Suppression eliminates EMI and
dramatically improves audio
performance
➤ Plenum Rated
UL 2043 plenum rated with optional
kit for above-ceiling installation
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Introduction
XTR A SERIE S
The Extron XPA 1002 and XPA 2001 are compact power
amplifiers in the XTRA Series, designed for installation in
racks, lecterns, or above the ceiling. These ENERGY STAR
qualified amplifiers feature an Extron exclusive, highly
efficient, advanced Class D amplifier design with patented
™
- Class D Ripple Suppression technology that
CDRS
eliminates EMI emissions and interference with sensitive
A/V equipment. This high efficiency design allows the
amplifiers to be fanless and operate in environments with
little or no ventilation. These professional grade amplifiers
deliver 200 watts of continuous output power. The XPA 1002
stereo power amplifier offers 100 watts per channel output
into 4 ohms, a 105 dB signal-to-noise ratio, and THD of
less than 0.05%. The XPA 2001 mono 70 volt or 100 volt
power amplifier models offer 200 watts output, a 100 dB
plus signal-to-noise ratio, and THD of less than 0.1%. The
XTRA Series amplifiers are housed in compact, plenum-
rated 1U, half rack width enclosures.
ENERGY STAR Qualified Amplifiers
with Auto-Standby
The XPA 1002 and XPA 2001 ENERGY
STAR qualified amplifiers are energy
efficient products that conserve energy
and reduce costs. With an Extron exclusive auto-standby
feature that automatically enters the amplifiers into standby
after one hour of inactivity, they consume just 10 watts
when idle and less than 1 watt in standby mode. XTRA
Series amplifiers exceed ENERGY STAR qualification
requirements.
XPA 1002
Stereo Power Amplifier - 100 Watts Per Channel
The XPA 1002 two channel amplifier delivers 100 watts rms
per channel into 4 ohms, and 60 watts rms per channel into
8 ohms for amplification of voice or program audio content
to stereo speakers, or two sets of 8 ohm ceiling speakers in
a dual zone application.
XPA 2001
Mono 70 Volt / 100 Volt Power Amplifiers - 200
Watts
The XPA 2001 delivers 200 watts rms for high impedance
speaker systems in voice reinforcement and distributed
audio applications. The XPA 2001 is available in 70 volt and
100 volt models.
The XPA 1002 and XPA 2001 accept balanced and
unbalanced input signals and include a recessed, detented
level control located on the rear panel to prevent tampering.
This control allows for adjusting audio system gain
structure. For applications requiring volume adjustment
and muting control from a location other than the amplifier,
remote control capability is available using the optional
Extron VCM 100 analog volume and mute controller or
VC 50 analog volume controller. Additionally, the XTRA
Series amplifiers include multiple protection circuits that
momentarily activate when an abnormal condition, such
as overheating, is detected. An advanced, automatic clip
limiter protects speakers from clipping distortion.
A signal-to-noise specifi cation is useful when comparing amplifi ers, but it doesn't tell the full story. This noise fl oor graph shows the signal-to-noise
performance of the Extron XPA 1002 and other typical amplifi ers across the entire audio band. This graph demonstrates the professional grade performance of
the XPA 1002, showing it actually performs better than a traditional Class A/B amplifi er, and dramatically better than a typical Class D amplifi er.
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Overview
XTRA SERIES
XTR A SERIE S
Over Temp LED
Indicates enclosure has exceeded
optimal operating temperature
®
ENERGY STAR
qualified amplifier
Meets green building
requirements and saves
system operation costs
XPA 1002 - Front
The XPA 1002 offers 100 watts rms per
channel into 4 ohms or 60 watts rms into
8 ohms. Also available is the XPA 2001,
a 200 watt mono amplifier in a 70 volt or
100 volt model.
