Eton force fa 3000, force fa 5000 Instruction Manual

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Digital SPL Mono Channel amplifier

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read this manual before installation

- Class D technology

- Fully 1 Ohm stable operation

- Spec audiophile grade components

- Highly eff icient MOSFET transistors

- Tow toroidal core technology

- Massive terminals

- Variable low pass crossover

- Built in power bridging module

- 3 way protection (circuit/thermal/overload)

- Bridge sync. capable

- Remote control

The quality of the installation might affect the performance and steadiness of your
product. Please contact your ETON dealer for any upcoming questions regarding
installation and commissioning. Please consider all cable- and device security
measures mentioned in this manual. The warranty might expire, in case the
installation is not done correctly.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE!

We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new product. Please read through the
installation manual thoroughly.
It contains many hints for the correct use of the amplif ier.

Attention!
Please read all warnings in this manual. These informations are pointed out, to
inform you about possible personal injuries or damage of goods.

Auditory defect!
Continuing loudness of more than 85dB can harm your hearing ability! ETON
loudspeaker systems and amplifiers are able to exceed 85dB.

Loudness and public trac!
The use of sound systems may hinder the hearing of important trac/danger sounds
and therefore cause danger during the usage. ETON is not responsible for auditory
or corporal defects or property damages resulting from the usage of its products.

SECURITY HINTS

IMPORTANT

FEATURES

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GENERAL SECURITY DIRECTIONS

- Always read the installation manual before operating

- Keep the installation manual nearby in case you have to look something up

- Make sure that all electrical - and amplifier cables are fixed and connected BEFORE running
A BLACKOUT THROUGH JAMMED POWER CABLES MUST BE IMPOSSIBLE

- Never remove power cables by pulling

- ALWAYS remove the main fuse while working on the power cables

- NEVER use switches on the amplifier while it is working

- NEVER connect loudspeakers while the amplifier is working

- NEVER disconnect a loudspeaker while the amplifier is working

- Never operate the amplifier without loudspeakers connected

- Beware of flammable materials near the amplifier

- Make sure the amplifier is always well vented

- Make sure the cable cross-sections are equal at plus- and minus cables
For every plus cable connected to the battery an EQUALLY STRONG minus cable has
to be carried from the battery to the trim (or directly to the amplifier)

- Never mount the amplifier with the labeled side down

- Never mount the amplifier where it can be exposed to direct sun or moisture

- MOUNT POWER CABLES SECURELY. Abrasion protection should be used when cables are
carried through. SHORTS CAUSE DANGER OF FIRE!

- Never mount power cables along or over metal lines

- Never bypass the loudspeaker cables with the autobody or against each other

- AVOID physical contact with the amplifier as this might cause burns. Also true for animals

- Use a slightly damp tissue to clean the amplifier only

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1. After reading the manual, decide where you are going to install the unit.

2. Once the location has been chosen, place the amplifier into position. Use a felt
tip pen or a pancil and mark the four holes to be drilled for mounting. NEVER
use the amplifier as a template for drilling. It might be damaged! Take the amplifier
from the location and drill the four holes.

3. Fix the amplifier to MDF or wooden surface. AVOID FIXING IT TO THE AUTOBODY
or other conducting parts.

4. If possible, test the system to ensure it is operating correctly before the final
mounting.

5. Mount the amplifier using the supplied four self tapping screws.

Self Tapping Screws

INSTALLATION

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The class "D" amplifier is designed to work within 10 to 16 volts DC. Before any wires are
connected, the vehicle‘s electrical system should therefore be checked for correct voltage
supply with the help of a voltmeter. First check the voltage at the battery with the ignition
in the o position. The voltmeter should read n o less than 12 volts. Next, check the battery
with the engine running between 1500 and 2000 rpm. The voltmeter should now read
between 13,5 and 14,5 volts. If your vehicle‘s electrical system is not up to these
specifications we recommend having it checked by an automotive mechanic before
further installation.

RECOMMENDED POWER WIRE

The proper wire size is very important for an amplifier of this power le vel. Because of the
Class „D“ circuit and the high output electric currents of more than 300 A can occour.
We recommend a minimum wire cross-section of 50mm per connection. ALWAYS USE
THE SAME THICKNESS OF WIRES FOR PLUS AND MINUS CABLE! Lead plus and minus
cable diectly to the power source.

