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DriveCore Install DA Series Operation Manual
Front Panel Overview
Front Panel Overview
Indicators
Fault Indicator (red):
Flashes when the amplifier output channel has stopped operating.
Thermal Indicator (red):
Illuminates when the channel reaches 80 degrees Celsius, indicating the onset of protection
compression. If the temperature continues to rise, the amplifier output will shut off at 98 degrees Celsius and remain
off until a safe operating temperature is reached.
Clip Indicator (red):
Illuminates when any of the following conditions are present: onset of audible clipping, clipped
signal detected at input, clipped signal detected at output, engagement of protection circuits.
Level and Signal Indicators (green):
Three LEDs indicate signal presence and level as follows: -10 = 10 dB below
rated output, -20 = 20 dB below rated output, Signal = -40 dBU input level.
Ready Indicator (green):
When this indicator lights, the amplifier is ready to pass audio.
Cooling Vent Grille
Provides cooling air flow.
Do not block or cover
these vents.
Power Button
Power Ring Indicator (Green) - Illuminates
when the amplifier is plugged into a wall
outlet with acceptable power. NOTE: The
Power button is disabled when the AUX
port Sleep circuit is used.
Power Indicator (blue)
Illuminates when the amplifier is on and
an acceptable AC line voltage is present.
Blinks when the AC line voltage is outside
of the ±10% range.
Flashes for 4 seconds if the Power button
is pressed when the amplifier is in Sleep
mode.
Bridge Mode Indicator (yellow)
Illuminates when Bridge mode is
activated for the channel pair (only
odd-numbered input channels will be
active).
NOTE: DCi 8|300DA (8-channel) model shown. Indications per channel pair are identical for 4-channel models.
Data Indicator (yellow)
Illuminates when data is
present on the data network.
Dante traffic is not indicated on
this LED.
Rear Panel Overview
AUX
CLASS 2
WIRING
INPUT
GPIO
ETHERNET
100Mb
ACT
DANTE
OUT
+3.3V
IN
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, GROUNDING OF THE CENTER PIN
OF THIS PLUG MUST BE MAINTAINED
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
MAC
ADDRESS
SERIAL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
BAR CODE
RESET
DATA
PRESET
Auxiliary Connector
This 3-pin plug-in type connector
enables Sleep mode and
provides monitoring of amp
status—unless the amplifier is in
one of the following states: off,
sleep, or fault.
Output Connectors
One four-pole, touch-proof
terminal strip per channel pair.
Accepts up to 10 AWG wire or
terminal forks.
General Purpose
Input/Output (GPIO)
This RJ-11 connector
provides 2 analog input
controls and 2 digital
output controls.
Dante*
Connect to a Dante audio
network using Cat5e or
higher wiring. (Cat5 wiring
can be used for purely
100Mbps networks.)
Cooling Fan Outlet
Outlets for cooling air
flow. Do not block or
cover these outlets.
Input Connectors
One balanced, high-imped-
ance, 6-pin plug-in
connector per input pair.
*WARNING: Only connect to networks that remain inside the building.
NOTE: DCi 8|300DA (8-channel) back panel shown. 4-channel models have the same features but half as many audio input/output channels.
AC Power Inlet
The DCi 4|1250DA and 8|600DA
models have a 20A IEC inlet. The
DCi 4|300DA, 4|600DA, and
8|300DA models have a 15A IEC
inlet. The AC inlet accepts
~100–240V, 50/60Hz.
Data LED
Data LED indicates
HiQnet data activity.
Preset LED
Preset LED blinks successively
to indicate preset number
(e.g., if the LED blinks 5 times,
pauses, then repeats, the amp
is on preset 5).
Ethernet*
For monitoring and control
of the amplifier over Cat5e
wiring via the Audio
Architect software.
Reset Switch/Circuit Breaker
(DCi 4|1250DA and 8|600DA models only)
If the current draw of the amplifier
exceeds safe limits, this breaker
automatically disconnects the power
supply from the AC mains. The switch
resets the circuit breaker.
