BY AN AUTHORIZED BOSE SERVICE CENTER OR OWNER OF THE BOSE PRODUCT, AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. WARRANTY The Bose ControlSpace ESP-88 System and CC-16 and CC-64 Controllers are covered by a limited 5-year transferable warranty.
ControlSpace system. The Bose ControlSpace Designer software is used to design systems and configure the ESP-88 and user controllers. The software runs on a PC and communicates to the ESP-88 over Ethernet.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ESP-88 Chassis Overview (continued): Optional Cards Audio Cards: 4x4 Mic/Line Card (Series I) 4x4 Mic/Line Card (Series II) Occupies two audio slots. Four microphone or line level inputs (software selectable), and four line level outputs. The ESP-88 includes two 4x4 Mic/line cards. Two 4x4 cards can be added. EDR Line Level Output Card Occupies one audio slot.
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• Universal mounting bracket • UL and CE listed CC-64 Control Center The Bose ControlSpace CC-64 control center is an elegant, programmable, networked controller that provides users with a simple and logical interface to their ControlSpace system. Because the controller is...
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CC-64 Control Center (continued) The CC-64 is a 10Base-T Ethernet device. Up to sixteen CC-64s can be used per ControlSpace ® system. Features • 2-line by 40-character backlit LCD • Sixteen Gain/Selector controls (four banks of four) - Four rotary encoders for changing the gain level or selecting scenes/sources - Each encoder includes a 15-segment LED array for indicating the control’s current level or state - The encoders feature push buttons for muting gain controls or making selections...
SPECIFICATIONS Inputs Type: 8 analog, electronically balanced, microphone/line level (software selectable) Connectors: Phoenix/Euroblock 2-piece, 3-pin Nominal Input Level: +4dBu/-10dBu/-20dBu/-38dBu/-44dBu/-50dBu/-60dBu Frequency Response: 20 to 20kHz (+0.5dB / -2.0dB) at +4dBu nominal input level Input Impedance: 2.4k ohm @ 1kHz (with or without phantom power active) Maximum Input Level: +24dBu @ +4dBu nominal input power Equivalent Input Noise:...
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SPECIFICATIONS Signal Processing Type: 32-bit floating-point digital signal processor(s) Clock Speed: 200MHz Maximum Calculation: 1600 MIPS/1200 MFLOPS (6400 MIPS/4800 MFLOPS with DSP option card) Delay Memory: 16MByte/72s (maximum) (64MByte/288s maximum with DSP option card) Audio Latency: 610us (analog in to analog out) (860us with DSP option card) Sampling Rate: 48kHz Control Inputs...
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SPECIFICATIONS Expansion Slots Audio I/O: 8 slots (4 slots occupied) Control I/O: 2 slots (1 slot occupied) Max 16 inputs/16 outputs DSP: 1 slot Audio Channels Analog: 32 max (all slots full) Digital (AES3): 64 (all slots full) Mechanical Dimensions: 18.9”W x 3.5”H x 12.6”D (482 x 88 x 320mm) Weight: 14 lb.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE (ESDS) DEVICE HANDLING This unit contains ESDS devices. We recommend the following precautions when repairing, replacing or transporting ESDS devices: • Perform work at an electrically grounded work station. • Wear wrist straps that connect to the station or heel straps that connect to conductive floor mats.
PACKAGING PART LIST ControlSpace ® ESP-88 Chassis Item Description Qty. Part Note Number Number EPE FOAM 312474 ESP-88 Chassis, US/CAN 041755 ESP-88 Chassis, EURO 041756 ESP-88 Chassis, UK 041758 ESP-88 Chassis, JAPAN 041757 ESP-88 Chassis, AUS 041759 POLYBAG, L550xW600MM CONTROLSPACE S/W CD CD SLEEVE POLYBAG, L300xW150MM POWER CORD, 120V, US/CAN...
PACKAGING PART LIST ControlSpace ® CC-16 Controller Item Description Qty. Part Number Note Number Foam, White EPE CC-16 Controller 041761 Anti-static bag, 150 x 180 x 0.03MM Paper Tray Installation Manual, English Language 285042 White box Screw, #6-32x0.7", Phillips, ZINC (US/Japan) Bag, Poly, 40 x 60MM Screw, M4.0x18, Phillips, ZINC (Europe) Power Supply, 15VDC, 5W, 100-240VAC Input...
