Plena LBB1935-20

Plena Power Amplifiers
LBB1930/20, LBB1935/20, LBB1938/20, LBB1938/70
en Installation and Operation manual

Plena Power Amplifiers Table of Contents | en 3
Table of contents
1 Safety 4
2 About this manual 5
2.1 Manual purpose 5
2.2 Digital document 5
2.3 Intended audience 5
2.4 Alerts and notice signs 5
2.5 Conversion tables 6
2.6 Copyright and disclaimer 6
2.7 Document history 6
3 System Overview 7
3.1 Product range introduction 7
3.2 Power amplifier range 7
4 Installation 8
5 Connection and indicators 9
5.1 Front panel indicators 9
5.2 Rear panel connectors and switches 9
5.3 Internal setting 11
6 External connections 12
6.1 Connect the back-up power supply 12
6.2 Connecting line input and loop-through 12
6.3 100V slave input 13
6.4 Constant voltage loudspeakers 13
6.5 Low impedance loudspeakers 14
6.6 Priority controlled loudspeaker 15
6.7 Power 15
7 Supervision 16
7.1 Input pilot tone 16
7.2 Battery supervision 16
7.3 Mains supervision 16
8 Operation 17
8.1 Switch ON 17
8.2 Connecting the priority input and using the control terminals 18
9 Maintenance 19
10 Technical data 20
10.1 Electrical 20
10.1.1 Mains voltage 20
10.1.2 Battery voltage 20
10.1.3 Rated power 20
10.2 Performance 20
10.2.1 Signal performance 20
10.2.2 Signal-to-Noise Ratios 20
10.2.3 Line inputs 21
10.2.4 Loudspeaker outputs 21
10.2.5 Power consumption 22
10.3 Mechanical specifications 24
10.4 Environmental conditions 24
Bosch Security Systems B.V. Installation and Operation manual 2014.01 | V1.1 | LBB193x/x0
4 en | Safety Plena Power Amplifiers
1 Safety
Prior to installing or operating products, always read the Important Safety Instructions which
are available as a separate multilingual document: Important Safety Instructions (Safety_ML).
These instructions are supplied together with all equipment that can be connected to the
mains supply.
Safety precautions
The Power Amplifier designed to be connected to the public distribution network.
– To avoid any risk of electric shock, all interventions must be carried out with
disconnected mains supply.
– The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings.
– Connection of external wiring to this equipment requires installation by qualified
personnel only.
– The operation must only be performed by qualified personnel.
– Use the apparatus in a moderate climate.
Caution!
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.
! To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in
the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
2014.01 | V1.1 | LBB193x/x0 Installation and Operation manual Bosch Security Systems B.V.
Plena Power Amplifiers About this manual | en 5
2 About this manual

2.1 Manual purpose
The purpose of this manual is to provide information required for installing, configuring,
operating and maintaining the Plena Power Amplifier.
The following related documents are available:

– Plena Voice Alarm System Operation manual.
– Plena Voice Alarm System Software manual.
2.2 Digital document

This manual is available as a digital document in the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
Refer to the product related information at: www.boschsecurity.com.
2.3 Intended audience

This manual is intended for installers, operators and users of a Plena system.
2.4 Alerts and notice signs

Four types of signs can be used in this manual. The type is closely related to the effect that
may be caused if it is not observed. These signs - from least severe effect to most severe
effect - are:
Notice!
Containing additional information. Usually, not observing a ‘notice’ does not result in damage
to the equipment or personal injuries.
Caution!
The equipment or the property can be damaged, or persons can be lightly injured if the alert
! is not observed.
Warning!
! The equipment or the property can be seriously damaged, or persons can be severely injured
if the alert is not observed.
Danger!
Not observing the alert can lead to severe injuries or death.
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2.5 Conversion tables

In this manual, SI units are used to express lengths, masses, temperatures etc. These can be
converted to non-metric units using the information provided below.
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 1m= 3.281 ft
1 mi = 1.609 km 1 km = 0.622 mi
Table 2.1: Conversion of units of length
1 lb = 0.4536 kg 1 kg = 2.2046 lb
Table 2.2: Conversion of units of mass
1 psi = 68.95 hPa 1 hPa = 0.0145 psi

Table 2.3: Conversion of units of pressure
Notice!
1 hPa = 1 mbar
9
_
°F = . °C + 32
5
5
_
°C = . (°F - 32)
9
2.6 Copyright and disclaimer

