Biamp Cambridge Qt X 300 Installation & Operation Manual

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X Sound Masking System

Installation & Operation Guide

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X 300, Qt

X 300D

X 600, Qt

X 600D

X 800, Qt

X 800D

X 805, Qt

X 805D

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Biamp's Cambridge Qt

X Series is a complete, all-in-one sound masking solution

that delivers the flexibility, reliability, and ease of installation that integrators

desire. It is engineered to incorporate direct-field and indirect technologies,

making the Qt X ideally suited for office environments that require both system

types in a single facility. Qt X is easily interfaced with a building's life-safety

system out of the box, ensuring proper coordination during emergencies.

All models of the Qt X control modules include a sound masking generator,

controller, third octave band equalizer and amplifier with two analog audio inputs.

This allows for distribution of audio from paging controllers and/or (background)

music players, one digital media input (RJ45 Ethernet port), and 3, 6, or 8 analog

output channels (depending on the Qt X model) to connect to sound masking

emitters or speakers.

Qt X 300/300D and Qt X 600/600D: Use direct field devices (Qt Standard or

Active Emitters). The emitters point downward above the listener's head for

direct, unimpeded audio signal. The Qt X 300/300D control module is a compact

three-output networkable controller suitable for installations of up to 36,000

square feet (3,345 m

). The Qt X 600/600D control module is identical in features

and functions yet supports six outputs of sound masking and audio installations

of up to 72,000 square feet (6,689 m²). Outputs can be assigned to a zone

9300 S.W. Gemini Drive Beaverton, OR 97008 USA

FEATURES

• 3, 6 or 8 outputs of sound masking coverage depending upon the model

• Wall, rack mount and plenum options

• Web-based control interface

• Desktop system design and configuration software

• Compatible with active and passive

level emitter/speakers (type dependent upon model)

X is easily interfaced with a building's life-safety system out of the box

•

• "D" models (Qt X 300D/600D/800D/805D) support distribution of Dante

as well as AVB

and then the zones are adjusted for masking and audio levels and spectra.

Qt X 300/600 models have "preset" optimized sound masking spectra for use

with Qt Emitters. Additional configuration is available from a web-based control

interface or from a remote desktop leveraging the unit's network connectivity

with the Qt X software.

Qt X 800/800D and Qt X 805/85D: Utilize indirect 4Ω and 8Ω speakers (ex.

DS1357 & DS1398) and/or direct active emitters (DS1320) as the sound

masking devices. The Qt X 800/800D series is designed for the plenum space

and requires a PoE+ power supply. The Qt X 805/805D controllers can be rack

mounted in a centralized location. Each of the Qt X 800/805 controllers have

eight outputs for individual control of each of the sound masking devices.

The "D" models of each controller (Qt X 300D/600D/800D/805D) support Dante

audio stream inputs.

The Qt X web-based management software and Qt X control software provides

an intuitive interface for designing, setup and programming of a Qt X sound

masking system. For information related to these software interfaces, see

Qt X

Web help

and Qt X

Software

Unless otherwise noted, all installation, set up and use instructions apply to the

Qt X family of control modules (Qt X 300/300D, Qt X 600/600D, Qt X 800/800D

and Qt X 805/805D).

