ION IPA77 User manual

Confidential ION Audio Service Manual
ION Audio
Tailgater (iPA77)
[iPA77]
Service Manual
v1.0
2015.04.28
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Confidential ION Audio Service Manual
Preface
This document is intended to assist the service technician in the operation, maintenance and
repair of the ION Audio device. Together with the User Reference Manual, this document
provides a complete description of the functionality and serviceability of the Device. Any
comments or suggestions you may have pertaining to the document are welcome and
encouraged.
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is used to perform, any service or repairs on any ION Audio product or part thereof, any
and all warranties of ION Audio as to that product and any service contract with ION Audio
for that product shall be voided and shall no longer apply for such product, even if your
services or repairs were done in accordance with the Manual.
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Confidential ION Audio Service Manual
Warnings
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR MOISTURE.
The arrowhead symbol on a lightning flash inside a triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the enclosed product which may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating, maintenance and servicing
instructions in the literature which accompanies the product.
REPAIR BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED ION
AUDIO SERVICE CENTER WILL VOID THE ION AUDIO WARRANTY.
PROVISION OF THIS MANUAL DOES NOT AUTHORIZE THE RECIPIENT TO
COMPETE WITH ANY ION AUDIO DISTRIBUTOR OR AUTHORIZED REPAIR
SERVICE CENTER IN THE PROVISION OF REPAIR SERVICES OR TO BE OR
MAKE REPAIRS AS AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
ALL REPAIRS DONE BY ANY ENTITY OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED ION
AUDIO SERVICE CENTER SHALL BE SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THAT ENTITY, AND ION AUDIO SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO THAT
ENTITY OR TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY REPAIRS BY THAT ENTITY.
Regarding the Power Supply Fuse
Caution: The product under service may employ the use of a
replaceable fuse. Danger of fire or electrocution if fuse is
incorrectly replaced. Replace with only the same type or equivalent
type recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
Regarding the Internal Battery
Caution: The product under service may employ the use of a
internal battery. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instruction.
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Confidential ION Audio Service Manual
Safety Instructions
Carefully read the applicable items of the operating instructions and these safety suggestions
before using this product. Use extra care to follow the warnings written on the product itself and
in the operating instructions. Keep the operating instructions and safety suggestions for
reference in the future.
1. Power Source. The product should only be connected to a power supply which is
described either in the operating instructions or in markings on the product.
2. Power Cord Protection. AC power supply cords should be placed such that no one is likely
to step on the cords and such that nothing will be placed on or against them.
3. Periods of Non-use. If the product is not used for any significant period of time, the
product’s AC power supply cord should be unplugged from the AC outlet.
4. Foreign Objects and Liquids. Take care not to allow liquids to spill or objects to fall into
any openings of the product.
5. Water or Moisture. The product should not be used near any water or in moisture.
6. Heat. Do not place the product near heat sources such as stoves, heat registers, radiators
or other heat producing equipment.
7. Ventilation. When installing the product, make sure that the product has adequate
ventilation. Improperly ventilating the product may cause overheating, which may damage
the product.
8. Mounting. The product should only be used with a rack which the manufacturer
recommends. The combination of the product and rack should be moved carefully. Quick
movements, excessive force or uneven surfaces may overturn the combination which may
damage the product and rack combination.
9. Cleaning. The product should only be cleaned as the manufacturer recommends.
10. Service. The user should only attempt the limited service or upkeep specifically described in
the operating instructions for the user. For any other service required, the product should be
taken to an authorized service center as described in the operating instructions.
11. Damage to the Product. Qualified service personnel should service the unit in certain
situations including without limitation when:
a. Liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product,
b. The product is exposed to water or excessive moisture,
c. The AC power supply plug or cord is damaged,
d. The product shows an inappropriate change in performance or does not operate
normally, or
e. The enclosure of the product has been damaged.

