2 IC IC Squared Digitally Steerable Loudspeaker Systems USERS MANUAL IC2-R • IC2-FR • IC2-FR-WR Array Modules IC212S-R • IC212S-FR • IC212S-FR-WR Dual 12” Subwoofers IC118S-R • IC118S-FR • IC118S-FR-WR 18” Subwoofers Version 1.10.
IC2 Users Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
Users Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS IC2 Page Introduction 4 Technical Support 4 Assembly Instructions 5 Address Number Verification 7 Introduction To RHAON 9 RHAON Organization 10 Preparation Computer Requirements 12 Software Installation 12 Customizing Your RHAON Workspace 13 Virtual System Design 14 Assigning a Static IP Address 15 Saving Your Work 16 Network Manager 17 Connect
IC2 Users Manual INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Renkus-Heinz RHAON Empowered digitally steered Iconyx ( IC Squared) loudspeaker system We hope you enjoy it. Your Iconyx IC Squared loudspeaker was carefully tested and inspected before leaving our factory and should have arrived in perfect condition. Please carefully inspect the shipping carton(s) and loudspeaker(s) for any noticeable damage, and if any damage is found, immediately notify the shipping company.
Users Manual IC2 IC2-R Mobile Array Module Assembly Floor Stacks IC2-R mobile array modules and their matching subwoofers are often floor stacked using the subwoofers as a mounting base for the array modules. Typical floor stacks include two or three array modules plus one or two matching subwoofers. Floor stacks can be built without the subwoofers, but the stack won’t bet as stable as one built with one or two subwoofers as the base. To assemble an IC2-R floor stack. 1.
IC2 Users Manual IC2-FR Assembly (Fixed Installation) RHANG-IC2 Flybar IC2-FR Array Module IC Squared array modules and their matching subwoofers are often floor stacked using the subwoofers as a mounting base for the array modules. Typical floor stacks include two or three array modules plus one or two matching subwoofers. Floor stacks can be built without the subwoofers, but the stack isn’t as stable as one built with one or two subwoofers as the base. To assemble an IC2-FR floor stack: 1.
Users Manual IC2 IC2-FR-WR Assembly (Weather Resistant Fixed Installation) 1) Unpack the individual enclosures and associated hardware. 2) Pre stage your array on a clean non-abrasive padded surface such as carpet by laying the enclosures in position face down on the carpet. A small gap of less than 1/4” (6.35 mm) between the enclosures is normal.
IC2 Users Manual Address Number Verification All that remains is to verify that the individual IC2-R modules are properly identified in the RHAON network. IC Squared offers two methods of handling multi cabinet line arrays; the conventional Master/Slave arrangement and an All Master approach. For small systems having 4 or fewer Array modules, either method can be used. All arrays having 5 or more modules must use the All Master approach.
Users Manual IC2 INTRODUCTION TO RHAON Your digitally controlled, steerable Iconyx IC Squared loudspeaker is RHAON Empowered. RHAON (“rayon”), the Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network, is the first practical system to combine digital audio distribution with precise control and supervision of self-powered loudspeakers.
Users Manual IC2 RHAON ORGANIZATION: Three Fundamental Audio Operations Before we go on, let’s take a look at the structure of RHAON. Audio operations comprise three fundamental areas that are necessary for the success of any sound system: CONNECT In a RHAON system there are both physical connections and network (software) connections. The physical connections are made using UTP cable meeting at least CAT5 standards and/or analog cables as well as AC power cords.
Users Manual IC2 TYPICAL PROJECT WORKFLOW P R E PA R AT I O N INSTALL RHAON software under Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 SET COMPUTERSCHOOSE BACKGROUND IMAGE ADD VIRTUAL SPEAKERS GROUP VIRTUAL SPEAKERSOPEN NETWORK MANAGER Static IP This can make it easier to see or scan network for actual or actual loudspeakers ToverifyintegrityoftheEthernet Address where Groups and Loudspeakers loudspeakers found on your network network are in the venue CONNECT SCANTHE NETWORK RHAON assigns IP Addressesasneeded ASSOC
IC2 Users Manual Software Installation P R E PA R AT I O N You need a Windows PC running RHAON software in order to maximize the performance of RHAON-Empowered loudspeakers and your RHAON system. You can use RHAON software during the design stage, for system setup, tuning and commissioning, and for remote control and supervision. You can disconnect the computer from the network after commissioning the system, if you or your client are not using RHAON’s system supervision capabilities.
