Rockford Fosgate Punch 100 Guide

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car audio

fanatics

for

punch

2-Channel Amplifiers

Operation & Installation

PUNCH 100 PUNCH 150 PUNCH 250 PUNCH 360 PUNCH 500 PUNCH 800

Dimensions

2.60" (6.60cm) H 2.60" (6.60cm) H 2.60" (6.60cm) H 2.60" (6.60cm) H 2.60" (6.60cm) H 2.60" (6.60cm) H

9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W

6.70" (17.01cm) L 6.70" (17.01cm) L 7.70" (19.55cm) L 8.70" (22.04cm) L 9.70" (24.63cm) L 14.70" (37.33cm) L

Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.5dB

Bandwidth 10Hz to 200kHz ±3dB

Damping Factor @ 4Ω(at output connector ) >200

Slew Rate 30 Volts µs

IM Distortion (IHF) <0.05%

Source Unit Compatibility (+15dB gain overlap) 17V max. (low level in)

Input Sensitivity (+0dB gain overlap) Variable from 250mV to 4V (low level in)

Variable from 650mV to 11V (high level in)

Protection NOMAD - Internal analog-computer output protection circuitry limits power in case of

overload. Thermal switch shuts down the amplifier in case of overheating.

Battery Fusing Rating (External to Amplifier) 15A 20A 30A 40A 50A 60A*

Fuse Type ATC ATC ATC ATC AGU AGU

Equalization (45Hz Punch Bass) Adjustable Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable

(0, +6, +12dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB)

Input Impedance 20k ohms

*recommended fuse not supplied

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

PECIFICATIONS

– i –

PUNCH 100 PUNCH 150 PUNCH 250 PUNCH 360 PUNCH 500 PUNCH 800

Dynamic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4 Volts

Mono into a 4ΩLoad

160 Watts x 1 170 Watts x 1 320 Watts x 1 450 Watts x 1 710 Watts x 1 960 Watts x

Per channel into a 2ΩLoad

80 Watts x 2 80 Watts x 2 160 Watts x 2 210 Watts x 2 330 Watts x 2 480 Watts x 2

Per channel into a 4ΩLoad

50 Watts x 2 60 Watts x 2 100 Watts x 2 140 Watts x 2 210 Watts x 2 240 Watts x 2

Continuous Power Rating (Competition Standard) - Measured at 13.8 Battery Volts

RMS continuous power per channel,

25 Watts x 2 37.5 Watts x 2 62.5 Watts x 2 90 Watts x 2 125 Watts x 2 200 Watts x 2

both channels driven into a 4Ωload

from 20 to 20,000 Hz with less than

0.05% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

RMS continuous power per channel,

50 Watts x 2 75 Watts x 2 125 Watts x 2 180 Watts x 2 250 Watts x 2 400 Watts x 2

both channels driven into a 2Ωload

from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with less than

0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

RMS continuous power mono into a

100 Watts x 1 150 Watts x 1 250 Watts x 1 360 Watts x 1 500 Watts x 1 800 Watts x 1

4Ωload from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with

less than 0.1% Total Harmonic

Distortion (THD)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 100dB A-weighted

Crossover Slope 12dB/octave Butterworth

Crossover Frequency

80Hz 80Hz 50Hz – 210Hz 50Hz – 210Hz 50Hz – 210Hz 50Hz – 210Hz

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

– ii –

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio amplifiers.

At Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduction at its best, and we are

pleasedyouchoseourproduct.Throughyearsofengineeringexpertise,handcraftsman-

ship 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 installed by an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer, as we provide specialized

training through Rockford Technical Training Institute (RTTI). Please read your

warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use.

Great product and competent installations are only a piece of the puzzle when it comes

to your system. Make sure that your installer is using 100% authentic installation

accessories from Connecting Punch in your installation. Connecting Punch has

everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to Power line and battery connectors.

Insist on it! After all, your new system deserves nothing but the best.

To add the finishing touch to your new Rockford Fosgate image order your Rockford

wearables, which include everything from T-shirts and jackets to hats and sunglasses.

To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories, in the

U.S. call 602-967-3565 or FAX 602-967-8132. For all other countries, call +001-602-

967-3565 or FAX +001-602-967-8132.

If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product,

we recommend that you see your Rockford Fosgate dealer. If you need further

assistance, you can call us direct at 1-800-669-9899. Be sure to have your serial

number, model number and date of purchase available when you call.

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100dB

MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND

SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER

130dB. USE COMMON SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.

The serial number can be found on the outside of the box. Please record it in

the space provided below as your permanent record. This will serve as

verification of your factory warranty and may become useful in recovering your

amplifier if it is ever stolen.

