BOSE PROFESSIONAL ESP-880A Series ControlSpace Engineered Sound Processors Installation Guide

BOSE PROFESSIONAL ESP-880A Series ControlSpace Engineered

 **Sound Processors Installation Guide**

Important Safety Instructions

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This product is intended for installation by professional installers only! This document is intended to provide professional installers with basic installation and safety guidelines for this product in typical fixed- installation systems. Please read this document and all safety warnings before attempting installation.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to authorized service centers, installers, technicians, dealers or distributors.

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5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a 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 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.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

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Unsafe mounting or overhead suspension of any heavy load can result in serious injury or death, and
property damage. It is the installer’s responsibility to evaluate the reliability of any mounting method used for their application. Only professional installers with the knowledge of proper hardware and safe mounting techniques should attempt to install any loudspeaker overhead.
Do not mount the product in locations where condensation may occur.
This product is not intended for installation or use in indoor water facility areas (including, without limitation, indoor pools, indoor water parks, hot tub rooms, saunas, steam rooms and indoor skating rinks).
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do NOT expose this product to rain, liquids or moisture. Not
applicable for products rated IPX4-9.
Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do NOT place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.
Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.
Do NOT use a power inverter with this product.
Do NOT use in vehicles or boats.
Provide an earth connection or ensure the socket outlet incorporates a protective earthing connection before connecting the plug to the mains socket outlet.
Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, fire or the like).

CAUTION : Only use the mounting hardware recommended by the rack manufacturer.
Due to ventilation requirements, Bose Professional does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such as in a wall cavity or in an enclosed cabinet.
Do not place or install the bracket or product near any heat sources, such as fireplaces, radiators, heat registers or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Regulatory Information
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
WARNING : This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: 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 their own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Professional could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Shielded cables are required to maintain regulatory compliance.
This product meets all EN55103-2 immunity requirements for E2 electromagnetic environment.

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This product conforms to all applicable Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and all other applicable UK regulations. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at:
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Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “3” is 2013 or 2023.
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Warranty Information
This product is covered by a limited warranty.
For warranty details, visit BoseProfessional.com/Warranty.

Introduction

The Bose Professional ControlSpace ESP-880A/ESP-880AD/ESP-1240A/ESP-1240AD engineered sound processor is an open-architecture DSP with 8 × 8 / 12 × 4 analog audio and a Bose Professional AmpLink output, designed for a wide variety of applications ranging from small self-contained projects to larger networked applications. It offers advanced digital signal processing with 48 kHz/24-bit audio conversion, ultra-low noise, and low-latency operation for sound system precision.

Open-architecture configuration and control is achieved using ControlSpace Designer software, where a large set of signal processing modules, such as automatic mic mixers, multiband graphic and parametric EQs, Bose Professional loudspeaker libraries, signal generators, routers, mixers, AGCs, duckers, gates, compressors, source selectors and delays offer an elevated level of functionality for most installed audio installations.

Onboard connectivity includes RS-232, 5 control inputs, 5 control outputs, onboard and 8-channel AmpLink to send digital audio to AmpLink-equipped Bose Professional amplifiers. The ESP 880AD/ESP-1240AD includes 32 × 32 Dante™ audio networking connectivity and front- and rear-panel Ethernet ports for configuration and control. The ESP-880AD/ESP-1240AD also supports integration with industry-standard control systems, such as Crestron and AMX and can be used with any of the compatible Bose Professional end-user controls such as the ControlCenter zone controllers and ControlSpace Remote for wireless control from mobile devices.

Product Features

High-quality analog circuitry offers both mic and line-level I/O, operates with ultra-low noise and 115 dB dynamic range
Advanced digital signal processing supports audio at 48 kHz sample rate/24-bit, uses a floating-point open architecture DSP and operates at low latencies for sound system precision
Integrated Dante audio networking supports 32 × 32 audio channels for connection to other Dante-enabled products (ESP-880AD/ESP-1240AD only)
Built-in AmpLink output sends digital audio to AmpLink-equipped Bose Professional amplifiers
ControlSpace Designer software enables a large set of signal processing modules, such as automatic mic mixing, multiband graphic and parametric EQs, Bose Professional loudspeaker libraries, signal generators, routers, mixers, AGCs, duckers, gates, compressors, source selectors and delays
Front panel RJ-45 Ethernet connection enables localized configuration and monitoring, while enabling network passthrough with the rear-panel network ports (ESP-880AD/ESP-1240AD only)
A variety of control options: ControlSpace ESP products are compatible with the programmable CC-64 and CC-16 controllers, ControlCenter zone controllers and ControlSpace Remote clients.
Integration with industry-standard control systems using a comprehensive serial protocol through onboard RS-232 and Ethernet ports

