Bose PowerMatch PM8500 Service Manual

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Bose
®
PowerMatch
®
PMESPLink Digital Input Card
CAUTION: Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) sensitive device. Handle with care.
To install the PMESPLink card in the PowerMatch amplifier, follow these instructions:
1. Turn off and unplug the amplifier.
2. Detach the rear expansion slot cover plate by removing the 2 screws. (see figure below left)
3. Align the PMESPLink in the card slots; insert until the rear panel is flush with the rear of the
amplifier. (see figure below right)
4. Screw the card into place.
5. Plug in the power cord and turn on the amplifier.
6. Use ControlSpace
®
Designer
®
software to verify the card was inserted correctly:
a) Press Scan and confirm that the software detects the card.
b) If the card was installed correctly, right-clicking the PowerMatch amplifier and displaying its
properties will show ESPLink in the Digital Card slot. (see figure at bottom of page)
7. If an error message
appears, or the software
does not properly detect
the PMESPLink Input
Card, repeat the installa-
tion instructions. Be sure
that the card is com-
pletely pushed into the
slot, and that the card is
properly aligned in the
card guides.

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