XECI - Receiver LD Systems - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Extension module for Ethernet control
Brand	LD Systems
Model	XECI
Compatibility	LD IPA series installation power amplifiers
Dimensions (W × H × D)	82.5 × 36.5 × 76.3 mm
Weight	50 g
Power consumption	1.075 W (link disabled), 1.375 W (link enabled)
Connectivity	Ethernet RJ45 10/100 Base-T
Transmission protocol	TCP/IP and UDP
Chip	STM32H743
LED indicators	LED Status (white/red) and RJ45 LED (Link/Activity)
IP reset function	IP Reset button (long press 5 seconds)
Control software	QUESTRA® (free download at www.ld-systems.com)
Supported operating systems	iOS, Android, Windows, macOS (for Questra Remote application)
Box contents	1x XECI module, mounting instructions
Mounting	Installation in a dedicated slot of the IPA amplifier (screws included)
Safety	Installation by qualified personnel only; disconnect the amplifier before mounting; keep out of reach of children (small parts)
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Required network conditions	Multicast traffic enabled (IGMP); default static IP address 192.168.0.192/24
Recycling	Product subject to WEEE directive; do not dispose with household waste
Warranty	See terms on manufacturer's website

Frequently Asked Questions - XECI LD Systems

What to do if the Status LED is solid red?

A solid red LED indicates firmware incompatibility with the motherboard or a network stack issue. Check firmware compatibility and contact technical support if necessary.

How to reset the IP address of the XECI module?

Press and hold the IP Reset button. After 5 seconds, the LED flashes rapidly: release the button to start the IP reset. The module returns to its default static IP address (192.168.0.192).

What type of Ethernet cable to use?

Use a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable of category 5e or higher for all wired connections.

Is the XECI module compatible with all LD Systems amplifiers?

No, the XECI is specifically designed for LD IPA series installation power amplifiers. Do not use it with other models.

How to install the XECI module in an IPA amplifier?

First disconnect the amplifier. Remove the cover of the expansion slot (4 screws). Slide the module in, aligning the contact strips and respecting the orientation (asymmetric pins). Screw the module back with the cover screws.

What is the IP Reset button for?

It resets the network configuration of the module and returns to the factory default static IP address (192.168.0.192). This procedure is useful in case of lost connection or incorrect settings.

How to connect the XECI module to the network?

Connect an Ethernet cable between the RJ45 port of the module and a switch/router supporting multicast traffic (IGMP enabled). The device then appears in QUESTRA software under AVAILABLE DEVICES.

What does the white flashing of the Status LED mean?

A white flashing indicates that the module is starting up or in IP reset phase (slow then fast after 5 seconds). A solid white means the network stack is ready and IP settings are correct.

Where to download the QUESTRA software?

Download the latest version for free from the official LD Systems website: www.ld-systems.com. The software allows full configuration of compatible devices.

How to configure the amplifier IP address with QUESTRA?

After connecting the module to the network, open QUESTRA. Drag the device into the PROJECT DEVICES area, click Download from Devices and connect, then select the device and go to the SETTINGS menu to modify the IP.

USER MANUAL XECI LD Systems

Red electronic circuit board with network ports and an Ethernet logo (no readable text beyond labels)

XECI

ETHERNET CONTROL INTERFACE CARD FOR IPA SERIES LDXECI

CONTENTS / INHALTSVERZEICHNIS / CONTENU / CONTENIDO / TREŚĆ / CONTENUTO

ENGLISH

INFORMATION ON THIS QUICK GUIDE 4

PRODUCT INFORMATION 4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4

SCOPE OF DELIVERY 5

ASSEMBLY 5

CONNECTIONS, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 6

NETWORK CONNECTION 6

TECHNICAL DATA 9

DISPOSAL 10

MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATIONS 11

DEUTSCH

PRODUKTINFORMATIONEN 12

INFORMATIONS SUR LE PRODUIT 20

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ 20

CONTENU DU CARTON 21

ASSEMBLY 21

CONNECTIONS, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 22

CONNEXION RÉSEAU 22

CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES 25

MISE EN DÉCHETTERIE 26

DÉCLARATIONS DU FABRICANT 27

ESPAÑOL

Expansion module with Ethernet control interface for LD IPA installation power amplifiers.

INTENDED USE

This item is a product-specific accessory that is only intended for use with the LD Systems IPA installation power amplifier. These assembly instructions do not replace the operating instructions for the associated product. Always read the relevant operating instructions first. This accessory does not affect the intended use of the associated product. Observe the safety instructions in the operating instructions for the associated product! The technical data shown in the operating instructions can change in connection with this accessory item.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please read these instructions carefully.
2. Keep all information and instructions in a safe place.
3. Follow the instructions.
4. Only use the accessories in the manner intended.

