EXBOX.64
User‘s Manual
Version 2.0
Copyright
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Table of contents
About This Manual 5
How to Use This Manual 5
Conventions 5
Chapter 1: Overview 6
Introduction 6
Feature Summary 7
Applications 8
How it works 8
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts 10
Before Installing This Device 10
First Aid (in case of electric shock) 11
Defective Parts/Modules 12
Up dates 12
Intended Operation 13
Conditions of Warranty 14
Conformity & Certificates 15
Contents 16
Contact 16
Accessory 18
Chapter 3: Installation 19
Installing the Device 19
CHAPTER 4: Operation 25
Introduction 25
Global Control 26
Connecting MADI 28
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USB 30
CHAPTER 5: Application Examples 31
Signal Conversion 31
Range Extension 31
CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance 32
Troubleshooting 32
Maintenance 34
CHAPTER 7: Technical Data 36
Appendix A - Wiring Sketches 38
Hirose HR10 (DC PSU) 38
Index 39
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About This Manual
How to Use This Manual
This manual guides you through the installation and
operation of the device.
Use the Table of Contents at the beginning of the
manual or Index Directory at the end of the document
to locate help on a particular topic. You can access
more information and latest news by visiting on the
DirectOut website at www.directout.eu.
Conventions
The following symbols are used to draw your
attention to:
TIPS!
indicate useful hints and shortcuts.
About This Manual
NOTES!
are used for important points of clarification or cross
references.
WARNINGS!
alert you when an action should always be observed.
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Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1: Overview
Introduction
EXBOX.64is an active signal converter and re-clocker
for MADI signals.
Two MADI I/Os (1 x optical SC and 1 x coaxial BNC)
enable MADI signals to be converted from optical to
coaxial and vice versa.
The input signals, which are not required to be
in sync with each other, are cross patched to the
corresponding output. The output signal is re-clocked
at the output, thus refreshing the signal for cable
length extensions.
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Chapter 1: Overview
Feature Summary
MADI Ports* 2 x SC multi-mode connectors
or
1 x SC multi-mode connector
1 x coaxial BNC connectors
USB Port USB 2.0 port for firmware updates
MADI Formats 56/64 channel, 48k/96k Frame, S/MUX 2/4
Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
±12.5%
Power Supply external,
2 x Hirose connector (9 - 24 V)
* The device is available in two different versions
- see page 17.
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Chapter 1: Overview
Applications
EXBOX.64 can be used for conversion and refreshing
of MADI signals (AES10) and dialects of MADI.
Typical applications include:
• conversion of MADI signals (coaxial <> optical)
• refreshing the signal for cable length extension
(bridging the optical port)
How it works
The input signals are cross patched: i.e. input of
the coaxial port is output at the optical port and vice
versa.
The output signal is re-clocked and - at the coaxial
port - refreshed electrically. Both input signals are not
required to be in sync to each other.
The frame structure of the MADI signal is kept
unchanged - bittransparent signal flow. This means
that even proprietary adaptions of MADI (AES10) will
pass through the unit in their native state.
Both output ports don’t carry a signal unless a valid
input signal has been detected at the corresponding
input ports.
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Chapter 1: Overview
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Before Installing This Device
WARNING!
Please read and observe all of the following notes
before installing this product:
• Check the hardware device for transport
damage.
• Any devices showing signs of mechanical
damage or damage from the spillage of liquids
must not be connected to the mains supply,
or disconnected from the mains immediately by
pulling out the power lead.
• All devices must be grounded. The device is
grounded through its IEC power connections.
• All devices must be connected to the mains
using the three-cord power leads supplied with
the system. Only supply electrical interfaces
with the voltages and signals described in these
instructions.
• Do not use the device at extreme temperatures.
Proper operation can only be guaranteed
between temperatures of 5ºC and 45ºC
and a maximum relative humidity of 80%, non condensing.
• The cabinet of the device will heat up. Do not
place the device close to heating sources (e.g.
heaters). Observe the environmental conditions.
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
First Aid (in case of electric shock)
WARNING!
• Do not touch the person or his/her clothing
before power is turned off, otherwise you risk
sustaining an electric shock yourself.
• Separate the person as quickly as possible from
the electric power source as follows:
- Switch off the equipment.