K3 Material No. Material Name Description Quantity
27.1.003.0186 Amplifier PCBA IPA77/ main amplifier board,ROHS,REACH 1
27.1.005.0047 UI PCBA IPA77/ UI board, with MCU and FW, Bluetooth pairing
name: Tail
g
ater
,
ROHS
,
REACH 1
17.1.241.0018 LED Display IPA77/ Display,5V,3.5mm, Blue,L63 X W17 X
H13.5mm
,
ROHS
,
REACH 1
27.1.022.0002 IPA77 Mic PCBA IPA77/ Mic board,ROHS,REACH 1
17.1.321.0020 USB socket 12.5x5.12x15mm,black,ROHS,REACH 1
17.1.320.0009 Power socket 33.5 X 30.5 X23mm,black 3PIN,ROHS,REACH 1
17.1.192.0005 Power Switch 250V AC6A 125V AC10A 240VAC [KCD1-B3](with UL,
TUV com
p
liance
)
(
RoHS,Reach
)
1
17.1.220.0048 Fuse tube 800mA/250V,φ5 L20mm,glass,ROHS,REACH 1
27.1.018.0064 Power PCBA IPA77/ Power board, ROHS,REACH 1
27.1.032.0085 BT modual FD-BT06H-C-H1/BT modual,ROHS,REACH 1
17.1.292.0023 BT antenna L=130mm,black,thickness 1mm,ROHS,REACH 1
27.1.032.0070 NFC modual NFC TAG 30x22x0.6mm, Chip NXP Ntag203,
(
RoHS
,
Reach
)
1
27.8.062.0026 Bass driver 6.5',4Ω30W,black,FD165-14BEH,ROHS,REACH 1
27.8.920.0014 Tweeter driver φ20,4Ω15W,silk,black,FDG20-14EHR,ROHS,REACH 1
17.1.087.0023 Magnetic bar magnetic bar for AM, 10 x 80mm,ROHS,REACH 1
27.4.020.0181 Bracket for
ma
g
netic bar
IPA77/L35*W11*H14.8mm,ABS, black,ROHS,REACH 2
17.7.032.0196 Vynil wrap IPA77/L261*W21.35*H21.35mm,PVC, T=1.0mm,texture
MT11020
,
ROHS
,
REACH 3
17.7.032.0197 PC Lens IPA77/L227.3*W53.71*H0.5mm,transparent
PC,T=0.5mm,with protective film,silkscreen:TAILGATER
AUX MIC VOLUME Bluetooth RADIO FM/AM/OFF
etc.Pantone Cool Grey 6C,ROHS,REACH
1
27.4.013.0289 Buttons IPA77/L104.1*18.8*H11.8mm,ABS,black,with texture
MT11010
,
ROHS
,
REACH 1
27.4.014.0150 Knob cap IPA77/φ28.47*12mm,ABS,black with texture MT11020
and
p
olished at to
p
eara
,
ROHS
,
REACH 2
27.4.024.0178 Top panel IPA77/L312.57*W234.78*H68.5mm,ABS, black,
T=3.0mm,texture MT11020 and glossing lines, Logo
silkscreen 877C
,
ROHS
,
REACH
1
27.4.042.0104 Side handle IPA77/L127.4*W80.4*H77.56mm,fireproofing ABS,
T=3.0mm
,
black
,
texture MT11020
,
ROHS
,
REACH 2
27.4.042.0106 Front up corner
cap
IPA77/L40*W40*H40mm,TPU,T=4.5mm,black,TPU
Shore 90 degree,texture MT11020 and MT11000,tooling
No:2
,
ROHS,REACH
2
27.4.042.0107 Front bottom
corner cap
IPA77/L40*W40*H40mm,TPU, T=4.5mm,black,TPU Shore
90 degree,texture MT11020 and MT11000,tooling No:3,
ROHS
,
REACH
2
27.4.042.0108 Rear corner cap IPA77/L40*W40*H40mm,TPU, T=4.5mm,black,TPU Shore
90 degree,texture MT11020 and MT11000, tooling
No:1
,
ROHS
,
REACH
4
17.5.099.0004 FM antenna ¢5.8*110*30mm,ROHS,REACH 1
17.5.007.0246 Metal grille IPA77/L268.5*W240.95*H4.4mm,SPCC, T=1.2mm,hole
size φ3.0*P4.0*T1.2mm, salty test 48H,ROHS,REACH 1
17.5.005.0024 Real metal panel IPA77/L135xW90xH1.5mm,SPCC,T=1.5mm,salty test
48H,,silkscreen:ION TAILGATER IPA77 POWER ON
OFF FUSE INPUT RANGE 100-240V 50/60Hz 50W
etc.Pantone Cool Grey 6C,ROHS,REACH
1
Screws (RoHS,Reach) 78

