Lab.gruppen FP+ Series Operation Manual
Fp+ series dedicated touring amplifiers
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- Page 1 Operation manual FP+ Series: Dedicated Touring Amplifiers Rev. 1.03 Item no. OM-FP+...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6.2.1 Network and configuration section ..................12 6.2.2 The DIP switch features ......................12 6.2.3 Input and Output connectors....................13 6.3 Nomadlink / Ethernet network setup ....................14 7 OPERATION ANd PERfORMANCE ......................15 Introduction ............................15 Operation precautions ........................15 Signal flow and headroom .........................15 2 FP+ Series Operation Manual... - Page 3 DeviceControl software ......................26 8 APPENdIx ..............................28 Maintenance ............................28 8.2 FAQ ..............................28 8.3 Bench testing the amplifier ........................28 8.4 Additional documentation ........................29 8.5 Current Draw and Thermal Dissipation specifications ..............30 9 TEChNICAL SPECIfICATIONS ........................32 10 WARRANTY ..............................33 FP+ Series Operation Manual 3...
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Page 4: Approvals
19. The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. If mounted in a 19" rack causing the mains plug not being readily operable, the mains plug for the entire rack must be readily operable. 20. The US National Differencescl.16.3 requires that NomadLink network cables must be flame rated VW-1. 4 FP+ Series Operation Manual... -
Page 5: User Responsibility
Reorient or relocate the antenna. • • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipmnt into an outlet on a • circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. FP+ Series Operation Manual 5... -
Page 6: Welcome
To facilitate timely full output power over an extremely wide range of installation and use of this FP+ Series product, we have included a Quick Guide Overview (section 6). mains voltage levels. Sagging or fluctuating mains... -
Page 7: Nomadlink / Ethernet Control And Monitoring Network
4.2.5 NomadLink / Ethernet control and monitoring network The NomadLink network allows easy setup and control of FP+ Series power amplifiers and other devices. The patented network topology provides automatic detection and addressing of multiple ampli- fiers, and is controlled from a PC via the optional NLB 60E NomadLink Bridge and Network Controllerp using standard TCP/IP communication. -
Page 8: Installation
5 INsTALLATION 5.1 unpacking Carefully open the shipping carton and check for any noticeable damage. Every Lab.gruppen amplifier is tested and inspected before leaving the factory and should arrive in perfect condition. If any damage is discovered, please notify the shipping company immediately. -
Page 9: Cooling
If the amplifier malfunctions due to dirty There is no ground lift switch or terminal on the dust filters, any required repairs are not FP+ Series amplifiers. The signal ground is always covered by the warranty. floating, via a resistor, to chassis and therefore the grounding system is automatic. -
Page 10: Quick Guide Overview
The front-panel LED area includes the following When the network is connected, the blue NomadLink LED will illuminate even when indicators per channel: mains power is not connected. NomadLink receives phantom power from the network as supplied by the NLB 60E. 10 FP+ Series Operation Manual... -
Page 11: Rear-Panel Overview
PIN 3-NEG NORMAL: CLASS 2 1- CH D- 1- CH C- 2- CH D- 1- CH B- 1- CH A- 2- CH B- BRIDGED: CLASS 3 Rear view of 4-channel model fitted with Speakon connectors FP+ Series Operation Manual 11... -
Page 12: Network And Configuration Section
An automatic -6 dB gain operation. For channels driving sub-woofers and compensation is applied. low-frequency drivers, it is recommended to use the Hard setting for optimal operation. For mid- and high- frequency drivers, always select Soft. 12 FP+ Series Operation Manual... -
Page 13: Input And Output Connectors
(“loop-thru”) XLR-M output connectors for daisy-chaining multiple amplifiers from the same signal source. All FP+ Series amplifiers except the FP 13000 offer a choice of either binding post (BP) or Neutrik© NL4FC Speakon output connectors (SP). The FP 13000 is offered with BP connectors only as the potential maximum output current exceeds the recommended limits for the Speakon connectors. -
Page 14: Nomadlink / Ethernet Network Setup
NomadLink network cables must be network. All features of the NomadLink network are rated VW-1. accessible via a PC running Lab.gruppen’s proprietary DeviceControl software. A single rackspace NLB The OUT port from the NLB 60E must be connected 60E NomadLink Bridge and Network Controller, ac- to the IN port of the first amplifier. -
Page 15: Operation And Performance 7
Read the Protection, Faults VPL settings. and Warnings section for further details. The input stage of all FP+ Series amplifiers has a high sensitivity to provide ample system headroom. This in effect means that the input stage is almost impossible to clip. -
Page 16: Headroom, Sensitivity And Vpl / Gain Settings
+6 dB to the input sensitivity to achieve Complete input sensitivity tables for all VPL and Gain maximum output voltage due to the settings for all FP+ Series models can be found at automatic -6 dB gain compensation www.labgruppen.com. -
