Integration of KNX Audio Systems - 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:

About WHD

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 withswitch ranges

Product Portfolio

I Audio Electronics for switchboxes compatible to most switch manufacturers

Product Portfolio

I Multiroom Systems

WHD Loudspeakers

• Flushmount speakers for ceiling or wall

• Surface mount speakers

• Loudspeakers fitting in lamp fixtures

• Outdoor/weatherproof loudspeakers

• Pendant speakers

• Loudspeakers with illumination

Sample: WHD UP 14/2-8 Ceiling Speaker

Samples: HLS 51 & KLS 111 Halogene/Spotlight Speakers

Sample: WL6/2-8 Design Loudspeaker

Sample: SL 25 Rock Speaker

Sample: KLS 1603/2 Spherical Speaker

Samples: R 1900 WPL (l)WL 10/2 LED (r)

I Multiroom Systems combined with design loudspeakers

„Ready-to-run“-solutions:

• Discrete Hi-Fi• “Multi Zone”• “Multi Source”

Multiroom is about:

Existing (proprietary) Multiroom Systems

Conventional MR Systems:

Control is same in each zone!

Customized control for each zone!

ABB/WHD KNX Audio:

Garden

Dining

Kitchen SOHO

Bath Bedroom

• Independent Zone Control

• + Independent Volume Control

• + Different Sources

• + System & Source Remote Control

• HiFi Stereo

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Typical Multiroom Features

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HiFi/AV-System

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Matrix Switch (4x4)

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Multiroom System: HiFi/AV & Matrix

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Hauptzone MR-Zone 1 MR-Zone 4MR-Zone 3MR-Zone 2

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WHD KNX Multiroom System

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Hauptzone MR-Zone 1 MR-Zone 4MR-Zone 3MR-Zone 2

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Principal function of WHD KNX Audio System

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Main Zone MR-Zone 1 MR-Zone 4MR-Zone 3MR-Zone 2

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)

• Almost unlimited number of speakers per zone (scaled by number of amplifiers per zone output)

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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!

Brief Overview:

Audio distribution with

WHD KNX/EIB-Audio- Components

- System layout

- Basic functions

KNX-Audio (AM 840):

On OffVol. + Vol. -

Radio CD

rStation Trackr

Components:

KNX Audio is a three-piece design:

1. Preamplifier: „Preamp 800“ or Preamp UP

2. Audio Actuator: „AM 840“

3. Power Amplifiers: 1ch./10 W or 2 ch. 50 W

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230 VAC

EIB/KNX

Basic 4 zone layout

• 8 source inputs (RCA L+R)• Source # 8 MIC or LINE• Level adjustments• 5V voltage output increases Signal/Noise Ratio

Preamp 800

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

230 VAC

Customizing: source input

Two-source-system with two PREAMP UP

230 VAC

Customizing: source input

Six-source-system with two PREAMP UP & PREAMP 800

230 VAC

Customizing: zone output expansion (10-zone example)

Cascading up to 100 Audio Actuators > up to 400 zones!

230 VAC

Customizing: amplifiers/speakers per zone

Cascading up to 12 amplifiers per zone output!

Sample Installation: 4 zone/2 speakers per zone system

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Zone 3

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AM 840: individual like our customers!

Choosing The Right Loudspeakers!• Room Use• Architect´s Choice

Loudspeaker Placement

• Under aoustical considerations• Architectural considerations• Constructive limitations

First step In System Planning:

WHD Portfolio KNX Audio Systems

I KNX-Audio (AM 840 Audio Actuator)

I DAM 6000 V3

Brief Overview:

Audio distribution with

WHD DAM 6000 V3- Components

- System layout

- Basic functions

KNX-Audio (DAM 6000 V3):

On OffVol. + Vol. -

Radio CD

rStation Trackr

DAM : “Server/Client-Solution”

230 VAC

1 CAT 5 cable from DAM600 to 1st. LSM

1 pair of RCA-Cable to DAM 6000for each source (up to 6)

Source Equipment

24 VDC DIN Rail mount Power Supply

Size depending on number of zones/amplifier Typical: between 5 and 15 A

Loudspeaker cable /stranded wire between amplifier and speaker. Typical

1.5mm² up to 80m

KNX TP Bus Cable

DAM 6000

LSMmounted in distributions or subdistributions

DAM 4-Zone Schematic

DAM KNX-IF

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3...

IR-Receiver (Training)

Preset-Buttons 1 - 6

Up/Down-Buttons Display

Set-Button HP-Jack

Power

CAT 5 Audio + Control Data

DAM 6000 Central Unit

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

• Cool: no heat emission

• 1 Controller for up to 254 Zones

• LAN-Interface

• 230 VAC switched outlets for sources and LSM PSU´s

• 19“ Rack mount ears included

• Available in black or silver

DAM 6000 Central Unit

DAM LS-Loudspeaker Module

RJ45 CAT 5 in

RJ45 CAT 5 out

24 VDC

CAT 5 • 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

• 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

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

AM 840• Expandeable to up to

100 actuators to a max. of 400 different listening zones

DAM-KNX Up to 20 diffferent

zones Simultaneous control

with KNX and TCP/IP expands control to up to 254 zones

AM 840 DAMsmaller/ budget systems with traditional source equipment. Room control

Systems with MP3-Music serverTouch panel control, centralized control

KNX KNX/IP

Difference between DAM and AM840 Audio Actuator

EIB/KNX controlled multiroom audioSample Room Contol Unit

LightsHVACBlindsMusic

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

aProvided by AM 840

aProvided by DAM

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Advanced system topology

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• Touchpanel-interface

• audio-server • IR link

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 DetailsAudio amplifier Stereo for loudspeakers >/= 8 OhmLine-Out StereoPower supply 230 VAC / 50 HzFits to iPod nano/classic, touch and iPhoneIR-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