Data are subject to change without notice.
For latest update please refer to the
online version available on www.powersoft-audio.com.
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Table of contents
1. Important safety instructions iii
2. Importantes instructions de sécurité iv
3. Instrucciones de seguridad importantes v
4. Importanti istruzioni di sicurezza vi
5. Regulatory information vii
6. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) viii
7. Digimod 3004 PFC2 1
7 : 1.Welcome 1
7 : 2.Unpacking & checking for shipping damage 1
7 : 3.Disposal of the packing material 1
8. Thermal constraints 2
8 : 1.Heatsink performance 2
9. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) & Safety 3
9 : 1.AC MAINS filter 3
9 : 2.Cabling 3
9 : 3.Ferrite cores 3
9 : 4.Chassis shielding 3
9 : 5.Mains Fuse 3
9 : 6.Earth connection 3
10. Mechanical drawings 4
11. Connections 5
10 : 1.1. Main conne ctor s pinou t 6
10 : 1.2. Bill of connectors 6
10 : 2.PL21 pinout 8
10 : 3.PL1000 Pinout 10
10 : 4.PL2000 Pinout 10
10 : 5.Audio path block diagram 11
10 : 4.1. Internal Signal Path Pola rit y 11
10 : 6.Protections 12
10 : 6.1. Power supply protectio ns 12
10 : 6.2. Primary AC mains overcurrent protection 12
10 : 6.3. Primary AC mains overvoltage protection 12
10 : 6.6. Secondar y ther mal prot ect ion 12
10 : 6.7. Harmful signal prote ctio ns 13
10 : 6.8. Outpu t shor t circuit 13
10 : 6.9. High frequency stationary loud signals 13
10 : 6.10. Auxiliar y power protec tions 13
10 : 6.11. Control Boa rd prot ect ion LEDs 13
10 : 7.LED char t 14
10 : 7.1. Control Board LE D chart 14
10 : 7.2. Main Board LE D char t 14
12. Evaluation Board - KTP00477 15
11 : 1.Switch functions 15
11 : 2.Test points 16
11 : 3.LED Description 17
11 : 4. Voltage and Thermal Limiter 18
11 : 5.Mute/Unmute 18
11 : 6.AUX Voltage selector 18
11 : 8.Energy Save 19
11 : 9.TempMon LED bar 19
11 : 7.Bypass entire EV B 19
11 : 10.Block diagram 20
11 : 11.Silkscreen 21
11 : 12.Schematic 22
11 : 13.Power + Energy Save 24
13. Evaluation Board - KT000291 25
12 : 1.Switch functions 25
14. Support and warranty 28
13 : 1.Ser vice 28
13 : 2.Warranty 28
13 : 2.1. Return of Goods 28
13 : 2.2. Repair or replacem ent 28
13 : 2.3. Cost and responsibility of transport 28
13 : 3.Assistance 28
10 : 6.4. Primar y thermal pr otec tion 12
10 : 6.5. Amplifie r protec tion s 12
15. Specifications 29
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Important safety instructions
This amplifier module is intended to be installed inside
other devices and must be checked in the final product.
EXPLANATIONS OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
1
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICK SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The triangle with the lightning bolt is used to alert the
user to the risk of electric shock.
The triangle with the exclamation point is used to
alert the user to important operating or maintenance
instructions.
The CE-mark indicates the compliance with the low
voltage and electromagnetic compatibility.
Symbol for earth/ground connection.
Symbol for conformity with Directive 2002/96/EC
and Directive 2003/108/EC of the European
Parliament on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Symbol for electrostatic discharge sensitive devices.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this equipment near water.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
Powersoft’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stover or other apparatus that produce heat.
8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Powersoft.
10. 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.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO OPEN ANY PART OF THE UNIT. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS. OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS
APPARATUS.
SPEAKER TERMINALS COULD BE HAZARDOUS LIVE IF
SPEAKER BRIDGE MODE CONNECTION IS USED.
PROPER CONNECTIONS AND INSULATIONS TECHNIQUES
MUST BE ADOPTED WHEN SPEAKER BRIDGE MODE
CONNECTION IS USED.
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Importantes instructions de sécurité
Ce module d’amplification est destiné à être
installé à l’intérieur d’autres dispositifs et doit
donc être contrôlé sur le produit fini.
EXPLICATION DES SYMBOLES GRAPHIQUES
2
AVIS
RISQUES D’ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
La triangle avec le symbol du foudre est employée
pour alerter l’utilisateur au risque de décharge électrique.
Le triangle avec un point d’exclamation est employée
pour alerter l’utilisateur d’instruction importantes
pour lors opérations de maintenance.
Le marquage CE indique la conformité à la directive de
basse tension et la compatibilité électromagnétique.
Symbole pour la connexion à la terre.
Symbole pour la conformité al la Directive 2002/96/
EC et la Directive 2003/108/EC du Parlement
Européen sur les équipements électriques et électroniques (WEEE).
Symbole pour les appareils sensibles aux décharges
électrostatiques.
1. Lisez ces instructions.
2. Gardez ces instructions.
3. Tenez compte de toutes les mises en garde.
4. Suivez toutes les instructions.
5. N’utilisez pas cet amplificateur à proximité de l’eau.
6. Assurez-vous d’une bonne ventilation de l’appareil. Installez en
accord avec les instructions préconisées par Powersoft.
7. N’installez pas l’appareil à proximité de sources de chaleur ou
d’autres appareils produisant de la chaleur.
8. Respectez le dispositif de mise à la terre de la prise secteur.
9. Utilisez uniquement les accroches et accessoires spécifiés par
Powersoft.
10. Confiez toute réparation à un technicien qualifié. L’intervention
d’un technicien est nécessaire dans les cas suivants : le cordon
d’alimentation ou la prise secteur sont endommagés, des corps
étrangers ou du liquide se sont introduits dans l’appareil, l’appareil
a été exposé à la pluie ou à l’humidité, l’appareil montre des
signes de dysfonctionnement ou est tombé.
MISE EN GARDE : AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES DE CHOC
ÉLECTRIQUE, N’ESSAYEZ PAS D’OUVRIR L’UNITÉ, MEME EN
PARTIE. AUCUNE PIÈCE A L’INTERIEUR NE PEUT ETRE CHANGÉE PAR
L’UTILISATEUR. LAISSEZ L’ENTRETIEN A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.
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NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITÉ,
AUX GOUTTES OU AUX ÉCLABOUSSURES. LES OBJETS
REMPLIS DE LIQUIDE, TELS QUE LES VASES, NE DOIVENT PAS ETRE
PLACÉS SUR CET APPAREIL.
