I/O Frame Type 2 User Manual
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1. RJ45 plug into the LAN A and optionally LAN B receptacle on the rear panel of the Q Sys product Ensure that the lock tab on the cable engages with the RJ45 receptacle Figure 1 Mic Line Inputs Line Outputs AES3 1 0 Several of the optional audio I O Cards accept Euro style also known as Phoenix three terminal plugs Figure 2 When these cards are ordered in the product configuration a shop kit containing the mating plugs is included in the carton contents Plug the Euro terminal block plug into the appropriate input or output receptacle on the Q Sys Audio I O Card s panel face The connection pinout is printed on the Q Sys Audio I O Card mounting bracket Refer to the illustrations in the right hand column of this page for balanced and unbalanced connections analog connections only AES3 connections always require all three conductors DataPorts The Q Sys DataPort I O Card is intended to interface to QSC amplifiers with v1 DataPorts This is the all capable version 1 DataPort specification supported on CX DCA PowerLight PL2 and PL3 Series amplifiers All DataPorts use the HD15 connector format and connect to QSC amplifiers via data communications cables having male HD15 connectors Figure 3 These appear to be common VGA cables but they are not Many off the shelf VGA cables MIGHT work with satisfactory results however it is also quite possible off the shelf cables will give less than satisfactory results and could even cau2. minimum c Pixel Shader 2 0 in hardware d 32 bits per pixel e CD ROM or DVD drive Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device PC Hardware Requirements for Windows XP Professional e PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended 233 MHz minimum required single or dual processor system Intel Pentium Celeron family or AMD K6 AMD Athlon AMD Duron family or compatible processor recommended 128 megabytes MB of RAM or higher recommended 64 MB minimum supported may limit performance and some features e 1 5 gigabytes GB of available hard disk space Super VGA 800 x 600 or higher resolution video adapter and monitor e CD ROM or DVD drive Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device Installing Q Sys Designer 1 Start your PC 2 Close any running applications 3 If you have an internet connection you can download the latest software at www qscaudio com products software QSys or place the Q Sys Designer CD into your CD ROM DVD drive 4 The software should auto run If not select run from the start menu Browse to the file named setup exe on your CD ROM DVD drive 5 Click the Install Q Sys Designer button 6 Follow the on screen prompts instructions Quick Start Guide This is intended to give a high level procedure for getting a simple Q Sys system connected running a Q Sys design and passing audio The following procedure assumes that you
3. Remove the I O Cards a For cards in positions A or B remove the four Phillips head screws securing the card to the standoffs Remove the card If you are not replacing a card in position C or D skip to step 7 b For cards in positions C or D perform step 6 a then remove the four hex standoffs securing the lower card and remove the card 7 Install the new I O Card by reversing steps 5 and 6 Be sure to align and secure the rear panel mounting bracket before tightening the hex standoffs or card securing screws If you are replacing a card in positions C or D complete step 8 now and then install the upper card and repeat step 8 for the upper card 8 Reconnect the ribbon cable to the I O Card by aligning the tab on the cable connector housing with the key on the card connector as shown in Figure 12 Gently push down on the cable connector housing to seat the cable into the card connector When properly seated the cable ejectors will lock in place with the thumb tabs upright 9 When replacing the Blank Card with an I O Card the new ribbon cable must also be attached to the O Frame main board To do this locate the main board audio connectors Figure 13 Then locate the appropriate card position indicator on the main board for the card being replaced A B C or D Attach the ribbon cable in the same manner as the I O Card ensuring that the cable connector tab is aligned with the main board connector key and that the cable is proper
4. SYS Type 2 Hardware User Manual ogs Core 1000 Centralized audio and control processor Core 3000 Centralized audio and control processor Core 4000 Centralized audio and control processor 1 0 Frame Networked audio and control input and output device Type 2 Hardware Onn cT O SYS 0 FRAME TD 000284 00 A EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND SYMBOLS The term WARNING indicates instructions regarding personal safety If the instructions are not followed the result may be bodily injury or death The term CAUTION indicates instructions regarding possible damage to physical equipment If these instructions are not followed it may result in damage to the equipment that may not be covered under the warranty The term IMPORTANT indicates instructions or information that are vital to the successful completion of the procedure The term NOTE is used to indicate additional useful information The intent of the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol in a triangle is to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans The intent of the exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is to alert the user to the presence of important safety and operating and maintenance instructions in this manual A IMPORTANT SAF
