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PUNCH
STATUS
DISPLAY
PSD-1
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
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Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio accessories. At Rockford Fosgate we are committed to musical reproduction at its best, and we are pleased you chose our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand crafts- manship and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve. For maximum performance we recommend you have your new Rockford Fosgate product
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................1 Accessory Pack .......................................................................................1 Design Features.......................................................................................2 Installation Considerations ......................................................................3 Mounting Locations ................................................
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INTRODUCTION The Punch Status Display is an LED array which monitors amplifier performance. The PSD is a 2-channel monitor which has an indicator for Power, three indicators for Signal Level (sig-max-clip), and an indicator for Thermal condition. The display is designed to be stackable for multiple amplifier monitoring and can be used with compatible Rockford Fosgate stereo and mono amplifiers. We recommend you have your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer install your new accessory. If you do ch
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DESIGN FEATURES POWER SIGNAL MAX CLIP THERMAL THERMAL CLIP MAX SIGNAL POWER ® ® PSD-1 1 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 1 7 6 6 1. POWER Indicator – The POWER LED will illuminate when the amplifier turns on. 2. SIGNAL Indicator – The SIGNAL LED will illuminate when audio signal is present at the amplifier. 3. MAX Indicator – The MAX LED will illuminate when the audio signal has reached its maximum amplified level (approximately –2dB from clip). 4. CLIP Indicator – The CLIP LED will illuminate when the a
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8 Remote Remote Dimmer Disable Stereo/Mono Mono Right Left Remote Enable 9 Stereo Amp Stereo Amp Mono Amp(s) Mono Amp(s) 8. Remote Disable/Enable Jumper –The position of this jumper determines whether the PSD is turned on and off by the amplifier or with a separate switch. 9. Stereo/Mono Jumpers – These jumpers are used to configure the PSD for Stereo or Mono amplifier input(s). INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the PSD: Battery Post Wr
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MOUNTING LOCATIONS The Punch Status Display can be installed in a wide range of operating locations. However, care should be taken to ensure optimum monitoring without causing distractions under normal driving conditions. Listed below are the following options for installation. Engine Compartment Mounting the Punch Status Display in the engine compartment will void your warranty. We didn't think you would actually install the PSD in the engine compartment. We just wanted to make sure you were pa
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WIRING THE SYSTEM For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the car battery prior to beginning the installation. 1. Route the Data Interface Cable inside the vehicle to provide the best protection. Leave slack at each end of the cable for the connection of the PSD and amplifier. 2. Configure the Stereo/Mono Jumpers by removing the two Phillips screws from each side of the PSD that hold the sheet metal top in place. Remove the sheet metal and locate the Stereo/Mono jumpers on the PC board. To
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I ® ® N S INSTALLATION T A L L A T I O N Remote Turn-On/Dimmer Wiring Do Not Use Remote Jumper on Orange Wire PC Board Connect to +12V Remote dimmer or “park Disable light” lead (optional) • Remote Turn-On (Blue Wire) not used when Remote Jumper has been DISABLED (installed) • Dimmer (Orange Wire) will dim LEDs when connected to dimmer or “park light” lead (+12V when headlights are turned on) Remote Jumper on PC Board Orange Wire Remote Connect to +12V dimmer or “park light” lead (optional) Enab
