QSC Q-SYS Core 250i User manual

The Integrated Core 250i and 500i bring
the power and elegance of the larger Q-Sys
Integrated Cores to applications requiring
fewer channels. Integrated Cores have the
capability of directly accommodating eight
Q-Sys input and/or output cards for a total
onboard channel capacity of 32 channels
(more if AES or CobraNet™ cards are used).
Channel count may be further expanded by
the addition of Q-Sys I/O Frames and other
peripheral devices.
Applications – The Integrated Q-Sys
Cores are an ideal choice for boardrooms,
conferencing, convention centers,
entertainment venues, hospitality, houses of
worship, legislative installations, performing
arts, sports bars, stadiums and arenas,
theme parks and transportation facilities.
Platform – Using a customized Linux OS
and running on Intel®microprocessors,
the Core 250i and 500i are amazingly
powerful. Because Q-Sys doesn’t depend on
proprietary DSP hardware, it directly benefits
from advancements driven by the entire
global Computing / IT industry, and software
improvements don’t require new hardware.
New capabilities are added on a regular basis.
Visit www.qscaudio.com or contact your QSC
representative for the latest updates.
Network – Q-Sys utilizes our IT-friendly
Layer-3 Gigabit Ethernet implementation.
The audio transport is low-latency (fixed at
2.5 ms from any input to any output) and
based on accepted IP standards. Q-Sys will
operate using a variety of available, off-the-
shelf Gigabit switches (see the QSC website
for a list of qualified switches). Because it is
standards based it can easily run on a shared
network without segregating audio traffic via
tedious VLAN configuration.
Design GUI – Q-Sys cores are configured
using an intuitive object-based drag and drop
user interface that provides for the creation
of nearly any imaginable signal flow. Control
logic objects are provided and custom
scripting may also be used to accomplish a
wide range of interface or control tasks. The
design GUI is capable of quickly and easily
generating graphical control screens that may
be run on network-connected computers,
tablet devices or QSC touch-screen
controllers.
Scalable Redundancy – While QSC is
known for and dedicated to building the
most reliable products, some applications call
for additional assurance. Any element of a
Q-Sys system – Cores, networks, I/O Frames
and even amplifiers may be deployed in a
redundant configuration. The system designer
has the choice of making one or all system
elements redundant.
Peripherals – Q-Sys capabilities are further
enhanced by a growing suite of peripheral
devices including page stations, touch screen
controllers and specialized I/O cards.
Q-Sys is a suite of powerful tools that make
any project’s requirements simple to achieve.
It provides rock-solid performance backed by
the unrivaled service and support QSC has
built its reputation on. For more information
please visit: www.qscaudio.com/products/
network/QSys.
Features
• Centralized processing
architecture using Intel®
processing
• Eight on board slots
accommodate all Q-Sys I/O
cards
• Abundant DSP capacity
• Uses standard Gigabit
Ethernet hardware and
protocols for audio transport
and control
• Control and interface to
external devices using TCP/IP,
GPIO and RS-232
• Powerful and intuitive design
GUI
• System seamlessly integrates
with QSC amplifiers and
loudspeakers
• Supports multiple levels of
system redundancy
• Q-Sys technical
support is available
24/7 – worldwide
Integrated System
Platform
Core 250i | Core 500i
Core 250i | Core 500i
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System Hardware Core 250i Core 500i
Description System processor and control engine
Front Panel Controls LCD page forward momentary switch
Unit ID button momentary switch
Clear settings momentary switch
Front Panel Indicators Power On: Blue LED; Device Status: Tri-color LED
Audio Signal: 32 Tri-color LEDs
Card Status: 8 tri-color LEDs
240 x 64 monochrome LCD graphics display
Rear Panel Controls Power Switch
Rear Panel Connectors RS-232: DE-9 (male 9-pin D shell connector)
Video Out: HD-15 (female 15-pin D shell connector); DVI-D, HDMI (500i only)
Aux USB ports: USB host (type A) x4
Aux Network Port: RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps (switchable between Q-Sys LAN B or Aux Network Port on 250i model)
GPIO ports: DA-15 (female 15-pin D shell connector) x2
Q-Sys Network LAN A: RJ45 1000 Mbps only
Q-Sys Network LAN B: RJ45 1000 Mbps only (switchable between Q-Sys LAN B or Aux Network Port 10/100/1000 Mbps on 250i model)
IEC inlet: AC mains power connector
Available peripherals Page Station (H)&(G), I/O Frame, I/O-22, TSC-8, TSC-3
Network Channel Capacity 64 128
Audio I/O Capacity 8 card slots, up to 32 channels; Requires purchase of Q-Sys Type 2 audio I/O cards: CB, CIML4, CIML4-HP, COL4, CODP4, CAES4, CCN32
Line Voltage Requirements 100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
Current Draw 1.5A (120V mains) 1.7A (120V mains)
Thermal 500 BTU/h (typical) 650 BTU/h (typical)
Dimensions (HWD) 3.5” x 19” x 15” (89 mm x 482.6 mm x 381 mm)
Included Accessories 6 ft UL/CSA/IEC line cord, User Manual, Software CD
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Core 250i/500i Spec Sheet 01/16/12
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Q-Sys is a trademark of QSC. Intel and the Intel logo are registered trademarks of the Intel corporation.
Core 250i | Core 500i | Specifications
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