Acheron RMS Remote Monitoring System
The Acheron loudspeaker optionally includes an RMS remote monitoring system module, allowing it to be connected to an RMS network. RMS reports, in real time, the status and power usage of multiple Meyer Sound loudspeakers from a Mac® or Windows®-based computer. The RMServer™ communicates with Meyer Sound loudspeakers equipped with RMS modules. RMServer is a compact, Ethernet-based hardware unit with two FT-10 RMS data ports. RMServer stores system configurations internally, eliminating most manual data entry. Systems can be monitored from a computer at front-of-house or backstage, or from a laptop anywhere within the venue over WiFi.
Note
RMS does not control AC power.
RMS-equipped loudspeakers include a Mute Jumper to enable the loudspeaker’s mute and solo capability. Meyer Sound currently ships RMS-equipped loudspeakers with the Mute Jumper installed. These mute-enabled loudspeakers can be identified by the blue “ME” sticker on the face of the RMS module. Older RMS-equipped loudspeakers can easily be mute-enabled by installing the Mute Jumper. For more information, refer to the RMServer Hardware Guide (PN05.222.024.01).
The RMS software allows disabling of the Mute and Solo functions to eliminate any possibility of accidentally muting loudspeakers. Mute and solo capability can also be disabled by removing the Mute Jumper from RMS modules. For more information, refer to the RMServer Quick Start Guide (PN 05.222.005.01).
Compass RMS Software
Compass RMS™ software provides extensive system status and performance data for each loudspeaker, including amplifier voltage, limiting activity, power output, heat sink temperature, fan and driver status, as well as mute and solo capability. Loudspeakers are added to the RMS network and assigned a node name during a one-time discovery procedure. Once loudspeakers are identified on the RMS network, they appear in Compass RMS as icons that can be customized, as shown in the figure below.
Compass RMS Window
Individual loudspeakers can be physically identified with the Wink option in RMS, which lights the Wink LED on the RMS module of that particular loudspeaker. Loudspeaker icons can be arranged in Compass RMS and saved as pages to represent how the loudspeakers have been deployed in the system. Multiple pages can be saved and recalled for specific performances and venues.
RMS Module
The RMS user panel includes three LEDs, two buttons, and two Network connectors.
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RMS Module
Note
The LEDs and buttons on the RMS user panel are used exclusively by RMS and have no effect on the acoustical or electrical activity of the loudspeaker.
Service LED (Red)
The red Service LED provides the following feedback:
When unlit, the loudspeaker is successfully connected to the network and commissioned.
When blinking once every two seconds, the loudspeaker is connected to the network but not yet commissioned in the RMS software.
When lit continuously, the loudspeaker’s RMS hardware has failed and may indicate that the module has been damaged (contact Meyer Sound Technical Support).
Service Button
Pressing the Service button identifies the loudspeaker on the RMS network and notifies the RMS software that the loudspeaker is connected. Simultaneously press the Reset and Service buttons to reset the RMS module and decommission the loudspeaker from the network (see Resetting the RMS Module).
Wink LED (Green)
The green Wink LED lights when a signal is sent from the RMS software by clicking the Wink button on the loudspeaker’s icon or on its Text view. This feature is useful for identifying the physical loudspeaker corresponding to a loudspeaker icon in the RMS software.
Reset Button
Pressing the Reset button causes the RMS module’s firmware to reboot; this action will not affect whether the loudspeaker is commissioned (which is stored in flash memory). Simultaneously press the Reset and Service buttons to reset the RMS module and decommission the loudspeaker from the network (see Resetting the RMS Module ).
Activity LED (Green)
The green Activity LED flashes continuously when the loudspeaker has been successfully commissioned.
Network Connectors
The two Weidmuller connectors transfer data to and from the RMS network. Two connectors are provided to allow for easy connection of multiple (daisy-chained) loudspeakers on the network. Included with each RMS-equipped loudspeaker are RMS cable connectors and mounting blocks for constructing RMS cables. The RMS blocks allow the cables to be securely attached to the RMS module with screws.
Resetting the RMS Module
Use the Reset and Service buttons to reset the RMS module, which will cause the module to be decommissioned from the network.
Press and hold the Service button for 10 seconds.
While continuing to hold down the Service button, press and hold the Reset button for 5 seconds.
After releasing the Reset button, continue holding down the Service button for 5 seconds. The RMS module is reset and the loudspeaker is decommissioned. The RMS module’s red Service LED blinks.