Crown USBX Operation Manual page 5

USBX Server
Important Safety Instructions
T
he Crown USBX interface is a simple and compact unit designed to enable control and
monitoring of Crown XTi, CDi, or DSi amplifiers via a wired or wireless Ethernet connection.
A built-in Wi-Fi access point allows USBX to become a powerful and convenient tool for
managing Crown XTi, CDi, DSi devices via the Powered by Crown iOS application.
The primary intended use of USBX is as an interface to Crown USB-enabled amplifiers which connect
either directly, or via a downstream USB hub, to a USB port on USBX. Then the amplifiers can be
accessed via the RJ45 gigabit Ethernet port on USBX, or wirelessly via the wireless access point which
is built into USBX.
Connections: 1GB/s wired Ethernet via RJ45 connector, 802.11b/g/n wireless Ethernet
via built-in WAP
Power Input: 100-240VAC/50-60Hz Max 20W
Power Consumption: 5VDC/3.0A Max.
Size: 3.75" x 2.5" x 1.9"
(95mm x 65mm x 48.5mm)
Control: Supports fully featured monitoring and control of up to 8 USB-enabled Crown amplifiers.
This includes XTi2, XTi, CDi, and DSi models.
Software Requirements: For control with Apple iOS devices, download the Powered by Crown
application from the Apple App Store. For control via HiQnet System Architect or Audio Architect, see
hiqnet.harmanpro.com to download the appropriate program.
Features
• Completely self-contained unit easily integrates into existing systems
that include Crown XTi, CDi, and DSi amplifiers
• Perfect for mobile PA systems, movie theaters, small to medium fixed installations and more
• For quick access to adjusting levels and monitoring I/O meters, use an iDevice with the Powered
by Crown app to instantly commun icate with attached amplifiers over Wi-Fi with USBX
• For power users, use the built-in wireless access point or the 1Gbps
wired Ethernet connection on USBX to control USB-connected amplifiers
via a computer running System Architect or Audio Architect
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