L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Table of Contents | en Amplifiers Table of contents Safety Safety messages explained Important safety instructions Safety precautions Notices About this manual Manual purpose Digital document Intended audience Short Information System overview Application area...
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Table of Contents Amplifiers Block diagrams Dimensions 2017.05 | 01 | F.01U.327.801 Installation manual Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Safety | en Amplifiers Safety Safety messages explained Four types of signs can be used in this manual. The type is closely related to the effect that may be caused if it is not observed. These signs - from least severe effect to most severe...
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Safety Amplifiers Do not operate the device in close proximity to water. Use only a dry cloth to clean the unit. Do not cover any ventilation slots. Always refer to the manufacturer's instructions when installing the device.
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Safety | en Amplifiers The device must be free of any voltage before performing any alterations with upgrade sets, switching the mains voltage, or performing any other modifications. The minimum distance between voltage-carrying parts and metal parts that can be touched (such as the metal housing) or between mains poles is 3 mm, and must be observed at all times.
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Safety Amplifiers IMPORTANT: Do not modify this unit! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, granted by the FCC, to operate the equipment. Notice! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Manual purpose The purpose of this manual is to provide information required for installing, configuring, operating and maintaining the L Series FIR-Drive Power Amplifier and C Series FIR-Drive Power Amplifier hardware products. Read through this manual to familiarize yourself with the safety information, features, and applications before you use these products.
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | About this manual Amplifiers Description L2800FD-UK DSP power amplifier 2x1400W UK L2800FD-US DSP power amplifier 2x1400W US L3600FD-AU DSP power amplifier 2x1800W AU L3600FD-CN DSP power amplifier 2x1800W CN L3600FD-EU DSP power amplifier 2x1800W EU...
System overview | en Amplifiers System overview Application area The L Series and C Series power amplifier are designed to power professional loudspeaker system in live and fix installed audio applications such as concerts, clubs, sports venues, HOWs and many other applications. Features L Series •...
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | System overview Amplifiers Quantity Component Warranty card Safety instruction card Table 3.1: L Series Quantity Component DSP amplifier Mains cord USB cable Euroblock GPIO connector 6 pole Euroblock output connector 4 pole...
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Planning information | en Amplifiers Planning information Ensure the following: • You make use of manufacturer specified installation materials. • No liquids can spill into or on the products. • Installation is in a clean environment free of dust.
Connect the power amplifier only to a mains network, which corresponds to the requirements indicated on the type plate. Power The L Series power button is located on the front of the amplifier panel. The C Series power switch is located on the rear of the amplifier panel. 5.2.1 L Series The Power button on the front panel separates the power amp from the mains.
Installation | en Amplifiers Mounting L Series and C Series amplifiers have been designed for installation in a conventional 19-inch rack case. Attach the power amp with its frontal rack mount ears using four screws and washers as shown in the illustration.
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Do not use the power amplifier near heat sources, like heater blowers, stoves, or any other heat radiating devices. Notice! Do not use Dynacord power amplifiers in an environment where temperatures are below 0°C or exceed +40°C. For fixed amplifier installations in a device control room that incorporate a central air-cooling system or air conditioners, calculating the maximum heat emission may be necessary.
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Controls, indicators and connections | en Amplifiers Controls, indicators and connections L Series amplifier Front view LCD - LCD control and monitoring interface. Encoder knob - Scroll through the DSP menu and select the available choices. Push the encoder knob to enter the DSP menu.
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Controls, indicators and connections Amplifiers C Series amplifier Front view LCD - LCD control and monitoring interface. Encoder knob - Scroll through the DSP menu and select the available choices. Push the encoder knob to enter the DSP menu.
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Controls, indicators and connections | en Amplifiers Groundlift The ground lift switch allows eliminating hum noise loops. When operating the power amplifier together with other equipment in a rack case, setting the switch to the GROUNDED position is recommended.
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Controls, indicators and connections Amplifiers GPI: The GPI is used to change between two internal device presets. If the GPI 1 or GPI 2 is set to GND potential, the preset is switched from the original selected preset to the preset set for GPI 1 or GPI 2.
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Controls, indicators and connections | en Amplifiers Cabling with Speakon-type connector in Bridged mode In Bridged mode both amp channels work in push-pull operation to provide doubled output voltage. In bridged mode operation speaker connection has to be established using pins 1+ and 2- of the Speakon socket CHANNEL A.
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Controls, indicators and connections Amplifiers In Bridged mode operation speaker connection has to be established using pins 1+ and 2-, see illustration. The correct connection is also indicated at the amplifiers rear panel.
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Controls, indicators and connections | en Amplifiers 2, HOT 3, COLD JUMPER FROM COLD TO SHIELD Figure 6.7: Unbalanced connection of input Next to its input connector, each channel provides an individual XLR-type connector (OUTPUT A or OUTPUT B), which is connected in parallel to allow for comfortably daisy-chaining the audio signal for the connection of additional audio equipment.
