Integration of KNX Audio Systems - WHD
About WHD
Manufacturer since 1930 In-house R&D Worldwide Distribution OEM-Supplier for the audio industry ISO 9001 certified production
Main business fields: Professional Sound Systems/Loudspeakers Multiroom Audio/Custom Installation Audioelectronics fitting in wallboxes:
Product Portfolio
I Wall Loudspeakers I Ceiling Speakers I Loudspeaker for HiFi and Public Address
InWall/InCeiling Loudspeaker M 240
Award-winning design 2-Way HiFi drive unit on wall or flushmount frames: Glass mint Glass white Glass black Wood Steel Gypsum Perfect match with switch ranges
Product Portfolio
I Audio Electronics for switchboxes compatible to most switch manufacturers
Product Portfolio
I Multiroom Systems
WHD Loudspeakers
Sample: WHD UP 14/2-8 Ceiling Speaker
Flushmount speakers for ceiling or wall Surface mount speakers Loudspeakers fitting in lamp fixtures Outdoor/weatherproof loudspeakers Pendant speakers Loudspeakers with illumination
Sample: KLS 1603/2 Spherical Speaker Sample: WL6/2-8 Design Loudspeaker Samples: HLS 51 & KLS 111 Halogene/Spotlight Speakers
Sample: SL 25 Rock Speaker
Samples: R 1900 WPL (l) WL 10/2 LED (r)
Ready-to-run-solutions:
I Multiroom Systems combined with design loudspeakers
Multiroom is about: Discrete Hi-Fi Multi Zone Multi Source
Existing (proprietary) Multiroom Systems
Conventional MR Systems:
Control is same in each zone!
ABB/WHD KNX Audio:
Customized control for each zone!
Typical Multiroom Features
Garden Independent Zone Control + Independent Volume Control + Different Sources + System & Source Remote Control HiFi Stereo
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Living
Kitchen
SOHO
Dining
Bath
Bedroom
HiFi/AV-System
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Matrix Switch (4x4)
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Multiroom System: HiFi/AV & Matrix
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Hauptzone
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MR-Zone 1 MR-Zone 2 MR-Zone 3 MR-Zone 4
WHD KNX Multiroom System
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MR-Zone 1 MR-Zone 2 MR-Zone 3 MR-Zone 4
Principal function of WHD KNX Audio System
Main Listening Zone Multiroom Expansion
true multisource: select any source in any room
different sources in different rooms
Almost unlimited zone/room expansion: Scalable from 4 to 400 zones (scaled by number of actuators)
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Almost unlimited number of speakers per zone (scaled by number of amplifiers per zone output)
MR-Zone 1 MR-Zone 2 MR-Zone 3 MR-Zone 4
WHD: First KNX-certified Audio System
WHD Portfolio KNX Audio Systems
I KNX-Audio (AM 840 Audio Actuator) I DAM 6000 V3
Others control. We process!
KNX-Audio (AM 840):
Brief Overview: Audio distribution with WHD KNX/EIB-Audio
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On
Vol. +
Vol. -
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Components
Radio
CD
System layout
rStation Trackr
Basic functions
Components:
KNX Audio is a three-piece design:
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Preamplifier: Preamp 800 or Preamp UP Audio Actuator: AM 840 Power Amplifiers: 1ch./10 W or 2 ch. 50 W
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3.
and/or
and/or
Basic 4 zone layout
230 VAC
EIB/KNX
Preamp 800
8 source inputs (RCA L+R) Source # 8 MIC or LINE Level adjustments 5V voltage output increases Signal/Noise Ratio
AM 840
HiFi grade design (shielded) 8 Mono or 4 Stereo Inputs 4 Mono or 2 Stereo Outputs 4 x 0-10VDC Control Output 4 x 24VCD/10A Switched Outputs Tone control Paging
Amplifier AMP 10 DC
Perfect match with ceiling speakers 10 Watts / 4 Ohm Frequency Range 45 Hz...20.000Hz. DIN Rail mount (...HS)
Amplifier AMP 250
For large Hi-Fi speakers Very high listening levels Class-D 2-ch./stereo amplifier Low heat emission 2 x 50 WRMS / 8 Ohms Automatic loudness contour DIN Rail Mount
Customizing: source input Two-sourcesystem with two PREAMP UP
230 VAC
Customizing: source input Six-sourcesystem with two PREAMP UP & PREAMP 800
230 VAC
Customizing: zone output expansion (10-zone example)
230 VAC
Cascading up to 100 Audio Actuators > up to 400 zones!
Customizing: amplifiers/speakers per zone
230 VAC
Cascading up to 12 amplifiers per zone output!
