L-Acoustics LS10 User manual

LS10
owner's manual (EN)

Document reference: LS10 owner's manual (EN) version 4.0
Distribution date: February 6, 2024
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Contents
Safety................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Important safety instructions....................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................ 7
LS10 Avnu™-certied AVB switch............................................................................................................... 7
How to use this manual............................................................................................................................ 7
Revision history.........................................................................................................................................8
System components.............................................................................................................................................9
System component illustrations....................................................................................................................9
Technical description......................................................................................................................................... 11
Main features......................................................................................................................................... 11
Components..................................................................................................................................11
Front and rear panels....................................................................................................................12
Ethernet ports......................................................................................................................................... 12
Power supply..........................................................................................................................................12
Inspection and preventive maintenance...............................................................................................................13
How to do preventive maintenance.......................................................................................................... 13
CHK - External structure...........................................................................................................................13
CHK - External cleanness.........................................................................................................................13
CHK - Normal start-up sequence.............................................................................................................. 14
CHK - Network functionalities and rmware.............................................................................................. 14
Installation........................................................................................................................................................15
Mounting................................................................................................................................................15
Ventilation.............................................................................................................................................. 17
General Purpose Output (GPO)................................................................................................................17
24 V DC Input and Output......................................................................................................................18
Network cabling..................................................................................................................................... 20
Connection panels.........................................................................................................................20
Cabling examples......................................................................................................................... 22
Connecting to AC mains......................................................................................................................... 24
Electrical specications.................................................................................................................. 24
Power cord...................................................................................................................................24
Plugging to AC mains................................................................................................................... 25
Power consumption........................................................................................................................25
Powering on/off..................................................................................................................................... 25
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Operation........................................................................................................................................................ 26
LS10 LED colors......................................................................................................................................26
Reset button............................................................................................................................................26
LS10 Manager....................................................................................................................................... 27
LS10 embedded Web interface................................................................................................................27
Specications................................................................................................................................................... 28
Appendix.........................................................................................................................................................31
Appendix A: Glossary.............................................................................................................................31
Appendix B: Approvals........................................................................................................................... 32
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Safety
Safety
Important safety instructions
Inspect the product before operation.
If any sign of defect or damage is detected, immediately withdraw the product from use for maintenance.
Perform preventive maintenance at least once a year.
Refer to the preventive maintenance section for a list of actions and their periodicity.
Insufcient upkeep of the product can void the warranty.
Verify the electrical conformity and compatibility of the mains supply.
Only connect the product to an AC power source rated 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz or to a DC power source with
double insulation or reinforced insulation rated 24 V and 10 W maximum.
The product draws 10 W (typical).
The product draws 20 W (typical) when it powers another LS10.
WARNING: The product is of Class 1 construction and shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
Protective Earth connection.
When the product is used in a three-phase circuit, verify the electrical conformity and
compatibility of the three-phase circuit.
Verify that the three phases work, and balance the loads between the three phases.
Verify that the neutral and earth work.
Never try to emulate a 230 V circuit connecting an apparatus to two live wires of a 120 V three-phase circuit.
Never try to emulate a 200 V circuit connecting an apparatus to two live wires of a 100 V three-phase circuit.
Electrical generator
You must power on the generator before powering on the product.
Verify that the product is turned off before powering on the generator.
Never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by L-Acoustics.
Read all the related PRODUCT INFORMATION documents shipped with the products before
exploiting the system.
Intended use
This system is intended for use by trained personnel for professional applications.
As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, L-Acoustics reserves the right
to change the specications of its products and the content of its documents without prior
notice.
Check www.l-acoustics.com on a regular basis to download the latest document and software updates.
Do not expose the product to extreme conditions.
Do not expose the product to moisture (rain, mist, sea spray, steam, humidity, condensation…) or excessive heat
(direct sun, radiator…) for a long period of time.
For more information, refer to the Products weather protection document, available on the website.
Do not use the product outside its operating temperature range.
The product operates at a room temperature between -5 °C / 23 °F and 50 °C / 122 °F.
Do not expose the product to direct sun.
Use the product in a conformed electro-magnetic environment.
The product can be used in the following environment: residential (class B).
Avoid radio interference.
