JuiceGoose RC DM3 User Manual
OPERATING MANUAL
RC-DM3
REMOTE CONTROL COMBINER
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: The unit must be grounded. Failure to ground the unit could
expose the user to dangerous electric shock.
CAUTION: There are no user serviceable parts inside. If malfunction oc-
curs, do not attempt service yourself. Consult the troubleshooting section of
this manual and contact Juice Goose.
WARNING: Do not expose the RC-DM3 to rain or moisture, doing so
could create a fire or shock hazard.
DISCLAIMER: Juice Goose shall under no circumstances be held responsible for any loss, damage, or injury resulting directly or indirectly from the
use of the RC-DM3 in a manner inconsistent with safe operating procedures
and/or with this documentation. The user should determine prior to use if
the RC-DM3 is adequate, suitable or safe for the application intended.
Since individual applications can be subject to extreme variation, Juice
Goose makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of the RCDM3 for any specific application.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rack Space…………………....………………….……..One
Dimensions...…………………....…..19”W x 1.75”H x 5”D
Weight…………………………....…………………….6 lbs
Input Voltage………………………....…....120 VAC, 60Hz
Signal Line Connections………..…....…….....8 wire, RJ-45
OPERATION
The RC-DM3 Remote Control Combiner is a totally automatic accessory
which allows control and monitoring of a CQ system from three separate
remote control terminals. This product also allows an alarm triggered se-
quence down process in the event of an emergency.
The RC-DM3 features three control signal input ports and one control signal output port. Each input connects via RJ-45 cable to a RC-5 remote control terminal, Juice Goose CQ Series sequence device or single pole, double
throw switch. The RC-DM3 signal output connects to a CQ Series power
sequence device.
This Remote Control Combiner will receive a command from one of three
Juice Goose RC-5 remote control terminals depending on which terminal is
being used. The last remote control used is the only active one. With the
RC-DM3 and three RC-5s, an audio system can be controlled and monitored from three different locations.
The RC-DM3 monitors the status from three switches or remote control
terminals attached to it. When a switch position on one unit changes, the
RC-DM3 will automatically relay that command change (i.e. sequence up
or sequence down) through its output port to the CQ power sequence system.
After the RC-DM3 is installed and the signal input and output connections
are made, no additional settings or set-up are necessary. The RC-DM3 will
perform automatically to select the most recent operational command from
one of three CQ signal sources and will relay that signal through its output
signal port.
SEQUENCE SIGNAL INPUT AND OUTPUT
There are three female, eight wire RJ-45 receptacles on the back of the RCDM3 chassis marked for signal input from remote control terminals. One
additional RJ-45 receptacle is marked for output to a CQ Series power sequencer.
SEQUENCE SIGNAL LINE CONNECTIONS
Sequence signal communication for the RC-DM3 is accomplished by way
of eight wire RJ-45 cable. Cable, connectors and appropriate crimping
tools should be readily available at local electrical or electronic supply out-
lets. If desired, signal cable can be purchased directly from Juice Goose at
specified lengths for a nominal charge.
To assemble CQ signal cable: using the proper tools, cut the cable to the
desired length making sure the ends are cut straight, not diagonally. Strip
the outer insulation from the cable exposing approximately 1/4” of the
colored wire strands inside the cable. Be careful not to remove or break
the colored insulation on the inner conductors.
The exposed wires should then be inserted into the connector so that each
of the eight separate wires fits into an individual terminal position in the
connector, is flush with the tip of the plug and touches the gold connector.
NOTE: Orientation of the cable wire colors is reversed from one connector to the other. When the connectors are viewed side to side with
the connector clips up, the wire colors should mirror one another. It is
best to insert the cable into the first connector so that the black wire is
on the left. The second connector should be attached so the black wire
is on the right when viewed from the same perspective as the first.
INPUT
OUTPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
The connector should be crimped to hold the cable firmly to the connector.
Once the cable has been attached to the modular connectors, the cable may
join the CQ Series units or RC remote accessories.
REMOTE SWITCH CONNECTION
The input on the RC-DM3 can also be connected to a latching contact closure such as a switch or relay. The following instructions are provided to
assist with this configuration. This information is also useful for assembling interface wiring going to and from the RJ type cable specified for the
CQ system.
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