Clear-Com ProGrid PG16-TP, ProGrid PG8-TP, ProGrid PG16-FX, ProGrid PG8-FX User Manual

PG16-TP and PG8-TP User Guide

PN: 399G092 Rev B 10/22/14

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Clear-Com PG16-TP and PG8-TP User Guide
Part Number: 399G092 Revision: B
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Contents

Document Reference......................................................................................................... 2

1 Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................... 5

1.1 Operating and Storage Temperature ............................................................... 5

1.2 Eye Safety ....................................................................................................... 5

1.3 Safety symbols ................................................................................................ 6

2 Device Description ........................................................................................ 7

3 Card Types .................................................................................................... 9

4 Front Panel .................................................................................................. 10

4.1 PG16-TP ....................................................................................................... 10

4.2 PG8-TP ......................................................................................................... 10

5 Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 12

5.1 PG16-TP with Analogue Input- and Output Cards ......................................... 12

5.2 PG8-TP or PG16-TP with Dual Microphone .................................................. 12

6 Device Details .............................................................................................. 13

6.1 A/D and D/A Converter .................................................................................. 13

6.2 Analog Inputs ................................................................................................ 13

6.3 Analog Outputs ............................................................................................. 13

6.4 SANE Ports ................................................................................................... 13

6.5 AES Ports ..................................................................................................... 13

6.6 Word Clock ................................................................................................... 13

6.7 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 14

7 Control ......................................................................................................... 15

8 Channel Allocation: SANE .......................................................................... 16

8.1 PG16-TP with PG32-AES-FX ........................................................................ 16

8.2 PG16/PG8-TP in SANE Network Applications ............................................... 16

9 Connectors and Cables .............................................................................. 17

9.1 SANE Ports ................................................................................................... 17

9.2 Principal, Auxiliary and AES Ports ................................................................. 17

9.3 RS232-Connection ........................................................................................ 17

9.4 Connector Hood Quality ................................................................................ 17

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9.5 USB-Connection ........................................................................................... 17

9.6 LAN-Connection ............................................................................................ 17

9.7 Word Clock-Connection ................................................................................ 17

9.8 Mains-Connection ......................................................................................... 17

9.9 Hardware Connection Example ..................................................................... 17

10 Starting Up ................................................................................................... 19

10.1 Software Installation ...................................................................................... 19

10.2 ProGrid Network Setup ................................................................................. 19

11 Connection Tables ...................................................................................... 21

11.1 BI-B Cable ..................................................................................................... 22

12 Technical Specifications ............................................................................ 23

13 Dimensions and Weight .............................................................................. 25

14 Compliance .................................................................................................. 26

15 Warranty and Liability ................................................................................. 28

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1 Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-cord supply or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or

moisture.

1.1 Operating and Storage Temperature

Operating temperature: -20°C …50°C ≡ -4°F … 122°F; ensure proper ventilation

°

Storage temperature: -20

C …60°C ≡ -4°F … 140°F

1.2 Eye Safety

This product is a Laser Class 1 product. It complies with IEC 60825-1, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10,
and 1040.11.

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1.3 Safety symbols

Familiarize yourself with the safety symbols in Figure 1: Safety symbols. These symbols are
displayed on the apparatus and warn you of the potential danger of electric shock if the system
is used improperly.

Figure 1-1: Safety symbols

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2 Device Descrip tion

Optocore TECHNOLOGY

Optocore™ is a technology platform for sending large amounts of audio, with very low latency around a fiber-based
network. This transport (and mana gement system) is of very high quality, suitable for concerts, recording studios,
and broadcast applications. SANE™ is a spin-off technology that adapts this same technique to a smaller network
(Ethernet) and at a lower cost. The SANE connections are used to provide expansion units at any fiber node.
ProGrid interfaces use both Optocore and SANE technologies to provide a high quality low latency media transport
system. ProGrid will interface with all other OEM products utilizing the Optocore technology, for example Yamaha,
DiGiCo and AVID.

