(at 10 dB below rated output power)-3 dB points: 5 Hz and 50 kHz
DAMPING FACTOR> 300 @ 8Ω
NOISE (unweighted 20 Hz to 20 kHz, below rated output)100 dB100 dB100 dB100 dB
VOLTAGE GAIN31.6× (30 dB)40× (32 dB)46× (33 dB)50× (34 dB)
INPUT SENSITIVITY, V RMS
full rated power @ 8Ω1.15v (+3.4 dBu)1.15v (+3.4 dBu)1.16v (+3.5 dBu)1.23v (+4.0 dBu)
INPUT IMPEDANCE10 kΩ unbalanced
20 kΩ balanced
CONTROLSFront: AC switch, Ch. 1 and Ch. 2 gain
Rear: 10-position DIP switch
INDICATORSPOWER:Green LEDCLIP:Red LED, 1 per channel
SIGNAL:Yellow LED, 1 per channel
CONNECTORSInput:Active balanced; XLR and ¼" (6.3 mm) TRS, tip and pin 2 positive, and barrier strip
Output:“Touch-Proof” binding posts and Neutrik Speakon™
COOLINGContinuously variable speed fan, back-to-front air flow
AMPLIFIER PROTECTIONFull short circuit, open circuit, thermal, ultrasonic, and RF protection
POWER REQUIREMENTSAvailable for 120 or 220–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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2
POWER CONSUMPTION
(both channels driven)
Multiply currents by 0.5 for 230V units
1. Typical—Measured with pink noise signal on all channels at 1/8 of full average power. Producing peaks that occasionally reach the amp’s clipping point, this level approximates the maximum operating
level before clipping affects sound quality. These data would be the amp’s typical worst-case current.
2. Full—Measured with pink noise signal on all channels at 1/3 of full average power. Music at this level would typically produce massive clipping. In a class B amplifier, this would be the approximate
point of maximum heat production.
3. Max—Measured with continuous sine wave signal on all channels at a point of slight clipping (1% THD). This represents a “test bench” scenario and does not resemble any real-world usage.
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Table of Contents
RMX Series Performance Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 QSC serial numbers ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Service bulletins ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 The well-equipped service bench .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.5 Working with surface-mount components ................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Series description .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.7 Technical descriptions and theory of operation ........................................................................................................................................... 8
2. Component identification and pinout ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Excessive current draw ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.2 Protection, muting, and turn-on/turn-off delay problems ......................................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Faults with signal present ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.5 Power supply and rail balancing problems ................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.2 Setting positive and negative current limits .............................................................................................................................................. 16
5.1 Mechanical disassembly and re-assembly .................................................................................................................................................. 18
6. Replacement parts ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.1 RMX850 Replacement Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.2 RMX1450 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.3 RMX1850HD Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................................................. 25
6.4 RMX2450 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................................................... 29
7. Schematics and diagrams .......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Power Supply ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Power Supply ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Power Supply ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Power Supply ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
7.15 RMX 2450 Schematic Diagram 4 of 4
Power Supply Revision .............................................................................................................................................................................. 47
7.16 RMX Power Transformer Configurations
March 2007 and later ................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
1.1 Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)
Since April 2006, all RMX Series amplifiers are manufactured to conform to the European Union’s RoHS Directive, which reduces the
amount of hazardous substances allowed in products for sale within its member nations. In electronic equipment such as audio power
amplifiers, this applies primarily to certain toxic heavy metals, such as lead, which may be present in electronic components, solder, and
other parts.
RoHS-compliant materials
When servicing RoHS-compliant amplifiers, it is important for the service technician to use only RoHS-compliant components and solder
(lead-free). All replacement parts provided by QSC for RoHS-compliant products are certified as RoHS compliant.
RoHS-compliant tools
Soldering irons and desoldering apparatus used on RoHS-compliant products must also not be contaminated by hazardous substances,
such as lead. Therefore, you cannot use the same soldering and desoldering tools for RoHS-compliant products and solder as you do for
non-compliant products and solder. You must either use separate soldering irons, desoldering tools and braid, etc., or at the very least
designate separate tips and braids and use only the appropriate ones. If you contaminate a tip or braid, even inadvertently, by using it on
a non-compliant product or solder, you should no longer use it with RoHS-compliant products or solder.
1.2 QSC serial numbers
Serial numbers on QSC RMX series amplifiers are nine digits long. The first
four digits are a manufacturing date code in
are the sequential identifying number for each individual amplifier. For
example, a serial number of 0807xxxxx would indicate that the amplifier was
built in 08/2007, or August 2007. The date code is important for determining
whether an amplifier is subject to a service bulletin, covered by a warranty (in
the absence of original purchase records), etc.
The amplifier’s serial number can be found on a label on the rear panel. The
label also indicates the model number, power rating, 4Ω current draw, and the
AC mains voltage the amplifier was made for.
Certain design changes that the RMX amplifiers have undergone commenced
with a particular date code; for example, the RMX amplifiers with a date code
of 0406 or later conform to the European Union’s RoHS Directive and must be
serviced only with lead-free solder and soldering irons that are not contaminated with lead or other heavy metals covered by the directive.
mmyy
format; the last five digits
Figure 1.1. The label displays two vital pieces of
information: the amplifier’s serial number and
operating voltage
1.3 Service bulletins
Contact QSC Technical Services to make sure you have the most up-to-date service bulletins for RMX Series amplifiers. Service bulletins
may be distributed in hard copy, via fax, and electronically (Adobe Acrobat PDF) via CD-ROMs, FTP from the QSC web site
(www.qscaudio.com), and e-mail.
These service bulletins had been issued at the time this manual was printed:
• RMX0001, “Q205 Lead Stress” (RMX2450 only)
• RMX0002, “RMX Turn-on Delay” (all RMX models)
• RMX0003, “RMX2450 Turn-off Mute” (RMX2450)
• RMX0004, “RMX2450 AC Wire Routing” (RMX 2450)
• RMX0005, “RMX2450 AC Wire Replacement” (RMX2450)
• RMX0006, “RMX2450 IRFZ44N Field Effect Transistors (RMX2450)
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1.4 The well-equipped service bench
To properly service RMX amplifiers, a technician needs the right tools. The
SW1SW2SW3
technician’s service bench should have the following equipment:
• Digital multimeter with RMS AC voltage and current
R1R2
R3R4
• Digital clamp-on ammeter
• Dual-trace oscilloscope
• Audio distortion analyzer
SW4
8Ω8Ω8Ω8Ω
• Non-inductive load resistors, configurable as 8 ohms (min. 500 watts capacity),
as 4 ohms (min. 750 watts capacity), and 2 ohms (min. 1200 watts capacity);
see Figure 1.2 and Table 1.1.
• Variable AC voltage source, such as a Variac or Powerstat variable transformer, with a rated current capacity of up to 25A (for 120V models) or 12A (for
230V models)
• Soldering iron with a fine tip, 25–60W recommended (if you
service both RoHS-compliant and non-compliant amplifiers, you
will need separate soldering and desoldering equipment for
each)
• Appropriate rosin-core solder (use only RoHS compliant leadfree solder for RoHS-compliant amplifers; for non-RoHS
amplifiers, use a 60/40 or 63/37 Pb/Sn alloy)
Table 1.1. Load resistor bank switch truth table
SW1SW2SW3SW4
∞Ω (no load)
OFF•••
ONOFFOFFOFF
8Ω
ONONOFFOFF
4Ω
ONONONOFF
2Ω
• Long-nose pliers
• Diagonal cutters
0Ω (short circuit)
ON••ON
• Wire strippers
Automated test equipment, such as an Audio Precision workstation, is very useful for servicing RMX amplifiers. Contact QSC Technical
Services to obtain applicable AP test files.
1.5 Working with surface-mount components
RMX amplifiers, like many modern electronic products, use surface-mount technology (SMT) components
where appropriate in order to make high-density circuitry that is reliable and economical to manufacture.
SMT components in the RMX amps are used in the small-signal and control circuits, so they do not handle
significant amounts of power; therefore, they are subject to very little stress and should seldom fail.
Figure 1.3.
Solder braid
Figure 1.4.
Solder
Figure 1.5.
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Sometimes they do fail, or they require replacement for a performance upgrade or modification. Thus, it is
important to know how to work with SMT components.
Specialized tools and equipment exist for soldering, unsoldering, and removing SMT components quickly
and efficiently, but they are often expensive. Most SMT repairs, though, can be handled reasonably well with
common tools and equipment, such as tweezers, solder braid, and fine-tip soldering irons. The original
factory components are tacked to the board with a spot of glue, so you might have to apply some force to
break the adhesive.
Removal
1 Use two soldering irons, preferably about 25 to 40 watts, with fine tips.
2 With a soldering iron in each hand, hold one tip on the solder at one end of the component and the
other tip on the other end (Figure 1.3).
3 Once the solder melts on both ends, grip the component between the two tips and lift it from the
circuit board.
4 Use solder braid and a soldering iron to remove the solder from the two pads (Figure 1.4).
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Tweezers
Figure 1.6.
Figure 1.7.
Solder
Insertion
1 With a soldering iron and appropriate solder, melt just enough solder onto one pad to create a small
mound (Figure 1.5).
2 Grasp the component in the middle with tweezers. Melt the small mound of solder with the iron and
place the component across the two pads (in the correct orientation, if the component is sensitive to
direction) and press it flat against the circuit board, with one end of the component immersed in the
melted solder (Figure 1.6).
3 Hold the component in place and take the soldering iron away. Let the solder harden to tack the
component in place.
4 Fully solder the other end of the component to its pad. Let the solder harden (Figure 1.7).
5 Fully solder the tacked end of the component to its pad (Figure 1.8).
Solder
Figure 1.8.
3 When the solder on both ends melts, grip the component between the two tips and lift it from the circuit board. You might need to
quickly touch the pad on the middle terminal with a soldering iron to melt any remaining solder that might be holding the component
down.
4 Use solder braid and a soldering iron to remove the solder from the three pads.
Insertion
1 With a soldering iron and appropriate solder, melt just enough solder onto one pad to create a small mound of solder.
2 Grasp the component with tweezers. Melt the small mound of solder with the iron and place the component in the correct orientation
across the three pads and press it flat against the circuit board, with one terminal of the component pressed into the melted solder.
3 Hold the component in place and take the soldering iron away. Let the solder harden to tack the component in place.
4 Fully solder the other terminals of the component to their pads. Let the solder harden.
5 Fully solder the tacked terminal of the component to its pad.
Removal
1 With a soldering iron and solder braid, remove as much solder as possible from the middle terminal of
the component.
2 With a soldering iron in each hand, hold one tip on the solder at the terminal at one end of the
component and the other tip on the terminal at the other end.
Multi-pin components (ICs, etc.)
Removal
Removing a multi-pin SMT component is a delicate procedure. Ideally, you should use a soldering iron with an attachment that allows you
to heat all the pins simultaneously.
If such a soldering device is not available, use this procedure:
1 Use a soldering iron and solder braid to remove as much solder as possible from the pins of the component.
2 With fine tweezers, carefully try to lift each pin to see if it’s free. If it’s not, touch it with the tip of the soldering iron and if necessary,
use the solder braid to remove the remaining solder.
3 Repeat the process until all the pins are free and you can remove the component.
Insertion
1 With a soldering iron and appropriate solder, melt just enough solder onto one pad to create a small mound of solder. It is usually
easiest to use a pad that corresponds to one of the end or corner pins of the component.
2 Grasp the component with tweezers. Melt the small mound of solder with the iron and place the component in the correct orientation
upon its pads and gently press it flat against the circuit board, with the appropriate terminal of the component pressed into the
melted solder.
3 Hold the component in place and take the soldering iron away. Let the solder harden to tack the component in place.
4 Fully solder the other terminals of the component to their pads. Let the solder harden.
5 Fully solder the tacked terminal of the component to its pad.
Three-terminal components (transistors, etc.)
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1.6 Series description
QSC’s RMX Series amplifiers are entry-level professional audio
products, designed for good, basic performance and reliability at
low price. The series comprises six two-channel models; this
manual covers the four two-rack-space models: the RMX850,
RMX1450, RMX1850HD and RMX2450. See page 2 for complete
specifications. The three-rack-space models—the RMX4050HD
and the RMX5050—are covered by another service manual.
The RMX850 and RMX1450 have single-sided printed circuit
boards. The RMX1850HD and RMX2450 use double-sided boards.
1.7 Technical descriptions and theory of operation
Note: Some of these descriptions concern circuitry that is
duplicated in the amplifier’s two channels. For the sake of
simplicity, the descriptions are of Channel 1 only. Components in
Channel 1 have a 3-digit designation with “1” as the first digit;
their equivalents in Channel 2 have a “2” as the first digit,
followed by the same two numerals. For example, R122 and R222
have identical functions in their respective channels.
Power supplies
Unlike other recent QSC amplifiers, the RMX line uses strictly
conventional power supplies, with large transformers that operate
at the 50 or 60 Hz frequency of the AC line. The electrical current
in the secondary circuitry is converted to DC through a full-wave
bridge rectifier. The resulting 100 or 120 Hz ripple is filtered out by
large capacitors that also serve as current reservoirs for shortterm, transient demands.
