ToolMod Pro Audio Module
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1. P i D i S Sas S WU un UP U WD ToolMod Pro Audio Module System User Manual z 5 uet 0 4 0 ms x ES 20 1 3 Kao 600 o5 SES MIS g cure OFF 4 9 pm M Gos um CREST 0 7 e DIRECTION d me iii 0 P To sc M REUCTON n OR i 1 PUE INPUT M S 12 ja TL Ew 120 er 4 er T 3 6 12 28 T M130m P 60 15 p i 8 Bi 3i pem A p 2 Lo L5 1 71 3 THR 7 Ms OFF gy M20 6 A 05 SC INS 30 15 T 3 0 2 e OFF 3 soo m T LT RELEASE Lo AITOQN ou UN g i S i d 9 TM119 ws F Fu ORe 2 Gyyr20 NH 1 3 6 12 RT 8 mss 02 gg ST 05 py 1 1 analoge digitale Tonstudiotechnik Karl Juengling Inh Dipl Ing Gerd Juengling e K 4 6 Scholtwiese Gladbeck 45966 NRW Germany Phone 0049 2043 51061 Fax 0049 2043 56844 Email info adt audio com Web www adt audio com www pro audio store de V1 2 2014 English adt audio Content General Information 3 Copyright 3 Trade Marks 3 CE Declaration of Conformity 3 Encironmental Protection 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 Water and Humidity 4 Insertion of Objects or Fluids 4 Power Supply Units 5 Protective Ground 5 Ligthning 5 Ventilation 6 Alterations 6 Module Frames 6 Installing and removing Modules 6 Repairs 7 Spare Parts 8 Safety Test 8 Factory Repair 8 Cleaning 8 Power Supply 9 Mains Voltages and Frequencies 9 Output Voltages 92. STANDARD AUDIO CONNECTORS 1 4 6 3 mm JACK USED FOR BALANCED AUDIO I O TIP RING SLEEVE COMMON GROUND SLEEVE IS ALWAYS CONNECTEC TO GROUND fiers headphone outputs of control room monitor modules and playback mo dules and unbalancing and balancing modules since these inputs and outputs are mandatory unbalanced The pin assignments of all XLR connectors are Pin 1 Screen connected to ground Pin 2 hot Pin 3 cold 23 ees 7 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System ES Frames with Power Supply reyes re The pin assignment of TRS jacks TRS TIP RING SLEEVE 1 4 stereo jack used for balanced audio lines are Tip hot Ring cold Sleeve Screen Screening All screen pins of the input and output connectors are connected to audio ground in the frame If you want to avoid ground loops via the audio cables it is neces sary to cut away the screen cores of the cable either on one end of the cables 1U high Frame with build in Power Supply The 1U high frame with power supply can house up to 4 modules This fra me is best suited for small stand alone ToolMod sets without the need to upgrade the system with more modules The power supply unit uses one of the 5 module compartment of the standard 1U high frame The capacity of the power supply is sufficient for any combinati on of up to four 2U ToolMod modules Adjacent modu le compartments can be used for 4U modules lik
3. wer of the distance any disturbance caused by magnetic fields is reduced to a quarter is the distance is doubled If you install a power supply next to an audio device with sensitive circuitry you reduce the advantage of the external power unit significantly With a proper placement of the power supply unit about 1 m away from any audio gear you can install any module in any module compart ment without hum or other disturbances from electro magnetic fields If you have to deal with such problems and no improvement can be achieved when moving the power supply unit away please check for other devices that produce magnetic fields In addition to power amplifiers and big power supply units very often small plug power supplies with under designed transformers are the reason for such a problem Check for these devices and try to move them away If the reason for the hum is an electro magnetic field you will noti ce a difference as soon as you start changing the position Overloading Power Supply Units When you upgrade your system with more modules and or additional frames it might happen that the capacity of the power supply unit is not sufficient anymo re We strongly advice that you consider the capacity of your power supply if you add more modules If you not sure if your supply unit is sufficient for the new setup just ask for advice Overload Effects of Power Supply Units You will notice if a power supply units is overloaded if one of
4. Power Cables 9 Power Supply Rating 10 Precise Calculation of the Current Consumption 10 Rule of Thumb 10 Power Supply Units 11 ToolPwr M 11 ToolPwr S 11 ToolPwr E 11 Phantom Power 12 Power Supply Outputs 12 Power Supply Connections between Power Supply Unit and Frame 12 Power Supply Connections between Frames 12 Power Supply Pin Assignment 13 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System TooLMoD Standard Power Cables and custom Cables 13 Important Hint maximum Current 14 Grounding and Protective Ground 14 Important Hint do not power on before 14 Placement Installation of the Power Supply Units 15 Overloading Power Supply Units 15 Overload Effects of Power Supply Units 15 Very high Temperature of the Heat Sink 16 Hum 16 ToolMod Modules 17 Installing and removing Modules 17 Module Versions 17 Difference between 1U high and 2U 4U high Frames 17 Fixing of Modules in the Frame 18 Modules in the 1U high Frame 19 Modules in the 2U high Frame 20 Module in the 4U high and 6U high Frame 20 Audio Inputs and Outputs 21 Input and Output Connector Pin Assignments 23 Screening 23 1U high Frame with build in Power Supply 24 Audio Installation 25 Ground 25 Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs 26 Unbalanced Output gt balanced ToolMod Input 26 Balanced ToolMod Output gt unbalanced Input 26 N