7 in 1, the PG16/PG8-TP is a converter unit with the highest degree of flexibility with regards to the I/O configuration.
Four different card types enabl e the complet e custom is ation of the I/O card, whether for the conversion of analogue
signals - 16 inputs, 16 outputs, 8 inputs and 8 outputs, dual microphone inputs with dual independent adjustable
gains – to AES/EBU, 8 AES/EBU channels switchable to IN or OUT in groups of four or a sample rate converter for
AES/EBU input signals as required. The PG16/PG8-TP is designed for sample rates up to 192 kHz. Seven different
versions are available:

• 16 microphone inputs (PG16) resp. 8 microphone inputs (PG8)

• 16 line inputs (PG16) resp. 8 line inputs (PG8)

• 16 line outputs (PG16) resp. 8 line outputs (PG8)

• 8 microphone and 8 line inputs (only PG16)

• 8 microphone inputs and 8 line outputs (only PG16)

• 8 line inputs and 8 line outputs (only PG16)

• 8 microphone inputs with two independent preamps each (only PG16)

The PG16/PG8-TP units can be used together to create SANE CAT5 Network (64 audio channels + Ethernet).
Combinations of SANE and Optocore can be done by PG16/PG8-FX and other Revolution FX devices to exchange
audio channels and Ethernet. All parameters on the converters can be controlled and monitored with the same
software application as all other ProGrid devices, OPTOCORE CONTROL software. They allow for the distribution of
various channels of I/O at the different locations throughout your digital ProGrid and/or SANE network.

The PG16/PG8-TP is especially designed for rack mounted applications and permanent installation. All cards are
equipped with Euroblock / Phoenix connectors. These common installation interfaces provide a simple and cost­efficient connection with other audio equipment.

The PG16-TP with the dual microphone input card removes the problem where only one of the FOH or Monitor
engineers can have full gain control of a single microphone input channel. Every microphone input incorporates two
independent microphone preamps meaning both can be adjusted individually. Therefore, analogue split boxes with
two stage racks to give FOH and monitor engineers the freedom to adjust their mic preamps directly at their own
console can be a thing of the past.

The PG16/PG8-TP with analogue mic input, line input and line output cards allow customised I/O configuration per
device. Two/one card slots can be equipped with different cards, so six combinations with 16 inputs, 16 outputs or 8
inputs and 8 outputs can be assembled for the PG16 according to the customer’s requirements.

The microphone inputs include a high quality microphone preamp, phantom power and selectable gains in 1 dB
steps from -4 dB to +66 dB at a maximum input level of 22 dBu. The line inputs are equipped with selectable
maximum channel levels of 27 dBu, 22 dBu, 18 dBu, 8 dBu and the line output with a selectable maximum channel
level of 22 dBu, 18 dBu, 12 dBu, 8 dBu. The high quality preamps, A/D- and D/A converters make the PG16 units
ideal for the incorporation into audio systems even if no ProGrid network is present. They provide a wide dynamic
range with negligible distortion and extremely low noise.

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When using the PG16/PG8-TP as a SANE Network device the two AES/EBU ports can be changed to inputs or
outputs in groups of four and the AES/EBU channels can be exchanged between SANE and the I/O cards.

When using it as standard PG16/PG8 converter the digital signals are split as well. The second port allows the re­transmission of the analogue inputs together with any incoming AES/EBU signals to other devices with digital
interfaces.

The Word Clock IN and OUT connections enable the synchronisation of the units to an external source and are used
to pass the word clock from one unit to the next. For stand-alone applications, the devices are equipped with an
internal word clock.

Up to 24 TP devices can be used in one SANE CAT5 Network transmitting 64 audio inputs to unlimited outputs +
100MBit Ethernet. It is possible to connect PG16/PG8-TP via FX devices to an OPTOCORE fibre network to
exchange audio, Ethernet and Gain control from different consoles.

