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Extron electronics NetPA Ultra Series User Manual

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NetPA Ultra Series
NetPA U 8001 SUB
Mono Subwoofer Amplifier with Dante and DSP
68-3414-01 Rev. A
10 22

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  • Page 1 User Guide NetPA Ultra Series NetPA U 8001 SUB Mono Subwoofer Amplifier with Dante and DSP 68-3414-01 Rev. A 10 22...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended...
  • Page 3 注意： 产品上的这个标志意在提示用户, 设备随附的用户手册中有重 要的操作和维护(维修)说明。 Copyright © 2022 Extron. All rights reserved. www.extron.com Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks ( ® ), registered service marks ( ), and trademarks ( ) are the property of RGB Systems, Inc.
  • 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 Regulatory Notifications WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death. AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort. • The circuit breaker used for this connection should be rated no lower than 20 amps and no greater than 30 amps. El disyuntor utilizado para esta conexión no debe tener una capacidad nominal de •...
  • Page 6 Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C [01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03] E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE} NOTE: For examples of computer or device responses mentioned in this guide, the character “0”...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........1 Line/AT Output Processing ......50 Amplifier Output ..........53 About this Guide ..........1 Amplifier Output Processing......54 About the NetPA U 8001 SUB ......1 Monitoring ............. 55 Features .............. 1 Open Circuit Detect ........58 Loss of AC.............
  • Page 8 AT Port ............80 USB Config Port ..........80 Verbose Modes ..........81 Host-to-Device Communications ....... 81 NetPA Ultra Series-initiated Messages ... 81 Using the Command and Response Tables ..82 Symbol Definitions ......... 82 Error Responses ..........83 Hardware Reset Modes ........83 Command and Response Table ......

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction This section gives an overview of the Extron NetPA U 8001 SUB subwoofer power amplifier. Topics in this section include: • About the Guide • Features • About the NetPA U 8001 SUB About this Guide This guide describes the NetPA U 8001 SUB DSP-enabled subwoofer power amplifier, and discusses how to install, configure, and operate it.
  • Page 10 THD+N of less than 0.1%. • Ultra low inrush current at power up - no need for power sequencing — Allows multiple NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers to be powered on simultaneously without overloading power circuits. This eliminates the need for power sequencing. •...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation This section describes the installation and setup of the NetPA U 8001 SUB power amplifier. Topics include: Mounting the NetPA U 8001 SUB • • Flexible Conduit Adapter Kit Installation Mounting the NetPA U 8001 SUB The NetPA U 8001 SUB amplifier can be: •...
  • Page 12 UL rack mounting guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the equipment in a rack. CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury: • Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.
  • Page 13 Rack ear mounting The NetPA U 8001 SUB amplifier ships 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 as follows: Remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the amplifier if previously installed. Attach the included rack ears (one long and one short) to the sides of the amplifier with the four provided #6 machine screws (see figure 2, 1 1 1...
  • Page 14 Bridge plate rack mounting The NetPA U 8001 SUB amplifier ships with a bridge plate connector that allows two amplifiers to be connected together and form a full rack-width unit. Mount two NetPA U 8001 SUB amplifiers by doing the following: If the rubber feet are installed on the bottom of the amplifier, remove them.
  • Page 15 Rack shelf mounting The NetPA U 8001 SUB 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. Place the amplifier on one half of the rack shelf.

