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COMMUNITY
AMPLIFIED LOUDSPEAKER CONTROLLERS
Installation & Operation Guide
Connec ting people th rough extraordinary au diovisual expe riences™
MODELS
ALC-404D
ALC-1604D
ALC-3202D
Packing List
The box contains the following:
1x ALC-3202 (D or AN model)
(Phoenix connectors plugged in)
1x Phoenix MC 1,5/4-ST-3,81 - 1803594 plug
3x Phoenix MC 1,5/6-ST-3,81 - 5447900 plug
1x Phoenix PC 5/4-STF1-7,62 - 177859 plug
3x IEC power cord
1x Safety guide
OR
1x ALC-404 or ALC-1604 (D or AN model)
(Phoenix connectors plugged in)
1x Phoenix MC 1,5/4-ST-3,81 - 1803594 plug
3x Phoenix MC 1,5/12-ST-3,81 - 1803675 plug
1x Phoenix PC 5/8-STF1-7,62 - 177891 plug
3x IEC power cord
1x Safety guide
ALC-404AN
ALC-1604AN
ALC-3202AN
In an eort to reduce the quantity of printed material while
enhancing the quality of content, we have decided to adopt
a new approach for the production of this quick guide. The
safety and regulatory information is included in the box
along with a QR code directing the installer/user to this
Installation and Operation Guide pdf available on Biamp's
website.
Vital information descriptions have been condensed in two
pages, and all illustrations and tables follow. Each section's
color bar (ex. ) refers to the outlined area on front or rear
panel of the ALC image and the corresponding information
tables. Call-out bubbles 1/A guide you to specic
elements of those sections.
Please take time to read and understand all warnings and
safety instructions on the next few pages of this manual.
ArmoníaPlus is a trademarked control software product
from Powersoft S.p.A.
Additional important information regarding ArmoníaPlus
software and networking setup is explained in this
Cornerstone article.
A: 9300 Gemini Drive, Beaverton, OR 97008 W: www.biamp.com
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CLASS3
WIRING
EN
Common symbols and meanings
THE T RIANGLE WIT H THE LI GHTNI NG BOLT IS USED TO A LERT TH E USER
TO THE R ISK OF EL ECTRIC SHOCK .
THE T RIANGLE WIT H THE EXCLAMATION POINT IS USED TO ALERT TH E
USER TO IMPO RTANT OP ERATIN G OR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
THE C E-MARK INDICATES THE COMPLIANC E OF THE PRODUCT TO ALL
THE A PPLICABLE EU ROPEAN DIRECTIVES
SYMBOL FOR E ARTH/GROUND C ONNECTION.
SYMBOL INDICATING THAT THE EQUIPM ENT IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
SYMBOL FOR C ONFOR MITY WITH DI RECTIVE 2012/19/EC OF THE
EURO PEAN PA RLIAMENT ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT (WEEE).
Safety Warnings
+35 °C
OPERATING T EMPER ATURE RANGE: 0°C TO +35°C - D ERATIN G ABOVE
35°C.
0 °C
85%
STOR AGE RELATIVE HU MIDIT Y RANG E: 10% TO 85% HUMID ITY (NON
%
CONDENSING).
10%
DO NOT USE THE UNIT AT ALTITUDES ABOVE 2000 M.
DO NOT USE THE UNIT IN TROPICAL ENVIRONMENT.
TO REDUCE TH E RISK O F ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO N OT ATTEM PT TO OPE N
ANY PART OF THE UNIT. NO U SER-SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSI DE. REFER
SERV ICING TO QUALI FIED SE RVICE P ERSONNEL.
CON NECTION TO THE MAINS SH ALL BE D ONE ONLY BY A
ELEC TROTECHNICA L SKILL ED PERSO N ACCOR DING THE NATION AL
REQUIREMENTS OF T HE COU NTRIES WHERE THE UNIT IS SOLD.
DO NOT USE THIS ALC IF THE ELECTRICA L POWER CORD IS FRAYED OR
BROKEN.
TO AVOID ELECTR ICAL S HOCK, DO NOT TOU CH ANY EXPOSED SPE AKER
WIR ING WHI LE THE AMPLIFI ER IS OPERATING.
DO NOT SPILL WAT ER OR OTHER LIQUIDS IN TO OR ON T HE ALC.
THIS DEVICE MUST B E POWERED EXCLUSIVELY BY EARTH CONNECTED
MAI NS SOCKETS IN E LECTRI CAL NET WORK S COMPL IANT TO T HE IEC
364 OR S IMIL AR RULES
DISCONNECT THE AC MAINS SOURCE BEFORE ATTEMP TING TO C LEAN
ANY PA RT OF THE A MPLIFIER
BIA MP SUGGESTS PLUGGING THE AMPLIFIER TO A 16 A RATING, C OR D
CURVE, 10 KA SECTIONI NG BRE AKER.
OUTPUT TERMINALS ARE H AZA RDOUS: WIRING CONNECTION TO THESE
TERMINALS REQUIRES INSTALLATI ON BY AN I NSTRUCTED PERSON AN D
THE U SE OF READY MA DE LEADS.
PROPERLY FIT TH E AC MAI NS PLUG TO THE AM PLIFIER INLE T.
BEFO RE POWERING THIS ALC, VERIFY THAT THE CORRECT VOLTAGE
RATING IS BEING USED.
TAKE CARE TO LOCK THE O UTPUT TERMINAL BEFORE SWITCHING THE
DEV ICE ON.
