Lab.gruppen PLM+ Series Quick Start Manual
Lab.gruppen PLM+ Series Quick Start Manual

Lab.gruppen PLM+ Series Quick Start Manual

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Rev. 3.0.2
PLM+ SERIES
Item no. QSG-PLM+SERIES
Powered Loudspeaker Management™ System
PLM 20K44
PLM 12K44
PLM 5K44
Incorporating technologies from
Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 1 Rev. 3.0.2 PLM+ SERIES Item no. QSG-PLM+SERIES Powered Loudspeaker Management™ System PLM 20K44 PLM 12K44 PLM 5K44 Incorporating technologies from Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Il n’y a pas des parties serviceable à l’intérieur, tous minors are using the equipment. reparations doit etre faire par personnel qualifi é seulment. 22. The US National Differences clause 16.3 requires that network cables must be fl ame rated VW-1. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 4: Caution

    If the dust fi lters are not clean and the unit the mains power is on. malfunctions, any resulting problems will not be covered by the warranty. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 5 2014/30/EU 2006/95/EC EN55032, Class A, EN55103-1, E4. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 6 PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 7 があります。 ビス作業は、必ず資格のあるサービス作業担当者が実施してください。 Français: À prévenir le choc électrique n’enlevez pas les couvercles. Il n’y a 本業務用音響機器は、成人・未成人に関わらず未経験者が使用する pas des parties serviceable à l’intérieur, tous reparations doit etre faire par 場合は特に、必ず経験者の監視の元で使用してください。 personnel quali é seulment. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 8 Aucune pièce réparable par l’utilisateur. Con er l’entretien カーを破損することがあります。 àpersonnel quali é. 3.4.5 メンテナンス 安全で信頼性の高い動作を維持するために、定期的にフロントパネル両側、グ 使用者責任 リル裏のダスト・フィルターを取り外して清掃することで最大限の換気が行え るようにしてください。 3.4.1 接続電源の接地 装置(アンプリファイアー)は必ず接地されたコンセントに接続してください。 ダスト・フィルターのメンテナンスを怠ると安全面でのリスクが生じます。例え ば、内部温度の上昇により埃が発火する可能性があります。また、装置は安定 3.4.2 アンプリファイアーのスピーカー出力の危険性 した前面吸気/背面排気の換気が行えることを前提としているため、故障のリ アンプリファイアーは危険な電圧を出力する能力を持ちます。感電を避けるた スクが生じます。ダスト・フィルターがきれいでない状態に起因する本体の異 め、アンプの稼働中に露出されたスピーカーのワイアリングには触れないでくだ 常が生じても、結果的な問題は保証外となります。 さい。スピーカー・ターミナルに接続する外部配線の設置は必ず有資格者が行 うか、既製品を使用する場合には必ず適切な容量の線を使用してください。 アンプの出力チャンネルは高電圧を生成します。電源がオンの場合は絶対にス ピーカー・ケーブルの抜き差しを行わないでください。 PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 9 és.. tés ou des mineurs utilisent l’équipement. 22. Aux USA, la clause 16.3 des US National Differences exige une classe d’infl ammabilité VW-1 pour les câbles réseau. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 10 électriques. Ce produit utilise des ondes radioélectriques et, s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé conformément à ces instructions d’utilisation, peut causer des interférences avec d’autres appareils, tels que les radiorécepteurs. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 11 Il n’y a pas des parties serviceable à l’intérieur, tous reparations doit Minderjährige das Gerät bedienen. etre faire par personnel qualifi é seulment. 22. Entsprechend US National Differences Abschnitt 16.3 müssen Netzwerkkabel fl ammwidrig nach VW-1 sein. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 12 Ein Muster dieses Produkts wurde auf Einhaltung der Grenzwerte der Europäischen Richtlinie für Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (EMV) geprüft und entspricht diesen Vorgaben. Dieses Gerät ist geprüft worden und entspricht den Grenzwerten der Federal Communications Commission (FCC) für digitale Geräte der Klasse PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 13 22. La cláusula 16.3 de la US National Differences obliga al uso de couvercles. Il n’y a pas des parties serviceable à l’intérieur, tous cables de red de una categoría mínima de VW-1 reparations doit etre faire par personnel qualifi é seulment. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 14 fl ujo de aire incorrecto en su interior. producen un alto voltaje, no conecte ni desconecte cables de Cualquier avería resultante de una limpieza incorrecta de los altavoz con la unidad encendida fi ltros no quedará cubierta por la garantía PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    5.1. Welcome 6. Feature summary 6.1. Amplifi er Platform Features 6.2. Lake Processing Features 7. Installation 7.1. Unpacking 7.1.1. Included in the box 7.2. Mounting 7.2.1. Rear Mounting 8. Cooling and fan operation PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 16 13.2.3. Firmware update 13.3. System setup 13.4. Rational Power Management™ 14. Faults and warnings 15. Technical Specifi cations 16. Warranty and support 16.1. General 16.2. Technical assistance and service 16.2.1. International service 16.2.2. Factory service PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 17: Introduction

    For fast installation and use of this product, your welcome package includes this printed copy of the PLM+ Series Quick Start Guide. It provides a brief introduction to the features and functionality of the PLM+ Series, and it also contains the information required to safely install the product and place it in service. Please read through thoroughly to become acquainted with the basic confi...
  • Page 18: Lake Processing Features

    AC socket plug according to ordering selection. PLM5K44 uses a locking IEC connector. • Rear brackets for additional rack support (pair) along with associated mounting hardware. Please keep the original carton and associated packaging to facilitate shipping of the device should the need arise. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 19: Mounting