  • Page 16: Sf 10C Sub Mounting With Sak Amp Sf 10C Mounting Kit

    SF 10C SUB Mounting with SAK AMP SF 10C Mounting Kit The SAK AMP SF 10C mounting kit attaches an Extron NetPA U 8001 SUB power amplifier to the back of an SF 10C SUB subwoofer speaker. This kit enables the amplifier to be mounted as close as possible to the subwoofer, thereby allowing for the shortest possible speaker wiring.
  • Page 17 2 2 2 Cable 1 1 1 Clamp Access Plate Screw Remove the jackets from the ends of the wires and attach them to the captive-screw output connector of the ampli er. Figure 8. Feeding the Cable through the Back of the Cable Clamp Plug the 4-pole captive screw connector of the pre-terminated cable into the captive screw connector on the speaker (see figure 8, Reattach the cable conduit access plate to the speaker.
  • Page 18 Mounting Screws (4 places) Figure 10. Attaching the Brackets and Amplifier to the SF 10C SUB Subwoofer Remove the jackets from the ends of the wires of the short cable that was attached to the speaker in Installing the flexible conduit kit, step 10 (see page 15).
  • Page 19 NetPA U 8001 SUB Figure 11. Connecting the Amplifier to the Subwoofer NetPA U 8001 SUB • Installation...

  • Page 20: Flexible Conduit Adapter Kit Installation

    Flexible Conduit Adapter Kit Installation The kit provides a way to replace the IEC power cord with a conduit, where required by local codes. WARNING: AVERTISSEMENT : • The circuit breaker used for this connection should be rated no lower than 20 amps and no greater than 30 amps.

  • Page 21: Ul Requirements

    The optional Flexible Conduit Adapter Kit includes the following parts: • One conduit adapter plate (pre-attached) (for devices not covered in this guide) • One conduit adapter plate for the NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers (not attached) • One 6-foot long electrical conduit •...
  • Page 22 NetPA Ultra Series Conduit Adapter Plate Figure 15. 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 23 Connect the blue hot (line) and the brown neutral wires to the terminal block on the PCB using the two screws removed back in step 3 (see figure 16). Use the included zip tie wrap to secure the two wires together close to the terminals. WARNING: Ensure that you observe correct wire polarity.

  • Page 24: Operation

    Figure 17. NetPA U 8001 SUB Front Panel NOTE: The front panels of all models in the NetPA Ultra Series function identically. Power/Standby LED — A single LED that lights green when the unit is on and active, and lights amber when: •...

  • Page 25: Rear Panel Features

    Figure 18. NetPA U 8001 SUB Amplifier Rear Panel NOTE: The rear panels of other 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. This...
  • Page 26 Line Outputs (see figure 18 on page 17) — Connect a single 5-pole 3.5mm captive screw connector is used to output up to two balanced or unbalanced line level output signals. NOTE: The outputs do not remain active when the amplifier is in standby. For applications where the line and Dante outputs may be used independently during long periods of no amplifier activity, such as when the unit is being used as both an amplifier and off/on-ramp to the Dante network, the auto-standby timer must...
  • Page 27 Reset Button with Reset Mode LED (see figure 18 on page 17) — Press this recessed button to reset the amplifier. There are various reset modes. The reset LED indicates which reset mode has been accessed. • Mode 1 — To recover a unit that has incorrect code or updated firmware running, hold the Reset button while applying power.
  • Page 28 AT port and Link LED (see figure 18 Pins: Crossover Cable 12345678 page 17) — Connect an RJ-45 connector to (for direct connection to a PC) communicate with a Dante network. The End 1 End 2 Wire Color Wire Color port uses the Dante protocol, but can be white-orange white-green...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Operation The section below details some of the NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers features. Default The following are the NetPA U 8001 SUB amplifier defaults right out of the box: • • All mix-points and trim blocks are set to unity Line input, gain and trim blocks are set to gain.

  • Page 30: Standby Modes

    NOTE: For applications where the line and Dante outputs may be used independently during long periods of no amplifier activity, such as when the unit is being used as both an amplifier and off/on-ramp to the Dante network, the auto-standby timer must be disabled and the amp must not be forced into Standby mode.

  • Page 31: Monitoring

    Mode 4 — (not accessible via DSP Configurator or SIS): When the amplifier is forced into standby via the STANDBY port (contact closure), it remains in this state until the contact is opened. Once opened, the amplifier returns to its last known standby state.
  • Page 32 Unsolicited responses: NOTE: Unsolicited responses are turned off by default to reduce unnecessary network traffic, and must be turned on if needed. Set the unit to verbose mode 2 or 3. Use the NTFY SIS command (see the Monitoring Configuration SIS command on page 90 to configure).