Users Manual IC2 P R E PA R AT I O N Notice that the program warns you if your display settings may cause viewing problems. If you are using “Large Fonts,” we recommend you change to the default 96 DPI setting to avoid viewing problems. Customizing Your RHAON Workspace The grey background with RHAON watermark can easily be changed to something more useful, such as a block diagram of your system or a photo of the venue.
IC2 Users Manual Virtual System Design P R E PA R AT I O N RHAON software can save you time at the job site by enabling you to set up a complete virtual loudspeaker system before you go to the site. When you get to the site, you connect your computer to the network, link the virtual loudspeakers with their real counterparts, and upload the settings to each individual loudspeaker. Your loudspeaker system can include individual loudspeakers, groups of multiple loudspeakers, or a combination of both.
Users Manual ou can begin your preparation offline in a virtual environment, but to make a RHAON system operational you have to connect your computer and the RHAON Empowered loudspeakers in the system to an Ethernet network. You need to associate the virtual loudspeakers you have created in RHAON with the actual loudspeakers installed in the system. The first step is to make sure the computer’s Network Interface Card (NIC) is properly setup .
IC2 Users Manual P R E PA R AT I O N Prior to plugging a RJ-45 connector into your computer’s Ethernet port, you need to make sure that RHAON has the correct network settings. In the RHAON software, go to the Options menu and select “Preferences”. On the General tab, make sure the correct NIC is selected in the Adapter field. The available selections are based on the listing of your network connection you noted earlier. Refer to page 13.
Users Manual IC2 P R E PA R AT I O N Saving Changes Each loudspeaker’s Connect, Control and Supervise Properties window also has a Save button. Pressing the Save button will save the change(s) to the project file and to the associated loudspeaker’s flash memory.. Note that although the changes are being sent to the project file, the project file itself is not being saved. The Network Manager Most Iconyx setup and installation problems are “network problems” and not Iconyx or RHAON problems.
IC2 Users Manual Linking Software Icons with Networked Loudspeakers CONNEC To connect to a RHAON / CobraNet loudspeaker network, you first make all the physical connections. For examples of RHAON / CobraNet networks, see Appendix 1. A typical amplifier input panel is shown on page 53 in Appendix 1. Remember: before connecting your computer running RHAON software to the network, you should have assigned a static IP address to your computer.
Users Manual IC2 CONNECT Continue until all networked loudspeakers are linked to icons in the main workspace. When an icon is linked to a networked loudspeaker, the status indicator under its name changes from Unassigned (Red) to OK (Green). Notice that the directory listing for that loudspeaker also moves from the Network folder to the Speaker folder. To confirm that the setup is complete, return to System Layout and place the cursor over the loudspeaker listings in the directory tree.
IC2 Users Manual Properties Windows CONNECT The three operational modes of RHAON, Connect, Control and Supervise all have their own unique Properties window (see below). Notice that the vertical pane on the left side of each window is identical. The Connect, Control and Supervise tabs at the top of the window allow you to switch between the three operating modes without returning to the main window.
Users Manual IC2 The vertical pane in each Properties window provides for loudspeaker identification and selected control features. See below for details. Loudspeakers DSP sample rate (48 kHz or 96 kHz). See page 21 for more details. Power On/Standby button. Turns amplifier On or places it in Standby. Turning AC power to the Array On and Off is a separate operation. Text fields for entering a name for the loudspeaker and listing its location.
IC2 Users Manual Assigning Digital and Analog Inputs CONNECT The larger right portion of the Properties windows vary with the operating mode. The Connect window is divided into an upper light grey Internal DSP Connections section and and a darker grey lower CobraNet Routing Assignments section. The Assign Amplifier Inputs portion of the upper section is where you select which one of the Array’s multiple inputs will be routed to the Main input and which one will be used for the Priority override circuit.
Users Manual IC2 CobraNet devices transmit and receive digital audio (48 or 96 kHz, 16, 20 or 24 bit) in bundles of up to 8 channels. The number of channels per bundle can vary, depending on settings for latency and resolution. The number of bundles available depends on network bandwidth. Each CobraNet bundle has a number from the following ranges: 0: 1 thru 255: 256 thru 65,279: CONNECT CobraNet Digital Audio Signal Routing Disables the receiver or transmitter.