5. from all other networks data or otherwise As such should you elect to integrate Q Sys products with your existing network system all risks attendant to such integration of Q Sys products with your existing network or network systems are assumed by you While QSC strives to provide the highest quality technical solutions for networked audio products in no event will QSC or its suppliers be held liable for any damages consequential incidental or otherwise including any claims for lost profits and or savings resulting from any attempted integration of Q Sys products with your networking systems No agent employee or representative of QSC has any authority to alter or modify in any manner the disclosures and recommendations set forth herein QSC Audio Products 3 Year Limited Warranty QSC Audio Products LLC QSC guarantees its products to be free from defective material and or workmanship and will replace defective parts and repair malfunctioning products under this warranty when the defect occurs under normal installation and use provided the unit is returned to our factory one of our authorized service stations or an authorized QSC International Distributor via pre paid transportation with a copy of proof of purchase i e sales receipt This warranty provides that the examination of the return product must indicate in our judgment a manufacturing defect This warranty does not extend to any product which has been subjected to mis
6. 12 128 512 64 128 2048 1024 2048 128 256 512 128 256 512 Up to 4 channels Requires purchase of I O cards 100 VAC 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 5 25 x 19 x 15 133 35 mm x 482 6 mm x 381 mm 6 ft UL CSA IEC line cord User Manual Software CD e Optional audio I O ship kit 14 1 O Frame System audio input and output device LCD page forward momentary switch Unit ID button momentary switch Clear settings momentary switch Power On Blue LED Device Status Tri color LED Audio Signal Five tri color LEDs per I O card slot 240 x 64 monochrome LCD graphics display RS 232 DE 9 male 9 pin D shell connector GPIO A DA 15 female 15 pin D shell connector Q Sys Network LAN A RJ45 1000 MBps only Q Sys Network LAN B RJ45 1000 MBps only 50 C 122 F Up to 16 channels Requires purchase of I O cards 100 VAC 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 75 x 19 x 15 44 45 mm x 482 6 mm x 381 mm 6 ft UL CSA IEC line cord User Manual Optional audio I O ship kit Core 1000 Core 3000 Core 4000 1 0 Frame 1 Up to 512 network audio channels when sending 8 or more channels per network audio stream 2 Using maximum fan out with 16 channel unidirectional O Frames 3 The CAES4 card AES 3 input output doubles the audio channel count of any slot in which it is used Common Mode Rejection 20 Hz 20 kHz typ Max Input Level Mute Audio Converters Analog to Digital Conversion ADCs Digital to Analog Conversion DACs G
7. Current Output Low 0 4 V maximum High Current Output High 11 V minimum 13 V maximum High Current Output sink or source 280 mA NOTE The maximum current sourced by one GPIO connector including both High Current and Power Pins is 400 mA Specifications Type 2 System Hardware Description Front Panel Controls Front Panel Card Receptacle Front Panel Indicators Rear Panel Connectors Maximum Ambient Operating Temperature Capacity etwork Audio Channels In etwork Audio Channels Out Maximum Channels Out End Node Capacity Processing Channels of 32 bit audio I O Capacity Line Voltage Requirements Dimensions HWD Accessories Included Core 1000 Core 3000 Core 4000 System processor and control engine LCD page forward momentary switch Unit ID button momentary switch Clear settings momentary switch SD secure digital standard size media Power On Blue LED Device Status Tri color LED Audio Signal Five tri color LEDs 240 x 64 monochrome LCD graphics display RS 232 DE 9 male 9 pin D shell connector Video Out HD 15 female 15 pin D shell connector Aux ports AUX A set USB host x2 RJ45 10 100 1000 MBps Aux ports AUX B set USB host x2 RJ45 10 100 1000 MBps GPIO A DA 15 female 15 pin D shell connector GPIO B DA 15 female 15 pin D shell connector Q Sys Network LAN A RJ45 1000 MBps only Q Sys Network LAN B RJ45 1000 MBps only 45 C 113 F 64 128 128 5
