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Crown IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Reference Manual

Iq system programmable input processor for crown pip-compatible power amplifiers
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  • Page 1 To obtain the latest version of this manual, please visit the Crown website at www.crownaudio.com. © 2000 by Crown Audio, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Elkhart, Indiana 46515- 1000 U.S.A. Telephone: 219-294-8000. The IQ–P.I.P.–MEM is produced by Crown Audio, Inc. Trademark Notice: MPX-6 SmartAmp ™...
  • 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 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 4 IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor- dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 5 PIP opening in the back of the amplifier (see Figure 4.6 and 4.7). 10. Tighten the two PIP mounting screws until it is secured to the amplifier back panel. 11. Connect the IQ–P.I.P.-MEM to the IQ System via the Crown Bus (see Section 4.6 if more information is needed).
  • Page 6 “The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Crown International could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.” IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Install the IQ–P.I.P.-MEM into the Amplifier ... 19 Install the Wiring ... 20 Adjust the Levels & Scale Factors ... 20 A Closer Look at Crown Bus Wiring ... 21 A Closer Look at Audio Signal Wiring ... 26 Using the AUX Connector ... 27 4.8.1 AUX Output ...
  • Page 8 4.12 IQ Component w/ Screw Term. Plug to IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Input .. 24 4.13 IQ Component w/ RJ45 Connector to IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Input ... 24 4.14 Standard Crown Bus Wiring "Loops" to each IQ Component .. 25 4.15 Audio Input Wiring ... 26 4.16 The Internal AUX Circuit ...
  • Page 9 IQ2-compatible components like the IQ–P.I.P.-MEM. The IQ–P.I.P.-MEM connects the am- plifier to the Crown Bus of an IQ Sys- tem so the amplifier can be con- trolled and monitored. It is powered by the amplifier and includes a...
  • Page 10 Front View Bottom View Fig. 2.1 The IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Facilities The IQ–P.I.P.-MEM is secured to the back panel of the amplifier with two phillips-head screws and star-tooth lock washers. The lock washers are required for proper ground connec- tion. IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems A 3-pin female XLR connector is provided for balanced audio input to each channel of the amplifier.
  • Page 11 Reference Manual A lockable 5-pin female DIN con- nector is provided for input connec- tion to the Crown Bus. A mating Switchcraft 502 series connector can be ordered from Crown (part C 7776-5). Pin 1 is negative (–), pin 2 is positive (+), and pin 3 is ground (gnd).
  • Page 12 IQ address of the unit (see Section 4.1). This switch is located on the top circuit board. Each IQ component on a Crown Bus is given a unique IQ address so it can be independently controlled and monitored. Two or more IQ compo-...

  • Page 13: Amp Mode

    IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems With an IQ–P.I.P.-MEM module a Crown amplifier can be monitored and controlled by an IQ System. This typically involves a host com- puter (usually a PC), attached to the IQ System via an IQ2-compat- ible IQ interface, running IQ soft- ware.

  • Page 14: Dspi

    Reference or Owner’s information about ODEP.) The factory “Drop out” relays are provided on the Crown Bus ports to maintain the continuity of the IQ communication loop even if the IQ–P.I.P.-MEM loses power. A Data Signal Presence Indicator (DSPI) is provided on the front panel.

