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Bose Pow Configuration Utility User Guide
Dashboard: Summary
The
Summary
page of the
Dashboard
tab is a visualization tool that provides a real-time account of the
overall system status.
The system information provided on this page includes:
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Live Meter:
When the device is in Full Power mode, provides a real-time temperature measurement
within a color-coded range that is dependent upon the internal temperature measurement and
fan speed.
Color:
Indicates:
Conditions:
Green
Safe Operating Zone
Low temperatures and low fan speed
Yellow
Thermal Warning Zone
Hotter operation and mid fan speed
Red
Thermal Fault - Amp Muted
Highest fan speed, amp outputs are muted (protection mode)
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Standby Mode:
When enabled, this function immediately enters the amplifier into a power-saving
state (Standby), allowing the system to consume less power. Click the
Standby Mode
toggle to
enable Standby mode, or disable it and immediately place the amplifier into Full Power mode.
Notes:
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When Standby mode is enabled, the meter shows the last temperature reading when the device
was in Full Power mode (before Standby mode was enabled).
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You can configure the amplifier to automatically enter and exit Standby mode by enabling the
option on the
Amplifier
page of the
Settings
tab.
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For more information, see
Appendix D: Pow Amplifier Power States
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Inputs:
Provides a visual summary of the inputs that are configured in your system.
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Signal:
Replicates the Input Signal LEDs on the front of the amplifier. Each LED is associated with a
single input and uses color-coded status indicators.
Color:
Indicates:
Gray
No input signal / Off
Green
Signal is present
Amber
Signal is near clipping
Red
Signal is clipping
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Input Meters:
Provides a current visual representation of the signal level for all inputs in the system.
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Outputs:
Provides a visual summary of all outputs that are configured in your system.
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Limiters:
Provide a current visual representation of the status of the
Power and Loudspeaker limiters.
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Power:
Replicates the Output Limit LEDs on the front of the amplifier. Each LED is associated
with an output and uses color-coded status indicators.
Color:
Indicates:
Gray
Off
Amber
Amplifier is limiting output (power)
Red (Solid)
Fault
Red (Blinking)
Amplifier is muted
