Lab.gruppen Fp+ series fp 13000 Instruction manual

A Benchmark For Touring Amplication

Over the past decade, the tight and transparent sound of

Lab.gruppen touring ampliers has earned the praise of renowned

FOH engineers and leading sound rental companies worldwide.

FP 13000, one of the highest power models of the FP+ Series, con-

tinues this tradition. At the core of the FP 13000’s performance is the

patented Class TD output stage, a breakthrough amplier topology

that approaches the exceptional efciency of Class D while retaining

the sonic purity of proven Class B. Further contributing to the remark-

able efciency of the FP 13000 is a Regulated Switch Mode Power

Supply (R.SMPS), which gives the added benet of stabilizing rail

voltages to the output even with wide uctuations of mains voltage.

A highly rened and updated circuit layout optimizes the interaction

of R.SMPS and Class TD to produce the extraordinary power density

of the FP 13000.

To keep its cool under extreme demands, the FP 13000 relies on

Lab.gruppen’s proprietary Intercooler. This innovation uses thou-

sands of copper ns to multiply the exposed heatsink surface’s rapid

heat dissipation. Also, all output devices are mounted transverse to

the airow for uniform cooling. As a result, the FP 13000 delivers

Lab.gruppen’s’ trademark “all the power, all the time” with no

degradation of sonic performance.

To maximize headroom in any application, the FP 13000 offers

adjustable input gain along with Lab.gruppen’s exclusive Voltage

Peak Limiter (VPL). Adjustable on a per-channel basis, VPL optimizes

the output for any load, from a single massive subwoofer to a series

of HF compression drivers.

The comprehensive warning and protection features on the

FP 13000 safeguard output circuits and connected loads while also

extending amplier life and minimizing the chance of service inter-

ruptions. Whether it’s a matter of faulty wiring, improper use, or

extreme ambient temperatures, the FP 13000 gives clear indica-

tion of any problems. Automatic protection measures engage only

at critical thresholds. Operating conditions are re-checked every six

seconds and, if a fault is detected, normal operation is resumed

when measurements return to nominal.

The FP 13000 is shipped with a NomadLink network interface as

standard. In conjunction with DeviceControl software, or the leading

third party control platforms, NomadLink network allows monitoring

of all key amplier parameters and remote control of power on/off,

channel mutes, and channel solo functions. (NomadLink requires the

separate NLB 60E NomadLink Bridge & Network Controller).

▸Unprecedented power density – The FP 13000 delivers a total

of 13000 W (2 x 6500 W @ 2 ohms) in only 2U.

▸Lab.gruppen sound quality – FP 13000 ampliers maintain

the impeccable sonic performance standards set by the original

fP Series, with the same durability and even greater efciency.

▸NomadLink® network ready – Monitoring and control of key

functions accessible via the intuitive DeviceControl software and

the robust, daisy-chained NomadLink network , as well as by the

leading third party control platforms.

▸Patented Class TD® amplier topology – Road-proven output

stage delivers Class B audio quality with Class D efciency.

▸Regulated Switch Mode Power Supply (R.SMPS™) – Output

power remains constant even with signicant drops in the mains

voltage.

▸Efcient cooling system – Unique, lightweight Intercooler® cop-

per cooling system dissipates more heat to allow extended peak

output.

▸Adjustable parameters – Selectable Gain, scalable Voltage Peak

Limiter (VPL™), and bridge-mode operation allow custom congu-

ration for any system or application.

▸XLR input and link connectors

▸Heavy-duty binding post output connectors

▸Comprehensive protection and warning – Excessive output

current, DC, high temperature, very high frequency (VHF), short

circuit, open load, mains fuse protection, and soft start.

