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Installation Guide 

 ControlSpace ESP-880A/880AD/1240A/1240AD

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Important Safety Instructions

Please read and keep all safety and use instructions.

This product is intended for installation by professional installers only!

 This document is intended to 

provide professional installers with basic installation and safety guidelines for this product in typical fixed-

installation systems. Please read this document and all safety warnings before attempting installation.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to authorized service centers, installers, 

technicians, dealers or distributors. To contact Bose Professional or to find a dealer or distributor near you, 

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Knowledge

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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 a 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 polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 

blades with one wider than the other. 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 obsolete 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 all servicing to qualified 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.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

This symbol on the product means there is uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the product 

enclosure that may present a risk of electrical shock.

This symbol on the product means there are important operating and maintenance instructions 
in this guide.

Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.

All Bose products must be installed in accordance with local, state, federal and industry regulations. It is 

the installer’s responsibility to ensure installation of the loudspeakers and mounting system is performed 

in accordance with all applicable codes, including local building codes and regulations. Consult the local 

authority having jurisdiction before installing this product.
Unsafe mounting or overhead suspension of any heavy load can result in serious injury or death, and 

property damage. It is the installer’s responsibility to evaluate the reliability of any mounting method used 

for their application. Only professional installers with the knowledge of proper hardware and safe mounting 

techniques should attempt to install any loudspeaker overhead.
Do not mount the product in locations where condensation may occur.
This product is not intended for installation or use in indoor water facility areas (including, without limitation, 

indoor pools, indoor water parks, hot tub rooms, saunas, steam rooms and indoor skating rinks).
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do NOT expose this product to rain, liquids or moisture. Not 

applicable for products rated IPX4-9.
Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do NOT place naked flame sources, such as lighted 

candles, on or near the product.
Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.
Do NOT use a power inverter with this product.
Do NOT use in vehicles or boats.
Provide an earth connection or ensure the socket outlet incorporates a protective earthing connection before 

connecting the plug to the mains socket outlet.
Denmark: Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord, som giver forbindelse til stikproppens jord.
Finland: Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.
Norway: Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.
Sweden: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.
Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall 

remain readily operable.
Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, fire or 

the like).

CAUTION: 

Only use the mounting hardware recommended by the rack manufacturer.

Due to ventilation requirements, Bose does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such as 

in a wall cavity or in an enclosed cabinet.
Do not place or install the bracket or product near any heat sources, such as fireplaces, radiators, heat 

registers or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Regulatory Information

CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
WARNING:

 This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in 

which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment 

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in 

a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the 

interference at their own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to 

operate this equipment.
Shielded cables are required to maintain regulatory compliance.
This product meets all EN55103-2 immunity requirements for E2 electromagnetic environment.

This product conforms to all applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of 

conformity can be found at 

Bose.com/compliance

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be 

delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps 

protect natural resources, human health and the environment. For more information on 

disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the 

shop where you bought this product.

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Part Name

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Lead 

(Pb)

Mercury 

(Hg)

Cadmium 

(Cd)

Hexavalent 

(CR(VI))

Polybrominated 

Biphenyl (PBB)

Polybrominated 

diphenylether (PBDE)

PCBs

X

O

O

O

O

O

Metal parts

X

O

O

O

O

O

Plastic parts

O

O

O

O

O

O

Speakers

X

O

O

O

O

O

Cables

X

O

O

O

O

O

This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.

O:

 Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous 

materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

X:

 Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in at least one of the 

homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

台灣 

BSMI

 

限用物質含有情況標示

設備名稱 :聲音處理器,型號 :

812862, 812872, 812806, 812848

限制物質及其化學符號

裝置

 

(Pb)

 

(Hg)

 

(Cd)

六價鉻

 

(Cr+6)

多溴化聯苯

 

(PBB)

多溴聯苯醚

 

(PBDE)

印刷電路板

-

O

O

O

O

O

金屬零件

-

O

O

O

O

O

塑膠零件

O

O

O

O

O

O

揚聲器

-

O

O

O

O

O

連接線

-

O

O

O

O

O

備註 

1

  

O

」表示限制物質的濃度百分比含量未超過參考值。

備註

 

2

」表示限制物質屬於豁免項目範圍。

Please complete and retain for your records.

Serial Number: _______________________________________
Model Number: _______________________________________

Date of Manufacture: 

The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; "7" is 2007 or 2017.

