DHD 52/MX User manual

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Series 52
52/MX Mixing Console
Installation Guide
Version: 1.10.0

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1Terms of Use - Legal Disclaimer 1
2About this Book 2
3What is new in this version of the manual? 4
4Environmental Specifications 6
5Assembling and Wiring the Hardware 6
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1Wiring the Console
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2System Wiring
......................................................................................................................................................... 10Meaning of the Controller Module LEDs
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3Calculating the Power Consumption
......................................................................................................................................................... 14Power Consumption Example 1
......................................................................................................................................................... 15Power Consumption Example 2
......................................................................................................................................................... 16Power Consumption Example 3
Index

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2About this Book
This installation guide will provide you a short introduction how to install an 52/MX Mixing Console.
The content of this manual is subject to change without notice. DHD recommends to visit the DHD website once in a while
to check if there is a newer version of this document available.
Note
This manual mainly refers to the physical installation of an 52/MX Mixing
Console. Please find more information on this device in the 52/MX manual.
Please see the RM4200D manual to get more information on the RM4200D DSP
Frame.
The configuration of the 52/MX Mixing Console and the RM4200D DSP Frame is
described in the Toolbox5 configuration software manual.
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Warning
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and software products, data bases, as well as persons may suffer a loss.
Important
The demands and advices in this fields should be followed, because these contents are necessary for the
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Environmental Specifications
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4Environmental Specifications
In the following you can find some general advices concerning the environment of an 52/MX. If these values and
standards are not adhered, DHD can not assure the proper functionality of the device.
Warning
Make sure the device has the operating temperature before switching it on. Also,
the relative humidity must not be exceeded. Above all, no humidity must
condense on or in the device!
operating temperature:
+5 ... +35° Celsius
relative humidity:
20 ... 85%, non condensing
Note
Please note the environmental specifications of the RM4200D DSP Frame, which
is connected to the 52/MX Mixing Console. Information on that can be found in
the RM4200D system reference guide.
5Assembling and Wiring the Hardware
In the following you can find information on the mechanical assembling and wiring of an 52/MX Mixing Console and how to
integrate it into a mixing system.
Warning
Avoid damaging components by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before you touch or mount electronical components, make sure you do not carry
any electrostatic charges. Earth yourself using a grounded metal object (heater,
rack) to divert electrostatic charges immediately before you touch electronical
components.
5.1 Wiring the Console
At first you have to keep in mind that it is possible to arrange an 52/MX Mixing Console with a lot of different shapes and
sizes. Because of that it is not possible to explain the wiring process in detail for every mechanical assembly, but the basic
structure is always quite the same.
Here is the way how to wire the exemplary console in the picture below.
1. Normally, the 52-4050 Console Controller modules are already mounted in the console frame. If not so, you have to do
this first.
2. Mount the PoE switches in the console frame or put them into the shipped wall mount housings and install these
housings close to the console frame. Within this flow of work, connect the red and blue power supply flat connectors of
the PoE switches with each other and at least one of them with an outward speakon jack. (See the red cables in the
picture below.)

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Note
To power the modules of the mixing console, you need at least one PoE switch
(Power over Ethernet) and a power supply.
3. Connect the PoE switches with each other and at least one of them with an outward RJ45 jack via CAT5 cables to
establish the ethernet connection between these modules. (See the green cables in the picture below.) Afterwards the
52-4050 controller modules and the 52-4015 TFT screens need be connected to the PoE switches. (See the blue cables
in the picture below.)
4. In the next step you have to connect the control modules via ribbon cables to the red post connectors of the 52-4050
Console Controller modules. An 52-4050 module is able to handle up to eight control modules. This number is limited to
four, if you use motor faders. (See the brown cables in the picture below.) Mount the control modules in the console
frame after you have wired them.
5. Finally, you have to connect the outward connectors. The RJ45 connector needs to be wired with the DSP Frame and
the speakon jack with a power supply unit. (See System Wiring)
Wiring an 52/MX Mixing Console.
Some other wiring examples can be found in the 52/MX manual. There you can find wiring options e.g. for a distant TFT
screen, a power supply unit with internal PoE switch as well as consoles and networks for smaller and larger applications.