Available Accessories

ESP-880A, ESP-880AD, ESP-1240A and ESP-1240AD processors are compatible with Bose Professional
programmable controllers and simplified volume/zone controls. These processors work with the following interfaces:

Product Overview

ESP-880A

Front Panel

1) LED Indicators:

Rear Panel

1. Audio Inputs & Outputs: Mic-/line-level inputs and line-level outputs balanced analog audio signals. See 4. Connecting Analog Audio Devices (page 18) for more information.
2. AmpLink Out port: Ethernet connection for use with AmpLink-equipped PowerMatch amplifiers. See 5. Connecting ControlCenter, AmpLink & Serial Control Devices (page 18) for more information.
3. Serial number.
4. RS-232 port : Five-wire, RS-232 (DTE) serial interface connection.
5. Power input : Power cord connection (IEC 60320-C14 inlet).
6. Network port : Ethernet network connection for up to 15 ControlCenter interfaces.
   See 5. Connecting ControlCenter, AmpLink & Serial Control Devices (page

18. for more information.

7. CC-16 connector : RS-485 network connection for up to 15 CC-16 zone controllers. See 5. Connecting ControlCenter, AmpLink & Serial Control Devices (page 18) for more information.
8. Control Inputs & Outputs: Five inputs and five outputs for general-purpose control. See 7. Connecting GPIO Devices (page 20) for more information.

ESP-880AD

Front Panel

1 LED Indicators:

2. Ethernet port: RJ-45 port for front-panel network connectivity. See 8. Connecting to a Network (page 21) for more information.

Rear Panel

1. Audio Inputs & Outputs: Mic-/line-level inputs and line-level outputs balanced analog audio signals. See 4. Connecting Analog Audio Devices (page 18) for more information.
2. AmpLink Out port: Ethernet connection for use with AmpLink-equipped PowerMatch amplifiers.
   See 5. Connecting ControlCenter, AmpLink & Serial Control Devices (page

19. for more information.

3. Serial number.
4. RS-232 port: Five-wire, RS-232 (DTE) serial interface connection.
5. Power input: Power cord connection (IEC 60320-C14 inlet).
6. Dante ports (Primary & Secondary): Ethernet ports for connection of Dante devices. See 6. Connecting Dante-compatible Devices (page 19) for more information.
7. CC-16 connector: RS-485 network connection for up to 15 CC-16 zone controllers.
   See 5. Connecting ControlCenter, AmpLink & Serial Control Devices (page

19. for more information.

8. Control Inputs & Outputs: Five inputs and five outputs for general-purpose control. See 7. Connecting GPIO Devices (page 20) for more information.

ESP-1240A

Front Panel

1) LED Indicators:

Rear Panel

1. Audio Inputs & Outputs: Mic-/line-level inputs and line-level outputs balanced analog audio signals. See 4. Connecting Analog Audio Devices (page 18) for more information.
2. AmpLink Out port: Ethernet connection for use with AmpLink-equipped PowerMatch amplifiers.
   See 5. Connecting ControlCenter, AmpLink & Serial Control Devices (page

19. for more information.

3. Serial number.
4. RS-232 port: Five-wire, RS-232 (DTE) serial interface connection.
5. Power input: Power cord connection (IEC 60320-C14 inlet).
6. Network port: Ethernet network connection for up to 15 ControlCenter interfaces.
   See 5. Connecting ControlCenter, AmpLink & Serial Control Devices (page

19. for more information.

7. CC-16 connector: RS-485 network connection for up to 15 CC-16 zone controllers.
   See 5. Connecting ControlCenter, AmpLink & Serial Control Devices (page

19. for more information.

8. Control Inputs & Outputs: Five inputs and five outputs for general-purpose control. See 7. Connecting GPIO Devices (page 20) for more information

ESP-1240AD

Front Panel

1) LED Indicators:

2) Ethernet port: RJ-45 port for front-panel network connectivity. See 8. Connecting to a Network (page 21) for more information.

Rear Panel

1. Audio Inputs & Outputs: Mic-/line-level inputs and line-level outputs balanced analog audio signals. See 4. Connecting Analog Audio Devices (page 18) for more information.

2. AmpLink Out port: Ethernet connection for use with AmpLink-equipped PowerMatch amplifiers. See 5. Connecting ControlCenter, AmpLink & Serial Control Devices (page 19) for more information.