CAUTION: The installation of the expansion module may only be carried out by qualified personnel. If you are not qualified to do so, do not attempt to install the extension module yourself, but use the help of professional companies! Make sure that no foreign bodies get into the housing!

DANGER: KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN! THE PRODUCT CONTAINS SMALL PARTS THAT CAN BE SWALLOWED AND PACKAGING MATERIAL THAT CAN BE SWALLOWED! PLASTIC BAGS MUST BE KEPT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Remove the product from the packaging and remove all packaging material. Please check that the delivery is complete and intact and please notify your distributor immediately after purchase if the delivery is not complete or damaged. The scope of delivery of the product includes:

• 1x XECI extension module
• Assembly instructions

ASSEMBLY

1. Disconnect the power amplifier completely from the mains (pull out the mains plug)!
2. Loosen and remove the four screws from the cover of the expansion slot using a suitable tool (see markings in the illustration). Keep the cover for later conversion.
3. Slide the expansion module into the expansion slot, making sure that the contact strip of the module slides correctly into the connection strip of the power amplifier. Asymmetrically mounted guide pins on the module's plate ensure that the module cannot be installed the wrong way round A.
4. Now screw the module to the power amplifier housing using the screws previously loosened from the expansion slot cover.

Close-up of a device rear panel with labeled ports and a close-up of its internal circuit board (no text or symbols visible)

CONNECTIONS, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

LD X ECI ETHERNET 1 2 STATUS IP RESET 3

1 ETHERNET

Ethernet interface for controlling the installation amplifier via the free QUESTRA software.

2 STATUS

The status LED provides information about the internal integration between the card and the main board in the IPA power amplifier (firmware compatibility, internal communication problems):

• White flashing during start-up. The unit is loading the data for IPA.
• Permanently white: The network stack in the card is ready – The IP settings have been configured properly.
• Permanent red – Firmware is not compatible with motherboard, problems with network stack.
• White flashing (slow/fast) during IP reset procedure.

3 IP RESET

Long press activates the IP reset procedure. Initially, the status LED flashes slowly in white and when the button is pressed for 5 seconds, the status LED flashes quickly to indicate that the IP reset procedure will be carried out after the button is released.

NETWORK CONNECTION

LD Systems' XECI module enables remote control of compatible devices, such as IPA series amplifiers, over the network. Once the XECI module is built into a device, it can be connected to a network infrastructure and controlled via a computer running LD Systems QUESTRA software.

PREREQUISITES FOR OPERATION

• Computer with QUESTRA software installed
- Network interface (router, switch) with activated multicast traffic (activate IGMP protocol).
- Ethernet cable. Use a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable (Cat 5e or better) for all wired connections.

Diagram showing wireless network connection between a laptop, router, and desktop with iOS icons

FIRST STEPS

The XECI modules are delivered with a pre-configured static IP address (192.168.0.192) as standard. To be able to recognise the unit with the Questra software, please make sure that the IP settings of the computer on which the Questra software is installed are configured in the same network range as the XECI modules. See notes below.

• IP range : 192.168.0.X/24 (where X can be any value between 1 and 254, except 192 which is already used by default by the XECI modules)
  • Network mask : 255.255.255.0

Once a device with a XECI module is connected to a network and switched on, it will appear under the AVAILABLE DEVICES section in the ADD DEVICES field on the left. Please note that multicast traffic must be enabled in the switch/router for the device to be detected.

QUESTRA offline MAP SYSTEM ADD DEVICES Close PROJECT DEVICES AVAILABLE DEVICES Scan Type Model Manufacturer IPA412T LD Systems Add all OFFLINE DEVICES Filter

Drag and drop the device into the PROJECT DEVICES area to be able to configure it. Then click the Offline button at the top of the screen and select Download from Devices and connect to connect to the device.

Download from devices and connect Deploy to devices and connect

Once the unit is online, click on the unit in the PROJECT DEVICES list and select the SETTINGS menu on the right to go directly to the settings menu and change the IP settings of the unit. For more details about the complete unit configuration with the QUESTRA software, please download the latest version from the LD Systems website (www.ld-systems.com) to your computer and read the user manual.

PBSETS SETTINGS Network • Ethernet Link

QUESTRA SOFTWARE

The Questra software not only enables comprehensive configuration of compatible devices, such as IPA Series amplifiers, but also provides integration capabilities for third-party remote control units and allows users to create their own custom control panels that can be controlled via the Questra remote control apps available for iOS, Android, Windows and MAC OS.

Please download the latest version of the QUESTRA software from the LD Systems website (www.ld-systems.com) to your computer, check the system requirements for the software and follow the software instructions to start configuring a unit.

