Power Core RP v2 comes with a number of standard components (at the front) and eight expansion I/O slots (at the rear). The images below show the front and rear of a fully populated frame.

This topic covers both of the current hardware revisions. Note that the front panel controls differ slightly, while the rear panel is the same for both revisions.

Power Core revision 3 (front and rear)

Power Core revision 2 (front view)

Key Facts


  • Frame size = 19" / 1RU. The frame is designed for indoor use and rack mounting.
  • Dual-power feeds are included: 1 x AC and 1 x DC. To use the DC input, you will need to order the external DC power supply (optional).
  • Temperature-controlled cooling fans.
  • To integrate with an mc2 system, the device must be installed with the "AP IO Node" license. This is installed onto a USB memory stick connected to the DONGLE port.
  • The DSP resources provide:
    • 64 mono input channels for external sources.
    • 16 stereo auxes.
    • Two discrete stereo AFL, PFL and Listen buses for monitoring.
    • 16x12 mono matrix summing mixer (the "Co-Mixer")
    • 8 talkback inputs
    • 8 flexible direct outs
    • 4 stereo down-mixers
  • The local I/O configuration is flexible and specified via plug-in expansion I/O cards on the rear panel. Options include Mic/Line In, Line In (only), Line Out (only), AES3 In/Out, Dante, MADI, or MADI SRC.
  • Signals from the local I/O cards, as well as the front panel MADI & Ravenna ports can be freely assigned to any of the 64 mono input channels.
  • The resources can be remotely controlled in one of two ways:
    • from the console's fader strips (using RPx input and aux channels).
    • from VisTool RP, a screen-based graphical user interface running on a networked PC. 

Power Core RP v2 vs Power Core

Power Core RP v2 is identical to Power Core (as an I/O node) apart from the following:

  • The DSP resources come in a fixed configuration defined by the "AP I/O Node" license.

Components

Each frame has the following user-serviceable components:

  • Expansion I/O cards (fitted to the rear).
  • USB dongle (fitted to the front).
  • SD Card, revision 3 only (fitted to the front).
  • Other internal components can be replaced by removing the top cover.

(E) WARNING

  • For safety reasons, and to ensure efficient cooling, Power Core RP v2 must not operate without a fully-closed frame. i.e. any spare expansion I/O slots must be closed with cover plates (at the rear).
  • You must disconnect the unit from its power source before removing the top cover of the frame.

Ordering Information

To specify a new system, please follow these steps:

  1. Order the Power Core frame using the following part number: 710/13 (revision 3) or 710/11 (revision 2).
  2. Optional: add an external DC power supply for the frame(s). See Power Core RP v2 - Power Supplies.
  3. Optional: add the  AddOnRAV+ license
  4. Add the required number of expansion I/O cards - to populate the frame(s). 
  5. Don't forget the SFP modules for the network CONTROL and RAVENNA/AES67 port(s). 

Further Information

For dimensions, weight, power, etc. see Power Core RP v2 - Technical Specification.

For installation information, see Power Core RP v2 - Installation.

Additional information can be found in the data sheet for the Power Core frame and for each of the expansion I/O cards. All data sheets are available from Lawo Download-Center (after login).