Extron Patented CDRS
Class D Ripple Suppression eliminates high
frequency switching ripple and EMI emissions
™
Front and rear-mounted signal
and protection LEDs
Provide indication from both sides of
an equipment rack
105 dB signal-to-noise ratio
and THD less than 0.05%
Extron exclusive auto-standby
mode with fast power-up
Automatically enters standby after
one hour of inactivity to dramatically
reduce power consumption
Bridgeable outputs
The XPA 1002 delivers 200 watts
into 8 ohms or 120 watts into
16 ohms when output is wired for
bridged mono operation
Compact 1U, half rack width
metal enclosure
Reduces rack space requirements
Screw-lock 5 mm captive
screw speaker connectors
For simple, secure connections
with speaker cables up to 12 AWG
XPA 1002 - Back
Plenum rated when used
with optional Flexible
Conduit Adapter Kit
Enables concealment above the
ceiling to prevent theft or save
space inside the room
High pass filter
Prevents saturation of speaker
transformers
Rear panel recessed,
detented level controls
Prevents tampering and
accidental gain adjustments
Accepts balanced or
unbalanced stereo or
mono audio signals
Remote volume and mute port
For use with optional Extron analog
Volume and Mute Controllers
Additional features found on the XPA 2001
Input summing
Accepts stereo sources for mono
amplification
Mono, high impedance output
The XPA 2001 is available in 70 volt and 100 volt versions
Remote standby port
For remotely powering down
amplifier to reduce operating costs
100-240V 0.5A, 50-60Hz
CLASS 2 WIRING
1
2
17TT
AUDIO/VIDEO
APPARATUS
XPA 1002
LEVEL
1
1 2
1
2
LIMITER/
PROTECT
SIGNAL
2
INPUTS
OUTPUT
REMOTE
0 0
10V 50 mA
VOL/MUTE
STANDBY
LISTED
100-240V 0.5A, 50-60Hz
CLASS 2 WIRING
1
2
17TT
AUDIO/VIDEO
APPARATUS
XPA 1002
LEVEL
1
1 2
1
2
LIMITER/
PROTECT
SIGNAL
2
INPUTS
OUTPUT
REMOTE
0 0
10V 50 mA
VOL/MUTE
STANDBY
LISTED
The condu it adapter
plate repl aces
the IEC plate
Extron
XPA 1002
Audio Power
Amplier
Extron
Flexible Conduit
Adapter Kit
Features
XTRA SERIES
XTR A SERIE S
Plenum Rated When Used with Optional
Flexible Conduit Adapter Kit
In many rooms, the space above the ceiling is used as
a return air plenum. To ensure safety from potentially
harmful heat and smoke release in the event of a fire, A/V
products installed in ceilings of this type must comply
with safety codes and be specifically rated for use in
plenum environments. When used with the optional
Flexible Conduit Adapter Kit, part # 70-228-02, and
plenum-rated signal and speaker cables, the XTRA Series
power amplifiers are UL 2043 rated to conform to heat
and smoke release codes for plenum environments.
The XTRA Series ampliers feature a built-in power
supply with a modular power connection. In a rack
installation, these amplifiers would be powered from
an AC receptacle. However, when the amplifier is to be
permanently installed above a drop ceiling, the XTRA
Series can be directly hardwired for AC power when the
optional Flexible Conduit Adapter Kit is used in place of
a conventional power cord. With this kit, the wiring is
encased in flexible conduit, which connects directly to
the amplifier and a local junction box. This can simplify
installation without the necessity to provide an AC
receptacle above the drop ceiling.
Installing an amplier above a drop ceiling offers
exibility for integrators wanting to conserve rack
space and achieve a clean, streamlined installation free
of visible cable runs. An amplifier situated above the
ceiling is also concealed from view, which reduces the
possibility of theft.
When used with the optional Flexible Conduit
Adapter Kit, the XTRA Series power amplifiers are
UL 2043 rated for plenum environments.
XTRA Performance
The XTRA Series amplifiers deliver professional
grade performance with 105 dB signal-to-noise
ratio and THD of less than 0.05% for the
XPA 1002, and 100 dB plus signal-to-noise
ratio and THD of less than 0.1% for the
XPA 2001.
XTRA Efficient
The XPA 1002 and XPA 2001 are ENERGY
STAR qualified amplifiers and energy efficient
products that conserve energy and reduce
costs.
XTRA Cool
The XTRA Series amplifiers generate
substantially less heat than similar power
amplifier designs, making them ideal for
installation in credenzas, lecterns, and racks
without the need for an external fan to provide
forced air circulation.
