DHD 52/SX User manual

Version: 1.3.0
Series 52
52/SX Compact Mixing Console
Installation Guide
© 2011 DHD Deubner Hoffmann Digital GmbH

© 2011 DHD Deubner Hoffmann Digital GmbH
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 5
5Assembling and Wiring the Hardware 6
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1Installation Information XS Core and XS Multi-I/O Box
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2Installation Information for Table-Installation Frames
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3Installation Information for Console Frames
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4System Wiring
......................................................................................................................................................... 9Connecting modules to the XS Core
......................................................................................................................................................... 10Pin assignment of 52-1330
Index

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1Series 52 - 52/SX Compact Mixing Console Installation Guide
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1Terms of Use - Legal Disclaimer
Series 52
52/SX Compact Mixing Console Installation Guide
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About this Book
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. The content of this document is for information only. The information presented in this document does not form part
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2About this Book
This installation guide will provide you a short introduction how to install an 52/SX Compact 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to check if there is a newer version of this document available.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/SX Compact
Mixing Console. Please find more information on this device in the 52/SX
manual.
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The Meaning of Advices in the Text
Warning
The demands and advices in this fields should be followed unconditional,because otherwise hardware
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
proper operation of the DHD systems.
Note
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content in this field, which is related to the actual topic.
Tip
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3What is new in this version of the manual?
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Note
System Wiring - Connecting modules
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·XS Core pictures changed
·Device link added on APC ports
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5Series 52 - 52/SX Compact Mixing Console Installation Guide
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Publication thereof does neither convey nor imply any license under patent rights or other industrial or intellectual property rights.
4Environmental Specifications
In the following you can find some general advices concerning the environment of an 52/SX. 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°C … +35°C
relative humidity:
20% … 85%, non condensing

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5Assembling and Wiring the Hardware
In the following you can find information on the mechanical assembling and wiring of an 52/SX Mixing Console.
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 Installation Information XS Core and XS Multi-I/O Box
Front view of XS Core and XS Multi-I/O Boxes installed in a 19'' mounting
rack.
Warning
In a 19"-rack, in order to ensure the air flow for cooling the device, at least one
empty rack unit (1 U) is required above and below the XS Core and XS Multi-I/O
Box.
If more heat-emitting devices are mounted in the rack, more space for
ventilation is necessary. Do not cover the perforated metal plates on top and on
the sides of the cases.
Generally, avoid operating devices which produce much heat close to the XS
Core and Multi-I/O Boxes.

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5.2 Installation Information for Table-Installation Frames
The Table Installation Frames 52-26xx allow a flush installation of the control modules with the table surface.
Table-Installation Frames 52-26xx
The control modules are magnetically fixed in the installation frame. For the mounting of the TFT/Touch Display the 52-
3017A Table Top Stand is required.
Weblink
For detailed dimensions of each type of table installation frames, see 52/SX list
of modules - 52/SX Table-Installation Frames.
For detailed dimensions of the Table Top Stand, see 52/SX list of modules - 52-
3017A - Table Top Stand for 52-4017.

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5.3 Installation Information for Console Frames
The Console Frames 52-28xx allow an angled installation of the control modules.
Console Frames 52-28xx
The control modules are magnetically fixed in the installation frame. The 52-3018A Console mounting kit is required for
mounting the TFT/Touch Display on the Console Frame .
Weblink
For detailed dimensions of each type of console frames, see 52/SX list of
modules - 52/SX Console Frames.
For detailed assembly instruction of the Console mounting kit, see Assembly
instruction of 52-3018 on 52/SX frames.
5.4 System Wiring
The 52/SX mixing system consists of 3 main parts, which are connected via an industry standard CAT5 or CAT6 shielded
network cable. These parts are:
·XS Core: This unit includes the DSP Audio Engine and the Control Engine.
·XS Multi-I/O box: This unit includes all input and output connectors for analog and digital audio, USB and GPIO.
·Control modules: These are the user interface of the mixer with all faders, control knobs, push buttons, OLED
displays and TFT displays.
General Information
Please use at least shielded CAT5 cables continuous for wiring. But DHD recommends to use shielded CAT6 cables for
longer distances. The maximum length of the Ethernet cable between two modules is 100 meters (e.g., between the XS
Core and Control module or between the XS Core and XS Multi-I/O Boxes).

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5.4.1 Connecting modules to the XS Core
The control modules and I/O boxes have to be connected to the APC ports of the 52/XS Cores 52-180x. It is important to
connect the peripheral modules to the correct APC port.
Important
Use always shielded CAT5 or CAT6 ethernet cables (at least S/UTP, F/UTP or SF/
UTP) to connect these modules to the XS core.
Rear view of 52-1801
Rear view of 52-1804
In the following table you can find the assignment of the control modules, I/O boxes, DeviceLinks and TFT/Touch displays
to the APC ports.
Name of the APC port
52-1801
52-1804
APC 1
TFT/touch display
TFT/touch display
APC 2
central control module
central control module 52-1010
APC 3
fader module 1
fader module 1
APC 4
fader module 2
I/O box 1 / DeviceLink 1
APC 5
fader module 3
n. a.
APC 6
fader module 4 / I/O box 3 /
DeviceLink 3 *
n. a.
APC 7
I/O box 2 / DeviceLink 2
n. a.

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Name of the APC port
52-1801
52-1804
APC 8
I/O box 1 / DeviceLink 1
n. a.
*) The APC port 6 is useable either for a fader module, an I/O box or an DeviceLink. Because of this, for example a 12
fader mixing console with three I/O boxes or a 16 fader mixing console with two I/O boxes are the maximum
configurations for a 52/SX.
Weblink
Please find a PDF file with cabling examples in the 52/SX Download area on
www.dhd-audio.com.
5.4.2 Pin assignment of 52-1330
Rear View 52-1330
The connectors of the 52-1330 are D-sub type (15 pins), apart from the S/PDIF, USB audio and APC.
Weblink
Please find a PDF file with pin assignments in the 52/SX Download area on
www.dhd-audio.com.
Note
Breakout cables for the D-sub connectors of the 52/XS Multi-I/O Box are not
available from DHD.

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Index
5
52-1330 6
52-1801 6
52-1804 6
52-26xx 7
52-28xx 8
52-3017A 7
52-3018A 8
A
angled mounting 8
APC ports 9
Assembling and Wiring the Hardware 6
assignment of the control modules 9
B
Breakout cables 10
C
cable 8
cable length 8
cables 9
cabling examples 9
console frame 8
Console mounting kit 8
D
DeviceLink 9
D-sub type 10
E
electrostatic discharge 6
Environmental Specifications 5
F
flush mount 7
G
general advices 5
General Information 8
H
humidity 5
I
I/O boxes 9
installation 7, 8
M
magnetically fixed 7, 8
O
operating temperature 5
P
Pin assignment 10

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12Index
R
rack mount 6
S
System Wiring 8
T
table installation frame 7
Table Top Stand 7
temperature 5
Terms of Use 1
TFT/Touch displays 9
V
ventilation 6
X
XS Core 6
XS Multi-I/O Box 6