All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by
any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of the publisher. For information on getting permission for reprints and
excerpts, contact Bosch Security Systems B.V..
The content and illustrations are subject to change without prior notice.
2.7 Document history

Release date Documentation version Reason
2014.01.10 V1.0 1st edition.
2014.01.21 V1.1 2nd edition. Minor technical

data changes.
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3 System Overview
3.1 Product range introduction
The Power Amplifier is part of the Plena product range. The Plena product range provides
public address solutions for places where people gather to work, worship, trade, or to relax. It
is a family of system elements that are combined to create public address systems tailored for
virtually any application. The Plena product range includes:
– Mixers
– Pre‑amplifiers
– Power amplifiers
– Music source unit
– Digital message manager
– Feedback suppressor
– Call stations
– "All-In-One" system
– Voice Alarm System
– Timer
– Charger
– Loop amplifier
The various elements are designed to complement each other using matched acoustical,
electrical and mechanical specifications.
All Plena Power Amplifiers in this manual are designed for use in EN54‑16 and EN60849
compliant systems.
3.2 Power amplifier range

The Plena Power Amplifier range consists of the following mono amplifiers:
– 120W LBB 1930/20 (2 units high).
– 240W LBB 1935/20 (2 units high).
– 480W LBB 1938/x0 (3 units high).
In this manual all illustrations show either the LBB 1938/x0 power amplifier that is 3 units
high, the LBB 1930/20, LBB 1935/20 power amplifier that is 2 units high. All connections are
similar between the different power amplifiers. These power amplifiers have 70V and 100V
constant voltage outputs and a low impedance output for 4 or 8 Ohm loudspeakers.
Two inputs, "Priority" and "Program", give priority and controlled outputs. A 100V slave input
gives connection to existing loudspeaker lines. The line inputs are balanced and have a
loop‑through facility. The amplifiers have overload and short‑circuit protection. A temperature
controlled fan and overheat protection gives high reliability. Battery operation with automatic
switchover from the mains supply is available.
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4 Installation
The power amplifier is intended for tabletop use, however the unit can also be mounted in a
19” rack. For 19" rack installation; use:
– The 19" rack mounting brackets which come with the product.
– Standard M6 mounting screws: 16 mm thread depth, 20 mm total length.
The power amplifier has an internal fan regulated to keep the temperature inside the unit
within safe operating conditions.
0 dB
-6 dB
-20 dB
Figure 4.1: Brackets for 19" rack mounting
Notice!
If you install the product into a 19” rack:
- Ensure that it does not exceed the overheating temperature (+45°C ambient).
- Make sure that warm air that is expelled from the side and rear can flow away.
- Ensure sufficient ventilation and enough room, about 10cm / 4” behind the unit for cables
and connections.
- Use the included Bosch 19” mounting brackets (LBC 1901/00) x2.
- Remove the tabletop feet from the bottom of the unit.
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5 Connection and indicators

5.1 Front panel indicators
1 2 3 4 5 6
0 dB
-6 dB
-20 dB Status
Pilot-Tone B a tte ry Mains O v e r he a t
Figure 5.1: LBB 1930/20 LBB 1935/20 and LBB 1938/20
1. VU meter LED’s for -20, -6, 0dB and power ON.

2. Pilot‑Tone supervised function that monitors a 20 kHz pilot tone.
3. Battery supervised function to indicate battery operation.
4. Mains supervised function to indicate mains supply.
5. Overheat supervised function to give warning of overheating.
6. Air inlet cooling is made by forced ventilation from front to back. Amplifiers can be
stacked on top of each other. A supply of cool air from the front is necessary.
5.2 Rear panel connectors and switches

20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13
Input 1 Input 2 Slave Input Fault Relays' Output Apparatus delivered

Priority Enable 100V
Pilot-tone
Detector
Input Battery Main Power
Battery
Detection
connectored for 230V~
230V~ 240V~
Power
12
OffOn NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC OffOn 100V
Rated input
0 Power : 1600VA
Input 1 Priority
Loopthrough 1
2..24V GND 2..24V GND 100V 0
Direct O utput
100V 0 70V 0 8
70V
0
8ohm 11
F702
F701
Input 2 Program 100V/70V
Loopthrough 2
Default Off Default On S election (12A)
Priority Only
Input 1 Priority
2...24V- Input 1
+
-
Input 1-Priority Input 2-Program 0
No Priority
0
0V- Input 2
Input 2 Enable + Priority
2..24V- Enable -
0V- Mute
S lave Input 100V 100V
0
Priority Controlled Output 24V DC In
100V 0 1 00V 0 10
Input Input Priority Only No Priority
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Figure 5.2: LBB 1930/20 LBB 1935/20
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20 19 18 17 16 15 14
Input 1 Priority Fault Relays' Output Power
Input 1 Input 2 Slave Input

