Rane HAL1 User manual

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 1
General Description
HAL is more than just another DSP drag-and-drop system. It has
revolutionized system design and installation.
HAL is an expert in room combining, paging and distributed
audio systems. is groundbreaking architecture is dimensions
beyond any other solution. HAL easily guides even novice us-
ers through what used to be complex tasks in just minutes. No
intricate matrix mixing or presets are required for room combin-
ing and paging. No virtual wiring required to distribute pages and
background music to multiple zones.
Seamlessly interface HAL to your application with a broad
variety of peripheral devices including smart Digital Remotes, Re-
mote Audio Devices (RADs), portable or rack automixers, audio
I/O and logic expansion devices, wall sensors, ambient sensing
mics, small remote ampliers, and an advanced Paging Station.
In addition, the HAL Multiprocessor and Halogen™ software
check the status, location, CAT 5 wiring integrity, and that audio
is owing in all peripheral devices, so you know your system is
properly connected and ready to go.
HAL is more than just another DSP drag-and-drop system. It
has revolutionized system design and installation.
Four HAL multiprocessors provide various audio I/O and
control options for both large and small installations.
HAL1x supports 16 in x 16 out audio, which may be in-
creased an additional 512 in x 512 out by adding EXP1x,
EXP3x or EXP5x Expanders. Up to 32 Expanders can be
daisy-chained to a single HAL1x. Add more mic inputs with
AM Automixers. Add AEC with the new EXP7x (Oct. 2013).
HAL1x Multiprocessor
EXP1x Remote Audio Expansion for the HAL1x
EXP3x Zone Output Expansion for the HAL1x
EXP5x Input Expansion for the HAL1x
EXP7x AEC Expansion for the HAL1x
HAL2 supports 18 in x 18 out audio, of which 2 x 2 come
from AES3 on XLR connections.
HAL3 supports 4 in x 8 out audio, of which 2 “Line-Plus” In-
puts accept balanced line, or mono left/right unbalanced lines.
HAL4 supports 2 in x 2 out audio, of which 2 “Mic/Line-
Plus” Inputs accept balanced mic, line, or mono left/right
unbalanced lines. (Oct. 2013).
See all four in the HAL System Data Sheet.
Halogen™ software includes Ethernet control support for third-
party control systems. Standard TCP/IP set and get ASCII text
messages control levels, selectors, presets and toggle actions within
Halogen. Since the same Halogen software code runs on both
Windows® and within HAL hardware, third-party control de-
velopers can test all their code using only the Halogen Windows
software. Use only software to test your control systems software
code and buy the hardware only when the install date arrives. See
the HAL System Data Sheet for screenshots and processing block
descriptions.
Download Halogen and design a system now!
rane.com/hal
Well-documented example programs for AMX, Crestron and
Stardraw Control ease programming headaches. ese Support
Packages are installed with Halogen software, or available as
separate downloads.
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H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 2
HAL1x Multiprocessor
• 16 in x 16 out - 8x8 analog & 8x8 digital (RAD ports).
• Up to 4 RADs (without EXP1x), up to 260 RADs (with 32 EXP1s).
• Up to 12 Digital Remotes (without EXPs), up to 268 (with EXPs).
• Four logic inputs, Two relay outputs (more with DR4 or DR5).
EXP1x Remote Audio Expander for HAL1x
• Adds 16 in x 16 out digital (8 more RAD ports) to HAL1x.
• Up to 8 Digital Remotes or RADs in any combination.
• Chain up to 32 EXP1x units to a HAL1x for 512 in x 512 out.
EXP3x Zone Output Expander for HAL1x
• Adds 8 analog line outputs and 8 logic outputs to a HAL1x.
• Adds 6 Digital Remote ports & 2 RAD ports to a HAL1x.
• Chain up to 32 EXP3x units to a HAL1x for 256 outputs.
EXP5x Input Expander for HAL1x
• Adds 12 analog mic / line/ line-plus* inputs to a HAL1x.
• Adds 4 Digital Remote ports to a HAL1x.
• Chain up to 32 EXP5x units to a HAL1x for 384 analog outputs.
Expansion Bus in HAL1x Supports 32 Daisy-chained EXPs in Any Combination
• Connects with shielded CAT 5e or better cable and RJ-45s; Maximum distance between units = 100 meters (300 feet).
• Supports Gigabit Ethernet Media Converters: Multimode max = 2 km (1.2 miles); Singlemode max = 12 km (7.5 miles).
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HAL1 X
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50/60 Hz 55 WATTS
CLASS 2 WIRING
MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORPORATION
Digital Expansion into HAL1x 512
Total in the HAL1x DSP Brain 528 528
512 Digital Expansion from HAL1x
Inputs Outputs
Digital RAD Port Inputs 8 8 Digital RAD Port Outputs
Analog Mic / Line Inputs 8 8 Analog Line Outputs
Daisy-chain up to 32 EXPanders
ACN 001 345 482
CLASS 2 WIRING
MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORP.
100- 240 V
50/60 Hz 35 WATTS
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES & DRs
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
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AUDIO TX
AUDIO RX
EXPANSION BUS
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EXP1 X
Digital RAD Port Inputs 16 16 Digital RAD Port Outputs
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EXP3X
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50/60 Hz 25 WATTS MADE IN U.S.A.
LINK LOCATEPOWER
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Digital RAD Port Inputs 4 4 Digital RAD Port Outputs
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*“Line-Plus” Inputs accept a balanced line, or mono left & right unbalanced lines.
NEW! EXP7x AEC Expander for HAL1x
• Adds 8 channels of Acoustic Echo Cancelling DSP to a HAL1x.
• Chain up to 32 EXP7x units to a HAL1x for 256 AEC channels.
EXPANSION BUS
EXP7 X
100- 240 V RANE CORPORATION
50/60 Hz 15 WATTS MADE IN U.S.A.
Add AEC
AEC CONFIGURATION BLOCKS
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AEC
EXPANSION
The EXP7x AEC Expander will ship October 2013.
The original HAL1 and EXP1 are replaced by HAL1x and EXP1x. Only HAL1x can be expanded with EXP“x” units.

