Q-POWER Q-POWER SERIES USER MANUAL SERIES INFORMATION FOR USE FOR MODELS Q-POWER 6 and Q-POWER 10 QUM_GB_2008-R3_04-2008 © Copyright 2008 by CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs-GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5, D-57482 Wenden, Germany Telephone +49 (0) 2762 408-0 Q-POWER SERIES P.
Q-POWER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SERIES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read the information for use (user manual). 2) Please keep this user manual in a safe place during the lifetime of the amplifier. The user manual forms an integral part of the amplifier. Reselling of the amplifier is only possible if the user manual is available. Any changes made to the amplifier have to be documented in writing and passed on to the buyer in the event of resale. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions.
Q-POWER EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS / SAFETY SERIES CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION – HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARDS EXIST WITHIN THIS PRODUCT. REFER ALL SERVICING TO AUTHORISED PERSONNEL. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROW HEAD SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE. THE EXCLAMATION MARK IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ALSO FOR MAINTENANCE IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE AMPLIFIER.
Q-POWER SAFETY SERIES 7. Lightning For added protection of this amplifier during lightning storms or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the amplifier due to lightning and power-line surges. Disconnection from the mains power supply can only be achieved by removing the plug from the mains socket and by external disconnecting all poles from the mains. 8.
Q-POWER SERIES EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance to EC Directives: electro-magnetic compatibility (Council Directive 2004/108/EC); low-voltage electrical equipment (Council Directive 73/23/EEC ) Manufacturers Name: CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs-GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Manufacturers Address: Fischpicke 5, D-57482 Wenden, Germany Declares that the product with the model name: CAMCO Power amplifier Q - P O W E R 6 and Q - P O W E R Conforms to t
Q-POWER CONTENTS SERIES P. 2 P. 3 P. 5 P. 6 P. 7 P. 8 P. 9 P. 10 P. 11 P. 12 P. 13 P. 15 P. 16 P. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS / SAFETY EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CONTENTS 1 WELCOME 1.1 Welcome to CAMCO 1.2 Unpacking 1.3 The Amplifier 2 FACILITIES 2.1 Q-POWER – The Front 2.2 Q-POWER – The Rear 2.3 Factory Settings 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 Mains Supply 3.2 On/Off Switch 3.3 Mounting 3.4 Cooling 3.5 Wiring 3.5.1 Input Connectors 3.5.2 Output Connectors 4 OPERATION 4.
Q-POWER 1 WELCOME SERIES 1.1 Welcome to CAMCO Established in 1983, CAMCO has gained worldwide experience with professional sound reinforcement technology. Within the audio market CAMCO specialises in the production and marketing of high quality power amplifiers and sound systems for use both on tour and in fixed installations. The success of the LA, DL, DX, VORTEX and TECTON series of power amps has made the CAMCO name synonymous with professional quality, high performance and utterly reliable power amps.
Q-POWER 1 WELCOME / 2 FACILITIES SERIES 1.3 The Amplifier The Q-POWER-series amplifiers offer a power output of: Q-POWER 6 1,5 kW peak per channel @ 4 Ω, using a Bipolar class H (2-step) high efficiency power amplifier output stage The Q-POWER-series amplifiers are fitted with dual voltage Switched Mode Power Supplies (SMPS), which significantly reduce the weight and size (only 2U) of the amplifiers.
Q-POWER 2 FACILITIES SERIES 13 14 15 16 21 20 19 22 18 Q-POWER 6 120 / 230 V ~ 50 / 60 Hz 1600 W 1000 W / 4 Ohm 45800 30 17 26 25 28 27 24 29 2.2 Q-POWER – The Rear 13 Rating Plate 14 Cooling Air Outlet Vents 15 SPEAKON Outlet Channel A/B 16 SPEAKON Outlet Channel C/D 17 Barrier Strip Outlets Channel A B C D 18 XLR Input Channel A P.
Q-POWER 2 FACILITIES SERIES 2.3 Factory settings Q-POWER amplifiers are delivered with the following factory settings: 5 Front panel: 11 On/Off Switch 5-8 Volume Control 6 7 11 8 The amplifier is switched off. The volume is set to minimum. 21 Q-POWER 6 120 / 230 V ~ 50 / 60 Hz 1600 W 1000 W / 4 Ohm 45800 27 Rear panel 21 Gain Selector 26 Clip Limiter Switch Channel A/B 27 Clip Limiter Switch Channel C/D P.