POWER

Amplifier power wire should be wired directly to the battery usinf the installation requirements.
Start at the amplifier and run the power wire through the vehicle to the battery. The use of
grommets is recommended when passing the power wire through any metal wall. Avoid sharp
corners or sharp body parts that may cut through the insulation of the cable. Avoid running the
wire over engine components or near heater cores. Use an inline fuse to minimalize the risk
of re caused by a short! Connect the fuse holder as close to the battery positive as possible.
For most applications, an 80 Ampere maxi fuse or comparable ANL wafer fuse can be used.
now connect the wire to the battery but remember to leave the fuse out until all other wire
connections are made.

GROUNDING

When grounding your amplifier locate a metal area inside the car, preferably close to the
amplifier. (floor) Once again, investigate the area you wish to use for electrical wires, watch
out for vacuum lines, brake- or fuel lines. Remove unneccessary paint to ensure a better metal
contact. Use the same wire for grounding as you did for power. Terminate the ground wire
and connect it directly to the metal. Therefore you use a nut. It is important that this
connection is stable. At the end you spread silicone over the screw and bare metal to prevent
rust and water leaks.
WE RECOMMEND TO CONNECT THE MINUS WIRE DIRECTLY TO THE BATTERY BECAUSE
OF THE HIGH POWER RUNNING

POWER HOOK-UPS

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The class"D" amplifier is a SINGLE CHANNEL dedicated subwoofer amplifier.
Unlike other amplifiers, the Class "D" operates as a single channel and cannot be
bridged. Don't be fooled by the outputs. Two outputs are used strictly for convenience
and are paralleled internally onthe amplifier. This means if both outputs are used with
one driver each, the amplifier sees the same load as if the same drivers are connected
to only one output terminal.

See diagram below.

- In both diagrams the amplfier sees a 2 Ohm load

- Minus can be connected directly to the battery

SPEAKER WIRING & ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (FA 3000)

battery

fuse

Remote

battery

Remote

fuse

battery

Remote

fuse

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- In both diagrams the amplfier sees a 2 Ohm load

- Minus can be connected directly to the battery

battery

fuse

Remote

fuse

fuse

battery

fuse

Remote

fuse

fuse

battery

fuse

Remote

fuse

fuse

The class"D" amplifier is a SINGLE CHANNEL dedicated subwoofer amplifier.
Unlike other amplifiers, the Class "D" operates as a single channel and cannot be
bridged. Don't be fooled by the outputs. Two outputs are used strictly for convenience
and are paralleled internally onthe amplifier. This means if both outputs are used with
one driver each, the amplifier sees the same load as if the same drivers are connected
to only one output terminal.

See diagram below.

SPEAKER WIRING & ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (FA 5000)

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The power connection can also be mounted in an alternative way as shown below.
It is more secure with high currents. Make sure the clamps are fixed tightly.
FUSES HAVE TBE MOUNTED ON THE FIRST 30 CM (BETTER CLOSER)
COMING FROM THE BATTERY!

See diagram below.

SPEAKER WIRING & POWER CONNECTION (FA 3000)

battery

fuse

Remote

battery

Remote

fuse

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battery

fuse

fuse

Remote

battery

fuse

fuse

Remote

fuse

The power connection can also be mounted in an alternative way as shown below.
It is more secure with high currents. Make sure the clamps are fixed tightly.
FUSES HAVE TBE MOUNTED ON THE FIRST 30 CM (BETTER CLOSER)
COMING FROM THE BATTERY!

See diagram below.

SPEAKER WIRING & POWER CONNECTION (FA 5000)

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AMPLIFIER OPERATING

When using dual amplifiers to power one subwoofer, the positive terminal of the
Subwoofer‘s voice coil is connected to the positive terminal of the MASTER amplif ier
and the negative terminal of the Subwoofer‘s voice coil is connected to the positive
terminal of the SLAVE amplif ier. This procedure will allow the total power of both
amplifiers to be added together and act like a single powerful amplifier. Please check
that your subwoofer power handling capabilities are not exceeded when hooking two
amplifiers to it.

Always check your speaker load with a multi-meter before hooking up to the amplifier.
These digital amplifiers are only 1 Ohm stable. any impedance (load) smaller than
1 Ohm will damage the amplifier. This kind of damage is not covered under warranty!

MASTER/SLAVE MODE

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Master
amplifier

Slave
amplifier

AUTOBODY

REMOTE FROM RADIO

BATTERY FUSE

Master
amplifier

Slave
amplifier

Recommendation: For competition use only!

Use a connection wire between the loudspeaker
negatives (-) of master and slave amplifier.
Make sure to have the minimum cross-section 10mm.
You can also use both MINUS connections

(OPTION) two amplifier/one subwoofer (single voice coil)

Speaker Wiring

MASTER/SLAVE MODE (FA 3000)

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Master
amplifier

Slave
amplifier

Master
amplifier

Slave
amplifier

Recommendation: For competition use only!