  • Page 33: Dsp Configurator Software

    DSP Configurator Software Extron DSP Configurator Software is the main user interface for control and management of the Extron NetPA U 8001 SUB 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: Software or Firmware Installation DSP Configurator Inputs...

  • Page 34: Connecting To Dsp Configurator

    Click the appropriate letter to locate the software or firmware. Click Download and follow the on-screen instructions (see figure 26, for DSP Configurator). Figure 26. DSP Configurator Software Download For Firmware Loader: Click the letter F from the alphabetic navigation bar. Scroll down the page to find the firmware or Firmware Loader.

  • Page 35: Accessing The Dsp Configurator Help File

    Accessing the DSP Configurator Help File DSP Configurator comes loaded with a context-sensitive help file that can be accessed by clicking the help icon ( in the top right corner of any dialog box in DSP Configurator. Alternatively, click Help > Contents in the menu bar at the top of the main workspace, or press <F1>...

  • Page 36: Menu Bar

    Menu Bar File The File menu offers the standard Windows File Menu options such as New, Open, Save, Save As, Recent Files, and Exit, along with three operations that are specific to Extron devices. Those operations are: • Export Single Device — Saves the currently selected device in Device Manager as a configuration file.
  • Page 37 Tools • Presets — Opens a submenu to mark and clear elements in the main workspace as well as an option to save marked elements to a preset Mark All Items — Selects all gain blocks, • processor blocks, and mix-points in the main workspace.
  • Page 38 Presets Drop-Down Select the Presets drop-down list (see figure 29) to view and apply presets saved in the current configuration file or on a device connected in Live mode. Presets with an asterisk next to them are on the unit, but not in the current configuration file. Run a preset to load it into the configuration file.
  • Page 39 To connect via USB: Click the USB tab in the dialog box. • • Select the device from the USB Devices drop-down list ( To connect via RS-232: • Click the RS-232 tab in the dialog box. Select the Com port the device is connected to on the host PC from the Com Port drop-down list ( To connect via Dante: •...
  • Page 40 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 41 • To connect via RS-232: . Click the RS-232 tab in the dialog box. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Select the unit connected via RS-232 from the Com Port drop-down list.

  • Page 42: Dsp Configurator Inputs

    If only pushing selected presets, mark them from the dialog box shown on the right. Once a push or pull is completed, the current state of the connected unit is displayed in the DSP Configurator status panel and the device is ready for further configuration.
  • Page 43 Naming an Input Channel Click the Input name field. Highlight or delete the text and enter a new name. Press <Enter> or navigate away from the field to confirm and apply the new input name. Press <Down Arrow> key to navigate to and highlight the next name field. NOTE: Follow the same procedure to edit an input name.

  • Page 44: Line Inputs Processing

    Add a Building Block Button (see figure 36 page 35) — Creates a custom building block from the current gain and processor settings on the selected channel. When this button is clicked, the Add a Building Block dialog box opens. Name the new custom building block and choose a folder to save the block to, or create a new folder.
  • Page 45 Input Gain Block Double-click the Input Gain block (as seen to the right) to open the Input Gain dialog box. The Input Gain dialog box provides controls to configure the input gain stage of the input processing path. Input Name — This name changes to match the default or user defined input name.
  • Page 46 Once an initial filter is selected, the Filter block changes to display the type of filter applied. For example, if High Pass Filter is selected, the Filter block would display HIGH PASS instead of FILT. If multiple filters are applied, the Filter block displays FILT over a dark green field.
  • Page 47 OK Button — (see figure 39 on page 38) Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the Filter dialog box. Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to their states when the current instance of the Filter dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.
  • Page 48 Compressor Compressor Channel Name — This name changes to match the default or user defined input name. Compressor Graph — Graphically displays compressor parameter settings. Parameters can also be adjusted using this graph. Click and drag the dot within the green area of the graph to adjust the compressor Threshold .
  • Page 49 Limiter Limiter Channel Name — This name changes to match the default or user defined input name. Limiter Graph — Graphically displays limiter parameter settings. Parameters can also be adjusted using this graph. Click and drag the dot on the graph to adjust the limiter Threshold. Limiter Parameters List and Control—...
  • Page 50 If a ducking processor has been inserted and needs to be changed to an adaptive gain processor, or vice versa, right-click the block and hover over Insert to insert a different processor (see figure 41). Figure 41. Changing Ducking Processor Ducker After inserting a ducker processor, double-click the Duck icon to open the Ducker Configuration dialog box.
  • Page 51 Adaptive Gain After inserting an adaptive gain processor, double-click the AG icon to open the Adaptive Gain dialog box. Adaptive Gain Source Configuration — In the Add Gain To column, check the inputs that have gain added by the adaptive gain processor.