Up to four PG16-TP can be connected to the four principle ports of one PG32-AES-FX enabling the exchange of 32
AES/EBU signals (64 channels) and control data. The ports include two control data channels. The PG16/PG8-TP
units can be operated and controlled via the ProGrid network with OPTOCORE CONTROL software without the
need for any external data cable. For control in stand-alone applications, USB, RS232 or LAN ports on the front /
rear panels can be used.

The FPGA (field programmable gate array) based concept of the internal logic circuitry allows updating of the
firmware ensuring a continual state-of-the-art device. OPTOCORE CONTROL software provides all conf ig urati on
and control tools including naming, gain setting, and phantom power activation for attached devices, storage and
recall of configurations on the computer, off- and online operational modes, as well as real-time level display of the
individual channels when in online mode.

The LEDs on the front panel of the PG16/PG8-TP units allow an instant overview regarding the status of each
channel. They indicate if audio is present on a channel, if a user defined or peak level is reached and the activation
of the phantom power per channel.

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3 Card Types

Four types of cards with Euroblock / Phoenix connectors can be incorporate d into the card s lots

• 8 microphone inputs

• 8 line inputs

• 8 line outputs

• 8 microphone inputs with two independent preamps each

The PG16/PG8-TP is shipped preconfigured with I/O cards according to the order placed with ProGrid.

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4 Front Panel

4.1 PG16-TP

4.2 PG8-TP

Word Clock LED: Indicates the selected word clock source:

INT: Internal word clock
BNC: External via BNC Input
DSUB: External via DSUB
AES: External via AES
SANE: External via SANE

Card and Signal Monitor for the 2 x 8 Channels (1 x 8 Channels for PG8)

A and B Card in slot A and B:
MIC IN: 8 channel microphone input card
DUAL: 16 channel microphone input card with 8 microphone inputs and two

independent preamps each
LINE IN: 8 channel line input card
LINE OUT: 8 channel line output card

PEAK Red: Overflow, input level exceeds max. input level of 0dBFS
LEVEL Yellow: Warning level, input level exceeds -10dBFS
SIGNAL Green: Signal present ≥ -60dBFS, brightness controlled

Master LED: Indicates the master unit

LINK 1 LED: Communication is established via SANE 1 (rear panel)
LINK 2 LED: Communication is established via SANE 2 (rear panel)

Device ID Display: Indicates the identification number of the device

HEALTH LED: Green: Power supply is correctly working, temperature is below the limit

PWR 1 LED: Power supply 1 is working correctly
PWR 2 LED: Power supply 2 is working correctly

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USB plug and LED: USB connection for remote control via PC

Green: Indicates data activity

RS232 plug: D-Sub-9 RS232 connection for remote control and update via PC

LAN LINK:

S1: Ethernet communication is established via SANE 1 (rear panel)

S2: Ethernet communication is established via SANE 2 (rear panel)
LAN: Ethernet communication is established via LAN (rear panel)

POWER / MUTE Mic Card Phantom Power / Output Card Mute

Sample rate LED: Yellow: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz

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5 Rear Panel

5.1 PG16-TP with Analogue Input- and Output Cards

5.2 PG8-TP or PG16-TP with Dual Microphone

AES Port A and B: 2 x 8 AES data channels, plus two control data channels

Word Clock IN and OUT: BNC connection for Word Clock exchange

POWER 2: Mains input for power supply 2 (100 … 240 V)

POWER 1: Mains input for power supply 1 (100 … 240 V)

Labels: Information about card types in the slots

GROUP: Cards with Euroblock / Phoenix connectors (8 channels) in slot GROUP A and

GROUP B at a PG16 or in slot GROUP at a PG8

SANE 1: SANE RJ-45 interface for data transmission + 100 Mbit Ethernet

SANE 2: SANE RJ-45 interface for data transmission + 100 Mbit Ethernet

LAN: LAN port for Ethernet Connection

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6 Device Details

6.1 A/D and D/A Converter

24-bit converters supporting sample rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz ensure the high-quality conversion of
analogue audio signals.