Use a connection wire between the
loudspeaker negatives (-) of master
and slave amplifier. Make sure to have
the minimum cross-section 10mm.
You can also use both MINUS connections

(OPTION) two amplifier/one subwoofer (single voice coil)

Speaker Wiring

MASTER/SLAVE MODE (FA 5000)

AUTOBODY

REMOTE FROM RADIO

BATTERY FUSE

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1. RCA Input Jacks- Low level high impedance inputs. Use high quality RCA cables
designed for mobile applications.

2. Input Level Control - adjust the input level for marked channels. Turn clockwise to
increase the level, counterclockwise to decrease. Amplifiers will run cooler and
produce less system noise at lower level settings.

3. Subsonic Filter Frequency - adjust counterclockwise to set to a lower frequency.
Only rumbles should be eliminated

4. Low pass frequency- adjusting clockwise: crossover lets through higher
frequencies - see scale

5. Bass Boost - adjust the sub boost level of the selected frequency output
0dB - +12dB

6. Phase control- adjust the relative phase of the output between 0-180 degrees for
faster bass, that does not „hunt“ the front speakers.

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8. Master/Slave Switch - Choose if the amplif ier should operate as master or slave.
(Remote control only of the master amplif ier). The slave-mode bypasses all
switches, as this is regulated by the master amplifier.

9. Slave input jack -Used to connect 2 amplifiers (bridging). The slave mode bypasses
normal input jacks and controls.

Remote control jack - for connecting the remote control (provided)

CONTROL AN D CROSSOVER

OPERATION

1. RCA Input Jacks

4. Low Pass Frequency

7. Remote Control Jack

2. Input Level Control

5. Bass Boost Control

8. Master/Slave Switch

3. Subsonic Filter

6. Phase Control

9. Slave Input Jack

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This section provides you with a catalogue of amplifier symptoms and their probable
causes and solutions.
Before consulting this listing, make sure the vehicle's electrical system is working
properly by verifying that other electrical items (headlights, windows) still function
correctly.

No audio

Check remote turn-on voltage at amp and head
unit

Check ground and battery connections

Replace fuse after checking

Use VOM or DVM to measure speaker coil
impedance.
Check cable wires of loudspeaker.

PROBABLE CAUSE

SYMPTOM

Distorted Audio

Audio level low

Mute circuit on head unit is on

Check electrical system for low voltage.
Ground connection not o.k.

Louspeakers lack bass
(while working)

Speakers wired with wrong polarity,
causing cancellation of bass
frequencies

Check polarity of wires from ampliers to each speaker
as dened by the system design
Check battery voltage voltage at amplier during
operation

External fuse broken

Incorrect wiring or short

Whining noise on audio
while engine running

Amplier picks up alternator
noise

Amplier picks up radiated spark
noise

Do not place cables near parts that are connected to
ignition. Eventually check spark plug wires.

Low or N.C.Remote
Turn-on connections

Blown fuse

Power wires not connected

Speakers blown or not connected

Refer to electrical installation and check installation steps.
Replace fuse.

Install an in-line noise filter and eventually
replace the battery

Check all grounds and other cables (esp. autobody
cables)

SOLUTION

Ticking noise on audio
while engine running

Input sensitivity not set properly or
damaged speaker

Low turn-on voltage

Replace suspected component. Reduce input sensitivity.
IMPORTANT: Never run amplifier without having
speakers connected

Check turn on voltage as described on p.5

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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Subject to alterations

AMPLIFIER

SPECIFICATIONS

Force FA 5000

90%

79%

10Hz ~ 250Hz

>100dB

>200

200mV ~ 6V

20K Ohms

50 ~ 250Hz

0dB ~ 12dB

15Hz ~ 50Hz @ 24dB

Force FA 3000

>950 W x 1 >1700 W x 1

5300W x 1 8800W x 1

>1800 W x 1 >3100 W x 1

>3300 W x 1 >5000 W x 1

330 x 69 x 460 330 x 69 x 700

Power output (RMS/1% THD)@ 4 Ohm

Power output (RMS/1% THD)@ 2 Ohm

Power output (RMS/1% THD)@ 1 Ohm

Eciency @ 4 ohms

Eciency min. @ 1 ohm

S/N ratio ('A' WTD)

Damping factor

Input sensitivity

Input impedance

Adjustable Subsoniclter

Dimensions (B x H x L) mm

Adjustable low bass lter

Adjustable bass boost

Bandwidth ±1dB

Peak Output Power

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