AMX DAS-IAMP4 User Manual

Installation Guide

Status LED

Power Switch & Receptacle

Zone Outputs (2 or 4)

To Keypad

From Controller

LDGR

L = Left audio channel (+) D = Data / Power (+) G = Ground (-) - also provides return for L/R Audio R = Right audio channel (+)

DAS-AMP4/8 Carbon XA Amplifiers

Overview

Use the DAS-AMP4 and DAS-AMP8 Carbon XA Amplifiers (FIG. 1) in conjunction with Tango Audio Controllers to incre as e the total number of audio outputs available to each Contro lle r, per Zone.

FIG. 1 DAS-AMP4/8 amplifiers

•The DAS-AMP4 is a 4-channel amp that provides 2 speaker pairs per unit.

•The DAS-AMP8 is an 8-channel amp that supports an additional 4 speaker pairs per unit.

Features

• High-quality sound - delivers 60 wat ts of high-quality sound per channel.

• Expandable - stack up to three Carbon XA amplifiers units per zone to allow up to 12 speaker pairs (24 channe ls) in a single zone.

• Easy installation - SWT (Speaker Wire Technology) makes installation simple using four-conductor speaker wire.

• Integrates with Delta Series and Mi Series controllers, as well as C, C-DT and EL Series speakers.

Product Specifications

Carbon XA Amplifiers Product Specifications

Models Available: DAS-AMP4 4-Channel amplifier

Dimensions (HWD): • 3 1/16” x 17” x 13 1/2” (7.68cm x 43.18cm x 33.52cm)

Weight: 25.75 lbs (11.68 kg) Power: • High current Torroidal power supply

Stereo Output: • Dual mono amplifier stage design

Configuration: • Modular Design - configurable in single pairs up to 4

Control Options: • Matrix keypad

Front Panel Components:

Dual stage status LED:

Rear Panel Components:

Power Switch & Receptacle

Output 1-4: SWT connectors provide direct connection to speakers. From Controller: SWT input port (connects to Audio Controller)

• US version (120V) - FG1102-01

• Int’l version (230V) - FG1102-03 DAS-AMP8 8-Channel amplifier

• US version (120V) - FG1102-02

• Int’l version (230V) - FG1102-04

•RU: 2

• Maximum: 634 W Average usage:

• DAS-AMP4: 250 W

• DAS-AMP8: 500 W

• 60 W per channel (1 KHz continuous .006%@ 8 Ohms THD+N)

• Each Carbon XA amplifier is capable of providing 480 watts @ 8 Ohms

stereo pairs (8 channels).

• Stackable (up to 3 Carbon XA amplifiers)

• C-Series speakers using SWT

• Red in standby

• Green when active

The master power switch will remain in the ON position normally.

Carbon XA Amplifiers - Product Specifications (Cont.)

To Keypad: SWT output port (connects to Matrix keypad or interface)

This connector can also be used to connect to a another Carbon XA amplifier, to allow for expansion (up to three

Carbon XA amplifiers units per zone). Included Accessories: Power Cord Other AMX Equipment: DAS-MRMK Mi Series Rack Mount Kit (FG1101-60)

Wiring and Connections

Front and Rear Panel Components

FIG. 2 provides views of the front and rear panels of the DAS-AMP4/8 Carbon XA amplifiers.

Note that the front panel is identical for both Carbon XA Amps, and the only difference between the two relativ e to the rear panel is the number of Zone Outputs (2 on the DAS-AMP4, or 4 on the DAS-AMP8).

Carbon XA amplifiers (DAS-AMP8 shown)

FIG. 2

Cabling Instructions

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.

Note: Be sure to check for any wiring restrictions required by the electrical code in your area.

Cable Type

The Carbon XA amplifier is cabled using standard four-conductor speaker cable originating at the Mi-Series Audio Controller, passing through the Keypad, and terminating at the speaker locat ion. AMX recommends using a bundled four-conductor 16-gauge str anded copper wire in a single contin uous run.

Connecting Zone Outputs (Speakers)

SWT Connectors

SWT cabling follows a specific pinout configuration that is labelled on the Carbon XA amplifier, Controller, Matrix keypads, and other Matrix devices, as shown in FIG.3.

FIG. 3 SWT pinout configuration

93-1102-01 REV: B

Connecting SWT Speakers

Mi-Series Audio Controller

Carbon XA Amplifier

DAS-KP-LCD-G

LCD Keypad

Carbon XA Amplifier #1

Carbon XA Amplifier #2

Carbon XA Amplifier #3

DAS-KP-LCD-G

LCD Keypad

Mi-Series Audio Controller

Matrix Audio SWT Speakers are different from any other speaker available on the market. They allow you to contro l a single zone of audio without a keypad being installed. Therefore, some different wiring practices must be considered for proper operation and control .

This is achieved by “daisy-chaining” from the first speaker to the second speaker. The main run of 16/4 from the controller will go directly to the first speaker in the zone.

• At the controller end, the wiring is left-to-right: L D G R.

• At the speaker end, refer to the labeling on speaker PCB to ensure the correct wiring.

The labelling at both ends must match or the IR control will not work (i.e. : if you used the RED wire for the Left Audio labelled “L” at the zone output, you must use the RED wire for the pin labelled “L” on the speaker connector).

Note: Be sure to screw the connector down to the speaker crossover board before installing and securing in the ceiling. This will ensure that the connector will not disconnect after installation.

A single run of 16/2 must be run from the first speaker to the second speaker.

Connecting Non-SWT Speakers

Each speaker has a Red (positive) termin al and a Black (negative) terminal. Connect the appropriate wire from the keypad to Red and Black terminals on the Left and Right speakers, as with any standard speaker installation.

Connecting To a Mi-Series Audio Controller

Connect the amplifier to the Aud io Controller via the 4-pin connector labelled From Controller on the rear panel of the amplifier (see FIG. 4).

Connecting SWT Keypads

Connect SWT Keypads (DAS-MET-6SRC or K-Series) to the amplifier via the SWT connector labelled To Keypad on the rear panel of the amplifier (see FIG. 4).

Note: When stripping cable for use with SWT connector, only strip away about ¼” (6mm) of the insulation from each wire. The complete assembly should not have more than 1/32” (1mm) of bare wir e exposed from the bottom of the connector.

Wiring Diagram - Single Amplifier

FIG .4 illustrates the connections from a Mi-Series Audio Controller, and to SWT Speakers and Matrix (SWT) Keypad.

Wiring Diagram - Expanded Configuration

FIG. 5 illustrates stacking up to three Carbon XA amplifiers units per zone, to allow up to 12 speaker pairs (24 channels) in a single zone:

Note: Only one Keypad is allowed per zone.

FIG. 4 Single Amp

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FIG. 5 Expanded Configuration (showing three DAS-AMP8 8-Channel Amps)

To "stack" Carbon XA amplifiers, connect the To Keypad connector on the first amplifier to the From Controll e r connector on the second amplifier. To add a third Amp to the configuration, c onnect the To Keypad connector on the second Amp to the From Controller connector on the third Amp.

The Matrix Keypad can be connected serially between the Audio Controller and the first Amp as shown in FIG. 5.

It can also be connected serially between the first and second Amp, between the second and third Amp, or to the To Keypad port on Amp #3, but only one Keypad can be connected in one zone.

For full warranty information, refer to the AMX Instruction Manual(s) associated with your Product(s).

AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time.

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