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DigiMod 500 1000 1500 2000HV 1000NPS | SERVICE MANUAL
Index: CAUTION
1. Testing Components Kit 4
2. Opening the Module’s Cover 5 RISK OF ELECTRICK SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
3. Discharging the Module’s Capacitors Bank 6
WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL SERVICE OPERATIONS
4. Assembly Outline 6
ARE CARRIED OUT BY A TECHNICIAN IN THE MANNER
5. Troubleshooting 7
DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE.
Checking the Output Mosfets 7
Checking the R10 NTC 8 IF NOT EXPLICITLY STATED OTHERWISE, DISCONNECT THE
Checking the RV1 Varistor 8 AMPLIFIER FROM THE MAINS BEFORE OPERATING THE
Checking the F1 Fuse 8 AMPLIFIER.
Checking the Fan and Fan’s Driver 8
WARNING! INTERNAL CAPACITORS BANK COULD BE CHARGED
6. Main PCB Disassembly 9
AND HARMFUL: TAKE CARE OF COMPLETELY DISCHARGE
DigiMod 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000HV 9
INTERNAL CAPACITORS BANK BEFORE HANDLING THE DEVICE
DigiMod 1000NPS 10
7. DC Voltage Testing 11 This technical document aims to be a support guide in repairing
8. Output Current Offset Calibration Procedure 19 and low-voltage testing the DigiMod 500, 1000, 1500, 2000HV,
9. SilPad Replacement Procedure 20 1000NPS Modules.
10. FW Installation Procedure 21 The troubleshooting approach will help you characterize the kind
of fault you incur. A recovery method and the related assembly
11. Repair Kit List 22
outline detail is thoroughly explained for the most common faults.
12. Fake/Unauthorized Copies 23
The components to be replaced are clearly shown to help their
identification. At the end of this guide you can find a detailed
list with the description and the respective Powersoft internal
reference code of the spare parts.
Always use an anti-static wrist band while servicing the amplifier.
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Data are subject to change without notice.
For the latest release please refer to the online version available on
www.powersoft-audio.com.
Tools:
• Phillips PH 0 screwdriver
• Phillips PH 1 screwdriver
• M3 hexagonal wrench
• M5 socket wrench
• Multimeter
• Soldering station
• Mains insulation transformer
• Function Generator
1. Testing Components Kit:
DigiMod AMP AUX Voltage Cable DigiMod Mains DC Cable

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PSU AUX Voltage Cable Lamp (min.40W/230V, best 60W/230V) for discharging the
amplifier’s capacitors bank
DigiMod Mains Cable
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2. Opening the Module’s cover:

Remove the Control Board by unscrewing the two steel
spacers with a M5 socketed wrench and un-clipping the
retainers highlighted in (Fig. 1)
(Fig. 1)
Locate and unscrew all 6 Phillips Head Screws holding

the module’s cover, 3 per side. (Fig. 2,3)
(Fig. 2)
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(Fig. 3)
Carefully lift the cover, locate and unplug the fan’s power
cable. (Fig. 4)
(Fig. 4)
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3. Discharging the Capacitor’s Bank:

Connect one side of a 60W light bulb to the pins marked
(+) and the other side to a ground point, repeat on the
other side of the CN13 connector.
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Remove Jumper to Remove Jumper to Remove Jumper to Remove Jumper to

insert external circuit enable DSP enable DSP insert external circuit
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5. Troubleshooting:
Ω Ω
Checking the Output Mosfets:
DigiMod 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000HV
Check for any short in the Output Mosfets by probing with
a multimeter set to Ohm between the points highlighted
in (Fig. 6).
(Fig. 6)
DigiMod 1000NPS
Check for any short in the Output Mosfets by probing with Ω Ω
a multimeter set to Ohm between the points highlighted
in (Fig. 7).
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In case of any faults in the aforementioned components,

please refer to the table below when ordering the Repair Kit.
Model Kit Number Description

DigiMod 500 KT000819.R KIT DM500 AMP 1CH
DigiMod 1000NPS KT000822.R KIT DM1000NPS AMP 1CH
(Fig. 7)
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Checking the R10 NTC:

Ω
With the Multimeter set to Ohm, check for continuity in
the R10 NTC, by probing the points highlighted in (Fig. 8).
(Fig. 8)
Checking the RV1 Varistor: Ω

Flip the module upside down.
With the Multimeter set to Ohm, check for continuity in
the RV1 Varistor, by probing the points highlighted in (Fig.
9).
(Fig. 9)
Checking the F1 Fuse:
With the Multimeter set to Ohm, check for continuity in Ω
the F1 Fuse, by probing the points highlighted in (Fig. 10).
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DigiMod 500 KT000818.R KIT DM500 PSU
(Fig. 10)
Checking the Fan and Fan’s Driver (DigiMod1500, 2000HV only)

During the module’s booting procedure, the fan spins at full speed for a brief period of time.
A first indication of any fault in the fan or the fan’s driver is the absence of the aforementioned passage.
In case of any fault, remove the fan from the casing and test it by supplying it with +24 Vdc.
If the fan begins to spin, the fault is in the fan’s driver, by contrast, if the fan does not begin to spin, the fault coulbe be in both the fan
and its driver.
Please refer to the table below if there is a fault in the Fan or the Fan’s driver.

