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DC1048 Integrated Audio Management
Operator’s Manual
Connection of Multiple Units on an RS485 Network
The USB Connection is the easiest and quickest way to connect to a single unit
when uploading presets or updating firmware, and is the best connection for a
“set and forget” system, where the cable can be unplugged and the system then
left secure. If, however, a larger system of more than one unit is required, and
real time monitoring and adjustment of these units is required on a regular basis,
then the RS485 network connection on the rear panel is more useful.
Additionally, other devices can share this RS485 network and can be monitored
and controlled through
ICORE
.
Connection via front panel USB and break
-
in to the RS485 Network
t
a
x
Serial No:
0000001
D
C
1
0
4
8
90V-240V AC
50 - 60Hz 30W
BALANCED OUTPUTS
WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
1
2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
GPIO PORT
1-4: OUTPUT
5-8: INPUTS
9: +5V / 10: CHASSIS GND
11 - 12: ISOLATED GND
CAUTION! SHOCK HAZARD.
DO NOT REMOVE COVERS.
RS485
A
B
C
D
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
BALANCED INPUTS
MANUFACTURED IN
THE UK BY
ta
x
11 12
INSTALLATION AUDIO MANAGEMENT
DC1 048
INPUTS
A
B
C
D
COMMS
GPI
SYSTEM
P
R
E
S
E
T
S
Q
U
IC
K
A
C
C
E
S
S
OUTPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ta
x
INTEGRATED AUDIO MANAGEMENT
OK
CLIP
-3
-6
-12
-24
CLIP
-3
-6
-12
-24
L+4
-6
-12
-24
LIM
DC1048
ICORE
COMMS Menu
Mode: Master
ID Number: 1 – 32
RS Baud: 4800 – 15200k
Connect to USB on front
Set address for remote access
Baud rate must match on all units
INPUTS
A
B
C
D
COMMS
GPI
SYSTEM
P
R
E
S
E
T
S
Q
U
IC
K
A
C
C
E
S
S
OUTPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ta
x
INTEGRATED AUDIO MANAGEMENT
OK
CLIP
-3
-6
-12
-24
CLIP
-3
-6
-12
-24
L+4
-6
-12
-24
LIM
DC1048
ICORE
INPUTS
A
B
C
D
COMMS
GPI
SYSTEM
P
R
E
S
E
T
S
Q
U
IC
K
A
C
C
E
S
S
OUTPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ta
x
INTEGRATED AUDIO MANAGEMENT
OK
CLIP
-3
-6
-12
-24
CLIP
-3
-6
-12
-24
L+4
-6
-12
-24
LIM
DC1048
ICORE
COMMS Menu
Mode: Slave
ID Number: 2
RS Baud: 4800 – 15200k
Connect to RS485 on rear panel
Select next address
Baud rate must match on all units
COMMS Menu
Mode: Slave
ID Number: 3
RS Baud: 4800 – 15200k
Connect to RS485 on rear panel
Select next address
Baud rate must match on all units
COMMS Menu
Mode: Slave
ID Number:
RS Baud: 4800 – 15200k
Connect to RS485 on rear panel
4 Select next address
Baud rate must match on all units
t
a
x
Serial No:
0000001
D
C
1
0
4
8
90V-240V AC
50 - 60Hz 30W
BALANCED OUTPUTS
WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
1
2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
GPIO PORT
1-4: OUTPUT
5-8: INPUTS
9: +5V / 10: CHASSIS GND
11 - 12: ISOLATED GND
CAUTION! SHOCK HAZARD.
DO NOT REMOVE COVERS.
RS485
A
B
C
D
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
BALANCED INPUTS
MANUFACTURED IN
THE UK BY
ta
x
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INSTALLATION AUDIO MANAGEMENT
DC1 048
...RS485 out of rear of first unit
into second...
...Parallel connections from
second unit into third unit...
USB from PC into front of
first unit...
...continue up to total of
32 units and TOTAL max
cable length of 1000m.
INPUTS
A
B
C
D
COMMS
GPI
SYSTEM
P
R
E
S
E
T
S
Q
U
IC
K
A
C
C
E
S
S
OUTPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ta
x
INTEGRATED AUDIO MANAGEMENT
OK
CLIP
-3
-6
-12
-24
CLIP
-3
-6
-12
-24
L+4
-6
-12
-24
LIM
DC1048
ICORE
Laptop or desktop PC
running
iCORE
software monitors and
controls all units.
Baud rate must be set
to 115k!