Ecler WP22DN Digital Dante™/AES67 Audio Interface Wall Console

1. Important Notice

The lightning bolt in a triangle warns the user of uninsulated, "hazardous voltage" inside the device, which may be high enough to cause an electric shock.

The exclamation mark in a triangle warns the user of important operating and maintenance instructions that must be followed.

WARNING: Connections marked with the symbol [warning-symbol] can be live, posing a risk of electric shock. External wiring for these connections must be done by qualified personnel; otherwise, pre-assembled cables are recommended.

CAUTION: To prevent fire or electric shock, this device must always be protected from moisture or humidity.

CAUTION: Class I safety devices must only be connected to earthed protective conductor socket outlets.

2. Important Safety Instructions

1. Read this user manual carefully.
2. Keep this user manual safe.
3. Observe all warnings contained herein.
4. Follow all instructions contained herein.
5. Never use the device near water.
6. Clean the device only with a dry cloth.
7. Ensure that all ventilation openings remain clear. Install the device according to the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install the device near heat sources such as radiators, ovens, or other heat-generating equipment (including amplifiers).
9. Never disable the safety function of a polarized or earthed plug. A polarized plug has two contacts of different widths. An earthed plug has two pins and an earth contact. The wider contact or the third contact serves your safety. If the supplied plug does not fit the socket, have it replaced by a qualified electrician.
10. Ensure that the power cord cannot be stepped on or pinched, especially at the plugs, socket outlets, and the point where the cord exits the device.
11. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
12. Disconnect the device from the mains during thunderstorms or when it is not used for a long period.
13. Have service work performed only by qualified personnel. Service is required when the device has been damaged in any way, e.g., damage to the power cord or plug, if liquids have been spilled on the device or objects have fallen into the device, if the device has been exposed to water or moisture, if it does not function normally, or if it has been dropped.
14. Disconnecting from the power supply: Turning off the device using the POWER switch interrupts all functions and indicator lights. However, to completely disconnect the device from the power supply, the power cord must be unplugged from the mains socket. Therefore, the power plug should always be easily accessible.
15. The device is connected to an earthed socket outlet using a power cord.
16. Specifications are located on the underside of the device.
17. Protect the device from splashing water and do not place any liquid-filled objects (e.g., vases) on it.

CAUTION: This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste under any circumstances. Please dispose of it at the nearest collection point for electrical and electronic waste.

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

3. Important Notice

Thank you for choosing our digital Dante™/AES67 audio interface in a wall console format, the WP22DN. To make the most of the device's capabilities and achieve the best possible performance, it is VERY IMPORTANT to read and fully understand this user manual before making any connections.

For optimal device functionality, we strongly recommend having all maintenance work performed by our authorized customer service.

All ECLER products are covered by a warranty. The warranty period and conditions can be found at www.ecler.com or on the warranty card included with the device.

4. Introduction

The WP22DN model is a wall console format interface compatible with the DANTE™/AES67 audio transport protocols.

It features 2 MIC/LINE audio inputs with combo connectors on the front panel and 2 conversion channels to DANTE™/AES67, which convert the signal either directly or via summing of the analog input channels (stereo to mono conversion). It also has 2 analog outputs with dual XLR connectors on the front and Euroblock connectors on the rear. Both outputs are connected to the two DANTE™/AES67 channels received from the local network. PoE or local power supply is supported.

4.1. Key Features

• Wall console format audio interface, compatible with DANTE™/AES67.
• 2 balanced analog inputs, MIC/LINE level (4 gain stages selector), with combo connectors.
• Conversion of 2 analog channels into 2 DANTE™/AES67 channels, either converting both input channels directly or a combination of both channels (IN1 + IN2 Mix).
• 2 balanced analog outputs with XLR connectors on the front panel and Euroblock connectors on the rear. The outputs correspond to the conversion of the two DANTE™/AES67 channels received by the device.
• Ethernet communication interface, RJ45 connector.
• PoE or local power supply.
• Phantom power available for analog inputs, 48V DC, 5 mA max.
• Size compatible with dual wall mounting frames Ecler WPa2SMBOX (included) and the optional Ecler WPa2FMBOX flush-mount frame.
• Front cover available in two versions: one with access to the input gain control, and one without.

5. Installation

The installation of the WP22DN involves the following steps:

5.1. Device Installation

1. Remove the front covers, which are held by magnets. You can use the included magnet as a tool for this. Place it at the top right corner and pull gently.
2. Connect the Category CAT5 or higher cable, which will connect the device to the local network, to the RJ45 connector. If necessary, connect an external power supply (see section 5.3. Connecting an External Power Supply).
3. If applicable, connect the analog audio outputs on the rear of the device (equipped with Euroblock connectors) to the desired audio equipment. These two outputs are an exact copy of the two outputs equipped with XLR connectors on the front panel.
4. Screw the device to the mounting or flush-mount frame.
5. Attach the desired front covers (with or without access to the input gain controls), which are held by magnets.