3. Serial number.

4. RS-232 port: Five-wire, RS-232 (DTE) serial interface connection.

5. Power input: Power cord connection (IEC 60320-C14 inlet).

6. Dante ports (Primary & Secondary): Ethernet ports for connection of Dante devices. See 6. Connecting Dante-compatible Devices (page 19) for more information.

7. CC-16 connector: RS-485 network connection for up to 15 CC-16 zone controllers. See
   5. Connecting ControlCenter, AmpLink & Serial Control Devices (page 19) for more information.

8. Control Inputs & Outputs: Five inputs and five outputs for general-purpose control. See 7. Connecting GPIO Devices (page 20) for more information.

Hardware Installation

Follow the steps below when setting up a ControlSpace ESP-880A, ESP-880AD, ESP-1240A, or ESP-1240AD engineered sound processor for the first time. See the following sections for additional information about each step.

1. Download and install the latest version of the ControlSpace Designer software.
2. Unpack the processor and other included items.
3. Rack-mount the processor.
4. Connect analog audio devices.
5. Connect all ControlCenter, AmpLink and/or serial control devices.
6. If you are using an ESP-880AD or ESP-1240AD, connect any Dante network devices.
7. Connect GPIO devices.
8. Connect the system to a network.
9. Use the included power cord to connect the processor to a power outlet.
10. Configure the processor using ControlSpace Designer software.

1. Downloading & Installing ControlSpace Designer

Before working with the ControlSpace processor, visit BoseProfessional.com to download the latest version of the ControlSpace Designer software and install it. The download includes product firmware, the latest algorithms, and a detailed help system that guides system designers and installers through configuring the processor for use in high-quality audio systems.

2. Unpacking the Carton

The product carton includes the following items. Inspect all components for shipping damage and contact your Bose Professional representative if you find any issues.

3. Rack-mounting the Processor
ESP-880A, ESP-880AD, ESP-1240A, and ESP-1240AD processors fit standard 19-inch (48-centimeter) rack equipment, occupying one rack unit (1 RU) in height and requiring a mounting depth of 8.2 inches
(208 millimeters) from the front rack rail. Use four fasteners with washers (not included) to mount the
processor.
This product uses active side ventilation and can safely operate in ambient conditions from 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C).
See Technical Specifications (page 24) for power dissipation ratings for each model.

4. Connecting Analog Audio Devices
The processor includes balanced dual-channel (six-terminal) Euroblock connectors for analog audio devices.
The termination end of each connector includes printed terminal block descriptions. The following diagrams show the recommended balanced/unbalanced wiring between the audio connectors on the processor and common audio connectors to external audio components.

5. Connecting ControlCenter, AmpLink & Serial Control Devices

CC-16 Connector

The CC-16 connector is an RS-485 network connection for use with Bose Professional CC-16 zone controllers. Using the included 3-pin Euroblock connector, you can network up to 15 CC-16 zone controllers to control the ESP- 880A, ESP-880AD, ESP-1240A, or ESP-1240AD processor or any device on the ControlSpace control network. An external power supply is required.

In addition to wiring the A and B terminals, we highly recommended connecting the ground terminal from the processor to each CC-16 zone controller. The maximum distance from processor to any CC-16 is 2,000 feet (610 meters).

AmpLink Connector

The AmpLink connector provides a low-latency method for transporting up to eight channels of uncompressed audio to PowerMatch amplifiers (with an AmpLink 24-channel input card installed). Use standard Ethernet cables to make these connections.

ESP-880A, ESP-880AD, ESP-1240A, and ESP-1240AD processors can also serve as centralized input-routing/mixing points for simplified audio distribution to one or more PowerMatch amplifiers when installed in the same rack. Additionally, each PowerMatch amplifier must have an AmpLink 24-channel input card installed in its rear panel. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your processor’s AmpLink Out port to the Input port of the input card. To connect additional PowerMatch amplifiers, use an Ethernet cable to connect the Thru port of each input card to the Input port of the input card of the next amplifier.

RS-232 Connector (Serial Control)

The RS-232 connector provides a DB-9 male connector (type DTE) for communication between the ESP-880A, ESP-880AD, ESP-1240A, or ESP-1240AD processor and other serial-controlled devices including third-party control systems.

The default serial port settings are 115,200 baud, 8-bits length, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control. If required these settings can be changed using ControlSpace Designer software.

The document ControlSpace Serial Control Protocol (which you can download from BoseProfessional.com) outlines all supported command strings and functions available to control and query the ESP-880A, ESP-880AD, ESP-1240A, and ESP- 1240AD processors.

