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Introduction, Table of contents

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Safety precautions

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Tools

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Parts

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Assembly

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System Information

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Advanced System Information

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Troubleshooting

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FAQ

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Support

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Warranty

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Disclaimer

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Revisions

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Notes

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Table of Contents

Thank you for purchasing the Hypex UcD180 stereo 
kit, powered by our UcD® technology.

 

     SMPS400A180 (1x)

This  assembly  instruction  covers  the  general 
assembly  instructions  for  this  specific  model.  For 
detailed  technical  information  about  the  used 
modules please refer to the datasheet on our website.

This stereo kit can be a 2 channel poweramp for your 
passive  loudspeakers.  We  offer  two  kinds  of  stereo 
kits:

 

     UcD180HG with HxR (2x)

 

     UcD180 stereo kit

,   2x180W

 

     UcD400 stereo kit

,   2x200W

Please  note  the  different  models.  This  assembly 
instruction  describes  how  to  assemble  one  of  these 
models.  Both  models  only  offers  balanced  inputs,  if 
your source only offers unbalanced output’s you can 
use  one  of  our  interconnects  to  connect  them 
properly.

Please read the safety instructions on the next page 
before assembling and installing and/or operating the 
UcD® stereo kit.

The  UcD®  amplifier  and  the  Switch  Mode  Power 
Supply used in this kit are: 

UcD180 stereo kit, a brief introduction

Included in the kit

 

     

Switch Mode Power Supply

 

     

Complete internal cable harness

 

     

Mounting plate

 

     

All required connectors

 

     

All required mounting materials

 

     

Complete Hypex DIY case

 

     

2x UcD® amplifier

 

     

Tools as described at page 4

 

     

Interconnects

 

     

This assembly instruction

 

     

Power cable

Not included in the kit

 

     

Loudspeaker cables

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Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the 
WEEE directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste 
electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment 
and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the 
correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off 
your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

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.

Natural convection should not be impeded by covering the 
module (apart from the end applications housing). Do not 
block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the protective earth 
/ grounding mains inlet. Protective earth is provided for 
your safety.

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.

Only use 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.

This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or 
splashing, and no object filled with liquids, such as 
vases or beer glasses, shall be placed on the apparatus.

15.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this 
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16.

This apparatus has been designed with Class-I 
construction and must be connected to a mains socket 
outlet with a protective earthing connection.

17.

This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style 
AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the 
rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the 
user.

18.

The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the 
disconnect device, so the disconnect device shall remain 
readily operable.

19.

Do not run any cables across the top or the bottom of the 
module. Apply fixtures to cables to ensure that this is not 
compromised.

20.

Before using this product, ensure all cables are correctly 
connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you 
detect any damage, do not use the product.

21.

Changes  or  modifications  not  expressly  approved  by 
Hypex Electronics will void compliance and therefore the 
user's authority to operate the equipment.

22.

Service or modifications by any person or persons other 
than by Hypex Electronics authorized personnel voids the 
warranty. 

Gebruik voor dit apparaat een geaard stopcontact.

Verwenden Sie für dieses Gerät eine geerdete 

Utilisez une prise électrique mise à la terre pour cet 
appareil.

 

Utilice un tomacorriente con conexión a tierra para 
este aparato.

Use a grounded electrical outlet for this appliance.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is 
intended to alert the user of the prescence of important 
operating and maintaining (servicing) instructions in 
the literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an 
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the 
prescence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within 
the  product’s  enclosure,  that  may  be  of  significant 
magnitude  to  constitute  a  risk  of  electric  shock  to 
persons.

Attention:  Observe  precautions  for  handling 
electrostatic  sensitive  devices.  This  module  uses 
semiconductors that can be damaged by electrostatic 
discharge (ESD).

Les dommages causés par un usage non approprié sont 
exclus de la garantie.

Ce  produit  ne  contient  aucune  pièce  devant  être 
entretenue par l'utilisateur.

Précautions de sécurité

Avertissement: 

Pour réduire les risques de choc électrique, ne 

pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou l'humidité.

Ce  unité  est  sous  tension  secteur  et  certaines  de  ses 
pièces  accessibles  sont  sous  une  tension  dangereuse. 
Ces  pièces  doivent  dans  tous  les  cas  être  protégées 
contre  contacts  accidentels.  Lors  de  l'installation,  une 
prudence extrême s'impose. Ne jamais toucher les pièces 
du  module  quand  celui-ci  est  relié  au  secteur.  Isoler 
l'appareil du secteur et attendre 10 minutes pour laisser 
à tous les condensateurs le temps de se décharger avant 
de le manipuler.

This  unit  operates  at  mains  voltage  and  carries 
hazardous voltages at accessible parts. These parts may 
never be exposed to inadvertent touch. Observe extreme 
care during installation and never touch module of the 
unit  while  it  is  connected to  the  mains.  Disconnect  the 
unit from the mains and allow all capacitors to discharge 
for 10 minutes before handling it.

Damage due to inappropriate handling is not covered by 
warranty. This product has no user-serviceable parts.

Warning: 

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 

expose this device to rain or moisture.