VERIFY THAT YOUR MAINS CONNECTI ON IS CA PABLE O F SATISF YING
THE P OWER R ATINGS O F THE DEVICE.
IT IS H IGHLY RECOMME NDED TO UNPLUG THE OUT PUT CONNECTORS
BEFO RE PROCEEDIN G WITH THE SELF CHECK PROCEDURE
NO OP EN FLA ME SOU RCES SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES SHOULD BE
PLA CED ON TH E AMPLI FIER.
TO PREVENT I NJURY, THI S APPAR ATUS MUST BE SECURELY RACK
MOU NTED IN ACCORDANCE W ITH THE INSTALLATION I NSTRUCTIONS.
This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your
personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL
ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.
In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this product,
observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and service.
Please read these “Important Safeguards” carefully before use.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this equipment near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the rack, cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a car t is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a
protective earth grounding connection
• Where the MAINS plug or an appropriate coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
THIS EQUIPMENT SH ALL BE MOUNT ED AT A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 2 M
THE M ANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBL E FOR DAMAGES
CAUS ED TO PERSONS, TH INGS OR DATA DUE TO AN IMPRO PER OR
MISSING GROUND C ONNEC TION.
IT IS A BSOLU TELY NECESSARY TO VERIF Y THESE FUNDA MENTAL
REQUIREMENTS OF S AFET Y AND, IN CASE OF DOUBT, REQUIRE AN
ACCU RATE CH ECK BY QUALIFIE D PERSO NNEL.
IT IS H IGHLY RECOMME NDED TO UNPLUG THE OUT PUT CONNECTORS
BEFO RE PROCEEDIN G WITH THE SELF CHECK PROCEDURE
THE TESTING SIGNALS MIGHT CAUSE LOUDSPEAKER
IMPAIRMENTS.
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Contact the authorized service center for ordinary and extraordinary
maintenance.
IMP ORTANT: Review all safety requirements and have qualied
personnel verify as necessary.
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CLASS3
WIRING
FR
Symboles et signications courants
LE TRIANGLE AVEC LE SYMBOL E D'UN ÉCLAIR EST UTILISÉ PO UR
ALERTER L'UTILISATEUR DU RISQ UE DE CH OC ÉLECTRIQU E.
LE TRIANGLE AVEC LE P OINT D'EXCL AMATIO N EST UTILISÉ POUR
ALERTER L'UTILISATEUR SUR DES I NSTRU CTIONS DE FONCTIONNEMENT
OU D'ENTRE TIEN IMPORTAN TES.
LA M ARQUE CE INDIQUE L A CONFORMITÉ AVEC LA B ASSE TENSION ET LA
COMPATIBILITÉ ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUE.
SYMBOLE PO UR LA CONNEXION TERRE / MASSE.
SYMBOLE IN DIQUA NT QUE L'ÉQUIPEMENT EST DESTINÉ À UN USAG E
INTÉRIEUR UNIQU EMENT.
SYMBOLE DE CONFORMITÉ AV EC LA DI RECTIVE 2012/19/CE DU
PARLEMENT EUROPÉE N RELATIVE AUX D ÉCHETS D'ÉQUIPEMENTS
ÉLECTRIQUES ET ÉLECTRONIQUES (DEEE).
Avertissements de sécurité
+35 °C
PLAGE DE TEMPERATURE DE FONCTIONNEM ENT : 0°C A +35°C DECLASSE MENT AU -DESS US DE 35°C.
0 °C
85%
PLAGE D'HU MIDITÉ RELATIVE DE STOCKAGE : 10 % À 85 % D'HUMIDITÉ
%
(SANS CONDENSATION).
10%
NE PAS UTILIS ER PAS L'APPAREIL À DES A LTITUDES AU-DESSUS DE 2000
M.
NE PAS UTILIS ER L'A PPAREI L DANS U N ENVIRONNEMENT TR OPICA L.
POUR RÉDUI RE LE RI SQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRI QUE, NE PAS ESSAYER
D'OU VRIR TOUTE PARTIE DE L'APPAR EIL. AUCUNE PIÈCE RÉPARABL E PAR
L'UTILI SATEUR A L'INTÉRIEU R. RENVOYER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL
DE SE RVICE Q UALIFIÉ.
LE BR ANCHEMENT AU S ECTEUR NE SER A EFFECT UE QUE PA R UNE
PERSONNE QUALIFI ÉE DANS LE DOMAINE ÉLECTRO-TECHNIQUE SELON
LES E XIGEN CES NATIONALES DES PAYS OU L'APPAREIL EST VENDU.
N'UTILISER PAS CET ALC SI LE C ORDON D'ALIM ENTATION ÉLECTRI QUE
EST EFFILOCH É OU BRI SÉ.
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, NE TO UCHER AUCUN CÂBLAG E
D'EN CEINT E EXPO SÉ LORS QUE L'AMPLI FICATEUR FONCTIONNE.
NE PAS RENVERSER D'EAU OU D'AU TRES LI QUIDES DANS O U SUR L'ALC.
CET A PPAREI L DOIT Ê TRE ALIMENT É EXCLUSIVEM ENT PAR
RAC CORDS DE SECTEUR CON NECTÉS À LA TER RE DANS DES RÉS EAUX
ÉLECTRIQUES CONFORMES AUX NORMES CEI 364 OU AUX RÈGLES
SIMILAIRES
DÉCO NNECT ER LA SOURCE S ECTEUR AV AVANT DE TENTER TO UT
NET TOYAGE DE L' ALC
BIA MP SUGGÈRE DE CONNECTER LE A LC-3202D À U N DISJ ONCTEUR DE
SECTIONNEMENT DE 16 A, COUR BE C OU D,, À UN DISJONCTEUR DE 10 KA.