Bose Corporation Headquarters:

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Mexico Importer:

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11000 México, D.F. For importer & service information: +5255 (5202) 3545

EU Importer:

 Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands

China Importer:

 Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plan 9, No. 353 North Riying Road, 

China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

Taiwan Importer: 

Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No.10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan 

+886-2-2514 7676

Warranty Information

This product is covered by a limited warranty.
For warranty details, visit 

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Dante™ is a trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd. Arm is a registered trademark of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) 

in the US and/or elsewhere. ©2018 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, 

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Summary of Contents for ControlSpace ESP-1240A

Page 1: ...rolSpace Engineered Sound Processors ESP 880A ESP 880AD ESP 1240A ESP 1240AD Installation Guide Guía de instalación Guide d installation Installationsanleitung Guida all installazione Installatiehandleiding ...

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Page 3: ...appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat e g from storage in direct sunlight fire or the like CAUTION Only use the mounting hardware recommended by the rack manufacturer Due to ventilation requirements Bose does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such as in...

Page 4: ...NO lo use en vehículos o embarcaciones Proporcione una conexión a tierra o asegúrese de que la toma de corriente incorpore una conexión a tierra protegida antes de conectar el enchufe a la toma de corriente de la red eléctrica Si se utiliza la clavija de conexión de red eléctrica o el acoplador del artefacto como dispositivo de desconexión este deberá permanecer listo para funcionar NO exponga pro...

Page 5: ...de modifications non autorisées sur ce produit Veillez à NE PAS utiliser un convertisseur continu alternatif avec ce produit Veillez à NE PAS utiliser cet appareil dans des véhicules ou des bateaux Avant de brancher l appareil à une prise de courant électrique vérifiez que celle ci soit bien raccordée à la terre ou qu elle est dotée d une protection par mise à la terre Lorsque l alimentation de se...

Page 6: ...ssigkeiten oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden Gilt nicht für Produkte mit Klassifizierung IPX4 bis IPX9 Halten Sie das Produkt von Feuer und Wärmequellen fern Stellen Sie KEINE brennenden Kerzen oder ähnliches auf das Gerät oder in die Nähe des Geräts Nehmen Sie KEINE nicht genehmigten Änderungen an diesem Produkt vor Benutzen Sie das Produkt NICHT mit einem Wechselrichter Verwenden Sie das Produ...

Page 7: ...locare sorgenti di fiamme libere ad esempio candele accese sul prodotto o in prossimità di esso NON apportare alterazioni non autorizzate al prodotto NON utilizzare inverter di potenza con questo prodotto NON utilizzare all interno di veicoli o imbarcazioni Dotare la presa di messa a terra oppure accertarsi che la stessa sia dotata di messa a terra di protezione prima di collegare la spina di alim...

Page 8: ...producten met IPX classificatie 4 9 Houd het product uit de buurt van vuur en warmtebronnen Plaats GEEN open vlammen zoals brandende kaarsen op of bij het product Er mogen GEEN wijzigingen aan dit product worden aangebracht door onbevoegden Gebruik GEEN omvormer in combinatie met dit product Gebruik het NIET in voertuigen of boten Zorg voor aarding of controleer of het stopcontact geaard is voorda...

Page 9: ...nstalling ControlSpace Designer 16 2 Unpacking the Carton 17 3 Rack mounting the Processor 18 4 Connecting Analog Audio Devices 18 5 Connecting ControlCenter AmpLink Serial Control Devices 19 6 Connecting Dante compatible Devices 19 7 Connecting GPIO Devices 20 8 Connecting to a Network 21 9 Connecting to Power 21 10 Configuring the Processor with ControlSpace Designer 21 Maintenance Operations 22...

Page 10: ... systems such as Crestron and AMX and can be used with any of the compatible Bose Professional end user controls such as the ControlCenter zone controllers and ControlSpace Remote for wireless control from mobile devices Product Features High quality analog circuitry offers both mic and line level I O operates with ultra low noise and 115 dB dynamic range Advanced digital signal processing support...

Page 11: ...pace CC 3D control center PC 079061 US white PC 079047 US black PC 079053 EU white PC 079058 EU black PC 079041 Japan white PC 079064 Japan black Uses Ethernet port Requires additional Power over Ethernet PoE switch ControlSpace CC 2D control center PC 079063 US white PC 079043 US black PC 079071 EU white PC 079049 EU black PC 079066 Japan white PC 079046 Japan black Uses Ethernet port Requires ad...

