Inter-m AFD-6218 User manual

Operation Manual
AMP Fault Detector
AFD-6218
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All of the co-workers here at Inter-M are dedicated to providing excellent products with inherently good value,
and we are delighted you have purchased one of our products.
We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete
satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right.
Welcome to Inter-M, and thank you for becoming part of our worldwide extended family!
RISK OF ELEC RIC SHOCK
DO NO OPEN
CAutION
CAU ION: O REDUCE HE RISK OF ELEC RIC SHOCK.
DO NO REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PAR S INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING O QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
o prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
*WARNING FOR YOUR PRO EC ION PLEASE READ HE FOLLOWING-WA ER AND MOIS URE: Unit should not be used near water(e.g.
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so than objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
*CLASS 2 WIRING (Adjacent to speaker terminal): he speaker output of this apparatus can exceed 10 Watts and could be a shock injury.
Connection to speakers should be performed by a skilled person.
*Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
* his apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
* his apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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It has heed to be easy to disconnect the device. o disconnect the device from power, separate AC input cable from inlet or unplug the AC Cord.
CAutION
* hese servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing
other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
NOtE
*his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. hese limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. his equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
his symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
his symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operation and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
Caution: o prevent electric shock do not use this (polarized) plug with
an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades
can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Attentions: Pour prévenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette
fiche polarisée avec un prolongateur, une prise de courant
on une autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent
étre insérées à fond sans en laisser aucune partie à
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Although your AFD-6218 is neither complicated nor difficult to operate, we recommend you take a few minutes
to read this brief manual and familiarize yourself with the important information regarding product features,
setup and operation.
As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you to retain the original packaging. In the unlikely
event the product must be returned for servicing, the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required.
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Never place this product in an environment which could alter its performance or reduce its service life. Such
environments usually include high levels of heat, dust, moisture, and vibration.
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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. 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 the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus 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.
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Check the status of amp connected to each channel automatically according to the time-set.
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Display the status of amp connected to each channel by LED
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Channel which fault occurs when checking out the amp will be switched to spare amp automatically.
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You can set up 5 different time intervals for automatic self check.

