B2 Audio RAGE 5000 Amplifiers Monoblock User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- B2 AUDIO
Table of Contents
RagE
5000
Amplifiers Monoblock
USER MANUAL
PRODUCT ID: R5K1222
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Introduction
There are times when you need to make a statement, such as raising the bar & going beyond what has become the standard. For nearly a decade this has become synomous with B2 audio. Whether it being product like subwoofers & amplifiers or even various competition formats in car audio, we have continously set our standards higher. At times it might not be the most financially wise decision, but we are more than product and profits, we are first and foremosts passionate about what we do, thus we want to implement our soul into each product.
RAGE
Don’t blow a fuse, keep calm. The next era comes with our redefined levels.
The Rage series is “The increased Desire for B2 audio” The Rage should cover
any need for near any type of user. Mono, 4ch or even mini size amplification,
no problem, Rage covers it all. Enough power and authority refined with the
keystones of B2 audio will provide you with numerous hours of joy and
sweetness.
The added bonus is that these amplifers not only are efficient, but they are
compact as well.
To obtain the full potential of any amplifier & to minimize failure, it is
adviced to upgrade your stock electrical system. Don’t take any shortcuts, a
better electrical equals enhanced performance and stability.
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AUDIOPHILE ACOUSTICS
IS THE DNA OF B2 AUDIO, ANY PRODUCT IS DEVELOPED BY ADDING THE UNIQUENESS AND
THOUGHT OF EVOLUTION IN THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION OF THE PRODUCT’S DESIGN.
KEEP IN MIND THAT CONTINIOUS EXPOSURE TO SPL ABOVE 100 DB CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE
YOUR HEARING. TODAY’S HIGH POWER AUTO SOUND SYSTEMS CAN EASILY PRODUCE SPL
ABOVE 140 DB. ENJOY YOUR PASSION WITH SENSE AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
Design features
Rage 5000
CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION: REGULATED CLASS 0 FULLBRIDGE
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: IQ HZ ~ 18 KHZ
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: >90 0B
INPUT SENSITIVITY: 5V~O2V
CROSSOVER CIRCUIT: I OB / OCT
HIGH PASS CROSSOVER: Ib HZ~ 588 HZ
LOW PASS CROSSOVER: 4Q HZ ~ 18 KHZ
BASS LEVEL: 0~12 DB @ 45 hZ
DAMPING FACTOR: >200
REMOTE CONTROL W/CLIP, VOLTMETER & THERMAL LED:
POWER TERMINAL GAUGE OGAX2
FUSE RATING: 500 A
DIMENSIONS: 35 X 235 X GB MM / 13.78 X 9.25 X 2.67″
All features are subject to change in the continuing effort to improve the products without notice
Continious output power (RMS)
Measured @ <1% thd (40 hz) using audio precision
| 14.4 v < 1% THD
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OUTPUT POWER @ 4Ω:| 3000 W
OUTPUT POWER @ 2Ω:| 5000 W
OUTPUT Power @ 1Ω:| 5000 W
Descriptions of specifications
Operation below minimum impedance will stress the amplifier & void the
warranty. Excessive heat will occur, causing the amplifier to go into thermal
protection.
The circuit may sustain permanent damage and protection/clip lights won’t turn
off or flash sequentially. the AMPLIFIER can’t be strapped/bridged.
Protection may also be caused by the following
input voltage from headunit being too high / low / power supply voltage too high / low.
speaker overload
short circuit
Caution, speaker outputs will have rail voltage even after the amplifier has been turned off for a while! Do not short the connections!
Measure with a DMM (Multi meter) prior to making any changes to the speaker
wires.
*Full output power according to the spec is based on a sufficient electrical supply system. if your system is inadequate, the efficiency of the amplifier decreases hurting the performance!
The RAGE 5000 will need a dedicated agm battery supply of min 350 ah and 6000
cca. If you are using a common lithium source of 6c, a 100 Ah lithium battery
will suffice.
Panel layout
REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL PORT
Connection of external level controller with clipsensor and voltmeter.
Caution, it is not a volume knob and shall be adjusted in accordance with the
amplifiers gain.
GAIN (5V~0.2V)
Adjusts signal input voltage from the input source to match the amplifiers
input stage. 5V ~ 0.2V is the voltage range.
Sudden voltage spikes or voltages beyond the above may cause errors or damages
to the input section. Eventually the amplifier can go into protect. It is
advisable to use a low (< 1V) input if the amplifier is driven into a low ohm
load.
LPF (12 DB/OCT)
Variable low pass crossover from 40 Hz to 10 KHz.
If used with the HPF, it will create a bandpass configuration of the
crossover. The frequencies within that setting is BPF.
SPEAKER OUTPUT
4 pin layout speaker terminal. Each pair is internally bridged. Do not
attempt to bridge externally. The minimum load is 10. Any connection below 1 2
is not warranted. The amp can’t be strapped or bridged in any way either.
This circuit design will have a high output voltage on BOTH speaker terminals,
even after the amplifier has been shut of for a while. For any connections or
changes in configuration, do measure if voltage is still present prior to
doing so. This will avoid potential shorted circuits.
INPUT
RCA signal input from the source unit. Use a signal of min 0.2 V to max 5 V
to ensure proper operation.
HPF (12 DB/OCT)
Variable high pass crossover from 15 Hz to 500 Hz.
It is highly recommended to set it according to the tuning of your
loudspeakers enclosure / t/s parameters to avoid unnecessary strain to your
sound system.
BASS BOOST / FREQ
Level control with 0~12 dB.
Any level of more than 3 dB is not advisable. It can lead to a highly clipped
signal, which can damage your sepakers. Use it with caution and set your gain
correctly.
Power terminals
Power Terminal
GND (GROUND CONNECTION)
Connects to the vehicle’s chassis. Keep as short as possible (< 20”/ 50 cm).
Use minimum OAWG cable for optimal operation.
OUT (REMOTE OUTPUT)
Switched remote output for additional devices such as amplifiers, signal
processors etc.
+12V (POWER CONNECTION)
Connects to the positivie terminal of the battery.
For specified performance OAWG cable is required.
Fuses shall be placed within 8” / 20 cm of the battery.
REM (REMOTE INPUT)
Switched remote input connection
CAUTION
INSTALLATION OF THE AMPLIFIER SHALL BE DONE IN THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
- Connect the +12V wire, keep in mind this wire has to be fused at the battery as well.
- Ensure the ground is appropriate, then connect it to the amplifier.
- Connect the switched remote.
- Reattach negative wire (ground) to the battery.
- Operation over 16V_ will cause the amplifier to go into protect & can void the warranty!
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
If you choose to install the amplifier by yourself, please read the entire
owner’s manual carefully.
Before you start your installation, please take all steps into consideration.
If in doubt, please go to www.b2audio.com for
authorized distributors / dealers that will be able to configure your set up &
ensure the warranty of your amplifier.
PREPARATION
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before mounting or making any
connection.
Check the battery & alternator ground (-) connection. Make sure they are
properly connected/dimensioned & free of corrosion. Before selecting a
mounting location for the amplifier, please take cooling & safety into
consideration. Avoid areas with excessive vibration & up side down
installation!
In order to avoid excessive heat from the amplifier, it is recommended to find
a mounting location that allows for vertical positioning of the heatsink fins.
For safety purposes, install the amplifier in a dry and well ventilated
location and make sure no cables or other harness of the car is interfaced
with the mounting location or will present a hazard to the car’s cable,
control cables, fuel lines/tanks, hydraulic lines or other components of the
vechicle. Route the RCA cables away from high current wires, if possible run
RCA, Power and Speaker cables individually and with a good distance from each
other.
POWER CONNECTORS
12V (POWER CONNECTION)
Before mounting the amplifier, disconnect the negative (-) wire from the
battery to protect any accidental damage to the amplifier or the audio system.
The amplifiers are equipped with O AWG power & ground terminals.
It is crucial that all terminals are used with the adequate cable to ensure
correct operation.
Connect the power cables to the power terminal labeled as +12V.
The amplifier is not equipped with fuses, so external fuses are required at
both the battery and the amplifer.
Connect one end of the fuse holder to the power cable and the other end of the
fuse holder to the positive battery terminal within 8” /20 cm of the same
cable. The same shall be done at the other end of the cable that connects to
the amplifier. The fuses will protect the system and the vehicle against the
possibility of a short circuit in the power cable. Make sure that the fuses
and the fuse holder is according to the system requirements.
GND (GROUND CONNECTION)
Locate a secure grounding connection as close as possible to the amplifier.
Make sure the location is clean and provides a direct electrical connection to
the chassis of the vehicle.
Connect one end of an equal sized cable as the positive cable to the location
of ground.
It is important that the ground cable is as short as possible, but no longer
than 20” / 50 cm at maximum.
Run one end of the cable to the grounding point. Run the other end of the
cable to the mounting location.
Connect the ground cable to the terminals labeled as GND.
REM C REMOTE CONNECTION)
Run a remote turn on cable from the switched +12 V source.
This may be a toggle switch, a relay, the source unit’s remote ouput cable or
power antenna trigger cable.
Connect the remote turn on cable to the power terminal labeled as REM. The REM
out terminal is mainly intended for connection of another amplifier ran in a
chain, but it can also be used for other units.
INPUT (RCA CABLE)
Run the RCA cables away from the high current cables / speaker cables and
connect to the amplifier.
Use high qualtity cables with a secure grounding point to avoid amplifier
malfunction and / or alternator whine.
Speaker Connection
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 1 OHM ~ 8 OHM
Loads under what is specified will cause excessive heat & the amplifier
will reach thermal at a faster rate & will eventually go into protect.
Impedance load under 1 ohm is not warranted!
We recommend using minumum 8 Ga speaker cables to acquire the intended
performance & efficiency.
