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powersoft M28Q User Manual

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© 2012 Powersoft
Powersoft S.r.l. • Via Enrico Conti, 550018 Scandicci (FI) • Italy
+39 055 735 0230sales@powersoft.it • www.powersoft-audio.com
M Series ampliers
User Guide v 2.2
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DO000100 REV 01
June 2012
M50Q / M50Q HDSP+ETH
M30D / M30D HDSP+ETH
M28Q / M28Q HDSP+ETH
M20D / M20D HDSP+ETH
M14D / M14D HDSP+ETH

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Brandpowersoft
ModelM28Q
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warnings

Important Safety Instructions

Essential safety guidelines for operating Powersoft amplifiers safely and correctly.

Warning Notices

Important notices and precautions for amplifier installation and use.

Location

Guidance on proper installation location to prevent overheating and malfunction.

Precautions Regarding Installation

Instructions for safe placement and usage to avoid performance degradation.

Safety Rules

Fundamental safety rules and compliance requirements for powering the device.

Speaker Damage

Information on amplifier power capabilities and responsible speaker usage.

Speaker Output Shock Hazard

Warning about hazardous output voltages and avoiding electrical shock.

Front and Rear Panel Reference Figures

Welcome

Introduction

Overview of Powersoft's leading position in high efficiency audio power management.

The M Series

Description of M Series amplifiers designed for touring and live applications.

More Sound And Less Weight

Explanation of Class D technology benefits for efficiency and performance.

Installation

Unpacking

Procedures for safely unpacking the amplifier and checking for shipping damage.

Mounting

Guidelines for rack mounting M Series amplifiers securely and safely.

Cooling

Details on the amplifier's intelligent cooling system and ventilation requirements.

Operating Precautions

Important precautions before powering on and connecting inputs/outputs.

Grounding

Information on the unit's grounding system and the importance of earth connection.

AC Mains Connection

Instructions for connecting the amplifier to the AC power source safely.

Connections and Operation

Introduction

Overview of amplifier connection, operation, and status information.

Front Panel Air Filters Access

Procedure for accessing and cleaning the front panel air filters.

Front Panel Adjustments

Details on front panel controls for gain adjustment and monitoring.

Front Panel Monitoring

Explanation of front panel LEDs for status and channel indicators.

Rear Panel

Description of connectors and indicators on the rear panel.

Connecting Audio Inputs

Guidance on connecting audio signals to M Series amplifiers.

MxxD Models

Specific input connection details for MxxD amplifier models.

MxxQ Models

Specific input connection details for MxxQ amplifier models.

Connecting Audio Outputs

Instructions for connecting loudspeakers to the amplifier outputs.

Lo-Z and 70V/100V Operations

Information on connecting to low impedance and distributed line systems.

Bridge Mode Connection

Procedure for connecting amplifiers in bridge mode for increased power.

Ethernet Port And Remote ID Selection

Details on the Ethernet port for remote control and ID selection.

V Ext

Explanation of the V Ext terminal for remote on/off switching operations.

DSP Features And Operations

Overview of Digital Signal Processing capabilities and functions.

What Are DSP Operations? What Are They For?

Purpose and applications of DSP operations for signal handling and processing.

DSP Features

Description of the DSP-D board and its integrated features.

Remote Control

Internal Processing Layout

Description of available internal processing layouts for DSP modules.

Locking

Mechanism to prevent unauthorized changes to presets and macro properties.

On/Off

Information on the amplifier's remote on/off functionality.

Preset Management

How to manage and select up to 4 presets per module.

What Is Armonía?

Introduction to Powersoft's Armonía software for remote amplifier control.

Connecting The Device

Guide to setting up remote control for M Series amplifiers via network.

Network

Configuration of network settings for remote device communication.

DHCP

Setting up the amplifier to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP.

AUTOIP

Automatic IP configuration using link-local addresses without a DHCP server.

Static IP

Procedure for assigning a fixed IP address using Armonía software.

Revert From Static IP

Steps to revert the device's IP policy back to automatic settings.

