Overview
The FWD8000 is a network eight input eight output four wire unit with eight IFB
inputs in a 1RU case. In addition to the Dante ports the first four 4 wire circuits are
mirrored on the rear of the unit as analogue XLRs as are the first two IFB inputs.
Many parameters such as IFB dim level and ‘all talk’ functions may be programmed
into the unit using the built in web server. The microphone has 48 volt phantom
power available. There are both primary and secondary network connections to
allow for redundancy or an additional switch connection for daisy chaining units.
When using network four wire units in combination with Dante Controller the user
effectively has a peer to peer programmable talkback system.
Power
The FWD8000 may be powered PoE, by 12 volts DC or mains powered 110-240 VAC
50/60 Hz. Two or more power sources may be used at once effectively providing
power supply redundancy.
Setting Up the network
The FWD8000 should be used in conjunction with Dante Controller software
available from https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller.
As supplied the FWD8000 will appear in Dante Controller as FWD8000-nnn.
Connect the primary RJ45 to your router. If redundant operation is required connect
the secondary RJ45 to the redundant network router. Alternatively the secondary
RJ45 may be used as a router output for forwarding on to additional Dante
equipment. This function should be configured in Dante Controller.
When then unit is powered and after successful network connection the LEDs by the
RJ45 connectors will illuminate. The green LED will blink to show activity on the port
or will be off if no link has been established.
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