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.

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Fig.12. Parallel connection for the X102FD and X218WFD (network). Do not daisy-
chain more than eight units of each when using Dante networking (as in the
diagram).
6. OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
The active Xcellence series models incorporate an exclusive protection by Amate
Audio against mains voltage overload and other related problems (loss of neutral,
connection between phases, etc). In the mains input an electronic circuit compares
the input voltage with a reference value. When the input exceeds 250 Volts, the
circuit reacts by blocking the input tension until it returns to its correct limits (230V +/-
10%). When the “>250V” LED lights up red, the unit stops running, until the correct
voltage is re-established.
Generally the cause of such an anomaly tends to be a neutral voltage drop or
incorrect connection of the equipment to 400V supply. Whenever the overvoltage
LED lights up, check the tension of the electrical phases: other devices in the sound
system are also at risk of electrical fault and severe damage.
7. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
Flying an X102FD system is easy, fast and secure. To perform any operations
related to flying the system, read the present document, and act on the warnings and
advice given.
Only experienced installers with adequate knowledge of the system and local safety
regulations should fly speaker cabinets.

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It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the systems to be flown and the flying
accessories (such as chains, eyebolts, lock pins...) comply with state and local
regulations. They should be regularly inspected and replaced if in doubt.
When flying enclosures from ceiling support structures, extreme care should be
taken to assure the load bearing capabilities of the structures. Do not fly systems
from unsafe structures.
All flying accessories that are not supplied by Amate Audio are the user's
responsibility. Use at your own risk. Remember that no risks should be taken with
regards to public safety.
7.1. Placement
When possible, cabinets should be located in
a high position, slightly inclined to the
audience. If the loudspeakers are located too
low, the listeners at the end of the room will
not hear a good sound quality.
Fig. 13. Flying placement
7.2. X102FD with subwoofer
X102FD is equipped with a 35 mm socket for mounting the speaker on
a subwoofer (use SP/CRTL bar). Be careful not to use this system on
non-flat surfaces as it may become unstable. X102FD may be used
with X218WF subwoofer (both in stacking application or flying
application), as well.
Fig. 14. X102FD 35 mm bottom
socket
Fig. 15. X102FD with subwoofer
(A: with pole, B: stacked, C:
flown)

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7.3. HF horn
The HF unit allows a quick change between the different
angles of dispersion. In its original position, X102FD HF
horn has a dispersion of 80º (horizontal) x 60º (vertical).
Each horn has the "80º" and “60º” marks
printed on the 80º horizontal coverage side
and the 60º vertical coverage side,
respectively.
Fig. 16. X102FD HF unit
By default, the HF horn of the X102FD is oriented so that the horizontal dispersion
angle is 80º and the vertical dispersion angle is 60º. If you need to rotate the horn
(and change the dispersion characteristics of the HF unit) read the following steps:
•Remove the front grille. You can do it in two different ways:
•Remove the screws placed on both sides of the cabinet. Then carefully
remove the grille or
•Insert your hand through the hole in the lower handle (1), press up (2) and
the grille will come out by itself.

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•Pull the horn and turn it 90º. We recommend you to put your hands on points
“1” and “2” to make the process easy (edge of the horn)
“1” “2”
•Push the horn
•Put the front grille. You can do it in two different ways:
•Place the grille on the front side and screw the screws on both sides or

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•Insert the grille through the slots of the side metal profiles (1) (2).
8. MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
8.1. ACRM8
The X102FD provides several M8 flying points. Their correct use will permit the flying
in horizontal or vertical position.
Horizontal flying
4&5 or 8&9 (front rigging points)
6&7 or 10&11 (back tilt points)
Fig. 17. X102FD horizontal and vertical flying points
Vertical flying
1&2 (front rigging points)
3 (back tilt point)

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Fig. 18. X102FD vertical flying
Fig. 19. X102FD horizontal flying
8.2. HR-L102
The HR-L102 is an optional accessory for flying two
X102FD, one below the other. (see “HR-L102 user’s
manual” for more information).
Fig. 20. Flying of two units X102FD with HR-L102

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8.3. HR-L
The HR-L is an optional
accessory for flying one X102FD
(vertical orientation) (see “HR-L
and HR-L/GT user’s manual” for
more information).
Fig. 21. Flying of one unit X102FD with HR-L and HR-L/GT
8.4. SP-WHR
The SP-WHR is an optional accessory for
hanging one X102FD on wall (vertical
orientation) (see “SP-WHR user’s manual” for
more information).
Fig. 22. Flying of one unit X102FD with SP-
WHR
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
System not powering up
•Check the Overvoltage Protection leds
- No LED lit: Check if voltage is arriving to the PowerCon socket, and if mains
cable is in good condition. If yes, the overvoltage circuit may be damaged.
Contact support.
- Red (>250V). Voltage arriving to the PowerCon socket is above 250VAC.
Check the mains voltage is in the rated limits (230VAC +/-10%). If mains
voltage is OK, the overvoltage circuit may be damaged. Contact support.