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 3
HAL1x Expansion Bus
e HAL1x Expansion Bus supports up to 32 daisy-chained
Expanders in any combination. e Expansion Bus requires
shielded CAT 5e (or better) cable with RJ-45 connectors.
e bus supports 512 channels in and 512 out, although
designers need not worry about wiring channels along the bus —
this is automatically done within Halogen software. e Resourc-
es window in Halogen displays the number of channels in use and
updates as you draw the audio wiring. Latency hops on the bus
are 750 nanoseconds per hop. us, daisy-chaining 32 Expand-
ers provides a maximum latency of 22.4 microseconds. See the
Latency graphic below to add up the latency of any given path
through the HAL1x, EXPs, RADs, the DSPs and converters.
irty-two Expanders maximum, in any order can be daisy-
chained. For example, 16 EXP3x and 16 EXP5x Expanders daisy-
chained, provides 128 outputs (8 out times 16), plus 192 mic/
line/line-plus inputs (12 in times 16).
Some examples max out the Expansion Bus:
• If you need 256 RADs, daisy-chain 32 EXP1x Expanders. is
is 8 RAD ports times 32 Expanders, 8 x 32 = 256 RADs. is
still leaves 4 RAD ports available on the HAL1x.
• For 256 output zones, daisy-chain 32 EXP3x Expanders.
• For 384 mic/line inputs, daisy-chain 32 EXP5x Expanders.
Each Expansion Bus cable can be 100 meters long (300 feet).
is permits spreading Expanders across dierent locations or
equipment rooms. Yet only a single HAL1x is required at the
head-end of the daisy-chain. Star topologies are not supported —
do not use Ethernet switches, they will not work. And since the
EXP3x & EXP5x contain their own DSP, no DSP resources in
the HAL1x device are used; thus adding these devices adds DSP
resources to the HAL1x System.
Gigabit Ethernet Media Converts are supported. us, using
multimode ber, one can separate Expanders up to 2 kilometers
(1.2 miles). Singlemode ber distance goes up to 12 km (7.5
miles). e Expansion Bus is Ethernet Layer 1 only — there are
no MAC and no IP addresses involved.
Applications
e new 512 x 512 HAL1x Expansion Bus greatly expands the
HAL System’s capabilities with support for 32 daisy-chained
Expanders. e maximum quantity of RADs and DRs supported
jumps from 36 to 256 using the EXP1x — that’s over 700% more
for the same price as the original EXP1.
e new HAL1x’s analog audio I/O capabilities have also
increased with the addition of the EXP3x and EXP5x Expanders.
e EXP3x adds eight Zone outputs per Expander for a total of
256 analog outputs, a 3200% increase in HAL analog outputs.
Each EXP3x also adds 6 DR and 2 RAD ports to support each 8
zone cluster. e EXP5x adds 12 Mic/Line/Line-plus inputs per
Expander for a total of 384 additional analog inputs, a 4800%
increase in HAL analog inputs.
RAD Inputs to
Expansion Bus
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RAD Outputs
from Exp. Bus
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EXPANSION BUS
730 ns / hop
EXP1x
Analog Outputs
from Exp. Bus
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EXPANSION BUS
730 ns / hop
EXP3x
Analog Inputs
to Exp. Bus
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EXPANSION BUS
730 ns / hop
EXP5x
HAL1x Analog
Mic/Line Inputs
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HAL1x Analog
Line Outputs
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HAL1x
RAD Inputs
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HAL1x
RAD Outputs
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RouterDSP Core
EXPANSION BUS
CAT 5
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EXPANSION BUS
730 ns / hop
EXP7x
CAT 5
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HAL1x
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H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 4
EXP1x Specifications
Parameter Specication Limit Conditions/Comments
Expansion Bus HAL1x is required Shielded CAT 5e cable with RJ-45 connectors
...Audio Channels 512 in x 512 out of HAL1x max Plus control channel
...Maximum EXP1x Units 32 max Daisy-chain with shielded CAT 5e or better
...Maximum Cable Length 100 meters / 300 feet max
RAD / DR Ports 8 RJ-45 connectors
...RAD Audio Channels 16 in x 16 out Each port 2 in x 2 out, plus control channel, 24-bit, 48 kHz
...RAD Cable Length 150 meters / 500 feet max Shielded CAT 5e cable or better
...DR Cable Length 300 meters / 1000 feet max Shielded CAT 5e cable or better
...Power 24 VDC @ 100 mA max Each port
Wiring Class 2 All rear panel terminals
Power Requirement 100 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 35 W max
Conformity: Safety
...NRTL (USA) UL 60065 CSA (CSA le #247105)
...CSA (Canada) CAN/CSA 60065 CSA (CSA le #247105)
...EU Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60065 CB Certicate (Nemko)
Unit Size 1U, 1.75" x 19" x 8.25" (4.4 x 48.3 x 20.9 cm)
...Weight 4 lb 6 oz (2.0 kg)
Shipping Size 6.5" x 20.3" x 13.75" (11.5 x 52 x 35 cm)
...Weight 8 lb (4.5 kg)
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EXP1x Remote Audio Expander Description
ACN 001 345 482
CLASS 2 WIRING
MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORP.
100 -240 V
50/60 Hz 35 WATTS
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES & DRs
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
87654321
COMM
POWER
AUDIO TX
AUDIO RX
EXPANSION BUS
SHIELDED CAT 5e OR BETTER 24 VDC @ 100 mA
EXP1X
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil num
érique de la classe
B est conforme
à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
Up to 32 Expanders, in any combination, may be daisy-chained
to a single HAL1x. 512 inputs and 512 outputs are possible if all
32 are EXP1s.
e EXP1x adds eight RAD ports to a HAL1x via the Expansion
Bus. e EXP1x requires a HAL1x to operate. Keep in mind that
DR remotes are also supported on any RAD port, so the EXP1x
also adds support for additional DR remotes when needed.

