iDR-Switch OVERVIEW

iDR-switch extends the capability of the iDR-8 and iDR-4 by enabling custom wall plate and remote equipment control. It provides 24 switch closure inputs and 16 logic control outputs which can be custom wired by the installer to suit the application. Up to 3 units can be connected, so providing an iDR unit with 72 switch and 48 logic outputs. The controls are easily programmed using the System Manager software.

Control Functions

When a switch contact closure status is ACTION ON (Pressed) or ACTION OFF (released) various parameters can be controlled within the iDR system:

Levels [Up/Down] (Input, Output, Crosspoint, Monitor)
Group Levels [Up/Down] (Input, Output, Crosspoint)
Mutes [Toggle/On/Off] (Input, Output, Crosspoint, Monitor)
Preset Recall [offers all associated functions]
Monitor Select [Inputs/Outputs]
MIDI Strings – iDR-8 only (a custom MIDI string is sent from the iDR Unit)

Operating Modes

Press Action
Release Action

Software

iDR System Manager has a simulation of iDR-Switch units connected to the iDR unit (maximum of 3 per unit). The Switch can be set up online or offline and has the ability to show Logic outputs as green LEDs. Setting up the contact closures and logic outputs is done in the Soft Keys and Soft LEDs setup windows. Many external devices can be integrated into a system using the iDR-Switch units and custom paging panels and remote triggering can be realised. A range of different modes of operation for each switch closure and logic output can be achieved. Many systems can be integrated with the iDR-Switch, e.g. –

Fire Alarm Interface
Theme Park Triggering
Room Dividing
Custom Paging Panels
Custom Switches for Level control
External Equipment interfacing (e.g. Start/Stop for a motor unit utilising a suitable relay interface)

iDR-Switch Documents

Download brochures, user guides and other documents for this product.

iDR-switch User Guide Issue 2

505 kB

iDR-switch Block Diagram

163 kB

Important

Allen & Heath + macOS Catalina

The correct operation of this product with macOS Catalina is not yet verified by our development and test departments. As a result, macOS Catalina is not currently supported.

As our test programmes are completed we will update this notice.

iDR Series Software

iDR System Manager is a software interface allowing for control and management of iDR units. System Manager enables the operator to Adjust, Set, Store and Recall settings in the iDR Unit(s). A complete system can be designed and realised allowing useful functions such as password protection, offline editing, multiple unit interconnection and function pairing and recalls.

Windows 10 & Mac OS X El Capitan

In anticipation of the public release of Windows 10 and Mac OS X 10.11 ‘El Capitan’, scheduled for July 2015 and fall 2015 respectively, please note that the correct operation of these platforms is not yet verified by our Software Test department. As a result, support for Windows 10 and OS X El Capitan is not currently offered for this Allen & Heath product.

We will update this notice as our test programmes are completed, in the meantime we advise against updating your OS.

Current Release – iDR System Manager v3.73 Maintenance Release

Updates in this release include:

1. Mic-Pre settings not stored in current settings after preset recall – Fixed.
2. PL Chain reset time set back to 1 second.
3. Fixed ‘cannot create orphaned object-PL-11’ bug.
4. Fixed Telnet command strings recognition issue.

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