Lab.gruppen PLM Series PLM 10000Q User manual

Lab.gruppen Technology
2700 W per channel @ 2.7 ohms**•
2350 W per channel @ 4 ohms**•
2U chassis weighing only 13 kg (29 lbs)•
Class TD•®output stage
Regulated Switch Mode Power Supply (R.SMPS•™)
Copper-finned Intercooler•®with transverse-mounted output
devices
Full suite of protection and fault monitoring features•
Comprehensive loudspeaker preset database•
LoadLibrary•™load “fingerprint” (identity and characteristics) data
Comprehensive LoadSmart•™load verification and SpeakerSafe™
continuous loudspeaker performance monitoring
Dante•™low-latency digital network included as standard
Fully compatible with Dolby Lake Processor, Lake Contour•™,
and Lake Mesa Quad EQ™and Mesa Parametic EQ™devices
Primary and secondary network connections (for daisy chaining or•
system redundancy)
Digitally controlled ”amplifier gain” adjustable in 0.1 dB steps from•
22 to 44 dB
Digital output attenuation in 0.25 dB steps from -inf to 0 dB•
Binding post or Neutrik•®Speakon®(1 x NLT8, 2 x NLT4) power
output connectors
Digitally implemented, zero-overshoot Inter-Sample Voltage Peak•
Limiting (ISVPL™) adjustable in 0.1 V steps from 18 to 150 V
Power Average Limiter (PAL)•
High-brightness front-panel LCD display•
Moisture resistant silicone touchpad for front-panel display mode•
selection and menu navigation
** More power available when driven asymmetrically.
Dolby Lake Processor Technology
Raised Cosine Equalization•
Linear phase and classical crossovers•
LimiterMax•™– peak and RMS limiters
Iso-Float•™ground isolation
Super Module capability•
Parallel operation of the SmaartLive•™frequency measurement and
analysis system
Analog and AES digital inputs with loop-thru outputs•
Auto-selct input router for all inputs with user definable priorities•
PLM 10000Q Powered Loudspeaker Management system
The PLM 10000Q seamlessly integrates networked digital signal
distribution, drive processing, power amplification, and load verifi-
cation plus performance monitoring in a single hardware unit and
unified software controller. This new approach, designated Powered
Loudspeaker Management (PLM), is a joint development of Dolby®
Lake®and Lab.gruppen. As a cohesive system, the PLM 10000Q
affords significant advantages when compared to conventional
approaches utilizing separate components.
PLM 10000Q
Technical Data
PLM™Series: Powered Loudspeaker Management™

Power Amplifier
The power amplifier platform in the PLM 10000Q Powered Loud-
speaker Management system is built on the technology founda-
tion of Lab.gruppen’s road-proven FP+ Series. The output stage is
Lab.gruppen’s patented Class TD, which couples the efficiency
of Class D topologies to the sonic purity of Class B designs. The
Regulated Switch Mode Power Supply (R.SMPS) provides stable rail
voltages even with significant fluctuations in line voltage. Other
features in common with the FP+ Series include extraordinary power
density, the Intercooler copper-finned cooling system, the Power
Average Limiter (PAL) which prevents tripping of the mains breakers,
and a full suite of protection features.
Additional amplifier features exclusive to the PLM 10000Q are made
possible by the on-board DSP. Both input gain and level attenuation
are set in DSP for greater precision and software GUI control. Also,
Lab.gruppen’s proprietary Voltage Peak Limiter – renamed the Inter-
Sample Voltage Peak Limiter (ISVPL) – is implemented in the digital
domain for increased accuracy and zero overshoot.
Load Verification and Continuous Performance Monitoring
The PLM 10000Q includes a revolutionary set of tools for fast,
accurate load verification and real-time performance monitoring. The
key to both features is the LoadLibrary, a comprehensive database that
provides unique “fingerprints” (load characteristics) for each loud-
speaker model in the system. Using this data and on-board DSP,
LoadSmart compares predicted response (using a brief test signal) to
the actual response, instantly identifying potential problems. When
activated, SpeakerSafe real-time performance monitoring helps the
operator avoid power compression and provides ongoing detailed
critical information about system-wide driver integrity.