IC2 Users Manual CONNECT The next step is to connect the CobraNet Source Transmitters to the CobraNet Receivers in the RHAON loudspeakers. Double click on one of the Source’s green Tx triangles and then double click on one of the loudspeaker’s red Rx triangles to connect the two. A connection line will let you know the connection was completed. The loudspeaker’s Receiver automatically inherits the bundle settings of the Source Transmitter.
Users Manual IC2 Beam Steering / Presets Overview CONNECT conyx ICL2 digitally steered arrays produce tightly focused, precisely aimed beams of acoustic energy that maintain their intensity well over long distances. The FIR files that shape and aim these beams of energy are created within RHAON under Beam Steering and then either stored as a Preset or loaded into the array’s DSP.
IC2 Users Manual The opening Beam Steering window displays the setup criteria and the beams aiming angle and focal point. CONNECT It does not map (calculate and display) the Array’s beam until the Calculate Mapping button is pressed. You’ll find it in the Mapping setup section. on the right side of the screen. The Mapping section controls the calculation’s frequency, bandwidth and weighting. Note the four control buttons in the lower right corner of the Beam Steering window.
Users Manual CONNECT Before going on you should first verify that the correct measurement system is being used (feet or meters). The default measurement system is feet but you may want to use meters. IC2 To check or change the setting, right click in the center of the beam steering window or select Preferences from the Options pull down menu in the tool bar section of RHAON window. If you want to change from feet to meters, click in the Metric radio button.
IC2 Users Manual CONNECT You should know the physical dimensions of the area(s) you want to cover, so the next logical step is to set up the audience area(s) using the Audience Area section on the right side of the Beam Steering screen. To simplify this step, Beam Steering provides five templates, the Standard one used as the default starting point and four others; Small Arena, Large Arena, Open Air and Theater. These templates are available by clicking on the Area Presets button.
Users Manual CONNECT The Normalize Beam EQ instructs Beamware to apply a normalized EQ curve to the FIR filters and reduces the amount of EQ that will be needed during final commissioning. Some users, however, prefer to do all the EQ themselves so this feature can be turned off. See Preferences on page 25). .
IC2 Users Manual Now, let’s investigate the multiple beam capabilities of Iconyx. CONNECT In many installations, a single beam is the ideal solution for the room’s acoustical challenges. In some cases, however, multiple beams are needed to provide the desired coverage. Rooms with a balcony are a good example; in most cases a single beam can’t cover both the main floor and the balcony. One solution is two line arrays, one for the floor and the other for the balcony, but this is expensive.
Users Manual CONNECT Now that we understand the basics of using beam steering, it’s time to investigate another one of the unique tools beam steering includes to make life easier for you. It’s called AutoFocus. You’ll find it in the IC Configuration section next to Beams. IC2 Auto-Focus can save you lots of time especially if you are working with a large system or an All Master System. We highly recommend you use it. Clicking on Auto-Focus will open the setup window shown to the right.
IC2 Users Manual CONNECT The next graphic shows a much larger room, 100 feet deep instead of 50 feet. Note that the beam opening set at 20o to obtain a longer throw. Still the level is starting to fall off at the rear of the room. Maybe we should consider a Dual ICL-FR array. The next graphic shows an even larger room, one requiring a 125 foot throw. Note that the larger, more powerful ICL-FR-DUAL array was chosen and the opening angle reduced to 10o.
Users Manual IC2 In the beam steering window, select either Send to Working Memory or Save to Preset. The two commands are in the lower right of the beam steering window. Send to Working Memory will send the beam steering settings direct to the array’s DSP and write over any previous settings. Save to Preset will store the beam settings in the designated Preset. Note that the Beam Steering Presets control only the beam steering data; EQ, compression, etc.
IC2 Users Manual CONNECT Selection of the desired Preset is controlled on the Array’s control panel by the three push buttons located directly below the digital readout. The Preset Up and Preset Down buttons are used to select the desired Preset and the Enter button used to enter the selection into the DSP. The readout display will flash while the selected Preset’s configuration settings are being entered into the DSP and return to a steady glow when the procedure is complete.
