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- Page 1 FOUR ZONE INTEGRATED MIXER AMPLIFIER MODELS 46-80 and 46-80T Installation and User Guide 46-80 Installation and User Guide V1.0...
- Page 2 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 46-80 Installation and User Guide V1.0...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Class 2 Wiring, but voltages at these terminals may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The external wiring connected to these terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the use of pre-made leads or cords. 46-80 Installation and User Guide V1.0... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Microphone inputs ................................16 Paging system connections ............................16 Remote music control ..............................18 Zone 1 Facility Port .................................19 Speaker outputs (Lo-Z) ..............................20 Speaker outputs (70/100 V-line operation) ......................20 Utility/Loop output .................................20 Auxiliary line outputs ..............................20 Music Mute ..................................21 46-80 Installation and User Guide V1.0... - Page 5 APPENDIX ................................30 PCB jumper locations .................................30 Table of internal jumpers and default settings ......................31 Restoring factory settings ..............................31 Summary of rear panel DIP switch functions ......................32 EMC considerations ................................33 Ground loops ..................................33 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................34 46-80 Installation and User Guide V1.0...
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Page 6: Safety Information
Safety Considerations and SAFETY INFORMATION Information Safety Notes regarding Installation The Cloud 46-80 must be earthed. Ensure that the mains power supply provides an effective earth connection using a • Do not expose the unit to water or moisture. three-wire termination. -
Page 7: Overview
What’s in the box OVERVIEW Unpack the 46-80 and its accessories with care. It is always a Introduction good idea to store all packaging (if practical), in case you ever need to return the unit to your Cloud dealer for any reason. -
Page 8: 46-80 Main Features
- such as a DJ mixer, laptop, MP3 player or • Contact closure access port for paging zone selection similar - to be connected to the 46-80 at a remote location. The module also includes the functions of the RSL-6 Remote •... -
Page 9: M-1 Series Remote Mic Input Module
46-80’s FACILITY PORT, and thus will generally be triggered when streamed audio is detected, reducing the installed within Zone 1. music level in the zone. The BT-1 connects to the 46-80’s FACILITY PORT, and thus will generally be installed within Zone 1. -
Page 10: Pm Series Microphones
PM Series microphones The Cloud PM1 paging microphone is also compatible with the 46-80. It is a much simpler unit which addresses a single Cloud PM Series paging microphones may be connected zone (although zones may be paralleled for wider access). -
Page 11: Block Diagram
(OPTION) SIGNAL ROUTING JUMPERS DETECT ENABLE TIMEOUT OUTPUT LIMITER ZONE 1 AMPLIFIER ZONE 2 AMPLIFIER ZONE 3 AMPLIFIER ZONE 4 AMPLIFIER The simplified block diagram above illustrates the basic signal architecture of the 46-80. 46-80 Installation and User Guide V1.0... -
Page 12: Front Panel Description
LINE IN DETECT – green LED; illuminates when an input signal is detected at any of the Line Inputs. MUTE – red LED; illuminates when the MUSIC MUTE function is active. 10. Fixing holes for security cover – prevents access to Zone EQ controls. 11. Ventilation slots – do not block. 46-80 Installation and User Guide V1.0... -
Page 13: Rear Panel Description
HF: +/-10 dB @ 5 kHz MIC 1 ACCESS – 6-pin, 3.5 mm-pitch screw-terminal connector for paging zone selection by contact closure. DIGITAL PAGE MIC - RJ45 Cloud Digital Paging interface; PM Series* microphones (excluding the PM1) may be connected here, using Cat 5 cable. - Page 14 19. MUSIC MUTE – 2-pin 5 mm-pitch screw terminal connector for connection of external emergency muting relay (e.g., fire control panel). 20. Mains – IEC receptacle for AC mains. The receptacle has an integral fuseholder. The 46-80 will operate on all AC supply voltages from 85 to 243 V, 47 to 63 Hz.
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Page 15: Installation
Hardware considerations two-channel amplifier module. These are service components, The 46-80 Mixer Amplifier is built in a 2U-high 19” rack and should not require attention. Failure of these fuses mount enclosure. It is recommended that it is installed in a indicates a fault condition, which should be immediately 19”... -
Page 16: Microphone Inputs
Mono and stereo sources: microphones. This is adequate to power one or two PM-4 The mixing section of the 46-80 is mono; the stereo line inputs microphones. Cloud recommend that all ‘-SA’ models (with are summed internally. Stereo sources should be connected spot announcement sound stores) are powered by a separate, in a normal stereo configuration, using both L and R inputs. - Page 17 The diagram below shows the connections between a PM1 screen for the control cable. (Note that ‘-SA’ versions of PM and a 46-80. Use of 2-pair cable is assumed; the same wiring Series microphones cannot be powered by the 46-80, and principle is adopted if separate cables are being used for require an external PSU.)