5. and or elec tric shocks WARNING RISK OF DEATH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK Ventilation slots and or openings prevent the devices from overheating Do not block or cover ventilation openings Never place the units on a soft surface carpet sofa pillow etc Make sure to provide en ough space 4 to 5 cm 2 inches around the devices when mounting in to a rack or cabinet Do not attempt any alterations to the units without express written appro val from adt audio Karl Juengling Unauthorized alterations void any war ranty and liability Module Frames It is not necessary to remove cover sheets when installing or removing modules Modules can be removed and exchanged after unbolting the knurled screws that fix the modules in the frame Additional modules can be installed after re moving blind panels where necessary Do not remove cover sheets of the frames and do not make any changes The supply voltages of 25 volts and 48 volts DC are accessible inside the frames Although these voltages are low there is still the risk of electric shocks Important Note In no event open the housing of the power supply units before the power cord is disconnected Wait at least 5 minutes after disconnecting the cord to avoid exposure to residual voltage Otherwise no liability will be assu med Installing and removing Modules Before you begin disconnect the devices from the power line and wait 5 minutes until any residual voltage has di
6. devices Any combination of the se devices can be connected to any power supply and any other Tool unit as long as the capacity of the power supply unit is sufficient Standard Power Cables and custom Cables The following standard power cables are available from stock 10 ft 3m 5 ft 1 5 m 3 ft 1 m 2 ft 60 cm and 1 ft 30 cm Custom cables up to 6 meters are available at short notice The 10 ft 3 m versions are usually used for connecting the power supply unit to the first frame The shorter cables are used to connect several fra mes in daisy chain mode 13 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System FOE lt 7 adt audio Ls Power Supply gele re IMPORTANT HINT The maximum current per cable must not exceed 3 amps The XLR connectors are not designed for higher currents than 3 amps In addi tion to a higher failure probability of the connectors higher current results in higher voltage drop along the cable and therefore a lower supply voltage of the modules This may result in a reduction of the headroom and degraded transi ent performance To make sure that the maximum current will not exceed 3 amps with a rea sonable safety margin connect not more than a single 4U high frame two 2U high frames or four 1U high frames to a single power supply output Of course this is only a rule of thumb The exact current consumption results from the addition of the current consumption of the modules the load resi st
7. something that happened etc We will tell you how to proceed Cleaning Before you begin to clean devices disconnect the power cord Clean only with a dry cloth and do not use any solvents or sprays For removing stubborn conta minations you may use a cloth soaked with isopropyl alcohol as cleaning agent Isopropyl alcohol does not attack the powder coating and the plastic parts Make sure that the alcohol is entirely evaporated before you reconnect the unit to the power line Otherwise you risk fire and electrical shocks ToolMod Pro Audio Module System adt audio sete ue Power Supply Power Supply A range of linear power supply units is available for the ToolMod modu le system Mains Voltages and Frequencies All power supply units are suited for 230 and 115 volts ac power lines with 50 or 60 Hz Output Voltages All supply units provide 25 volts for the audio amplifiers of the ToolMod mo dules and an additional 48 volts phantom power for condenser microphones ToolPwr M rU ddt audlo jnaloge digitale Power Cables 6 core high cross section control cables with 5 pin XLR connectors are used for the connection between the power supply units and the frames and between frames The pin assignment of the 5 pin XLR connectors is compatible with the ToolMix series of summing boxes the ToolKit channel strip and the ToolMod Faderbox The power supply units can be used with any combination of these d
8. ance and the operation level as explained in detail above Grounding and Protective Ground As factory standard the protective ground from the Euro inlet of the power sup ply unit is connected via the power supply cable to the chassis of the frame the audio ground and the screen pins of all connectors This principle ensures that all accessible parts are connected to the protective ground However the con nections between the different grounds are not part of the basic design of the ToolMod series The three ground circuits protective ground chassis audio ground 0 volts of the power supply and screen ground all screening pins of the audio connectors are fully isolated from each other and connected only at one point inside each frame If ground loops show up due to the connection of the protective ground to the audio round and or screen ground it is possible to isolate the ground circuits For safety reasons it is not possible to isolate the protective ground from the chassis In any case it is necessary to make sure that the safety of the system is ensured if ground connections are removed Contact us before you change anything IMPORTANT HINT Do not power on the system before the power cables are installed If you unplug or plug in a power cable while the system is under power by ac cident there is no risk that a module or the power supply unit become defec tive If the load on the power supply unit is low the system wil