XTRA Clean Output
CDRS - Class D Ripple Suppression is an Extron
Patented technology that eliminates the high
frequency switching ripple and EMI emissions
found in all Class D amplifiers. CDRS enables
Extron power amplifiers to be installed near
sensitive A/V devices without RF interference,
and dramatically improves audio performance
over conventional Class D amplifier designs.
XTRA Small
With the capability to deliver full-sized amplifier
power in one quarter to one half the size of
many comparable power amplifiers, the XTRA
Series amplifiers reduce rack space requirements for many installations.
Plenum Rated
The XPA 1002 and XPA 2001 meet UL 2043 for
smoke and heat release for installation within a
plenum airspace above a drop ceiling. Abovethe-ceiling placement conceals the amplifier to
prevent theft, and is convenient for installing
equipment when space inside the room is
limited.
Fanless Design
The XPA 1002 and XPA 2001 do not require
fans or vents for cooling, ensuring quiet, reliable
operation.
Extron Exclusive Auto-Standby with
Fast Power-Up
The XTRA Series amplifiers exceed ENERGY
STAR qualification requirements with an
auto-standby feature that automatically enters
the amplifiers into standby after one hour
of inactivity, dramatically reducing power
consumption. They quickly return to full power
status in less than one second upon signal
detection.
Rear Panel Recessed, Detented Level
Controls
These controls provide attenuation of input
signals for adjusting audio system gain staging.
They are located on the rear panel to prevent
users from tampering with level adjustments.
Automatic Clip Limiter
Detects actual onset of clipping by comparing
input and output waveforms. Gain is automatically
reduced with a slow attack and fast release to
eliminate clipping.
Multiple Protection Circuits
These circuits activate during output shorts,
thermal overload, or DC faults to prevent damage
to the amplifier and speakers.
Remote Volume and Mute Control Port
In basic installations without third-party control
systems, this port allows the XTRA Series
amplifiers to be remotely controlled using
the optional Extron VCM 100 analog volume
and mute controller or VC 50 analog volume
controller.
Front and Rear-Mounted Signal and
Protection Indication LEDs
These LEDs provide convenient indication of
input signal presence and protection circuit
activation from both sides of an equipment rack.
Front Panel Over-Temperature LED
This LED provides visual indication that the
enclosure temperature has exceeded the optimal
value, well in advance of the onset of thermal
protection circuitry.
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Extron XTRA Series:
Less than 1 watt in standby mode
510
Watts
1520
XTRA Low Power Consumption
Requirement for earning
the ENERGY STAR
Extron XTRA Series:
10 watts in idle mode
Other amplifiers:
Greater than 10 watts in idle mode
Engineered For Effi ciency
Extron XTRA Series amplifiers have been engineered to deliver energy, thermal, and space efficiency. This combination results in an
amplifier that draws less power, runs at cooler temperatures, and consumes much less rack space than many similar power amplifiers.
XTRA Series amplifiers therefore offer expanded opportunities for integration in a wide variety of applications where audio amplification
is desired but installation is not practical due to limited equipment space or air circulation.
XTRA Energy Effi ciency
As ENERGY STAR qualified amplifiers, the XTRA Series are energy efficient
products designed to meet green building requirements, including low
power consumption. In order to earn the ENERGY STAR, an audio product
must feature a standby mode that draws less than 1 watt of AC power.
The XPA 1002 and XPA 2001 draw just 10 watts when idle, and less
than 1 watt of power when in standby mode. With an Extron exclusive
auto-standby feature, the amplifiers automatically enter into standby
mode after one hour of inactivity, or when triggered by contact closure.
Overall, the XTRA Series requires substantially less power than similar
power amplifiers, which are a significant source of power consumption
in an AV system.
Since the XTRA Series amplifiers draw very little power in standby mode,
operating costs can be greatly reduced in many A/V systems where the
amplifiers are continuously powered.
XTRA Thermal Effi ciency
The XTRA Series feature an exclusive Extron Class D amplifier design
that delivers very high efficiency with low distortion and a professional
grade signal-to-noise ratio. These Extron amplifiers deliver far more of
the incoming power – up to 90% – to the outputs and produce far
less heat than conventional power amplifier designs. Because Extron
Class D amplifiers produce little heat, the XPA 1002 and XPA 2001
do not require internal fans for cooling, and can be installed in racks,
credenzas, and lecterns without the need for an external fan to provide
forced air circulation. This allows integrators to build in sound systems
with the amplifier installed in airflow-restricted spaces where many
similar power amplifiers cannot be used.
