AUDAC WaveDynamics ANI Series User manual

ANI series
Installation Guide
WaveDynamics™ Dante audio network interface
The ANIxx are Dante audio network interfaces , supporting four (ANI44XT) networked audio
channels. The installation of this optional interfaces allows these ampliers to be integrated into
any DANTE enabled AV network and awlessly transfer digital audio with any compatible product
on the market, ranging from music sources to microphone systems, mixers, and many more.
These interfaces come delivered as a complete installation kit, including all required accessories for
installation into the supporting devices.
The installation of the ANI module may only be performed by
qualied technicians.
Incorrect installation can lead to permanent damage or incorrect
functioning of the equipment.
Packaging contents
- 1x ANIxx main interface board
- 1x ANIxx ethernet connection board
- 1x ANIxx ethernet connection cable (24 cm) - VEXO
- 1x ANIxx ethernet connection cable (66 cm) - SMA/SMQ/PMQ
- 1x ANIxx Keystone ethernet connection cable
Included installation accessories:
- 2x Nylon snap-in spacer
- 1x M3 spacer
- 1x Spring washer
- 1x M3 nut
- 2x Cable tie
Table of contents
Installation guide MFA
Installation guide SMA/SMQ/PMQ
Installation guide VEXO
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Step 1: ATTENTION
Make sure the amplier is powered off
and the power inlet is disconnected
from the mains power before the
enclosure is opened
Step 2: chassis cover
Open the amplier housing by carefully
removing the screws from the side panels
of the unit. Once the screws have been
removed, pull the sides out. Check whether
the lip at the bottom is free. Once it’s free, lift
the cover up.
Step 3: Removal
Remove the indicated jumpers and screw
from the main circuit board
ANI series
Installation Guide MFA
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Step 4: Spacer
Insert the M3 spacer and both nylon snap-
in spacers into the appropriate holes in the
circuit board as indicated in the image above.
Step 6: Spacer
Install the included network cable with
keystone in the opened space. Do this by
placing the keystone in the open space and
tilting it upwards until the keystone locks into
the device while being ush with the back
panel.
Step 7: Placement
Connect the RJ45 connector on the other
end of the cable on the ANI before placing
the ANI into the device.
Fix the ANI into the amplier by simply
clicking it in place using the snap-in spacers.
Once positioned correctly, securing can be
done by putting the supplied washer and nut
and tightening it.
Step 5: Keystone cover
Remove the keystone cover at the back of
the device by pressing the top lip down with
a at screwdriver before tilting the cover into
the device.

Step 8: Cable management
Use the included cable tie’s to lock the
network cable into place to avoid it moving
and touching the heatsinks.
Double check whether all internal wires are
well connected and well positioned. After
all connections are successfully made, the
top cover of the amplier can be re-tted
and xed using the original screws.
Step 9: Up to date
To guarantee the correct functioning of
the amplier with the installed ANI Dante
network audio interface, Verify that current
MFA software is version 1.2.6 or higher.
The software version of your amplier
is shown on the front LCD display when
powering on the amplier. When it is not
Dante ready, you can update your amplier
over-the-air. Check for the latest rmware
update.
Result:
Your MFA is now equipped with a Dante network audio interface, allowing new networked audio
possibilities.
For more information about the functions, the connections or Dante in general, refer
to the quick start guide or Dante controller user guide.
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ANI44XT
Installation Guide SMA/SMQ/PMQ
Step 3
Step 3.1
Remove the latch from the Ethercon
compatible connector on the connection
board by putting a at screwdriver underneath
the clip and pulling back screwdriver and
latch together. This will simplify the assembly
of the ethernet connection board in the back
of the unit.
Step 2
Open the ampliers’ enclosure by carefully
removing the screws from the top panel of
the device, and lifting it.
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Step 1: ATTENTION
Make sure the amplier is powered off
and the power inlet is disconnected
from the mains power before the
enclosure is opened

Step 3.2
Remove the cover plate at the ‘EXPANSION’ hole on the back of the amplier. The ethernet connection
board of the ANI shall be installed on this position.
