Bose PowerMatch PM8500 Service Manual

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Basic and Advanced Configuration Changes Using Bose
®
ControlSpace
®
Software
Bose ControlSpace V3.0 (or later) software provides complete setup, configuration, control, and
monitoring for the amplifier. Refer to the ControlSpace software documentation for the steps to
install this application on your personal computer (Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7). The
installation of the ControlSpace software will install any USB drivers that may be required on your
PC.
USB Connection with ControlSpace Software
After ControlSpace software is loaded on your PC, launch the application and connect your PC
to the front-panel USB connector on the amplifier. A single amplifier may be connected to
ControlSpace using the front panel USB port. Once connected, you may use ControlSpace to
setup, configure, change parameters, and monitor the performance of the connected amplifier.
If more than one amplifier is installed for your system, changes to each amplifier using
ControlSpace must be made one at a time as the USB connection is “one-to-one” and does not
allow control of multiple units from a single USB connection.
PowerMatch
®
Amplifiers and Ethernet Connection
The PowerMatch network capable (N) amplifiers allow ControlSpace software to be connected to
multiple units using standard Ethernet network equipment and cables. The amplifier allows a
standard Ethernet RJ45 cable to be connected directly from the PC’s RJ45 Ethernet port to the
RJ45 connector on the rear panel of the amplifier (without the need for a special “crossover”
cable that reverses pin connections on each end). Multiple units may be connected to standard
Ethernet networking equipment and controlled from a single PC running ControlSpace software.
DCHP or static IP addressing are both supported with the PowerMatch amplifiers.
Each network capable version unit ships from the factory with a default IP address of
192.168.0.80 for 8-channel amps and 192.168.0.40 for 4-channel amps, which may be changed
using ControlSpace software. For additional information on using the network control and moni-
toring features of the amplifier, please refer to the detailed PowerMatch Operation Manual and
ControlSpace software User Guide (both available to download from pro.bose.com).
Figure 14. Signal Flow and User Controls in ControlSpace Designer
Optional Digital Input Cards
All PowerMatch amplifiers are shipped from the factory with a blank panel covering the rear panel
digital input interface slot. Optional digital audio input cards may be purchased separately.
To install the optional digital input cards, refer to the instruction included with each input card
accessory.
Analog In
In A
Analog In
In B
Analog In
In C
Analog In
In D
Analog In
In E
Analog In
In F
Analog In
In G
Analog In
In H
Amp Output
Out 1
Amp Output
Out 2
Amp Output
Out 3
Amp Output
Out 4
Amp Output
Out 5
Amp Output
Out 6
Amp Output
Out 7
Amp Output
Out 8
Signal Generator
PEQ-5band
PEQ-5band
PEQ-5band
PEQ-5band
PEQ-5band
PEQ-5band
PEQ-5band
PEQ-5band
Array EQ
Matrix
A
1
Array EQ
Array EQ
Array EQ
Array EQ
Array EQ
Array EQ
Array EQ
Band Pass
Band Pass
Band Pass
Band Pass
Band Pass
Band Pass
Band Pass
Band Pass
SpeakerPEQ
SpeakerPEQ
SpeakerPEQ
SpeakerPEQ
SpeakerPEQ
SpeakerPEQ
SpeakerPEQ
SpeakerPEQ
Delay
Delay
Delay
Delay
Delay
Delay
Delay
Delay
Limiter
Limiter
Limiter
Limiter
Limiter
Limiter
Limiter
Limiter
B
2
C
3
D
4
E
5
F
6
G
7
H
8
Signal Generator

Bose PowerMatch PM8500 Specifications

General

Efficiency	75 %
Amplifier class	D
Audio input channels	8 channels
Audio output channels	8.0 channels
Peak power per channel	500 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	102 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.1 %
USB port type	USB Type-B
Ethernet LAN data rates	100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Speakers connectivity type	-
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Purpose	Performance/stage
Cooling type	Active
On/off switch	Yes
Product color	Black
Connectivity technology	Wired
Package weight	15700 g
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
LED indicators	Fault

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	525 mm
Width	483 mm
Height	88 mm
Weight	12900 g