Link between DM32 and DX168

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Hi,
I have a question about the link between a DM32 and two stageboxes DX168.

Case 1 : We use the DX1 on the DM32 MixRack to plug one stagebox DX168 (cascade mode) and the DX3 to plug one stagebox 168 (cascade mode).

= on the S5000 desk, we see the two stageboxes patch going in DX1/2 from 1 to 16 and DX3/4 from 1 to 16 in the MixRack.

Case 2 : We use the DX1 on the DM32 MixRack to one stagebox DX168 (cascade mode) and the seconde stagebox (cascade) mode is plugged to the B socket of the first stagebox.

= on the board we can see in DX1/2 32 inputs → from 1 to 16 is the first stagebox and from 17 to 32 is the second stagebox.

Case 3 (here come the question) : when we try to plug the first stagebox (cascade mode) in the DX1 socket and the second stagebox (cascade mode) in the DX2 of the DM 32 MixRack.

= in the S5000, we just see the first stagebox from 1 to 16 and the second can’t be seen from 17 to 32.
Why is this happening ? Does it mean we can use 2 stageboxes from the DM 32 ? (Not 4?) Are DX2 and DX4 meant only for redundant connections ?

Wish you a nice evening,
R

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That’s correct, DX2 and DX4 are meant for redundant connections only. You can gain more DX ports if needed by installing a DX-Link card in the I/O Ports or adding a DX Hub (and gigaACE card) to the system.

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Yes, DX2 and DX4 are only for redundant connections. But it is possible to have 4 stage boxes like this:

DM32 DX1 → first DX168 Port A (cascade mode) (should appear as DX1/2 1-16)
first DX168 port B → second DX168 Port A (should appear as DX1/2 17-32)
and
DM32 DX3 → third DX168 Port A (cascade mode) (should appear as DX3/4 1-16)
third DX168 port B → fourth DX168 Port A (should appear as DX3/4 17-32)

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Ok perfect :slight_smile: Thank for your answers !!

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An overview of the DX-GX systems.

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I had to read this about three times before I realized the OP was talking about the DM32 and not the DX32! :man_facepalming:

This isn’t the first time I done that either…