Introduction; System Description - IRIS RCM-26 Bedienungsanleitung

1 Introduction

1.1 System Description

The RCM-26 Remote Control Module is a two-channel digital controller module
for live sound reinforcement, PA and fixed installation applications. The module
can be used in a variety of Electro-Voice® and Dynacord® amps. Installing the
RCM-26 turns a conventional amp into a remote amplifier, which, at any time,
provides complete overview of the overall system status and control of all
system parameters.
RCM-26 modules allow the integration of amplifiers into a remote control
network with up to 250 units. This offers the possibility to control and monitor an
entire PA system from one or more PCs using the IRIS-Net™ - Intelligent
Remote & Integrated Supervision - software package. All operational states,
e.g. power-on status, temperature, modulation, limiting, activation of
protections, deviation from the load impedance, etc., are centrally registered
and displayed in IRIS-Net™. This provides the possibility to react and to
selectively intervene even before critical operational states arise. Programming
an automatic reaction, when specific thresholds are being exceeded or fallen
below, is also possible.
With an RCM-26 installed, the integrated impedance testing function allows very
precise monitoring of the connected loudspeaker systems. The impedance
testing function utilizes the internal test tone signal generator and voltage/
current measuring to determine the impedance of the loudspeaker systems
including crossovers and cables over the entire frequency range. IRIS-Net™
plots an impedance curve of the measured impedance that can be compared
with a formerly stored reference curve at any time. This reveals even smallest
loudspeaker defects or deficiencies instantly.
All parameters, like power on/off, level, muting, filters, etc. can be controlled in
real-time and stored in the amplifier. Besides controlling and monitoring
amplifiers, the RCM-26 also offers all conventional signal processing functions,
like parametric equalizers, frequency crossovers, delays, compressors and
limiters. Beyond that, linear-phase FIR-filters, zero-latency FIR-filters and digital
speaker protection algorithms are available to optimize the amplifiers and
loudspeaker system. All DSP-settings can be freely edited and stored in user
presets directly on the module. In the event of network failure or loss of power,
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