MC850 Operations Manual Rev F
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MC850 Configuration and Status Application
The MC850 Configuration and Status application allows the user to set various amplifier
parameters, and receive amplifier status information via a network connection. This application is
available for Windows operating systems from Stewart Audio’s web site.
7.1
MC850 System Status Screen
When the MC850 Configuration and Status
Application is launched, the application
automatically discovers all MC850 devices on the
network and populates the System Status screen.
Selecting the Program and System drop down
menus provide options described below. The
refresh button causes the application to poll and
recreate a list of all MC850 devices on the
network. This list includes the IP address of the
control port (note that the control port may be either on the Dante audio network, or on a separate
network), MAC address, host name, device name, model, and firmware version of the device. To connect
to a specific device, double-click anywhere along the row describing that device.
7.1.1
Program Drop-down Menu
There are two selections on the Program drop-down menu. The
About option provides the version information for the
application. The Exit option exits the application.
7.1.2
System Drop-down Menu
There are three options on the System drop-down menu. The
Select option allows the user to select all or none of the
connected devices for subsequent operation (change mute status
and change run/standby status). If the intent is to change the
status of just some of the connected devices, the status box may
be checked for each individual device.
The Mute option mutes or unmutes all selected devices. The
Standby option changes the run/standby status of all selected
amplifiers. Note that each of these options requires that an
Ethernet socket be opened between the controlling PC and
device before the status change is executed. This typically takes
a few seconds for each device on the network.
7.2
MC850 Device Status Screen
There are four tabs associated with device status: Status, Setup, Event Log, and Load Test. Click on the
desired tab to move to that screen.
