LYNX XT-10K XT Series Professional Power Amplifiers User Manual
- June 8, 2024
- LYNX
Table of Contents
LYNX XT-10K XT Series Professional Power Amplifiers User Manual
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
The exclamation point inside an equilateral triangle indicates the existence of internal components whose substitution may affect safety
The lightning and arrowhead symbol warns about the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
To avoid fire or electrocution risk do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electric shock, do not open the unit. No user serviciable parts inside. In the case of disfunction, have the unit checked by qualified agents.
Class I device.
General Information
XT is amultipurpose series of power ampsfor touring and installation applications,based onthe legendary QuantaPulse™switching mode power supply with an innovative class H3 steps topology
It includes a completely renewed PMS™ which incorporates a set of protection systems which works in real time continuously maintaining all variables of the amp within safe working thresholds always.
XT amps have been designed with a nonsymmetrical class H topology which allows working with very high voltag es given incredible headroom and a great punch.
All these characteristicsmakeXT amplifier an interestingdevice toworkwithasymmetric loadstosqueeze every lastdropofpowerin eachwayofthe soundsystem.
XT serieshas an extra-large 4.3″display with capacitive touch panel whereby it is possible to control and manage every parameter of the ampand its powerful FIRDSP , alsocontroleld by our OCS software.
Main Characteristics
- Unmatched audio quality high efficiency Class H 3-steps design.
- 4 Channels models from 6000W up to 10000W
- Last generation QuantaPulse™ SMPS
- High voltage output for high headroom performances.
- Advanced Power Management System (PMS EVO™) with high effective protections system acting in real time.
- Up-side-down design to avoid fan dust acumulation.
- Industry standard Neutrik® XLR and Speakon® connectors.
- Powerful and fast response cooling system.
- 64 bits double-precision 96kHz FIR DSP
- Extra-large 4.3″ IPS display, capacitive touch panel user interface.
- Dante™ and AES3 inputs versions.
- Two Ethernet ports for daisy chain connection.
- USB port for firmware update and DSP control.
Controls Where and What
Front Panel
See Figure 1
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Main Power Switch:
Position I: Connects the amplifier’s current feed.
Position O disconnects the Power. -
Display:
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Encoder: to control de display menus.
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USB Connector: for firmware update and DSP control.
Rear Panel
See Figure 2
- Signal Input: Female Neutrik® XLR Connectors for the amplifier’s signal input.
- Speaker connectors: Neutrik® Speakon to connect the speakers.
- Ethernet ports: for daisy chain connection.
- Dante Inputs (only in Pi+Dante version): Digital Inputs Dante™ Networking (AES67 and DDM compatible).
- Mains Power Cord: to connect the amplifier to the mains network. The
colour code is:
Blue: Neutral Brown: Live, single phase
Yellow-green: Protective Earth
Installation and Operation
Connections
The Power switch must always be on the “Off” position before plugging the amp
to a properly earthed mains socket (170-265V AC). The colour code is:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live, single phase
Yellow-green: Protective Earth
The input signal fed to the amplifier can be either balanced or un-balanced. The drawing below describes both ways to wire an XLR connector for the purpose.
Balanced Signal: Connect pin 1 to Ground, pin 2 to Signal + (hot) and pin 3 to Signal – (cold).
Unbalanced Signal: Connect Pin 1 to Ground, pin 2 to Signal and pin 3 to Ground.
Important!: If a connection is done with a un-balanced line and pin 3 on the XLR is not connected to ground, a 6 dB loss occurs in the line and only a quarter of the amplifier power is produced.
The amplifier can operate on two different configurations: DUAL, or BRIDGE.
The connections for the two modes are different.
DUAL Channel Mode
See Figure 3
- By means of the display, set the Amplifier Mode to “DUAL”.
- Connect the signal lines to the female XLR connectors on all channels.
- Connect the speakers’ lines to the corresponding Speakon on the amp respecting the polarity.
- Use the level control knob on the front panel to adjust each channel independently.
BRIDGE Channel Mode
See Figure 4
- By means of the display, set the configuration mode to “BRIDGE”
- Connect a signal line to input female XLR Channel “A” (or Ch-C in 4 channel models).
- Connect the speaker line to the Channel A Speakon (or Ch-C in 4 channel models) wired to +1 and -2. In this way pin +1 is positive.
- Use Channel-A (or Ch-C in 4 channel modes) control knob to adjust the amp’s output.
