PAC Instructions for PTM-1645 & PTM-8100 Amps
Introduction
The PAC amplifier power controller is used in new
ADA PTM-1645 and PTM-8100 amplifiers. It incor-
porates a micro-controller for turn on power inrush
control and smart zone trigger control. Triggers are
activated by voltage input or by RS-232 data control.
You may use the triggers normally on a one to one
basis or you may custom assign any amplifier zone(s)
to any preamplifier trigger. Amplifiers can be set to
one of nine possible addresses permitting up to nine
amplifiers to be PAC linked together. You can also
select the bypass mode on the rear panel which will
activate all triggers anytime the main power is on.
The PTM-1645 has eight individually controlled ste-
reo outputs. The PTM-8100 has four individually
controlled stereo outputs. As such, only zones 1-4
are valid on the PTM-8100.
The PAC circuit is not an ADA bus device. For data
control it requires its own discrete serial port as there
is no handshaking, data flow control or collision de-
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tection as with ADA bus devices. No special setup
program is required. Hyperterminal, included with
most Windows based PC’s or any suitable terminal
program can be used.
L
R
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 1
16-2
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 2
16-2
10K
10K
L
R
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 3
16-2
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 4
16-2
10K
10K
L
R
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 5
16-2
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 6
16-2
10K
10K
L
R
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 7
16-2
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 8
16-2
10K
10K
PTM-1645
16 Channel Power Amp
Warning! Do Not Short Outputs
Typical Power:
100-200 Watts
Ultimate Max. Power:
600 Watts
Average Thermal Load: 1024 BTU/Hr
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Gnd
Zn 6
Zn 5
Zn 8
Zn 7
Zn 4 Zn 3 Zn 2 Zn 1
Connect to
Suite 8x8 or
Suite 16 P-16
Zone Triggers
600 Watts Max.
Fuse Stndby Main
115V~ 1/8 ASB
5 ASB
230V~ 1/16 ASB 2.5 ASB
CAUTION!
Remove Plug Prior to Changing Fuse
WARNING!
Push & Turn 90º
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION!
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE.
NE PAS OUVRIR
MADE IN U.S.A.
L.V. Trigger
OUT
IN
Program
Setup
L.V. Trigger
RS-232 I/O
Bypass
Trigger
WARNING! Risk Of Hazardous Energy!
Make Proper Connections.
AVERTISSEMENT! Energie Electrique Dangereuse! Faire Des Connexions
Propres Pour L'Hautparleur. Voir La Notice De Fonctionnement.
CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Conversion to 230V
Operation Requires
Internal Modification
L
R
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 1
16-2
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 2
16-2
10K
10K
L
R
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 3
16-2
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 4
16-2
10K
10K
L
R
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 5
16-2
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 6
16-2
10K
10K
L
R
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 7
16-2
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 8
16-2
10K
10K
PTM-1645
16 Channel Power Amp
Warning! Do Not Short Outputs
Typical Power:
100-200 Watts
Ultimate Max. Power:
600 Watts
Average Thermal Load: 1024 BTU/Hr
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Gnd
Zn 6
Zn 5
Zn 8
Zn 7
Zn 4 Zn 3 Zn 2 Zn 1
Connect to
Suite 8x8 or
Suite 16 P-16
Zone Triggers
600 Watts Max.
Fuse Stndby Main
115V~ 1/8 ASB
5 ASB
230V~ 1/16 ASB 2.5 ASB
CAUTION!
Remove Plug Prior to Changing Fuse
WARNING!
Push & Turn 90º
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION!
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE.
NE PAS OUVRIR
MADE IN U.S.A.
L.V. Trigger
OUT
IN
Program
Setup
L.V. Trigger
RS-232 I/O
Bypass
Trigger
WARNING! Risk Of Hazardous Energy!
Make Proper Connections.
AVERTISSEMENT! Energie Electrique Dangereuse! Faire Des Connexions
Propres Pour L'Hautparleur. Voir La Notice De Fonctionnement.
CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Conversion to 230V
Operation Requires
Internal Modification
AUDIO INPUTS
ZONE OUTPUTS
L
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
3/4 ASB
115V~
3/8 ASB
230V~
Voltage
Selector
75 Watts Max Power
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION!
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE.
NE PAS OUVRIR
MADE IN U.S.A.
ADA Bus®
WARNING! Risk Of Hazardous Energy! Make Proper Connections.
AVERTISSEMENT! Energie Electrique Dangereuse! Faire Des
Connexions Propres Pour L'Hautparleur. Voir La Notice De Fonctionnement.
CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
1
Gnd
Replace
With Same
Value Fuse
2
Fdbk
3
Cntrl
4
+VDC
115 V
115V
230V
Gnd
In 1
In 2
In 5
In 6
+12VDC
Triggers
+12VDC
Triggers
In 8
In 7
TO DB-9 OR PTM-1645/1225/1260
TO IRL-5000/ACC-48
In 4
In 3
Gnd
Zn 1
Zn 2
Zn 5
Zn 6
Zn 8
Zn 7
Zn 4
Zn 3
Paging
Input/Trigger
Balanced
Audio Page
Input (600
)
Trigger
5-24V
AC•DC
1
Com
2
(+)
3
(-)
4
(+)
5
(-)
Deck & Pool
Preamp Zone 1
Amp Address 1 - Zones 1-4
Living/Dining
Zone 3
Amp1-Zns6&7
Kitchen
Zone 2
Amp1-Zn5
Family
Zone 4
Amp1-Zn8
M. Bath
Zone 5
Amp2-Zn1
Master Suite
Preamp Zone 6
Amp 2-Zones 2-4
Home Office
Preamp Zone 7
Amp 2-Zns 5&6
Exercise
Preamp Zone 8
Amp 2-Zns7&8
Line-Level Stereo
Audio Cables
With "Y" Splitters or
Audio Distribution
Devices
9-Pin Ribbon
Cable with
9 Pin
D Connectors
Suite 8x8 Preamplifier
PTM-1645 Amplifier
(Set to Address 1)
PTM-1645 Amplifier
(Set to Address 2)
Entering Setup, Default Restore, Quick Turn On & Addresses
1.
Plug data cable into unit to be setup, no loop throughs.
2.
Start hyperterminal program set properties to serial port
to be used with 8N1, flow control none, at 19,200 baud.
3.
Hold Setup button on the rear of unit for more than 5
seconds and release. The LED will blink when the button is
released indicating setup mode and the PC’s screen will update.
Setup will time out after 60 seconds of inactivity. Alternatively,
pressing the Setup button once or turning the main Power switch
off and on will also escape the setup mode.
Keyboard Entries
- Any letters used must be uppercase only.
Press <ENTER> at anytime to update screen.
Pressing <ENTER> in the middle of an incomplete string will
update screen with no changes.
D <ENTER> sets all triggers to default 1 to 1 settings, screen
will update.
Q <ENTER> toggles the Quick Turn On mode and the PC’s
screen will update. In Quick Turn On mode, the amplifier’s
power supply is always on so the turn on response time will be
L
R
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 1
16-2
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 2
16-2
10K
10K
L
R
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 3
16-2
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 4
16-2
10K
10K
L
R
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 5
16-2
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 6
16-2
10K
10K
L
R
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 7
16-2
+
L
- -
R
+
ZONE 8
16-2
10K
10K
PTM-1645
16 Channel Power Amp
Warning! Do Not Short Outputs
Typical Power:
100-200 Watts
Ultimate Max. Power:
600 Watts
Average Thermal Load: 1024 BTU/Hr
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Gnd
Zn 6
Zn 5
Zn 8
Zn 7
Zn 4 Zn 3 Zn 2 Zn 1
Connect to
Suite 8x8 or
Suite 16 P-16
Zone Triggers
600 Watts Max.
Fuse Stndby Main
115V~ 1/8 ASB
5 ASB
230V~ 1/16 ASB 2.5 ASB
CAUTION!
Remove Plug Prior to Changing Fuse
WARNING!
Push & Turn 90º
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION!
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE.
NE PAS OUVRIR
MADE IN U.S.A.
L.V. Trigger
OUT
IN
Program
Setup
L.V. Trigger
RS-232 I/O
Bypass
Trigger
WARNING! Risk Of Hazardous Energy!
Make Proper Connections.
AVERTISSEMENT! Energie Electrique Dangereuse! Faire Des Connexions
Propres Pour L'Hautparleur. Voir La Notice De Fonctionnement.
CAUTION: Disconnect Supply Cord Before Servicing.
ATTENTION: Debrancher Avant Le Depannage.
Conversion to 230V
Operation Requires
Internal Modification
9 Pin D Connector (RS-232)
To 1/8" Mini Connector (Stereo)
immediate. This is useful for paging applications or where an
instant response is required. When Quick Turn On mode is off,
the amplifier’s power supply is in standby when any zone is not
active. The first time the amp is activated, there will be a 3
second delay for the current inrush limiter before audio can be
heard. The inrush limiter also operates the first time the amp
mains are powered when Quick Turn On mode is on.
A1 <ENTER> sets amplifier address to 1 and the PC’s screen
will update. Addresses allowed are 1 through 9 (A# <ENTER>).
9 Pin D RS-232
Connector To
1/8" Mini
Connector (Stereo)
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
5 2 3