LES TERMINAUX DE SO RTIE SONT DANGEREUX : LA CON NEXION DU
CÂBLAGE À C ES BORNES REQUIERT L'INSTALLATION PAR UN E PERSO NNE
FORMÉE ET L'UTI LISATIO N DE FILS PRÊTS À L'EMPLOI.
BRANCHEZ CORRECTEM ENT LA FICHE SECTEUR C A SUR L'ENTRÉE
DE L'AMPLIFICATEU R AVANT D'ALIMENTER CET A LC, VÉRI FIEZ QUE LA
TENSION NO MINA LE CORRECTE EST UTILI SÉE.
PRENDRE SO IN DE VERROUI LLER L A BORNE DE SORTIE AVANT DE
MET TRE L'APPAREIL EN MARCHE.
VÉRIFIEZ Q UE VOTRE CONNEXION AU SECTEUR CA EST CAPABLE DE
SATISFAIRE L A PUISSANCE N OMIN ALE DE L'APPAREIL.
IL EST FORTEM ENT RECOMMA NDÉ DE DÉBRANCHER LES CONNECTEURS
DE SO RTIE AVANT DE PROCÉDER À LA PROCÉDURE D'AUTO -VÉRIFICATIO N
AUCU NE SOURCE DE FLAMM E NUE CO MME DES BOUGIES ALLUMÉES NE
DOIT ÊTRE PLACÉE S UR L'ALC.
POUR ÉVITER LES BLESSURES, CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊT RE FIXÉ
SÉCU RITAIREMENT DANS UN R ACK CONFORMÉMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS
D'INSTALLATION.
CET ÉQUIPEMENT DO IT ÊTRE MONTÉ À UNE HAUTEUR M AXIMALE DE 2 M
LE FAB RICAN T NE PEUT ÊTRE TENU POU R RESPONSAB LE DES
DOM MAGES C AUSÉS AU X PERSONNES, OBJETS OU DONNÉES DUS À UNE
CON NEXION À LA T ERRE INCORR ECTE OU MANQUANTE.
IL EST ABSOLUMENT NÉCESSAIRE DE VÉRIFIER CES E XIGENCES
FONDAMENTA LES DE S ÉCURITÉ ET, EN CAS D E DOUTE, EXIGER UN
CONTRLE PR ÉCIS PAR UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.
IL EST FORTEM ENT RECOMMA NDÉ DE DÉBRANCHER LES CONNECTEURS
DE SO RTIE AVANT DE PROCÉDER À LA PROCÉDURE D'AUTO -VÉRIFICATIO N
LES SIGNAUX D'ESSA I PEUVENT CAUS ER DES DÉFAILL ANCES AUX
HAUT-PARLEURS.
Cet appareil a été conçu et fabriqué pour assurer votre sécurité
personnelle. Mais UNE UTILISATION INCORRECTE PEUT
ENTRAÎNER UN RISQUE D'ÉLECTROCUTION OU D'INCENDIE.
Respecter les règles de base suivantes pour son installation, utilisation
et entretien, an de ne pas compromettre les mesures de sécurité
incorporées dans ce produit. Veuillez lire attentivement ces "Consignes
de sécurité importantes" avant utilisation.
• Lire ces instructions.
• Conserver ces instructions.
• Tenir compte de tous les avertissements.
• Suivre toutes les instructions.
• Ne pas utiliser cet équipement près de l'eau.
• Nettoyer uniquement à l'aide d'un chion sec.
• Ne bloquer aucune bouche d'aération. Installer conformément aux
instructions du fabricant.
• Ne pas installer à proximité de sources de chaleur telles que
radiateurs, bouches de chaleur, poêles ou autres appareils produisant
de la chaleur.
• Ne pas déjouer l'objectif de sécurité de la che polarisée ou mise à
la terre. Une che polarisée possède deux lames dont l'une est plus
large que l'autre. Une prise de terre a deux lames et une troisième
broche de mise à la terre. La lame large ou la troisième broche sont
fournies pour votre sécurité. Si la che fournie ne rentre pas dans
votre prise, consulter un électricien pour le remplacement de la prise
obsolète.
• Protéger le cordon d'alimentation contre tout piétinement ou
pincement, en particulier au niveau des ches, des prises de courant
et du point de sortie de l'appareil.
• Utiliser uniquement les xations/accessoires spéciés par le
fabricant.
• Utiliser uniquement avec le chariot, le support, le trépied,
l'étrier ou la table spéciée par le fabricant ou vendus
avec l'appareil. Lorsqu'un chariot est utilisé, faire attention
pendant le déplacement du bloc chariot/appareil pour
éviter les blessures causées par un renversement.
• Débrancher cet appareil pendant les orages ou lorsqu'il n'est pas
utilisé pendant de longues périodes.
• Coner toute réparation à un technicien qualié. Un entretien
est requis lorsque l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon
que ce soit, par exemple un cordon d'alimentation ou une prise
endommagée, du liquide qui a été renversé ou des objets qui sont
tombés dans l'appareil, si l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à
l'humidité ou s'il est tombé.
