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CM16a

Amplifier Network Monitor

HARDWARE MANUAL

*TD-000086-00*

TD-000086-00
Rev. B

Summary of Contents for CM16a

Page 1: ...CM16a Amplifier Network Monitor HARDWARE MANUAL TD 000086 00 TD 000086 00 Rev B...

Page 2: ...utionsfornetworked audio products in no event will QSC or its suppliers be held liable for any damages consequential incidental or otherwise including any claims for lost profits and or savings result...

Page 3: ...Page Input 20 RLY TRG Input 20 RLY Output 20 Monitor Chain In Out 20 10BASE T Input Output 21 RS 232 Port 21 Amplifiers 21 Rear Panel Detailed Illustration Hookup Example 22 Section 3 OPERATION Genera...

Page 4: ...to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the inter ference at his or her own expense 4 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle...

Page 5: ...M16a The DataPort connections are made with ordinary VGA computer monitor type cables HD 15 male to male These cables are the same type that are used on personal computer systems to connect the monito...

Page 6: ...nd LINK STATUS network status indicators 6 PORT A PORT H connection indicators 7 Access hole for the BYPASS switch this is not labeled on the panel 6 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS The CM16a is one rack spa...

Page 7: ...OUT five pin receptacle for audio monitoring functions 5 RLY TRG IN two pin receptacle for remote sensing of switch closure or logic event 6 RLY OUT three pin receptacle for output terminals of CM16a...

Page 8: ...y Operate Control CM16a Input Sensitivity Select Input Source Select Normal Page Signal Level Control Signal Mute Signal Polarity Select Paging Control with customizable routing Contact Closure Output...

Page 9: ...Section 1 Introduction Block Diagram part 1 9...

Page 10: ...Section 1 Introduction Block Diagram part 2 10...

Page 11: ...tween the two input connectors This mode is automatically enabled by the CM16a when the amplifier bridge mode is set to any of the parallel modes available see amplifier manual for details Polarity De...

Page 12: ...in software Output Short Detect Detects when the amplifier load is below a user specified value in software Power Status Detect Reports AC power status of the amplifier ON standby OFF Protect Status...

Page 13: ...NGE THE FACTORY SETTINGS UNLESS YOU ARE CERTAIN OF WHAT YOU ARE DO ING Ifaddressingisconfiguredincorrectly theCM16a may not respond to network control Note The factory programmed IP address is printed...

Page 14: ...the network for any reason it will continue to process audio using the last settings assuming AC power is uninterrupted TheCM16aconnectstothenetworkviaitsRJ 45connectorontherearpanel This allowsdirect...

Page 15: ...er the transmit and receive sig nals from one end to the other enabling con nectionwithoutanyintermediatedevices See page 37 for crossover cable pinouts For CAT 3 or CAT 5 distances longer than 100 me...

Page 16: ...second computer attached to the hub or switch To create the more complex distributed star topologies needed for larger systems use additionalhubsorswitches Somehavespe cialuplinkportsforconnectingtoo...

Page 17: ...s contactQSC sTechnicalServicesDepartment at 800 772 2834 tollfreeU S A only or 714 957 7150 QSCoffersaspecial cable with individually shielded twisted pairs for each audio path this cable can be used...

Page 18: ...SED TO UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS REAR PANEL POWER CORD RECEPTACLE 18 MOUNTING THE CM16a continued The illustration below left shows the basic mounting technique Support the CM16a from underneath whi...

Page 19: ...x for connector part numbers BALANCED INPUT CONNECTION UNBALANCED INPUT CONNECTION STRAIN RELIEF REAR PANEL AUDIO INPUTS 19 Terminal Block Connector Hints Strip length 6 to 8 mm 1 4 to 5 16 inch Be ca...

Page 20: ...be connected to the switch contactsdirectly Thistypeofeventdetectioncanbeusedwith relay contacts as well If used with a logic type device the low end of the logic connectionshouldbeconnectedtotheminus...

Page 21: ...be used Second both must be connected to the same CM16a If only one DataPort connection is used the CM16a will not control or monitor the amplifier correctly the same applies for connectingthetwoampli...

Page 22: ...Section 2 Installation Rear Panel Detail 22...

Page 23: ...ersist contact QSC s Technical Services for guidance TherearethreeLED sonthefrontandrearpanelslabeledRCV XMTandLINKSTATUS Their functions are described below RCV This LED lights up any time the CM16a...

Page 24: ...usefultools butPreset0actsdifferentlythanthe others EachtimetheCM16aispoweredup itrecallsitssettings from Preset 0 The factory Preset 0 discussed above is a muted state with amps in STANDBY mode When...

Page 25: ...inputs are temporarily muted and the page input routed to the outputs after the page the sytem reverts back to it s previous opearting setup This mode is identical to MODE 1 above with the exception t...

Page 26: ...revent accidental use This is the BYPASS mode switch To return to normal operation simply reestablish computer communications via the networkorRS 232andchangetheappropriatesettings orrecall a previous...

Page 27: ...ssettings and an example of what you should see for a text menu once the communications link has been established As many differ ent systems and configurations exist on user s PC s the exact appearanc...

Page 28: ...tings are correct the main Hyper Terminal window will appear next see next page 4 Next Hyper Terminal needs to know how to talk to the CM16a This selection depends on which port on your PC the null mo...

Page 29: ...f the instructions and tests may not pertain to a specific setup or troubleshooting situation you may be asked to run certain tests by a QSC technical representative The results of these tests will he...

Page 30: ...Telnet sesion Click START select RUN type Telnet followed by a space then the IP address of the CM16a you want to communicate with in the text box and click OK Win2000 will not use a console window wi...

Page 31: ...low Replaceoneorbothfuseswiththesametype 20 5mm 2amp 250V A visual inspection of the fuse will usually indicate if the fuse has been blown or not This method is not foolproof however as sometimes the...

Page 32: ...32 Section 4 Specifications Dimensions SIDE FRONT TOP...

Page 33: ...re Output open detect Senses load 60 Ohms Threshold is adjustable in software Output voltage meter Range automatically matches to amplifier model used Output current meter Range automatically matches...

Page 34: ...shold AC power control AC mode control Switches amplifier between normal and standby mode AC power indicator Indicates operate standby or power down mode Control room foldback monitoring Contact closu...

Page 35: ...nection to the CM16a is lost operation will continue uninterupted Physical Height 1 72 1 RU Width 19 standard rack mount Depth 14 84 37 7 cm including rear supports Weight 11 lbs 5 kg Mounting Rear su...

Page 36: ...ur selected channel monitor signals A monitor gain control shall be pro vided for each monitor tap point to adjust the indi vidual levels of the channel monitor signals prior to their being mixed with...

Page 37: ...irectlytoasingleCM16adevice andtocascadehubsthatdon thaveuplink ports ETHERNET CABLING This diagram shows the pinout for standard unshielded twisted pair UTP network cable Both ends of the cable are w...

Page 38: ...tact 17 57 02 2 Riacon 31249103 6 On Shore Tech EDZ950 3 5 pin Phoenix Contact 17 57 04 8 Riacon 31249105 6 On Shore Tech EDZ950 5 Strain Relief 3 pin Phoenix Contact 17 76 16 8 Strain Relief 5 pin Ph...

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