IQ Interfaces

The IQ-INT-3 supports almost all IQ products including both original and IQ2 protocol. It also supports direct modem communication. If an INT-3 is in the system, it must be the system interface. Because the Drone carries the same stipulation, the Drone and the INT-3 are mutually exclusive. Software does not see the INT-3 as a component and will therefore work with any DOS or Windows IQ software.

The IQ-INT II (version 2.2x), now obsolete, supports almost all IQ products including both original and IQ2 protocol. It also supports direct modem communication (firmware 2.2 or higher). As with the INT, older INT II units may be field upgraded to add direct modem support. If an INT II is in the system, it must be the system interface. Because the Drone carries the same stipulation, the Drone and the INT II are mutually exclusive. Software does not see the INT II as a component and will therefore work with any DOS or Windows IQ software.

The original IQ-INT, now obsolete, can be used only with non-IQ2 components. It does not support direct modem communication. IQ-INT units may be upgraded to INT II compatible with a field upgrade of the firmware chip. The IQ-INT will work with any IQ software. The IQ-INT supports the following IQ components:
IQ-PIP original hardware, all firmware versions.
IQ P.I.P.-AP, -APM, and -APS.
SMX-6, MPX-6, AMB-5 mixers.
MRX-12/12S/24/24S Relay cards.
White Instruments 4700IQ and 4700-2IQ EQs.

The IQ-PSI is a compact interface designed to be used for setup of small systems where no INT II / INT-3 will be permanently installed, or for convenient troubleshooting or setup of large systems where a laptop PC can easily be taken with the PSI to equipment rooms. As an interface, the PSI is mutually exclusive with both the Drone and the INT / INT II / INT-3. It may, however, be used as a system component where an INT II, INT-3, Drone, or another PSI is the system interface (the PSI is an IQ2 component). To use as a component, Turbo 1.3 or higher, Sys-Config II, or IQ for Windows is required; otherwise any DOS or Windows IQ software may be used. To use as interface for diagnostics or troubleshooting of systems with a Drone or INT II / INT-3

The MPX-6, SMX-6, and AMB-5 mixers are all equipped with serial ports for direct communication with a PC. This allows for convenient setup of mixers in small systems or where the mixer is the only component. These mixers are not IQ2 components and will not serve as interface for IQ2 components. Components supported when used as system interface are the same as the obsolete IQ-INT. In addition, IQ mixers should not be used as system interface if there are 20 or more IQ components in the system. IQ mixers cannot be used as system interface if a Drone, INT / INT II / INT-3, or PSI is in the system. Mixers may be used with any IQ software.

The Drone is an IQ System controller designed for installation in a cardframe. It is a special application product. Designed to replace a PC for day to day system control, the Drone is a powerful tool. Due to its unique nature as system controller, it must be the interface if it is used in a system. The Drone is IQ2 compliant as a system interface and, in that narrow perspective, supports all IQ components. As system interface it may also be used with any DOS or Windows IQ software.
As a system controller, the Drone is much more limited as to the components it supports. Specifically, the Drone may be used to control logical and dB level control functions of the following components only:
IQ-PIP Original Hardware, all firmware versions.
IQ P.I.P.-AP, -APM, and -APS.
SMX-6, MPX-6, AMB-5 mixers.
MRX-12/12S/24/24S Relay cards.
White Instruments 4700IQ and 4700-2IQ EQs.

All Crown IQ Components

The sole function of the IQ-INT/IQ-INT II/IQ-INT 3 is to serve as system interface. Note that the INT and INT II are Discontinued versions. The IQ-INT 3 is current production.
—Interface Support: If an IQ-INT, IQ-INT II or IQ-INT3 is used in a system, it must be the interface.
—Software Support: All.
—Drone Support: No. The IQ-INT II, IQ-INT 3 and Drone are mutually exclusive.

—Interface Support: The IQ-PSI may be used as a component whether it is being used as interface or not. As a component and not serving as interface, an IQ2 compatible interface (IQ- INT II, IQ-INT 3, IQ-USM 810 or another PSI) must be used.
—Software Support: Turbo, Sys-Config II, and IQ for Windows.
—Drone Support: No.

The sole function of the IQ-RPT and IQ-RPT3 Repeaters is to extend the length of the Crown Bus data loop. They do not care what type of software, interface, or protocol is used so long as proper connections are made and the data is formatted to meet the IQ Bus 20 ma current requirements.

