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

COMPON ENT FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL

28-XM-DB XLR male (8) DB25 multipin, analog audio pinout

28-XF-DB XLR female (8) DB25 multipin, analog audio pinout

28-AES-DB XLR female (4)

28-XM-XF XLR male (8) XLR female (8)

28-XF-XM XLR female (8) XLR male (8)

28-EC-EC EtherCon® RJ45 (8) EtherCon® RJ45 (8)

PB28 Patch Panel 1U blank panel, accepts two modules

XLR male (4)

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DB25 AES3 digital data
Yamaha® and Digidesign®/Tascam® pinouts

PB28 MODULES

Any combination of PB28 series modules can be installed in the PB28 Patch Panel.

28-XM-DB

The eight-channel 28-XM-DB module is fitted with eight male XLR connectors on
the front panel and a rear-panel DB25 multipin connector, using the industry-stan­dard analog audio pinout. Up to two 28-XM-DB modules can be installed per PB28
Patch Panel.

28-XF-DB

The 28-XF-DB is fitted with eight female XLR connectors on the front panel and
a rear-panel DB25 multipin connector, using the industry-standard analog audio
pinout. Up to two 28-XF-DB modules can be installed per PB28 Patch Panel.

28-AES- DB

The 28-AES-DB is fitted with four male XLR and four female XLR connectors on the
front panel and two rear-panel DB25 multipin connectors for AES3 digital audio
data. Both Yamaha® and Digidesign®/Tascam® pinouts are provided. Up to two
28-XF-DB modules can be installed per PB28 Patch Panel.

28-XM-XF

The 28-XM-XF features eight male XLR connectors on the front panel and eight
female XLR connectors on the rear panel. Up to two 28-XM-XF modules can be
installed per PB28 Patch Panel.

PB28

Modular Patch Bay

28-XF-XM

The 28-XF-XM features eight female XLR connectors on the front panel and eight
male XLR connectors on the rear panel. Up to two 28-XF-XM modules can be
installed per PB28 Patch Panel.

28-EC-EC

The 28-EC-EC is an eight-channel EtherCon® RJ45 module featuring Neutrik®
EtherCon connectors on both sides. It brings Cat-5 network connections from
multiple devices to a convenient central location in any patch bay.

The EtherCon connectors accept standard Cat-5 network RJ45 connectors, as well
as those fitted with the XLR-style EtherCon barrel connector. The 28-EC-EC can be
used with Aviom A-Net® products or with any Cat-5 based data system.

Three complete PB28 Patch Bays with modules installed

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