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 5
ACN 001 345 482
CLASS 2 WIRING
MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORP.
100-240 V
50/60 Hz 35 WATTS
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES & DRs
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
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AUDIO TX
AUDIO RX
EXPANSION BUS
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MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORPORATION
PUSH • SELECT
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MICROPHONEMICROPHONE LINE OUTPUTLINE OUTPUT
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AUDIO RX AUDIO TX
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HAL1x Multiprocessor
Halogen Software for System Setup
EXP1x Remote Audio Expansion (up to 32 to a HAL1x)
PUSH • SELECT
DR1
PUSH • SELECT
DR1
PUSH • SELECT
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MICROPHONEMICROPHONE
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LINE INPUT
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AUDIO RX AUDIO TX
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This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe
B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B
digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil
numérique de la classe B est conforme àla norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Example HAL1x with EXP1x Expander

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 6
LINE OUTPUTS REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
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EXP3x Zone Output Expander
Description
e EXP3x is an 8-channel analog output & DSP expander for
the HAL1x, which is required for operation. It also sports 8 logic
outputs, 6 DR remote ports and 2 RAD ports making a 4-input,
12-output audio device — depending on which two RADs are
connected. us, 32 daisy-chained EXP3x Expanders provide 256
discrete zone outputs maximum, including output compression,
parametric EQ, two levels of paging and background music.
ese 32 EXP3x Expanders would also provide 64 RAD ports,
192 DR ports and 256 logic outputs.
e dedicated DSP for each of the 8 analog outputs oers two
signal processing choices independently selectable, per output.
When you need background music, paging and emergency pag-
ing on an output, select the Zone Output processing set. is
provides a Zone Processor block, an Emergency Zone in addition
to a Compressor and a 5-band parametric EQ with high- and
low-cut lters. When Line Output is selected, the compressor and
parametric EQ are available without the zone processing block
and emergency paging blocks.
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50/60 Hz 25 WATTS MADE IN U.S.A.
LINK LOCATEPOWER
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EXP3x Application Example
Each EXP3x provides full support for an 8-zone cluster without
consuming HAL1x DSP, DR or RAD resources. All of the DSP
required for paging, distributed background music selection,
PEQ, dynamics and Level control is included in the device. DR
and RAD resource also scale with the device with provision for 6
DR ports and 2 RAD ports.
For example, a single DR3 remote in a manager’s oce or rack
room can provide independent level for all 8 outputs from the
EXP3x. Selection and level within 5 dierent zones is available us-
ing 5 DR3 remotes. e rst RAD port allows local zone sources
such as a page or podium mic, plus a laptop feed when using a
RAD2. Or, as shown on the facing page, a Rane PAGER1 Paging
Station( ) instead supplies paging throughout many zones. Per-
haps the weekend DJ or band needs to plug a mixer into the wall
and automatically or manually override the background music
with a DR remote. A RAD3 in the second EXP3x’s RAD port
( ) provides balanced XLR line-level inputs to the system for the
DJ or band mixer.
e logic outputs on the EXP3x are suited for legacy paging
systems where relays within each zone’s 70/100 volt volume
controls must be tripped during a page. Simply link the Logic
Out to a Page Active in the Paging Manager, and use a Logic Out
to drive a relay. is turns up the remote’s volume during pages.
With 8 logic outputs, 8 zones of old-school constant voltage
paging are supported.
Pushing the EXP3x Zone Output Expander
If your application requires eight oors of combined retail and
oce space, where each oor contains 8 zones, the EXP3x is
clearly a winning solution with one HAL1x. is would support
64 zones, a handful of building-wide global background music
channels connected to the HAL1x directly, paging via Pager1s
within individual or even across a few oors, plus a couple local-
only audio sources per oor. Add up to 58 DR remotes, one or
two RADs per oor and you’re done. You can even spread the
EXP3x devices across dierent equipment rooms using dedicated,
CAT 5e or better cable runs as long as they don’t exceed 100
meters (300 feet). Use standard Ethernet Gigabit Media
Converters within the daisy-chained Expansion Bus to achieve
distances up to 12 kilometers, or 7.5 miles.
In existing room combine facilities, the EXP3x slots ahead of
the ampliers to upgrade existing facilities.

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 7
DINING ROOM 1
DINING ROOM 2
ARCADE
LOUNGE
STAGE
BAR
LOBBY
RECEPTION
ENTRY
KITCHEN
ZONE 1
ZONE 1
ZONE 1
ZONE 1
ZONE 1
ZONE 1
ZONE 8
ZONE 7
ZONE 6
ZONE 5 ZONE 3
ZONE 4 ZONE 2
ZONE 1
ZONE 2ZONE 2
ZONE 3ZONE 3
ZONE 4
ZONE 4
ZONE 5
ZONE 6 ZONE 6
ZONE 7
ZONE 7
ZONE 8
ZONE 8
ZONE 4
ZONE 4
ZONE 4
ZONE 4ZONE 4
ZONE 4
ZONE 4
BUSY
CAUTION
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
READY
PAGER1
OFFICE
OFFICE
LINE INPUT LINE INPUT
LEFT INPUT RIGHT INPUT
POWER COMM
SIG/ OL SIG/ OL
AUDIORX AUDIOTX
RAD3
DR3
PUSHTO SELECT
SCROLL
DR3
PUSHTO SELECT
SCROLL
LINE OUTPUTS
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CLASS 2 WIRING
EXPANSION BUS
ACN 001 345 482
EXP3 X
100-240 V RANE CORPORATION
50/60 Hz 25 WATTS MADE IN U.S.A.
LINK LOCATEPOWER
SHIELDED CAT 5e OR BETTER - 24 VDC @ 50 mA | 24 VDC @ 100 mA
G
8
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3
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OUT
DIGITAL REMOTES REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES & DRs
1 1
2 1
2 23456
DR3
PUSHTO SELECT
SCROLL
DR3
PUSHTO SELECT
SCROLL
DR3
PUSHTO SELECT
SCROLL
DR3
PUSHTO SELECT
SCROLL
3
3
4
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6
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EXP3x Background Music and Paging Application Example

