TW Audio SYSRACK-L User manual

APL-output wiring
Bi-amp 1+2 Bi-amp 3+4
Ch1 1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch2
Ch3 1+/-
2+/-
Ch3
Ch4
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch4
3 41 2
INININININ LINK LINK LINK
Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 3 Analog 4
AES/EBU 1-2
Termination
APL5-T
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSHPUSH
APL6-X
PUSHPUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
PUSH
Termination
Termination
LINK IN
LINK IN
SEC. PRIM.
1-2 3-4 1 2 3 4
Ethernet AES / EBU Analog Line 123 4
Ch1 1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch2
Ch3 1+/-
2+/-
Ch3
Ch4
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch4
Bi-amp 1+2 Bi-amp 3+4
Mains INMulti OUT Ch2
Ch1
Ch3
Ch4
2+/-
1+/-
3+/-
4+/-
Ch1 1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-Ch2
Ch3 1+/-
2+/-
Ch3
Ch4
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-Ch4
Ch3
Ch4
3+/-
4+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
PUSH
PUSHPUSH PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
APL7-TGX
MAINS IN
PRIM.
SEC.
ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG
AES3
1+2
AES3
3+4
4
44
4
OUT
Bi-amp 1+2 Bi-amp 3+4
Ch1 1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch2
Ch3 1+/-
2+/-
Ch3
Ch4
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch4
3 41 2
INININININ LINK LINK LINK
Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 3 Analog 4
AES/EBU 1-2
Termination
APL5-L
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSHPUSH
Operation manual

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Introduction
The TW AUDiO SYSRACKS are designed for the operation of small to medium-sized sound
reinforcement systems and enable fast and flexible cabling of several racks.
Each SYSRACK has four freely configurable amplifier channels, which are realized either by
one four-channel power amplifier or by two two-channel power amplifiers. Furthermore, each
rack also contains a APL connection panel, that provides either some or all of the amplifier‘s
connectors and additional link sockets at the front of the SYSRACK.
This manual describes the output wiring of the SYSRACKS with the connection panels.
Starting with APL5, all connection panels follow a uniform standard using 4-pin spea-
kON® NL4 and 8-pin speakON® NL8 sockets.
The input routing may vary depending on the amplifier platform and model used. For further
information on input cabling, please refer to the additional product product documentation or
contact the TW AUDiO support department.
Thank you for choosing a high-quality product “MADE IN GERMANY” from the brand
TW AUDiO.
If you lend your product to another party, inform that party of the safety-related operating pro-
cedures and hand over this assembly guide. If you require additional copies of this manual,
you can obtain them free of charge from TW AUDiO or download them from www.twaudio.de
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Instructions in this user manual
Strictly adhere to the instructions contained in this operating manual that are marked as
follows:
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before use!
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situation. Failure to comply with this safety instruction can lead to product damage.
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Notes on the products
Before using the device, carefully read the operating manual and keep it with the APL connec-
tion panels.
General information
Operation manual APL-output wiring: OM-APL
Version 2.3 en, 12/2023
© by TWAMBO 2023; all rights reserved.
All information contained in this operating manual was correct to the best of our knowledge
at the time of printing.
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Content
1. Safety | Intended use...................................................................................................... 5
2. Technical data ................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 APL5 connection panel............................................................................................ 6
2.2 APL6-X connection panel ........................................................................................ 8
2.3 APL7-TGX connection panel ................................................................................... 9
3. Commissioning............................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Loudspeaker connection ....................................................................................... 10
3.2 Output channel assignment................................................................................... 11
3.3 Amplifier configuration ........................................................................................... 11
4. Wiring possibilities ........................................................................................................ 12
4.1 Cabling single-channel, passive loudspeakers ....................................................... 12
4.2 Cabling two-channel, passive loudspeaker (biamp)................................................ 14
4.3 Cabling of one- and two-channel passive systems ................................................ 16
4.4 Cabling two-channel subwoofer configuration ....................................................... 18
4.5 Amplifier system configuration with two-channel passive subwoofer...................... 20
4.6 Cabling single-channel passive top unit with multi-out ........................................... 21
4.7 Cabling two-channel passive top with multi-out ..................................................... 22
5. Transport and Storage.................................................................................................. 23
6. CE Conformity Declaration............................................................................................ 24
7. Disposal ....................................................................................................................... 25

