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User interfaces.
Remote interfaces.
Documentation.
Accessories.
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.
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. |
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R10 Service software is designed to service and
update up to 63 d&b amplifiers simultaneously. |
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IEC 60849 applications 'Sound Systems for Emergency Purposes' can be integrated using a Programmable
Logic Controller. |
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, in conjunction
with a fibre optic network for example.
Cable cross
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Maximum bus cable length
with number of amplifiers |
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64 |
100 |
0,125 mm˛
(26 AWG) |
90 m (295 ft) |
80 m (260 ft) |
70 m (230 ft) |
0,25 mm˛
(24 AWG) |
180 m (590 ft) |
160 m (525 ft) |
140 m (460 ft) |
0,50 mm˛
(20 AWG) |
320 m (1050 ft) |
280 m (920 ft) |
240 m (790 ft) |
0,75 mm˛
(18 AWG) |
500 m (1640 ft) |
420 m (1380 ft) |
330 m (1080 ft) |
Examples of bus cable lengths
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.
Documentation
Accessories
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Z6118
R60 USB to CAN interface
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Z6124
R70 Ethernet to CAN interface
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Z6122
Bopla mounting clamp
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Z6123
Bopla mounting clamp upright (R60 and R70) |
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Z6116
RJ45 M Terminator |
Drivers
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R60 USB to CAN interface, Manual 1.2