Step 3.3
Insert the ethernet connection board from the inner side of the amplier to the ‘EXPANSION’ hole, and x it
by inserting and tightening the two supplied screws. The latch removed from the connector in step 3.1 can
now get inserted to the connector again by simply inserting and pushing it into the right position.
REMARK
Detaching the upper input board (containing terminal block and RS-232 sockets) may facilitate the
installation. Make sure it is well fastened again afterwards.
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Step 4
Once the Ethernet connection PCB is correctly installed, the supplied ethernet connection cable shall be
plugged to the RJ45 connection socket in the inner side of the ethernet connection board. The network cable
has a length of 66cm.
Step 5
Mount the ANI main interface board into the
amplier:
Step 5.1
Remove the screw on the left most side of
the front display board of the amplier and
replace it by the supplied M3 spacers.
Step 5.2
Insert both supplied nylon snap-in spacers
into the appropriate holes in the ANIxx main
interface board as indicated in the below
image.
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Step 6
Fix the ANI main interface board into the amplier by simply clicking it onto the front display board using both
snap-in spacers. It is important that the main board is supported when the ANI is attached.
Make sure the female pin-header on the main interface board is well positioned and matching the male
counterpart on the front display board of the amplier. Once positioned correctly, securing can be done by
putting the supplied washer and nut and tightening it.
Step 5.3
Connect the cable from the ethernet connection board to the RJ45 jack on the main interface board and
position the cable as indicated in the below image. Correct positioning of the cable is important to avoid
touching heating amplier parts and to avoid obstruction of the internal air-ow of the device. The networking
cable shall be xed to the internal provided tabs using the supplied cable tie’s.
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Step 7:
Double check whether all internal wires are well connected and well positioned. After all
connections are successfully made, the top cover of the amplier can be re-tted and xed
using the original screws.
Step 8:
To guarantee the correct functioning of the amplier with the installed ANI Dante network audio
interface, verify whether the current running software version fully supports this interfaces
functions.
For SMA/SMQ ampliers, software shall be version 2.08 or higher
For PMQ ampliers, software shall be version 2.01 or higer
The software version of your amplier is shown under ‘general: Info and Ani info’. When it is not
Dante ready, download the latest rmware using the system manager.
Result:
Your amplier is now equipped with a Dante network audio interface, allowing new networked
audio possibilties.
For more information about the functions, the connections or Dante in general, refer to the quick
start guide or Dante controller user guide.

Step 2:
Open the speakers’ enclosure by carefully
removing the screws from the back panel of
the device. Once removed, the back cover
can be removed. All the necessary PCBs are
mounted on the back plate.
ANI44XT
Installation Guide VEXO
Step 1: ATTENTION
Make sure the speaker is powered off
and the power inlet is disconnected
from the mains power before the
enclosure is opened.
HANDLE WITH CARE!
Various cables are mounted on the
circuit boards that are attached to the
back plate. Be careful when removing
the back plate that no cables or
connectors are damaged.
The various cables can be
temporarily disconnected to facilitate
the installation.
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Step 4:
Remove the blind plate cover at the back
of the device by unscrewing the two screws.
Step 5.1:
Remove the latch from the Ethercon
compatible connector on the connection
board by putting a at screwdriver underneath
the clip and pulling back screwdriver and
latch together. This will simplify the assembly
of the ethernet connection board in the back
of the unit.
Step 5.2:
Insert the ethernet connection board from the
inner side of the amplier to the ‘EXPANSION’
hole, and x it by inserting and tightening
the two supplied screws. The latch removed
from the connector in step 5.1 can now get
inserted to the connector again by simply
inserting and pushing it into the right position.
Step 6:
Remove the indicated screw from the main
circuit board.
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Step 7:
Insert the M3 spacer and both nylon snap-in
spacers into the appropriate holes in the
circuit board as indicated in the image above.
Step 9:
Once the ANI is installed, the provided
Ethernet connection cable can be inserted
into the RJ45 connection sockets.
Connect the cable from the ethernet
connection board to the RJ45 jack on the
main interface board. The Ethernet cable has
a length of 24cm.
