QSC Audio CM16a - Manual (Page 8)

Section 1:
Introduction- List of Functions & Features
FUNCTIONAL LISTING, BLOCK DIAGRAM & DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS
The CM16a performs control and monitoring of amplifiers remotely. Below is a listing of the functions that are available for the supported
QSC amplifiers. The following two pages (Block Diagram part 1 & 2) graphically illustrate the main functions of the CM16a. Following the
diagram is a section giving detailed explanations on each functional block that will aid in the use of the CM16a. Note that not all features
may be supported by the current revision level of software (consult software documentation for supported feature set). Where applicable,
functions are available on each individual channel.
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Amplifier: Power (Standby/Operate Control)
CM16a: Input Sensitivity Select Input Source Select (Normal/Page)
Signal Level Control Signal Mute
Signal Polarity Select Paging Control (with customizable routing)
Contact Closure Output (switching of internal relay for control of external device)
Paralleling within DataPort Pair
MONITOR FUNCTIONS
Amplifier: Power Status Amplifier Gain
Amplifier Model Bridge Mode
Load Monitor (impedance) Protection Status
Output Voltage Output Current
Output Power (real) Heat Sink Temperature (with Over-Temp.)
Headroom Clipping Detect
Output Short Output Open
Output Level Meter
CM16a Input Level Meter Output Level Meter
Audio Monitor Module (4 channel mono. mixer)
External Event Sensing (a logic-level or switch input)
SPECIAL FEATURES
DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that can be used for generating test signals & the playback of paging messages
RS-232 Port for setting of network address information
TFTP upgradeable firmware
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