Model P-A250

250W Class-D Amplifier Module

For use with PAGASYS systems

The Model P-A250 Class-D industrial grade audio amplifier is designed to be highly efficient while providing low
maintenance and high reliability. With tens of thousands of these amplifiers in use today, the P-A250 is the perfect
balance between muscle and intelligence for cost effective public address and general alarm systems (PAGASYS).
The modern design of the P-A250 with its built in thermal protection is housed in an easily replaceable card frame
module. The P-A250 can be quickly replaced without the need to disconnect wires or having to gain rear access.
Additionally, the light weight properties of the P-A250 allows for efficient maintenance in remote or confined spaces.
The Model P-A250’s intelligent self test capability allows for verification of performance in hot stand-by and fully
redundant systems. In addition, the P-A250 is compatible with Federal Signals Intelligent Speaker Monitoring and Tapping
(ISMT) and networked managed systems. Automatic sleep mode, overload protection, visual status indication, and parallel
banking increasing speaker loops to 500 Watt are amongst many of the P-A250’s features.

Architects’ and Engineers Specification

250 Watt Class-D cardframe amplifier with selectable frequency response and sleep mode. Incorporates LEDs to indicate:
output level, 100V line access status, amplifier failures, input overload and overheating. Optically isolated outputs to
report on amplifier failure, input signal status and power supply status. Designed for nominal 27VDC power supply. Fits
standard 3U mainframes.

F E A T U R E S

• Class-D Amplification • Overload Protection

• 250 Watt • Very low heat generation
• Designed for Voice and General Alarm application • Light Weight
• Intelligent electronics and visual status indication • Parallel Banking Capability
(increases speaker loop to 500 Watts)

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250W Class-D Amplifier Module ( P-A250)

P U B L I C
P-A250 Diagram

Audio output A, safe mode (default)

A D D R E S S
Signal Identification
Audio output A
Audio input
Audio output B, safe mode (default)
Sleep mode control
Audio output B
Status
Amplifier Fault
Power supply ON
100V line access control

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

Rated output power (rms) 100V circuit 250W

Power Supply 27VDC
Current supply (@27VDC) Sleep mode/ Full power 60mA / 12.25A
Efficiency Full power Higher than 84%
Frequency response (@ 25V rms out) Mode 1 -3dB points at 50Hz and
(selectable with on-board jumper) Mode 2 -3dB points at 180Hz and 22kHz - passband within1.5dB
HF roll off load dependant
Input common mode rejection ratio Higher than 50dB (50Hz - 18kHz)
Residual noise Sleep mode/Full power -95dB / -70dB (audible)
Input sensitivity 0.775V (rms)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) @ 27 Vdc Less than 1% (at 10Vrms, 1kHz, with a 40 ohm load)
Less than 4% at rated output
Electronic Status Report Signal Identifications Reports presence of input signal
(opto-isolated outputs Amplifier failure Output from fault comparator- resolution set to1Vrms out
3mA current sink) Power supply Report presence of 27V power supply
Amplifier controls 100V line access Line Access selected with 27V @ 3mA
(opto-isolated) Sleep mode control Sleep mode activated with 27V @ 3mA
Output Stage protection thermal Heatsinks above 90°c, resets to normal at 80°c
Short Circuit 100V Line electronically de-accessed
Overload protection short term overload Current limiting
Long term overload Current trip for 5 seconds
Amplifier status LEDs Output level 10 LEDs, from 10 to 100%
Access 100V line selected
Select Amplifier is awake (active de-select)
Cut-out Amplifier is forced into sleep mode for 2 possible reasons:
High temperature or Long term overload
Hi-Temp When temperature reaches 90°c
Overload Input signal higher than 850mV (with full load)
Operating temperature range -10ºc to +50ºc
Weight (kg) Net/Packed 3.04 / 3.32
Dimensions H x W x D 128mm x 80mm x 362mm (standard 3U rack mounting)

H O W T O O R D E R

Specify Model:
compliance is met when products are used in accordance with the
P-A250 – 250W Class-D Amplifier Module relevant user guide. In the interests of product improvement we reserve
If ordering as a replacement part, specify part – K-P-A250 the right to change specification or design without prior notice.

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