• L'appareil doit être connecté à une prise SECTEUR dotée d'une mise
à la terre de protection
• Lorsque la prise SECTEUR ou un coupleur approprié est utilisé
comme dispositif de déconnexion, le dispositif de déconnexion doit
rester facilement accessible.
Contacter le centre de service autorise pour un entretien ordinaire
et extraordinaire.
IMPORTANT : passez en revue toutes les exigences de sécurité et
demandez à un personnel qualié de vérier si nécessaire.
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EC Declaration of Conformity
Biamp Systems, LLC
9300 S.W. Gemini Drive
Beaverton, OR 97008
USA
We declare that under our sole responsibility the products:
Model Names:
ALC-404D
ALC-1604D
ALC-3202D
ALC-404AN
ALC-1604AN
ALC-3202AN
Intended use: Professional Audio Amplier
Are in conformity with the provisions of the following EC
Directives, including all amendments, and with national legislation
implementing these directives:
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2011/65/EU RoHs Directive
The following harmonized standards are applied:
EN 55032:2012,
EN 55032:2012/AC:2013
EN 55035:2017
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 61000-3-11:2000
EN 62368-1:2014
EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2015
Complies with:
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1:14
UL 62368-1 2nd Ed."
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Europe
If the time arises to dispose of your product, please recycle all possible
components.
This symbol indicates that when the end-user wishes to discard
this product, it must be sent to separate collection facilities for
recovery and recycling. By separating this product from other
household-type waste, the volume of waste sent to incinerators
or land-lls will be reduced and natural resources will thus be conserved.
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE
Directive) aims to minimize the impact of electrical and electronic
goods on the environment. Biamp comply with the Directive 2012/19/
EU of the European Parliament on waste electrical nance the cost
of treatment and recovery of electronic equipment (WEEE) in order to
reduce the amount of WEEE that is being disposed of in land-ll site.
All of our products are marked with the WEEE symbol; this indicates that
this product must NOT be disposed of with other waste. Instead it is the
user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste electrical and electronic
equipment by handing it over to an approved reprocessor, or by returning it
to Biamp for reprocessing. For more information about where you can send
your waste equipment for recycling, please contact Biamp or one of your
local distributors.
USA
FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party:
Biamp Systems, LLC
9300 S.W. Gemini Drive
Beaverton, OR 97008 USA
biamp.com
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
• Dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures
Canada
Canadian Caution
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licenceexempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1)This device may not cause interference.
2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil
est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1)L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2)L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ce produit est un produit de classe A. Dans un
environnement domestique, ce produit peut provoquer des interférences
radio, auquel cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures
adéquates.
ICES-003 Class A Notice - Avis NMB-003, Classe A
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Énoncé d’Exposition à la Radiation Ic
L’appareillage répond aux limites de la norme RSS-102 sur l’exposition
aux radiations établies pour un environnement non-contrôlé. Il devrait être
installé et fonctionner à une distance minimale de 20 cm entre l’antenne et
votre corps.
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Preliminary operations
Location
Install your Biamp Amplied Loudspeaker Controller (ALC) in well
ventilated rack cabinets.
Secure both front and rear brackets to the rack.
Connect the AC Mains connector to a circuit breaker.
Install the ALC far from EMF emitting devices.
Avoid placing the ALC close to heat generating sources.
Cooling
The ventilation openings must not be impeded by any item, keep a
distance of at least 19.7 in. (50 cm) from the front and rear ventilation
openings of the ALC.
Biamp ALCs implement a forced-air cooling system to maintain
constant operating temperatures. Air enters from the front panel,
exiting at the back of the unit.
The cooling system features variable-speed DC fans controlled by
the heat sink mounted sensors. This ensures that fan noise and
internal dust accumulation are kept to a minimum.
In the rare event of overheating, sensing circuits shut down all
channels until the ALC cools down to a safe operating temperature.
Normal operation is resumed automatically without the need for
user intervention.
ALCs can be stacked one on top of the other, leave one rack unit
empty every four to guarantee adequate air ow.
Cleaning
Use a dry cloth for cleaning the chassis and the front panel. Air lter
cleaning should be scheduled in accordance with the dust levels in
the ALC’s operating environment.
In order to clean the vent lters remove the front cover by rmly
gripping the outermost black panels and pull them outwards
Use compressed air to remove the dust from lters, or wash them
with clean water (let the lter dry thoroughly before reinstalling
them).
Breaker Save
This feature may be activated when the power grid is unable to
provide enough current to continuously drive the loads, or when the
number of ALCs connected to the same outlet is such that one can
reach the critical power absorption of the line.
When activated, the Breaker Save halves the maximum continuous
current absorption from the mains. This slightly reects on the
overall performance of the system, reducing the available output
po wer.
In order to activate the Breaker Save feature, locate the BRK SAVE
switch on the rear panel.
Remote On/O
Remote ON/OFF is available through the dedicated terminals on
the rear panel.
Both terminals respond to the dierential voltage between the
contacts: a voltage dierence in the range 5 V
the control. Any voltage exceeding 28 VDC may damage the input
circuitry.
The couple of terminals act depending on the actual state of the
ALC, in accordance with the following table.
REMOTE ONREMOTE
Vdi ≥ 5V Any Force Turn ON
Vdi < 3V Vdi ≥ 5V Force Turn OFF
Vdi < 3V Vdi < 3V
OFF
(Returns to last state set by front panel switch)
ALC STATE
No Change
- 24 VDC triggers
DC
Gain selection
ALCs can operate with dierent gain applied to the input signal. This
feature is designed to match the voltage of the input signal.