LES BORNES D’ENCEINTES POURRAIENT ÊTRE DANGEREUX SI
LA CONNEXION DE MODE PONT DU HAUT-PARLEUR EST
UTILISÉ.
ADOPTER DES TECHNIQUES CORRECTES DE CONNEXION ET
D’ISOLEMENT LORSQUE LA CONNEXION EN MODE BRIDGE
HAUT-PARLEUR EST UTILISÉ.
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Instrucciones de seguridad importantes
Este módulo amplificador está diseñado para
ser instalado dentro de otros dispositivos y
debe verificarse en el producto final.
EXPLICACIÓN DE LOS SÍMBOLOS GRÁFICOS
3
PRECAUCIÓN
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO
NO ABRA LA UNIDAD
El triángulo con el símbolo de rayo eléctrico es usado para alertar al usuario de el riesgo de un choque
eléctrico.
El triángulo con el signo de admiración es usado
para alertar al usuario de instrucciones importantes
de operación o mantenimiento.
La marca CE indica el cumplimiento de la directiva
de bajo voltaje y de compatibilidad electromagnética.
Símbolo de la conexión a tierra.
Símbolo de conformidad con la Directiva 2002/96/
EC y Directiva 2003/108/EC del Parlamento Europeo
sobre los aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos (WEEE).
Símbolo para los dispositivos sensibles a descargas
electrostáticas.
1. Lea estas instrucciones.
2. Guarde estas instrucciones.
3. Preste atención a todas las advertencias.
4. Siga todas las instrucciones.
5. No use este aparato cerca del agua.
6. No bloquee las aberturas de ventilación. Realice la instalación de
acuerdo con las indicaciones de Powersoft.
7. No instale cerca ninguna fuente de calor como, por ejemplo,
radiadores, rejillas de calefacción, hornos u otros aparatos que
produzcan calor.
8. No elimine el diseño de seguridad del enchufe, ya sea del tipo polarizado o con conexión a tierra.
9. Use exclusivamente los dispositivos/accesorios indicados por
Powersoft.
10. El servicio técnico debe realizarlo siempre personal cualificado. Se
requerirá servicio de asistencia técnica cuando el aparato sufra
algún tipo de daño como, por ejemplo, que el cable de alimentación
o el enchufe estén dañados, que se haya derramado líquido o hayan
caído objetos dentro del aparato, que éste se haya expuesto a la lluvia o humedad, que no funcione normalmente o que se haya caído.
PRECAUCIÓN: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE DESCARGA
ELÉCTRICA, NO DESMONTE LA TAPA (NI EL PANEL TRASERO).
NO HAY PIEZAS REPARABLES POR EL USUARIO EN EL INTERIOR.
LLÉVELO A REPARAR A PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CUALIFICADO.
NO EXPONGA ESTE UNITAD A LA LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD,
GOTEO O SALPICADURAS. NO COLOQUE OBJETOS LLENOS DE
LÍQUIDOS, TALES COMO VASIJAS, SOBRE EL APARATO.
TERMINALES DE LOS ALTAVOCES PODRÍA SER PELIGROSO, SI
SU CONEXIÓN SE UTILIZA EL ALTAVOZ MODO PUENTE.
ADOPTAR TÉCNICAS CORRECTAS DE CONEXIÓN Y
AISLAMIENTO CUANDO SE USA CONEXIÓN DE ALTAVOZ MODO
PUENTE.
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Importanti istruzioni di sicurezza
Questo modulo amplificatore è destinato ad essere
installato dentro altri dispositivi e deve quindi
essere controllato nel prodotto finito.
SPIEGAZIONE DEI SIMBOLI GRAFICI
4
ATTENZIONE
RISCHIO DI SCOSSE
ELETTRICHE, NON APRIRE
Il triangolo con il lampo è utilizzato per avvisare
l’utente del rischio di scossa elettrica.
Il triangolo con il punto esclamativo è utilizzato per
avvisare l’utente di importanti istruzioni d’uso e manutenzione.
Il marchio CE indica la conformita’ del prodotto a
tutte le direttive europee applicabili
Simbolo della connessione di terra.
Simbolo di conformità alla Direttiva 2002/96/CE e
alla Direttiva 2003/108/CE del Parlamento Europeo
sulle apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche
(RAEE).
Simbolo per le apparecchiature sensibili alle scariche
elettrostatiche
1. Leggere queste istruzioni.
2. Conservare le istruzioni.
3. Tenere conto di tutti gli avvisi.
4. Seguire tutte le istruzioni.
5. Non usare l'apparecchio in prossimità di acqua.
6. Non ostruire le prese di ventilazione. Installare secondo le indicazioni del produttore.
7. Non installare vicino a fonti di calore quali radiatori, bocchette
dell'aria calda, stufe o altri apparecchi (compresi gli amplificatori)
che producono calore.
8. Non compromettere la sicurezza delle spine polarizzate o con
messa a terra.
9. Usare solo accessori specificati dal produttore.
10. Ricorrere a personale qualificato per qualsiasi intervento. Tali
interventi sono necessari in caso di guasti dell'apparecchio
quali danneggiamento del cavo di alimentazione o della spina,
versamento di liquidi o caduta di oggetti nell'apparecchio, esposizione a pioggia o umidità o se l'apparecchio non funziona
normalmente o è caduto.
ATTENZIONE: PER RIDURRE IL RISCHIO DI SCOSSE
ELETTRICHE, NON TENTARE DI APRIRE ALCUNA PARTE
DELL’UNITÀ. NON CI SONO PARTI INTERNE AD USO DELL’UTENTE.
RIVOLGERSI A PERSONALE QUALIFICATO PER L’ASSISTENZA.
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NON ESPORRE QUESTO APPARECCHIO ALLA PIOGGIA,
UMIDITÀ O SOSTANZE LIQUIDE. OGGETTI PIENI DI LIQUIDI,
COME VASI, NON DEVONO ESSERE COLLOCATI SU QUESTO APPARATO.
I TERMINALI DEI DIFFUSORI POTREBBERO ESSERE
PERICOLOSI, SE VIENE UTILIZZATA LA CONNESSIONE IN
MODALITÀ BRIDGE DEGLI ALTOPARLANTI.
ADOTTARE LE CORRETTE TECNICHE DI CONNESSIONE E
ISOLAMENTO QUANDO VIENE UTILIZZATA LA CONNESSIONE
IN MODALITÀ BRIDGE DEGLI ALTOPARLANTI.
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Regulatory information
5
FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WEEE DIRECTIVE
If the time arises to throw away your product, please recycle all the
possible components.
