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PE Series - PNE-C2 CobraNet Option Card

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When you add the PNE-C2 CobraNet Option Card to your PE-Series amplifier, you have just simplified system implementation for many applications in live sound, commercial sound reinforcement and installations.

The PNE-C2 accepts both analog inputs and Cobranet digital audio and provides 2 simultaneous channels of audio input and output at either 48 kHz or 96 kHz sample rates and two analog output signals to the amplifier as well as an auxiliary analog output for daisy-chaining multiple amplifiers.

The PNE-C2 can replace any PE-Series amplifier’s standard input module when CobraNet is a requirement of the system. The module is easily replaced in the field, or factory installed when ordered.

In addition to CobraNet functionality, the PNE-C2 also has remote level control and remote standby accessible on standard euroblock connectors. Ashly’s Ethernet control protocol via Proteane Software providing access to many features, including: input attenuation, channel mute, channel polarity, input level, output voltage, output current, clipping, temperature status, and power on/off.

Supports Cobranet primary and secondary Ethernet connections
Selectable latency of 1.33, 2.66 or 5.33ms across network
16, 20, and 24-bit Cobranet digital audio input at 48 KHz or 96 KHz
Ethernet control and monitoring of basic amplifier functions

Proteane Software Configuration
Control Panel Setup

Set:
Channel levels
Mute/Un-mute channels
Polarity +/-
Assign link group
Enable/disable remote attenuators
Enable/disable front panel attenuators
Control Power on/standby



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Proteane Software Configuration
Device Configuration Setup

Modify description
Name a location
Assign conductor priority
Select Audio Mode 48/96 KHz
View/change IP Address
View CobraNet jack activity
Monitor error status


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Proteane Software Configuration
Device Transmission Setup

View receiver status
View signal status
Select bundle
Assign audio line from bundle
Select source for input; Cobranet/analog/none
Assign analog backup; On/off
Mute/un-mute amplifier channel
Name/rename channel



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