Core 1100, 3100

This topic provides information about the Q-SYS Core 1100 and Core 3100.

Note: This product is discontinued. Reference the Core 5200 replacement model. For Core 1100 and Core 3100 installation instructions, see the Hardware User Manual online.

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.

Multi-Track Player (MTP) Upgrades

The available storage capability for audio files and design files depends on the Multi-Track Player option purchased with the Core. The MTP upgrade options use an upgraded media drive. (Available hard drive size varies.)

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

72

256 x 256

2048

Core 3100

64 x 64

512 x 512

256 x 256

144

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

Core 1100 and 3100 Front Panel

Front Panel Controls and Connections

  1. Air Vents
  2. Power LED Green
  3. 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.
  4. Device Status
    • Off - idle (not running a design)
    • Green - running
    • Amber - starting or stopping a design
    • Red - error
  5. 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.
  6. Identify Device
    • 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
  7. Prev button – LCD Reverse Navigation Button
  8. Next button – LCD Forward Navigation Button
  9. I/O Card Status LED
    • Green - OK
    • Orange - Compromised
    • Red - Fault or Missing

 

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.

  1. 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.
  2. Air Vents
  3. VGA Video Out
    • Not supported. DE-15 (female 15-pin high-density D shell connector)
  4. USB Ports
    • The USB ports are for future use.
  5. 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
  6. AUXILIARY LAN A and AUXILIARY LAN A ports
    • 1000 Mbps only
  7. Audio I/O The Core allows one I/O card. The card is not hot-swapable, and must be replaced by a qualified technician.
  8. GPIO (General Purpose Input Output)
    • General Purpose Input / Output (GPIO) Controller (functionality/configuration, hardware)
    • Two DA-15 connectors (female 15-pin D shell connector)
  9. Power Supply
    • Dual power supply (not shown - optional)
    • 90–132 or 180–264 VAC
    • 47–63 Hz Auto-configuring
    • IEC connector
    • Cord Lock
  10. 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: Tricolor 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

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

For more information about discontinued Q-SYS products, including related documentation, see the Q-SYS / Legacy DSP page on the QSC website.