Priority Enable 100V
Loopthrough 1
Input 2 Program
Loopthrough 2
Pilot-tone
Detector
Input Battery Main Power
Battery
Detection
12
Input 1 Priority +
2...24V- Input 1 -
0V- Input 2 OffOn NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC OffOn
Input 2 Enable +
2..24V- Enable -
0V- Mute
Apparatus
delivered
2..24V GND 2..24V GND 100V 0
Slave Input 100V 100V
0
100V
0 100V
Direct O utput
0 70V 0 8
connectored
for 230V~
11
Default Off Default On 70V
0
8ohm
Input 1-Priority Input 2-Progr am
F702
F701
100V/70V
Selection (12A) Rated input
Priority Only
0
No Priority Priority Controlled Output
Power : 1600VA
10
0 24V DC In
Priority
100V 0V 100V 0V
Input Input
Priority Only No Priority 8
Input Output
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9
Figure 5.3: LBB 1938/x0
Note that slight deviations from the rear panel layout shown may occur.
1. Priority line input 1 (XLR/balanced)
2. Level control input 1
3. Priority loopthrough output 1 (XLR/balanced)
4. Program line input 2 (XLR/balanced)
5. Level control input 2
6. Program loopthrough output 2 (XLR/balanced)
7. Priority controlled loudspeaker output terminals
8. 24 Vdc power supply terminals
9. Earth connection screw
10. Mains fuse (T10A)
11. Mains connector (3-pole)
12. ON - OFF switch
13. Voltageselector (Not on LBB 1938/x0)
14. Loudspeaker direct output terminals
15. Battery detection
16. Fault relay output
17. Pilot-Tone detection
18. 100 V slave input terminals
19. Input 2 enable control terminals
20. Input 1 priority control terminals
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5.3 Internal setting

The output voltage of the priority controlled loudspeaker outputs can be set to 70V or 100V. A
high power fuse inside the unit is used as a voltage selector. Insert the high power fuse into
fuse holder F701 for 100V selection (default setting), or into fuse holder F702 for 70V
selection. This selection does not affect the output voltage of the loudspeaker direct outputs.
F701 100V
F702 70V
Figure 5.4: Internal fuse setting LBB 1930/20, LBB 1935/20, LBB 1938/x0
See also
– Rear panel connectors and switches, page 9
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6 External connections
6.1 Connect the back-up power supply
The power amplifier has a 24VDC input (8) screw terminal to connect a back-up power supply.
You must connect an earth (9) to the unit to increase the electrical stability of the system.
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NC NO Loopthrough Detectoe Input
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2
Input Main Power
NC 1 Priority
2...24V- 2. . 24V
Off On 24 0V~ 0V- InputInput 1

Input
2
2
2..24V- Enable
+
-
Defa G ND 2. . 24V
Input
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Off On B attery
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Slave C OM
Input NC NO
100V 100V COM
NC
0 O ff O 240V~
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2-P rogra Direct
10 0V O utp m 100 V
0
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0 8
100V
0
0
70V
0
R ated
70 V
8ohm input
Input
F701
F702
100V/70V
Selection Power
(12A) : 1600VA
0 100V Priority
Contro
Priority
0 Only
8 0
70V Input
100V
0
lled O
1 00V
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24V DC
Priority
No Priority
0
0 0 In
R ated
8ohm input
F701
Power
F702
100V/70
Selectio
V : 160
n (12A) 0VA
Priority Priority
100V
Controlle 0 Only
No Priority
0 d O utp 0
ut 24 Priority
10 0V V DC
0 In
-
+
12 VD
-
C +
12 VD
C
Figure 6.1: Back‑up power supply
6.2 Connecting line input and loop-through