This product has been tested and complies with the regulations of the EMC directive (Electro Magnetic
Compatibility). These regulations are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference from
electrical equipment, but it cannot be guaranteed that interference will never occur.
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Safety
Product disconnection
To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the mains
socket outlet.
Power supply cord and socket accessibility
The main plug of the power supply cord shall remain easily accessible.
The mains socket outlet shall be easily accessible.
Read the maintenance section of this document before servicing the product.
Contact L-Acoustics for advanced maintenance.
Any unauthorized maintenance operation will void the product warranty.
Shipping
Use the original packaging for shipping the product.
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household waste throughout the
EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the
return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product
for environmentally safe recycling.
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Introduction
Introduction
LS10 Avnu™-certied AVB switch
LS10 is an Avnu™-certied AVB switch that integrates seamlessly within the L-Acoustics ecosystem to further simplify
connectivity, uniting audio and control distribution. LS10 runs out-of-the-box AVB, providing a reliable network solution
that does not require IT expertise.
On its own or as an integral part of the LA-RAK II AVB, LS10 distributes audio and control via front and rear etherCON™
connectors and SFP cages, enabling long-distance optical links. Two units mounted side-by-side on the dedicated 1U rack
shelf allow to create a seamless redundant network effortlessly. Upgrading LA-RAK II to LA-RAK II AVB is possible.
The rugged LS10 incorporates features designed to overcome the challenges of touring events but also installation
applications. The quick, 5-second, startup time allows for rapid recovery in case of power loss. A congurable GPO port
enables status monitoring and the auxiliary DC input offers ultimate reliability.
With LS10, lightning-quick setup of a stable distribution of your AVB signal is ensured without the need for extensive IT
knowledge or experience.
How to use this manual
The LS10 owner's manual is intended for all actors involved in the system design, implementation, preventive and
corrective maintenance of the LS10 product. It must be used as follows:
1. Read the technical description for an overview of all product elements, their features, and their compatibilities.
•Technical description (p.11)
2. Before installing the product, perform mandatory inspections and functional checks.
•Inspection and preventive maintenance (p.13)
3. To deploy the product, follow the step-by-step installation instructions and refer to the cabling schemes.
•Installation (p.15)
•Network cabling (p.20)
4. To congure the settings and parameters of the product, follow the step-by-step operation instructions.
•Operation (p.26)
As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, L-Acoustics reserves the right to
change the specications of its products and the content of its documents without prior notice.
Check www.l-acoustics.com on a regular basis to download the latest document and software updates.
Contact information
For information on advanced corrective maintenance:
• contact your Certied Provider or your L-Acoustics representative
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Introduction
• for Certied Providers, contact the L-Acoustics customer service: customer.ser[email protected] (EMEA/APAC),
laus.ser[email protected] (Americas).
Symbols
The following symbols are used in this document:
This symbol indicates a potential risk of harm to an individual or damage to the product.
It can also notify the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure safe installation or operation of
the product.
This symbol indicates a potential risk of electrical injury.
It can also notify the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure safe installation or operation of
the product.
This symbol noties the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure proper installation or
operation of the product.
This symbol noties the user about complementary information or optional instructions.
Do not open unless authorized.
This symbol indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards.
It also indicates that no maintenance performed by the end user requires access to internal components.
Revision history
version number publication date modication
1.0 Jun. 2019 Initial version.
2.0 May 2020 Updated protection ratings information, altitude specication, and
EMC standard.
2.1 Jul. 2020 Added Declaration of Conformity.
2.2 Jul. 2021 • Added information about using LS10 as a network switch for a
local area network.
• Moved information about LS10 Manager and USB Terminal
(former Switch Conguration Tool) to LA Network Manager Help.
3.0 Dec. 2021 • Updated section about SFP.
• Added new cables (DOE2, DOE45, and DOE100).
• Added international cable.
