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- Page 1 KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual Version 1.1 KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual Version 1.1 08/2020 © 2020 Lambda Labs; All rights reserved This manual is optimized to save paper and to print 2 pages per DIN A4 sheet.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1.3.EC declaration and conformity 2. Preface 3. Introducing KW-18 Amplifier Rack 3.1.Introducing KW-18 Amplifier Rack: External Components 3.2.Introducing KW-18 Amplifier Rack: External Components Detailed Description 3.2.1.Sliding Door 3.3.Introducing KW-18 Amplifier Rack: Internal Components 4. Power Distribution Detailed Description 4.1.Power Distribution Detailed Description Front View 4.2.Power Distribution Detailed Description Rear View... - Page 3 Lambda Labs - Professional Acoustics KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual NOTES: www.lambda-labs.com...
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Page 4: Safety
• Always use the latest manual edition! Check our website regularly for updates! While all information in this manual has been prepared to the best knowledge and with the utmost care, Lambda Labs can not guarantee the accuracy of the documentation in all cases. Lambda Labs disclaims any liability for any errors or omissions that may be inferred from this manual or the products described therein. -
Page 5: Important General Safety Regulations
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer! No user serviceable parts inside! Do not remove the top cover or the rear section of the KW-18 enclosure and do not open the KW-18 power amplifier unit! No user serviceable parts inside! Servicing should be... - Page 6 Lambda Labs - Professional Acoustics KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual Inspection of electrical items! Check ALL electrical devices such as cables and Powercon sockets which are involved in the operating process before every use! Even with the slightest doubts about the function DANGER! and safety of any components, these should not be used! Inspect all electrical items &...
- Page 7 KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual Dynamic Load (Wind Load)! Lambda Labs does not recommend the use of stacked Lambda Labs Amplifier Racks with wind forces greater than 6 bft (12.3 m / s, 44 km / h,). If the wind force exceeds 8 bft DANGER! ( (17.8 m / s, 62 km / h), clear the area, bring down the Amplifier Racks and secure them!
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Page 8: Ec Declaration And Conformity
Electrical and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household or municipal waste at the end of its operational lifetime. Please dispose of this product according to the respective national regulations or contractual agreements. If there are any further questions regarding the disposal of this product, please contact Lambda Labs. www.lambda-labs.com... -
Page 9: Preface
• Dedicated metal plate for Touring Label • Power Distribution with 5 meters (197“) 3 x 32A 5 pole cable, circuit breakers and cables for 2 built in KW-18 Amplifiers and 2 auxiliary products like ethernet switches or DSPs with dedicated circuit breakers •... -
Page 10: Introducing Kw-18 Amplifier Rack
Chapter 3.2.1 For quick front and rear access, 2 slidable doors with lock and internal parking position can be found on both sides of the Lambda Labs KW-18 Amplifier Rack. Brakeable Transport Wheels 4 rotatable and brakeable Transport Wheels allow for a comfortable transport of the rack. -
Page 11: Introducing Kw-18 Amplifier Rack: External Components Detailed Description
Lambda Labs - Professional Acoustics KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual Danger: Do not stack more than 3 Lambda Labs KW-18 Amplifier Racks on top of each other! Always brake the wheels of all KW-18 Amplifier Racks when stacking them! DANGER! Danger: The Handles can not be used to fly or rigg the Amplifier Rack! -
Page 12: Introducing Kw-18 Amplifier Rack: Internal Components
Caution: Never operate the amplifiers with closed doors! Both doors need to be open while operating the amplifiers! CAUTION! 3.3. Introducing KW-18 Amplifier Rack: Internal Components 3.3 Figure 1: KW-18 Amplifier Rack Front Overview (Delivery State) www.lambda-labs.com ! 1 1... - Page 13 Caution: Never operate the amplifiers with closed doors! Both doors need to be open while operating the amplifiers! CAUTION! Attention: To further increase the cooling effect, Lambda Labs uses a 1RU 19” perforated plate between the KW-18 units. Do not remove this plate and keep a distance between the amplifiers! ATTENTION! www.lambda-labs.com ! 1 2...
- Page 14 REFERENCE Perforated Door Lambda Labs KW-18 Amplifier Rack uses a 6 RU Rack Door on the Rear Rack Rails to keep the cabling protected while ensuring sufficient cooling for the Amplifiers. You might open this door when you need to re-patch your signal or power cabling.