This symbol indicates that when the end-user wishes
to discard this product, it must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling. By separating this product from other household-type waste, the
volume of waste sent to incinerators or land-fills will be
reduced and natural resources will thus be conserved.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer:
Powersoft S.p.A.
via E. Conti 5
50018 Scandicci (Fi)
Italy
We declare that under our sole responsibility the products:
Model Name: Digimod 3004 PFC2
Intended use: Professional Audio Amplifier Module
Are in conformity with the provisions of the following EC Directives,
including all amendments, and with national legislation implementing
these directives:
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2011/65/EU RoHs Directive
The following harmonized standards are applied:
EN 55103-2: 2009 /IS: 2012
EN 55032: 2012
EN 55035: 2017
EN 60065: 2014 /AC: 2016
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
EN 61000-3-2: 2014
Scandicci,
July 2019
Luca Lastrucci
Managing Director
For compliance questions only: compliance@powersoft.it
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive)
aims to minimise the impact of electrical and electronic goods on the environment. Powersoft S.p.A. comply with the Directive 2002/96/EC and
2003/108/EC of the European Parliament on waste electrical finance the
cost of treatment and recovery of electronic equipment (WEEE) in order
to reduce the amount of WEEE that is being disposed of in land-fill site.
All of our products are marked with the WEEE symbol; this indicates that
this product must NOT be disposed of with other waste. Instead it is the
user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste electrical and electronic
equipment by handing it over to an approved reprocessor, or by returning it to Powesoft S.p.A. for reprocessing. For more information about
where you can send your waste equipment for recycling, please contact
Powesoft S.p.A. or one of your local distributors.
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is one of the most signicant factors leading to damage and failure of a wide variety
of electronic components.
Poor handling can cause internal damage, which is
invisible. This internal damage can then cause electrical
failure or reliability problems.
It is recommended that all workstations where
Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive devices (ESDS)
and assemblies are handled outside of full static protection
packaging (i.e. within static control areas) should be provided with some form of ground conductive or dissipative
ooring.
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Digimod 3004 PFC2 User Guide
7
7 : 1.Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Powersoft
DigiMod 3004PFC2 module.
We know you are eager to use the DigiMod 3004PFC2
module, but please take a moment to read this user’s manual and safety instructions. In case you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact your dealer or Powersoft.
The DigiMod 3004PFC2 is a four channel amplier modules specically designed to drive high power loudspeakers.
The DigiMod 3004PFC2 represents an important evolution in the DigiMod Series family of products: delivering up
to 1000 W on 4 � per channel (2000 W on 8 � in monobridged mode), the DigiMod 3004PFC2 reaches a new level
of excellence in terms of power consumption and sonic
performance.
The xed frequency switching mode technology design
guarantees maximum performances, high efciency and
predictability ensuring total immunity from intermodulation
artifacts. The new design of the power supply equipped
with PFC and Smart Rails Management reduces power
consumption and enhances reliability and consistency in
all operating conditions.
The DigiMod 3004PFC2 shares the same compact mechanical layout of the other DigiMod Series models guaranteeing scalability to existing and future implementations and
is fully compatible with all existing Powersoft DSP solutions
providing a powerful and exible signal processing tools on
board of your loudspeaker.
7 : 2.Unpacking & checking for shipping damage
Your Powersoft product has been completely tested and
inspected before leaving the factory. Carefully inspect the
shipping package before opening it, and then immediately
inspect your new product. If you nd any damage notify the
shipping company immediately.
7 : 3.Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packing has been selected
from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.
Rather than just throwing these materials away, please
ensure they are offered for recycling.
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100 mm
3.94 inch
Be aware of
magnetic leakage
MIN.
Chimney eect
improves air ow
Thermal constraints
8
This device must be correctly heatsinked for proper and
reliable operation: an appropriate external passive heat sink
guarantees by design thermal efciency and reliability.
Proper heatsink planarity is strongly suggested to allow thermal transfer from the module’s bottom plate to the
heatsink; a thermal compound may be used, but it is not
strictly necessary.
In order to ensure proper ventilation of the module, and
to prevent , reasonable spacing of at least 100 mm must be
left between the frame of the unit and any side component
or surface of the enclosure.
The module has been designed to t into a loudspeaker
cabinet: please refer to FIGURE 1 for proper module placing.
IN FIGURE 1 HEATSINK FINS ARE SET HORIZONTALLY
(WRONG!) ONLY FOR DESCRIPTIVE PURPOSE.
All conguration showed in FIGURE 1 are viable for
proper module placing and cooling. We suggest to position the module vertically with respect the ground in order
to take advantage of the chimney effect for ventilation and
heat dissipation.
In FIGURE 1.a the module and the loudspeakers share
the same room into the cabinet. This is the default placement solution: it allows good ventilation because of woofer
diaphragm movement and high air volume; be aware of
magnetic eld interaction: place the module far enough from
loudspeakers magnet in order to prevent fans blockage.
FIGURE 1.b shows the more efcient cooling congura-
tion, even if it is less effective against dust and moisture
that can get into the module. By allowing external air ow,
it is possible to reduce the ns width on the heatsink by
maintaining good cooling performances.
lowing formula:
The maximum dissipated power can be calculated as:
T
- T
mod
Rth =
Dissipated power
amb
For example, stating an efciency of 80%, 6 dB crest factor
W
(1 - e)
Dissipated power =
max
cf
and 3400 W peak power, the dissipated heat is:
Supposing that the thermal protection of the module (T
3400 (1 - 0.8)
4
= 170 W
mod
) is
set at 75°C (167°F) on the bottom plate and stating an ambient temperature of 45 °C (113°F), the previous example gives:
meaning that the temperature of the bottom plate is always
75 - 45
170
= 0.14°C/W
lower than 75°C if the heatsink has a thermal resistance
better than 0.14°C/W (or 0.14 K/W) with ambient temperature
up to 45 °C.
a
100 mm
MIN.
3.94 inch
Be aware of
magnetic leakage
8 : 1.Heatsink performance
Here we suggest a rule of thumb to calculate the thermal
resistance of the heatsink.
The absolute thermal resistance of the heatsink is the
temperature difference (kelvin or celsius) across it structure
when a unit of heat energy ows through it in unit time (watt).
For seek of simplicity: a heatsink with low thermal resistance
offers high heat dissipation, as well as a low electric resistance allows high current owing through a conductive wire.
In order to dene the maximum allowed thermal resistance for the heatsink let assume the following:
e as the amp module efciency
cf as the crest factor of the audio signal
W
as the peak power delivered by the module
max
T
as the highest ambient temperature
amb
T
as the highest operating temperature
mod
The thermal resistance of the heatsink derives from the fol-
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b
Do not obstruct
air ow
Be aware of
air leakage
FIGURE 1: Cooling solutions (for descriptive purpose the
heatsink fins are set in wrong direction);
a) Module and loudspeaker into the same chamber;
b) Module in a separate vented chamber.
