The RDNet Control 8 is a real-time monitor and control system able to manage up to 256 devices linked in a bus or up to 128 devices in a ring topology. All the data collected from the slaves are delivered to the sound engineer by USB in a local installation or by Ethernet from remote locations. The interface can be directly connected to the DSP on board of every TT+ line array module through the exclusive RDNet protocol making it possible to address in single cabinets or groups, specific presets or modification parameters in real-time. The key point of RDNet Control 8, in fact, is to ensure minimum refresh time (at least 5 per second) of all the system data performance, for example: RMS signals, compressor activity, temperature, fans speed, warnings, etc. Data transfer can be routed also through the provided xlr connectors enabling the control of the system on traditional multi-cored cables.
Features
- Bridging the control and monitoring network in between Ethernet (remote control) / USB (direct control) and RDNet
- Connecting PC to Control 8 and controlling up to 8 subnet of up to 32 slaves devices
- Configuring the net with bus connection or ring connection
- Auto detect net configuration and registration
- Controlling slave devices status and functions
- Monitoring and displaying faults and warnings sent from slave devices
- Storing subnet user filters configuration in a removable memory card
Applications
- Live events
- Touring sound
- TT+ Series line arrays and subwoofers configuration
Specifications
| Network | EIA RS-485 standard connection Daisy-chain ring architecture or bus connection Up to 8 subnet managed Up to 32 slave devices for subnet |
| RDNET Connection | 8 Ethercon housed RJ45 with Ethernet Cat5 cable 8 XLR chassis connectors with XLR data cable (alternative to RJ45) |
| PC Connection | USB standard connection or Ethernet connection Front panel USB type B female connector for direct control Rear panel standard RJ45 connector for remote control |
| Data Storage | 4 GB SD card reader |
| Power Characteristics | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto selection) Less than 15 W of power consumption Powercon connector |
| Mechanical Characteristics | |
| Width | 482/19.28 mm/inch |
| Height | 44/1.76 mm/inch |
| Depth | 182/7.28 mm/inch |
| Weight | 2/4.42 Kg/lbs |
| Materials | plated and painted steel chassis |
