L-Acoustics LS10 User manual
LS10
owner's manual (EN)
Document reference: LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0
Distribution date: February 6, 2024
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Contents
Safety................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Important safety instructions....................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................ 7
LS10 Avnu™-certied AVB switch............................................................................................................... 7
How to use this manual............................................................................................................................ 7
Revision history.........................................................................................................................................8
System components.............................................................................................................................................9
System component illustrations....................................................................................................................9
Technical description......................................................................................................................................... 11
Main features......................................................................................................................................... 11
Components..................................................................................................................................11
Front and rear panels....................................................................................................................12
Ethernet ports......................................................................................................................................... 12
Power supply..........................................................................................................................................12
Inspection and preventive maintenance...............................................................................................................13
How to do preventive maintenance.......................................................................................................... 13
CHK - External structure...........................................................................................................................13
CHK - External cleanness.........................................................................................................................13
CHK - Normal start-up sequence.............................................................................................................. 14
CHK - Network functionalities and rmware.............................................................................................. 14
Installation........................................................................................................................................................15
Mounting................................................................................................................................................15
Ventilation.............................................................................................................................................. 17
General Purpose Output (GPO)................................................................................................................17
24 V DC Input and Output......................................................................................................................18
Network cabling..................................................................................................................................... 20
Connection panels.........................................................................................................................20
Cabling examples......................................................................................................................... 22
Connecting to AC mains......................................................................................................................... 24
Electrical specications.................................................................................................................. 24
Power cord...................................................................................................................................24
Plugging to AC mains................................................................................................................... 25
Power consumption........................................................................................................................25
Powering on/off..................................................................................................................................... 25
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Operation........................................................................................................................................................ 26
LS10 LED colors......................................................................................................................................26
Reset button............................................................................................................................................26
LS10 Manager....................................................................................................................................... 27
LS10 embedded Web interface................................................................................................................27
Specications................................................................................................................................................... 28
Appendix.........................................................................................................................................................31
Appendix A: Glossary.............................................................................................................................31
Appendix B: Approvals........................................................................................................................... 32
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Safety
Safety
Important safety instructions
Inspect the product before operation.
If any sign of defect or damage is detected, immediately withdraw the product from use for maintenance.
Perform preventive maintenance at least once a year.
Refer to the preventive maintenance section for a list of actions and their periodicity.
Insufcient upkeep of the product can void the warranty.
Verify the electrical conformity and compatibility of the mains supply.
Only connect the product to an AC power source rated 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz or to a DC power source with
double insulation or reinforced insulation rated 24 V and 10 W maximum.
The product draws 10 W (typical).
The product draws 20 W (typical) when it powers another LS10.
WARNING: The product is of Class 1 construction and shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
Protective Earth connection.
When the product is used in a three-phase circuit, verify the electrical conformity and
compatibility of the three-phase circuit.
Verify that the three phases work, and balance the loads between the three phases.
Verify that the neutral and earth work.
Never try to emulate a 230 V circuit connecting an apparatus to two live wires of a 120 V three-phase circuit.
Never try to emulate a 200 V circuit connecting an apparatus to two live wires of a 100 V three-phase circuit.
Electrical generator
You must power on the generator before powering on the product.
Verify that the product is turned off before powering on the generator.
Never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by L-Acoustics.
Read all the related PRODUCT INFORMATION documents shipped with the products before
exploiting the system.
Intended use
This system is intended for use by trained personnel for professional applications.
As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, L-Acoustics reserves the right
to change the specications of its products and the content of its documents without prior
notice.
Check www.l-acoustics.com on a regular basis to download the latest document and software updates.
Do not expose the product to extreme conditions.
Do not expose the product to moisture (rain, mist, sea spray, steam, humidity, condensation…) or excessive heat
(direct sun, radiator…) for a long period of time.
For more information, refer to the Products weather protection document, available on the website.
Do not use the product outside its operating temperature range.
The product operates at a room temperature between -5 °C / 23 °F and 50 °C / 122 °F.
Do not expose the product to direct sun.
Use the product in a conformed electro-magnetic environment.
The product can be used in the following environment: residential (class B).
Avoid radio interference.
This product has been tested and complies with the regulations of the EMC directive (Electro Magnetic
Compatibility). These regulations are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference from
electrical equipment, but it cannot be guaranteed that interference will never occur.
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Safety
Product disconnection
To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the mains
socket outlet.
Power supply cord and socket accessibility
The main plug of the power supply cord shall remain easily accessible.
The mains socket outlet shall be easily accessible.
Read the maintenance section of this document before servicing the product.
Contact L-Acoustics for advanced maintenance.