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) & Safety
9 : 1.AC MAINS filter
In order to improve the electromagnetic compatibility
performance an EMC lter must be inserted before
the AC MAINS plugs on the power supply. An example of
the suggested lter topology is reported below:
FIGURE 2: Typical electrical schematic of the EMI Filter.
9 : 2.Cabling
Wiring between the amp module and the load may lead
to radio frequency noise. The following guide lines should
be observed:
reduced cabling length is advisable;
keep cable pairs as close as possible to each other in
order to minimize the antenna effect;
design the cabling path far from RF noise source;
set the cabling for RF noise rejection: shielded or
twisted cables are advisable conguration (ref.
FIGURE 4);
place ferrites as close to the module as possible
Loose pair
Configuration
prone to high
RF noise
Wrap both cables around one side of each ferrite so that
it pass through each ferrite twice (ref. FIGURE 3). Install the
ferrite shield as close as possible to where the cable plugs
into the amplier. Placing the ferrite elsewhere on the cable
noticeably reduces its effectiveness.
FIGURE 3: Ferrite core installation on I/O wirings.
9 : 4.Chassis shielding
If not already present on the product, a full body metal
chassis or a shielding cage will provide best shielding of RF
emission. In order to achieve the highest shielding, minimize
the amount and size of holes or opening in the chassis.
Input
signal
Ferrite core
AC MAINS filter
Amp module
inside
Chassis shielding
FIGURE 5: Tools and best practice for improving
the electromagnetic compatibility.
Output signal
Ferrite core
Parallel pair
Configuration
prone to RF noise
Twisted pair
Highly immune
to RF noise
Shielded pair
Highly immune
to RF noise
FIGURE 4: Cabling configuration.
9 : 3.Ferrite cores
Reject RF noise from input and output cabling by installing ferrite shields. Powersoft suggests the FAIR RITE
0431164181, or equivalent.
9 : 5.Mains Fuse
Mains voltage cable must by protected by an external
Time delay fuse of 10A rating (time lag, Littlefuse Series
215). Replace the fuse with the same type and rating.
9 : 6.Earth connection
This device must be powered exclusively by earth
connected mains sockets in electrical networks
compliant to the IEC 364 or similar rules. Is absolutely necessary to verify this fundamental requirement of safety and,
in case of doubt, require an accurate check by a qualied
personal.
Is absolutely necessary to ground this device using the
proper earth connection on the metal frame of the chassis; use M4 nut and bolt with proper split washer – grover
washer – to secure the earth terminal lug.
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Mechanical drawings
216216
10
122122
202,9202,9
Warning! The lenght of the
thread of the M3 threaded holes
65,665,6
108,4108,4
81,181,1
108,5108,5
is not guaranteed to be the
44
208208
same across the module
200200
Ø4.2 THROUGH HOLE
Ø4.2 THROUGH HOLE
N°5 POS.
N°5 POS.
12,212,2
48,948,9
98,798,7
140,2140,2
164164
6,86,8
13,7
13,7
44
N°10 POS.
N°10 POS.
M3 THREADED M3 THREADED HOLEHOLE
FIGURE 6: Digimod 3004 PFC2 side and back plate (all dimensions in millimeters).
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54,254,2
79,379,3
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Connections
Faston
6.3 x 0.8 mm
a
GROUNDAC MAINSFaston
6.3 x 0.8 mm
Faston
6.3 x 0.8 mm
Channel 1
Channel 2
b
Faston
6.3 x 0.8 mm
Mono
Bridge
FIGURE 7: DigiMod 3004PFC2 – AC MAINS and audio output wiring:
a. Two ways – two single channels;
b. One way – channels 1-2 in bridge mode.
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HOT
Channel 1
Channel 2
GND
HOTCOLD
GND
COLDHOT
Parallel input
GND
HOTCOLD
COLD
GND
COLD
HOT
GND
Channel 1
Channel 2
HOT
COLD
GND
Parallel
input
FIGURE 8: DigiMod 3004PFC2 – Two input channels wiring.
10 : 1.1. Main connectors pinout
The following image and tables show the pinout of main
input and output connectors PL1000, PL2000, PL3000,
PL4000, PL1003, PL3003 and the SIMM board.
FIGURE 6 shows the default jumpers conguratin for
the Bypass connectors. By means of these jumpers it is
possible to change the main gain and enable the DSP and
external circuits.
Gain at +38dB is intended for low level inputs which
need more boost, such as consumer devices; take care
on raising the gain since this involves more noise at output
stages.
DSP and external circuits – such as lters or volume
regulators – can be independently activated by removing related jumpers on PL1000 for channel 1, PL2000 for
channel 2, PL3000 for channel 3 and PL4000 for channel
4 (see paragraphs 9.4, 9.5, 9.6 and 9.7 for the pinout description). Both DSP and external circuits can be layed on
a 72-pin SIMM board which would be plugged
Socket; for more informations about SIMM specications,
please contact Powersoft. SIMM board pinout is shown on
FIGURE 8.
FIGURE 12: 72-pin SIMM board pinout; dimensions in millimiters.
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10 : 5.Audio path block diagram
first polarity
second polarity
IN 2 +
IN 2 –
OUT 2 –
JR3
JR4
47 Ohm
47 Ohm
1
2
3
4
5
6
+VCC
DS
DS
-VCC
BY12
BY22
BY42
BY32
470p
470p
G
G
2K7
IN 2 +
IN 2 –
GATE4
GATE3
10K
10K
47 Ohm
47 Ohm
2.7k
PWMCH2PWMCH1
CONTROL BOARD
10K
10K
47 Ohm
47 Ohm
2.7k
GATE1
GATE2
IN 1 +
IN 1 –
470p
470p
2K7
BY11
BY21
BY41
BY31
47 Ohm
47 Ohm
6
5
4
3
2
1
+VCC
DS
G
DS
G
-VCC
IN 1 +
IN 1 –
JR2
JR1
OUT 1 +
FIGURE 13: Audio path block diagram for channel 1 & 2 on Control Board 1.
Channels 3 & 4 are managed by the Control Board 2 in the same way.
