Rockford Fosgate Punch PSD-1 Guide

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PUNCH
STATUS
DISPLAY
PSD-1
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
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Dear Customer,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Accessory Pack .......................................................................................1
Design Features.......................................................................................2
Installation Considerations ......................................................................3
Mounting Locations ................................................................................4
Wiring the System ...................................................................................5
Installation ..............................................................................................6
System Diagrams...................................................................................10
Rockford Fosgate Accessories................................................................14
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................14
Specifications........................................................................................16
Warranty Information............................................................................17
International Information.......................................................................18
GETTING STARTED
Welcome to Rockford Fosgate! This manual is designed to provide
informationfortheowner,salespersonandinstaller.Forthoseofyouwho
want quick information on how to install this product, please turn to the
InstallationSectionofthismanualorrefertotheiconslistedbelow.Other
information can be located by using the Table of Contents. We, at
RockfordFosgate,haveworkedveryhardtomakesurealltheinformation
in this manual is current. But, as we are constantly finding new ways to
improveourproduct,thisinformationissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Sections marked
TROUBLESHOOTING
include recommendations
for curing
installation problems
Sections marked
INSTALLATION
include “slam dunk”
wiring connections
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INTRODUCTION
The Punch Status Display is an LED array which monitors amplifier
performance.ThePSDisa2-channelmonitorwhichhasanindicator
for Power, three indicators for Signal Level (sig-max-clip), and an
indicator for Thermal condition. The display is designed to be
stackable for multiple amplifier monitoring and can be used with
compatible Rockford Fosgate stereo and mono amplifiers.
We recommend you have your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer
install your new accessory. If you do choose to install the accessory
yourself, please be sure to read the entire manual before beginning.
ACCESSORY PACK
(1) 20' Data Interface Cable (8 conductor non-flipped)
(1) Remote/Dimmer Harness (2-pin)
(1) Mounting Bezel
(1) Backstrap
(1) Backstrap Screw (4-40 x 3/8")
(1) Backstrap Washer (#4)

DESIGN FEATURES
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POWER SIGNAL MAX CLIP THERMAL THERMAL CLIP MAX SIGNAL POWER
PSD-1
1. POWER Indicator – The POWER LED will illuminate when the
amplifier turns on.
2. SIGNAL Indicator – The SIGNAL LED will illuminate when audio
signal is present at the amplifier.
3. MAXIndicator–TheMAXLEDwillilluminatewhentheaudiosignal
hasreached itsmaximumamplified level(approximately –2dBfrom
clip).
4. CLIPIndicator–TheCLIPLEDwillilluminatewhentheaudiosignal
has exceeded (clipped) its maximum amplified level.
5. THERMAL Indicator – The THERMAL LED will illuminate when a
fault is detected by the protection circuitry in the amplifier's power
supply.Thepowersupplyprotectioncircuitrymonitorsovervoltage,
undervoltage and thermal conditions.
6. Data Interface Jacks – The RJ45 interface provides a convenient
connection for the data interface cable.
7. Remote/Dimmer Connector – The mini 2-pin connector provides a
convenient connection for Remote Turn-On and Dimmer input.

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Remote
Dimmer
Remote
Disable
Remote
Enable
Stereo Amp
Mono Amp(s)
Stereo Amp
Mono Amp(s)
Stereo/Mono
Left Mono Right
8. Remote Disable/Enable Jumper –The position of this jumper
determines whether the PSD is turned on and off by the amplifier
or with a separate switch.
9. Stereo/Mono Jumpers – These jumpers are used to configure the
PSD for Stereo or Mono amplifier input(s).
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the PSD:
Battery Post Wrench Soldering Iron (optional)
#1 Phillips Screwdriver Solder (optional)
Wire Strippers (optional) Heat Gun (optional)
1/8" diameter heat shrink tubing (optional)
This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing
yournew PSD.Pre-planningyour layoutand bestwiring routes willsave
installation time.
1. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to
beginning the installation.
2. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting
your Punch Status Display.
3. Thinkbeforeyoudrill! Becarefulnottocutordrillintovacuumlines
or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle.
4. Neverrunwiresunderneaththevehicle. Runningthewiresinsidethe
vehicle provides the best protection.
5. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or
plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal.
6. ALWAYSprotectthebatteryandelectricalsystemfromdamagewith
properfusing.BesuretheRemoteandDimmer wiresareconnected
to an appropriately fused electrical system.

