Manual-
If GND contention of two or more pins simultaneously
occurs, the highest-numbered VIP pin takes precedence. For
example, if pin 3 is shorted to GND and pin 6 is then shorted
to GND, Preset 6 is recalled. If pin 3 is closed and then pin 2,
nothing happens -- Preset 2 is
not
recalled. This permits a hier-
archy of Presets when using VIP pin closures for tiered priority
paging. Since there are only eight VIP pins, you can only recall
up to eight Presets using switch closures.
There are two ways to recall more than eight presets. Either
use the Drag Net software Recall button which is only intended
for the system installer/designer, or use an Ethernet command
from an AMX or Crestron Ethernet-equipped product.
[When using Drag Net's Auto Mixer/Ducker block, you have
the ability to link a VIP pin closure to a push-to-talk switch in a
paging or boardroom application. When using the Ducker block
in these applications, the VIP pins act independently provided
you Group the appropriate VIP pin with the Auto Mixer/Duck-
er's Input in Drag Net's Remote Map. Again, see our Drag Net
Applications for examples.]
VIP Level control
Connect a zero to five volt DC voltage to a VIP pin from an
AMX or Crestron card to adjust any or all Level blocks placed in
the Processing Map. Use Groups in Drag Net's Remote Map to
link one or more Level blocks so they track each other when us-
ing a VIP pin. Be certain to appropriately set the VIP Allocation
in Drag Net's Parameter Window. When using VIP pins with
Level blocks, set the minimum and maximum for each Level
block by double-clicking it while it's in a Remote Map Group.
This keeps the max and min burdens within the Drag Net device
— but only when using the VIP pin to control Levels, not when
adjusting Levels from Ethernet commands.
You can use up to eight voltage control inputs linked to
Level(s) using the rear panel VIP pins. Combinations of Preset
switches & voltage Level “pots” are possible as long as combined,
they do not exceed the eight pins provided.
Since you can Group any or all Level blocks in Drag Net's
Remote Map, it's much easier to implement a stereo level control
since the Drag Net device is burdened with the task of tracking
many Levels. You can use this to your advantage when using VIP
pins to adjust multiple zones or levels. Since you can place the
Level block anywhere within the Drag Net Processing Map, you
can Group Level blocks at the input, at the output or anywhere
in-between — just place the Level block where you want it.
Ethernet control
To download the AMX or Crestron control code and documen-
tation, visit these web pages:
For AMX NetLinx code:
www.rane.com/dnamx.html
For Crestron code:
www.rane.com/dncrestron.html
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port is used to configure, monitor, and control
the RPM 2 via standard 10Base-T Ethernet communication.
Use an Ethernet crossover cable (one is included with each unit)
to connect the RPM 2 directly to a computer. Use a standard
(non-crossover) Ethernet cable if the RPM 2 and computer are
connected indirectly using an Ethernet switch.
All devices connected to the Ethernet port, including
switches and the computer’s Network Interface Card (NIC) must
support 10Base-T communication..
pin 1
GND
Contact
Closure
20 kΩ (linear)
Level Control
Potentiometer
VIP CONNECTION
(examples for VIP pin 1)
GND
REF
pin 1
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