MAIN PART LIST ® ControlSpace CC-16 Controller Item Description Qty. Part Number Note Number Front plate, PC, GE, LEXAN, 241R, White 275432 Overlay, PC sheet, w/adhesive, 0.18mm 277488 Insert, plate, PC, GE, LEXAN, 241R, White 275434 LCD PCB Assembly 275817-002 Mounting Frame, PC, GE, LEXAN, 241R, White 275433 Main PCB Assembly...
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ® ControlSpace ESP-88 Chassis 4. GPIO Board Removal Refer to Figure 4 for the following proce- 4.1 Perform procedure 1. dures 4.2 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, 1. Top Cover Removal remove the two screws (3) that secure the GPIO card (31) to the back of the chassis 1.1 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, (22).
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 6.4 Lift out the Mic/Line PCB assembly. ControlSpace ® CC-16 Control Center Unplug the wiring harness for the Line Output PCB. Refer to Figure 5 for the following proce- Re-assembly Note: When re-installing the dures. Mic/Line PCB assembly, ensure that the LEDs located on the front of the LED PCB 1.
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ControlSpace ® CC-64 Control Center 5. LCM Display Module Removal Refer to Figure 6 for the following proce- 5.1 Perform procedure 3, but do not dures. unsolder the ribbon cable connection to the Main PCB (8). You can swing the Main PCB 1.
Front Panel Indicators and Features 1. Status Indicator 6. Serial Indicator Green = Netlist loaded, operating Red = RS232: Rx/Tx Yellow = DSP resource shortage (delay Yellow = RS485: CC-16 controller command or cycles) received Red = Error in netlist Green = RS485: CC-16 controller command Off = No netlist loaded...
Rear Panel Controls and Connections 1. Mic/Line Inputs 6. GPIO slot 2 Four balanced mic/line inputs (audio input For optional second GPIO card connectors are green) in slots 1 and 3. These are inputs S1-1 through S1-4 and S3- 7. Power Switch 1 through S3-4 in the ControlSpaceTM Designer software ON/OFF AC power...
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Rear Panel Controls and Connections Mic/Line Inputs Inputs The ESP-88 (base model) includes two “4x4” Switches and potentiometers can be con- Mic/Line cards. Each of these cards occupy nected to the control inputs to control var- two slots. The input connectors (green) and ious functions in the system.
AuBit switcher and the ATS-2 test station as shown in Figure 7. e.The connected ESP will appear on 3. If not installed on the PC, install the Bose “Project view”. This case has no Technic. ControlSpace Designer software. Once the software is installed, click on the icon to start the program.
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TEST PROCEDURES If there is no CC-16 or CC64 controller This setup is a straight-through connection connected, connect it now. You will also for this test. Click the connect icon. need the power supply for the controller. Click on the Properties view When the connection is completed, the background color will change.
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TEST PROCEDURES 4-2. Test Setup for the ControlSpace ® ESP-88 Chassis ETHERNET TO ATS-2 SERIAL LAN CABLE CONTROL PORT CC-16 ESP-88 Chassis LOOP-BACK ADAPTER OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT BLANK PHANTOM CH A CH B INDICATOR AuBit Switchbox DB-9 to CHANNEL ATS-2 AUX CONTROL OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
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TEST PROCEDURES Table of connection between the ESP-88 and AuBit switcher Switcher ESP-88 ESP-88 Switcher Inputs Outputs OUT CH1 Slot1 Input CH1 IN CH1 Slot2 Output CH1 OUT CH2 Slot1 Input CH2 IN CH2 Slot2 Output CH2 OUT CH3 Slot1 Input CH3 IN CH3 Slot2 Output CH3 OUT CH4...
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TEST PROCEDURES Test Connection Photographs Phantom Cutter Connection of Phantom Cutter GIO 2.2k ohm loop back cable...