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The Punch Status Display can be installed in a wide range of operating
locations.However,careshouldbetakentoensureoptimummonitoring
without causing distractions under normal driving conditions. Listed
below are the following options for installation.
Engine Compartment
Mountingthe PunchStatusDisplayinthe enginecompartment willvoid
yourwarranty.Wedidn'tthinkyouwouldactuallyinstallthePSDinthe
engine compartment. We just wanted to make sure you were paying
attention to the installation instructions.
Instrument Panel
Mounting the Punch Status Display in the instrument panel provides
optimum monitoring. The PSD should be securely mounted using the
“Standard Mount” or “ISO Mount” method.
Center Console
MountingthePunchStatusDisplayinthecenterconsolepanelprovides
optimum monitoring. The PSD should be securely mounted using the
“Standard Mount” or “ISO Mount” method.
Glove Box
MountingthePunchStatusDisplayinthegloveboxisadequate,butdoes
not provide easy monitoring. Glove Box mounting should only be done
if “Instrument Panel” or “Center Console” mounting are not acceptable
(i.e., maintaining integrity of older vehicles with metal dashboards).
Under Dash
MountingthePunchStatusDisplayunderthe dashisadequate,butdoes
notprovideeasymonitoring.Underdashmountingshouldonlybedone
if“InstrumentPanel,”“CenterConsole”or“GloveBox”mountingarenot
possible. Mount the PSD to the side of the driver's area to reduce
interference with the parking brake, gear shift or operating pedals.
MOUNTING LOCATIONS

WIRING THE SYSTEM
For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the car battery prior to
beginning the installation.
1. Route the Data Interface Cable inside the vehicle to provide the best
protection. Leave slack at each end of the cable for the connection of
the PSD and amplifier.
2. ConfiguretheStereo/MonoJumpersbyremovingthetwoPhillipsscrews
fromeachsideofthePSDthatholdthesheetmetaltopinplace.Remove
thesheetmetalandlocatetheStereo/MonojumpersonthePCboard.To
accept a Stereo amplifier input, both jumpers should be INSTALLED on
thejumperpins.ToacceptaMonoorpairofMonoamplifierinputs,both
jumpers should be REMOVED from the jumper pins.
3. Configure the Remote Jumper located on the PC board. The position
of this jumper determines whether the PSD is controlled by the
amplifierorseparately.WhenINSTALLED,theRemoteTurn-Onwire
isdisabledandtheamplifierwillautomaticallyturnonthePSD.When
thejumperisREMOVED,theRemoteTurn-Onwireisenabledandthe
PSD is controlled by an optional switch. Determine which method is
preferableforyourparticularapplication.NOTE:TheRemoteJumpermust
be enabled when using a Power 250m2, Power 500m or Power 250m.
4. WhenconnectingtheRemote/DimmerHarnessleadstotheelectrical
system, solder and heat shrink all connections for a reliable installa-
tion.Foreachconnection,cuta1"pieceofheatshrinktubingandslide
over one of the wires. Strip each wire 3/8", then twist together and
solder.Slidethetubingovertheconnectionandshrinkthetubingwith
a hot air gun until no bare wire is exposed.
TheRemoteTurn-On(Blue)leadshouldbeconnected(whenRemote
Jumper is enabled) to the remote turn-on or power antenna output
from the source unit. An in-line switch may be used if you would like
to disable the PSD during operation.
The Dimmer (Orange) lead should be connected to the “park light”
or to a switched +12 volt source when the headlights are turned on.
5. Adjust system gains prior to installing the Punch Status Display
Although the PSD does monitor the output signal from the amplifier
it is not designed as a replacement for an oscilloscope or other
specialized test equipment.
6. Plug in the Data Interace Cable and Remote/Dimmer Harness into
the rear of the PSD and check for frayed wires or loose connections.
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Remote
Disable
INSTALLATION
Remote Turn-On/Dimmer Wiring
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Orange Wire
Connect to +12V
dimmer or “park
light”lead (optional)
•Remote Turn-On (Blue Wire) not used when Remote Jumper has
been DISABLED (installed)
•Dimmer (Orange Wire) will dim LEDs when connected to dimmer
or “park light”lead (+12V when headlights are turned on)
Remote
Enable
Orange Wire
Blue Wire
Connect to +12V dimmer or
“park light”lead (optional)
Optional
Switch
•Remove Cover to access Remote Jumper by removing 2 screws on
each side of the PSD
•Remote Turn-On (Blue Wire) connects to source unit's accessory
turn-on lead when Remote Jumper has been ENABLED (removed)
•An Optional Switch can be used to turn off the PSD independently
from the audio system
•Dimmer (Orange Wire) will dim LEDs when connected to dimmer
or “park light”lead (+12V when headlights are turned on)
NOTE: The Power 250m2, Power 250m and Power 500m must use
the ENABLED Remote turn-On for proper operation.
Connect to remote turn-on
lead from source unit
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Remote Jumper on
PC Board
Remote Jumper on
PC Board