10 : 4.1. Internal Signal Path Polarity
In order to increase the power’s supply energy storage efciency, signals coming from channel pairs 1-2 and
3-4 are polarity reversed, one with respect to the other
within the pair, when entering the amplier. This ensures
a symmetrical use of the voltage rails: if, for example, both
channels’ 1 and 2 input signals are going through a peak
at the same time, channel 1’s energy will come from the
positive voltage rails while channel 2, whose polarity is
reversed with respect to channel 1, will be fed energy from
the negative voltage rails. In this manner, the power supply
will work symmetrically, with one channel catered by the
positive rails and the other by the symmetrical negative
rails. Channel 2’s signal will be polarity reversed once more
to ensure that both channels output with the same polarity
as their corresponding input signals.
For this reason it is very important not to invert the polarity of either channels before feeding them to the module.
A double polarity inversion (the rst by the user inserting
the input signal and the other by the amplier’s internal
circuitry) results in no inversion at all. If this were the case,
both channels would be weighing on only one side (positive
or negative) of the power supply’s voltage rails. This would
result in an inefcient use of the power supply’s energy.
Please pay special attention in using balanced inputs on
all measurement equipment (such as oscilloscope probes)
when you are bench testing.
Channel 1
input
Channel 2
input
Amp
Channel 1
output
Channel 2
output
FIGURE 14: Internal signal path polarity with example input signals. Both channels 1 and 2 are
fed the same sine signal.Channels 3 & 4 are man-
aged by the Control Board 2 in the same way.
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10 : 6.Protections
Fault protections are systems designed to protect people from severe or fatal electric shocks and avoid severe
damages on the amplier or the loudspeakers in case of
electrical parameters out of scaling or critical changes in
environmental conditions.
The architecture of Powersoft’s ampliers encompass
several protection mechanisms triggered by harmful signal and temperature. Protection systems and triggers are
independently implemented in the power supply section
(power supply protection) and the amplier section (amplier protections) in order to minimize system damages and
maximize efciency.
10 : 6.1. Power supply protections
Power supply protections aim to isolate a faulty section
in electrical power system from the rest of the device in
order to prevent the propagation of the fault and limit device
damages.
10 : 6.5. Amplifier protections
The amplier section protections are managed by the
Control Board and the Main Board in tandem.
Amplier protections are triggered by audio signal current and voltage – by comparing input and output – and
NTC, negative temperature coefcient, thermistors. NTC
thermistors provide thermal feedback to the Control Board,
to the Main Board and possibly to the DSP Board.
NTC resistance decreases with increasing temperature:
the table below displays the relationship between emperature and voltage drop across NTC thermistors. NTC’s
voltage drop for each channel are routed to the respective
TEMPMON contacts on the SO5 socket.
Since the temperature is detected on the PCB surface
it does not represent the actual module temperature: be
aware that some parts of the amplier may be at higher
temperature.
T (°C) V
T (°C) V
10 : 6.2. Primary AC mains overcurrent protection
AC main overcurrent are ltered by a 10 A time-lag fuse
(also known as time-delay or low blow-fuse). The purpose
of the time lag fuse is to allow the supply in electricity for
a short time before the fuse actually blows. If the time-lag
fuse blows out the amplier switch off; replace the fuse
with a proper 10 A time-lag fuse in order to restore the full
functionality of the amplier.
10 : 6.3. Primary AC mains overvoltage protection
AC mains overvoltage threshold is set to 295 V
AC mains voltage exceeds 295 V
the power supply stop
rms
working; the device does not turn completely off but falls in
a “sleeping” mode: the power supply turns on again when
the AC mains voltage drops under 290 V
rms
.
AC mains overvoltage are well tolerated by the power
supply: non damages can be caused to the system even in
case of severe overvoltage up to 385 V
rms
.
. If the
rms
10 : 6.4. Primary thermal protection
The temperature is detected at power supply’s Q6 and
Q7 MOSFETs located on the Main Board bottom surface.
The working temperature of the power supply triggers
the heat dissipated by the device: if the temperature rises
exceeding components tolerances, the primary hardware
thermal protection starts lowering the rails voltage in order
to lower the heat wasted and keep the overall efciency
high.
The process is auto-adaptive and aims to maintain the
system up even in heavy thermal condition. If the rails voltage drops down to ±33 V the Main Board microcontroller
shut down the amplier section (i.e. shut down the Control
Board), the power supply still running. This may happen
rarely in harsh conditions: the amplier does not switch off
but neither signal processing nor fan cooling are active. In
these conditions, while the temperature slowly decreases,
the rails voltage rises: when the rails voltage reaches ±33V,
the ampliers section switch on again. If cooling is not effective, the system may start oscillate.
-404.82
-354.76
-304.69
-254.6
-204.5
-154.37
-104.22
-54.05
03.86
53.66
103.43
153.2
202.96
252.71
302.47
352.24
402.02
451.82
501.63
551.46
601.3
651.16
701. 04
750.93
800.83
850.75
900.67
950.61
1000.55
1050.5
1100.46
1150.42
1200.38
1250.35
1300.33
1350.31
1400.29
1450.27
1500.25
10 : 6.6. Secondary thermal protection
Microcontrollers on the Main Board and on the Control
Board manage fans rotation depending on the mean temperature of the module sensed by the NTC thermistors.
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The Main Board and the Control Board microcontrollers
work in parallel by triggering fan speed rotation and output
power modulation at different temperature threshold. The
Main Board’s circuitry implements a fan speed control
that operates at lower temperature with respect to Control
Board fan management; Main Board actions have priority
on Control Board actions.
In heavy thermal conditions the system reduces the
available power drawn by the ampliers section by means
of a reduction of the output current: this lower the heat dissipation and improve cooling, but reduces the signal output
level. In parallel to the power drop operated by the Control
Board microcontroller, the Main Board microcontroller reduces the rails tension to ±70V.
The table below shows the temperature thresholds
that trigger the microcontrollers and the actions operated
accordingly.
10 : 6.7. Harmful signal protections
Bad signals can cause amplier and loudspeakers
damages. In order to limit damages, harmful signal triggers
specic protections.
10 : 6.8. Output short circuit
If the load impedance is too low or the loudspeaker line
has a short circuit (because of voice coil damages, wires
short circuit, improper wiring, etc), the amplier output current rises to harmful values.
When the output current reaches 54 A
Control Board microcontroller shut down the amplier section, the power supply still working. After 2 seconds the
Control Board microcontroller switches on the amplier
section: if the short circuit still persists, the current rises
and the amplier is switched off again. The microcontroller
toggles the ampliers on and off every 2 seconds until the
short circuit is removed.
peak
(38 A
rms
) the
high amplitude tend to stress the amplier section of the
module as well as the loudspeakers voice coils.
When a high frequency stationary loud signals is feed
into the amplier the Control Board limits its mean current
depending on its level and frequency. The process is auto
adaptive and frequency driven: at higher frequency the
limiter acts faster.
