ecler VIDA-24Q Digital Amplifiers User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: ecler

Table of Contents

PRECAUTIONS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
FEATURES
INSTALL & CONNECT
START-UP and OPERATION
PANEL FUNCTIONS
TECHNICAL DATA
Customer Service
References
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**ecler VIDA-24Q Digital Amplifiers

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PRECAUTIONS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, 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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING (If applicable): The terminals marked with symbol of “ ” may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The external wiring connected to the terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the use of ready-made leads or cords.

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

WARNING: A device with Class I construction shall be connected to a mains socketoutlet with a protective earthing connection.

WARNING: This product must not be discarded, under any circumstance, as unsorted urban waste. Take to the nearest electrical and electronic waste treatment centre.

This 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this device near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other device (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the device.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug the device during lightening sorts or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the device 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 device, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Disconnecting from mains: When switching off the POWER switch, all the functions and light indicators of the unit will be stopped, but fully disconnecting the device from mains is done by unplugging the power cable from the mains input socket. For this reason, it always shall remain easily accessible.
Equipment is connected to a socket outlet with earthing connection by means of a power cord.
The marking information is located at the bottom of the unit.
The device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on device.

Clean the unit with a soft, dry clean cloth or slightly wet with water and neutral liquid soap only, then dry it with a clean cloth. Be careful that water never gets into the unit through any hole. Never use alcohol, benzine, solvents or abrasive substances to clean this unit.

NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA, S.L. accepts no liability for any damage that may be caused to people, animal, or objects due to failure to comply with the warnings above.

Thank you for choosing our device Ecler VIDA-24Q!
We appreciate your trust.
It is VERY IMPORTANT to carefully read this manual and to fully understand its contents before any connection in order to maximize your use and get the best performance from this equipment.
To ensure optimal operation of this device, we strongly recommend that its maintenance be carried out by our authorised Technical Services.
Ecler VIDA-24Q comes with a 5-year warranty.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

VIDA-24Q unit.
Universal Mains cords.
Euroblock Connectors (inputs /outputs).
Desktop feet, rack 19″ installation hardware.
Guarantee Card.

FEATURES

VIDA-24Q is a 2400W digital amplifier, with 4 amplified outputs that can be independently configured in high (100/70V) or low (8/4/2ohm) impedance. The VersaPower technology, developed by Ecler, allows an asymmetrical power distribution, and thanks to the Smart VersaPower tool it helps installers by facilitating a smart and fast configuration. In addition, the Class D amplification technology as well as the configurable 4-outputs auto standby and sleep mode functions, both configurable, further improve energy efficiency.

This device offers a wide range of possibilities thanks to its 4 analogue and 4 Dante™ digital inputs, audio player – with microSD slot for local audio files – as well as signal generator, plus 2 auxiliary line outputs and 4 Dante™ digital outputs.

All these features are managed from its intuitive web application which, among other functionalities, allows signal routing – matrix -, audio signal processing – such as equalization or limiters -, priority management, GPIO configuration through events, as well as calendar events, playlist management and SD card content, thus facilitating the startup of the audio-visual installation, its maintenance and customization.

Thanks to the Android/iOS/Web application available to the end user, the audio installation can be managed by them in an easy, intuitive, and customized way.

MAIN FEATURES

4 amplified outputs VersaPower 2400W.
4 Dante™ outputs and 4 Dante™ inputs.
2 auxiliary outputs.
4 analogue inputs.
MicroSD/SDHC card slot audio player.
Internal matrix and signal processing.
Web application for device configuration.
Smart power management Smart VersaPower.
Control and scheduled events for automation.
Customize user panels.
Remote control user application for iOS/Android/Web.
Energy saving (Ultralow power consumption mode).

VersaPower is the amplification technology, developed by Ecler, that allows asymmetrical power distribution among amplified outputs, independent of load.

Smart Versapower is the tool that allows automatic gain and sensitivity adjustment, to distribute in an easy and quick way, the total power among the amplified outputs.

INSTALL & CONNECT

The equipment must be correctly grounded (ground resistance, Rg = 30 Ohm or less). The environment must be dry and dustless. Do not expose the unit to rain or water splashes, and do not place liquid containers or incandescent objects like candles on top of the unit.

Do not obstruct the ventilation grilles with any kind of material. If the device requires any intervention and/or connection/disconnection, it must be first powered off.

Do not handle the speaker output terminals with your device turned on, there are high voltages. The output cabling should be connected by a qualified technician. Otherwise only use pre-made flexible cables. There are no user serviceable parts inside the amplifier.

