Amate Audio Xcellence X102FD User manual

User’s manual
X102FD
July 2023

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Safety Instructions
1. All safety instructions must be read before using this device.
2. The exclamation mark in the triangle indicates internal components which if
replaced can affect safety.
3. The lightning symbol within the triangle indicates the presence of dangerous
uninsulated voltages.
4. This device must not be exposed to rain or humidity. It must not be used for
example near swimming pools, fountains or any other place where it might be
affected by liquids.
5. Only clean the device with a dry cloth.
6. Do not situate the equipment where its ventilation system might be interfered with.
7. Do not install the device near heat sources such as radiators, heaters or other
heat-emitting elements.
8. The equipment must be repaired by qualified technical service personnel when:
A. The mains supply cable is damaged, or
B. Any object or liquid has damaged the device; or
C. The equipment does not function normally or correctly; or
D. The equipment has been exposed to the rain; or
E. The chassis is damaged
9. Disconnect the device in the case of electric storms or during long periods of
disuse.
10. Never hang the equipment by its handle.
11. Only use manufacturer recommended accessories.

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. General product information
Amate Audio thanks you for the trust placed in our Xcellence loudspeaker systems.
The Xcellence series combines the convenience of a self-powered system and the
flexibility of the DSP (digital system processing) for cabinet control. More than 45
years’ experience in amplifier and acoustic cabinet design using the highest
technology and components come together to give you a product ideal for a
multitude of applications, especially those which require high levels of sound
pressure. Stadiums, theatres or big events will become the perfect places for their
use. We suggest you read the following information with attention, assured that it will
be of maximum use in helping you to achieve the best results and optimum
performance.
1.2. Features and presentation
X102FD
•Self-powered two-way acoustic system
•XLR electronically balanced input & XLR parallel link
•AC PowerCon input & link
•EtherCon RJ45 input & link
•1 Gbps Ethernet connectivity with DanteTM audio networking
•2500W class D amplifier for mid-bass range
•500W class D amplifier for high range
•24-bit AD/DA converters with 112 dB dynamic input, 48 kHz sampling rate
•DSP Controls (presets, parametric EQs, delay, mute, volume and limiter)
•Amplifier self-diagnostics: input level, temperature, limiter active
•Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V)
•Ethernet connectivity with Dante
TM
audio networking
•2 x 10” neodymium woofers with 2.5” voice coil coupled to 2 x mid phase plugs
•3” titanium diaphragm neodymium driver coupled to a rotatable horn
•80 x 60º dispersion horn
2. X102FD FEATURES
The X102FD cabinet is ideal for a multitude of applications. It includes 2500W bi-
amplification for the low range woofers, 500W for the high range compression driver
and digital signal control by DSP. The manufacturer presets make it easy, flexible
and user-friendly. The result is a clean, high quality sound whether for nearfield
listening or at full power in larger sites.
2.1. Technical description
The X102FD cabinet comes with DSP control and full range sound delivery thanks to
its direct radiation transducers and acoustic bass reflex cabinet. As a full range
system, its response is 58Hz-19kHz (-10dB).

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It has 3000W continuous amplification (2500W + 500W), thermal protection, output
short circuit protection, independent peak and RMS power limiters for each channel,
and protection against overvoltage. The DSP includes several presets which can be
selected either accessing the cabinet’s rear control panel or via the computer with
Ethernet connection.
The X102FD cabinet is connected using the XLR balanced connector. Mains supply
is through PowerCon. It is built in birch plywood, which has a high resistance to
vibrations and humidity with black Polyurea paint coating. The front face is protected
by a 1.5 mm thick steel grille with acoustically transparent grey cloth. It includes two
in-built back handles for an easy and comfortable transport.
Fig. 1. X102FD external dimensions
3. PRESETS
The X102FD includes several manufacturer presets for different
types of application. The DSP system can also store up to 25 other
presets, depending on user requirements.
PRESET 1: FR Flat
Single enclosure without subwoofer,
full range, flat response
[FR Flat]
Fig. 2. Preset [FR Flat] configuration

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PRESET 2: FR Longthrow
Several enclosures without subwoofer,
full range. If you need to use the upper
cabinet as Longthrow cabinet please [FR Longthrow]
choose [FR Longthrow] preset.
For the lower cabinet you may use
[FR Flat] preset.
[FR Flat]
Fig. 3. Preset [FR Longthrow] configuration
PRESET 3: HPF90 Flat
Single enclosure with subwoofer, with HPF90 Hz, flat response.
Use [LPF90 X102FD] on X218WFD subwoofer.
[HPF90 Flat] [LPF90 X102FD]
Fig. 4. Preset [HPF90 Flat] configuration
PRESET 4: HPF90 Longthrow
Several enclosures with subwoofer,
with HPF90 Hz. If you need to use
the upper cabinet as Longhthrow
cabinet please choose [LPF90 X102FD]
[HPF90 Longthrow] preset. [HPF90
For the lower cabinet you Longthrow]
may use [HPF90 Flat] preset.
[HPF90 Flat]
Fig. 5. Preset [HPF90 Longthrow]
configuration

