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Extron electronics NetPA Ultra Series User Manual

2-channel and 4-channel dsp and dante-enabled power amplifiers
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NetPA Ultra Series
NetPA Ultra Series Amplifiers
2-channel and 4-channel DSP and Dante-enabled power amplifiers
68‑3165‑01 Rev. A
09 20

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  • Page 1 User Guide NetPA Ultra Series NetPA Ultra Series Amplifiers 2-channel and 4-channel DSP and Dante-enabled power amplifiers 68‑3165‑01 Rev. A 09 20...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to WARNING avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the all’interno del contenitore del prodotto che può...
  • Page 3 安全記事 • 繁體中文 안전 지침 • 한국어 警 告 경고: 이 기호 가 제품에 사용될 경우, 제품의 인클로저 내에 있는 若產品上使 用此 符 號 ， 是 為了提 醒 使 用者，產品 機 殼內存 在 著 접지되지 않은 위험한 전류로 인해 사용자가 감전될 위험이 있음을 可能會導致觸電之風險的未絕緣危險電壓。...
  • Page 4 FCC Class B Notice NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 5 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. • Risque de dommages matériels. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Line/AT Output Processing ......52 Amplifier Outputs ..........55 Installation ............4 Amplifier Outputs Processing ......56 Mounting the NetPA Ultra Series Amplifiers ... 4 Monitoring ............58 Tabletop Use ............ 4 Open Circuit Detect ........61 UL Rack Mounting Guidelines ......4 Loss of AC............
  • Page 7 AT Port ............85 USB Config Port ..........85 Verbose Modes ..........86 Host-to-Device Communcations ......86 NetPA Ultra Series-initiated Messages .... 86 Using the Command and Response Tables ... 87 Symbol Definitions .......... 87 Error Responses ..........88 SIS Commands ..........88 Hardware Reset Modes ........

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction This section gives an overview of the Extron NetPA Ultra Series: NetPA U 1004, NetPA U 1004-70V, and NetPA U 1004-100V, as well as the NetPA U 1002, NetPA U 1002-70V, and NetPA U 1002-100V. The NetPA Ultra Series is a collection of 4-channel and 2-channel power amplifiers. Topics in this...

  • Page 9: Features

    Convection cooled, fanless operation - can be stacked without extra rack space for ventilation — The NetPA Ultra Series does not require internal fans or vents for cooling, ensuring quiet and reliable operation. They generate substantially less heat than conventional power amplifiers, making them ideal for rack-mount applications where space is limited.
  • Page 10 Multiple protection circuits — Activate during output shorts, thermal overload, or DC faults to prevent damage to the amplifier and speakers. • Remote standby port — Enables the NetPA Ultra Series to be remotely powered down when not in use, reducing operating cost. •...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Mounting the NetPA Ultra Series Amplifiers The NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers can be mounted in a rack using the included rack ears, mounted on a rack shelf, set on a table or mounted in the plenum space above a ceiling-mounted projector. Also, two amplifiers can be connected using the bridging plate to create a full rack-width unit.

  • Page 12: Rack Mounting

    Series amplifiers are installed in the same way. Rack Ear Mounting The NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers ship with a set of rack ears, so that the half rack-width amplifiers can be installed in a full rack-width space. Mount the amplifier with the rack ears by doing the following: Remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the amplifier if previously installed.

  • Page 13: Bridge Plate Rack Mounting

    Bridge Plate Rack Mounting The NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers ship with a bridge plate connector to allow two amplifiers to be connected together and form a full rack-width unit. Mount two NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers by doing the following: If the rubber feet are installed on the bottom of the amplifier, remove them.

  • Page 14: Rack Shelf Mounting

    Rack Shelf Mounting The NetPA Ultra Series can be mounted on a shelf using the optional RSU 129 1U Universal Rack Shelf Kit. Mount the amplifier with the shelf as follows: If the rubber feet are installed on the bottom of the amplifier, remove them.