Non-compliance with the instructions or neglecting warnings may cause malfunction or even damage the unit.

Avoid turning on the device without the speakers connected to its outputs and without having previously set the volume/gain controls to minimum level.
Always use shielded cables to make connections between devices.
In an amplifier, avoid placing the speaker output cables close to other signal cables (micro, line…). This may cause the system to oscillate, damaging the amplifier and speakers.

LOCATION, ASSEMBLY AND VENTILATION

Vida series devices have a 19″ rack format (2RU).
It is very important not to enclose the amplifier or expose it to extreme temperatures as it generates heat. It is also necessary to promote the passage of fresh air through the ventilation holes of the chassis. The ventilation system forces the air flow, front to back, through the unit.

If multiple products are installed in the same rack or in a cabinet with closed doors, it is highly recommended to install fans in their upper and lower ends for a forced airflow from the bottom up. This upward air flow will help to dissipate the heat generated inside.

It is advisable not to place power amplifiers under other appliances, but upon these ones, leaving at least one rack unit off between each device and installed above and below it in the rack frame.

MAINS CONNECTION

VIDA operates on alternating voltages from 90 to 264V and 47 to 63Hz. This device is equipped with an oversized power supply capable of adapting without any type of adjustment to the mains voltage of any country in the world.

On the rear panel, next to the IEC power connector, there is an On/Off switch for the unit.

On the front panel there is button ON/SLEEP with its LED indicator, that illuminates when the unit is in operation, and soft-blinks when it is in sleep mode.

Do not allow the mains cable to run parallel to the shielded cables carrying the audio signal, as this may cause humming.

ANALOGUE INPUT CONNECTIONS

VIDA rear panel provides analogue, balanced, line level signal inputs. The selection of hardware inputs and their routing and mixing towards either amplifier channel is performed from its embedded web application. Please refer to the web application manual for more information on www.ecler.com.

Signal input connectors are 3 position screw terminal block. The wiring is:

For unbalanced connection short-circuit pin to pin -.

PLAYER AND MICRO SD CARD

VIDA integrates a stereo audio player able to play audio files from local storage device (microSD card), for background music or voice messages. Includes playlist management and integration with device’s calendar events for automation. Also available for customizable user panels. Fully configurable, through VIDA web application. Refer to the web application manual for more information.

MicroSD Card slot is located in the rear panel. Insert the microSD card into the slot, until a click sound is heard. To extract it, push the microSD card inside the slot, until a click sound is heard, then, it will be released.

DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

VIDA allows the reception of 4 channels of digital audio DANTE™ and the sending of 4 channels of digital audio DANTE™ through an Ethernet network compatible with the transport of digital audio over IP through the DANTE™ protocol.

The routing of the digital audio signals DANTE™ through the Ethernet network, as well as the network configuration of the ports DANTE™ (IP addresses, mask, etc.) of the VIDA, is managed by the software application Dante Controller.

For more information, please refer to the developer’s documentation: www.audinate.com/products/software/dante- controller

AMPLIFIED OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

The rear panel is fitted with two position screw terminal block for each amplified output.

Always respect the relative polarity for outputs (+ and – on each output connector), wiring and speakers.

OUT MODE

Allows configuring each amplified output, individually, to operate with high or low impedances.

Select the appropriate operation mode to do not damage the loudspeakers. Never connect loads below 2 ohms when working in low impedance mode.

Make sure to match the impedance of the total load connected to the loudspeakers, when working in low impedance for a correct performance. If impedance values do not match, select the closer one above.

OPERATION EXAMPLE

AMP OUT1: HIZ-100V
AMP OUT2: HIZ-70V

When HIZ is selected, 2ohm switch has no effect.

AMP OUT3: LOZ-8ohm
AMP OUT4: LOZ-2ohm

When LOZ is selected, and 2ohm switch is in 2ohm position (down), switch 4/8ohm has no effect.

The connection cable that joins the amplifiers outputs and the loudspeakers must be of good quality, sufficient section and as short as possible. This is most important when the distances to cover are long ones i.e., up to 10 meters it is recommended to use a section not inferior to 2.5mm2 and for superior distances 4mm2.

AUXILIARY OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

VIDA rear panel provides two analogues, balanced, line level auxiliary outputs. Their independent routing, mixing, and processing is performed from VIDA embedded web application.

Please refer to the web application manual for more information on www.ecler.com

Signal input connectors are 3 position screw terminal block. The wiring is:

For unbalanced connection short-circuit pin to pin -.

