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. -

Off

Components

Radio

CD

System layout

rStation Trackr

Basic functions

Components:
KNX Audio is a three-piece design:
1.

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

Vol. +

Vol. -

Off

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