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APC100
MK2
User Manual
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Summary of Contents for AUDAC APC100 MK2

  • Page 1 APC100 User Manual www.audac.eu...
  • Page 3 Index Introduction Precautions Safety requirements Caution servicing EC Declaration of Conformity Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Chapter 1: Connections and connectors Connection standards Chapter 2: Overview APC100MK2 Front panel APC100MK2 Rear panel APC100MK2 Chapter 3: Configuring the APC100MK2 Configuration interface Login screen Configuration screen...
  • Page 5 Universal configuration & control unit The APC100MK2 is a configuration and control unit for use in combination with a wide variation of controllable AUDAC and 3rd party devices, ranging from matrix systems and mixers to paging consoles, wall panels and many more.
  • Page 6 Precautions READ FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY ALWAYS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. NEVER THROW THEM AWAY ALWAYS HANDLE THIS UNIT WITH CARE HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS NEVER EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, ANY DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUID. AND NEVER PLACE AN OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID ON TOP OF THIS DEVICE NO NAKED FLAME SOURCES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS DO NOT PLACE THIS UNIT IN AN ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENT SUCH AS A BOOKSHELF...
  • Page 7 CAUTION - SERVICING This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not perform any servicing (unless you are qualified to) EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product conforms to all the essential requirements and further relevant specifications described in following directives: 2014/30/ EU (EMC) and 2014/35/EU (LVD) WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
  • Page 9: Connections And Connectors

    Chapter 1 Connections and connectors CONNECTION STANDARDS The in- and output connections for AUDAC audio equipment are performed according to international wiring standards for professional audio equipment. RS232 (serial connection interface): For connection with home & industrial automation systems, controllable equipment, ...
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 Overview APC100MK2 Front panel APC100MK2 APC100MK2 Front panel Various control and configuration ports are located on the front panel of the APC100MK2 together with the 24 Volts power connection. 1) 24 Volts power connector: 24 Volts DC mains power should be applied to this connector. Connect the wires of the included power supply (PSD241) here.
  • Page 12 4) RS232 control port: The RS232 control port is implemented using a DB9 connector. Any communication between the APC100MK2 and external control hardware equipped with an RS232 control port can be made in this way. The pinout and communication protocol settings are described in chapter 1 of this manual.
  • Page 13: Configuration Interface

    Chapter 3 Configuring the APC100MK2 The settings are configured in the web-based user interface of the APC100MK2. To get access to these settings, it should get connected to a computer or LAN network through an Ethernet connection. For more information about network connections and settings, see IP basics in chapter 5.
  • Page 14: Configuration Screen

    Configuration screen After the correct password has been entered, the configuration screen of the user inter- face will be loaded as shown below. Configuration screen for APC100MK2 This window gives an overview of the configuration settings which can be adjusted in the APC100MK2 web interface.
  • Page 15: Network Settings

    Network settings In this window, the network settings of the APC100MK2 can be adjusted. The IP address is standard set to 192.168.0.194 and the subnetmask is standard set to 255.255.255.0. The settings can be changed by adjusting the parameters in the shown fields and pressing OK.
  • Page 16: Password Settings

    Password settings In this window the password for the APC100MK2 can be changed. Password settings screen for APC100MK2 To change the password, enter the old password in the provided field and enter the new password twice in the fields below. After this is all completed, push the OK button. If the old password is correct and both new entered passwords are matching, the password will be changed in the new one.
  • Page 17: Time Settings

    Time settings In this window the time settings for the APC100MK2 can be changed. Time settings screen for APC100MK2 The current time and date for the APC100MK2 can be configured in this window. The APC100MK2 act as a real-time-clock for synchronizing timer scheduled events with other devices connected in your network.
  • Page 18 / 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 14400 / 19200 / 28800 / 38400 / 56000 / 57600 and 115200 baud. The default configured baud rate is 19200 baud, which is functional with all other available AUDAC products. Press OK to confirm the baud rate and before the change will become effective.
  • Page 19: Address Settings

    Address settings In this window the address settings for the APC100MK2 can be configured. Address settings screen for APC100MK2 The address is default set to ‘001’ and selectable using the drop down list in a range of ‘001’ and ‘099’. When multiple APC100MK2’s are used in one configuration or installation, every APC100MK2 should have an unique assigned address.
  • Page 20: Factory Settings

    Factory settings In the factory settings menu, all settings of the APC100MK2 will be set to factory default. It does not recall the previously saved settings, but will recall the original factory settings and all previously made settings will be lost. Factory settings screen for APC100MK2 When clicking the ‘Factory settings’...
  • Page 21 Using as a configuration tool When using the APC100MK2 as a configuration tool, it will establish the physical link between the peripheral device (wall panel, paging console, ...) and the ‘AUDAC system manager’ software allowing to create and upload or download specific configurations.
  • Page 22: Additional Information

    Many AUDAC products are controllable by Ethernet. The Ethernet connection which is used on the AUDAC products is TCP/IP based like 99% of the computer networks. There are some basics which you need to know to successfully make a TCP/IP Ethernet connection.
  • Page 23 “Settings” chapter of this user manual. Of course, to make changes to the settings menu of the AUDAC products, you need to have access to the user interface on the product’s web page. This can be done by temporarily giving your computer an IP address within the IP range of the AUDAC product, for example “192.168.0.193”.
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Data connections Ethernet (RJ45) 2 x RS485 + Audio (RJ45) RS232 (DB9) RS232 specifications Baud rate selectable (Default 19200) 1200 / 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 14400 / 19200 / 28800 / 38400 / 56000 / 57600 / 115200 Baud 8 Bit 1 Stop bit No parity...

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