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- Set the equipment numbers for each deciding condition using the rear panel DIP switch.
- If the equipment number is not set-up or is incorrect, all Zone Indicator LEDs will blink.
- If the number is already in-use, the system will not function properly.
- Please check the equipment number set-up status.
Setting should be as below table, and if data number is added to switch which is On, it will be the equipment
number.
(Ex when number 1 and 3 is ON, 1 and 4 is added, so equipment number will be 5.)
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1) For the system linked by using RS-485 communication interface, it is necessary to set the termination
switch (LOAD/OPEN) on the rear panel to stabilize data transfer.
2) Set the termination switch to LOAD only for the first and last-numbered equipment units.
All others must be set to OPEN.
※CAUTION Communication error may occur if setting is performed incorrectly.
Equipment 1
S/W LOAD
IN OUT
Equipment 2
S/W OPEN
IN OUT
Equipment 3
S/W OPEN
IN OUT
Equipment 4
S/W LOAD
IN OUT
Pin No.12345
Data 12 4816
1 ON
2 ON
3 ON ON
4 ON
Address 5 ON ON
15 ON ON ON ON
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1. Turn on the power, and then normal AMP status will be checked automatically after 10 seconds.
2. If one or more fault amp is detected, buzzer will be generated, and fault amp detected first will be replaced
with spare amp
3. If Buzzer off button pushed which located on front panel, it will not be generate.
4. LED which amp is in fault status will be red, and if it is replaced with spare, red LED will blink.
 If two or more channels are fault, channel which has higher priority will be replaced with spare amp.
5. Check automatically according to checking times which has been set manually.
6. It will be automatically switched to normal amp if Test button of the channel is pushed after fault amp is
restored to its original status.
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It is the button used when testing the amp in each channel manually.
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It displays each amp’s status.
GREEN Normal
RED Fault (LED will brink if the channel is replaced with spare.)
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It is the button used when testing the spare amp manually.
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It is the LED which displays the status of spare amp다.
GREED Normal
RED Fault
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When this button is pressed in a short time, buzzer will be off.
When this button is pressed in a long time, fault will be check (All channel).
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It will be on if power is supplied.
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It is the terminal connecting to outputs of each amp.
Amp status will be checked through signals coming to this terminal.
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It is the terminal connecting to inputs of each amp.
It delivers the signal received from free amp to each amp input.
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It is the terminal connecting to output of free amp.
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It is the terminal connecting the spare amp which is used in case of emergency.
Input of spare amp is connected to Back-Up In terminal, and output to Back-Up Out. This spare amp should
have same or equivalent output of amp used.
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It is the switch which sets up the role of each system if device is expanded and interlocked.
For details of equipment setting, please refer to page 4
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It is the switch used when selecting the use of each channel. (CH1~CH8 = PIN1~PIN8)
Turn off the switch for the channel which will not be used.
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It is the switch used when selecting the time intervals for amp automatic checking.
One of five can be selected as shown in table.
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It is the terminal used when operating other peripheral devices in case of amp failure.
- NO Normal Open operation
- NC Normal Close operation
(Normal means STANDBY)
Status of contact point output will be following. (Opposite operations for each other)
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It is the communication terminal to monitor the line check result from PC.
Link in is connected to the previous device, and Link out is connected to the next device.
※Same for all IN/OUT terminals.
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It is the terminal which outputs of each amp will be output through AFD-6218.
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It is the switch which is set for stable data receiving/transmitting of link in/out.
For details of equipment setting, please refer to page 4
※CAUTION communication error may occur if it is not set correctly.
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It is the terminal which connects the DC power (DC 24V). Caution to polarities when it connects.
PIN 1 PIN2 PIN3 PIN4 Interval
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
ON OFF OFF OFF 1Min
OFF ON OFF OFF 1HR
OFF OFF ON OFF 6HR
OFF OFF OFF ON 12HR
ON ON ON ON 24HR
Pin No. Functions Pin No. Functions
1 RS-485 Data - A 5 GND
2 RS-485 Data - B 6 RS-485 Data - Y
3 RS-485 Data - Z 7 NA
4 NA 8 NA
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Amp Input 9 Channels (Spare 1 Channel)
Amp Output 9 Channels (Spare 1 Channel)
Audio Input 8 Channels
Operation Temperature -10℃~ +40℃
Power Source DC +24V, 170mA
Weight (SET) 4Kg/8.8lb
Dimensions (SET) 482(W)×88(H)×280(D)mm/19(W)x3.5(H)x11(D)in
Accessory
LINK IN/OUT Cable UTP Cable (500mm)
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Take steps to insure the problem is not related to operator error or other products within the system. Information
provided in the troubleshooting portion of this manual may help with this process. Once it is certain that the
problem is related to the product contact your warranty provider as described in the warranty section of this
manual.
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A Schematic is available by contacting your warranty provider.
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A Parts List is available by contacting your warranty provider.
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Warranty terms and conditions vary by country and may not be the same for all products. Terms and conditions
of warranty for a given product may be determined first by locating the appropriate country which the product
was purchased in, then by locating the product type.
To obtain specific warranty information and available service locations, contact Inter-M directly or the
authorized Inter-M Distributor for your specific country or region.

MADE IN KOREA
June 2012
Inter-M, Ltd. (Korea) began operations in 1983.
Since then, Inter-M has grown to become one of the largest manufacturers
of professional audio and commercial sound electronics equipment in the world.
Inter-M has gained worldwide recognition for its own branded products,
as well as private label manufacturing of electronics sold under other names (OEM).
The company is no longer just a Korean company, but rather a global company
that is truly international in scope, with factories and offices in Korea and China,
and sales and marketing operations located in Japan, Europe, and the U.S.A.
With more than 850 employees around the globe,
Inter-M is well-poised for further growth and expansion.
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