Biamp VOLTERA A Series Assembly instructions

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VOLTERA A Series
Installation and Setup Guide
Product Information Sources
•This guide covers installing and setting up the amplifier.
•Please see the product datasheets on Biamp.com for each Voltera amplifier’s
specifications.
•If you are installing the amplifier in an AV system managed by a Tesira DSP device,
you will need a copy of the Tesira Design Software. See page 17 for details.
Included in the Box
•0.3” euroblock connector plugs for the amplified outputs (yellow)
o2 plugs for the 2-channel amps. 4 plugs for the 4-channel amps.
•3.81mm audio input mating plugs
•Detachable IEC Power cord
•4 adhesive feet
•1 single device rack mounting bracket, 1 device rack mounting bracket, and 4
surface-mounting brackets.
A 300.2 A 600.2 A 300.4 A 600.4 Analog Amplifiers

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Installation Considerations
•Install the device away from heat sources, such as vents, radiators, heat registers, and
stoves.
•Do not exceed the maximum ambient operating temperature of 32° - 104° F (0° - 40° C).
•Avoid installing near water or steam.
Device Layout
Front Panel
Channels status display
(The number of channels varies by amplifier type.)
Amplifier type identifier
Power indicator

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Front Panel LED Indicators
Power Indicator
Off
The amplifier is off.
Green
The amplifier is powered.
Yellow
The amplifier is asleep.
Channel Status Indicators
Off
Green
Yellow
Red
temp
Channel within safe
temperature limits
N/A
Fan speed medium
Fan speed max
limit
Channel within safe
limits
N/A
Channel limiting
low to medium
Channel
limiting high
signal
No signal
Signal
present*
Signal 6 dB from
maximum output
Signal 1 dB
from max
output
mute
Channel unmuted
N/A
N/A
Mute active
*A minimum signal strength of -56 dBu is required to register as present.
Back Panel Channel Status Indicators
Signal present is indicated with green. Yellow and red indicate
the signal is strong enough to engage the limiter function.
These states are also shown on the channel’s front panel
signal and limit indicators. See the chart above.

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A 300.2 and A 600.2 Back Panels
The amplifiers share an identical panel layout.
A 300.4 and A 600.4 Back Panels
Limit / signal indicators
2, 3-pin input ports
Logic input / output connectors
Voltage control input
Attenuator and high pass filter switches
2 speaker output ports
Channel 2 gain control
Channel 1 gain control
Factory config port
(not for use)
Channels 3 and 4 gain controls
4, 3-pin input ports
Logic input / output connectors
Voltage control input
Attenuator and high pass filter switches
4 Speaker output ports
Channel 2 gain control
Channel 1 gain control
Factory config port
(not for use)

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Included Mounting Brackets
1 Single-Device Rack Mounting Bracket
1 Device Rack Mounting Bracket
4 Surface Mounting Brackets

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Installation and Setup Overview
Installation
Perform the procedures described in the Installation chapter to install the amplifier on a flat
horizontal surface or in an AV equipment rack.
✓Install in a location.
•Freestanding, page 7
•Surface mount, page 8
•A single amplifier in a 19-inch rack, page 9
•Dual amplifiers in a 19-inch rack, page 10
19-inch rack installation configurations using the included mounting brackets
✓Connect the amplifier.
•Connect to its input, output, and other relevant devices in the system, page 12.
oThis section includes a description of the port functions and technical details.
oOptional: Adjust the output gain levels.
oSet the output power modes on each channel and set the High Pass Filter to on
or off.
•Attach and plug in the power cord, page 16.
Amplifier Setup
Perform the procedures in the Setup chapter to configure the amplifier for use in a Tesira
software-administered AV system.
✓Configure the amplifier.
•Download the Tesira Design Software, page 17.
•Add the amplifier to the Tesira system and select its output speaker types, page 18.

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Installation
Install Option: Freestanding
Place the amplifier on a flat horizontal surface.
1. Verify the surface is flat and level, and that the amplifier's power cord and connections
will be safely out of the way to avoid snagging, yanking, or crushing.
2. Attach the 4 included adhesive feet to the bottom of the amplifier. The 4 feet should be
attached near the 4 corners.
3. Place the amplifier on the surface.
Advance to the connect the amplifier procedure on page 12.

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Install Option: Surface Mount
Secure the amplifier to a flat surface using the surface mount brackets.
8x - M3x5mm screws
1. Verify the surface is flat and level, and that the amplifier’s power cord and connections
will be safely out of the way to avoid snagging, yanking, or crushing.
2. Use the included screws to fasten the 4 surface mounting brackets to the 4 attachment
points on the bottom of the amplifier.
Note: Use only the provided M3 x 5mm screws. Using incorrect screws may damage the
device.
3. Place the amplifier on the surface and fasten the mounting brackets to the surface.
Advance to the connect the amplifier procedure on page 12.

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Install Option: A single amplifier in a 19-inch AV rack
Install a single amplifier by itself in an AV equipment rack using the included single-device
mounting bracket and the device mounting bracket.
4x –M4 x 8mm screws
1. Verify the installation rack space meets the temperature and spacing requirements in
the Installation Considerations section on page 2.
2. Attach the single-unit mounting bracket to the left or right side of the amplifier.
3. Attach the device mounting bracket to the opposite side of the amplifier.
4. Place the amplifier in the rack and use 2 of the included screws to secure the mounting
plate to the rack.
Advance to the Connect the Amplifier procedure on page 12.

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Option: Dual devices in a 19-inch rack
Install two amplifiers side by side in a standard AV rack using the device mounting bracket
included with each unit and two of the included surface mounting brackets.
1. Verify the installation rack space meets the temperature and spacing requirements in
the Installation Considerations section on page 2.
2. Place both amplifiers side by side on their tops, with the bottom facing up. You are
about to fasten the amplifiers together for installation, so their front panels must face in
the same direction.
Note: Use only the provided M3 x 5mm screws. Using incorrect screws may damage the
device.
8x - M3 x 5mm screws
3. Attach 2 of the surface mounting brackets to the bottom of the 2 amplifiers on the
surface-mount attachment points where the amplifiers meet. Each bracket should cover
the adjoining mount points on both amplifiers.