Bosch PLE-1MEXX0-XX, Installation And Operation Manual

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Page 3: ...ndicators 12 3 4 1 Front panel 12 3 4 2 Back panel 13 4 Planning 14 5 Installation 15 5 1 Unpack unit 15 5 2 Check settings connections 15 5 3 Connect unit to mains 15 6 Connection 16 6 1 Connecting inputs 16 6 1 1 Priority microphone input 1 16 6 1 2 Secondary microphone input 2 16 6 1 3 Additional microphones inputs 3 and 4 17 6 1 4 Music source input 17 6 2 Connecting outputs 18 6 2 1 Main outp...

Page 4: ... controls 21 8 3 1 Volume control 21 8 3 2 Tone control 21 8 4 Output controls 21 8 4 1 Master volume control 21 9 Maintenance 22 10 Technical Data 23 10 1 Electrical 23 10 1 1 Mains power supply 23 10 1 2 Power consumption 23 10 1 3 Performance 23 10 1 4 Mic Line input 4 x 23 10 1 5 Music input 24 10 1 6 Loudspeaker output 100 V 70 V 24 10 1 7 Loudspeaker output 4 Ohm 24 10 2 Mechanical 24 10 3 E...

Page 5: ...ts Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this unit near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry basket in a wet basement near a swimming pool in an unprotected outdoor installation or any area which is classified as a wet location Accessories Do not place this unit on an unstable stand tr...

Page 6: ...is is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised plug Alternatively this unit may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type pow...

Page 7: ...shall remain readily operable to be able to disconnect power from the unit Before installing or operating this product always read the Safety Instructions which are available as a separate document 9922 141 7014x These instructions are supplied together with all equipment that can be connected to the mains NOTICE American users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for...

Page 8: ...cumentation The following related documents are available Safety Instructions 9922 141 1036x 2 5 Alerts and notice signs Three types of alerts are used in this manual The alert type is closely related to the effect that may be caused if it is not observed These alerts from least severe effect to most severe effect are CAUTION The equipment or the property can be damaged or persons can be lightly i...

Page 9: ...ation Table 2 1 Conversion of units of length Table 2 2 Conversion of units of mass Table 2 3 Conversion of units of pressure Table 2 4 Conversion of units of temperature Imperial Metric Metric Imperial 1 in 25 4 mm 1 mm 0 03937 in 1 in 2 54 cm 1 cm 0 3937 in 1 ft 0 3048 m 1 m 3 281 ft 1 mi 1 609 km 1 km 0 622 mi Imperial Metric Metric Imperial 1 lb 0 4536 kg 1 kg 2 2046 lb Imperial Metric Metric ...

Page 10: ...ly any application The Plena product range includes mixers preamplifiers power amplifiers a music source unit a digital message manager a feedback suppressor call stations an All in One system a voice alarm system a timer a charger a loop amplifier The various elements are designed to complement each other thanks to matched acoustical electrical and mechanical specifications 3 2 Contents of box Th...

Page 11: ...ine level sensitivity The inputs are balanced but can also be used unbalanced Phantom power can be selected via a DIP switch to provide power to condenser microphones Input channel 1 can take priority over all other microphone and music input Input 1 can be activated by contact closure on a PTT push to talk A chime can be configured to precede an announcement Users can create a custom label for in...

Page 12: ...on 2 Label holder for user defined description of microphone line inputs custom labels can be created by user 3 High tone control 4 Master volume control 5 Output level meter 18 db 0 db 6 Headphone socket 7 Low tone control 8 Music source volume control input 5 9 Input level control microphone line 1 microphone line 2 microphone line 3 microphone line 4 10 Air inlet holes 8 9 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 10 NOTI...

Page 13: ...ter mic line and phantom power see number 2 4 Microphone line 3 input 6 3 mm 1 4 jack connector DIP switch settings for mic line and phantom power see number 5 5 DIP switch for microphone line 3 and microphone line 4 see numbers 4 and 6 respectively 6 Microphone line 4 input 6 3 mm 1 4 jack connector DIP switch settings for mic line and phantom power see number 5 7 Music input 2x RCA cinch connect...