Users Manual IC2 The buttons located below the white Preset Listing area provide for a variety of functions. The Delete Preset erases the selected Preset and the Delete All button erases all of the Presets. The Reset Array button restores the Arrays DSP and beam steering settings to their original default settings. CONNECT The Load Preset button loads the selected Preset into the associated array’s working memory.
IC2 Users Manual CONTROL CONTROL MODE Control Mode provides access to the Loudspeaker Amplifier’s internal DSP and allows you to control its settings. You can enter Control Mode by clicking on the Control button at the top of the main workspace, or from within any loudspeaker’s Properties window. Any or all of the Control functions can be restricted to authorized operators who have password access; more information on password authorization can be found in the Supervise Mode section of this manual.
Users Manual IC2 On the right side of the Control Properties window, in the upper dark grey section, you will see a frequency response graph. Underneath it are controls for 12 filters. To select a filter, click the button above its white data fields; then either type in your values, use the up-down arrows or scroll with your mouse to adjust the parameters. At the far left is a high pass filter; its low pass counterpart is at the far right.
IC2 Users Manual CONTROL Priority Override is one of the unique features of RHAON. It allows you to assign signal-activated priority override capabilities to any one of the array’s multiple inputs. The Priority Override controls in the lower right section of the properties window allow you to set the Attach Time, the Hold Time, the Release Time and the Threshold Level.
Users Manual IC2 Add Group Add Array All Loudspeakers Icon Now it’s time to turn our attention to the All Loudspeakers icon in the upper left of the work space and to the Array and Group features of RHAON. CONTROL All Loudspeakers, Array and Group Control All Loudspeakers controls all the arrays in the system while Group controls only loudspeakers included in the Group.
IC2 Users Manual CONTROL Double clicking on the Group icon will open the Connect Properties folder. Notice that the Group Connect window shown here is very similar to the one for individual loudspeakers except for the lack of level meters and CobraNet channel selection facilities. In the dark grey area on the left are Power, Wink with Light and Wink with Audio buttons.
Users Manual IC2 Copy Settings / Copy Presets is a useful RHAON feature that can save you significant time on many projects. CONTROL Copy Settings / Copy Presets Right clicking on any of the Array Icons while in either the Connect or Control mode introduces a pop up menu that includes a Copy Settings command line. Selecting Copy Settings copies all that array’s DSP settings, including Presets and allows you to copy these settings to another array by selecting its Icon and using Paste Settings.
IC2 Users Manual CONTROL Beam Steering IC2 digitally steered arrays produce tightly focused, precisely aimed beams of acoustic energy that maintain their intensity well over long distances. The FIR files that shape and aim these beams of energy are created within RHAON under Beam Steering and then either stored as a Preset or loaded into the array’s DSP.
Users Manual CONNECT CONTROL The opening Beam Steering window displays the setup criteria and the beams aiming angle and focal point. IC2 It does not map (calculate and display) the Array’s beam until the Calculate Mapping button is pressed. You’ll find it on the right side of the screen in the Mapping setup section. The Mapping section controls the calculation’s frequency, bandwidth and weighting. Note the four control buttons in the lower right corner of the Beam Steering window.
Users Manual IC2 CONNECT CONTROL Before going on you should first verify that the correct measurement system is being used (feet or meters). The default measurement system is feet but you may want to use meters. To check or change the setting, right click in the center of the beam steering window or select Preferences from the Options pull down menu in the tool bar section of the RHAON window. If you want to change from feet to meters, click in the Metric radio button.
Users Manual To simplify this step, Beam Steering provides five templates, the Standard one used as the default starting point and four others; Small Arena, Large Arena, Open Air and Theater. These templates are available by clicking on the Area Presets button. CONTROL CONNECT You should know the physical dimensions of the area(s) you want to cover, so the next logical step is to set up the audience area(s) using the Audience Area section on the right side of the Beam Steering screen.
Users Manual IC2 CONTROL Normalize Beam EQ is a new Beamware feature. Selecting this feature by putting a check in the check box instructs Beamware to apply a normalized EQ curve to the FIR filters and reduces the amount of EQ that will be needed during final commissioning. This feature relies upon the accuracy of the audience area configuration for its calculations, so be sure you have properly defined the audience area and the location of the array before using it. Auto-Focus in RHAON v1.10.