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 8
MIC / LINE INPUTS
12345678
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
EXPANSION
BUS STATUS
9 1110 12
DIGITAL REMOTES
1234
EXP5x
INPUT
EXPANSION
EXP5x Input Expander
Description
e EXP5x is a 12 Mic/Line/Line-Plus input & DSP expander
for the HAL1x, which is required for operation. It also supplies
four DR ports useful for adding source selection and/or volume
control remotes such as the DR3. Each of the 12 inputs
independently supports either dynamic mic, phantom mic, +4
dBu line-level, or Rane’s new Line-Plus input. Line-Plus accepts
MIC / LINE-PLUS
INPUTS
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
EXPANSION BUS
ACN 001 345 482
EXP5 X
100 -240 V RANE CORPORATION
50/60 Hz 25 WATTS MADE IN U.S.A.
LINK
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
MAY BE WIRED
BALANCED
OR
UNBALANCED
LEFT & RIGHT
MONO’ED
DIGITAL REMOTES
4321
SHIELDED CAT 5e - 24 VDC @ 50 mA
-10 dBV unbalanced Left/Right Monoed together on the +
and - ports, respectively. For stereo unbalanced sources, Line-
Plus allows connecting the stereo RCA left tip conductor to the
+ terminal, the RCA right tip to the - terminal, and both RCA
shields to the shield on the EXP5x Euroblock. Select Line-Plus
and you get a properly monoed audio channel.
EXP5x Application Example
e EXP5x is perfectly suited to expand a HAL1x’s analog audio
inputs. Control is also expanded given its 4 DR ports. Each of the
12 inputs can independently accept mic, line, or Line-Plus audio
— the ultimate in exible input topologies. Also worth noting
is the performance enhancement achieved since the mic input
topologies automatically compensate for the sensitivity dierence
between condenser and dynamic mics.
In a meeting room with ten microphones (see facing page), one
audio source (e.g., blu-ray) and a laptop on the podium, all these
channels can connect directly to one EXP5x. A single DR3 in the
room can select the audio source (blu-ray or laptop) and adjust
the room volume. Or, the DR3 can be programmed as a mixer
allowing independent level adjustment of all 12 sources in the
room: 10 mics, blu-ray and laptop. If the podium location moves
from the north to the east wall, duplicate remotes can provide
multiple control locations. Use a preset recalled from a switch clo-
sure, DR2 remote or 3rd-party Ethernet control system to “spin”
the room or disable any DR remote in a room.
ere are equipment placement options. If the HAL1x lives
in the equipment room, the EXP5x can live in the podium along
with the blu-ray, and a single CAT 5 returns to the HAL1x. How-
ever, if you are upgrading an existing facility, the EXP5x connects
at the end of the existing analog conduit feeds in one or more
equipment rooms.
If you had 12 such meeting rooms, use 12 daisy-chained
EXP5x Expanders and a single HAL1x. e gure on the next
page shows only four such rooms. ere would be plenty of spare
DR ports available for adding control locations. e four RAD
ports on the HAL1x support the addition of page sources (e.g.,
PAGER1) or portable 8-channel AM2 Automixers. AM mixers
can be added to larger rooms - even during a meeting - to add 8
more gain-shared mixed mics to the 10 in any given room. Re-
view the cascading feature of the Gain-sharing Auto Mixer or the
Room Combine Processing blocks within Halogen for details.

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 9
ZONE 1
PROJECTION SCREEN
ZONE 1
ZONE 1 ZONE 1
ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4
ZONE 5ZONE 5
ZONE 7a
ZONE 7b
ZONE 6
ZONE 6
ZONE 8
PRE-FUNCTION LOBBY
RECEPTION
HALL
ROOM A
ROOM B ROOM C ROOM D
MEN’S WC
OFFICE
Wall 1
Wall 3 Wall 2
DR2
PUSHTO SELECT
SCROLL
WOMEN’S WC
EQUIPMENT
BUSY
CAUTION
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
READY
PAGER1
DR3
PUSHTO SELECT
SCROLL
DR3
PUSHTO SELECT
SCROLL
DR3
PUSHTO SELECT
SCROLL
DR3
PUSHTO SELECT
SCROLL
DR3
PUSHTO SELECT
SCROLL
ROOM A, MICS 1-10, LAPTOP, BLU-RAY
1
2 3 4
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*
*
*
*
Zones are fed by the main HAL1x.
* These RADs and DRs connect to the main HAL1x.
LINE INPUT LINE INPUT
LEFT INPUT RIGHT INPUT
POWER COMM
SIG/ OL SIG/ OL
AUDIORX AUDIOTX
RAD3
BLU-RAY
IN PODIUM
MIC / LINE-PLUS
INPUTS
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
EXPANSION BUS
ACN 001 345 482
EXP5 X
100-240 V RANE CORPORATION
50/60 Hz 25 WATTS MADE IN U.S.A.
LINK
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
MAY BE WIRED
BALANCED
OR
UNBALANCED
LEFT & RIGHT
MONO’ED
DIGITAL REMOTES
4 3 2 1
SHIELDED CAT 5e - 24 VDC @ 50 mA
EXP5x Meeting Room Combine Application Example

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 10
AEC CONFIGURATION BLOCKS
EXPANSION
BUS
321 4
STATUS
5678
EXP7x
AEC
EXPANSION
EXPANSION BUS
EXP7 X
100 -240 V RANE CORPORATION
50/60 Hz 15 WATTS MADE IN U.S.A.
The EXP7x AEC Expander will ship October 2013.
This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal
Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for
sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.
NEW! EXP7x AEC Expander
e Rane EXP7x Expander for the HAL1x provides 8 channels of
full-featured, drag and drop Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC).
Each channel of AEC can be added to any HAL1x system input
and route to any Halogen DSP block, including the gain-sharing
automixer, manual mixer, regular Room Combine block, new
Conference Room Combine block.
e Rane EXP7x in combination with HAL1x and Halogen
software provides a conferencing solution including far more than
high-performance AEC.
Processing blocks to enhance the AEC system solution:
Revolutionary Conference Room Combine block with intrin-
sic support for conferencing.
Independent Far End mixers and AEC Reference selection
per room.
Far End gain-sharing mixer inputs and AEC reference auto-
matically change with room combinations.
Multi-channel and Tracking processing blocks mirror local
room processing in the AEC Reference signal path
Included are the Multichannel Shelving Filter, Multichannel
PEQ, Tracking Ambient Noise Compensation and Tracking
Side-chain Compressor.
Each AEC channel includes:
Mic and Reference Inputs with Level control & metering.
AEC on/o, plus adjustable AEC reshold.
Soft / loud talker AGC & 5-band parametric EQ, plus high-
and low-cut lters.
Full bandwidth AEC with adjustable non-linear processing.
Ambient Noise Reduction (dynamic & steady-state) & howl-
ing prevention.
Complete metering: Input, Reference, Echo Return Loss
(ERL), Echo Return Loss Enhancement (ERLE) & Total Echo
Return Loss (TER).
20 to 20 kHz Bandwidth, 200 ms tail length.
<20 ms propagation delay, 100 dB/sec convergence rate.
Because EXP7x AEC channels are not associated with a particular
hardware input, preset recall can re-assign an AEC resource across
inputs / rooms as required. Drag and drop AEC supports the
typical one-AEC-per-microphone conguration. With optimum
acoustics, mic and loudspeaker placement, or with rarely used
mics (such as audience mics) it allows mixing more than one mic
into a single AEC channel, signicantly reducing cost.
What's unique about HAL’s AEC?
Flexible drag-and-drop placement
Use it where you need it.
Intrinsic support for conferencing
Advanced supporting processing blocks.
Multi-channel processing blocks mirror room processing in
the reference signal path.
Specications
20 to 20 kHz bandwidth.
200 ms tail length.
<20 ms Propagation delay.
100 dB/sec convergence rate.
Supports Preset re-routing — Re-use across rooms.
High-Level, inherent conferencing support through.
Full specications will be published close to the ship date.