Page 12: ...ived Red Active RS 232 transmission reception Rear Panel q Audio Inputs Outputs Mic line level inputs and line level outputs balanced analog audio signals See 4 Connecting Analog Audio Devices page 18 for more information w AmpLink Out port Ethernet connection for use with AmpLink equipped PowerMatch amplifiers See 5 Connecting ControlCenter AmpLink Serial Control Devices page 18 for more informat...

Page 13: ...on w Ethernet port RJ 45 port for front panel network connectivity See 8 Connecting to a Network page 21 for more information Rear Panel q Audio Inputs Outputs Mic line level inputs and line level outputs balanced analog audio signals See 4 Connecting Analog Audio Devices page 18 for more information w AmpLink Out port Ethernet connection for use with AmpLink equipped PowerMatch amplifiers See 5 C...

Page 14: ... Active RS 232 transmission reception Rear Panel q Audio Inputs Outputs Mic line level inputs and line level outputs balanced analog audio signals See 4 Connecting Analog Audio Devices page 18 for more information w AmpLink Out port Ethernet connection for use with AmpLink equipped PowerMatch amplifiers See 5 Connecting ControlCenter AmpLink Serial Control Devices page 19 for more information e Se...

Page 15: ...rt RJ 45 port for front panel network connectivity See 8 Connecting to a Network page 21 for more information Rear Panel q Audio Inputs Outputs Mic line level inputs and line level outputs balanced analog audio signals See 4 Connecting Analog Audio Devices page 18 for more information w AmpLink Out port Ethernet connection for use with AmpLink equipped PowerMatch amplifiers See 5 Connecting Contro...

Page 16: ...AmpLink and or serial control devices 6 If you are using an ESP 880AD or ESP 1240AD connect any Dante network devices 7 Connect GPIO devices 8 Connect the system to a network 9 Use the included power cord to connect the processor to a power outlet 10 Configure the processor using ControlSpace Designer software 1 Downloading Installing ControlSpace Designer Before working with the ControlSpace proc...

Page 17: ...resentative if you find any issues Item ESP 880A ESP 880AD ESP 1240A ESP 1240AD ControlSpace processor 1 1 1 1 Power cord 1 1 1 1 Euroblock connector green 6 pins analog audio input 4 4 6 6 Euroblock connector orange 6 pins analog audio output 4 4 2 2 Euroblock connector green 6 pins control input 1 1 1 1 Euroblock connector orange 6 pins control output 1 1 1 1 Euroblock connector black 3 pins CC ...

Page 18: ...afely operate in ambient conditions from 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C See Technical Specifications page 24 for power dissipation ratings for each model 4 Connecting Analog Audio Devices The processor includes balanced dual channel six terminal Euroblock connectors for analog audio devices The termination end of each connector includes printed terminal block descriptions The following diagrams show th...

Page 19: ...h amplifier must have an AmpLink 24 channel input card installed in its rear panel Use an Ethernet cable to connect your processor s AmpLink Out port to the Input port of the input card To connect additional PowerMatch amplifiers use an Ethernet cable to connect the Thru port of each input card to the Input port of the input card of the next amplifier RS 232 Connector Serial Control The RS 232 con...

Page 20: ... be wired directly from input to ground Using Potentiometers You can use 10 kiloohm potentiometers with control gain blocks in a system design Inputs are compatible through ControlSpace Designer software with linear taper potentiometers wired for minimum resistance at the full clockwise position or at the full counterclockwise position Example GPI connections for switches Example GPI connections f...

Page 21: ...rom 85 volts to 264 volts at 50 Hz 60 Hz over a detachable IEC power cord Power consumption is 37 volt amps at an ambient temperature of 104 F 40 C To power on the processor use the included power cord to connect the processor s power inlet to a power outlet After powering on the boot time may be as long as 40 seconds The processor is fully operable when the Power LED on the front panel is lit sol...

Page 22: ...ld be in the green or yellow band of the meter Use the ControlSpace Designer software to make sure that there is an output signal from the processor The audio signal level should be in the green or yellow band of the meter The sound is distorted Using the ControlSpace Designer software check the audio input signal indicators If the indicators are solid red or flashing red reduce the input pre gain...

