Installation Guide
DAS-T0804X/8X-SIG
Tango Zone Expanders
Overview
Tango Zone Expanders (FIG. 1) are used to expand the number of zones in the
system beyond the 4 or 8 that are available using the Tango Audio Controllers.
• Each Zone Expander has the capability of offering 4 or 8 zones per
Expander.
• Up to 7 Zone Expanders may be used in the system, offering the ability to
expand the system to 64 zones.
Product Specifications
Rack-Mounting
Tango units occupy two rack spaces in a standard 19" equipment rack. Rack
mounting brackets are supplied with the optional Rack-Mount Installation Kit
(FG1101-60).
Note
: Exercise extreme care when lifting or moving Tango units within the rack
to avoid injury. It is recommended that you seek the assistance of another
person when rack mounting Tango units.
1.
Attach the rack mounting brackets to each side of the Tango unit using the
four screws (10-32 Panhead Phillips - supplied with the Tango unit) for
each bracket.
Note
: To prevent injury the Tango unit must be securely attached to the
rack in accordance with the installation instructions. ALWAYS use the spe-
cial rack mount brackets supplied and high quality fixing screws to ensure
the Tango unit is installed in the rack correctly.
2.
Place the Tango unit in the equipment rack and hold steady.
3.
Secure the Tango unit in the rack using the mounting holes.
Note
: DO NOT stand other units directly on top of the Tango unit when it is
rack mounted, as this will place excessive strain on the mounting brackets.
Ventilation
To ensure that the rack enclosure is adequately ventilated, there must be a
minimum of 3" all around the Tango unit.
Sufficient airflow must be achieved (by convection or forced-air cooling) to
satisfy the ventilation requirements of all the items of equipment installed within
the rack.
Speaker Wire Technology (SWT)
Speaker Wire Technology (SWT) allows both data and audio signals to travel
over the same four conductor wire. This remarkable technology removes the
need for control wire since the control and audio signals are shared on the same
wire. The reliability and simplicity of this system has been proven for years. AMX
Distributed Audio is the only company that offers a “retrofit solution”, one which
allows the replacement of volume controls with AMX Distributed Audio keypads
and Controllers, giving full control over the sources. Additionally, the versatility of
SWT also allows AMX Distributed Audio products to be connected where the
control wire has been run separately from the speaker cable.
Cabling Instructions
CAUTION
: Be sure to check for any wiring restrictions required by the electrical
code in your area.
This installation uses low voltage cabling similar to telephone and alarm wiring,
and as such does not commonly have very many restrictions on their installation.
However rules may vary in different regions.
Cable Type
The Tango Controller is cabled using standard 4-conductor speaker cable
originating at the Tango Controller, passing through the Keypad, and terminating
at the speaker location. AMX recommends using a bundled 4-conductor 16-
gauge stranded copper wire in a single continuous run.
Connecting Sources (Audio Inputs/Outputs)
Up to 8 audio devices can be connected to the Tango Zone Expanders via the
Sources INPUT and OUTPUT RCA connectors on the rear panel (see FIG. 1 on
page 1). Industry standard RCA connectors provide line-level input and output
connections for devices such as CD, DSS, MP3 players etc.
Each audio input has a corresponding buffered output used to connect the audio
sources to additional Tango Controllers or to other devices that share the audio
sources (FIG. 2).
FIG. 1
Tango Zone Expanders (DAS-T0808X-SIG shown)
Tango Zone Expanders - Product Specifications
Models Available:
•
DAS-T0804X-SIG
(FG1103-11) Tango 4-Zone Expander
•
DAS-T0808X-SIG
(FG1103-12) Tango 8-Zone Expander
Stereo Output:
40 Watts/CH Stereo amplifiers
(20Hz - 20 KHz @ .1% THD)
Power:
960W max (Actual average usage = 300W)
Audio Inputs:
8 Stereo Inputs, 47K impedance
Audio Outputs:
8 Stereo Looping Outputs
Zones:
4 or 8 Independent Zones (4 X 2 Zone Modules).
Front Panel Components:
Light Bar
Blue light bar indicates power status.
LEDs
Blue LEDs indicate active zones.
Rear Panel Components:
• Power Switch/
Receptacle
Master power switch remains in ON position normally
• Paging In/Out Ports
RCA jacks to connect to Paging devices (any audio input
can be used as a paging device). The Paging device con-
nects to the Controller via the "Paging In" connector. The
“Paging Out” connector is used to carry the page to Zone
Expander(s).
• Expansion IN Port
RJ11 - From Mi Series Controller or other Zone Expander
• Expansion OUT Port RJ11 - To another Zone Expander
• Address Switch
Sets the address of the Zone Expander and the zones
within that Expander
• Zone Outputs
Connections for up to 8 zone outputs that connect to the
keypads
Dimensions (HWD):
17” x 3.5” x 13.5” (43.18cm x 8.89cm x 34.29cm)
(including feet and connectors)
Weight:
8 27.95 lbs. (12.68 kg)
Included Accessories:
• Power cable
Other AMX Equipment: • Rack-Mount Installation Kit (FG1101-60)
Expansion Port IN: from Tango Audio Controller
Expansion Port OUT:
Address Switch
Zone Outputs (up to 8)
Paging IN/OUT
Stereo Inputs/Outputs (8)
Power Switch & Receptacle
to other Expander
or other Expander
FIG. 2
Connecting Sources (Audio IN/OUT)
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OUTPUT
R
L
INPUT
SOURCES
From R/L OUT jacks on
Source 1 audio device
To R/L IN jacks on additional
controllers, or other devices
that share this audio source
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