A proper combination of the position of two GAIN switches on the
rear panel sets the operating gain of the amplier
Connections
AC Mains Supply
ALCs implement an universal switching mode power supply with
power factor correction operating in the range from 100 VAC up to
240 VAC ±10%.
AC mains connection is in the rear panel through the IEC C20 inlet,
the approved power cord is provided.
Switching the ALC On and O
Once properly powered (power cord inserted, sectioning breaker
closed), the system can be either ON or in STANDBY mode
depending on its state at latest power o.
In order to toggle the ALC between ON and STANDBY press
and hold the power button for 3 seconds. Please consider that
the operating condition can be modied by the REMOTE ON and
REMOTE OFF conguration.
Energy Save
The Smart Rails Management technology implemented in the
power supply unit allows to reduce the power consumption when
the input signal falls under a dened threshold.
When On, Energy Save is active on each channel independently.
If the signal is missing for more than 30 minutes on all channels, the
auto standby is applied and the main PSU is turned o to further
save energy (Time out time is selectable via ArmoníaPlus). Normal
operation is resumed in a matter of milliseconds when an incoming
signal is detected.
In order to activate the Energy Save feature, operate the NRG SAVE
dip switch on the rear panel.
Signal Grounding
There is no ground switch or terminal on the ALCs. The unit’s
signal grounding system is automatic. In order to limit hum and/
or interference entering the signal path, use balanced input
connections.
In the interests of safety, the unit MUST always operate with
electrical safety earth connected to the chassis via the dedicated
Protective Earth wire.
Analog Audio Input Connections
Analog input connections are made via the Phoenix MC
1,5/6-ST-3,81 5447900 connector on the ALC-3202 (or via the
Phoenix MC 1,5/12-ST-3,81 1803675 connector on the ALC-404
or ALC-1604).
Remote Level Adjustment
The level of each channel can be remotely adjusted by means of a
linear 10 kΩ potentiometer connected to the input LEVEL connector.
When the CH1 MSTR switch is in the OFF position the remote level
potentiometers work independently on each separate channel.
When the CH1 MSTR switch is in the ON position the remote level
potentiometer of channel 1 acts as a master level, controlling the
volume of all channels.
The remote level controls are in series with the level adjustment
knobs in the front panel.
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Ethernet Connection
The port labeled Ethernet is designed to remotely control the ALC
via an Ethernet connection through a personal computer and
Powersoft ArmoníaPlus System Manager software.
Powersoft recommends the use of Ethernet Cat5 straight through
patch cables with pin/pair assignments TIA/EIA-568-B, i.e. T568B.
Digital Audio Input Connection
ONLY AVAIL ABLE ON "D" MODELS. ALC "D" models accept
two/four input streams from the Dante® connection through the
Dante® port. Cabling must comply to TIA/EIA-568-B and adopt the
T568B scheme pinout.
In order to implement a Dante® network, a computer running
Dante® Controller have to be used. Dante® Controller is a software
application that manages devices on the network. ALC-Ds are
automatically discovered and displayed in Dante® Controller with the
default identier: MODELNAME-SERIAL (e.g.ALC-3202D-71520).
Output Connections
Output connections are made via the Phoenix PC 5/4-STF1-7,62
177859 port (or PC 5/8-STF1-7,62 177891 port ALC-404/1604).
Any mixed conguration of low and high impedance output loads
can be made: in order to set the load conguration, each channel is
provided with four DIP switches.
Hi-Z 70V/100V Operations
Any channel can drive 70V/100V (Hi-Z) distributed line loudspeakers.
To connect any channel’s output to a 70V/100V line, set the rear
panel DIP switch corresponding to the channel.
When using Biamp ALC's with factory-authored loudspeaker
presets, it is not necessary to use the built-in HPF (High Pass Filter)
DIP switches on the rear of the amplier. While these switches can
select a HPF of 35Hz or 70Hz, each Biamp 70V / 100V loudspeaker
preset already includes a HPF appropriate for the selected
loudspeaker model.
Low-Z 2Ω Load Operation
The 2Ω switch allows activation of all output channels set to match
the low impedance operating condition (i.e. in Low-Z configuration)
optimizing the performance with very low loads, by limiting the
maximum output voltage to 85 Vpeak per channel.
When using ALC's with Biamp-authored loudspeaker presets this
switch becomes redundant and can be ignored. Each loudspeaker
preset already includes limiters preset to values that will limit
voltages to safe operating levels.
If using an ALC without a Biamp-authored loudspeaker preset, use
this switch as intended for 2Ω loads. Never connect loads lower than
2Ω to any output channel on any ALC under any circumstances.
Self Check
The self check procedure tests the ALC status and reports the user
in case of failures.
After few minutes, at the end of the self check procedure, a
combination of lit LED in the LED panel provides information about
the amplier status.
In order to exit the self check test and resume normal operations,
press the self check push button once 6.
If self check cannot be started because of a fault, the check LED
will blink fast, while a reassuring slow blink is an indication of a
completed self check procedure.
Pilot Tone Monitoring
The detection of a mismatch in the input pilot tone parameters
(frequency and voltage level) can be used to trigger the backup policy
and activate an alert through the general purpose output switch.
The output pilot tone detection relies on an external signal passing
through the ALC or the internal post DSP pilot tone generator; in
both cases any mismatch between the detected signal and the set
thresholds triggers the general purpose output switches.
