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Ampetronic D Series Installation Handbook & User Guide

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11. 

 AUDIO NETWORKING

Dante network audio enabled D Series drivers contain all the necessary hardware to connect simply 

to a Dante controlled network .
To connect your D Series driver to a Dante controlled network you will need to connect the driver to 

a networked switch via the Dante network port on the rear of the unit .  

N.B.

 If the Dante network port is not installed then Dante is not supported on the unit .

To connect to a Dante network:

Turn on the driver and it should automatically be detected by the network and appear on the Dante 

Controller software Router Tab
An example factory default Dante name for will appear as: AmpetronicD14-2-001EC0F91557
Where the ‘001EC0F91557’ part of the factory name is the MAC address of the control Ethernet 

port on the D14-2 driver and this number can also be read from the web control interface .  
Thus if you can get DANTE controller and a web browser running on the same PC, you can easily 

match which driver is which on the DANTE controller . 
If you are installing multiple D Series drivers on the same network it is possible to then change 

the name to something more appropriate, e .g . D14-LectureTheatre3, in the ‘Device Info’ tab of the 

Dante controller .
The Dante controller software is available on the Audinate website:  

https://www .audinate .com/products/software/dante-controller
Full instructions and training on how to use the Dante controller, including the following topics and 

troubleshooting tips for setting up a network are available on the Audinate Website:  

https://www .audinate .com/resources/training-and-tutorials

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Dante Overview

• 

A Simple Dante Network

• 

Dante Controller

•  Dante Virtual Soundcard
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Networking Basics for Audio

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Dante Clocking Basics

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Unicast and Multicast Transport with Dante

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Dante Redundancy

9.0
4.5
2.3
1.2

CURRENT (A pk)

CLIP

CH B

CH A

36
28
20

12

AGC (dB)

ERROR

QUICK

MAIN
STATUS

2.1 Current

Current =-52.0dB

MENU

M U L T I L O O P   D R I V E R

D SERIES

 

NETWORKED DUAL 14A DSP

Induction Loop Driver

~ 230V

45 - 65Hz

Power: 85W

Fuse: T 3.15A L

Designed and Engineered in the UK

D14-2

LOOP O/P CONNECTIONS

1-

2-

1+

2+

www.ampetronic.co

CHANNEL A

LOOP OUTPUT

0.1A

+12V

DC OUTPUT

Serial No.

CHANNEL B

LOOP OUTPUT

USB

(UPDATE ONLY)

ETHERNET

SLAVE IN

SLAVE OUT

AC POWER INPUT

INPUT 2

MIC / LINE / AES

INPUT 1

MIC / LINE

Summary of Contents for d series

Page 1: ...D Series Installation Handbook User Guide www ampetronic co...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ure 13 Test Signal Menu Structure 13 MLC Menu Structure 14 Settings Menu Structure 15 Diagnostics Menu Structure 16 Ethernet Menu Structure 17 Quick Menu Structure 19 8 Ethernet Interface 20 Settings...

Page 4: ...connector may be used to maintain safety Cables incorporating the UK 13A fused plug Schuko with earthing contacts and UL approved grounding type are acceptable These must be plugged into power outlets...

Page 5: ...essing units See Accessories or contact Ampetronic for advice The D Series range consists of dual and single loop output class D drivers meaning a 60 increase in energy efficiency over previous soluti...

Page 6: ...ment sufficient airflow into the enclosure must be provided through vents fans or other means such that the units exhaust air is not recycled to the inlet causing a reduction in output current and tri...

Page 7: ...e desired level of performance A pair of headphones with a 3 5mm jack plug connection is also useful to monitor the loop signal System Requirements The induction loop cables should be already installe...

Page 8: ...V Power OFF Ethernet Parameters Set by DHCP MLC OFF The D Series drivers have their adjustment set in decibels dB A setting of 0dB equates to maximum current or to maximum input gain A value of less t...

