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If GND contention of two or more pins simultaneously

occurs, the highest-numbered VIP pin takes precedence. For

example, if pin 3 is shorted to GND and pin 6 is then shorted

to GND, Preset 6 is recalled. If pin 3 is closed and then pin 2,

nothing happens -- Preset 2 is not recalled. This permits a hier-

archy of Presets when using VIP pin closures for tiered priority

paging. Since there are only eight VIP pins, you can only recall

up to eight Presets using switch closures.

There are two ways to recall more than eight presets. Either

use the Drag Net software Recall button which is only intended

for the system installer/designer, or use an Ethernet command

from an AMX or Crestron Ethernet-equipped product.

[When using Drag Net's Auto Mixer/Ducker block, you have

the ability to link a VIP pin closure to a push-to-talk switch in a

paging or boardroom application. When using the Ducker block

in these applications, the VIP pins act independently provided

you Group the appropriate VIP pin with the Auto Mixer/Duck-

er's Input in Drag Net's Remote Map. Again, see our Drag Net

Applications for examples.]

VIP Level control

Connect a zero to five volt DC voltage to a VIP pin from an

AMX or Crestron card to adjust any or all Level blocks placed in

the Processing Map. Use Groups in Drag Net's Remote Map to

link one or more Level blocks so they track each other when us-

ing a VIP pin. Be certain to appropriately set the VIP Allocation

in Drag Net's Parameter Window. When using VIP pins with

Level blocks, set the minimum and maximum for each Level

block by double-clicking it while it's in a Remote Map Group.

This keeps the max and min burdens within the Drag Net device

— but only when using the VIP pin to control Levels, not when

adjusting Levels from Ethernet commands.

You can use up to eight voltage control inputs linked to

Level(s) using the rear panel VIP pins. Combinations of Preset

switches & voltage Level “pots” are possible as long as combined,

they do not exceed the eight pins provided.

Since you can Group any or all Level blocks in Drag Net's

Remote Map, it's much easier to implement a stereo level control

since the Drag Net device is burdened with the task of tracking

many Levels. You can use this to your advantage when using VIP

pins to adjust multiple zones or levels. Since you can place the

Level block anywhere within the Drag Net Processing Map, you

can Group Level blocks at the input, at the output or anywhere

in-between — just place the Level block where you want it.

Ethernet control

To download the AMX or Crestron control code and documen-

tation, visit the Drag Net web page: www.rane.com/dragnet.

Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port is used to configure, monitor, and control

the RPM 2 via standard 10Base-T Ethernet communication.

Use an Ethernet crossover cable (one is included with each unit)

to connect the RPM 2 directly to a computer. Use a standard

(non-crossover) Ethernet cable if the RPM 2 and computer are

connected indirectly using an Ethernet switch.

All devices connected to the Ethernet port, including

switches and the computer’s Network Interface Card (NIC) must

support 10Base-T communication..

pin 1

GND

Contact

Closure

20 kΩ (linear)

Level Control

Potentiometer

VIP CONNECTION

(examples for VIP pin 1)

GND

REF

pin 1

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