Users Manual IC2 Now, let’s investigate the multiple beam capabilities of IC Squared. CONTROL In many installations, a single beam is the ideal solution for the room’s acoustical challenges. In some cases, however, multiple beams are needed to provide the desired coverage. Rooms with a balcony are a good example; in most cases a single beam can’t cover both the main floor and the balcony. One solution is two line arrays, one for the floor and the other for the balcony, but this is expensive.
Users Manual IC2 CONTROL Now that we understand the basics of using beam steering, it’s time to investigate another one of the unique tools beam steering includes to make life easier for you. It’s called AutoFocus. You’ll find it in the IC Configuration section next to Beams. Auto-Foc uscan save you lots of time especially if you are working with a large system or an All Master system. We highly recommend that you use it. Clicking on Auto-Focus will open the setup window shown to the right.
Users Manual CONTROL The graphic below shows a 120 foot deep room with a dual IC2-2 array, a typical starting point for a beamware project in a room of this size.. Note that the single beam opening is set at 20o and the acoustic center placed at 5. IC2 The next graphic is of the same room after Auto-Focus has been applied. Note that Auto-Focus is suggesting 6 narrow beams and has moved the acoustic center up to 8.
CONTROL At this point the changes you have made in beam steering have not been sent to the working memory (DSP) in the associated array or stored as a Preset. In the beam steering window, select either Send to Working Memory or Save to Preset. The two commands are in the lower right of the beam steering window. Send to Working Memory will send the beam steering settings direct to the array’s DSP and write over any previous settings. Save to Preset will store the beam settings in the designated Preset.
Users Manual IC2 The readout display will flash while the selected Preset’s configuration settings are being entered into the DSP and return to a steady glow when the procedure is complete. If by accident you select an empty Preset, the dots following the numbers will flash as an indication no Preset is available.
Users Manual IC2 The buttons located below the white Preset Listing area provide for a variety of functions. CONTROL The Load Preset button loads the selected Preset into the associated array’s working memory. The Delete Preset erases the selected Preset and the Delete All button erases all of the Presets. The Reset Array button restores the Arrays DSP and beam steering settings to their original default settings.
Users Manual IC2 The main Supervise screen is similar to the Connect screen. It shows your system layout in icon form. The Status field at the bottom of each icon allows you to monitor all Loudspeakers or Groups at a glance. This field will change color and display a text message that indicates the status of the loudspeaker. If there is a problem with any loudspeaker in a Group, that Group’s icon will change color and display a text alert.
Users Manual IC2 SUPERVISE SUPERVISE The dark grey section on the left includes the loudspeaker’s input and output monitoring facilities, identification fields, and basic operating controls: Power On/Standby, the Wink Light toggle, Wink with Audio, Input Gain, Polarity Invert, and Mute. Any or all of these controls may be restricted to authorized operators and subject to password-protected access.
Users Manual IC2 SUPERVISE RHAON’s Event Logging function can record in a .log file events of the types you select. This allows the system’s operating status to be reviewed at any time. Audio evacuation and life safety systems are often required to provide this type of logging. To activate this feature, go to Options in RHAON’s main tool bar and select Preferences; then open the Event Logging folder. Select the event types you want to log using the check boxes next to each type of event.
Users Manual IC2 The Preferences window also allows you to review and change the program’s default settings. You will find them under the General tab. We already discussed the Networking Adapter (aka NIC) settings in the Connect section of this manual. so we won’t cover them again. SUPERVISE SUPERVISE General Preferences Unit System allows you to change the units of temperature from Metric (Centigrade) to Imperial (Fahrenheit).
Users Manual IC2 SUPERVISE RHAON software includes three levels of password protection. This features is designed to prevent inadvertent changes of Connect and Control Mode settings by anyone who is unauthorized or unfamiliar with the system. To open the Password Protection setup window shown below, hit Control-Alt-p. SUPERVISE Password Protection You can set up three levels of control access. They are called Designer, Operator and Supervisor. Each access level should have its own password.