Page 9: ...sinewave combi 1K signal combi 1 6 kHz and combi 2 5 kHz These signals over ride the inputs on the back of the driver Switching off the test signals routes the sum of the signals on inputs 1 and 2 to...

Page 10: ...ons MENU NAVIGATION FORWARD BACK Scroll though the list of set up options MENU NAVIGATION SELECT Select to enter sub menu for further set up options LCD DISPLAY SCREEN Displays amplifier model configu...

Page 11: ...for ancillary units configurable for fault reporting SLAVE I O 3 pole 6 4mm jack insert point for use with ancillaries or to string drivers SERIAL NUMBER For use when registering your warranty or repo...

Page 12: ...select this 6 times within 5 seconds to lock unlock the menu Adds to numerical values or moves up a list of values Subtracts from a numerical value or moves down a list of values Each button except th...

Page 13: ...ns turns on to show that a value can be altered Editing Values If the value being edited is a numerical value then the cursor will flash over the digit that will be altered by pressing the INCREMENT o...

Page 14: ...put 1 Gain 1 1 Input 1 Gain Gain XX X dB 1 2 Input 1 Mode MIC Phantom 1 2 Input 1 Mode MIC 1 2 Input 1 Mode Line 1 3 Input 2 Gain Gain XX X dB 1 2 Input 2 Mode MIC Phantom 1 2 Input 2 Mode MIC 1 2 Inp...

Page 15: ...t A B 2 Current Set 2 2 Cur Offset B Tier 2 Test Signal Menu Structure Bold items are flashing and adjustable Main Menu 3 1 Signal Type Off 3 1 Signal Type Combi 3 1 Signal Type Continuous 3 1 Signal...

Page 16: ...he MLC into Custom Setting mode Main Menu 4 1 MLC Preset Off 4 1 MLC Preset 0 25dB 4 MLC 4 1 MLC Preset 4 1 MLC Preset 4 00dB 4 1 MLC Preset Custom Setting 0 25 to 4dB octave 4 MLC 4 2 Custom Low 4 2...

Page 17: ...turn No Change 5 2 Factory reset Reset Settings 5 2 Slave Mode Standard 5 2 Slave Mode Combiner 5 4 12 DC Out 12V DC ON 5 4 12 DC Out 12V DC OFF 5 4 12 DC Out 12V ON if Fault 5 4 12 DC Out 12V OFF if...

Page 18: ...iagnostics Menu Structure Main Menu 6 1 Heatsink 40 C 6 Diagnostics 6 1 Heatsink 6 2 Loop A R L 1 635R 123uH 6 3 Loop B R L 1 635R 123uH 6 Diagnostics 6 2 Loop A R L 6 Diagnostics 6 3 Loop B R L 6 Dia...

Page 19: ...Main Menu 7 Ethernet 7 1 DHCP 7 Ethernet 7 2 MAC Address 7 Ethernet 7 3 IP Address Amplifier re starts Returns to home screen 7 Ethernet 7 4 Set IP Addr 7 Ethernet 7 5 Subnet Mask 7 Ethernet 7 6 Set...

Page 20: ...rent status items are viewed by navigating the menu using left and right Status Menu Heatsink 45 C Active faults are shown here if present System Error E G 1 Output B Clip System Error E G 2 Power Der...

Page 21: ...Numerical values can only be adjusted in whole dB steps MLC settings are still adjustable in 0 25dB steps There is no option to adjust custom MLC The test signal continuous tone frequency is not adju...

Page 22: ...server If an existing Ethernet IP system is available then the driver can be plugged into it and it will configure itself When the driver obtains an IP address it will display it on the front panel L...

Page 23: ...n Settings Tab The settings tab allows control of the most important settings of the driver The items on this page are sliders and drop down boxes In order that the slider settings cannot be changed b...

Page 24: ...e value means that more current is driven through loop B dual output Drivers than loop A whilst a negative value means that less current is driven through loop A than loop B Phase Shift This is a drop...

