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Input / Output Control and Monitoring

Input sensitivity selection: 1V or 3V 

Input source select: Normal/Page 

Level control 

Pre-/Post-fader audio signal monitoring 

Mute control 

Signal polarity control 

Pre-/Post-fader signal level metering

Amplifier Output Monitoring

Output voltage and current metering 

Output power in watts 

Output clip detection monitoring 

Headroom metering 

Output signal (speaker terminal) audio monitoring

Load Monitoring

Open/shorted load detection 

Adjustable threshold for detecting load opens and shorts 

Continuously updated average impedance measurement

Amplifier Management

AC standby/operate mode selection 

AC mode indication (Off/Standby/On)

Protect status monitoring 

Operating temperature metering

Overtemp indicator with adjustable overtemp threshold

Gain control monitoring 

Model ID indication 

Bridge Mono/Parallel/Stereo mode indication

Other Features

Fifteen user-definable configuration presets 

RS-232 port for diagnostics and preset control 

Internal sine wave signal generator available for system diagnostics
(accessible via Telenet only) 

Page input with selectable 1V or 3V sensitivity 

One contact closure input 

One floating dry-contact SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) relay output

Audio monitor bus with selectable tap points, mixing, and balanced I/O 

Recessed front panel bypass switch 

Firmware is updateable via the network to add future upgrades

QSControl Amplifier Network Monitor

The CM16a Amplifier Network Monitor is a key hardware component of QSControl, QSC’s

Ethernet-based audio network.  Each CM16a provides sixteen channels of audio level control,

monitoring, and amplifier management for DataPort-equipped QSC amplifiers. The CM16a is

operated remotely by a Windows-based PC functioning as the System Controller running

QSControl application software. Control and monitor data is communicated between the System

Controller and CM16a over an Ethernet network. The CM16a, located in the amplifier rack, is linked

to amplifiers via DataPort cables. The CM16a also serves as the network interface for QSC’s digital

signal processors, including the DSP-3.

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Summary of Contents for Network Audio Systems

Page 1: ...rate the networked audio system including the CM16a units and their amplifiers Each CM16a performs monitoring and control functions for QSC DataPort equipped amplifiers using DataPort cables Further the CM16a connects to QSC s family of digital signal processors such as the DSP 3 Control Application Software There are two ways to run QSControl applications on the System Controller The first is wit...

Page 2: ...ilable for system diagnostics accessible via Telenet only Page input with selectable 1V or 3V sensitivity One contact closure input One floating dry contact SPDT Single Pole Double Throw relay output Audio monitor bus with selectable tap points mixing and balanced I O Recessed front panel bypass switch Firmware is updateable via the network to add future upgrades QSControl Amplifier Network Monito...

Page 3: ...s remaining available power Amplifier Gain Calculates and reports amplifier gain knob setting Signal level must be higher than 32 dB referenced to maximum output of amplifier Power Amplifier Management Power Amplifier Interface Compatibility QSC DataPort equipped amplifiers Connector and cable HD 15 VGA cable 1 2 meters length 2 qualified for longer runs contact QSC s Technical Services Department...

Page 4: ... amplifiers the CM16a shall provide AC standby operate mode control AC power state indication temperature metering amp gain settings front panel knob position with respect to full output over temperature detection stereo parallel bridge mono indication amplifier model detection and protect status detection subject to the capabilities of each amplifier Audio Monitoring Chain For each of the sixteen...

Page 5: ...ut Output Monitor Chain Monitor Chain Port A Ch 2 Ch 1 Ch 1 Functions Ch 2 Functions Amp Functions RLY Out RLY Trig in Serial I O DB 9 Internal Micro Controller Ch 2 DataPorts B through H same as DataPort A Audio Monitor Chain Summing Bus Internal DAC for Test Tones and Playback NC NO C Contact Closure I O RLY From Tap Points Mon Power Amplifier DataPort Interface Up to four signals may be sent to...

Page 6: ...djustable thresholds for detecting loudspeaker opens and shorts Amplifier configuration including gain control settings and stereo parallel or bridge mode Monitor amplifier s power status and AC standby mode System Manager also provides an Event Log that allows you to keep track of system events such as amplifier clipping protect modes loudspeaker opens and shorts and other conditions These text f...

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