4.0 Feb. 2024 Added LS10 embedded Web interface (p.27) section.
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System components
System components
Networking
LS10 Avnu™-certied AVB switch
Racks
LA-RAK II AVB Touring rack containing three LA12X, LA-POWER II for power distribution, LA-PANEL II for audio
and network distribution, and two LS10 for AVB distribution
Cables
DOE cables Dual AVB Network cable CAT6A, etherCON (black = primary network, red = secondary
network)
Come in different sizes: DOE2 (2 m / 6.6 ft), DOE45 (45 m / 147.6 ft), and DOE100 (100
m / 328.1 ft)
Connectors
6-point terminal block 6-point terminal block connector (Phoenix MSTB 2,5/ 6-ST - 1754520)
Rigging elements
LS10-RAKSHELF 1U Rack shelf for two LS10
Software applications
LA Network Manager Software for remote control and monitoring of amplied controllers
Refer to the LA Network Manager help.
System component illustrations
Cables
2 m / 45 m / 100 m
red
black
red
black
6.6 ft / 147.6 ft / 328.1 ft
DOE cables
Connectors
6-point terminal block
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System components
Rigging accessories
LS10-RAKSHELF
Software applications
LA Network Manager
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Technical description
Technical description
Main features
LS10 is a network switch as per IEEE 802.1Q standard, with ten IEEE 802.3 Ethernet ports. It can also operate as a hub.
LS10 can be used in computer rooms or facilities which are managed and maintained by non-communication operators.
To use LS10 as a hub, connect it to a computer using a RJ45 network cable.
Components
LS10 has 10 Ethernet ports:
• 5 Ethernet etherCON I/Os 1 Gb/s (front side)
• 3 Ethernet etherCON I/Os 1 Gb/s (rear side)
• 2 SFP cages supporting 1 Gb/s interfaces
In addition, the switch features:
• 1 mains power input, IEC C13 V-Lock compatible socket
• 1 6-point terminal block that gathers:
• 1 24 V DC IN / 1 24 V DC OUT pin for power supply backup
• GPO for status control
• 1 USB port for maintenance and switch conguration
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Technical description
Front and rear panels
5
1 2 34
6 7 8 9 10
11 Power indicator 62 SFP cages
21 Fault indicator 71 female micro type USB port
31 Reset button 83 Ethernet etherCON I/Os
410 link status/port indicators 91 × 6-point terminal block, step 5 mm
55 Ethernet etherCON I/Os 10 1 mains power input, IEC C13 V-Lock
compatible socket
Ethernet ports
LS10 features Ethernet ports that can operate at 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s or 1 Gb/s, in half-duplex or full duplex mode.
The operating mode and speed are automatically negotiated with the connected device. The 8 ports equipped with RJ45
also feature auto MDI/MDIX detection to use straight or crossover cables. LS10 supports the management of up to 150
AVB streams regardless of the number of channels of these streams.
Power supply
LS10 relies on a universal Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) suitable for mains from 100 V AC to 240 V AC (±
10%), 50 Hz to 60 Hz.
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Inspection and preventive maintenance
Inspection and preventive maintenance
How to do preventive maintenance
Inspect the product periodically as indicated, and after any corrective maintenance operation.
Structure and cleanness
Before and after each deployment (touring applications), or at least once a month (xed installations):
•CHK - External structure (p.13)
•CHK - External cleanness (p.13)
Functionalities
At least once a year:
•CHK - Network functionalities and rmware (p.14)
CHK - External structure
The icon indicates a visual inspection.
chassis is not damaged
front and rear connectors are not damaged
CHK - External cleanness
Use a dry cloth to remove any dust from the side grills.
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CHK - Normal start-up sequence
Procedure
1. Plug the switch to mains.
2. Check that all the LEDs light up during the start-up sequence.
CHK - Network functionalities and rmware
Equipment
• a computer with LA Network Manager version 3.1.0 minimum and an appropriate network cable (CAT5e, DOE,
etc.).
It is recommended to use the latest version of LA Network Manager and the rmware.
Procedure
1. Plug LS10 to mains.
2. Connect LS10 to an Ethernet port of a computer running LA Network Manager.
Use the network cable.
3. Open the LS10 Manager application.
a) Open LA Network Manager.
b) Click > Utilities> LS10 Manager.
Refer to the LA Network Manager help for more information.
c) Scan the network.
4. Check that the switch is detected by the application.
Refer to LS10 Manager (p.27) for more information.