  • Page 15: Rack Mounting Ventilation Recommendations

    To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou de choc électrique, protégez cet appareil de la pluie • ou de l’humidité. NetPA Ultra Series • Installation...

  • Page 16: Ul Requirements

    The optional Flexible Conduit Adapter Kit includes the following parts: One conduit adapter plate (pre-attached), for PS 124 and XPA 1002/2001 amplifiers • One conduit adapter plate for XPA Ultra Series and NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers (not attached) • One 6-foot long electrical conduit •...

  • Page 17: Installing The Flexible Conduit Adapter Kit

    Vous devez être électriquement relié à la terre avant de toucher un élément à l’intérieur du NetPA Ultra. Un braceletde mise à la terreest recommandé. Install the flexible conduit to the NetPA Ultra Series amplifier as follows: Unplug the IEC power cord from the amplifier.
  • Page 18 NetPA Ultra Series Conduit Adapter Plate Figure 10. Secure NetPA Ultra Series Adapter Plate to Conduit Thread the blue, brown, and green 18-gauge power wires that are included with the flexible conduit adapter kit through the length of the electrical conduit.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation This section describes the operation of the NetPA Ultra Series Amplifiers. Topics include: • Front Panel Features • Rear Panel Features Operation • Front Panel Features OVER TEMP LIMITER/PROTECT SIGNAL NetPA U 1004 SERIES OVER TEMP LIMITER/PROTECT SIGNAL NetPA U 1002 SERIES...

  • Page 20: Rear Panel Features

    The NetPA U 1004 and NetPA U 1002 rear panel are displayed above. The other rear panels in the NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers function identically. IEC Power Receptacle — Connect a standard IEC AC power cord here for power input (100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz) to the internal, autoswitching power supply.
  • Page 21 (see on page 93 in the SIS Command section to learn how to force standby mode). Do not tin the wires! STANDBY Figure 16. Captive Screw Connector Wiring NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...
  • Page 22 "crossover" cable. Turns off status monitoring of unsolicited responses. Enables standby timer. Ensures unit will not be in standby mode. The Reset LED flashes 3 times in quick succession during the reset. NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...
  • Page 23 Strip and insert the speaker wires into the connector and tighten the captive screws. Make sure to observe correct polarity. Do not tin the wires! Figure 17. Securing Speakers Wire with Captive Screws NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...

  • Page 24: Operation

    Securing Speaker Connector to Amplifier with Screw Locks Operation The section below details some of the NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers features. Default The following are the NetPA Ultra Series Amplifier defaults right out of the box: • • All mix-points and trim blocks are set to All preset and group master memory is unity gain.

  • Page 25: Standby Modes

    Disable Auto-Standby Timer = Mode 0 Enable Auto-Standby Timer = Mode 1 Force Standby Mode = Mode 2 Figure 19. Configuring Standby Settings Standby See the SIS command, on page 93 for the commands to send to the amplifier. NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...

  • Page 26: Bridging (8 Ohm/4 Ohm Outputs Only)

    Determine the amplified output pair that used for bridging: 1&2 (NetPA U 1002 or 1004) or 3&4 (NetPA U 1004 only). Determine the input or inputs feeding the output. Route the input or inputs to both outputs. NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...
  • Page 27 The sign on the box should change from ‘+’ to ‘-‘ and its color should change to yellow. Figure 22. Attenuation Blocks Create groups for the trim and attenuation blocks of the two channels to control gain and mute of both channels simultaneously. NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...
  • Page 28 To Speaker Load Figure 24. Bridging the Output NOTE: During bridged mono output, the + output from the odd channel becomes the positive terminal and the + output from the even channel becomes the negative terminal. NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...

  • Page 29: Monitoring

    Determines which unsolicited responses get turned on. NOTE: Some responses may not be desired or may report too frequently, requiring them to be disabled. Where x = 0 (Default) - 3. All (Default) Dante Port RS-232 NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...
  • Page 30 ECX!*X@ EXPR} : Dante device name : 0 = off, 1 = on NOTE: For additional information about Dante format, please see either the DMP Plus or XMP 240 User Guides available at www.extron.com NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...

