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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 Amplifiers
2-channel and 4-channel DSP and Dante-enabled power amplifiers
68-3165-01 Rev. B
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  • Page 1 User Guide Network Power Amplifier NetPA Ultra Series Amplifiers 2-channel and 4-channel DSP and Dante-enabled power amplifiers 68-3165-01 Rev. B 05 23...
  • 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 Copyright © 2020-2023 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. or Extron (see the current list of trademarks on the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com):...
  • 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: WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death. AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort. CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Mic/Line Inputs ..........34 Mic/Line Inputs Processing ......36 Installation ..........4 AT Inputs ............45 Mounting the NetPA Ultra Series Amplifiers ..4 AT Inputs Processing ........45 Tabletop Use ........... 4 Mix-Points ............. 47 Rack Mounting ............ 5 DSP Configurator Outputs .........
  • Page 7 Symbol Definitions ......... 88 Command and Response Table ......89 Input Path OIDs (NetPA U 1004) ....99 Input Path OIDs (NetPA U 1002) ....99 Output Path OIDs (NetPA U 1004) ....100 Output Path OIDs (NetPA U 1002) ....100 Mix-point OIDs..........100 Contents NetPA Ultra Series •...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Features About This Guide This guide describes the NetPA Ultra Series: a series of 4-channel and 2-channel DSP and Dante enabled power amplifiers and discusses how to install, configure, and operate them. In this guide, the terms “unit,” “NetPA Ultra Series amplifier,” “amplifier,” and “power amplifier”...
  • Page 9 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...
  • 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.

  • Page 12: Rack Mounting

    Rack Mounting The NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers can be mounted onto a rack using one of the following methods. NOTE: The following figures show the NetPA U 1004 being installed; however, both NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers are installed in the same way.

  • Page 13: Rack Ear Mounting

    (ex. : les multiprises). 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.

  • Page 14: Bridge Plate Rack Mounting

    Securing NetPA U 1004 to Rack 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 15: Rack Shelf Mounting

    Figure 4. Secure Connected NetPA Ultra Series to Rack 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 16: Rack Mounting Ventilation Recommendations

    V e n p a c V e n V e n p a c p a c V e n p a c V e n p a c Figure 6. Ventilation NetPA Ultra Series • Installation...

  • Page 17: Flexible Conduit Adapter Kit

    UL Requirements conduit opposite the NetPA Ultra amplifier. See on the next page. • Un boîtier de distribution électrique certifié UL est recommandé pour la terminaison du conduit à l’opposé de l’amplificateur NetPA Ultra. Voir Requirements. NetPA Ultra Series • Installation...

  • Page 18: Ul Requirements

    The optional Flexible Conduit Adapter Kit includes the following parts: • One conduit adapter plate (pre-attached), for 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 19 Remove the washer at the end of the conduit (see figure 9, washer-B), and remove the conduit adapter plate that ships attached to the conduit. Separate adapter plate and washer from conduit Conduit Adapter Plate Washer-A Washer-B Figure 9. Removing the Existing Adapter Plate NetPA Ultra Series • Installation...
  • Page 20 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 21: Operation

    Figure 12. NetPA Ultra Series 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: The unit is powering up and booting.

  • Page 22: Rear Panel Features

    AT port with Link LED Figure 13. NetPA Ultra Series Amplifier Rear Panels NOTE: The NetPA U 1004 and NetPA U 1002 rear panels are displayed above. The other rear panels in the NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers function identically. NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...
  • Page 23 • Activation of the remote standby port (done by shorting the STANDBY pin to the ground pin). Through the PSAV (Standby) (see page 104) or through DSP Configurator • (accessed via Tools > Configure Standby Settings). NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...
  • Page 24 AT input 4 is routed to amp output 4 AT input 4 is routed to line output 4 Unmutes amp outputs and sets them to -24 dB. Unmutes line outputs/AT outputs and sets them to unity gain. NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...
  • Page 25 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 26: Operation

    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 •...