The system limit s output current of lo ud signals in the band
10 kHz – 20 kHz with output amplitude higher than 95 V
rms
above 20 kHz the protection operates when the output amplitude exceeds 48 V
rms
.
10 : 6.10. Auxiliary power protections
Auxiliary plugs are protected against short circuit: a
poliswitch opens the auxiliary circuits when the current
drawn exceeds 2.2A.
10 : 6.11. Control Board protection LEDs
The Control Board is equipped with a protection LED
per channel (see LED chart). The protection LED lights when
one of the following protection systems turns on:
Output short circuit;
Thermal protection;
Rails undervoltage.
D200D100D5D102D202 D3D4
;
10 : 6.9. High frequency stationary loud signals
High frequency stationary signals, like steady sinusoid
signals – improperly referred as continuous signals – with
TEMPMON (V) T (°C) Main Board Fan Main Board Power Control Board Fan
VT > 2.02 T
1.63 < VT < 2.02 40 < T
1.30 < VT < 1.63 50 < T
1.04 < VT < 1.30 60 < T
0.9 < VT < 1.06 70 < T
0.69 < VT < 0.9 75 < T
VT < 0.69 T
< 40 OFF W
mean
< 50 ON SLOW W
mean
< 60 ON FAST W
mean
< 70 ON FAST W
mean
< 75 ON FAST V
mean
< 90 ON FAST V
mean
> 90 ON FAST V
mean
FIGURE 15: Control Board LEDs.
Control Board
OFF W
max
OFF W
max
OFF W
max
ON FAST W
max
= ±70 V ON FAST 1/2 W
rails
= ±70 V ON FAST 1/10 W
rails
= ±70 V Ampliers shut down
rails
Power
max
max
max
max
max
max
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10 : 7.LED chart
Both the Main Board and the Control Board are equiped with status LED and protection LED; refer to FIGURE 11 and
FIGURE 12 for LED localization and the following table for LED description.
10 : 7.1. Control Board LED chart
LED IDTypeDescriptionIdle modeSignal mode
D3statusAuxiliary +12 V activeONON
D4statusAuxiliary +5 V activeONON
D5statusAuxiliary –12 V activeONON
D102protectionControl Board protection engaged on CH 1NORMALLY OFFNORMALLY OFF
D202protectionControl Board protection engaged on CH 2NORMALLY OFFNORMALLY OFF
D100statusCurrent calibration / current drawn by CH 1NORMALLY OFFBLINK
D200statusCurrent calibration / current drawn by CH 2NORMALLY OFFBLINK
10 : 7.2. Main Board LED chart
LED IDTypeDescriptionIdle modeSignal mode
D6status rails +VccONON
D8statusrails –VccONON
D37protectionMain Board secondary protection engagedNORMALLY OFFNORMALLY OFF
D39statusMuteON when MUTE ON ON when MUTE ON
D20protectionMain Board primary protection engagedNORMALLY OFFNORMALLY OFF
D6
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FIGURE 16: Main Board LEDs.
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Evaluation Board - KTP00477
11 : 1.Switch functions
The EVB is an analog audio interface that includes
a thermal limiter, a clip limiter, and other functions (mute,
energy save enable) in order to evaluate any Powersoft
module without using a DSP. When using amp modules
that feature on board clip and thermal limiters (such as the
4HC, or DigiMod PFC2/4), the limiters on the EVB can be
bypassed.
BB
A
B
HC
FJ
EE
A
B
11
Status
Description
CH1-CH2 Bridge ModeOFFOFF
A
CH3-CH4 Bridge ModeOFFOFF
A
CH1 Polarity ReverseONOFF
B
CH2 Polarity ReverseONOFF
B
CH3 Polarity ReverseONOFF
B
CH4 Polarity ReverseONOFF
B
Bypass_0OFFOFF
C
CH1 MuteOFFOFF
D
CH2 MuteOFFOFF
D
CH3 MuteOFFOFF
D
CH4 MuteOFFOFF
D
Voltage Limiter Disable C H 1-2ONON
E
Voltage Limiter Disable C H 3-4ONON
E
Energy SaveONOFF
F
Lever pos.
meaning
Suggested
Position
ESM ODE CH1-2OFFOFF
G
ESMODE CH2-3OFFOFF
G
Thermal Limiter Threshold SetupONSee 14.4
H
CH1 BypassOFFON
I
CH2 BypassOFFON
I
GG
SwitchStatus ONStatus OFF
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Bridge Mode
Polarty Reverse
Bypass_0
Mute
Limiters Disable
Energy Save
ESMODE
Reverse polarity for each input XLR (see block diagram for better comprehension of Polarity Reverse
Output sourced to IDC connector directly from
input XLRs. When ON, all EVB limiting circuitry is
bypassed (to be used in conjunc tion with Bypass 1-4
Mute related channel (disable output stage PWM
thermal and voltage limiters disabled.
Signal pass through internal preamplier stage any-
Energy save Active: after 10sec that input signal is not
detected, it goes into “shut down / auto mute” state
depending on the status of ESMODE switch; it wakes
up if signal is detected (wake up threshold -59dBV).
When Energy Save Mode is enabled this status shuts
down the Power Supply of the module (connected to
DDDIID
I
Ch1 routed to both Ch1, Ch2
Ch3 routed to both Ch3, Ch4
insertion point)
(I) congured in status OFF)
generator)
way.
the related output connector)
I
CH3 BypassOFFON
I
CH4 BypassOFFON
I
Auxilliary Voltage SelectorOFFOFF
J
Each input connector is routed on its related
Input signal from XLR pass through internal
preampliers and limiters. (to be used in
conjunction with Bypass 1-4 status ON)
Related channel unmuted
Thermal and voltage limiters engaged.
When Energy Save Mode is enabled this
status mutes all channels of related connector
(disable output stage PWM generator power
supply is not shut down).
channel
Standard polarity
(dip switch closed).
Energy save disabled.
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SwitchStatus ONStatus OFF
H
Thermal Limiter Threshold Setup
I
J
Bypass 1-4
Auxilliay Voltage Selector
Set threshold according to the attached table ampli-
er dependant too.
Signal goes to internal preamplier and limiter
circuitry.
Sets module having auxiliary voltage of +/-15V.
Not applicable fot Litemod 4HC and DigiMod PFC2/4
Signal disconnected from internal limiters.