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I ® ® Stereo/Mono Jumper Configuration (2-Channel Amp) N S T A L L A T I O N ® ® ® ® trans • ana Remote Remote Dimmer Disable Stereo Amp Stereo Amp POWER SIGNAL MAX CLIP THERMAL THERMAL CLIP MAX SIGNAL POWER ® ® PSD-1 • Stereo/Mono Jumpers are installed on jumper pins • 2-Channel Amp connects to Stereo/Mono Left input – 7 –
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I ® ® N Stereo/Mono Jumper Configuration (Mono Amp/s) S T A L L A T I O N (if using 2 amps) ® ® ® ® ® ® 250 500 POWER POWER ✧ Remote Dimmer Remote Enable Mono Amp(s) Mono Amp(s) POWER SIGNAL MAX CLIP THERMAL THERMAL CLIP MAX SIGNAL POWER ® ® PSD-1 • Stereo/Mono Jumpers are removed from jumper pins • Single Mono Amp connects to Stereo/Mono Left input • Left Mono Amp connects to Stereo/Mono Left input • Right Mono Amp connects to Mono Right input 2 NOTE: The Power 250m , Power 250m and Power 500m
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® ® I N Standard Mount S T A L L A T I O N Backstrap Mounting Bezel Backstrap Screw & Washer (Screw 3/8" Max) Use rear screw to secure Bezel • Install PSD into mounting bezel using the rear screw • Mount Backstrap securely to the PSD and the instrument panel • Backstrap Screw should be 3/8" max. (use supplied screw) ISO Mount Factory Trim Panel Screw Factory Bracket into Instrument Panel Factory Bracket Adapter 1/4" Max • Install PSD securely into instrument panel with the factory bracket adapte
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SYSTEM DIAGRAMS Single Amp System Full Range Monitor POWER SIGNAL MAX CLIP THERMAL THERMAL CLIP MAX SIGNAL POWER ® ® PSD-1 ® ® ® ® Tweeters Midrange Subwoofer – + – 10 –
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Bi-Amp System Tweeter/Midrange Monitor POWER SIGNAL MAX CLIP THERMAL THERMAL CLIP MAX SIGNAL POWER ® ® PSD-1 Subwoofer Monitor POWER SIGNAL MAX CLIP THERMAL THERMAL CLIP MAX SIGNAL POWER ® ® PSD-1 ® ® ® ® Subwoofers ® ® ® ® Tweeter Midrange Tweeter Midrange – 11 –
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Tri-Amp System #1 Tweeter Monitor POWER SIGNAL MAX CLIP THERMAL THERMAL CLIP MAX SIGNAL POWER ® ® PSD-1 Midrange Monitor POWER SIGNAL MAX CLIP THERMAL THERMAL CLIP MAX SIGNAL POWER ® ® PSD-1 Subwoofer Monitor POWER SIGNAL MAX CLIP THERMAL THERMAL CLIP MAX SIGNAL POWER ® ® PSD-1 ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® Subwoofers Midrange ® ® ® ® Tweeters – 12 –
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Tri-Amp System #2 Front Stage Monitor POWER SIGNAL MAX CLIP THERMAL THERMAL CLIP MAX SIGNAL POWER ® ® PSD-1 Rear Stage Monitor POWER SIGNAL MAX CLIP THERMAL THERMAL CLIP MAX SIGNAL POWER ® ® PSD-1 Subwoofer Monitor POWER SIGNAL MAX CLIP THERMAL THERMAL CLIP MAX SIGNAL POWER ® ® PSD-1 ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® Subwoofers ® ® ® ® Rear Stage ® ® ® ® Front Stage – 13 –
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ROCKFORD FOSGATE ACCESSORIES PSD CABLES (CC-1188) 20 foot 8-conductor cables are available separately for the connection of an additional mono amplifier to Punch Status Display. This will allow the PSD to accommodate a pair of Mono amplifiers operating individu- ally or a pair of Mono amplifiers bridged. TROUBLE-S H O TROUBLESHOOTING O T I N G Symptom Diagnosis Remedy Enable Remote jumper and PSD does not Remote Turn-On wire connect Remote Turn-On turn on (Remote must be used with a 2 Disabled)
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TROUBLE-S H O O T I N G Symptom Diagnosis Remedy PSD does not Amplifier has over- Turn the system off and wait turn on (Thermal heated and activated its approximately 15 minutes for LED on) thermal protection the amplifier to cool down. Voltage applied to the Check wiring and repair if amplifier Remote Turn- necessary. If voltage is above On is not between 8 and 15.5 volts, have the electrical 15.5 volts system inspected by an au- thorized car service center Stereo amplifier is not Connect stere
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SPECIFICATIONS Number of Channels 2 Number of Inputs 2 (Stereo/Mono Left & Mono Right) Dimmer Level Approximately Half Illumination Remote Turn-On +8 V to activate Dimmer +10.5 V to activate LED Indicator Threshold of Illumination POWER Amplifier Remote Turn-On SIGNAL Equivalent to 1 Watt of amplifier power @ 4 ohms MAX –2dB from clipping (may vary upon unit) CLIP Signal Clipping THERMAL ≥ +90° C (+194° F) amplifier temperature or protection of power supply due to under/over voltage PSD Dimensio