Networking
ALCs support star network topology via the Ethernet port and
Dante® networking via the Dante® port.
IP Addressing
Factory default network settings are DHCP/AutoIP, in order for
the ALC to self-congure when connected to an existing LAN or
PC. Fixed IP policy can also be adopted and congured through
ArmoníaPlus System Manager.
If a DHCP server is not active within the network, the ALC
platform initiates a stateless address auto-conguration (i.e. Zeroconguration networking methodology). It self-assigns a local
numeric network address (of the type 169.254.x.y – 172.31.*.* for
the secondary network if present – with a subnet mask 255.255.0.0)
and automatically distributes and resolves the host names of the
networking devices.
Both ArmoníaPlus and the ALC must belong to the same subnet. If
a DHCP server is present on the network and an ALC is in AUTO IP,
networking may become unstable.
IMP ORTANT: As a rule of thumb, turn the DHCP server ON before
connecting the ALCs.
IP addressing of an ALC is established during the bootstrap: when
the amplier discovers a DHCP server on the network during the
startup, it negotiates the networking parameters. If the ALC does
not reveal a DHCP server on the network during the startup, it sets
itself in AUTO IP mode.
Diagnostics - GPO - Alarms
ALCs provide a pair of paralleled general purpose output connections
per channel: one Normally Open NO and one Normally Closed
NC.
The connections are available on the back panel via the 6-pin
(ALC-3202) or 12-pin (ALC-404/1604) Phoenix connectors.
When the amplier is in normal operating condition the NO contacts
are closed, while the NC contacts are open, and vice-versa.
These contacts are used to report potentially dangerous faults or
generally unsafe operation conditions by toggling alarm switches
relative to the following events, and any fault preventing the normal
operation of an output channel:
No AC mains (i.e. system shutdown)
Thermal stress (the system temperature is too high and the
thermal protection is engaged)
Short circuit in output wiring (either the loudspeaker or the line is
in short)
ALC is in Standby
All ALCs feature further monitoring on pilot tone and output load
through ArmoníaPlus System Manager.
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ArmoníaPlus System Manager
ArmoníaPlus System Manager is the conguring interface that
allows system setting and customization of the ALCs. ArmoníaPlus
can be installed on a PC running Windows (7 and higher). Download
ArmoníaPlus System Manager for free from the website: here.
Input Selection and Backup Policy
The "D" models allow two input signal sources per channel: analog
and Dante® streams, whereas the "AN" models have a single
input to allow only analog signals. ArmoníaPlus System Manager
software provides an interface to select the input source.
Dual input models only: ALCs implement a backup policy aimed to
improve reliability against signal fault. By assigning a bus priority
to the dierent input sources per channel, the system is able to
automatically switch to a reliable input connection in case of signal
drop or pilot tone mismatch.
Output Load Monitoring
Through the ArmoníaPlus System Manager software it is possible
to set the thresholds on the load impedance, at given frequency,
that trigger the general purpose output of any channel in ALCs.
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Location
1 RU
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
1 RU
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
5
1 RU
Cooling
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Exposing the Control Panel
ALC-3202 (D or AN)
(2 Channel)
Dimensions
ALC-404 (D or AN)
ALC-1604 (D or AN)
(4 Channel)
17. 4 I N
442 MM
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14.7 I N
14.0 I N
373 MM
357 M M
14.4 IN
365.5 MM
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GPI
ON
Front Panel
GPI
GPI
ON
OFF
POWERED BY
4 5
63
1
2
7
Control Panel
OPERATING MODE LEDS (ON/STANDBY)
1
POWER PUSHBUTTON
2
ARMONÍAPLUS CALLBACK PUSHBUTTON
3
SOFT RESET PUSHBUTTON
4
HARD RESET PUSHBUTTON
5
SELF CHECK PUSHBUTTON
6
CH1, CH2 ATTENUATORS (+ CH3, CH4 - A LC-404D, ALC-1604D)
7
LED Panel
CHANNEL STATUS LED METERS
8
SYSTEM STATUS LEDS
9
Serial Port
RESERVED FOR SERVICE OPERATIONS.
