SPL6 Multiband limiter & Sound level recorder Manual SPL 6 POWER RESET DETECT ADVANCEDAUDIO LEVEL RECORDER REDUCE OVERLOAD SANCTION STATUS CONTROL SPL5_040825_V1.
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UK DATEQ SPL6 Manual Safety instructions 3 Safety instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. All safety instructions, warnings and operating instructions must be read first. All warnings on the equipment must be heeded. The operating instructions must be followed. Keep the operating instructions for future reference. The equipment may never be used in the immediate vicinity of water; make sure that water and damp cannot get into the equipment. 6.
Index Safety instructions..............................................3 Limiter configuration....................................21 Introduction........................................................5 Mode.......................................................21 Installation..........................................................6 Limiter settings........................................21 Connections...................................................6 Certification date..................................
UK DATEQ SPL6 Manual Introduction 5 Introduction SPL 6 PO WER RESET D ET EC T ADVAN C ED AUD IO LEVEL REC O RD ER RED UC E O VERLOAD STAT US SAN C T ION C O N T ROL The SPL6 is an advanced audio level limiter that stores the sound level samples for at least twelve months. The sound level samples can be viewed using the internal web pages or externally stored through automatic email. Other important data is also stored like powering up, sanctions or possible fraud attempts.
Installation DATEQ SPL6 manual UK Installation The limiter is installed in between the audio source (a mixing desk for example) and the speaker amplifier. Image 1: Connecting the SPL6 When calibrating the system, the power amplifier has to be set to maximum output level. The limiter will reduce the signal as much as needed. When used at nominal level the established sound pressure limit will not be exceeded after configuring the limiter. However if in any case this should happen, e.g.
UK DATEQ SPL6 manual Network installation Signaling connector; DB-25 female Pin Function In/ output 1 External attenuator In 2 Reduction signal Out; 15V/ 5mA max. 3 Overload signal Out; 15V/ 5mA max. 4 Live OK signal Out; 15V/ 5mA max. 5 Warning signal Out; 15V/ 5mA max. 6 Level OK signal Out; 15V/ 5mA max. 7 Safe level signal Out; 15V/ 5mA max.
Installation DATEQ SPL6 manual UK External display; Jack 3-pens female Pin Function Description SL Ground Data ground Tip Data TX Data send Ring Data RX Data receive Table 7: External display connections Microphone input Connect the supplied measuring microphone here. The wiring of the microphone can be lengthened with standard microphone cable. Pay attention to the polarity of the wiring. If the microphone is wrongly connected it won't work.
UK DATEQ SPL6 manual Network installation 9 External attenuator This input can be used to reduce the maximum sound pressure level with an external potentiometer. The maximum sound pressure level can be reduced by connecting a linear 10kOhm potentiometer between pin1 and pin 14. This can be useful to reduce the sound pressure level from behind the bar. It is also possible to automatically reduce the sound pressure level, for instance when in the summer some doors are opened.
Operation DATEQ SPL6 manual UK Operation SPL 6 PO WER RESET 1 D ET EC T ADVAN C ED AUD IO LEVEL REC O RD ER 2 RED UC E O VERLOAD SAN C T ION STAT US C O N T ROL 3 4 1. Key switch: After removing the cover lid, the key needs to be set to the blue position to reactivate the limiter. After reactivating the key needs to be returned to the red position. The key switch also resets sanction. 2.
UK DATEQ SPL6 Manual Technical specifications 11 Technical specifications Inputs Mic (Measurement microphone)......................XLR-3 female. Use only the original DCM-5 microphone Line (left and right)...........................................XLR-3 female. Electronically balanced. Maximum input level...............................+18dBu Input impedance.....................................50kOhm Commom-mode rejection.......................>86dB Outputs Line (left and right)..........................
SPL6 Multiband limiter & Sound level recorder Configuration
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Index Safety instructions..................................................3 Limiter configuration.........................................21 Introduction.............................................................5 Mode............................................................21 Installation...............................................................6 Limiter settings............................................21 Connections.......................................................6 Certification date..
Operation DATEQ SPL6 Manual UK Introduction configuration SPL 6 PO WER RESET D ET EC T ADVAN C ED AUD IO LEVEL REC O RD ER RED UC E O VERLOAD STAT US SAN C T ION C O N T ROL The SPL6 is an advanced audio level limiter that stores the sound level samples for at least twelve months. The sound level samples can be viewed using the internal web pages or externally stored through automatic email. Other important data is also stored like powering up, sanctions or possible fraud attempts.
UK DATEQ SPL6 manual Network installation 17 Installation The SPL6 configuration pages are tested for use with the following Internet browsers: • • Mozilla Firefox version 36 Google Chrome version 40 Due to security risks Microsoft Internet Explorer is not supported. Configuration In this chapter the configuration and system settings for the SPL6 are explained. These settings normally are made once on installation.
Installation DATEQ SPL6 manual UK Example settings to connect the SPL6 to the internet The following images show how a router is set to redirect the connections from the internet to the SPL6. The exact settings depend on the brand and type of the router. Allowing external access from the internet is often called as 'Virtual servers', 'Port forwarding' or 'Port redirection'.