The original hardware IQ-PIP came in three main versions. The IQ-P.I.P. and IQ-P.I.P.-BB are supported by all DOS software.
—Interface Support: All.
—Software Support: Turbo and Sys-Config II.
—Drone Support: Yes.
—Amplifier Support: PIP and PIP2.

The AP, APM and APS are Discontinued products (superseded by the IQ-P.I.P.-MEM).
—Interface Support: All.
—Software Support: Turbo and Sys-Config II, and IQ for Windows
—Drone Support: Yes.
—Amplifier Support: PIP and PIP2.

The IQ-P.I.P.-DP (superceded by the IQ-P.I.P.-DSP), was the first IQ2 product to be built and sold by Crown.
—Interface Support: IQ- INT II, IQ-INT3, PSI and IQ-USM 810.
—Software Support: Turbo, Sys-Config II, and IQ for Windows.
—Drone Support: No.
—Amplifier Support: PIP and PIP2.

The IQ-P.I.P.-MEM and -SMT are legacy IQ PIPs.
—Interface Support: IQ- INT II, IQ-INT 3, PSI and IQ-USM 810.
—Software Support: Turbo, Sys-Config II, and IQ for Windows.
—Drone Support: No.
—Amplifier Support: PIP and PIP2.
IQ-PIP-MEM and IQ-PIP-SMT are compatible with all Crown amplifiers except CTs Series.

The IQ-P.I.P.-SLM is an IQ2 component requiring an IQ2 compatible interface (INT II or PSI). The P.I.P.-SLM may only be installed in a PIP2 compatible amplifier (CT "10 Series" and MA-5000VZ only). The P.I.P.-SLM is supported by IQ for Windows 1.1 and partially supported by Turbo.
—Interface Support: IQ- INT II, IQ-INT 3, PSI and IQ-USM 810.
—Software Support: Turbo, Sys-Config II, and IQ for Windows.
—Drone Support: No.
—Amplifier Support: PIP2 Only.

The IQ-PIP-USP2 and IQ-PIP-USP2/CN are legacy IQ PIPs. 
—Interface Support: IQ- INT II, IQ-INT 3, PSI and IQ-USM 810.
—Software Support: IQ for Windows (v3.0+).
—Drone Support: No.
—Amplifier Support: PIP2 Only.
To see a compatibility chart, click here.

The IQ-PIP-USP3 and IQ-PIP-USP3/CN are current production IQ PIPs. The IQ-PIP-USP3 and IQ-PIP-USP3/CN connect to your computer by TCP/IQ. IQ-PIP-USP3/CN also connects by CobraNet. They offer SmartAmp and DSP amplifier monitoring and control 
—Interface Support: None.
—Software Support: IQWic.
—Drone Support: No.
—Amplifier Support: PIP2 Only.
To see a compatibility chart, click here.

The MPX-6, SMX-6 and AMB-5 mixers are Discontinued products.These IQ mixers are IQ components that communicate using original IQ protocol only. Any IQ interface may be used if the onboard serial port is not used. These mixers are supported by all DOS software and IQ for Windows (v1.1+). Mixers are also supported by the Drone. For additional interface issues, refer to above.
Interface Support: All.
Software Support: All DOS, IQ for Windows (v1.1+).
Drone Support: Yes.

The SLM-8 is an IQ2 component requiring an IQ2 compatible interface (INT II or PSI). It is supported by Turbo and IQ for Windows (v1.1+).
—Interface Support: IQ-INT II, IQ-INT 3, PSI and IQ-USM 810.
—Software Support: Turbo and IQ for Windows (v1.1+).
—Drone Support: No.

The MRX relay cards are cardframe mounted modules used to switch audio or electrical signals. They are special application products. Note that 12S and 24S nomenclature refers to client versions. Up to 31 clients of either type may be used with an MRX-12 or -24 master.
—Interface Support: All.
—Software Support: All DOS software.
—Drone Support: Yes.

The Drone is an IQ System controller module mounted in a cardframe. It accepts analog or logic levels and produces protocol commands to manipulate various IQ products.
—Interface Support: If a Drone is used in a system, it must be the system interface or, in limited applications, may be used as a component where another Drone is the interface.
—Software Support: Turbo and Sys-Config II.
—Drone Support: Although the Drone is IQ2 compliant as an interface, just like the INT II and PSI, it is only capable of controlling these original protocol products: IQ-PIP (all versions of original hardware), P.I.P.-AP, P.I.P.-APM, P.I.P.-APS, SMX-6, MPX-6, AMB-5, MRX (all), and the White Instruments 4700IQ and 4700-2IQ equalizers.