Figure 5. Model 500PM Loudspeaker Crossover PCB Topside Component and Etch Layout Diagram ........................15 Figure 6. Model 500PM Loudspeaker Crossover PCB Bottom Side Etch Layout Diagram ... 16 Figure 7. Model 500PM Loudspeaker SmartProtect Crossover Assembly Schematic Diagram ..17 Note: This manual has been updated using information from supplement 197275-S1.
Transport or store ESDS devices in ESD protective bags, bins, or totes. Do not insert unprotected devices into materials such as plastic, polystyrene foam, clear plastic bags, bubble wrap, or plastic trays. WARRANTY INFORMATION The Model 500PM Loudspeaker is covered by a 5-year transferable limited warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS External Dimensions, Single Speaker, including grille: 18.09"L x 11.77"D x 10.10"H (45.95 x 29.90 x 25.65 cm) Weight: Packed Pair, 60lb (27.3kg) Shading Network Assembly: 5.6uF capacitor with 0.13mH series inductor, 33uF capacitor with 0.5mH series inductor, 33uf capacitor with 3.9Ω parallel resistor and 0.8mH parallel inductor.
THEORY OF OPERATION Model 500PM Loudspeaker SmartProtect Crossover PCB Note: Refer to Figure 7. Model 500PM Loudspeaker SmartProtect Crossover Assembly Schematic Diagram, for the following explanation. The SmartProtect PCB is an electronic switch, in series with the speaker, used to protect the drivers from high current and power levels.
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Note: Refer to Figure 3. Model 500PM 4. StarDriver replacement Loudspeaker Exploded View, for the following procedures. 4.1 Observing polarity, solder the wires from the harness assembly (3) to the 1. Grille Removal StarDriver (6) terminals. 1.1 Using your fingers, grasp the grille (14) 4.2 Align the StarDriver correctly into the...
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GREEN WHITE DRIVER DRIVER Figure 1. Model 500PM Loudspeaker Driver Wiring Diagram Note: When removing the woofer Note: Be sure to replace the black wire assembly, it is not necessary to cut the used to connect the dual voice coils on the black wire used to connect the dual voice woofer assembly in series.
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DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 6.7 Replace the grille (14) using 8.2 Using the four screws (9) removed in procedure 2. procedure 7.5, secure the crossover assembly to the binding post connector. 7. Crossover Assembly and Binding Post Connector Removal 8.3 Plug the speaker harness (3) connector onto the crossover assembly.
Figure 2. Model 500PM Loudspeaker Test Setup Diagram 3.2 Apply a 6Vrms, 60Hz signal to the input terminals on the rear of the speaker Note: Refer to Figure 1. Model 500PM cabinet. Driver Wiring Diagram, for the following procedure. 3.3 Test duration should be 15 seconds minimum.
MAIN PART LIST Model 500PM Loudspeaker (see Figure 3) Item Description Part Number Q t y . Note Number INSERT, THREADED, M8 189769 SCREW, TAPP, 8-11x.75, PAN, XRC/SQ 172672-12 HARNESS, 500PM 189772 ROD, .375-16UNCx8.5” 189768 GROMMET, GRILLE SOCKET 176068 DRIVER ASSY, 4.5”...
PACKING LIST Model 500PM Loudspeaker (see Figure 4) Item Description Part Number Q t y . Note Number PACKING, END CAP, 500PM 189770 BAG, POLY, 13.5x33.5x9.13.3mil 106595 CARTON, RSC, 500PM 189771-001 (2X) Figure 4. Model 500PM Loudspeaker Packing View...
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SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Bose Corporation The Mountain Framingham Massachusetts USA 01701 P/N 197275 REV. 00 08/98 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR PART ORDERS, CALL 1-800-367-4008...