powersoft T Series Service Manual

INDEX
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T-SERIES | SERVICE MANUAL
WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL SERVICE OPERATIONS
ARE CARRIED OUT BY A TECHNICIAN IN THE MANNER
DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE.
IF NOT EXPLICITLY STATED OTHERWISE, DISCONNECT THE
AMPLIFIER FROM THE MAINS BEFORE OPERATING THE
AMPLIFIER.
WARNING! INTERNAL CAPACITORS BANK COULD BE CHARGED
AND HARMFUL: TAKE CARE OF COMPLETELY DISCHARGE
INTERNAL CAPACITORS BANK BEFORE HANDLING THE DEVICE
This technical document aims to be a support guide in repairing
and low-voltage testing the T-Series Power Ampliers.
The troubleshooting approach will help you characterize the kind
of fault you incur. A recovery method and the related assembly
outline detail is thoroughly explained for the most common faults.
The components to be replaced are clearly shown to help their
identication. At the end of this guide you can nd a detailed
list with the description and the respective Powersoft internal
reference code of the spare parts.
Always use an anti-static wrist band while servicing the amplier.
This documentation contains proprietary information which is the
sole property of Powersoft S.p.A.
These documents are condential and reserved and may not be
disclosed, reproduced and shared with third persons or used
without the express written permission from Powersoft S.p.A.
Should the service centre agreement between the two companies
be interrupted these documents must be returned to Powersoft
S.p.A. Italy or proof of their destruction be provided.
Data are subject to change without notice.
For the latest release please refer to the online version available on
www.powersoft-audio.com.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Required Instrumentation Qty Example/Comments
Dual Stabilized Power Supply 30 VDC 5 A 2 APLHA Electronica Model AL852D or equivalent
Digital Oscilloscope 50 Mhz 1 TEKTRONIK TBS – 1052B-EDU or equivalent
Signal Generator 1 Rigol DG1022, Feeltech FY3200S
Variac 1 Toroidal 3 KW (Mono phase)
Dummy Load 1500 W 8 Ohm 1 TE CONNECTIVITY / CGS TE1500B10RJ Resistor
Soldering Station 1 WELLER PU81 + WSP80 or equivalent
SMD Rework Soldering Station 1 GORDAK 952 or equivalent
Digital Multimeter 1 FLUKE 179 or equivalent
Safety Tester 1 HV Tester INSTEK Model GPT- 9804
Pc with at least 1 ETH Port 1
Index:
4 Service Precautions 7
4.1 Notes on SOLDERING 7
4.2 Notes on REPLACING PARTS 7
4.3 Serial Number Labels 7
4.4 MAC Address Labels 7
5 Description of the Amplier Parts 8
6 Disassembling Procedure 16
6.1 Removing the Amplier’s Cover 16
6.2 Fan Disassembling 17
6.3 Main Board Disassembling 18
6.4 DSP Board Disassembling 21
6.5 Front Board Disassembling 21
6.6 Rear Board Disassembling 22
7 Troubleshooting 22
7.1 Switching on the unit in DC 22
7.2
Internal LEDs Checks - Power Supply Section -
Normal Operating Conditions
23
7.3
Internal LEDs Checks - Main Board - AMP Section -
Normal Operating Conditions
24
7.4
Internal LEDs Checks - DSP Board -
Normal Operating Conditions
26
7.5 Checking the Fan 27
7.6 Checking the Mains Fuses & Auxilliary Fuses 28
8 T-Series Display Error Message 29
9 Dante Controller & Updater 30
9.1 Brief Intro about Dante 30
9.2 Dante Controller 30
9.3 Updating Firmware - Initialize Dante Board 31
9.4 About Failsafe 32
9.5 Using Failsafe Recovery 33
9.6 Dante Dynamic IP Restore 35
10 Testing the Unit via ArmonìaPlus 1.3 38
11 T-Series Platform DSP Rescue Procedure 40
12 Menu System 43
13 Resetting the IP Address via Front Panel Menu 44
14 Checking of the Firmware using ArmonìaPlus 1.3 45
15 Updating of the Firmware using Dante Controller 45
16 T-Series Hardware Composition Part Number 47
17
“Golden Sample” for Authorize Service Center for
Troubleshooting
47
18 Flowchart For Repair Rev.2.0 48
19 Replacement Parts 59
20 T-Series Spare Parts Rev. 5 67
21 Location to Paste the Anti-Tamper Label after Repaired 68
22
Location to Paste the ASC Replacement Mark after Re-
paired
68

powersoft T Series Specifications

General

Brand	powersoft
Model	T Series
Category	Amplifier
Language	English