R1 remote control software
R1 is a graphical drag and drop user interface enabling the construction of a screen based virtual control surface for complete d&b systems, using the d&b Remote network. Operating elements for all d&b D12 and E-PAC loudspeaker specific controller configurations can easily be incorporated into an application from R1's internal library. R1 runs on PCs operating Microsoft Windows 2000/XP*.

d&b Remote network with R1	R1

R1 has extensive facilities for storing and recalling scenes and system configurations allowing these to be repeated, as and when required. The unique device IDs used to identify each amplifier can be edited using the rotary encoder and the LCD display on the front panel of the d&b amplifiers. This makes it easy to transport a R1 application to an identical, but completely different set of equipment at another location. R1 also enables the remote access of the System check function to verify that the system performs within a predefined condition. The amplifier diagnostics window offers more detailed information of the respective amplifier status.

For fixed, or installed systems, R1 can be configured to offer access to different levels of system control. This can be tailored to the operational requirements with simplified control possibilities for daily use and more complex control for system configuration purposes. The workspace can be split up into a maximum of 10 pages enabling quicker access to different views on the system. One page for example could be used as a general overview, the second page for a more detailed Device view of each amplifier and a third page for the equalizers applied. Each page offers the possibility to be individually password protected to restrict access.

A simple d&b Remote network application consists of a computer, a Peak USB to CAN interface (ISO) or Peak PCI to CAN interface (ISO), a D-SUB 9 F to 2 x RJ 45 F CAN adapter, CAT 5 shielded twisted pair cable with shielded RJ 45 connectors and d&b D12 or E-PAC amplifiers. CAN-Bus segments are terminated at both ends using RJ 45 M Terminators. The Documentation table at the bottom of this page contains the document TI 312 d&b Remote network, which gives a detailed description of the CAN-Bus, cabling requirements and the interfaces available from d&b audiotechnik.

R1 with System Check

R10 service software
When multiple amplifiers are integrated into a d&b Remote network the R10 service software enables the firmware update of up to 63 amplifiers simultaneously from a central location. Predefined standard warehouse or installation D12 settings can also be loaded and saved in the R10 to then be re-loaded into other D12s.