  • Page 27: At Port

    Navigate to the Tools menu and select Configure Standby Settings, then make your selection to change the settings (see figure 19 on the next page). Standby modes • Mode 0 Disable Auto-Standby Timer Mode 1 Enable Auto-Standby Timer • • Mode 2 Force Standby mode NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...
  • Page 28 Dante network, the auto-standby timer must be disabled, and the amplifier must not be forced into Standby mode. NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...

  • Page 29: Bridging (8 Ohm/4 Ohm Outputs Only)

    Open the attenuator block of the even channel and click the polarity box to invert the signal (see figure 22 on the next page). The sign on the box should change from ‘+’ to ‘-‘ and its color should change to yellow. NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...
  • Page 30 If using Dante inputs, make the ties as shown in Dante Controller (see page 75). Unplug the IEC power cord from the amplifier. Wire the outputs (see figure 24 on the next page). NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...

  • Page 31: Monitoring

    • Each status command is capable of being queried. • Query commands can be used when polling with a control system. • All statuses can be queried, even when unsolicited responses are enabled. NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...
  • Page 32 Use the Query available remote devices command to receive a list of Dante devices that are currently connected to the DMP. Example: Command Response waexpr| • ExprA NetPA-U-xxxxxx AXI-XTP-RoomB NOTE: This list is similar to the list displayed within Dante Controller. NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...
  • Page 33 Example: Command Response {dante@NetPA-U- {dante@NetPA-U-xxxxxx}DsG40000*- xxxxxx:wg40000*- 10AU|} } NOTE: The DMP provides the tag showing the Dante controlled remote device name while the remote device provides the response for the SIS command. NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...

  • Page 34: Hardware Reset Modes

    Status monitoring unsolicited repsonses will be turned off • Standby timer will be enabled • Unit will not be in standby Reset • button ( ) LED flashes 3 times in quick succession during the reset. NetPA Ultra Series • Operation...

  • Page 35: Dsp Configurator Software

    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 36: Accessing The Dsp Configurator Help File

    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, next to the input and output group names to show or hide the groups and their corresponding mix matrices.
  • Page 37 DSP value defaults, and so on (see Options on page 74) Network Audio Control — Opens the Dante Controller application by Audinate for • Dante Controller routing audio over a Dante network (see on page 75). NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 38: Presets Drop-Down List

    (Tx) and receive activity (Rx) when in Live mode. Emulate Mode While in Emulate mode, DSP Configurator is functioning in an “offline” state. Changes made to the configuration file are not applied to a device. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 39: 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 40 Preset Selection Dialog Box Once a push or pull is completed, the current state of the connected amplifier is displayed in the DSP Configurator status panel and the device is ready for further configuration. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 41: Exit Live Mode And Enter Emulate Mode

    AT Inputs • • Mic/Line Inputs The four mic/line input channels in the NetPA Ultra Series amplifier are shown in DSP Configurator under the Inputs panel. Figure 33. Inputs Panel Inputs 1 - 4 can receive mic level or line level signals.
  • Page 42 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 (see figure 37 on the next page). NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 43: Mic/Line Inputs Processing

    Filter block contains several types of filters, and so on. Inputs 1 - 4 contain the following signal chain: • Input Gain Block • Input Filter Block Input Dynamics Blocks • • Input Ducking Block Input Pre-Mixer Gain Block • Figure 38. Input Processing Chain NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 44 Select one of the four available filters to insert into the block. Alternatively, right-click the Filter block and select Insert, then select a filter to insert it into the block (see figure 39 the next page). NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 45 Parametric • • • • Bass NOTE: See the DSP Configurator Help File for more information on each of the filters. Click the Filters Help button to open the help file topic discussing filters. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 46 If a dynamics processor has been inserted and needs to be changed to a different dynamics processor, right-click the dynamics block, hover over Insert, and select a new processor to insert it (see figure 41). Figure 41. Changing Dynamics Processors NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 47 Compressor dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box. Dynamics Help Button — Opens the Dynamics Operation topic of the DSP Configurator Help File for further assistance in operating dynamics processors. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 48 Limiter dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box. Dynamics Help Button — Opens the Dynamics Operation topic of the DSP Configurator Help File for further assistance in operating dynamics processors. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 49 After inserting a ducker processor, double-click the Duck icon to open the Ducker Configuration dialog box. Duck Source Configuration Duck Parameter Settings Duck Priority Tree Ducking Operation Help Button Figure 45. Ducker Configuration Dialog Box NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 50 NOTE: For every 1 dB of signal beyond the level set in the Threshold field, 1 dB of gain is added to the channels selected in the Add Gain To column. This occurs until the maximum gain set in the Max Gain (dB) field has been applied. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 51 Pre-mixer Gain dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box. Pre-mixer Gain Help Button — Opens the Pre-mixer Gain topic of the DSP Configurator Help File for further assistance in understanding operating the Pre-mixer Gain dialog. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 52: 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 four channels of audio via Dante. Renaming an Input NOTE: Renaming an AT input in DSP Configurator affects the receiver name in Dante Controller.
  • Page 53 The AT input ducker block functions the same as the mic/line input ducker block. AT Input Pre-Mixer Gain Block The AT input pre-mixer gain block functions the same as the mic/line input pre-mixer gain block. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 54: 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 50. DSP Configurator Mix Matrices NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 55 Mix-Point dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box. Mix-point Help button — Opens the Mix-Point topic of the DSP Configurator Help File for further assistance in understanding operating the Mix-Point dialog. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 56: 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 57: Line/At Outputs (Netpa U 1004)

