6.2.1 ZC-Zone Controllers
Zone Controller Installation
The installation of the Zone Controllers MUST be accomplished with the use of cable which is rated VW-1 or higher. Common NEC designations which meet this rating include: CMP, CMR, CMG, CM and CMX.
The Zone Controllers offer additional utility to the DriveRack™ 260. They allow real-time adjustment of output levels, mutes and program changes from simple wall panel interfaces. On the 260, a maximum number of six Zone Controllers may be used and they may be nested, in other words, one controller may be used for a single zone and then another controller may be used for the entire venue or system. With a maximum distance of up to 5000 ft. on CAT5 cable with RJ-45 connectors, the Zone Controllers offer an easy to program and use remote control surface.
ZC-1
The ZC-1 is a programmable zone controller that allows volume level control from a wall panel.
ZC-2
The ZC-2 is a programmable zone controller that allows volume level and mute control from a wall panel.
ZC-3
The ZC-3 allows wall panel program selection for the 260.
ZC-4
The ZC-4 provides contact closure program selection for room combining applications.
ZC-BOB
The ZC-BOB allows parallel or home run cabling of the Zone Controllers.
Programming
To be programmed, each Zone Controller must have its identification set using the DIP switch- es on the rear of the panel. The Zone Controllers are programmed from the Utility menus, either from the front panel or from the GUI. To program, each Zone Controller is selected and the outputs and functions are assigned. The ZC-1 allows output selection and Boost and Cut level. The ZC-2 appears exactly the same as a ZC-1 in the Utility menu, but also allows output muting as well as Boost and Cut.
The ZC-3 and ZC-4 allow program selection from either a wall panel, or contact closures. The diagrams on the following page show screen shots from the GUI, a ZC-3 being programmed with the selected programs and the panel that is assigned and a ZC-4 being programmed with up to four contact switches and the program that each of these combinations of switches will load.
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