6.2 Analog Inputs

The microphone inputs include preamps with selectable gain between -4 dB to 66 dB in analogue 1 dB steps.
Phantom Power (+48V) can be activated individually on each input. The maximum input level is +22 dBu.

The line inputs gain controls can be individually adjusted in four steps of maximum input level 27 dBu, 22 dBu,
18 dBu and 8 dBu.

6.3 Analog Outputs

The outputs gain controls can be individually adjusted in four steps of maximum output level 22 dBu, 18 dBu, 12 dBu
and 8 dBu.

6.4 SANE Ports

All TP units are equipped with two RJ45 200MBit SANE Ports for 64 channels synchronous audio + 100MBit
Ethernet.

6.5 AES Ports

According to the AES/EBU standard, each physical channel contains two audio channels, i.e. with the eight digital
channels on one AES Port, 16 audio channels are available.

All PG16/PG8-TP units are equipped with two AES Ports labelled A and B. The ports are software adjustable for
different tasks and can function as a digital split if required. Both ports can operate in parallel. In converter mode the
PG16/PG8-TP will automatically take its AES/EBU signals from the port with valid incoming data with Port A having
the highest priority and transmits the Preamp Control. Port B can be used to re-transmit the incoming signals if
required.

6.6 Word Clock

All units are equipped with a Word Clock IN and OUT. When used in combination with a PG32-AES-FX the word
clock OUT of a network device must be connected to the word clock IN of the PG16/PG8-TP. The Word Clock OUT
port offers the incoming Word Clock Signal and simplifies further word clock distribution. In a daisy chain with BNC
cables, the word clock is passed on to the following PG16/PG8-TP, from the word clock OUT to the word clock IN of
the next PG16/PG8-TP. Word Clock is also transmitted via the SANE and AES Ports. In network or smaller
configurations no extra BNC cable is needed.

For stand-alone applications, the PG16/PG8-TP units are equipped with an internal, high quality and extremely low
jitter word clock. Any PG16/PG8-TP can act as master to pass the word clock to further PG16/PG8-TP units or other
devices. The word clock is available at the word clock OUT BNC-connector of this device. The Word Clock IN is
terminated internal, so that no further external termination at the Word Clock Out is needed to avoid cable
reflections.

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6.7 Power Supply

The device is optionally equipped with two power inputs and power supply units. If one power supply fails, due to
malfunction of the feeding power line or the power supply unit itself, the device will automatically switch over to the
other power supply unit. In order to make the power supply redundant, both power inputs must be connected to the
mains supply, if possible to different phases, power supply systems, or even better, one of them to an uninterrupted
power supply (UPS).

The power supply units operate with mains voltage of 100 ... 240 V and frequency of 50 … 60 Hz. Thus the device
can be used throughout the world without any modifications or transformers.

Be aware that the switched-mode power supplies operate with high voltages! Coming into contact with them
can lead to considerable electric shock that may result in death! To prevent electric shocks do not remove
any covers!

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7 Control

All system and device parameters are set using OPTOCORE CONTROL on a PC. If the PG16/PG8-TP units are
connected to a FX Device using SANE or PG32-AES-FX using the BI-B cables as shown in Mains-Connection.

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8 Channel Alloca tion: SANE

1 x MIC IN and 1 x

LINE IN

1 x MIC IN and 1 x

LINEOUT

1 x LINE IN and 1 x

LINEOUT

The standard channel allocation is as follow s:

Audio 64 Channels @ 48 KHz
Ethernet 100 MBit Fast Ethernet

8.1 PG16-TP with PG32-AES-FX

The control of the microphone preamps, levels etc. is enabled by choosing an PG16 with the appropriate card
configuration in the LOCAL SETTINGS dialog of the PG32-AES-FX under PORT SETUP. Up to four PG16 and eight
PG8 units can be connected to one PG32-AES-FX using BI-B, Tri-A or Tri-B cables. The I/O configuration of each
PG32-AES-FX port depends on the card configuration of the attached PG16 device:

Cards

2 x MIC IN

2 x LINE IN

2 x LINE OUT

1 x DUAL MIC

If 8/8 REVERSE is chosen, physical channels 1-4 (audio channels 1-8) of the D-Sub-25 ports on the PG32-AES-FX
are outputs, physical channels 5-8 (audio channels 9-16) are inputs. The PG16 AES ports are configured as eight
inputs first followed by eight outputs. Therefore by using the straight-through BI-B cable and choosing 8/8 REVERSE
the inputs and outputs of the PG32-AES-FX and PG16 are connected correctly.

There is no need to do any further configuration of the PG16/PG8 units. After adjusting the ports of the PG32-AES­FX and connecting the BI-B, Tri-A, Tri-B and word clock BNC cables the PG16/PG8 can be controlled and
monitored using OPTOCORE CONTROL.

DEVICE I/O

PG16 16 In
PG16 16 In
PG16 16 Out
PG16 16 In
PG16 8/8 Reverse
PG16 8/8 Reverse
PG16 16 In

8.2 PG16/PG8-TP in SANE Network Applications

The monitoring and operational facilities are only available if an PG16/PG8-TP is connected di rectly to a PC via
RS232, LAN or USB. In order to connect and control more than one PG16/PG8-TP with a PC the Control is
transmitted by the network. Optocore Control can run multiple times on one PC or use Server Client Mode.

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9 Connectors and Cables

9.1 SANE Ports

Use a shielded twisted-4-pair-cable (Cat-5, Cat-5e, Cat-6), with a RJ-45 c onnector. SANE technology utilises all 4
pairs of Cat-5 cable – two for standard Ethernet transmission, two for SANE. Maximum distance between two
devices connected by SANE is 100m.

9.2 Principal, Auxiliary and AES Ports

According to the RS422/RS485 hardware standard used for the transport of AES/EBU standards, each channel
requires a twisted pair. A common braided shield should enclose the pairs.

For the Analog audio ports, a shielded cable is to be used.

9.3 RS232-Connection

A shielded, standard RS232 cable is sufficient for the RS232 port.

9.4 Connector Hood Quality

Applied locking screws for the D-Sub-types must be acc. to 4-40 UNC. Care should be taken in selecting the right
types of connector hoods in order to fulfil the requirements of EMI-radiation directives. Full metal connector hoods
should be used, approved acc. to VDE 0871, FCC 20780 and EMC directive 2004/108/EG, providing a reduction >
40 dB on 30 MHz up to 1 GHz. The shielding harness of the cable should have complete contact to the connector
hood.

9.5 USB-Connection

To the USB-port, use a standard PC/device cable.

9.6 LAN-Connection

Use a shielded twisted-pair-cable (Cat-3, Cat-5) with a RJ-45 connector.

9.7 Word Clock-Connection

Use a 75 Ω-coaxial-cable with BNC-connector.

9.8 Mains-Connection

Standard power cords with IEC C13 sockets can be used.

9.9 Hardware Connection Example

The PG16-TP with different types of cards and one PG8-TP units are connected with CAT5 cables, creating a
standalone SANE network. The word clock is transmitted by SANE, so there is no need to use 75 Ω cables. The
following figure demonstrates the configuration of a 24 send, 24 return system. In this example there are two PG16­TP units using two input cards each - one PG16-TP with two input cards, one PG16-TP with two output cards. There
is also one PG8-TP with an output card and PG16-TP with one DualMic card.

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Fig. 1: SANE network with three PG16-TP units and one PG8-TP

This example shows the SANE network connection. Each of the devices is an analogue converter with a SANE
network interface. It possible to use AES ports which are built in each TP device to input or extract digital audio
channels to/from the network. The configuration of the AES ports as inputs and/or outputs and the routing is carried
out with OPTOCORE CONTROL.