Stereo/Mono Jumper Configuration (2-Channel Amp)
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•Stereo/Mono Jumpers are installed on jumper pins
•2-Channel Amp connects to Stereo/Mono Left input
Remote
Dimmer
Remote
Disable
Stereo Amp
Stereo Amp
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Stereo/Mono Jumper Configuration (Mono Amp/s)
Remote
Dimmer
Remote
Enable
Mono Amp(s)
Mono Amp(s)
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(if using 2 amps)
•Stereo/Mono Jumpers are removed from jumper pins
•Single Mono Amp connects to Stereo/Mono Left input
•Left Mono Amp connects to Stereo/Mono Left input
•Right Mono Amp connects to Mono Right input
✧Adapter used on Power 500m amplifier only
•Power 500 Adapter must connect to the amplifier side of the
Data Interface Cable for proper operation
NOTE: The Power 250m2, Power 250m and Power 500m must
use the ENABLED Remote Turn-On for proper operation.
DO NOT connect Power 500m amplifiers to the PSD
without the appropriate adapter. Please contact Rockford
Customer Service (800-669-9899) for information

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Backstrap
Mounting Bezel
•Install PSD into mounting bezel using the rear screw
•Mount Backstrap securely to the PSD and the instrument panel
•Backstrap Screw should be 3/8" max. (use supplied screw)
Use rear screw
to secure Bezel
Backstrap Screw
& Washer
(Screw 3/8" Max)
ISO Mount
•Install PSD securely into instrument panel with the factory bracket
adapter
•FactoryBracketshouldalignwithmountingholesoneachsideofPSD
•ISO Screws should be 1/4" max. (use existing screws)
Factory Trim Panel
1/4" Max
Screw Factory
Bracket into
Instrument Panel
Factory Bracket
Adapter

SYSTEM DIAGRAMS
Single Amp System
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Subwoofer
Midrange
Tweeters
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Full Range Monitor

Bi-Amp System
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PSD-1
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PSD-1
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Tweeter/Midrange Monitor
Subwoofer Monitor
Subwoofers
Tweeter
Midrange
Tweeter
Midrange

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PSD-1
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PSD-1
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Tri-Amp System #1 Tweeter Monitor
Midrange Monitor
Subwoofer Monitor
Subwoofers
Tweeters
Midrange

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Front Stage Monitor
Rear Stage Monitor
Subwoofer Monitor
Rear Stage
Front Stage
Subwoofers
Tri-Amp System #2

