Acom eBox User manual

ACOM eBox
Ethernet Remote Control
for ACOM power amplifiers
User's Manual
Installation, Operation
and Maintenance
October 2021
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Title of Documentation
ACOM eBox Ethernet Remote Control
User's Manual
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Type of Documentation
User's Manual
Purpose of Documentation
This manual explains Installation, Operation and Maintenance of the
ACOM eBox Ethernet Remote Control
Record of Revisions
Description
Release Date
Notes
ACOM eBox User's Manual
22.10.2021
First edition, R01
Validity
The specified data is for product description purposes only and may not be
deemed to be guaranteed unless expressly confirmed in the contract. All
rights are reserved with respect to the content of this manual and the
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of ACOM Ltd. and all damages which may rise as a result.
Published by
ACOM Ltd.
Bulgaria | Bozhurishte 2227
Sofia-Bozhurishte Economic Zone | 6 Valeri Petrov Str.
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Contents
ABOUT DOCUMENTATION................................................................................................................................. 3
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.1. Introduction and Description .......................................................................................................... 8
1.2. Owner Assistance ............................................................................................................................ 9
1.3. Equipment Supplied ........................................................................................................................ 9
1.4. Features......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5. Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions.................................................................................... 11
2. INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................... 13
2.1. Unpacking and Initial Inspection ................................................................................................... 13
2.2. Power Supply................................................................................................................................. 14
2.3. eBox Location Selection................................................................................................................. 14
2.4. Connections................................................................................................................................... 15
3. POWER ON AND INDICATORS.................................................................................................................. 20
4. ON-LINE CONNECTION............................................................................................................................. 22
4.1. Connecting eBox to Your LAN Network......................................................................................... 22
4.2. Login and Authentication .............................................................................................................. 24
5. DEVICE AND AMPLIFIER SETTINGS .......................................................................................................... 26
5.1. Device (eBox) Settings................................................................................................................... 26
5.2. Amplifier Settings .......................................................................................................................... 32
5.2.1. ACOM 2000A Amplifier Settings...................................................................................... 33
5.2.2. ACOM 600S, 700S, and 1200S Amplifier Settings............................................................ 37
6. OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................. 40
6.1. Operating with ACOM 2000A amplifier......................................................................................... 40
6.2. Operating with ACOM 600S, 700S, or 1200S amplifier................................................................. 44
6.3. Amplifier monitoring..................................................................................................................... 47
6.4. Operating with ACOM amplifiers through Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) ....... 47
7. MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................................... 48
7.1. Periodic Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 48
7.2. Cleaning......................................................................................................................................... 48
7.3. Reset to Factory Default Settings.................................................................................................. 48

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7.4. Firmware Updates......................................................................................................................... 49
8. SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................... 50
8.1. Characteristics............................................................................................................................... 50
8.2. Storage and Shipment................................................................................................................... 51
8.2.1. Storage Environment........................................................................................................51
8.2.2. Shipping Size and Weight .................................................................................................51
8.2.3. Transportation..................................................................................................................51
8.2.4. Returning to the Service Provider ....................................................................................51
8.3. Information on Disposing and Recycling of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment.................. 52
TERMS and ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 53
NOTES.............................................................................................................................................................. 57
Figures
Figure 2-1 eBox in original packaging.............................................................................................................. 13
Figure 2-2 eBox with sticked pads (bottom view)........................................................................................... 13
Figure 2-3 Power supply adapter .................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 2-4 Front panel - Connection and indicators........................................................................................ 15
Figure 2-5 Rear panel - Connections ............................................................................................................... 15
Figure 2-6 eBox to ACOM 600S, 700S, or 1200S connection .......................................................................... 16
Figure 2-7 eBox to ACOM 2000A connections ................................................................................................ 17
Figure 2-8 Front panel with Ethernet cable connected................................................................................... 19
Figure 3-1 Front panel - Connection and indicators with power on ............................................................... 20
Figure 4-1 eBox web-interface access............................................................................................................. 22
Figure 4-2 eBox viewing in Windows 10 network ........................................................................................... 23
Figure 4-3 eBox Login page.............................................................................................................................. 24
Figure 5-1 eBox SettingsDevice menu ......................................................................................................... 27
Figure 5-2 eBox Reboot page .......................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 5-3 eBox Amplifier model selection ..................................................................................................... 32
Figure 5-4 eBox Warm-up time counter.......................................................................................................... 33
Figure 5-5 eBox with ACOM 2000A connected............................................................................................... 34
Figure 5-6 eBox with ACOM 700S connected.................................................................................................. 37
Figure 6-1 Power On the ACOM 2000A........................................................................................................... 40