The same single CAT5 connection transports audio data, word clock and 100 Mbit Ethernet.

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10 Starting Up

10.1 Software Installation

Installation requirement for the software is a functioning computer system with Microsoft Windows 2k (Requires
installation of GDIplus.dll), XP 32&64Bit, Vista 32&64Bit, Server2003&2008, Windows7 32&64Bit or Mac: Intel based
Macs with above OS using Bootcamp/Parallels/VMWare. The computer should be equipped with an USB interface
for configuration and remote controlling, and a RS232 interface (or an appropriate USB / RS232 converter) for
firmware upgrade. COM 1...4 can be used with a transfer rate of 57 600 Baud. Monitor resolutions of 800 x 600 or
1024 x 768 with 16 Bit color rendering are recommended to view the program. The installation requires approx.

2.5MB of hard-disk space and is carried out in the usual Windows-program manner.

Please note that the serial interfaces on computers are usually not capable of “Hot Plugging”. Switch off the
computer to avoid damage before establishing the serial connection between the ProGrid device and the
computer.

The set-up software 785G041X_PROGRID_CLIENT_SERVER_X_XX.EXE can be downloaded from

www.clearcom.com

remote controlling, and OPTOCORE UPGRADE for firmware upgrading are installed on a PC or Laptop by double­clicking on the 785G041X_PROGRID_CLIENT_SERVER_X_XX.EXE. The set-up executable program is self-
extracting and provides the OPTOCORE CONTROL SETUP WIZARD. It will establish the necessary directories, a
desktop icon for the OPTOCORE CONTROL and firmware upgrade software.

The uninstall procedure of OPTOCORE CONTROL can be carried out with the ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS tool
of Windows, which is usually found under START / CONTROL PANEL.

or provided by the Clear-Com support team. OPTOCORE CONTROL for configuration and

For details about features and handling of OPTOCORE CONTROL please refer to the HELP menu of the software. It
is strongly recommended to familiarize yourself with the OPTOCORE CONTROL software.

10.2 ProGrid Network Setup

Before connecting a PG16-TP or PG8-TP to any other device and before establishing the optical LINK connection
make sure that all devices have a basic set-up in order to be able to operate correctly. For operation safety reasons,
some settings (e.g. “ID”) may only be made when locally connected to a device.

All devices in the network must operate with the same firmware version. The firmware version can be revised
under SET / LOCAL SETTINGS. The update of the firmware is done with the OPTOCORE UPGRADE software
under START / PROGRAM / OPTOCORE/ UPGRADE. Please refer to the HELP Menu for further information. For
firmware update the PC has to be connected via the RS232 or USB Port on the front of the device.

The best approach to check the settings is to connect locally to every single device of the ProGrid network with a PC
using either RS232 or USB connection, run the OPTOCORE CONTROL software and enter menu
SET / LOCAL SETTINGS. This dialog enables the definition of the ID, ports, etc.

• General: Set each device in the optical network to a unique ID. Device IDs must be unique in the entire

ProGrid network. Usually the device with the lowest ID and a word clock input will determine the clock of
the network. It is advisable to assign ID 1 to the device with word clock input connected to the most
important console, e.g. the FOH console.

Master Priority allows forcing a device to act as word clock master of the network. The device with the
lowest ID, a checked Master Priority and a word clock input will act as master.

Devices with a word clock input such as PG32-AES-FX, PG16-FX, PG8-FX, P G16-TP, and PG8-TP
always have priority prior to devices without word clock input. Thus even if the Master Priority is checked
in the local settings of a device without word clock input, the device with the lowest ID and word clock

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input acts as word clock master of the network, when present.

• Clock Setup: All devices in the network must work with the same sample rate. CLOCK SOURCE allows

the selection of Auto (BNC priority), INT (internal) or BNC (external) word clock signal.