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5.2 System Wiring
Note
You need an RM4200D DSP Frame with at least one RM420-852/853
Communication Controller to operate an 52/MX Mixing Console.
The mixing system consists of two main parts, which are coupled via an industry standard ethernet connection. These
parts are:
·The DSP Frame. This unit includes all input and output modules, the DSP Audio Engine, the Control Engine and the
power supply.
·The Mixing Console. This is the user interface of the mixer with all faders, control knobs, push buttons, displays and
TFT screens.
The following picture should explain the basic structure how to wire a Series 52 mixing system. Of course in reality this is
often much more complex, but the basic idea is always quite the same.
DSP Frame and Control Desk coupled via ethernet.
The Communication Controller RM420-852/853 in the DSP frame is the communication interface between the DSP frame
and the connected modules on one side and the ethernet network for configuration and controlling on the other side. You
can find three RJ45 connectors and one USB interface on this module.

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Controller modules for the 52/MX.
Since the revision RM420-852B/853B, the upper RJ45 connector provides an RS422 interface (not useable as RS232). On
previous modules this port has no function.
The middle connector of the three jacks is the interface to the controller network. Connect your console(s) to this RJ45
jack. All modules of this network own an unique IP address, which should not be changed. For configuration and
controlling processes, as well as communication with other DHD Systems, the device can be connected to a PC or a local
network via the lower RJ45 connector. The DHD system can get any IP address in this network.
Use the USB interface of the communication controller module if you want to connect directly to the device for
maintenance.
Finally, the speakon connector of the console needs to be wired with a power supply unit.
General Information
Please use CAT5 cables continuous for wiring. But DHD recommends to use CAT6 cables for longer distances. The
maximum length of the Ethernet cable between two modules of the Controller network is 100 meters (for instance
between the Communication Controller of the DSP frame and a PoE switch or between a PoE switch and 52-4050
Controllers - that are included in the Series 52 console and Q-Panel frames). Use only switches in the DHD network and
the controller network, which are shipped and/or recommended by DHD for the usage in these networks. Especially the
switches must be Unmanaged Switches working with a speed of 100 Mbit/s.
The following switches are tested by DHD and are recommended for the usage in DHD Ethernet networks:
Manufacturer
Type
3com
Superstack 3, Baseline Switch
16 Port 10/100
Ref. 3C16470
3com
Superstack 3, Baseline Switch
24 Port 10/100
Ref. 3C16471
Allied Telesyn
AT-FS713FC/SC
12x RJ45
1x SC
http://www.alliedtelesyn.de
Allied Telesyn
AT-FS708
8x RJ45
http://www.alliedtelesyn.de

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5.2.1 Meaning of the Controller Module LEDs
The meaning of the LEDs are identical for the RM420-852 and the RM420-853 Communication Controller modules.
Meaning of the LEDs of the RM420-852 and the RM420-853
Communication Controller modules.
1. Reserved for future functions.
2. RM420-852/853: Reserved for future functions. | RM420-852B/853B: Booting process successful ("Done"), must always
turn on several seconds after switching on or resetting the module. During operation, the LED is then permanently
illuminated. On the RM420-852/853 the corresponding LED is located behind the front panel above the USB connector
and is only visible through the little gap.
3. This LED is permanently on if a connection is established to the controller network.
4. The LED flashes during data is received from the controller network.
5. This LED is permanently on if a connection is established to the DHD network.
6. The LED flashes during data is received from the DHD network.

