Chapter 6: The Rms Remote Monitoring System; The Rms Software - Meyer Sound UPQ-1P Operating Instructions Manual

CHAPTER 6: THE RMS REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM

An optional RMS remote monitoring system module can be
installed in the UPQ-1P loudspeaker, allowing the loud-
speakers to be connected to an RMS network. RMS allows
real-time monitoring of multiple Meyer Sound self-powered
loudspeakers from a Windows-based computer. The RMS
host computer communicates with Meyer Sound loud-
speakers (equipped with RMS modules) via a simple twisted
pair network, or an Ethernet network using an FT-10 to
Ethernet adapter.
NOTE: Optional loudspeaker Mute and Solo
functions are helpful for acoustic setup or trou-
bleshooting. A jumper is installed in the optional RMS
communication board inside the UPQ amplifier to
enable Mute and/or Solo functionality. To use these
features, the software needs to be enabled as well.
NOTE: The RMS software allows you to dis-
able Mute and Solo functions to eliminate any
chance of an operator error (a muting error, for exam-
ple). However, these functions can be disabled per-
manently by removing the jumper in the RMS
communication board.
NOTE: RMS does not control AC power.

THE RMS SOFTWARE

The optional RMS software provides extensive system sta-
tus and performance data for each loudspeaker, including
amplifier voltage, limiting activity, power output, fan and
driver status, as well as mute and solo capability. Loud-
speakers are added to the RMS network and assigned a
node name during a one-time commissioning procedure
where the loudspeaker is identified by either entering its
unique Neuron ID, or by pressing its Service button.
RMS Add Loudspeaker Dialog Box
Once loudspeakers are identified on the RMS network, they
appear in the RMS software as icons and views; they are
also automatically added to the RMS database on the host
computer. The RMS state for each loudspeaker is retained
on its RMS module.
UPQ-1P RMS Icon
The RMS software displays all loudspeakers on the network
in a panel with icons, Meter views, and Text views that can
be customized to suit your needs. Loudspeaker data is
updated 2–5 times per second. Individual loudspeakers can
be physically identified with the Wink option in RMS, which
lights the Wink LED on the RMS module for that particular
loudspeaker. Conversely, a loudspeaker can be identified in
the RMS software by pressing the Service button on the
loudspeaker's RMS module.
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