Crown Interface II Reference Manual

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An IQ System
to Host Computer Interface
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©1999 by Crown International, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Elkhart, Indiana 46515-1000
U.S.A. Telephone: 219-294-8000. The IQ-INT II is produced by the Professional
TM
Audio Unit of Crown International, Inc. Trademark Notice: PIP
is a trademark
and Crown ,
Amcron
®
and IQ System
are registered trademarks of Crown Inter-
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  • Page 1 An IQ System to Host Computer Interface ® ©1999 by Crown International, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Elkhart, Indiana 46515-1000 U.S.A. Telephone: 219-294-8000. The IQ-INT II is produced by the Professional Audio Unit of Crown International, Inc. Trademark Notice: PIP is a trademark...
  • Page 2 No person has the authority to enlarge, amend, or modify this Crown Warranty. This Crown Warranty is not extended by the length of time which you are deprived of the use of the new Crown product. Repairs and replacement parts provided under the terms of this Crown Warranty shall carry only the unexpired portion of this Crown Warranty.
  • Page 3 If you need special assistance beyond the scope of this manual, please contact our Technical Support Group. Crown Audio Division Technical Support Group Plant 2 SW, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, Indiana 46517 U.S.A. Phone: 800-342-6939 (North America, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands) or 219-294-8200 Fax: 219-294-8301 Fax Back (North America only): 800-294-4094 or 219-293-9200 Fax Back (International): 219-294-8100 Internet: http://www.crownaudio.com...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installation _____________________________________________ Installation Installation Installation 3.1 Connecting to a Crown Bus Loop ______________________ 6 3.2 Connecting to a Host Computer _______________________ 9 3.2.1 Connecting to a Modem ________________________ 9 3.2.2 Communication Settings ______________________ 10 4 4 4 4 4 T T T T T echnical Infor...
  • Page 5: Elcome

    1 Welcome The IQ-INT II is an IQ System interface that connects up to eight different Crown Bus loops to a host computer. It is a self-contained unit with its own Crown Bus drivers, RS232/RS422 drivers and power supply. It has a...
  • Page 6: Installation

    3 Installation The installation of an IQ-INT II can be divided into two major parts: Connecting to one or more Crown Bus loops and connecting to the host computer. 3.1 Connecting to a Crown Bus Loop The Crown Bus is a serial communication loop designed to transmit IQ commands and data.
  • Page 7 • Never use the ground wire in a mic snake. At times, it may be convenient to run Crown Bus data signals to and from stage monitor amplifiers along unused wires in a mic snake. If this is done, do not...
  • Page 8 IQ-INT II Output Fig. 3.5 IQ-INT II Output Connection to RJ45 Input. The IQ components on each Crown Bus loop are connected in succession. Each loop begins and ends with the IQ-INT II . The output of the interface connects...
  • Page 9: Connecting To A Host Computer

    With a proper cable, it can be used over a greater distance than RS232, but over a shorter distance than RS422. Contact the Crown Technical Support Group if you want to use RS423 and need more information.
  • Page 10: Communication Settings

    • If communication problems persist, check the serial cable for improper wiring or possible shorted or broken wires. • For further assistance, refer to the Troubleshooting section in your IQ System software manual, or contact Crown’s Technical Support Group. INPUT OUTPUT WIRING WIRING...
  • Page 11: Mation

    RS423 serial data standards. It accepts host computer communication baud rates from 300 to 38,400 and can drive up to 8 independent Crown Bus loops for a high level of fault tolerance. In addition, the IQ-INT II supports both the original IQ System and Ucode protocols, and it provides Crown’s own robust network...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    The switch is accessed through an opening in the side of the chassis. Connectors: : : : : Crown Bus Input: Eight 5-pin female DIN connectors. Crown Bus Output: Eight 4-pin female DIN connectors. (The Crown Bus Input and Output connectors are grouped in pairs to accommodate eight different loops.) Computer: Female 9-pin “D-shell”...
  • Page 13: Worldwide Service

    Ac- cessories are not needed—do not send the product documentation, cables and other hard- ware. If you have any questions, please call or write the Crown Technical Support Group. Crown Audio Customer Service Technical Support / Factory Service Plant 2 SW, 1718 W.
  • Page 14 Crown Factory Service Information Shipping Address: Crown International, Inc., Factory Service, Plant 2 SW, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517 Phone: 1-800-342-6939 or 1-219-294-8200 Fax: 1-219-294-8124 Owner’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Shipping Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________ Model: ________________________ Serial Number: ______________ Purchase Date: ___________ (Be sure to describe the conditions that existed when the problem occurred and what attempts were made to correct it.)

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