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Power amplifier menu navigation Amplifiers Power amplifier menu navigation Amplifier and DSP control An integrated amplifier and DSP control menu allows the user to select multiple system settings on the power amplifier. When the power amplifier is powered on the home screens appears.
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Power amplifier menu navigation | en Amplifiers Preset F1 --- F8/10** Load Preset Store Preset U1 --- U50 U1 --- U50 Last Startup: F1 -- F8/10* ** See preset table U1 --- U50...
Factory presets L Series and C Series amplifiers have a selection of factory presets on board. These are generic settings to be used as a starting point for configuration that do not require a dedicated speaker setting, but only some basic sound adjustments. The following content is based on the first release, future firmware updates might include additional or updated settings.
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Power amplifier menu navigation | en Amplifiers Name Input Routing Parameters 70V Single In A > Out A&B Bridged Mode! Hi-Pass 18dB @ 50Hz C1800FDi 70V Dual In A > Out A In B > Out B...
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Power amplifier menu navigation Amplifiers Lock menu: Restricts unauthorized access by locking access to the amplifier in different options. Using the lock feature affects changes to Front Control, Preset, AMP Setup, DSP Edit, USB and Reset function with a 4-digit pin code.
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Technical data | en Amplifiers Technical data Amplifier model L1300FD/C1300FDi Load Impedance 2 Ω 2.6 Ω 4 Ω 8 Ω Maximum Output Power, Single Channel 1100 W 950 W 660 W 350 W...
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Technical data Amplifiers Amplifier model L1300FD/C1300FDi Color Black Dimensions (W x H x D), mm 483 x 88 x 462.4 Weight 12.9 kg (28.4 lb) Remote Power ON /GPIO Power remote via switch, delay time selectable...
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Technical data | en Amplifiers Amplifier model L1800FD/C1800FDi Signal to Noise Ratio Amplifier, >105 dB A-weighted, ref to Max. Output Power @ 8 Ω Output Noise, < -68 dBu A-weighted Output Stage Topology...
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Technical data Amplifiers Amplifier model L2800FD/C2800FDi Voltage Gain 32.0 dB Ref.1 kHz THD at 900 W/4 Ω < 0.05% MBW = 80 kHz, 1 kHz IMD-SMPTE, < 0.1% 60 Hz, 7 kHz DIM30, <...
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Technical data | en Amplifiers Amplifier model L2800FD/C2800FDi Signal Processing FIR Filters, Audio Limiters Output delay per channel, 31 band GEQ per channel, PEQ per channel, Load impedance Optional PC remote control software Test signal for max.
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Technical data Amplifiers Amplifier model L3600FD/C3600FDi Power Requirements 240 V, 230 V, 120 V or 100 V; 50 Hz to 60 Hz (factory configured) Power Consumption 850 W 1/8 Maximum Output Power @ 4 Ω...
L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Technical data | en Amplifiers Notice! 100V: 2 x 2500 W means each channel of the amplifier may be loaded with a maximum 2500 W loudspeaker loads. For example, 50x loudspeakers per channel, each loudspeaker with a power rating of 50W/ 100W.
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Technical data Amplifiers L1300FD mains mains mains BTU/hr C1300FDi Alert (Alarm) Mode (-3dB) @ 1360 3105 , bridged Alert (Alarm) Mode (-3dB) @ 1180 100V , bridged Table 8.2: L1300FD/C1300FDi power consumption Sine Signal Modulation (1 kHz) Pink Noise according to EN60065/7.Edition...
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Technical data | en Amplifiers Pd = Power dissipation The following conversion factors are meant for easy conversion of mains current: 100V = 2.3; 120V = 1.9; 240V = 0.96 Power consumption is direct proportional for other mains voltages.
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Technical data Amplifiers L3600FD mains mains mains BTU/hr C3600FDi 1/8 Max. Output Power @ 2,66Ω 1655 1030 3515 1/8 Max. Output Power @ 2Ω 10,8 1945 1195 4075 1/8 Max. Output Power @ 4Ω...
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power Technical data | en Amplifiers Block diagrams Figure 8.1: L Series amplifier block diagram Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Installation manual 2017.05 | 01 | F.01U.327.801...
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L Series and C Series FIR-Drive Power en | Technical data Amplifiers Figure 8.2: C Series amplifier block diagram 2017.05 | 01 | F.01U.327.801 Installation manual Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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Technical data | en Amplifiers Dimensions 438 mm [17.24”] 462.4 mm [18.20”] 483 mm [19.02”] 462.4 mm [18.20”] 438 mm [17.24”] Figure 8.3: L Series and C Series amplifier dimensions (L Series shown) Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Installation manual 2017.05 | 01 | F.01U.327.801...
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