Page 17: Audio Input And Output Connections
Speakon outputs - 4-channel models When linking the same source signal to several input channels, be aware that there is a limit to the number of channels an output source can “drive”. A typical output FP+ Series Operation Manual 17... -
Page 18: Binding Post (Bp) Output Connectors
(+) loudspeaker cable and the negative (-) terminal on Channel D to the negative (-) loudspeaker cable. The outputs on all FP+ Series amplifiers produce high voltage. Do not connect or disconnect the loudspeaker cables while the mains power is on. Never operate the amplifier with any portion of bare loudspeaker wire exposed. -
Page 19: Output Bridge Mode
OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE 7 The unique adjustable input gain feature of the Never connect an output terminal to ground, FP+ Series makes it easier to attain the optimum or to any other input or output. Observe balance between headroom and signal-to-noise ratio relative loudspeaker polarity: loudspeakers in the signal path. -
Page 20: Output Voltage Peak Limiter (Vpl)
Voltage Peak Limiter (VPL) is a unique feature in amplifier will not be damaged by forcing the amplifier FP+ Series amplifiers. It is used to select the maximum to deliver current levels to the outputs that exceed power available on each output channel. Eight levels the physical limits of the transistors. -
Page 21: Protection, Faults And Warnings
- 6 dB slope Max. Continous output power 7.5.1 Introduction The FP+ Series amplifiers incorporate a sophisticated 20 Hz 10 kHz 20 kHz 30 kHz and comprehensive set of protection features. Faults and warnings are indicated on the front-panel and... -
Page 22: High-Impedance Warning (Open Load)
Turn down the input signal to avoid or breakers tripping. Such is not the case with remedy this situation. FP+ Series amplifiers. The FP+ Series amplifiers have very low inrush power as the capacitors are 7.5.7 Temperature protection charged slowly and in a controlled manner ensuring that breakers will not trip. -
Page 23: Front-Panel Monitoring And Adjustments
LED display. The potentiometer’s operational range is 0 dB to minus infinity in 21 steps. Attenuation is logarithmic, with -10 dB at the 12 o’clock position. See table for levels at other increments. FP+ Series Operation Manual 23... -
Page 24: Performance, Warning And Fault Indicators
Channel Indicators: All FP+ Series amplifiers are equipped with the proprietary NomadLink network interface. This includes two EtherCon housed RJ45 connections: one IN and one OUT. -
Page 25: Connection And Setup
Then a daisy-chain is established by connecting the network performance may be compro- first amplifier’s OUT port to the next amplifier’s IN mised. In this event Lab.gruppen cannot port, and so on. If a closed loop network is desired guarantee that the NomadLink network will be fully for improved redundancy (highly recommended), the operational. -
Page 26: Ethernet Network Cable Lengths
DeviceControl is Lab.gruppen’s proprietary software application for monitoring and controlling networked FP+ Series and other Lab.gruppen NomadLink-ready power amplifier. DeviceControl runs on a Windows PC, which connects via Ethernet to the NLB 60E NomadLink Bridge and Network Controller. DeviceControl provides comprehensive monitoring of amplifier status as well as control of amplifier power on/off and individual channel mute and solo functions. -
Page 28: Appendix
As gain and output voltage is adjustable in FP+ Series amplifiers, you need to look this information up in a table found in Bench testing the amplifier the Appendix section of this manual. -
Page 29: Additional Documentation
In case you didn’t find what you were looking for in this Operation Manual, check out the website at www.labgruppen.com, where you can find a multitude of additional documentation for FP+ Series: Drawings, technical data sheets, tables with input sensitivity, background technology briefs and much more. -
Page 30: Current Draw And Thermal Dissipation Specifications
*3) Figures measured at maximum power before amplifier protection and limiter features are engaged. Typically this is between 1/4 and 1/3 of rated power. Note that the max. power condition is very extreme and will not occur during normal operation. Also note that the mains breaker will not be tripped even if operation is in excess of max. ratings. 30 FP+ Series Operation Manual... - Page 31 Note that the max. power condition is very extreme and will not occur during normal operation. Also note that the mains breaker will not be tripped even if operation is in excess of max. ratings. FP+ Series Operation Manual 31...
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Page 32: Technical Specifications
9 TEChNICAL sPECIFICATIONs Following are the FP+ Series technical specifications. These figures are accurate at the time of printing but please note that all figures are subject to change without notice. For the most accurate and current information available, please visit www.labgruppen.com. -
Page 33: Warranty 10
(6) years from your Lab.gruppen dealer or distributor, or contact date of purchase from an authorized Lab.gruppen Lab.gruppen by fax or email to obtain the location dealer. of the nearest authorized service centre. - Page 34 L a b . g r u p p e n a b • S w e d e n i n t e r n a t i o n a L c o n t a c t • i n f o @ L a b g r u p p e n . c o m u S c o n t a c t •...
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