Page 25: ...cause the driver to lose network connectivity If a connection cannot be obtained after changes re enable DHCP using the front panel controls Enter the new settings below when you press Submit and Res...

Page 26: ...k when it starts up Submit and Restart Press this button if you have changed any of the network parameters It will save the settings and restart the driver to utilise the new configuration Driver Stat...

Page 27: ...driver was last restarted or switched on Loop B Parameters The measured value of the resistance and inductance of loop B when the driver was last restarted or switched on Master Slave Status This disp...

Page 28: ...present on the driver when this Email was sent are listed below 1 Heatsink too Hot Derated 2 Heatsink too Hot Muted The current settings of the driver are listed below Input 1 level is 80 0dB Input 1...

Page 29: ...o the wireless network to remotely configure the driver If not ask if you can plug a laptop into the network to communicate with the driver 3 If a network is available check whether DHCP is used on it...

Page 30: ...ternet is not available Check that the wireless connection is still connected to the TP Link Nano Router If all else fails turn off your mobile data so that your device has to use the TP Link Nano Rou...

Page 31: ...PC you can easily match which driver is which on the DANTE controller If you are installing multiple D Series drivers on the same network it is possible to then change the name to something more appro...

Page 32: ...s cur Sets the current drive level of the Driver 80 to 0 curo Sets the current offset ve means channel B is quieter than channel A and visa versa 10 to 10 inp1 Set the input 1 gain dB 80 to 0 inp2 Set...

Page 33: ...Returns loop A inductance as measured at the last power cycle lprb Returns loop B resistance as measured at the last power cycle lplb Returns loop B inductance as measured at the last power cycle temp...

Page 34: ...orrupted SETTINGS CORRUPT Please contact Ampetronic technical support This error occurs during initial tests before the web interface is available and so is not reported on it You should check each se...

Page 35: ...op The message is displayed on the front panel for 5 seconds and on the web interface CHANNEL B OPEN CIRCUIT As above for loop B These are information messages and do not indicate an error DIAGNOSTICS...

Page 36: ...power switch is toggled to the ON I position Check fuse continuity A 20mm fuse is incorporated into the AC POWER inlet It is necessary to remove the power cord before extracting the fuse holder Test t...

Page 37: ...y with the loop wire over an appreciable distance Loop amplifiers are capable of delivering high currents at audio frequencies If the loop cables are run close to sensitive signal cables it may be pos...

Page 38: ...s When installing on raised access floors it is advisable to insulate beneath the flat copper tape installation using Ampetronic PWT or similar tape The loop short to earth may only be completed when...

Page 39: ...nt pink noise 3 3Arms short term peaks 10A per ch D10 X 10Arms 14 1Apk up to 60 seconds continuous 1kHz sine wave peak 14 1A per channel Cont pink noise 4 7Arms short term peaks 14 1A per ch D14 X 14A...

Page 40: ...ich can be significant Phase Shift User selectable at 0 or 90 between outputs Additional Functions Fault Monitoring Indicators on the front panel Clipping delivering over the rated voltage per channel...

Page 41: ...plifier is overdriven and attempts to deliver an output voltage or current beyond its maximum capability Clipping will affect frequency response make speech unintelligible to the system user Class D A...

Page 42: ...ork LAN is a network of computers or network enabled devices that interconnects them within a limited area or building generally via a central network Switch Multiple LANs can be connected via a Route...

Page 43: ...n the incoming packet and an internal routing table the router determines which port line to send out the packet ports typically connect to Ethernet cables Switch A network switch also called switchin...

Page 44: ...032 2015 Emission EN55103 2 2009 Immunity Directive 2014 30 EU Safety EN60065 2014 Directive 2011 65 EU RoHS Date October 2016 J R Pieters Managing Director Ampetronic Ltd CAUTION Changes or modificat...

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