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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
This introductory chapter includes the following topics:
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"How to Use This Manual" on page 5
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"The Compass RMS Remote Monitoring System" on
page 5
"Workflow for Compass RMS Configurations" on page 7
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Make sure to read this user guide in its entirety before con-
figuring a Compass RMS™ system. In particular, pay close
attention to material related to safety issues.
As you read this user guide, you will encounter the following
icons for notes, tips, and cautions:
NOTE:
A note identifies an important or useful
piece of information relating to the topic under
discussion.
TIP:
A tip offers a helpful tip relevant to the topic
at hand.
CAUTION:
A caution gives notice that an
action may have serious consequences and
could cause harm to equipment or personnel, or
could cause delays or other problems.
[Default Values] are bracketed and are displayed in type-
writer (monospace) font.
Information and specifications are subject to change.
Updates and supplementary information are available at
www.meyersound.com.Some places to check are:
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Compass RMS product page.
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RMS product page.
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Webinars and Product Tutorials areas of the Education
page.
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Sound Support page.
Meyer Sound Technical Support is available at:
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Tel: +1 510 486.1166
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Web:
www.meyersound.com/support
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Email:
techsupport@meyersound.com
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After Hours Emergencies: +1 510 486.0657
THE COMPASS RMS REMOTE MONITORING
SYSTEM
NOTE:
In this manual, both RMS-equipped
loudspeakers and MPS-488HP power supplies
are generically referred to as "devices."
The Compass RMS remote monitoring system provides
extensive real-time displays on a Windows or Mac OS X
computer of status and performance data for each loud-
speaker in a system, including amplifier voltage, limiting
activity, power output, and fan and driver status. Soloing
and muting of each loudspeaker is also available. Compass
RMS consists of:
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RMS module: Each loudspeaker in an RMS network has
an RMS module installed in it, which monitors parame-
ters like limiting, fan speed, heat sink temperature, and
amplifier power, and reports that information back to the
Compass control software. The RMS module stores the
type of loudspeaker in which it is installed, a loudspeaker
ID, and a user-assigned name. Some Meyer Sound loud-
speakers come standard with an RMS module installed
while others offer it as an option. For more information,
visit the Meyer Sound website.
RMServer: Loudspeakers and other devices on an RMS
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network are connected to a computer running Compass
software through RMServer hardware. Up to 50 loud-
speakers or 12 MPS-488HP power supplies can be
attached to each RMServer. RMServer replaces all iLON
hardware used in legacy systems; iLON hardware is
incompatible with Compass-based RMS networks.
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Compass control software: Provides an integrated envi-
ronment for controlling and monitoring loudspeaker sys-
tems. Compass uses a graphical user interface running
on a remote computer to display information provided by
the Compass RMS remote monitoring system, and pro-
vide comprehensive control of CAL column array loud-
speakers, Galileo loudspeaker management processors,
and Callisto array processors.
Compass software includes a context-sensitive help sys-
tem, and full copy and paste of all settings and groups of
settings. The tabbed interface can be scaled to any display
resolution and the color scheme or contrast can be config-
ured for either day or night. Windows and Mac OS X ver-
sions have the same user interface, so switching between
platforms is completely transparent.
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