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- Page 1 300/600 ™ Installation & Operations Guide csmqt.com 800.219.8199...
- Page 2 300/600 Quick Installation Guide ™ page 2...
- Page 3 For more information visit csmqt.com or call 800.219.8199 page 3...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Setting Audio Input Levels Lock/Unlock the Front Panel Configure Network Name and IP Address Real-Time Clock or Network Clock Reset System to Default Settings System Control Using Monitor Control Software (MCS) Connecting to the Qt 300/600 over Ethernet MCS: Operation Section page 4... - Page 5 Changing Masking Level Using MCS Auto Ramping Changing Input A and B Level Time of Day Masking Errors MCS: Administration Section Service Zone Names Networking and Security Notification of Errors Date and Time – Time Zone Setting Equalizers and Emitter Fault Detection 30/31 MCS: Help Links to Help Topics...
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Page 6: Qt 300/600 Introduction
Qt 300/600 Introduction This manual discusses the installation of a sound masking system using either the Qt 300 or the Qt 600. The Qt 300 and Qt 600 controllers have identical functionality, but different number of zones supported - the Qt 300 supports 3 zones whereas the Qt 600 supports 6 zones. - Page 7 Setting the masking volumes can be approached in one of two ways: BEST: If a sound level meter is available, it is recommended that the control module’s masking volumes be adjusted up or down to achieve the following readings on the meter: Private Office Zones 38-42 dBA, averaged spatially within the office Open Area Zones...
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Page 8: Hardware Installation
Qt 300/600 Introduction Installing the Control Module NOTE: Always plug/unplug power supply at wall outlet NOTE: The Qt 600 is shown in the figures, but the Qt 300 installs in the same manner. Wall Mount Mount the bracket using the three screws and plastic anchors (mollies) provided. -
Page 9: Rack Mount
Rack Mount Attach optional rack mount brackets to each end of the control module. NOTE: When rack mounted, the control module does not hinge forward. Step 1 Remove the QtPro and power supply bracket from wall mount bracket. Step 2 Reassemble power supply to right rack mount bracket using 6:32 black screws... -
Page 10: Installing Qt Emitters
Installing the Qt Emitters Important Considerations: ▪ Each run has a maximum of 60 emitters ▪ Each run should have a maximum length of 1000 ft. (305 m). ▪ Each home run cable attached to the control module should be labeled by zone # and run #. Adding a logical name (e.g. Marketing, Private Offices) is suggested. - Page 11 NOTE: The “tombstone” hook on the back of each emitter is next to the INPUT jack. This can help you find the INPUT jack by touch. NOTE: To adjust for unexpected obstacles such as sprinkler heads, each emitter may be moved up to two feet (one tile) in any direction, if necessary.
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Page 12: Installing Paging Or Music To The Audio Inputs
Installing Paging or Music to the Audio Inputs 1. Be sure power is OFF by unplugging power cord from wall outlet. 2. Balanced Audio Input: (most often, but not always characteristic of paging systems.) Connect signal wires to + and - at input A or B. -
Page 13: Custom Cabling Guidelines
Custom Cabling Guidelines For system compliance, follow these guidelines if custom cables are required: 1. Use solid conductor 24 AWG CAT cable that meets local code requirements. 2. If the system is installed in a return air plenum, the cable must be plenum rated. -
Page 14: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement A coin-style battery (Cr1220 or Br1220) powers the real time clock during a power loss. To replace the battery: 1. Unplug the control module from wall outlet. 2. Hinge the control module forward to access the connection panel. 3. -
Page 15: System Configuration (Front Panel And Monitor Control Software)
LAN connection. See System Control Using MCS on page 22 for details. System Configurable Feature List (Front Panel / MCS) The following is a complete list of the Qt 300/600 features and if they can be configured through the front panel, MCS or both. page 15... -
Page 16: Configuring The Control Module For The Network
Configuring the Control Module for the Network IP Address DHCP The IP address is preset for systems that are not on the network. To directly connect to the control module over Ethernet, the user uses any internet browser and places the IP address or control module name in the navigation bar. -
Page 17: Front Panel Control
Status indicates if there are errors (see error codes, page 35) or if the system is OK. The HxBx field indicates the version of the internal code images and is only used by Cambridge Sound Management when debugging a problem. -
Page 18: Setting Sound Masking Levels
Hostname is set at the factory to a default value. This can be changed through the MCS. Host Name QT XX The next 2 blocks show the username and password when connecting using MCS. The default is admin/secret. These can be changed at the MCS window. - Page 19 If installation occurs before the office is occupied, turn the system to the desired level and leave it at that level. If the system is installed after the office is occupied, turn the system to the correct level when the space is unoccupied and employ auto ramping, only supported through the MCS, to provide for a period of acclimatization.
