Vnet USB RS232 Interface - Speaker Klark Teknik - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Audio Network Interface for Control and Monitoring
Brand	Klark Teknik
Model	Vnet USB RS232 Interface
Usage	Connect a computer to a VNET™ network to control compatible devices
Power Supply	Via USB port (self-powered) or external 12 V DC power supply (for RS232 or cable-powered peripherals)
Connectivity	USB Type B, RS232 (DB9 female), 2 × RJ45 Ethercon (In and Link)
Network Range	Up to 1 km without repeater over standard Cat5 cable
Enclosure	Sturdy steel, compact design
Mounting	On desk or in 19" rack (1U rack mount kit sold separately, up to 2 additional accessories)
LED Indicators	EXT Power, NET Power, USB, Net DATA, Net TX
System Requirements	PC with Pentium processor, CD-ROM drive or Internet access, USB or RS232 port
Supported Operating Systems	Windows™ 32-bit (NT, 2000, XP, Vista)
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean with a dry cloth; do not expose to moisture; no user-serviceable parts
Safety	Do not open the enclosure; disconnect during thunderstorms; use only in tropical or temperate climates (max 45°C)
Weight	Approximately 0.5 kg
Dimensions (W × D × H)	Approximately 220 × 150 × 44 mm
Warranty	Limited warranty - see musictribe.com/warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - Vnet USB RS232 Interface Klark Teknik

How do I connect the VNET interface to my computer?

You can use a USB Type A to Type B cable or an RS232 serial cable (female-female). For USB, install the drivers first. For RS232, external power is required.

Is external power required?

It is required if you use the RS232 connection or if network devices are powered via the VNET cable. With USB only and no cable-powered peripherals, the interface is self-powered via the USB port.

What does it mean if the USB LED does not light up?

Check that the USB cable is properly connected at both ends and that your USB hub (if used) provides enough power. Also ensure the driver is installed. If using RS232, this LED will not light up.

How do I find the COM port used by the interface in USB mode?

Go to Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Ports. You will see 'VNET™ USB Port' with its COM number. You can change it in Properties > Port Settings > Advanced.

PodWare does not find any device, what should I do?

Check that the correct COM port is selected in PodWare (Network > Com Port). Ensure that the appropriate LEDs are lit and that the network cable is properly connected and not damaged.

What type of network cable should be used?

Use a standard Cat5 Ethernet cable (RJ45) with RJ45 or Ethercon connectors for extra robustness. The maximum length per segment is 100 m, but the total range can reach 1 km without repeater.

Can I rack mount the interface?

Yes, with the VNET rack mount kit (sold separately), you can mount the interface and up to two additional accessories in a 1U space.

Does the interface work without driver installation?

Only if you use the RS232 (serial) connection. For USB, you must install the drivers provided on CD or downloaded. Two drivers are installed: one for the USB port and one for the virtual COM port.

What operating systems are supported?

Windows™ 32-bit: NT, 2000, XP, Vista. 64-bit versions or other OS are not officially listed.

How do I clean and maintain the interface?

Disconnect it before cleaning. Use a dry cloth. Do not expose it to moisture, rain, or splashes. No internal parts are user-serviceable; contact a professional for any repairs.

USER MANUAL Vnet USB RS232 Interface Klark Teknik

Important Safety Instructions

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Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with 14 " TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

2. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

1. 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.

1. Unplug this app aratus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

2. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord 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.

1. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

2. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

1. Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this

product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you

can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.

1. Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.

2. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

3. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.

4. This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Oberheim, Auratone, Aston Microphones and

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LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe's Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.

BESCHRÄNKTE GARANTIE

Please read carefully and keep the following instructions and safety information. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.

• Do not remove covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside; please refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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.

Quick Start

• Install the drivers
- Connect computer via USB or RS232
- Apply power if using RS232
- Connect devices via RJ45 cables

Thank You

Thank you for choosing this product for your application. Please spare a little time to study the contents of this guide, so that you obtain the best possible performance from this unit.

Unpacking

After unpacking the unit please check carefully for damage. If damage is found, please notify the carrier concerned at once. You, the consignee, must instigate any claim. Please retain all packaging in case of future re-shipment.

Introduction / Key Features

This product gives your Personal Computer connectivity to a network of VNET™ equipped devices so they can be controlled and monitored. The VNET™ Interface can connect via USB or Serial (RS232).

VNET ^™ is a fast networking topology using standard Cat5 cabling to interconnect compatible devices using a simple cabling scheme. The total span of the network may be at least 1 km without repeaters. There is no maximum length for a single span within this limit.

Housed in a convenient, rugged steel case, it can be used free-standing or, using the rack-mount kit, may be racked along with up to two additional accessory products in 1U rack-space.

