Bose PowerMatch PM8500 Installation And Safety Guidelines

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Basic Wiring - Outputs
The loudspeaker outputs utilize two (2) high-current, 8-pin locking terminal block connectors (Phoenix COMBICON #1718436 sup-
plied) that accept cables from 10 to 24 AWG in diameter. Note: The terminal block utilizes a POZIDRIV #1 screw head (see Figure 9)
and should be tightened using either a POZIDRIV #1 head or flat-bade screw driver; a Philips-head screwdriver is not recommended.
The wiring of the connector varies by amplifier output configuration. The output connector wiring for mono (single channel) and voltage-
bridge configurations are printed on the rear panel of each unit. The I-Share and Quad-Bridge configurations require installing a short-
ing jumper (supplied in Connector Accessory Pack). See Figure 9 for placement of shorting jumper pins in output connector. When both
jumpers are correctly placed, the first and last position of the connector should be empty. Placement of the shorting jumper is identical
for I-Share and Quad Bridge modes. For connection of loudspeaker wiring, refer to Figure 10 for I-Share and Figure 11 for Quad Bridge
configurations.
For the I-SHARE and QUAD-BRIDGE configuration pin assignments, please refer to the Output Power Configuration section of this
document.
Figure 8. POSIDRIV #1 Screw Head for 8-Pin Output Connectors
Figure 9. Shorting Jumper Positions for I-Share and Quad Bridge Configurations
Figure 10. Loudspeaker Wiring for I-Share configurations
Methods for Setup Configuration
The PM8500 allows setup and configuration via the front-panel controls for all basic functions and recall of presets for Bose
Professional loudspeakers. Advanced features, such as custom loudspeaker PEQ filters, may be accessed using the front-panel USB
connection to any PC running Bose ControlSpace V3.0 (or greater) software. Additionally, PM8500N models add the flexibility of remote
setup and configuration using standard Ethernet network equipment.
Figure 11. Loudspeaker Wiring for Quad Bridge Configurations

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