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CAMCO USER MANUAL

 VORTEX POWER AMP SERIES 

P.21

5.1 E.U.I. (Extended User Interface)

The E.U.I. slot contains the Rear XLR Panel and the Input Signal Parallel switch as 
standard. Other input cards are available 

(See 5.1.3 Accessories)

Always switch off and unplug the 

VORTEX 

from mains, when working on the 

E.U.I.

The switches described below are not readily accessible and cannot be 
checked visually from the outside. 

To remove the E.U.I. unscrew the two Phillips head screws at the left and right 
end of XLR-Panel and carefully slide out the E.U.I. To refit the E.U.I into the 

VORTEX

, carefully insert the PCB in the guide-rail (left/right) and slide it in.

Don’t forget to replace the screws!

5.1.1 Input Signal Parallel Switch

If you want to hard-wire the XLR input connectors together on the E.U.I., just 
change from Stereo to Mono using switch S1. Be careful when you do this! 

(See section 3.7, Input Signal Chaining)

5.1.2 Filter On / Off Switch

If a filter is present on the E.U.I. this can be activated or ignored using switch 
S2. 

5.1.3 Accessories

Different types of filters are available. For further information contact your 
dealer or 

CAMCO 

5.1.4 What Are The Possibilities Using The E.U.I.?

The E.U.I. is a very powerful interface, which allows access to most of the system 
parameters. 

For example: volume, input signal, mute, output current, clip signal, 
temperature and more. It makes it possible to utilise filters, remote control, 
signal processing, and more… Please contact your dealer or 

CAMCO 

to 

customise the E.U.I. according your wishes.

5.2 C.A.I. (Camco Audio Interface)

5.2.1  Camco Audio Interface

CAI is a bus system, in which all significant device functions can be monitored 
externally and remotely controlled using a master PC. Up to 99 devices can be 
controlled in parallel in each phase of the bus system, which simply consists 
of a two-core insulated cable. The master can serve several phases for larger 
applications. For more information, please contact your dealer or distributor.

5.2.2 Wiring

To connect the 

VORTEX 

to your C.A.I. - system use a fully-wired telephone-type 

cable with RJ45 connectors. You can chain several 

VORTEX 

amplifiers using the 

second C.A.I.  Connector on each amplifier.

5.2.3 CAI Address Settings

The CAI address selection procedure will not affect the operation of the 

VORTEX 

but whilst this procedure is active, the Volume cannot be adjusted by 

using the Pots. 

Note: Ensure you return both pots to their original position after address 
selection is complete, otherwise the amplifier will change its volume level 
to the new pot positions!  

5.0 OPTIONS

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Страница 2: ...CAMCO USER MANUAL VORTEX POWER AMP SERIES P 2 Copyright 2001 by CAMCO Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Fischpicke 5 D 57482 Wenden Gerlingen Germany Telephone 49 0 2762 408 0 VORTEX OWNER S MANUAL...

Страница 3: ...MARK IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRES ENCE OF IMPORTANT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING...

Страница 4: ...8 0 Object And Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric sho...

Страница 5: ...oving covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Please refer to your dealer distributor 14 0 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the dealer distributor uses...

Страница 6: ...3 EEC Manufacturers Name CAMCO Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Manufacturers Address Fischpicke 5 57482 Wenden Germany Declares that the product with the model name CAMCO Power amplifier Vortex 6 Confo...

Страница 7: ...2 Mains Over Voltage Detection 4 5 3 Mains Failure detection 4 5 4 Fuse Protection 4 6 Main SMPS Protection 4 6 1 Main SMPS Over Current Protection 4 6 2 Main SMPS Transformer Thermal Protection 4 7...

Страница 8: ...ofessional power amp construction The seamless combination of groundbreaking technology with secure and proven elements is the hallmark of the new series Welcome to the new world of professional power...

Страница 9: ...Improved Noise Characteristics Integrated Remote Control Indication of protection or failures by different LED sequences The VORTEX has been designed as an intelligent and powerful product for perform...

Страница 10: ...dicators 7 Removable Air Filter System 8 Cooling Air Inlet Vents 9 Enter Switch behind Front Panel 10 Operating Mode Indicators 11 CAI Status Indicator VORTEX The Rear 12 AC Power Cable 13 CAMCO Audio...