  • Page 31: Dsp Configurator Software

    Extron DSP Configurator Software is the main user interface for control and management of an Extron NetPA Ultra Series power amplifier and all of its audio functions, including mixing, gain, dynamics, filtering, delay, microphone ducking, and monitoring. This section describes the Extron DSP Configurator software and covers the following topics: •...

  • Page 32: Dsp Configurator Main Workspace

    The DSP Configurator main workspace can be divided into four main sections (see figure 26). Each section contains various functions to configure the NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers. Use the expand and collapse button, (as seen to the right) next to the input and output group names to show or hide the groups and their corresponding mix matrices.
  • Page 33 (see Presets on page 62). Configure Groups — Opens the Configure Groups dialog box to create, edit, and delete Gain and Mute Configuring Groups groups (see page 65). ¢ £ ¤ NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 34 About — Opens a window displaying software version number, copyright information, and part number for the installed copy of DSP Configurator. Click the button Details for a list of advanced details, such as build number. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 35: Live And Emulate Panel

    Once configuration is complete, the user can switch to Live mode and apply the configuration to the device or save the configuration file to be loaded onto one or multiple devices at a later time. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 36: Connect To A Netpa Ultra Series Amplifier In Live Mode

    NOTE: Not all menu options or actions are available in Emulate mode. Live Mode Enter Live mode to connect to a NetPA Ultra Series amplifier and push or pull configurations between the device and host PC. In Live mode, changes made in DSP Configurator are directly applied to the NetPA Ultra Series amplifier.
  • Page 37 Figure 34. Connect to device... Dante Dialog Box When a connection with a device is established, the dialog Synchronize with Device box opens (see figure 35). Figure 35. Synchronize with Device Dialog Box NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 38: Exit Live Mode And Enter Emulate Mode

    DSP Configurator menu bar (see figure 37, Emulate Alternatively, select or press <F6> on the Tools > Disconnect from Device keyboard. Figure 37. Emulate Button Click to confirm. Figure 38. Confirm Disconnect NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 39: Dsp Configurator Inputs

    There are two types of inputs available: • Mic/Line Inputs • AT Inputs Mic/Line Inputs The four mic/line input channels in the NetPA Ultra Series amplifier are shown in DSP Configurator under the panel (see figure 39). Inputs Figure 39. Inputs Panel Inputs 1 - 4 can receive mic level or line level signals.
  • Page 40 If default building blocks are deleted, they can be restored from the dialog box. Custom building blocks can be saved to a Organize Building Blocks file from the same dialog box (see Organize Building Blocks on page 70). NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 41: Mic/Line Inputs Processing

    When the button displays the black symbol on a gray field ( ), the polarity is normal. When the button displays the black symbol on a yellow field ( ), the polarity is inverted. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 42 HIGH PASS FILT Filter FILT over a dark green field. Figure 50. Filter Block Icons Once a filter is applied to the block, double-click the block to open the Filter Filter dialog box. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 43 Filter Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to their states when the current instance of the dialog box was opened and closes Filter the dialog box. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 44 If a dynamics processor has been inserted and needs to be changed to a different dynamics processor, right-click the dynamics block, hover over , and select a new processor Insert to insert it (see figure 54). Figure 54. Changing Dynamics Processors NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 45 Compressor closes the dialog box. Dynamics Help Button — Opens the topic of the Dynamics Operation DSP Configurator Help File for further assistance in operating dynamics processors. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 46 Limiter closes the dialog box. Dynamics Help Button — Opens the topic of the Dynamics Operation DSP Configurator Help File for further assistance in operating dynamics processors. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 47 If a ducking processor has been inserted and needs to be changed to a an adaptive gain processor, or vice versa, right-click the block and hover over to insert a different Insert processor (see figure 58). Figure 58. Changing Ducking Processor NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 48 . Channels with adaptive gain processors cannot be selected from this (AG) dialog box. Ducking Operation Help Button —Opens the topic of the Ducking Operation DSP Configurator Help File for further assistance in ducker configuration. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 49 , and Time Hold Time Release Time Adaptive Gain Help Button — Opens the topic in the About Adaptive Gain DSP Configurator Help File. This help file topic discusses the Adaptive Gain window in greater detail. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 50 Pre-mixer Gain and closes the dialog box. Pre-mixer Gain Help Button — Opens the topic of the Pre-mixer Gain DSP Configurator Help File for further assistance in understanding operating the dialog. Pre-mixer Gain NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 51: At Inputs

