Installation - dB Technologies RDNET CONTROL 8 Manual

INSTALLATION

This device can be used on a stand or installed in a standard 19" rack.
The overall dimensions consist of a single unit; fastening is performed by 4 screws to be
inserted into slots located on side flaps.
DESCRIPTION
RDNet Control 8 is an hardware interface to connect diffusers or accessory appliances to a
Personal Computer (PC).
RDNet system uses a proprietary serial protocol especially developed to create a data
network which can remotely manage up to 256 compatible devices (ex. dBTechnologies
professional diffusers such as DVA T12, DVA S30N, DVA S15N, etc.. )
The interface is managed by PC through a suitable software running on Microsoft Windows®
operating systems.
The audio devices are connected to RDNet Control 8 control unit, which performs the main
function of data routing between PC and devices themselves.
RDNet system allows monitoring the status of each devices, i.e. the main values to be taken
(VU-meter, temperatures, logistic status, etc.).
The PC cyclically requires the RDNet Control 8 unit the operating state of audio devices that
make up the communication network.
All data are collected by the central unit that performs a sequential scan of all audio devices.
Digital address allocation is automatic.
RDNet is a "real-time" system: information relating to the functioning of audio devices is
acquired in real-time, feature that allows a connected devices global view.
It is possible to check each single audio device and edit its parameters (e.g. output level,
mute, equalization, delay, etc.) by using the PC software.
The audio device overall configuration can be saved as file in the PC and later reloaded. It is
possible to synchronize all parameter values of the RDNet Control 8 unit to the ones of the
PC software preset.
The link between the PC and the RDNet Control 8 unit can be made through USB port or
ETHERNET port (useful when the PC is far or it is necessary to link the RDNet Control 8 unit
to an ETHERNET net already wired).
USB link shall be at least version 1.1 or 2.0, and can be used when the PC is close to the
central unit (a few metres).
The RDNet Control 8 unit can manage up to 8 subnets. Up to 32 audio devices can be
connected to each subnet (8 subnets x 32 = total 256 audio devices)
5
PC
USB / ETHERNET
RDNET CONTROL 8
EIA RS-485
SUBNET 2
SUBNET 3
SUBNET 4
SUBNET 5
SUBNET 6
SUBNET 7
SUBNET 8
.
AUDIO
DEVICES
(max. 32
per subnet)
SUBNET 1