GAI-Tronics PA250-001 Manual Download Page 1

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Model PA250-001

250 Watt Central Amplifier

Confidentiality Notice

This manual is provided solely as an operational, installation, and maintenance guide and contains
sensitive business and technical information that is confidential and proprietary to GAI-Tronics.
GAI-Tronics retains all intellectual property and other rights in or to the information contained herein,
and such information may only be used in connection with the operation of your GAI-Tronics product or
system.  This manual may not be disclosed in any form, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to any
third party.

General Information

Product Overview

The Model PA250-001 250 Watt Central Power Amplifier is designed for use in public address systems.
It can be mounted in standard, commercially available 19-inch racks and cabinets, or placed on a table or
shelf.  This manual describes the installation, operation, and maintenance of the amplifier.

System Requirements and Limitations

The Model PA250-001 is designed to be connected to 8-ohm speakers via the direct 8-ohm connection, or
connected to speakers with variable-impedance, line matching transformers designed to match the
amplifier’s line output voltage of 25 V or 70.7 V.

Figure 1.  Model PA250-001 Outline – Front View

Summary of Contents for PA250-001

Page 1: ...ay only be used in connection with the operation of your GAI Tronics product or system This manual may not be disclosed in any form in whole or in part directly or indirectly to any third party General Information Product Overview The Model PA250 001 250 Watt Central Power Amplifier is designed for use in public address systems It can be mounted in standard commercially available 19 inch racks and...

Page 2: ... openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other one A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grou...

Page 3: ...ncludes external components accessible to the user as well as internal components or subassemblies InternalComponents The assembly contains the following major components or subassemblies Please refer to Figure 2 below Chassis AC power input transformer Audio line output transformer Output power amp heatsink PCBA Audio input PCBA Figure 2 Component Subassembly Detail Top view cover removed ...

Page 4: ...audio peaks that approach the rated output VOLUME master output level control of the amplifier CB circuit breaker primary ac protection for amplifier that provides a visual indication of a trip condition The amplifier s rear view includes the following components Refer to Figure 4 below AC power cord AC convenience outlet Audio input terminal block connections for Tel Page and 600 ohm Tel Page 600...

Page 5: ...ing on the proper V matched line matching transformer determines the individual speaker s power level Use of these transformers allows the speakers to be placed at longer distances from the amplifier without significant power loss The number of speakers for a line driven central amplifier system is limited to the power available from the amplifier Note The sum of all of the connected speakers powe...

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Page 7: ...ired rack location and secure with proper rack mounting hardware customer supplied For best protection to the amplifier s mounting hole finish the use of nylon or plastic washers is recommended Note To meet the two rack space 2U spacing the amplifier s rubber feet must be removed To remove them flip the unit upside down and remove the Phillips screw located in the center of each foot Ventilation T...

Page 8: ...to 600 ohm or Tel Page input terminals will mute the two high impedance paralleled inputs unless defeated by the user This mute feature is defeated by moving an internal jumper located on the input PCBA which is mounted on the back panel adjacent to the audio input terminal block connections WARNING Performing this AUTO MUTE defeat modification requires the opening of the unit This action should b...

Page 9: ...ce ohm for 250 W Full Output 25 V 2 5 ohm 70 7 V 20 ohm Operation This section describes the operation of the Model PA250 001 Amplifier 1 Turn the front panel s master VOLUME control CCW for the initial system startup Turn the front panel ac power switch to ON 2 Apply the proper audio signal level to the desired input connection 3 Adjust the master VOLUME control to the desired speaker audio outpu...

Page 10: ...t has proper ac voltage available No front panel POWER ON indication Unit s ac circuit breaker is tripped Depress the plunger to reset Check the internal low voltage power supply fuses on both amplifier boards Blown internal F1 F2 fuses Check F1 F2 fuses located on both power amp PCBAs CAUTION Replace with the same type value fuse No input signal source Verify that proper signal level is being sup...

Page 11: ...rference Input and or output signal cables may be routed too close to high voltage high electromagnetic sources Reroute cables away from high voltage high electromagnetic sources Use shielded cables Specifications Electrical Input voltage 114 126 V ac 60 Hz only 120 V ac nominal Input power consumed nominal V in Idle Full out w 1K tone 10 9 W 19 2 VA 514 W 648 VA Output power with adequate ventila...

Page 12: ... Screw terminals Dual Hi Z inputs Paralleled RCA style jacks Audio Output Screw terminals AC convenience outlet Un switched grounded receptacle 2 amp maximum AC main power cord 6 foot with NEMA 5 15P plug Front panel LED indicators POWER ON Output PEAK Internal mute jumper user defeatable X2 for auto mute of Hi Z inputs Internal fuses PS DCV Bus and located on both Output Power Amp PCBAs F1 and F2...

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