The supply provides a bipolar set
of supply rails for each channel,
with equal quiescent positive and
negative voltages, as shown in
Figure 1.9. Note that unlike many
bipolar supplies for complementary transistor arrangements, the
secondary windings are not
Figure 1.9
connected to ground at the center.
This is because the output transistors are directly mounted to the
heat sink, metal-to-metal, to
maximize heat transfer; this
grounds the collectors,
requiring somewhat
different output and power
supply arrangements. The
grounded-collector concept
is described later in this
chapter.
In the RMX1850HD and
RMX2450, the secondaries
To Channel 2 Center Tap
are tapped to provide an
Figure 1.10
+Vcc
-Vcc
+Vcc
-Vcc
+110V
-110V
+55V
-55V
Ch. 1 Center Tap
0.047 µF
12 5W×2Ω
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 1
intermediate set of bipolar rails for the Class H output circuitry.
Figure 1.10 shows one channel. Class H operation is described
later in this chapter.
The 24-volt cooling fan is driven by a separate DC supply that is
powered by a 20-volt tap on the transformer primary. To minimize
fan noise, the fan speed is controlled by varying its actual DC
voltage in response to the amplifier’s heat sink temperatures. An
optocoupler isolates the fan control circuitry from the thermal
sensors.
Audio circuitry
The audio inputs are balanced to offer a reasonably high amount
of common-mode noise rejection. The input balancing is done
using a single op amp (one half of an NE5532 dual op amp)
arranged as a differential amplifier. The degree of common-mode
rejection is dependent on a close match between the input
resistors (R100 and R101 in Figure 1.11) and between the feedback
resistor and the shunt resistor (R105 and R106). The circuitry uses
1% precision resistors to ensure at least 40 dB of common-mode
rejection.
The feedback and shunt capacitors, C101 and C103, add a firstorder high-frequency roll-off, down 3 dB at 88.4 kHz (over two
octaves above the high end of the audio spectrum). This makes the
amplifier less susceptible to RF interference, high-frequency
oscillations, etc.
Also in this stage, the feedback loop contains one half of an NE5517
(equivalent to the more familiar LM13600) dual operational
transconductance amplifier (Figure 1.12). The OTA is part of the clip
limiter circuitry; when the clip limiter is activated, a control voltage
increases the transconductance of the OTA, which essentially
decreases the impedance of the feedback loop and reduces the
gain of the stage in order to reduce the amount of clipping.
The gain control uses a linear potentiometer, but the impedances
loading the wiper to ground make the pot approximate an audio
taper over most of its rotation. After the wiper, RC networks roll
off the low end, if the LF filter is set for that channel, at either 30
or 50 Hz, depending on the DIP switch setting on the rear panel.
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transconductance amp
Figure 1.11
The next active device is another 5532 op amp, U101:2. Its output
drives the driver transistors, which in turn drive the output transistors. The output section has a Class AB+B configuration; the
drivers (a complementary pair, Q105 and Q106, comprising an NPN
MJE15032 and a PNP MJE 15033) are class AB. A series network
of two diodes and a 100-ohm trimpot provide the small amount of
forward bias on the transistor pair to keep crossover distortion
minimal. In parallel with the trimpot is a 50-ohm thermistor with a
negative temperature coefficient; as the circuitry warms, its
resistance decreases. This reduces VBE on both Q105 and Q106,
decreasing the bias current to reduce the threat of thermal runaway.
The base of each driver transistor is tied to ground through a diode
and a 2.2 kΩ trimpot in series; these set the current limiting
threshold for their respective signal polarities.
The collector of each driver transistor directly drives the bases of
its output transistors, which are the main power-handling signal
devices. If you’re not familiar with the grounded-collector scheme,
To input op amp U101:1
+14V
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R107
U10:1
LM13600M
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3906
Q100
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detection
820
R115
CLIP LIMIT
SWITCH
(Open to defeat
clip limiter)
^R_1206
Figure 1.12
the arrangement of the output transistors might look somewhat
backwards: PNP transistors connected to the positive voltage rail,
and NPN on the negative rail. Not only that, but the transistors
attached to the positive rail are for pulling the output voltage
negative, and the ones on the negative rail swing the output
positive. The collectors all connect to ground, which allows them
to be mounted directly to the heat sink—metal-to-metal, without
insulators in between—for the best possible transfer of heat away
from the transistors. The emitters of the PNP and NPN transistors
are coupled through resistors to the positive and negative supply
rails, respectively, forming banks of common-emitter circuits
driving the supply rails. Consequently, the devices drive the rails
with the audio signal, which rides atop the DC. The output to the
speaker load is taken from the point between the positive and
negative reservoir capacitors; this is also where the negative
feedback is taken from. The nature of this arrangement, with audio
signal riding on the supply rails, is why the power supply has no
ground reference.
Another unusual characteristic of the grounded-collector output
section is that the signal at the output to the speaker is actually
opposite in polarity to the signal at the op amp output. This is why
the negative feedback resistor, R122, connects to the op amp’s
non-inverting input instead of the inverting input.
The output point of the circuit couples to the output connector
through an RLC network (R160, R161, R162, L100, and C124) that
serves as a high-frequency snubber and also helps keep the amp
circuitry stable when driving capacitive loads.
Clip detection
The output of the op amp also drives a group of four diodes (D102,
D103, D105, and D106) arranged as a full-wave rectifier. Normally,
the op amp’s output signal level is about 1 volt or less, which is all
it takes to drive the driver transistors.
But because this point is within the overall feedback loop, when
clipping occurs, the op amp approaches full open-loop gain and
puts out a much higher signal voltage to try to make the output
signal track the input. The four diodes rectify the voltage to drive
the clip indicator LED, LD100. The current exiting the full-wave
rectifier passes to ground through R127 and also drives the base of
transistor Q100 through R115. If the clip limiter is switched on,
Q100’s emitter is grounded, and when the voltage across R127
goes sufficiently negative to forward-bias Q100, which sends
current through R111 and R103 into the amplifier bias input of the
operational transconductance amplifier (OTA), U10:1. The OTA is in
the negative feedback loop of U101:1, and increasing its
transconductance essentially reduces the impedance of the
feedback loop, which reduces the gain of the op amp stage. This
reduces the signal level until the amount of clipping is minimal.
When the clipping stops, Q100 is no longer forward-biased, and
the gain returns to normal.
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DC protection
Power saved
The RMX1850HD and RMX2450 have a crowbar circuit, based on a
triac and two silicon controlled rectifiers, on the output to protect
against DC faults. If an amp channel puts out a DC voltage, which
could be the result of a component or circuit failure, it will first
trigger either D119 or D120, depending on the polarity of the
voltage. The triggered SCR will in turn trigger triac Q113, shorting
the output to ground through fuse F100. The fuse will blow,
safeguarding the speaker load from the DC fault.
The output sections of the RMX850 and RMX1450 are AC coupled.
form a voltage divider between the two channel outputs. If the
output signals are mirror images, the voltage at the junction of the
resistors (bus BR_BAL) will be zero. If the signals are not mirror
images—for example, one channel is defunct, distorting, or
reduced in gain—a voltage will appear on BR_BAL. Through DIP
switch 7, the BR_BAL bus becomes bus BR_CUT and feeds the
bases of transistors Q8 and Q6, which are part of a 4-transistor
circuit across the +15V and -15V rails that supply the op amps and
the input circuitry. If the voltage on BR_CUT goes positive enough
to forward-bias Q8, the transistor’s collector will collapse the +15V
rail. At the same time, the emitter current from Q8 will flow
Class H
The RMX1850HD and RMX2450 utilize a two-step
Class H output section. It is essentially a Class AB+B
circuit but with two sets of bipolar supply rails. On
both the positive and the negative sets of rails, a
comparator circuit, called a “step driver,” compares
the audio signal to the lower rail voltage. When
necessary to fully reproduce the signal’s voltage
swing—just before the instantaneous signal voltage
reaches the lower rail voltage—the step driver turns
on a TMOS power FET to pull the output transistors’
supply rail up from the lower voltage to the higher
one, and then back down again when the signal
allows. By keeping the transistors’ supply rails low
whenever possible, the devices dissipate less unused
power and generate less waste heat, making the
amplifier more efficient than a straight class AB
amplifier with the same power points (Figure 1.13).
The comparators are 311-type ICs: U170 on the
positive step and U171 on the negative. Each one
drives a high-gain complementary transistor pair
(2N3904 + 2N3906), which drive the gate of their
respective MOSFET.
+V
HI
+V
LO
Power saved
0
-V
LO
-V
HI
Figure 1.13. A two-tier class H amplifier circuit operates on the lower voltage
rails until the signal amplitude requires the higher voltage.
Bridged mono operation and protection
When the amplifier is operated in bridged mono, its two channels
work in tandem to produce up to twice the voltage swing that a
single channel is capable of. To do this, Channel 2 produces a
signal identical to Channel 1’s, but opposite in polarity—in other
words, a mirror image.
Channel 2’s signal feed (bus BR_MONO_FEED) is an attenuated
through R25 and into the emitter of Q7, forward-biasing it, too.
The collector of Q7 will then collapse the -15V rail.
Similarly, if BR_BAL goes sufficiently negative, it will forward-bias
Q6, in turn forward-biasing Q9, and these will collapse the ±15V
rails.
With the rails collapsed, the op amp and the input circuitry will not
function, which will mute the audio.
version of the signal on Channel 1’s speaker bus. Closing DIP
switch #6 (set to “BRIDGE MONO ON”), connects the
BR_MONO_FEED bus on Channel 1 to the BR_RET bus on Channel
2. The BR_RET bus drives the non-inverting input of op amp
U201:2 directly.
With two channels operating as one, but each having its own
feedback and protection circuitry, it is vital to keep both running as
mirror images. A protection circuit monitors the balance between
Channel 1’s and Channel 2’s signals. Resistors R22 and R23 (R22A,
R22B, R23A, and R23B on the RMX2450) are equal in value and
MAC224 Triac (discontinued; see BTA41 triac
below)
(part number QD-000221-GP; was 8910-0482-0)
G
MT1
MT2
MJE15032 (NPN) Driver transistor
(part number QD-000207-GP; was 4860-5020-5)
MJE15033 (PNP)Driver transistor
(part number QD-000210-GP; was 4860-5030-5)
2SC5200 (PNP) Power transistor
(part number QD-000209-GP; was 4860-5050-5)
2SA1943 (NPN) Power transistor
(part number QD-000208-GP; was 4860-5060-5)
TOSHIBA
B C E
BCE
ΩΩ
10 k
Ω Potentiometer (gain control)
ΩΩ
(part number PT-310006-GP; was 4750-6200-0; used
April 2002 and earlier with 10 µF C106)
ΩΩ
2.5 k
Ω Potentiometer (gain control)
ΩΩ
(part number PT-225000-GP; was 4751-0420-0; used May
2002 and later with 47 µF C106)
potentiometer value
printed on back
BTA41 Triac
(part number QD-000261-GP; replaces discontinued
MAC224 Triac)
A1 A2 G
Note: To install the BTA41 Triac on a channel module circuit board
that originally held a MAC224 Triac, first mount it to an adapter
(QSC part number SR-000117-00) and then solder the adapter to
the circuit board. See Service Bulletin RMX0008 for more
information. The Triac and adapter are available together as a kit,
QSC part number SG-000522-00.
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3. Troubleshooting: Symptoms, causes, & remedies
When first checking the operation of an amplifier on the bench, always turn your variable transformer down to zero before plugging the
amplifier in. After you turn the amplifier on, gradually turn up the AC voltage as you observe the amplifier’s behavior and its current
draw; this will help you determine what, if anything, is wrong with it. If you see or smell smoke, flames, or any other signs of short
circuits or excessive current draw, quickly turn the AC back down to zero. If no such problems occur, it is usually safe to turn the AC up to
the amplifier’s full operating voltage for further testing.
3.1 Excessive current draw
The customer complains of blowing circuit breakers or fuses, or
burning smell or smoke.
Symptoms covered:
• Fuses blow immediately
• The amplifier quickly gets very hot
• Line circuit breakers trip at turn-on
• The amplifier hums loudly and the chassis vibrates
• The amplifier emits smoke
• The amplifier gives off a burning smell
If the symptoms indicate a possible problem in the channel circuits
or output sections, you can isolate either channel module from the
power supply by pulling its fuses from the AC board.
Possible situations:
Excessive current with no signal present
If the amplifier seems to run hot and draws higher-than-normal
current when idling at full AC voltage, the cause could be bias
misadjustments in the output circuitry of one or both channels. See
the calibration procedures in the next section. In the RMX2450, the
cause might also be blown step FETs; see service bulletin RMX0006.
Fast increase in current draw (current increases rapidly at
only a few volts AC)
• The main bridge rectifiers BR100 and/or BR200 (all models) and
BR101 and/or BR201 (RMX2450) is reversed or shorted.
• Supply clamp diode pairs D117 and D118 and/or D217 and D218
is reversed or shorted.
• The drivers and/or power transistors is shorted on both polarities
(NPN
and
PNP) on one or both channels.
Moderate increase in current draw (current increases
slowly, doesn’t become excessive until about ¼ of the
amplifier’s full AC operating voltage)
• One polarity’s drivers and/or power transistors (NPN or PNP) is
shorted, on one or both channels.