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- Blue (Power On): Overvoltage circuit is functioning properly. If none of the
Status LEDs or the touchscreen are being lit, the fuse in the power module
may be blown. The replacement of this fuse must be carried out by
specialized personnel as it is an internal component of the amplifier module.
No output sound
•Check with the indicators (Signal Present LED & Touchscreen) that the signal is
being received by the system.
•Check that the signal cables are in good condition and connected at both ends
•The mixer output level must not be at minimum.
•Check that the mixer channel is not muted.
•Check that the system is not in MUTE or STANDBY (MUTE LED or STANDBY
LED) not lit. If yes, go inside the menu using the touchscreen and deactivate them:
- To disable the Standby go to SETUP and select STANDBY OFF.
- To disable the MUTE go to AUDIO, GAIN and push the icon with a
loudspeaker.
•Check that the system GAIN is not set to the minimum. To do that, go to the
AUDIO setting using the touchscreen, select GAIN and move the slider to the 0dB
position.
Distorted output signal
•The system is being saturated with a very high input signal, frequently caused by
the same mixer. Check the output level or mixer gain channels.
Poor bass levels
•Check the polarity on the signal connections between the mixer and cabinets. If
any of the Pins (1, 2 or 3) have been inverted at the cable ends, this will cause
significant performance and sound quality loss.
Noise and Hum
•Check that all the connections to the active units are in good condition.
•Avoid intertwining between mains supply cables or proximity to transformers or
Electromagnetic (EMI) emitting devices.
•Check there is no light intensity regulator in the same AC circuit as the unit.
ALWAYS connect the sound and light circuits in different phases.
•Check that there is a proper connection to EARTH in the electrical installation.
Forgotten PIN for Touchscreen
•The default PIN is “1234”.
•Should you have changed the PIN and forgotten it, follow these steps:
- Turn the system off.
- Turn the system on.
- When the display shows the word "Initializing", press anywhere on the touch
screen during at least 5 seconds.
- The PIN will be restored to its default value "1234".

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10. TECHNICAL FEATURES
X102FD
Analog
Audio Input
Sensitivity +8dBu – 1.94V
Impedance 20kΩ balanced
Audio Network
Input
Type Dante
TM
Audio Networking
Channels 1 channel @ 48kHz
Mains Supply
Type Univ. switch mode power supply
Nominal input 85-265 VAC/45-65 Hz
Average current draw 3.3 A
AD/DA converters
24 bit / 48 kHz
DSP architectu
re
64 bit
Frequency response (
-
10 dB)
58Hz-19kHz
Maximum output level
(1m/continuous) 136 dB
Amplifier (program)
2500+500W
Nominal directivity (
-
6dB)
80º x 60º
Components
LF 2 x 10” neodymium woofers (2,5” voice coil)
HF 1 x 3” titanium diaphragm neodymium driver
Cabinet
Type Bass-reflex
Height 704 mm
Width 330 mm
Depth 460 mm
Weight (net) 32 Kg
Connectors 2 x AC PowerCon (input, link)
2 x XLR (input, link)
2x Ethercon RJ45 for Ethernet/DANTE
(connection/link)
Material Multilayer birch plywood, steel front grille with acoustic
grey cloth
Finish Hi-resistance black Polyurea coating and protective
rubber profiles

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ANNEX I. TOUCH PANEL OPERATION
Amate Audio’s X102FD internal DSP parameters could be tuned using its integrated
LCD touchscreen. The main specs of the screen are:
• TFT-LCD screen
• 320x240 pixels resolution
• Vision angle of 180 degrees
• 16.7 Millions of colours
I.1. Main screen
Just after turning on the loudspeaker unit, a first screen shows the: Amate Audio’s
logo, firmware version and the processing version. Once the system is initialized, a
welcome screen shows a picture of the system and the serial number.
When all the start-up process finish, the main screen is shown like:
A. Loudspeaker model
B. System status
o INPUT: Shows the selected audio source. The options are: ANALOG
for XLR analogue input, DANTE for the RJ45 VoIP Dante digital audio
input or AUTO for an automatic selection of the audio source. In
presence of Dante VoIP audio a message Flow OK is shown
+6
0
-6
-12
-18
-24
Input: ANALOG
IP: 192.168.0.9
PC Link: Link OK
P 1: FR Flat
emperature: 37
o
C
Status: Normal
GR IN dB
LIM
A
B
C
D