Page 14: ... sure that the unit has sufficient air around it for ventilation For units with a fan make sure that the cabinet where the unit is placed in can evict air from the rear For units without a fan leave room on top of the unit for convection Units with a fan do not need free space directly above the housing Take at least 10 cm into account for connectors and wiring Make sure that no liquids can spill ...

Page 15: ...lders Do not use sharp or pointed objects 5 2 Check settings connections 1 Connect any additional equipment see Section 6 1 Connecting inputs and Section 6 2 Connecting outputs 2 Check the settings see Section 7 1 Unit settings 5 3 Connect unit to mains 1 Make sure the power switch on the front of the unit is set to Off 2 Connect the power cord to the mains connector and plug it into the mains out...

Page 16: ...e can be activated by setting the DIP switch 2 at the rear of the unit Microphone line 1 input has priority over all other microphone line inputs The microphone line 1 input has a Euro style screw terminal connector The Euro style screw terminal connector has a trigger input which can be used in combination with the Euro and XLR connector Figure 6 1 Euro connector with trigger 6 1 2 Secondary micr...

Page 17: ...e 6 2 These microphones will mix with the background music Set the DIP switch settings between connector for microphone lines 3 and 4 as required See Section 7 1 Unit settings Figure 6 2 Connecting microphone inputs 6 1 4 Music source input When using a CD player tuner or other auxiliary device for background music connect the line out connectors of the music source to the line in connectors of th...

Page 18: ...le screw terminal connector 9 at the rear of the unit Also see Section 6 2 3 Connecting constant voltage loudspeakers and Section 6 2 4 Connecting low impedance loudspeakers 6 2 3 Connecting constant voltage loudspeakers Figure 6 4 Connecting constant voltage loudspeakers The mixer amplifier can drive 100 V constant voltage loudspeakers Connect the loudspeakers in parallel and check the loudspeake...

Page 19: ...nce loudspeakers Figure 6 5 Connecting low impedance loudspeakers Connect low impedance loudspeakers to the 4 Ohm 0 terminals This output can deliver the rated output power into an 4 Ohm load Connect multiple loudspeakers in a series parallel arrangement to make the combined impedance 4 Ohm or higher Check the loudspeaker polarity for in phase connection ...

Page 20: ...ion of the unit The silver pins should be used to indicate the preferred settings of the unit The red pins can optionally be used to indicate the maximum setting of a knob If these settings have to be changed use a pair of soft tipped pliers to carefully remove the pins If you do not have a pair of soft tipped pliers you can use ordinary pliers instead but first place some plastic tape on the tips...

Page 21: ...ce volume control 8 to control the sound level of the selected music source 8 3 2 Tone control The tone controls are not standard bass and treble controls they can be used as a traditional tone control with high and low control The tone control for the low frequencies boosts deep bass first without making the sound boomy and cuts rumble without loosing warmth in the low frequencies Use the Hi high...

Page 22: ...guarantee trouble free operation clean the unit with a damp lint free cloth especially the air intake holes on the front Have a technician clean the dust from the fan and the inside at regular intervals for the models that have a fan Base the interval on the actual situation and dust build up start with an interval of at least once per year Periodically check the connectors for corrosion and check...

Page 23: ...2 A Inrush Current PLE 1ME240 US 24 A PLE 1ME060 XX 200 VA PLE 1ME120 XX 400 VA PLE 1ME240 XX 800 VA Frequency response Line 60 Hz to 20 kHz 1 3 dB 10 dB ref rated output Mic 70 Hz to 20 kHz 1 3 dB 10 dB ref rated output Distortion 1 rated output power 1 kHz Bass control Max 10 10 dB Treble control Max 10 10 dB Input 1 Push to talk contact with priority 5 pin Euro style balanced phantom Input 2 3 ...

Page 24: ... Screw terminal floating Max rated PLE 1ME060 XX 90 W 60 W Max rated PLE 1ME120 XX 180 W 120 W Max rated PLE 1ME240 XX 360 W 240 W Connector Screw terminal floating Max rated PLE 1ME060 XX 15 5 V 60 W Max rated PLE 1ME120 XX 22 V 120 W Max rated PLE 1ME240 XX 31 V 240 W Dimensions H x W x D 100 x 430 x 270 mm 19 wide 2U high Mounting Stand alone 19 rack Color Charcoal Weight PLE 1ME060 EU Approx 6...

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