Dolby Lake Processing
The PLM 10000Q contains two full-featured Dolby Lake Processor
modules, each offering precise settings for gain, delay, crossover
slope, equalization, and limiting. Exclusive Dolby Lake Proces-
sing algorithms are included for Raised Cosine Equalization, linear
phase crossovers, LimiterMax loudspeaker protection, and Iso-Float
ground isolation. Raised Cosine Equalization is the foundation for the
Lake Mesa EQ and the Ideal Graphic EQ, the two revolutionary EQ
interfaces of the Dolby Lake Processor. Mesa EQ offers asymmetric
filtering to match the asymmetric responses of many loudspeaker
systems. The Ideal Graphic EQ offers true sum-to-flat response, so
the adjustments provide uniform boost and cut along with greater
selectivity.
Dolby Lake Processing also offers both classical crossovers (select-
able up to 48 dB per octave) and linear phase crossovers. Capable of
slopes exceeding 180 dB per octave, linear phase crossovers offer
greater control to limit lobing and off-axis cancellation.
Dolby Lake Controller
Dolby Lake Controller (DLC) software provides a unified interface for
control and monitoring of all functions of the Powered Loudspeaker
Management system. In addition to controlling all parameters of
Dolby Lake Processing, the version supplied with the PLM 10000Q
provides control and monitoring of exclusive Lab.gruppen features:
digital input gain and attenuation, and load verification and perfor-
mance monitoring via LoadSmart and SpeakerSafe.
The flexible Dolby Lake Controller software environment can control
extensive networks of powered loudspeaker management systems
from a single computer. The user interface is based on discrete
processing modules, with each module assigned to power outputs
normally defined for sets of band-limited drivers (e.g. low, mid, high,
subs). Adjustments can be made in real time to any parameter of
any module on the network. Modules may be assigned to groups
representing subsystems in larger systems, such as main arrays,
delays, and fills in an arena system. Because each module can be as-
signed to more than one group, the DLC can simultaneously address
multiple groups for global adjustments as needed while maintaining
independent control of separate subsystems and individual compo-
nents.
The Dolby Lake Controller is optimized for a wireless Tablet PC.
Operation is easy and intuitive, with the “feel” of real-time analog
faders and controls. The same DLC interface can be used to operate
external Dolby Lake Processors, Lake Contour, and Lake Mesa Quad
EQ processors as part of a unified system.
Another DLC feature is seamless integration with the SmaartLive
real-time sound system measurement, optimization, and control
software package. Complete integration allows users to measure
with Smaart™and adjust system EQ at the same time, using the
same user interface.
Dante Digital Audio Network
The PLM 10000Q Powered Loudspeaker Management system is
equipped as standard with Dante, a self-configuring digital audio
networking solution from Audinate®of Australia. Based on the
newest developments in networking technology, Dante provides
reliable, sample-accurate audio distribution over Ethernet with
extremely low latency. Dante incorporates Zen™, an automatic device
discovery and system configuration protocol which enables PLM
Series products (as well as remote Dolby Lake Processors) to find
each other on the network and configure themselves.
