Content Important Security Advices Warnings, Symbols And Notes, Attention Introduction RackPack, RackPack Modules, Freedom As A Matter Of Principle Hook Up Scope Of Delivery, Recommendations on Module Configuration Placement, Rack Mounting Air Circulation, Power Connection, Signal Connections , On And Off Rear Panel/Diagram Fitting Modules Please Note, Step 1 (Top View) Step 2 (Rear View), Step 3 (Front View) Step 4 (Top View), Step 5...
You need this manual everytime a module is to be fitted or exchanged. If the manual is not at hand, you can download it like any other SPL product manual at www.soundperformancelab.com.
The symbol of a lamp directs your attention to explanations of important functions or applica- tions. Attention Do not attempt any alterations to this machine without the approval or supervision of SPL electronics GmbH. Doing so could nullify completely any and all of your warranty/guarantee rights and claims to user support.
The RackPack 4 modular system system allows you to set up a very compact, customized analog rack on only 3 U rack space – equipped with both approved and new SPL specialties providing you one-of-a-kind processing, highly effective handling and superior audio quality.
Hook Up Scope Of Delivery • The RackPack 4 frame including all blind panels and the front panel (if modules are not fitted already). Please note that all modules are shipped without the aluminum front panel. You need it when you fit a module into the frame. Therefore make sure that you handle the aluminum front panels with the same care and prudence as any other unit surface.
Hook Up Air Circulation Always ensure sufficient air circulation in any installation or setup: always keep a distance of about 4-5 cm (1 U rack space or about 2 inches) to the next device. This concerns especially the space above and below the device because louvers are cut into top and bottom panels for optimal heat removal.
Step 1 Please Note Fitting and/or exchanging modules should only be done by qualified persons. In the light of possible physical damage or injuries any manipulation is at your own risk. SPL is not liable for any physical damage or injury. Before opening the device please read all security advices (pages 4 and 5) and the “Hook Up” information (pages 7 and 8). If the device is already in use and you want to expand it with further modules: Turn off the device before you open it, disconnect any power and signal connections and wait at least five minutes to make sure no residual current is left.
Fitting Modules Step 2 and 3 Step 2 (Rear View) Unscrew the two Phillips screws holding the cover panel of slot #3 on the rear. Remove the cover panel. As long as slot #3 is fitted with a module, the cover will not be needed anymore. You may want to store it for future use. Step 3 (Front View) Unscrew the two Allen screws (socket screws) of slot #3 on the front of the RackPack frame with the Allen key and remove the silver decoration panel as well as the blank black panel.
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Fitting Modules Step 4 and 5 Broad MODULE 1 MODULE 2 flat ribbon cable: Module power supply. Decoration panel Step 4 (Top View) Insert the new module into the slot from the front side of the RackPack 4. Fix the back of the new module with the four Phillips screws to the rear of the frame (two of the Phillips screws needed here came with the new module, two further screws remained from unscrewing the rear cover panel, see Step 2).
Fitting Modules LINK Cable Installation Narrow flat ribbon cable: Connecting two modules with link function. MODULE 1 MODULE 2 Link Cable Installation (Top View) Two modules supporting the LINK feature (i. e. Transient Designer and DynaMaxx) can be run as stereo pairs. In LINK mode, the master module controls the slave module and allows a coherent processing of stereo programs over both channels.
Recommendations On Module Configuration Do not place preamp modules in the slot next to the internal power supply to avoid interfer- ence. If more than three preamp modules are required, we recommend to use the RackPack 8 frame, model 2710, with external power supply. The tube module TwinTube is supplied with very high currents.
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