- Unplug or disconnect the mains cable.
• Move the person away from the power source
by using dry insulating material (such as wood or
plastic).
• If the person is unconscious:
- Check their pulse and reanimate if their
respiration is poor.
- Lay the body down and turn it to one side.
Call for a doctor immediately.
• Having sustained an electric shock, Always
consult a doctor.
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Defective Parts/Modules
WARNING!
This device contains no user-serviceable parts.
Therefore do not open the device.
In the event of a hardware defect, please send the
device to your DirectOut representative together with
a detailed description of the fault.
We would like to remind you to please check
carefully whether the failure is caused by erroneous
configuration, operation or connection before sending
parts for repair.
Updates
DirectOut products are continually in development,
and therefore the information in this manual may be
superseded by new releases. To access the latest
documentation, please visit the DirectOut website:
www.directout.eu.
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Intended Operation
The EXBOX.AES is designed for for conversion,
re-clocking and refreshing MADI signals (AES10).
WARNING!
No compensation can be claimed for damages
caused by operation of this unit other than for the
intended use described above. Consecutive damages
are also excluded explicitly. The general terms and
conditions of business of DirectOut GmbH are
applied.
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Conditions of Warranty
This unit has been designed and examined carefully
by the manufacturer and complies with actual norms
and directives.
Warranty is granted by DirectOut GmbH over the
period of two years for all components that are
essential for proper and intended operation of the
device. The date of purchase is applied for this period.
Consumable parts (e.g. battery) are excluded from
warranty claims.
WARNING!
All claims of warranty will expire once the device
has been opened or modified, or if instructions and
warnings were ignored.
For warranty claims please contact the dealer where
your device was acquired.
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Conformity & Certificates
CE
This device complies with the basic requests of
applicable EU guidelines. The appropriate procedure
for approval has been carried out.
RoHS
(Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous
Substances)
This device was constructed fulfilling the directive
on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment
2002/95/EC.
WEEE
(Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment)
Due to the directive 2002/96/EC for waste disposal
this device must be recycled.
For correct recycling please dispatch the device to:
DirectOut GmbH,
Leipziger Str. 32
09648 Mittweida
Germany
Only stamped parcels will be accepted!
WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 64879540
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Contact
DirectOut GmbH
Leipziger Str. 32, 09648 Mittweida, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)3727 5665-100
Fax: +49 (0)3727 5665-101
Mail: sales@directout.eu
www.directout.eu
Contents
The contents of your EXBOX.64 package include:
• 1 x EXBOX.64
• 1 x external power supply unit (9 - 24 V)
• 1 x Manual
To complete the delivery please download from the
product page on the
DirectOut website (www.directout.eu):
• USB Serial driver
• latest firmware
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Two different MADI I/O confi gurations are available:
1 x SC-Socket, 1 x BNC coaxial
2 x SC-Socket
Single-Mode / Multi-Mode
The SC ports are multi-mode as default. It is possible
to equip the device with single-mode SC ports. The
housing of single-mode ports is colored blue.
multi-mode single-mode
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Accessory
BOX.MOUNT XL - for optimal rack mount of up to
three devices in a 19’’ frame (No: DOAPA0886):
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Chapter 3: Installation
Installing the Device
1. Open the packaging and check that the
contents have been delivered complete and
undamaged.
2. Place the device on a non-slip horizontal
surface. The delivered pads may be affixed to
the bottom of the cabinet. Ensure a clean and
dry surface before affixing the pads.
WARNING
The synthetics of the delivered pads might cause
stains on damageable surfaces. To avoid staining
of furniture surfaces it is recommended to place a
protective plate under the device.
Chapter 3: Installation
WARNING
Avoid damage from condensation by waiting for the
device to adapt to the environmental temperature.
Proper operation can only be guaranteed between
temperatures of 5ºC and 45ºC and a maximum
relative humidity of 80%, non-condensing.
Ensure that the unit has sufficient air circulation for
cooling.
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Chapter 3: Installation
3. Remove the protective cap from the optical
MADI port(s) before use.
SC/SC Version
BNC/SC Version
NOTE!
Retain the protective cap if the optical port is unused.
This will protect against soiling which can lead to
malfunction.
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4. Connect signal cable(s) for the MADI signals.