Users Manual IC2 SUPERVISE SUPERVISE Clicking on the Access Detail tab opens the window shown below. Its settings determine what control features will be available to “Operators” and “Supervisors”. These settings are themselves password protected and can only be changed by a Designer.
Users Manual IC2 APPENDIX I: Audio Evacuation & Life Safety Functions Although not certified as a “Life Safety” system, RHAON has been designed to meet the stringent requirements of most Audio Evacuation / Life Safety system specifications. Since “Life Safety” requirements vary widely from country to country and from one locality to another, we strongly recommend you contact your local authorities for an opinion before proposing a RHAON system for any Life Safety application.
Users Manual IC2 APPENDIX II: RHAON Block Diagrams CobraNet The drawing below shows the signal paths for a RHAON system using CobraNet digital audio distribution. Except for the analog audio input line to the CobraNet Converter, all audio signal runs are standard CAT5 cables. The network is a standard Ethernet star topology. CobraNet does not permit looping or “daisy chaining” from amplifier to amplifier. The maximum CAT5 cable length between devices is 100 Meters (approximately 325 feet).
Users Manual IC2 APPENDIX II: RHAON Block Diagrams CobraNet With Analog Backup The block diagram below shows a combination system combining CobraNet with analog audio distribution and RHAON loudspeaker control and monitoring. Notice that the analog audio wiring loops (is daisy chained) from loudspeaker to loudspeaker. Typical wiring diagram for a system having both analog and CobraNet audio distribution plus loudspeaker control and monitoring. Notes 1.
Users Manual IC2 APPENDIX II: RHAON Block Diagrams Serial Digital (AES3 aka AES/EBU) The block diagram below shows a RHAON system using digital audio distribution in the AES3 format along with RHAON loudspeaker control and monitoring. Notice that the wiring loops from loudspeaker to loudspeaker just as it does in analog distribution. The digital audio distribution line is conventional twisted pair shielded digital audio cable, Beldon 1800B or 1800F or equivalent. Notes 1.
Users Manual IC2 Appendix II: Block Diagrams IC-RC1 Remote Preset Control Notes 1. The IC-RC1 provides preset control for either 1 or 2 IIC Squared arrays. When used to control only one array, the array should be connected to pins 1,2 & 3 on the IC-RC1. 2. The remote preset control mounts on any standard 2 gang electrical outlet box and operates on low voltage DC. The maximum cable length is 500 feet. 3.
Users Manual IC2 Appendix III: IC Squared Hardware Inputs, Outputs & Indicators, Dimensions To connect an IC2 to the RHAON network, you first make the hardware connections, and then (if you are using CobraNet for digital audio distribution) assign signal routing using RHAON software. You can also connect Serial Digital (AES3 aka AES/EBU) and analog audio to an IC2, as well as Fault Detect and Fault Relay lines.
Users Manual IC2 PM2L-R Input / Control Panel Primary Analog - AES/ EBU Input/Output & Looping Output XLR female; pin 1 chassis, pin 2 +, pin 3 - Signal LED Flickers when an audio signal of at least -30 dBu is present Input Pad & LED Indicator On / Off 10 dB pad for Primary Analog Input; allows input signals of up to +24 dBu when inserted. Input Clip LED flashes red when the Primary Analog Input preamplifier is being overdriven.
Users Manual IC2 APPENDIX IV: KEEPING YOUR RHAON PROGRAM UP-TO-DATE Updating Your Current Installation of RHAON New program versions of RHAON are posted on the Renkus-Heinz website, www.renkus-heinz.com, as soon as they are created. We recommend updating to the latest version only if the newer version has features that you need, such as an expanded listing of RenkusHeinz loudspeakers. In other words, follow the “if it isn’t broke, don’t try to fix it” policy.
Users Manual IC2 APPENDIX IV: KEEPING YOUR RHAON PROGRAM UP-TO-DATE Updating Your Current Installation of RHAON (continued) To update your RHAON program go to www.renkus-heinz.com and click on RHAON in the left hand menu to open the link to the REHAON Home page and to the latest RHAON program version; see below. Select(Download Latest Program Software) from the top f the RHAON page to download the RHAON software program and its Installer from the FPT site (higher version numbers indicate newer releases).