FP 13000

Technical Data

FP+ Series: Dedicated Touring Ampliﬁers

Item no. TDS-FP13000_V7

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General

Number of channels 2

Peak total output both channels driven 13000 W

Peak output voltage per channel 195 V

Max. output current per channel 82 A peak

Max. Output Power 2 ohms 4 ohms 8 ohms 16 ohms

Per ch. (both ch.’s driven) 6500 W 4400 W 2350 W 1200 W

Bridged per ch. n.r. 3) 13000 W 8800 W 4700 W

Performance with Gain: 35 dB and VPL: 195 V

THD 20 Hz - 20 kHz for 1 W <0.1%

THD at 1 kHz and 1 dB below clipping <0.05%

Signal To Noise Ratio >112 dBA

Channel separation (Crosstalk) at 1 kHz >70 dB

Frequency response (1 W into 8 ohms) +0/-3 dB 6.8 Hz - 34 kHz

Input impedance 20 kOhm

Input Common Mode Rejection, CMR 54 dB

Output impedance @ 100 Hz 19 mOhm

Voltage Peak Limiter (VPL), max. peak output

VPL, selectable per ch. 195, 170, 140, 116, 100, 80, 66, 54 V

VPL, selectable when bridged 1) 390, 340, 280, 232, 200, 160, 132, 108 V

Voltage Peak Limiter mode (per ch.) Hard / Soft

Gain and Level

Amplifier gain selectable (all channels) 1)

– rear-panel switches

23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44 dB

Default gain 35 dB

Level adjustment (per ch.) Front-panel potentiometer, 31 position detented from -inf to 0 dB

Connectors and Switches

Input connectors (per ch.) 3-pin XLR, electronically balanced

Output connectors (per ch.) Binding Posts 2-pole

Output bridge mode A+B - Ch. A is signal input source

NomadLink network On board, 2 x RJ45 EtherCon® connectors, IN and OUT

Intelligent fans (on/off) Yes, depending on presence of output signal

Power on/off and Remote enable on/off Individual switches on front-panel

Cooling Two fans, front-to-rear airflow, temperature controlled speed

Front-panel indicators:

Common NomadLink network; Power Average Limiter (PAL) 2); Power on

Per channel Signal present / High-impedance; -20 dB, -15 dB, -10 dB and -4 dB output signal;

Voltage Peak Limiter (VPL); Current Peak Limiter (CPL); Very High Frequency (VHF); High temperature; Fault; Mute

Power

Operating voltage, 230 V / 115 V nominal 4) 130-265 V / 65-135 V

Minimum power-up voltage, 230 V / 115 V 171 V / 85 V

Power Average Limiter (PAL) 2) Yes

Soft start / Inrush Current Draw Yes / max. 5 A

Mains connector 230 V CE: 16 A, CEE7; 115 V ETL: 30 A Twist lock

Dimensions (W/H/D) W: 483 mm (19”), H: 88 mm (2 U), Overall D: 396 mm (15.6”), Mounting D: 358 mm (14.1”)

Weight 12 kg (26.4 lbs.)

Finish Black painted steel chassis with black painted steel / aluminum front

Approvals CE, ANSI/UL 60065 (ETL), CSA C22.2 NO. 60065, FCC

Note 1): Automatic - 6 dB gain compensation when bridging channels.

Note 2): PAL can reduce the maximum output power to keep the power supply operating safely, and/or to prevent excessive current draw tripping the mains breaker.

Refer to the FP+ Operation Manual section 7.5.8 Power Average Limiter (PAL) for more information.

Note 3): Regarding n.r. (not recommended) notes: The amplifier will be fully operational in bridge-mode into 2 ohm and high impedance (Hi-Z) loads, but due to physical

constraints in the construction, the max. output power will not be significanty higher than running individual channels and therefore this mode of operation is not

recommended.

Note 4): Separate 230 V or 115 V versions available. Not selectable on the amplifier.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Intercooler, NomadLink and Class TD are national and/or international registered trademarks of Lab.gruppen AB. R.SMPS and VPL are trademarks of Lab.gruppen AB. All other trade-