Interfacing

The Mac on which Expert Controller Plus is running must be interfaced to one or more Expert amplifiers. Expert Controller Plus supports serial (USB and RS-232) and network (TCP/IP v4 and v6) interface option. It is agnostic to whether the amplifier is geographically remote or local.

As SPE Expert amplifiers only support USB and RS-232 wired connections it will be necessary to use a third-party network/serial adapter to achieve network interfacing. Further information regarding the network/serial adapters supported by Expert Controller Plus, their configuration and physical cabling can be found in the Support section at: https://g0rvm.uk/support/expert-controller-support. The following diagrams illustrate possible interface options.

Local

Remote

Security

The most secure interfacing option is to use a USB cable connected directly between an Expert amplifier and the Mac on which Expert Controller Plus is running. When an interface solution includes an untrusted or public network segment such as the Internet, its overall security must be considered and the risks mitigated / removed if the activities of mal-actors are to be avoided. Securing network connections is outside the scope of this User Manual.