ArtSeries Amplifiers Owner's Manual A100.2 / A200.2 / A300.2 A600.2 / A1200.2 A204.2 / A404.2 7402 W.
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Table of Contents Important Safeguards The following list of 'Important Safeguards has been compiled to help you achieve optimum satisfaction and the highest quality performance from your new mobile audio amplifier. Please take the time to review these safeguards before operation and or installation of your new Art Series amplifier.
Features Glossary The following terms are used in this manual. Since they may be unfamiliar, the following definitions are provided. AM II Bridging: A100.2 / A200.2 / A300.2 A600.2 / A1200.2 / A404.2 / A204.2 Adaptive MOSFET II is an advanced protection circuit designed to prevent amplifier shut-off due to low load impedance. AM III optimizes output power to maintain uninterrupted operation whenever the amplifier senses a load impedance of less than two Ohms. An L. E. D. signals when AM II is working.
About your New Art Series Amplifier Technical Specifications Art Series Model: A100.2 A200.2 A300.2 A600.2 A1200.2 Continuous Power Output per Channel: 4 Ohms, 11-15 VDC, Stereo: 25 Watts 50 Watts 75 Watts 150 Watts 300 Watts 2 Ohms, 11-15 VDC, Stereo: 50 Watts 100 Watts 150 Watts 300 Watts 600 Watts 4 Ohms, 11-15 VDC, Bridged: 100 Watts 200 Watts 300 Watts 600 Watts 1200 Watts 20 Amp 20 Amp 30 Amp 40 Amp 100 Amp 2x9.25x6” 2x9.25x8.5” 2x9.25x10.6” 2x9.25x14” 2x9.
the heat from the components to the heatsink. The heatsink, in turn, must dissipate this heat or become too hot for the internal components to operate properly. The heat can be transferred from the heatsink by three different processes: Conduction, Radiation, or Convection.
The advanced protection circuit Watts was developed to prevent shut- 100 off due to the fluctuating impedance loads presented by today's complex speaker systems. The 50 adaptive circuit optimizes output power to maintain uninterrupted operation whenever the amplifier senses an impedance load of 25 less than 2 ohms. A low impedance indicator (Diagnostic Ohms 8 4 2 1 0.5 L.E.D. ) is provided to let you Figure A: AM II Protection Circuitry know when the amplifier is operOutput Power vs.
Tools / Parts Needed for Installation (not supplied): Small flat blade screwdriver Wire cutters Soldering iron Flux cleaner 2 - ring connectors Speaker wire - 16 gauge or larger Heatshrink Silicone or similar material Phillips screwdriver Wire strippers Solder 5 washers, 4 #6 and 1 #8 sheet metal screws In-line fuse holder and fuse Power and Ground wire - 12 gauge or larger Grommets Mounting To prevent damage to the amplifier while driving, mount it in a secure place.
Remote Turn-On Bridging In order for the amplifier to turn on, a remote turn-on wire must be connected to a switched 12 volt source. Typically, the source unit provides a power antenna (remote) turn on lead which will turn on the amplifier when the source unit is activated. If this is unavailable, or if voltage drops below 7 volts, a switched 12 volt source must be used (Refer to page 9, Central Muting and the ACM-420).
Low Impedance Indicator Adjusting Crossover Input Gains: AM II circuitry will lower output power to maintain uninterrupted operation whenever the amplifier senses an impedance load of less than 2 Ohms. The Low Impedance Indicator (left-side end panel) is provided to let you know when the amplifier is operating in this mode. It is important to note that there is no increase in output power below the 2 Ohm threshold. Maximum power is achieved at 2 Ohms.
TROUBLESHOOTING If for some reason your system fails to operate properly, please refer to this guide. If you are unable to resolve the problem, consult your Authorized PPI Dealer or call 1-800-62-POWER. NO SOUND Is the power LED illuminated? Check fuses in power wire. Be sure turn-on lead is connected. NO SOUND IN ONE CHANNEL Check speaker leads and inspect for a short to ground or an open connection. Check pre-amp leads. Reverse left and right leads to see if the problem is before the amplifier.