Q-POWER 3 INSTALATION SERIES 3.1 Mains supply When mounting or connecting the amplifier always disconnect it from mains. Only connect the Q-POWER amplifier to an appropriate AC circuit and outlet, according to the requirements indicated in the second line on the rating plate. Q-POWER 6 120 / 230 V ~ 50 / 60 Hz 1600 W 1000 W / 4 Ohm 45800 3.2 On/Off switch The On/Off switch is a rocker-type switch.
Q-POWER 88,10 mm 10,50 mm 7,00 mm 3.3 Mounting Use four screws and washers when mounting the amplifier to the front rack rails. For mobile use, the amplifier should also be secured using the 19” mounting elements on the rear panel. 76,20 mm 3 INSTALLATION SERIES 465,00 mm P.
Q-POWER 3 INSTALLATION SERIES 3.4 Cooling Under normal operation of the power amp, overheating should never be a problem. The air is taken in from the front and out through the back. It is of course essential that while the power amp is running air is able to circulate around it freely. The efficiency of the cooling will depend on the immediate environment (e. g. an enclosed rack, direct sunlight) and on whether the front filter is clogged.
Q-POWER 3 INSTALLATION SERIES The pin configuration of the Barrier Strip connector is as follows: Top row from left to right: (all signal +) Channel D - Channel C - Channel B - Channel A Bottom row from left to right: (all signal -) Channel D - Channel C - Channel B - Channel A Wiring to the output connectors must conform to NEC Class 2 safety standards or its equivalent that meets all national and local electric codes.
Q-POWER 4 OPERATION SERIES P. 15 4.1 Indicators 4.1.1 On LEDs Under normal operation, after the amp has started, the green power LEDs are permanently lit. 4.1.3 I-Out LEDs The brightness is proportional to the output current in the channel. Output current of approx. 1 A lights up the LED at its lowest brightness level, while full brightness corresponds to the maximum rated current. 4.1.
Q-POWER 4 OPERATION SERIES 4.2 Controls 4.2.1 Volume Control A volume control with 41 notched settings controls the audio signal. These settings have been selected to correspond to human hearing characteristics (logarithmically) and therefore guarantee an optimal range of settings for practical applications. Each channel can be set individually.
Q-POWER 4 OPERATION SERIES 4.4 Mains Protections 4.4.1 Inrush Current Limitation Within approximately 2 seconds of the Q-POWER Amplifier being switched on, the inrush current limiter will increase mains current smoothly from nearly zero to nominal value. This value depends on program material, output level and speaker loads. 4.5 Main SMPS Protections 4.5.1 Over Current Protection The main SMPS (Switched Mode Power Supply) transformer current of your Q-POWER Amplifier is continuously monitored.
Q-POWER 4 OPERATION SERIES 4.7 Filter Cleaning The air intake on the front of your Q-POWER Amplifier is fitted with a removable filter system. If the filter becomes clogged, the unit will not cool as efficiently as it should and may result in reduced output levels. WARNING: Turn off the amplifier before removing the front frame.
Q-POWER 4 OPERATION SERIES 4.8 Mounting the Volume Control Security Cover It is possible to install a solid protection over the volume controls to prevent intentional or unintentional changes of the amplifier volume settings. WARNING: Disconnect the amplifier from the mains before installing the cover. In the original state the holes needed to fix the security cover on both sides of the volume knobs are hidden behind the plastic front label.
Q-POWER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING SERIES 5.1 Problem: No Sound Indication: On LEDs not lit Signal LEDs not lit Check AC plug. Confirm that AC outlet works by plugging in another device. Indication: On LEDs lit Signal LEDs not lit Clip LEDs not lit Make sure the signal source is operating and eventually try another cable. Check the position of the volume pots and the position of the gain selector Indication: Signal LEDs responding to signal level Output Current LEDs are not lit Check the speaker wiring for breaks.
Q-POWER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING SERIES P. 21 5.3 Problem: Hiss / Noise Unplug the amplifier input to confirm that the hiss is coming from the source or from a device upstream. Erratic or popping noises indicate an electronic fault in the offending unit. To keep the noise floor low, operate the primary signal source at full level without clipping. Avoid boosting the signal further between the source and the amplifier. 5.