If an auxiliary output is connected to an amplifier or audio device with a balanced input, all terminals must be connected point by point and between the two devices.
When connecting an output channel to an amplifier or device with an unbalanced audio input, leave the – terminal unconnected.

GPI PORTS

VIDA rear panel provides four 0-10VDC remote control ports, labelled “GPI 1-4”, to which you can connect analogue devices such as the WPa series wall panels. With the VIDA web application, a function can be assigned to each of these ports: a GPI port can control remotely volume of sources, outputs (amplified, auxiliary or digital), and local and network groups, including general volume. Also, loading presets or playlists.

Please refer to the web application manual for more information on www.ecler.com

CONNECTING THE GPI REMOTE CONTROL PORTS

The GPI connectors are Euroblock type. The assignment of the connection is as follows:

Positive, + 10 VDC > Pin +
Variable voltage, 0-10 VDC > Pin 1-4
Ground > Pin

Up to 16 remote control ports can be connected in parallel to the same hardware control potentiometer. Ground connections of all devices those ports belong to must be joined.
The connection cables can be up to 500m long if a section of 0.5mm2 is used.
Consult the available accessories at your ECLER dealer at www.ecler.com

GPO PORTS

VIDA has on its rear panel 4 relay outputs NO / NC (normally open / normally closed).
Each of these outputs can have its status change associated with a user preset by means of a specific function programmed through VIDA web application, such as a calendar event or the touch of a key available on a user panel. In this way, it is possible to interact with external equipment, such as motors for projection screens or movable partition walls, lights, sirens, GPI inputs from other equipment, etc.

EXTERNAL MUTE

VIDA has on its rear panel a control input, or EXT. MUTE port (Normally Open = MUTE OFF / Closed = MUTE ON), which allows the activation /deactivation of the mute of audio outputs (zones) of the unit by means of a push button, relay or external potential free contact closure.

The assignment of outputs affected by the MUTE port is configured from VIDA web application.
Please refer to the VIDA web application manual for more information.

ETHERNET PORTS

The RJ-45-type ETHERNET connectors on the rear panel, named NET1 and NET2, allows the equipment to be connected to an Ethernet network, or directly to a computer or other device with an Ethernet interface, point-to-point.

This connection enables, within a local network, the following:

Global programming and management of the VIDA unit using the VIDA embedded web application and a standard web browser running on a computer, tablet, etc.
Connection of client devices for end-user management of areas of the installation through the VIDA application, compatible with Android and iOS, or through standard web browsers running on computers, tablets, etc.
Connection to Internet for clock synchronization (calendar events), automatic, firmware updates and other tools.
Reception of 4 channels of digital audio Dante™ and sending of 4 channels of digital audio Dante™
Connection of third-party devices for integration in control systems (Crestron®, Extron®, AMX®, Vity®, Medialon®, etc., registered trademarks by their manufacturers), using the NET protocol embedded in VIDA devices. Refer to the NET protocol manual for more information.

Dante™ digital audio license is included.

VIDA features two ports with RJ-45 interface in its rear panel that can work in 4 possible modes:

Net1 Control, Net2 Dante™ Primary: web GUI, control panels, third party control and other control packages are sent/received overNet1. Dante™ Audio without redundancy operates over Net2. Recommended when control and audio over IP cannot share the same network, due to bandwidth limit or security, for example.
Net1 Control + Dante™ Primary, Net2 Unused: control and Dante™ Audio perform over the same network. Recommended when using a single LAN.
Net1 Control + Dante™ Redundancy, Net2 Dante™ Primary: Net1 incorporates Dante™ redundancy. Recommended when using Dante™ with redundancy in two isolated LANs.
Switch Mode: ethernet ports perform as a 2-port switch and support control + Dante™ Primary traffic for the amplifier.
The behavior of the two Ethernet ports in the rear panel is configured via VIDA web application. Refer to its manual for more information.

REDUNDANT MODE

There are two simultaneous network connections (each with its own IP address, both different) so that the information Ethernet packets Dante™ are transmitted via both connections.

Each port (primary and secondary) must be connected to a different physical Ethernet local network, or to a different virtual local network (VLAN), correctly configured and isolated from each other.

The digital audio Dante™ is therefore sent and received using two distinct and independent paths, with no possible communication between the primary and secondary ports. In case one of them fails, VIDA will automatically switch to the other, recovering the audio transmission almost instantaneously. Obviously, to achieve total redundancy, all Dante™ devices that are part of a system of this type must have primary and secondary Dante™ ports, connected respectively to the same two independent networks as VIDA.

