QSC Audio PL218A Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
SPECIFICATIONS
PL218A PL224A PL230A PL236A
INDICATORS (all models) Front: POWER: Green LED, STANDBY: POWER LED 1/2 brightness, BRIDGED: Yellow LED, PARALLEL: Orange LED, BI-AMP: Blue LED, CLIP/Protect: Red LED,
1 per channel, Level -10 dB: Orange LED, 1 per channel, Level -20 dB: Green LED, 1 per channel, SIGNAL -35dB: Green LED, 1 per channel
Back: STEREO: Green LED, PARALLEL: Orange LED, BI-AMP: Blue LED, 2 CH: Green LED, BRIDGE: Yellow LED, DATAPORT PRE PROC: Blue LED,
DATAPORT OFF: Green LED, DATAPORT POST PROC: Yellow LED, GAIN-SENSITIVITY SELECT: 26dB Orange LED, 1.2Vrms Green LED, 32dB Yellow LED
Side: SUBAUDIO FILTER: Green LED is on when filter is engaged (1 per channel),
POWER LIMITER ACTIVITY LED: Yellow LED flashes when limiter is active (1 per channel)
CONNECTORS (all models) Input: 3-pin rubber-isolated XLR (pin 1, earth; pin 2, +; pin 3, -) and 3-pin detachable terminal block (pin out labeled)
Output: “Touch-Proof” binding posts and Neutrik® Speakon connectors; Speakon for CH 1 can be used for one or both channels and for bridged mono
COOLING (all models) Continuously variable speed fan, back-to-front air flow, provision for optional air filter
AMPLIFIER PROTECTION (all models) Full short circuit, open circuit, thermal, ultrasonic, and RF protection
Stable into reactive or mismatched loads
LOAD PROTECTION (all models) Turn-on/turn-off muting, DC-fault power supply shutdown, clip limiting, power limiting
OUTPUT CIRCUIT TYPE AB 2-step Class H 2-step Class-H 2-step Class-H
POWER REQUIREMENTS (all models) 120 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION
@ 120 VAC, typical
(both channels driven)
Idle 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A
1/8 power, 8 ohms* 5 A 5 A 6 A 7 A
1/8 power, 4 ohms* 8 A 8 A 9 A 10 A
1/8 power, 2 ohms* 12 A 11 A 13 A 17 A
NOTE: 1/8 power is representative of current draw with typical music program material with occasional clipping. *Pink noise
DIMENSIONS (all models) 19.0" (48.3 cm) wide, 3.5" (8.9 cm) tall (2 rack spaces)
14.0" (35.6 cm) deep (from front mounting rails) including rear support ears
WEIGHT (all models) Shipping: 27 lb. (12.3 kg) Net: 21 lb. (9.5 kg)
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
US Patent Number 5767744
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