The “Assign ID” procedure for a device makes the internal network controller to perform two operations: reset the current ID; search the first free
ID in the network, starting from ID=1. If no other devices are connected (and powered on), the controller assume ID=1, that is the first free ID,
otherwise it searches the next one left free.
These operations ensure that every device has it’s own unique ID, if you need to add a new device to the network you simply repeat the operation
of step 4. Every device maintains its ID also when it is turned-off, because the identifier is stored in the internal memory and it is cleared only by
another “Assign ID” step, as explained above. This means that if your network is made always of the same devices the assigning ID procedure must
be executed only the first time the system is turned on.
For more detailed instruction about PRONET see the PRONET USER’S MANUAL included with the software.
Useful tools to set up properly a vertical array system
This is a list of tools that can be very useful to set properly a vertical array system.
CABLE TESTER
It is a good practice to check all cables before each installation, because even one faulty cable can compromise heavily the
system performance.
INCLINOMETER WITH LEVER
This tool can be used to verify the vertical array angle. It can be used at the top or at the bottom of the array In this
case you have to sum all splay angles, so the maximum precision is needed for aiming the vertical array, particularly
for long throw applications.
LASER DISTANCE METER
This instrument can be useful to measure the height of the vertical array and to know the distance between FOH-Subs and FOH-Array
for setting the delay time.
SMAART or similar acoustic measurement system
These are useful to measure delays, phase and response of the system.
EXAMPLE OF INSTALLATION IN A THEATRE WITH BALCONY
Here below you can see an example of the use of different PRESETS in an AX2010 flown array installed in a big theatre with balcony. The TOP BOXES
of the array are aiming at the balcony while the DOWN FILL box is aiming at the audience close to the stage.
TOP BOXES: the power level at the end of
the balcony is lower, as well as the high
frequency level.
DOWN FILL BOXES: the power level in the
proximity of the stage is higher, as well as
the high frequency level.
PRESET USING EXAMPLE
In order to optimize the array performances for this specific application, the
PRESETS should be used in the following way.
Load the STANDARD preset in the central boxes.
Load the LONG THROW preset in the TOP 1 or 2 boxes, in order to compensate
the loss of power level and high frequencies of the program sent the upper
deck of the theatre.
Load the DOWN FILL / SINGLE BOX preset in the BOTTOM box in order to
smooth the high frequency content of the program sent to the audience close
to the stage.
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