In this mode, if (by mistake) the primary and secondary ports connect to the same Ethernet network, Dante™ Controller will no longer have access to the network configuration control and routing Dante™ of the VIDA ports. This control is recovered when one of them is disconnected from the same network as the other.

Dante™ redundancy requires that the primary and secondary ports of all Dante™ devices connect using the same network connection speed. For example, if the primary port connects to a network with a 1 Gbps link, the secondary port must also connect at 1 Gbps.

SWITCH MODE

In this mode, only a single network connection is actually enabled (and therefore only one IP address exists), with the primary and secondary ports behaving as ports of a network switch integrated within VIDA, to which devices forming part of the system’s Dante™ network, or Ethernet switches forming part of that network’s infrastructure, can be directly connected.

In this mode both ports primary and secondary, should never be connected simultaneously to network switches, as this would create a loop that would cause network conflicts and disruption of the digital audio Dante™ traffic.

START-UP and OPERATION

START UP
When the rear panel Power switch is pressed, the amplifier is powered and can be switched on, briefly holding the front ON/SLEEP button or remotely from the VIDA web application or with the NET protocol.

In a complete audio installation, it is important to start up the equipment in the following sequence:

sound sources
mixer
equalizers
active filters
processors
power amplifiers.
To turn them off the sequence should follow an inverse pattern.

PANEL FUNCTIONS

**FRONT PANEL

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Control knobs, KNOB1-4
On/Sleep Button
Signal indicator LED
Clip indicator LED
Protection indicator LED
Standby/mute indicator LED
Limit indicator LED
Thermal indicator LED
Dante indicator LED
Data indicator LED
On/Sleep indicator LED

**REAR PANEL

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Power switch
Mains socket base
Amplified outputs, OUT1-4, 2-pin Euroblock. Pitch: 7,62 mm
Analogue inputs, IN1-4, 3-pin Euroblock, balanced, pitch 3,5 mm
MicroSD slot
RJ-45 ethernet network ports, NET1-2
GPO ports, GPO1-4
GPIs ports, GPI1-4
External mute port
Outputs configuration dip switches, OUT MODE
Auxiliary outputs, AUX1-2, 3-pin Euroblock, balanced, pitch 3,5 m

TECHNICAL DATA

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VIDA-24Q|
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INPUTS|
Number of Inputs| 4 analogue input channels

4 DANTE™ Network Rx channels

1 embedded player, 1 embedded signal generator

Analogue input connection type| IN1-4: 3-pin Euroblock, balanced, pitch 3,5 mm.
Digital input connection type| Ethernet, managed via Dante™ Controller
Input configuration| Digital matrix 4 in x 6 out
AMPLIFIED OUTPUTS|
Number of amplified outputs| 4
Amplified output connection type| 2-pin Euroblock. Pitch: 7,62 mm

Ref: DEGSON 5EDGRC-7.62

Output configuration| Lo-Z/Hi-Z, 70V/100V, 4Ω/8Ω/2Ω

Output mode selection per channel Rear panel DIP SWITCH selectors

VERSAPOWER|
SYMMETRICAL – All channels driven @1kHz @CF9dB @ 1%THD
Max output power @ 8Ω Max output power @ 4Ω Max output power @ 2Ω Max output power @ 100V

Max output power @ 70V

| 600W

600W

ASYMMETRICAL – Single channel driven @1kHz @CF9dB @ 1%THD
Max output power @ 8Ω Max output power @ 4Ω Max output power @ 2Ω Max output power @ 100V

Max output power @ 70V

| 1400W

2400W

1600W

2400W

2000W

AUXILIAR OUTPUTS|
Number of auxiliar outputs| 2
Auxiliar output connection type| AUX1-2: 3-pin Euroblock, balanced.
DIGITAL OUTPUTS|
Number of digital outputs| 4
Digital output connection type| Ethernet, managed via Dante™ Controller
SIGNAL|
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Voltage gain| 28 to 40 dBV