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Page 15: Power Distribution Detailed Description
Danger: You should always use all 4 screws for the front mount in a 19” rack! Use standard 6mm rack screws to mount the amplifier! Lambda Labs recommends using both rear and front mounting of the KW-18 or 3rd party amplifiers in every case! -
Page 16: Power Distribution Detailed Description Rear View
3 PHASE 32A 5x6mm, 5 meters long double insulated cable with 5PIN 32A Chapter 6 3 PHASE connector for powering the Lambda Labs KW-18 Amplifier Rack. Caution: Do not use the Powercon connectors for powering on / off the Amplifiers! The mains... -
Page 17: Signal Distribution Detailed Description
Lambda Labs - Professional Acoustics KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual 5. Signal Distribution Detailed Description 5.1. Signal Distribution Detailed Description Front View 5.1 Figure 1: Signal Distribution Front View (Delivery State) PART DESCRIPTION of 5.1 Figure 1 REFERENCE AMP 1 OUTPUT Chapter 5.2, 5.3... -
Page 18: Signal Distribution Detailed Description Rear View
Lambda Labs - Professional Acoustics KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual PART DESCRIPTION of 5.1 Figure 1 REFERENCE AMP 2 OUT 7 and 8 Chapter 5.2, 5.3 4 pin Neutrik Speakon output from Amplifier 2 Channel 7 and Channel 8 (Bottom Chapter 6 Amplifier Unit). -
Page 19: Signal Distribution Cable Labeling Overview
Lambda Labs - Professional Acoustics KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual PART DESCRIPTION of 5.2 Figure 1 REFERENCE DANTE PRIMARY Primary DANTE Connection to use with external and/or built in DSPs. DANTE SECONDARY Secondary DANTE Connection to use with external and/or built in DSPs and for Daisy Chain Connection with additional Amplifier Rack(s). -
Page 20: Accessory Cable Chart
Lambda Labs - Professional Acoustics KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual 5.3 Table 2: Signal Distribution Cable Labeling Overview: XLR PATCH CABLES XLR Patch Cables Amplifier 1 XLR Patch Cables Amplifier 2 Channel 1 Channel 5 Channel 2 Channel 6 Channel 3... - Page 21 Lambda Labs - Professional Acoustics KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual Input Cable Type DESCRIPTION MultiLink Cable (2m) 2m shielded 4 pair AES compatible cable with two female 12 pin IP68 WEIPU Connectors. MultiLink Breakout Cable (5m) 5m shielded 4 pair AES compatible cable with one female 12 pin IP68 WEIPU Connector and 4 pieces of Neutrik Gold Plated XLR female Connectors.
- Page 22 Lambda Labs - Professional Acoustics KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual Speaker Cable Type DESCRIPTION 8 Pole Speakon Cable (10m) 10m 8 x 4mm2 High Quality Speaker Cable with 2 pieces of Neutrik NLT8FX-BAG Connectors. 8 Pole Speakon Cable (0.7m) 0.7m 8 x 4mm2 High Quality Speaker Cable with 2 pieces of Neutrik NLT8FX- BAG Connectors.
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Page 23: Maintenance
KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual 7. Maintenance 7.1. Technical Integrity In order to keep your Lambda Labs KW-18 Amplifier Rack in a good working shape, it needs regular maintenance. Caution: Check all the rack screws for tightness regularly! CAUTION! Caution: Check the correct function of all brakes regularly! -
Page 24: Appendix
Lambda Labs - Professional Acoustics KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual 8. Appendix 8.1. 12 Pole MultiLink (WEIPU) Pinout Function PIN Number CH1+ CH1- CH2+ CH1 GND CH2- CH3+ CH2 GND CH3 GND CH4 GND CH3- CH4+ CH4- www.lambda-labs.com ! 2 3... -
Page 25: Pole Neutrik Nlt8Mx-Bag Pinout
Lambda Labs - Professional Acoustics KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual 8.2. 8 Pole Neutrik NLT8MX-BAG Pinout Function PIN Number CH1+ CH1- CH2+ CH2- CH3+ CH3- CH4+ CH4- 8.3. 4 Pole Neutrik NL4FC Pinout Function PIN Number CH1+ CH1- CH2+ CH2- www.lambda-labs.com... -
Page 26: Dimensions
Lambda Labs - Professional Acoustics KW-18 Amplifier Rack Manual 9. Dimensions Dimensions (mm) Weight 79 kg 174,2 lbs www.lambda-labs.com ! 2 5...