Ecler WP22DN Dante™/AES67 Wall-Mount Audio Interface

1. Important Warning ⚠️

CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

The lightning symbol with an arrow and a triangle indicates the presence of dangerous, uninsulated voltage within the apparatus that may constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation mark symbol within a triangle alerts the user to important operating and maintenance instructions in the information accompanying the product.

WARNING (If applicable): Terminals marked with the symbol ⚡ can carry sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock hazard. External wiring connected to the terminals must be installed by qualified personnel or use pre-made cables.

WARNING: To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or humidity.

WARNING: Class I construction apparatus must be connected via a grounded plug.

2. Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat, including amplifiers.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades, one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. Disconnecting the mains: turning the POWER switch off stops all functions and indicators of the amplifier, but complete disconnection of the apparatus is achieved by unplugging the power cord from its connector. Therefore, it must always have easy access.
15. The equipment is connected to a grounded outlet through the power cord.
16. Part of the product labeling is located on the bottom of the unit.
17. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: This product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Please go to the nearest electrical and electronic waste treatment center.

NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA, S.L. declines any responsibility for damages that may be caused to persons, animals, or objects due to non-compliance with the previous warnings.

3. Important Note

Thank you for choosing our WP22DN Dante™/AES67 wall-mount digital audio interface. It is VERY IMPORTANT to read this manual carefully and fully understand its content before making any connections to maximize its use and achieve the best performance from this equipment.

To ensure optimal performance of this device, we strongly recommend that its maintenance be carried out by one of our authorized technical services. All ECLER products have a warranty; please consult www.ecler.com or the warranty card included with this unit for its validity period and conditions.

4. Presentation

The WP22DN is a wall-mount interface compatible with Dante™/AES67 digital audio transport protocols.

It features 2 Combo MIC/LINE audio inputs on its front panel and 2 channels of Dante™/AES67 conversion, either directly or by summing the analog inputs (stereo to mono mix). Additionally, it provides 2 balanced analog outputs with duplicated connectors in XLR format for the front panel and Euroblock on the rear panel, both linked to 2 Dante™/AES67 channels from the local network. It supports PoE or local power supply.

4.1. Main Features

• Wall-mount audio interface compatible with AES67 and Dante™/AES67.
• 2 balanced analog inputs, MIC/LINE level (4 gain settings selector), with Combo connector.
• Conversion of 2 analog channels to 2 Dante™/AES67 channels, taking directly the 2 input channels or mixing them (IN1 + IN2 mix).
• 2 balanced analog outputs, with XLR connectors on the front panel and Euroblock connectors on the rear panel. These outputs are an exact copy of the 2 outputs available with XLR connectors on the front panel, both linked to 2 Dante™/AES67 channels from the local network.
• Ethernet communication interface, RJ45 connector.
• PoE or local power supply.
• Phantom power available for analog inputs, 48VDC, 5 mA max.
• Double-size, compatible with Ecler's double surface-mount installation box (WPa2SMBOX, supplied by default with each unit) and Ecler's double-output recessed installation box (WPa2FMBOX, optional).
• Dual set of front panel plates: one with access to the input gain selector, and another without access to the selector.

5. Installation

The installation of the WP22DN unit consists of the following steps.

5.1. Unit Mounting

1. Remove the front panel covers, held by magnets. You can use the supplied magnet as a tool, by contacting the top-right corner of the cover and gently pulling it.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the CAT5 or higher cable that will connect the unit to the local area network. If necessary (refer to the section below "External power supply installation"), connect an external power supply.
3. If necessary, connect the analog audio outputs on the rear of the unit (equipped with Euroblock terminals) to the desired audio device. These 2 outputs are an exact copy of the 2 outputs available with XLR connectors on the front panel.
4. Screw the device to the surface-mount box or the recessed-mount box.
5. Mount the desired set of front panel covers (with or without access to the input gain trimmers), secured by magnets.

[Diagram showing the top view of the WP22DN unit with connections for AUDIO OUTPUT 1, EXTERNAL PSU (12 to 24 VDC), RJ45 NETWORK INTERFACE, and AUDIO OUTPUT 2.]

5.2. WP22DN Front Panel Controls

[Image of the WP22DN front panel showing OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2 with GAIN and INPUT controls, and DANTE and POWER indicators.]

WP22DN front panel view

Behind the right front panel plate (INPUT 2 / OUTPUT 2), there is a set of 3 DIP switches. These allow you to define the content of output channels 1 and 2 of Dante™/AES67 (from direct analog inputs or a combination of both) and activate the Phantom power for the analog input channels.

[Image showing the front panel of the WP22DN without front plates, highlighting the GAIN controls and DIP SWITCHES 1, 2, 3.]

WP22DN front panel view without front plates

DIP Switch Configuration Table

Additionally, each analog input has its own gain control with 4 positions: 0/10/20/35dB, as indicated on the front panel plates accessible for screwdriver adjustment.

Note: It is necessary for a Dante™/AES67 receiving unit to verify, using level meters, the correct adjustment of these input gains and the resulting levels, once the signals have been converted to Dante™/AES67 by the WP22DN unit and received by this Dante™/AES67 receiving unit. The following example shows a MIMO4040DN unit receiving two Dante™/AES67 channels from a WP22DN unit:

[Diagram showing Dante Controller interface with a MIMO4040DN unit receiving signals from a WP22DN unit.]

This allows monitoring of your levels in the MIMO4040DN receiving unit.

[Screenshot of the MIMO4040DN interface showing input levels and routing.]

[Screenshot of a DAW or audio software interface showing input channels and settings.]