98
Rear Panel
AC Mains Connector
IE C C19
ground
mains
POWERED BY
ON
OFF
10
Output section
OUTPUT CONNECTOR
10
ALC-3202 (D/AN) ALC-404 or ALC-1604 (D/AN)
SINGLE ENDED
(FLIPPED VIEW)
BRIDGED
(FLIPPED VIEW)
Ch 1
SINGLE ENDED
(FLIPPED VIEW)
Ch 2
BRIDGED
(FLIPPED VIEW)
Ch 4
Ch 3
Ch 2
Ch 1
Ch 2 (–)
Ch 1 (+)
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Ch 2 (–)
Ch 1 (+)
Ch 4 (–)
Ch 3 (+)
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Rear Panel (continued)
GPI
ON
OFF
GPI
ON
OFF
POWERED BY
GPI
ON
OFF
ALC "AN" models do not have a Dante Port
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Output section
OUTPUT CONFIGURATION DIP SWITCHES
11
Low-Z High-Z 100V 70V HPF @ 35 H z HPF @ 70 Hz
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
100V
70V
100V
70V
100V
70V
hi-Z
lo-Z
hi-Z
lo-Z
hi-Z
lo-Z
70Hz
35Hz
70Hz
35Hz
70Hz
35Hz
HPF On
HPF Off
HPF On
HPF Off
HPF On
HPF Off
A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
C
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
E
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
100V
100V
hi-Z
70Hz
HPF On
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
70V
lo-Z
35Hz
HPF Off
D
B
100V
hi-Z
70Hz
HPF On
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
70V
lo-Z
35Hz
HPF Off
F
100V
hi-Z
70Hz
HPF On
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
70V
lo-Z
35Hz
HPF Off
G
hi-Z
70Hz
HPF On
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12
13
ALC-404 or ALC-1604 (D/AN)
Input
Ch 2
Ch 3
Ch 4
Remote Level
Ch 1
Input section
REMOTE LEVEL CONNECTOR
12
LINE INPUT CONNECTOR
13
ALC-3202 (D/AN)
Input
70V
lo-Z
35Hz
HPF Off
Remote Level
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 1
(or M aster)
Ch 2
Ch 3
Ch 4
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(or M aster)
Ch 2
Ch 1
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Rear Panel (continued)
GPI
14
15
ON
OFF
Remote On/O-Conguration dip switches
REMOTE ON/O FF CONNECTOR (P HOENI X MC 1,5/4-ST-3,81 1803594)
14
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DIP SWITCHES
15
Input Gain Selection
26 dB 29 dB 32 dB 35 dB CH1 Master
Remote On/Off
2 - 3 2 - 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
23
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
23
2 - 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
23
2 - 3 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
23
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1
Input Gain Selection
BRK Save NRG Save USR A USR B 2 Ω*
4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
6
7
* NOTE: ALC-404 and ALC-1604 models only. (ALC3202 does not need a dip switch setting for 2 Ω operation).
ALC-3202 (D/AN)
common
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
8
ALC-404 or ALC-1604 (D/AN)
Alarm
Ch 1
common
common
Ch 2
GPO/ALARM CONNECTOR
common
common
Ch 4
common
Ch 3
common
Ch 1
common
Ch 2
ALC "D" models ALC "AN" models
16 17
16 17
Ethernet and Dante® ports
ETHERNET PORT (RJ45)
16
DANTE® P ORT (RJ45) - A LC “D” MOD ELS ONLY
17
NO PORT - ALC "AN" MODELS
RJ45
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Color code (TIA/EIA-568-B) Pin
ORANGE / WHITE 1
ORANGE 2
GREEN / WHITE 3
BLUE 4
BLUE / WHITE 5
GREEN 6
BROWN / WHITE 7
BROWN 8
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LED Charts
Control Panel
LED Bars, signal metering
Color
ORANGE
YELLOW -6dB
GREEN -12dB — —
GREEN -24dB — —
GREEN -60dB
GREEN — SOLID ON Channel ready
RED — SOLID ON Channel fault
1
Red LED lig hts on in case of any kind of channe l fault that preve nts the normal channel
operating.
Lighting Timings Description
FLASHING
BLINKING
Signal
Metering
Clipping
ALC User Limiter
100 ms ON
900 ms OFF
500 ms ON
500 ms OFF
Lighting Description
— —
SOLID ON
FLASHING Auto Standby
SOLID ON Signal presence
BLINKING Channel muted
LED Bar, system status
Color Name
ORANGE LIMIT
YELLOW TEMP SOLID ON
ORANGE CHECK
GREEN REMOTE
GREEN
GREEN MAINS
RED ALARM SOLID ON
1
Red LED lights on in case of any kind of PSU fault that prevents normal operating.
POWER
ON
Lightning Description
FLASHING Breaker Save Enabled
SOLID ON Breaker Save limiting power draw
SOLID ON System self checking
BLINKING Self check completed
FAST BLINKING Self Check Unavailable
SOLID ON Connected to ArmoníaPlus
OFF Not connected to ArmoníaPlus
SOLID ON System ready
OFF System o
SOLID ON
OFF Undervoltage
FLASHING Over/Undervoltage Warning
FAST BLINKING Overvoltage
BLINKING Mains FUSES blown
Warnings
Thermal protection engaged
AC mains voltage within the
8
Warnings
Thermal warning
Thermal protection engaged
9
Thermal warning
operating range
PSU fault
OR Critical Faults
1
Label Label Typ e Action Description
POWER Pushbutton
2
CALL Pushbutton press
3
SOFT
4
RESET
HARD
5
RESET
CHECK Pushbutton
6
CH12Potentiometer
Pushbutton
1
Pushbutton
1
7
CH22Potentiometer
The push -buttons a re disabled wh en connected to Armonía.
1
1. Ke ep pressed both the SOFT RES ET button and t he HARD RESE T button for at l east 3
seconds to completely reset the ALC to its factory default conguration (any preset stored in
the inter nal memory will be lost and replaced with a at preset).
2. The p otentiomete r is in series wi th the remote leve l control so it c an be used to limit the
output vo lume regardl ess of any remote a djustment.
3. Press again to resume normal operations.
keep pressed for
3 seconds
keep pressed for
3 seconds
keep pressed for
3 seconds
keep pressed for
3 seconds
turn
counter-clockwise
turn
counter-clockwise
Self Check
SYSTEM OK.
