AMX DAS-TAMP4-8-SIG User Manual

Installation Guide

DAS-TAMP4/8-SIG Tango Amplifiers

Overview

Where more than one pair of speakers is required in a zone, Tango Amplifiers
provide the extra power needed to drive up to 4 additional speaker pairs (FIG. 1).

Light Bar (power status)

Status Indicator LED

To K e y p a d

From Controller

Zone Outputs (4 or 8)

Power Switch & Receptacle

FIG. 1 Tango Amplifiers (DAS-TAMP4-SIG shown)

Tango Amplifiers provide extra output power to multiple pairs of speakers driven
from one zone.

•The DAS-TAMP4-SIG Tango 4-Channel Amplifier (FG1103-21) is a
4-channel amp that supports an additional 2 speaker pairs per unit.

•The DAS-TAMP8-SIG Tango 8-Channel Amplifier (FG1103-22) is an
8-channel amp that supports an additional 4 speakers pairs per unit.

Product Specifications

Tango Amplifiers - Product Specifications

Models Available: • DAS-TAMP4-SIG (FG1103-21) 4-Channel

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

Stereo Output: • Dual mono amplifier stage design

Control Options: • Metreau (DAS-MET-6SRC, DAS-MET-NUM)

Power: • 750W max (Average usage = 250W).

Front Panel Components:

Light Bar • Blue light bar indicates power status.

Status LED • Blue LED lights when active

Rear Panel Components:

Power Switch & Receptacle The master power switch will remain in the ON posi-

Output 1-4: SWT connectors provide direct connection to

Amplifier (120 V)

• DAS-TAMP8-SIG (FG1103-22) 8-Channel
Amplifier (120 V)

4 stereo pairs (8 channels).

• Stackable up to 3 Tango Amplifiers or 12 stereo
pairs (24 channels)

• 60 watts per channel

• THD+N at 1 Khz continuous .006%@ 8 Ohms

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

keypads

• C-Series speakers using SWT

• High current Torroidal power supply

tion normally.

speakers.

Tango Amplifiers - Product Specifications (Cont.)

From Controller: SWT input port (connects to an Tango Audio

Controller)

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

interface)

Dimensions (HWD): Including feet and rear connectors:

• 3 1/16” x 17” x 13 1/2”

• 7.68cm x 43.18cm x 33.52cm

Weight: 25.75 lbs (11.68 kg)

Included Accessories: • Power cord

Other AMX Equipment: • Rack-Mount Installation Kit (FG1101-60)

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 spe­cial 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 Amplifier 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 Zone Outputs (Speakers)

Speaker Connectors

Speaker connections use standard speaker outputs (L+, L-, R-, R+) as shown
in FIG. 2.

L+ L- R- R+

FIG. 2 Speaker connectors

Connecting Speakers

Each speaker has a Red (positive) terminal 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 Tango Audio Controller

Connect the Tango Amplifier to the Tango Audio Controller via the 4-pin
connector labelled “From Controller” on the rear panel of the Amplifier.

Connecting SWT Keypads

Connect SWT Keypads (DAS-MET-6SRC or K-Series) to the Tango Amplifier
via the SWT connector labelled “To Keypad” on the rear panel of the Amplifier.

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 wire exposed from the bottom of the
connector.

Wiring Diagram

The wiring diagram below illustrates the connections from a Tango Audio
Controller, and to SWT Speakers and Metreau (SWT) Keypad.

Additional Documentation

Additional documentation for Distributed Audio products is available online at
www.amx.com:

• For details on Tango Audio Controllers, refer to the Tango Audio Control-
lers Operation/Reference Guide and Installation Guide.

• For details on Tango Zone Expanders, refer to the Tango Zone Expanders
Operation/Reference Guide and Installation Guides.

• For details on Metreau Keypads, refer to the Metreau Keypads Operation/
Reference Guide and Installation Guides.

• For details on MIO R-4 AUDIO remote controllers, refer to the MIO R-1
AUDIO Installation Guide.

Tango Audio Controller

Tango Amplifier

DAS-MET-6SRC

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

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