DriveCore Install Network Series
Power Amplifiers
page 7
Operation Manual
Indicators:
Fault Indicator (red):
Flashes when the amplifier output channel has stopped operating.
(See Page 50 Troubleshooting)
Thermal Indicator (red):
Illuminates when the channel reaches 80 degrees Celsius, indicating the onset of protection
compression. If the temprature continues to rise, the amplifier output will shut off at 98 degrees Celsius and remain off
until a safe operating temperature is present.
Clip Indicator (red):
Illuminates when any of the following conditions are present: Onset of audible clipping, clipped
signal detected at input, clipped signal detected at output, engagement of protection circuits.
Level and Signal Indicators (green):
Three LEDs indicate signal presence and level as follows: -10 = 10 dB below
rated output -20 = 20 dB below rated output Signal = -40dBU input level
Ready Indicator (green):
When this indicator is activated, the amplifier is ready to pass audio.
Cooling Vent Grille
Provides cooling air flow.
Do not block or cover
these vents.
Power Button
Power Ring Indicator (Green) - Illuminates
when the amplifier is plugged into a wall
outlet with acceptable power. NOTE:
Power Button is disabled when AUX port
Sleep circuit is used.
Power Indicator (blue)
Illuminates when the amplifier is ON and
acceptable AC line voltage is present.
Blinks when AC line voltage is outside
±10% range.
Flashes for 4 seconds if Power button
pressed when amplifier is in sleep mode.
Bridge Mode Indicator (yellow)
Illuminates when when Bridge Mode is
activated for the channel pair, only odd
number channel will be active.
Note: Eight channel model shown. Indications per channel pair are identical for 2 and 4 channel models.
Data Indicator (yellow)
Illuminates when data present
on the data network only. BLU
link connectivity is not a part of
this indicator.
Cooling Fan Outlet
Outlets for cooling air
flow. Do not block or
cover these outlets.
Auxiliary Connector
3-pin plug-in type connector,
Enables SLEEP mode and
monitoring of AMP STATUS
unless the amplifier is in any of
these conditions: OFF, SLEEP, or
FAULT. (see Page 32)
Output Connectors
One four-pole touch-proof
terminal strip per channel pair.
Accepts up to 10 AWG wire or
terminal forks.
General Purpose
Input/Output (GPIO)
Connect to the amplifier
via RJ-11. There are 2
analog input controls and
2 digital output controls.
BLU link*
Input/Output Ring
Up to 256 channels of digital
audio over Category 5e
wiring. Only 60 nodes should
be used in the BLU link Ring.
Ethernet*
For monitoring and control of
the amplifier over Category
5e wiring through the Audio
Architect software.
Input Attenuators
One 21-position detented
potentiometer per
channel. Logarithmic
audio taper. Attenuation
range mute to 0 dB.
Input Connectors
One 6-pin plug-in
connector per input pair.
High impedance balanced.
(Refer to Page 9).
*Warning: Only connect to networks that remain inside the building
Note: This image reflects the DCi 8|300N back panel
Power Fuse
F20AH 250V, replace with same
type fuse. LittelFuse 314 Series.
DCi8|600N & 4|1250N incorporate
the use of a resetable breaker
instead of fuse.
AC Power Inlet
Standard IEC type 320 inlet for
detachable connector
100 - 240 V~. The DCi8|600N
and 4|1250N use a 20A IEC
connector.
Front Panel Features
(All Models)
Back Panel Features
(2|300N, 2|600N, 2|1250N, 4|300N, 4|600N, 4|1250N, 8|300N, 8|600N)