UK DATEQ SPL6 configuration manual Configuration 19 Configuration license The configuration pages are commonly only used to view settings and sound sample logging. For viewing or exporting no license or password is needed. Changing settings, including first installation an installer license and password is needed. The installer license is only granted to certified professional audio installers.
Configuration DATEQ SPL6 Configuration manual UK Automatic installation Through the automatic installation process the basic sound level settings for the SPL6 can be made. On starting the installation the different popup windows will guide the installation. Make sure popup blockers in your browser are disabled before starting. The limiter will automatically set all audio values during the installation process. Before starting the complete audio system must be connected and powered on.
UK DATEQ SPL6 configuration manual Configuration 21 Limiter configuration The manual configuration of sound level parameters. Mode • • Live Limiter and recorder Line Limiter and recorder In Live mode the limiter will reduce the output level on microphone measurement. The microphone actively influences the output level. In Line mode the limiter only acts on the line level input. The microphone is used for audio level recording only. Limiter settings Maximum dBA: 50dB tot 125dB.
Configuration DATEQ SPL6 Configuration manual UK Multiband Here the settings for the multiband (octave) limiter and parametric equalizer are made. All settings are immediately active. Multiband Limiter The multiband limiter will act as an octave limiter before the complete audio level is reduced. Set the maximum allowed band reduction and enable the limiter to activate it. Using the multiband limiter a higher sound level output efficiency can be made without overshooting the maximum allowed dB values.
UK DATEQ SPL6 configuration manual Configuration Time slots The time slots allow different dB values during the week. Three slot's a day are available. The slot reduces the maximum allowed value by the selected amount of dB. Settings become active after storing. The internal clock will automatically synchronize to the internet time protocol (NTP). When not connected to the internet, the time and date can be set manually.
Configuration DATEQ SPL6 Configuration manual UK Display The front panel display allows to view different values. Large: • • • • • dB(A) (standard) dB(C) Leq-1 Leq-2 dB peak Small: • • • • • dB(A) dB(C) (standard) Leq-1 Leq-2 dB Peak Leq: Leq: • • Leq-1 (standard) Leq-2 The bottom VU meter always shows fast VU. Integrated fast VU: 0.125 seconds, Integrated slow VU: 1 second. History screen: 2 till 60 minutes, standard 2 minutes. Screen divided into 120 markers.
UK DATEQ SPL6 configuration manual Logging The SPL6 records all measured values into PDF and CSV file format. An independent file is generated for each day. Select the values that need to be implemented. By default all values are available. Data not selected for the file reports stays available within the SPL6. Exception on the storage are the overload sound samples. These are local privacy regulation dependent. The SPL6 stores measured values for each second.
Configuration DATEQ SPL6 Configuration manual UK Remote access By default the SPL6 can only be reached within the local LAN network. The SPL6 automatically recognizes whether it is contacted through the local LAN or through the Internet. To enable remote internet control and readout, 'Allow internet access' must be enabled. Telnet For advanced users telnet control is made possible. Telnet access is used on the standard TCP port 23.
UK DATEQ SPL6 configuration manual Owner information The SPL6 will display the owner information in several reports and logging. To ensure the information is correctly displayed, it must be filled in as complete as possible. System settings Below the SPL6 device settings are made. IP settings Enter the SPL6 IP address. By default it is set to 192.168.1.101. Contact you local system administrator before adjusting. Language The SPL6 can be set to four languages.
Configuration DATEQ SPL6 Configuration manual UK Firmware Select the new firmware through upload & update. When connected to the internet the SPL6 can automatically download the latest firmware from the Dateq servers. To update click online update. A complete backup of all settings will be made before updating the latest firmware. After updating the SPL6 will automatically restore all previous settings.
UK DATEQ SPL6 configuration manual Configuration Logging The SPL6 is equipped with an advanced logging and recording system. This system stores all system events, sound samples and optional records overload sound samples into it's memory. All system logging can automatically be send by email or remotely be stored through FTP. Within the logging tab all statuses are displayed and can be exported or stored. System status The system status displays the current limiter status.
Configuration DATEQ SPL6 Configuration manual UK Event log The event log shows all system events from the selected date. All system events can be saved on your computer and exported to PDF file format. Upload history The upload history shows all historic system and limiter settings changes. It allows to view when which installer made what limiter changes. The historic change log can be saved and exported into PDF file format.
UK DATEQ SPL6 configuration manual Configuration 31 Sound sample data The SPL6 stores all selected sound sample data into the internal memory. Sound sample data can be read back for at least 12 months. Select a date and time window to view the recorded samples. Select the desired measurement value. All sound samples can be exported and stored to PDF or CSV for further analysis or legal evidence. To view the exact measured data point the mouse onto the graphics.
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Configuration DATEQ SPL6 Configuration manual UK Product support For questions about the SPL series limiters, accessories or other products contact Dateq at: Dateq Audio Technologies B.V. De Paal 37 Phone: (036) 54 72 222 1351 JG Almere E-mail: info@dateq.nl The Netherlands Internet: www.dateq.