8. DHCP server on the network the IP Address is automatically assigned Static You assign a static IP Address Mask and Default Gateway Off LAN B only no network redundancy Ensure that the amplifiers are properly connected in the design and configured correctly The connections and configuration should match the physical connections Ensure that the loudspeakers are properly connected to the amplifiers in the design and configured correctly The connections and configuration should match the physical connections There are many ways to pass audio through the Q Sys system your design should contain one or more ways to do this If not refer to the Online Help and add one of the components that would allow you to pass audio Save the design to the Core and connect Press F5 If the Core s firmware does not match that of Q Sys Designer on your PC you are prompted to update the firmware NOTE To download the latest Q Sys Designer software and firmware go to http www gscaudio com products software QSys 6 Test the system Before trying to pass audio place the System Mute component in your design Run the design F5 and click the Mute button When you attempt to pass audio for the first time you can un mute the system and the output will ramp up to the level of the settings in your design If the system begins to get too loud you can press the mute button again and make necessary adjustments Introduction Ove
9. ETY INSTRUCTIONS A Maximum operating ambient temperature is 50 C 122 F for the I O Frame 45 C 113 F for the Core A WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Power requirements are 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz and the proper IEC power cord Ensure reliable earth grounding is maintained Distribute the units evenly when installing in a rack Hazardous conditions can be created by uneven weight distribution Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation opening Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories sp
10. Serial Control Interface 14 AC Main Inlet IEC male connector 11 Q Sys I O Card Remove and Replace Procedure This procedure is for Q Sys Type 2 I O Cards only Card installation should only be done by a trained and qualified technician Tools Refer to Figure 9 Phillips screwdriver ESD grounded wrist strap e 1 4 hex driver socket not shown for replacing Q Sys I O Cards in positions C or D CAUTIONI An ESD grounded wrist strap must be worn throughout the remove and replace procedure The end of the wrist strap should be connected to an unpainted surface on the product chassis such as the ground stud 1 Disconnect the AC mains power cord from the Q Sys I O Frame 2 Connect and put on the ESD grounded wrist strap 3 Remove the sheet metal screws securing the lid to the Q Sys I O Frame chassis Remove the lid by lifting it approximately 1 at the rear of the chassis while sliding it back from the front A 4 Locate the I O Card to be replaced and except for the Blank Card remove the ribbon cable from the card by gently pushing outward on the cable ejector tabs Figure 10 The connector should be free of the socket NOTE To remove an I O Card in position C or D you must first remove the appropriate card above it in position A or B The following steps apply to both top and bottom cards 5 Remove the two screws securing the I O Card mounting bracket to the rear of the chassis Remove the bracket Figure 11 6
11. Signal Type Relay Contact Relay Contact Normal Current Normal Current Power High Current High Current Ground Relay Contact Ground Normal Current Normal Current Power High Current High Current 13 Cisco Catalyst 356 3560E 2 3560E 2 3560E 4 3560E 4 3560E 4 OE Series Small Business 300 Series 4TD SG 300 10 4PD SG 300 10P 8PD SG 300 10MP 81D SG 300 20 8PD F SG 300 28 3560E 12D SG 300 28P 3560E 12SD SG 300 52 Catalyst 375 3750E 2 3750E 2 3750E 4 3750E 4 3750E 4 0 Series 41D 4PD 81D 8PD 8PD F Description Relay Relay GPIO pi GPIO pi 12 VDC GPIO p GPIO p Ground normally open normally closed n n in high current capable in high current capable Relay common Ground GPIO pi GPIO pi 12 VDC GPIO p GPIO p n n in high current capable in high current capable GPIO Specifications Relay Pins Maximum Voltage relative to Ground 30 V Maximum Current through Relay 1 Amp Power Pins Output Voltage 11V min 13V max Maximum Output Current 400 mA Normal Current Pins Maximum Input Range 0 V to 32 V Analog Input Range 0 V to 24 V Analog Input Digital Input Digital Input Digital Outpu Digital Outpu 3 3 V maxim High Current Pins Maximum Input Range 0 V to 32 V Range 0 V to 24 V Low 0 8 V maximum High 2 0 V minimum Low 0 4 V maximum High 2 4 V minimum m Digital Outpu Impedance 1k ohm High
12. ame in a redundant pair drives the outputs Q Sys Core 1000 Core 3000 Core 4000 Panel Features Figure 5 and Figure 6 show the Q Sys Core front and rear panel features for a product having a simple configuration of one blank I O Card slot NOTE The Q Sys hardware products are configured at the QSC factory per your order At the time of order you specify the type of Q Sys Audio I O Card to be installed in the Audio I O bay on the Q Sys Core In addition Q Sys Audio I O Card Kits are available for field installation by qualified service personnel Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 789 Figure 5 1 SD Card Reader Socket 6 Device ID Button locates device in Q Sys Designer GUI 2 Audio I O Signal and Card Present Indicators 7 Status LED reports network health ID and firmware update status 3 240 x 64 Monochrome Graphics LCD 8 Power On LED 4 Exhaust Vents 9 Clear Settings Paperclip Button resets network properties 5 Next Page Navigation Button Rear Panel asc OZ FECE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Figure 6 10 Audio O Bay accepts optional Q Sys audio I O cards 15 GPIO A and GPIO B female DA 15 connectors for Q Sys control I O 11 RS 232 DE 9 male connector for serial communications 16 Q Sys Network Port 12 Video Out HD 15 female connector accepts diagnostic VGA monitor LAN A 1000 Mbps only primary connection to Q Sys gigabit network 13 Auxiliary Ports LAN B 1000 Mbps only backup conn
