Elen Powerfactor3 User manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

CODE: 270242

2nd Edition

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Spare Part List

GENERALMUSIC S.p.A. Sales Division: 47842 S.Giovanni in Marignano (RN) ITALY - Via delle Rose, 12

Phone +39(0)541/959511 - Fax +39(0)541/957404 - GENERALMUSIC on the NET: http://www.generalmusic.com

Address

Fax directly to GM Italy: ++39-(0)541-957-404

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Ref Code Description

277339 Owner's Manual (English, Italian)

PWS887000 Mains Cable with Neutrik NAC3FCA plug

1 PWS667003 "Lem" Rack Support (ME000017)

2 PWS667000 PowerFactor 3 Control Panel (ME000018)

3 PWS667001 PowerFactor 5 Control Panel (ME000018)

12 PWS667005 PowerFactor 7 Control Panel (ME000018)

4 PWS110000 Power Switch (IN000001)

5 PWS667004 Potentiometer Knob (MA000001)

6 PWS768000 Controls Panel PCB Assembly (DA22 FR04)

7 PWS100000 LM3915N Vu-Meter IC (IC000015)

8 PWS074000 470ohm Lin Rot Potentiometer (PO000001)

9 PWS080002 Green Led (LE000005)

10 PWS080000 Yellow Led (LE000003)

11 PWS080001 Red Led (LE000004)

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

The GM warranty validity will depend on the integrity of the seal applied on the cover's edge (back side) of each product, which must not

be broken or removed for any reason by the user and/or the GM Service Centre, otherwise the validity will be lost as penalty.

FIRST LEVEL ASSISTANCE SERVICE (made by GM Service Center)

The seal includes all the electronics of the power amplifier module with the exception of the Lem control panel assembly, which is

accessible by means of four screws with hexagonal head.

We therefore authorize only the first level assistance relevant to the Lem control panel assembly (see the spare parts mentioned below)

and to the faultiness checking of the power amplifier module.

SECOND LEVEL ASSISTANCE SERVICE (made by GM Italy)

The second level assistance on the amplifier will be made directly by GM Italy. The distributor/service centre will have to send GM Italy

the faulty equipment and GM Italy will ship the equipment under temporary replacement, if requested.

PROCEDURE (made by GM Service Center)

The correct procedure for getting a second level assistance is the following one:

1) Please fill in properly the SERVICE CARD with all data required, particularly specify the S/N relating to the Powerfactor to be repaired

and briefly explaining its faultiness and stating exactly whether the equipment (under temporary replacement) is required or not.

2) Kindly fax to GM Italy (S.A.T. Dept.) the SERVICE CARD and the WARRANTY CARD properly compiled (only for equipment which are

under guarantee) in order to have the GM authorization and the indications to manage the repairing.

NOTE: The WARRANTY CARD must be filled in the properly way otherwise its validity will be lost.

3) The GM Italy (S.A.T. Dept.) will authorize by fax the shipment of the equipment to be repaired and a possible confirmation about a

new equipment to send you under temporary replacement.

REPAIRING AND FREIGHT CHARGES

1) The freight charges relating to the temporary equipment will be always debited to the final user.

2) The repairing costs of equipment under warranty will be charged to GM Italy.

3) The repairing costs and the freight charges of equipment out of warranty will be invoiced by GM Italy to the addressee within 30 days

starting from the equipment return.

OTHER CONDITIONS

1) GM Italy answers for the equipment repairing and the relating shipment to the addressee within 30 days from the receipt date of the

same equipment.

2) The temporary equipment ought to be sent back to GM Italy within 5 days from receipt of the repaired one.

In case the temporary

equipment should not return to GM Italy, it will be automatically invoiced after 30 days from the date of the repaired equipment

shipment.

Assistance Procedure

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WARRANTY

VOID

IF SEAL

IS BROKEN

Model

Serial Number

AC supply specifications

Warranty Seal

52314

887 7 9 9 9

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Use a hexagonal rod spanner of 2.5mm to uncrews the fixing screws of the rack support control panel.