Discovery Device

Process for discovering and importing devices into the Armonía workspace.

Setup Device

Methods for configuring M Series amplifiers, virtually or on a real device.

Virtual Device

Working with virtual devices for configuration before going online.

Configure Layout

Selecting the processing layout for a virtual DSP module.

Real Device

Operating on the physical amplifier unit remotely for immediate audible changes.

File Operations

Import/export possibilities for presets and configuration files.

Binary Preset File .preset

Handling internal binary presets for M Series DSP modules.

Input/Output Curves .icp, .ocp

Importing/exporting equalization curves from input/output tabs.

Channel Preset .chp

Importing/exporting channel processing setup from/to a file.

Device preset file .pam

Exporting and importing complete device DSP process dumps.

System File .paw

Saving or opening system files for multi-device configuration.

DSP remote operations

Controlling DSP parameters remotely via software.

Routing

Configuring input routing based on processing layout for MxxD and MxxQ models.

Input Eq.

Adjusting input equalization curves and parameters for each channel.

Output Eq.

Configuring output equalization based on speaker manufacturer data.

Limiters

Protecting voice coils from over-powering using RMS and Peak limiters.

RMS Limiter

Setting RMS limiter parameters to protect against continuous excess power.

Peak Limiter

Using peak limiter to protect against large signal peaks and excessive voltage.

Damping Factor Correction

Algorithm to compensate for cable resistance affecting damping factor.

Locking

Preventing changes to presets or macro properties using a locking mechanism.

On Board Preset Operations

Managing internal binary presets directly on the device.

Copy And Paste Operations

Copying and pasting DSP processing setups between channels or devices.

Input/output eq curves

Copying and pasting equalization curves for input and output sections.

Channels

Copying and pasting processing setups for individual channels.

Workspace

Copying and pasting functions between M Series devices in the workspace.

Protection

Turn On/Turn Off Muting

Protection against speaker damage during amplifier power up and down.

Short Circuit Protection

Mechanism to protect against output short circuits and low impedance loads.

Thermal Protection

Systems to prevent damage from overheating via thermal warning and shutdown.

Thermal Warning

Notification of rising heat sink temperatures and output power reduction.

Thermal Shutdown

Automatic muting of channels when heat sink temperature exceeds safe limits.

DC Fault Protection

Protection against DC signals or subsonic energy at the output stage.

Input/Output Protection

Filtering to limit out-of-band noise from input lines affecting output stage.

User Maintenance

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the amplifier's faceplate and chassis.

Service

Information on obtaining service and contacting authorized personnel.

Dust Removal

Procedure for cleaning dust from the front panel air filters.

Warranty

Assistance

Appendix

Setting An Ip Policy On Adau Based Devices With An External Lantronix Tool

Using Lantronix software to configure network IP policies for Adau devices.

DHCP

Configuring the device for automatic IP address assignment via DHCP.

AUTOIP

Automatic IP configuration using link-local addresses without a DHCP server.

Static IP

Setting a fixed IP address for the device using Lantronix DeviceInstaller.

Technical Specifications

MI4D

Technical specifications for the Powersoft M14D amplifier model.

MI4D HDSP+ETH

Technical specifications for the Powersoft M14D HDSP+ETH amplifier model.

M20D

Technical specifications for the Powersoft M20D amplifier model.

M20D HDSP+ETH

Technical specifications for the Powersoft M20D HDSP+ETH amplifier model.

M28Q

Technical specifications for the Powersoft M28Q amplifier model.

M28Q HDSP+ETH

Technical specifications for the Powersoft M28Q HDSP+ETH amplifier model.

M30D

Technical specifications for the Powersoft M30D amplifier model.

M30D HDSP+ETH

Technical specifications for the Powersoft M30D HDSP+ETH amplifier model.

M50Q

Technical specifications for the Powersoft M50Q amplifier model.

M50Q HDSP+ETH

Technical specifications for the Powersoft M50Q HDSP+ETH amplifier model.

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