TARAMPS MD 3000.1 Full Range Amplifier Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- TARAMPS
Table of Contents
TARAMPS MD 3000.1 Full Range Amplifier Instruction Manual
Introduction
Read this manual before preparing the product. In case of doubt, contact our technical support: (18) 3266-4050 or www.taramps.com.br.
At the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of in household waste. Look for an electronic equipment collection or recycling center for proper disposal.
Declaration of Conformity
TARAMPS ELECTRONICS LTDA
Alfredo Macondo’s – SP
Brazil
Hereby, Tramps Electronics Ltd. declares that the product MD 3000.1 complies with the Directive 2014/30/EU, according with the following harmonized standard:
EN 50498:2010 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –
Product family standard for aftermarket electronic equipment in vehicles The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Product Page on Internet.
Safety requirements
To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using the amplifier. It is specially important that you know the WARNINGSand CAUTIONScontained here.
- The installation of this amplifier must be done by a qualified professional.
- Wear safety glasses, insulated gloves and correct tools for installing this product.
- This amplifier is for use with 12V batteries. Always check the voltage before installing.
- This amplifier must be installed in a firm place with at least 1″ space around the heatsink for proper heat spreading.
- Never install the amplifier in places exposed to dust, humidity and water. Pay attention to install it far from fuel tank, fuel lines, heat sources and other parts of vehicle.
- Be sure to install protection fuse or a circuit braker near to battery. Follow the ampere rating as indicated here in this manual. Use of improper fuse or circuit breaker could result in overheat, smoke, damage to product, injury or burns.
- Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through car’s body.
- Before make any connection to amplifier, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- When in use, the external surface of may amplifier becomes hot. Avoid touching the heatsink area and keep childrens far from the amplifier.
- This amplifier may produce high sound pressure levels. Avoid continuous exposure to levels over 85dB to prevent permanent hearing loss.
- Output connections for speakers may have voltage levels when the amplifier is operating. Make sure that the amplifier is turned OFF before proceed any connection or disconnection in this terminals.
- If you want to dispose this amplifier, don’t throw it on domestic waste. It must be collected by an used electronic product disposal service for proper recycling.
Safety
As you read this manual, pay attention to the safety symbols.
CAUTION
This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions will result in risk of injury to user or product damage.
Tramps reserves the right to modify the contents of this document at any time without prior notice and does not have the obligation to apply the changes in units which were previously produced.
Functions, inputs & outputs
- INPUT (R and L): Inputs of signals to be amplified. Connect these signals to RCA outputs of Head Unit, using good quality shielded cables to avoid noise influence.
- LEVEL: It sets the amplifier input sensitivity, which allows an optimal adjustment to the output signals levels of nearly all models of Head Unit found in the market.
- CROSSOVER HIGH PASS : Variable adjustment from 10Hz to 90Hz, which determines the beginning of the amplifier operating frequency. LOW PASS: Variable adjustment from 90Hz to 18KHz, which determines the end of the amplifier operating frequency.
- BASS BOOST FREQ.: Set the Bass Boost center frequency, from 35Hz up to 55Hz. BOOST: Boost for bass levels in 50Hz, with variable gain up 0 to +10dB.
- MONITOR: Connection to an accessory, which function is to monitor the amplifier and it is where all information from the indicator LEDs, such as distortion (CLIP/TEMP) and protection actuation (PROT), will be displayed simultaneously.
- SPEAKER: Output (positive and negative) to transducers connection (speakers). Follow the polarity described and the minimum impedance recommended. To combine speakers, the resulting impedance must be taken into consideration. See the examples below:
CAUTION
Due to the presence of voltage at the output terminals when the product is turned on, avoid contact with them. Risk of electric shock.
Power supply connector
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FAN: This amplifier has one internal ventilation fan. For perfect functioning, the amplifier must be installed in a cool and aired place with at least 1″ (25mm) space around the heatsink for proper heat spreading. The usually working temperature of amplifier is 65°C.
