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1. output are twin transformer balanced and are designed to operate at a nominal level of 0 dBV Balanced system interconnection using twin and screen microphone cables is strongly recommended Wire the audio connectors as follows OO CONNECT COLOUR Typical colours may vary with cable make and type NETWORK CONNECTIONS Two latching 5 pin XLR connectors are fitted for RS 485 network interconnections A PC running WinControl may be connected via an appropriate interface either RS 232 to RS 485 or USB to RS 485 to the Input connector if control and monitoring during operation are required The Link connector male is to facilitate easy connection to another WinControl supported device e g an adjacent enclosure The network connectors should be wired as follows o f e E See page 11 for information regarding suitable network cable types See Section 7 Configuring with WinControl for more information about network operation and software options User Guide AXYS UniAmp Power Amplifier Module Model 700 4 PRESETS The UniAmp 700 s DSP section includes 8 Presets memory locations in which sets of configuration parameters can be stored These permit the loudspeaker cabinet to be fine tuned to suit different types of programme material and venue When a settings file is loaded into the unit from a PC the user can specify in WinControl which Preset memory it will be loaded into RECALLING PRE2. pin XLR female to 5 pin XLR male cable or a 9 pin Dsub to 5 pin XLR male These cables 5 m in length are supplied with the WinControl Program Set the type depends on the RS 485 interface type The RS 485 interface should then be connected to either the PC s 9 pin COM port in the case of a RS 232 to RS 485 interface or a USB port in the case of a USB to RS 485 interface BASIC SOFTWARE OPTIONS WinControl allows the various parameters of the UniAmp s DSP section to be set according to the installer s wishes This enables the performance of the loudspeaker enclosure to be accurately optimised to suit both the venue and the type of programme material being handled speech rock opera etc In the case of the Target U 16 enclosure AXYS DDA Digital Directivity Analysis may be employed to model the room s acoustics accurately and the results of this analysis then used to optimise the array s performance 10 User Guide AXYS UniAmp Power Amplifier Module Model 700 The particular set of parameters which can be adjusted via WinControl varies with loudspeaker model Typically it includes delay gain and multi band parametric EQ In addition to the parameters determining the audio performance the various Preset memories may have alternative configurations stored in them and recalled as required Unit monitoring may also be configured with the conditions for a fault state to be signalled being registered Additio
3. NT Each UniAmp 700 is configured in the factory to suit the loudspeaker type in are at hardware level and are significant and it is NOT possible to interchange UniAmp 700 modules between loudspeaker types The UniAmp 700 has no user serviceable parts and no attempt should be made to remove a module from its host enclosure Please contact your AXYS distributor in the event of faulty operation Note that model B 07 can also be used as part of a Scope configuration 200905 UAUG_v1 0 3 CONNECTOR AND WIRING DETAILS CONNECTOR PANEL DIAGRAM User Guide AXYS UniAmp Power Amplifier Module Model 700 Audio input connector Audio link connector RS 485 network input connector A W N RS 485 network link connector vI AC mains input connector AC mains link connector Mains switch resettable circuit breaker Status LED O oOo N OA Reset and Preset Control access hole AC MAINS Two Neutrik PowerCon chassis connectors are fitted to the UniAmp 700 The Input connector coloured blue is a Neutrik Type A and is intended for connection of the AC mains supply the Link connector coloured grey is a Neutrik Type B and is to facilitate connection to another module in an adjacent enclosure A Note that the Link connector is not independently fused The full load power consumption of the amplifier module is 700 VA under typical normal operating conditions When daisy chaining AC mai
4. SETS The simplest method of recalling a previously saved Preset is via WinControl This necessitates a network connection to the loudspeaker system Refer to the WinControl Help files for further information If a network connection is not in place or a PC with WinControl is unavailable Presets may be recalled manually using the Reset amp Preset Control button This button is hidden behind a small access hole on the amplifier module s conector panel and can be accessed with an implement such as a fine jewellers screwdriver or a straightened out paper clip A single short press lt 1 sec on this button will increment the current Preset number i e if the system is currently running Preset 2 pressing the button will load Preset 3 While the button is pressed the Status LED will change colour from green to red Loading of the next Preset is confirmed by the LED flashing the appropriate number of times i e it will flash 3 times when Preset 3 is loaded Using this method repeated button presses will load each Preset in turn Note that the amplifier module always A powers up with the last used Preset active Note also that a long gt 1 sec button press has a different function see following page Please note that this feature may not be available on Target U 16 enclosures with early serial numbers Please contact your AXYS dealer for more information 200905 UAUG_v1 0 User Guide AXYS UniAmp Power Amplifi
