Bose PowerMatch PM8500 Service Manual

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The Bose
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PowerMatch
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PM8500(N), PM8250(N), PM4500(N) and PM4250(N) amplifiers are
configurable professional audio amplifiers. There are eight PowerMatch amplifier versions in
total. The differences are related to channel count, power output levels and networked or non-
networked versions. There are two versions in each category, i.e. PM8500 and PM8500N, which
are identical except that the network capable (N) version adds an RJ45 connector on the rear
panel to allow network control and monitoring of multiple units, using Bose ControlSpace
®
software and standard Ethernet network equipment. This is also true of the PM8250(N),
PM4500(N) and PM4250(N) amplifiers in the product family.
Controls, Displays and Connectors
PM8500 and PM8500N Front Panel View (other versions similar)
PM8500N Front Panel View (PM8500 identical except no RJ-45 network
connector)
(*PM8500N model only)
Product Description
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9. Analog Input connectors (A-H) 14. Output connectors (1-4 and 5-8)
10. Fault-Notification Output 15. AC Mains receptacle
11. Ethernet RJ-45 network connector* 16. AC Mains retention clip
12. Rear airflow vents 17. Power Switch
13. Digital input card slot cover 18. Rear rack-mount support tabs
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1. LED Indicators 5. Menu Soft Keys (1-5)
2. LCD Display 6. USB connector
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7. Front airflow vents
4. Rotary Encoder 8. Front rack-mount ears
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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