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TEST PROCEDURES 4-3. The order of testing. The table below lists the tests that are automatically performed by the ATS-2 test station test macro. Test Test Gain or test item Test Channel Input 1/2 ~ Output 1/2 Input 3/4 ~ Output 3/4 Input 0dB / Output +4dBu Input 5/6 ~ Output 5/6 Input 7/8 ~ Output 7/8...
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TEST PROCEDURES 4-4. Fundamental Setting of ATS-2 4-4-3.Analyzer Setting. 4-4-1.Analog Generator Setting. Item Setting Instrument Audio Analyzer Item Setting Input Analog Wave form Sine(Normal) Level Set the units "dBu" Frequency 1kHz Frequency Set the units "kHz" Out puts A/B-ON Range Check both Track Track-A...
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TEST PROCEDURES 4-5.Automatic test setting on ATS2. Load the ATS2 macro file “ESP88 TestMacro.atsb”. Click on the Macro Editor button. The Macro Editor window shown at the bottom of the page will open. CAUTION: Do not change any of the text in the Macro Editor window, or you will change the test parameters, corrupting the test file and causing the test to fail.
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TEST PROCEDURES 4-6. About Automatic test setting on ATS2. This macro file “ESP88 TestMacro.atsb” can measure all items listed in section 4-3. The order of testing. Audio quality can be measured and logged automatically. When you click on the START/RESUME button in the Macro Editor window toolbar, the dialog box shown at right will appear on the screen.
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TEST PROCEDURES 4-7. Phantom Power test on the ATS2. The Phantom test is done by the Phantom checker hardware. This test will proceed automatically. 4-8. RS485 test on the ATS2. The RS485 test is performed by checking to see if the unit can see the CC-16 controller that is connected to the RS485 connector.
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TEST PROCEDURES 4-9. Test log file. This test will be saved automatically as a text file with the file name specified in step 4.6. The text file format is as shown below.
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TEST PROCEDURES 4-10. Pass/Fail evaluation and report of this test. The log file data must be checked for each item. The Excel test file “ESPTestReporter.xls” can check all of the items that are logged. This file has a macro to load the data from the log data text (.txt) file. The example above shows a test that failed because of no data.
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TEST PROCEDURES This is an example of the PASSED ESP-88 chassis test data in Excel format. 5. Testing method and criteria. Note: The information in the following pages is provided for reference only. You will not need to set the ATS2 manually to perform these tests. This section describes the settings and criteria of each of the tests to be performed.
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TEST PROCEDURES Noise Test ATS2 Settings Item Setting Frequency Amplitude 22HZ / 22KHz LPF Filter “A” Weighting Test Limits Item Upper limit Lower limit Level -77dBu -200dBu FRQ20kHz ATS2 Settings Item Setting Frequency 20kHz Amplitude +4.00dBu <10HZ / FS/2 Filter None Test Limits Item...
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TEST PROCEDURES 19.5dBu ATS2 Settings Item Setting Frequency 1kHz Amplitude +23.5dBu (Nominal +19.5dB) 22HZ / 22KHz LPF Filter “A” Weighting Test Limits Item Upper limit Lower limit Function(THD+N) 1.5% Perform these tests for channels 1 through 8. 5-2.Gain at 14dB ESP Setting: Set all channel gains to = 14dB.
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TEST PROCEDURES 5-3.Gain 24dB ESP-88 Chassis Settings: Set all channel gains to = 24dB. (Command on COM = ^BA{1/2}{L/R}24^C) AMPL(1kHz) ATS2 Settings Item Setting Frequency 1kHz Amplitude -20.00dBu <10HZ / FS/2 Filter None Test Limits Item Upper limit Lower limit Level +5.5dBu +2.5dBu...
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TEST PROCEDURES Noise ATS2 Settings Item Setting Frequency Amplitude 22HZ / 22KHz LPF Filter “A” Weighting Test Limits Item Upper limit Lower limit Level -73dBu -200dBu Perform this test on channels 1 through 8. 5-5. Gain 48dB ESP Settings: Set all channel gains to = 48dB. (Command on COM = ^BA{1/2}{L/R}48^C) AMPL(1kHz) ATS2 Settings...