  • Page 52: At Inputs

    Input Name (see Input Pre-Mixer Gain Block on page 43) — This name changes to match the default or user defined input name. Pre-mixer Gain Fader — Click and drag the gain fader to provide up to 12 dB of gain or 100 dB of attenuation in 1 dB steps.

  • Page 53: At Inputs Processing

    AT Inputs Overview AT inputs allow an amplifier to receive signal from the audio network. Network audio routing is done with Dante Controller (see Dante Controller on page 59). Figure 42. AT Inputs AT Inputs Processing The AT inputs contain three processor blocks and a meter block in their signal chain: Meter Block •...

  • Page 54: Mix-Points

    AT Input Filter Block The AT input filter block functions the same as the line input filter block (see Input Gain Block (see page 37 for information on configuring the AT input filter block). AT Input Dynamics Block The AT input dynamics block functions the same as the line input dynamics block (see Input Dynamics Block on page 39) for information on configuring the AT input dynamics block).
  • Page 55 Mix-Point Dialog Box Double-click a mix-point to open the Mix-point dialog box. Alternatively, highlight a mix-point with a single click and press the <Enter> key to open the Mix-point dialog box. Mix-point Input and Output — Displays which input (top) and output (bottom) the mix-point is connecting.

  • Page 56: Dsp Configurator Outputs

    Delete — Deletes the mix-point parameter configuration and mutes the mix-point. Mark Row — Marks the entire row containing the selected mix-point, highlighting all of the elements. Unmark Row — Unmarks the entire row containing the selected mix-point. ¢ DSP Configurator Outputs The outputs run along the top right of the main workspace in DSP Configurator.
  • Page 57 Line/AT Output Building Blocks Extron building blocks are a quick configuration tool that can significantly reduce configuration time. A building block is a collection of processor and gain settings for an input or output processing chain. These building blocks have been built by Extron based on extensive use and testing with each intended application or specific device.

  • Page 58: Line/At Output Processing

    Line/AT Output Processing The output processing chain in DSP Configurator is represented by a string of blocks (see figure 48). Each block contains a specific processor or type of processor. Each output contains the following processor chain: • Line/AT Output Trim Block •...
  • Page 59 Line/AT Output Delay Block Double-click the Delay block to open the delay drop down. Click Delay to insert the delay processor into the block. Once a delay processor is inserted into the Delay block, double-click the block to open the Delay dialog box. Figure 49.
  • Page 60 Line/AT Output Filter Block One filter block is available for each output channel. This filter block functions much the same as the line input filter block (see Input Filter Block on page 37 for information on configuring filters). This filter block offers a crossover filter to prevent the low frequency content saturation of transformer cores in a 70V/100V speaker chain by routing it to a dedicated subwoofer speaker (see the DSP Configurator Help File for detailed information setting up a crossover).

  • Page 61: Amplifier Output

    Output Name — This name changes to match the default or user-defined output name. Output attenuation fader — Click and drag the fader to provide up to 100 dB of attenuation in 0.1 dB steps. Click the attenuation fader and use the keyboard <Up Arrow> or <Down Arrow>...

  • Page 62: Amplifier Output Processing

    Amplifier Output Processing The amplifier output processing chain in DSP Configurator is represented by a string of blocks as seen in figure 51. Each block contains a specific processor or type of processor. The processor chain is as follows: • Amplifier Output Trim Block •...

