PIP Lite -- Integrates Ethernet-based IQ Network™ control via 100-Mb TCP/IQ protocol for digital control of analog devices. Since audio signals are not converted to digital, a larger dynamic range is possible. Digital signal control allows for error trapping and a proactive response; provides input compression, multimode average power limiting, peak power limiting, thermal limiter, clip limiting, and load monitoring. Requires FREE IQwic™ Software and a computer for initial setup.

Features:

• An IQ Network™ Programmable Input Processor with TCP/IQ (connects to an IQ System via 100 Mb Ethernet).
• Remote control and monitoring of PIP2-compatible Crown amplifiers and some PIP1.
• Faster IQ communications than the IQ bus.
• Can be connected to the same network used to pass CobraNet audio.
• Implements SmartAmp features: input compressors, multimode output limiters, error reporting and load monitoring.
• AUX connector configurable for AUX input, AUX output, or Listen Bus.
• Three Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty completely protects your investment and guarantees its specifications.

Specifications:

General

• Network: RJ-45 connector forming an IEEE 802.3 Ethernet NIC connection.
• AUX: RJ-11.
• Channel 1 and Channel 2 balanced inputs: 3-pin, 5mm removable barrier blocks.
• Indicators: A yellow DATA indicator flashes when the IQ-PIP-LITE receives a valid command that isaddressed to the IQ-PIP-LITE. A green PRESET indicator fl ashes to indicate the selected and activeuser preset. A yellow LINK ACT indicator (integrated in the network connector) indicates a validEthernet link when lit and the presence of Ethernet traffic when flashing. A green 100 MB indicator(integrated in the network connector) indicates a valid 100 Megabit connection.
• Memory Backup: 4 Megabit nonvolatile FLASH memory for backup of run-time settings, presets,and program storage. Capable of 10,000 write cycles.
• Power Requirements: No external power is required. 160 mA at 24 VDC and 50 mA at –24 VDC. When installed into a Crown PIP2 compatible amplifier, the unit receives ± 24 VDC from the amplifier.
• Total Power Dissipation: 4.6 watts.

Audio:

Please note: The audio specifications are referenced to 0.775 V (0 dBu). Measurements weremade at the output of the IQ-PIP-LITE module itself.

• Input Impedance: Normally 20 kilohms balanced and 10 kilohms unbalanced.
• Maximum Input Level: 20 dBu.
• Dynamic Range: >110 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz).
• Frequency Response: ±0.5 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
• Common Mode Rejection (CMR): 50 dB typical.
• Total Harmonic Distortion Noise (THD N): < 0.05% (1 kHz, 0 dBu).
• Data Acquisition: Eight channel, 12 bit Analog to Digital Converter running at 100 K samplesper second.
• Input/Output Monitor Accuracy: Typically ±1 dB.

Controls, Indicators and Connectors

• A. Balanced Audio Input Connectors
  • 3-pin removable barrier-strip connectors, one per channel.
• B. 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.
• C. 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.
• D. IQ Data Indicator
  • Flashes when the IQ-PIP-LITE receives a valid command that is addressed to the IQ-PIP-LITE.
• E. AUX Connector
  • Configurable for AUX input, AUX output, or Listen Bus.
• F. Network Connector
  • The network connector is a standard RJ-45 connector that allows the IQ-PIP-LITE to connect to an Ethernet network. Connection is made using a standard CAT 5 cable to a network switch port. The Link Activity LED indicates data activity on the network line. The 100 MB LED indicates that the data is at 100 Megabits.
• G. Mounting Holes

• Data Sheet