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RAVE 522ua
8x8 CobraNet Enabled Signal Processor
Hardware Manual
*TD-000198-00*
TD-000198-00 rev.A
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous” voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this m
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Don’t want to read the entire manual? Just want to dig right in? Go to page 18.... Introduction The RAVE 522ua provides the digital audio transport, and no longer required on that system’s network. All basic func- signal processing needed to bind a group of amplifiers and tions of the RAVE 522ua continue to operate with or without loudspeakers into an integrated functioning system. In con- a control computer connected to the network. junction with QSControl.net software, the RAVE 522ua enable
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Introduction (continued) does not change regardless of the DSP configuration, unless trol.net are available at www.qscontrol.net. We invite you the configuration intentionally adds more delay. to visit us there. The RAVE 522ua also supports the new optional low-latency We've applied our many years of experience in supporting CobraNet feature that provides transport at only 2.66 milli- high-end installed sound with our previous system-building seconds delay. Thus the delay from analog to analo
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Introduction - Networking the RAVE 522ua The RAVE 522ua has two RJ-45 network connection ports on the rear panel. One port is labeled "QSControl" and supports standard 10BASE-T Ethernet. The other port is labeled "CobraNet" and supports 100BASE-TX, also known as "Fast Ethernet". In the following sections, we describe the use of these ports and show example network connection schemes. The RAVE 522ua supports two distinct kinds of network activity; the first is audio transport via CobraNet, and
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Third, the RAVE 522ua and QSControl.net system are targeted at network switch deployments. The consumer costs of Ethernet switches have continued to fall over the last several years and are now comparable with repeaters on a per port basis. In addition, the sophistication and scalability of network switches make them ideal for new installations. However, we do realize that designers may wish to add RAVE products to existing audio network installations that are built on repeater LAN topologies
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Example #2 - CobraNet X-over mode: This is the simplest connection you can make between the RAVE 522ua and any of the other RAVE/BASIS models. Use a CAT-5 cross- over cable connected between the CobraNet ports of each unit. No network switch is required. This connection allows audio to pass between the two RAVE/BASIS units over CobraNet. Combining example 1 and 2 lets you setup one unit at a time, much as you would have to do using a point-to-point RS232 connection, while passing audio betwee
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Example #3 - Single Wire Interface: Here all QSControl.net and CobraNet traffic shares the same single CAT-5 cable between the RAVE 522ua and an unmanaged Ethernet switch. The QSControl.net system manages traffic flow efficiently and reliably so that all audio and control data is delivered to its appropriate destination anywhere on the network. This configuration works well when CobraNet audio deliveries are point to point. Though the example shows only two RAVE/BASIS units, as many devices m
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Example #4 - Two-Wire Interface (shared network hardware): This example illustrates the Two-Wire Interface with a managed Ethernet switch. The switch is configured with multiple virtual local area networks (VLANs). Ethernet deliveries can only reach destination ports belonging to the same VLAN from which it was sourced. The figure shows a separate VLAN for QSControl.net traffic and a separate VLAN for CobraNet audio traffic. This config- uration essentially provides a dedicated network for QSC
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Example #5 - Two-Wire Interface (separate network hardware): Example #5 is conceptually similar to example #4. The difference here is that separate networks are created by providing each local area network (LAN) with its own network switch. Therefore, traffic segmentation is physical rather than logical. Example #5 also pro- vides an additional level of fault tolerance, although at the expense of additional network hardware. The figure shows a separate net- work switch for QSControl.net traffic
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Unpacking There are no special unpacking precautions. However, it is recommended you keep the original packing material for reuse in the rare event that service be required. If service is required and the original packing material is not available, ensure that the unit is adequately protected for shipment (strong box of appropriate size, sufficient packing material to prevent load-shifting or impact damage) or call QSC’s Technical Services Department for packing material and a carton. What is
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Computer Requirements & Software Installation Installing QSControl.net is easy. All you need to do is choose the folder where the program is to be stored (the default setting is accept- able for most applications). We recommend your system meet the following minimum requirements: 1- IBM PC compatible computer with a Pentium 4 processor. 2- Processor speed of 1 GHz (2 GHz or faster recommended for systems with 30 or more BASIS/RAVE/DSP units). 3- 512 megabytes of RAM (1 gigabyte recommended for s
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General Information & Configuration Memories Network The network should be operable and QSControl.net software should be installed/running on the system controller computer. CobraNet Connection Loss If you are operating with a valid CobraNet network, and the connection to the network is disrupted, audio will momentarily mute, allow- ing the RAVE 522ua to synchronize with its internal clock. If CobraNet network connection is re-established, the audio will mute again while the RAVE 522ua synchr
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Connections AC Power Cord Insert the molded receptacle of the AC power cord into the AC power inlet on the back of the RAVE 522ua. Plug the AC line connector into the AC out- let. The power supply will accept from 100 to 240 Volts AC, 47 to 440 Hertz, without any changes. If a different type of IEC power cord is required than the one supplied with your 522ua, contact QSC’s Technical Services Department. CobraNet Connect one end of a category-5 cable terminated with a RJ45 plug into CobraNet
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Relay Out Two sets of relay contacts are provided, RELAY OUT 1 and RELAY OUT 2. Contacts are floating and rated for 30VDC, 1A. There is one common Relay Out connections. terminal, one normally-closed contact terminal and one normally-open Refer to text, at left, for contact terminal. These are labeled as C, NC and NO on the rear panel. explanation. When the relay is not energized, the C terminal is connected to the NC terminal and the NO terminal is not connected; when the relay is ener-
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LED Indicators (continued) QSControl and CobraNet Network Status (Port) Indicators- There are three LEDs on the front and rear panels labeled RX, TX and LINK. One group is for the QSControl.net network port and the other for the CobraNet network port. Their func- tions are described below. Note: Port indicators on rear panel are color coded to match the corresponding color-ring around the QSControl and CobraNet RJ45s. RX (receive)- This indicator illuminates any time the RAVE 522ua receives da
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Use rotary data wheel to edit data. Rotate to LCD Navigation Map move cursor and push to accept change. Boot Screen Left side buttons have screen dependent functions. This read-only screen is the “out of the box” default display after power up. This is the most desired information when first setting up a network system. Right side buttons serve as up/down Once user moves to a different screen, the last navigation. screen accessed becomes the new power up default. Arrow characters indicat
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Getting Started This section outlines one of the simpler methods of getting familiar with your RAVE and the QSControl.net software. The goal of this procedure is to get your computer and the RAVE connected and communicating and the QSControl.net software installed and running. After the software is installed and running, refer to the software’s Help file for all software related operation/issues. Note! The default password for the RAVE is “qsc” (no quotes, lower case). 1- Turn off the compute
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Getting Started (continued) 17- Select Device, Add Device, from the menu. A new window will open prompting you to name the device. Name it logically, such as RAVE 1, or similar. Select the Device Type and select RAVE 522ua. At the Password prompt, enter “qsc” (lower case, no quotation marks). This is the device password, separate from the software password. The default, in both cases, is “qsc”, but you are free to change either or both. Enter the IP address of the RAVE and click OK. 18- The R
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Operation QSControl Port The QSControl port operates on a 10BaseT Ethernet network. This port is one of the primary means for connecting QSControl.net to the RAVE. The port may connect directly to a PC's 10BaseT or 10/100 (auto-sensing or auto-negotiating) network interface card using a crossover cable. Data from the QSControl port may also pass through network repeaters, network switches and routers. We strongly recommend the use of network switches to facilitate higher bandwidth and dedica