With both an idle and stand-by mode, XTRA Series Amplifi ers are more
effi cient than similar power amplifi er designs to reduce operational costs.
Competitive Amplifi er at 1/8th power Series XPA 1002 at 1/8th Power
IR photography demonstrates how cool the XTRA Series operates compared to similar power
amplifi ers, lowering energy costs to cool equipment racks.
XTRA Space Effi ciency
In addition to generating little heat, Extron thermally efficient amplifiers
do not require fans and heat sinks. When combined with an Extrondesigned compact power supply, the size of the chassis can be
significantly reduced. Most 200 watt amplifiers have an enclosure that
is 1U or 2U high and spans an entire rack width. However, the XPA 1002
and XPA 2001 feature a very compact enclosure that occupies 1U
and just a half rack width of space, as little as one-fourth the size of
comparable amplifiers. These space-efficient amplifiers reduce costs
associated with equipment racks and placement.
The 1U, half rack width XTRA Series versus a competitive 2U, full rack amplifi er allows more
amplifi cation to be installed in smaller spaces to save installation equipment costs.
XTRA SERIES
Wireless
Microphone
System
Radio
Cordless
Telephone
AM FM Tuner
Conventional Class D Amplifiers
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CDRS - Class D Ripple Suppression
Reduced EMI Emissions
Only Extron Class D audio power amplifiers offer very high efficiency, low heat, low distortion, and long lifespan. Conventional designs emit significant
amounts of EMI – Electromagnetic Interference emissions that often impacts sensitive nearby electronic equipment. Extron’s advanced Class D design
incorporates our patented CDRS – Class D Ripple Suppression to eliminate EMI interference problems and produce a clean ripple-free output.
EMI is emitted by conventional Class D amplifiers from connected speaker cables, and leads to interference or noise issues with radio receivers and wireless products. Extron's Patented
CDRS technology greatly improves EMI performance by suppressing the switching frequency, or ripple, eliminating EMI emissions. All XTRA Series amplifiers are equipped with CDRS
technology and can be installed near other A/V equipment without creating interference.
No Switching Ripple
In addition to EMI emissions, the switching ripple at the audio output distorts the audio waveform and may impact audio performance. As a result, the
switching ripple can compromise the capability of a Class D amplifier to deliver natural sound reproduction.
In a conventional Class D amplifier the switching ripple is
present on the output audio waveform as a superimposed
high frequency ripple.
CDRS removes the switching ripple from the audio output
waveform, so that the signal is pure, and on par with that of a
conventional linear amplifier. The result is a Class D amplifier
design with dramatically improved audio performance.
With CDRS, the XTRA Series amplifiers deliver high quality
reproduction of music and voice, and also the efficiency of a
Class D amplifier.
Extron
XPA 1002
Audio Power
Amplier
Extron
XPA 1002
Audio Power
Amplier
Extron
SI 28
Surfa ce Mount
Speakers
Extron
SI 26C T
Two-Way Ceiling
Speakers
Extron
XPA 2001-70V or
XPA 2001-100V
Power Amplier
Extron
XPA 2001-70V or
XPA 2001-100V
Power Amplifer with Flexible
Conduit Adapter Kit
(Mounted in Ceiling)
Applications
XPA 1002 Stereo Power Amplifi er - 100 Watts Per Channel
XTR A SERIE S
The Extron XTRA Series amplifiers
operate without fans and do not
require additional ventilation spaces in
equipment racks
• Highly efficient, advanced Class D design
enables installation in equipment credenzas
and lecterns with limited ventilation
• Convection cooled without the need for fans to
ensure quiet, reliable operation
• Compact 1U, half rack width metal enclosure
reduces rack space requirements.
XPA 2001-70V 70 Volt Mono Power Amplifi er - 200 Watts
XPA 2001-100V 100 Volt Mono Power Amplifi er - 200 Watts
The Extron Flexible Conduit Adapter Kit
(part # 70-228-02) allows the XTRA Series
amplifiers to be permanently installed into
plenum environments
• UL 2043 plenum rating allows for placement above the