9. andard XLR or TRS pin out for the balanced in put Connect the hot phase of the input with the unbalanced output usu ally the tip of amono jack and connect the cold phase to the ground of the unbalanced output usually the sleeve of a mono jack Do not connect the screen for the moment but don t cut it away Check if it works without hum or other problems If this is the case connect the screen to the ground of the un balanced unit and to the cold phase If both ways don t work properly the ground potential between the units is very high and the cross section of the screen core Is not sufficient to short this ground difference voltage In this case try to connect the mains of the unbalanced unit to an outlet as close as possi ble to the outlet of the ToolMod power supply unit If this also won t kill the di sturbance and you don t want to go into a complete redesign of the grounding of your audio installation you need either a balancing amplifier DI box or an audio transformer Balanced ToolMod Output gt unbalanced Input Use a balanced cable with standard XLR or TRS pin out for the balanced out put Connect the hot phase with the unbalanced input usually the tip of a mono plug and connect the cold phase with the ground of the unbalanced unit Now check if there is any hum or other problem It this is not the case cut away the screen core If you get a prom connect the screen core with the ToolMod Pro Aud
10. anically damaged the device is not working properly the power cord is damaged e the device was exposed to rain e the device fell into water Disconnect the power immediately and contact a qualified service tech nician Make sure to inform the service technician about anything that has hap pened to the device In case that the power cord is damaged do not touch the cord or the de vice but switch of the main circuit breaker before disconnecting the po wer cord ToolMod Pro Audio Module System l a m e 2 adt audio ee Safety Instructions Bere S rel WARNING RISK OF DEATH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK Spare Parts Make sure that only original parts are used for repair or replacement Wrong spare parts may cause fire electric shocks subsequent damages and other dan gerous risks Otherwise the warranty is void and no liability will be assumed Safety Test Insist that the service technician conducts a thorough safety test to ensure that the condition of the repaired device is safe and up to factory standards Factory Repair If you intend to send defective devices to the factory please get in touch with us by phone 0049 2043 51061 or by email support at adt audio com and let us know Type and serial number of the defective device e Date of purchase and name of the dealer if you have not purchased directly from the factory a brief description of the problem and of the history fluids in the device
11. at cause hum and other disturbances To avoid compensating currents the difference of the ground potential of the different devices of the audio system must be kept as lows as even possible Since in almost all existing devices the ground is directly connected to the pro tective ground of the mains power line the best way to minimize the ground potential difference between the devices and therefore the reason for ground loops is to keep the protective grounds of all devices as close together as pos sible 25 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System l a o 7 adt audio OCC NUM Audio Installation gge 9 rej This can be done by some simple measures If even possible connect everything to a single wall outlet if not use two outlets of the same phase as close to another as possible Have an electrician increase the cross section between the two outlets considerably Use only good quality expensive multiple power sockets Do not daisy chain multiple power sockets Use a single power strip with a sufficient number of outlets for the connection to the wall outlet Distribute the power to all devices using additional multiple power sockets that are connected to outlets of the main power strip Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs If you need to connect balanced ToolMod inputs or outputs to outputs or in puts of unbalanced devices proceed as follows Unbalanced Output gt balanced ToolMod Input Use a balanced cable with st
12. current consumption that is listed in the specification refers to usual operating conditions meaning usual operation level and usual load of the outputs and includes a safety margin If many outputs are loaded with the minimum load resistance of 1200 Q or with lower values AND if these outputs operate at levels close the headroom of 30 dBu the output power is in the range of 0 5 watts and an additional supply current of 30 mA per such output is required Since the output power is propor tional to second power of the output voltage with a given load resistor either lower level or higher load resistance reduces the output power and therefore the current consumption considerably There are rare cases where this combi nation of level and resistance exists Rule of Thumb Since the current consumption of most of the modules is in the same range a rule of thumb can be applied to roughly determine if capacity of a particular power supply is sufficient for a ToolMod system or not Number of mono modules 0 1 amps number of stereo modules 0 2 amps With a ToolMod set with 5 mono modules the result is 5 0 1 amps 0 5 amp Using 5 stereo modules instead results in 5 0 2 amps 1 amp Since there are a few modules with a higher current consumption you ought to check the specifications in any case 10 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System adt a we 47 audio Ies aop Power Supply Power Supply Units There are
