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Contents
Introduction ...................................................................4
Remote plate types ................................................................................. 4
Multiple control plates ....................................................................... 7
Compatible Cloud products.................................................................. 8
Single and multi-channel operation ....................................................10
Device conguration .................................................. 12
Wiring details ............................................................. 14
RL Series plates ..................................................................................... 15
Model RL-1x8 only ............................................................................ 16
Model RSL-6x4 only ..........................................................................20
CX163 stereo control options ...........................................................23
Wiring diagrams ..................................................................................... 24
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Introduction
Cloud RL Series and RSL Series remote control plates are accessories for
a wide range of Cloud zoners, mixer-ampliers and power ampliers. They
are compatible with all current (relevant) products, and also with numerous
discontinued products.
RL plates adjust the signal level in one or more audio channels of a Cloud
device, and thus allow audio volume in an area to be controlled locally.
RSL plates provide the same volume control function as RL plates, but
additionally allow remote selection of music source, when used in conjunction
with Cloud devices that have multiple line inputs.
Remote plate types
Functionally, there are three models of remote plate:
• RL-1: single rotary control providing remote volume control of an audio
channel.
• RSL-4: two rotary controls, providing remote volume control of an audio
channel, and also remote selection of the music source for that channel,
when used with devices having up to four line inputs.
• RSL-6: as RSL-4, but for use with devices having up to six line inputs.
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Further, each model is available in three physical sizes:
UK versions:
These are available in black or white nish; the part number is sufxed ‘B’ or
‘W’ respectively. All UK versions of the plates t standard UK-style single-gang
electrical back boxes, either surface-mounting or ush-tting. Recommended
back box depth is 25 mm. Two M3.5 x 20 xing screws are supplied with each
plate.
US versions:
The RL-1A, RSL-4A and RSL-6A are electrically and functionally identical
to the UK versions, but the faceplates have different physical dimensions
(4.51” x 2.76”) which allow them to be mounted into a standard US-style back
box (with vertical orientation). Both black and white nishes are available; the
part numbers are sufxed ‘B’ and ‘W’ respectively.
‘Media’ versions:
The RL-1M, RSL-4M and RSL-6M are electrically and functionally identical
to the UK versions, but are in the form of 50 mm x 50 mm Euro-modules,
which can be tted into either UK or other European back boxes with the
appropriate mounting frame.
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The Media module is secured in place by the four plastic clips; two at the top,
two at the bottom (see diagram below). Both black and white nishes are
available; the part numbers are sufxed ‘B’ and ‘W’ respectively.
NOTE: Unless stated otherwise, the information throughout this manual
applies equally to all the mechanical versions listed earlier in this guide.
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Multiple control plates
Further variants of the RL/RSL range are available, which provide control of
multiple zones from a single plate:
• RL-1x8: eight rotary controls providing remote volume control of up to
eight audio channels; a “MUTE ALL” switch is included
• RSL-6x4: four pairs of rotary controls, providing remote volume control of
up to four audio channels, and also remote selection of the music source
for each channel, when used with devices having up to six line inputs.
The RL-1x8 and RSL-6x4 versions are only available in white. They t standard
UK-style double-gang electrical back boxes, either surface-mounting or ushtting. Recommended back box depth is 25 mm. Two M3.5 x 20 xing screws
are supplied with each plate.
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Compatible Cloud products
The table below summarises which current Cloud products are compatible
with each type of plate. For older products, please consult the product’s
Installation Guide, www.cloud.co.uk, or contact Cloud’s Technical Dept.
PRODUCT
Venue Zone Mixers
Z4II/Z4MK3/Z4MK4
Z8II/Z8MK3/Z8MK4
Zone Mixers
CX163
CX263
CX261
CX462
Integrated
Mixer-Amps
MA60
MA60MEDIA
36-50
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RL-1/1A/1M/1x8 RSL-4/4A/4M RSL-6/6A/6M/6x4
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Integrated
Mixer-Amps
46-50
46-120
46-120MEDIA
RL-1/1A/1M/1x8 RSL-4/4A/4M RSL-6/6A/6M/6x4
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✔ ✔
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Power Amps
MPA60
MPA120
MPA240
CXV225*
CXV425*
CXA450*
CXA850*
CXA6*
VTX4120
VTX4240
VTX4400
* These models require VCA cards to be installed before they can be used with remote control plates.
Full installation instructions are provided with the VCA card kit, and can also be found in the Installation Guide for
the model.
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Single and multi-channel operation
Single-zone versions of RL and RSL Series remote plates are primarily
designed to provide remote control of a single audio channel; this applies
equally to each individual section of a multiple zone plate (RL-1x8 and
RSL-6x4).
