Q5X QT-5000 User manual

QT-5000 Module
&
Remote Control Audio System
Rev: 6
Description
This document describes the use of the QT-5000 transmitter module and Remote Control Audio System
(RCAS).
History
Rev 1 Original
Rev 2 Updates
Rev 3 Added information about QT-5000 L D colours and blink patterns.
Rev 4 Update Software section
Rev 4.1 Added Technical detail for 802.15.4
Rev 5 Updated to Windows 7. Added any related changes.
Rev 6 Added Mounting Instructions

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Table of Contents
Description .................................................................................................................................................... 1
History ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Information to User ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Certification................................................................................................................................................... 3
Module Intergation into End Products ......................................................................................................... 3
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Module mounting instruction ...................................................................................................................... 6
he Q -5000 ransmitter .............................................................................................................................. 9
Out-of-the-Box Setup ................................................................................................................................ 9
Using the Reset Key after Charge.............................................................................................................. 9
Charge LED Colour..................................................................................................................................... 9
Status LED ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Status LED Colour ................................................................................................................................ 10
Status LED Blink Patterns .................................................................................................................... 10
MicControl Software ................................................................................................................................... 11
Gateway Manager ................................................................................................................................... 11
Adding Gateways ................................................................................................................................ 11
Connecting to the Gateways ............................................................................................................... 13
Configuring the Gateway .................................................................................................................... 14
Session Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Adding a ransmitter to the Session ................................................................................................... 16
Saving a Session .................................................................................................................................. 16
Opening a Session ............................................................................................................................... 16
ransmitter Panel .................................................................................................................................... 17
ab 1 – Status and Control ab ........................................................................................................... 18
ab 2 – Configuration ab ................................................................................................................... 20
ab 3 – Miscellaneous ab .................................................................................................................. 21
Customizing Group Names.................................................................................................................. 23
roubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 26
echnical Data UHF Radio ................................................................................................................... 26
echnical Data 802.15.4 radio ............................................................................................................ 26
echnical Data Q -5000 Module .......................................................................................................... 26
Appendix - Installing the USB Driver ....................................................................................................... 27

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FCC Notices:
Information to users:
his device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1.) his device may not cause harmful interference and (2.) his device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
N OTE : his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. his equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ V technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Quantum5X Systems Inc, could
void the user s authority to operate the equipment.
Warning: This device has been designed to operate with the permanently attached wire
antennas to the PCB for the UHF and the 802.15.4 Radios, both having a maximum gain of 3
dBi. Replacing or modifying these antennas is strictly prohibited.
IMPORTANT : Final product(s) after integration with this module shall be tested to comply with all
applicable FCC requirements and Unintentional radiators (FCC section 15.107 & 15.109) before declaring
compliance to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Labeling of the End Products:
Following permanent label shall be applied on all final procducts after module integration.

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RF Exposure Compliance:
his module is a low-power device and complies with applicable RF exposure requirements as a mobile
device. For portable application, it is limited only to the specified host (tap shoe) configurations as
shown below as acceptable and approved with this filing.
Figure 1 -High Heel Antenna Spacing
Figure 2 - Low Heel Antenna Spacing
RF Exposure Warning:
he applicant hereby affirms that installation of this module will only be performed on shoe models that
have a minimum 10 mm separation distance from the outside surface/antenna of the module to the
closest surface of the foot.
The module integrator must:
1) Ensure that the Q -5000 module antenna is mounted in such a way that the minimum spacing
of 10 mm is maintained between the antenna and the wearer at all times.
2) Ensure that the minimum spacing between the wearer and the module antenna must be in free
space or non-metallic material.

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The module integrator may not:
1) Alter, modify or remove the module case.
2) Make changes to the Circuit Card Assembly of the module.
3) Remove, change or alter the integrated UHF antenna or the 802.15.4 antenna.
Failure to comply with these restrictions will result in violation of the FCC certification.
Introduction
he RCAS consists of the three main components:
Q -5000 Module
MicControl Software
Ethernet Gateway

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Module Integration into Host End Products
he Q -5000 Module ransmitter has been designed by Quantum5X Systems Inc. to be used exclusively
by Quantum5X as a building block for their wireless audio transmitter products. he module, as
designed, is a standalone unit that is ready for integration into final form factor with the limitation for
portable use as specified in RF Exposure compliance. For proper usage of the module, the module
integrator must ensure that the input power and input audio signal do not exceed the specified limits as
outlined in the specification section. Failure to do so will result in damage to the module.
QT-5000ModuleMounting
Mounting of the QT-5000 module must provide a solid, reliable, mechanical connection between the
module and the tap shoe. If the QT-5000 module is not securely fastened to the tap shoe, it may
become separated from the shoe during dancing and could cause harm to the wearer, the audience
member or the module. elow are two sets of instruction for mounting to two different styles of
shoes: high heel and a low heel style of shoe. In each case, it is important to maintain the minimum
10 mm antenna spacing of the module from the wearer.
High Heel Tap Shoe
he tap shoe first needs to be modified to allow the Q -5000 module to be fastened to the shoe.
Figure 3 - Mounting Holes Drilled into
Four holes are drilled into the sole of the shoe, and up through the foot bed.
Figure 4 - T-Nuts installed into sole

