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AH66T
Multi-Source/Multi Zone Controller
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Preface Purpose of this Manual This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and connection examples, along with basic user information for installation and ongoing use of the AH66T Multi-Source/Multi Zone Controller. This manual is written for the installer of this equipment. Please see the SystemWorx programming software Help file for programming information. SystemWorx can be found at www.atonhome.com.
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read Information ---- - All the safety and operating information should be read before the appliance is operated. Follow Information ---- - All operating and use information should be followed. Retain Information ---- - The safety and operating information should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings ---- - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating ins
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Object and Liquid Entry — Never insert objects of any kind through the openings of these appliances, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the appliance through openings in the enclosure. Servicing — Do not attempt to service these appliances yourself, as opening or removing
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Table of Contents Preface ............................................................................................... 1 Purpose of this Manual ................................................................................................. 1 Organization ................................................................................................................. 1 Safety Information ................................
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Multi-Chassis Connections ...................................................................... 30 Source Audio Inputs ................................................................................................... 30 IR Loop Connections .................................................................................................. 31 A-Net Loop Connections ............................................................
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Items in Package: • AH66T Controller • Power Cord • Dipole FM Antenna • Loop AM Antenna • DB9M to RJ45 adapters (2) • DB9F to RJ45 NULL Modem Adapter • Quick Install Guide • 4 Position Speaker Connectors (6) • 3 Position Relay Connector • RJ45 TIA/EIA568A Cat5 Cables (2) Chapter 1: Introduction The AH66T Multi-Source/Multi Zone Controller, combining an integrated AM/FM tuner plus six add
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL AH66T Features • 6 +1 Source, 6 Zone Controller “Stack” 2 AH66Ts for 12 zones and have 2 tuners + 5 additional sources • Integrated AM/FM Tuner rd Station information displays on the ATON OLED2 Touchpads and 3 party RS232 controls • 30 Watts Per Channel Internal Amplifier Produces 30W/Ch into an 8 ohm load and can be configured for stereo or mono listening areas • Variable or Fixed Preamp Outs Connect to external ampl
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL AH66T Front Panel Indicators Figure 1-1: AH66T Front Panel Display 1 2 3 Item Function Zone Status Indicators 1 Solid blue when the zone is on, Flickers when IR is being received in the zone Power LED 2 Solid blue when the AH66T has AC power, Slow blink if unit is overheating, Fast blink if unit has shut down due to high temperature Whole House Music (WHM) and Do Not Disturb (DND) Indicators 3 Solid green
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL AH66T Rear Panel Connections Figure 1-2 AH66T Rear Panel Connections 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Item Function Item Function AC Power Connector and Fuse Holder Source Specific IR Outputs 1 12 4A 250VAC 5x20mm SLO-BLO Routes IR to specific sources B1 Button ALL IR Output 2 13 Activates a test sequence to verify operation Use when IR routing is not needed USB Download Port S
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Chapter 2: AH66T System Design Overview Introduction The first step to a good design is to map the system. It is advisable to mark up a copy of the house floor plan with speaker, touchpad, volume control, and equipment locations etc. Make sure that all locations are decided upon before pre-wiring commences so that all necessary wiring and installation hardware is in place. This unit will be interfacing with other compo
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL ATON pre-wiring recommendations for connections to the AH66T Item Description OLED2 Touchpads Category 5 cable IR Receivers Category 5cable Volume Controls Category 5cable for control wiring 16-18 AWG 2 or 4 conductor wire for speaker wiring Use stranded, twisted pair speaker wire between amplifiers and volume controls, and between volume controls and speakers. Speakers 16-18 AWG speaker wire Use stranded, 2 or 4 con
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Applications This section describes typical applications using the AH66T for audio distribution. These are all basic in nature and should be used for guideline purposes only. Each application can be augmented as needed for individual circumstances. This section is for overall design purposes. Please see Chapter 3: AH66T Connections for specific wiring configurations. Zone/Sub-Zone Definitions A zone is defined as a
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Stereo Zones To create an independent stereo zone, simply connect the AH66T’s Speaker Outputs to a pair of speakers. Make sure to take into account the amplifier’s 8 Ohm minimum impedance when choosing and configuring speakers. Volume is controlled at preamp level using IR or RS-232 commands. Any speakers connected to these channels ramp volume up/down together. Use an OLED2 touchpad or hand-held remote control to cont
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Stereo Zones w/ Stereo Sub-Zone Using Volume Controls Connect the Zone Preamp Output to a pair of the external amplifier’s inputs. Using the ATON configuration software, configure the Zone Preamp Output to FIXED. Use an impedance matching volume control (ATON AVC100R or AVC100SL) on the external amplifier’s speaker outputs to maintain independent volume control capabilities in each room. The main zone ramps volume up/do
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Stereo Zone w/ Stereo Sub-Zone Using a DLA Speaker Selector Connect the Zone Preamp Output of the AH66T to the Audio Inputs of the ATON A275 amplifier. Using the ATON configuration software, configure the Zone Preamp Output to FIXED. Connect the amplified output from the A275 to the Amplifier Input of the DLA Speaker Selector. The main zone ramps the AH66T’s internal amplifier volume up/down at preamp level using IR o
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Figure 2-3 shows an example using the DLA4 Speaker Selector. © ATON 2010 | All rights reserved. Page 16
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Mono Zoning Rooms with no definite listening area (kitchens, hallways, L-shaped rooms, for example) are ideal for mono applications. The AH66T can combine stereo source signals into a single mono output that is available on two channels. Stereo / Mono selection is done on a zone by zone basis using the ATON configuration software. (Factory Default setting is STEREO.) Note: The amplified outputs and the preamp outputs
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Stereo Zone w/ Mono Sub-Zone If both stereo and mono audio is needed in the same zone, set the AH66T outputs to stereo and use RCA “Y” cables to “sum” the left and right preamp outputs to the amplifier. In the example on the following page, Zone One is set to stereo output using the ATON configuration software and the internal amplifier is connected to a pair of stereo speakers. Since the internal amplifier and the preamp
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AT O N AH66T INSTALLATION MANUAL Figure 2-5 shows a stereo zone / mono sub-zone application. © ATON 2010 | All rights reserved. Page 19