13. ark of Cirrus Logic Microsoft trademarks are owned by Microsoft Corp in the US and other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Patents pending Q Sys User Manual 2011 09 12
14. ecified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The AC Mains plug is the AC mains disconnect device and shall remain readily accessible after installation Adhere to all applicable local codes Consult a licensed professional engineer when any doubt or questions arise regarding a physical equipment installation LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT MAY CONTAIN A NON RECHARGEBLABE LITHIUM BATTERY LITHIUM IS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR BIRTH DEFECTS THE NON RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY CONTAINED IN THIS EQUIPMENT MAY EXPLODE IF IT IS EXPOSED TO FIRE OR EXTREME HEAT DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THE BATTERY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE THE NON RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY FCC Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the A FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
15. ection to Q Sys gigabit network AUX A Set USB host connector x2 RJ45 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet 17 Reserved for Future Use AUX B Set USB host connector x2 RJ45 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet 18 AC Main Inlet IEC male connector 14 Type 2 Hardware Label 10 Q Sys I O Frame Panel Features Figure 7 and Figure 8 show the Q Sys I O Frame front and rear panel features for a product having a sample configuration of two Mic Line Input Cards and two DataPort I O Cards of Q Sys Audio I O Card to be installed in each of the four rear panel audio I O bays on the Q Sys I O Frame In addition Q Sys Audio NOTE The Q Sys hardware products are configured at the QSC factory per your order At the time of order the you specifies the type O Card Kits are available for field installation by qualified service personnel Front Panel SIGNAL COCO COCO COCO 00080 A c 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 Figure 7 1 Fan Exhaust Vents 5 Device ID Button locates device in GUI 2 Audio I O Signal and Card Present Indicators 6 Reset Network Properties Paperclip Button 3 240 x 64 Monochrome Graphics LCD 7 Status LED reports network health ID and firmware update status 4 Next Page Navigation Button 8 Power On LED Rear Panel 9 10 11 12 13 14 Figure 8 9 Configurable Audio I O Bays 12 Type 2 Hardware Label 10 GPIO Interface control I O see Page 12 13 Dual Gigabit Network Interfaces for Q Sys LANs 11 RS 232
16. h performance amplifiers pre amplifiers and A D converters Performance Dynamic Range Unweighted gt 105 dB gt 112 dB gt 112 dB gt 114 dB Dynamic Range A weighted gt 108 dB gt 115 dB gt 115 dB gt 117 dB Distortion 20 Hz 20 kHz 4 dBu nominal lt 0 009 THD N lt 0 004 THD N input lt 0 08 THD N lt 0 06 THD N lt 0 004 THD N lt 0 004 THD N Distortion 20 Hz 20 kHz 2 dB below clip max Crosstalk 20 Hz 20 kHz nter channel max gt 100 dB gt 110 dB gt 100 dB gt 95 dB nter channel typ gt 110 dB gt 110 dB gt 110 dB gt 100 dB ntra channel max gt 100 dB gt 110 dB gt 100 dB gt 100 dB ntra channel typ gt 110 dB gt 110 dB gt 110 dB gt 110 dB E Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz max 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 5 dB 0 5 dB Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz typ 0 2 dB 0 2 dB 0 2 dB 0 2 dB 0 2 dB nput Impedance Balanced nominal 10 k ohms 10 k ohms Unbalanced nominal 10 k ohms 10 k ohms Common Mode Rejection 20 Hz 20 kHz gt 45 dB gt 45 dB max gt 50 dB gt 50 dB a Infinite attenuation via digital mute lt 37 FS 760 ps at 48 kHz 4 Four 3 terminal Euro style detachable terminal blocks User configurable Options software enabled Phantom Power Output Trim Vrms max dBu max dBv max Amplifier Standby Mute Enable Meters Audio Output Levels Amplifier Model Support High Performance Mic Line Input M
