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After the 15 minutes are expired and the system is fully installed, it is time to enable fault detection, if you 
desire. It is not required for proper operation. The window shown below shows that after the 15 minutes have 
expired there is a drop-down menu in the upper right corner that allows 3 actions:

1  

Refresh settings - this is used just before enabling ENFD to make sure any setup data is cleared and 
proper measurements will be taken. This can also be used after an error has been fixed and a new test can 

begin 

2  

Enable fault detection - once this is selected, select the zone in which you want the emitter run monitored, 

by choosing the Submit button 

3  

Disable fault detection - this is used to turn off the feature before you press the Submit button for each run.

If there is a fault, an error code 4 will be displayed for that failed zone in the status block.

ENFD adjustment drop-down menu:

MCS: Help

Summary of Contents for Cambridge Qt 300

Page 1: ...Qt 300 600 Installation and Operations Guide ...

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Page 5: ...5 System Configurable Feature List Front Panel MCS 15 Configuring the Control Module for the Network 16 Front Panel Control 16 System Information 16 Setting Sound Masking Levels 17 Setting Audio Input Levels 18 Lock Unlock the Front Panel 19 Configure Network Name and IP Address 19 Real Time Clock or Network Clock 19 Reset System to Default Settings 20 System Control Using Monitor Control Software...

Page 6: ...8 Date and Time Time Zone 28 Setting Equalizers and Emitter Fault Detection 29 Equalizer Update 29 Emitter Network Fault Detection 30 MCS Help 31 Links to Help Topics 32 Operations and Administration 32 Software Update 32 MCS Printout 32 Error Codes and Clear Error 33 Post Installation Handoff 34 Warranty 35 ...

Page 7: ...ug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 11 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 12 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of ti...

Page 8: ...to a direct current voltage which powers the Qt Active Emitter device Both power supply s and voltage injectors are required for operation in addition to the QtPro control processor Maximum sound pressure levels with this type of emitter are 74 dBA 1 meter with a sound masking frequency response of 125Hz to 8 kHz Each system comes with two audio inputs which can be used for paging and or music Add...

Page 9: ... but not so high that the masking sound becomes objectionable Settings within the above ranges should accommodate both objectives As a general rule use the high end of the range Base final settings on site conditions and customer preferences If people object to the sound level set masking volumes toward the bottom of the range or refer to the Ramping section of this guide found on page 22 for more...

Page 10: ...ch drill bit for the anchor hole See Figure 1 Plastic anchors are 10 12 x 1 1 4 in with 10 x 1 1 2 screws NOTE The control module hinges forward for wall mounting and cable installation To hinge forward loosen screws A and B see Figure 1 used to secure the module during shipping Check to see that the panel lock switch is in the UNLOCKED position Rack Mount Attach optional rack mount brackets to ea...

Page 11: ... fill out Home Run Zone Destination Record at the end of this Guide Each zone has two identical outputs run 1 and run 2 All emit ters on run 1 and run 2 are controlled equally for each zone All emitters per zone must be the same type Standard or Active Each job made cable should be manufactured according to ANSI TIA EIA Standard 568 B See custom cabling guidelines on page 14 Job made cables should...

Page 12: ...o the INPUT jack 10 Repeat Steps 4 through 9 for the remaining emitters on the home run 11 Set sound masking volume levels for each zone using either the front panel controls or the software interface Set sound levels according to Table 1 12 If a small area within a zone exhibits a perceived volume louder than the rest of the zone due to a difference in acoustics use the adjustable rocker switch o...

Page 13: ...gnals Connect signal wires to L and R at input A or B Connect the ground wire to GND 4 If a music source is to be connected using Input B allows emergency music shut off See Installing Contact Closures below Installing Contact Closures The QtPro provides an instant shut off capability for masking and or audio Input B if connected to a contact closure interface The contact closure utilizes the same...

Page 14: ... cross section view of both types 6 Field test each cable after fabrication with the RJ 45 connectors before final installation using a standard network LAN cable tester to check for continuity shorts and 1 1 straight through connection Battery Replacement A coin style battery Cr1220 or Br1220 powers the real time clock during a power loss To replace the battery 1 Unplug the control module from wa...

Page 15: ...configuring all the available functionality The MCS can be used with any internet browser that can connect to the Qt 300 600 over a LAN connection See System Control Using MCS on page 20 for details System Configurable Feature List Front Panel MCS The following is a complete list of the Qt 300 600 features and if they can be configured through the front panel MCS or both Feature Front Panel MCS Se...

Page 16: ...ntrol modules A bookmark add on stores bookmarks on a web server and allows access from any computer on the LAN Create a Sound Masking folder under Bookmarks to hold a bookmark for each control module Use location based names for each module s bookmark To access a specific control module open Bookmarks SoundMasking and select the specific module bookmark Front Panel Control The front panel is used...

Page 17: ...the MCS Setting Sound Masking Levels The format of this front panel shows one type of format for configuring masking The zone emitter type is set to AE Active Emitter Z1 stands for zone 1 and it is currently set to mute The zone emitter type for zone 2 is set to Qt Standard Emitter See the Introduction section on pages 8 9 for recommended volume settings Settings within the recommended ranges shou...

Page 18: ...too low speech privacy is reduced and workplace distractions are more apparent If too high the masking sound can become a distraction Since in general acoustic privacy improves as sound masking volume increases the general strategy is to set the masking volumes as high as possible without being distracting Volume changes made via the front panel will override and pause any Auto Ramping or Time Of ...