Serial Number: ________________________________

Model Number: ________________________________

ABLE

ONTENTS

Specifications .............................................................................................. i

Introduction................................................................................................ 1

Punch Amplifier Accessory Pack ................................................................... 1

2-Channel Feature Chart .............................................................................. 2

Design Features .......................................................................................... 4

Installation Considerations ........................................................................... 6

Mounting Location ...................................................................................... 7

Battery and Charging .................................................................................. 8

Wiring the System ....................................................................................... 8

Using Passive Crossovers ........................................................................... 10

Table of Component Values........................................................................ 11

Installation ............................................................................................... 12

System Diagrams...................................................................................... 18

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 21

Dynamic Power Measurements................................................................... 23

Warranty Information ................................................................................ 25

International Information ............................................................................ 26

Sections marked

ADVANCED OPERATION

include in-depth

technical information

Sections marked

TROUBLESHOOTING

include recommendations for

curing installation problems

Sections marked

INSTALLATION

include “slam dunk”

wiring connections

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TROUBLE-S

Welcome to Rockford Fosgate! This manual is designed to provide information

for the owner, salesperson and installer. For those of you who want quick

information on how to install this product, please turn to the

Installation

Section

of this manual or refer to the icons listed below. Other information can

be located by using the Table of Contents. We, at Rockford Fosgate, have

worked very hard to make sure all the information in this manual is current. But,

as we are constantly finding new ways to improve our product, this information

is subject to change without notice.

GETTING STARTED

NTRODUCTION

Rockford engineers designed the Punch 2-channel amplifiers to withstand

the rugged automotive environment while delivering superior sound quality

in a flexible, reliable, and efficient package. TRANS•ANA is a low voltage

circuit in the preamp stage of all Punch amplifiers that lets the music sound

crystal clear and very real, even when played at high volume levels. This is

matched with TOPAZ, a unique grounding circuit used to eliminate noise

problems associated with car audio systems and their installation. Flexibility

is accomplished with the use of a built-in crossover. The use of a protection

circuit called NOMAD, along with MOSFET and DSM (Discrete Surface

Mount) technologies improve amplifier efficiency. The result of these

components give the Punch amplifier awesome sound quality in a “Bullet

Proof” package. An explanation of these technologies, most of which are

exclusively designed and patented by Rockford, are described in the

Technical Design Features.

– 1 –

UNCH

MPLIFIER

CCESSORY

ACK

The accessory pack shipped with the Punch 2-channel amplifiers includes

the mounting hardware necessary to secure the amp to the vehicle and to

attach the end caps to the amplifier.

Installation & Operation Manual

Punch Verification Certificate

(4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x 3/4" Phillips)

(1) ATC Inline Fuseholder

(1) ATC 15 Amp Fuse (Punch 100)

(1) ATC 20 Amp Fuse (Punch 150)

(1) ATC 30 Amp Fuse (Punch 250)

(1) ATC 40 Amp Fuse (Punch 360)

(1) AGU 50 Amp Fuse (Punch 500)

Note:

Refer to the Specification section of this manual for recommended

Punch 800 fuse size.

– 2 –

UNCH

2-C

HANNEL

MPLIFIER

EATURE

HART

100 150 250 360 500 800

# of CHANNELS 22 2 222

RMS Power per channel (4Ω) 25x2 37.5x2 62.5x2 90x2 125x2 200x2

RMS Power per channel (2Ω) 50x2 70x2 125x2 180x2 250x2 400x2

RMS Power Bridged/Mono (4Ω) 100x1 140x1 250x1 360x1 500x1 800x1

Stable Into: (each channel) 2Ω2Ω2Ω2Ω2Ω2Ω

Stable into: (bridged/mono) 4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω

CIRCUITRY

TRANS•

ana

– circuit topology xx x xxx

TRANS•

nova

– patented circuit topology

–– – –––

Class-G – high efficiency topology –– – –––

MEHSA – heat dissipating technology –x x xxx

TOPAZ

– patented noise eliminating circuitry

xx x xxx

DSM – discrete surface mount xx x xxx

MOSFETs – power supply & output devices xx x xxx

NOMAD – protection circuit xx x xxx

FEATURES

Die Cast Heatsink

xx x xxx

Hi-Level Inputs – for factory radios xx x xxx

RCA Inputs – for aftermarket radios xx x xxx

Balanced Inputs – – – – – –

Input Switches – eliminates “Y” adaptors –– – –––

Pass-Thru – feeds signal to aux. amp –– – –––

Pwr/Spk Screw Terminals x x – – – –

Pwr/Spk Block Terminals – – x x x x

4 Gauge Pwr/Gnd – – – – – –

– 3 –

100 150 250 360 500 800

Adjustable Punch Bass x – – – – –

(0dB/+6dB/+12dB @ 45Hz)

Variable Punch Bass – x x x x x

(0dB ~+18dB @ 45Hz)

Adjustable Xover (80Hz)

