Q-SYS Core 1100 | 3100

Type 2 Hardware

Type 2 hardware provides new cables and connectors between the I/O cards and main boards in Cores and I/O Frames. Due to this change, the Type 2 hardware is not physically compatible with the older hardware. You can still integrate the new I/O Frames and Cores in the same system with older hardware, but the I/O cards are not interchangeable. Type 2 hardware can be identified by a yellow label on the back of the Core and I/O Frame, and the bottom of the I/O cards.

Overview

This topic covers the Core 1100, and Core 3100.

NOTE: This topic is for reference only. Refer to the Q-SYS Core 1100 | 3100 User Manual for installation instructions.

The Core is Q-SYS' central processing unit. The Core processes and routes all audio, controls peripheral devices, manages firmware updates to the peripheral devices, all via a 1-gigabit Ethernet network. The Core has one slot available to add one of an I/O card.

The Q-SYS Core processing is accomplished using Intel® Xeon microprocessors and Intel server motherboards running, QSC-developed DSP algorithms under a customized Linux operating system. In addition, Sharc DSP is employed for some ancillary chores in peripheral devices.

NOTE: When a Core is shipped, the I/O card that is installed in the Core at shipping, is noted on the shipping label.

When you purchase a multi-track upgrade, you must purchase one of the available media drive upgrades: MD-S, MD-M, or MD-L.

Standard - 16 tracks
Upgrade MTP-32 - 32 tracks
Upgrade MTP-64 - 64 tracks
Upgrade MTP-128 - 128 tracks.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Video presentation available online for Audio Tracks.

CAUTION: If you upgrade your hard drive, you will lose any files you had on the flash drive. Back up the files prior to upgrading.

Model	Local Audio Channels	NAC	NAS	AEC	Core to Core Streaming	Maximum Channels Out ¹
Core 1100	64 x 64	256 x 256	256 x 256	96	256 x 256	2048
Core 3100	64 x 64	512 x 512	256 x 256	192	512 x 512	2048
1. Using maximum fan-out, with 16-channel I/O Frames 2. At least 128 NACs, and up to 512 NACs when sending an average of 8 or more channels per network audio stream (NAS)

Model

Local Audio Channels

NAC

NAS

AEC

Core to Core Streaming

Maximum Channels

Out ¹

Core 1100

64 x 64

256 x 256

2048

Core 3100

64 x 64

512 x 512

256 x 256

192

512 x 512

2048

1. Using maximum fan-out, with 16-channel I/O Frames

2. At least 128 NACs, and up to 512 NACs when sending an average of 8 or more channels per network audio stream (NAS)

NOTE: For more information on NACs and NASs, refer to Networked Audio Design or watch the VIDEO TUTORIAL on Audio Channels and Audio Streams.

Core 1100 and 3100 Front Panel

Front Panel Controls and Connections

Air Vents
Power LED Green
Color LCD Readout - Use the Next and Prev buttons to navigate through the pages.
- Status
  1. DEVICE: name of the core
  2. DESIGN: name of the Q-SYS design
  3. STATUS: Running, Starting, Stopping, Idle, Internal Fault
  4. FIRMWARE: Version of Q-SYS Designer
  5. CPU TEMP:
- LAN A and LAN B NETWORK SETTINGS
  1. IP ADDR:
  2. NETMASK:
  3. GATEWAY:
- AUX A and AUX B NETWORK SETTINGS
  1. IP ADDR:
  2. NETMASK:
  3. GATEWAY:
- CARD SLOT A
  - Displays the type of Q-SYS I/O Card installed in the Core.
  - Displays parameters of the installed card. Refer to the I/O card documentation for details.
Device Status
- off - idle (not running a design)
- green - running
- amber - starting or stopping a design
- red - error
Factory Reset
- Use a standard paperclip or other suitable tool and hold for 10 seconds to reset all network settings to their factory defaults. The following items are reset, or deleted to put the Core in the same condition as it was delivered from the factory.
  - IP Addresses
  - Hostname - Resets to "Core-<last 4 of MAC>”
  - LAN A, LAN B, AUX A, and AUX B - All set to Auto. Any routing information is deleted.
  - DNS - Not enabled. Any DNS IP Addresses are deleted.
  - System Password and username - deleted
  - If there is a Q-SYS Design, it is deleted; including Event Schedules. The Core is in the Idle state.
  - Time Zone/Time/Date - reset to Mountain Time (Denver)
  - The Enable NTP check-box is unchecked, any manually entered NTP information is deleted.
- The following items are not removed on reset.
  - Hardware ID
  - Audio Files
  - Up to the last four Q-SYS Designs, including the design that was running when the reset took place.
Identify Device
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Video presentation available online for Identify Device Button.
- Displays a splash screen, on the Front Panel, with the Core's Name
- In Q-SYS Designer > Configurator, the Core's Name and ID button flash
Prev button – LCD Reverse Navigation Button
Next button – LCD Forward Navigation Button