Users Manual IC2 APPENDIX IV: KEEPING YOUR RHAON PROGRAM UP-TO-DATE Updating Microcontroller and DSP Firmware The latest Microcontroller and DSP firmware files were installed in your loudspeaker before it was shipped to you. They contain the program that runs the DSP microcontroller and the loudspeaker specific control files for the associated loudspeaker. These files are updated from time to time as the firmware is updated and improved.
Users Manual IC2 Updating Microcontroller Firmware (Continued) Step 2: Select Update Microcontroller Firmware and when the window shown below opens select the appropriate firmware file and press Download. Notice that the window tells you what Microcontroller Firmware version is installed in the loudspeaker. Selecting Download will install the new firmware in the loudspeaker.
Users Manual Updating DSP Firmware The latest 48 kHz DSP firmware files (.bin files) were installed in your array before it was shipped to you, unless you specifically requested 96 kHz files be installed.. These files contain the loudspeaker specific EQ, crossover and protection settings for the loudspeaker and are updated from time to time as the firmware is improved. If you system was set up to operate at 48 kHz and you want to run at 96 kHz, you will need to install the 96 kHz .
Users Manual IC2 Updating DSP Firmware (Continued) Step 3: Wait for the Firmware transfer to complete. When finished, control will be returned to the dialog window. Select “Done”.
Users Manual APPENDIX V: USING THIRD PARTY CONTROLLERS Operating Iconyx ICL-FR Digitally Steerable Arrays with External Controllers ICL-FR digitally steerable arrays include a RS485 port for communication to and from external third party control devices, such as those made by Crestron. This allows these third party devices to control ICL-FR arrays just as you control them from your computer.
Users Manual IC2 Transferring control of the array back to your computer can only be done from the external control device or from your computer using RHAON.. To do so from RHAON, you will need a USB-to-RS485 adapter such as the Renkus-Heinz model RS485-ADAPT. .
Users Manual SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION Your IC2 steerable array contains no user-serviceable parts and all service should be referred to qualified service personnel. Great care was taken in its design, however, to allow it to be serviced in the field without being removed from its mounting position. The transducers can be replaced from the front of the column by removing the grille to expose the transducers and their mounting screws.
Users Manual IC2 SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Gated or Chopped Audio The Analog 1 input is receiving a signal, but some other input has been selected in the RHAON Connect tab. As a trouble shooting aid, the Analog 1 input will always pass audio if the signal exceeds a threshold level even if some other input is selected. The solution is to select Analog 1 as the input or disconnect the analog 1 input signal line.
Users Manual SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Lesson 2: Packet Addressing On a Local Area Network (LAN), packets are addressed by the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the network device. MAC addresses are “burnt-in” by the manufacturer of your network device (computer network card, RHAON loudspeaker, etc.) and are globally unique. This is like the VIN on your car. No matter where you register your car, the VIN stays the same and is unlike that for any other vehicle worldwide.
Users Manual IC2 SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) RHAON Network Manager To activate the RHAON Network Manager open RHAON and select Network Manager from the File pull down menu. The Network Manager will scan the Ethernet network, list all the CobraNet devices it found on the network and identify them by name, MAC and IP numbers. It also checks for communication errors (dropped packets).
Users Manual SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Symptom: RHAON reports “No CobraNet Devices found.” 1. Are you trying to use a Wi-Fi connection? You can’t use a Wi Fi connection with RHAON. Wi-Fi doesn’t have sufficient bandwidth to handle Cobranet and RHAON, so you will need to switch to a wired\ Ethernet connection. 2. Has a private IP address been set up on the computer’s Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC)? To check: a.
Users Manual IC2 SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) If these settings are correct and you still receive the ‘No CobraNet Device Found” error message; 4. In RHAON select the File pull down menu and select the Network Manager. Wait for a minute or two, to see if a list of the RHAON/CobraNet devices on the network appears. If it doesn’t something is blocking the CobraNet packets or you have a network problem. a. Disable any third-party software firewalls and network security software.
Users Manual SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) 3. Check for split pairs. A split pair cable will drop packets even if the cable is only 2 meters long. The incorrect wiring example shown below represents a split pair. CORRECT WIRING Pins 1 & 2 = 1 pair Pins 3 & 6 = 1 pair Pins 4 & 5 = 1 pair Pins 7 & 8 = 1 pair INCORRECT WIRING (Split Pair) Pins 1 & 2 = 1 pair Pins 3 & 4 = 1 pair Pins 5 & 6 = 1 pair Pins 7 & 8 = 1 pair 4. Re-make the RJ45 connector.