13. e explained in de tail on page 19 The toroidal power transformer in this frame has a special MU metal scree ToolMod Pro Audio Module System adt OO audio IE e Frames with Power Supply ning that perfectly absorbs the electromagnet field Problems with hum when installing sensitive modules like mic pres in the compartments next to the power supply are not existing any module can be installed in any module compartment without disturbance The nominal power is 40 watts the output current of the 25 volts audio supply voltages is 0 5 amps and the capacity of the phantom power is more than sufficient for four microphone preamplififers The above picture shows the connector panel with euro inlet with fuse holder and voltage selector for 230 volts or 115 volts mains voltage The connectors for the four mo Q dule compartments are identi et inging nh pling er dinging cal to the standard 1U frame hon m All details can be found on pa CE sio coming deme mai ge 21 Audio Installation Ground A proper working audio installation always begins with a solid ground system Don t underestimate the importance of correct grounding which not only af fects hum but also random noise and transient performance If there are no ground connections with sufficient cross section between all units of an audio system there is a high probability of compensating currents in the screen cores of the audio cables th
14. ence receptacles and the point where they exit from the power supply unit Unplug the power supply units before lightning storms or when unused or unattended for long periods This will pre vent damage to the power supply units from lightning and power line surges WARNING DO NOT TOUCH OR DISCONNECT DEVICES DURING A LIGHTNING STORM RISK OF DEATH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK Make sure that the voltage selector of the power supply is set to the correct voltage BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY The power supply units must be located such that the rear AC socket and connected power cord are readily accessible Avoid any kind of overload in connections to wall sockets extension or splitter power cords Overloads create serious risk of FIRE HAZARDS and DEATH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK WARNING RISK OF DEATH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK NEVER OPEN THE HOUSING OF A POWER SUPPLY UNIT BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD Even if the unit is switched off dangerous voltage is present inside the unit In order to avoid exposure to any residual voltage the units should be disconnected from any power source at least 5 minutes before opening ToolMod Pro Audio Module System l a m e 2 adt audio T Safety Instructions Kele 9 rej Do not use different fuses for replacement NEVER replace a fuse with another one with higher current values or dif ferent tripping behavior Use only fuses with the original values Other fuses can cause damage fire
15. evices without any disadvantage if the capacity of the particular power sup ply unit is sufficient TM400 Series ToolMod Consoles come with a 5 pin XLR power output connec tor for ToolMod ToolMix and ToolKit units Using the power supply unit of a 9 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System FOR Bae Y adt audio E Power Supply lier z re ToolMod console with sufficient capacity for these units is also possible Power Supply Rating Type and number of modules and units determine the version of the required power supply unit The three standard power supply units for the adt audio Tool devices can be used with almost all existing system setups Which power supply unit is suited for a particular setup is determined by the current consumption of the modules and units and on rare occasions by the operation level and the load on the outputs The current consumption of the modules and other Tool devices is listed in the technical specs of the particular device in the manuals on the web pages www adt audio com The operation level and the load is only important if the load on a considerable number of outputs is a lot lower than 2 kQ while the operation level is close to the headroom of 30 dBu Precise Calculation of the Current Consumption To determine the exact current consumption of a TooIMod system the current consumptions of all modules that can be found in the specifications and on the module web pages are simply added The nominal