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Diagnosis Remedy
PSD does not
turn on (Remote
Disabled)
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Remote Turn-On wire
must be used with a
250m2, 500m or 250m
Data Interface Cable
between amplifier and
PSD is damaged
Amplifier is not work-
ing properly
Voltage applied to the
PSD Remote Turn-On
wire is not between 8
and 15.5 or there is no
voltage present
Optionalswitch(ifused)
is damaged or in the
“OFF”position
Data Interface Cable
between amplifier and
PSD is damaged
Amplifier is not work-
ing properly
ROCKFORD FOSGATE ACCESSORIES
PSD CABLES (CC-1188)
20foot 8-conductorcables areavailable separatelyfortheconnection
ofanadditionalmonoamplifiertoPunchStatusDisplay.Thiswillallow
thePSDtoaccommodateapairofMonoamplifiersoperatingindividu-
ally or a pair of Mono amplifiers bridged.
Enable Remote jumper and
connect Remote Turn-On
(blue wire) to a source of
switched +12V
Checkconnections,substitute
with known working cable
and repair or replace as nec-
essary
Checkconnections,substitute
with known working ampli-
fier and repair or replace as
necessary
Check wiring and repair if
necessary.Ifvoltage is above
15.5volts,havetheelectrical
system inspected by an au-
thorized car service center
Bypass switch –if PSD turns
on, check connections and
switch position and repair or
replace as necessary
Checkconnections,substitute
withknownworkingcableand
repair or replace as necessary
Checkconnections,substitute
with known working ampli-
fier and repair or replace as
necessary
PSD does not
turn on (Remote
Enabled)

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy
PSD does not
turn on (Thermal
LED on)
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Turn the system off and wait
approximately15minutesfor
the amplifier to cool down.
Check wiring and repair if
necessary.Ifvoltage is above
15.5volts,havetheelectrical
system inspected by an au-
thorized car service center
Connect stereo amplifier to
Stereo/Mono Left input only
Connect single Mono ampli-
fiertoStereo/MonoLeftinput
only
Checkjumperconfigurations
and repair as necessary
Checkjumperconfigurations
and repair as necessary
Connect voltmeter to source
of switched +12 volts and
verify voltage. Repair wiring
as necessary or find an alter-
nate +12 volt source
Repairwiringas necessaryor
find an alternate +12 volt
switched source
Check wiring and repair if
necessary.Ifvoltage is above
15.5volts,havetheelectrical
system inspected by an au-
thorized car service center
Amplifier has over-
heatedandactivatedits
thermal protection
Voltage applied to the
amplifier Remote Turn-
Onisnotbetween8and
15.5 volts
Stereo amplifier is not
connected to proper
input
Single Mono amplifier
is not connected to
proper input
Stereo/Mono jumpers
are removed from
jumper pins
Stereo/Mono jumpers
are installed on jumper
pins
Voltage applied to the
Dim(orange)wireisnot
between 10.5 and 15.5
volts
Dim(orange)wireisnot
connected to a source
that switches to +12
volts when the head-
lights are turned on
Voltage applied to the
Remote Turn-On (blue)
wire is not between 8
and 15.5 volts or there
is no voltage present
Random LEDs
Illuminate
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Both POWER and/or
THERMAL LEDs do
not illuminate
(Stereo Amp Con-
nected)
PSD shuts off when
amp thermals
(Remote Enabled)
LEDs do not dim
(Headlights
turned on)
Both POWER and/
or THERMAL LEDs
illuminate (Mono
Amp Connected)

Number of Channels 2
Number of Inputs 2 (Stereo/Mono Left & Mono Right)
Dimmer Level Approximately Half Illumination
Remote Turn-On +8 V to activate
Dimmer +10.5 V to activate
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SPECIFICATIONS
LED Indicator Threshold of Illumination
POWER Amplifier Remote Turn-On
SIGNAL Equivalent to 1 Watt of amplifier power
@ 4 ohms
MAX –2dB from clipping (may vary upon unit)
CLIP Signal Clipping
THERMAL ≥+90°C (+194°F) amplifier temperature
or protection of power supply due to
under/over voltage
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PSD-1
7"
(17.8cm)
3/4"
(1.9cm)
2-1/4"
(5.7cm)
7-1/2"
(19.1cm) 2-1/4"
(5.7cm)
2-3/8"
(6cm) 2-1/16" (5.2cm)
Mounting Bezel Dimensions:
PSD Dimensions: