IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Explanation of graphical symbols The lightning symbol within a triangle is intended to The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous alert the user to the presence of important operating and voltages"...
DS100M Signal Engine 1.1 Intended use The d&b DS100M Signal Engine is a specialized 3 RU, 19" rack mount audio processor with Milan™ audio networking as well as MADI audio inputs. In its base configuration, it provides a 64 x 64 level / delay audio matrix.
DS100M Signal Engine 1.1.3 Application The DS100M Signal Engine is a versatile tool for large and complex audio systems that are used to route and distribute a large number of audio channels to many different amplifier channels, break out rooms, loudspeaker zones or positions.
2 Scope of supply Scope of supply Before starting up the device, please verify the shipment for completeness and proper condition of the items. If there is any sign of obvious damage to the unit and/or the power cord, do not operate the unit and contact your local dealer from whom you received it.
3 Technical specifications Technical specifications Power supply Universal range switched mode power supply Sample rate for I/O 48/96 kHz Mains connection IEC type socket Inputs* up to 128 Rated mains voltage 100 to 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz Outputs* up to 64 Nominal power consumption 400 W * depending on dedicated License model size Thermal and Environmental conditions...
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Technical specifications DS100M dimensions in mm [inch] d&b DS100M Manual 1.4 en...
Startup 4.2 Rack mounting and cooling Rack mounting The enclosure is designed to fit standard 19" equipment racks or cabinets. NOTICE! When mounting the device into 19" equipment racks or cabinets, it is strongly recommended that you: ▪ Always fix the device at its front AND rear rack ears using appropriate rack mounting screws and U-washers, as shown in the graphic opposite.
Startup 4.3 Connections 4.3.1 Mains connection WARNING! Potential risk of electric shock. The device is a protective class 1 unit. A missing earth (ground) contact may cause dangerous voltages in the housing and controls and may lead to electric shock. ▪...
Startup 4.3.3 USB Two USB 3.0 ports [3] are provided for future functionality. 4.3.4 AUDIO NETWORK The DS100M provides a fully supported Milan™ audio network interface [4] (Gigabit only). PRImary RJ45 Ethernet port (Primary): Used to connect the device to the primary network to transmit and receive audio.
Startup 4.3.5 MADI interface In addition the DS100M incorporates a fully supported MADI interface [5] which allows the corresponding MADI audio input sources to be transferred via the Milan™ audio network. The assignment of the corresponding MADI input source blocks to the physical MADI inputs on the device are listed in the table below corresponding to the sampling of either 48 or 96 kHz.
Startup 4.4 Controls and indicators 4.4.1 Mains power switch The on/off rocker switch [7] is located on the rear panel. Mains isolation is not provided. The mains power supply is switched off but remains connected to the mains. The mains power supply is switched on and the device is ready for operation.
Startup Trouble shooting The LED indicator [9] also serves for basic trouble shooting purposes. LED status Description The system does not operate: ▪ No mains supply available. ▪ The mains power switch at the rear [7] is set to off (0). ▪...
Startup 4.4.3 ETHERNET indicators Status LEDs Link status / activity LED Solid green: Link established. Flashing: Link activity. Gigabit link status LED Solid orange: Established Gigabit Ethernet link. 4.4.4 AUDIO NETWORK indicators Audio network LEDs (PRI/SEC) Gigabit link status LED: Solid orange: Established Gigabit Ethernet link.
5 Milan™/MADI interfacing Milan™/MADI interfacing The DS100M provides Milan™ audio networking as well as MADI audio inputs within one device. This allows either Milan™ or MADI audio input sources to be processed correspondingly. The DS100M processing provides a total of 128 possible audio input sources.
6 Initial setup Initial setup 6.1 Physical setup Simply connect the LAN connector port of your computer to the ETHERNET [2] (ETH 1) connector of the device. 6.2 Direct connection To enable access via the Web Remote interface, proceed as follows: By factory default, the IP address is set to 192.168.1.100...
Initial setup 6.4 Web Remote interface page The Web Remote interface page is split into three tabs: the «Event Log», «Commands» and «Licenses» tabs. 6.4.1 Event Log tab The «Event Log» stores a maximum of 10000 records. Once the maximum number of records is reached, the system starts deleting the first ones ⇒...
Initial setup 6.4.3 Licenses tab Apart from the serial number of the device (⇒ «DS100 serial number»), the «Licenses» tab provides an overview of the licenses installed on the device (⇒ «License status») and allows new licenses or license updates to be uploaded to the device (⇒...
Initial setup 6.4.4 Service tab Service tab The «Service» tab provides a «Backup»/«Restore» function for the complete device configuration. Note: Login To access the service functions, you first have to log in. If the device is locked by password protection, use the corresponding password to log in.
7 Service/Maintenance and care Service/Maintenance and care 7.1 Service CAUTION! Potential risk of explosion. The device incorporates a lithium battery which may cause danger of explosion if not replaced correctly. Refer replacement only to qualified service personnel authorized by d&b audiotechnik. Do not open the device.
8.1 Declaration of Conformity This declaration applies to: d&b Z4102 DS100M Signal Engine by d&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KG. All product variants are included, provided they correspond to the original technical version and have not been subject to any later design or electromechanical modifications.
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