• Individual supply clamp diodes D117, D118, D217, or D218 is
reversed or shorted.
• Bias diodes D108, D109, D208, or D209 or bias trimpots R131 or
R231 is open.
Slow increase in current draw (current doesn’t become
excessive until about half of the amplifier’s full AC
operating voltage; amplifier may pass signal)
• The bias is severely misadjusted, or bias diodes D108, D109,
D208, or D209 is defective.
• An oscillation is causing excessive current demand.
Runaway current draw (current increases sharply at about
25 to 33% of the amplifier’s full AC operating voltage)
One or more reservoir capacitors is reversed. CAUTION: the gas
buildup in a reversed electrolytic capacitor can cause it
to vent explosively. Immediately turn off power and let the
capacitor cool down before replacing it.
3.2 Protection, muting, and turn-
on/turn-off delay problems
The customer complains of amplifier locking up, or not turning on
and off correctly.
Symptoms covered:
• Both channels do not come out of protect
• Amplifier will not thermally shut down when it should
• Power LED doesn’t light
• Too little or too much muting delay
• No clip limiting
• Fan doesn’t run, or runs always at high speed
Possible situations:
Both channels stay in protect after turn-on
• Q4 or Q5 is shorted base-to-emitter.
• Voltage across D8 should be 14 to 15 volts DC. If it is low, check
D8 and R10; also, C7 and C8 is leaky.
• D9, R4, and/or R7 is open.
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The amplifier will not thermally shut down when it overheats
Check for shorted D9, R4, or R7; check also for open LD1 (“POWER”
LED), R2, or R5.
Too much or too little muting delay
• Excessive delay at turn-on: check for open LD1, R2, or R5; check
for incorrect R10 or R15; check for shorted D9; also see service
bulletin RMX0002.
• Too short at turn-on (amplifier unmutes before the circuits stabilize,
causing a thump): check for incorrect or bad C7, C8, or R10.
• Amplifier doesn’t stay muted at turn-off: see service bulletin
RMX0003
Power LED doesn’t light
Check for open or shorted LD1; check R2.
No clip limiting
• U10 is defective.
• DIP switches SW1:1 or SW1:10 is defective.
Fan doesn’t run
• The fan is defective.
• Check the fan connection to the AC board.
• Check R1 and BR1 on the AC board.
Fan runs always on high speed
• Q3 and/or U2 are shorted.
• Check PTC thermistors R4 and R7.
3.3 Faults with signal present
The customer compains that the amplifier passes a signal but
doesn’t run correctly.
The output signal collapses when driving a normal speaker
load
• R139, R140, R239, and/or R240 is misadjusted.
• Check R118, R119, R218, and R219.
The supply rails are OK with no signal but collapse with a signal
• C112, C113, C212, and/or C213 is leaky.
• Check C114, C124, C214, and C224.
The amplifier gets too hot with no load
• Bias trimpots R131 or R231 are misadjusted, burned, or open.
• Bias diodes D108, D109, D208 and/or D209 are incorrect (should
be 1N4934).
• If the amplifier is producing high-frequency oscillations, check
C114, C124, C214, and C224.
• Check resistors R136, R137, R236, and R237.
• Op amp U101 or U201 is unstable.
One channel clips prematurely
• R146 or R147 (Channel 1) or R246 or R247 (Channel 2) are open.
• R139 or R140 (Channel 1) or R239 or R240 (Channel 2) are misadjusted.
• Check R157, R158, R198 (RMX1850HD and RMX2450 only),
D115, and D116 (Channel 1) or R157, R258, R298 (RMX1850HD
and RMX2450 only), D215, and D216 (Channel 2).
• (RMX850 and RMX1450) Check R118 and R119 (Channel 1) or
R218 and R219 (Channel 2).
• R130 or R132 (Channel 1) or R230 or R232 (Channel 2) is open.
Excessive hum in loudspeaker when no signal is present
(RMX850 and RMX1450)
Check R118, R119, R218, and R219.
Excessive current draw with signal present (RMX1850HD
and RMX2450)
• Check triacs Q113 and Q213.
• Check D119, D120, D219 and D220.
Symptoms covered:
• The output signal breaks up or is distorted
• “Ringing” sound in loudspeaker when no audio signal is present
• The output signal collapses when driving a normal speaker load
• Supply rails OK with no signal, but collapse when a signal passes
• The amplifier gets too hot
• One channel clips prematurely
• Excessive hum in loudspeaker when no audio signal is present
Possible situations:
The output signal breaks up or is distorted
• (RMX850 and RMX1450) Check the hum-null resistors R118,
R119, R218, and R219.
• Check the ground traces for continuity among speaker ground,
input ground, and AC ground.
“Ringing” sound in loudspeaker when no audio signal is
present
• Check C114, C124, C214 and C224.
• Check or replace dual op amp U101 or U201.
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3.4 Instability
The customer complains of gain problems, spurious noises, or oscillations.
Symptoms covered:
• General output distortion
• “Ringing” sound in loudspeaker trailing an audio signal
• Excessive crossover distortion
• The output waveform appears fuzzy on an oscilloscope
Distinguish among the different symptoms of fuzziness (instability),
ringing (momentary instability after a transition), crossover distortion (often causing ringing), or general distortion.
Possible situations:
General distortion in the output signal
• Severe distortion, at any load, often with abnormally high
current draw: check the slew rate capacitors C114, C115, and
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C116 (Channel 1) or C214, C215, and C216 (Channel 2).
• Moderate distortion, especially with light loading: stability
capacitors C124 and C126 (Channel 1) or C224 and C226 is too
high in capacitance; also check the slew rate capacitors C114,
C115, and C116 (Channel 1) or C214, C215, and C216 (Channel
2), and the output filter resistors R161, R162, R154, and R155
(Channel 1) or R261, R262, R254, or R255 (Channel 2).
• Distortion with low gain: check the feedback shunt components
R120, R138, and C125 (Channel 1) or R220, R238, or C225
(Channel 2); also check for broken circuit traces around the
components; U101 (Channel 1) or U201 (Channel 2) is defective
or its socket is contaminated.
Ringing sound trailing the audio signal
• This usually indicates marginal instability and is usually
triggered by the signal passing through zero volts (the crossover
point). Check the stability components and output filters.
• With a sine wave test signal, use an oscilloscope to check for
excessive crossover notch at the output signal’s zero crossings.
Excessive crossover distortion (unbalanced, asymmetrical,
or excessively large crossover notch)
• Severe crossover discontinuity: bias diodes D108 or D109
(Channel 1) or D208 or D209 (Channel 2) are shorted.
• Moderate discontinuity: bias diodes D108 or D109 (Channel 1)
or D208 or D209 (Channel 2) are out of spec.
• R131 (Channel 1) or R231 (Channel 2) is defective.
• Base resistors R136 or R137 (Channel 1) or R236 or R237
(Channel 2) are open. Also check the NTC thermistors R134
(Channel 1) or R234 (Channel 2).
3.5 Power supply and rail
balancing problems
Symptoms covered:
• Insufficient or excessive current limiting into a shorted load
• Op amp rails too high with a shorted load
• Uneven voltages on supply rails
A channel’s output current should remain unaffected when driving
resistive loads as low as 2 ohms per channel. When driving a short
circuit, the current limiting circuit should collapse the output to a
lower current. This is done by dropping the op amp’s supply rails
from a normal ±14–15 volts down to about ±5–6 volts. Normally,
the output signal helps replenish the op amp supply rails through
D115 and D116 (Channel 1) and D215 and D216 (Channel 2), but a
short circuit or excessively low load impedance prevents the
replenishment, and the op amp rails collapse because they can’t
supply enough current to let the op amp drive both the clip LED and
the driver transistors. The current limit trimpots R139, R140, R239,
and R240 permit adjustment of the current limit thresholds. See
the RMX calibration section of this manual for adjustment
procedures.
Possible situations:
Excessive current into short (insufficient limiting)
• If the op amp rails are dropping to ±5 to 6 volts as they should:
the 5.6V zener diodes D107 and/or D110 (Channel 1) or D207
and/or D210 (Channel 2) are reversed or shorted.
• If high crossover distortion is present: bias diodes D108 or D109
(Channel 1) or D208 or D209 (Channel 2) are shorted.
Excessive current into short (op amp rails are not dropping)
• The op amp U101 (Channel 1) or U201 (Channel 2) is defective,
with insufficient output current.
• Clip LED LD100 (Channel 1) or LD200 (Channel 2) and/or its
rectifying diodes (Channel 1: D102, D103, D105, D106; Channel 2:
D202, D203, D205, D206) are open.
• When driving a short circuit, the output section’s positive and
negative supply rail voltages should be equal, within 3 volts. If
they aren’t, check D107, D110, R146, and R147 (Channel 1) or
D207, D210, R246, and R247 (Channel 2).
Weak current into 2
limiting)
• Bias resistors R130 and R132 (Channel 1) or R230 and R232
(Channel 2) are too high.
• Driver transistors (Channel 1: Q105, Q106; Channel 2: Q205,
Q206) have very low gain.
• One or more emitter resistors in the output section are open.
Current OK at 2
• LD100, D102, D103, D105, or D106 (Channel 1), or LD200, D202,
D203, D205, or D206 (Channel 2), are shorted.
• Zener voltage of diodes D107 or D110 (Channel 1), or D207 or
D210 (Channel 2), is too high.
Current limits properly into short, but current is weak at 2
• If the op amp rails are low (< 14–15 volts) when driving a 2ohm load
(Channel 1, all models), R198 (Channel 1, RMX1850HD and
RMX2450 only) and diodes D115 and D116 (Channel 1, all
models), or R257 and R258 (Channel 2, all models), R298
(Channel 2, RMX1850HD and RMX2450 only) and diodes D215
and D216 (Channel 2, all models).
• If the op amp rails are normal (14–15 volts) when driving a 2-ohm
load
weak driver transistors, open output transistors, or open emitter
resistors. Check the value of the driver transistors’ emitter
resistors, too: R146 and R147 (Channel 1) or R246 and R247
(Channel 2).
Rail voltages unequal
The balance between the positive and negative rail voltages is set
by a voltage divider comprising resistors R118 and R119 (Channel
1) and R218 and R219 (Channel 2). If the amplifier channel passes
a signal but clips unevenly due to unequal rail voltages, this
voltage divider is the likely culprit.
without
without
ΩΩ
Ω or short (excessive or premature
ΩΩ
ΩΩ
Ω, weak into short
ΩΩ
clipping, check the resistors R157 and R158
clipping, usually the output section gain is too low:
ΩΩ
Ω
ΩΩ
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4. RMX calibration procedures
4.1 Setting bias
Always set the bias
• after replacing any output or driver transistor.
• after replacing any diode or resistor in the driver/output circuitry.
• if the amplifier seems to run too hot at idle.
• if the amplifier exhibits crossover distortion.
The bias network sets the quiescent base current in the NPN and
PNP driver transistors, which in turn sets the quiescent current in
the output transistors. The driver transistors should both be slightly
“on” at idle so that the transitions of the signal voltage between
positive and negative are smooth and free of gaps or glitches. Too
much bias current will cause the amplifier to run hotter than it
should, especially at idle, while too little will cause noticeable
crossover distortion, especially at low signal levels.
The amplifier circuitry must be cool, or at least within a couple
degrees of ambient air temperature, and the top cover must be
removed. If the driver and output transistors are significantly
warmer than the ambient air, leave the amplifier off and let it cool
before proceeding.
Before turning the amplifier on to set bias on one or both channels,
familiarize yourself with the locations of the trimpots (R131 and
R231) and the voltage measuring points so you can work quickly but
thoroughly. If the amplifier warms up before you finish setting the
bias, you will need to shut the amplifier off and let it cool down
before you resume.
Tools and resources you will need:
• Small flat screwdriver (non-conductive) for adjusting trimpots
• DC voltmeter
• AC power
Procedure
1.Turn the amplifier’s gain controls all the way down. No test
signal is needed.
2.Plug the amplifier into an appropriate AC source. Turn the
amplifier on.
3.Channel 1: While measuring the DC voltage across resistor R146,
adjust trimpot R131 to obtain the voltage listed in Table 1.
4.Channel 2: While measuring the DC voltage across resistor R246,
adjust trimpot R231 to obtain the voltage listed in Table 1.
After setting the bias, calibrate the positive and negative current
limiting; instructions for the procedure follow below.
4.2 Setting positive and negative
current limits
Tools and resources you will need
• Oscilloscope
• 2-ohm resistive load (rated for at least 1200 watts)
• Shorting connector for amplifier output
• Variable AC transformer (e.g., Variac, Powerstat, etc.) rated for
25A (120V) or 12A (230V). Make sure the AC supply is appropriate for the amplifier.
• 1 kHz audio sine wave generator
• Digital multimeter
• Clamp-on digital current meter (e.g., Fluke 30 Clamp Meter)
• Small flat screwdriver (non-conductive) for adjusting trimpots
Procedure
1.Set the audio sine generator to 1 kHz at 1 volt RMS and
connect it to Channel 1's input. Connect a 2-ohm load and the
oscilloscope probe across Channel 1's output.