TECHNICAL DATA

Article number LDXECI

Product type Expansion Card to add Ethernet control

Compatibility LD IPA installation power amplifiers

Control element Button for IP reset

Application software QUESTRA (free download)

Display elements RJ45 LEDs: Link / Activity2-colour LED for internal connection status

Dimensions (W × H × D) 82.5 × 36.5 × 76.3 mm

Weight 50 g

Ethernet

Interface RJ45

Chip STM32H743

Transmission protocol TCP/IP & UDP

Ethernet Standard 10/100 Base-T

Parallel connections 4

Power consumption 1,075 W (Link Down), 1,375 W (Link Up)

Indications

Rear Panel

RJ45 LEDs: Link / ActivityStatus LED: internal connection status

Software Application

QUESTRA® (free download)

DISPOSAL

PACKAGING :

1. Packaging can be disposed of via the usual waste disposal channels.
2. Please separate the packaging according to the waste disposal and materials regulations in your country.

DEVICE :

1. This device is subject to the European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in its applicable version. WEEE Directive-Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Old devices and batteries do not belong in household waste. The old device or batteries must be disposed of via an approved waste disposal service or a municipal waste disposal facility. Follow the directives in your country!
2. Follow the disposal laws in your country.
3. As a private customer, you can obtain information on environmentally friendly disposal options from the retailer from whom you purchased the product or from the relevant regional authorities.

MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATIONS

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Adam Hall GmbH, Adam-Hall-Str. 1, 61267 Neu Anspach, Germany

E-mail [e-mail] / +49 (0)6081 / 9419-0.

Our current warranty conditions and limitation of liability can be found at:

https://cdn-shop.adamhall.com/media/pdf/MANUFACTURERS-DECLARATIONS_LD_SYSTEMS.pdf.

Contact your distribution partner for service.

UKCA-CONFORMITY

Hereby, Adam Hall Ltd. declares that this product meets the following guidelines

(where applicable) Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1091)

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Regulation 2012 (SI 2012/3032)

Radio Equipment Regulations 2017(SI 2016/2015)

UKCA-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Products that are subject to Electrical Equipment(Safety)Regulation 2016,

EMC Regulation 2016 or

RoHS Regulation can be requested at [e-mail].

Products that are subject to the Radio

Equipments Regulations 2017 (SI2017/1206) can be downloaded from

www.adamhall.com/compliance/.

CE CONFORMITY

Adam Hall GmbH hereby confirm that this product meets the following guidelines (where applicable):

Low-Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)

EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)

RoHS (2011/65/EU)

RED (2014/53/EU)

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Declarations of conformity for products subject to the LVD, EMC, RoHS Directive can be requested from [e-mail].

Declarations of conformity for products subject to RED can be downloaded from www.adamhall.com/compliance/.

Misprints and errors as well as technical or other changes are reserved!

DEUTSCH

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Diagram showing network connection between a laptop, wireless router, and iOS devices via wireless signals

ERSTE SCHRITTE

QUESTRA Download from devices and connect Deploy to devices and connect ADD DEVICES × Close AVAILABLE DEVICES PROJECT DEVICES Scan Model IBM42T

OUTPUTS PRESENTS SETTINGS Network ● Ethernet Link ○ Remote Bus Link

QUESTRA-SOFTWARE

INFORMATIONS SUR LE PRODUIT

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CONNEXIONS, COMMANDES ET INDICATEURS

LD X ECI ETHERNET 1 2 STATUS IP RESET 3

1 ETHERNET

Diagram showing network connection between a laptop, router, and iOS devices with wireless signals

PREMIÈRES ÉTAPES

Download from devices and connect Deploy to devices and connect

DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ CE

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CONEXIONES, CONTROLES E INDICADORES

LD X ECI ETHERNET 1 2 STATUS IP RESET 3

1 ETHERNET

Diagram showing wireless network connection between a laptop, router, and iOS device with Android/Android icons

PRIMEROS PASOS

Download from devices and connect Deploy to devices and connect

Close-up of a device showing a switch and ports with red circular annotations, alongside a close-up of a red circuit board labeled 'A' (no text or symbols on the board itself)

POŁĄCZENIA, ELEMENTY STERUJĄCE I WSKAŹNIKI

LD X ECI ETHERNET 1 2 STATUS IP RESET 3

1 ETHERNET

Diagram showing wireless network connection between a laptop, router, and iOS devices with Android/iOS icons

PIERWSZE KROKI

Download from devices and connect Deploy to devices and connect

Pobór mocy 1,075 W (Link Down), 1,375 W (Link Up)

Wskazania

Panel tylny Diody LED RJ45: Link / Activity

Status LED:

Close-up of a device rear panel with labeled ports and a close-up of its red circuit board (no text or symbols visible)

COLLEGAMENTI, CONTROLLI E INDICATORI

LD X ECI ETHERNET 1 2 STATUS IP RESET 3

1 ETHERNET

Diagram showing wireless network connection between a laptop, router, and desktop with iOS icons

PRIMI PASSI

Download from devices and connect Deploy to devices and connect