Connecting people through extraordinary audiovisual experiences™

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Page 1: Product Description
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Qt X 300/600 models have "preset" optimized sound masking spectra for use Biamp’s Cambridge Qt X Series is a complete, all-in-one sound masking solution ®...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
In the case of enclosed spaces, it is typical to place sound • You should have the design plan / layout from the Biamp Design Team masking both inside and outside an enclosed space to maintain speech privacy.
Page 3: System Installation Checklist
SYSTEM INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Suggested order of operations for installation & commissioning a typical sound masking system. ‰ Adjust masking spectrum equalizer for each output as necessary ‰ Mount, Install and Cable all components to meet project requirements. Qt X 300/600 models have ‰...
Page 4 Installation Considerations Qt X 300/600 systems Qt X 800/805 systems • Each Qt X 800/805 controller has eight (8) outputs. Class 2 speaker • Output runs must have the same device type (Standard or Active Emitters) and will share the same sound masking settings. The cabling runs must output runs are limited to single* 4Ω...
Page 5: Qt X 300/300D & Qt X 600/600D
QT X 300/300D & QT X 600/600D Qt X 300/300D or Qt X 600/600D Front Panel Qt X 300/300D or Qt X 600/600D Rear Panel (Qt X 600 panel shown) 1. LCD Display 6. 4-Pin Logic I/O - 2 ports The LCD display indicates system statuses and parameters.
Page 6 Installation The Qt X 300/300D and Qt X 600/600D may be installed on a wall with the included hardware. An optional Rack Mount accessory kit is available to install Loosen Screws the unit in a rack (Instructions can be found on pages 33-34).
Page 7: Qt X 800/ 800D
The RJ45 port connector for a PoE+ Class 4 power supply must be ordered Each output can accommodate (1) 4Ω DS1320 active emitter or (1-2) 8Ω DS1357 separately (Biamp part# 900.0004 POE29U-1AT(PL)D-R). Power can also be or (1) 4Ω DS1398 speaker (when using 2 loudspeakers, they must be connected supplied by a Type 2 PoE+ enabled network switch.
Page 8 Installation Mount here A pair of mounting brackets and M4 screws are included with the Qt X 800/800D model. They can be positioned as shown below in any of 3 configurations to fit over a ceiling rail (shown in the smaller inset images). Chose the orientation that best fits your application (Figures 3-5).
Page 9: Qt X 805/ 805D
QT X 805/ 805D Qt X 805/805D Front Panel Qt X 805/805D Rear Panel 1. LCD Display 8. 4-Pin Privacy Light Output - 2 outputs The LCD display indicates system statuses and parameters. Users may navigate The privacy lights ports enable connections to (2) privacy lights panels which through the display to view the current IP address and network mask of the indicate when sound masking is enabled in a certain zone.
Page 10 Rack Mount installations Hardware to attach the controller to the rack is not supplied. The unit will not rotate forward when attached to the rack ears so input/output and speaker connections should be made prior to attaching it to the rack. 1.
Page 11: Wiring & Connections
WIRING & CONNECTIONS Network Ports (continued) Wiring / Cabling Qt X 300/600: Cabling for Active and Passive emitters is included in designated Single Cable Mode: Control network and Media network are combined using lengths (16, 22 or 30 feet) dependent upon emitter bundle ordered. Sort the the same network infrastructure.
Page 12 Panel Connections (continued)) Contact Closures The Qt X provides a mute capability for masking and audio. #1 position is IMPORTANT: When a Qt X system comprised of multiple controllers configured for Fire or Emergency panel input, and a contact closure will is configured and connected via a network connection, only one Mute All throughout the system.
Page 13 Panel Connections (continued) GPIO (General Purpose Input Outputs) WARNING: Mute functionality should only be used in situations where it is The logic port connections can be configured as either an input or output trigger permissible to disable a zone in very select instances. (i.e. a conference room in either "Active Low"...
Page 14 Panel Connections (continued) Privacy Lights Outputs Contact Connections (source) Two ports are provided to interface with privacy lights panels. They may be Follow the instructions provided with the privacy sign to make sure that the unit designated to 2 different zones and should be home run from the controller to is connected to the controller inputs correctly.