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When moving (assembling, dismantling, maintaining) the APL connection panels, ensure suf-
ficient space to prevent collisions with other objects.
Do not squeeze or twist the electrical cables of the APL connection panels during the instal-
lation! The respective national electrotechnical rules and regulations are applicable.
1. Safety | Intended use
The APL connection panels are developed for use in professional sound systems. The
connection panels may only be used by trained and qualified personnel.
This operation manual describes how to use the APL connection panels correctly. Any other
use shall be deemed improper and may result in damage or even injury.
Modifications or alterations to individual parts of the APL connection panels are not permit-
ted! Danger to life!
Before every operation, check the scope of delivery of the APL connection panels for its
completeness and ensure that all parts are in perfect condition.
The APL connection panels is designed both for indoor and outdoor use. Keep the devices
away from water!
The panels are not protected against dripping, spraying or splashing water, IP20.
The APL connection panels may only be used by trained and qualified personnel. Personnel
must check the APL connection panels for suitability before each use.
The APL connection panels must be taken out of operation immediately as soon as visible
damage to the parts can be seen.
Please adhere to the following safety instructions to avoid risks when using accessories.
Note the operating modes described in this operating manual. Other uses are not permis-
sible.
Damage caused by improper use is not covered by TWAMBO.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION

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2. Technical data
2.1 APL5 connection panel
Usage SYSRACK-L
Application
for front mounting in Rack3L |
in combination with a power amplifier of the
Lab Gruppen PLM+ series,
PLM+12K44 as standard
Dimensions 19“ | 1 U
Input 1× AES/EBU IN + LINK with switchable termination |
4× analog IN + 2 LINK
Output 6× speakON® NL4 OUT
Bi-amp 1+2 Bi-amp 3+4
Ch1 1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch2
Ch3 1+/-
2+/-
Ch3
Ch4
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch4
3 41 2
INININININ LINK LINK LINK
Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 3 Analog 4
AES/EBU 1-2
Termination
APL5-L
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSHPUSH
Usage SYSRACK-T
Application
for front mounting in Rack3M |
in combination with two Powersoft T602
amplifiers as standard
Dimensions 19“ | 1 U
Input 1× AES/EBU IN + LINK with switchable termination |
4× analog IN + 2 LINK
Output 6× speakON® NL4 OUT
Bi-amp 1+2 Bi-amp 3+4
Ch1 1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch2
Ch3 1+/-
2+/-
Ch3
Ch4
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch4
3 41 2
INININININ LINK LINK LINK
Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 3 Analog 4
AES/EBU 1-2
Termination
APL5-T
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSHPUSH
Figure: 2.1.1 - APL5-L
Figure: 2.1.2 - APL5-T

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The APL5-L and APL5-T connection panels are shown in abbreviated form in the following
sections. The internal wiring of the outputs of both panels is equivalent, which is why only one
representative example is shown.
Bi-amp 1+2 Bi-amp 3+4
Ch1 1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-Ch2
Ch3 1+/-
2+/-
Ch3
Ch4
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch4
3 41 2
APL5-L
Figure: 2.1.3 - simplified representation APL5-L and APL5-T
Bi-amp 1+2 Bi-amp 3+4
Ch1 1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-Ch2
Ch3 1+/-
2+/-
Ch3
Ch4
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch4
3 41 2
APL5-T