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he -nuts provide a threaded insert for the transmitter pod to screw into. he insole is pulled back
from the foot bed and the -nuts are flush mounted into the foot bed from the top side of the shoe.
Figure 5 - Transmitter od attached to Shoe
he transmitter pod is held in place by four #4 bolts that are screwed into the -nuts, which are
mounted into the sole of the shoe. It is very important to ensure the correct length of the screws used
so that the screw does not protrude above the foot bed of the shoe.
Low Heel Tap Shoe
In order to mount the transmitter module to the low heel tap shoe, the heel must first be modified. It is
recommended that the heel of the tap shoe be modified by a professional shoe maker to ensure the
modification is done in the correct manner.
Figure 6 - Heel Cavity
he heel of the tap shoe needs to be modified to allow for the transmitters module to slide into the
opening. he opening needs to be 58.4 mm X 36.75 mm X 15.3 mm.

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Figure 7 - Module inserted into Heel
The opening needs to large enough to allow the transmitter to slide into the opening without
friction. If the opening is too tight pressure can be transferred onto the transmitter during dancing
and could damage the module.
Figure 8 – Transmitter mounting
he Q -5000 module is then securely mounted to the transmitter with two 1” long #4 screws.

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TheQT-5000Transmitter
Out-of-the-Box Setup
Ensure the Q -5000 is sufficiently charged by immediately inserting the charger.
Using the Reset Key after Charge
Earlier hardware revisions of the Q -5000 had an issue where the unit would occasionally need to be
reset after being connected to a charger.
It is recommended that each time the charger is disconnected from the Q -5000, the Reset Key (which is
attached to the cable of the charger) should be inserted into the charge port, held for 1 second, and
then removed.
After the Reset Key is removed, the Status LED will blink green 3 times.
Charge LED Colour
When connected to a charger, the colour of the Charge LED will indicate the progress of the charging
cycle. he LED is located on the front of the transmitter.
Note: After the LED changes from Amber to Green, it is recommended it be charged for 1
more minutes while the trickle charge completes.
GREEN
–
The battery
is charged and ready for use.
AMBER
–
The battery level
low, but can be used for short term use, such as setup or quick
audio tests.
RED
–
The battery level is unusable and must be charged
.

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Status LED
he Status LED indicates both the battery’s charge level and whether the transmitter is in ON mode
(transmitting audio) or in Standby mode (not transmitting audio).
Status LED Colour
he colour of the Status LED indicates the battery’s charge level.
Note: he meaning of the Status LED’s colour is slightly different than the Charge LED’s colour. See the
following:
.
Status LED Blink Patterns
he blink pattern of the Status LED indicates the mode of the Q -5000.
STANDBY Mode (no audio) – he LED is off for 2.5 seconds and on for ¼ of a second, and repeats.
ON Mode (transmitting audio) – he LED is on for 2.5 seconds and off for ¼ of a second, and repeats.
GREEN
–
The battery level is over 50%
.
AMBER
–
The battery level is less than 50%.
RED
–
The battery level is unusable and must be charged
.
.5 sec
¼ sec
O
ff
On
.5 sec
¼ sec
O
ff
On
.5 sec
O
ff
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¼ sec
On
Off
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Off
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MicControlSoftware
Gateway Manager
All Gateway management (adding, deleting, configuring) is performed from the Gateway Manager
window.
Adding Gateways
Note: o add or delete gateways, the software must be disconnected from all gateways.
1. Click Add, to add a gateway.
Network Gateway
If adding a Network
Gateway, select
“Ethernet” and enter the
gateway’s IP address.
Click “OK”.

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Finding a Gateway
o find a gateway on the net, click the
“Find” button and follow the
instructions.
Setting the IP Address of
a Gateway
If the IP address of the gateway(s) on the network needs to be
configured, click the “Find” button. he following tool will appear to
determine the IP address.
USB Gateways
1.
If adding a USB Gateway, select “USB”
and select the COM port of the gateway.
2. Click “OK”.
Note: he name of the gateway’s COM port
will be “USB Serial Port”.
If the USB Gateway does not appear in the
list, see the Troubleshooting section on how
to diagnose the issue.
IMPORTANT: The COM port must be in the
range of COM1 to COM16. If the COM port
is above COM16, see the troubleshooting
section to change it to a lower COM port.