Page 15 Panel connections (continued) Inputs - Paging and Music Paging and music sources may be connected to the Qt X audio inputs for For unbalanced audio inputs: distribution throughout select zones. Specific instruction on settings levels in 1. Disconnect power from the Qt X. different zones is covered in the Qt X Software and in the Qt X...
Page 16 Outputs - Sound masking devices Emitters - Qt X 300/600 models Speakers - Qt X 800/805 models (Figure 14) The Qt X control modules support installation of both Qt Standard and Active DS1357 is an 8Ω, 6-inch diameter hanging speaker with a 4-point bridle suitable emitters.
Page 17: Emitter Installation (Qt X 300/600 Models)
NOTE: for open ceilings or other installations that do not secure to a tile, other mounting # and associated zone. options are available (such as hanging pendants). See Biamp's product offerings for information. 4. Install the first emitter in the ceiling tile by NOTE: Active and passive emitters are installed identically.
Page 18 Emitter Installation (continued) Emitter Spacing Guidelines 5. Listen to the emitter after it is connected. It should produce a 'whooshing' • Maintain a square or rectangular pattern with distances/spacing based on sound. If it does not produce sound refer to the troubleshooting steps at right. ceiling or mounting height.
Page 19 12' x 12' ( 3.7 x 3.7 m) 2' ( .6 m) 6' (1.8 m) 14' + (4.3 m+) Contact Biamp Support Contact Biamp Support 2' ( .6 m) 7' (2.1 m) *Mounting height may not always be at the ceiling height...
Page 20 Emitter Installation (continued) Basics of Qt X 300/600 outputs: maximum signal run, channel definitions, output Active Emitter Outputs run architecture and spacing in small rooms per ceiling height. See Figures 19-21. Passive emitter Outputs Maximum Signal cable distance ≤ 1000 ft (304.8m) Channel Designations per Run Output X - Run A - A,B,C,D,A,B,C,D,A,B,C,D...
Page 21 Emitter Run Layout - Correct and Incorrect Layouts below show runs with Passive emitters; the same layout will work for Active Emitter runs with the addition of the power injector prior to the 1st Qt Active Emitter. The same emitter type must be on both the A & B runs of any output, and are applicable for both the Qt X 300 and 600 models. CORRECT INCORRECT Emitters...
Page 22 Emitter Installation in Hallways or Corridors Mixing Qt Emitter Types Emitter spacing in hallways and corridors should adhere to the same spacing Both the Qt Standard and Qt Active Emitters may be used on the same sound standards as used for larger open offices, with the distance between emitters masking project with signals supplied by a single Qt X Controller if they are being based on emitter mounting/ceiling heights.
Page 23: Speaker Installation (Qt X 800/805 Models)
SPEAKER INSTALLATION (Qt X 800/805 models) The models (DS1357, DS1398) are indirect 8 Ohm loudspeakers. The DS1357 is DS1320 Installation designed to be suspended by a central wire in open ceilings. The DS1398 can be 1. Run 2-conductor wires from the controller to each speaker location. installed under floor or over ceiling tiles by using the They can be daisy-chained 2.
Page 24 Speaker Installation (Qt X 800/805 continued) Please observe the maximum cabling distance from the controller to the speakers described in the illustration (Figure 25). IMPORTANT: Qt X 805 panel - Speaker connections can be made to the same numbered output on both output options, but the settings are mirrored on the same numbered outputs (either Line level or Class 2 speaker).
Page 25 70V/100V speakers by using the Line Level outputs (see Figures 24 and 26). Each output can control sound masking on a single 70V/100V amplifier channel. Biamp recommends that each channel can run 70V/100V loudspeakers tapped at 1W and the total should not exceed 80% of the rated power for that channel.
Page 26: Interacting With A Qt X System
INTERACTING WITH A Qt X SYSTEM Qt X Software (online help file <link>) There are (4) methods of accessing and configuring the system with differing levels of what can be viewed or affected. The front panel of each unit has very The Qt X software provides the following design and control elements: basic functionality - limited to basic information and operating mode of that •...
Page 27 Interacting with a Qt X system (continued) Controller Front Panel Menu / Functionality When the panel is powered up and connected, you can navigate through the basics of the system using the 4 push buttons under the front panel display. What you will be able to view is based on whether the controller is unconfigured (not part of a system) or configured (part of a defined network system).