HP/FULL/LP

––––

Variable Xover (50Hz ~ 210Hz) – –

HP/FULL/LP

Crossover Slope (Butterworth) 12dB 12dB 12dB 12dB 12dB 12dB

Phase Warp (0

~ 180

)------

GENERAL

B+ Fuse Size 15A ATC 20A ATC 30A ATC 40A ATC 50A AGU 60A AGU

Dimensions (H x W x L) 2.60" x 2.60" x 2.60" x 2.60" x 2.60" x 2.60" x

9.60" x 9.60" x 9.60" x 9.60" x 9.60" x 9.60" x

6.70" 6.70" 7.70" 8.70" 9.70" 14.70"

(6.60cm x (6.60cm x (6.60cm x (6.60cm x (6.60cm x (6.60cm x

24.38cm x 24.38cm x 24.38cm x 24.38cm x 24.38cm x 24.38cmx

17.01cm) 17.01cm) 19.55cm) 22.04cm) 24.63cm) 37.33cm)

1Additional information on features, specifications and system designs can be

found at: www.rockfordfosgate.com

2Trans•nova is patented under U.S. Patent 4,467,288

3TOPAZ is patented under U.S. Patent 5,751,823

4Diecast Heatsink is patented under U.S. Patent D401,225

5HP = 12dB/octave High-Pass / LP = 12dB/octave Low-Pass / FULL = Full Range

6Recommended fuse not supplied with amplifier

--INTERNAL USE ONLY--

Heatsink Type #1 #1 #2 #3 #4 #6

9 8 4 7653 21

L+

L–

R+

R– + –

B+ GND

Left Right

+ –

L+

L–

R+

R–

REM

HP–Full–LP

80Hz

Crossover High

Level

Input

LED

Left

Input Right

Input

Gain

+12dB

+6dB

0dB

Punch

Bass

Speaker

+ L –

Speaker

+ R –

110

210 Hz

145

190

L+

L–

R+

R–

L+

L–

R+

R–

321

8429

752

6 6

REM

B+ GND

HP–Full–LP

Crossover

High

Level

Input

LED

Right

Gain

Right

Input

Left

Input

Left

Gain

Crossover

Frequency

Punch

Bass

ESIGN

EATURES

– 4 –

Punch 100

Punch 150

9 8 4 7653 2 1

L+

L–

R+

R–

L+

L–

R+

R–

REM

+ –

B+ GND

HP–Full–LP

80Hz

Crossover High

Level

Input

LED

Left

Input Right

Input Gain

Left Right

Punch

Bass

+ –

Punch 250 / Punch 360 / Punch 500

Punch 800

321

8428752

6 6

110

210 Hz

145

190

Speaker

+ L –

L+

L–

R+

R–

L+

L–

R+

R–

REM B+ GND

LED

HP–Full–LP

Crossover

Right

Gain

Right

Input

Left

Input

Left

Gain

Crossover

Frequency

Punch

Bass

High

Level

Input Speaker

+ R –

– 5 –

1. Cast Aluminum Heatsink – The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch

amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifier's circuitry. The

inherent advantage of casting provides a 30% improvement of cooling

over conventional extrusion heatsink designs.

2. Speaker/Power Terminals – These gold-plated connectors are used for

the connection of speaker and power wire and are immune to corrosion

that can cause signal degradation. The Punch 100 and Punch 150

utilize a barrier strip that will accept #10 spade lugs or bare speaker and

power wires sized from 10-18 AWG. The Punch 250, Punch 360,

Punch 500, and Punch 800 utilize heavy duty terminal block connec-

tors that will accept bare wires size from 8-18AWG.

3. REM Terminal – This spade terminal is used to remotely turn-on and

turn-off the amplifier when +12V DC is applied.

4. RCA Input Jacks – The industry standard RCA jack provides an easy

connection for signal level input. They are gold-plated to resist the signal

degradation caused by corrosion.

5. High Level Inputs – The high level inputs use a detachable connector

terminated with 20 AWG leads. These inputs should be used if the source

unit has only speaker line (high level) outputs and not RCA outputs.

6. Gain Control – The input gain control is preset to match the output of

most source units. They can be adjusted to match output levels from a

variety of source units.

7. Punch Bass – The Punch Bass helps correct for acoustical deficiencies

in the listening environment. The Punch Bass allows a narrow band

adjustmentat45Hzto help reproducefullrangesound without excessive

boost. The Punch 100 utilizes a switch that is adjustable at 0dB/+6dB/

+12dB increments. The Punch 150,Punch 250, Punch 360, Punch

500, and Punch 800 utilize a control that is variable from 0dB to

+18dB.

8. InternalCrossover– Theinternal crossoverisused todelegatea specific

range of frequencies to the speaker system for optimum performance.

The crossover can perform three functions: High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass

(LP), or Full Range (FULL). The Punch 100 and Punch 150 utilize a

12dB/octave Butterworth crossover fixed at 80Hz. The Punch 250,

Punch 360, Punch 500, and Punch 800 utilize a 12dB/octave

Butterworth crossover variable from 50Hz to 210Hz.

9. LED Power Indicator – The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on.

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