16. he characteristics of this kind of disturbance is that the ripple noise changes with small variations of the mains voltage and of the mains voltage raises the ripple completely disappears for some time This kind of hum is not caused by an electro magnetic field where the position of the po wer supply affects the hum 16 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System cx adt audio inus NE cda Io C ae ToolMod Modules ToolMod Modules Installing and removing Modules Since all ToolMod frames come with build in motherboards installing and removing of modules is easy There are no cables between modules and frames The ToolMod modules use self guiding DIN41612 industrial stan dard plugs and mating female connectors in the frame It is not necessa ry to remove cover sheets for installation or removal of modules No tools are needed Modules can be installed or removed even if the frame is in stalled in rack Module Versions m C IET There are 3 different ToolMod module versions 2U 4U and 6U 2U and 4U modules are available with horizontal face plates for installation in a 1U high frame and with vertical faceplates for installation in the vertical 2U 4U and 6U high frames The difference between the horizontal and the ver tical versions concerns only the orientation of the lettering and the knobs Vertical version can be installed in horizon tal 1U frames and vice versa Apart from a small number of special modules all ToolMod modules
17. io Module System dt audio audio LE LLLI aue Notes cold phase ON THE SIDE OF THE BALANCED OUTPUT This will prevent to self adjusting output amplifiers that adapts its output configuration to the in put automatically from oscillating which might occur if there is a big difference between the ground potential of both units If nothing works well proceed like described in the last chapter 27 adt audio a a ena Sa UE MIDI eee MID2 E E D By n d LEE p 20 i O 2 aeu EU MIC LINE T 50 PAD P48 LINE ET 12008 lies o gt HER i a analoge digitale Tonstudiotechnik Karl Juengling Inh Dipl Ing Gerd Juengling e K 4 6 Scholtwiese Gladbeck 45966 NRW Germany Phone 0049 2043 51061 Fax 0049 2043 56844 Email info adt audio com Web www adt audio com www pro audio store biz
18. l keep working However if the load of the power supply unit is high the inrush current when you plug in a power cable is very high since the oversized capacitors in all mo dules have to be loaded In this case it might happen that one of the protec ToolMod Pro Audio Module System adt E audio sKele aO Power Supply tion circuits in the power supply unit is triggered and shuts down one or both audio supply voltages This results in very high background noise and a redu ced intensity of the control LED of the particular supply voltage on the face plate of the power supply unit If this happens switch off wait about 1 minu te and switch on again Placement Installation of the Power Supply Units Do not place or install the power supply unit directly below above or next to a ToolMod frame The most important reason for external power supply units is the electro magne tic field of the toroidal power transformer that can only be effectively screened using MU metal at very high cost Even though the magnetic field of a high qua lity toroidal transformer is a lot lower than the field of a cheap standard trans former it is still existing and may induce hum into sensitive devices especially those with input and output transformers and or inductors that are not suffici ently screened and with high gain and high input impedance Since the inten sity of an electro magnetic field is reciprocally proportional to the second po
19. load can be found on our website www adt audio com Water and Humidity Do not use the devices near water near a bathtub in a wet base ment near a swimming pool and the like Do not expose the devices to rain or moisture WARNING RISK OF DEATH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK Insertion of Objects or Fluids NEVER allow any kind of object to get into the devices thru ven tilation slots or other openings in the housing You can easily come into contact with dangerous electric voltage or cause da maging short circuits NEVER allow any kind of fluids to be spil led or sprayed on the devices Such actions can cause damage 4 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System adt mo audio Ero Mop Safety Instructions dangerous electric shocks or fire WARNING RISK OF DEATH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK In case an object or fluids got into a device disconnect the power immedi ately and contact a qualified service technician Power Supply Units Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type Euro outlet Use only power cables and wall outlets that provide protective ground connec tion to the power supply units Grounding type cables and outlets have two contacts for the ac line and a third grounding contact The third grounding contact is provided for your safety If the provided cable does not fit into your wall socket consult an electrician for replacement Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs conveni