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POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWERFACTOR 3 POWERFACTOR 5 POWERFACTOR 7

EIAJ impulse output power

1kHz, THD maximum 1%

Both channels

2 Ohms

4 Ohms

8 Ohms

1500+1500

820+820

450+450

2500+2500

1360+1360

750+750

3500+3500

1910+1910

1050+1050

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

INPUT SENSITIVITY

INPUT IMPEDANCE

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

VOLTAGE GAIN +38 dB +40 dB +41 dB

SLEW RATE

DAMPING FACTOR

CROSSTALK

S/N ratio

Harmonic distortion THD

Intermodulation distortion SMPTE

Intermodulation distortion DIM 100

PROTECTIONS

DC offset current protection. When the protection trips the led PROTECT

lights up and the relative channel is muted.

Muting circuit at Power on and off.

High-frequency protections. Two dedicated device, one for each channel,

filters internal VHF signals and external RF interferences outside the audio

range, its activity is indicateted by means of HI-FREQ leds.

Soft Clipping protections. Two clip limiters, one for each channel, prevent

distortions due to excessive input signals.

Their activities are displayed by the VU-Meters:

3) Protected condition: When the temperature exceeds 70˚C all the

channels are muted until safe temperature level is restored, the TEMP led

lights steadily.

Green leds indicate normal running conditions.

First yellow led lights up at -3dB.

Second yellow led lights up at 0dB.

Red Led lights up at +4dB and indicates the interventions of the soft clip

circuit, it must lights up only occasionally.

2) Safety condition: When the temperature reaches 60˚C the protection

circuit gradually reduces the output gain and the TEMP led flashes.

50 V/µs

100Hz = 400, 10kHz = 400

POWERFACTOR SERIES • TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

10 kOhms (balanced)

10÷40000 Hz (-0.5dB)

0dB (0.775Vrms)

power conversion and other dedicated devices are

the circuits used in these high technology amplifiers to

achieve their high performances.

Efficiency

(at any sound level) 95%

DIGAM (DIGital AMplifier) and PWM (Pulse Width

Modulation), "Full Switching" output amplification

stage using a 250KHz sampling rate, new D/A

AMPLIFIER

LOUDSPEAKERS

-90 dB

-100 dB

<0.5% from 0.1W to full power (typical <0.1%)

<0.02% from 0.1W to full power (typical <0.01%)

Short circuit and over current protection for loads < 2ohm. When the

protection trips the led PROTECT lights up and the relative channel is

muted.

Thermal protection with three operating levels:

1) Normal condition: The fan flow air from front to rear slits according with

the temperature level.To ensuring the normal condition the airflow must be

unubstructed from rack, fly-cases or dust.

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

POWERFACTOR 3 POWERFACTOR 5 POWERFACTOR 7

CONTROLS

INDICATORS

CONNECTORS

INPUT

OUTPUT

Europe

U.S.

Power requirement 2000W 3400W 4800W

SSC

APFC

MAINS CABLE

DIMENSIONS

WEIGHT

ATTENTION These amplifiers cannot be used in bridge mode, this is due to the

PWM final stage structure.

9.5 kg

483x44x450 mm (WxHxD)

115Vac ±15%

Supplied with the unit and terminated with a Neutrik

Powercon (type NAC3FCA) at unit side, the other side

(mains line) must be equipped with a right plug at

least 20A current capacity and respecting the

following connections:

Blue wire = N - Neutral

Brown wire = L - Line

Green/Yellow = - Earth / Ground

POWERFACTOR SERIES •TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

POWER SUPPLY

230Vac ±15%

The "Active Power Factor Correction" circuit, parts of

the switching supply circuit, simulates a pure resistive

load on the mains line, this permits to ensure almost

total stabilization of the supply voltage of the output

stage, obtaining a perfect dynamic capacity on PA

systems without over-dimension the power supply of

the mains line.

The "Soft Start Circuit" is a device that allows to avoid

high energy consumption when the unit is switched

on.