Safety precautions

Summary of Contents for SMPS400A180

Page 1: ...Assembly Instructions Stereo kit High Grade Audio Power Ampli er...

Page 2: ...with HxR 2x UcD180 stereo kit 2x180W UcD400 stereo kit 2x200W Please note the different models This assembly instruction describes how to assemble one of these models Both models only offers balanced...

Page 3: ...ug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable 19 Do not run any cables across the top or the bottom of the module Apply xtures to c...

Page 4: ...00408 M3x8 Not used 4xAM 2 F01G000408 M3x8 AM 1 2x H01U000649 UCD180HG HxR Ampli er SMPS400A180 SU 1 1x H02U000907 SMPS400A180 Supply Parts 1 5mm included OR 12mm TX 10 7mm 5 5mm 3 5mm PH 2 PH 1 Tools...

Page 5: ...6A22L1 CK 12 2x Z3A24L1 Z4A14L1 1xCK 11 CK 10 1x Z2A13L2 Z8B22L1 CK 9 1x 1xCK 8 Z1A2L1 1x Z1A10L4 CK 7 M08U005375 CK 6 1x 1x Z1A6L5 CK 5 1x Z1A12L1 CK 4 CK 3 2x K99U004799 M3x8 CK 2 4x F01G005199 CK 1...

Page 6: ...m CA 19 1x 4 5mm CA 18 1x CA 17 4 5mm 8x M4 CA 16 1x CA 15 1x M4x12 CA 14 M4x10 4x CA 13 M4x10 4x CA 12 M3x8 4x M3x6 CA 11 2x CA 10 M3x5 2x M02U002565 4xCA 8 2x CA 9 1xCA 7 CA 6 1x CA 5 1x M02U004193...

Page 7: ...x F04G000025 M4 AC 12 1x F03G000027 M4x10 AC 11 1x F01G000024 6x3x10mm 4xAC 10 M07U004195 16x 3 3mm AC 9 F04G000021 12x M3 AC 8 F03G000023 M3x20 4xAC 7 F01G005197 M3x16 4xAC 6 F01G004804 M3x12 AC 5 4x...

Page 8: ...8 2x 4x 2x...

Page 9: ...9 USE ONLY WITH 250V FUSE 2x 2x...

Page 10: ...10 b a b a AC 10 AC 9 AC 8 AC 7 AM 2 AM 1 Ampli ers 4x CA 5 CK 5 CK 1 CK 2 CA 15 CA 19 CA 18 CA 16 Ground UcDxxxHGx2...

Page 11: ...11 4x AC 9 AC 8 AC 6 CA 8 CA 1 Case 1x b 3x a b a a a CA 12 SU 1 Supply 4x 2x...

Page 12: ...12 CA 11 CA 7 AC 14 AC 13 AC 12 AC 11 CK 4 Light Ground 4x...

Page 13: ...13 USE ONLY WITH 250V FUSE USE ONLY WITH 250V FUSE 2x Female XLR micro t Female XLR micro t CA 17 CA 14 Back...

Page 14: ...14 CK 1 DC ERROR CK 13 LS LS LS LS AM 1 AM 1 Connections Audio Output DC Error...

Page 15: ...15 CK 4 AC 2 Ground...

Page 16: ...16 AC 3 CK 7 L AC 2 CK 7 CK 6 AC Line Switch...

Page 17: ...17 115Vac Mains 230Vac Mains AC 3 AC 2 CK 14 SU 1 N J2 CK 4 115Vac Mains 230Vac Mains AC Supply...

Page 18: ...GND GND UcD2 J4 J6 J5 CK 12 AM 1 CK 1 CA 7 CK 10 CA 6 SU 1 Light DC Error DC Amp L 18...

Page 19: ...19 GND GND UcD1 SMPS J3 AM 1 CK 12 CK 1 CK 11 SU 1 DC Supply DC Amp R...

Page 20: ...20 Amp Enable Right in Left in J1 J1 CK 1 CK 3 CK 3 CK 9 AM 1 AM 1 Audio Input Amp Enable...

Page 21: ...21 AC 4 Cable Fixation...

Page 22: ...22 230Vac Mains 115Vac Mains Result Check all connections...

Page 23: ...23 2x CA 17 CA 13 CA 10 CA 9 CA 3 Front USE ONLY WITH 250V FUSE USE ONLY WITH 250V FUSE 2x CA 17 CA 14 CA 2 Lid...

Page 24: ...24 2x 2x...

Page 25: ...t size incl feet excl connectors 0 1 20Hz f 20kHz Pout PR 2 Load impedance min 1 Performance Voltage Gain 25 5 26 5dB Source impedance max 7k Operation Power Bandwidth 20 35kHz For more detailed infor...

Page 26: ...cations Ncore is in basic words improved UcD technology UcD products are well respected in the audio scene and already considered audiophile The output power of both UcD stereo kits is Q almost the sa...

Page 27: ...nsent from Hypex Electronics BV Disclaimer Hypex Electronics warrants this device for a period of two years after the original date of purchase against defects due to faulty workmanship or materials a...

Page 28: ...Hypex Electronics BV Kattegat 8 9723 JP Groningen The Netherlands 31 50 526 4993 sales hypex nl www hypex nl...

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