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L-Acoustics LS10 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 LS10 owner's manual (EN)
  • Page 2 Document reference: LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0 Distribution date: February 6, 2024 © 2024 L-Acoustics. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the publisher.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety................................5 Important safety instructions........................5 Introduction................................ 7 ™ LS10 Avnu -certied AVB switch....................... 7 How to use this manual..........................7 Revision history............................8 System components.............................9 System component illustrations........................9 Technical description............................11 Main features............................11 Components..........................11 Front and rear panels........................12 Ethernet ports............................
  • Page 4 Operation................................ 26 LS10 LED colors............................26 Reset button............................26 LS10 Manager............................27 LS10 embedded Web interface........................27 Specications..............................28 Appendix................................. 31 Appendix A: Glossary..........................31 Appendix B: Approvals........................... 32...

  • Page 5: Safety

    This system is intended for use by trained personnel for professional applications. As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, L-Acoustics reserves the right to change the specications of its products and the content of its documents without prior notice.
  • Page 6 To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling. LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ™ On its own or as an integral part of the LA-RAK II AVB, LS10 distributes audio and control via front and rear etherCON connectors and SFP cages, enabling long-distance optical links. Two units mounted side-by-side on the dedicated 1U rack shelf allow to create a seamless redundant network effortlessly.

  • Page 8: Revision History

    Jul. 2020 Added Declaration of Conformity. Jul. 2021 • Added information about using LS10 as a network switch for a local area network. • Moved information about LS10 Manager and USB Terminal (former Switch Conguration Tool) to LA Network Manager Help.

  • Page 9: System Components

    Racks LA-RAK II AVB Touring rack containing three LA12X, LA-POWER II for power distribution, LA-PANEL II for audio and network distribution, and two LS10 for AVB distribution Cables DOE cables Dual AVB Network cable CAT6A, etherCON (black = primary network, red = secondary network) Come in different sizes: DOE2 (2 m / 6.6 ft), DOE45 (45 m / 147.6 ft), and DOE100 (100...
  • Page 10 System components Rigging accessories LS10-RAKSHELF Software applications LA Network Manager LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 11: Technical Description

    Main features LS10 is a network switch as per IEEE 802.1Q standard, with ten IEEE 802.3 Ethernet ports. It can also operate as a hub. LS10 can be used in computer rooms or facilities which are managed and maintained by non-communication operators.

  • Page 12: Front And Rear Panels

    AVB streams regardless of the number of channels of these streams. Power supply LS10 relies on a universal Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) suitable for mains from 100 V AC to 240 V AC (± 10%), 50 Hz to 60 Hz.

  • Page 13: Inspection And Preventive Maintenance

    CHK - External structure icon indicates a visual inspection. chassis is not damaged front and rear connectors are not damaged CHK - External cleanness Use a dry cloth to remove any dust from the side grills. LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 14: Chk - Normal Start-Up Sequence

    4. Check that the switch is detected by the application. Refer to LS10 Manager (p.27) for more information. 5. Perform the rmware update. 6. Check that all L-Acoustics switches in the system run the same version of the rmware. LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Mounting LS10 is one rack unit high (1U) and a half rack unit wide. LS10-RAKSHELF is a rigging accessory that can contain up to two LS10 side by side. LS10-RAKSHELF is mounted to LA-RAK II AVB and can be mounted to LA-RAK II as well as other 19-inch racks.
  • Page 16 Installation 2. Place the six screws in the appropriate holes. 3. Tighten the screws. 1 N.m 4. Turn back the assembly to nominal position for cabling and mounting. LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 17: Ventilation

    When rack-mounted, make sure airow is not reduced. General Purpose Output (GPO) LS10 features a 6-point terminal block on the rear panel that includes a congurable GPO to indicate the presence of a fault on the LS10. It can be connected with a 6-point terminal block.

