Operation Manual

5. Introduction
E SERIES Operation Manual rev 2.1.0
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5.2.2. Amplifier sensitivity / gain
For ease of use in system integration, E Series have been designed with a xed sensitivity of 4 dBu. Each model
offers two operational modes individually selectable per channel:
* “70 V” – Optimized for constant voltage systems but also can be used when load impedance is 8 ohms or higher.
Input signal of 4 dBu produces 70.7 Vrms output, for gain of 35.2 dB.
* “Lo-Z” – Optimized for driving loads with impedance below 16 ohms. Input signal of 4 dBu produces the rated
burst power into 4 ohms; gain varies by model.
5.2.3. Protection and performance optimization
Appropriate and reliable power amplication is vital to any audio system. Inadequate or faulty power ampliers
could cause damage to loudspeakers, or in some cases to the power ampliers themselves. To prevent damage
or service interruptions, E Series ampliers offer advanced features to protect both internal circuits and connected
loads. These features include the mains current limiter that allows several ampliers to be connected to a typical
mains outlet.
Standard E Series protection features include:
• A CPL (Current Peak Limiter) ensures that the amplier’s output does not exceed the safe current handling
parameters of the amplier components.
• Temperature protection ensures that the amplier will not be damaged by exceeding thermal limits. A TEMP
indicator LED ashes when the amplier approaches thermal limits to allow user action before protective muting
engages.
• A PAL (Power Average Limiter) limits the maximum average power consumption from the mains.
• DC protection ensures destructive DC signals will not appear at the amplier outputs. If such conditions occur
an internal fuse opens.
Note! There is no open fuse indication on the amplier. If a channel indicates signal presence but
there is no sound, an open fuse could be the cause. If an internal fuse is blown, then the amplier
needs service.
• Under Voltage Limit - A temporarily low mains voltage will indirectly initiate limiting if a high output level
is attempted. In most circumstances, depending on signal characteristics and level, the amplier will remain
operational. This limiting allows the amplier to remain functional during sustained periods of lower mains
voltage, as well as during temporary dips and when very long mains cords are used.
• Low inrush current ensures that the mains breaker will not trip when several power ampliers are turned on
simultaneously.