Clare Controls CS-BR-1 Assembly instructions

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CS-BR-1 Streams Bridge Installation Sheet
Last modified: 09/29/16
Description
The CS-BR-1 Streams Bridge is based on CobraNet, the
leading standard for distributing high-quality, real-time, digital
audio over Ethernet. The bridge connects to the Clare
controller via a USB connection to encode up to three
simultaneous soft audio streams (e.g., Pandora over Internet,
or SiriusXM via satellite) onto the CobraNet network.
Note: Models herein and their appearance are subject to
change without any prior notice.
WARNING: Please read all instructions before attempting to
install equipment. Failure to follow directions may cause bodily
injury and damage to equipment.
Package contents
Remove and inventory all contents from the CS-BR-1
packaging.
• CS-BR-1 device
• Power supply
• USB cable
• USB cloud hub
Installation
You must install the CS-BR-1 Streams Bridge device on a
separate CobraNet dedicated audio network and not on the
home data network. The data transmission on the network
causes the devices to communicate frequently, and there will
be no latency on a dedicated audio network.
Notes
 Record the device Mac address (labeled on the bottom of
the device). Your system programmer will need this
information to configure the CS-BR-1 device.
 The CS-BR-1 device does not support PoE. You must
connect a power supply unit to the device.
 The Clare controller supports only one CS-BR-1 per
installation/project.
To install the CS-BR-1:
1. Connect the USB cable from the USB port on the
CS-BR-1 and to the USB port on the Clare controller.
(See Fig. 1)
2. Connect an RJ-45 (Ethernet, not included) cable from the
CobraNet port on the CS-BR-1 to the CobraNet network
switch.
3. Connect the power cord to the power socket (12 V) on the
CS-BR-1.
4. Connect the USB cloud hub (included) to the top USB port
on the CLIQ.host, and then connect one end of the USB
cable to the USB cloud hub, and the other end to the USB
port on the CS- BR1. (See Fig. 2)
Note: The USB cloud hub is used to convert the
transmission signal from the 1.0 USB port on the
CLIQ.host to the 2.0 USB port on the CS-BR1.
Figure 1: CS-BR-1 rear connections
(1) USB Type B port for connection with Clare controller.
(2) COBRANET port for connection with CobraNet switch.
(3) POWER port, 12 V.
USB COBRANET +12V
(1) (2) (3)

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Figure 2: Connecting the CS-BR-1 to the ClareHome network
Specifications
Connection types
USB Type B, RJ-45 for CobraNet
Steams
4 stereo (via USB Type B)
Maximum power
5 W at 12 VDC max.
(12 VDC power supply included)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
7.7 × 1.2 × 5.9 in. (19.6 × 3.1 × 15.0 cm)
Weight
17 oz. (.48 kg)
Housing
White 94-VO thermoplastic
Compatible electrical
boxes
Standard 0 in. square box
European 000 mm square box
Operating temperature
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Warranty information
Clare Controls offers a three (3) year limited warranty on
original Clare Controls components, from the date of
shipment from Clare Controls. To view complete limited
warranty details, including limitations and exclusions,
www.clarecontrols.com/warranty.
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warranty details.
Contact information
Clare Controls
7519 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 104
Sarasota, FL 34243
Support: 941.404.1072
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.clarecontrols.com
USB COBRANET +12V
CS-BR-1
CLIQ.host
Controller
CobraNet
Switch
Home Data Network
Switch
Router
Internet
USB hub