Page 19: ...ntroller name is not available from the front panel The MCS software can configure both the network name and the IP address see below If the system is not connected to the network the initial values shown on the front panel are used when connecting a PC to the QtPro over Ethernet If the QtPro is connected to the network a DHCP server will dynamically allocate an IP address The system MAC address i...

Page 20: ...CS Monitor Control Software is an interface that configures the QtPro over a LAN network connection The MCS software is operated from any network browser see page 20 Below are the instructions to connect to the control module over Ethernet locally and over the network After the discussion on connecting to the control module the MCS screens will be discussed 1 Read the control module s Host Name or...

Page 21: ...nd Password DHCP Support The system uses DHCP to obtain an IP address The system displays its MAC address on the front panel This allows the network administrator to use the MAC address to configure the DHCP server to deliver a fixed static IP address to the control module MCS Operation Screen Operations Section in Review Mode NOTE The software version is displayed at the bottom right of every scr...

Page 22: ...tter Type and Masking Spectrum per Zone To modify the emitter type and spectrum click Emitter Settings and a new box will appear 1 Select the Emitter Type and Masking Spectrum with the drop down menu and click the Submit button The settings will be sent to the control module To return to the main Operations Section click Back Note that the screen returns to the Review Mode screen 2 When used with ...

Page 23: ...you modify both Apply to Zones masking and Time of Day block settings then click a Sumbit button only one block s modification is updated The suggested volume setting is discussed earlier in the Introduction section If a small area within a zone exhibits a perceived volume louder than the rest of the zone due to a difference in acoustics use the adjustable rocker switch on the back of each related...

Page 24: ...ntrol module s specifications for the electrical characteristics of Inputs A and B Each signal is routed to all zones The Max and Min of the acoustical output level for each signal can be specified for each zone Set the Min and Max settings of a Zone Input A B to Mute if you do not wish to connect the signal to the zone NOTE Input B is the preferred music input due to its ability to be shut down v...

Page 25: ...for masking 1dB for Audio transition QtPro also allows you to specify Friday Saturday and Sunday operation You can choose weekday operation Max Min or Min operation where the Min volume is in effect for the entire weekend day QtPro obtains the time of day from either an Internet based NTP time server using the Simple Network Time SNTP protocol or from its onboard real time clock RTC QtPro requires...

Page 26: ... of Errors page 27 If the error condition persists the error will be signaled again after clearing the error WARNING IF A SYSTEM THERMAL FAULT OCCURS BE SURE THAT THE CONTROL MODULE IS NOT EXPOSED TO CONDITIONS BEYOND ITS AMBIENT AIR SPECIFICATION OF 104 F 40 C WARNING IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY FROM DAMAGE THE CONTROL MODULE INTRODUCES A DELAY AFTER EXPERIENCING AN AMP SHORT BEF...

Page 27: ...mative name is 120 Main Street First Floor Location This is a good reference to track where the control module is located when faults are detected Faults can be sent via email and the control module s location can be useful Serviced By This is for getting help when there are errors problems The name of the service company can be stored By default it is Cambridge Sound Management but it could be ch...

Page 28: ...ce com and the port that it uses for outbound SMTP messages If authentication is required fill in the Username and Password Otherwise leave them blank The Username and Password represent the control module s email account on the specified mail server If a username and password are specified the email will arrive arrive with the specified Username in the From line Otherwise the email will arrive wi...

Page 29: ...are the screens for emitter fault detection and equalizer settings when logged in with the second level password Equalizer Update After logging in with the second level password the operations sections will have a block that includes the equalizer settings The Masking and Audio equalizers are configured by the factory and should not need to be modified in most installations However if desired the ...

Page 30: ...enabled The installation is completed by following the steps for installation ensuring all the emitters are working and there are no error codes displayed The ENFD feature will start taking measurements of the cable runs after power is applied It will take 15 minutes after booting for the equalizer to learn the emitter network and determine the steady state of the system Standard view of the ENFD ...

Page 31: ...nabling ENFD to make sure any setup data is cleared and proper measurements will be taken This can also be used after an error has been fixed and a new test can begin 2 Enable fault detection once this is selected select the zone in which you want the emitter run monitored by choosing the Submit button 3 Disable fault detection this is used to turn off the feature before you press the Submit butto...

Page 32: ...ambridge Sound Management web site for access to the latest software When the user selects the link from the MCS it displays the current software on the control module and the version of software available to install The install directions are provided with the new software for convenience and not part of this document MCS Printout This screen displays the current configuration of the system This ...

Page 33: ...reen Where a number other than 0 indicates an error Examples Error 0_000001 Short sensed in the wiring of the zone Error 0 000004 Emitter not working Error 2_000000 Over temperature Error 4 000000 Intermittent fault Error 8 000000 Contact the Manufacturer MCS Error Display When there is an error in the system the Operations Section will show a Status in red as shown Beside the Status are the links...

Page 34: ...rformance as follows 1 Fill out the Home Run Zone Destination Record at the end of this Guide 2 Store the Guide with completed settings record in the clear plastic job ticket holder next to the control module System settings are retained after a power outage If there is a hard module failure the recorded values can be used to reconfigure the system Lock the control module panel by moving the lock ...

Page 35: ...replace the speaker The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor Warranty Coverage ST 1000 control unit The warrantor will for a period of five 5 years starting with the date of purchase warrant that the Qt control unit the system will be free of defects in materials and workmanship that interfere with its proper operation as a sound masking paging and music distribution control...

Page 36: ... 24 GAUGE CABLING The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages that occurred in shipment failures that are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor e g replacement power supplies or failures that result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration of any sort installation use as a system driver during speaker installation set up adjustments misadjustment of control...

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