6. Connecting Dante-compatible Devices

The ESP-880AD and ESP-1240AD feature Primary and Secondary Dante network ports, which provide 32 input channels and 32 output channels of low-latency digital audio using Dante audio networking. These ports can be configured for switched (default), redundant, isolated, or filtered network connections for legacy products. You can daisy-chain up to 10 devices using the switched port configuration.

7. Connecting GPIO Devices
You can use the five control inputs (GPI) and five controls outputs (GPO) to interface the processor with
external control hardware.

General Purpose Inputs
You can connect general-purpose control inputs to external hardware such as switches (to invoke parameter sets) or potentiometers (to control levels or gains). Using ControlSpace Designer software, you can easily assign functions to these external controls. In addition, Bose Professional offers several GPI- compatible interfaces (see Available Accessories on page 11 for a complete list).

Using Switches
You can use toggle switches or pushbuttons with control inputs. Each input terminal is tied to an
internal two-kiloohm pull-up resistor so that external switches can be wired directly from input to ground.

Example: GPI connections for switches

Using Potentiometers
You can use 10-kiloohm potentiometers with control gain blocks in a system design. Inputs are compatible (through ControlSpace Designer software) with linear taper potentiometers wired for minimum resistance at the full-clockwise position or at the full- counterclockwise position.

Example: GPI connections for a potentiometer

General Purpose Outputs

Current Source Devices
The control outputs can power some devices such as LEDs and low-current relays directly. The maximum source current is 10 milliamps.
Source Limits: 8 VDC, 10 mA (maximum).

Example: GPO connections for a current source

Current Sink Devices
Devices that require more current than is available from a current-source configuration can use control
outputs to sink up to 100 milliamps when used with external power supplies. Use proper precautions
when driving inductive loads.
Sink Limits: 100 mA (maximum). External supplies must be ≤24 VDC.

Example: GPO connections for a current sink

8. Connecting to a Network

The ESP-880A and ESP-1240A include an RJ-45 Ethernet port on the rear panel for network connection.
The ESP-880AD and ESP-1240AD include an unlabeled RJ-45 port on the front panel for network connection.
Use a foiled or unshielded twisted-pair (F/UTP) Cat 5e cable (not included) to connect this port on each processor to your network or computer. Make this connection directly to the processor or through a switched Ethernet network.
Note : All fixed-I/O processors are set to DHCP which you can change using ControlSpace Designer software.
For more information, see the ControlSpace Designer software help file at BoseProfessional.com or in the installed software.

9. Connecting to Power

The ESP-880A, ESP-880AD, ESP-1240A, and ESP-1240AD can operate with AC mains line voltages from 85 volts to 264 volts at 50 Hz/60 Hz over a detachable IEC power cord. Power consumption is 37 volt-amps at an ambient temperature of
104 °F (40 °C).
To power on the processor, use the included power cord to connect the processor’s power inlet to a power outlet. After powering on, the boot time may be as long as 40 seconds. The processor is fully operable when the Power LED on the front panel is lit solid green.

10. Configuring the Processor with ControlSpace Designer
While the ESP-880A, ESP-880AD, ESP-1240A, or ESP-1240AD is connected to a network with your computer, use the Update Firmware function in ControlSpace Designer to scan and update the processor’s firmware.
Once the processor is using the latest firmware, proceed with your system design in ControlSpace Designer.
For more information on using the ControlSpace Designer software, see its help file at BoseProfessional.com or in the installed software itself. You can use ControlSpace Designer to configure, control, and monitor the ESP-880A, ESP-880AD, ESP-1240A, and ESP-1240AD as well as entire systems built with Bose Professional networked system electronics.

Maintenance Operations

Firmware & Software Upgrades
Bose Professional periodically releases updates for the processor firmware as well as the ControlSpace
Designer software. Please visit BoseProfessional.com regularly to check for updates.

Battery Replacement
The ESP-880A, ESP-880AD, ESP-1240A, and ESP-1240AD each contain a replaceable lithium battery for maintaining the real-time clock (RTC) capability of the system. This battery lasts at least 10 years from the time of production and rarely requires replacement.

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

ESP-880A

ESP-880AD

ESP-1240A

ESP-1240AD

Software License Disclosure

To view the third-party software license disclosure for the processor:

1. At a DOS prompt, type ftp 123.456.7.890 , but enter the actual processor IP address instead of 123.456.7.890.
2. At the User (123.456.7.890:(none)) : prompt, type ftp (the actual processor IP address you entered will be shown instead of 123.456.7.890 ).
3. At the Password prompt, type < ret>.
4. At the ftp > prompt, type get license.txt.
5. After the transfer is complete, type quit.
6. Find the license.txt file in the default cmd directory.

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