XTA DC1048 - Manual (Page 17)

Operator’s Manual DC1048 Integrated Audio Management Page 17
Remote Control and Initial Set-up
Overview
As the DC1048 is designed for installation applications, the control and set-up of
all audio related parameters is performed under remote control using a PC or
laptop running
ICORE. Please ensure you have downloaded the latest release
of the software from our website, xta.co.uk, and have it installed on the
computer.
There are various methods of connecting the unit to a computer. The simplest is
via the USB socket on the front panel of the unit. Units may be cascaded to form
a network using the RS485 connections on their rear panels. The first unit will
relay information from the USB to the RS485 if required or, if the first unit cannot
be located near the computer, a direct RS485 connection can be made to all
units, using a suitable converter.
These three scenarios are explored in more detail in the following pages.
Direct USB Connection
Using a standard USB cable, a serial link can be established to any individual unit.
This connection is also used for upgrading the unit’s firmware which cannot be
done via an RS485 connection. Attempting to do so may cause your unit to
function incorrectly and result in it having to be returned to the factory!
For more information about upgrading firmware, please see the section on page
43 of this manual.
INPUTS
A B C D
COMMS
GPI
SYSTEM
P R E S ET S
Q U IC K A CC
E SS
OUTPUTS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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INTEGRATED AUDIO MANAGEMENT
OK
CLIP -3
-6
-12
-24
CLIP -3
-6
-12
-24
L+4
-6 -12
-24
LIM
DC1048
S\U
ICORE
COMMS Menu
Mode: Master
ID Number: 1 – 32
RS Baud: 4800 – 15200k
Connect to USB on front
Set address for remote access
Not relevant for USB connection
Laptop or desktop PC
running
iCORE
software monitors and
controls unit.
Baud rate must be set
to 115k!