A single audio channel will often correspond to a single zone or area of a
building, and the remote plate will therefore control the audio in that zone,
but see the NOTE below. Many of the products listed in “Compatible Cloud
products” on page 8 and 9 have two or more audio channels; on all such
Cloud devices, provision is made for connecting a separate remote control
plate (or section of a multiple remote control plate) to each channel as
required. (The CX163 stereo zone mixer has a slightly different arrangement;
see Wiring details on “Wiring details” on page 14 and Wiring diagrams on
“Wiring diagrams” on page 24 for further information.)
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NOTE: It is possible to control two or more channels of a Cloud
multi-channel device “in parallel” from a single remote plate (or single section
of a multiple remote plate); this might be desirable where, e.g., more than one
channel of a mixer-amplier is powering speakers in the same zone, due to
room size.
An RL-1 Series plate may be wired in parallel to more than one channel of
an amplier or zoner, but note that the “law” of the control will differ when
compared to being used with a single channel. When wired to several channels
in parallel, this may produce an inconvenient “cramping” of the control’s
operation at one end of the range.
RSL-4 and RSL-6 Series remote control plates require modications for
multi-channel operation. This topic is NOT covered in this manual. Installers
requiring this option should download the appropriate Cloud Technical Note from
www.cloud.co.uk, and carry out the modications described before installing
the plates.
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Device conguration
Most RL/RSL-compatible Cloud products will require minor conguration changes
when remote control plates are installed to ensure correct operation.
RL Series plates
When adding RL Series remote control plates, it will generally be necessary
to disable the front panel music level control, so that volume may be adjusted
only by the plate. On most units, this is done by operating a rear panel
push-button switch. However, on devices with multiple music sources, doing
this will also disable the front panel music source control. To maintain control
of music source from the front panel, internal jumpers or DIP switches must
be set to the appropriate position. The products to which this applies are those
which are also compatible with RSL plates (see Compatible Cloud products
table on “Compatible Cloud products” on page 8).
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RSL Series plates
When adding RSL-4 Series or RSL-6 Series remote control plates, it will
generally be necessary to disable both the front panel music level and source
selection controls, so that full control is via the plate. On most units, this can
be done by operating a rear panel push-button switch.
IMPORTANT: With both types of plate, it is essential that installers check
the Installation Guide for the specic product to which they are connecting
the plates. This will give full details of the conguration procedure. If necessary,
Installation Guides for all products can be found at www.cloud.co.uk.
On multi-channel (or multi-zone) devices, the conguration changes necessary
for remote control are always per-channel or per-zone. Channels (or zones)
to which remote control plates are not tted will operate from the unit’s local
controls in the normal way (provided they remain enabled).
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Wiring details
In most cases, remote control plates connect to their host devices via
per-channel, 3-pin 5 mm-pitch screw terminal connectors on the device’s rear
panel. The only exception is the CX163, which has a 4-pin connector.
The connector will be labelled REMOTE LEVEL, REMOTE LEVEL/
SOURCE, REMOTE MUSIC CONTROL, or something similar (please
consult the appropriate installation guide for further details).
On all single-zone versions of remote control plate, connection at the plate is via
a rear 3-pin screw-terminal connector. On multiple-zone versions, connection
at the plate is via a rear 3-pin screw-terminal connector per section.
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RL Series plates
Connection may be conveniently made using standard single- or twin-core
screened audio cable. RL Series plates can generally be connected to devices
that support remote music source selection with single-core cable, but
two-core screened cable is required when connecting to devices that do not
support this. The wiring scheme to be adopted varies between devices. See
the table below to check which of the wiring diagrams at “Wiring diagrams”
on page 24 should be followed to connect an RL-1 Series plate to a specic
device.
The use of crimp ferrule-type terminals is recommended for the cable
terminations as they will provide a much more reliable long-term connection.
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Model RL-1x8 only
For wiring purposes, this version may be considered as eight independent
RL-1 sections. As many of the eight sections may be utilised as needed. Not
all sections need to be wired to the same host unit; for example, one RL-1x8
plate may provide remote volume control for two separate four-channel or
four-zone units such as the 46-120.
We recommend that separate runs of single- or twin-core screened cable are
used for each section, using the wiring method described for single-zone plates
appropriate for the host unit in use. If screened audio cable is not available, one
or more runs of multicore cable such as Cat 5 can be used, provided that the
runs are not longer than 100 m. However, installers should note that as Cat 5
cores are solid wires, the use of crimp ferrule terminals is recommended to
ensure a mechanically reliable connection.
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Connecting the MUTE ALL switch
The MUTE ALL switch is included on the RL-1x8 plate to provide a simple
manual method of muting multiple zones (usually all zones) in an audio system
simultaneously. Its implementation is optional.
NOTE: The MUTE ALL switch terminals are solder tags: to connect the
switch, soldering is necessary. This part of the wiring procedure should not
attempted if you are not competent in soldering electrical connections.
There are two methods of connecting the switch.
Using the MUSIC MUTE facility
The majority of Cloud products which support RL Series remote control
plates include a Music Mute facility. This is in the form of a two-pin rear
panel connector, which, when activated, mutes all music sources in all* zones.