30,2 to 42,2 dBu

Input sensitivity| -6 to +6 dBV

-3,78 to 8,2 dBu

0,5 to 2 Vrms

Input impedance| >24k
Max input level| +18 dBV

+20,2 dBu

Frequency response| 15Hz-25kHz
THD + Noise| < 0,1

0,015 Typ

SNR| 95
Crosstalk (@ 1kHz)| >80dB
CMRR| > 65 Typ
Damping factor| >500
ELECTRICAL|
Power supply| Universal, regulated SMPS with PFC
AC mains requirement| 100-240 V @ 50-60Hz ((±10%)
Power factor correction| > 0,96
AC mains connector| IEC C14 inlet
POWER & HEAT @230VAC|
1/4 POWER, @ 4Ω|
Power| 848 W | 888 VA
Current Draw| 3,88 Arms
Thermal Loss| 214,1kcal/h | 849,8BTU/h
1/8 POWER, @ 4Ω|
Power| 498 W | 536 VA
Current Draw| 2,33 Arms
Thermal Loss| 122,1kcal/h | 484,6BTU/h
IDLE|
Power| 72 W | 122 VA
Current Draw| 0,52 Arms
Thermal Loss| 61,9kcal/h | 245,7BTU/h
SLEEP MODE|
Power| 4,1 W | 23,8 VA
Current Draw| 0,1 Arms
Thermal Loss| 3,5kcal/h | 14BTU/h
POWER & HEAT @120VAC|
1/4 POWER, @ 4Ω|
Power| 855 W | 865 VA
Current Draw| 7,37 Arms
Thermal Loss| 227,9kcal/h | 904,4BTU/h
1/8 POWER, @ 4Ω|
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Power| 483 W | 493 VA
Current Draw| 4,16 Arms
Thermal Loss| 115,2kcal/h | 457,3BTU/h
IDLE|
Power| 68 W | 89 VA
Current Draw| 0,75 Arms
Thermal Loss| 58,5kcal/h | 232,1BTU/h
SLEEP MODE|
Power| 3,6 W | 10,2 VA
Current Draw| 0,09 Arms
Thermal Loss| 3,1kcal/h | 12,3BTU/h
TECHNOLOGIES|
Amplification technology| Class D
Energy saving| Auto standby function programmable per channel

Sleep Mode function selectable

Output mode selection per channel

Primary and secondary capability. RJ-45 ports

Programming and control| Embedded web application
MONITORING|
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Signal Present| SP LED (White) per channel
Clipping| CLIP LED (Red) per channel
Protect| PROT LED (Red) per channel
Standby / Mute| STBY/MUTE LED (White) per channel
Limit| LIMIT LED (Red) per unit
Thermal| THERMAL LED (Red) per unit
Dante™| DANTE™ LED (White) per unit
Data| DATA LED (White) per unit
On| ON LED (White) per unit
DIGITAL ENGINE|
Processor| Quad core 64bits 1,5GHz
AUDIO CONVERTERS|
Sampling rate| 48 kHz
Resolution| 24 bit
Dynamic range| 114dB
PROCESSING|
Digital processing| 32/64 bit
Latency| 2,8 ms
Inputs processing| Parametric EQ.
Outputs processing| Delay, Parametric EQ, Graphic EQ independent for every amp out and aux out. Limiters independent for every amp out

Smart VersaPower management

Others| Preset management, Internal matrix, priority & backup signals management, local & network groups, events

management incl. calendar

Multi-partition up to 1

Playable audio files| mp3, ogg, WAV, FLAC, AIFF
Files analysis| 65354 playable folders

65354 playable folders within each folder 65354 playable files within each folder

Folder hierarchy| Up to 8 containing the root directory
Sorting| UNICODE, in alphabetical order Up to 100 folders / files by folder

Folders/files over 100 sorted in the FAT order

PHYSICAL|
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Operating temperature| -10º to 50º C

14º to 122º F

Operating humidity| 5 – 85% RH, non-condensing
Storage temperature| -10º to 50º C

14º to 122º F

Storage humidity| 5 – 85% RH, non-condensing
Installation options| Rack 19″ installation & desktop
Included accessories| Universal Main cords, Euroblock Connectors (inputs /outputs), Desktop feet, rack 19″ installation hardware
Optional accessories| –
Dimensions (WxHxD)| 482.6 x 88 x 410 mm. / 19 x 3.46 x 16.14 inches
Weight| 9.3 kg / 20.5 lb
Shipping dimensions (WxHxD)| 650 x 125 x 600 mm. / 25.59 x 4.92 x 23.62 inches
Shipping weight| 12.3 kg / 27.1 lb

MECHANICAL DIAGRAM

All measures in mm.

Customer Service

All product characteristics are subject to variation due to production tolerances.
NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA S.L. reserves the right to make changes or improvements in the design or manufacturing that may affect these product specifications.

For technical queries contact your supplier, distributor or complete the contact form on our website, in Support / Technical requests.
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