In order to completely bypass inner circuitry,
Input bypass should be OFF and Limiter
Bypass ON
Module has a default auxiliary voltage of +/-
12Vdc - Not applicable fot Litemod 4HC and
DigiMod PFC2/4
11 : 2.Test points
Test PointDescriptionScale/Full Scale (For Minimod4)
GNDGround
PWMLIM1 (2,3,4)Thermal Limiter Status (active high)
CLIPVL1 (2,3,4)Voltage Limiter Threshold dependent from rail voltage
TEMPMON12 (34)Signal monitoring the thermal status of amplier stages.See table below
IOUT1MON (2,3,4)Output Current monitor (scale dependent from connected module)8A/V
VOUT1MON (2,3,4)Output Voltage monitor (scale dependent from connected module)20V/ V
IN1EUNBAL (2,3,4)Unbalanced Input Signal (in phase and compared to IN-)1V/V
IN1-EXT (2,3,4)Balanced Negative Input Signal (at IDC output connector)1V/ V ( ±1%)
IN1+EXT (2,3,4)Balanced Positive Input Signal (at IDC output connector)1V/ V (±1%)
RDY1 (2,3,4)Channel Ready to play (signal dependent from connected module)2V
VMON12NNegative rail Monitor Channels 1,220V/ V
VMON12PPositive rail Monitor Channels 1,220V/ V
VMON34NNegative rail Monitor Channels 3,420V/V
VMON34PPositive rail Monitor Channels 3,420V/V
SDPWS12Shut Down Power Supply Signal (active high) engaged by Energy safe mode.4.5V
SDPWS34Shut Down Power Supply Signal (active high) engaged by Energy safe mode.4.5V
-12S WAuxiliary Negative Supply Voltage (switched when engaging energy safe mode)1V/V
-12V CAuxiliary Negative Supply Voltage (as supplied by module)1V/V
+12SW
+12 VCAuxiliary Positive Supply Voltage (as supplied by module)1V/V
+5VCAuxiliary Positive +5V Supply Voltage (as supplied by module)1V/V
Switched Auxiliary Positive Supply Voltage (switched when engaging energy safe
mode)
1V/V
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11 : 3.LED Description
E
B
C
D
A
F
G
JJJJ
IIII
HHHH
N
M
L
K
LEDColorONOFF
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
SIGNAL PRESGREENSignal presence on input connectorsAbsence of signal at input connectors
12SW -12VCGREENPresence of -12V auxiliary voltage
+12SW +12 VCGREENPresence of +12V auxiliary voltage
+5VCGREENPresence of +5VC auxiliary voltageabsence of +5VC auxiliary voltage
Energy SaveGREENWhen Energy save engagedWhen energy save OFF
SDPWS12GREEN
SDPWS34GREEN
RDY1,2,3,4GREENWhen related channel in Ready StatusWhen related channel not in Ready Status
PROTECT1,2,3,4REDWhen related channel in Protect StatusWhen related channel not in Protect Status
LIMIT1,2,3,4AMBER When limiter of related channel is engagedWhen limiter of related channel is not engaged
TEMPMON12, 34 - 25°C GREEN
TEMPMON12, 34 - 50°C AMBER
TEMPMON12, 34 - 75°C AMBER
TEMPMON12, 34 - 85°CRED
When SDPWS enabled by Energy save
status
When SDPWS enabled by Energy save
status
When TEMPMON of related channel pair is
< 2.56V
When TEMPMON of related channel pair is
< 1.65V
When TEMPMON of related cchannel pair
is < 0.93V
When TEMPMON of related channel pair is
< 0.826V
Absence of -12V auxiliary voltage. Switched off in
case Energy Save status engaged
Absence of +12V auxiliary voltage. Switched off in
case Energy Save status engaged
When SDPWS disabled
When SDPWS disabled
When TEMPMON of related channel pair is > 2.56V
When TEMPMON of related channel pair is > 1.65V
When TEMPMON of related channel pair is > 0.93V
When TEMPMON of related channel pair is >
0.826V
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11 : 4. Voltage and Thermal Limiter
The EVB is provided with a Clip and Thermal Limiter that protects the connected amplier. Since DigiMod PFC2/4 is protected
by its own limiters, we suggest to disable the EVB internal limiter by using the “Voltage Limiter Disable Switch” (E) (see
suggested conguration shown at par 11.1).
The EVB’s Thermal Limiter can be used with DigiModPFC2/4 by setting lower thresholds in order to change the amp thermal
behavior, but additional precautions must be taken in order to avoid a thermal shut-down of the module.
Warning: when enabling Thermal Limiter inside EVB, a Clip Limiter will be also enabled. Clip Limiter limits a max THD of
output signal of about 3%, this limiter cannot be adjusted by the user.
11 : 5.Mute/Unmute
Couples of channels CH1-CH3 and CH2-CH4 can be muted or unmuted by acting on the switch “MUTE” of related channels.
When muting a channel, PWM generator stage is disabled.
MUTE CH1MUTE CH2MUTE CH3MUTE CH4CH1CH2CH3CH4
ONMUTEDMUTED
ONMUTEDMUTED
ONMUTEDMUTED
ONMUTEDMUTED
11 : 6.AUX Voltage selector
By default most of Powersoft modules provide an auxiliary supply voltage of +/-12V. By activating (ON status) this switch, the
module provides an auxiliary volt of +/-15V - not applicable on DigiMod PFC2/4 family.
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11 : 8.Energy Save
Evaluation board is provided of a signal detection circuit having a wake up threshold of about -59dBV. If Energy save Active, after
10sec of a lack of signal detection, it goes into “shut down / auto mute” state. Depending on the status of ESMODE switch Its
behavior may change as follow:
If ESMODE ON: (not applicable on DigiMod PFC2/4 family.) When Energy Save Mode is enabled a Shut down of Power Supply
of the module (connected to the related output connector).
If ESMODE OFF: Energy Save status leads to a mute of channels of related connector (disable output stage PWM generator
power supply is not shut down).
11 : 9.TempMon LED bar
A LEDs light bar indicates 4 different thresholds as listed in the table below. Temperatures indicated on the scale must be
considered only as an indication and are strongly dependent from the module used along with evaluation board.
LED
25˚2.5
50˚1.65
75˚0.93
85˚0.826
Turn on/off
Threshold (V)
11 : 7.Bypass entire EVB
When bypassing a channel of evaluation board, the signal goes directly from XLR input connectors to DIL 34 poles output
connectors. In this way, evaluation board can be transformed in a passive XLR input board, routing audio signals straight from
the input XLRs to the amplier’s input terminals (polarity reverse and bridge switches are disabled too).