    AT Inputs AT inputs receive signal from the Dante network when connected to an audio network. The NetPA Ultra series amplifiers can receive 4 channels of audio via Dante. Renaming an Input NOTE: Renaming an AT input in DSP Configurator affects the receiver name in Dante Controller.
  • Page 52 AT Input Ducker Block The AT input ducker block functions the same as the mic/line input ducker block (see Input Ducking Block on page 41 for information on configuring the virtual return ducking block). NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 53: Mix-Points

    NOTE: In order for mix-points to appear in the workspace, the input group sending signal to the mix-point must be expanded and the input channel must be visible. Figure 67. DSP Configurator Mix Matrice NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 54 Mix-Point closes the dialog box. Mix-point Help Button — Opens the topic of the DSP Configurator Help Mix-Point File for further assistance in understanding operating the dialog. Mix-Point NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 55: Dsp Configurator Outputs

    These outputs receive signal when mix-point connections are made between an input and an output in the mix-matrices. Each output panel can be expanded or collapsed by clicking the (expand) or (collapse) buttons. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 56: Line/At Outputs (Netpa U 1004)

    Enter output name. Press the < > key to navigate to and highlight the next name Down Arrow field. Figure 74. Renamed Output NOTE: Follow the same procedure to edit an Output name. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 57 New Folder Button — Creates a new folder or sub-folder. Building Blocks Help Button — Opens the topic of the Building Blocks DSP Configurator Help File. This topic contains more information on the different types of building blocks for inputs and outputs. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 58: Line/At Output Processing

    Post-mixer Trim Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to their states when the current instance of the dialog box was opened Post-mixer Trim and closes the dialog box. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 59 Bypass Button — Bypasses the delay. When the button is red, bypass is enabled. Delay Help Button — Opens the Delay Operation topic of the DSP Configurator Help File for further assistance in understanding operating the delay processor. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 60 When the button displays the black symbol on a gray field ( ), the polarity is normal. • When the button displays the black symbol on a yellow field ( ), the polarity is inverted. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 61: Amplifier Outputs

    Enter output name. Press the < > to navigate to and highlight the next name field. Down Arrow Figure 89. Renamed Amplifier Output NOTE: Follow the same procedure to edit an output name. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 62: Amplifier Outputs Processing

    The filter corner frequency and slope can be adjusted. The frequency adjustment has a lower limit of 35 Hz. The filter cannot be deleted, and the filter type cannot be changed. Figure 91. High-Pass Filter NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 63 One attenuation block is available for each amplifier output channel. The attenuation Line/AT Output block functions the same as the line/AT output attenuation block (see Attenuation Block on page 54 for information on configuring output filters). NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 64: Monitoring

    Standby (Timer triggered) — The amplifier has entered standby mode • because no active signal was present on any amp channel for 25 minutes. It returns to active upon detection of signal on any amp channel. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 65 Green when the audio signal crosses the signal detection threshold of the output • channel (−60 dBFS). • Gray when the audio signal does not cross the signal detection threshold of the output channel. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 66 SIS has forced the unit into the unit into standby. standby. • If none of the above work, check • DC has been detected on an for a DC fault (see suggestions for output. DC protection). NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 67: Open Circuit Detect

    DSP Configurator before disconnecting. Once power is restored and DSP Configurator reconnects, the indicator is gray. In the event that this status is yellow while DSP Configurator is connected to the amplifier, this represents a short disruption in power. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 68: Configuration Tools

    • Mark Series — Click the first item in the series to mark it, then press <Shift+Click> on the final item in the series. All items between the first and last items are marked. NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 69: Configuring Presets

    ) to save the preset. Figure 96. Save a Preset Dialog Box NOTE: When a configuration file is pushed to a NetPA Ultra Series amplifier, presets contained within that file are available for recall from DSP Configurator or SIS commands.