5. Using the power cord of the external power
supply provided, connect the device to a
matching power supply and connect the
output of the power supply to the Hirose
connectors at the rear panel.
Chapter 3: Installation
This device may operate with only one power
supply. To provide power supply redundancy, it is
recommended to connect both PSU1 and PSU 2 to
independent power supplies with separate fuses.
NOTE
The shipment includes one external power supply
unit. Additional power supply units are available from
your local DirectOut representative.
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Chapter 3: Installation
WARNING
The external power supply must be connected to
the mains using the three-cord power leads supplied
with the device. Only supply the voltages and signals
indicated (9 - 24 V DC) to the device.
WARNING
The connected power supply must provide a current
limiting to a maximum of 2.5 A.
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Chapter 3: Installation
6. Optional: Connect an USB cable to the USB
port for firmware updates. This requires the
USB Serial driver (Windows®) being installed
first. The driver and the installation instructions
are available at www.directout.eu.
NOTE
To update the firmware an installed USB serial driver
(Windows®) and the Update Tool are necessary. The
software and the installation instructions are available
at www.directout.eu.
7. Installation of USB Serial driver
• download the USB Serial driver
• download the ‘Installation Guide for USB Control
• follow the installation instructions in the
‘Installation Guide for USB Control’
TIP
Keep any packaging in order to protect the device
should it need to be dispatched for service.
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Chapter 3: Installation
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CHAPTER 4: Operation
CHAPTER 4: Operation
Introduction
This chapter describes the basic operation of the
device.
Note that throughout this manual, the abbreviation FS
refers to sample rate or sample frequency. So, when
dealing with scaling factors, the following sample
rates can be written as:
• 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz = 1 FS
• 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz = 2 FS
• 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz = 4 FS
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CHAPTER 4: Operation
Global Control
0 / 1 Switch
Enable / disable power supply.
ON LED (green): indicates the status of
both power supply units
LED OFF = Power supply inactive
LED ON = Power supply active
NOTE
The green LED (ON) indicates that a working power
supply is connected to the power supply unit.
Note that an unlit LED does not guarantee that the
device is free of voltage. To ensure that the device
is completely disconnected from mains voltage, the
power chords must be disconnected.
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PSU 1 Hirose socket
Connect the power supply here
(9 - 24 V DC).
PSU 2 Hirose socket
Connect the power supply here
(9 - 24 V DC).
CHAPTER 4: Operation
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CHAPTER 4: Operation
Connecting MADI
The MADI ports are used for transmission of 64
audio channels (AES10). Two different MADI I/O
confi gurations are available:
1 x SC-Socket 2 x SC-Socket
1 x BNC coaxial
MADI 1
OUT
MADI 1INSC socket (optical)
MADI 2
OUT
MADI 2INSC socket (optical) or BNC socket
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SC socket (optical)
MADI output (64 ch), connect for MADI output
signal here.
MADI input (64 ch), connect MADI input signal
here.
SC socket (optical) or BNC socket
(coaxial), 75 Ω
MADI output (64 ch), connect for MADI output
signal here.
(coaxial), 75 Ω
MADI input (64 ch), connect MADI input signal
here.
CHAPTER 4: Operation
NOTE
Both output ports don’t carry a signal unless a valid
input signal has been detected at the corresponding
input ports.
MADI 1
SYNC
MADI 2
SYNC
LED (green) indicates the use of MADI 1
input and its lock status.
LED OFF = no signal
LED ON = signal present
LED (green) indicates the use of MADI 2
input and its lock status.
LED OFF = no signal
LED ON = signal present
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CHAPTER 4: Operation
USB
USB USB socket (2.0, type Mini B)
Connect here for fi rmware updates
NOTE
Needs DirectOut USB Serial driver to be installed. The
driver is available at www.directout.eu.
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CHAPTER 5: Application Examples
CHAPTER 5: Application Examples
Signal Conversion
MADI 1 (SC)
IN OUT
MADI 2 MADI 1
MADI 2 (BNC)
IN OUT
The input signal from MADI 1 input (optical) is fed to
MADI 2 output (coaxial). MADI 2 input (coaxial) is fed
to MADI 1 output (optical).
Range Extension
MADI 1 (SC)
IN OUT
The input signal is fed to MADI 2 input (coaxial).