Step 8:
Fix the ANI into the amplier by simply clicking
it in place using the snap-in spacers. It is
important that the main board is supported
when the ANI is attached.
Once positioned correctly, securing can be
done by putting the supplied washer and nut
and tightening it.
Step 10:
Connect all possible disconnected wires to
their original location after installing the ANI.
Double check whether all internal wires are
well connected and well positioned. After all
connections are successfully made, the back
of the device can be re-tted and xed using
the original screws.
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Additional information
Technical specications
Number of inputs ANI44XT 4
Number of output ANI44XT 4
Communication Protocol Audinate DANTE Network layer 3 IP protocol
Sampling frequency 48 kHz
Sampling bit depth 24-bit
Latency 2 ~ 5 ms
Connection Ethercon compatible RJ45 connector
Network specication Standard 100 Mbit / 1 Gbit network
Mounting Integration in amplier/ speaker chassis
Power consumption 1.5 Watt
Weight 0.090 Kg
Compatible devices (implementation) ANI44XT SMQ/PMQ/SMA Series WaveDynamics™
ampliers
ANI44XT MFA Series
ANI44XT VEXO Series
Protocol (DANTE) compatible devices https://www.audinate.com/products/dante-enabled
Programming DANTE network: https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller
Dante controller
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CAUTION - SERVICING:
This product contains no user serviceable parts.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Do not perform any servicing
(unless you are qualied to)
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This product conforms to all the essential
requirements and further relevant specications
described in following directives: 2014/30/EU
(EMC) and 2014/35/ EU (LVD)
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
The WEEE marking indicates that this product
should not be disposed with regular household
waste at the end of its life cycle. This regulation
is created to prevent any possible harm to the
environment or human health.
This product is developed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components which
can be recycled and/or reused. Please dispose
this product at your local collection point or
recycling center for electrical and electronic waste.
This will make sure that it will be recycled n an
environmentally friendly manner, and will help to
protect the environment in which we all live.
These symbols warn that there are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open
the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualied personnel.
Opening the chassis for any reason will void the
manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If
liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately
and take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the
unit during storms to prevent damage.
CAUTION
The symbols shown are internationally recognized
symbols that warn about potential hazards of
electrical products. The lightning ash with arrow
point in an equilateral triangle means that the unit
contains dangerous voltages. The exclamation
point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is
necessary for the user to refer to the users manual.
CAUTION:
ALWAYS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. NEVER
THROW THEM AWAY
ALWAYS HANDLE THIS UNIT WITH CARE
HEED ALL WARNINGS
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, ANY DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
LIQUID. AND NEVER PLACE AN OBJECT FILLED
WITH LIQUID ON TOP OF THIS DEVICE
NO NAKED FLAME SOURCES, SUCH AS LIGHTED
CANDLES, SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS
DO NOT PLACE THIS UNIT IN AN ENCLOSED
ENVIRONMENT SUCH AS A BOOKSHELF
OR CLOSET. ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE
VENTILATION TO COOL THE UNIT. DO NOT BLOCK
THE VENTILATION OPENINGS.
DO NOT STICK ANY OBJECTS THROUGH THE
VENTILATION OPENINGS.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT NEAR ANY HEAT
SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS OR OTHER
APPARATUS THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
DO NOT PLACE THIS UNIT IN ENVIRONMENTS
WHICH CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF DUST, HEAT,
MOISTURE OR VIBRATION
THIS UNIT IS DEVELOPED FOR INDOOR USE
ONLY. DO NOT USE IT OUTDOORS
PLACE THE UNIT ON A STABLE BASE OR MOUNT
IT IN A STABLE RACK
ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER
UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING
STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS
OF TIME
ONLY CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A MAINS SOCKET
OUTLET WITH PROTECTIVE EARTHING
CONNECTION
THE MAINS PLUG OR APPLIANCE COUPLER
IS USED AS THE DISCONNECT DEVICE, SO
THE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL BE READILY
OPERABLE
USE THE APPARATUS ONLY IN MODERATE
CLIMATES
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