POWER SUPPLY FAULT
AC MAINS VOLTAGE
OUT OF RANGE
(OVER/UNDER VOLTAGE)
PSU TEMPER ATURE
OUT OF RANGE
FAN E RROR
Toggle system ready /
standby mode
Highlight the ALC in the
ArmoníaPlus workspace
Reset network parameters to
factory default
Reboot the system
Start the self-checking
procedure
Attenuate the output level of
the signal on channel 1
Attenuate the output level of
the signal on channel 2
3
6
Lighting Timings Description
FLASHING
FAST BLINKING
BLINKING
Operating mode LEDs
Color Name
GREEN POWER ON — SOLID ON
ORANGE STANDBY SOLID ON —
ORANGE AUTO STANDBY BLINKING —
ORANGE ERROR CODE BLINK COUNTER —
100 ms ON
400 ms OFF
100 ms ON
100 ms OFF
500 ms ON
500 ms OFF
1
Operating mode
Standby Power On
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CHANNEL#
OUTPUT WAVEFORM
NON-CONFORMITY
CHANNEL#
TEMPERATUR E
OUT OF RANGE
CHANNEL#
OUTPUT CURRENT
MEASUREMENT
NON-CONFORMITY1
1. An 8Ω dummy load is needed to measure the output cur rent. If the dummy load is not applied
the syste m reports a fa ult.
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Warranty and Assistance
Biamp guarantees its manufactured products to be free from
defective components and factory workmanship for a period of
time starting from the date of purchase printed on Biamp’s (or any
of its Authorized Dealer’s) invoice to the end customer.
The standard warranty period is: 48 months for rack ALC units.
All warranty repairs and retrots must be performed at Biamp facilities
or at an Authorized Service Center at no cost for the purchaser.
Warranty exclusion: Biamp’s warranty does not cover product
malfunctioning or failure caused by: misuse, abuse, repair work
or alterations performed by non-authorized personnel, incorrect
connections, exposure to harsh weather conditions, corrosive
environments, mechanical damages (including shipping accidents),
and normal wear and tear. Biamp will perform warranty services
provided that the product is not damaged during transportation.
Return of Goods
Goods can be returned to Biamp only after they have been granted
a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number to be attached
to the external packaging. Biamp (or its Authorized Service Center)
has the right to refuse any returned good without a RMA number.
Repair or Replacement
Biamp reserves the right to repair or replace any defective goods
covered under the product warranty at its sole discretion and as it
deems best.
Cost and Responsibility of Transport
The purchaser (or end user/customer) is solely responsible for all
transportation costs and risks associated with sending warranty
covered goods to Biamp or its Authorized Service Center. Biamp
will assume full responsibility and cover all costs incurred to send
the goods back to the purchaser (or end user/customer
Warranty
Assistance
All servicing and repairs for Biamp ALCs is handled by Powersoft
Worldwide, but processing of warranty claims must be submitted
to Biamp rst. Please follow the instructions below in case of any
diculties.
There are no user-serviceable parts in the ALC unit. Refer to
qualied technical personnel for servicing. If your ALC needs
repair, contact Biamp's Technical Service Department.
• Take a note of each serial number of the units to be returned.
• Completely ll out the defect report form for each unit to be returned.
Send the completed defect report form to
support@biamp.com.
After having applied the aforementioned procedure, the Biamp
service manager will work with Powersoft to determine the
appropriate Service Center to which the ALCs must be shipped
and the product’s warranty status. Biamp will also provide RMA
numbers for each unit.
Do not contact Powersoft directly for Biamp ALC servicing or
repairs. All claims must be processed by Biamp.
Note: The ALCs and Community branded
loudspeakers are part of the Biamp family of
products. Please contact Biamp support with any
questions or concerns.
In-Warranty Repairs
The service repair will be free of charge for the customer.
Out of Warranty Issues
• The service costs are calculated on the local rate applied from the
service center and supervised by Biamp.
• The repair time has been set by Biamp and it’s equally applied in all
the authorized service center
• The unit will be evaluated by a technician, and the service center will
provide the customer with the estimated costs.
• The repair will only take place once the customer has approved the
estimated costs.
• The customer will pay the shipping charges once the repair has been
completed, depending on the countries’ standard procedures.
For any inquiries please email Biamp's Technical Service
Department at support@biamp.com and include "ALC Inquiry" in
the subject line.
Shipping the product for factory service
• Record each serial number of the units to be returned.
• Fill out completely the defect report form for each unit to be returned.
• Send the completed defect report form to the following email address:
support@biamp.com.
After having applied the aforementioned procedure, you will
receive an email from Biamp containing the Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA form) for each unit returned and a Service
Center shipping address. All ALCs must be shipped to the specic
Service Center address provided by Biamp, units shipped to any
other location will be rejected.
Phone Support Hours
Monday - Friday 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM Eastern Time Zone
ph: +1 610 876-3400
Important Note: Mark or write the RMA# on the outside of the box
in a prominent place. If the RMA# is not displayed on the outside of
the box, the shipment will be rejected and sent back to the customer.
Dead on Arrival (D.O.A.) Procedure
In case of a "dead on arrival" D.O.A. product, we ask the customer
to contact the Biamp Service Department, mentioning the serial
number of the faulty unit.
The D.O.A. unit will be replaced completely without any additional
charges!
Important Note: To avoid any warranty issue, do NOT tamper with,
or operate the D.O.A. unit in any way. Biamp declines any D.O.A.
product warranty service if the returned unit has been tampered
with or misused by the customer.
Dante® is a registered trademark of Audinate.
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CONTACT US
Email: support@biamp.com
Web: support.biamp.com
Warranty: biamp.com/legal/warranty-information
Compliance: compliance@biamp.com
A: 9300 Gemini Drive, Beaverton, OR 97008 W: www.biamp.com
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