As the MADI 1 port (optical) is bridged the signal is
output at the MADI 2 output (coaxial). It is refreshed
electrically and re-clocked offering a range extension
of cable length.
MADI 2 (BNC)
IN OUT
MADI 2
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CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
To identify a possible defect with the device please
consult the following table.
If the fault cannot be resolved using these
instructions, please contact your local DirectOut
representative or visit support.directout.eu.
Issue Possible
reason
Device
doesn’t work.
Optical port
does not
work.
No signal at
the output
port.
Power supply is
broken.
Optic is dirty. Use an air supply to carefully
Connections
(input / output)
are mixed up.
Solution
Check that the power supply
switch is on, that the device
is connected to the power
supply and that the socket is
working. Defective fuses must
be exchanged by qualified
service personal only.
remove any dust.
Never use objects for
cleaning.
Check the connections
and change the cables if
necessary.
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CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Issue Possible
reason
No signal at
the output
Signal cable
defective.
port.
No signal at
the output
port.
MADI signal
at the input is
not stable.
Connectors of
the signal cable
are dirty.
Signal source is
defective
or
bad signal
condition (Jitter >
1 ns) - e.g. due to
exceeded length
or bad screening
attenuation of
signal cable.
Solution
Exchange the signal cable.
Use an air supply to carefully
remove any dust.
Never use objects for
cleaning.
or
Exchange the signal cable.
Change the source
or
use appropriate cables.
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CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Maintenance
To clean the device, use a soft, dry cloth. To protect
the surface, avoid using cleaning agents.
NOTE
The device should be disconnected from the power
supply during the cleaning process.
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CHAPTER 7: Technical Data
CHAPTER 7: Technical Data
Dimensions
• Width 140 mm
• Height 42 mm
• Depth 146 mm
Weight
• 0.8 kg
Power Consumption
• 5 W (typical)
Power Supply
• 2 x Hirose socket (HR10)
• 9 V - 24 V DC (external)
WARNING
The connected power supply must provide a current
limiting to a maximum of 2.5 A.
Environmental Conditions
• Operating temperature +5°C up to +45°C
• Relative humidity: 10% - 80%, non condensing
MADI Port BNC coaxial (BNC/SC version)
• 2 x BNC socket (input / output)
• Impedance: 75 Ω
• 0.3 V up to 0.6 V (peak to peak)
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MADI Port SC optical
• 1 or 2 x SC socket FDDI (input / output)
• ISO/IEC 9314-3
• Wave length 1310 nm
• Multi-Mode 62.5/125 or 50/125
Sample Rate
• 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz ± 12.5 %
MADI Format (I/O)
• 48k Frame, 96k Frame
• 56 channel, 64 channel
• S/MUX 2/4
USB Port
• USB 2.0, type Mini B
CHAPTER 7: Technical Data
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Appendix A - Wiring Sketches
Appendix A - Wiring Sketches
Hirose HR10 (DC PSU)
Pin Signal
1 2
1 DC +
4 3
2 DC +
3 DC -
4 DC -
NOTE
To ensure proper operation all pins should be
connected.
Ground is connected with the chassis of the plug
(safety class 1).
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Index
Index
A
Accessory ........................... 18
B
BOX.MOUNT XL ................. 18
C
Conformity & Certificates
CE ................................... 15
RoHS .............................. 15
WEEE ............................. 15
Contact ............................... 16
Contents ............................. 16
Conventions ......................... 5
D
Defective Parts/Modules .... 12
Dimensions ........................ 36
E
Environmental conditions ... 19
F
First Aid .............................. 11
I
Intended Operation ............. 13
M
MADI formats ...................... 7
P
Power supply ....................... 7
R
Range Extension ................ 31
S
Sample Rate ...................... 37
Scaling Factor .................... 25
Single-/Multi-mode ............. 17
Sketch
Hirose HR10 (DC PSU) .. 38
Support .............................. 32
T
Technical data .................... 36
Troubleshooting ................. 32
U
Updates .............................. 12
W
Warranty ............................. 14
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DirectOut GmbH T: +49-3727-5665-100
Leipziger Strasse 32
09648 Mittweida
Germany
F: +49-3727-5665-101
www.directout.eu
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