2.Turn up Channel 1's gain control partway. On the oscilloscope
you should see the amplitude of the sine wave increase
accordingly.
3.Turn the gain control back down and apply a short circuit
across the output terminals of Channel 1. Clamp a current
probe either onto one of the brown wires running to the AC
switch or onto the gray output wire from channel 1's module.
4.Turn the gain control all the way up. Adjust trimpots R139 and
R140 equally until the current measured falls within the range
shown in Table 1.
5.Turn the gain control all the way down and remove the short
circuit so the channel drives the 2-ohm load. Turn the gain control
back up until the output clips. The voltage at which the signal
starts to clip should fall within the range shown in Table 1. If the
clipping is asymmetrical, that is, the signal clips on either the
positive or negative side first, adjust R139 to make it symmetrical.
6.Turn the gain control down. If the amp has begun to warm up
shut it off and let it cool a few minutes before proceeding with
Channel 2.
7.Repeat steps 1 through 5 for Channel 2. Use trimpots R239 and
R240 to adjust the current limiting in steps 11 and 12.
8.Turn both channels’ gain controls all the way down. Clamp the
ammeter onto one of the amp’s AC wires and check the amp’s
idle current. If the amplifier is still at about room temperature,
the idle current should match the value shown in Table 1.
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Table 1: Bias and current limit adjustments
CalibrationsAdjustRMX850RMX1450RMX1850HDRMX2450
Channel 1 bias: DC voltage across R146R1310.16 V0.14 V0.07 V0.07 V
Channel 2 bias: DC voltage across R246R2310.16 V0.14 V0.07 V0.07 V
Output current into shorted load
AC current when driving shorted load*
Channel 1: R139 & R140
Channel 2: R239 & R240
Channel 1: R139 & R140
Channel 2: R239 & R240
4–4.5 A4–5 A7.5–8.5 A8.5–9 A
3.75–4.5 A4.5–5.5 A4.5–5.5 A5.5–6.5 A
Channel 1: Adjust R139
Clipping voltage into 2 ohms (RMS)
for symmetry
Channel 2: Adjust R239
26–29 V33.5–37.5 V42–44 V44–49 V
for symmetry
Channel 1: Adjust R139
Clipping voltage into 2 ohms (peak)
for symmetry
Channel 2: Adjust R239
36.8–41 V47.4–53 V
for symmetry
Idle AC demand* (at ambient temperature;
higher when hot)
*Figures shown are for 120V amplifiers; multiply current by 0.5 for 230V or 1.2 for 100V.
0.4 A,
±10%
0.4 A,
±10%
59.3
0.6 A,
–62.2 V
±10%
62.2–69.3 V
0.6 A,
±10%
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5. Servicing RMX amplifiers
5.1 Mechanical disassembly and
re-assembly
Replacing components will usually require removing the channel
modules and/or AC board from the amplifier chassis, especially on the
RMX850 and RMX1450, which have single-side printed circuit
boards. The RMX2450 has double-side boards; many of the throughhole components on the upper side of the board can be unsoldered
and soldered from the top side of the board, so removing modules or
boards is not always necessary.
See the fold-out assembly guides on pages 25 and 26 in this
manual for assistance.
NOTE: As viewed from the front of the amplifier, the left channel
module is Channel 1 and the right is Channel 2
RMX2450; its right module is Channel 1, and its left is Channel 2.
Removing the channel modules
1.Disconnect the amplifier from AC power and allow at least 10
minutes for internal voltages to bleed down.
2.Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the screws that fasten the
top cover to the chassis. Also remove the top cover’s four
recessed screws that fasten it to the heat sinks. As you
remove screws, set them aside, but also make note of where
each type is used so you can properly re-assemble the
amplifier.
3.Lift the top cover up at the rear and carefully pull it toward the
back, removing the five hooks on the front edge from their slots
in the chassis.
4.Pull the gain control knobs straight off from the potentiom-
eter shafts.
5.Tip the amplifier up on its side and remove the four screws
that fasten the heat sinks to the chassis.
6.Set the amplifier back down and remove the screws that
mount the channel modules to the chassis standoffs. There
are six screws in the left module and five in the right one.
7.Remove the four screws that fasten the fan, fan shroud, and
fan guard to the chassis. Lift the fan shroud out from the
chassis; this will give you room to properly remove the
modules from the chassis.
8.Disconnect the wire and cable connections to the channel
modules. All of the connections are either detachable headers
or ¼-inch quick-connect tabs that are disconnected by pulling
them straight up. No unsoldering is necessary.
except
in the
9.Slide the channel modules toward the back so the potentiom-
eter shafts and front panel LEDs are clear of their holes in the
front panel. Lift the channel modules out from the chassis.
10. Re-assembly is the opposite of disassembly.
Removing the AC board
The AC board provides AC voltage selection, rectification of the
transformer secondary current, and a regulated DC supply for the
cooling fan. It seldom needs to be replaced unless it is physically
damaged itself. Most failures involving the AC board can be
repaired through replacement of individual components.
WARNING: Regulatory agencies require that any operating
voltage conversions from 120 volts to any other voltage be done
only
by QSC’s factory service. Any other operating voltage
conversions may be done only by a QSC-authorized service center
or international distributor.
1.Disconnect the amplifier from AC power and allow at least 10
minutes for internal voltages to bleed down.
2.Remove the four screws that fasten the fan, fan shroud, and
fan guard to the chassis. Lift the fan shroud out from the
chassis.
3.Disconnect the wires that connect to the channel modules. All
of the large single wires attach to the channel modules with
¼-inch quick-connect tabs that are detached by pulling them
straight up. The remaining three black wires disconnect at the
left channel module with a detachable header.
If you are planning to replace the AC board with another,
carefully cut each of the transformer wires connecting to the
board just above its solder tab. You must leave enough slack
to allow connection to the new AC board. Remove the old
heat shrink tubing from the wires and strip the wire ends
about 0.25 inch or 6.3 mm.
4.Remove the five screws that attach the AC board to the
chassis standoffs. Lift the board out from the chassis.
5.Re-assembly is the opposite of disassembly. If you’re using a
new AC board, slide new pieces of heat shrink tubing over the
transformer wires before you solder them to the appropriate
tabs on the board; after soldering, cover the joints with the
tubing and use a heat gun or other heat source to shrink them
tightly.
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6. Replacement parts
6.1 RMX850 Replacement Parts
QSC part #Old QSC part #DescriptionQty.Notes or Component Reference
CA-147006-GP150F-471J-5-OF470PF 5% 50V CER NPO4C1–C4
CO-000204-GP2113-1337-1CONN XLR F VERT PLASTIC2J101, J201
CO-000234-GP2113-1335-05 POLE INPUT TERMINAL BLOCK1J5
CO-000235-GP2113-1652-0PHONE JACK 06.42J102, J202
SW-000089-GP5200-4713-010 POLE DIP SWITCH1SW1
WC-000194-GP7010-9860-0RIBBON CABLE 26 PIN IEC1J 1
Output Board Assembly
CO-000236-GP2113-1336-1SPEAKON NEUTRIK 4 WIRE2J100, J200
PA-000043-002113-1338-0PLATE ASSY,PLX/RMX,OUTPUT,,1J103
PL-000055-004154-2111-0OUTPUT POST PLUG FOR CE (RED)2For European models only
PL-000056-004154-2121-0OUTPUT POST PLUG FOR CE (BLACK)2For European models only
(was PCB-QZ010C-INP)
(was PCB-QZ010C-OUT)
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6.2 RMX1450 Replacement Parts
QSC part #Old QSC part #DescriptionQty.Notes or Component Reference
CA-147006-GP150F-471J-5-OF470PF 5% 50V CER NPO4C1, C2, C3, C4
CO-000204-GP2113-1337-1CONN XLR F VERT PLASTIC2J101, J201
CO-000235-GP2113-1652-0PHONE JACK 06.42J102, J202
SW-000089-GP5200-4713-010 POLE DIP SWITCH1SW1
WC-000194-GP7010-9860-0RIBBON CABLE 26 PIN IEC1J1
Output Board Assembly
CO-000236-GP2113-1336-1SPEAKON NEUTRIK 4 WIRE2J100, J200
PA-000043-002113-1338-0PLATE ASSY,PLX/RMX,OUTPUT,,1J103
PL-000055-004154-2111-0OUTPUT POST PLUG FOR CE (RED)2For European models only
PL-000056-004154-2121-0OUTPUT POST PLUG FOR CE (BLACK)2For European models only
(was PCB-QZ020C-INP)
(was PCB-QZ020C-OUT)
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6.3 RMX1850HD Replacement Parts
QSC part #Old QSC part #DescriptionQty.Notes or Component Reference
CA-147006-GP150F-471J-5-OF470PF 5% 50V CER NPO4C1, C2, C3, C4
CO-000204-GP2113-1337-1CONN XLR F VERT PLASTIC2J101, J201
CO-000235-GP2113-1652-0PHONE JACK 06.42J102, J202
SW-000089-GP5200-4713-010 POLE DIP SWITCH1SW1
WC-000194-GP7010-9860-0RIBBON CABLE 26 PIN IEC1J1
WP-002452-00 Output Board Assembly
CO-000236-GP2113-1336-1SPEAKON NEUTRIK 4 WIRE2J100, J200
PA-000043-002113-1338-0PLATE ASSY,PLX/RMX,OUTPUT,,1J103
PL-000055-004154-2111-0OUTPUT POST PLUG FOR CE (RED)2For European models only
PL-000056-004154-2121-0OUTPUT POST PLUG FOR CE (BLACK)2For European models only
(was PCB-QZ100C-INP)
(was PCB-QZ100C-OUT)
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6.4 RMX2450 Replacement Parts
QSC part #Old QSC part #DescriptionQty.Notes or Component Reference
Misc.
CO-000211-GP2113-1144-0IEC POWER INLET1
CH-000194-GP4134-9101-0METAL WIND GUIDE1
MS-000137-GP4154-0361-0FAN GUIDE1
MS-000138-GP8900-9050-1DC FAN 24V 80X80 (+5V)1
SW-000088-GP5200-4717-0ROCKER POWER SWITCH1
SW-000091-GP5200-3531-0CIRCUIT BREAKER 15A1For 120V models
SW-000094-GP5200-4731-0CIRCUIT BREAKER 8A1For 230V models
WC-000181-GP7010-9640-0AC CORD SET 15A1For 120V models
WC-000213-GP7009-8620-0PWR CORD, 230V (EURO)1For 230V models
*XF-000115-GP1806-2507-0XFMR RMX 24501Discontinued; replaced by XF-000318-GP and XF-000319-GP
XF-000318-GP1806-3987+0000TRANSFORMER, 240V, RMX24501For 230V models
XF-000319-GP1806-3986+0000TRANSFORMER, 120V, RMX24501For 120V models
CA-147006-GP150F-471J-5-OF470PF 5% 50V CER NPO4C1, C2, C3, C4
CO-000204-GP2113-1337-1CONN XLR F VERT PLASTIC2J101, J201
CO-000235-GP2113-1652-0PHONE JACK 06.42J102, J202
SW-000089-GP5200-4713-010 POLE DIP SWITCH1SW1
WC-000194-GP7010-9860-0RIBBON CABLE 26 PIN IEC1J1
WP-002452-00 Output Board Assembly
CO-000236-GP2113-1336-1SPEAKON NEUTRIK 4 WIRE2J100, J200
PA-000043-002113-1338-0PLATE ASSY,PLX/RMX,OUTPUT,,1J103
PL-000055-004154-2111-0OUTPUT POST PLUG FOR CE (RED)2For European models only
PL-000056-004154-2121-0OUTPUT POST PLUG FOR CE (BLACK)2For European models only
(was PCB-QZ030C-INP)
(was PCB-QZ030C-OUT)
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INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY
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BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED
WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM
QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS.
THIS DRAWING USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH SCHEMATIC DWGs MAIN PCB SH-002451,
INPUT PCB XO,
WIRING DIAGRAM SH-002450-00 AND FINAL ASSY PF-002450-00.
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
87654321
00
PWR CONNECTOR
00
SCREW
2 REQD
00
SCREW
2 REQD
00
7.1 RMX Assembly/Disassembly Diagram 1 of 2
(All models)
XRMX 2450
NEXT ASSYUSED ON
APPLICATION
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
TOLERANCES ARE:
DECIMALS DECIMALS ANGLES
.xx ± .02 .xxx ± .010±1/2
DEBURR EDGES .XXX R MAX
MATERIAL
SEE TABULATION BLOCK
FINISH
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
DRAWN
MILA P.12-07-2000
CHECKED
ISSUED
PARTS LIST
DATEAPPROVALS
D
SCALE
1/2
AUDIO PRODUCTS, INC.
COSTA MESA,CALIFORNIA
CHASSIS ASSY
RMX 2450
DWG NO.
PA-002450-00
SHEET
1 OF 2
A
REV
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OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT
BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED
WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM
QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS.