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 11
Conferencing Application
is application has a number of microphones used in a room
with overhead sound reinforcement. In this type of system, sound
reinforcement is typically strengthened and delay compensation
added as a loudspeaker gets further from the original source.
In this scenario, if room acoustics are good, it is possible to use a
single AEC processing block for more than one microphone by
combining microphones in a common reinforcement zone. e
drag-and-drop exibility of EXP7x AEC blocks lets you add AEC
to any Halogen system input.

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 12
After adding an EXP7x to a HAL1x, under the DSP Processing
tab, new Conferencing blocks are oered. With the EXP7x
added, eight AEC blocks may be placed. When these are used
up, the oering is grayed out with the hover-tool-tip indicating a
need to add another EXP7x to acquire more AEC blocks.

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 13
Conference Matrix Mixer
e Conference Matrix Mixer block supports dynamic routing
of Far End Audio sources. is block is useful when more than
one room must share a single VoIP or Video Conference resource.
It’s also useful when a room needs to access one or more remote
rooms on a campus in order to include them in a conference. In
some cases a combination of these scenarios is required.
e function of the Conference Matrix Mixer could be accom-
plished using a standard matrix mixer, but that would require a
user to avoid disallowed routing (like 1:1 or 2:2 etc.), and ensure
that To and From Far End pairs are correctly wired. is Confer-
ence Matrix Mixer simplies the process.
Multi-Channel Processing Blocks
In order to get the best performance from an AEC application,
the signal processing used in a room must be applied to the AEC
reference signal as well. To simplify this process, special blocks
that mirror the processing for room and reference channels
include:
Tracking Compressor
Tracking ANC
Multi-Channel PEQ
Multi-Channel Shelf
Conference Room Combine
Conferencing in a room combine environment is a complex
task without a specialized Room Combine Processor designed to
handle room mix, far-end mix and reference routing. Halogen's
unique ability to do conferencing within a room combine
scenario without complex wiring and routing makes it easy.

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 14
HAL1x Specifications
Parameter Specication Limit Conditions/Comments
Analog I/O 8 x 8
...Connectors Euroblock 4 x 6-pin, 5 mm pitch, Green = Inputs, Orange = outputs
...CODEC 24-bit, 48 kHz
Mic Inputs Active Balanced
...Gain Settings +10 to +60 dB 1 dB steps
...Input Impedance 2.6 kΩ 1% 1 kHz, each leg to ground
...Phantom Power +48 VDC 10 mA max per input
...Equivalent Input Noise -127 dBu max 20-20k Hz, 150 Ω source, 60 dB gain, A-weighted
...THD+N < 0.008 % typ 20-20k Hz, +4 dBu, +10 dB gain, 20 kHz BW
...Maximum Input 3 dBV (1.4 Vrms) typ Input gain at +10 dB, 1 kHz, < 1% THD+N
Line Inputs Active Balanced
...Gain Settings Unity & +10 to +20 dB 1 dB steps from +10 to +20
...Input Impedance 5.1 kΩ 1% 1 kHz, each leg to ground
...THD+N < 0.008 % typ 20-20k Hz, +4 dBu, unity gain, 20 kHz BW
...Maximum Input 20.8 dBu typ Input gain at 0 dB, 1 kHz, <1% THD+N
...Frequency Response 20-20k Hz, +0, -.05 dB +4 dBu, unity gain
...Dynamic Range 109 dB max re +20 dBu, 20 kHz BW, A weighted, Rs = 150 Ω
...Interchannel Isolation 104 dB max 20-20k Hz, +20 dBu, unity gain, channel-to-channel
Outputs Active Balanced
...Impedance 200 Ω 1% Each leg
...Maximum Output +20.9 / +16.4 dBu typ 1 kHz, 100 kΩ / 600 Ω load
...Frequency Response 20-20k Hz, +0.1 / -0.3 dB +4 dBu, unity gain, 100 kΩ load
...Dynamic Range 109 dB max re +20 dBu, 20 kHz BW, A-weighted, 100 kΩ load
...Interchannel Isolation 110 dB typ 20-20k Hz, +20 dBu, channel-to-channel, 100 kΩ load
Indicators
...Signal -50 dBFS typ Green LED, peak-reading
...Overload -0.5 dBFS typ Red LED, peak-reading
Propagation Delays See the graphic on page page 4.
...RAD In to RAD Out 1.71 ms typ Tested with RAD23
...RAD In to Analog Out 1.85 ms typ
...Analog In to RAD Out 2.25 ms typ
...Analog In to Analog Out 2.39 ms typ
DSP
...HAL1x Processing Power 9600 MIPS max 4 DSPs @ 300 MHz each with up to 8 instructions / cycle
...Word Length 32 / 64-bit Floating Point
...HAL1x Delay Memory 80 seconds max
Computer Interface: Ty p e Ethernet 1000 base-T Zeroconf service discovery protocol for easy set up
...Cable Shielded CAT 5e or better RJ-45 connector
...Length 100 meters / 300 feet max Standard Ethernet cable length limit
1212 1212 1212 1212
1212 1212 1212 1212
12345678
LINE OUTPUTS
MIC / LINE INPUTS
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
12345678
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
1234
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
ENABLED
ENABLED
12345678
DIGITAL REMOTES
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES ETHERNET STATUS
EXPANSION
BUS
COMM
LINK
LINK LOCATE
FAULT
POWER
HAL1x
HEURISTIC
AUDIO
LABORATORY

