Zc-Zone Controllers - dbx DriveRack 260 User Manual

DriveRack
SECTION 6 ®
Remote Control

6.2.1 ZC-Zone Controllers

ZONE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION
The installation of the Zone Controllers MUST be accomplished with the use of cable which is
rated VW-1 or higher. Common NEC designations which meet this rating include: CMP, CMR,
CMG, CM and CMX.
The Zone Controllers offer additional utility to the DriveRack 260. They allow real-time
adjustment of output levels, mutes and program changes from simple wall panel interfaces. On
the 260, a maximum number of six Zone Controllers may be used and they may be nested, in
other words, one controller may be used for a single zone and then another controller may be
used for the entire venue or system. With a maximum distance of up to 1000 ft. on CAT5 cable
with RJ-45 connectors, the Zone Controllers offer an easy to program and use remote control
surface.
ZC REMOTE DESCRIPTION
The following describes the functions of each dbx ZC remote wall panel.
ZC-1
The ZC-1 is a programmable zone controller that allows output volume level control from a
wall panel.
ZC-2
The ZC-2 is a programmable zone controller that allows output volume level and mute control
from a wall panel.
ZC-3
The ZC-3 allows wall panel program selection for the 260.
ZC-4
The ZC-4 provides contact closure program selection for room combining applications.
ZC-BOB
The ZC-BOB allows parallel or home run cabling of the Zone Controllers.
PROGRAMMING
To be programmed, each Zone Controller must have its ID number set using the DIP switches
on each ZC. The Zone Controllers are programmed from the Utility Menu, which can be
accessed either from the front panel of the DriveRack 260 or from DriveWare (the software
GUI).
The diagrams on the following page show screen shots from the DriveWare GUI, as well as a
description on how to program each Zone Controller.
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