Страница 11: ...n fused and the input of the phase angle control fused are energised 3 2 Precautions When mounting or connecting the amp always disconnect it from mains 3 3 Mounting Use four screws and washers when m...

Страница 12: ...auses this connection to be broken This allows ground loops that sometimes occur in practice to be eliminated The ground potential of the power amp and therefore of the loudspeaker outputs is independ...

Страница 13: ...LED will be lit 3 6 4 Mode Switch The switch on the rear panel changes the operating mode Note that the posi tion of this switch is read by the microprocessor on start up ONLY When the amp is on movin...

Страница 14: ...the output Wiring to the speaker loads must conform to NEC Class 3 safety standards 3 6 7 Parallel Mono Operation Parallel operation of the two channels together The output terminals of the two channe...

Страница 15: ...rallel Switch This serves as a replacement for an external short XLR female XLR male cable for parallel linking the signal inputs CAUTION Linking channels together can cause damage to system component...

Страница 16: ...20 dB as well as improved noise characteristics up to 3 dB The implementation is comparatively simple the volume potentiometers pass the relevant control information quieter or louder depending on th...

Страница 17: ...current of around 60 Amps If the LED is lit red only no load is applied to the outputs or Clip lasts longer than 5ms When under load there is also a certain current that flows when controlling the po...

Страница 18: ...ignal level immediately to minimise the effect User can decide either to use speaker protect or not When you use this amp for low frequencies SUB bass bass and you want to squeeze the absolute maximum...

Страница 19: ...e mains supply is interrupted for about 2 mains cycles the amplifier will be switched off When the mains voltage returns to a normal value a soft start occurs 4 5 4 Fuse Protection Depending on the lo...

Страница 20: ...e air intakes to the cooling system If the filter becomes clogged the unit will not cool as efficiently as it should and may produce output levels that are lower than normal due to high heat sink temp...

Страница 21: ...The E U I is a very powerful interface which allows access to most of the system parameters For example volume input signal mute output current clip signal temperature and more It makes it possible t...

Страница 22: ...UT not automati cally stored or activated After each turn of pot you have another 30 seconds to timeout You can leave this procedure without saving the new address by briefly pressing the Enter Switch...

Страница 23: ...Failure Ch1 DC power stage defect Ch2 main SMPS off 6 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Status Description of repeated sequences LED Sequence X flash off Normal no failure Power fail i e switch off High Tem...

Страница 24: ...when you disconnect a cable that cable or speaker is shorted Take care not to use too many speakers in parallel which would result in an impedance that is too low for normal operation Indication On LE...

Страница 25: ...odule on E U I check the filter on off switch to be in off position 6 8 Problem Hiss Unplug the amplifier input to confirm that the hiss is coming from the source or from a device upstream Erratic or...

Страница 26: ...rosstalk attenuation CH1 CH2 CH2 CH1 Figure 7 4 Damping Factor into 4 ohms load versus Frequency CH1 CH2 22 0 23 0 24 0 25 0 26 0 27 0 28 0 dBr 10 100 1K 10K 100K Hz 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0...

Страница 27: ...Watts Impedance in Ohms Continuous Power 6 dB Crest Factor 12 dB Crest Factor 18 dB Crest Factor Peak Power Signal 761 750 740 692 750 1521 1482 1365 1520 1369 2964 2250 2450 2812 2960 4356 4300 4290...

Страница 28: ...01 0 01 400 483 x 88 9 x 420 mm 19 2U 12 4 kg 600 x 600 x 205 mm 0 074m3 15 kg Subject to technical alterations without prior notice Circuitry Frequency Response Input Impedance Voltage Gain Protectio...

Страница 29: ...operation with incorrect AC voltage operation with faulty associated equipment modification or alteration without prior factory approval service by an unauthorised service center and normal wear and...

Страница 30: ...m occured and what attempts were made to correct it Other equipment in your system 9 4 Shipping Address To transport the amplifier we recommend that you use the original packing materials Please retur...

Страница 31: ...31 Mailing Address CAMCO Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Fischpicke 5 D 57482 Wenden Gerlingen Germany Telephone Numbers 49 0 2762 408 0 Facsimile Numbers 49 0 2762 408 10 Internet www camco de Email p...

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