Powered Loudspeaker Management: Technology Overview

Input
Router
(Mute)
Input
Router
(Mute)
Input
Mixer 1
Input
Mixer 2
EQ Delay
EQ Delay
Crossovers
Output EQ
Output EQ
Output EQ
Output EQ
Output Routing
AMP
Attenuator
Mute
Phase Rev
Attenuator
Mute
Phase Rev
Attenuator
Mute
Phase Rev
LoadSmart
SpeakerSafe
LoadSmart
SpeakerSafe
LoadSmart
SpeakerSafe
LoadSmart
SpeakerSafe
Amp Gain
Amp Gain
Amp Gain
Amp Gain
Attenuator
Mute
Phase Rev
Module:
Gain
Phase Rev
Mute
Analog 1/2
AES 1
AES 2
Dante X
Dante Y
Analog 1/2
AES 1
AES 2
Dante X
Dante Y
AMP
AMP
AMP
ISVPL
ISVPL
ISVPL
ISVPL
LimiterMax
RMS / Peak
LimiterMax
RMS / Peak
LimiterMax
RMS / Peak
LimiterMax
RMS / Peak
Module Output:
Gain/Level
Phase Rev
Mute
Module:
Gain
Phase Rev
Mute
Module Output:
Gain/Level
Phase Rev
Mute
Module Output:
Gain/Level
Phase Rev
Mute
Module Output:
Gain/Level
Phase Rev
Mute
Ser. N:o Removed!
CH 2
CH 
CH 4
CH 3
CLASS 2 WIRING
SPEAKER OUTPUTS INPUT INPUT 2LINK LINK 2
AES/EBU
INPUT 1-2 LINK 1-2 LINK SECPRIMACT LINKACT
SWITCHED 10/100 Base-TX
Must be grounded/earthed
Made in Sweden
PIN 1: SCRN 2:POS 3:NEG
ANALOG WITH ISO-FLOAT TM
200-240V 2500W
50-60Hz
PLM 0000Q
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Ser. N:o Removed!
CLASS 2 WIRING
SPEAKER OUTPUTS INPUT INPUT 2LINK LINK 2
AES/EBU
INPUT 1-2 LINK 1-2 LINK SECPRIMACT LINKACT
SWITCHED 10/100 Base-TX
Must be grounded/earthed
Made in Sweden
PIN 1: SCRN 2:POS 3:NEG
ANALOG WITH ISO-FLOAT TM
1+/- CH 1+/-
2+/- CH 2+/-
1+/- CH 1+/-
2+/- CH 2+/-
3+/- CH 3+/-
4+/- CH 4+/-
1+/- CH 3+/-
2+/- CH 4+/-
200-240V 2500W
50-60Hz
PLM 0000Q
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The front panel is the “local control center” for the PLM 10000Q. An intuitive, menu driven interface allows quick access to key functions
using the moisture resistant silicone touchpad. Information is clearly displayed on the daylight-readable, 2.5-inch LCD panel. The soft-button
keypad and precision rotary encoder provide control of processing and amplification functions, with key lock available.
The PLM 10000Q is available with either binding posts or an “embedded patch panel” with Neutrik Speakon connectors (2 x NLT4 and 1x
NLT8). Common connectors include; 2 x analog input XLR with switchable Iso-Float, 2 channels of AES/EBU with link-through capability for
daisy chaining, 2 x EtherCon®for linking or redundancy. A 32 amp PowerCon connector is used for mains supply.
This block diagram illustrates the flexible mixing and routing, as well as the powerful signal processing capabilities, offered by the
PLM 10000Q. The input section (shown in blue) allows for redundant signal paths. All settings stored here at the front end apply to system
and array files, not to individual processing modules.
Following the output routing section, however, all settings apply only to the configured input channel. These settings are then assigned to
the desired outputs via the software-controlled output routing. This innovative architecture allows one level of “global” presets (for the full
system, subsystems or arrays) with another level of presets for specific outputs or output groups.

