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Calrec Hydra2 - User Manual

Calrec Hydra2
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Summary

H20 Information

Important Information

Product Warranty

Details Calrec's standard terms and conditions for product warranties.

Repairs

Guidelines for returning goods to Calrec for repair or service.

Standard of Service

Information on service standards and how to provide feedback.

Serial Numbers

Explains the importance of serial numbers for customer support.

Health and Safety

Explanation of Warning Symbols

Defines the meaning of triangular warning symbols used in the manual.

Earthing

Details grounding requirements for the apparatus and earth bolt connections.

Lithium Battery Replacement

Provides caution for lithium battery replacement and explosion risks.

Cleaning

Recommendations for cleaning equipment front panels using anti-static cloth.

Introduction to Hydra2 Networking

Overview

Single Console Networks

Multi-Console Networks

Router Cores

IP Address Management

Confirming IPs

Steps to verify IP addresses associated with a processing rack.

Changing IPs

Guidance on changing IP addresses, requiring competent technician involvement.

Master Routers

Configuring Master & Slave Routers

Procedures for setting router cards as Master or Slave for network stability.

Sync in Multi-Router Systems

I;O Box Identification

Label Pockets

Describes front panel label pockets for visual identification of I/O boxes.

Fixed Format I;O Boxes

Explains setting the 8-way DIP switch for fixed format I/O box IDs.

Address 2

Covers MADI units with two DIP switch banks for 16-bit IDs.

Modular I;O Box ID Setting

Explains setting I/O box IDs via DIP switch on controller cards.

I;O Port Identification

Default; Native Labels

Describes default port labels including HID number and port sequence.

H2 O Edited Custom Labels

Allows editing port labels via H2O, which are then relayed to consoles.

Console Edited Custom Labels

Explains console-specific port label editing, visible only on that console.

Port Description

Details entering port descriptions for additional information.

Connection and Login

Connection

Describes how to connect a PC to the Control Processor for H2O access.

Accessing H2 O

Recommends browsers and methods for accessing the H2O user interface.

I;O Boxes and Port Labels

Add; Remove I;O Boxes

Procedures for adding or removing I/O boxes from the H2O database.

Box and Port Labels

Allows entering custom box and port information for I/O devices.

Access Rights

Manage Folders

Organizing Folders

Details creating and managing folder structures for I/O ports.

Adding Ports to Folders

Explains how to add I/O ports to folders for organization.

Port Grouping

Allows grouping of ports within folders for easier management.

Manage Clients

Port Patching

Making a Patch

Step-by-step guide on creating input-to-output cross-point patches.

Description and Patched To; Patched From Buttons

View port lists showing descriptions and current patching status.

Port Groups

Explains grouping of ports for organized patching and management.

Source Settings

Accessing from the Port Patching Screen

How to access source settings from the port patching interface.

Accessing from the I;O Box & Setup Screen

How to access source settings via the I/O Box & Setup screen.

Port Protection

Patching to a Protected Output

Guides on deciding whether to accept patching changes to in-use outputs.

Salvos

Viewing and Adding to Salvos

How to view, add, and manage patches within salvos.

Executing a Salvo

Instructions on how to apply a saved salvo configuration.

Saving Salvos

Procedure for saving current patch configurations as named salvos.

Getting and Deleting Salvos

How to retrieve and remove previously saved salvos.

Sync Sources

Metadata and EMBER Control

Hydra Patchbays

Creating Hydra Patchbays

Steps for creating virtual patchbays within the Hydra2 system.

Port Sharing

Un-patching

Details on un-patching ports, including retaining input settings.

Label & SW-P-08 Data Import; Export

Editing CSV Files

Instructions on how to edit CSV files using spreadsheet software.

SW-P-08 Configuration

Calrec Hydra2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
LatencySub-millisecond
Bit Depth24-bit
Supported FormatsDante, AES67, Ravenna
Control ProtocolsEmber+
RedundancyDual-redundant power supplies, network paths
TopologyStar
CapacityScalable, depends on configuration
Word ClockYes
Sample Rate96 kHz
ConnectivityEthernet, fiber optic
Power SupplyDual-redundant
CompatibilityCalrec Consoles, Third-party devices
TypeDigital Audio Network