ON/OFF switch

Input level control for each channel

SIGNAL LEVEL: 2 x 10-LED bar

PROTECT: 2 red LEDs

HI-FREQ: 2 yellow LEDs

SIGNAL: 2 green LEDs

ON/READY: 1 green LED

TEMP: 1 red LED

1 XLR-F + 1 XLR-M in parallel for each channel

1 4-way SPEAKON for each channel

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SERVICE CARD

Fax to: ++39-(0)541-957-404 GENERALMUSIC S.p.A. Ita y (Att. S.A.T. Department)

SERVICE REQUEST: fi in by Service Center

MODEL : ................................................ SER.N°. :..................................................

NOTE: fi in with defective equipment data as referred exact y in the back abe .

Under Warranty ? oYES oNO

Service Center (addressee)

Name : .........................................................................................................................

Address : .........................................................................................................................

Post code : ............................ City: .......................................... Country: ............................

Phone : ........................................... Fax: ......................................................................

VAT registration number (EU countries on y): ........................................................................

Date : ........................................... Sign & Stamp: .......................................................

Request of temporary equipment : oYES oNO

NOTE: a freight charges of temporary equipmet is a ways debited to the fina customer.

Temporary equipment references (if requested):

MODEL : ................................................ SER.N°. :..................................................

De ivered by means of :................................................................................................

Shipment referement :................................................................................................

Authorization N°: ..................

De ivered by means of :................................................. Date: .....................................

Shipment referement :..................................................Cost: .....................................

De ivered by means of :................................................. Date: .....................................

Shipment referement :................................................................................................

NOTE: Fax the shipment info on y just you have de ivered the temporary equipment at the carrier.

TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT RETURNING INFO: fi in by SERVICE CENTER

REPAIRING INFO: fi in by GM Ita y

REPAIRING AUTHORIZATION: fi in by GM Ita y

Date : ........................................... Sign & Stamp: ..........................................................

NOTE: if YES, fax the WARRANTY CERTIFICATE a so.

Brief exp anation of defect: ...................................................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................................................................

Ship the defective unit to the be ow address and shipment conditions:

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SERVICE CARD

Fax a: ++39-(0)541-957-404 GENERALMUSIC S.p.A. Ita y (Att. S.A.T. Department)

RICHIESTA DI ASSISTENZA: compi ata da Centro Assistenza

Autorizzato

MODELLO :........................................... SER.N°. : ..................................................

NOTA: compi are con i dati de apparecchio difettoso come riportati esattamente ne a targhetta posteriore.

In Garanzia ? oSI oNO

Centro di Assistenza (mittente)

Nome : .........................................................................................................................

Indirizzo : .........................................................................................................................

Codice Posta e : ...................... Citta: ........................................ Provincia: ...........................

Te efono : ........................................... Fax: ......................................................................

Partita IVA: .........................................................................................................................

Data : ........................................... Firma e Timbro: ......................................................

Richiesta dell’apparecchio temporaneo : oSI oNO

NOTA: tutte e spese di spedizione de apparecchio temporaneo sono sempre a carico de c iente fina e.

Riferimenti dell’apparecchio temporaneo (se richiesto):

MODELLO :........................................... SER.N°. : ..................................................

Consegnato tramite :................................................................................................

Riferimento spedizione :................................................................................................

N° Autorizzazione:.............

Consegnato tramite :................................................. Data: .....................................

Riferimento spedizione :................................................ Costo: .....................................

Consegnato tramite :................................................. Data: .....................................

Riferimento Spedizione :................................................................................................

NOTA: Faxare queste info su a spedizione so o quando avrai consegnato apparecchio temporaneo a corriere.

INFORMAZIONI RESTITUZIONE APPARECCHIO TEMPORANEO: compi ata da Centro Assistenza Autorizzato

INFORMAZIONI RIPARAZIONE: compi ata da GM Ita ia

AUTORIZZAZIONE RIPARAZIONE: compi ata da GM Ita ia

Data : ........................................... Firma e Timbro: ........................................................