CAUTION The fan and ventilation openings are responsible for cooling the amplifier when it is in use, so it cannot be obstructed. -
POSITIVE POWER SUPPLY TERMINAL: Use a 4 AWG (21mm²) cable directly from the positive battery terminal with fuse (150A), as close as possible from the battery.
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REMOTE TERMINAL: T he remote Head Unit output must be connected by a 0,75mm² (18 AWG) cable.
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NEGATIVE POWER SUPPLY TERMINAL: A 4 AWG (21 mm²) cable as short as possible must be used, connected to the negative battery pole.
It is recommended that all cables must have tinned ends to improve electrical contact.
** CAUTION**
Before making any connections to the power terminals, make sure that the
negative (-) of the vehicle battery is disconnected
LEDS indicators & protection systems
Blue LED steady on:
Indicates that the amplifier is turned on.
Flashing yellow LED: Excessive temperature (May be caused by obstruction of the internal fans, improper installation or poorly ventilated location). When the amplifier reaches the temperature of approximately 80°C (176°F), the thermal protection starts working, the audio is interrupted and the yellow LED will start flashing.
The fans will be functioning, in order to cool down the components quickly. Only whenthe amplifier reaches a safe temperature level, the audio is released and the amplifiergets back to its normal functioning.
We recommend don’t turn off the amplifier, so that the cooling time will be shorter, through the ventilation of fans.
Blinking yellow LED according to music: Indicates that the amplifier is operating at the threshold of distortion. If the red LED also blinks, it indicates excessive distortion.
Red LED steady on:
Short-circuit or impedance lower than that supported at output.
RED LED flashes 2x:
Supply voltage less than 9V.
RED LED flashes 3x:
Power supply voltage greater than 16V
Installation
CAUTION
CAUTION: All connections to power supply, input and output connectors must be carried out only with amplifier off.
Recommended wire gauge & fuse
Calculated considering a maximum length of 4m. Distance greater than this, you will need to increase the cable gauges.
CAUTIO Using wire gauges below the recommendation will result in power loss and overheating of wiring.
Check polarity and never reverse power supply cables due to the risk of damage to the amplifier.
It is compulsory to install a protection fuses or circuit breakers as close as possible from batteries.
Note : In case of compression driver and tweeters you must install a
passive filter in the positive terminal of the same ones (Consult transducer’s
manufacturer manual).
Examples of connections in the power supply input.
Note: Required battery bank capacity: At least 150Ah
CUIDADO
This equipment is not suitable for use in places where children may be present.
Technical features
Minimum Output Impedance: 1
Ohm| 2 Ohms| 4 Ohms
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Number of Channels:
01
1 OHM:| 3000W RMS| —————| —————|
2 OHMS:| 1920W RMS| 3000W RMS| —————|
4 OHMS:| —————| 1920W RMS| 3000W RMS|
8 OHMS:| —————| —————| 1920W RMS|
Efficiency:
79%| 82%| 85%|
Maximum Supply Voltage:| 16VDC|
Idle Consumption:| 1A| 1.5A| 1.2A|
Musical Consumption @12.6VDC:| 150A| 145A| 138.8A|
Rated Power Consumption:| 300A| 290A| 277.7A|
Dimensions (W x H x L):| 228 x 70 x 218mm (8.98″ x 2.76″ x 8.58″)|
Rated power with 60Hz to 1KHz sinusoidal signal and THD <= 1%, with resistive
loads, measured with Audio Precision APx525 audio analyzer or equivalent and
the product at lower than 50°C case temperature and 12.6V supply voltage.
Frequency response measured at 2 times the minimum impedance.
The values as above are typical and may vary, due to electronic components tolerance or manufacturing process
For further information’s or questions, visit our website or contact TARAMPS
support.
+55 18 3266-4050
Fabricado por / Manufactured by:
TARAMPS ELECTRONICS LTDA CNPJ/TAX ID: 11.273.485/0001-03 Alfredo Marcondes –
SP
R. João Silveira, 121. Res. Manuel Martins
Industrial Brasilia – Made in Brazil
www.taramps.com.br
References
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