Item no. TDS-PLM10000Q_V8
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General
Number of input channels 2
Number of output channels 4
Peak total output all channels driven 10800 W
Max. Peak output voltage per channel 153 V
Max. output current per channel 35.5 Arms
Max. Output Power 2 ohms 2.7 ohms 4 ohms 8 ohms 16 ohms
All channels driven 2350 W 2700 W 2300 W 1300 W 660 W
Channels A and B, while channels C and D are driven at -3 dB 2) 2350 W 2900 W 2400 W 1300 W 660 W
Audio Performance
THD + N 20 Hz - 20 kHz for 1 W <0.05%
THD + N at 1 kHz and 1 dB below clipping <0.04%
Dynamic range with digital inputs (for all supported sample rates) >116 dBA
Dynamic range with analog inputs >114 dB
Frequency response (1 W into 8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz) + /- 0.05 dB
Input Common Mode Rejection (CMR) 20 Hz to 1 khz > 78 dB
Internal sample rate 96 k
Internal data path 32 bit floating point
Product propagation delay, best case (96 kHz AES) 1.90 ms
Product propagation delay, analog input 1.85 ms
Sample Rate Converters
THD + Noise 0.00003 %, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, unweighted
Analog to Digital inputs
THD + Noise 0.00022 %, typical at 1 kHz unweighted at +21 dBu headroom setting
0.00033 %, typical at 20 Hz and 20 kHz unweighted at +21 dBu headroom setting
AES / EBU inputs
Supported resolutions ≤ 24 bit
Supported sample rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Dante Audio Network
Supports redundant paths Yes
Flexible topology Yes
Network latency <500 µs
Device presets
Local memory locations for the settings of the product 100
Limiters
Adjustable Inter-Sample Voltage Peak Limiter (ISVPL) 17.8 - 153 V, step size 0.1 V
Current Limiter 35.5 Arms
LimiterMax (rms and peak limiters)
– MaxRMS (rms voltage limiter) Yes
– MaxPeak (peak voltage limiter) Yes
Current Average Limiter (CAL) (max average during 500 ms) 25 Arms
Gain
Amplifier gain 22 - 44 dB, step size 0.1 dB
Analog attenuator -Inf to 0 dB, step size 0.25 dB
Back panel interface
AES / EBU / I/O (input + link) 2 x 3-pin XLR
Analog, 2-channel I/O (input + link) 4 x 3-pin XLR, electronically balanced
Output connectors Neutrik Speakon (1 x NLT8, 2 x NLT4) or 4 Binding Posts (pairs) (must be specified upon order)
Auto 10/100, Auto Uplink 2 x RJ45 EtherCon
Control and monitoring interface Via Ethernet for Dolby Lake Controller software
Detachable mains cord Neutrik PowerCon 32 A
Cooling Two fans, front-to-rear airflow, temperature controlled speed
Front-panel user interface:
Display, daylight readable LCD 2.5 inch
Fault/Warning/Limit/Clip indicators RGB LEDs
Mute and soft function buttons 8 provided
Standby Power button On/Off
Mute Enable button Enables muting of outputs and inputs via soft-button keypad
Meter button Toggles through meter views
Menu button Provides a menu driven interface for full function front panel control
Rotary Encoder Yes
Exit button Provides a “back” function
Power
Operating voltage, 230 V / 115 V nominal 1) 140-265 V / 70-135 V (45 - 66 Hz)
Soft start / Inrush Current Draw Yes / max. 5 A
Mains Power Average Limiter (PAL) Yes
Dimensions (W/H/D) W: 483 mm (19”), H: 88 mm (2 U), Overall D: 470 mm (18.5”) deep including handles and rear support.
Weight 13 kg (29 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): Separate 230 V or 115 V versions available. Not selectable on the product.
Note 2): Assymetrically loading the output channels (as shown, for example): If some channels have reduced output power requirements, the voltage drop from the power supply will be reduced,
resulting in a higher voltage and power output for the other channels.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Intercooler and Class TD are national and/or international registered trademarks of Lab.gruppen AB. PLM, Powered Loudspeaker Management, R.SMPS, LoadLibrary, LoadSmart,
SpeakerSafe and ISVPL are trademarks of Lab.gruppen AB. Dolby, Lake, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Lake Processor, Lake
Contour, Lake Mesa Quad EQ, LimiterMax and Iso-Float are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2008 Lab.gruppen AB. All rights reserved.
Specifications PLM 10000Q