Dolby Lake Controller User Manual PLM Edition Addendum
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Figure 5.4: Load tab and LoadSmart Verification section
the selected amplifier output channel in the upper
table. The values for a specific cable’s properties
(resistivity, gauge, etc.) can be obtained from the
cable manufacturer’s data sheets.
5.4.3 ambient Temperature
The load verification and monitoring system takes
ambient temperature into account when checking the
performance of the load. The ambient temperature
for the system is entered in the Global Control tab,
accessed from the All View. See section 5.7.
The Temperature setting also affects the
Temperature presentation in the Load
Results and Status tab
5.4.4 Verify
When all the cable data has been entered and the
upper table is complete, the
Verify
button may be
pressed to initiate the LoadSmart verification. Tap
Yes to the confirmation button and all PLM power
output channels assigned to the currently selected
Module will have their loads checked. The channels
are muted and a sequenced sweep is issued. After
the verification procedure has been conducted, the
Load Results pop-up window opens.
Simultaneous load verification of all PLM’s on the
network can be initiated from the Global Control tab.
See section 5.7.
Note that LoadSmart verification also may be initiated
from the PLM’s front panel, and a reduced set of
results given on the front-panel LCD display. See the
pLm series Operation manual,
section 9.12.7.2 for
information.
5.4.5 settings
The set of buttons at the foot of the page allow the
user to select the most convenient measurement
units for the load verification system and cable
resistance calculation. The options are:
Temperature – in °C or °F
▸
Cable length – in metres or feet
▸
Cable gauge – in AWG numbers or as mm
▸
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cross-section.
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