D
87654321
CHANNEL MODULES
RMX 850: WP-008504-00; was PCB-QZ010C-PWR2 (right or Channel 2)
RMX 1450: WP-014503-00; was PCB-QZ020C-PWR2 (right or Channel 2)
RMX 1850HD: WP-018503-00; was PCB-QZ100C-PWR2 (right or Channel 1)
RMX 2450: WP-002453-00; was PCB-QZ030C-PWR2 (right or Channel 1)
SCREW
5 REQD
CHANNEL MODULES
RMX 850: WP-008503-00; was PCB-QZ010C-PWR1 (left or Channel 1)
RMX 1450: WP-014502-00; was PCB-QZ020C-PWR1 (left or Channel 1)
RMX 1850HD: WP-018504-00; was PCB-QZ100C-PWR1 (left or Channel 2)
RMX 2450: WP-002454-00; was PCB-QZ030C-PWR1 (left or Channel 2)
SCREW
6 REQD
D
C
B
C
B
DWG NO.
PA-002450-00
NUT
CHASSIS
KNOB
2 REQD
SH
2
REV
SCREW
A
4 REQD
WIRE ASSY
A
7.2 RMX Assembly/Disassembly Diagram 2 of 2
(All models)
87654321
D
SCALE
1/2
DWG NO.
PA-002450-00
SHEET
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WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM
QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS.
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
REVISION
REV
1
PROTOTYPE RELEASE
2
CLEAN UP BY AA3
DESCRIPTION
3-01-00
3-10-00
APPROVED / DATEEFF.DATECHK
D
C
CLIP LIM A(1)
FILTER 30 HZ (2)
FILTER BYPASSA (3)
B
FILTER BYPASSB (8)
FILTER 30 HZ (9)
CLIP LIM B (10)
J101
J102
J202
J201
PARALLEL
INPUTS
(4, 5)
BRIDGE
MONO
(6, 7)
CH1_+IN
CH1_-IN
CHASSIS_GND
CH2_-IN
FIVE POSITION BARRIER STRIP
CH2_+IN
BR-POS
BR-NEG
D
C
B
DWGNO.
SH-000850-00
SH
1
1
REV
4
+15V_A
15V-1W
8
U101:2
4
NE5532
15V-1W
CHANNEL-1
C112
220-25V
D101
P1
7
D100
P1
C113
220-25V
4
J204:4
C114
R124
CLIP CH 1
J104:4
R125
^R_1206
0.001u, 100V 5%
47
LD100
RED
47K
^C_1206
^R_0805
D102
1N4148
D103
1N4148
R128
Q101
3904
10K
^R_0805
D104
1N4148
R130
820
^R_1206
5.6V 0.25W (up to Feb 2002)
4.7V 0.25W (Mar 2002–May 2003)
5.1V 0.25W (effective June 2003)
J104:7
J204:7
D105
1N4148
D106
1N4148
5.6V 0.25W (up to Feb 2002)
4.7V 0.25W (Mar 2002–May 2003)
5.1V 0.25W (effective June 2003)
R127:
100 (up to Feb 2002)
Ω
R127
75 (effective Mar 2002)
Ω
^R_0805
P1
4
D107:
+VCC_A
D117
1N4004
C120
SPEAKER CONNECTORS
ON BREAK-AWAYPCB.
JP14
5-WAY
BINDING
POST
CH A
JP13
J104:11
J204:11
CONTINUED, SHEET 2
CHANNEL 1
SPEAKER OUTPUT PCB
J103 +
1+
J100
1-
J103 -
2+
2-
SPEAKON
R160
5.6-2W
C124
.068-5%
250V
R161
BR_BAL
12-5W
33K
R22
33K
R23
^R_1206
SP_B
C121
P1
D118
1N4004
-VCC_A
-67V
L100
2uH
^R_1206
R24
3.3K
^R_0805
P1
R162
12-5W
WIRES TO
BREAK-AWAY
SPEAKER
OUTPUT PCB
11
11
P1
E100
E101
SP_A
D112
1N4148
5
5
LD101
YELLOW
SIG CH 1
6
6
D108:
1N4934 (up to Feb 2002)
1N4004 (effective Mar 2002)
C115
^C_1206
0.0022u, 10%
R134
50
NTC
R135
2.0K-5W
J104:5
J204:5
J204:6
J104:6
R136
22-1W
FP
R139
R140
Q103
2SA1943
R142
0.22-3W
Q107
2SA1943
R148
0.22-3W
Q109
2SA1943
R152
D116
Q105
MJE15032
D113
1N4148
C117
CW
.0033
W
NEG
2.2K
CURRENT
LIMIT
CCW
CCW
POS
CURRENT
2.2K
W
LIMIT
C118
.0033
CW
D114
1N4148
R146
6.8-1W
R147
6.8-1W
Q106
MJE15033
1N4148
C119
P1
.022
D115
R129
1.5K
^R_0805
Q102
P1
3904
D107
D108
D109
1N4934
CW
R131
W
100
C116
BIAS
.022
CCW
D110
D110:
+67V
0.22-3W
P1
4700-80V
R157
820-5W
R158
820-5W
4700-80V
1N4148
820
R132
^R_1206
D111
1N4148
R133
2.0K-5W
R137
22-1W
Q104
2SC5200
FP
R143
0.22-3W
Q108
2SC5200
R149
0.22-3W
Q110
2SC5200
R153
0.22-3W
26-LINE RIBBON CABLE
CONNECTS BREAKAWAY
INPUT PCB TO MAIN PCB
ROUTE THIS GROUND
TO "P" GNDAT
HEATSINK COMMON
BETWEEN CHA AND CH B
12
NC
12
NC
13
NC
13
C107
.22-5%
C108
.15-5%
^R_0805
A1
R114:
4.7K (up to Apr 2002)
1.2K (effective May 2002)
Q100
3906
J104:10
J204:10
270 (up to Apr 2002)
230 (May–July 2002)
232 (effective August 2002)Ω
R126
1K
^R_0805
J204:12
J104:12
J104:13
J204:13
R116
R117
Ω
Ω
+VCC_A
SEESH3
SP_A
R116:
390K (up to Apr 2002)
464K (effective May 2002)
^R_1206
C109
.15-5%
R121
20.0K
^R_0805
R115
820
^R_1206
10
R118
10
R119
TH_A
R120:
R120
^R_0805
A1
150K
150K
C110
56p
^C_0805
20.0K
^R_0805
^R_1206
^R_1206
9.09K-1%-1/2W
6
-
5
+
-15V_A
C111
56p-200V-COG
^C_1206
R122
10.0K-1%-1/2W
R123
Gray shading indicates
A
5. J104, J204 ARE CONNECTED PIN TO PIN BY 13-LINE RIBBON CABLE.
4. PART NUMBERING SCHEME
PARTS IN COMMON TO BOTH CH: 1-99. CH 1 PARTS 101-199, CH 2 PARTS 201-299.
3. COMPONENTS MARKED WITH ARE SAFETY CRITICAL PARTS.
2. COMPONENTS WITH VALUE PREFIXED WITH A "^" REPRESENT SMT COMPONENTS.
1. THIS DRAWING USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ASSEMBLY WP-000851-00
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
signal path
!
8
7.3 RMX850 Schematic Diagram 1 of 3
Channel 1
7
6
5
4
WP-000850-00RMX 850
NEXTASSYUSED ON
APPLICATION
3
ITEM NO.QTYPART NO.
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
DIMENSIONS PER ANSIY14.5-1982
TOLERANCESARE:
DECIMALS
DECIMALS
+
.XX
DEBURR EDGES .XXX R MAX
MATERIAL
FINISH
+
.XXX
-
-
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
ANGLES
CONTRACT NO.
O
DRAWN
CHECKED
ISSUED
CAD SEED FILE NO.
APPROVALS
PATQUILTER
DATE
2-25-00
DESCRIPTION
PARTS LIST
AUDIO PRODUCTS, INC.
COSTAMESA, CALIFORNIA
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
VENDOR
A
RMX 850
SIZE FSCM NO.DWG NO.
D
PLOT DATE:
SCALECADFILE NO.SHEET
Thu Sep 07, 2000
2
NONE
P:RMXQSCRMX850
SH-000850-00
RMX850-3.sch
1
PLOT DATE:
Thu Sep 07, 2000
REV
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3OF1
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WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM
QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS.
R216:
390K (up to Apr 2002)
464K (effective May 2002)
C209
R221
^R_0805
+VCC_B
150K
R218
^R_1206
150K
R219
^R_1206
-VCC_B
R220:
R220
270
^R_0805
20.0K
C210
56p
^C_0805
^R_0805
+15V_B
8
6
-
5
+
4
-15V_B
C211
56p-200V-COG
^C_1206
R222
10.0K-1%-1/2W
220-25V
15V-1W
U201:2
NE5532
D200
15V-1W
220-25V
C212
D201
7
C213
R228
Q201
3904
10K
^R_0805
D204
P1
1N4148
5.6V 0.25W (up to Feb 2002)
4.7V 0.25W (Mar 2002–May 2003)
5.1V 0.25W (effective June 2003)
1N4934 (up to Feb 2002)
1N4004 (effective Mar 2002)
D205
1N4148
D206
1N4148
5.6V 0.25W (up to Feb 2002)
4.7V 0.25W (Mar 2002–May 2003)
5.1V 0.25W (effective June 2003)
R227
^R_0805
P1
R229
1.5K
^R_0805
Q202
3904
D207:
D208:
R233
2.0K-5W
R231
100
BIAS
D210:
R230
D208
D209
R232
D211
C220
C221
+VCC_B
D217
1N4004
C
R260
5.6-2W
WIRES TO
SPEAKER
OUTPUT PCB
R261
12-5W
L200
2uH
C224
.068-5%
250V
R262
12-5W
E200
E201
P1
P1
D218
1N4004
-VCC_B
-67V
SP_B
JP15
5-WAY
BINDING
POST
CH B
JP16
CHANNEL B
SPEAKER OUTPUT
J203 +
J200
J203 -
SPEAKER CONNECTORS
ON BREAKAWAYPCB
FROM SHEET ONE
BR-POS
TO CH A
SHEET 1
2+
1+
2-
1-
SPEAKON
BR-NEG
B
DWGNO.
R235
2.0K-5W
D212
1N4148
LD201
YELLOW
SIGCH2
820
^R_1206
D207
C215
^C_1206
0.0022u, 10%
1N4934
CW
W
C216
.022
CCW
NTC
R234
R236
22-1W
FP
1N4148
CW
R239
2.2K
CCW
CCW
R240
2.2K
50
CW
1N4148
D210
Q203
2SA1943
D213
W
NEG
CURRENT
LIMIT
POS
CURRENT
LIMIT
W
D214
C217
.0033
C218
.0033
R242
0.22-3W
Q207
2SA1943
Q205
MJE15032
R246
6.8-1W
R247
6.8-1W
Q206
MJE15033
R248
P1
0.22-3W
Q209
2SA1943
D216
1N4148
C219
.022
D215
R252
+67V
0.22-3W
P1
4700-80V
R257
820-5W
R258
820-5W
4700-80V
1N4148
820
1N4148
^R_1206
R237
22-1W
FP
Q204
2SC5200
R243
0.22-3W
Q208
2SC5200
R249
0.22-3W
Q210
2SC5200
R253
0.22-3W
SH-000850-00
SH
2
REV
3
A
A
Gray shading indicates
signal path
7.4 RMX850 Schematic Diagram 2 of 3
Channel 2
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
SIZE FSCM NO.DWG NO.
D
SCALECADFILE NO.SHEET
NONE
PLOT DATE:
Thu Sep 07, 2000
SH-000850-00
RMX850-3.sch
1
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8
3-01-00
3-02-00
3-10-00
1
APPROVED / DATEEFF.DATECHK
7
6
5
4
3
2
REV
1
PROTOTYPE RELEASE
2 CLEAN UP BY PHQ
3
4 CLEAN UP BY AA
DESCRIPTION
REVISION
D
C
CLIP LIM A(1)
FILTER 30 HZ (2)
FILTER BYPASSA (3)
B
FILTER BYPASSB (8)
FILTER 30 HZ (9)
CLIP LIM B (10)
J101
J102
J202
J201
PARALLEL
INPUTS
(4, 5)
BRIDGE
MONO
(6, 7)
CH1_+IN
CH1_-IN
CHASSIS_GND
CH2_-IN
FIVE POSITION BARRIER STRIP
CH2_+IN
BR-POS
BR-NEG
D
C
B
DWGNO.