  • Page 63: Monitoring

    Monitoring The monitoring section of the workspace contains read-only information about the NetPA Ultra device. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3...
  • Page 64 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. Standby (Contact Closure triggered) — The amplifier has been forced into standby via the STANDBY port (contact closure), and remains in this state until the contact is opened.
  • Page 65 Amplifier Output Status section figure 52 on page 55 — (see • Signal Presence — Indicates the presence of or lack of a signal on a particular channel. • Green when the audio signal crosses the signal detection threshold of the output channel (−60 dBFS).

  • Page 66: Open Circuit Detect

    Status Possible Triggers Possible Causes Possible Solutions Unit is in standby • Check that there is sufficient The unit has been placed • The auto-standby timer signal going to the amplifier into standby. has timed out. channel. • The contact closure port Check that the standby port is •...

  • Page 67: Dante Controller

    Dante Controller This section describes the NetPA U 8001 network installation, configuration, and control using Dante Controller for Windows and covers the following topics: • Overview • Downloading and Installing Dante Controller Configuring the Power Amplifier in Dante Controller • •...

  • Page 68: Configuring The Power Amplifier In Dante Controller

    To download Dante Controller: On the Extron web page, mouse over the Download tab at the top of the page. From the Featured Software list, select Dante Controller link. On the Dante Controller page, click Download. On the Download Center page, fill-in the required fields. Click the Download dantecontroller.exe button.

  • Page 69: Receiver And Transmitter Channel Names

    Receiver and Transmitter Channel Names In addition to renaming a device, individual transmitter and receiver channels can be renamed in Dante Controller. Rename transmitter and receiver channels to reflect the location of the device or the purpose of the transmitter or receiver. Ensure transmitter and receiver channels are renamed before making audio connections between devices.
  • Page 70 The Device View dialog box populates with the selected NetPA U 8001 SUB information (see figure 55). Figure 55. Populated Device View Dialog Box ) to open the Device Config page. Click the Device Config tab (see figure 56, In the Rename Device panel, enter the new name of the device in the text field. No spaces are allowed in the name.

  • Page 71: Renaming A Receiver Or Transmitter Channel

    Renaming a Receiver or Transmitter Channel In addition to renaming devices, individual receiver and transmitter channels can be renamed in Dante Controller. To better organize the various receivers and transmitters, it is recommended each receiver and each transmitter be named using a description of the device they belong to, the location of the device, or the purpose of the receiver or transmitter.

  • Page 72: Finding A Dante Device Ip Address

    <Ctrl+D> on the keyboard. The Device View dialog box opens (see figure 59 page 63). From the (Select a Dante Device..) drop-down list, select the name of the desired NetPA Ultra Series amplifier ( On the Device View screen, select the Transmitter or Receiver tab ( , Receiver shown selected).

  • Page 73: Dante Controller Operation

    Dante Controller Operation Dante Devices A Dante network is comprised of transmitters that output digital audio onto the Dante network and receivers, such as the NetPA U 8001 SUB, that receive digital audio input from the Dante network. Transmitting devices output digital audio from the device onto the audio network. •...
  • Page 74 Creating Subscriptions Between Devices Ensure the control computer and power amplifier are connected to the same network. From the start menu select: All Programs > Audinate > Dante Controller > Dante Controller The Dante Controller - Network View screen opens (see figure 61). 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1...

  • Page 75: Disconnecting Inputs From Outputs

    Disconnecting Inputs from Outputs To undo routing, click the junction again to disconnect the receiver from the transmitter. NOTE: After making changes to Dante network routing such as subscriptions, device names, or channel labels, wait at least 5 seconds before disconnecting or powering down the devices.

  • Page 76: Simplifying The Network For Troubleshooting

    Before moving into more difficult troubleshooting, shut down Dante Controller and reseat the Ethernet cable connecting the PC to the Dante network and restart Dante Controller. This can be enough for the software to reacquire the Dante network. If the problem persists, perform the following troubleshooting procedures in the order listed. Simplifying the Network for Troubleshooting If further troubleshooting of Dante Controller is necessary, begin by simplifying the network: Bypass network switches by connecting two Dante-compatible units, such as a...