17. have a Q Sys Designer file with components properly connected but not necessarily configured 1 Set up network For more information about Network Requirements see Help File Networking Topic for a list of qualified switches see Qualified Ethernet Switches on page 13 2 Connect PC Core and I O Frame to the network 3 Connect DataPort amplifiers and loudspeakers 4 Power up the equipment 5 On the PC Start Q Sys Designer a b C Open your design file Select the Core in the Inventory list and verify the configuration Open Q Sys Configurator and select the Core with the same name as in the design If the names are different you must change the hardware name or the name of the Core component in Q Sys Designer so they match A new Core is shipped with both LANs enabled and the addressing Mode set to Auto Auto If there is a DHCP server on the network the IP Address is automatically assigned Static You assign a static IP Address Mask and Default Gateway Off LAN B only no network redundancy Select the I O Frame in the Inventory list and verify the configuration In Q Sys Configurator Select the I O Frame with the same name as in the design If the names are different you must change the hardware name or the name of the I O Frame component in Q Sys Designer so they match Anew O Frame is shipped with both LANs enabled and the addressing Mode set to Auto Auto If there is a
18. ic Line Input Line Output CIML4 CIML4 HP COL4 48 V phantom power meets IEC 1938 1996 spec 48 V phantom power meets IEC 1938 1996 spec 8 7V 21 dBu 18 8 dBv 4 Group Delay assumes that the sample rate converter is enabled CobraNet I O Card Description Performance Dynamic Range A weighted Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz THD N Group Delay 1 0 Capacity Bundle Packing CobraNet Network Transmitters CobraNet Network Receivers Configuration Management Mute Connectors CobraNet Input Output CCN32 Up to 32 input and 32 output channels of CobraNet digital audio gt 138 dB 0 2 dB 130 dB typ Selectable modeRate 0x400 1 479 ms 2 812 ms w SRC enabled modeRate 0x500 2 813 ms 4 146 ms w SRC enabled modeRate 0x600 5 479 ms 6 812 ms w SRC enabled Selectable 4x4 8x8 16x16 32 x 32 Core only 0 to 8 channels 4 4 Simple Network Management Protocol v1 Infinite attenuation via digital mute Two RJ 45 jacks NOTE Specifications subject to change without notice 16 DataPort Output CODP4 Set or clear amplifier in standby mode Set or clear individual channel mutes Enable data collection of meters for each channel Adjust individual audio channel levels CX PowerLight 3 Series DCA and legacy V1 models AES 3 Input Output CAES4 aoc QSC Audio Products LLC 1675 MacArthur Boulevard Costa Mesa CA 92626 1468 USA Ma
19. in Number 714 754 6175 Sales amp Marketing 714 957 7100 or toll free USA only 800 854 4079 Sales amp Marketing FAX 714 754 6174 Customer Service FAX 714 754 6173 qscaudio com info qscaudio com service qscaudio com 24 T Q Sys Technical Support QSC offers 24 7 support on Q Sys networked audio systems only USA and Americas Full Support Business hours 6 AM to 5 PM Pacific time Mon Fri Emergency only After Hours and Weekend support USA 1 800 772 2834 Non USA 1 714 957 7150 Asia amp India Full Support Business hours 8 AM to 6 PM WITA time UTC 8 Mon Fri Emergency only After Hours and Weekend support Tel 852 3 973 3832 Europe amp Middle East Full Support Business hours 8 AM to 6 PM CET time Mon Fri Emergency only After Hours and Weekend support Tel 32 28 080467 After hours calls are guaranteed a 30 minute response time when calls are not directly answered by a QSC support engineer 2011 QSC Audio Products LLC The QSC logo QSC and Q Sys are registered trademarks of QSC Audio Products LLC and are registered with the US Patent and Trademark office US and Worldwide Patents Pending Q Sys and Intrinsic Correction are trademarks of QSC Audio Products LLC AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Cisco is a trademark of Cisco Systems Inc HP and ProCurve are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Development Company Linksys is a trademark of Cisco Systems Inc CobraNet is a tradem
20. ly seated with the ejector tabs in their locked position 10 Replace the I O Frame lid and secure the sheet metal screws 12 x ao boo Figure 9 Figure 13 Qualified Ethernet Switches Q Sys uses layer 3 DSCP QoS This type of QoS is deployed differently on different networks and therefore requires user intervention to set up properly Because of this complexity switches which are not managed are not acceptable for Q Sys For more details about network and switch setup refer to the Help File in Q Sys Designer For more details about the following switches refer to the manufacturers website The following switches have been tested and qualify for use with a Q Sys network http www qscaudio com products software QSys WebHelp NOTE Refer to the Q Sys Online help on the QSC website for the latest list of switches Linksys SLM Series Smart Switches EOL SLM2005 SLM2008 SLM2024 SLM2048 SRW Series Managed Switches EOL SRW2008 SRW2008MP SRW2008P SRW2016 SRW2024 SRW2024P SRW2048 HP ProCurve 3500 Series 3500yl 24G PWR 3500yl 24G PoE 3500yl 48G PWR 3500y 48G PoE 5406zl all modules 541221 all modules 6200yl 24G mGBIC Q Sys GPIO Signal Specifications GPIO Pin Assignments DB15 Pin 1 OfToIrIoaTonFHeI_wfrwh Signal Name RNO RNC GPIO1 GPIO3 POWER GPIO5 GPIO7 GND RC GND GPIO2 GPIO4 POWER GPIO6 GPIO8