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SYSTEM ALIGNMENT
The system is pre-aligned from the factory. Do not forget to add the
geometric delay depending on the configuration used.
4. CONTROL AND CONNECTION PANEL
The X102FD control panel contains the following elements:
Fig. 6. X102FD control and connection panel
A
B
C
D
E
E

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A) TOUCHSCREEN: Displays information about the System status: current preset,
network IP, amplifier temperature and signal input level. Allows the user to configure
the system without the need of an external computer: IP address setting, Preset
selection, Delay, Gain, Limiter, ECO mode on/off, Signal LEDs on/off, etc. For more
information about the available functionality, read the Annex I of this manual.
NOTE: The default PIN to access the setup menu is “1234”
B) AC INPUT/OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION: These LEDS show the status of the
AC mains supply.
•POWER ON: (Blue) when lit, the equipment is ON and the AC input level is
within the permitted range (up to 250 VAC).
•>250V: (Red) when activated, the AC voltage is permanently out of the
permitted range of the equipment, so it will remain under protection until this
condition is solved. Revise your connections and mains power installation and
consider that other equipment connected to this line may have been
damaged.
C) NETWORK: Two 8-pin RJ45 / EtherCon® compatible connectors for connection to
Ethernet network up to 1Gbps. This connection can be used for remote control via
software (DSPStudio) and for streaming audio via Dante
TM
. Please refer to Amate
Audio DSPStudio Quick Installation Guide for more information on remote connection.
The two connectors are interconnected by means of an internal switch, so they can be
used interchangeably and allow the chain connection of several boxes.
IMPORTANT: If Dante is used it is not recommended to chain more than eight units,
due to latency reasons.
D) BALANCED INPUT/LINK:
XLR-3 Female balanced signal connector for signal input.
XLR-3 Male connector for parallel connection of various cabinets with the same input
signal.
Nominal Input sensitivity: +8dBu (2 Vrms)
Maximum Input Voltage without input compression: +14dBu (4Vrms)
Maximum Input Voltage without clipping: +20dBu (8Vrms)
IMPORTANT: Please always use balanced microphone cable with the following pin
assignment:
1= Shield (Ground) 2= Live (+) 3= Return (-)
E) AC MAINS INPUT/LINK: Mains supply connection via PowerCon.
•Blue connector for AC in.
•Grey connector to feed other units in parallel. Linking up to four units is
possible, provided that a quality cable of a minimum section of 3x2.5mm
2
is
used. Connecting more than four units in parallel may lead to a voltage drop in
the cable that will reduce the equipment performance.

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Always use mains power cable supplied by manufacturer.
Never connect the Xcellence cabinets to an unearthed mains supply or
by using an unearthed mains cable.
5. CONNECTING
5.1. Parallel connection
Analog Audio Signal:
Connect the signal (mixing desk output) to INPUT on the first unit. Use the LINK
output to transfer the INPUT signal to the second unit and thus sequentially for
further units. All of the units in this chain must be switched on.
Mains Power:
For the mains connection in parallel use the cable with grey Neutrik PowerCon
NAC3FCB at one end and the blue Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA at the other end.
Fig. 7. Parallel connection for the X102FD (signal)
Fig. 8. Parallel connection for the X102FD (mains). You can link up to four units

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Do not connect more than four X102FD units using the AC Mains link
connector. Do not connect Xcellence series units in parallel using
PowerCon-PowerCon without earth.
Network:
The two available Ethernet ports via the EtherCon RJ-45 connector are internally
switched and both can be used as input and link to other cabinets. All of the units in
this chain must be switched on.
The number of units allowed in parallel or daisy-chain depend on whether Dante
audio networking is being used.
When using Dante, a maximum number of 8 cabinets is recommended due to
latency reasons. When not, there is no specific limit for daisy-chaining (control and
monitoring using DSPStudio®).
Fig.9. Parallel connection for the X102FD (network). You can link up to eight units
when using Dante networking, or more when not using it.
5.2. Parallel connection with subwoofer
You can connect the X102FD in parallel with the X218WFD subwoofers. Please,
follow the same parameters as explained in figures 7, 8 and 9.

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Fig. 10. Parallel
connection for
the X102FD
and X218WFD
(signal)
Fig. 11. Parallel
connection for
the X102FD and
X218WFD
(mains). Do not
connect more
than four units of
X102FD or two
units of
X218WFD using
the AC Mains
link connector.