What’s the RS-232 port for?
It can be used to connect EclerCOMM Manager software with EclerCOMM devices (DAM614, CA series, etc), and also to communicate with them using the CA-NET protocol (integration with 3rd party devices).
In EclerNet, the RS-232 port can be used to communicate with control systems (Extron©, Crestron©, AMX©, RTI©) using the TP-NET protocol.
What is CA-NET and TP-NET?
- CA-NET and TP-NET are the Ecler integration control protocols for the 3rd party control systems. They are used for achieving global control of the different systems in installation.
- CA-NET is a RS-232 communication protocol (manual).
- TP-NET is a R-232 and UDP communication protocol (manual).
Can I use presets in EclerCOMM?
Yes, but when the project configuration is saved in a file, it only save local preset configuration, and it does not save configuration for other presets. For example, if you have 3 stored presets in one device, they have to be saved into 3 separate project configuration files.
What is a Feedback Killer and Feedback Suppressor?
Feedback Killer and Feedback Suppressor automatically detect frequency with feedback and it smoothes the signal, eliminating the audio section with feedback, and applying notch filters.
When working with DAM614 and WPTOUCH (in analog mode) and controlling zone volume, is it normal that
Yes, remote control volume is linked to the zone fader which appears in EclerCOMM Manager, or you can control from the device’s front panel. Setting a max value allows this fader and front panel control, to precisely limit the maximum level when controlling from the remote control. For example, if output fader is set to 80, and WPTOUCH is set to 100, will be limited by the fader to 80 maximum.
Can I use MPAGE4 with MIMO?
No, MPAGE4 is not compatible with MIMO digital matrixes even if you only want to control 4 zones. The protocol it uses is only compatible with DAM614 and CA200z.
How to connect MPAGE4 with DAM614?
Using CAT5 cable connected directly between the two devices. Connection between DAM614 and MPAGE is point-to-point, not through network. That’s why you can’t use switches and any other network device.
What’s the maximum connection length for MPAGE4?
Maximum connection length between REMOTE port of the receiver to MPAGE4 cones can be up to 200m with CAT5e or CAT6 cable. It always depends on the quality of the cable and its connectors.
What is a Noise Gate?
Noise Gate is a processor which cuts signal that doesn’t exceed specific threshold. When applied to input signal you can attenuate or eliminate background noise captured by microphone, separating background noise from the valid audio signal:
- When input signal is below the threshold, noise port will stay closed, or specific attenuation will be applied to the signal (using the DEPTH setting, in dB).
- When input signal is above the threshold, it’s possible to attenuate it, leaving the Noise Port open. Transition to this state is determined by set time using the ATTACK parameter.
- When input signal returns to below the threshold level, Noise Port will temporarily stay open, without attenuation (time set using the HOLD parameter), to finally close, returning to the attenuation level set (using the RELEASE parameter).
Available settings in MIMO:
- ENABLE/DISABLE: activates/deactivates Noise port (green button / grey button). When set to DISABLE, all other options won’t be available.
- THRESHOLD: defines signal input level, below which signal will be affected by the set attenuation DEPTH (port closed). Range for this parameter is between +18dB and -80dB.
- DEPTH: attenuation applied to signal when it’s below the detection threshold (Port closed). Range for this parameter is between 0dB and +80dB.
- ATTACK: attack time determines time between exceeding set threshold and cancelled attenuation applied to input signal (Port open). Range for this setting is between 0.1ms and 500ms.
- HOLD: determines time when port is still open (no attenuation) when signal drops again below the detection threshold. Range for this setting is between 10ms and 3 seconds.
- RELEASE: determines time it takes for port to close again after HOLD. Range for this setting is between 1ms and 1 second.
It’s fundamental to correctly ser parameters: ATTACK, RELEASE, and HOLD for the Noise Gate, eg. to receive clear and intelligible audio from noisy spaces. Check the image by clicking here.
How to connect and configure WPTOUCH control in analog mode?
Configuration mode is defined by the connection type to device. Example 1, DAM614 and MIMO54, with RJ45 connector and REMOTE ports (Check the image by clicking here). Usually Ethernet cables are T568B, but not always! Make sure you use correct cable before connecting to WPTOUCH (Check the image by here clicking here) (more iInfo). Example 2, For amplifiers and processors with analog GPI, with Euroblock connector in REMOTE ports (Check the image by clicking here).