  • Page 70: Groups

    Delete Current Group Button — Select a group from the drop-down Select Group list and click to delete the group. Delete Current Group Close Button — Click to close the dialog box. Any changes that have not been Close applied are lost. NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 71: Configuring Groups

    ( ), select or deselect channels to be Available Group Members members of the group. Click Apply From the dialog box, the group number and group name can Confirm Group Details be edited ( NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 72: Device Manager

    Tools > Device Manager Device Manager Add Device Button 1 2 3 4 Clone Device Button Remove Device Button Expand and Collapse All Buttons New Folder Button Device List Panel Figure 101. Device Manager Dialog Box NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 73: Managing Devices In Device Manager

    If the device is connected via LAN, the device IP is displayed. Double-clicking a device in this list initiates a pull (see Connect to a NetPA Ultra Series Amplifier in Live Mode on page 30).

  • Page 74: Connect/Disconnect From Device

    Connect to a NetPA Ultra Series Amplifier in Live Mode on page 30. For detailed instructions on disconnecting Exit Live Mode and Enter Emulate Mode from a NetPA Ultra Series amplifier, see page 32. Firmware Loader Select to open the Extron Firmware Loader software from Tools >...

  • Page 75: Downloading Firmware Updates

    Firmware Download Center alphabet list at the top of the page. Select the link at the right side of the NetPA Ultra Series amplifier listing. Download NOTES: • You must have an Extron Insider account and log in to that account to download the firmware.

  • Page 76: Organize Building Blocks

    NOTE: Building block files have an XML extension. Import Building Blocks File Button — Click the button to browse the computer NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 77: Device Settings

    Device Settings • Unit Info • Serial Settings • Dante Device Unit Info tab displays the unit name, firmware version, device model, device part Unit Info number, and device MAC address. NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 78: Serial Settings

    Figure 107. Unit Info Tab Serial Settings tab display the baud rate of the rear panel RS-232 port. Serial Settings Figure 108. Serial Settings Tab NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 79: Dante Device

    Dante Device This tab allows the NetPA Ultra Series Dante settings to be configured within DSP configurator without opening Dante Controller. ATTENTION: It is essential that a Dante device be named immediately after it is connected to the Dante network and before audio connections with other devices are established.

  • Page 80: Dante Controller

    Audio channels can be unicast or multicast to make the best use of available bandwidth. The NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers are receivers and transmitters for audio signals on a Dante Network. This is possible via a unit AT port. The amplifiers can be found anywhere on the Ethernet network and can be relocated without reconfiguring the unit or the network.

  • Page 81: Downloading And Installing Dante Controller

    The installed Dante Controller program files are saved in: C:\Program Files (x86)\Audinate\Dante Controller\DanteController.exe Configuring a NetPA Ultra Series Amplifier in Dante Controller Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the NetPA Ultra Series to a Dante network via the rear panel AT port (see Rear Panel Features, on page 13) and power the device.

  • Page 82: Receiver And Transmitter Names

    NOTE: Dante device naming can also be done via DSP Configurator (see Dante Device on page 73). Ensure that the control computer and a single NetPA Ultra Series amplifier is connected to the same network. From the control computer menu select: Start All Programs >...
  • Page 83 ) to confirm the new name, then close the dialog Device Configuration box. The new name is written to the Dante interface of the NetPA Ultra Series amplifier. Repeat as necessary for all devices. Figure 114. Rename Device Confirmation Dialog Box...