NOTA: se SI faxare anche i Certificato di Garanzia.

Breve spiegazione de difetto: ...............................................................................................................................

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Inviare unita difettosa a indirizzo con e moda ita di spedizione

specificati:

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SERVICE CARD

Fax to: ++39-(0)541-957-404 GENERALMUSIC S.p.A. Ita y (Att. S.A.T. Department)

SERVICE REQUEST: fi in by Service Center

MODEL : ................................................ SER.N°. :..................................................

NOTE: fi in with defective equipment data as referred exact y in the back abe .

Under Warranty ? oYES oNO

Service Center (addressee)

Name : .........................................................................................................................

Address : .........................................................................................................................

Post code : ............................ City: .......................................... Country: ............................

Phone : ........................................... Fax: ......................................................................

VAT registration number (EU countries on y): ........................................................................

Date : ........................................... Sign & Stamp: .......................................................

Request of temporary equipment : oYES oNO

NOTE: a freight charges of temporary equipmet is a ways debited to the fina customer.

Temporary equipment references (if requested):

MODEL : ................................................ SER.N°. :..................................................

De ivered by means of :................................................................................................

Shipment referement :................................................................................................

Authorization N°: ..................

De ivered by means of :................................................. Date: .....................................

Shipment referement :..................................................Cost: .....................................

De ivered by means of :................................................. Date: .....................................

Shipment referement :................................................................................................

NOTE: Fax the shipment info on y just you have de ivered the temporary equipment at the carrier.

TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT RETURNING INFO: fi in by SERVICE CENTER

REPAIRING INFO: fi in by GM Ita y

REPAIRING AUTHORIZATION: fi in by GM Ita y

Date : ........................................... Sign & Stamp: ..........................................................

NOTE: if YES, fax the WARRANTY CERTIFICATE a so.

Brief exp anation of defect: ...................................................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................................................................

Ship the defective unit to the be ow address and shipment conditions:

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SERVICE CARD

Fax a: ++39-(0)541-957-404 GENERALMUSIC S.p.A. Ita y (Att. S.A.T. Department)

RICHIESTA DI ASSISTENZA: compi ata da Centro Assistenza

Autorizzato

MODELLO :........................................... SER.N°. :..................................................

NOTA: compi are con i dati de apparecchio difettoso come riportati esattamente ne a targhetta posteriore.

In Garanzia ? oSI oNO

Centro di Assistenza (mittente)

Nome : .........................................................................................................................

Indirizzo : .........................................................................................................................

Codice Posta e : ...................... Citta: ........................................ Provincia: ...........................

Te efono : ........................................... Fax: ......................................................................

Partita IVA: .........................................................................................................................

Data : ........................................... Firma e Timbro: ......................................................

Richiesta dell’apparecchio temporaneo : oSI oNO

NOTA: tutte e spese di spedizione de apparecchio temporaneo sono sempre a carico de c iente fina e.

Riferimenti dell’apparecchio temporaneo (se richiesto):

MODELLO :........................................... SER.N°. :..................................................

Consegnato tramite :................................................................................................

Riferimento spedizione :................................................................................................

N° Autorizzazione:.............

Consegnato tramite :................................................. Data: .....................................

Riferimento spedizione :................................................ Costo: .....................................

Consegnato tramite :................................................. Data: .....................................

Riferimento Spedizione :................................................................................................

NOTA: Faxare queste info su a spedizione so o quando avrai consegnato apparecchio temporaneo a corriere.

INFORMAZIONI RESTITUZIONE APPARECCHIO TEMPORANEO: compi ata da Centro Assistenza Autorizzato

INFORMAZIONI RIPARAZIONE: compi ata da GM

Ita ia

AUTORIZZAZIONE RIPARAZIONE: compi ata da GM

Ita ia

Data : ........................................... Firma e Timbro: ........................................................

NOTA: se SI faxare anche i Certificato di Garanzia.

Breve spiegazione de difetto: ...............................................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................................................................

Inviare unita difettosa a indirizzo con e moda ita di spedizione

specificati: