PS Series
PS410 Subwoofer
SERVICE MANUAL
Infinity Systems Incorporated
8500 Balboa Blvd.
Released 2010 Northridge, CA. 91329 Rev0 8/2010
Discontinued XXXX
PS410
- CONTENTS -
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS …………………..……………..1
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS…………………..……….…..2
PACKAGING……………….……………………….…....….…4
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS…………..…….………..5
OPERATION….……………………………………………..….7
EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS LIST …………….….…....……8
TEST SET UP AND PROCEDURE………………..…....……9
BLOCK DIAGRAM…………………………..………….…..…10
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST (120v) ………………………….11
PCB DRAWINGS……………….……………………………..14
SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS……….……………….……..16
SCHEMATICS (120v)………………………………………...17
Basic Specifications
PS410 Powered Subwoofer
Frequency Response: 27Hz – 150Hz (±3dB)
Maximum Amplifier Output: 300 Watts RMS; 500 Watts Peak
(20Hz – 150Hz with no more than 0.1% THD)
Crossover Frequencies: 50Hz – 150Hz, 24dB/octave, continuously variable
Driver: 10" (254mm) MMD®
Dimensions (H x W x D): 15-3/4" x 12-1/2" x 16-1/2"
(with grille) (400mm x 318mm x 419mm)
Weight: 38.6 lb (17.6kg)
Infinity continually strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. The specifications
and construction details in this and related Infinity publications are therefore subject to change without notice.
PS410
Primus PS410 150W Powered Sub Amp
LINE VOLTAGE Yes/No Hi/Lo Line Nom. Unit Notes
Parameter Specification Unit
Amp Section
Type (Class AB, D, other) D n/a n/a
Load Impedance (speaker) 4 Ohms n/a Nominal
Rated Output Power (120VAC) 150 Watts 145 Domestic version only 120 VAC-60 Hz
Rated Output Power (230VAC) 150 Watts EU Version only 230 VAC-50-60 Hz
AVG RMS Dynamic Power 210 Watts 200
THD @ Rated Power 0.5 % 1 22K filter
THD @ 1 Watt 0.2 % 0.3 22K filter
DC Offset 10 mV-DC 30 Sub amp output
Damping factor >50 DF 35 Measured at amplifier board
Input Sensitivity-120V
Input Frequency 50 Hz 50 Nominal Freq.
L&R 9.5 mVrms ±1dB To 1 Watt Single input driven
LFE input 9.5 mVrms ±1dB To 1 Watt Single input driven, LFE switch ON
System Gain 46.72 dB Reference Single input driven Normal mode
Input Sensitivity-230V
Input Frequency 50 Hz 50 Nominal Freq.
L&R TBD mVrms ±1dB To 1 Watt Single input driven
LFE input TBD mVrms ±1dB To 1 Watt Single input driven, LFE switch ON
System Gain TBD dB Reference Single input driven Normal mode
Signal to Noise
SNR-A-Weighted 90 dBA 85 relative to rated power A-Weighting filter
SNR-unweighted 80 dBr 75 relative to rated power 22K filter
SNR rel. 1W-unweighted -57 dBr -55 relative to 1W Output 22K filter
Residual Noise Floor 1.5 mVrms(max) 2.5
US 120vac/60Hz Yes 108-132 120 Vrms Normal Operation
EU 230vac/50-60Hz Yes 207-253 230 Vrms Normal operation, MOMS required
QA Test
Limits
Volume @max, w/ A/P Swept
Bandpass Measurement (Line
freq.+ harmonics) (BW=20 KHz)
Conditions Notes
Average RMS power, 3/20 Cycles 50 Hz, Driven
6dB above its input sensitivity sensitivity,
average of the first 4 consecutive peaks
Measured at the speaker cable. 150 Watts @
THD < 0.1 % @ 50 Hz
Line level inputs must be terminated using
1KOHM
Input Impedance
Line Input (L, R,LFE) 10K ohms n/a Nominal
Filters
LP filter Variable 50-150 Hz ± 10 2nd order variable + 2nd order fix-24 db/Octave
Subsonic filter (HPF) 2rd Order Fixed 12dB/Octave F=31Hz, Q=2
Friend circuit Fixed 60Hz, Q=2, Av=-3.9dB
LFE Low pass 200>LP<500 Hz LFE input driven only
Limiter
THD at Max. Output Power N/A N/A functional Maximum Output Power Maximum THD as a result of limiting.