Status Screen

LAN A and B or AUX A and B

CARD SLOT A

Core 1100 and 3100 Rear Panel

Rear Panel Controls and Connections

The Core 250i Type 2 allows eight of the following Type 2 I/O cards or a card/cover. Each I/O card supports four channels. The cards are not hot-swapable, and must be replaced by a qualified technician.

RS-232 Serial Connector
- DE-9 (male 9-pin D shell connector)
- Serial Control for External Devices (CD / DVD Player, etc.) using a Lua Script. This is used in conjunction with the RS-232 Serial Port component, which is part of the Core component in Q-SYS Designer.
Air Vents
VGA Video Out
- Not supported. DE-15 (female 15-pin high-density D shell connector)
USB Ports
- The USB ports are for future use.
LAN-A and LAN B Q-SYS 1 Gb Ethernet
- RJ45 connector - LAN A is the primary connection to the Q-LAN network, LAN B is for redundancy.
- Streaming audio
- Control information
- Synchronization
AUXILIARY LAN A and AUXILIARY LAN A ports
- 1000 Mbps only
Audio I/O The Core allows one I/O card. The card is not hot-swapable, and must be replaced by a qualified technician.
- AES3 card (Details: functionality/configuration, hardware)
- Blank Card / Cover - is required if there is no I/O Card installed.
- CobraNet card (Details: functionality/configuration, hardware)
- Dante card (Details: functionality/configuration, hardware)
- DataPort card (Details: functionality/configuration, hardware)
- Line Out card (Details: functionality/configuration, hardware)
- Mic/Line In card High Performance Version (Details: functionality/configuration, hardware)
- Mic/Line In card Standard Version (Details: functionality/configuration, hardware)
GPIO (General Purpose Input Output)
- General Purpose Input / Output (GPIO) Controller (functionality/configuration, hardware)
- Two DA-15 connectors (female 15-pin D shell connector)
Power Supply
- Dual power supply (not shown - optional)
- 90–132 or 180–264 VAC
- 47–63 Hz Auto-configuring
- IEC connector
- Cord Lock
AC Power Switch (AC Mains Disconnect)

Specifications

System Hardware

Core 1100 / 3100

Description

System processor and control engine

Front Panel Controls

LCD page Next momentary button

LCD page Previous momentary button

Unit ID momentary button

Clear settings momentary switch (use a paperclip or similar tool to reset)

Front Panel Indicators

Power On: Green LED

Device Status: Tri-color LED

I/O Card Status

480 x 240 Color Graphics LCD

Rear Panel Connectors and controls

RS-232: DE-9 (male 9-pin D shell connector)

Video Out: DE-15 (female 15-pin high-density D shell connector)

Auxiliary USB Ports x4

Q-SYS Network LAN A and LAN B: RJ45 1000 MBps only

GPIO A and B: DA-15 (female 15-pin D shell connector)

Auxiliary ports A and B RJ45 10/100/1000 MBps

AC power connector

Power switch

Capacity

Network Audio Channels In

Network Audio Channels Out

Maximum Channels Out ¹

Core 1100	Core 3100
256	512
256	512
4096	4096

End Node Capacity

256

Processing (Channels of 32-bit audio)

256

512

I/O Capacity

Up to 64 x 64 – Depends on I/O card purchased.

Line Voltage Requirements

100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz

Dimensions (HWD)

7" x 19" x 17.9" (177.8 mm x 482.6 mm x 454 mm)

Accessories Included

6 ft UL/CSA/IEC line cord

Safety and Regulatory document, and Warranty

Optional audio I/O ship kit