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Figure 6-2 Operating of eBox with ACOM 2000A............................................................................................ 41
Figure 6-3 eBox with ACOM 2000A - Parameter 1 selection........................................................................... 42
Figure 6-4 Power On of the ACOM 700S ......................................................................................................... 44
Figure 6-5 Operating of eBox with ACOM 700S .............................................................................................. 44
Figure 6-6 eBox with ACOM 600S, 700S, or 1200S - Parameter 1 selection ................................................... 46
Figure 6-7 Amplifier monitoring ...................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 7-1 Firmware update ............................................................................................................................ 49
Figure 8-1 Packaging cardboard box................................................................................................................ 51
Tables
Table 1-1 Package contents............................................................................................................................... 9
Table 2-1 eBox to ACOM 600S, 700S, and 1200S connection cable wiring..................................................... 16
Table 2-2 eBox to ACOM 2000A connection cable wiring............................................................................... 18
Table 2-3 eBox RCU connector wiring ............................................................................................................. 18
Table 2-4 eBox LAN socket wiring.................................................................................................................... 19

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Congratulations on purchasing of our exclusive eBox Ethernet Remote Control device.
ACOM is pleased that you have chosen one of our products, and we will endeavor to provide you with the
information and support you need to enjoy your purchase for many years.
We urge you to read all of the following materials before you embark on operating your new ACOM eBox
Ethernet Remote Control device.
1.1. Introduction and Description
This manual explains:
•Installation
•Operation and
•Maintenance
of the ACOM eBox Ethernet Remote Control device.
ACOM eBox is an active Ethernet network device which allows you to access and control remotely the
ACOM power amplifiers via your local network or over the Internet. Of course, you have to connect eBox
to the amplifier via a special cable, first (1.3 Equipment Supplied).
The ACOM eBox is specifically designed and developed for remote control exclusively of the following
ACOM power amplifiers:
•ACOM 600S
•ACOM 700S
•ACOM 1200S and
•ACOM 2000A with its own RCU (Remote Control Unit).

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1.2. Owner Assistance
If assistance is needed, you should contact your local dealer first. If necessary, your dealer will contact
ACOM for additional guidance.
If you still have an issue you need to discuss with one of ACOM's specialists, the contact information is as
follows:
ACOM Ltd.
E-mail: [e-mail]
Bulgaria | Bozhurishte 2227
Sofia-Bozhurishte Economic Zone | 6 Valeri Petrov Str.
GPS coordinates: 42.748616о| 23.209801о
1.3. Equipment Supplied
The ACOM eBox Ethernet Remote Control device is shipped as package, consisting of:
Table 1-1 Package contents
Nr.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Pcs.
1
eBox Ethernet Remote Control device (unit only)
1
2
Power supply adapter (12 VDC / 2.0 A)
1
3
Connection cable (eBox - ACOM amplifier connection)*, 1 m
1
4
Self-adhesive pads (set of 4 pieces)
1
Table 1-1 Package contents
The package is shipped in a cardboard carton.
The User's Manual is available as PDF-file only. The latest version of the User's Manual is available at
www.acom-bg.com.
NOTICE
*Please, specify your ACOM amplifier model when ordering an eBox device.
The correct information will allow us to ship the right cable for your amplifier model.
Using an inappropriate cable may cause a serious damage to the eBox device and your
amplifier!

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1.4. Features
•Ethernet connectivity
eBox is an active Ethernet device which directly integrates ACOM power amplifiers to the Ethernet
networks (your local network or Internet). The eBox transfers commands and information forth and
back - from the operator to the amplifier and vice versa - via the Ethernet.
•Easy to operate
The administration of the eBox is done via Web-based interface specially developed for ACOM
amplifiers. You can use any personal computer running any operating system (OS). You just need to
run web browser as Chrome, Opera, Firefox, MS Edge, Safari, etc.
•Always Up-To-Date
Your eBox is always up-to-date due to its integrated function for firmware update. The newest
firmware versions are available (usually as *.bin files) at www.acom-bg.com. With just a few clicks you
can upload a new firmware to the eBox.