  • Page 84: Renaming A Receiver Or Transmitter

    Series receivers are labelled through . Follow the instructions below AT Input 1 AT Input 4 to rename a receiver. To rename a NetPA Ultra Series receiver: From the menu on the screen, select , or press Device Network View Device View <...

  • Page 85: Finding A Dante Device Ip Address

    NetPA Ultra Series Amplifier in Dante Controller on page 76). NOTE: If the NetPA Ultra Series amplifier has not been renamed, its default name consists of the product name followed by a hyphen, plus the last 6 digits of the device...

  • Page 86: Dante Controller Operation

    Dante Controller for routing to other Dante devices. Routing Devices After the NetPA Ultra Series amplifier is configured, the channels can be routed to the other Dante devices on the audio network. Channels transmitted to the network or received from the network are routed using the Dante Controller...
  • Page 87 Dante Transmitters NetPA-U-9175f2 – sign when the device expands. To show the receivers of a Dante device, click the box next to the desired device in panel, such as Dante Receivers NetPA-U-MainRack NetPA Ultra Series • Dante Controller...

  • Page 88: Disconnecting Inputs From Outputs

    Check Dante Controller after each step to see if the problem is resolved. Click the icon (see figure 119, ). The Choose a Dante Interface Configure Dante dialog box opens. Interfaces Figure 119. Choose a Dante Interface Icon NetPA Ultra Series • Dante Controller...

  • Page 89: Restarting Dante Controller

    Help Online Help Offline Help • Press the < > key on the computer keyboard for online help or < > for offline Shift+F1 help. Figure 121. Accessing the Dante Help File NetPA Ultra Series • Dante Controller...

  • Page 90: Remote Communication And Control

    Remote Communication and Control This section describes how to control the NetPA Ultra Series power amplifiers with SIS commands and covers the following topics: • Connection Options Host-to-Device Communications • • Using the Command and Response Tables • SIS Commands Hardware Reset Modes •...

  • Page 91: Rs-232 Port

    RS-232 Port The NetPA Ultra Series has a serial port that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running either the DataViewer or HyperTerminal utilities. The port makes serial control of the NetPA Ultra Series possible.

  • Page 92: Verbose Modes

    • If the NetPA Ultra Series is off and RS-232 connection is already set up (the source PC is cabled to the NetPA Ultra Series and a serial communication program such as DataViewer is open), the connected unit sends these messages via RS-232 when first powered on.

  • Page 93: Using The Command And Response Tables

    • Figure 123. ASCII to Hex Conversion Table The Command and Response tables list valid ASCII commands, the NetPA Ultra Series responses to the host, and descriptions of the command functions with the results of executing the commands. Symbol Definitions...

  • Page 94: Error Responses

    Error Responses When the NetPA Ultra Series is unable to execute the command, it returns an error response to the host. The error response codes and their descriptions are as follows: E10— Unrecognized E18— System/command command timed out E12— Invalid port E25—...

  • Page 95: Hardware Reset Modes

    Status monitoring unsolicited repsonses will be turned off • Standby timer will be enabled • Unit will not be in standby The Reset LED flashes 3 times in quick succession during the reset. NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 96 Escape key, or hex 1B (use W instead of for web browsers, or at any time) Pipe (vertical bar) character (URL equivalent to carriage return) • Space Asterisk character (which is a command character, not a variable) NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 97: Command And Response Table

    Inf02*100•watt•2•Channel• volt•amplifier•with•DSP• 100•volt•amplifier•with• and Dante ] (1002-100V) DSP•and•Dante ] (1002-100V) Query Firmware <version> Ver01*<version> Version Query Firmware .xxxx <version> Bld*<version> Version (w/patch) Query embedded <embedded OS version> Ver14*<embedded OS version> OS type/version NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 98 BUSY = Device is busy REBOOTING = Dante device is rebooting Verbose/Response Mode 0 = clear 2 = tagged response for queries 1 = verbose mode 3 = verbose mode and tagged responses for queries NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 99: Standby

