Crown Audio IQ-MSD Turbo Software - Manual (Page 170)

IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software
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loops, the word “Interface” will appear in the box in the lower right portion of the control block.
8.2 Monitoring a Drone
The state of each drone input and output can be monitored from either a control block or a graphics plate.
8.2.1 Monitoring from a Control Block
The indicators in the drone control block are only useful when a drone is connected to the system. The indicators
can be ignored when configuring a drone that is off-line or disconnected. Please refer to Figure 8.1 during this
section.
Analog Data: The relative input voltage level (AC or DC) of each analog input is displayed under the “Analog
Data” section at the top of the drone control block. The analog data indicators have a range from 0 to 255. 255
represents the maximum input of 10 volts. Note: The sensitivity of the analog inputs can be changed with resistor
substitution. See the Drone Hardware Installation Manual for details.
AUX System Digital Data: The status of both the AUX inputs and outputs are displayed under the “Aux
System Digital Data” heading. The first line, labelled “Output”, shows which outputs are being driven with an output
signal. When one of the 16 outputs has been turned on (either by the drone’s programming or manually), the
indicator will be displayed at full height. If the output is turned off, the indicator will be displayed at half height.
The second line, labelled “Input”, shows which AUX inputs have data returning to them. If a logic high is sensed
at a AUX input, the indicator will display at full height. If a logic low is detected it will display at half height.
8.2.2 Monitoring from a Graphics Plate
A drone can also be monitored from a graphics plate. However, before this can be done, you must create objects
on the graphics plate for that purpose. Figure 8.2 shows a very simple example.
Fig. 8.2 Sample Objects Used to Monitor a Drone
Drone Analog
Input Container
Drone AUX
Input Container
Drone AUX
Output Container