20. ls and on the Om e Ite v h e L LJ LJ LJ Ge CL ee Ie modul b co LG CL C odule web pages No LJ 7 LJ No LJ No LJ iNo LJ eh Z S OP c S081 Jr az e OUT IND uu OUTb IND E em Due ni OUTb b O0UTb b OUTb IND M Ihe greater proportion of 1 the modules uses the XLR connectors for the audio in puts and outputs and the TRS Jacks for side chain inserts of dynamics or other additional inputs and outputs With 2U format stereo modules the XLR connectors are used for the left ste reo channel while the TRS jacks are used for the right channel 4U format mono modules only use one of the two connector blocks 4U format stereo modules use the four XLR connectors for the stereo inputs and outputs and the TRS jacks for side chain insert or other additional inputs and outputs Input and Output Connector Pin Assignments STANDARD AUDIO CONNECTORS STANDARD AUDIO CONNECTORS 3 PIN XLR FEMALE AUDIO INPUTS 2 INPUT Phase a hot 3 INPUT Phase b cold 1 SCREEN connected to Ground All inputs and output of the ToolMod module are balanced XLR as well as TRS connector pin assignment are car ried out according to the international standards for analog balanced audio lines The only exceptions are the in puts and parallel outputs of DI ampli 3 PIN XLR MALE AUDIO OUTPUTS 2 OUTPUT Phase a hot 3 OUTPUT Phase b cold 1 SCREEN connected to Ground
21. modules are mtos Do mus O LIE CP i a E E c zh Fixing of Modules in the Frame Two knurled neck collar screws are used to fix the modules in the frame The screws are also used as handles when remo ving or installation modules When unfaste ned the neck collar screws fit into threads in the faceplates The principle is the same for all frame versions however different neck col lar screws are used for the horizontal 1U high frames and the vertical 2U 4U and 6U high frames The picture shows a module with neck collar screws used as handle in the threads of the faceplate 18 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System adt a we 4 audio Io uebi LOOIMod Modules Modules in the 1U high Frame 1U high frames can hold up to five 2U modules Since adjacent module compart ments can be used for a 4U module it is possible to use a 1U high frame for 5 2U 3 x 2U 1 4U 1x 2U 2 x 4U 1 60 2 2U or 1 6U 1 AU The spacer blocks that are used for the subdivision of the frames can be installed between each 2U compartment by 4 screws lf a 1U high frame is fitted for five 2U modules 4 spacer blocks are in Stalled If two adjacent compartments are used for a 4U module one of the spacers has to be removed exactly the same size as a 4U module The other picture shows the motherboard in a TU high frame with two modules installed The picture below shows a 1U high frame without top cover shee
22. otes 27 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System ee oe adt audio Lo Iree Mob General Information Preface and Disclaimer This manual contains general information on the adt audio module system ToolMod By no means does this information represent guaranteed particular characte ristics or results of use The information in this manual has been carefully com piled and verified Due to our policy of continuous product improvement we reserve the right to make product changes without prior notice All specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright This manual is copyright protected Do not copy distribute or translate into other languages without permission in writing from adt audio Karl Juengling All rights reserved Trade Marks adt audio and ToolMod are registered trademarks of analoge digitale Ton studiotechnik Karl Juengling All other trademarks are the property of their re spective owners Manufacturer Fa Karl Juengling Type of Equipment Audio Signal Processor Product ToolMod Pro Audio Module System consisting of Modules Mounting Frames Power Supply Units and Accessories Compliance Engineer Gerd Juengling Test Basis EN50081 1 1992 EN50082 1 1992 EN61000 3 3 1995 EN60065 1993 Class1 EN61000 3 2 2000 EN60065 2002 EN55013 2001 EN55020 2002 13 23 EWG 93 68 EWG We hereby declare that the construction of the ToolMod system complies with the standards and regulations listed abo
23. r the fixing of the mo dules Please take care that the sliding nuts are moved to the correct position before you install a module The pictures show a 4U high frame with a collec tion of mastering modules and an empty 4U frame and an empty 6U frame with a power cable Instead of single spacer blocks spacer blocks for any number of modules up to 11 are available to divi de a 4U high or 6U high frame dbeck Germony e modu le has 4 connec tors These connectors are installed in all frame ver sions with identical pin assignments Per 2U mo dule there are a female and a male XLR connec tor and 2 TRS jacks The above picture shows the connector panel of a 1U ToolMod frame The zoom view shows the con nectors of one module compartment in detail The pictures below and to the right show the total view of the connector panel of a 4U high ToolMod frame and a detailed view The connector panel of the 2U high ToolMod frame is identical to the lower panel of the 4U high frame The rear view of a 6U high frame is Shown on the next page Since 4U ToolMod modules use two module compart ments each 4U ToolMod modules logically has 8 con nectors TooLMoD FR2 4 6 OUTb INb OUTb INb o q e 2 e g o s LA LA LA LA C o a 9 DT 2 INa e INo o 10 9 8 7 MADE IN GERMANY QR cncoge digitale Tonstudlotechnik Kari ungling Inh Dip ing Gerd Winging Scholtwiese 4 6 D45966 Glodbeck Germony Phone 0049 2043