    These building blocks have been built by Extron based on extensive use and testing with each intended application or specific device. Figure 53. Accessing Building Blocks on an Output NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 58 New Folder Button — Creates a new folder or sub-folder. Building Blocks Help Button — Opens the Building Blocks topic of the 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 59: Line/At Output Processing

    Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to their states when the current instance of the Post-mixer Trim dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box. Figure 57. Post-mixer Trim Dialog Box NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 60 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 61 Attenuation dialog box. Cancel button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to their states when the current instance of the Attenuation dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 62: Balancing Netpa Amplifier Output Level And Xpa Input Sensitivity

    Setting proper gain structure is necessary to ensure maximum audio clarity and amplifier output performance. To properly balance the input sensitivity of XPA amplifiers, when used in conjunction with NetPA Ultra Series amplifiers, follow the steps outlined below. NOTE: When setting levels, pay attention to avoid digital clipping...

  • Page 63: Amplifier Outputs

    NetPA U 1002 features two processing paths to the amplifier outputs. All audio inputs can be routed to an amplifier output via discrete amplifier output mix-points. Figure 62. Amplifier Output Panel for the NetPA U 1004 Figure 63. Amplifier Output Panel for the NetPA U 1002 NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 64: Amplifier Outputs Processing

    One filter block is available for each amplifier output channel. This filter block functions the same as the line/AT output filter block (see Input Filter Block on page 37) for information on configuring output filters). NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 65: Monitoring

    The monitoring section of the workspace contains read-only information about the NetPA Ultra device. Enable Monitoring check box Global Status faults Reset Flag Status button Amplifer Output Status section Global Status section Fault statuses section Figure 66. Monitoring Panel NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 66 STANDBY port (contact closure), and remains in this state until the contact is opened. Once opened, the amplifier returns to its last known active standby state. This function overrides all other standby conditions. NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...
  • Page 67 • 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 68 Yellow — The amplifier is not actively detecting a fault, but one has been detected since the last time the status flags were reset. Gray — The amplifier has never detected a fault. • NetPA Ultra Series • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 69: 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 70: Configuration Tools

    This option is only available if items are marked. Clear Marked Items — Unmarks all currently marked elements. NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 71: Methods For Marking Items

    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. The preset is saved and is available from the Presets drop-down list at the top of the main workspace. NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 72: Groups

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

  • Page 73: Configuring Groups

    Configure Groups Dialog Box Confirm the group number and name from the Confirm Group Details dialog box (see figure 72, Click OK to confirm all details and create the group ( Figure 72. Confirm Group Details Dialog Box NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...
  • Page 74 Choose the group from the Select Group drop-down list ( Click Change Name ( From the Change Group Name dialog box, enter the new group name into its field ( Click OK ( Figure 73. Editing a Group NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 75: Device Manager

    Primary or Secondary EXP device. Devices with color icons are in Live mode. Devices with grayed icons are in Emulate mode. Devices with blue icons are configured as Secondary units. NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 76: Managing Devices In Device Manager