    Rear support bracket with mounting hardware Rear support bracket mounted for fi xed Rear support bracket mounted for removable installation and bracket pointing forward installation and bracket pointing towards back PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 20: Cooling And Fan Operation

    PLM+ Series has a universal power supply and its mains nominal and operating voltages are specifi ed in the Technical Specifi cations (see section 15). PLM+ Series can be ordered with a variety of mains plugs. If the mains plug (AC plug) fi tted to the mains cable (AC cord) is not appropriate for your country it can be removed and a locally-sourced one fi...
  • Page 21: Low Voltage Country Considerations

    9.1. Low voltage country considerations Although the PLM+ Series has a wide range of operating mains voltage, some considerations can be applicable for low voltage regions. PLM+ performs well throughout the specifi ed nominal voltage range but has slightly better effi...
  • Page 22: Grounding

    11.1. Front panel Additional information on operations using front panel controls is available in the full PLM+ Series Operation Manual. Handles – Handles should be used when carrying, and when fi tting into or removing from a rack. Ensure that rack doors or covers have suffi...
  • Page 23 In Home view, the encoder is used to scroll through Meter views. Exit – Pressing EXIT returns the menu up one level when navigating in Menu mode. In Meter mode, EXIT returns display to Home view. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 24: Rear Panel

    PLM12K44 only) and on two 4-pole connectors. The four-pole connectors carry outputs for channels 1&2 and 3&4 respectively. For PLM5K44, connector 1 carries output channels 1 and 2, connector 2 carries channel 2, connector 3 carries channel 3 and 4, and connector 4 carries channel 4. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 25 Lake Processor. The daisy chain topology should not be used with Dante. For a technical reference of the Ethernet Port, please refer to the full PLM+ Series Operation Manual. Additional information is also available in the Lake Network Confi guration Guide.
  • Page 26: Signal Fl Ow And Processing

    Up to four Lake Processing modules provide user EQ and loudspeaker processing, including LimiterMax limiting. The Output router allows free routing between module outputs and power output channels. Each power output channel provides individual channel processing, including ISVPL limiter, RPM and load monitoring. Power Amplifi er PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 27: Quick Start Tutorial

    Alternate confi gurations would be DHCP for a managed network or fi xed IP. To connect to the secondary network in dual redundancy mode the computer shall be confi gured with an IP address in the 172.31.0.0 - 172.31.255.255 range. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 28: Software Installation And Fi Rmware Update

    fi rmware update.) 11. If internal updates are needed, these will be performed by the frame after the power cycle. A wait indication is displayed. 12. Tap Exit to close the update utility. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 29: System Setup

    Proceed until you have routing according to the picture across. Tap the bottom right return button to exit the dialog. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 30 (left arrow), or the EQ/Levels EXIT button in the menu bar returns to the I/O Confi g screen from the various confi guration screens.) Input Mixer Confi guration - Drag sliders and tap ON/OFF buttons to control input mixer settings. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 31 I/O Confi g EXIT button. Events & Control, Status tab – Drag sliders to adjust power channel attenuation and tap mute buttons to control power channel mute. Metering and Status monitoring is available for each power channel. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 32: Rational Power Management

    RPM allocates power up to the total limits of the specifi c amplifi er model. RPM exists in two modes. See the image below. 3000 W HIGH PLM 12K44 - Amp channels power adjusted to match the loudspeaker requirements PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 33 CAFÉ improves work fl ow effi ciency at every stage of the project, from initial design through bid tender and fi nal system optimization. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 34: Faults And Warnings

    Power supply temperature reached Automatically restarts Fault TEMP FLT:PSU power supply internal protection limit when cooled down Temperature fault DSP area reached Improve cooling or Fault TEMP FLT:DSP DSP area critical temperature reduce power PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 35 SPKR DAMAGED Check load or calibration or below threshold Both LoadPilot tones above thresholds Check load and Warning Under speaker count UNDER SPKR CNT or LoadSmart detected fewer cabling alibration speakers than expected PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 36 The signal on the analog/AES input Lower the signal on the Clip Analog/AES input clip INPUT CLIP is above inputs capability Table 9.1: Warning, Fault and Mute Indications (alphabetical by LCD Text / Event Log Text) PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 37: Technical Specifi Cations

    Current Peak Limiter < 300 ms 30 A peak Current Average Limiter (CAL) > 300 ms Arms Arms 15 Arms LimiterMax (rms and peak limiters) MaxRMS (rms voltage limiter) MaxPeak (peak voltage limiter) PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 38 EQ, Raised Cosine Equalization, LimiterMax and Iso-Float are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Audinate is a registered trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd. Dante and Zen are trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd. All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2017 MUSIC Group Innovation Sweden AB. All rights reserved. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 39: Warranty And Support

    16.2.1. International service If your Lab.gruppen product requires repair, contact your Lab.gruppen dealer or distributor, visit http://labgruppen.com/support or contact Lab.gruppen by phone or email to obtain details for the nearest authorized service center. PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 40: Factory Service

    3. Mark the Return Authorization number on the outside of the packing. Ship the product prepaid to: Music Group Innovation Sweden AB Faktorvägen 1 SE-434 37 Kungsbacka Sweden Phone: +46 300 56 28 00 service@labgruppen.com www.labgruppen.com PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 41 Notes Notes PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 42 Notes Notes PLM+ SERIES Quick Start Guide rev 3.0.2...
  • Page 43 labgruppen.com Lab.gruppen adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specifi cation is subject to change. RPM, R.SMPS, PFC, CDM, BEL, UVL, CAFÉ, ESP, ISVPL, Iso-Float, Raised Cosine, MESA EQ, LimiterMax and LoadLibrary are trademarks of Lab.gruppen AB. All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. Copyright ©...

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