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 15
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REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES & DRs
DIGITAL REMOTES
EXPANSION BUS
ETHERNET
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
DIGITAL REMOTES
123412345678
4
12345678
321
LINK
LAN
LINK
COMM
POWER
COMM
POWER
AUDIO TX
AUDIO RX
MIC / LINE INPUTS
LINE OUTPUTS
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
RELAY OUT
LOGIC IN
C
NC
NO
C
NC
NO
G
4
3
2
1
G
2
1
SHIELDED CAT5e OR BETTER 24 VDC @ 100 mA24 VDC @ 50 mA
HAL1 X
100 -240 V
50/60 Hz 55 WATTS
CLASS 2 WIRING
MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORPORATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B
digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil
numérique de la classe B est conforme àla norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Parameter Specication Limit Conditions/Comments
HAL1x Expansion Bus Not on other HAL models Shielded CAT 5e cable with RJ-45 connectors
...Audio Channels 512 in x 512 out of HAL1x max Plus control channel
...Maximum EXP Units 32 max Daisy-chain
...Maximum Cable Length 100 meters / 300 feet max
...Propagation Delay “hop” 730 ms typ In and Out of Expansion Unit – 22.4 s across 32 EXPs.
RAD Ports 4 RJ-45 connectors
...Audio Channels 8 in x 8 out Each port 2 in x 2 out, plus control channel, 24-bit, 48 kHz
...Power 24 VDC @ 100 mA max Each port
...Length 150 meters / 500 feet max Shielded CAT 5e cable or better
HAL1x DR Ports 8 RJ-45 connectors
...Power 24 VDC @ 50 mA max Each port
...Length 300 meters / 1000 feet max Shielded CAT 5e cable or better
Relay Outputs 2
...Connector Mini Euroblock 6-pin, 3.81 mm pitch, Black
...Type COM, NC & NO
...Limit 2 A, 48 V max 60 W max switching power
Logic Inputs 4
...Connector Mini Euroblock 6-pin, 3.81 mm pitch, Black
...Type Internal passive pull-up Protected to +24 V
...Vin High > 2.2 V min Normal state
...Vin Low < 1.0 V max External circuit sinks > 22 µA to assert
Wiring Class 2 All rear panel terminals
Power Requirement 100 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 50W max
Ambient Room Temp. 40 °C max Maximum external loading
Conformity: Safety
...NRTL (USA) UL 60065 CSA (CSA le no. 247105)
...CSA (Canada) CAN/CSA 60065 CSA (CSA le no. 247105)
...EU Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60065 CB Certicate (Nemko)
Conformity: EMC
...EU Directive 2004/108/EC EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2 Environment E2
Unit: Size 2U, 3.5"H x 19"W x 8.25"D (8.9 cm x 48.3 cm x 20.9 cm)
...Weight 7 lb (3.2 kg)
Shipping: Size 6.5" x 20.3" x 13.75" (11.5 cm x 52 cm x 35 cm)
...Weight 10 lb (4.5 kg)

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 16
LINE OUTPUTS REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
12345678
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
DIGITAL REMOTES
EXPANSION
BUS
1 2
STATUS
IN
1
OUT IN
2
OUT
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
ENABLED
3456
EXP3x
ZONE
EXPANSION
EXP3x Specifications
Parameter Specication Limit Conditions/Comments
Expansion Bus HAL1x is required Shielded CAT 5e cable with RJ-45 connectors
...Audio Channels 512 in x 512 out of HAL1x max Plus control channel
...Maximum EXP3x Units 32 max Daisy-chain with shielded CAT 5e or better
...Maximum Cable Length 100 meters / 300 feet max
Line Outputs 8 Balanced Outputs Euroblock, 4 x 6-pin, 5 mm pitch, orange
...DAC 24-bit, 48 kHz
...Maximum Output +20 dBu / +16 dBu 10 kΩ / 600 Ω, 1 kHz
...Dynamic Range 107 dB typ. A-weighted
...Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.1 / -0.3 dB +4 dBu, unity gain, 10 kΩ load
...Impedance 200 Ω / leg typ. @ 1 kHz
...Inter-channel Isolation >100 dB typ. @ 1 kHz
...Signal Indicators -50 dBFS typ. Green LED
...Overload Indicators -0.5 dBFS typ. Red LED
Propagation Delays
...Exp. Bus to Line Out 793 µs
...RAD In to Exp Bus 466 µs
...Exp. Bus to RAD Out 520 µs
RAD / DR Ports 2 RAD / 6 DR RJ-45 connectors
...RAD Audio Channels 4 in x 4 out
...RAD Cable Length 150 meters / 500 feet Shielded CAT 5e or better
...RAD Power 24 VDC @ 100 mA max Each Port
...DR Cable Length 300 meters / 1000 feet Shielded CAT 5e or better
...DR Power 24 VDC @ 50 mA
Logic Output Port Mini Euroblock x 2, 6-pin, 3.81 mm pitch, black
...Internal Pull-up 1.0 kΩ, 5.0 V Protected to +30 V, reverse polarity protected
...Sink Current 200 mA max Output FET on
...LED Drive Current LED Drive Current 2 mA Output FET o, Vf = 2.0 V
...Logic High Output Voltage 4.7 V min Output FET o, Output Current 0.0 mA
...Logic Low Output Voltage 0.1 V max Output FET on, Sink Current < 200 mA
Power Requirement 100 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 25 W max
Conformity: Safety
...NRTL (USA) UL 60065 CSA (CSA le #247105)
...CSA (Canada) CAN/CSA 60065 CSA (CSA le #247105)
...EU Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60065 CB Certicate (Nemko)
Conformity: EMC
...EU Directive 2004/108/EC EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2 Environment E2
Unit Size 1U, 1.75" x 19" x 8.25" (4.4 x 48.3 x 20.9 cm)
...Weight 4 lb 10 oz (2.1 kg)
Shipping Size 6.5" x 20.3" x 13.75" (11.5 x 52 x 35 cm)
...Weight 8 lb (4.5 kg)
LINE OUTPUTS
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–
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+
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
CLASS 2 WIRING
EXPANSION BUS
ACN 001 345 482
EXP3 X
100 -240 V RANE CORPORATION
50/60 Hz 25 WATTS MADE IN U.S.A.
LINK LOCATEPOWER
SHIELDED CAT 5e OR BETTER - 24 VDC @ 50 mA | 24 VDC @ 100 mA
G
8
7
6
5
G
G
4
3
2
1
G
LOGIC
OUT
DIGITAL REMOTES REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES & DRs
1 1
2 1
2 23456