    NOTE: Folders can be renamed later by clicking twice on the folder name and editing the text. Press <Enter>. Click and drag devices over the folder name and release to insert the devices into a folder ( Figure 77. Arranging Devices Into a Folder NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 77: Connect/Disconnect From Device

    The terms of installation must be agreed to. Select the I accept... radio button and click Next. An installation status dialog box opens that displays the completion status of firmware download and installation. NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 78: Organize Building Blocks

    Import Building Blocks File button — Click the button to browse the computer for building block files to import to DSP Configurator. Delete Building Block button — Click the button to delete the currently selected building block. NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 79: Device Settings

    Unit Info Serial Settings Dante Device • • • Unit Info The Unit Info tab displays the unit name, firmware version, device model, device part number, and device MAC address. Figure 79. Unit Info Tab NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 80: Serial Settings

    Dante interface is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server and Dante network configuration is complete. If Static IP is selected, proceed to step 2. Enter a valid network configuration into the respective fields. Click Apply. NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 81: Options

    Options DSP Configurator color schemes, default processor and gain block behavior, as well as a number of other settings. For a comprehensive overview of the Options dialog box, see the DSP Configurator Help File. NetPA Ultra Series • Configuration Tools...

  • Page 82: Dante Controller

    Dante network, the auto-standby timer must be disabled and the amplifier must not be forced into standby mode. NetPA Ultra Series • Dante Controller...

  • Page 83: Downloading And Installing Dante Controller

    The default device name of the NetPA Ultra Series consists of the model name, followed by the last six characters of the Dante interface MAC address (for example, NetPA-U-xxxxxx In addition to renaming the device, individual Transmitter (Tx) and Receiver (Rx) channels can be renamed. NetPA Ultra Series • Dante Controller...

  • Page 84: Receiver And Transmitter Names

    Opening Device View The Dante Controller - Device View dialog opens. Select the device being configured from the (Select a Dante Device...) drop-down list (see figure 82, Figure 82. Device View and Select a Dante Device Drop-Down NetPA Ultra Series • Dante Controller...
  • Page 85 Click Yes (see figure 85, Configuration dialog box. The new name is written to the Dante interface of the NetPA Ultra Series amplifier. Repeat as necessary for all devices. Figure 85. Rename Device Confirmation Dialog Box NetPA Ultra Series • Dante Controller...

  • Page 86: Renaming A Receiver Or Transmitter

    Press <Enter> on the keyboard to confirm the name, or click another channel text box. Repeat steps 4 through 6 to rename additional receiver channels. When finished renaming receivers, close the Device View dialog box. NetPA Ultra Series • Dante Controller...

  • Page 87: Finding A Dante Device Ip Address

    On the Device Info page, locate the name of the NetPA Ultra Series in the Device Name column ( ). The IP address is located in the Primary Address column ( ). In the example, the IP address for the connected NetPA Ultra Series is 192.168.254.254. Figure 88. Device Info Page NetPA Ultra Series • Dante Controller...

  • Page 88: Dante Controller Operation

    Indicates subscription is in Indicates the transmitting device progress. has been removed from the network or is switched off. Indicates a pending subscription. See the Dante Controller User Guide, available at www.audinate.com, for additional information. NetPA Ultra Series • Dante Controller...

  • Page 89: Disconnecting Inputs From Outputs

    5 seconds before disconnecting or powering down the devices. This ensures that the new information is properly saved to those devices. Device level configuration such as sample rates, latency, and clock settings are saved instantly. NetPA Ultra Series • Dante Controller...

  • Page 90: Dante Troubleshooting

    Choose a Dante Interface Icon Be certain the correct LAN connection is selected (the PC LAN port that is physically connected to the AT network) and note the IP address. Figure 91. Configure Dante Interfaces Dialog Box NetPA Ultra Series • Dante Controller...

  • Page 91: Restarting Dante Controller

    Select Help, then Online Help or Offline Help from the menu. • Press the <F1> key on the computer keyboard for online help or <Shift+F1> for offline help. Figure 92. Accessing the Dante Help File NetPA Ultra Series • Dante Controller...