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5.3 Calculating the Power Consumption
The following facts are important for the choice of power supply units for 52/MX Mixing Consoles.
·Use two 52-5048 power supply units for larger mixers with redundancy option inside the 52-5081 or 52-5083 power
supply frames. The maximum power consumption in total is 200W.
·Use two 52-5048 power supply units for several smaller mixers with redundancy option inside the 52-5081 or 52-
5083 power supply frames. The maximum power consumption in total is 200W.
·You may also use two 52-5047 power supply units for smaller mixers with redundancy option inside the 52-5081 or
52-5083 power supply frames. The maximum power consumption in total is 100W.
·Use the 52-4048 desktop power supply for smaller mixers in non redundant installations. The maximum power
consumption in total is 100W.
·PoE switches are not included in all 52-3xxx console or table installation frames.
·Use 52-4080 PoE switches for 52-3xxx frames or 52-5088 PoE switches inside the 52-5083 power supply frames for 52-
3xxx console or table installation frames.
Important
There are two 48V connectors on each 52-4080 PoE switch. At revision A of the
PoE switch (52-4080A), the second speakon connector can be used to chain to
another 52-4080. Do not connect two power supplies to a 52-4080A to achieve
redundant power supply! There is no diode included in the 52-4080A!
Revision B of the PoE switch (52-4080B) provides the option to connect a
redundant power supply to the module. Nevertheless, in revision B it is still
possible to connect through the PoE switch to another PoE switch. Please take
care about the internal wiring!

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Power wiring possibilities of the 52-4080 PoE switch.
·PoE switches are included in all 52-4xxx consoles or table installation frames, except 52-4x04.
Please use the following information to calculate the power consumption of your 52/MX Mixing Console.
·Calculate with 10W for each TFT display 52-4015 or 52-4515.
·Calculate with 15W for each controller 52-4050 inside the 52-3xxx or 52-4xxx console or table installation frames.
·If you want to power the loudspeaker amplifiers of the 52-4527 and 52-4424 modules via PoE switches, you have to
calculate 10W for each loudspeaker module.
Example A: 52-4932 (8 controllers 52-4050) equipped with 8 TFTs = 8 x 15W + 8 x 10W = 200W.
Example B: 52-3820 (3 controllers 52-4050) equipped with one TFT and one loudspeaker module = 3 x 15W + 1 x 10W +
1 x 10W = 65W.

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If you are unsure about the number of controllers 52-4050, please see the controller view pictures in the list of modules
for each console or table installation frame.

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5.3.1 Power Consumption Example 1
In this example a 52/MX console with two 52-4050 controllers and four TFT displays is used. Calculate 15W for each
controller and 10W for every TFT screen. Consequently, the power consumption of this 52/MX console is about 70W.
Additionally, four Q-Panels are connected to the system. In every Q-Panel one 52-4050 controller is integrated. The power
consumption of all four Q-Panels is about 60W. If you want to use one power supply to power the whole system, this
power supply must provide more than 130W. In this case an 52-5048 power supply is used.
Power consumption example 1.
Please see example 2, for a possibility to power the console and the Q-Panels independent.

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5.3.2 Power Consumption Example 2
This example is similar to example 1. But in this case the 52/MX console and the Q-Panels are powered independent from
each other. Therefore, two 52-4048 desktop power supplies are used.
Power consumption example 2.
Please see example 1, for a possibility to power the console and the Q-Panels with one power supply.

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5.3.3 Power Consumption Example 3
In this example a 52/MX console with one 52-4050 controller and two TFT displays is used. Calculate 15W for each
controller and 10W for every TFT screen. Consequently, the power consumption of this 52/MX console is about 35W.
Additionally, two Q-Panels are connected to the system. In every Q-Panel one 52-4050 controller is integrated. The power
consumption of the two Q-Panels is about 30W. Hence, the power supply must provide more than 65W. In this case an
52-5047 power supply is used.
Power consumption example 3.

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Index
5
52-4015 TFT screen 6
52-4050 Console Controller 6
52-4080 11
A
Assembling and Wiring the Hardware 6
C
console frame 6
Controller Module LEDs 10
E
electrostatic discharge 6
Environmental Specifications 6
examples 6
F
flat connectors 6
G
general advices 6
General Information 8
H
humidity 6
M
Meaning of the Controller Module LEDs 10
O
operating temperature 6
P
PoE switch 6
Power Consumption 11
R
RJ45 connector 8
RM420-852 10
RM420-852/853 Communication Controller 8
RM420-853 10
S
speakon 6
System Wiring 8
T
Terms of Use 1
U
USB interface 8

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Wiring the Console 6