Specifications

8
AMPLIFIERS
PL325 and PL340
PL380
PL3 Series Watts per channel
Model 8 Ω 4 Ω 2 Ω
PL325 500 850 1250
PL340 800 1250 2000
PL380 1500 2500 4000
*
EIA 1 kHz, 1% THD
*Burst mode testing
required due to AC
service current limitations
RoHS
To prevent unauthorized
adjustment of input
attenuation settings, a
security lockout plate
is included with every
PowerLight 3 amplifier.
PL380 output device
(left) compared with
typical output devices.
PowerLight™ 3 Series
Concert Systems
Installed Sound
The PowerLight 3 Series are Pat Quilter’s “Ultimate
Analog” amplifiers, designed for the most demanding
concert and live-sound reinforcement applications. All
three models use our latest generation PowerLight™
technology – the world’s most efficient power supply.
The 8000 watt Class D PL380 shares a clean, efficient
control, connector and indicator layout with the Class H
PL340 (4000 watts) and PL325 (2500 watts).
All PowerLight 3 Series amplifiers have zero signal
latency, for seamless integration with existing
equipment and flawless loudspeaker alignment. The
flexible PowerLight 3 Series architecture provides
users the choice of comprehensive, networked remote
control, monitoring and DSP or the cost savings of a
simple, straightforward analog input configuration.
The PL380 amplifier now includes a detachable
power cord featuring 32 amp PowerCON®
connectors from Neutrik.™
PowerCON connectors are a robust and reliable
AC cable connector with high current capacity (32
amps) designed expressly to meet the needs of
high-power distribution systems. An inherent part of
the PowerCON design, the connector facilitates fast
and easy locking, protecting against unintentional
disconnects.
PL380 plug types remain unchanged, with the existing
NEMA L5-30P plug found on all 120V and 100V
PowerLight PL380 amplifiers, and a “Shuko” CEE 7/7
16 amp Continental European plug still in place on
the 230V PL380. All PowerLight PL325 and PL340
amplifiers will retain their existing 20 amp PowerCon
connectors and plug types.
• New32APowerCONonPL380
• Athree-positionInputSensitivityswitchmakesiteasyto
integrate PowerLight 3 Series amplifiers into existing amp
racks and power systems.
• Zerosignallatencyprocessingisstandardonall
PowerLight 3 amplifiers, with either the DSP-4 rear
panel module, Q-Sys™ or QSControl.net™ BASIS™ units.
SC28 or other loudspeaker management processors
can also be used.
• XLR,EuroblockandDataPortconnectorssimplify
signal connections, allowing multiple options for
loop-through wiring.
• Comprehensiveinternalprotectionisdesignedtoprotect
amplifiers and speakers against over-current, excessive
AC voltage, over-temperature and clipping – all without
compromising the integrity of normal program signals.
*PowerCON and Neutrik are trademarks of Neutrik.
Integration of QSC DataPort-equipped amplifiers
is elegantly simple. Amplifier parameters may
be monitored and controlled in real-time over
the network using the Q-Sys™ user interface.