Klark Teknik DN9344E - Manual (Page 5)

HELIX DN9340E/DN9344E Remote Control Software
User Guide
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The HELIX Equaliser Remote Control Software (HELIX RCS) enables engineers to remotely program a
network of up to 64 HELIX equaliser channels from a laptop or PC for onward downloading to the
DN9340E or DN9344E units at a venue . This means that programming can be done in advance of a
show from home or en-route, leaving more time for fine-tuning.
At the venue, the settings can be quickly downloaded to the equaliser network. Thereafter, a HELIX
RCS laptop/PC can be used for real-time control of the slave equaliser network during both set-up and
performance. Using the HELIX RCS in place of a DN9340E offers an enhanced visual overview of slave
performance, as well as significant time-savings in switching between slave units, navigating
equalisation views and adjusting settings. Furthermore, for optimal control during set-up, the laptop/PC
can be set up to communicate with the slave network over a wireless connection, leaving the engineer
free to move around the venue while adjusting the equalisation settings. For performance, Ethernet
communication is used, although there is an option for conventional serial RS-232, if required. Settings
can also be uploaded from the DN9340E/DN9344E Equalisers to the HELIX RCS.
In addition to the active settings, HELIX RCS can also be used to remotely program all the equaliser
memories, and that includes the 32 lockable Preset (flash) memories, which can only be programmed
from an external computer.
The HELIX RCS runs as an AddIn to the Midas Klark Teknik ELGAR Library Manager, enabling you to
work on settings for your equaliser devices alongside other Midas or Klark Teknik devices, for example,
a console, and save them all in a single show file. The show file can then be reused from venue to
venue. In addition, you can minimise time and effort by copying settings between the HELIX RCS AddIn
devices.
Please note that, for the purposes of this manual, a HELIX DN9340E or DN9344E unit is the actual
physical version connected to the system and an RCS unit is a unit in HELIX DN9340E/DN9344E RCS.
Also, some of the screenshots in the manual may appear slightly different to those on your screen due
to configuration and status of the system, units and your laptop/PC.
Note Earlier HELIX DN9340 and DN9344 devices (non-E) may be connected to the network and
controlled using the HELIX DN9340E/DN9344E RCS, provided that the connection to these
devices is in accordance with Appendix 9.2 of this User Guide.