Features:

• Rugged steel enclosure
• Free-standing or rack-mount options
• Rugged Ethercon network connectors
• Self-powered (using USB)
• Capable of driving 1km of network cable
• No special cables

Computer System Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• PC with Pentium processor
• 32-bit Windows tm operating system (NT, 2000, XP, Vista)
• CD-ROM drive or Internet access
• RS232 or USB port*

*Note that the network will operate slightly more quickly when using RS232, so this is the preferred method of connection.

Installing the Software

If you only want to use the VNET™ Interface with the Serial (RS232) port of your computer, you do not need to install any drivers. If you wish to use USB, then you need to install USB drivers for this product.

When you plug the USB connection of the VNET™ Interface into a computer for the first time, the computer will say "Found new hardware", and will prompt you to install drivers for it. Two drivers will be installed: One for the USB port itself, and one for the Virtual Com Port (VCP). Note that both of these drivers may report that they have "Not passed Windows Logo Testing". You should select "Continue Anyway".

If the driver software has been supplied to you on a CD-ROM, place this in your CD-ROM drive. Alternatively, download the drivers from your vendor's web site.

Windows XP Driver Installation

Please proceed with the following steps to install the driver:

1. Connect a USB cable from your computer (or USB hub) to the USB port of the Interface.
2. The connection brings up "Found New Hardware Wizard".
3. Click "Next".
4. Select "Search for the best driver for my device", and click "Next".
5. Select "Specify a location" and click "Next". In the "Copy Manufacturer's file from", type "D:" where "D:" is the location of your CD-ROM (or browse to where you have copied the drivers if you have downloaded them from a web site).
6. Windows driver file searches for the device "USB VNET™ Interface".
7. Click "Next" to continue.
8. Windows has finished installing the software. Click "Finish" to complete the first part of installation.
9. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears again, and will complete the installation for the device "USB VNET™ Port".
10. Repeat step (4) to (8) to complete installation.

Com Port

The PodWare application uses a COM port to communicate with the connected devices.

When you use the RS232 connection from your computer to the VNET™ Interface, the COM port will be the one which your computer normally uses for the Serial (RS232) port; usually COM1.

When you use USB to connect from your computer to the VNET™ Interface, the Driver software causes a "Virtual COM Port" (VCP) to be created. This will appear to PodWare as just another COM port, and can be selected using Network > Com Port. To find out the COM port which the VNET™ Interface is using, select Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Ports. Here, you should see an entry in the tree for an item called "USB VNET™ Port. Against this will be the COM port number (e.g. COM5).

If you wish to change this to a different COM port number, right-click on the existing COM port tree node, select Properties > Port Settings > Advanced. There, you will see a COM port selector. Do not change it to a COM port which is already in use.

External Power Supply

Provision is made to power the unit from an external VNET™ Accessory Power Supply.

An external supply is required in either of these two circumstances:

• If it is desired to use an RS232 (serial) connection to the PC
- If there are VNET™ network cable powered devices anywhere on the network

If USB is being used and there are no such VNET™ cable powered devices, no external supply is required and the interface will be powered from the computer's USB port.

Connecting a Computer

You can connect your computer to the VNET Interface in one of two ways:

RS232

If your computer has a native Serial (RS-232) port, just connect this to the RS232 socket on the VNET™ Interface using an RS-232 extension cable (a straight-through female-to-male), as in diagram 1. When using RS232, it is necessary to supply DC power to the VNET™ Interface from the companion Accessory Power Supply product via the 3.5 mm jack cable provided with the power supply. This can power either one or two compatible accessories. Either the A or the B output on the Power supply may be used since these are identical.

DevicesComputer

VNET In Link VNET In Link OUT B OUT A

Diagram 1

USB

You can connect your computer to the VNET™ Interface via USB using a USB Type A to USB Type B cable as in diagram 2. It is not usually necessary to use a Power Supply to power the VNET™ Interface when using USB, since USB will supply sufficient power for the Interface. If there are any Network powered devices on the network however, then it will be necessary to use the Accessory Power Supply

Connecting Devices

Computer Devices VNET In Link VNET In Link BvNet Adapter

Diagram 2

Connect the VNET™ Link socket on the VNET™ Interface to the VNET™ In socket of the first device you wish to control, then the VNET™ Link socket of this device to the VNET™ In socket of the next device, and so on. The order in which the devices are connected is not important. The Link socket of the last device in the 'chain' need not be connected. The In socket of the VNET™ Interface is intended for special applications, and would not normally be connected. The "Ethercon" network connectors are fully compatible with standard RJ45 Ethernet patch cables which may be used to make these connections. If additional ruggedness is required, we recommend using the Neutrik Ethercon locking type of connector.

