Software Instruction Manual

IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software
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8 Monitoring & Controlling Drones
An IQ drone such as the DRN-16 can control an IQ System much like a host computer. But before it can control
other IQ components in the system, it must be configured or “trained” to do so. This section will describe how to use
Turbo to configure a drone.
Let’s begin with the drone Control Block screen. A sample is shown in Figure 8.1. Notice that a single drone control
block occupies the entire drone Control Block screen.
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8.1 Initializing a Drone Control Block
The first step in initializing a drone control block is to set the IQ address and Crown Bus loop number. This is
normally done automatically during a roll call. However, you can set them manually if you need to configure a
system off-line.
IQ Address & Crown Bus Loop: The IQ address number you enter must match the physical IQ address
switch setting on the IQ drone. The Crown Bus loop number must match the physical loop to which the drone is
wired.
On Line: The phrase “On Line” will appear in the upper right corner of the information area when a drone is
actively connected to and in communication with the IQ System.
Model, Location & Purpose: These three text lines are available for you to include relevant notes about
the unit. Up to 15 characters can be entered on each line.
Interface: When a drone is used as an IQ interface between a host computer and one or two Crown Bus
Fig. 8.1 A Drone Control Block Screen