Features
Volume pot Taper (lin/log) LOG -- functional A Taper
Phase switch 0-180 deg functional
LP Filter defeat switch YES functional Disables LP filter, intended for LFE
Input Configuration
Line In (L,R) & LFE
Signal Sensing (ATO)
Auto-Turn-On (yes/no) YES functional
ATO Input test frequency 50 Hz functional
ATO Level LFE Input 2.5 mV functional Maximum acceptable level.
ATO Turn-on time 5 ms functional
Auto Mute/ Turn-OFF Time 5-15 minutes 5-15
Power on Delay time
Transients/Pops
ATO Transient 0.5 V-peak 0.5V @ Sub amp output
Turn-on Transient 0.5 V-peak 0.8V @ Sub amp output AC Line cycled from OFF to ON
--
YES -- functional Dual RCA jack
Amp connected and AC on, then
input signal applied
T before muting, after signal is
removed
3 sec. 4 AC Power Applied
Auto turn of time (T) must be 5 > T < 15
Minutes
Amplifier activated by signal presence at the
Line input
PS410
Parameter Specification Unit
Turn-off Transient 0.5 V-peak 0.8V @ Sub amp output AC Line cycled from ON to OFF
QA Test
Limits
Conditions Notes
Efficiency
Efficiency 60 % 58 Test conducted at rated power 150
Efficiency at 1/8 of rated power 38 % 37 Test conducted at 18.75 WRMS Nominal Line voltage-Rated impedance 4 Ohms
Off state input power 16 Watts 18 Nominal Line voltage RED LED
Stand-by Input Power 24 Watts 26 @ nom. line voltage
Power Cons. @ rated power 250 Watts 260 @ nom. line voltage 150 Watts @ 4 Ohms nominal line voltage
Protections
Short Circuit Protection YES functional Direct short at output
Thermal Protection YES functional
DC Offset Protection YES - DC present at Speaker Out leads
Line Fuse Rating
USA-Domestic 2 Amps 2 Type-T or Slo Blo-250 V Internal fuse with UL/SEMKO rated holder
EU 1.25 Amps 1.25
@1/8 max unclipped Power at 1.06
times the input voltage
Type-T or Slo Blo-250 V, Low
Breaking capacity
Nominal Line voltage
Maximum allowable input power under nominal
Input voltage and frequency, HOT or COLD
operation.LED GREEN no signal applied
Amplifier should resume operation after short
circuit condition removal
Temperature rise in accessible metal parts
should not exceed 35K rise for domestic version
or 30K rise for European versions (refer to
requirements sheet).
Design must insure no Offset at the speaker
output under any operating condition including
abnormal operation
Internal fuse with UL/SEMKO rated holder
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
LEVEL
LINE LEVEL IN
PHASE
Min
Ma
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L R
For LFE use L or R
Green: On
Red: Standby
50Hz
0º
8
0Hz
150Hz
POWER
ON
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∞
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L
FE NORMAL
180º
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120V
60Hz
OFF
WARNING:
T
O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
S
HOCK DO NOTEXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AVERTISSEMENT:
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OUR PRÉVENIR LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU DE CHOC
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LECTRIQUE, ÉVITER D'EXPOSER CET APPAREILA LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITÉ.
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CSA22.2
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PS410
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
Rear Panel
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Subwoofer-Level Control
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LFE/Normal Selector
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Phase Switch
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Crossover Adjustment
∞
Line-Level/LFE Input
§
Power Switch
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Status LED
PS210 (120V)