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Software Installation
You need a Windows PC running RHAON software in order to maximize the performance of RHAON-Empowered loudspeakers and
your RHAON system. You can use RHAON software during the design stage, for system setup, tuning and commissioning, and for
remote control and supervision. You can disconnect the computer from the network after commissioning the system, if you or your
client are not using RHAON’s system supervision capabilities.
RHAON software will run on any PC computer that meets or exceeds the following requirements.
Processor / Speed: Pentium / 800 MHz minimum (faster recommended, especially for large systems)
RAM: 256 MB minimum (more recommended, especially for large systems)
Interface: At least one Network Interface Card (NIC) with a 100 BaseT (100 MB/second) or faster
Ethernet Port; two NICs are needed if the computer will also be used to e-mail alerts
Operating System: Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 with either 32-bit or 64-bit processors
Associated Software: .NET Framework 3.5 or higher (supplied with RHAON installation CD)
Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher
To install the software insert the RHAON installation disk into the computer’s CD drive. The installation program should start auto-
matically. During the installation you will need to select either the 32-bit or the 64-bit install
RHAON 1.4 is downwards compatible
with earlier versions of RHAON Microcontroller and DSP firmware so you do not need to uninstall a previous version of
RHAON before installing program version 1.4.. However, new program features may not function in loudspeakers running
earlier versions of firmware.
If the installation program doesn’t, start automatically, go to your Start menu. Then select Settings/Control Panel & Add/Remove
Programs. Click on Install to start the installation manually.
The RHAON Setup window shown below will open.
Click on Next to proceed to the next step. Then follow the screen prompts until the installation is complete.
During the installation you will be asked if you want to install the CobraNet Components. Answer “Yes”, even if you will not be using
CobraNet digital audio distribution. These CobraNet files are needed by RHAON for control and supervision
The installation program will install RHAON in a Renkus-Heinz/Rhaon folder on your hard drive. It will not uninstall earlier versions of
RHAON. Use Settings/Control Panel and Add/Remove to uninstall an earlier version, if you want to delete it. The RHAON Installer
will put a RHAON Icon on your desktop. Double click on it to open RHAON. You should see the opening screen shown at the top of
the next page.
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Users Manual
