QSControl Systems

QSControl Software Features

QSControl Software allows you to view and adjust signal controls with the click of a mouse. You can use System Manager, a standard application included with QSControl Software, or design a custom application tailored to your specific needs with easy-to-use Visual Basic.

QSControl Software significantly expands the system's overall capabilities. Users can now create custom applications with "drag-and-drop" programming, minimizing the need to write code. In addition to amplifier management, users can control additional audio components including MIDI devices. A QSControl system can also be accessed and controlled by multiple System Controllers from multiple locations.

The software supports the CM16a Amplifier Network Monitor, a 1RU unit that links the PC to networked QSC amplifiers to provide remote control and monitoring functions. The CM16a enables QSControl's amplifier monitoring functions by allowing users to adjust thresholds for detecting load opens and shorts, monitor average load impedance, monitor amplifier output in watts, and view amplifier headroom. The CM16a supports all QSC DataPort-equipped amplifiers, including the 4- and 8-channel models. The QSControl architecture supports network communications of QSC's digital signal processors, such as the DSP-3, via CM16a DataPorts. Users can also apply future CM16a firmware updates quickly and easily from a remote PC via Ethernet.

System Manager
System Manager requires no programming whatsoever to operate the system. You can perform comprehensive signal metering and gain adjustment for each amplifier:

Adjust input sensitivity for 3-volts or 1-volt
Adjust input levels to the amplifier
Meter pre-fader and post-fader levels
Invert the signal polarity
Override each channel with an auxiliary input that can be used for emergency paging
Fold back audio to the front-of-house or control position from selectable points in the audio chain: pre-fader, post-fader, or the amplifier output
Up to sixteen configuration presets can be recalled automatically

You can also perform comprehensive amplifier management:

Control amplifier power state (On/Standby)
Monitor amplifier status including clip, protect, and operating temperature
Monitor amplifier output including voltage, current, power in watts, and headroom
Load status, including average load resistance and adjustable thresholds for detecting loudspeaker opens and shorts
Amplifier configuration, including gain control settings and stereo, parallel, or bridge mode
Monitor amplifier's power status and AC standby mode

System Manager also provides an Event Log that allows you to keep track of system events such as amplifier clipping, protect modes, loudspeaker opens and shorts, and other conditions. These text files can be saved for future reference or downloaded remotely via modem. When any event occurs, System Manager automatically notifies you with a flashing icon.

Custom Applications
Operate QSControl with System Manager, our standard control application included with QSControl Software, or create a custom application to meet your specific needs. Using standard Windows tools such as ActiveX , COM, and plug-in components for Microsoft Visual Basic, QSControl offers the most user-friendly and advanced development tools available today.

QSControl's "open architecture" also allows the control of other manufacturer's devices using RS-232, MIDI, Ethernet, or other interfaces for a single integrated solution using standard development tools such as Microsoft Visual Basic.

Benefits of a Custom Application

Build simple control screens that can perform complex functions.
Create a full range of system-wide presets that are available for different operating modes in multipurpose venues.
Perform pre-programmed functions at designated times - without an operator present. For example, perform basic diagnostic checks at night, log the results, and power the system down.
Control non-QSC equipment via Ethernet, MIDI, contact closures, RS-232 or other interfaces for a single integrated solution.
Automate performance monitoring and maintenance. For example, alert the operator whenever a loudspeaker circuit becomes open or shorted, mute the power amplifier, and log an error message for maintenance personnel.
Provide a comprehensive set of fire and emergency mode functions that are invoked by an external contact closure or other simple signal.
Employ full, multi-level password security, allowing only authorized personnel access to certain control functions.

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