WARNING! The “-“ pins, do not have to be Ground
Configuration
By means of the display, user can configure amplifier and DSP parameters and moritoring them. There are six different screens as follows:
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Default Screen:
Device Name: asigned by user via OCS
Lock Button: to lock touch screen
Home Button: to acess to Home screen
System Input Signal: shines green with signal presence System Preset, Mode and Way names of current process Level Control for amplifier channel output
Output Mute / Signal: shines green with output signal presence Snapshot: shows the name of current Snapshot (if loaded one) -
Home Screen:
Way Output Signal: shines green with signal presence
Mute Button: mutes the amplifier channel output Output Channel Level
ICL Indicator: shines when clip limiter system is working
LIM: shows RMS/Peak limiters compression level
T: shows the channel temperature (percentage) System Preset/Mode/Way/User ID Out names of current process
Snapshot: shows the name of current Snapshot (if loaded one)
Default Screen Icon: button to access to the Default screen -
DSP Edit Screen:
Source Input: to select the analog/digital source input
System Input: to select the input of each system
User ID Input Label: shows the name assigned by the user
User EQ: to select the input EQ User Memory
Group Values: shows the control groups values (green if present)
JOIN (optional): to join different outputs to a single input System Preset Selector
M: to select the Mode EQ
Way: to optionally select the output way -
User Input Setting Screen:
User ID Input Label: shows the name assigned by the user User EQ Access Button (see 4.1)
In: Input Level VUmeter
GAIN IN: to change the input gain
DELAY: to change the input delay (ms)
MIUTE: to mute input
Rev: to change input polarity -
User EQ Screen:
EQ Memory Name
EQ ON/OFF: to anable/disable User EQ On/Off HP 1-6: to access to specific filter and enable/disable it
Type: to asign the filter type to the selected EQ
FREQ: to asign the frequency to the selected EQ
GAIN: to asign the gain to the selected EQ
Q: to asign the Q to the selected EQ -
Amp Info & Screen Config: (top section)
OPER. TIME: shows the amp operation time
SN / MODEL: shows serial number and model of the amp
HW / FW: shows the hardware and firmware versions
BACKLIGHT DIMMER: to change the screen brightness
AUTO OFF: to automatically tuen off the screen (selectable time)
AUTO LOCK: to automatically lock the screen after 60s
1. **SNAPSHOT Tab:** Snapshot: shows the name of current Snapshot (if loaded one)
RECALL FROM LIB: to recall a Snapshot saved in the library
SAVE TO LIB: to save current amp setup to a Snapshot
DELETE SNAPSHOT MEM: to remove a library Snapshot
2. **AMPLIFER Tab:** GAIN: to select amp gain (26dB to 44dB)
BRIDGE: to configure a pair of channels in Bridge mode
0dB FS IN (optional): to adjust the input digital reference
3. **PASSWORD Tab:** GENERAL PASSWORD: to enable/disable the general password.
When enable you have to introduce a 4-digits password and confirm it. When it
is active user will limit the access to the amp through the screen and RAM_OCS
PC software
4. **ETHERNET Tab:** Dynamic IP / SubNet Mask: information of the current IP address
AUTO IP: to enable/disable the dynamic IP function:
* When Auto IP is enabled, amp will receive an IP from an external DHCP server. When no DHCP server is present in the network, amp will self-asignate an IP with the Zero config protocol.
* When Auto IP is disabled, you have to manually configure IP selecting each IP number and cha
5. **RESET Tab:** FACTORY RESET: to reinstate initial factory parameters.
Caution! All the amp configurations and libraries will be lost.
Protection Systems
PMS EVO™ – Power Management System
This is a complete set of protections that monitors the main amp parameters (load status, signal input, temperature, current, etc.) in order to draw from the power supply only the precise amount of current required to maintain safe operation during hazardous or extreme working conditions.
This system controls the amount of power that the amp delivers under three basic circumstances
- The power-on sequence, where output is inhibited until the amp circuits are ready to operate. This routine is repeated at every restart, not just when the power switch is activated.
- When internal temperatures rise to near thermal shutdown point due to unfavourable operating conditions. Here the system takes control, restricting current so as to maintain operational continuity at the precise power level which the amp is capable of withstanding at that particular moment.
- Excessive current consumption. This event usually occurs under laboratory conditions (long term sinusoidal signal testing with dummy loads) or, for example, in field applications in conditions of prolonged acoustic howl-round. Here PMS EVO™ system takes control to avoid any damage to the speakers and to prevent the mains breaker from tripping or the fuses blowing.
ICL2™ – Intelligent Clip Limiter
The RAM Audio ICL2™ is an anticlip system to avoid speaker failure and provide more acceptable sound quality even when clipping occurs. With the ICL2™ system you don’t lose the music “punch” but the speakers are kept under control.
SSP™ – SOA Sentry Protection
SOA Sentry protection effectively limiting the power that the amp could deliver into an incorrect load or to a direct short-circuit. This avoids power transistor failure.
Technical Specifications
Data
Technical Specifications
| XT-6K| XT-10K
Number of channels| 4| 4
Total output power| 6000 W| 10000 W
Output Power* (All ch.’s driven/single channel)
2 ohms| 4x 1450 W 4
1x 1450 W| 4x 2500 W
1x 2500 W
4 ohms| 4x 1500 W
1x 1900 W| 4x 2500 W
1x 3000 W
8 ohms| 4x 1100 W
1x 1200 W| 4x 1600 W
1x 1800 W
4 ohms Bridged| 2x 2900 W| 2x 5000 W
8 ohms Bridged| 2x 3000 W| 2x 5000 W
Hi-Z 70V| 4x 1500 W| 4x 2500 W
Hi-Z 100V| 4x 800 W| 4x 2500 W
Max output voltage| 144 Vpeak| 176 Vpeak
Max output current| 38 Apeak| 50 Apea
50 Apea| <0.05%
<0.05%| 26dB to 44dB (1dB step)
SNR| 106 dBA| 107.5 dBA
Required AC Mains
Operating Voltage (50Hz-60Hz)| 170V-265V AC / 90V-140V AC
1/8 Rated Power (@230V, 4 ohms)| 15 A| 16 A
Dimensions W x H x D (mm)| 483x89x320
Weight Net (kg-Lbs)| 8.5-18.7| 8.5-18.7
Protections: Soft-start, Turn-on Turn-off transients, Muting at turn-on, Over-heating, DC, RF, Short-circuit, Open or mismatched loads, Overloaded power supply, ICL2™, PMS EVO™, and SSP™
IEC filtered pink noise signal (40Hz-5kHz, 12dB crest factor). 230V AC mains.
PMS can limit output to prevent excessive current draw tripping the mains
breaker.
SSP can limit output to prevent excessive heating.
Manufactured by Lynx Pro Audio
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Calle 1, Pol. Ind. Piccasent
46220, Picassent – Valencia – SPAIN
Phone: +34 961 109 601
https://www.lynxproaudio.com
e-mail: info@lynxproaudio.com
References
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