  • Page 92: Remote Control And Configuration

    DataViewer or similar application, make sure the host PC or control system is set for 38400 baud. • Rear Panel Features on page 15 for additional details on connecting to the RS-232 port. NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 93: At Port

    Untagged (verbose 0 or 1): 600 ] , just the gain value with no other information. • Tagged (verbose 2 or 3): DsG40000*600 ] , the type of query sent, the OID queried, • and the gain value. NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 94: Host-To-Device Communications

    The NetPA Ultra Series initiates the following copyright message when it is first powered on or when a USB connection to the NetPA Ultra is made for the first time since the amplifier powered up. (c) Copyright 2020, Extron Electronics, {model}, Vn.nn, 60-nnnn-nn ] Vn.nn is the firmware version number. •...

  • Page 95: Error Responses

    Only instances marked with a • character require a space. Any spaces between • characters in the command and response tables are only inserted for ease of reading. Unless stated otherwise, SIS commands are not case sensitive. • NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 96: Command And Response Table

    <version info + build and any any special-buid text> ] any special-build text special-buid text> ] X19(] Query detailed X19(] Ver00 * Firmware Version KEY: X19( <bootloader version> - <factory code version> - <updated code version> NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 97 Dante device name Device names follow Domain Name System (DNS) hostname rules. Legal characters are A-Z, Dante device name a-z, 0-9, and hyphen (-). Names must begin with a letter and cannot end with a hyphen (-) NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 98 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 99 Levels use a 10x multiplier system with no decimal spaces. For example, a level of +10.4 dB would be entered as 104 Gain value and a level of -3.2 dB would be entered as -32 NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 100 0.1 dB steps. Gain uses 10x multiplier (+10 dB = 100+). Group fader soft limit See Object ID (OID) Number Tables on page 97. Target OID 0 = Unmute 1 = Mute Mute NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 101 X99( 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. Status NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 102 • DC protect • Main power supply status • Output Thermal limiting • Loss of AC • Standby status X10% Port = All port (Default) = Dante (AT) = RS-232 = USB NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 103 Error: Amplifier, in part or as a whole, has shut down or is misconnected. Digital Clipping (64STAT): = Not or never detected = No longer detected = Detected now Caution: Amplifier functionality has been modified to protect itself NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 104 = The indicated amplifier channel limiter threshold was reached, or a short was detected, at the time the command checked the status. The indicated channel limiter is engaged, or if shorted it is muted, and the clip/protect LED is on. NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 105 = The indicated output channel did not detect digital clipping at the time the command checked the status, but has been detected in the past. = The indicated amplifier channel detected digital clipping at the time the command checked the status NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 106: Input Path Oids (Netpa U 1004)

    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 107: Output Path Oids (Netpa U 1004)

    20507 20500 20501 20502 20503 20504 20505 20506 Digital AT In 7 20607 20600 20601 20602 20603 20604 20605 20606 Digital AT In 8 20700 20701 20702 20703 20704 20705 20706 20707 NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting

    (see amplifier specs at 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 • Troubleshooting...

  • Page 109: Limiter/Protect Led Warning Indicators

    • signal. Recheck the amplifier gain structure. • The amplifier operating environment exceeds the • Verify that the amplifier ambient recommended operating environment does not exceed temperature. the recommended operating temperature (See 53STAT). NetPA Ultra Series • Troubleshooting...
  • Page 110 62STAT: Signal A signal has been presence detected 64STAT: Digital clip Recheck the amplifier gain structure. The output DAC to the The output DAC is being amplifier channel has overdriven. detected clipping. NetPA Ultra Series • Troubleshooting...
  • Page 111 SIS has forced the unit into unit into standby. standby. • If none of the above work, check • DC has been detected on an for a DC fault (see Monitoring output. Configuration 2 on page 95) NetPA Ultra Series • Troubleshooting...
  • Page 112 20202 20203 20204 Mic In 4 20305 20300 20301 20302 20303 20304 Digital AT In 1 20405 20400 20401 20402 20403 20404 Digital AT In 2 20505 20500 20501 20502 20503 20504 NetPA Ultra Series • Remote Control and Configuration...
  • Page 113 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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