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KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual

Version 1.1

KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual
Version 1.1 08/2020
© 2020 Lambda Labs; All rights reserved

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Summary of Contents for KW-18

Page 1: ...W 18 Amplifier Rack Manual Version 1 1 KW 18 Amplifier Rack Manual Version 1 1 08 2020 2020 Lambda Labs All rights reserved This manual is optimized to save paper and to print 2 pages per DIN A4 sheet...

Page 2: ...onents 11 4 Power Distribution Detailed Description 14 4 1 Power Distribution Detailed Description Front View 14 4 2 Power Distribution Detailed Description Rear View 15 4 3 Power Distribution Cable L...

Page 3: ...Lambda Labs Professional Acoustics KW 18 Amplifier Rack Manual NOTES www lambda labs com 2...

Page 4: ...repared to the best knowledge and with the utmost care Lambda Labs can not guarantee the accuracy of the documentation in all cases Lambda Labs disclaims any liability for any errors or omissions that...

Page 5: ...amage in the equipment and risk of electric shock Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer No user serviceable parts inside Do not remove the top cover or the rear section of the...

Page 6: ...d not be connected or disconnected under load or live Setup environment Keep the device dry and avoid the contact to heavy dust salt sand and prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or strong vibration...

Page 7: ...repair or exchange parts by yourself and without support of a qualified service personnel Manual Keep this manual within easy reach for operating the product s all the time As a Lambda Labs products...

Page 8: ...the unit PE impedance should be always kept low The use of a GFCI unit is recommended In the case of single phase power line application use a common single phase GFCI In the case of three phase power...

Page 9: ...sets Reference Guide The main features of the KW 18 Amplifier Rack 19 10 RU shock mount amplifier rack 4 pieces of braked 100mm heavy duty wheels 4 pieces of handles 2 slidable doors with internal par...

Page 10: ...Labs KW 18 Amplifier Racks on top of each other NOTE Do not stack more than 3 Lambda Labs KW 18 Amplifier Racks _ c Handle To carry and move the rack two spring loaded Handles can be found on both si...

Page 11: ...y up www lambda labs com 10 Danger Do not stack more than 3 Lambda Labs KW 18 Amplifier Racks on top of each other Always brake the wheels of all KW 18 Amplifier Racks when stacking them Danger The Ha...

Page 12: ...eat the steps for the rear door Never operate the amplifiers with closed doors 3 3 Introducing KW 18 Amplifier Rack Internal Components 3 3 Figure 1 KW 18 Amplifier Rack Front Overview Delivery State...

Page 13: ...he KW 18 units _ d Signal Distribution Front Side The 19 2 RU Signal Distribution provides 8 pole 4 pole and 2 pole Speakon Outputs Additionally it provides Dante AES Analogue Inputs and Ethernet Remo...

Page 14: ...ifiers or 3rd party amplifiers with daisy chain outputs Cables are not depicted in the illustrations All cables are labeled Chapter 5 c Power Distribution Rear Side The 19 2 RU Power Distribution prov...

Page 15: ...se always rack screws equipped with plastic washer to avoid damage of the KW 18 surface Caution Never operate the amplifiers with closed doors Both doors need to be open while operating the amplifiers...

Page 16: ...4 3 Chapter 6 c Auxiliary 230V 2 x 6A Socket AUX Power outlets for Auxiliary devices Ethernet Switch DSP etc Chapter 4 1 4 3 Chapter 6 d L1 L2 L3 POWER INDICATOR LAMP Indicators for voltage present o...

Page 17: ...d Pinout please refer to Chapter 8 Chapter 5 2 5 3 Chapter 6 Chapter 8 d AMP 1 OUT 2 4 pin Neutrik Speakon output from Amplifier 1 Channel 2 Top Amplifier Unit For detailed Pinout please refer to Chap...

Page 18: ...6 Chapter 8 k SIGNAL INPUT Analogue or AES EBU Signal input for the Amplifier Rack For detailed Pinout please refer to Chapter 8 Chapter 5 2 5 3 Chapter 6 Chapter 8 l SIGNAL OUTPUT Daisy Chain Analog...

Page 19: ...Chain Ethernet Output Connector 1000MB S for connecting additional Amplifier Rack s _ e AmpRack Analogue AES Inputs Input Audio A Chapter 5 1 5 3 Chapter 6 8 f AmpRack Analogue AES Inputs Input Audio...

Page 20: ...lifier 2 Channel 1 Channel 5 Channel 2 Channel 6 Channel 3 Channel 7 Channel 4 Channel 8 Amplifier Rack Analogue AES Inputs Amplifier Rack Dante Ethernet IO Input Channel A Dante Primary Input Channel...

Page 21: ...ctors MultiLink Breakout Cable 5m 5m shielded 4 pair AES compatible cable with one female 12 pin IP68 WEIPU Connector and 4 pieces of Neutrik Gold Plated XLR female Connectors MultiLink Coupler 0 15m...

Page 22: ...onnectors 8 Pole Speakon Cable 0 7m 0 7m 8 x 4mm2 High Quality Speaker Cable with 2 pieces of Neutrik NLT8FX BAG Connectors 8 Pole 2x4 pole Sub Speakon Breakout Cable 5m 4 pieces of 2 x 2mm2 5m cables...

Page 23: ...ger Risk of Electric Shock Clean the Amplifier Rack with unplugged Power and Signal cables ONLY Caution For cleaning use a soft slightly wet cloth eventually with a bit of Dishwasher Do not use excess...

Page 24: ...nal Acoustics KW 18 Amplifier Rack Manual 8 Appendix 8 1 12 Pole MultiLink WEIPU Pinout www lambda labs com 23 Function PIN Number CH1 1 CH1 2 CH2 3 CH1 GND 4 CH2 5 CH3 6 CH2 GND 7 CH3 GND 8 CH4 GND 9...

Page 25: ...s KW 18 Amplifier Rack Manual 8 2 8 Pole Neutrik NLT8MX BAG Pinout 8 3 4 Pole Neutrik NL4FC Pinout www lambda labs com 24 Function PIN Number CH1 1 CH1 1 CH2 2 CH2 2 CH3 3 CH3 3 CH4 4 CH4 4 Function P...

Page 26: ...Lambda Labs Professional Acoustics KW 18 Amplifier Rack Manual 9 Dimensions www lambda labs com 25 Dimensions mm Weight 79 kg 174 2 lbs 710 565 560 690 560...