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 17
MIC / LINE INPUTS
12345678
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
EXPANSION
BUS STATUS
9 1110 12
DIGITAL REMOTES
1234
EXP5x
INPUT
EXPANSION
MIC / LINE-PLUS
INPUTS
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
EXPANSION BUS
ACN 001 345 482
EXP5 X
100 -240 V RANE CORPORATION
50/60 Hz 25 WATTS MADE IN U.S.A.
LINK
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
MAY BE WIRED
BALANCED
OR
UNBALANCED
LEFT & RIGHT
MONO’ED
DIGITAL REMOTES
4321
SHIELDED CAT 5e - 24 VDC @ 50 mA
EXP5x Specifications
Parameter Specication Limit Conditions/Comments
Expansion Bus HAL1x is required Shielded CAT 5e cable with RJ-45 connectors
...Audio Channels 512 in x 512 out of HAL1x max Plus control channel
...Maximum EXP5x Units 32 max Daisy-chain with shielded CAT 5e or better
...Maximum Cable Length 100 meters / 300 feet max
Mic / Line / Line+ Inputs 12 Balanced Inputs Euroblock, 4 x 6-pin, 5 mm pitch, green
...ADC 24-bit, 48 kHz
...Line Input 4 Vrms / 12 dBV min 1 kHz
...Line-Plus Input (L+R Mono) 4 Vrms / 12 dBV min 1 kHz, Sum of Left and Right
...Condenser Mic Input 500 mVrms / -6 dBV min 1 kHz, 48 V phantom power
...Dynamic Mic Input 127 mVrms / -18 dBV min 1 kHz
...Dynamic Range 101 dB typ. A-weighted
...Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.1 / -0.3 dB +4 dBu, unity gain, 10 kΩ load
...Input Impedance 5.766 kΩ / 2.9 kΩ typ. Balance / Each leg, @ 1 kHz
...Inter-channel Isolation >100 dB typ. @ 1 kHz
...Signal Indicators -50 dBFS typ. Green LED
...Overload Indicators -0.5 dBFS typ. Red LED
Propagation Delay 758 µs Analog In to Exp Bus
DR Ports 2 RJ-45 connectors
...DR Cable Length 300 meters / 1000 feet Shielded CAT 5e or better
...DR Power 24 VDC @ 50 mA
Wiring Class 2
Ambient Room Temperature 45°C max
Power Requirement 100 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 25 W max
Conformity: Safety
...NRTL (USA) UL 60065 CSA (CSA le #247105)
...CSA (Canada) CAN/CSA 60065 CSA (CSA le #247105)
...EU Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60065 CB Certicate (Nemko)
Conformity: EMC
...EU Directive 2004/108/EC EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2 Environment E2
Unit Size 1U, 1.75" x 19" x 8.25" (4.4 x 48.3 x 20.9 cm)
...Weight 4 lb 10 oz. (2.1 kg)
Shipping Size 6.5" x 20.3" x 13.75" (11.5 x 52 x 35 cm)
...Weight 8 lb (4.5 kg)

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 18
DR4 Specifications
Parameter Specication Limit Conditions/Comments
IR Remote Ports 6 RJ-45 connectors
...Type Compatible with IR2 remote Protected to +24 V, reverse polarity protected
...Power 24 VDC @ 100 mA max Normal state
...Length 300 meters / 1000 feet max Shielded CAT 5e cable or better
Logic Inputs 8
...Connector Mini Euroblock 6-pin, 3.81 mm pitch, black
...Internal Pull-up 51.1 kΩ, 5.0 V Protected to +24 V
...Logic High Input Level > 2.0 V min Normal state
...Logic Low Input Level < 0.9 V max External circuit must sink > 80 µA to assert
Logic Outputs 8 Relay drive, LED or logic level output
...Connector Mini Euroblock 6-pin, 3.81 mm pitch, Black
...Internal Pull-up 1.0 kΩ, 5.0 V Protected to +30 V, reverse polarity protected
...Sink Current 200 mA max Output FET on
...LED Drive Current 2 mA Output FET o, Driving an LED with Vf = 2.0 V
...Logic High Output Level 4.7 V min Output FET o, Output Current = 0 mA
...Logic Low Output Level 0.1 V max Output FET on, Sink Current < 200 mA
Analog Control Input 8 ADC inputs for potentiometer control
...Connector Mini Euroblock 6-pin, 3.81 mm pitch, black
...Control Voltage Range 0-5 V / Normal = 5 V typ Protected to +24V, reverse polarity protected
...Internal Pull-up 51.1 kΩ 10-20 kΩ, linear taper poteniometer recommended
...A/D Converter 8-bit, 2 kHz sample rate
Wiring Class 2 All rear panel terminals
Power Requirement 100 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 18 W max
Ambient Room Temperature 104 °F / 40 °C max Maximum external loading
Conformity: Safety
...NRTL (USA) UL 60065 cCSAus (CSA le no. 247105)
...CSA (Canada) CAN/CSA 60065 cCSAus (CSA le no. 247105)
...EU Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60065 CB Certicate (Nemko)
Conformity: EMC
...EU Directive 2004/108/EC EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2 Environment E2
Unit Size 1.73"H x 19"W x 8.25"D (4.4 cm x 48.3 cm x 20.9 cm)
...Weight 4.5 lb (2 kg)
Shipping: Size 6.5" x 20.3" x 13.75" (9.5 cm x 52 cm x 35 cm)
...Weight 7.5 lb (3.5 kg)
DR4 Logic I/O Expander
e DR4 Digital Remote adds additional logic input and output
ports to any HAL, enabling simple analog level and logic I/O
controls plus IR2 remotes for wall sensing. e DR4 oers eight
logic ins and outs, six IR ports and eight analog input ports for
pot-on-a-wall level control. Multiple DR4's can connect to Digi-
tal Remote Ports on any HAL, up to 300 meters (1000 feet) away.