• Video / Ethernet setup: In order to use ProGrid for Ethernet transport, the option System Ethernet

should be enabled globally. In PG16-TP and PG8-TP Local Setting it is possible to enable or disable
Local Ethernet as well. While System Ethernet is enabled it is possible to use only the first video
channel. Video setup can be done by allocating video input in a proper channel. This channel can be

outputted on every device which is equipped with video output.
Click on WRITE first, confirm with OK, and then click CLOSE to exit the dialog.
You may now connect the optical LINK cables between all ProGrid devices.
Check your setup by connecting to any device using either RS232 or USB connection, running the OPTOCORE

CONTROL software and starting ONLINE MODE in the SET m enu. The entire network at its current state is now
displayed in the control software. Check the LOG WINDOW for any error messages. All ProGrid devices memorize
the current setup, even if they are switched off or disconnected from the power supply.

Never switch on power amplifiers before the complete system is stable and the OPTOCORE CONTROL level
meters indicate a normal level.

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11 Connection Tables

13 1

25 14

5 1

9 6

Pin-out Balanced Mic/Line Inputs, Line Outputs

+ - GND

Each Channel

Euroblock

Pin-out AES Ports A + B

Channel

AES-Data 1+2 3+4 5+6 7+8 9+10 11+12 13+14 15+16

Pin

D-Sub-25- female

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

+ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 24

- 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 22

RS422 In or Output Control

Pin-out RS232-Port

Channel

RS232

RXD TXD +5VS GND

Pin 3 2 1, 4, 6 7, 8 9 5

Internally

bridged

Power

GND

10, 12,
13, 23,

25

Locking system acc. to 4-40 UNC

Use standard RS232 cable, male –

female, to connect to PC

D-Sub-9- female

Pin-out USB-Port

Channel

Pin 1 2 3 4

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VBUS D - D +

USB

GND

Locking system acc. to 4-40 UNC

USB device-connector

11.1 BI-B Cable

PG32-AES-FX Principal Port

Fastening system: 4-40 UNC

PG16/PG8 AES Port A

Fastening system: 4-40 UNC

In order to connect a principal port of a PG32-AES-FX to an AES port of an PG16 converter device, a BI-B cable
with D-Sub-25 connectors should be used.

X1…X8: 16 channels
X9, X10: Control channels
D-Sub-25-male

X1…X8: 16 channels
X9, X10: Control channels
D-Sub-25-male

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12 Technical Specifications

Analog Audio Mic Inputs

ADC

Impedance, Gain / steps

Single and Dual

4.5kΩ

-4 dB to +66 dB

1 dB steps

Maximum input level

@ -4 dB Gain

+22 dBu

@ +66 dB Gain

-48 dBu

SNR

@ -4 dB Gain

122.5 dB(A)

@ +66 dB Gain

81.5 dB(A)

THD+N @ -1dBFS

@ -4 dB Gain

≤ -102 dB

@ +40 dB Gain

≤ -100 dB

Analog Audio Line Inputs

ADC

Impedance, Gain / steps

Maximum input level

@ -9 dB Gain

+27 dBu

@ +10 dB Gain

+8 dBu

SNR

@ -9 dB Gain

127.5 dB(A)

@ +10 dB Gain

108 dB(A)

THD+N @ -1dBFS

@ -9 dB Gain

≤ -102 dB

@ +10 dB Gain

≤ -102 dB

Analog Audio Line Outputs

DAC

Impedance, Gain / steps

Maximum output level

@ +4 dB Gain

+22 dBu

@ -10 dB Gain

+8 dBu

SNR

@ +4 dB Gain

123 dB(A)

@ -10 dB Gain

108 dB(A)

