Meyer Sound Compact VariO UPJ-1P, Operating Instructions Manual

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CHAPTER 3
An optional RMS communication module can be installed in
the UPJ-1P’s amplifier to make use of Meyer Sound’s RMS
remote monitoring system.
RMS is a real-time networked monitoring system that con-
nects Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeakers with a Win-
dows-based PC at the sound mix position or other desired
location. Optional RMS software delivers extensive status
and system performance data directly to you from every
installed loudspeaker.
RMS allows you to monitor amplifier voltages, limiting
activity, power output, temperature, fan and driver status,
warning alerts, and other key data for up to 62 loudspeak-
ers without a network repeater; data is updated two to five
times per second.
NOTE: Optional Loudspeaker Mute and
Solo functions, helpful for acoustic setup or
troubleshooting, are also available. A jumper must
be installed in the RMS communication module in
order to enable Mute and/or Solo functionality; the
software also needs to be enabled for these func-
tions.
If the UPJ-1P is shipped fitted with an RMS com-
munication module, the loudspeaker is shipped
with these functions disabled. Once enabled, the
jumper(s) can still be removed to eliminate any
chance of an operator error (a muting error, for
example) during a performance, and both functions
can be controlled by software commands in any
case. Also note that RMS does not control loud-
speaker volume or AC power.
Loudspeakers are identified on the network by Node Names
assigned during a one-time “commission” (Figure 3.1) into
the RMS database that resides on your computer (as a part
of the software).
Figure 3.1. Commissioning a loudspeaker using RMS
This information is permanently retained on each RMS
communication board and in the computer RMS database
unless you modify it. Speaker View labels can be modified
at any time, allowing you to customize how you view the
data. In addition, any UPJ-1P can be physically identified
from RMS software by activating the Wink function – a Wink
LED will turn on the RMS communication board that cor-
responds to its Node Name.
A UPJ-1P is identified using the RMS software by activat-
ing the “service” function; an icon will show up on the RMS
screen corresponding to its Node Name (Figure 3.2). This
makes verifying Speaker View titles and speaker field labels
easy, using the Wink or Service Button commands.
Figure 3.2. RMS loudspeaker icons
NOTE: If the UPJ-1P’s amplifier heatsink
temperature exceeds 75° C (167° F), the
RMS user panel On/Temp LED will turn red, while
the loudspeaker icon in the RMS host software will
respond by displaying yellow — indicating that the
UPJ-1P is running hot, but still within safe operating
limits. If the color in the RMS host software changes
to red, then the UPJ-1P is operating above its 100º
C (212° F) maximum safe operating temperature.
Check to ensure that the UPJ-1P is properly
ventilated and/or decrease the loudspeaker’s audio
output signal immediately.
UNDERSTANDING THE RMS COMMUNICATION
MODULE'S USER PANEL
The RMS user panel is shown in Figure 3.3.
Figure 3.3. The RMS user panel
The RMS user panel has three LEDs and two buttons. The
following sections describe their functions.
CHAPTER 3: RMS REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)