5.3. External Power Supply Installation

If a PoE power supply is not available on the WP22DN panel directly from the network switch connection port, it is possible to power the panel via an optional external power supply, model WP-PSU or WP24-PSU, with the stripped wires connected to the '+' and '-' terminals of the Euroblock shown in Figure 5.1. Unit Mounting.

[Image of the WP-PSU power adapter.]

6. Powering On and Management via Dante Control Software

6.1. Powering On the WP22DN

When the unit is connected to the Dante™/AES67 network and supplied with PoE or external DC power, the front panel LED indicators will show the following information:

• POWER LED: Illuminates green while the unit is receiving power.
• DANTE LED: Illuminates according to the following coded information:
  • RED (solid): During the power-on process.
  • AMBER (solid): During PTP (Precision Time Protocol) network time synchronization.
  • GREEN (solid): When the unit is configured as a Dante™/AES67 slave.
  • GREEN (blinking): When the unit is configured as a Dante™/AES67 master.

6.2. Dante™/AES67 Network Configuration and Routing of the WP22DN

To configure the WP22DN network parameters and the transmission and reception of Dante™/AES67 channels, you need to use the Dante Controller application from Audinate. For more information, consult the developer's documentation: www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller?lang=es

The WP22DN unit comes from the factory with DHCP service enabled, meaning it will automatically obtain a dynamic IP address served by a DHCP server on the local area network to which it is connected, if one exists. However, specific static network parameters can be configured using Dante Controller, by accessing the window shown in this example:

[Screenshot of the Dante Controller software showing the Device View and Network Config tabs.]

The default device name (label shown in the Dante controller), from the factory, is always WP22DN-nnnnnn, where "nnnnnn" corresponds to the last 6 digits of the MAC address of each device. However, this name can be changed by accessing this window:

[Screenshot of the Dante Controller software showing the Device View and Rename Device section.]

The routing of Dante™/AES67 channel transmitters and receivers can be defined in the routing window, where all Dante-capable devices detected on the network will also appear:

[Screenshot of the Dante Controller software showing the Routing tab with transmitters and receivers listed.]

7. Notes

Verify that all WP22DN, MIMO4040DN, WPNET, etc. units in a project are functioning with the latest available firmware versions.

At www.ecler.com, an installation package for the EclerNet Manager software is always available, including the latest official firmware and EclerNet Manager software versions.

8. Front Panel

[Diagram showing the front panel of the WP22DN unit with numbered connection points and controls.]

1. Combo connectors for INPUT 1 and 2 (analog inputs).
2. GAIN selectors for INPUT 1 and 2 (analog inputs).
3. XLRM connectors for OUTPUT 1 and 2 (analog outputs).
4. POWER LED.
5. DANTE LED.

9. Rear Panel

[Diagram showing the rear panel of the WP22DN unit with numbered connection points.]

1. Euroblock connectors for OUTPUT 1 and 2 (analog outputs).
2. External PSU connector (compatible with 12 and 24 VDC).
3. RJ45 network Dante™/AES67 interface.

10. Block Diagram

[Block diagram illustrating the signal flow and components of the WP22DN, including analog inputs, gain stages, AD converters, Dante TX channels, power supply interface, Dante system, DACs, and analog outputs.]

11. Assembly Diagram

[Diagram illustrating the assembly of the WP22DN unit, showing how the components fit together.]

12. Technical Specifications

WP22DN

Analogue Inputs

• Input channels: 2 x analog, balanced
• Connectors: 2 x XLRF + jack Combo
• Max Input Level: +10dBV / +12dBu @ 0dB Gain
• Gain settings: 0/10/20/35dB
• Input Impedance: Balanced > 4kΩ
• CMRR 20Hz- 20kHz: 65dB typ.
• THD+Noise @ 1kHz, 0dBV Gain: <0.004%
• Phantom power: +48VDC, 5mA max. ON / OFF by DIP SWITCH

Analogue Outputs

• Output channels: 2 analog, balanced, line level
• Connectors: 2 XLR M External, 2 Euroblock Internal
• Max Output Level: +10dBV / +12dBu @ 0dB Gain
• Frequency response (-3dB): 5Hz to 24kHz
• Flatness: better than ±0.1dB
• THD+Noise @ 1kHz: <0.004%
• Output Noise floor FFT (20Hz - 20kHz): better than 110dB

AD/DA converters

• Resolution: 24bit AKM
• Dynamic Range: ADC 110dB, DAC 115dB
• Latency (fs = 48 kHz): ADC 0,81ms, DAC 0,56ms

DANTE™/AES67 audio interface

• DANTE™/AES67 Network Tx / Rx channels: 2 / 2 (2/2 flows)
• Latency: 1 / 2 / 5 ms (selectable)
• Connector: 1 x RJ45
• Cable length between devices: 100m CAT5e/CAT6

DC supply

• PoE Power supply: PoE: class 0 802.3af Poe PD compliant
• External Power supply: 12 - 24VDC
• Power consumption: from PoE 60mA / 2.8W, from Ext power 2.7W

Accessories included

• Mounting systems: Surface mount installation box WPa2SMBOX

Mechanical

• Finished colour: White (RAL 9016)
• Dimensions: 170x85x40mm / 6.7" x 3.3" x 1.6"
• Weight: 0.4 kg. / 0.9 lb.

13. Package Contents

• One WP22DN unit.
• Double frame for mounting in Ecler double electrical boxes.
• Dual set of front panel plates: with and without access to analog input gain.
• Screws for fixing to surface or recessed double electrical boxes.
• Magnet for removing front panels.
• Ecler double-output box for surface-mount box installation.
• Aerial Euroblock connectors.
• Quick start guide.
• Warranty card.