5. User Guide AXYS UniAmp Power Amplifier Module Model 700 User Guide AXYS UniAmp Power Amplifier Module Model 700 REFERENCE TO EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY This document confirms that products manufactured by Duran Audio bearing the CE label meet all the requirements in the EMC directive 2004 108 EC and LV directive 2206 95 EC laid down by the Member States Council for adjustment of legal requirements Furthermore the products comply with the rules and regulations from 30 August 1995 referring to the electromagnetic compatibility of devices Duran Audio products bearing the CE label comply with the following harmonised or national standards EMC EN 55103 1 1997 EN 55103 2 1997 Safety IEC 60065 2002 Mains Harmonics EN 61000 3 2 2001 Insulation Class1 Duran Audio BV Koxkampseweg 10 5301 KK Zaltbommel The Netherlands Tel 31 418 515583 Fax 31 418 518077 Zaltbommel February 2009 USER S NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER No part of this manual including the software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a database system or translated without the express written permission of Duran Audio BV Documentation kept by the end user for back up purposes is excluded from the above All products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies They are used here for indicative purposes only The infor
6. e outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Warning To disconnect this apparatus from the mains power supply turn off the power at the switch labelled Circuit breaker on the connector panel and remove the connector from the mains input socket labelled Mains Power Input Warning Do not expose the internal backup battery to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Note that this battery is not user replaceable 200905 UAUG_v1 0 User Guide AXYS UniAmp Power Amplifier Module M
7. eee eS 9 7 Configuring with WinControl 0 000 e eee eee 10 Connecting toa PC 1 0 eee eee 10 Basic software options 0 0 cece cece ees 10 8 Appendix voices eee ee REE Ree inEnis 11 Network cables nannu a 0 000 eee e eee e eens 11 SPSCINICOUONS cscs bya toes EE ews 11 User Guide AXYS UniAmp Power Amplifier Module Model 700 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This symbol is intended to alert you to the A presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock This symbol is used throughout this manual and is intended to alert you to the presence of A important instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolet
8. er Module Model 700 5 RESET One of the eight Preset memories acts as a default memory referred to as the preferential preset by WinControl Users are recommended to store a known base configuration in this Preset and to protect it via WinControl This Preset may be reloaded by a long gt 1 sec press on the Reset amp Preset Control button but see note on previous page regarding early U 16 serial numbers Resetting the UniAmp 700 may also be carried out via WinControl see the WinControl Help files for more information 6 OTHER STATUS LED The bi colour Status LED has several functions 1 To indicate that power is being applied to the unit the LED shows green for normal operation N To indicate a fault state The conditions for a fault state are defined as part of the WinControl settings file If the conditions are met the LED illuminates red and an error indication is also communicated via WinControl Ww To confirm which Preset is being loaded see Recalling Presets Section 4 4 Unit identification if the LED is set in software to duplicate the functions of the LED on the front of the enclosure it will also confirm unit identity when requested by WinControl 200905 UAUG_v1 0 CIRCUIT BREAKER The amplifier module s mains on off switch is also a resettable 6 3 A circuit breaker If the module draws current in excess of the rating from the AC mains as may happen in a fault conditi
9. mation contained in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy however no guarantee is given with respect to its correctness Duran Audio BV accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual or the products and software described in it Specifications and information contained in this manual are subject to change at any time without notice 2009 Duran Audio BV All rights reserved 200905 UAUG_v1 0 User Guide AXYS UniAmp Power Amplifier Module Model 700 TABLE OF CONTENTS 200905 UAUG_v1 0 Reference to Statements of Conformity 2 User s Notice and disclaimer 0000 cece eeeeee 2 1 Important Safety Instructions 0000 cece eee eee 4 2 Introduction 0 0 ccc etnies 5 Applicable models and variants 000 5 3 Connector and wiring details cee ee aaee 6 Connector panel diagram 00 cece ee eee 6 AG MAING staan taupe tierce eager te Sareea Ea 6 Audio connections cceeeeee cece eens 7 Network connections 00cc cee ee eee e eens 8 4 Presets i ii iii ce a eR Oe ee a ne 8 Recalling Presets ceuoxencotevwkewcteen tewniiowns ec 8 5 ROSCt ati eee ae DENSA RERE EER A Rea eee 9 O Oar arrese Peas Rea ee ew cae an beanie 9 Status LED woccce eee ee ee eee eevee eee ee ee gree eee 9 CURUILDICARED oy vias aabeianS0ad sion tsatsiwr ae 9 COOMNG cc twine soe bade de tees es ee ee