21. not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warranty USA only other countries see your dealer or distributor Disclaimer QSC Audio Products LLC QSC is not liable for any damage to amplifiers loudspeakers or any other equipment that is caused by negligence or improper installation and or use of this signal processing product While QSC has endeavored to develop and produce the most dependable and robust network audio product for your use due to the myriad of network situations and equipment that may be encountered in its implementation QSC cannot be held responsible for network conflicts and associated consequences that may result For this reason QSC strongly recommends that the network used for implementation of Q Sys products be completely separate
22. o work with QSC DataPort amplifiers and QSC loudspeakers and other QSC products to provide system level telemetry and control Q Sys can also be configured with generic amplifiers and or generic loudspeakers but there is a loss of functionality when not using QSC compatible hardware QSC DataPort Amplifiers QSC DataPort amplifiers PowerLight CX PL2 DCA and PL3 can be used in a Q Sys system to communicate with the Q Sys DataPort card and provides critical telemetry information and protection for both the amplifier and any QSC loudspeaker Generic amplifiers can be used in a Q Sys system by connecting the amplifier to a Line Out connection however there is no telemetry or control of either the amplifier or loudspeakers even QSC loudspeakers if Line Out cards are used Loudspeakers Q Sys QSC DataPort amplifiers and QSC loudspeakers work together to form an integrated system that provides specific loudspeaker processing Intrinsic Correction telemetry and protection for the loudspeaker You can use generic loudspeakers in a Q Sys system however there is no Intrinsic Correction provided Redundancy Q Sys is capable of several redundant configurations to ensure a high level of overall system reliability e 2N Core redundancy Two Cores primary and redundant communicating with each other and peripherals to verify system health and to synchronize control settings e 2N Network redundancy Two separate networks In this config
23. ork to the Core It also receives the processed digital audio signal from the Core converts it to analog and sends it to the output devices The I O Frame houses one or more of the following o DataPort Card Optional provides audio telemetry and control interface between Q Sys and QSC DataPort amplifiers and QSC loudspeakers Standard Std or High Performance HP Mic Line Input Card Optional provides the interface between input devices microphones CD DVD players mixers and so on and Q Sys o Line Out Card Optional provides the interface between third party amplifiers recording devices other devices and Q Sys o AES Card Optional provides the interface between digital devices such as mixing consoles recording devices other devices and Q Sys o Blank Card Optional fills card slot when no card is needed Q Sys Designer Software Required for designing not required for operation Q Sys Designer is the design software application that creates the design file that is loaded onto a Q Sys Core The design file contains all the virtual components their connections and initial DSP settings The design is initially created on a PC running Q Sys Designer When the design is complete it is loaded on the Core and tested and adjustments made When all adjustments are finalized the design is saved to the Core Q Sys Designer is not required to operate the Q Sys system Q Sys Designer requires a Windows based PC running Window
24. roup Delay Connectors 0 123 2 25 8 70 17 35 Vrms 16 10 21 27 dBu 18 2 7 04 18 8 24 78 dBv 4 selections Infinite attenuation via digital mute 24 bit delta sigma at 48 or 96 kHz sample rate lt 13 FS 271 ps at 48 kHz Four 3 terminal Euro style detachable terminal blocks 1 23 to 1735 Vrms 56 to 27 dBu 58 2 to 24 8 dBv continuously variable Infinite attenuation via digital mute 24 bit delta sigma at 48 or 96 kHz sample rate lt 13 FS 271 ps at 48 kHz Four 3 terminal Euro style detachable terminal blocks 15 Infinite attenuation via electro mechanical relays 24 bit delta sigma at 48 or 96 kHz sample rate lt 10 FS 196 ps at 48 kHz Four 3 terminal Euro style detachable terminal blocks Infinite attenuation via electro mechanical relays 24 bit delta sigma at 48 or 96 kHz sample rate lt 13 FS 271 ps at 48 kHz Two 15 pin HD15 connectors 1 0 Cards High Performance AES 3 Mic Line Input Mic Line Input Line Output DataPort Output Input Output CIML4 CIML4 HP COL4 CODP4 CAES4 Description Four channels of Four channels of Four channels of Four audio output Four input and four microphone line level microphone line level balanced line level channels 2 DataPorts output channels of analog audio input with analog audio input with analog output for connection to AES 3 digital audio 48V phantom power 48V phantom power DataPort equipped QSC and hig
