32 d&b Q-Series
The d&b Remote network
Examples of bus cable length
Cable cross
section
180 m (600 ft)
140 m (460 ft)
500 m (1650 ft)
330 m (1100 ft)
Maximum bus cable length
with numbers of amplifiers
32
100
d&b Remote network
The d&b Remote network enables central control and monitoring
of a complete d&b loudspeaker system from anywhere in the
network, be it from a PC in the control room, at the mix position,
or on a wireless tablet PC in the auditorium.
This central access to all functions, controls and detailed system
information unlocks the full potential of the d&b system approach.
Extensive monitoring and diagnostics enable detailed examination
of the system performance. Control can be undertaken on individual
loudspeakers, on multiple groups of loudspeakers or formed into
groups that address the complete system.
The flexibility and scalability of this approach, coupled with the
inclusion of several types of interfaces, allow the d&b Remote
network to be deployed to address the differing control and
monitoring requirements in a broad variety of mobile and
installed applications, regardless of their size.
In mobile applications, system engineers may use the remote
network to verify and tune the system. System check and device
diagnostics enable detailed monitoring as and when required,
before, during, or after a show.
In installation projects system integrators can configure the remote
network to offer access to different levels of control tailored to
the operational demands. For example, simplified functionality for
daily use and more complex functionality when multiple applications
are required within one installation. Input and Load monitoring
coupled with automatic error messages allow installation operators
to ensure the optimum performance at all times.
d&b Remote interfaces
Every d&b amplifier is fitted with a Remote interface for the
Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus. Each D6 and D12 has two
REMOTE connectors (RJ 45) to enable the CAN-Bus signal to
be daisy chained through them. A simple d&b Remote network
application consists of a computer running R1 Remote control
software, an R60 USB to CAN interface, CAT 5 shielded twisted
pair cable with shielded RJ 45 connectors and d&b D6 or D12
amplifiers.
Up to five R60 USB to CAN interfaces can be operated with one
computer running R1, while a maximum of 504 amplifiers can be
incorporated into one application. The maximum bus cable length
of a d&b Remote network is 600 metres, see the adjoining table
for cable length examples. The R70 Ethernet to CAN interface can
be used for applications over longer distances, in conjunction with
a fibre optic network for example.
For further information about CAN-Bus cabling requirements and
interfaces please refer to the d&b TI 312 d&b Remote network,
which is available for download at www.dbaudio.com.
d&b Remote network
CAN-Bus
D6
D6
D6
Computer running
R1 or R10
Daisy chain
Terminating
connector
CAN-Bus
Interface
Z6118 R60 USB to CAN interface
Z6124 R70 Ethernet to CAN interface
0.25 mm
2
(24 AWG)
0.75 mm
2
(18 AWG)