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25. scharged Before you reconnect the power and switch on make sure that all modules fit into the mating plugs in the frame and that all modules are fixed Do not install any modules with visible damages 6 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System adt audio keto eb Safety Instructions Modules can have sharp corners and edges sharp tips of screws pointed wire ends and other dangerous parts There is the risk of injury Be care ful make sure that you do not hurt yourself and take care where to touch the modules Never use control knobs as handle to remove the modules from the frame The fixing screws are knurled neck collar screws After unbolting the modules from the frame the screws fit into taps in the face plates and can be used as handles for removing Pull out the modules always using the neck collar screws Otherwise there is the risk of damage for pots and other control elements Like computer add on boards the PCB s of the modules do not have cover sheets Make sure that you act with appropriate caution and do not touch any components Qualified personnel should perform installing and removing With respect to possible physical damage or injuries any manipulation is at your own risk and we are not liable for any physical damage or injury Repairs In case that you think that repairs are necessary objects or fluids have gotten into a device the device fell to the ground the device is otherwise mech
26. t there are one or two 5 pin XLR output connectors The picture shows the rear panel of a ToolPwr S with 2 output connectors wired in parallel POWER OUTPUT Power Supply Connec tions between Power Supply Unit and Frame 6 core high cross section con trol cables fitted with 5 pin XLR plugs are used for the power cables The cross section of each core is 0 75 mm2 AWG18 The 5 pin XLR con nectors and the voltage drop along the cable de termine the maximum current of 3 amps Power supply Connections between Frames All ToolMod frames come with a 5 pin male XLR and a parallel 5 pin female XLR Several frames can be connected in daisy chain mode as long the total current is lower than 3 amps per ca ble All power cables are extension cords with a female and a male plug The pictures show the rear panel of a 1U high ToolMod frame and a 1 ft and 10 ft cable ToolMod Pro Audio Module System adt m audio IK a Op Power Supply TOOLKIT TOOLMIX TOOLMOD POWER SUPPLY CONNECTORS 5 PIN XLR 1 AUDIO SUPPLY 2 PHANTOM SUPPLY 3 AUDIO SUPPLY 4 AUDIO GROUND 5 AUDIO GROUND CASE PROTECTIVE GROUND PROTECTIVE GROUND AND CHASSIS ARE CONNECTED ATTENTION MAXIMUM CURRENT OF CONNECTORS IS 3 AMPERE DO NOT CONNECT MORE THAN 4 TOOL DEVICES IN DAISY CHAIN MODE Power Supply Pin Assignment The pin assignment of the power supply unit and the ToolMod frame matches the pin assignment of all other adt audio Tool
27. t with partly removed modules This picture demons trates how the spacers are used to divide the frame The picture on the next page shows on open 1U high fra me without modules in stalled 19 Modules in the 2U high Frame The 2U high frame can only hold 2U modules Up to eleven modules can be installed The fixing of the modules in the frame takes place with sliding nuts Please take care that the sliding nuts are moved to the correct position before you install a module Module in the 4U high and 6U high Frame The 4U high and the 6U high frames can house any mix of 2U and 4U modules 4U modules fit directly into the 4U high frame without the need for spacer blocks Two 2U modules can be installed one above each other in a 4U high frame with a spacer block In total 22 2U modules or 11 4U modules or any mix of 2U and 4U modules can be installed With the 6U high frame that just adds another 2U high section to a 4U high frame up to three 2U modules can be mounted with spacer blocks above each other The 6U high frame can hold up to 33 2U mo dules or 11 4U and 11 2U modules or any mix using spacer blocks 20 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System ae 7 adt audio MN Connectors Tamo Tw cameo Tw Ton Mco ony caMo on F z E E a La oo air p amp r LA 2 SS eraot Ld a T d ow V was veye e oe p The 4U high and 6U high frames also use sliding nuts fo
28. the follow ing effects occur T ToolMod Pro Audio Module System FOR Bae Y adt audio E Power Supply frolo z re Very high Temperature of the Heat Sink and the Housing With increasing output current the amount of heat that has to be dissipated over the heat sink increases significantly The total power loss is not only de termined by the output current but also by the local mains voltage High mains voltage causes higher heat dissipation low mains voltage reduces the heat dis sipation but may result in a reduced capacity of the power supply unit Since all ToolMod power supply units work without internal fans the temperature of the heat sink at a certain combination of output current and mains voltage depen ds also on the installation of the unit If you notice that the temperature of the heat sink is very high please check if the airflow along the heat sink is suffici ent Fresh air should pass along the heat sink from the bottom and there must be a free pass for heated air to the top If the installation or the placement of the power supply unit does not impede the airflow the prove for an overload is that the overheat protection circuitry shuts down the output voltages after a certain time If this happens there is a very high background noise almost no headroom and the intensity of the control LEDs on the faceplate of the power supply unit is a lot lower than normal If this happens switch off wait some ti me to allo