SH-001451-00
SH
1
1
REV
4
+15V_A
220-25V
15V-1W
8
U101:2
4
NE5532
15V-1W
220-25V
CHANNEL-1
C112
D101
P1
7
D100
P1
C113
4
J204:4
R125
47K
^R_1206
C114
^C_1206
0.001u, 100V 5%
5.6V 0.25W (up to Feb 2002)
4.7V 0.25W (Mar 2002–May 2003)
5.1V 0.25W (effective June 2003)
47
R124
^R_0805
D102
1N4148
D103
1N4148
LD100
RED
CLIP CH 1
R127
4
J104:4
R128
Q101
3904
10K
^R_0805
D104
P1
1N4148
R130
820
^R_1206
D107:
1N4934 (up to Feb 2002)
1N4004 (effective Mar 2002)
J104:7
7
J204:7
7
D105
1N4148
D106
1N4148
5.6V 0.25W (up to Feb 2002)
4.7V 0.25W (Mar 2002–May 2003)
5.1V 0.25W (effective June 2003)
R127:
100 (up to Feb 2002)
Ω
^R_0805
75 (effective Mar 2002)
Ω
P1
D107
R129
1.5K
^R_0805
Q102
3904
D108:
R131
100
BIAS
D110:
R135
3.0K-5W
^C_1206
R134
50
NTC
J104:5
J204:5
J204:6
J104:6
R137
22-1W
FP
R136
22-1W
FP
R139
R140
Q103
2SA1943
R142
0.22-3W
Q107
2SA1943
R148
0.22-3W
Q109
2SA1943
R152
D116
Q105
MJE15032
D113
1N4148
C117
CW
.0033
W
NEG
2.2K
CURRENT
LIMIT
CCW
CCW
POS
CURRENT
2.2K
LIMIT
W
C118
.0033
CW
D114
1N4148
R146
6.8-1W
R147
6.8-1W
Q106
MJE15033
1N4148
C119
P1
.022
D115
1N4148
Q104
2SC5200
R143
0.22-3W
Q108
2SC5200
R149
0.22-3W
Q110
2SC5200
R153
D112
1N4148
5
5
LD101
YELLOW
SIG CH 1
6
6
D108
C115
0.0022u, 10%
D109
1N4934
CW
W
C116
.022
CCW
D110
5.6V-.25W
820
R132
^R_1206
D111
1N4148
R133
3.0K-5W
0.22-3W
0.22-3W
Q111
2SA1943
2SC5200
+78V
3300-100V
R157
1K-5W
R158
1K-5W
3300-100V
Q112
+VCC_A
D117
R156
0.22-3W
1N4004
P1
C120
C121
R159
-78V
0.22-3W
D118
1N4004
3300-100V
3300-100V
P1
-VCC_A
C122
C123
BR_BAL
SPEAKER CONNECTORS
ON BREAK-AWAYPCB.
JP14
5-WAY
BINDING
POST
CH 1
JP13
J104:11
J204:11
CONTINUED, SHEET 2
CHANNEL 1
SPEAKER OUTPUT PCB
J103 +
1+
J100
1-
J103 -
2+
2-
SPEAKON
R160
5.6-2W
250V
R161
12-5W
C124
.068-5%
L100
WIRES TO
BREAK-AWAY
SPEAKER
OUTPUT PCB
R162
12-5W
E100
2uH
E101
P1
11
11
33K
R22
^R_1206
^R_0805
33K
R23
^R_1206
SP_B
SP_A
R24
3.3K
P1
26-LINE RIBBON CABLE
CONNECTS BREAKAWAY
INPUT PCB TO MAIN PCB
ROUTE THIS GROUND
TO "P" GNDAT
HEATSINK COMMON
BETWEEN CHA AND CH B
12
P1A1
NC
12
NC
13
NC
13
C107
.22-5%
C108
.15-5%
^R_0805
A1
R114:
4.7K (up to Apr 2002)
1.2K (effective May 2002)
Q100
3906
J104:10
J204:10
232 (effective August 2002)Ω
R126
1K
^R_0805
J204:12
J104:12
J104:13
J204:13
R116
^R_1206
R116:
499K (up to Apr 2002)
560K (effective May 2002)
C109
.15-5%
R117
20.0K
^R_0805
+VCC_A
10
10
TH_A
SEESH3
270 (up to Apr 2002)
Ω
230 (May–July 2002)
Ω
R120:
A1
SP_A
R121
R115
820
^R_1206
R118
R119
R120
270
^R_0805
150K
150K
^C_0805
20.0K
^R_1206
^R_1206
C110
56p
^R_0805
56p-200V-COG
R123
11.3K-1%-1/2W
6
-
5
+
-15V_A
C111
^C_1206
R122
13.3K-1%-1/2W
A
5. J104, J204 ARE CONNECTED PIN TO PIN BY 13-LINE RIBBON CABLE.
4. PART NUMBERING SCHEME
PARTS IN COMMON TO BOTH CH: 1-99. CH 1 PARTS 101-199, CH 2 PARTS 201-299.
3. COMPONENTS MARKED WITH ARE SAFETY CRITICAL PARTS.
2. COMPONENTS WITH VALUE PREFIXED WITH A"^" REPRESENT SMT COMPONENTS.
1. THIS DRAWING USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ASSEMBLY WP-001451-00
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
signal path
!
8
Gray shading indicates
7.6 RMX1450 Schematic Diagram 1 of 3
Channel 1
7
6
5
4
NEXTASSYUSED ON
RMX 1450WP-001451-00
APPLICATION
3
ITEM NO.QTYPART NO.
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
DIMENSIONS PER ANSIY14.5-1982
TOLERANCESARE:
DECIMALS
DECIMALS
+
+
.XXX
.XX
-
DEBURR EDGES .XXX R MAX
MATERIAL
FINISH
-
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
ANGLES
CONTRACT NO.
O
DRAWN
CHECKED
ISSUED
CAD SEED FILE NO.
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PATQUILTER
DATE
2-25-00
DESCRIPTION
PARTS LIST
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COSTAMESA, CALIFORNIA
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
VENDOR
A
RMX 1450
SIZE FSCM NO.DWG NO.
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REV
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INFORMATION WHICH ISTHE PROPERTY
OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THATMAY NOT
BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED
WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM
QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS.
R216:
499K (up to Apr 2002)
560K (effective May 2002)
^R_1206
C209
.15-5%
R221
20.0K
^R_0805
+VCC_B
150K
R218
^R_1206
150K
R219
^R_1206
-VCC_B
R220:
R220
A1
^R_0805
20.0K
C210
56p
^C_0805
^R_0805
+15V_B
8
6
-
5
+
4
-15V_B
C211
56p-200V-COG
^C_1206
R222
13.3K-1%-1/2W
220-25V
15V-1W
U201:2
NE5532
D200
15V-1W
220-25V
C212
D201
7
C213
P1
P1
CLIP CH 2
100 (up to Feb 2002)
Ω
75 (effective Mar 2002)
Ω
C214
R224
^R_1206
0.001u, 100V 5%
47
LD200
RED
R226
47K
^R_0805
D202
1N4148
D203
1N4148
R127:
^C_1206
Q201
3904
D204
1N4148
4.7V 0.25W (Mar 2002–May 2003)
5.1V 0.25W (effective June 2003)
1N4004 (effective Mar 2002)
4.7V 0.25W (Mar 2002–May 2003)
5.1V 0.25W (effective June 2003)
R227
^R_0805
P1
R229
R228
1.5K
10K
^R_0805
^R_0805
Q202
P1
3904
D208:
1N4934 (up to Feb 2002)
D207:
5.6V 0.25W (up to Feb 2002)
D205
1N4148
D206
1N4148
5.6V 0.25W (up to Feb 2002)
R233
3.0K-5W
R231
100
BIAS
D210:
R230
D208
D209
R232
D211
R256
C220
C221
R259
0.22-3W
0.22-3W
-78V
D217
1N4004
D218
1N4004
+VCC_B
3300-100V
3300-100V
P1
-VCC_B
C222
C223
R260
5.6-2W
C224
250V
R261
12-5W
L200
2uH
.068-5%
C
JP15
5-WAY
BINDING
POST
CH 2
JP16
CHANNEL 2
SPEAKER OUTPUT
J203 +
J200
J203 -
SPEAKER CONNECTORS
ON BREAKAWAYPCB
FROM SHEET ONE
BR-POS
TO CH 1
SHEET 1
2+
1+
2-
1-
SPEAKON
BR-NEG
WIRES TO
SPEAKER
OUTPUT PCB
R262
12-5W
P1
E200
E201
B
DWGNO.
SP_B
R235
3.0K-5W
D212
1N4148
LD201
YELLOW
SIGCH2
820
^R_1206
D207
C215
0.0022u, 10%
1N4934
CW
W
C216
.022
CCW
^C_1206
R234
50
NTC
R236
22-1W
R239
2.2K
R240
2.2K
FP
1N4148
CW
CCW
CCW
CW
1N4148
D210
Q203
2SA1943
D213
W
NEG
CURRENT
LIMIT
POS
CURRENT
LIMIT
W
D214
C217
.0033
C218
.0033
R242
0.22-3W
Q207
2SA1943
Q205
MJE15032
R246
6.8-1W
R247
6.8-1W
Q206
MJE15033
R248
P1
0.22-3W
Q209
2SA1943
D216
1N4148
C219
.022
D215
R252
0.22-3W
Q211
2SA1943
1.0K-5W
1.0K-5W
+78V
P1
3300-100V
R257
R258
3300-100V
1N4148
820
1N4148
^R_1206
R237
22-1W
FP
Q204
2SC5200
R243
0.22-3W
Q208
2SC5200
R249
0.22-3W
Q210
2SC5200
R253
0.22-3W
Q212
2SC5200
SH-001451-00
SH
2
REV
4
Gray shading indicates
A
signal path
A
7.7 RMX1450 Schematic Diagram 2 of 3
Channel 2
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
SIZE FSCM NO.DWG NO.
D
SCALECADFILE NO.SHEET
NONE
PLOT DATE:
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1
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23
REV
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7.8 RMX1450 Schematic Diagram 3 of 3
Power Supply
40QSC Audio Products, LLC
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Gray shading indicates
signal path
7.9 RMX1850HD Schematic Diagram 1 of 3
Channel 1
RMX Series Technical Service Manual (2RU models)41
TD-000098-00 rev. C
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signal path
7.10 RMX1850HD Schematic Diagram 2 of 3
Channel 2
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Power Supply
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BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED
WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM
QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS.
D
2
3
1
RING
R
TIP
T
S
J5:5
CH1_+IN
J5:4
CH1_-IN
J5:3
CHASSIS_GND
J5:2
CH2_-IN
FIVE POSITION BARRIER STRIP
J5:1
CH2_+IN
RING
R
TIP
T
S
2
3
1
Gray shading indicates
signal path
C
CLIP LIM A(1)
FILTER 30 HZ (2)
FILTER BYPASSA (3)
B
FILTER BYPASSB (8)
FILTER 30 HZ (9)
CLIP LIM B (10)
A
J101
J102
J202
J201
PARALLEL
INPUTS
(4, 5)
BRIDGE
MONO
(6, 7)
R162
12-5W
R155
12-5W
E100
E101
R22B
R23B
2N5064
68K
68K
D120
5-WAY
BINDING
POST
CH 1
1
R163
10-1/4W
R164
100-1/4W
SPEAKER CONNECTORS
ON BREAK-AWAYPCB.
CONTINUED, SHEET 2
CHANNEL 1
SPEAKER OUTPUT PCB
JP14
J103 +
J100
J103 -
JP13
WIRES TO
BREAK-AWAY
SPEAKER
OUTPUT PCB
68K
R22A
^R_1206
^R_1206
68K
R23A
^R_1206
^R_1206
SP_B
G
P1
2+
1+
2-
1-
R24
3.01K
^R_0805
MT2
MT1
BR-POS
SPEAKON
BR-NEG
Q113
P1
D
MAC224
C
B
DWGNO.