Activation is by either shorting the two pins together (N/O) or removing a
permanent short-circuit placed across them (N/C). The selection of N/O or
N/C operation is made by internal jumpers or a DIP switch.
The primary use of Music Mute is to connect the host unit to an emergency
system (typically the re alarm), so that in the event of an emergency, all music
is immediately muted, leaving any microphone channels active for evacuation
instructions, etc.
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If the host unit’s Music Mute facility is not being used for this purpose, the
N/O contacts of the MUTE ALL switch on the RL-1x8 can be wired to the
MUSIC MUTE input of the host. Providing that Music Mute operation is
set to N/O (the factory default setting), moving the MUTE ALL switch to
ON will then mute the music in all zones by activating the host’s Music Mute
function.
N/CCN/O
Rear view of RL-1x8,
showing switch terminal
orientation
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Set Music Mute operation to ‘N/O’
by internal jumper or DIP switch
RL-1x8
N/C (OFF)
C
N/O (ON)
MUTE ALL
MUSIC MUTE
INPUT
Please consult the host unit’s User Guide for instructions on how to select
Music Mute operation to N/O or N/C.
* NOTE: some Cloud units include a facility for one line input to remain active when
Music Mute is enabled; this is to allow the connection of an emergency sound store, or
similar.
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RSL Series plates
All three pins of the terminal block must be connected, so the use of twincore screened cable is recommended. The wiring scheme to be adopted varies
between devices. See the following table to check which of the wiring diagrams
at “Wiring diagrams” on page 24 should be followed to connect a particular
type of plate to a specic device.
The use of crimp ferrule-type terminals is recommended for the cable
terminations as they will provide a much more reliable long-term connection.
Model RSL-6x4 only
For wiring purposes, this version may be considered as four independent RSL-6
sections. As many of the four sections may be utilised as needed.
We recommend that separate runs of single- or twin-core screened cable are
used for each section, using the wiring method described for single-zone plates
appropriate for the host unit in use. If screened audio cable is not available, one
or more runs of multicore cable such as Cat 5 can be used, provided that the
runs are not longer than 100 m. However, installers should note that as Cat 5
cores are solid wires, the use of crimp ferrule terminals is essential to ensure
a mechanically reliable connection.
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PRODUCT
RL-1/1A/1M/1x8
SEE NOTE 1
RSL-4/4A/4M
RSL-6/6A/6M/6x4
SEE NOTE 2
Venue Zone Mixers
Z4II/Z4MK3/ Z4MK4 A E
Z8II/Z8MK3/ Z8MK4 A E
Zone Mixers
CX163 SEE NOTE 3 C or D
CX263 A E
CX261 A E
CX462 A E
Integrated
Mixer-Amps
MA60 A E
MA60MEDIA A E
36-50 A E
46-50 A E
46-120 A E
46-120MEDIA A E
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PRODUCT
RL-1/1A/1M/1x8
SEE NOTE 1
RSL-4/4A/4M
Power Amps
MPA60 A E
MPA120 A E
MPA240 A E
CXV225 B
CXV425 B
CXA450 B
CXA850 B
CXA6 B
VTX4120 B
VTX4240 B
VTX4400 B
NOTES:
1. Wire each section of an RL-1x8 according to the relevant diagram
2. Wire each section of an RSL-6x4 according to the relevant diagram
3. See “CX163 stereo control options” below
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RSL-6/6A/6M/6x4
SEE NOTE 2
CX163 stereo control options
The CX163 is a two-zone stereo mixer and has a different remote control
connector to other Cloud units. When using RL Series remote level control
plates with a CX163, the installer has the option of using a single RL Series
plate to control both left and right channels together (i.e., stereo operation),
or of using two separate RL Series plates to control the left and right channels
independently. For stereo operation, use wiring diagram C. For separate L/R
control, use wiring diagram D.
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Wiring diagrams
RL-1/1A/1M/1x8 (per section)
REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL WIRING
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SINGLE-CORE SCREENED CABLE MAY BE USED
WIRING DIAGRAM A
REMOTE MUSIC
CONTROL
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REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL WIRING
PLATE
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USE TWO-CORE SCREENED CABLE
WIRING DIAGRAM B
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REMOTE MUSIC
CONTROL
CONNECTOR
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REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL WIRING
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USE TWO-CORE SCREENED CABLE
WIRING DIAGRAM C
REMOTE MUSIC
CONTROL
CONNECTOR
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LEFT CHANNEL
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RL-1/1A/1M/1x8 (per section)
REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL WIRING
REMOTE MUSIC
CONTROL
CONNECTOR
(CX163 ONLY)
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RIGHT CHANNEL
PLATE
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WIRING DIAGRAM D
USE TWO-CORE SCREENED CABLE
or RSL-6/6A/6M/6x4 (per section)
REMOTE SOURCE & LEVEL CONTROL WIRING
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PLATE
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USE TWO-CORE SCREENED CABLE
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