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TEST PROCEDURES FRQ20kHz ATS2 Settings Item Setting Frequency 20kHz Amplitude -44.00dBu <10HZ / FS/2 Filter None Test Limits Item Upper limit Lower limit Level +3.5dBu +1.0dBu FRQ20Hz ATS2 Settings Item Setting Frequency 20Hz Amplitude -44.00dBu <10HZ / FS/2 Filter None Test Limits Item Upper limit...
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TEST PROCEDURES 5-6.Gain 54dB ESP Setting: Set all channel gains to = 54dB. (Command on COM = ^BA{1/2}{L/R}54^C) AMPL(1kHz) ATS2 Settings Item Setting Frequency 1kHz Amplitude -50.00dBu <10HZ / FS/2 Filter None Test Limits Item Upper limit Lower limit Level +5.5dBu +2.5dBu Noise...
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TEST PROCEDURES Noise ATS2 Settings Item Setting Frequency Amplitude 22HZ / 22KHz LPF Filter “A” Weighting Test Limits Item Upper limit Lower limit Level -52dBu -200dBu FRQ20kHz ATS2 Settings Item Setting Frequency 20kHz Amplitude -60.00dBu <10HZ / FS/2 Filter None Test Limits Item Upper limit...
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TEST PROCEDURES 19.5dBu ATS2 Settings Item Setting Frequency 1kHz Amplitude -40.5 dBu (Nominal +19.5dB) 22HZ / 22KHz LPF Filter “A” Weighting Test Limits Item Upper limit Lower limit Function(THD+N) 1.5% Perform this test on channels 1 through 8. 5-8.Gain 0dB and Output Level -10dB ESP Setting: Set all channel gains to = 0dB.
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TEST PROCEDURES FRQ20kHz ATS2 Settings Item Setting Frequency 20kHz Amplitude +4.00dBu <10HZ / FS/2 Filter None Test Limits Item Upper limit Lower limit Level -8.5dBu -11.5dBu FRQ20Hz ATS2 Settings Item Setting Frequency 20Hz Amplitude +4.00dBu <10HZ / FS/2 Filter None Test Limits Item Upper limit...
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TEST PROCEDURES 6. Phantom test The phantom test will be done after the audio tests. Pass/Fail is detected by “Phantom Checker”. This phantom checker is modified a GIO used to measure the voltage of the phantom power. Test Limits Item Pass Fail Measured channel...
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TEST PROCEDURES 9. LAN Test. The configuration of ESP is done by the Local Area Network (LAN). Therefore LAN communication can be confirmed by the ESP and can be settled by the design tool and that can measure it in the correct situation. Test Limits Item Pass...
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TEST PROCEDURES Once the test is complete, open the ControlSpace software and set the ESP-88 chassis so that there is no connection, as shown in the examples below. This must be done so that the chassis will not be configured for pass-through when it gets back to the customer. Setting of outside of ESP No connection Write no connection by “connecting”.
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TEST PROCEDURES 13. Viewing the test results. The log data that was obtained by the ATS2 macro must be evaluated by opening the Excel sheet that was described in section “4-10. Pass/Fail evaluation and report of this test.” Device under test According to OT1-400338 Serial Number ESP-1...
IPD supply. If the wiring harness connector has a translucent plastic body, unplug it from the power supply and motherboard ® and discard it. Install the upgraded harness Bose part number 318938-001S. Astec Power Supply Note: The wiring harnesses for the IPD and Astec supplies are NOT interchangeable.
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IPD supply. If the wiring harness connector has a translucent plastic body, unplug it from the power supply and motherboard ® and discard it. Install the upgraded harness Bose part number 318935-001S. Note: The wiring harnesses for the IPD and Astec supplies are NOT interchangeable.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Solution • No Power Turn power on, plug in power cord. • Power is on, but no Verify that there is an input signal from the source. The audio input sound indicator should be green (or yellow). •...
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION HISTORY Date Revision Description of Change Change Driven Pages Level Affected 3/06 Document released at revision 00. Service manual release 1/08 Added part numbers for RoHS versions. RoHS 12-18 8/08 Added part number for new Surround New accessory 5, 16 Sound expansion card.
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SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham Massachusetts USA 01701 P/N: 286448-SM Rev. 03 8/2008 (P) http://serviceops.bose.com...
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