Diagram showing the top view of the WP22DN with connections:

Front Panel Connections:

• OUTPUT 1 (XLR)
• OUTPUT 2 (XLR)
• INPUT 1 (Combo XLR/Jack)
• INPUT 2 (Combo XLR/Jack)
• GAIN controls for INPUT 1 and INPUT 2
• POWER LED
• DANTE LED

Rear Panel Connections:

• AUDIO OUTPUT 1 (Euroblock)
• AUDIO OUTPUT 2 (Euroblock)
• EXTERNAL PSU (12 to 24 VDC)
• RJ45 NETWORK INTERFACE

5.2. Controls on the WP22DN Front Panel

Behind the right front cover (INPUT2 / OUTPUT2) is a 3-position DIP switch. This is used to set the contents of the DANTE™/AES67 output channels 1 and 2 (which come directly from the analog inputs or from a combination of both inputs) and to activate phantom power for the analog input channels.

DIP Switch Configuration Table:

Additionally, each analog input has its own gain control with 4 stages: 0 / 10 / 20 / 35 dB, as shown on the front covers, which allow access to the gain setting using a screwdriver.

Note: The correct setting of these input gains and the resulting levels must be checked by a DANTE™/AES67 receiving device using VU meters after the signals from the WP22DN have been converted to DANTE™/AES67 and received by the DANTE™/AES67 receiving device. The following example shows a MIMO4040DN receiving two DANTE™/AES67 channels coming from a WP22DN:

Diagram showing Dante Controller interface with signal routing.

The levels can then be monitored on the MIMO4040DN receiver unit.

Diagram showing the MIMO4040DN receiver interface with input levels and settings.

5.3. Connecting an External Power Supply

If the WP22DN is not powered via PoE from the connected network switch, it can be powered by an optional external power supply of type WP-PSU or WP24-PSU. For this, bare wires are connected to the terminals described in section 5.1. Device Installation.

Image of the Netztel WP-PSU.

6. Powering On and Control via DANTE™ CONTROLLER SOFTWARE

6.1 Powering On the WP22DN

Once the device is connected to the DANTE™/AES67 network and powered via PoE or an external DC power supply, the LED indicators on the front panel will show the following device states:

• POWER LED: Lights up green when the device is powered on.
• DANTE LED: Lights up in the following colors depending on the state:
  • RED (solid): During the boot-up process.
  • YELLOW (solid): During PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for network time synchronization.
  • GREEN (solid): When the device is configured as a DANTE™/AES67 Slave.
  • GREEN (blinking): When the device is configured as a DANTE™/AES67 Master.

6.2 WP22DN Network Configuration and DANTE™/AES67 Routing

The network parameters of the WP22DN and the DANTE™/AES67 transmitter and receiver channels are configured using the Dante Controller application from Audinate. For more information, refer to the developer's documentation: www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller?lang=es

By default, the WP22DN is supplied with DHCP service enabled, meaning the device automatically obtains a dynamic IP address, if offered by a DHCP server on the LAN network. However, it is possible to configure specific static network parameters using the Dante Controller application. Open the window shown in the following figure:

Diagram showing the Dante Controller - Device View window for IP address configuration.

By default, the device name (as it appears in Dante Controller) is always WP22DN-nnnnnn, where "nnnnnn" corresponds to the last 6 digits of the device's MAC address. However, this device name can be changed in the following window:

Diagram showing the Dante Controller - Device View window for renaming the device.

The routing for DANTE™/AES67 channel transmitters and receivers can be set in the Routing window, which also displays all Dante-enabled devices found on the network:

Diagram showing the Dante Controller Routing window with available devices and connections.

7. Remarks

Please check that all devices connected in a project (WP22DN, MIMO4040DN, WPNET, etc.) are running the latest firmware version.

An EclerNet Software/Firmware package is available at www.ecler.com at any time, which also includes the latest official versions of the EclerNet Manager firmware and software.

8. Front Panel

Diagram illustrating the front panel of the WP22DN with numbered controls.

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

9. Rear Panel

Diagram illustrating the rear panel of the WP22DN with numbered connections.

1. OUTPUT 1 and 2 Euroblock connectors (analog outputs).
2. External power supply connection (12 to 24V DC).
3. RJ45 DANTE™/AES67 network interface.

10. Block Diagram

Diagram illustrating the internal block diagram of the WP22DN, showing signal flow from analog inputs to Dante TX channels and from Dante RX channels to analog outputs, as well as power supply connections.

11. Mounting Diagram

Diagram showing the assembly process for mounting the WP22DN into a wall box.

12. Technical Data

WP22DN

Analogue Inputs

• Input channels: 2 x analog, balanced
• Connectors: 2 x XLRF + jack Combo
• Max Input Level: +10dBV / +12dBu @ 0dB Gain
• Gain settings: 0/10/20/35 dB
• 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.
• Dual-gang installation frame for Ecler electrical boxes.
• Two different front covers: with and without access to the analog input gain controls.
• Mounting screws for attachment to the installation or flush-mount frame.
• Magnet for removing the front cover.
• Dual-gang surface mounting frame Ecler.
• Euroblock connector.
• Quick start guide.
• Warranty certificate.

General Information

Due to production tolerances, all specified data are subject to change. NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA S.L. reserves the right to make changes or improvements to the design or manufacturing that may affect these product specifications.

For technical questions, please contact your supplier, dealer, or fill out the contact form on our website at Support / Technical requests.

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