    4 until the port is no longer shorted. Once the short is removed the unit returns to its last known standby mode and the timer resets. NOTE: Unsolicited responses will be sent out when the unit goes into or out of standby mode. NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 100: Naming

    X1@] E X1! X1@] KEY: Preset #[1 – 8 max]. Preset name. Illegal characters: ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } <> ' " ; : | \ and ? NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 101: Audio Level Control

    Levels use a 10x multiplier system with no decimal spaces. For example, a level of +10.4 dB would be entered as 104 and a level of -3.2 dB would be entered as -32 0 = disabled 1 = enabled Mute NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 102: Group Masters

    Group master value [For gain value with a resolution to 0.1, multiply by 10. For mute values, use 0 or 1. Increment or decrement value. [For gain value with a resolution to 0.1, multiply by 10. For mute values, use 0 or 1.] NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 103: Resets

    = Status: 0 = Resets all “x” flags from 1 to 0; 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 61, and 64 = Resets the specific ##STAT’s “x” flag(s) from one to zero. NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 104: Status

    This command displays the current DC fault status. If the unit recovers, the value is set from 2 to 1. Power cycling may or may not recover the unit. If so, the amplifier may need to be serviced. NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 105 X99( X99( NOTE: Resets the flag of a selected status from 1 to 0. Each status can be selected, depending on the value of . When = 0, all flags are reset. NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 106 1: Auto standby timer running, but not triggered 2: Detected at the time the command checked (default) the status 2: Standby triggered (SIS triggered) 3: Standby triggered (timer triggered) 4:Standby triggered (contact closure triggered) NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 107: Sync Schedule

    Command Unit Response Unit Response: Verbose 2/3 ASCII command Backup/Restore Save configuration Save configuration to file location X1) ] Cfg1* (/nortxe-backup). Restore configuration Load configuration from file location X1) ] Cfg0* (/nortxe-backup). NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 108 The amplifier is in protection mode and does not come out of standby, and the power LED is amber. Power cycling may or may not recover the amplifier; the amplifier may need servicing. NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 109 Output open circuit • Main power supply status • Loss of AC X10% 0, 1, 2, 3 Port 0 = All port (Default) 1 = Ethernet 2 = RS-232 3 = USB NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 110 X99( Reset status 0 = Resets all “x” flags from 1 to 0 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 61, 64 = Resets the specific ##STAT’s “x” flag(s) from 1 to 0. NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 111: Object Id Number Tables

    Mic/Line Input 4 40003 Mic/Line Input 4 40103 AT Input MTR Block Mic/Line Pre-mixer Gain Block AT Input 1 50000 AT Input 1 50100 AT Input 2 50001 AT Input 2 50101 NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 112: Output Path Oids (Netpa U 1004)

    Line Output 2 60103 Line Output 2 60003 AT Output Trim Block AT Output Attenuation Block AT Output 1 60104 AT Output 1 60004 AT Output 2 60105 AT Output 2 60005 NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 113: Mix-Point Oids

    20202 20203 20204 Mic In 4 20305 20300 20301 20302 20303 20304 Digital AT In 1 20400 20401 20402 20403 20404 20405 Digital AT In 2 20505 20500 20501 20502 20503 20504 NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    (see amplifier specs on the Extron website, www.extron.com, for details). Increase the signal level of the source until the signal LED lights consistently or defeat the standby timer. NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 115: Limiter/Protect Led Warning Indicators

    Hardware failure. reconnect power to the Protection detected on an amplifier unit to determine if the channel. unit immediately goes into standby upon power up. The amplifier may need to • be serviced. NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 116 There is/has been a distribution. of AC Loss of AC is disruption in power. detected. If a “1” is reported: • A momentary loss of AC power has been detected in the past. NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 117 • If none of the above work, DC has been detected • check for a DC fault (see on an output. 54STAT: DC Protection page 109). NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 118: Warranty

    Extron Warranty Extron warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/ or materials, Extron will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to: USA, Canada, South America,...

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