Page 28 Please refer to the software help <here> additional functions that comprise a biamp sound-masking system. It can be or the Web UI help <here> for additional information on configuring a system or accessed by inputting either the IP address or device name of the controller, or specific settings.
Page 29 Interacting with a Qt X system (continued) Qt X Software The Qt X Software allows sound masking system designers to create and There is a robust help file describing the elements of system design and customize layouts that define how Qt X sound masking controllers, emitters, configuration.
Page 30: Commission The System (Next Steps)
COMMISSION THE SYSTEM (next steps) Once all of the components and their peripherals have been installed and are ‰ Go through each zone testing / adjusting levels, checking behavior operational, they need to be configured into a networked sound masking system. Additional information to explain each of the configuration steps is available in ‰...
Page 31 COMMISSION THE SYSTEM (continued) Setting Sound Masking Levels Target sound masking levels may vary from area to area throughout a facility Once sound masking levels are optimized for a space, it is always recommended to that they remain consistent indefinitely as very small changes in level can be based on use.
Page 32: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Qt X Controller Accessories Qt Active Emitter Accessories Rack Mount Kit (Qt X RMT-KT) – allows a Qt X 300, 600 or 800 to Power Supply (PS-AE-3) – has 3 outputs and can provide power for 1-3 PI-AE power injectors be mounted to a rack.
Page 33 Conversion from Wall Mount to Rack Mount 1. Remove the wall mount bracket from the controller and reserve the M4 screws to attach the rack mount brackets later (Figure 27). 2. Disconnect the power supply supporting bracket from the wall mount bracket (Figure 28).
Page 34 Conversion from Wall Mount to Rack Mount (continued) 3. Attach the power supply bracket to the longer (R) rack ear with 2 M4 hex 5. Secure the Qt X device to the rack via the rack ears as shown in Figure 31. nuts and insert the power supply with power cord outlet located to the back Hardware to attach the unit to the rack is not included.
Page 35 Conversion from Rack Mount to Wall Mount For Qt X 805 controllers start at step 1. If you are converting a Qt X 800 controller 3. Attach the power supply bracket to the wall mount bracket with hex nuts on to a wall mounted unit with a 48V power supply, you will need to have both the the threaded studs loosely as shown.
Page 36 Conversion from Rack Mount to Wall Mount (continued) 4. Place the wall mount where it is to be mounted and mark the hole locations. 6. Install the screws into the plastic anchors leaving enough room for the If installing into drywall/sheet rock, drill the mounting holes with a 1/4" drill bit, bracket to be hung on the screw heads.
Page 37 Plenum Bracket Installation Mount here A pair of mounting brackets and M4 screws are included with the plenum bracket kit. They can be positioned as shown below in any of 3 configurations to fit over a ceiling rail (shown in the smaller inset images). Chose the orientation that best fits your application (Figures 38-40).
Page 38 Accessories (continued) Room Control (QT-RC3) VERY IMPORTANT: Use of the Qt-RC3 room control is ONLY recommended for 1. Qt-RC3 in a Single Room (at the end of a single output) zones broadcasting background music or paging and only when the control needs to be accessible by building occupants.
Page 39: System Information Worksheet
Qt X SYSTEM INFORMATION WORKSHEET Controller Information Qt X Homerun Output Destination Record Controller Type / Serial Number: Qt X ________ / #_______________ Output Run A Emitter / Run B Emitter / (Qt X 300/600) Loudspeaker (Qt X 300/600) Loudspeaker Hostname: _______________________________________________ Class 2 Type...
Page 40 Notes Notes page 40 Qt X Sound Masking System Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 41 Safety Information - Multi-language The controllers are UL 2043 approved for installation into a plenum space. DANGER: The AC/DC power supply provided with this product has not been evaluated to UL 2043 and must not be installed in a plenum space. Les contrôleurs sont approuvés UL 2043 pour une installation dans un espace plénum.
Page 42 However, due to ongoing technical advances, changes or modifications may have occurred that are not covered in this manual. The latest version is available at www.biamp.com. Dante is a registered trademark of Audinate ®...

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