Crown IQPIPUSP-3-CN Brochure

IQ-PIP­USP3/CN

ULTRA SERIES

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CONDUCTOR

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ACTIVITY

he Crown® IQ-PIP-USP3/CN is a 3rd
generationDSP-based PIP™ (Program­mable Input Processor) input module for

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PIP2™ compatible amplifi ers.* It connects the
amplifi er to a 100 Mb Ethernet network allow­ing it to be remotely controlled and monitored
via System Architect or IQwic™ software. In
addition, the USP3/CN allows the transport of
real-time digital audio via CobraNet over the
same Ethernet network.

The USP3/CN is a HiQnet and TCP/IQ series
component and connects to the audio con­trol/monitor network using a standard 100Mb
Ethernet hardware (switches, Network Interface
Cards, and cables). CobraNet™ audio is avail­able over the same 100Mb Ethernet network,
providing a simple to install, single plug
solution for audio distribution, control, and
monitoring.

The USP3/CN’s SHARC DSP processor gives
the user an enormous amount of digital signal
processing. Audio routing, faders, meters,
polarity & mute, input compressors, fi lters,
delays, multimode output limiters, error report­ing, and load monitoring are all available. A
built in noise generator and sine-wave genera­tor provide noise masking and test capabilities.
The enhanced AUX port capability allows the
user to interface with the amplifi er to provide
external manual control and monitoring.

Offering crisp, clear sound and the wide
dynamic range possible with CobraNet, the IQ­PIP-USP3/CN provides unprecedented power
and fl exibility in one compact—and very afford­able—module.

The IQ-PIP-USP3/CN requires Harman Pro
System Architect software or IQwic software
available from www.iqaudiosystems.com.

For more details about the Crown
IQ-PIP-USP3/CN, contact the Crown Technical
Support Group at 800-342-6939 or 574-294-

8200. Also, visit the Crown Audio website at
www.crownaudio.com.

* You must have a PIP2-compatible amplifi er to use the IQ­PIP-USP3/CN. To determine if your amplifi er is PIP2-compat­ible, look for the logo on the back of the amplifi er.
The IQ-PIP-USP3/CN is NOT compatible with older Crown
PIP amplifi ers, and cannot be used with CT210 or MA3600
amplifi ers

Specifi cations

General

Internal Controls: A Reset/Preset switch,

accessible with a straightened paper clip
through the PIP panel, selects the next user
preset if pressed for less than 2 seconds,
resets the PIP to preset “0” if pressed for more
than 2 seconds.

Features

• 100Mb Ethernet single-plug solution for
CobraNet audio, and HiQnet or TCP/IQ control
and monitoring

• Analog audio inputs allow CobraNet network
audio input, CobraNet audio backup, or a hard­wire emergency override of CobraNet audio

• “Listen Bus” amplifier output monitor via
CobraNet

• 24 bit digital to analog conversion with 32 bit,
fl oating point DSP processing

• 64 assignable fi lters with 9 different fi lter types
including all-pass fi lters

• Over 2 seconds of delay available per
channel

Connectors:
Balanced Audio Input Connector

Single 5-pin removable barrier-strip connector
for both channels.

AUX Connector

Confi gurable for AUX input or AUX output.
Listen Bus is available through CobraNet.

Network Connector

The dual RJ45 CobraNet connectors allow a
Primary & Secondary connection to the 100Mb
Ethernet network. Should the Primary con­nection lose link activity with the network,
the USP3/CN will automatically switch to the
Secondary connection to ensure uninterrupted
audio and control. The indicators on the RJ45
connectors display network information con­cerning the Ethernet and CobraNet connections.

Indicators:
Preset Indicator

Signals the number of the current preset, if
active, by fl ashing a series of fl ashes equal to
the current preset number.

IQ Data Indicator

Flashes when the IQ-PIP-USP3/CN receives a
valid command that is addressed to the IQ-PIP­USP3/CN.

• Input compressors and output limiters for each
channel

• Dual, uncorrelated noise generators for noise
masking

• Sine generator

• Load supervision

• Full error reporting

• Firmware upgrades via the network

• 10 user selectable presets

• Reliable FLASH memory backup of all param­eters

• Three Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable War­ranty completely protects your investment and
guarantees its specifi cations

Switches:
Reset/Preset Switch

Used to change presets, restore settings to fac­tory default or restore all the presets to the fac­tory defaults. During operations of the switch,
the Data indicator fl ashes as an aid to the user.

Memory Backup: 512 kbyte non-volatile FLASH
memory for backup of run-time parameters,
presets, and program storage. Capable of
greater than 10 year data retention and esti­mated 20+ year life-cycle.

Communications: 100Mb Fast Ethernet con­forming to IEEE 802.3.

Power Requirements (provided by the ampli­fi er): +24VDC @ 350mA, –24VDC @ 30mA.

< 8.7 Watts.

Overall Audio Performance:

DSP Processing: 32 bit, Floating Point,

665 µs latency.

DAC Conversion: 24 bit, 135 µs latency.
Dynamic Range: 103 dB typical

(A-weighted, 20Hz–20kHz, audio sourced
from muted CobraNet channel).

Distortion: < 0.05% THD+N, 20Hz–20kHz.
Frequency Response: ± 0.5 dB,

20Hz–20kHz.

Input/Output Monitor Accuracy: Typically
±1dB.

Balanced Audio Inputs:

Input Impedance: Nominally 20 k ohms
balanced, 10 k ohms unbalanced.

Maximum Input Level: + 20 dBu.
ADC Conversion: 18 bit, 312 µs latency.
Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB typical (A-

weighted, 20Hz-20kHz).

Crosstalk: > 60 dB @ 1kHz.
Common Mode Rejection (CMR): 50 dB typi-

cal.

Distortion: > 0.05% THD+N, 20Hz–20kHz.
Frequency Response: ± 0.5 dB, 20Hz–20kHz.

IQ-PIP­USP3/CN

IQ-PIP-USP3/CN SIgnal Flow Block Diagram

Crown’s Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty

Crown offers a Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty for every new Crown IQ com­ponent—an unsurpassed industry standard. With this unprecedented No-Fault protection, your
new Crown IQ component is warranted to meet or exceed original specifi cations for the fi rst three
years of ownership. During this time, if your unit fails, or does not perform to original specifi ca­tions, it will be repaired or replaced at our expense. About the only things not covered by this
warranty are those losses normally covered by insurance and those cuased by intentional abuse.
And the coverage is transferable, should you sell your unit.

See your authorized Crown dealer for full warranty disclosure and details. For customers outside
of the USA, please contact your authorized Crown distributor for warranty information or call
574-294-8200.

Crown International
1718 W. Mishawka Rd.
Elkhart, IN 46517-9439
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]FAX
www.crownaudio.com

Specifi cations subject to change without prior notice. Latest
information available at www.crownaudio.com and
iqaudiosystems.com.

Crown, Crown Audio and IQ are registered trademarks; PIP
and PIP2 are trademarks of Crown International. HiQnet is
a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. Other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A.

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