THD+N @ 0dBFS

@ +4 dB Gain

≤ -100 dB

@ -10 dB Gain

≤ -103 dB

Reference 0dBFS ≡ 18dBu, Input / Output Termination 150R / 300R, Sample Rate

48kHz. Specs noticed as typical, if not otherwise stated

AES Ports

Convention EIA / TIA - 422

Channels

AES/EBU

2 x 8

Audio channels

2 x 16

Data rate

Depending on selected sample rate

Up to 30 Mbit/s per channel

Impedance

Source

≤ 10 Ω, Multi-drop feature

Drive level

Output

≥ 2 V

pp

Zero level

Referring to GND

+ 1.7 V

Sense level

Input

≥ 400 mV

pp

CM-voltage at bus terminals

Word clock

Hardware standard BNC - 75 Ω

Data rate

Depending on selected sample rate

Up to 192 kHz

Impedance

Input

75 Ω

Drive level

Output

≥ 1 V

pp

Zero level

Referring to GND

+ 1.7 V

Sense level

Input

≥ 400 mV

pp

Remote Control

Convention

RS232

EIA / TIA - 232

57 600 Baud

USB

USB 2.0 - Device

12 Mbit/s

LAN

IEEE - 802.3

10/100 Mbit/s

SANE, LAN

Convention

Audio

TIA - 568A/B, Optocore

200 Mbit/s

LAN

TIA - 568A/B, IEEE - 802.3

10/100 Mbit/s

10kΩ -9, -4, 0, +10 dB 4 steps

22Ω +4, 0, -6, -10 dB 4 steps

Conditions

Termination

Referring to GND - 7 V … + 12 V

120 Ω-switchable / ≥ 96 kΩ

Output ≤ 5 Ω

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Power supply

Type

Switch-mode, universal input

Mains voltage

100 … 240 V

Frequency

50 … 60 Hz

Power consumption

Depending on device, 32VA - Max

Security classification

Class 1: basic insulation, connected to the protective grounding conductor

Security regulations

Mains connector

acc. to IEC-950

Cooling

Passive, via surface and ventilation-slits on both sides

Harmonised European standard EN60065

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13 Dimensions and Weight

Front panel: width 483 mm / 19 inch
height 44 mm / 1.73 inch
depth 200 mm / 7.87 inch

Rear panel: width 438 mm / 17.25 inch

Weight

2.7 kg ≡ 4.41 lbs

Modifications that serve the purpose of technical improvement of the device may be carried out without
prior notification.

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14 Compliance

FCC notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fr equency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communication. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Clear-Com, LLC, an HM Electronics, Inc.
company could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

IC Notice:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut pas
provoquer d’interférences, et (2) cet appareil doit supporter toute interférence, y compris des
interférences qui pourraient causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This Class[A] digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la class[A] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

The PG16-TP and PG8-TP products comply with the following specifications:

EN55022 Emissions
EN55024 Immunity
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

Warning:

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

The European Union (EU) WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) places an obligation on producers
(manufacturers, distributors and/or retailers) to take-back electronic products at the end of their
useful life. The WEEE Directive covers most Clear-Com products being sold into the EU as of
August 13, 2005. Manufacturers, distributors and retailers are obliged to finance the costs of

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recovery from municipal collection points, reuse, and recycling of specified percentages per the
WEEE requirements.

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union

The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product
was put on the market after August 13, 2005 and must not be disposed of with other waste.
Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of the user’s waste equipment by handing it
over to a designated collection point for the recycling of WEEE. The separate collection and
recycling of waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and
ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For
more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please
contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service or the seller from whom you
purchased the product.

Figure 14-1: WEEE Symbol

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15 Warranty and Liabilit y

The Clear-Com product that you have purchased is covered by the Clear-Com
Standard Limited Warranty, the terms and conditions of which can be found at

www.clearcom.com/support/warranty-support-policies. We encourage you to review the

Standard Limited Warranty to determine its coverage, exclusions from coverage and
duration.

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY, CLEAR-COM
MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE PRODUCT, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMED.

NOTE: Warranty of the ProGrid devices will be invalidated by the use of fiber
transceivers not approved or supplied through Clear-Com or its approved dealers.

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