  • Page 15: Memory Backup

    IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems A memory backup feature is provided which can be disabled, if desired. The factory default setting is “enabled.” When enabled, it stores all run-time parameters that can be controlled by the IQ software into nonvolatile memory (EEPROM) at approximately one second intervals.
  • Page 16 PIP2-compatible amplifier (such as the Crown Macro-Tech 02 Series or Com-Tech 10 Series amplifiers). The correct card to install in a PIP2-compatible amplifier is the IQ–P.I.P.-MEM-PIP2.
  • Page 17 IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems the same Crown Bus Loop can have the same address. Suppose, for example, the IQ System has two Crown Bus loops and this IQ–P.I.P.- MEM is installed into loop 1 and given address 77. No other IQ–P.I.P.-MEM can...
  • Page 18 And keep the output levels low if you are uncertain of the preamplifier settings. Remember, Crown is not li- able for damage due to overpowering other compo- nents. If the IQ–P.I.P.-MEM is...
  • Page 19 IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems being installed into a PIP2- compatible amplifier, move both jumper JP4 and JP5 on the IQ circuit board to the “OUT” position (Figures 2.1 and 4.8). Set both JP4 and JP5 to the “IN” position for all other amplifiers.
  • Page 20 This is easily done by connecting a host computer to the IQ–P.I.P.- MEM via an IQ interface and the Crown Bus and running the appropriate software (see IQ for Windows online help for more information). The software will prompt you...
  • Page 21 Crown Bus loop having an IQ2-compatible IQ interface in order for the IQ System to control or monitor it. The Crown Bus is a serial communication loop de- signed to transmit IQ commands and data. As implemented in the IQ–P.I.P.-MEM, it is a 20 milliamp...
  • Page 22 Unshielded wire usually has less capacitance. sometimes be convenient to run Crown Bus data signals to and from stage monitor am- plifiers along unused wire pairs in a mic snake. Do not use the ground wire which is...
  • Page 23 Reference Manual DIN Connectors component with a removable barrier block connector. Figure 4.12 shows how the Crown Bus output of the IQ– P.I.P.-MEM should be connected to an IQ component with an RJ45 con- nector. Figure 4.13 shows how an IQ...
  • Page 24 IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems Figure 4.11 IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Output Connection to an IQ Component with an RJ45 Connector Figure 4.12 An IQ Component with Screw Terminal Plug Connected to the IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Input Figure 4.13 An IQ Component with RJ45 Connector to the IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Input Reference Manual...
  • Page 25 The loop begins and ends with the IQ interface. The output of one IQ Figure 4.14 Standard Crown Bus Wiring "Loops" from the Output to the Input Reference Manual component “loops” to the input of the next and so on as shown in Figure 4.14.
  • Page 26 • Do not connect audio and data grounds together. For example, do not connect the audio ground to the Crown Bus ground. • Turn the entire sound system Figure. 4.15 Audio Input Wiring IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems off before changing any con- nections.

  • Page 27: Aux Output

    IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems The IQ System offers tremendous flexibility and the auxiliary feature connector provides a means of tapping into it. It can be used to turn something on/off, send a signal to another component and receive a signal from another component.

  • Page 28: Audio Signals

    Note: A Crown part number is pro- vided in the given illustration for a suitable solid-state relay (C 7308- 7). Contact your local Crown repre- sentative or the Crown factory Parts Department (219-294-8200) to or- der. By monitoring the operating condi-...
  • Page 29 The IQ–P.I.P.-MEM communicates with the host computer via the Crown Bus. Connections to the Crown Bus are made via the 4 and 5-pin locking DIN connectors on the rear panel. IQ commands enter- ing the PIP are fed into an input re-...

  • Page 30: Iq–P.i.p.-Mem Circuit Block Diagram

    It interprets commands re- ceived from the Crown Bus and re- sponds accordingly. IQ–P.I.P.-MEM is designed to pro- vide an “automatic reset” in the event of a power failure, but the rear reset switch has also been added. Pressing this switch re- Fig.
  • Page 31 Signal Presence Indicator) flashes when a valid IQ command is re- ceived from the IQ System via the Crown Bus. Depending upon the firmware version in your unit, the DSPI can be forced on to facilitate rapid troubleshooting of Crown Bus wiring.
  • Page 32 IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems +40 dB of gain. +12 dBu, balanced. >90 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. ±0.1 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. >75 dB at 1 kHz. >65 dB at 20 kHz. >70 dB at 60 Hz with +10 dBu input.
  • Page 33 250 are reserved for special system use. of the same type which are connected to the same Crown Bus loop can have the same address. To use the IQ address tables, simply find the address you want and set the IQ address switch of the IQ–P.I.P.-...
  • Page 34 IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems Fig. 7.2 IQ Address Switch (SW1) Settings from 126 to 250 Reference Manual...
  • Page 35 To obtain factory service, fill out the the back of this manual and send it along with your proof of purchase and the defective unit to the Crown factory. For warranty service, we will pay for ground shipping both ways in the United States.
  • Page 36 IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems Reference Manual...
  • Page 37 IQ–P.I.P.-MEM Programmable Input Processor for IQ Systems Shipping Address: Crown Audio, Inc., Factory Service, Plant 2 SW, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN U.S.A. 46517 Phone: 1-800-342-6939 or 1-219-294-8200 Fax: 1-219-294-8124 (Be sure to describe the conditions that existed when the problem occurred and what attempts were made to correct it.)

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