Sample Installation: 4 zone/2 speakers per zone system
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
AM 840: individual like our customers!
AMP 10 DC
Vorverstrker 8fach
CD 1 CD 2
Radio1 Radio2
Audioaktor 4fach
AMP 10 DC
AMP 10 DC
Tape
Mic/Aux ...
AMP 10 DC
NT 24VDC
AMP 10 DC
AMP 10 DC
AMP 10 DC
Audioaktor 4fach
AMP 10 DC AMP 10 DC
AMP 10 DC
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First step In System Planning:
Choosing The Right Loudspeakers! Room Use Architects Choice
Loudspeaker Placement Under aoustical considerations Architectural considerations Constructive limitations
WHD Portfolio KNX Audio Systems
I KNX-Audio (AM 840 Audio Actuator) I DAM 6000 V3
KNX-Audio (DAM 6000 V3):
Brief Overview: Audio distribution with WHD DAM 6000 V3
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On
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Components
Radio
CD
System layout
rStation Trackr
Basic functions
DAM : Server/Client-Solution
DAM 4-Zone Schematic
1 pair of RCA-Cable to DAM 6000 for each source (up to 6)
1 CAT 5 cable from DAM600 to 1st. LSM
LSM
Source Equipment
230 VAC
mounted in distributions or subdistributions
Loudspeaker cable /stranded wire between amplifier and speaker. Typical 1.5mm up to 80m
DAM 6000
DAM KNX-IF
24 VDC DIN Rail mount Power Supply Size depending on number of zones/amplifier Typical: between 5 and 15 A
KNX TP Bus Cable
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3...
DAM 6000 Central Unit
IR-Receiver (Training)
Display
Up/Down -Buttons
Power
Preset-Buttons 1- 6
Set-Button
HP-Jack
CAT 5 Audio + Control Data
DAM V3 KNX-Link
DAM Touch Panel Control
DAM 6000 Central Unit
6 Source Inputs (5 analogue RCA, 1 Digital opt./coax. SPDIF)
Large IR storage for source commands, routed IR through 6 window emitter outputs
Easy setup/auto start configuration Timer/Clock Home Theater Trigger Easy access to presets
DAM 6000 Central Unit
Cool: no heat emission 1 Controller for up to 254 Zones LAN-Interface 230 VAC switched outlets for sources and LSM PSUs 19 Rack mount ears included Available in black or silver
DAM LS-Loudspeaker Module
CAT 5 RJ45 CAT 5 out 2 x 20 WRMS Class D Stereo Amplifier
Variable Line Out 3-Port Switch/CAT 5 IN/OUT IR/Keypad interface Relay Out
DIP Swich for individual system address
Needs additional 24VDC power supply
24 VDC
RJ45 CAT 5 in
DIN Rail mount
Difference between DAM and AM840 Audio Actuator
AM 840
analogue signal distribution mono or stereo mode fixed by wiring no IR source control proprietary wiring KNX-Actuator
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DAM
digital broadcast, Stereo in each zone downmix to mono by menu setting IR source control included Audio distribution via CAT 5 KNX-IP-Interface
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Difference between DAM and AM840 Audio Actuator AM 840
Expandeable to up to 100 actuators to a max. of 400 different listening zones
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DAM-KNX
Up to 20 diffferent zones Simultaneous control with KNX and TCP/IP expands control to up to 254 zones
KNX
KNX/IP
AM 840
smaller/ budget systems with traditional source equipment. Room control
DAM
Systems with MP3-Music server Touch panel control, centralized control
EIB/KNX controlled multiroom audio Sample Room Contol Unit
Basic audio functions: Music on/offaa Volume up/downaa Source Selectaa Advanced control options: Tone Control (Bass/Mid/Trebleaa Paging (Microphone Input)aa IR Source Control:aa Music Server, MP3/iPod integrationaa Music Server, MP3/iPod visualizationa
Lights HVAC Blinds Music
aProvided by AM 840 aProvided by DAM a3rd party
Advanced system topology
Touchpanelinterface audio-server IR link
Ethernet
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Advanced system topology
CRESTRON-like control EISBAER 3rd party integration
NEW: MP 55 UP iPod Dock
Stereo-amplifier and charger for e.g. iPod and iPhone fitting to most switch ranges:
Technical Details
Audio amplifier Stereo for loudspeakers >/= 8 Ohm Line-Out Stereo Power supply 230 VAC / 50 Hz Fits to iPod nano/classic, touch and iPhone IR-Control volume, play, pause, skip +/Assembly Electronik module (incl. PSU, amplifier, IR-receiver, dock and 55x55 mm-mount, IR-Remote. Accessories KEL 55...8 Ohm-speaker with 55x55mm grille