25. rview Q Sys is an integrated system audio solution The DSP is centralized to allow faster development and deployment of new features and requires fewer hardware changes as well Q Sys has been designed around four major criteria Sonic Quality Reliability Power and Flexibility Type 2 Hardware ae TYPE 2 With this release of Q Sys hardware new IDC ribbon type connectors have replaced the FCC flex type connectors installed a sys 1 0 in earlier releases of hardware Due to this change the Type 2 hardware is not physically compatible with the older hardware ae You can still integrate the new I O Frames and Cores in the same system with older hardware but the I O cards are not Fi Figure 4 interchangeable Type 2 hardware can be identified by a yellow label Figure 4 on the back of the Core and I O Frame and the bottom of the I O cards Components Q Sys is comprised of the following dedicated components Q Sys Core Required The Core is the central processing unit of Q Sys The Core processes and routes all audio controls peripheral devices manages firmware updates to the peripheral devices all via a gigabit Ethernet network The Core has one slot available to add one of the I O cards listed under Q Sys I O Frame below Q Sys I O Frame Recommended The I O Frame is the link between the input output devices and the Core The I O Frame converts analog audio input signals to digital and passes them over the netw
26. s XP or Windows Vista e Gigabit Ethernet Network Required The Q Sys solution is designed around a high performance network implementation called Q LAN that offers gigabit data rates device and network redundancy 32 bit floating point audio data transfers end node discovery and low latency support on local area network deployments Additionally Q LAN offers long haul IP streaming of audio over wide area network deployments Accurate synchronization of end nodes and high quality clock distribution are built in to the solution using the IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol All devices are connected to a managed 1000 Mbps Ethernet switch with appropriate QoS Quality of Service enabled suitable for a high performance gigabit network For switch recommendations see Page 12 o 1 Gigabit Ethernet o Redundancy Optional o Latency 0 66 ms across network o 1 to 16 channels per audio stream managed by the Core o 32 bit floating point format 1 65 to 3 31 Mb bandwidth per channel dependent on the number of channels per stream Q Sys DataPort Amplifier Backup Panel e DAB 801 Optional Provides N 1 Amplifier redundancy Q Sys Touch Screen Controllers Optional Provides End User touch screen wall mounted control o Power over Ethernet o Core is the server for the saved Control Pages Touch Panel Interface o Built in Navigation and Security Integrated System o Design Control Pages in Q Sys Designer Q Sys is an integrated system designed t
27. s is available at www qscaudio com To register your QSC product online go to www qscaudio com and select Product Registration Other questions regarding this warranty can be answered by calling e mailing or contacting your authorized QSC distributor Phone 1 800 854 4079 within US and Canada 1 714 754 6175 international Email warranty qscaudio com Website www qscaudio com RoHS Statement The following chart is provided for product use in China a Q Sys Core 3 Q Sys I O Frame AA EW ICR Pb Hg Cd Cr vi PBB PBDE FEL BSc ZH AEF Placa Au tt Chassis Assemblies O AEH HE A ERA ETE AB AEE A AURIS BE ETE SJ T11363_2006BR PRAT EEK ZF o O Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ 711363 2006 X KAREA dA E WE BP A A SB EDA Ae EE FES J T11363_2006 BR RREK Ee X Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ T11363 2006 Unpacking There are no special unpacking precautions However it is recommended that you keep the original packing materials for reuse in the rare event that service is required If service is required and the original packing material is not available ensure tha
28. se damage to QSC amplifiers The QSC DataPort specification requires that all conductors be present as well as shielding over those conductor pairs used for the audio channels to the amplifier Therefore QSC recommends the use of QSC DataPort cables exclusively which are available in a variety of lengths from QSC Use of any non QSC DataPort cable may void the warranty To connect a DataPort cable between a Q Sys DataPort I O Card and an amplifier DataPort 1000 BASE T Figure 1 Balanced AES 3 Unbalanced Figure 3 attach the cable s male connectors to the HD15 ports and finger tighten the thumb screws on the connector Figure 3 Minimum System Requirements for Q Sys Designer Q Sys Designer is the software you use to create the designs for a Q Sys system After your system is designed tested and deployed on the Core Q Sys designer is not required for that system to operate Q Sys Designer runs in a PC environment with the following minimum requirements Software Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version 2002 SP3 e Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 SP1 PC Hardware Requirements for Windows Vista Home Premium Business Ultimate e 1 GHz 32 bit x86 or 64 bit x64 processor e 1 GB of system memory e 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM Driver b 128 MB of graphics memory