The power amplifier has a balanced line input for connection to a pre‑amplifier or a mixer. Use
the loop‑through connection to connect the power amplifier to another power amplifier if
more power is needed. Each power amplifier must be connected to its own set of
loudspeakers. Do not connect power outputs to each other.
Use program line input 2 (4) and line loop‑through 2 (6) for normal operation without priority.
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Input
NO C
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Input
NO C
OM NC NO 230V~ for 230V~ ed
100V 100V NO C 100V 100V COM
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100V
0 0 8
100V
0
70V 70V
0 0
R ated R ated
8ohm input 8ohm input
F701
F701
Inpu t Inpu t
F702
F702
100V/70V Power 100V/70V Power

Selection : 16 00V Selection : 1600V
(12A) A (12A) A
Priority Priority Priority Priority
10 0V
Controlle 0 Only
No Priority
10 0V
Controlle 0 Only
No Priority
0 d O utpu 0
0 d Output 0
Inpu t 1 00V t 24V

Priority
Inpu t 24V DC
Priority
DC In 1 00V
0 0 In
Figure 6.2: Line input and loop‑through
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6.3 100V slave input

The power amplifiers have a 100V slave input (18) that can be connected to an existing 100V
loudspeaker line. In this way it is easy to connect an additional power amplifier on a remote
location for more output power. The 100V input is not affected by the control terminals for
input 1 priority (20) or input 2 enable (19).
Input 1 Input 2 S lave Input Fault Relays' Output Apparatus delivered

2. . 24V G ND 2. . 24V G ND 100V 0 LBB 1938/10 8900 193 81001
P riority E na ble 100V Input Battery Main Power
Power
230V~ 240V~
D e fa ult O ff D e fa ult O n Pilot-tone Battery
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Max. output power 720W
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Rated input
0 Power : 1600VA
Input 1 Priority D ire ct O utput 70V
0
8ohm
Loopthrough 1
2. . 24V G ND 2. . 24V G ND 100V 0 100V 0 70V 0 8
F702
F701
Input 2 Program 100V/70V
Loopthrough 2
D e fa ult O ff D e fa ult O n S election (12A)
Priority Only
Input 1 Priority
2...24V- Input 1
+
-
Input 1-P r iority Input 2-P rogra m 0
No Priority
0
0V- Input 2
Input 2 Enable + Priority
2..24V- Enable -
0V- Mute
S lave Input 100V 100V Priority Controlled Output 24V DC In
0
100V 0 100V 0
Input Input Priority Only No Priority
Figure 6.3: 100 V slave input
Notice!
If the 100V slave input is used, and the 0V and 100V are incorrectly connected, no pilot tone
is detected on the power amplifier. Refer to section Input pilot tone, page 16, for more
information.
6.4 Constant voltage loudspeakers

The power amplifier can drive 100V constant voltage loudspeakers at full power (100V) or half
power (70V). Connect the loudspeakers in parallel and check the loudspeaker polarity for in-
phase connection. The summed loudspeaker power should not exceed the rated amplifier
power.
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6.5 Low impedance loudspeakers

Connect low impedance loudspeakers to the 8 ohm/0 terminals. This output can deliver the
rated output power into an 8 ohm load. Connect multiple loudspeakers in a series/parallel-
arrangement to make the combined impedance 8 ohm or higher. Check the loudspeaker
polarity for in‑phase connection.
8 Ohm
8 Ohm 8 Ohm
8 Ohm 8 Ohm
100 V 70 V 4 Ohm
4 Ohm
8 Ohm
LBB 1938/10
Plena
480W
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1
P riori Inpu t 2 S
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230V~ power
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0 8
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F701
Inpu t
F702
100V/70V Power
Selection
(12A)
: 1600V
A
Priority Priority
Only
100V
Controlle 0
No Priority
0 d O utpu 0
Inpu t 1 00V t 24V

Priority
0
DC In
D ire ct O utput
100V 0 70V 0 8
Priority Controlled Output 24V DCIn

100V 0 100V 0
Priority Only No Priority
Priority Only No Priority
Figure 6.4: Priority input and control terminals
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6.6 Priority controlled loudspeaker