29. three standard power supply units with different capacities Tool Pwr M ToolPwr S and ToolPwr E ToolPwr M The ToolPwr M is a desktop unit with a nominal output current of 1 amps and a peak output current of 1 5 amps The Tool Pwr M comes with 1 single 5 pin XLR out put connector The nominal power is 100 watts ToolPwr S The ToolPwr S is a 2U high 19 unit with a nominal output current of 2 5 amps and a peak output current of 4 amps The ToolPwr S comes with two 5 pin XLR output connectors The nominal power is 230 watts ToolPwr E Like the ToolPwr S the ToolPwr E is a 2U high 19 unit however the nominal output current is 5 amps and the peak output current is 7 amps The ToolPwr E comes with a bigger power transformer a larger heat sink and high power vol tage regulators and bigger load capacitors Like the ToolPwr S it has two 5 pin XLR output connectors The nominal power is 450 watts ToolMod Pro Audio Module System l a 2e adt audio Power Supply ro lel Phantom Power The considerations of the output current refer to the capacity of the audio sup ply voltages The 48 volts phantom supply in each of the power supply units is designed to supply high current condenser microphones if the entire capaci ty of the audio supply is used for microphone amplifiers Therefore there is no need to consider the capacity of the phantom power supply Power Supply Outputs Depending on the power sup ply uni
30. use the 2U or 4U format The special 6U modules are only available with horizontal faceplates for 1U high frames The picture shows a vertical 2U module The picture below shows a horizon tal 4U module 4U modules fit into two adjacent module compartments of a 1U high frame In stead of two 2U modules mounted one above the other with a spacer block a 4U module can be installed in a 4U high frame Spacer blocks can be used to divide the frame slots to your needs WEIGHT M S IRI m1 as BAL H TooLMop A a IN Vl mi 6 X 20 1 4 3 Be 45 AE GAIN 7 A M S n SS ox 30 600 o 0 e aaa ee r M cou T A a p ENHANCE 2 1 OFF CREST 0 GR MAX 6 INP MS OUT MS 2 oe A 0 P TO SC GAIN REDUCTION e 6 12 254B 0 NEE a 8 Hyg 6 0 Ey S120 OFF 74 YT Difference between 1U high and 2U 4U high Frames Apart from the horizontal orientation of the modules in the 1U high frames and the vertical orientation of the modules in the 2U 4U and 6U high frames the re are only minor differences between the frames The connectors are identi 17 7 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System fm ToolMod ModulesBr cal in all versions However the knurled screws and the spacer blocks are dif ferent for the 1U high frame and the 2U 4U and 6U high frame The pictures on this page show a 1U high frame with removed top cover sheet and a 4U high frame with 2U and 4U
31. ve CE Declaration of Conformity C NE Environmental Protection i This product can be recycled Products bearing this symbol must not be thrown away with normal household waste At the end of the product s 3 ToolMod Pro Audio Module System l a o 7 adt audio a Safety Instructions Bere Sure life take it to a collection point designated for recycling of electrical and elec tronical devices Find out more about return and collection points through your local authorities The European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive was implemented to dramatically reduce the amount of waste going to landfills the reby reducing the environmental impact on the planet and on human health Please act responsibly by recycling used products If this product is still usea ble consider giving it away or selling it WEEE Registration DE 59049716 Important Safety Instructions Please note and retain this information Read and follow all safety and operation instructions carefully be fore you start using the product Heed all warnings This manual provides general information on the ToolMod system the frames and the power supply units and the installation and exchange of modules Please keep this manual since the module manual do not contain the information in this manual you will need it any time you change your system Extensive information on the entire ToolMod system and manuals for down
32. w the unit to cool down and switch on again Please take into ac count that the supply unit will shut down again when the temperature raises above the threshold of the protection circuitry In the long run you will need to get another power supply unit with higher capacity or a second unit if you ha ve more than 1 frame an are able to use several power supply units for the dif ferent frames To keep working until the problem is solved you can remove the power supply from the rack and place a fan directly next to the heat sink This will improve the heat flow and the time before the temperature control shuts down again will be considerably longer Hum With a standard to high mains voltage the heat dissipation is the important problem of the power supply overload hum will show up if the mains voltage is low With low mains voltage the safety margin of the voltage regulators is al so low If the load current is high the output voltage of the power transformer drops down In addition to the reduced voltage by the low mains voltage the input voltage of the regulators may be below the necessary value for proper operation of the regulators The output voltages are not constant anymore and a saw tooth ripple voltage with the frequency of 100 Hz with 50 Hz mains fre quency or 120 Hz with 60 Hz mains frequency is added to the DC output vol tages This ripple voltage may appear in the audio path of modules mostly with high ain modules One of t
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