  • Page 77: Restarting Dante Controller

    Turn off all anti-virus and firewall software on the computer. Enable DHCP on the remaining network connection. This forces the computer to acquire an IP address from the Dante interface. NOTE: A DHCP server must be on the network for DHCP to function correctly. Restarting Dante Controller If subscriptions or normal operation cannot be restored, restart Dante Controller software.

  • Page 78: Configuration Tools

    Configuration Tools This section contains information for configuring certain tools and options that are found under the Tools menu in DSP Configurator and covers the following topics: • Presets • Device Settings • Firmware Loader • Device Manager • Overview •...

  • Page 79: Configuring Presets

    Name field ( ), 12 character maximum. Click OK to save the preset. 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 80 Confirm the group number and name from the Confirm Group Details dialog box (see figure 68, Click OK to confirm all details and create the group ( Figure 68. Confirm Group Details Dialog Box To edit an existing group: Select Tools > Configure Groups to open the Configure Groups dialog box (see figure 69).

  • Page 81: Device Manager

    Device Manager Device Manager is used to configure and switch between multiple devices in Live or Emulate mode within DSP Configurator (see Live and Emulate Panel on page 30). Devices can be placed and ordered in user-created folders for easily tracking systems with devices across multiple rooms.

  • Page 82: Firmware Loader

    When connecting directly, DSP Configurator performs a pull of the newly connected device configuration. Click OK ( Figure 72. Selecting a Device to be Added To arrange devices into a folder: From the Device Manager dialog box, click the New Folder button (see figure 73, Enter a name for the folder.
  • Page 83 The Firmware link opens the firmware Download Center page. Click the N from the alphabet list at the top of the page. Select the Download link at the right side of the NetPA Ultra Series amplifier listing. NOTES: • You must have an Extron Insider account and log in to that account to download the firmware.

  • Page 84: Organize Building Blocks

    Organize Building Blocks Building blocks are a configuration tool that reduces configuration time. A building block is a collection of processor and gain settings for an input or output processing chain. Building blocks have been built by Extron based on extensive use and testing with each intended application or specific device.

  • Page 85: Device Settings

    Device Settings The Device Settings dialog box provides access to general settings of a NetPA Ultra Series amplifier. Select Tools > Device Settings to open the Device Settings dialog box. Device settings are only available when connected live to a device. Within the Device Settings dialog box, the following tabs are available: •...
  • Page 86 Enter a device name for the Dante interface. Click Apply. A confirmation dialog box opens. Click Yes, to confirm removing existing connections after the name is changed. NetPA U 8001 SUB • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 87: 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 • Hardware Reset Modes Command and Response Tables •...

  • Page 88: Rs-232 Port

    RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments USB Config Port The NetPA Ultra Series has a rear panel USB port that can be connected to a computer as a host device running the DataViewer utility for control of the device. Once a connection...

  • Page 89: Verbose Modes

    • If the NetPA Ultra Series amplifier 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 90: Using The Command And Response Tables

    • Figure 79. 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 91: Error Responses

    Error Responses When the NetPA U 8001 SUB 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 command E18 — System/command timed out E12 —...