29. t connections to the branch circuit e g use of power strips Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven or unstable mechanical loading CAUTION Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient Consideration should be given to ensure that the maximum operating temperature of 50 C 122 F for the I O Frame and 45 C 113 F for the Core is not exceeded Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring Connections AC Power Cord Insert the molded receptacle of the AC power cord into the AC power inlet on the back of the Q Sys product Plug the AC line connector into an AC outlet The power supply on the Q Sys Core and I O frame accepts 100 240 V 50 60 Hz If a different type of IEC power cord is required than that supplied with the product consult QSC s Technical Services Group Q Sys Network Connect one end of a data communications cable CAT 6 rating or better terminated with an
30. t the unit is adequately protected for shipment use a strong box of appropriate size sufficient packing padding material to prevent load shifting or impact damage or call QSC s Technical Services Group for replacement packing material and a carton What is included in your Q Sys product carton Q Sys Core 1000 Core 3000 Core 4000 or Q Sys I O Frame product e Rubber feet Hardware Manual Q Sys Designer software CD Core 1000 Core 3000 and Core 4000 products only e IEC power cord and cord lock wire e Connector plug kit appropriate for the optional Q Sys Audio I O Card s ordered Mounting Q Sys products can be used in or out of an equipment rack Rack mounting is optional Adhesive rubber feet are included for non rack mount installations table or shelf top installations Use the feet to prevent the unit from scratching or marring the support surface Rack Mount Instructions Rack mount the Q Sys product by supporting it from underneath while aligning the front panel mounting holes in the rack ears with the threaded screw holes in the rack rails Install all four mounting screws and washers and tighten securely All Q Sys products come with rear rack support ears Ensure that these rear mounting points are securely fastened to rear rack rails or side walls WARNINGI Reliable Earthing Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direc
31. uration you can have each Q Sys Core and or I O Frame connected to both networks e 2N1 O redundancy For each I O Frame you can have a backup I O Frame e N 1 Amplifier redundancy One amplifier can back up from one to eight amplifiers with the Q Sys DAB 801 DataPort Amplifier Backup Network Redundancy Both the Core and the I O Frame have two network ports LAN A primary and LAN B backup The LAN B port on I O Frame becomes active when it is configured in Q Sys Designer as Is Network Redundant and connected Because the I O Frame is configured in the design file the Core recognizes it as being on LAN B as well as LAN A During operation the Core routes audio and control signals to both ports so if LAN A or a part of LAN A fails the Core switches to LAN B with no failover time Q Sys Hardware Redundancy The Core and I O Frame can have backups connected to the network Both are identified in Q Sys Designer as being redundant The backup Core communicates with the primary to ensure it is up to date with any changes made on the primary and to monitor the primary Core s health The Core monitors the I O Frames if there is a problem detected with the primary I O Frame the Core switches to the backup The audio inputs and outputs of the primary and backup I O Frames are wired in parallel meaning that the audio source drives two inputs The audio outputs of an offline I O Frame are disconnected by relays so only the active I O Fr
32. use neglect accident improper installation or where the date code has been removed or defaced QSC shall not be liable for incidental and or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights This limited warranty is freely transferable during the term of the warranty period The warranty on QSC products is NOT VALID if the products have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer online e tailer or if the original factory serial number has been removed defaced or replaced in any way Damage to or loss of any software or data residing on the product is not covered When providing repair or replacement service QSC will use reasonable efforts to reinstall the product s original software configuration and subsequent update releases but will not provide any recovery or transfer of software or data contained on the serviced unit not originally included in the product Customers may have additional rights which vary from state to state or from country to country In the event that a provision of this limited warranty is void prohibited or superseded by local laws the remaining provisions shall remain in effect The QSC limited warranty is valid for a period of three 3 years from date of purchase in the United States and many but not all other countries For QSC warranty information in countries other than the United States contact your authorized QSC international distributor A list of QSC International distributor
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