Before powering the CCU on connect the Radio Transceivers (RTs) to the CCU CrewNet port. Charge and power on the Radio Packs (RPs). Place them in range of the RTs.
If there are multiple RTs, these can be daisy-chained together. If there will be a large number of RTs, a CrewNet hub can be purchased. The hub connects to the CCU, and all of the RTs connect to the hub. The hub provides power to each RT. A combination of daisy chain and hub connectivity can be used. The user must be careful to consider power requirements and cable losses.
There are 3 CrewNet ports on a CCU. Any 2 of the 3 ports can be used at the same time. (2 x copper RJ45 ports or 1 RJ45 port and the single fibre port.)
In all cases, it is easiest to configure the system with all of the RTs connected to the CCU before powering up the CCU. RTs can be added later for expansion.
Connect the LAN network to the LAN port.
Power on the CCU with the RTs and control LAN connected.
A new CCU will be set for DHCP on the LAN port. A static IP address can also be set manually. The LAN connection is used to control the CCU remotely using Crew Ware software.
Set or check the LAN setting
On the CCU front panel, press the menu key
User the Down button to scroll the display to LAN Settings
Press Enter
DHCP Client will show with the IP address and subnet mask.
Use Right button to highlight DHCP, then Enter to change to Manual
Use Right/Left to move cursor and Up/Down to change values
Enter to save the change and press Menu button to move back to left side of the display.
Down key to go to Subnet mask, edit and save as above
Once you know the CCU’s IP address download CrewWare from the Pliant website. Load CrewWare on MS Win PC. Set CrewWare start Property to Run as Administrator.
Before using the software for configuration, see Connecting 4-wire Audio between CrewCom and Infinity.