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 19
DR5 Switch Controller
e DR5 Digital Remote oers additional logic input and
output ports, enabling the use of simple analog switch controls
in any HAL system. Lighted switch panels for room combine
applications are easily integrated into a HAL system using the
eight switch inputs and eight LEDs outputs on the DR5. Unlike
the HAL and DR4 Logic I/O, the DR5 Logic Out is intended
to drive the LED indicator on a room combine panel, and is a
writable parameter. e DR5 is designed to t in a standard US
dual-gang electrical box, or mount directly near a room combine
panel.
DR5 Specifications
Parameter Specication Limit Conditions/Comments
Switch Inputs 8Small capsule
...Connector Mini Euroblock 6-pin, 3.81 mm pitch, black
...Internal Pull-up 51.1 kΩ, 5.0 V Protected to +24V, reverse polarity protected
...Vin High > 2.0 V min Normal state
...Vin Low < 0.9 V max External circuit must sink > 80 µA to assert
LED Outputs 8
...Connector Mini Euroblock 6-pin, 3.81 mm pitch, black
...LED Drive Current 5 mA typ Driving an LED with Vf = 2.0 V
...Output High Voltage 5 V typ Output On, Current out = 0 mA
Ambient Room Temperature 104 °F / 40 °C Maximum external loading
Unit Size 4.0˝H x 3.3˝W x 0.9˝D 10.2 x 8.4 x 2.3 cm (ts in 2-gang US electrical box)
CAT 5e
300 meters
1,000 feet
To a RAD or DR Port
on any HAL
or EXP unit.
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S
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L
S
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Panel
Lock
option

H A L1x Multiprocessor
EXP Expansion
Data Sheet - 20
Ethernet, RAD and DR Cable Lengths
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LINE OUTPUTS
MIC / LINE INPUTS
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
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OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
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IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
ENABLED
ENABLED
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DIGITALREMOTES
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES ETHERNET STATUS
EXPANSION
BUS
COMM
LINK
LINK LOCATE
FAULT
POWER
HAL1x
HEURISTIC
AUDIO
LABORATORY
STATUS
EXPANSION
BUS
LINK LOCATE
POWER
5678
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
ENABLED
4
IN OUT
3
IN OUT
2
IN OUT
1
IN OUT
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
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1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
EXP1x
REMOTEAUDIO
EXPANSION
REMOTE
AUDIO
DEVICES
STATUS
EXPANSION
BUS
LINK LOCATE
POWER
5678
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
ENABLED
4
IN OUT
3
IN OUT
2
IN OUT
1
IN OUT
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
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1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
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REMOTEAUDIO
EXPANSION
REMOTE
AUDIO
DEVICES
STATUS
EXPANSION
BUS
LINK LOCATE
POWER
5678
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
ENABLED
4
IN OUT
3
IN OUT
2
IN OUT
1
IN OUT
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1212
1212
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
EXP1
REMOTEAUDIO
EXPANSION
REMOTE
AUDIO
DEVICES
STATUS
EXPANSION
BUS
LINK LOCATE
POWER
5678
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
OVERLOAD
SIGNAL
ENABLED
4
IN OUT
3
IN OUT
2
IN OUT
1
IN OUT
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1212
1212
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
EXP1x
REMOTEAUDIO
EXPANSION
REMOTE
AUDIO
DEVICES
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100 meters 150 meters 300 meters
LINE OUTPUTS REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
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CLASS 2 WIRING
EXPANSION BUS
ACN 001 345 482
EXP3 X
100 -24 0 V RANE CORPORATION
50/60 Hz 25 WATTS MADE IN U.S.A.
LINK LOCATEPOWER
SHIELDED CAT 5e OR BETTER - 24 VDC @ 50 mA | 24 VDC @ 100 mA
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REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES & DRs
DIGITAL REMOTES
EXPANSION BUS
ETHERNET
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
DIGITAL REMOTES
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LINK
LAN
LINK
COMM
POWER
COMM
POWER
AUDIO TX
AUDIO RX
MIC / LINE INPUTS
LINE OUTPUTS
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
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6
5
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RELAY OUT
LOGIC IN
C
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NO
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SHIELDED CAT5e OR BETTER 24 VDC @ 100 mA24 VDC @ 50 mA
MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORPORATION
HAL1 X
100 -24 0 V
50/60 Hz 55 WATTS
CLASS 2 WIRING
ACN 001 345 482
CLASS 2 WIRING
MADE IN U.S.A.
RANE CORP.
100 -24 0 V
50/60 Hz 35 WATTS
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES & DRs
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
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COMM
POWER
AUDIO TX
AUDIO RX
EXPANSION BUS
SHIELDED CAT 5e OR BETTER 24 VDC @ 100 mA
EXP1 X
MIC / LINE-PLUS
INPUTS
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EXPANSION BUS
ACN 001 345 482
EXP5 X
100 -24 0 V RANE CORPORATION
50/60 Hz 25 WATTS MADE IN U.S.A.
LINK
+
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MAY BE WIRED
BALANCED
OR
UNBALANCED
LEFT & RIGHT
MONO’ED
DIGITAL REMOTES
4321
SHIELDED CAT 5e - 24 VDC @ 50 mA
Chain up to 32 total Expanders in any combination.
Locate the Expanders up to 100 meters (300 feet) away from each other.
For greater distance, use off-the-shelf Gigabit media converters:
• Multimode Fiber: up to 2 km (1.2 miles)
• Singlemode Fiber: up to 12 km (7.5 miles)
Expansion Bus uses RJ-45 plugs on shielded CAT 5e (or better).
MAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM
SOUTHWEST EQUIPMENT ROOM
GBIT MEDIA
CONVERTER
FIBER OPTIC
GBIT MEDIA
CONVERTER
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil num
érique de la classe
B est conforme
à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B
digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil
numérique de la classe B est conforme àla norme NMB-003 du Canada.
All features & specications subject to change without notice. Printed June 2013
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