Page 23: ...ently connected the processor to a power outlet wait 40 seconds to make sure that the processor is fully booted The Power LED should be a solid green color Make sure that the network settings on the TCP IP Ethernet device you are using on the computer are set correctly If you are not using a DHCP server manually set the computer s IP address to an unused IP address e g 192 168 0 2 The default IP s...

Page 24: ... 81 mm Input Impedance 12 kΏ at 1 kHz with or without phantom power active Maximum Input Level 24 dBu Equivalent Input Noise 119 dBu 22 Hz 20 kHz 150 Ώ input 64 dB gain Phantom Power 48 VDC 10 mA selectable per input Gain Settings 0 14 24 32 44 54 64 dB Audio Outputs Output Channels 8 analog balanced line level 8 AmpLink Output Connectors Euroblock 6 pins 3 81 mm RJ 45 AmpLink Output Impedance 66 ...

Page 25: ...60 Hz AC Power Consumption 37 VA typical over all mains voltages Mains Connector IEC 60320 C14 inlet Power Dissipation 22 W 75 BTU hr 19 kcal hr Physical Dimensions H W D 1 7 in 19 0 in 8 5 in 44 mm 483 mm 215 mm Net Weight 5 7 lb 2 6 kg Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Cooling System Active side venting General Configuration Software ControlSpace Designer software on Windows comput...

Page 26: ...dance 12 kΏ at 1 kHz with or without phantom power active Maximum Input Level 24 dBu Equivalent Input Noise 119 dBu 22 Hz 20 kHz 150 Ώ input 64 dB gain Phantom Power 48 VDC 10 mA selectable per input Gain Settings 0 14 24 32 44 54 64 dB Audio Outputs Output Channels 8 analog balanced line level 40 digital 8 AmpLink 32 Dante Output Connectors Euroblock 6 pins 3 81 mm RJ 45 AmpLink Dante Output Impe...

Page 27: ...60 Hz AC Power Consumption 37 VA typical over all mains voltages Mains Connector IEC 60320 C14 inlet Power Dissipation 22 W 75 BTU hr 19 kcal hr Physical Dimensions H W D 1 7 in 19 0 in 8 5 in 44 mm 483 mm 215 mm Net Weight 5 9 lb 2 7 kg Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Cooling System Active side venting General Configuration Software ControlSpace Designer software on Windows comput...

Page 28: ...edance 12 kΏ at 1 kHz with or without phantom power active Maximum Input Level 24 dBu Equivalent Input Noise 119 dBu 22 Hz 20 kHz 150 Ώ input 64 dB gain Phantom Power 48 VDC 10 mA selectable per input Gain Settings 0 14 24 32 44 54 64 dB Audio Outputs Output Channels 4 analog balanced line level 8 digital AmpLink Output Connectors Euroblock 6 pins 3 81 mm RJ 45 AmpLink Output Impedance 66 Ώ Maximu...

Page 29: ...60 Hz AC Power Consumption 37 VA typical over all mains voltages Mains Connector IEC 60320 C14 inlet Power Dissipation 22 W 75 BTU hr 19 kcal hr Physical Dimensions H W D 1 7 in 19 0 in 8 5 in 44 mm 483 mm 215 mm Net Weight 5 7 lb 2 6 kg Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Cooling System Active side venting General Configuration Software ControlSpace Designer software on Windows comput...

Page 30: ...edance 12 kΏ at 1 kHz with or without phantom power active Maximum Input Level 24 dBu Equivalent Input Noise 119 dBu 22 Hz 20 kHz 150 Ώ input 64 dB gain Phantom Power 48 VDC 10 mA selectable per input Gain Settings 0 14 24 32 44 54 64 dB Audio Outputs Output Channels 4 analog balanced line level 40 digital 8 AmpLink 32 Dante Output Connectors Euroblock 6 pins 3 81 mm RJ 45 AmpLink Dante Output Imp...

Page 31: ...2 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Cooling System Active side venting General Configuration Software ControlSpace Designer software on Windows computer Network Control Ethernet RJ 45 100 Mb Communication Ports RS 232 DB9M DTE Bose CC 16 Euroblock connector 3 pins 3 81 mm Software License Disclosure To view the third party software license disclosure for the processor 1 At a DOS prompt type ftp 123 456 7 890...

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