10. nally multiple loudspeaker units may be grouped together in software allowing very rapid adjustment of the overall loudspeaker array performance Full details of the options available within WinControl are available in the application s Help files 200905 UAUG_v1 0 User Guide AXYS UniAmp Power Amplifier Module Model 700 8 APPENDIX NETWORK CABLES The type of cable necessary for correct operation of the RS 485 network is twin twisted pair with each pair individually shielded Numerous cables of this type are readily available and cables broadly meeting the specifications given below which are those of a common commercially available cable are likely to be suitable PARAMETER VALUE Characteristic impedance 100 ohms Capacitance core to core 41 pF m Capacitance core to screen 72 5 pF m DC resistance core 78 7 ohms km DC resistance screen 59 1 ohms km Additional information regarding network connections and grounding strategies may be obtained at http www duran audio com pdfs downloads papers grounding_strategy pdf SPECIFICATIONS Please refer to the download section of our website for product specifications 200905 UAUG_v1 0 gt AXYS IS A REGISTERED TRADE MARK OF DURAN AUDIO BV Koxkampseweg 10 5301 KK Zaltbommel The Netherlands tel 31 418 515583 fax 31 418 518077 http www duran audio com Info duran audio com
11. ns between several enclosures of the same type using the Input and Link connectors ensure that the current capacity of the supply is sufficient for ALL amplifiers in the chain and additionally that the total current drawn by all the amplifiers does not exceed 20 A the maximum rated current of the PowerCon connectors AN one that may be daisy chained in this way is six 230 V operation or three 115 V operation In practice this means that the maximum number of amplifiers including the first Only wire AC mains connectors according to the table COLOUR COLOR below Newa e wite Earth 200905 UAUG_v1 0 User Guide AXYS UniAmp Power Amplifier Module Model 700 The PowerCon connectors are plugged and unplugged as shown in the diagram below Engagement Separation IMPORTANT The PowerCon connectors A should never be plugged or unplugged when there is power on the connectors regardless of whether the amplifier is switched on or not ALWAYS ensure that the mains supply is turned off before inserting or removing either PowerCon AUDIO CONNECTIONS Two latching 3 pin XLR connectors are fitted for audio interconnections The Input connector female is for connection of an audio input signal the Link connector male is hardwired to the input connector and facilitates easy connection to another amplifier in an adjacent enclosure 200905 UAUG_v1 0 The UniAmp 700 s audio input and
12. odel 700 2 INTRODUCTION This guide describes the operating procedures for the AXYS UniAmp 700 power amplifier module The UniAmp 700 is a mains powered power amplifier module incorporating a DSP Digital Signal Processing section It has a single input and multiple speaker outputs the number being model dependent The DSP section acts as a multi band crossover and also controls beamforming and beamshaping per channel levels delays limiting action etc The DSP may be configured to suit individual applications and requirements via AXYS s WinControl software application This level of configuration should not be confused with the per model factory hardware configuration referred to in the next section Applicable models and variants WinControl also permits constant monitoring of all units in a multiple cabinet system during operation WinControl is available as download from http www duran audio com software WinControl html This guide does not cover any aspects of the host loudspeaker system or installation thereof these topics are the subject of a separate Installation Manual supplied with each loudspeaker APPLICABLE MODELS AND VARIANTS The UniAmp 700 is the power amplifier module fitted as standard to the following AXYS powered loudspeakers Target range U 16 Scope range T 2112 T 2115 UB 25 Source range T 07 B 07 A which it is to be installed These configuration differences IMPORTA
13. on the circuit breaker will trip disconnecting the power The fault condition should be identified and rectified before attempting to reset the breaker Note that under extreme fault conditions it may not be possible to reset the breaker There are no user replaceable fuses within the Target System amplifier module COOLING Loudspeaker enclosures equipped with the UniAmp 700 include fan assisted cooling of the electronic assembly The direction of airflow is from intakes at the front of the enclosure with exhaust through slots in the connector panel The fan is automatic and is controlled via a whisper algorithm via the DSP section which adjusts the fan speed according to temperature and input signal level Care should be taken in installation not to restrict the airflow 7 CONFIGURING WITH WINCONTROL Correct operation of a UniAmp 700 module may be confirmed using WinControl software A full description of WinControl is beyond the scope of this manual and further information is available in the application s Help files Instructions on how to install WinControl on a PC are included with the Program Set Instructions on the use of the AXYS RS 485 interface are included with the interface itself CONNECTING TO A PC The PC connects to the amplifier module via an RS 485 interface adapter Two versions of adapter are available from Duran Audio for connecting to PCs either via a USB or an RS 232 port Use either a 5
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