SCOPE This document describes the functional test specifications for the Loewe (Beethoven) dig- ital signal processing PCB. It is identical to the AM25/30P Series II PCB assembly test specification 197296 except for firmware revision noted in Section 3.8, 3.9, and 3.10.
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There are several major blocks in the signal flow block diagram: Microcontroller The microcontroller manages the serial data interface the outside world and the DSP signal processing system, mutes and un-mutes the power amplifiers, stores and retrieves EEPROM data, and mon- itors temperature and other indicators of bassbox health.
I/O Connectors 13-pin DIN 18-pin ribbon cable GENERAL TEST SETUP Power Requirements Signal Pinout Voltage Max. Cur- Name rent +17 V J8_3 +11 V -- +19V 250 mA +12 V J8_1 +12V ± 10% 50 mA -12 V J8_5 -12V ± 10% 50 mA ground J8_2, J8_4...
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Note that the ubiquitous PC COM port generates RS-232 with ± 12V logic levels, and can- not be connected directly to the board (although no damage will occur). An RS232-to-TTL level converter such as BB Electronics Model 232TTL is recommended, along with a suit- able test cable.
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3.) The serial data output uses 4800 baud RS-232 timing (8 bits, no parity), but with 5V logic levels (0 = 0V, 1 = 5V), not RS-232 logic levels (typically 0 = +12V, 1 = –12V). 4.) The SPDIF input expects a 500mVpp digital bitstream at approximately 3MHz. It is recommended that 75W coax cable be used all the way from the signal source to J5.
2.5.4 Leave the “protect” input (J8 Pin 6) floating. 2.5.5 Leave the “clip” input (J8 Pin 14) floating. 2.5.6 Wait at least 2 seconds after a successful boot for transients on the audio outputs to settle before making DC or AC measurements. Notes on Serial Data I/O 2.6.1 ASCII commands issued from the tester to the PCB via the serial data input will be shown in this document as follows:...
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Clear EEPROM Issue the command: ef ff Within 2 seconds, expect the response: > Reset uC and initialize EEPROM Issue the command: Within 500msec, expect the response: >--I6++ >#0001%01 Each text string in the response from the PCB is explained below: 3.6.1 ** Indicates that the microcontroller has just come out of reset.
Initialize EEPROM checksum Issue the command: ce 0 Within 500 msec, expect the response: > Microcontroller and DSP code revisions The test limits described in this document may depend on which revision of either the mi- crocontroller or DSP code is present. The microcontroller must have successfully booted.
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In this example, the checksum is "17B2E0" (ignore the leading zeroes) 3.9.1 Microcontroller CheckSum uC Firmware Revision Bose Part Number CheckSum (hex) Loewe Part Number 261396 001E0406 350-90370.994 3.10 DSP checksum Perform a DSP checksum test ONLY if the microcontroller firmware revision (as deter- mined in test 3.8) is Version 35 or higher.
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The hex number following the string "DSPke" is the DSP firmware revision number. In this example, the checksum is "25E2C24" (ignore the leading zeroes). DSP Firmware CheckSum DSP Firmware Revision Bose Part Number CheckSum Loewe Part Number 262234-004 025886EB 350-90371.988 3.11 Offset at analog outputs Measure the DC offset at each of the 6 analog outputs (B, L, C, R, LS, RS): 3.11.1...
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Issue the command: dp 20,0,2,0,12 Within 500msec, expect the response: DSPkexxxxxxxx > where "xxxxxxxx" is a text string which encodes the signal strengths measured at he input. Take, for instance, the string: EF2BEE2A Break this last 8-character response into four 2-character hex numbers, e.g., “EF2BEE2A” becomes "EF 2B EE 2A”.
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3.13 Test signal loopback, via ADC -- B,C outputs to L,R inputs Connect the B output (J8 Pin 10) directly to the L input (J5 Pin 9). Connect the C output (J8 Pin 11) directly to the R input (J5_1). Issue the command: tn 5,5,f6,0,0,1,f6,0,0 Within 500msec, expect the response:...
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3.14.3 RS distortion: -45 dB (max.) 3.14.4 RS signal: -4 dB (min.) 0dB (max.) 3.15 Test signal loopback via SPDIF receiver -- LS, RS outputs to SPDIF input Test the SPDIF digital receiver function of the codec. Connect the LS output (J8 Pin 12) and the RS output (J8 Pin 13) to the L,R inputs of the SPDIF signal generator.
APPENDIX A -- ERRORS REPORTED AT BOOT TIME CRC check of frequently written EEPROM parameters failed. Attempt to re-init corrupt EEPROM header failed. Successful initialization of EEPROM. codec communication fault codec voltage reference out of bounds codec clock would not lock SPDIF clock errors detected DSP1 communication time out DSP1 communication parity error...
APPENDIX B -- HEX NOTATION HEX notation, +127 to -128 (only every other value reported for compactness) Note; the MSB is the “sign” bit. If the MSB is a “1”, the number is negative, while if the MSB is a “0”,the number is positive. E.g., “0x80” is MINUS FULL-SCALE, while “0x7F” is POS- ITIVE FULL-SCALE.
(J700 and J701) is NOT backwards compatible with AM-25P. GENERAL TEST SETUP Power Transformer Transformer Loewe P/N 90371.962 shall be used to power the PCB assembly. The secondary of this transformer is equipped with a connector designed to mate with J702 on the ampli- fier pcb.
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Signal Inputs signal name location characteristic notes B in J700 pin 2 bass audio input Do NOT exceed 2KHz (note 1). L in J700 pin 10 left audio input C in J700 pin 9 center audio input R in J700 pin 12 right audio input LS in J700 pin 7...
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J701 pin 7 ls, rs audio return (note 2) J701 pin 6 right surround audio output J701 pin 7 ls, rs audio return (note 2) Notes: 1.) The bass amplifier output is not short-circuit proof. Take care when connecting or dis- connecting a load.
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS In-circuit test Due to the limitations of functional (input/output) testing and the number of components that do not have direct effect on functional performance (EMI capacitors, RC time con- stants, etc.), it is mandatory that the PCB assembly be in-circuit tested at component level (nonpowered) to confirm all surface mount resistor and capacitor values.
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DC Offset After a successful power-up, confirm that no DC offset exists at each of the six audio out- puts. Ground all 6 audio inputs. Disconnect the loads from the audio outputs. Apply 5V to all 3 mute inputs to un-mute the amplifiers. Measure the voltage at each output: 3.3.1 B out, J702_2 |dc offset| <...
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Measure the gain (relative to the input signal) at each amplifier output in turn, at the follow- ing frequencies: 3.6.1 100Hz gain 11.5dB ± 2dB 3.6.2 15KHz gain 11.5dB ± 2dB L,C,R,LS,RS channel noise (A-weighted RMS) Apply +5V to the mute inputs to un-mute the amplifiers. Disconnect the 8W load from the output of the L,C,R,LS,RS amplifiers.
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3.10 Power-off Disconnect the AC mains voltage. Discharge the ±34V and ±17V supplies to a magnitude of less than 0.5V before removing the pcb from the test fixture. (Keep the discharge current to less than 0.5A.) SIZE FSCM CLASS DWG NO. SHEET REV.