Racking

The VNET™ Interface and Accessory Power Supply may be used free-standing. If you wish to mount them in a 19-inch rack, then the VNET™ accessory rack-mount kit may be used. To mount an Accessory in the Mounting Kit panel:

1. Remove the two mounting brackets and blanking sheet which are covering the aperture you wish to mount the Accessory in, by removing the two nuts. (Keep these and the screws and washers).

2. Remove the two screws from one side of the Accessory

1. Using the two screws removed in 2, attach one mounting bracket loosely to the side of the Accessory, with the "ear" towards the front, pointing outwards.

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1. Repeat 2 and 3 for the other side. Now push the lid towards the back of the unit as far as it will go then align the bracket ears with the front edge of the lid.

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Now tighten the screws.

1. Offer the Accessory with its mounting brackets up

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Quick Start Guide

to the reverse side of the Mounting Panel, and fix it inplace using the two sets of screws, washers and nuts removed in 1.

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Note that the holes at the rear ends of the brackets may be used as cable tie-off points if desired.

Operation

Once the VNET™ Interface has been connected to the computer and to the devices (and if applicable, to the optional VNET™ Power Supply) then there are no further adjustments to make on the interface itself. The indicators on the front of the unit operate as follows

© KLINK TERM POWER EXT NET USD DATA TX VNET USB & MS232 INTERFACE 1 2 3 4 5

The EXT Power indicator will illuminate when DC power is being applied to the EXT Power socket on the rear of the unit.
The NET Power indicator will illuminate when the unit is applying power to the network. This is used for powering network-powered accessories, and for signalling.
The USB indicator will illuminate when the unit has an active USB connection with a computer.
4 The Net DATA indicator will illuminate when data is being received from the network.
⑤ The Net TX indicator will illuminate when the unit is transmitting data onto the network.

Trouble Shooting

The EXT Power indicator does not illuminate

If you are operating via RS232, you need to use the Accessory Power Supply. Make sure this is connected properly. Check if the power indicator on the Power Supply illuminates. If you are operating via USB (and there are no network-powered devices on the network), it is not usually necessary for an external power supply to be used, in which case this indicator will not illuminate.

The USB indicator does not illuminate

Make sure the USB cable is plugged in both ends. If you are using a USB hub, make sure it is capable of providing sufficient power. You may need to use a powered hub. Has the driver been installed? Try unplugging the USB cable, then plugging it in again. If you are using RS232, this indicator will not illuminate.

Cannot find the COM port for the USB device

Has the driver been installed? Is the USB cable plugged in both ends? Does the USB indicator illuminate? (Check above).

PodWare finds no devices

Have you selected the correct COM port in PodWare? Are the appropriate indicators illuminated? (See above).

Make sure the network cable is not too long, is correctly connected, and is not damaged. Check that the Tx indicator flashes when PodWare attempts to go online.

Will not operate via RS232

Have you selected the correct COM port inPodWare? You must use the Accessory Power Supply when operating via RS232.

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Quick Start Guide 33

Connect the VNET™ Link socket on the VNET™ Interface to the VNET™ In socket of the first device you wish to control, then the VNET™ Link socket of this device to the VNET™ In socket of the next device, and so on. The order in which the devices are connected is not important. The Link socket of the last device in the 'chain' need not be connected. The In socket of the VNET™ Interface is intended for special applications, and would not normally be connected. The "Ethercon" network connectors are fully compatible with standard RJ45 Ethernet patch cables which may be used to make these connections. If additional ruggedness is required, we recommend using the Neutrik Ethercon locking type of connector.

Racking

Once the VNET™ Interface has been connected to the computer and to the devices (and if applicable, to the optional VNET ^108 Power Supply) then there are no further adjustments to make on the interface itself. The indicators on the front of the unit operate as follows

USB communication
Compliance 1.1 and 2.0
Power descriptor 150 mA
Connector Type B
Serial communication
Compliance EIA RS232C
Connector Female 9 pin "D" (fully wired)
VNETTM
Cable type Category 5 UTP (or better)
Max. total cable length 1 km
Max. Network Span 1 km
Connector Standard RJ45 (or ruggedised Neutrik 'Ethercon')
External Power
	Only to be provided by a e VNet Accessory power supply via a 3.5 mm jack-to-jack lead.
Power consumption
USB powered 750 mW max.
Externally powered 3 W max.
Environmental
Temperature 0 to +45°C
Humidity 0 to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Physical
Dimensions 45 x 117 x 121 mm (1.8 x 4.6 x 4.8")
Weight 0.5 kg (1.0 lbs)

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1. Registreer online.

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.

Address: 5270 Procyon Street,

Las Vegas NV 89118,

United States

Phone Number: [phone]

VNET USB RS232 INTERFACE

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 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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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.

Important information:

Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user's authority to use the equipment.

Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.

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