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SERVICE
Do not attempt to service PPI products yourself. Performing exploratory surgery on your audio equipment yourself will void the warranty. All parts of your PPI gear have been built to our specifications. These parts are not made available to any unauthorized PPI dealer nor are they for sale. Our goal is to make sure that your PPI product will always perform as good as the day it was purchased. Contact your authorized PPI dealer about obtaining any warranty service through PPI. (See Warranty inside back cover.)
CAUTION!
The extended use of a high powered audio system may result in hearing loss or damage. While PPI systems are capable of "Concert Level" volumes, they are also designed for you to enjoy at more reasonable levels all of the creative expressions made by musicians. Please stay seated while driving and observe all local sound ordinances.
4-Way/5-Way Variable Crossover with RCA Outputs QBASS™ Bass Boost
Balanced Differential Input Circuit
Speaker Lead High Level Inputs High Voltage Input Capability
Gold Plated RCA, Speaker and Power Connectors Mixed Mono/Stereo Operation
Power Bandwidth:. . . . . . . . . . 7Hz to 80kHz Signal to Noise Ratio: . . . . . . . 105 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: . . . . .05%
Input Sensitivity: . . . . . . . . . . . 100mV to 12V Input Impedance: . . . . . . . . . . 10k Ohms
Load Impedance (Stereo): . . . 2 Ohms to 8 Ohms Load Impedance (Bridge): . . . 4 Ohms to 8 Ohms Supply Voltage: . . . . . . . . . . . 10V to 15V Damping Factor:. . . . . . . . . . . >300
Slew Rate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >45V/µs
QBASS™ Equalization: . . . . . Up to +12db Boost @ 40Hz
PPI4240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L: 285mm/11.22” W: 256mm/10.08” H: 62mm/2.44”
PPI5440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L: 435mm/17.12” W: 256mm/10.08” H: 62mm/2.44”
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PPI4240 30W x 4 Channels @ 4 Ohms 60W x 4 Channels @ 2 Ohms
120W x 2 Channels @ 4 Ohms Bridged
PPI5440 30W x 4 Channels @ 4 Ohms
+120W x 1 Channel @ 4 Ohms
60W x 4 Channels @ 2 Ohms
+200W x 1 Channel @ 2 Ohms
120W x 2 Channels @ 4 Ohms Bridged
+120W x 1 Channel @ 4 Ohms
PPI4240 Front Variable 12db/Octave FULL/HPF/LPF 20-5kHz Rear Variable 12db/Octave FULL/HPF/LPF 20-5kHz Selectable FULL/HPF/LPF RCA Output
PPI5440 Front Variable 12db/Octave FULL/HPF/LPF 20-5kHz Rear Variable 12db/Octave FULL/HPF/LPF 20-5kHz Sub Variable 12db/Octave FULL/HPF/LPF 20-500Hz
PPI4240 Maximum Fuse Rating: 40 Amp (20 x 2)
PPI5440 Maximum Fuse Rating: 60 Amp (30 x 2)
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The following formula is a guide to determine current draw so you can choose the proper gauge power cable and fuses for your system. A 50% amplifier efficiency rating is used as an average.
(Total 4-Ohm rate RMS output x 2) x 2 = Total Input Wattage Total Input Wattage/Supply Voltage = Current Draw (in Amps)
Example: Your PPI4240 is 30 watts x 4 RMS @ 4-Ohms. You would use the formula below:
30 x 4 = 120 watts Total Output
120W x 2 = 240W Input/12.5v = 19.2 amps Current Draw
Note: Notice that the total power is multiplied by two. This compensates for the 50% efficiency of the amplifier. When you drop your impedance in half you double the amperage.
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8 |
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Note: The ground wire should be the same size as the power wire.
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Before beginning, disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the battery prior to working on the positive (+) terminal to prevent a short to ground. This is important, unless you want to spend the rest of your life with a nickname like "Sparky," or "Smokey." Reconnect the negative terminal only after all connections have been made.
You will need to install an in-line fuse or circuit breaker in the power wire within 18” of the battery. This fuse or circuit breaker protects your vehicle from fire in case the power wire shorts to the vehicle body.
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Remote Turn-on
Your head unit should have a lead marked ‘remote’ or ‘ power antenna’ which will be used to turn on your amplifier. Extend this lead through your vehicle along with your RCA signal wires. Strip 1/4 inch of the insulation off the wire and insert the end into the corresponding terminal on the amplifier.
Grounding
Locate an area near the amplifier(s) that is metal and clean an area about the size of a quarter to bare metal. Inspect the area around and underneath to be sure you won't drill into wires, brake or fuel lines, etc. Drill a pilot hole in the middle of this area. Terminate the ground wire with a ring connector and attach it to the bare metal using a #8 sheet metal screw and washer or preferably, a bolt, nut and a star washer (not supplied). We suggest crimping and soldering this connection. After the connection is complete, coat the area (on both sides) with silicone or some similar material to prevent rust from developing on the bare metal.
If your grand total current draw is over 50 amps (or total output power is over 300 watts), you should run a ground wire beside your power wire from the battery to the amplifier(s) in addition to your regular ground wire. Keep the ground and power wires as close together as possible, and use the same gauge wire for both. This will ensure that you have a good ground path, and may eliminate such potential problems as engine noise and overheated amplifiers.
Once you have run both the power and ground wires, it's time to connect the cables to the amplifier. Cut off excess wire and, using wire strippers, strip the ends of the power and ground cables approximately 1/4 inch. Locate the power and ground connectors on the amplifier. With a small phillips head screw driver, loosen the screws before to you insert the cables. Insert the wires into the appropriate hole, and tighten the screws. The Power/Ground/Remote will accommodate 8 gauge wire for the PPI4240 and the PPI5440.
Speaker Wires
Using 16 gauge or larger, run the speaker wires from the amplifier location through the vehicle to the speakers. Observe the same precautions for routing these wires that you followed for running the power and remote turn-on wires. Cut off excess and, using wire strippers, strip 1/4 inch of insulation. Loosen the four outer screws on the top of the connector. Insert the speaker leads into the end. Check to be sure you've maintained proper polarity before securing each wire, and tighten the screws on the amplifier.
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REM |
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FL - |
FR - |
FR + |
RL + |
RL - |
RR - |
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PPI5440 |
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+12V |
REM |
GND |
FL + |
FL - |
FR - |
FR + RL + |
RL - |
RR - |
RR + SUB - SUB + |
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1.Battery Power
Connect the 12-volt constant power cable from the battery here.
2.Remote
Connect the remote turn on lead from you source unit here. This connection will turn the amplifier on when the source unit is powered up.
3.Ground
Connect your ground wire here. Make sure you use the same gauge wire as your power cable.
4.Power LED
The LED will light up “GREEN” when the amplifier is powered on and “RED” when it goes into protection.
5.Speaker Terminals
Insert your speaker cable here. Insert speaker wire into LEFT (+) and RIGHT (-) for bridging.
6.Subwoofer Speaker Terminals
Insert the speaker cable for your subwoofer here.
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