Q-POWER 6 SPECIFICATIONS SERIES Output Power 1 kHz, THD < 1 %, all channels driven 1 kHz, THD < 1 %, one channel driven Circuitry Q-POWER 6 Q-POWER 10 470 W @ 16 Ω 800 W @ 8 Ω 1000 W @ 4 Ω 1500 W peak @ 4 Ω 950 W @ 70-V line 620 W @ 16 Ω 1100 W @ 8 Ω 1800 W @ 4 Ω 2500 W peak @ 4 Ω 1600 W @ 70-V line 480 W @ 16 Ω 960 W @ 8 Ω 1500 W @ 4 Ω 1600 W peak @ 4 Ω 620 W @ 16 Ω 1350 W @ 8 Ω 2400 W @ 4 Ω 2600 W peak @ 4 Ω Bipolar, Class H 2-step high efficiency circuit MOSFET, Class D high efficiency circui
Q-POWER 6 SPECIFICATIONS SERIES Q-POWER 6 Q-POWER 10 THD+N (typical) < 0,03 % < 0,05 % Damping Factor > 350 > 600 20 Hz - 10 kHz, 8 Ω, 11 dB below rated power 8 Ω, 1 kHz and below Maximum output voltage 125 Vp / 250 Vpp Input Impedance Voltage Gain Protection Circuits Limiter Fan Indicators User Interface selectable: 26 dB, 32 dB, or 1,4 V input sensitivity inrush-current limitation, mains voltage monitoring, temperature monitoring of transformers and heatsinks, output DC protection, SOA pro
Q-POWER 7 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DIAGRAMS SERIES +1 +180 +0.75 +160 +0.5 +140 +0.25 +120 0 +100 T T T +60 -0.5 +40 -0.75 +20 -1.0 deg 0 -1.25 -20 -1.5 -40 -60 -1.75 -80 -2.0 -100 -2.25 -120 -2.5 -100 -2.75 -3.0 T +80 -0.25 dBr T -160 -180 10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 50k 10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 50k 100k Hz Hz Figure 7.1 Gain vs. frequency (Q-POWER 6, Q-POWER 10) (Measurements of a typical performance) Figure 7.
Q-POWER 7 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DIAGRAMS SERIES -20 -30 -30 -40 -40 -50 -50 -60 dBr dBr -70 -80 -70 -90 -80 -100 -90 -110 -120 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k -100 20k 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz Hz Figure 7.5 Channel separation vs. frequency @ 10 W / 4 Ω (Q-POWER 6, Q-POWER 10) (Measurements of a typical performance) Figure 7.
Q-POWER 7 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DIAGRAMS SERIES 1500 1600 1200 Watts 900 1000 800 800 480 470 400 Q-POWER 6 Peak Power 0 4 Ohm 8 Ohm Q-POWER 6 Distortion Limited Output Power (1% THD) 16 Ohm Impedance Figure 7.9 Q-POWER 6 (Measurements of a typical performance) 2500 2500 2000 1800 1300 1500 Watts 1100 1000 640 620 500 Q-POWER10 Peak Power 0 4 Ohm 8 Ohm Impedance 16 Ohm Figure 7.10 Q-POWER 10 (Measurements of a typical performance) P.
Q-POWER 8 WARRANTY INFORMATION SERIES 8.1 Summary of Warranty CAMCO guarantees the Q-POWER Amplifier to be free from defective material and/or workmanship for a period of six (6) years from the date of sale. When a defect occurs under normal installation and use, CAMCO will repair the product under this warranty. In this event, please return the amplifier to your dealer/distributor together with a copy of your sales reciept as proof of purchase.
Q-POWER 9 SERVICE INFORMATION SERIES PLEASE ENCLOSE THIS COMPLETED FORM WITH THE AMPLIFIER DO NOT SEND SEPARATELY Owner’s Information Company Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Contact: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Address: _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ _ __ _
Q-POWER 10 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION / 11 DECOMISIONING SERIES P. 29 10 Maintenance Information Cleaning and servicing the inside of the amplifier must never carry out by unqualified personnel. The amplifier must never be opened by unqualified personnel. Cleaning and servicing work on the inside of the amplifier must only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Q-POWER COMPANY INFORMATION SERIES Mailing Address: CAMCO Produktions- und Vertriebs-GmbH für Beschallungs- und Beleuchtungsanlagen Fischpicke 5 D-57482 Wenden Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 2762 408-0 Facsimile: +49 (0) 2762 408-10 Internet: www.camcoaudio.com Email: postmaster@camcoaudio.com P.
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