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Index

Safety instructions..................................................5
Introduction.............................................................7
Installation...............................................................8

Connections.......................................................9

Audio inputs.................................................12
Audio outputs...............................................12
External attenuator......................................12
Signaling......................................................13

Operation..............................................................14
Technical specifications........................................16

Inputs...............................................................16
Outputs............................................................16
Common...........................................................16

Audio...........................................................16
Limiter..........................................................16
Memory........................................................16
External connections...................................16
Dimensions and weight................................16

Introduction configuration.....................................20

Installation.............................................................21

Configuration....................................................21

Configuration license............................................22

Unlocking the limiter.........................................22
Live..................................................................23
Limiter configuration.........................................24

Mode............................................................24
Limiter settings............................................24
Certification date..........................................24
Microphone settings.....................................24

Timeslots..........................................................25
Bypass calender...............................................25
Display.............................................................26
Firmware update..............................................27
Settings............................................................28
Network settings...............................................28
Device..............................................................28

History..................................................................29
Product support....................................................32

Summary of Contents for SPL5

Page 1: ...SPL 5 MK2_205201_V1 0UK SPL 5 MKII Audio Limiter Sound level logger Manual ...

Page 2: ...SPL 5 MK2_205201_V1 0UK ...

Page 3: ...t s designed functionalities it is considered to be used and installed solely by professional and certified installers and is not intended for consumer usage or resale Consumer use is not supported by the manufacturer SPL 5 MK2_205201_V1 0UK ...

Page 4: ...SPL 5 MK2_205201_V1 0UK ...

Page 5: ... must be positioned such that it cannot be walked on in normal use and objects that might damage the cable or cord cannot be placed on it or against it Special attention must be paid to the point at which the cable is attached to the equipment and where the cable is connected to the power supply 12 Ensure that foreign objects and liquids cannot get into the equipment 13 The equipment must be clean...

Page 6: ... Limiter 16 Memory 16 External connections 16 Dimensions and weight 16 Introduction configuration 20 Installation 21 Configuration 21 Configuration license 22 Unlocking the limiter 22 Live 23 Limiter configuration 24 Mode 24 Limiter settings 24 Certification date 24 Microphone settings 24 Timeslots 25 Bypass calender 25 Display 26 Firmware update 27 Settings 28 Network settings 28 Device 28 Histor...

Page 7: ...ller password is required To connect to the SPL 5 MK2 a windows computer with USB support is needed When the SPL 5 MK2 is connected to a local area network or an internet connection the software allows to connect remotely The limiter uses an external measurement microphone to determine the current sound level When the sound level exceeds the maximum allowed level the limiter will reduce the output...

Page 8: ...m output level The limiter will reduce the signal as much as needed When used at nominal level the established sound pressure limit will not be exceeded after configuring the limiter However if in any case this should happen e g When the mixer is used above the nominal level the limiter will automatically adjust the signal to ensure the sound pressure level remains below the maximum allowed level ...

Page 9: ...id The top cover can be removed now Gently lift the front side a little and slowly shift the top lid to the rear The connector board will become visible The SPL 5 MK2 is equipped with balanced in and outputs ensuring premium sound quality over longer distance After installing the limiter the cover plate can be replaced locked and sealed ensuring no changes to the installation can be made If for so...

Page 10: ...Audio Audio out phase Table 2 Audio input connections Audio output left and right XLR 3 pin male Pin Function Description 1 Ground Audio ground 2 Audio Audio phase 3 Audio Audio phase Table 3 audio output connections USB port USB B female Pin Function Description 1 VCC Power 2 Data Data 3 Data Data 4 GND Ground Table 4 USB connections Network port RJ45 female Pin Function Description 1 TX D Data 2...

Page 11: ... in In 24 Left audio out Out 25 Right audio out Out Table 6 DB25 connections External display Jack 3 pens female Pin Function Description SL Ground Data ground Tip Data TX Data transmit Ring Data RX Data receive Table 7 Extern display connections Microphone input Connect the supplied measuring microphone here The wiring of the microphone can be lengthened with standard microphone cable Pay attenti...

Page 12: ... signal and pin 1 ground when the power amplifier does not have balanced inputs External attenuator This input can be used to reduce the maximum sound pressure level with an external potentiometer The maximum sound pressure level can be reduced by connecting a linear 10kOhm potentiometer between pin1 and pin 14 This can be useful to reduce the sound pressure level from behind the bar It is also po...

Page 13: ...o sanction mode and cut off the power supply automatically After a pre set duration the sanction will be dissolved Warning signaling Level OK Safe sound pressure These outputs give an impression of the actual sound pressure level with respect to the maximum allowed level The warning signaling output becomes active as soon as the maximum sound pressure level is exceeded Level OK indicates that the ...

Page 14: ... On fraud detection the limiter will also go into sanction state The sanction LED will blink Reset by timer or reset key 1 Reduction LED s The reducion is indicated in the percentage of the maximum allowed limiter reduction Default this is set to 30dB that results in 6dB LED All off no reduction 1 LED on 1 20 reduction 2 LED s on 20 40 reduction 3 LED s on 40 60 reduction 4 LED s on 60 80 reductio...

