Bose FreeSpace 3 Application Note

APPLICATION NOTE
FreeSpace
®
3
Business Music System
How to Modify FreeSpace 3 Wiring
T
his application note illustrates how to connect an Acoustimass
®
b
ass module in three common
i
nstallations.
I. Use of Transformer
II. Use of Direct Mode (Transformer Bypass)
Connecting a mono source with the Connecting a stereo source with the
transformer bypassed: transformer bypassed:
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+100V
+70V
COMM
FreeSpace 3
Acoustimass Module
®
Note: Jumpers required
for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and
use 4-8Ω input.
SATELLITE
CONNECTIONS
4-8Ω
I
NPUT
STEREO
CH 2
STEREO
CH 1
SAT 1
S
AT 2
MONO
USE JUMPERS
SAT 4
SAT 3
S
AT 2
SAT 1
+
200W
100W
50W 25W NC
TRANSFORMER SETTINGS
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+100V
+70V
COMM
M
ONO
70V/100V
INPUT
The transformer tap setting from the factory is for 200W use. To set it for lower wattage, remove the end of
the ‘+’ jumper wire connected to 200W and reattach it to the appropriate tap (100W, 50W or 25W).
Connecting an amplifier output to a single
module in a 70V configuration:
Jumpers in
t
he factory-
i
nstalled
configuration
for 200W use.
FreeSpace 3
Acoustimass Module
®
N
ote: Jumpers required
for 70V/100V operation.
For transformer bypass,
remove jumpers from
transformer settings and
use 4-8Ω input.
SATELLITE
CONNECTIONS
4-8Ω
INPUT
STEREO
CH 2
STEREO
CH 1
SAT 1
SAT 2
MONO
USE JUMPERS
SAT 4
SAT 3
SAT 2
SAT 1
+
200W
100W
50W
25W
NC
TRANSFORMER SETTINGS
+100V
+70V
COMM
MONO
70V/100V
INPUT

Bose FreeSpace 3 Specifications

General

Certification	CE
Product color	White
Housing material	Polystyrene (PS)
Recommended usage	-
Suitable for outdoor use	No
Driver diameter	64 mm
Number of drivers	1
Speaker placement	Tabletop/bookshelf, Wall-mountable
Audio output channels	2.0 channels
Impedance	5 Ω
Sensitivity	82 dB
Frequency range	50 - 16000 Hz
RMS rated power	- W
Package weight	1800 g
Transformer taps	25, 50, 100, 200 W
Harmonized System (HS) code	85182200

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	102 mm
Width	77 mm
Weight	800 g
Depth (with stand)	149 mm