AUDAC AMP203 User manual

AMP203

User Manual

www.audac.eu

Index

Introduction 5

Precautions 6

Safety requirements 7

Caution servicing 7

EC Declaration of Conformity 7

Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 7

Chapter 1: Connections and connectors 9

Connection standards 9

Chapter 2: Overview AMP203 10

Front panel AMP203 10

Rear panel AMP203 11

Chapter 3: AMP203 Quick start guide 12

Connecting the AMP203 12

Configuring the AMP203 13

Chapter 4: Audac Touch 2 15

Device list 16

Settings 17

Device settings 17

Input settings 18

Power settings 18

Network settings 18

Authentication settings 19

Chapter 5: Peripheral connections 20

Chapter6: Additional information 21

IP Basics 21

Technical specifications 23

Introduction

Dante mini stereo amplifier

The AMP203 is a revolutionary small amplifier, featuring a Dante audio input over IP

providing a complete media networking solution to distribute uncompressed audio via

standard Ethernet networks with near-zero latency while allowing all other data to be

connected on the same network.

The output connector has been implemented using a 4-pin terminal block connector,

featuring an output power of 30W per channel and 60W when bridged.

Using PoE (Power over Ethernet) the amplifier receives both power and signal through a

single networking cable, this way flexibility is maximized while needed cabling is kept

at a minimum.

The compact convection cooled enclosure eliminates any hum or buzz otherwise caused

by a fan. Various optional mounting brackets are available making it ideal for mounting

under a desk, in a closet or on the wall, 19” rack mounting hardware is available as well.

Precautions

READ FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY

• ALWAYS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. NEVER

THROW THEM AWAY

• ALWAYS HANDLE THIS UNIT WITH CARE

• CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH

• HEED ALL WARNINGS AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• NEVER EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, ANY DRIPPING OR

SPLASHING LIQUID. NEVER PLACE AN OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID ON TOP

OF THIS DEVICE

• DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS

OR OTHER APPARATUS THAT PRODUCE HEAT

• DO NOT PLACE THIS UNIT IN ENVIRONMENTS WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF DUST,

HEAT, MOISTURE OR VIBRATION

• THIS UNIT IS DEVELOPED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT USE IT OUTDOORS

• PLACE THE UNIT ON A STABLE BASE OR MOUNT IT IN A STABLE RACK

• ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE

MANUFACTURER.

• UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED

FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME

• CAREFULLY CHECK THE UNIT’S CONDITION AFTER UNPACKING.

IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE TO THE CARTON BOX OR THE UNIT ITSELF,

INFORM YOUR VENDOR IMMEDIATELY.

• THE INSTALLATION, CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION OF THE DEVICE

SHOULD BE DONE BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS

CAUTION

• USE CABLES OF THE RIGHT GAUGE FOR CONNECTING LOUDSPEAKERS ON

THE AMPLIFIED OUTPUTS

• USE CABLES WITH CLEAR COLOR CODING INDICATING THE POLARITY AND

MAINTAIN THE SAME POLARITY THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE SYSTEM.

• ONLY USE THE CORRECT LOAD IMPEDANCE (MIN 2 OHM) WHEN

CONNECTING LOUDSPEAKERS ON THE AMPLIFIED OUTPUTS. EXCEEDING

THESE LIMITS COULD CAUSE FIRE OR OTHER FAILURES.

• DO NOT CONNECT INDUCTIVE LOADS DIRECTLY TO THE AMPLIFIED OUTPUTS

• AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCKS: POWER OFF THE AMPLIFIER WHEN CONNECTING

CAUTION - SERVICING

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing

to qualified service personnel. Do not perform any servicing

(unless you are qualified to do so.)

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product conforms to all the essential requirements and further

relevant specifications described in following directives: 2014/30/

EU (EMC) and 2014/35/EU (LVD)

WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)

The WEEE marking indicates that this product should not be

disposed with regular household waste at the end of its product

life. This regulation is created to protect both the environment

and human health.

This product is developed and manufactured with high quality

materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.

Please dispose of this product at your local collection point or

recycling centre for electrical and electronic waste. Do this to

make sure that the product is recycled in an environmental friendly

way, and help to protect the environment in which we all live.

Chapter 1

Connections and connectors

CONNECTION STANDARDS

The in- and output connections for AUDAC audio equipment are performed

corresponding to international wiring standards for professional audio equipment.

RS485 (RJ45)

Pin 1 White-Orange Not used

Pin 2 Orange Not used

Pin 3 White-Green +24V DC

Pin 4 Blue RS485 A

Pin 5 White-Blue RS485 B

Pin 6 Green GND

Pin 7 White-Brown Not used

Pin 8 Brown Not used

Ethernet (POE):

Used for connecting the AMP203 in your Ethernet network with PoE (power over Ethernet).

The AMP203 complies with the IEEE 802.3 bt standard, which can draw a power up to

100 Watt from the networking equipment.

The maximum output power is depending on the power delivered by the network infra-

structure. In case the network infrastructure is not capable of delivering sufficient power

to the amplifier, use a PoE injector, or apply an external 24 V DC power supply to the

AMP203.

While CAT5E network cable infrastructure is sufficient for handling the required band-

width, it is recommended to upgrade the network cabling to CAT6A or better cabling

to achieve the best possible thermal and power efficiency throughout the system when

drawing higher powers over PoE.

RS485 & TCP/IP

The AMP203’s RS485 and TCP/IP ports accept the same commands. The complete

command set is available in the AMP203MK2 commands user manual which is freely

available on www.audac.eu

Chapter 2

Overview AMP203

Front panel

AMP203 Front panel

The front panel includes the speaker output connections. They are implemented using

4-pin terminal block connectors and allow stereo output connections as well as parallel

bridging.

In stereo mode, the AMP203 delivers a continuous output power of 2 x 30 Watts, while

both channels can be bridged resulting in a continuous output power of 60 Watt to a

single load.

A detailed description about how the connections shall be made, can be found in the

next chapter of this instruction manual (Chapter 3: AMP203 connectivity).

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