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Usage SYSRACK-X
Application
for front mounting in Rack3X |
in combination with a Powersoft X4
power amplifier
Dimensions 19“ | 2 U
Mains in 1× powerCON® 32A IN
Network 2× ethercon®/RJ45
Input
2× AES/EBU IN + 2 LINK
with switchable termination |
4× analog IN + 4 LINK
Output 1× speakON® NL8 OUT |
6× speakON® NL4 OUT
The APL6-X connection panel is shown in abbreviated form in the following sections.
Figure: 2.2.2 - simplified representation APL6-X
APL6-X
PUSHPUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
PUSH
Termination
Termination
LINK IN
LINK IN
SEC. PRIM.
1-2 3-4 1 2 3 4
Ethernet AES / EBU Analog Line 123 4
Ch1 1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch2
Ch3 1+/-
2+/-
Ch3
Ch4
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch4
Bi-amp 1+2 Bi-amp 3+4
Mains INMulti OUT Ch2
Ch1
Ch3
Ch4
2+/-
1+/-
3+/-
4+/-
APL6-X
123 4
Ch1 1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch2
Ch3 1+/-
2+/-
Ch3
Ch4
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch4
Bi-amp 1+2 Bi-amp 3+4
Mains INMulti OUT Ch2
Ch1
Ch3
Ch4
2+/-
1+/-
3+/-
4+/-
Figure: 2.2.1 - APL6-X
2.2 APL6-X connection panel

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Usage SYSRACK-TGX
Application
for front mounting in Rack4-TGX |
in combination with a power amplifier of the
Dynacord TGX series, TGX10 as standard
Dimensions 19“ | 2 U
Mains in 1× powerCON® 32A IN
Network 2× ethercon®/RJ45
Input 2× AES3 in combination and alternative use
with 4× analog IN & LINK via XLR
Output 1× speakON® NL8 OUT |
6× speakON® NL4 OUT
The APL7 connection panel is shown in abbreviated form in the following sections.
Figure: 2.3.2 - simplified representation APL7-TGX
Ch1 1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-Ch2
Ch3 1+/-
2+/-
Ch3
Ch4
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-Ch4
Ch3
Ch4
3+/-
4+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
PUSH
PUSHPUSH PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
APL7-TGX
MAINS IN
PRIM.
SEC.
ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG
AES3
1+2
AES3
3+4
4
44
4
OUT
Ch1 1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-Ch2
Ch3 1+/-
2+/-
Ch3
Ch4
1+/-
2+/-
1+/-
2+/-Ch4
Ch3
Ch4
3+/-
4+/-
1+/-
2+/-
Ch1
Ch2
44
4
OUT
Figure: 2.3.1 - APL7-TGX
2.3 APL7-TGX connection panel

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3. Commissioning
3.1 Loudspeaker connection
The loudspeakers in the TW AUDiO product portfolio have several 4-pin NL4 connection
sockets which are wired in parallel inside the speaker. Depending on the system configuration,
all transmitted signals can be forwarded or received.
TW AUDiO‘s product portfolio includes single-channel passive tops and subwoofers that
require a dedicated amplifier channel as well as two-channel (biamp) tops and subwoofers
that require two dedicated amplifier channels.
Depending on the speaker type, the speaker drivers use the pin 1+/- (top) or 2+/- (sub) or both
pins of the four-wire NL4 connection.
The following table compares the internal speaker cabling of the different models.
CH Channel
FR Full range / Broadband / Entire playback spectrum
FS Front speaker, a forward-facing speaker in a cardioid configuration
GF Gradient front, a forward-facing speaker in a cardioid configuration
GR Gradient rear, a rear-facing speaker in a cardioid configuration
HF High frequency / high-frequency spectrum
LF Low frequency / low-frequency spectrum
RS Rear speaker, a rear-facing speaker in a cardioid configuration
SB Subwoofer
The following abbreviations are used in this document:
Passive Biamp
Top FR: Pin 1+/-
(Special case: T24N, C12, C15) HF: Pin 1+/- | LF: Pin 2+/-
Sub SB: Pin 2+/-
(Special case: B15, B10)
RS/GF: Pin 1+/- | FS/GF: Pin 2+/-
(Special case: BSX)
The channel designations RS and GR describe the same signal output. The same applies to
the channel designations FS and GF.
To improve readability, multiple designations has been omitted and only the channel designa-
tions GR and GF have been used.
NOTE