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Address Number Verification
All that remains is to verify that the Master and Slave modules are properly identified.. The settings were set at the factory, but it’s always
a good idea to check the settings. This is accomplished with the Master/Slave dip switches located on the input panel. See page 55 for a
detailed view of the input panel.
Normally the bottom module will be the Master and the other modules will be the Slaves numbered 1, 2 & 3 in ascending order. However,
as long as the switches are set properly any module can be designated as the Master. You may, for example, designate the top module as
the Master to allow you to bring the signal cables into the top of the array. Set the switches in accordance with the drawing shown below.
On single IC8-R-II arrays the dip switches should always be set to the Master setting (“00”).
Be aware that certain functions will be disabled on the Slave modules as their control has been turned over to the Master module. Preset
Up, Preset Down, Preset Enter , Input Pad, Volume Up & Volume Down, AES/EBU Input and Mute functions are all controlled only by the
controls on the Master module. Signal cables must be brought into the Master module. AC power can be brought into any module.
Note that if you connected power to the Array before setting the dip switches, you will need to disconnect it and reconnect it before the dip
switch settings will take effect.
If you are assembling an “all Master” array set all the dip switches to the “Master” position.
RHAON ORGANIZATION: Three Fundamental Audio Operations
Before we go on, let’s take a look at the structure of RHAON. Audio operations comprise three fundamental areas that are necessary for
the success of any sound system:
CONNECT
In a RHAON system there are both physical connections and network (software) connections. The physical connections are made using
UTP cable meeting at least CAT5 standards and/or analog cables as well as AC power cords. Network connections are established in
the software. You don’t have to make the two types of connections in a particular order. RHAON software allows you to set up a “virtual
system” using beam steering, pre-configure DSP settings for individual loudspeakers and establish and store preset configurations before
the physical connections are made. If you are using RHAON’s CobraNet digital audio functions, you will also need to connect a CobraNet
source (an analog to CobraNet converter) to the network.
CONTROL
You can control many DSP parameters in real time, and/or pre-configure them in software prior to installation and make final adjustments
during commissioning or setup. Preset configurations are available for instant recall.
SUPERVISE
RHAON allows both real time supervision while the system is in use, and remote supervision with fault logging and operator alerts via
e-mail, text messaging, etc. In steerable arrays, every single driver is supervised and its status displayed; any failures detected trigger an
alarm.
At any time you can switch into any one of the three RHAON operating modes using the Connect | Control | Supervise tool bar directly
above the work space. You can also switch between the three modes and the Beams / Presets folder using tabs inside the Loudspeaker
Properties window.
MASTER
SLAVE
MASTER
SLAVE
MASTER
SLAVE
MASTER
SLAVE
Master Slave #1 Slave #2 Slave #3
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