Page 15: ... audio input 12 Audio output 3 pins XLR connection for left and right audio output 13 Signaling connector Sub D 25 connector for connection external signaling audio in and outputs and the measurement microphone 14 Link Link connection for an external display SPL D2 MK2 SPL D3 of SPL EXT3 15 Ethernet Ethernet connection for IP link over a local network to the configuration software ...

Page 16: ...ys Soundlevel data and event logging are stored for maximal 180 days or less when memory is full The memory system will delete and override oldest data first Norm EU Measurement chain designed to comply according specifications IEC 61672 1 class 2 France Measurement chain designed to comply according specifications NFS 31 122 1 2017 and decrét 2017 1244 BE Measurement chain designed to comply acco...

Page 17: ...SPL 5 MKII Audio Limiter Sound level logger Configuration ...

Page 18: ...Notes ...

Page 19: ... Limiter 16 Memory 16 External connections 16 Dimensions and weight 16 Introduction configuration 20 Installation 21 Configuration 21 Configuration license 22 Unlocking the limiter 22 Live 23 Limiter configuration 24 Mode 24 Limiter settings 24 Certification date 24 Microphone settings 24 Timeslots 25 Bypass calender 25 Display 26 Firmware update 27 Settings 28 Network settings 28 Device 28 Histor...

Page 20: ... the installer password is required To connect to the SPL 5 MK2 a windows computer with USB support is needed When the SPL 5 MK2 is connected to a local area network or an internet connection the software allows to connect remotely The limiter uses an external measurement microphone to determine the current sound level When the sound level exceeds the maximum allowed level the limiter will reduce ...

Page 21: ...tion and system settings for the SPL 5 MK2 are explained These settings normally are made once on installation All made settings can be stored in a backup file for later use or restoring the original settings after changing Connecting the computer The computer is connected to the display using a a standard USB A to USB B cable After connecting the SPL D3 to your computer the standard windows drive...

Page 22: ... closest supplier can be found at the Dateq selling points part of the website www dateq nl An installer license is linked and registered to the installing company and should not be transferred to third parties The installer license contains all company and contact details that will be stored into the SPL limiter during configuration Unlocking the limiter Before changes can be made the license pas...

Page 23: ...are allows to monitor the SPL 5 MK2 current measurements These displays follow in color of the actual display in green and red Along with the current SPL levels the front panel status LED s are displayed This gives a quick and insightful overview of the status of the limiter ...

Page 24: ...enuation 60dB till 0dB Maximum reduction 60dB till 0dB Certification date The certification date is set to enable future inspection Till the certification date the limiter will function as normal On passing the selected date the limiter will reduce the output signal with an extra 18dB and display the certification invalid message on the front panel display The limiter can only be unlocked and rese...

Page 25: ...value by the selected amount of dB Settings become active after storing The internal clock containing the time and date can be synchronized manually to the connected computer Bypass calender The bypass calender allows to set different times and dates to disable the limiter The input signal will not be reduced during a bypass slot A total of 7 independent bypass events can be set ...

Page 26: ...1 till 60 seconds and 1 till 60 minutes Leq 2 Maximum 50 tot 125dB default 85 Leq filter ANSI A ANSI C of Flat default C Leq calculation 1 till 60 seconds and 1 till 60 minutes Leq 1 en 2 automatically change name in all views to the selected time and filter weight For example Laeq2m or Lceq15m External Display Type Off SPL D2 MK2 SPL D3 or SPL EXT3 Show dB A dB C dB Leq 1 Leq 2 default dB A Bar f...

Page 27: ... a valid update When a valid firmware is found the reduction bar will change into a chaser bootloader mode and the firmware will be updated Note Some windows builds do not fully support the bootloader mode When the progress bar does not start disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it again The update starts running after reconnecting ...

Page 28: ...ws to restore all settings to factory default All previous settings will be lost Network settings Displays the current network settings of the SPL5 On change the new settings will become active after sending them to the limiter Care full The SPL5 MK2 will reboot after sending the network settings Uses TCP port 20108 Device Shows the serial number of the limiter The serial number can not be changed...

Page 29: ...defective unit that can only be restored at the Dateq service desk Select date Select the date that needs to be inspected Display Graph Select the checkbox of measurement value s that needs to be displayed Zoom Use the scroll wheel of your mouse to zoom in and out of selected measurement areas Print Print the current graphic view including zoom to your printer Export Export all measurement data fr...

Page 30: ...30 Installation DATEQ SPL 5 MK2 manual UK ...

Page 31: ...UK DATEQ SPL 5 MK2 manual Installation 31 ...

Page 32: ...K Product support For questions about the SPL series limiters accessories or other products contact Dateq at Dateq Audio Technologies B V De Paal 37 Phone 036 54 72 222 1351 JG Almere E mail info dateq nl The Netherlands Internet www dateq nl ...

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