27.6.020.0012 Wooden cabinet IPA77/L310*W232*H292mm,MDF, T=9mm,black PVC:441
-
28
,
com
p
liance with CARB
,
ROHS
,
REACH 1
17.9.057.0002 SLA Battery SLA Battery 12V 5A,ROHS,REACH 1
17.1.335.0021 Microphone with
Mic cable
Length 7.5ft with 0.25"plug,ROHS,REACH 1
17.3.001.0125 Power cable Length 1800mm,black,IEC,18AWGx3,ROHS,REACH 1
17.3.003.0018 3.5mm Aux cable L1.5M black with ф3.5mm male to male (RoHS, Reach) 1
17.7.030.0685 Quick Start Guide IPA77/280*210mm(Unfolded size) 140*210mm(folded
size),100g paper,grayscale, saddle-stitched booklet,with
ION lo
g
o
,
ROHS
,
REACH
1
17.7.034.0038 Safety warranty iSP32/280x210mm(Unfolded size),140x210mm(folded
size),100g paper, grayscale, saddle-stitched booklet, with
ION lo
g
o
,(
RoHS
,
Reach
)
1
17.7.100.0787 Giftbox IPA77/376x296x405mm,350G+B9B9 115g core,color
priting with UV coating, top flat and bottom slid,with words
ION/Tail
g
ater IPA77 etc.
,
ROHS
,
REACH
1
17.7.102.0756 Carton IPA77/390x310x423mm,A=A,black printing,brusting
stren
g
th≥13k
g
f/cm2
,
ROHS
,
REACH 1
17.7.104.0466 Up polyfoam IPA77/L370*W290*H120mm,EPS,white, weight
112.5
g
±8%
,
ROHS
,
REACH 1
17.7.104.0467 Bottom polyfoam IPA77/L370*W290*H78mm,EPS,white, weight
112.5
g
±8%
,
ROHS
,
REACH 1
17.7.040.0536 SN label iPA77/50x15mm,white with black font,one side with
adhesive
,
Code 128
,
scannable
,
ROHS
,
REACH 4
17.7.050.0223 Code 39 label iPA77/76x50mm,,white with black font,one side with
adhesive
,
Code 39
,
scannable
,
ROHS
,
REACH 2

POWER (PAGE 1)

POWER (PAGE 2)

ISP13
2012-09-06
ISP13
AC/DC:+V
BAT +V
AC+5V
MUTE
POWER ON
GND
S-P
S-N
F2
F1
BAT +V
AC+5V
F1
GND
AC/DC:+V
GND
IPA77
GuQiang
AMPLIFIER

GuQiang
2013-07-22
ISP34
ISP34
A4
SHENZHEN FENDA TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD
PLM NO
SCH NO
6 5 43 21
A01/1
MODEL PCB NO.
DATE
CHECKED STANDARDIEATION APPROVED
DESCRIPTION SHEET:
SIZE
VER.
SCALE
B
C
D
6 5 43 21
A
D
C
B
A
1/1
IPA56D
+
-
3
2
1
IC301-A
UTC4558
C304
102
R303 18K
C306 105 R304 6.8K
+
-
5
6
7
IC301-B
UTC4558
C307
102
R305 68K
C308 472
C309 106
8
4
IC301-C
UTC4558
R307 10K
R308
10K
R306 100R
C303 475
R301
6.8K
C301
102
R321 82K
1
2
3
U1
NPC-3P
C114
220u/10V
1
2
3
4
5
JACK301
C151
100u/10V
R309
1K
+7V
MICROPHONE

2014-11-23
GuQiang
ISP34
IPA77
420uH
FM ANT.
2.5V
6dB
383mV
383mV
920mV
AC
AC/DC:+V
BAT +V
AC+5V
MUTE
POWER ON
+5V
GND
S-P
S-N
1K
10K 1%
MAIN VOL.
UI
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