Run the speaker cables from your speakers to the amplifier’s mounting
location.
Ensure these are ran separately and away from high current cables and if
possible the RCA cables as well.
In all cases where cables are penetrating the vechile’s chassis use grommets
to protect the cable.
Connect the speaker wires according to the terminals on the speaker(s). Strip
3/8”/ 1 cm of insulation of the end of each cable and twist the cable strands
together tightly. Make sure there are no stray strands that could touch other
cables or terminals as it can cause a short circut.
Crimp spade plugs over the end of the cable or tin the ends with solder to
provide a solid terminal.
Connect the cable ends to the amplifier as shown in the diagram. Note, the
amplifier’s soeaker terminals are internally bridged.
CAUTION
INSTALLATION OF THE AMPLIFIER SHALL BE DONE IN THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
- Connect the +12V wire, keep in mind this wire has to be fused at the battery as well.
- Ensure the ground is appropriate, then connect it to the amplifier.
- Connect the switched remote.
- Reattach negative wire (ground) to the battery.
- Operation over 16V will cause the amplifier to go into protect & can void the warranty!
TROUBLESHOOTING
The protection circuits of the amplifier prevents severe damages from faulty
conditions & improper use.
The protection indicatior will switch on due to short circuit connection &
speaker overload, thus the amplifier will be turned off.
Prior to inspecting the occurred problem, turn all levels down & all power
off, then carefully check the installation for wiring mistakes, shorts or
faulty ground (GND). If the amplifier shuts down due to excessive heat, the
protection indicator will light up; please allow time for the unit to be
cooled off. Before removing your amplifier, refer to the list below and follow
the suggested procedures step by step. If not at ease, contact an authorized
installer which can assist you.
AMPLIFIER DOESN’T TURN ON
- Measure voltage on the +12V terminal.
- Ensure that the remote terminal has min. 13.8 V DC remote connection.
- Recheck the ground (GND) connection. Inspect the in-line fuses.
- Check the protection LED is not on.
PROTECTION LED IS LIT ONCE THE AMPLIFIER IS TURNED ON
- Check shorts on speaker wires & the connected load / impedance. Check power cables & GND.
- Disconnect the speaker cables and reset the amplifier.
- High / Low voltage, operation voltage is 9.5V~16 Voltages below / beyond this will cause the amplifier to go into protect.
FUSE BLOWING
- Measure the speaker impedance & that it is in accordance with the configuration.
- Inspect the power cable for shorts along with vehicle chassis.
OVERHEATING
- Measure the speaker impedance & that it is in accordance with the configuration.
- Check speaker shorts.
- Ensure airflow around the amplifier is sufficient & that the amplifier is not installed in areas of excessive vibration & upside down!
AUDIO OUTPUT INSUFFICIENT – DISTORTED SOUND
- Ensure that the gain settings on the amplifier is matched with the output level of the head unit.
- Adjust the head unit volume.
- Check speaker shorts.
- Adjust the crossover frequencies in accordance with the setup.
- If no output at all, check the RCA connections & the cable itself.
TURN ON THUMP
- Disconnect the signal input to the amplifier, then turn it on and off.
a) If the noise is cancelled, then connect a delay turn on module on the REM
wire running from the source unit to the amplifier.
b) Use another 12V source for REM lead to the amplifier. If the noise is
cancelled, use a relay to isolate the amplifier from the turn on thump.
HIGH HISS – ALTERNATOR WHINE
- Ensure that all signal transferring wires (RCA, speaker cables etc) are kept seperately / away from the power and the ground wires.
- Bypass all electrical components between the Head unit and the amplifier. Connect the Head unit directly to the amplifier’s input. If the noise is eliminated, the unit bypassed is the one causing the noise.”
- Remove the existing ground wires for all electrical components installed. Ensure that the point of ground is 100% metal which has been grinded free of rust, paint etc.
- Replace the ground cable from the OEM battery / alternator and ensure it is grounded accordingly.
- Test the battery and alternator load (can be carried out by a professional).
Ensure that the vehichle’s electrical system is in a good condition, this includes distributor, alternator, spark plugs / wires, voltage regulators etc.
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LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION
B2 audio offers a limited warranty under the following terms:
The product is to be free of defects in material & workmanship under normal
use for a period of 1 year from the date of the original purchase, when
installed by an authorized dealer. Items not installed by authorized dealers
will be warrantied for 30 days from the original purchase. Original sales
receips must be accompanied with all returns. The warranty applies to the
original purchaser of the product & it being sold by authorized B2 audio
dealers.
The warranty does not cover:
- Damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, improper operation, water / solvents & shipping.
- Product modification, neglect, failure to follow installation instructions & misrepresentation by the seller.
- Products used for competition purposes or are of such a charachter 4. Any product that has been opened.
- Products that has had the serial number defaced, altered or removed.
- The cost of shipping the product back for repair to an authorized repair centre & cost of return of non-defective items.