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Connecting to the Gateways
o start the communications to the
Gateways, from the Gateway Manager
window, click the “Connect” button.

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Configuring the Gateway
o
configure
the
Gateway,
from the in
the
Gateway
Manager,
select the
Gateway to
be
configured,
then click
on the
“Config”
button.
Note: The
Gateway
must be
connected
before
trying to
Configure
the
Gateway.

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he
following
window
will appear.
Name
his is the friendly name of the Gateway.
RF Modem
Channel
he RF Modem Channel is the 2.4 GHz telemetry channel that the Gateway uses to
communicate to the ransmitters.
Note: he 2.4 GHz spectrum used occupies the same bandwidth as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and
other unlicensed ISM devices. In most environments, channel 16 is the clearest
channel.
Enable LCD
Backlight
his parameter will enable/disable the b
acklight of the
Gateway.
Enable
Ethernet
Timeout
(Network
Gateway
only)
In the rare case that the software or gateway loses connection, the Gateway will
automatically disconnect after a period of “silence” from the software. he software is
designed to send communication at regular intervals to let the Gateway know that it is
still active.
Check this checkbox to enable this feature.
Ethernet
Timeout
(Network
Gateway
only)
his is the period of time (in seconds) of silence
from the software
that the Gateway
waits before disconnecting.
Tx
r
Visible
Exp Time
Each Gateway keeps a
list
of all the transmitters that it receives heartbeats from. he
Transmitter Visible E piry Time parameter is the amount of time (in seconds) that
elapses before the Gateway removes the transmitter from the Visible List.

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Session Setup
Adding a Transmitter to the Session
1. o add transmitters to the session:
• From the “ ransmitter” menu, select “Add…”.
• Or, click the Add ransmitter button from the toolbar.
• Or, type Ctrl+ .
2. ype the serial numbers of the transmitters to be added. Several transmitters can be added at
once as seen below.
3. Click OK to add the transmitters to the session.
Saving a Session
After adding the desired transmitters, the list can be saved as a session and opened at a later time.
o save the session:
• From the File menu, click “Save Session…”
• Or, click the Save Session button
• Or, type Ctrl+S
pening a Session
o open a previously saved session:
• From the File menu, click “Open Session…”
• Or, click the Open Session button
• Or, type Ctrl+O

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ransmitter Panel
Each transmitter has a panel with 3 tabs:
• Status & Control
• Configuration
• Miscellaneous.
Tab
1
-
Status & Control
Tab
2
-
Configuration
Tab
3
-
Miscellaneous

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Tab 1 – Status and Control Tab
Heartbeat Indicator
Each transmitter sends out a heartbeat approximately every
2.
5
seconds that contains all status and configuration information.
At the top of the transmitter panel is the heartbeat indicator.
Each time a heartbeat is received by the Gateway, the indicator
will turn to a bright green.
As time passes, the indicator will fade to black. When another
heartbeat is received, it will return to bright green.
At the bottom of the transmitter panel, a timestamp displays the
time of the last received heartbeat.
Power Status and Control
he following panel contains
the power control buttons
and status.
Power On
Power Off
Underneath the power buttons is the current power state.
Indicates that the command to change the
power state has been sent and that the software is waiting for a
response.
Battery
Indicator
he battery indicator displays the current
state of the battery.
4.100 V = 100%
3.300 V = 0%
When the transmitter is plugged into a charger, the status will
display “Charging…” underneath the battery voltage.

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Mute Control
he following panel contains
the mute control buttons and
status.
Mute On
Mute Off
Indicates that the command to change the mute state
has been sent and that the software is waiting for a response.
Set Transmitter Name
o simplify the identification of a transmitter, an alias or name
can be attached to the transmitter in the session.
When the name is not set, the title bar of the transmitter panel
will display “ XR” and the serial number, for example “ XR
2267”.
o set the ransmitter’s name, press the “Set xr Name” button
and enter the “friendly” name of the transmitter.
he new name will now be displayed with the serial number in
brackets.

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Tab 2 – Configuration Tab
Configuration Tab
ab 2 contains most of the configurable settings of the
transmitter.
To edit any of settings, one must first put the panel into Edit
mode by pressing the Edit button. Once it is in Edit mode, the
button will turn pink.
Each parameter has a “set” button to the right (indicated by a
‘>’). After the desired value is entered, press the “set” button
to send the value to the transmitter.
Frequency
his parameter is the frequency that the audio transmits on.
Range: 600.000 to 700.000 MHz
Step: 25 kHz.
Group
he transmitters can be powered on and off in groups, making it
simpler to control batches of transmitters. A transmitter can be
set to one of 31 groups.
o set the group names, see the section “Customizing Group
Names”.
Mic Gain
If a microphone is clipping, the Mic Gain can attenuate the gain
of the microphone from 0 to -6.5 dB.