The following position of switches “Bypass_0” “Bypass_01” “Bypass_2” “Bypass_3” “Bypass_4” should be set:
The KT000291 is a basic evaluation board adapting up to 4 XLR inputs into two Powersoft IDC 34 poles connectors. It
includes two switches able to parallel inputs into two paralleled couples. Additional test points help the user to monitor some
readout signals and provide some signals to the amplier.
VOUT1MONOUT9Output voltage monitor channel 1 (20V/V)
PROTECT1OUT10Protect status channel 1 (active low)
IOUT1MONOUT11Output current monitor channel 1 (7,5V/V)
TEMPMON 1/2OUT12, 23Temperature monitor Channels 1/2
+12 V D C 1/ 2PWR13,2 2Positive Auxiliary Power Supply
-12V D C 1/2PWR14, 21Negative Auxiliary Power Supply
+VCCMON 1/2OUT16 ,19Positive Rail voltage monitor (20V/V)
-VCCMON 1/2OUT17,18Negative Rail voltage monitor (20V/V)
Shut Down Power Supply (provide a voltage 3V3<V<12V to shut down the
module)
PL1 Signals on PL1/2 connector (channels 1 and 2)
Test Point NametypePL1/2 IDC 34 poles pin #Description
VOUT2MONOUT26Output voltage monitor channel 2 (20V/V)
PROTECT2OUT25Protect status channel 2 (active low)
IOUT2MONOUT24Output current monitor channel 2 (7,5V/V)
TEMPMON 1/2OUT12, 23Temperature monitor Channels 1/2
+12 V D C 1/ 2PWR13,2 2Positive Auxiliary Power Supply
-12V D C 1/2PWR14, 21Negative Auxiliary Power Supply
+VCCMON 1/2OUT16 ,19Positive Rail voltage monitor (20V/V)
-VCCMON 1/2OUT17,18Negative Rail voltage monitor (20V/V)
Shut Down Power Supply (provide a voltage 3V3<V<12V to shut down the
module)
PL2 Signals on PL1/2 connector (channels 1 and 2)
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Test Point NametypePL3/4 IDC 34 poles pin #Description
VOUT3MONOUT9Output voltage monitor channel 1 (20V/V)
PROTECT3OUT10Protect status channel 3 (active low)
IOUT3MONOUT11Output current monitor channel 3 (7,5V/V)
TEMPMON 3/4OUT12, 23Temperature monitor Channels 3/4
+12 V D C 3 /4PWR13,2 2Positive Auxiliary Power Supply
-12V D C 3/4PWR14, 21Negative Auxiliary Power Supply
+VCC MON 3/4OUT16,19Positive Rail voltage monitor (20V/V)
-VCCMON 3/4OUT17,18Negative Rail voltage monitor (20V/V)
Shut Down Power Supply (provide a voltage 3V3<V<12V to shut down the
module)
PL3 Signals on PL3/4connector (channels 3 and 4)
Test Point NametypePL3/4 IDC 34 poles pin #Description
VOUT4MONOUT26Output voltage monitor channel 4 (20V/V)
PR O TECT4OUT25Protect status channel 4 (active low)
IOUT4MONOUT24Output current monitor channel 4 (7,5V/V)
TEMPMON 3/4OUT12, 23Temperature monitor Channels 3/4
+12 V D C 3 /4PWR13,2 2Positive Auxiliary Power Supply
-12V D C 3/4PWR14, 21Negative Auxiliary Power Supply
+VCC MON 3/4OUT16,19Positive Rail voltage monitor (20V/V)
-VCCMON 3/4OUT17,18Negative Rail voltage monitor (20V/V)
Shut Down Power Supply (provide a voltage 3V3<V<12V to shut down the
module)
PL4 Signals on PL3/4connector (channels 3 and 4)
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Support and warranty
13
13 : 1.Service
There are no user-serviceable parts in your amplier.
Refer servicing to qualied technical personnel. In addition to having an in-house service department, Powersoft
supports a network of authorized service centers. If your
amplier needs repair contact your Powersoft dealer (or
distributor). You can also contact the Powersoft Technical
Service department to obtain the location of the nearest
authorized service center.
13 : 2.Warranty
Powersoft guarantees its manufactured products to be
free from defective components and factory workmanship
for a period of 12 (twelve) months, starting from the date
printed in the invoice of purchase.
All warranty repairs and retrots must be performed at
Powersoft facilities or at an Authorized Service Center at
no cost for the purchaser. Warranty exclusion: Powersoft’s
warranty does not cover product malfunctioning or failure
caused by: misuse, abuse, repair work or alterations performed by non-authorized personnel, incorrect connections, exposure to harsh weather conditions, mechanical
damages (including shipping accidents), and normal wear
and tear.
Powersoft will perform warranty services provided that
the product is not damaged during transportation.
13 : 2.1. Return of Goods
Goods can be returned to Powersoft only after they
have been granted a Return Merchandise Authorization –
RMA – number to be attached to the external packaging.
Powersoft (or its Authorized Service Center) has the right to
refuse any returned good without a RMA number.
13 : 2.2. Repair or replacement
Powersoft reserves the right to repair or replace any
defective goods covered by product warranty at its sole
discretion and as it deems best.
13 : 2.3. Cost and responsibility of transport
The purchaser (or end user/customer) is solely responsible for all transportation costs and risks associated
with sending warranty covered goods to Powersoft or its
Authorized Service Center. Powersoft will assume full responsibility and cover all costs incurred to send the goods
back to the purchaser (or end user/customer).
13 : 3.Assistance
Even though most product malfunctioning can be solved
at your premises through Powersoft Customer Care or
your direct knowledge, occasionally, due the nature of the
failure, it might be necessary to return defective products
to Powersoft for repair. In the latter case, before shipping,
you are kindly asked to follow step by step the procedure
described below:
Obtain the “Defect Report Form” by contacting our
Customer Care Department via email: service@
powersoft.it or download the“Defect Report Form”.
Fill out one “Defect Report form” for each returned
item (the form is an editable tab guided document)
and save as your name, amp model and serial number
(for example: distributorname-MDRIVE-17345.
doc) providing all required information except the
RMA code/s and send it to service@powersoft.it for
Powersoft approval.
In case of defect reports approved by the Powersoft
Customer Service Representative you will receive
an RMA authorization code (one RMA code for each
returning device). Upon receiving the RMA code
you must package the unit and attach the RMA
code outside the pack, protected in a waterproof
transparent envelope so it is clearly visible.
All returning items must be shipped to the following
address:
Powersoft S.p.A.
Via Cadolingi, 13
50018 Scandicci (FI) Italy
In case of shipment from countries NOT belonging
to the European Community make sure you have
also followed the instructions described in the
document available for download at the TEMPORARY
EXPORTATION / IMPORTATION PROCEDURE link at