SH-002451-00
SH
2
REV
4
C173
100-25V
P1
1N4148
R156
0.22-3W
R159
0.22-3W
100-25V
^D_SOT-23
Q170
RFZ44
TO -VMED
1.5-2W
1N4004
1N4004
1.5-2W
C180
R181
D117
D118
R182
2
P1
MUR1520
R188
D178
12000-63V
R180
5.1K-5W
D175
MUR1520
0.1-250V
12000-63V
SEE SH 3
12000-63V
D176
5.1K-5W
12000-63V
12V-1W-1N4742A
C174
CT_A
.1-250V
C120
C121
C122
C175
C123
F100
25A-125V
+110_A
+55_A
R165
15K-1W
5.6-2W
0.068-250V
R161
12-5W
R154
12-5W
0.068-250V
-55_A
-110_A
DC FAULT
PROTECTION
D119
2N5064
C129
22-25NP
R160
L100
2uH
C124
P1
C126
BR_BAL
8
7
6
CHANNEL-1
26-LINE RIBBON CABLE
CONNECTS BREAKAWAY
INPUT PCB TO MAIN PCB
C101
180p-5%
U10:1
LM13600M
A1
5
R102
1K
^R_0805
P1
1
R103
-14V
.1-50V-10%
11
6
10.0K
^R_0805
^C_0805
C103
180p-5%
^C_0805
C102
^C_1206
^R_0805
NE5532
U101:1
+
3
-
2
^R_0805
+14V
3
+
2
4
-
C104
150K
R104
J1:1
J2:1
1
GND
J1:2
2
+INA
5
4
C1
470p 5%
GND
SW1:1
SW1:2
SW1:3
SW1:4
SW1:5
SW1:6
SW1:7
SW1:8
SW1:9
SW1:10
^C_1206
C2
470p 5%
^C_1206
11
12
13
14
15
BR M SEND (HI-SIGA)
BR MONO FEED
16
17
18
19
20
FILTSEND B (POT)
3
2
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
C3
C4
CLIP-LIMA
FILT-CAPA
FILT-SENDA
FILT-BYPA
FILTBYP B
FILTCAP B
CLIP LIM B
-IN B
+IN B
J1:3
3
-INA
470p 5%
^C_1206
J1:4
4
470p 5%
^C_1206
J1:5
5
J1:6
6
GND
J1:7
7
J1:8
8
J1:9
9
J1:10
10
GND
J1:11
11
J1:12
12
GND
J1:13
13
J1:14
14
GND
J1:15
15
J1:16
16
J1:17
17
J1:18
18
J1:19
19
J1:20
20
J1:21
21
GND
J1:22
22
J1:23
23
GND
J1:24
24
J1:25
25
J1:26
26
GND
J2:2
J2:3
J2:4
J2:5
J2:6
J2:7
J2:8
J2:9
J2:10
J2:11
J2:12
J2:13
J2:14
J2:15
J2:16
J2:17
J2:18
J2:19
J2:20
J2:21
J2:22
J2:23
J2:24
J2:25
J2:26
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
A1
BR MONO FEED
BR_RET
A1
BR_BAL
BR_CUT
C130
100p-50V
^C_1206
F_BYP_B
F_SND_B
F_30_B
CLIP_B
-IN_B
+IN_B
R100
10.0K
^R_0805
R101
10.0K
^R_0805
FILT-CAPA
FILT-SENDA
FILT-BYPA
SW TOGND FOR CLIP LIM
8
C132
47P-50V
^C_1206
R197
100
^R_0805
7
R105
10.0K
R106
10.0K
.1-50V-10%
^R_1206
1
R107
^C_1206
C105
39K
ROUTE THIS GROUND
TO "A" GNDAT
JI-2 INPUT CABLE
A1
C106
47-10NP
R112
see
below
R112:
10K LINEAR (up to Nov 2001)
2.5K LINEAR (effective Dec 2001)
RIGHTANGLE POT
R108
7.50K
^R_0805
^R_0805
^R_0805
100
R109
R110
R111
820
^R_0805
100-25V
CW
CCW
A1
C131
100
A1
R20
3.3-1W
A1P1
R_RES1W
CHANNEL 1 GAIN
R113
W
274
^R_0805
270
R196
^R_0805
.001-5%
R114
A1
A1
^R_0805
Q100
3906
^Q_BJTP_SOT-23
ROUTE THIS GROUND
TO "P" GNDAT
HEATSINK COMMON
BETWEEN CHA AND CH B
R116
C107
.22-5%
C108
.15-5%
R117
^R_0805
R114:
4.7K (up to Apr 2002)
1.2K (effective May 2002)
R115
100-16NP
^R_0805
A1
R126
A1
^R_0805
SPEAKER BUS -- BEFORE FUSE
^R_1206
27p-200V-COG
^C_1206
R116:
820K (up to Apr 2002)
1 M (effective May 2002)
^R_1206
C109
.15-5%
24K
^R_0805
820
^R_1206
C125
R138
4.7K
1K
R166
464K
C111
R121
R120
^R_0805
24K
^R_0805
23.2K-1%-1/2W
^R_1206
5
8
6
-
5
+
4
-15V_A
R120:
390 (up to Apr 2002)
Ω
348 (effective May 2002)
Ω
R122
23.2K-1%-1/2W
R123
R167
464K
C172
.0033
R190
2.00K
^R_0805
D101
15V-1W
C110
27p
^C_0805
7
U101:2
NE5532
D100
15V-1W
R177
12K-1W
+15V_A
C114
C112
220-25V
P1
R124
C113
220-25V
SPEAKER BUS --AFTER FUSE
2.00K
^R_0805
C179
.0033
R173
150K
^R_1206
R178
150K
^R_1206
^Q_BJTN_SOT-23
R125
47K
^R_1206
0.0015u, 250V
75
^R_0805
D102
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
D103
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
LD100
RED
CLIP CH 1
R194
12K-1W
R195
^D_SOT-23
^C_1206
R127
4
R174
4.7K
^R_0805
R179
4.7K
^R_0805
Q101
3904
R128
10K
^R_0805
D104
P1
1N4148
^Q_BJTN_SOT-23
5.6V 0.25W (up to Feb 2002)
4.7V 0.25W (effective Mar 2002)
D105
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
D106
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
5.6V 0.25W (up to Feb 2002)
4.7V 0.25W (effective Mar 2002)
R127:
100 (up to Feb 2002)
Ω
^R_0805
75 (effective Mar 2002)
Ω
P1
R186
150K
^R_1206
R192
150K
^R_1206
D170
10V-1N4740A
.36W at full clip
R129
1.5K
^R_0805
C181
0.01
R130
820
^R_1206
D107:
R131
100
BIAS
D110:
R183
47K
^R_0805
R187
4.7K
^R_0805
R193
4.7K
^R_0805
POS STEP DRIVER
3.9V
R172
470K
^R_0805
U170
1
^U_LM311
GND
2
3
4
V-
D112
1N4148
LD101
YELLOW
SIG CH 1
^LM311-SMT
^D_SOT-23
D174
Q102
3904
D107
D108
1N4934
C115
^C_1206
0.0022u, 10%
D109
1N4934
CW
W
R134
C116
50
.022
CCW
NTC
D110
820
R132
^R_1206
D111
R133
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
8.2K-5W
R135
8.2K-5W
C176
47pF-50V-5%
^C_0805
R185
470K
^R_0805
1
GND
^U_LM311
2
3
4
V-
^LM311-SMT
NEG STEP DRIVER
BAL/STR
R118
8.2K-5W
R119
8.2K-5W
U171
V+
BAL
BAL/STR
-110_A
R171
8
7
6
^R_0805
5
+110_A
R136
22-1W
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
R139
2.2K
R140
2.2K
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
R137
22-1W
FP
8
V+
C178
7
6
5
BAL
5.90K
R175
3.01K
FP
CW
CCW
CCW
CW
^R_0805
D113
W
NEG
CURRENT
LIMIT
POS
CURRENT
LIMIT
W
D114
R184
.1-50V-10%
^D_SOT-23
Q103
2SA1943
2SC5200
5.90K
^D_SOT-23
^C_1206
3
D171
1N4148
^Q_BJTP_SOT-23
R_RES1W
R_RES1W
Q104
^R_0805
D177
1N4148
R191
2.2K
^R_0805
^Q_BJTN_SOT-23
Q171
3904
Q172
3906
R142
0.22-3W
Q107
2SA1943
Q105
MJE15032
R146
3.3-1W
R147
3.3-1W
Q106
MJE15033
Q108
2SC5200
R143
0.22-3W
Q173
3904
Q175
3906
C170
47pF-50V-5%
^C_0805
10-35V
R176:
12K (up to Oct 2003)
47K (effective Nov 2003)
R148
0.22-3W
Q109
2SA1943
D116
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
C119
P1
.022
D115
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
Q110
2SC5200
R149
0.22-3W
C177
47pF-50V-5%
^C_0805
^Q_BJTN_SOT-23
R189
47
^R_0805
^Q_BJTP_SOT-23
C171
R176
R152
R153
^R_0805
0.22-3W
Q111
2SA1943
2SC5200
0.22-3W
R170
^R_0805
R198
2.2K-5W
R157
2.2K-5W
R158
2.2K-5W
Q112
Q174
RFZ44
47
D173
A
7.12 RMX2450 Schematic Diagram 1 of 4
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D
SCALECADFILE NO.SHEET
NONE
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8
Channel 1
7
6
5
4
3
2
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OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THATMAY NOT
BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED
WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM
QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS.
D
C
B
A
Gray shading indicates
signal path
8675
+IN_B
SEESH1
-IN_B
SEESH1
F_30_B
F_BYP_B
F_BYP_B
SEESH1
CLIP_B
SEESH1
BR_RET
R200
10.0K
^R_0805
R201
10.0K
^R_0805
9
LM13600M
10
-14V
C201
180p-5%
^C_0805
R205
10.0K
^R_0805
NE5532
R202
^R_0805
U201:1
+
3
1K
-
2
R206
10.0K
^R_0805
C204
180p-5%
^C_0805
SW-30 HZ
SW-FILTBYPASS
+14V-A
R207
+
-
C205
39K
14
15
13
100-25V
U10:2
12
16
R203
10.0K
^R_0805
150K
R204
^R_1206
SW-GND FOR CLIP LIM
BR MONO RETURN -- CAUTION, SENSITIVE NODE
1
^R_0805
A1
R208
7.50K
^R_0805
^R_0805
100
R209
R211
820K
^R_0805
4-5 MACHARGE CURRENT
1 MADISCHARGE.
CHANNEL-2
C206
47-10NP
CW
R213
W
R212
274
^R_0805
CCW
A1
R212:
10K LINEAR (up to Nov 2001)
2.5K LINEAR (effective Dec 2001)
RIGHTANGLE POT
.001
C231
270
R296
^R_0805
A1
100
R210
^R_0805
A1
Q200
3906
^Q_BJTP_SOT-23
J204:10
J104:10
R214
^R_0805
R214:
A1
4.7K (up to Apr 2002)
1.2K (effective May 2002)
R215
C207
.22-5%
C208
.15-5%
820
^R_1206
SPEAKER BUS -- BEFORE FUSE
10
10
R216:
820K (up to Apr 2002)
R216
1 M (effective May 2002)
^R_1206
.15-5%
24K
R217
348 (effective May 2002)
C225
100-16NP
R238
4.7K
A1
^R_0805
J204:5
J104:5
R266
464K
^R_1206
C211
27p-200V-COG
^C_1206
C209
R221
^R_0805
390 (up to Apr 2002)
Ω
Ω
R220
^R_0805
R220:
24K
^R_0805
5
5
LD201
+15V_B
8
6
-
5
+
4
-15V_B
R222
23.21K-1%-1/2W
YELLOW
6
6
220-25V
D201
15V-1W
C210
27p
^C_0805
7
U201:2
NE5532
4
4
C212
D200
15V-1W
220-25V
C272
.0033
R290
2.00K
^R_0805
C213
12K-1W
J204:6
J104:6
R277
J104:4
J204:4
P1
P1
R295
2.00K
^R_0805
C279
.0033
C_MYL2_AI
^R_1206
^Q_BJTN_SOT-23
R225
4.7K
^R_1206
C214
0.0015u, 250V 5%
R224
75
^R_0805
^D_SOT-23
^D_SOT-23
LD200
RED
CLIP CH 2
R273
150K
R278
150K
^R_1206
^C_1206
D202
1N4148
D203
1N4148
R294
12K-1W
Q201
3904
D204
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
R227
D270
R274
4.7K
^R_0805
R279
10V-1N4740A
4.7K
^R_0805
R228
R229
10K
1.5K
^R_0805
^R_0805
C281
0.01
P1
J204:7
7
J104:7
7
D205
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
D206
R231
1N4148
R227:
100 (up to Feb 2002)
Ω
75 (effective Mar 2002)
Ω
R286
R_RES1W
150K
^R_1206
BIAS
D210:
^D_SOT-23
5.6V 0.25W (up to Feb 2002)
4.7V 0.25W (effective Mar 2002)
^R_0805
P1
R292
150K
^R_1206
POS STEP DRIVER
3.9V
R272
470K
^R_0805
U270
1
GND
2
3
BAL/STR
4
V-
D274
D208
D209
100
R283
^R_0805
^LM311-SMT
D212
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
Q202
3904
^Q_BJTN_SOT-23
SIGCH2
820
R230
^R_1206
D207:
5.6V 0.25W (up to Feb 2002)
D207
4.7V 0.25W (effective Mar 2002)
1N4934
C215
^C_1206
0.0022u, 10%
1N4934
CW
W
R234
C216
50
.022
CCW
NTC
D210
820
R232
^R_1206
D211
R233
1N4148
8.2K-5W
^D_SOT-23
R235
8.2K-5W
C276
47K
47pF-50V-5%
^C_0805
R285
470K
R287
^R_0805
4.7K
^R_0805
1
2
3
4
R293
4.7K
^R_0805
NEG STEP DRIVER
R218
8.2K-5W
R219
8.2K-5W
GND
V-
^LM311-SMT
1432
C270
3906
3904
Q271
47pF-50V-5%
^C_0805
10-35V
12K (up to Oct 2003)
47K (effective Nov 2003)
R248
0.22-3W
Q209
2SA1943
C271
R276:
R276
R252
^R_0805
0.22-3W
Q211
2SA1943
^R_0805
R271
5.90K
^R_0805
8
V+
R275
7
6
3.01K
^R_0805
5
BAL
+110_B
R236
22-1W
FP
FP
D271
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
Q203
2SA1943
^Q_BJTN_SOT-23
Q272
^Q_BJTP_SOT-23
R242
0.22-3W
Q207
2SA1943
R270
47
C273
100-25V
D273
P1
1N4148
R256
^D_SOT-23
0.22-3W
Q270
RFZ44
TO -VMED
D217
1N4004
R281
1.5-2W
R280
5.1K-5W
D275
MUR1520
C220
12000-63V
C274
.1-250V
D216
D276
MUR1520
5.1K-5W
C280
12000-63V
SEE SH 3
12000-63V
.1-250V
12000-63V
D278
C221
CT_B
C222
C275
C223
12V-1W-1N4742A
-110_B
U271
R239
BAL/STR
R240
R_RES1W
R_RES1W
Q208
P1
R249
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
C219
.022
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
2SC5200
0.22-3W
D215
Q210
R253
2SC5200
0.22-3W
R298
2.2K-5W
R257
2.2K-5W
R258
2.2K-5W
Q212
R259
0.22-3W
D218
1N4004
P1
R282
1.5-2W
Q205
MJE15032
D213
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
2.2K
2.2K
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
R237
22-1W
FP
R246
CW
3.3-1W
W
NEG
CURRENT
LIMIT
CCW
CCW
POS
CURRENT
LIMIT
W
R247
3.3-1W
CW
D214
2SC5200
Q204
R243
Q206
MJE15033
2SC5200
0.22-3W
C277
R284
5.90K
^R_0805
D277
C278
.1-50V-10%
^C_1206
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
R291
2.2K
^R_0805
8
V+
7
6
5
BAL
Q275
3904
3906
Q273
47pF-50V-5%
^C_0805
^Q_BJTN_SOT-23
R289
47
^R_0805
^Q_BJTP_SOT-23
Q274
RFZ44
R288
100-25V
+110_B
+55_B
F200
25A-125V
-55_B
-110_B
R265
15K-1W
R260
5.6-2W
L200
2uH
C224
.068-250V
R261
12-5W
P1
R254
12-5W
C226
0.068-250V
11
11
C229
J204:11
J104:11
SP_B
DC FAULT
PROTECTION
D219
E200
E201
2N5064
JP15
5-WAY
BINDING
POST
CH 2
JP16
D220
J203 -
22-25NP
WIRES TO
SPEAKER
OUTPUT PCB
R262
12-5W
R255
12-5W
2N5064
R263
10-1/4W
100-1/4W
CHANNEL 2
SPEAKER OUTPUT
J203 +
J200
SPEAKER CONNECTORS
ON BREAKAWAYPCB
FROM SHEET ONE
D
MT2
G
Q213
MAC224
MT1
R264
P1
BR-POS
TO CH 1
SHEET 1
2+
1+
2-
1-
SPEAKON
BR-NEG
C
B
DWGNO.