5. Perform the rmware update.
6. Check that all L-Acoustics switches in the system run the same version of the rmware.
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Installation
Installation
Mounting
LS10 is one rack unit high (1U) and a half rack unit wide. LS10-RAKSHELF is a rigging accessory that can contain up to
two LS10 side by side. LS10-RAKSHELF is mounted to LA-RAK II AVB and can be mounted to LA-RAK II as well as other
19-inch racks.
Mounting two LS10 on LS10-RAKSHELF
Tools
• torque screwdriver
• T10 Torx bit
Material
×6
S100243
M3×6 Torx
There are three different mounting congurations for LS10 on LS10-RAKSHELF:
• side by side in front position (default)
• side by side in rear position
• side by side with one in inverted position
Procedure
1. Turn upside down one or two LS10 and revert the LS10-RAKSHELF on top.
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Installation
2. Place the six screws in the appropriate holes.
3. Tighten the screws.
x6
1 N.m
T10
4. Turn back the assembly to nominal position for cabling and mounting.
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Installation
Ventilation
LS10 is equipped with one grill on each side to ventilate the system.
Do not block the side ventilation grills.
Install the switch with the side panels at a minimum distance of 5 cm (1.9 in)* from any external object or
structure.
The same distance of 5 cm must be guaranteed on both sides of the rack.
When rack-mounted, make sure airow is not reduced.
General Purpose Output (GPO)
LS10 features a 6-point terminal block on the rear panel that includes a congurable GPO to indicate the presence of a
fault on the LS10. It can be connected with a 6-point terminal block.
The pitch of the connector is 5 mm.
GPO
6-point terminal block
GPO is controlled by a Normally Open (NO) relay that can operate in a circuit with up to 30 V DC, 1 A.
Relay max rating
6-point
terminal block
30 V DC, 1 A
GPO
PIN 3
PIN 4
Relay is open when the unit is unpowered.
GPO can be congured using the L-Acoustics LS10 Manager.
For more information, refer to the LS10 Manager (p.27) section.
*This distance is respected when mounted in LA-RAK II AVB.
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Installation
24 V DC Input and Output
24 V DC Input and Output pins allow to power another LS10 with a redundant powering.
It is also possible to power LS10 with an external power supply.
Backup power cable
In case of component fault inside one LS10, the other LS10 will automatically provide backup power thanks to this cable.
To do so, each LS10 must be connected to independent power sources.
This cable can be made with two Phoenix™ connectors (reference MSTB 2,5/ 6-ST - 1754520 for example) and a cable
with three conductors such as Alpha Wire™ (reference 1896L SL005). Connectors and cable conductors are connected as
follows:
• cable conductor from PIN 1 to PIN 5
• cable conductor from PIN 2 to PIN 2
• cable conductor from PIN 5 to PIN 1
Backup powering
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Installation
External 24 V DC powering
24 V DC ± 10%
10 W
External power supply
24 V DC IN = PIN 5
GND = PIN 2
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Installation
Network cabling
Connection panels
LS10 features connectors on its front and rear panels for network connection.
1
234
15 × 1 Gb/s Ethernet etherCON I/Os (front) 43 × 1 Gb/s Ethernet etherCON I/Os (rear)
22 SFP cages
31 USB port
SFP cages
The SFP cages are compatible with RJ45 or optical SFP modules. The SFP ports can operate at up to 1 Gb/s. The SFP
optical modules allow to extend the maximum link length:
• 1000BASE-SX SFP modules and multi-mode ber enable links of up to 550 m (typical)
• 1000BASE-LX SFP modules and single-mode ber allow for up to 5000 m (typical)
Refer to the module manufacturer for more information.
Any module compliant with the SFP specication should operate normally in LS10. As an indication, the following SFP
modules have been successfully tested with LS10:
• for RJ45: Bel SFP-1GBT-06, Auvitran AxP-RJ
• for multi-mode dual ber: Avago AFBR-5710PZ, FS SFP1G-SX-85, Finisar FTLF8519P3BNL, Cisco GLC-SX-MMD
• for single-mode dual ber: Auvitran AxP-LX
• for single-mode bidirectional ber (modules are sold by pair): FS SFP-GE-BX #39143 and #39146, FS SFP-GE-BX
#39135 and #39138.
USB
The female micro type USB port is used for maintenance operations and for switch conguration. Refer to LS10 Manager
(p.27) for more information.
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