Any unauthorized maintenance operation will void the product warranty.
Shipping
Use the original packaging for shipping the product.
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household waste throughout the
EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the
return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product
for environmentally safe recycling.
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Introduction
Introduction
LS10 Avnu™-certied AVB switch
LS10 is an Avnu™-certied AVB switch that integrates seamlessly within the L-Acoustics ecosystem to further simplify
connectivity, uniting audio and control distribution. LS10 runs out-of-the-box AVB, providing a reliable network solution
that does not require IT expertise.
On its own or as an integral part of the LA-RAK II AVB, LS10 distributes audio and control via front and rear etherCON™
connectors and SFP cages, enabling long-distance optical links. Two units mounted side-by-side on the dedicated 1U rack
shelf allow to create a seamless redundant network effortlessly. Upgrading LA-RAK II to LA-RAK II AVB is possible.
The rugged LS10 incorporates features designed to overcome the challenges of touring events but also installation
applications. The quick, 5-second, startup time allows for rapid recovery in case of power loss. A congurable GPO port
enables status monitoring and the auxiliary DC input offers ultimate reliability.
With LS10, lightning-quick setup of a stable distribution of your AVB signal is ensured without the need for extensive IT
knowledge or experience.
How to use this manual
The LS10 owner's manual is intended for all actors involved in the system design, implementation, preventive and
corrective maintenance of the LS10 product. It must be used as follows:
1. Read the technical description for an overview of all product elements, their features, and their compatibilities.
•Technical description (p.11)
2. Before installing the product, perform mandatory inspections and functional checks.
•Inspection and preventive maintenance (p.13)
3. To deploy the product, follow the step-by-step installation instructions and refer to the cabling schemes.
•Installation (p.15)
•Network cabling (p.20)
4. To congure the settings and parameters of the product, follow the step-by-step operation instructions.
•Operation (p.26)
As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, L-Acoustics reserves the right to
change the specications of its products and the content of its documents without prior notice.
Check www.l-acoustics.com on a regular basis to download the latest document and software updates.
Contact information
For information on advanced corrective maintenance:
• contact your Certied Provider or your L-Acoustics representative
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Introduction
• for Certied Providers, contact the L-Acoustics customer service: customer.ser[email protected] (EMEA/APAC),
laus.ser[email protected] (Americas).
Symbols
The following symbols are used in this document:
This symbol indicates a potential risk of harm to an individual or damage to the product.
It can also notify the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure safe installation or operation of
the product.
This symbol indicates a potential risk of electrical injury.
It can also notify the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure safe installation or operation of
the product.
This symbol noties the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure proper installation or
operation of the product.
This symbol noties the user about complementary information or optional instructions.
Do not open unless authorized.
This symbol indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards.
It also indicates that no maintenance performed by the end user requires access to internal components.
Revision history
version number publication date modication
1.0 Jun. 2019 Initial version.
2.0 May 2020 Updated protection ratings information, altitude specication, and
EMC standard.
2.1 Jul. 2020 Added Declaration of Conformity.
2.2 Jul. 2021 • Added information about using LS10 as a network switch for a
local area network.
• Moved information about LS10 Manager and USB Terminal
(former Switch Conguration Tool) to LA Network Manager Help.
3.0 Dec. 2021 • Updated section about SFP.
• Added new cables (DOE2, DOE45, and DOE100).
• Added international cable.
4.0 Feb. 2024 Added LS10 embedded Web interface (p.27) section.
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System components
System components
Networking
LS10 Avnu™-certied AVB switch
Racks
LA-RAK II AVB Touring rack containing three LA12X, LA-POWER II for power distribution, LA-PANEL II for audio
and network distribution, and two LS10 for AVB distribution
Cables
DOE cables Dual AVB Network cable CAT6A, etherCON (black = primary network, red = secondary
network)
Come in different sizes: DOE2 (2 m / 6.6 ft), DOE45 (45 m / 147.6 ft), and DOE100 (100
m / 328.1 ft)
Connectors
6-point terminal block 6-point terminal block connector (Phoenix MSTB 2,5/ 6-ST - 1754520)
Rigging elements
LS10-RAKSHELF 1U Rack shelf for two LS10
Software applications
LA Network Manager Software for remote control and monitoring of amplied controllers
Refer to the LA Network Manager help.
System component illustrations
Cables
2 m / 45 m / 100 m
red
black
red
black
6.6 ft / 147.6 ft / 328.1 ft
DOE cables
Connectors
6-point terminal block
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System components
Rigging accessories
LS10-RAKSHELF
Software applications
LA Network Manager
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