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SH
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4
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SIZE FSCM NO.DWG NO.
D
SCALECADFILE NO.SHEET
NONE
PLOT DATE:
Thu Sep 07, 2000
SH-002451-00
RMX2450-4.sch
1
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
8
Channel 2
7
6
5
4
3
2
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WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM
QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS.
D
8675
RECTIFIER BR100-201 CIRCUIT
IS DRAWN FOR CHASSIS MTG
OF RECTIFIERS. E-POINTS ARE
WIRE CONNECTIONS.
U-I CORE POWER TRANSFORMER
NOTE SPLIT SECONDARY WIRING
AC VOLTAGE
PROGRAMMING
TERMINALS
C
AC INPUT,HIGH (ALL)
100V 120V 240V
TRANSFORMER PRI LEADS
BRN
GRY
RED
BLK
WHT
BRN
-
BLUBLU
-
BLK
GRY
RED
-
WHT
BRN
GRY
BLK
-
--
WHT
BLU
RED
!
R21
1 OHM 30A
QUICK
CONNECT
PC-MTD
TABS
J4A
J5A
J6A
J8A
J9A
J7A
J2A
J3A
FROM EACH LEG TO EACH CHANNEL
BRN
120V
20V
BLU
0V
BLK
COIL ONE
COIL TWO
GRY
120V
20V
RED
0V
WHT
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
C128
0.22-250V
E6
E7
E8
E9
E10
E11
C228
0.22-250V
E12
0.22-250V
3
AC2
1
4
+
-
BR101
AC1
400V-25A
2
BR201
2
400V-25A
AC1
1
4
+
-
AC2
3
AC INPUT,LOW (ALL)
MAINTAIN FULL
PRI-SEC CREEPAGE
B
IEC AC INLET
NEUT
CIRCUIT BREAKER
USA: 15A-125V
EUROPE: 7.5A-250V
1
LINE
2
3
GND
!
!
JP12
JSW
TO POWER SWITCH
JP10
20 VAC TOFAN POWER RECTIFIER
C127
BR100400V-25A
1
1
C227
0.22-250V
1.1 AMP
3
AC2
4
+
-
AC1
2
BR200
2
400V-25A
AC1
4
+
-
AC2
3
R29
12-5W
3
AC1
R1
1
2
E13
E14
E15
E16
E17
E18
E19
E20
+
-
E112
E114
C10
0.047-400V
R28
12-5W
BR1
200V-1A
AC2
1000-35V
E113
E115
E212
E214
E213
E215
4
C6
CT_A
SEE SH 1
+110_A
+55_A
-55_A
-110_A
+110_B
+55_B
-110_B
-55_B
CT_A
SEE SH 2
CT_B
J21:1
1
J157:1
1
D1
1N4004
LD1
GRN
PILOT
LED
R2
33K-2W
R3
1.0M
D2
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
60C 100 OHM
ATTACHTO HS-2
8
8
R4
ATTACHTO HS-1
9
9
28V PRI-SIDE DC FAN SUPPLY
MUTING AND THERMAL PROTECTION.
R27
330K
^R_1206
^R_1206
R5
33K-2W
D3
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
J204:8
J104:8
R7
60C 100 OHM
J104:9
J204:9
1.0M
R6
^R_1206
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
D5
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
D15
15V
D4
Q1
300V-.2A
^Q_BJTN_SOT-23
R26
220K
^R_0805
R8
2500V HI-POT
J157:3
3
3
J21:3
2.0K
2
2
!
^R_0805
J157:2
J21:2
1
263
D7
D6
R10
150K
^R_1206
C7
4.7-250V
MAINTAIN FULL
PRI-SEC CREEPAGE
5
U2
4
4N29
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
R15
464K
^R_1206
R12
J104:12
J104:2
J204:2
C11
.1-5OV
12
J204:12
12
+15V_A
Q9
3904
^Q_BJTN_SOT-23
P1
Q7
3906
^Q_BJTP_SOT-23
-15V_A
J204:13
13
J104:13
13
R25
47
^R_0805
3904
^Q_BJTN_SOT-23
3906
^Q_BJTP_SOT-23
BR_CUT
Q8
Q6
A1
3
3
C9
100pF
^C_1206
R30
100
^R_0805
J204:3
J104:3
BR_CUT-A
+14V
+15V_A
Q5
MPSA06
1
1
-14V
2 PIN HEADER
1
2
1N4004
D13
1N4004
D11
1N4004
D10
1N4004
J18:1
TO DC FAN
J18:2
D12
2
2
J204:1
J104:1
+15_B
-15V_B
-15V_A
+
-
D8
15V
C8
47-50V
P1
D14
470K
^R_1206
^Q_BJTP_SOT-23
D9
1N4148
^D_SOT-23
R9
6.81K
^R_1206
R13
2.0K
^R_0805
R18
220K
^R_1206
Q4
3906
R14
P1
6.81K
Q3
TIP31C
R19
^R_1206
6.8K
P1
^R_1206
R17
120-2W
D1432
C
B
DWGNO.
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SIZE FSCM NO.DWG NO.
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SCALECADFILE NO.SHEET
NONE
PLOT DATE:
Thu Sep 07, 2000
SH-002451-00
RMX2450-4.sch
1
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
8
Power Supply
7
6
5
4
3
2
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Power Supply Revision
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7.16 RMX Power Transformer Configurations
March 2007 and later
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INPUT PCB
OUTPUT PCB
1724-340C-0102
E100
WHI
E101
E200
E201
GRY
WHI
GRY
26 CONDUCTOR RIBBON CABLE
WITH PIN-TO-PIN INTERCONNECTS
J1
1
J203
1
MAIN PCB
1724-330A-0001
JP14
JP13
JP15
JP16
J103
CH 1 SPKR OUTPUT
CH 1 SPKR COMMON
CH 2 SPKR OUTPUT
CH 2 SPKR COMMON
J203
REVDESCRIPTIONEFF. DATEAPPROVED/DATECHK
E9
E10
INPUT PCB
1724-340B-0102
26
WIRE ASSY
C
12
26
E112
GRN
E212
E11
E12
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
C
FAN ASSY
1
2
J128
3
3-PIN CABLE ASSY
J18
1
2
B
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8
J21
-VCC_B
+_BVCC
1
2
3
B
DWG NO.
SH-0025000
TRANSFORMER
(1806-2505-0)
AC POWER CORD
A
HOT
GND
NEUT
BRN
GRN
BLU
CIRCUIT-
BREAKER
AC POWER
SWITCH
BRNBRN
RED •
BRN
BLU
GRN
BLK
BLU •
WHT
VIO
RED
GRY
120V 230V 100V
J3AJ6A J3A
J7AJ7A J9A
J9AJ9A J7A
J8AJ5A J4A
J4AJ4A J8A
J2AJ2A J2A
JP12
JP10
1724-340A-0102
PWR PCB
-VCC_A
+VCC_A
AUDIO PRODUCTS, INC.
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
SH
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RMX 850
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A
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NONE
SHEET
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BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED
WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM
QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS.
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D
INPUT PCB
OUTPUT PCB
1724-340C-0102
E100
WHI
E101
E200
E201
GRY
WHI
GRY
26 CONDUCTOR RIBBON CABLE
WITH PIN-TO-PIN INTERCONNECTS
J1
1
J203
1
MAIN PCB
1724-330A-0001
JP14
JP13
JP15
JP16
J103
CH 1 SPKR OUTPUT
CH 1 SPKR COMMON
CH 2 SPKR OUTPUT
CH 2 SPKR COMMON
J203
REVDESCRIPTIONEFF. DATEAPPROVED/DATECHK
E9
E10
INPUT PCB
1724-340B-0102
26
WIRE ASSY
C
12
26
E112
GRN
E212
E11
E12
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
C
FAN ASSY
1
2
J128
3
3-PIN CABLE ASSY
J18
1
2
B
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8
J21
-VCC_B
+_BVCC
1
2
3
B
DWG NO.
SH-0025000
TRANSFORMER
1806-2506-0
RED •
RED
AC POWER CORD
A
HOT
GND
NEUT
BRN
GRN
BLU
CIRCUIT-
BREAKER
AC POWER
SWITCH
BRNBRN
GRN •
BRN
BLU
GRN
BLK
BLU •
WHT
BLU
RED
VIO •
GRY
VIO
120V 230V 100V
J3AJ6A J3A
J7AJ7A J9A
J9AJ9A J7A
J8AJ5A J4A
J4AJ4A J8A
J2AJ2A J2A
JP12
JP10
PWR PCB
1724-340A-0102
-VCC_A
+VCC_A
AUDIO PRODUCTS, INC.
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
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A
WIRING DIAGRAM,
RMX 1450
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REV
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D
INPUT PCB
REVDESCRIPTIONEFF. DATEAPPROVED/DATECHK
OUTPUT PCB
1724-342A-0102
E100
WHI
E101
E200
E201
GRY
WHI
GRY
26 CONDUCTOR RIBBON CABLE
WITH PIN-TO-PIN INTERCONNECTS
J1
1
J203
1
MAIN PCB
1724-332A-0003
JP14
JP13
JP15
JP16
J103
CH 1 SPKR OUTPUT
CH 1 SPKR COMMON
CH 2 SPKR OUTPUT
CH 2 SPKR COMMON
J203
PRODUCTION RELEASE PER ECO X MPA
C
B
A
NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
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AC POWER CORD
HOT
GND
NEUT
BRN
GRN
BLU
RED 5
RED 4
BLK 3
BLK 2
BLK 1
RED 5
RED 4
BLK 3
BLK 2
BLK 1
1
2
3
INPUT PCB
1724-342A-0102
E112
E114
E113
26
WIRE ASSY
12
FAN ASSY
26
E117
GRN
E115
E116
E217
E212
E214
E213
E215
E216
J257
3-PIN CABLE ASSY
J18
CT_B
-55V_B
-110V_B
+55V_B
+110V_B
CT_A
-55V_A
-110V_A
+55V_A
+110V_A
1
2
3
CIRCUIT-
BREAKER
TRANSFORMER
1806-2507-0
RED
AC POWER
SWITCH
BRN
RED(2)
1
2
E1
E2
E3
E7
E8
E9
E4
E5
E6
E10
E11
E12
VIO
BLU
GRY
BLU(2)
GRN
ORG
GRN(2)
RED
WHT
BLU
BLK
BRN
BRNBRN
VIO(2)
GRY
YEL
120V 230V 100V
J5AJ9A J5A
J7AJ7A J3A
J3AJ3A J7A
J2AJ8A J6A
J6AJ6A J2A
J4AJ4A J4A
JP12
JP10
PWR PCB
1724-342A-0102
7.19 RMX1850HD and RMX2450 Chassis Wiring Diagram
FG-002450-00 RMX 2450
NEXT ASSYUSED ON
FIRST APPLICATION
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
DRAWN
CHECKED
ISSUED
APPROVALS
MILA P.
PARTS LIST
DATE
12-12-00
SCALE
AUDIO PRODUCTS, INC.
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
WIRING DIAGRAM,
RMX 2450
DWG NO.
NONE
SH-002450-00
SHEET
1 OF 1
C
B
SH-0025000
1
A
A
REV
A
DWG NO.
SH
REV
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