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Page 20: Setting Audio Input Levels
Lock/Unlock the Front Panel The settings of the Qt 600/Qt 300 can be locked by a physical switch on the back of the control module. Lock the control module panel by moving the “lock” switch to the “Locked” position. This prevents any casual interaction from changing the settings. -
Page 21: Configure Network Name And Ip Address
Configure Network Name and IP Address Creating a static IP address or controller name is not available from the front panel. The MCS software can configure both the network name and the IP address (see below). If the system is not connected to the network, the initial values shown on the front panel are used when connecting a PC to the QtPro over Ethernet. -
Page 22: System Control Using Monitor Control Software (Mcs)
After the discussion on connecting to the control module, the MCS screens will be discussed. Connecting to the Qt 300/600 over Ethernet 1. System software is operated from any network browser. Software is pre-installed in the control module. The HELP function provides comprehensive software control operating instructions. -
Page 23: Mcs: Operation Section
The Qt 300 will only differ on this screen by the number of zones shown. The Qt 600 will display six, while the Qt 300 will only display three. -
Page 24: Changing Masking Level Using Mcs
Changing Masking Level Using MCS Follow these steps to update the parameters within the masking level block: 1. Review – selecting the review button will allow the user to select a zone and see the current configuration. Click on the zone on the right side of the operations screen. -
Page 25: Changing Input A And B Level
Example: Zone 1 is planned to be masking level 9. Auto Ramping is set to -15dB. On day one, the level is active 15dB less than the planned level. Day 2, it is only 14 dB lower. It rises each day until it is functioning at full masking. -
Page 26: Time Of Day Masking
Select Line Level to use the signal as it comes to the controller and adjust volume from the zone window. Use Boost to add 10 dB to the signal and then continue the adjustment of volume in the zone window. Time of Day Masking QtPro allows the specification of a max time masking volume and a min time masking volume for each zone. -
Page 27: Errors
Errors If the control module is operating properly, software will display “Status: Ok”. If the control module encounters an error, software will display “Status: Error”. Click on “Error” to obtain additional informa- tion. Click on “acknowledge” to clear the error (see Administration: Notification of Errors, page 28). -
Page 28: Service
Serviced By: This is for getting help when there are errors/ prob- lems. The name of the service company can be stored. By default it is Cambridge Sound Management, but it could be changed to the installer. Phone No.: Cambridge Sound Management (by default) Zone Names Use this screen to provide informative names for each served zone. -
Page 29: Date And Time - Time Zone
The “Email Address” is the address to which error notification emails will be sent by the control module. The “Email Server” and “Port” are the name (i.e., smtp.mymailservice.com) of the mail server and the port that it listens to for outbound SMTP. If authentication is required, fill in the “Username”... -
Page 30: Setting Equalizers And Emitter Fault Detection
Setting Equalizers and Emitter Fault Detection A special login password is required to gain access to the ENFD screens. Contact Cambridge Sound Management to obtain the password(s) for your control module(s). You will need to provide the Mac Address of each control module. See “Administration: Networking and Security”... - Page 31 privacy. The report is shown in the Masking Equalizer control box and is stated in terms of change to the Privacy Index. A change must be at least 1% for it to display. The calculation is performed as specified in “ASTM International; Designation: E1130-02, Standard Test Method for Objective Measurement of Speech Privacy in Open Offices Using Articulation Index”.
- Page 32 Figure 16: Standard view of the ENFD configuration section. The diagram above shows the window as it appears and is learning the network configuration. After the 15 minutes are expired and the system is fully installed, it is time to enable fault detection if you desire. It is not required for proper operation.
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Page 33: Mcs: Help
Software Update This is a link to the Cambridge Sound Management web site for access to the latest software. When the user selects the link from the MCS, it displays the current software on the control module and the version of software available to install. -
Page 34: Documentation
Figure 18: MCS Help Section The install directions are provided with the new software for convenience and not part of this document. MCS: Printout This screen displays the current configuration of the system. This screen should be captured and stored in case of data loss or system failure. - Page 35 Error Codes If one or more errors exist in the sound masking system, an eight digit error code is displayed on the LCD display (scroll forward to the “Error” screen). The error state is indicated by an eight digit code of the form: Error: 0_000000 Error Code for Zone 1...
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Page 36: Post Installation Handoff
Selecting “Error” for the screen above pops open a window that details the error in the system. The format of the error string is the same as shown on the front panel. The screen below shows there are emitter faults in 3 zones and the administrator should look for nonfunctional emitters. -
Page 37: Warranty
FCC rules. Warranty Coverage — Qt™ Emitters Cambridge Sound Management, LLC (the “warrantor”) will, for a period of five (5) years, starting with the date of purchase, warrant that the Qt™ Emitters (the “speakers”) will be free of defects in materials and workmanship that interfere with proper operation as a sound masking, paging and music speaker system. -
Page 38: Warranty
If the product is still not functioning properly after making use of these resources, please contact Cambridge Sound Management for a return authorization number. All returns are to be prepaid. The warrantor will pay return surface freight within the continental United States on warranty repairs. -
Page 39: Settings Record
Settings Record (Installer/Administrator) If using software control, select the “Print Settings” link under the Ad- ministration page to print a complete list of system information. Place the printout in the job ticket holder near the control module. If using front panel control, fill in the details below. This information is critical to ease recovery from a hardware fault. -
Page 40: Homerun Zone Destination Record
Homerun Zone Destination Record Zone 1 Run 1 ____________ Run 2 ____________ Zone 2 Run 1 ____________ Run 2 ____________ Zone 3 Run 1 ____________ Run 2 ____________ Zone 4 Run 1 ____________ Run 2 ____________ Zone 5 Run 1 ____________ Run 2 ____________ Zone 6 Run 1 ____________...
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