BSS Audio PDP-BOB User manual

Output Expander
PDP-BOB
Installation Guide
18-0885-C

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and
the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of
Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
•this device may not cause harmful interference, and
•this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Operation of this unit within significant
electromagnetic fields should be avoided.
•use only shielded interconnecting cables.
WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION
READ THE FOLLOWING:
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HEED ALL WARNINGS
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUID
AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON
THE APPARATUS
CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS,
STOVES, OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR
LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified
by the manufacture, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the ap-
paratus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: For products provided with a power switch, the power
switch DOES NOT break the connection from the mains.
MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack-mount or
installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains switch with a contact
separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the electrical
installation of the rack or building.
FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE: Replace
fuse with same type and rating only.
MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This equipment may require the use of a different line
cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation.
Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the equipment rear
panel. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service
personnel or equivalent.
If connected to a 240V supply, a suitable CSA/UL certified power cord shall be
used for this supply.
POWER ADAPTER: Ensure a minimum of 8 inches of clearance and ventilation
around the adapter.
The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards
with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that
there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral
triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual.
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 qualified 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.
The following is indicative of low altitude use; do not use this product
above 2000m.
DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name:
BSS Audio
Manufacturer’s Address:
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
declares that the product:
Product name: PDP-BOB
Note: Product name may be suffixed by
the EU.
Product option: all (requires Class II
power adapter that conforms to the re-
quirements of EN60065, EN60742, or
equivalent.)
conforms to the following Product Specifica-
tions:
Safety: IEC 60065 -01+Amd 2
EMC: EN 55022:2006
EN 55024:1998
FCC Part 15
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the
requirements of the:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EC
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and
EC Regulation 1275/2008 of 17 December
2008, this product is designed, produced,
and classified as Professional Audio
Equipment and thus is exempt from this
Directive.
Rex C. Reed
Director, Engineering
Signal Processing
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
Date: October 30, 2013
European Contact: Your local BSS Audio
Sales and Service Office or
Harman Signal Processing
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a
separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used
electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar
new one).
For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and
recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A
PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.
The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN and YELLOW - Earth BLUE - Neutral BROWN - Live
As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
•The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow.
•The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or
coloured black.
•The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or
coloured red.
This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both,
depending on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be
changed, refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below.
The green/yellow wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis.
CONDUCTOR WIRE COLOR
Normal Alt
LLIVE BROWN BLACK
NNEUTRAL BLUE WHITE
EEARTH GND GREEN/
YEL GREEN
WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to
which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe
injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.
WARNING:
• Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.
• Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.
• Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.
U.K. MAINS
PLUG WARNING
A molded mains plug that has been cut off
from the cord is unsafe. Discard the mains
plug at a suitable disposal facility.
NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A
DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG
INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET.
Do not use the mains plug without the fuse
cover in place. Replacement fuse covers
can be obtained from your local retailer.
Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST
be ASTA approved to BS1362.

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Front panel
Signal
The Signal LED illuminates for each channel where a signal is present.
Power
The Power LED illuminates when the PDP-BOB output expander is powered on.
Rear panel
12V DC Power Adapter
The PDP-BOB output expander is powered by a 12V DC adapter that is included
with the device. Use only the adapter provided.
BLU link In/Out
The Digital Audio Bus is a high bandwidth, fault-tolerant bus of 256 channels at
48kHz and 128 channels at 96kHz. Devices are connected, using Cat 5e or Cat 6
cable, in a ring from the OUT connector of one device to the IN connector of the
adjacent device. The distance between devices in the ring can be up to 100m on
Cat 5e or Cat 6 or up to 10km on single mode fiber using the MC-1 fiber media
converter. The ring topology allows any single cable fault without loss of channels.
All devices within a given Digital Audio Bus ring must be configured for the same
sample rate. The sample rate of the PDP-BOB output expander is automatically
configured based on remotely configured devices within the Digital Audio Bus
ring.
Channel Select
The PDP-BOB output channels are easily configured by six DIP switches located
on the rear of the device, which select a range of 8 consecutive channels from
the Digital Audio Bus. Output channel assignments are configured by DIP switch
selection only.
Analog Output 1-8
The 8 analog line level outputs utilize the terminal block connectors.
BOB
output expander

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Front Panel LED Indicators: Signal present per output, and Power
Analog Outputs: 8 electronically balanced on Phoenix/Combicon
removable screw connectors
Maximum Output Level: +19dBu
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz (+0.5dB/-1dB)
THD+N: <0.01% 20Hz to 20KHz, +10dBu output
Dynamic Range: 110dB typical, 20Hz-20KHz unweighted
Crosstalk: <-105dB 20Hz-20KHz
D/A Latency: 28/Fs (0.58ms@48k, 0.29ms@96k)
Digital Audio Bus:
Connectors: 2 x RJ45 Ethernet connectors
Maximum Cable Length: 100m/300ft on Category 5e cable between devices
Maximum Number of Nodes: 60
Latency Per Node: 4/Fs (0.08ms@48k, 0.04ms@96k)
Power and Dimensions:
Power Supply: 12V DC external adapter (included)
AC Power Input to Adapter: 19W
BTU Rating: 65 BTU/hr
Operating Temperature Range: 5 (41) to 35 (95) degrees C (degrees F)
Dimensions (H(U) x W x D): 1.75” (1U) x 19” x 7.75” (45mm x 483mm x 197mm)
Weight: 5.13 lbs / 2.33 kg
BSS Audio 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 801-566-8800
www.bssaudio.com
BSS Audio incorporates high quality mechanical fans in some products. All mechanical fans have a
limited life expectancy. We recommend annual inspection of fans for dust occlusion and excessive noise.
Fan assemblies should be replaced after six to ten years of use. Environmental factors such as elevated
temperature, dust, and smoke can adversely affect fan life. Systems exposed to these conditions should be
inspected more frequently. Fan replacement can be performed either at the factory or by an experienced
technician in the field. Please contact BSS Technical Support for more information on purchasing
replacement parts or product service.
BSS Audio has a policy of continued product improvement and accordingly reserves the right to change
features and specifications without prior notice.
CHANNELS DIP SWITCH SETTINGS CHANNELS DIP SWITCH SETTINGS CHANNELS DIP SWITCH SETTINGS CHANNELS DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
217 to 224
209 to 216
201 to 208
193 to 200
153 to 160
145 to 152
137 to 144
129 to 136
89 to 96
81 to 88
73 to 80
65 to 72
Note: Lowest channel of 8 channel range is always output 1
25 to 32
17 to 24
9 to 16
1 to 8
249 to 256
241 to 248
233 to 240
225 to 232
185 to 192
177 to 184
169 to 176
161 to 168
121 to 128
113 to 120
105 to 112
97 to 104
57 to 64
49 to 56
41 to 48
33 to 40