QSC Audio CX168 user manual Operation Using the QSC Dataport Connections, DataPort Connectors

OPERATION: USING THE QSC DATAPORT CONNECTIONS

DataPort Connectors

QSC’s DataPort equipped amplifiers offer operators of larger audio systems a high degree of system monitoring and operation from remote locations. A system operator in a sports complex might be located hundreds of yards (meters) from the actual amplifiers, making ‘normal’ control and monitoring of the system difficult, at best. By integrating QSC’s DataPort-equipped amplifiers with QSC’s DataPort accessories, a dependable and robust control and monitoring solution can easily be implemented.

The DataPort is used for connection to optional QSC DataPort accessories. DataPort accessory devices can provide remote cinema monitoring, DSP, filter and crossover functions.

The DataPort connections on the CX168 offer full-featured implementation of DataPort accessories and supply the required accessory voltage to DataPort devices that require it. CX168 amplifiers DO NOT support direct mounting of smaller accessories, like the DSP-3, due to the high density of connectors on the rear panel but they may be connected via cables.

A single DataPort is assigned to each channel pair. Each DataPort is marked with the channel numbers served by that DataPort. Note, above, that each DataPort is clearly labeled and is located be- tween its respective channel’s terminal block connectors.

Using the DataPort

Use a QSC DataPort cable to connect the CX168 DataPorts to DataPort accessories. Consult the accessory’s documentation for recommended mounting and interconnect information.

Do not use terminal block connections for inputs when the DataPort is used as the input signal source. If you do, the signals from the DataPort and terminal block inputs will be mixed, possibly with unexpected results.

See the following section for general operating notes regarding the DataPorts on the CX168.

Connect to the DataPort using a QSC DataPort cable. Align the connector with the socket housing and insert fully. Finger-tighten the retaining screws.

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