Loudspeakers connected to the Priority Only output will receive only audio signals with
priority, like calls from a call station.
Loudspeakers connected to the No Priority output will receive all audio signals, such as music,
but no signals with priority, like calls.
6.7 Power
Use the mains lead to connect the amplifier to the power supply.
LBB 1
938/10
Plena
480W
Max. output Power
8900
193 81001 Input
Amplifier 1
P riority Input 2 S
R ated power
output 720W
230V~ power
,50/60Hz 180W
E na ble lave Input
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Input
1 Priority
Fault
Loopthrough
Relays
Input
2 Program
1
Pilot-ton ' Outpu
Loopthrough
Detectoe Input
B attery t
Input
2
1 Priority 2. . 24V r Main Power
2...24V-
0V- InputInput 1 +
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2
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230V~ ed for 23 0V~
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0 O ff On 240V~
Input Power
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0 8
100V
0
70V
0
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8ohm
Input
F701
F702
100V/70V
Selection Power
(12A) : 1600VA
Priority Priority
0 Only
Contro
B attery 10 0V No Priority
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Input 0 utput Priority
1 00V 24V DC
0 In
Detec App
NC NO
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C OM
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70V
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8ohm input
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F702
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Figure 6.5: Mains lead
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7 Supervision
Supervision is provided for:
– Pre‑amplifier and power amplifier function
– Battery and mains supervision
Relays are provided on the rear panel for the each supervised function and are normally
energized (fail‑safe). Each relay has 3 contacts, normally open, common and normally closed.
If an application does not need supervision, the indicators on the front panel can be set to
“OFF” with the switches next to each relay output. The relays always function and are
independent of the indicator switch setting.
7.1 Input pilot tone

The Plena Voice Alarm System uses a pilot tone of 20kHz at -20dBV to supervise the pre-
amplifier, the connections between the pre‑amplifier and the power amplifier and function of
the power amplifier. If the input signal from the pre‑amplifier stops, the mains and battery fail,
or the power amplifier stops for any other reason, the pilot‑tone stops, the pilot‑tone fault
indication shows on the front panel and a signal is given on the Input fault relay. If the power
amplifier stops through overheat, then the overheat indicator shows on the front panel, the
signal is given on the Input fault relay.
The pilot‑tone detection indicator can be set to “ON” or “OFF” with the pilot‑tone detection
switch (17), see Rear panel connectors and switches, page 9. The pilot‑tone indicator on the
front panel is set to “OFF”, but the fault relay switch still functions.
7.2 Battery supervision

The power amplifier supervises the availability of the back‑up power supply.
If the battery supply fails the battery fault indication shows on the front panel and the battery
fault relay switches over.
The battery supervision indicator can be set to “ON” or “OFF” with the battery detection
switch (15), Rear panel connectors and switches, page 9. The battery indicator on the front
panel is set to “OFF”, but the fault relay switch still functions.
The amplifier will work between 20VDC and 26.5VDC. Below 20VDC the amplifier will shut
down if the mains is not present.
The amplifier will automatically switch from primary power (mains) to backup power (24VDC),
this changeover is automatic. During switch over a glitch can be heard in the audio signal,
typically this lasts less than 1 second, maximum 2 seconds duration.
7.3 Mains supervision

The power amplifier supervises the availability of the mains supply. If the mains supply fails
(falls below the threshold of -20%), and the back‑up power supply takes over, the fault relay
moves to the NOK position. A mains fault indication shows on the front panel and a fault state
is given by the mains fault relay.
Plena Power Amplifiers Operation | en 17
8 Operation
8.1 Switch ON
Put the power switch on the rear of the power amplifier in the “I” position.
LBB 1
938/10
Plena
480W
Max. output Power
8900
193 81001 Input
Amplifier 1
P riority Input 2 S
R ated power
output 720W
230V~ power
,50/60Hz 180W
E na ble lave Input
Made in C hina
S /N. A035413
Design
& Q uality
The Netherlands NL-4827HG
N663
100V
-10
Input
1 Priority
Fault
Loopthrough
Relays
Input
2 Program
1
Pilot-ton ' Outpu
Loopthrough
Detectoe Input
B attery t
Input
2
1 Priority 2. . 24V r Main Power
2...24V-
0V- InputInput 1 +
Defa G ND 2. . 24V
elays' ult O
-
Input
2
ff Defa G ND 100V O ff On B attery
2
2..24V- Enable
+ Input ult O
n 0 Detectio Apparatus
0V- MuteEnable
1-P riority NO C
Outp ut Slave
- OM NC NO n connector delivered
230V~ ed for 23 0V~
C OM
Input NC NO
100V 100V COM
NC
0 O ff On 240V~
Input Power
2-P rogra Direct
t B att m 100V O utput
ery Main Po
0 70V
0 8
100V
0
70V
0
R ated
wer input
8ohm
Input
F701
F702
100V/70V
Selection Power
(12A) : 1600VA
Priority Priority
0 Only
Contro
B attery 10 0V No Priority
lled O 0
Input 0 utput Priority
1 00V 24V DC
0 In
Detec App
NC NO
tion connecara tus deliver
tor ed
23 0V~ ed for 230
C OM
NC NO
COM
NC V~
Off On 240 V~
Powe
Di re ct r
10 0V O utpu
0
t
70 V 100V
0 8 0
70V
0
Rated
8ohm input
Powe
F701
F702
100V/7
Selec
0V r : 1 600
tion (12A) VA
Priority Priorit
y Only
10 0V
Control 0
No Priorit
led Outp ut
0 y
0 LinePriority
10 0V 24 V DC
T10In
fus e
0 L2 50
V
Figure 8.1: Power switch and power connection
1 2 3 4 5 6
0 dB
-6 dB
-20 dB Status
Pilot-Tone B a tte ry Mains O v e r he a t
Figure 8.2: LBB 1930/20 LBB 1935/20, LBB 1938/x0
If mains power or back‑up power is available, the VU‑bar (1) on the front of the power
amplifier is lit and shows the output level of the amplifier.
If the internal temperature reaches a critical limit due to poor ventilation or overload, an
overheat protection circuit switches “OFF” the power stage. The overheat indicator (5) shows
on the front panel and the Input fault relay switches over if the power stage is switched “OFF”
by the overheat protection circuit. The Battery operation indicator (3) lights up if the mains
power supply is failing and the back‑up battery is in use.
18 en | Operation Plena Power Amplifiers
8.2 Connecting the priority input and using the control terminals
The power amplifier is provided with a balanced priority input (Input 1‑Priority) to connect to
a pre‑amplifier or mixer.
Refer to figure 5.2 and 5.3. Apply a control voltage of 2...24V to the input 1 priority control
terminals (20) to switch “ON” the priority input (1) and mute the program input (4). A local
music source can be connected to the program input and a remote emergency system to the
priority input. The emergency source must be able to supply the 2…24V control voltage to
override the local music source. The program input can be remotely controlled by using a
switch that is connected to the input 2 enable control terminals (19). Closing the switch
forces the input to <2V and disables the program input.
Application example of the use of the power amplifier control terminals

You can use up to 6 power amplifiers in combination with the Plena LBB1925/10 System
Pre‑amplifier to build a powerful multi-zone sound system. Zone switching of BGM and calls is
done via the LBB1925/10 zone relays in combination with the power amplifier control
terminals. The LBB1925/10 controls the background music by distributing 24VDC via the
music zone relays to the input 2 enable control terminals (19).The LBB1925/10 controls the
calls by distributing 24VDC via the call zone relays to the input 1 priority control terminals
(20). Each power amplifier serves one loudspeaker zone. Each zone can be “OFF”, or receive
music or a call.
LBB1925/10
Apparatus delivered 115V 230V
Tel/EMG Trigger 1 Trigger 2 LBB1925/10 connected for 230V-
890019251005
115/230V~,50/60Hz
No.
0
1. Audio+ 5. Allcall
RS232 CD A ux
2.0V 6.Data- 100V 0 100V 0 100V 0 100V 0
/Line PCAudoln
3.Audio- 7.Data+
4.24Vd.c. 8.Chs.GND
/Line L + GND GND +

2 - 1 1 - 2
3 3 Rated Input
Power : 50VA
T0.5L 250V
R 100V 0 100V 0 100V 0 100V 0 +24V- +24V-
7 6
Warning
1- 3 3 1 3 8 1
5 4 5 4 MasterOut Out This apparatus must be earthed
4 5 2 2
Input 1 Input 2 S lave Input Fault Relays' Output Apparatus delivered Input 1 Input 2 S lave Input Fault Relays' Output Apparatus delivered
LBB 1938/10 8900 193 81001
Power LBB 1938/10 8900 193 81001
Power
230V~ 240V~ 230V~ 240V~
Pilot-tone Battery Pilot-tone Battery
Made in China
Made in China
Plena 480W P ower Amplifier Plena 480W P ower Amplifier

Max. output power 720W
Detector Detection Max. output power 720W
Detector Detection
230V~,50/60Hz 230V~,50/60Hz
N663 N663
S/N. NL-4827HG-10 S/N. NL-4827HG-10
Design & Quality Design & Quality
The Netherlands The Netherlands
Rated input OffOn NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC OffOn 100V
Rated input
0 Power : 1600VA 0 Power : 1600VA
Input 1 Priority D ire ct O utput 70V
0 Input 1 Priority D ire ct O utput 70V
0
8ohm 8ohm
Loopthrough 1 Loopthrough 1
2. . 24V G ND 2. . 24V G ND 100V 0 100V 0 70V 0 8 2. . 24V G ND 2. . 24V G ND 100V 0 100V 0 70V 0 8
F701
F702
F701
F702
Input 2 Program 100V/70V Input 2 Program 100V/70V
Loopthrough 2
Loopthrough 2
Priority Only Priority Only

Input 1 Priority
2...24V- Input 1
+
-
No Priority
0
Input 1 Priority
2...24V- Input 1
+
-
No Priority
0
0V- Input 2 0V- Input 2
Input 2 Enable + Priority Input 2 Enable + Priority
2..24V- Enable - 2..24V- Enable -
0V- Mute 0V- Mute
S lave Input 100V 100V Priority Controlled Output 24V DC In S lave Input 100V 100V Priority Controlled Output 24V DC In
0 0
100V 0 1 00V 0 100V 0 1 00V 0
Input Input Priority Only No Priority Input Input Priority Only No Priority
Figure 8.3: LBB1925/10 and power amplifier control terminals example
Plena Power Amplifiers Maintenance | en 19
9 Maintenance
The units require minimum maintenance, however to keep the units in good condition, the
following tasks should be carried out.
– Clean the units:
– Periodically clean the units with a damp, lint-free cloth.
– Clean the air inlets:
– The units can collect dust from the operation of the internal fans. The air inlets of the
units should therefore be cleaned on a yearly basis.
– Periodically check unit connections and grounding:
– To ensure that all cable connections to the units are secure.
– The ground (Protective Earth) connection of the system components.
Warning!
! Dangerous mains voltages are present inside the units. Disconnect the main power supply
before doing any maintenance tasks.
20 en | Technical data Plena Power Amplifiers
10 Technical data
10.1 Electrical
10.1.1 Mains voltage

LBB 1930/20 LBB 1935/20 230 / 115 VAC , ± 10%, 50 – 60 Hz
LBB 1938/20 230 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
LBB 1938/70 110 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
10.1.2 Battery voltage

Battery voltage 24V DC, 20 - 26.5 V
10.1.3 Rated power

LBB 1930/20 400 VA
LBB 1935/20 960 VA
LBB 1938/x0 1600 VA
10.2 Performance
10.2.1 Signal performance

Frequency response 50 Hz - 20 kHz (+1/-3 dB @ -10 dB ref. rated
output)
Distortion <1% @ rated output, 1 kHz
10.2.2 Signal-to-Noise Ratios

LBB 1930/20 > 80 dB
LBB 1935/20 > 85 dB
LBB 1938/x0 > 90 dB
Plena Power Amplifiers Technical data | en 21
10.2.3 Line inputs

3 pin XLR balanced
Sensitivity 1V
Impedance 20 kohm
CMRR > 40 dB (50 Hz - 20 kHz)
100V input, screw unbalanced
Sensitivity 100 V
Impedance 330 kohm
10.2.4 Loudspeaker outputs

Line loopthrough output (3 pin XLR balanced)
Nominal level 1V
Impedance Direct connection to line input
Maximum rated output power - 70/100V output
LBB 1930/20 240 W
LBB 1935/20 240 W
LBB 1938/x0 480 W
8 Ohm outputs
LBB 1930/20 31 V / 120 W
LBB 1935/20 44 V / 240 W
LBB 1938/x0 62 V / 480 W
Power reduction@24 V battery operations
Reference rated power -1 dB (LBB 1935/20)