  • Page 18: 24 V Dc Input And Output

    It is also possible to power LS10 with an external power supply. Backup power cable In case of component fault inside one LS10, the other LS10 will automatically provide backup power thanks to this cable. To do so, each LS10 must be connected to independent power sources.
  • Page 19 Installation External 24 V DC powering 24 V DC ± 10% 10 W 24 V DC IN = PIN 5 External power supply GND = PIN 2 LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 20: Network Cabling

    • 1000BASE-LX SFP modules and single-mode ber allow for up to 5000 m (typical) Refer to the module manufacturer for more information. Any module compliant with the SFP specication should operate normally in LS10. As an indication, the following SFP modules have been successfully tested with LS10: •...
  • Page 21 tted with optical modules or RJ45 connectors. Refer to the LA Network Manager Help for more information on how to create an L-NET or Milan-AVB network in star or hybrid topologies. LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 22: Cabling Examples

    Cabling examples Example of a local area network Computer Computer Computer LS10 front rear Ethernet Internet Router Example of non-redundant network with hybrid topology LA12X LA4X LA4X LS10 front Ethernet Ethernet AVB rear Console Computer LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...
  • Page 23 Installation Example of redundancy topology Stage Right Stage Left DOE2 DOE2 DOE45 DOE100 front front LS10 LS10 rear rear DOE2 rear front primary network secondary network Computer LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 24: Connecting To Ac Mains

    24 V and 10 W maximum. The product draws 10 W (typical). The product draws 20 W (typical) when it powers another LS10. WARNING: The product is of Class 1 construction and shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a Protective Earth connection.

  • Page 25: Plugging To Ac Mains

    2. Connect the power cord country-specic plug to the mains socket. Power consumption LS10 power requirement is 10 W. For an LS10 that powers another LS10 via 24 V DC, it is 20 W. Powering on/off LS10 features one power LED indicator. To power LS10 on, connect the IEC cable. LS10 is detected and operational in less than 5 seconds.

  • Page 26: Operation

    Reset button It is possible to reset LS10 to factory default settings using the Reset button. Press the RST button and hold it for seven seconds to set back the switch to factory default settings. It sets back: •...

  • Page 27: Ls10 Manager

    To be detected by LS10 Manager, LS10 must be connected to the computer with an Ethernet cable and its IP must be on the same subnet as the computer. If LS10 must be used on a different subnet, connect it with a micro USB cable and use the USB Terminal application for basic IP settings.

  • Page 28: SpeciCations

    Terminal block connector 5 mm 6-point terminal block connector for GPO and DC powering with: • 1 × 24 V DC power output (max 10 W) to power another LS10 • 1 × 24 V DC backup power input (max 10 W) •...
  • Page 29 Height × Width 1.7 in × 8.5 in (1U × 1/2U) Weight 1 kg / 2.2 lb Finish black Protection rating IP2x LS10 dimensions 216 mm / 8.5 in 42 mm / 1.7 in LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...
  • Page 30 Specications LS10-RAKSHELF specications Description 1U Rack shelf for two LS10 Weight (net) 1.1 kg / 2.4 lb Material electrogalvanized steel LS10-RAKSHELF dimensions 483 mm / 19 in 465 mm / 18.3 in 31.8 mm / 1.2 in 44 mm / 1.7 in 437 mm / 17.2 in...

  • Page 31: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Glossary Europe check procedure China disassembly/reassembly procedure international (bare lead version of the power cable) Japan repair kit SMPS Switched Mode Power Supply (power supply inside of the amplied controller) United States LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...

  • Page 32: Appendix B: Approvals

    Appendix Approvals LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...
  • Page 33 Appendix LS10 is compliant with the following: Avnu Alliance and the Avnu design mark are registered trademarks and/or service marks of Avnu Alliance. LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0...
  • Page 34 L-Acoustics 13 rue Levacher Cintrat - 91460 Marcoussis - France +33 1 69 63 69 63 - info@l-acoustics.com www.l-acoustics.com...

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