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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIAL SERIES MPS-488HP Power Supply Keep these important operating instructions. Check www.meyersound.com for updates.
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The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be con- strued as a commitment by Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Meyer Sound assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccura- cies that may appear in this manual.
Rigging should only be done by 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor- experienced professionals. dance with Meyer Sound’s installation instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce unused for long periods of time.
SAFETY SUMMARY ■ ■ English Ne pas installer l’appareil dans un Um ein Überhitzen des Geräts zu ver- endroit où il y a de l’eau ou une humid- hindern, das Gerät vor direkter Sonne- ■ To reduce the risk of electric shock, dis- ité...
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction How to Use This Manual MPS-488HP External Power Supply Chapter 2: MPS-488HP Front and Rear Panels MPS-488HP Front Panel MPS-488HP Rear Panel MPS-488HP Current Draw Safety Issues Chapter 3: Connecting Loudspeakers to the MPS-488HP Appendix A: MPS-488HP Accessories...
The MPS-488HP external power supply delivers DC power entirety before configuring a loudspeaker system with and balanced audio to up to eight Meyer Sound loudspeak- MPS-488HP power supplies. In particular, pay close atten- ers that require an external 48 V DC power supply.
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MPS-488HPp Model with Phoenix Output Connectors MPS-488HPe Model with EN3 Output Connectors The MPS-488HP front panel has two LEDs per Channel Out- put that provide useful feedback on the status of the sys- tem. The Voltage LEDs indicate when voltage is present for each Channel Output.
MPS-488HP and inspect the loudspeaker cabling for that channel. AC Power Table 1 lists the possible states for the Voltage LEDs. The MPS-488HP is powered on and off with the AC Power switch. Table 1: Voltage LEDs State...
MPS-488HP and inspect world. Make sure to use the correct power cord for the AC the loudspeaker cabling power in your area. The MPS-488HP operates at an AC volt- for the channel age range of 100–240 V at 50–60 Hz.
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Link 7 Channel Inputs. Routing Audio Inputs with the Link Switches The following examples illustrate several common routing applications for the MPS-488HP. Routing One Input to Eight Outputs To route one Channel Input to eight Channel Outputs: ■ Set all Link switches to ON.
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16 dBV (6.3 V rms into 600 ohms) to rectly. Make sure the 48 V DC from the MPS-488HP is yield the maximum peak SPL over the operating bandwidth wired directly (and only) to the 48 V DC pins on the of the loudspeaker.
Inrush Current — The spike of initial current encoun- tered when powering on. ■ Keep all liquids away from the MPS-488HP to avoid haz- For current draw values for the MPS-488HP with connected ards from electrical shock. loudspeakers, see Appendix C, “MPS-488HP Specifica- tions.”...
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CHAPTER 2: MPS-488HP FRONT AND REAR PANELS...
MPS-488HP Channel Outputs, it is extremely important that each pin in the connector be wired cor- rectly. Make sure the 48 V DC from the MPS-488HP is wired directly (and only) to the 48 V DC pins on the loudspeaker connector, and that the polarity is observed (negative to negative, positive to positive) to avoid damage to the loudspeaker.
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CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING LOUDSPEAKERS TO THE MPS-488HP ■ When connecting loudspeakers equipped with EN3 con- 5. Power on the MPS-488HP and monitor the LEDs on its nectors to the MPS-488HPe power supply, use EN3 5- front panel to verify the connections (see “Voltage and pin male to EN3 5-pin female cables.
EN3 5-pin female cable mount connector PHOENIX AND EN3 LOUDSPEAKER CABLES The following Phoenix and EN3 cables are available from Meyer Sound and can be used to connect loudspeakers to MPS-488HP power supplies. NOTE: Phoenix and EN3 loudspeaker cables and bulk cable use Belden 1502R (regular) or Belden 1502P (plenum) cable.
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APPENDIX A: MPS-488HP ACCESSORIES Phoenix and EN3 Loudspeaker Cables Part Number Cable Color Coating Length 28.163.009.31 EN3 5-pin female to EN3 5-pin male White Plenum 10 ft 28.163.009.32 20 ft 28.163.009.33 30 ft 28.163.009.34 50 ft 28.163.009.35 100 ft 28.163.009.36 150 ft 28.163.033.01...
When wiring cable connections for MPS-488HP Channel Outputs, it is extremely important that each pin in the connector be wired correctly. Make sure the 48 V DC from the MPS-488HP is wired directly (and only) to the 48 V DC pins on the loudspeaker connector, and that the polarity is observed (negative to negative, positive to positive) to avoid damage to the loudspeaker.
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APPENDIX B: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 2. If the cable has not been stripped, strip the outer shielding 1 inch and then strip the black, red, blue, and white wires .275 inch. 1” 0.275” 3. Solder the five exposed conductors to the five pins on the EN3 cord connector using the following wiring scheme. Dimple identifies Pin #1 Pin #5, White, Pin #5, White,...
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MPS-488HP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5. Repeat the previous steps to attach the EN3 5-pin female connector to the other end of the cable. Dimple identifies Pin #1 Pin #5, White, Pin #5, White, Pin #1, Black, audio (+) audio (+) 48 V DC (–)
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APPENDIX B: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 2. Insert the five exposed conductors into the five cable holes in the Phoenix connector using the following wiring scheme. Pin #1 Black 48 V DC (–) Pin #2 48 V DC (+) Pin #3 Unshielded Audio shield...
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MPS-488HP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6. Solder the five exposed conductors to the five pins on the EN3 cord connector using the following wiring scheme. Dimple identifies Pin #1 Pin #5, White, Pin #5, White, Pin #1, Black, audio (+) audio (+) 48 V DC (–)
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APPENDIX B: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 2. Insert the five exposed conductors, from one end of the cable, into the five cable holes in one of the Phoenix connectors. Use the following wiring scheme. Pin #1 Black 48 V DC (–) Pin #2 48 V DC (+) Pin #3...
APPENDIX C: MPS-488HP SPECIFICATIONS MPS-488HP Specifications FRONT PANEL LEDs Eight LEDs to indicate output voltage Eight LEDs to indicate load current REAR PANEL Audio Inputs Eight XLR 3-pin female connectors Link switches to route to outputs Channel Outputs On MPS-488HPp model, eight Phoenix 5-pin connectors...
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APPENDIX C: MPS-488HP SPECIFICATIONS MPS-488HP Specifications Current Draw with Eight MM-10XP Subwoofers Idle Current 0.74 A rms (115 V AC); 0.54 A rms (230 V AC); 0.81 A rms (100 V AC) Maximum Long-Term 3.08 A rms (115 V AC); 1.49 A rms (230 V AC); 3.46 A rms (100 V AC)
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