AMX DAS-IAMP8 - Manual

Installation Guide

Carbon XA Amplifiers

Overview - Carbon XA Amplifiers

Where more than one pair of speakers is required in a zone, Carbon XA
amplifiers provide the extra power needed to drive up to 4 additional speaker
pairs (FIG. 1). Use Carbon XA in backyards, large rooms or other zones where
additional speakers are needed.

Carbon XA Amplifiers provide extra output power to multiple pairs of speakers
driven from one Mi-Series/Delta zone.

• The

DAS-AMP8

is an 8-channel amp that supports an additional 4

speakers pairs per unit (120V). The

DAS-IAMP8

is a 240V version.

• The

DAS-AMP4

is a 4-channel amp that supports an additional 2 speaker

pairs per unit (120V). The

DAS-IAMP4

is a 240V version for International

usage.

Features

Features common to all Carbon XA Amplifiers include:

• High-quality sound - delivers 60 watts of high-quality sound per channel.
• Expandable configuration - stack up to 3 Carbon XA units per zone to gain

up to 12 additional speaker pairs (24 channels).

• Easy installation - Speaker Wire Technology makes installation simple

using four conductor speaker wire.

• Integrates with both the Delta Series and Mi Series controllers, as well as

the C, C-DT and EL Series speakers.

• Utilizes proprietary SWT - Speaker Wire Technology™

Product Specifications

Connecting Carbon XA to a Mi-Series Audio Controller

Connect the Carbon XA Amplifier to the Mi-Series Audio Controller via the Molex
connector labelled “

From Controller

” on the rear panel of the Carbon XA.

Connecting Matrix Keypads to the Carbon XA

Connect Matrix Keypads to the Carbon XA Amplifier via the Molex connector
labelled “

To Keypad

” on the rear panel of the Carbon XA (see FIG. 2).

Molex Connector

FIG. 2 provides a Molex Connector Legend

Note

: When stripping cable for use with the Molex connector, only strip away

about ¼” (6mm) of the insulation from each wire. The complete assembly should
not have more than 1/32” (1mm) of bare wire exposed from the bottom of the
connector.

Connecting Speakers

Non-SWT Speakers

Each speaker has a Red (positive) terminal and a Black (negative) terminal.
Connect the appropriate wire from the keypad to Red and Black terminals on the
Left and Right speakers, as with any standard speaker installation.

SWT Speakers

Matrix Audio SWT Speakers are different from any other speaker available on
the market. They allow you to control a single zone of audio without a keypad
being installed. Therefore, some different wiring practices must be considered
for proper operation and control.
This is achieved by “daisy-chaining” from the first speaker to the second
speaker. The main run of 16/4 from the controller will go directly to the first
speaker in the zone.

• At the controller end, the wiring is left-to-right: L D G R with the screws of

the connector facing up.

• At the speaker end, refer to the labeling on speaker PCB to ensure the

correct wiring.

The labelling at both ends must match or the IR control will not work (i.e.: if you
used the RED wire for the Left Audio labelled “L” at the zone output, you must
use the RED wire for the pin labelled “L” on the speaker connector).
Be sure to screw the connector down to the speaker crossover board before
installing and securing in the ceiling. This will ensure that the connector will not
disconnect after installation.
A single run of 16/2 must be run from the first speaker to the second speaker.

Audio Switching

When no audio is present, the Carbon XA amplifier will go into Standby mode
and mute the speakers after about 5 seconds. When audio is sensed at the
input, the device will un-mute the speakers and the volume may be controlled by
the keypad or remote. The switch time between muting and un-muting is
approximately 200 milliseconds.

FIG. 1

Carbon XA Amplifiers - Front view (DAS-AMP4 shown)

Carbon XA Product Specifications

Models Available:

•

DAS-AMP4

(FG1102-01) 4-Channel Amplifier (120 V)

•

DAS-IAMP4

(FG1102-02) 4-Channel Amplifier (240 V)

•

DAS-AMP8

(FG1102-03) 8-Channel Amplifier (120 V)

•

DAS-IAMP8

(FG1102-04) 8-Channel Amplifier (240 V)

Configuration:

Modular Design - configurable in single pairs:
• DAS-AMP8: Up to 4 stereo pairs (8 channels - 4 Ohm load)
• DAS-AMP4: Up to 2 stereo pairs (4 channels - 8 Ohm load)
• Stackable up to 2 Carbon XA units

Stereo Output:

• Dual mono amplifier stage design
• 60 watts per channel
• THD+N at 1 Khz continuous .006%@ 8 Ohms
• Each Carbon XA is capable of providing 480 watts @ 8 Ohms

Control Options:

• Matrix keypad
• C-Series speakers using SWT

Power:

• 750W max (Average usage = 250W).
• High current Torroidal power supply

Front Panel Components:

• Status LED

Dual stage status LED:
• Red in standby
• Green when active

Rear Panel Components:

• Power Switch &

Receptacle

The master power switch will remain in the ON position
normally.

• Output 1-4:

Euro-style connectors provide direct connection to speakers.

• From Controller: SWT input port (connects to an Mi-Series Audio Controller)

• To Keypad:

SWT output port (connects to Matrix keypad or interface)

Available Colors:

Black, Silver

Carbon XA Product Specifications (Cont.)

Dimensions
(HWD):

Including feet and rear connectors:

• 3 1/16” x 17” x 13 1/2”
• 7.68cm x 43.18cm x 33.52cm

Weight:

25.75 lbs (11.68 kg)

FIG. 2

Molex Connector Legend

Right +
Ground (-)

Left +

DATA