Users Manual IC2 SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) 4. Has the interconnect ribbon cable been accidently pinched between the cabinets? If so, it may be damaged and needs to be replaced. 5. Try Restarting the unit by pressing the Restart button. Double click on the array’s icon and press the Restart button when the properties window opens. Symptom: Both the green and amber LEDs on one of my device’s Ethernet port are flashing; on all other devices only the green LED is flashing. 1.
IC2 Users Manual SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Symptom: I have to wait 10-20s for my device to be “connected” and traffic to begin when connecting my loudspeaker to the switch. 1. Your switch may have Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) turned on. STP prevents accidental looping in your network topology, but unfortunately needs to run an analysis on any new connection before it is deemed OK to be “on”.
Users Manual IC2 SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) AUDIO FAILURE PROBLEMS Symptom: One of my Iconyx / IC Live arrays has been working fine, but now it seems to be dead; it isn’t passing any audio. What can I do? The first thing to do would be to check the network connection. Use RHAON to scan the network. If you can see the array on the network, drag it into the RHAON work space. If it Sync’s the network connection is OK. 1. If you can’t see it, check your network setup.
IC2 Users Manual SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Check the Microcontroller version installed on the array (the version number is shown in the RHAON Supervisory window) and if it is earlier than version 2.43 update to the latest version. Please call our technical support staff before updating the firmware. They will be glad to walk you through the update process.
Users Manual IC2 Dimensional Information IC2 Array Module 95
IC2 Users Manual Dimensional Information IC212S-FR Subwoofer 86
Users Manual IC2 Te c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s IC2 Array Module Sensitivity: 1.0 V (for rated power output) Freq. Range: 60 Hz to 20 kHz Max SPL: 131 dB peak @ 1 mater (+ 100 dB peak @ 30 meters ) Horiz. Dispersion: 120° (90° optional) Vert. Opening Angles: 10° to 80° (computer adjustable) Aiming Angle: adjustable from -30° to +30° Beam Control: Effective down to 800 Hz (Lower when stacked)) №.
IC2 Users Manual Te c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s IC212S-FR Subwoofer Sensitivity: 1.4 V (for rated power output) Freq. Range: 42 Hz to 120 Hz Max SPL: 136 dB peak №. Transducers: Two model SSL12-17, 12” woofers, 700 W pgm @ 8 Ohms (each) Dimensions: 18.5” H x 28.5” W x 23” D (47 cm x 72.4 cm x 59 cm) Weight: IC212S-FR: 160 Lbs (73 Kg) IC212S-R-ICL: 160 Lbs (73 Kg) Power Required: 90/136 V or 180/260 V AC, 50/60Hz. 13 A @ 120 V, 6.
Users Manual IC2 Index A Access Control - 7, 57, 58 AC power - 56 Adding Virtual Devices - 12 Address Number Verification - 6 Assembly Instructions -\, 5, 6 Assigning Inputs - 22 Amplifier - 64, 65 Audio Evacuation - 59 All Loudspeakers - 39 B Background Image - 11 Beam Steering - 25 to 32, 42 to 52 Preferences - 27 Mapping - 27 to 32 Block Diagrams - 60 to 62 C CobraNet - 22 Bundle - 23, 25 Disable Receiver - 23 Latency - 23 Multicast - 23 Receivers (Rx) - 23, 24 Sample rate - 23 Transmitters (Tx) -
IC2 Users Manual Block Diagrams - 60 to 62 Firmware - 56 to 71 General Preferences - 16 , 7 Organization, 9, 11 Software Installation - 4 to 6, 66, 67 RS485 - 64, 72, 73 L Latency - 23 Life Safety - 59 Linking Software Icons & Loudspeakers - 18, 19 M Master/Slave Setup - 8 Mute - 20 Microcontroller Firmware - 68 & 69 N Network - 15, 16 FAQ - 67 to 73 Network Interface Card (NIC) - 13, 76 Packet Addressing - 75, 76 Switched Networks - 75, 76 Troubleshooting - 74 to 87 Network Manager 15, 77 O Operat
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