  • Page 92: Command And Response Table

    Command and Response Table SIS Commands Upper and lower case text can be used interchangeably except where noted. NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses used in this guide, the character “0” is the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.” Command ASCII Unit Response...
  • Page 93 Command ASCII Unit Response Unit Response: Verbose 2/3 Network Commands D1EXPD} ExpdD1] Set DHCP On E13 is returned if DHCP is already enabled. DHCP must be off in order for this command to be accepted as valid (DHCP is enabled by default). Dante device reboot is also required for the command to take effect.
  • Page 94 Command ASCII Unit Response Unit Response: Verbose 2/3 Standby Status Commands 0PSAV} Psav Disable auto-standby X12! (Default) NOTE: Turns off standby mode. 1PSAV} Psav Enable auto-standby X12! NOTE: The amplifier enters auto power save mode if there is no active signal for 25 minutes. Whenever this command is sent, the standby timer restarts and the amplifier goes into power save state.
  • Page 95 Command ASCII Unit Response Unit Response: Verbose 2/3 Naming Write Names Write input name E X! , X@ X! , X@ Write output name E X! , X@ Write preset name E X# , X$ View Names View input name E X! View output name E X!
  • Page 96 Command ASCII Unit Response Unit Response: Verbose 2/3 Group Masters NOTES: • For information on configuring groups, see DSP Configurator Help File. • A group must have assigned members for these commands to have an effect. • For X1*, a positive (+) value is assumed unless a negative (-) value is specified. •...
  • Page 97 Command ASCII Unit Response Unit Response: Verbose 2/3 Resets ZSTS} ZSTS Reset Status Reset the “x” flag of a selected status from EX99( X99( 1 to 0. Setting (variable X99( ) to “0” resets all statuses. Zpg] Reset presets and names Reset individual preset EX31! X31!
  • Page 98 Command ASCII Unit Response Unit Response: Verbose 2/3 Status Unsolicited responses are triggered whenever there is a change in status. Each status, when polled, gives the status at the time of polling. NOTE: • Unsolicited responses are disabled by default for status commands that are capable of sending unsolicited responses. Unsolicited responses can be configured with the E X10$ X10% NTFY} command.
  • Page 99 Command ASCII Unit Response Unit Response: Verbose 2/3 Status (continued) 53STAT} 53Stat View system over temp fault status Values: 0, 1, and 2 where: 0 = never faulted, NOTE: 1 = unit is not in a fault state, but has faulted in the past, 2 = in a fault state at the time the command checked the status.
  • Page 100 Command ASCII Unit Response Unit Response: Verbose 2/3 Status (continued) 57STAT} (1)*... (n)] 57STAT (1)*... (n)] View Overload Protect status NOTE: Values: 0, 1, and 2 where: 0 = never faulted, 1 = unit is not in a fault state, but has faulted in the past, 2 = in a fault state at the time the command checked the status.
  • Page 101 Command ASCII Unit Response Unit Response: Verbose 2/3 Status (continued) Loss of AC 60STAT} 60STAT X10! X10! NOTE: Values: 0, 1, and 2 where: 0 = never faulted, 1 = There has been a disruption in power. 2 = Loss of AC has been detected at the time the command checked the status.

  • Page 102: Object Id (Oid) Number Tables

    Command ASCII Unit Response Unit Response: Verbose 2/3 Status (continued) ZSTS} Zsts Reset status EX99( X99( Resets the flag of a selected status from 1 to 0. Each status can be selected, depending on the value of X99( . When X99( = 0, all flags are NOTE: reset.

  • Page 103: Mix-Point Oids

    Mix-point OIDs NOTE: In these tables, inputs are listed vertically along the left side of the table and outputs are listed horizontally across the top of the table. Line and Digital Input to Analog and Aux Output Mix Matrix Digital AT Amp Out 1 Line Out 1 Line Out 2...

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The front and rear panels have LED warning indicators, as described below. Amplifier Fails to Exit Standby Mode Promptly The input channel signal LED lights green when an input signal is detected. Power LED Color Problem Solution Signal LED State Problem Description Amber No input detected.

  • Page 105: Over Temp Indicator Led

    Over Temp Indicator LED This indicator does not represent a hard failure of the unit. It is a warning the amplifier has exceeded the recommended operating temperature for optimal product lifetime. LED State Problem Solution Problem Description Lights steadily Verify that the placement of the amplifier allows for suitable ventilation and airflow Amplifier has exceeded the Rack Mounting Ventilations Recommendations recommended operating...
  • Page 106 Status Possible Possible Causes Possible Solutions Triggers 58STAT: Check for an open circuit at the output and throughout the The affected The connection to the Open Circuit speaker chain. channel has speaker chain has been detected an open broken. circuit. Recheck speaker taps.
  • Page 107 Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

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