Overview The Digital Acoustics’ ESS IP Speaker System is designed to drive an 8 Ohm speaker load or speakers attached to a 25/70V distribution line (requires optional 25/70V Transformer). Software support is provided by Digital Acoustics’ TalkMaster LE™, TalkMaster EE™ or by and 3 parties supporting Digital Acoustics®...
25/70 Volt Lines The ii3-ESS can be ordered with an optional 25/70V audio transformer. The optional audio transformer allows the ii3-ESS to driver one or more speakers attached to a 25/70V distribution line. All speakers must have their own 25/70V transformer. This allows the ESS to be located further away (up to 3000 feet with 18 gauge wire) from the speaker(s) and allows an individual speaker’s volume to be adjusted...
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To use the optional transformer: • Connect the transformer to the mounting holes on the top of the ii3-ESS using the included screws (#6-32 x 3/16) • Connect the transformer leads marked Sec Black and 8 Ohm to the included terminal block plug and connect it into to the Speaker terminal on the ii3-ESS •...
The ii3-ESS is designed to drive an 8 Ohm load or speakers attached to a 25/70V distribution line (requires optional 25/70V Transformer). One or more speakers can be driven by a single ii3-ESS. If more that one speaker is connected to an ii3-ESS, all speakers will sound when audio is sent to that ESS.
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• Four 8 Ohm speakers wired in series-parallel Please note the following guidelines: • Speakers should be installed within 100 feet (30 meters) of the ESS using 18 gauge wire • The total amount of wire used in the wiring run should not exceed 200 feet (60 meters) •...
25/70V Speaker(s) with optional 25/70V transformer The ESS can drive one or more 25/70V Speakers or Horns when equipped with an optional 25/70V transformer. When using 25/70V transformers, all speakers must be wired in parallel. Please note the following guidelines: •...
Connections and Controls Speaker Connection To connect an 8 Ohm load to the ii3-ESS, connect two wires from the speaker terminals (or 8 Ohm load source) to one of the supplied terminal block plugs and insert it into the Speaker connector on the ESS.
For External Power and low amp setting, the jumpers are set as follows: • Two Horizontal Jumpers on columns 2 and 3 indicate External power is supplied • One Vertical jumper on column 4 indicates Low Amplifier setting Network Connect the RJ-45 connector with a CAT5/5E cable to an available 10/100 Ethernet port on a network switch.
Software Configuration Using TalkMaster LE or TalkMaster EE - Admin Console: • Search the network for ii3-ESS modules • When found, configure the following parameters: o Select Client mode o Specify DHCP or an IP address, Subnet, and Gateway o Specify Location Name to uniquely identify the ESS o Specify the Server IP address the ESS is to connect to o Check the “Remote Listen Disable”...
Software Support For use with Digital Acoustics’ TalkMaster LE or TalkMaster EE, select the “Remote Listen Disable” option when configuring the ii3-ESS. Refer to documentation for 3 party software that supports Digital Acoustics technology, Recommended Power Supply for Max (High) Power...
Troubleshooting Unit will not power up • Verify the Power Supply / Amp jumpers on the unit Unit will not connect • Verify that the LINK LED on the unit is on solid • Verify units IP address, subnet mask and gateway •...
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