-2 dB (LBB 1930/20 LBB 1938/x0)
10.2.5 Power consumption

Power (mains) LBB 1930/20 Unit
Full power 274 Watt
- 3 dB 193 Watt
- 6 dB 143** Watt
10V 41 Watt
Idle 18 Watt
Backup power
(24VDC)
Full power 7 Amp
- 3 dB 6 Amp
- 6 dB 4** Amp
10V 1 Amp
Idle 0.1 Amp
Full power 168 Watt
- 3 dB 144 Watt
- 6 dB 96 Watt
10V 24 Watt
Idle 2.4 Watt
Power (mains) LBB 1935/20 LBB 1938/x0 Unit
Full power 451 987 Watt
- 3 dB 340 715 Watt
- 6 dB 244** 508** Watt
10V 55 113 Watt
Idle 16 25 Watt
Backup power
(24VDC)
Full power 12 32 Amp
- 3 dB 11 26 Amp
- 6 dB 8** 18** Amp
10V 2 4 Amp
Idle 0.3 1 Amp
Full power 288 768 Watt
Plena Power Amplifiers Technical data | en 23
Power (mains) LBB 1935/20 LBB 1938/x0 Unit
- 3 dB 264 624 Watt
- 6 dB 192 432 Watt
10V 48 96 Watt
Idle 7.2 24 Watt
* Output limited to -3dB

** Corresponds to pink noise and voice on full power
*** Output limited for sine wave signal to -3dB
10.3 Mechanical specifications

Dimensions
Width 19”
Height (including feet) 2 Unit models: 100 mm

3 Unit models: 145 mm
Depth 2 Unit models: 250 mm

3 Unit models: 370 mm
19" Mounting brackets Included
Weight
LBB 1930/20 10.5 kg
LBB 1935/20 12.5 kg
LBB 1938/x0 25.0 kg
10.4 Environmental conditions

Operating temperature range -10 to +55°C
Storage temperature range -40 to +70°C
Relative humidity < 95%
EMC emission According to EN55103‑1
EMC immunity According to EN55103‑2
Acoustic noise level of fan < 45 dB SPL @ 1m at maximum speed
Bosch Security Systems B.V.
Torenallee 49
5617 BA Eindhoven
The Netherlands
www.boschsecurity.com
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2.2 Digital document

2.3 Intended audience

2.4 Alerts and notice signs

2.5 Conversion tables

1 ft = 0.3048 m 1m= 3.281 ft

1 psi = 68.95 hPa 1 hPa = 0.0145 psi

2.6 Copyright and disclaimer

2.7 Document history

2014.01.10 V1.0 1st edition.

2014.01.21 V1.1 2nd edition. Minor technical

3.2 Power amplifier range

Figure 4.1: Brackets for 19" rack mounting

5 Connection and indicators

Pilot-Tone B a tte ry Mains O v e r he a t

Figure 5.1: LBB 1930/20 LBB 1935/20 and LBB 1938/20

1. VU meter LED’s for -20, -6, 0dB and power ON.

5.2 Rear panel connectors and switches

Input 1 Input 2 Slave Input Fault Relays' Output Apparatus delivered

Input 2 Program 100V/70V

Input Input Priority Only No Priority

Input 1 Priority Fault Relays' Output Power

Input 1 Input 2 Slave Input

Figure 5.3: LBB 1938/x0

5.3 Internal setting

Off On 24 0V~ 0V- InputInput 1

Pow er 230V~ ed for 23 0V~

Figure 6.1: Back‑up power supply

6.2 Connecting line input and loop-through

LBB 1938/1 LBB 1

100V/70V Power 100V/70V Power

Inpu t 1 00V t 24V

Figure 6.2: Line input and loop‑through

6.3 100V slave input

Input 1 Input 2 S lave Input Fault Relays' Output Apparatus delivered

Input Input Priority Only No Priority

Figure 6.3: 100 V slave input

6.4 Constant voltage loudspeakers

6.5 Low impedance loudspeakers

ble 100V Inpu t

Inpu t 1 00V t 24V

Priority Controlled Output 24V DCIn

Priority Only No Priority

Priority Only No Priority

Figure 6.4: Priority input and control terminals

6.6 Priority controlled loudspeaker

Input 0 utput Priority

Figure 6.5: Mains lead

7.1 Input pilot tone

7.2 Battery supervision

7.3 Mains supervision

Input 0 utput Priority

Figure 8.1: Power switch and power connection

Pilot-Tone B a tte ry Mains O v e r he a t

Figure 8.2: LBB 1930/20 LBB 1935/20, LBB 1938/x0

Application example of the use of the power amplifier control terminals

/Line L + GND GND +

Plena 480W P ower Amplifier Plena 480W P ower Amplifier

Input 2 Program 100V/70V Input 2 Program 100V/70V

- 6 dB 244 508 Watt

- 6 dB 8 18 Amp