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d&b Remote network

The d&b Remote network enables central control and monitoring of a complete d&b loudspeaker system from anywhere in the network, be it from a PC in the control room, at the mix position, or on a wireless tablet PC in the auditorium. This central access to all functions, controls and detailed system information unlocks the full potential of the d&b system approach. It effectively speeds up the execution of various tasks during configuration and offers significant advantages during operation. Extensive monitoring and diagnostics enables detailed examination of the system performance. Control can be undertaken on individual loudspeakers, on multiple groups of loudspeakers or formed into groups that address the complete system. The flexibility and scalability of this approach, coupled with the inclusion of several types of interfaces, allow the d&b Remote network to be deployed to address the differing control and monitoring requirements in a broad variety of mobile and installed applications, regardless of their size.

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User interfaces

Through the open architecture of the d&b Remote network, multiple user interfaces can be applied to the d&b Remote network:

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• R1 Remote control software is the software that enables functions of d&b amplifiers to be controlled and monitored remotely from a PC.
• R10 Service software is designed to service and update up to 63 d&b amplifiers simultaneously.
• IEC 60849 applications 'Sound Systems for Emergency Purposes' can be integrated using a Programmable Logic Controller.
• A d&b Remote network can be integrated into a media control environment using the modules (drivers) that were specifically developed by Crestron, AMX and d&b for this purpose.
• Third party devices can be integrated into the d&b Remote network using the open d&b Remote network protocol.

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d&b Remote interfaces

Every d&b amplifier is fitted with a Remote interface for the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus. Each D6 and D12 has two REMOTE connectors (RJ 45) to enable the CAN-Bus signal to be daisy chained through them. A simple d&b Remote network application consists of a computer running R1 Remote control software, an R60 USB to CAN interface, CAT 5 shielded twisted pair cable with shielded RJ 45 connectors and d&b D6 or D12 amplifiers. Up to five R60 USB to CAN interfaces can be operated with one computer running R1, while a maximum of 504 amplifiers can be incorporated into one application. The maximum bus cable length of a d&b Remote network is 600 metres, the adjoining table shows cable length examples. The R70 Ethernet to CAN interface can be used for applications over longer distances like stadiums or conference centres, in conjunction with a fibre optic network for example.

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Cable cross section	Maximum bus cable length with number of amplifiers
	32	64	100
0,125 mm² (26 AWG)	90 m (295 ft)	80 m (260 ft)	70 m (230 ft)
0,25 mm² (24 AWG)	180 m (590 ft)	160 m (525 ft)	140 m (460 ft)
0,50 mm² (20 AWG)	320 m (1050 ft)	280 m (920 ft)	240 m (790 ft)
0,75 mm² (18 AWG)	500 m (1640 ft)	420 m (1380 ft)	330 m (1080 ft)

Examples of bus cable lengths

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TI 312 d&b Remote network gives a detailed description of the CAN-Bus cabling requirements and interfaces. This can be downloaded from the following documentation section.

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Documentation

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Accessories

Z6118 R60 USB to CAN interface

Z6124 R70 Ethernet to CAN interface

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Z6122 Bopla mounting clamp (R60 only)	Z6123 Bopla mounting clamp upright (R60 and R70)	Z6116 RJ45 M Terminator

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Drivers

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