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Page 18: Remote Music Control
Connecting an RSL-6 Series remote control plate Wire the remote control plate as shown below. Twin-and- Like most other Cloud host units, the 46-80 allows remote screen cable should be used. Maximum reliable cable run is control of music level and source selection in each of the 100 m. -
Page 19: Zone 1 Facility Port
Connecting an active remote module The following Cloud active remote input modules are directly Zone 1 of the 46-80 is provided with a FACILITY PORT in the compatible with the 46-80 and may be connected to the form of an RJ45 connector on the rear panel ([13] on page FACILITY PORT using screened Cat 5 cable: 13). -
Page 20: Speaker Outputs (Lo-Z)
70/100 V-line operation. Any or all zone panel AUX OUT connectors, [14] at page 13. outputs of Model 46-80 may be converted for 70/100 V-line The two connectors are of 3-pin, 3.5 mm-pitch screw terminal operation by retrofitting CXL-80T transformers as necessary. -
Page 21: Music Mute
RS232 Serial Port results are likely to be obtained by connecting pin 3 to the The 46-80 can accept commands from third-party AV signal pin of the unbalanced input (e.g., the tip of a phono/ systems using standard RS232 protocol. A bidirectional serial RCA connector) and pin 1 to the connector’s outer screen. -
Page 22: Setting Up & Operation
DETECT LED is a useful aid to system troubleshooting as it Each of the four Zones has a front panel PEAK LED ([6] at confirms that a music source signal is present at the 46-80. page 12), which illuminates if the signal level in the power stage approaches clip level. -
Page 23: Paging And Priority Settings
46-80’s VOX circuitry will detect an announcement and installed. The 46-80 is fitted with per-zone HF and LF EQ trigger mic-over-music priority. Note that if there are long adjustments for the music signal ([5] on page 12) to enable... -
Page 24: High-Pass Filters
70/100 V-line systems. On Model 46-80T, the filters will be factory-enabled for all channels: on Model 46-80, they will be disabled for all channels. If a Model 46-80 is to be used to drive 70/100 V-line speaker systems, either by retrofitting one or more CXL-80T transformers, or by the use of external transformers, they should be enabled. -
Page 25: Auxiliary Outputs
450 ms: if the signal is a line input, the volume will be ZONE 1 faded up over a period of three seconds. ZONE 2 The 46-80 is shipped with the Auto Power Down function ZONE 3 disabled. It may be enabled by setting rear panel DIP switch ZONE 4 SW3/1 (APD ON) to ON (switch down). -
Page 26: 46-80 Serial Control
Abridged command set 46-80 SERIAL CONTROL The commands listed in the table below are some of those The 46-80 is equipped with a bi-directional RS-232 serial most commonly required when controlling a 46-80 from an interface. AV control system. For all other commands, data requests and responses, please refer to the 46-80’s full RS-232... - Page 27 2C 4C 55 36 2F 3E by 6 dB 3. Mute/Unmute Mics Either of the 46-80’s two mic inputs may be enabled or disabled. This may be done on a per-zone basis for Mic Input 1, and globally (all zones) for Mic Input 2.
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Page 28: Options And Additional Information
– general considerations Music level Cloud RL-1 Series and RSL-6 Series remote control plates Music level in a zone may be varied over its full range by are available in two form factors, to fit single-gang UK or applying a DC voltage of between 0 V and +10 V to pin 2, American electrical back boxes. -
Page 29: Using The Facility Port As An Auxiliary Zone Input
Zone 1 from other equipment forming part of the system (for example, a permanently installed DJ mixer which only ever needs to route its output The CXL-80T transformer allows Model 46-80 to be used to Zone 1). with 70/100 V-line loudspeaker systems. One transformer... -
Page 30: Appendix
Note that the 46-80 has several PCBs. One of these, the upper PCB (mounted inside the rear panel) carries two jumpers (J1 and J2), but all other jumpers are on the main PCB. -
Page 31: Table Of Internal Jumpers And Default Settings
*These jumpers are factory-set to ON in Model 46-80T. Restoring factory settings If it is necessary to restore the 46-80’s settings to their original factory defaults, temporarily fit a jumper to the J11 header and power-cycle the unit. Remove the temporary jumper before replacing the lid. -
Page 32: Summary Of Rear Panel Dip Switch Functions
Both Mic Inputs function as standard microphone inputs, including GAIN MIC = MIC MODE and LEVEL controls. PAGING Mic 1 input functions as a typical Cloud paging input: connect a paging MODE PG = PAGE MODE mic to either the MICROPHONE 1 / PAGE MIC input (select zones using the MIC 1 ACCESS port), or via the DIGITAL PAGE MIC port. -
Page 33: Emc Considerations
SOURCE C EMC considerations The Cloud 46-80 fully conforms to the relevant electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and is technically well behaved; you should experience no operational problems and under normal circumstances, no special precautions need to be taken. If the unit is to be used within close proximity to potential sources of HF disturbance such as high power communications transmitters, radar stations and the like, the performance of the mixer may be reduced;... -
Page 34: Technical Specifications
Nominal level 0 dBu (0.775 V Aux Outputs (Zones 1 & 2) Frequency Response ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz THD + N <0.05% @ 1 kHz Nominal level 0 dBu balanced (0.775 V 46-80 Installation and User Guide V1.0... - Page 35 19” x 3.5” x 12.6” Dimensions 610 mm x 200 mm x 460 mm Shipping (Gross) 24” x 8” x 18” 46-80: 5.5 kg / 12.3 lbs 46-80T: 8.6 kg / 19.3 lbs Weights 46-80: 8 kg / 17.9 lbs Shipping (Gross) 46-80T: 11.1 kg / 24.9 lbs...
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