DigiMod 1500 KT000825.R KIT DM1500 FAN
DigiMod 2000 KT000828.R KIT DM2000 FAN
Take care in mounting the fan with the label facing downwards, and use the original screws, longer ones could damage the capacitor’s bank.
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6. Main PCB Disassembly:

DigiMod 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000HV
Using a M5 Socketed Wrench, and a regular M5 Wrench, remove all 9 screws and nuts highlighted in the pictures below.
Proceed by removing the retainer spring holding the Zobel resistor in place.
The image below portrays all 8 screws needed to be removed in order to separate the PCB from its casing.
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It is now possible to carefully lift the main PCB out of its casing.
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DigiMod 1000NPS
Using a M5 Socketed Wrench, and a regular M5 Wrench, remove all 4 screws and nuts highlighted in the pictures below.
Proceed by removing the retainer spring holding the Zobel resistor in place.
The image below portrays all 7 screws needed to be removed in order to separate the PCB from its casing.
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It is now possible to carefully lift the main PCB out of its casing.
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7. DC Voltage Testing:
Connect a DC Power Supply to the CN4 connector by means of
the PSU AUX VOLTAGE CABLE. (Fig. 11)
Slowly increase the voltage to +18V, and verify the consumption, it
should be as stated in the following table.
18Vdc 20mA
Model Consumption
DigiMod 500 20 mA ±10%
DigiMod 1000 20 mA ±10%
DigiMod 1500 20 mA ±10%
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(Fig. 11)
In case of any faults in the aforementioned components, please refer

to the table below when ordering the Repair Kit.
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By means of the PSU AUX VOLTAGE CABLE, supply +18Vdc to the module through the CN4 connector.
With an oscilloscope, check if the waveforms on the IGBTs pins are as portrayed in the picture below.
18Vdc 20mA
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Connect a DC Power supply to the CN4 connector by means of the PSU AUX VOLTAGE CABLE, and supply +18 Vdc.
By means of the DIGIMOD AMP AUX VOLTAGE CABLE, connect a second power supply and set the output voltage to ± 15Vdc, and
check the absorption: it should be as portrayed in the table below.
Model +15V Consumption -15V Consumption

DigiMod 500 230 mA ± 10% 70 mA ± 10%
DigiMod 1000 300 mA ± 10% 70 mA ± 10%
DigiMod 1500 300 mA ± 10% 70 mA ± 10%
DigiMod 2000HV 300 mA ± 10% 70 mA ± 10%
+15Vdc -15Vdc 18Vdc 20mA
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DigiMod 1000NPS KT000822.R KIT DM1000NPS AMP 1CH
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By means of the DIGIMOD AMP AUX VOLTAGE CABLE, connect a DC power supply and set the output voltage to ± 15Vdc.
Check the shape of the waveforms by first probing on the 2, 4 pins of the U15 IC, then check the shape of the waveforms by probing
on pins 6, 8.
The waveforms should be shaped as portrayed in the figure below.
+15Vdc -15Vdc
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Check the shape of the waveforms by probing the highlighted pins on the Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6 Mosfets.
The waveforms should be shaped as portrayed in the figure below.
+15Vdc -15Vdc
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By means of the DIGIMOD PSU VOLTAGE CABLE, connect a DC power supply to the CN4 connector and set the output voltage to 18Vdc.
By means of the DIGIMOD MAIN DC CABLE, connect a second DC power supply and slowly supply +30Vdc to the module.
Verify the Rail Bus Voltage by probing on the highlighted points in the CN13 connector, it should be as portrayed in the following table.
Model Rail Bus Voltage

DigiMod 500 +/- 6.5 Vdc ±10%
DigiMod 1000 +/- 6.5 Vdc ±10%
DigiMod 1500 +/- 8.5 Vdc ±10% +30Vdc
DigiMod 2000HV +/- 14.5 Vdc ±10%
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Check the AUX voltages by probing on the highlighted points in the CN14 connector.
Alternatively it is possible to check the Aux Voltages while the board is removed from its chassis by checking the voltage regulators on
the back side of the board, as indicated on (Fig. 12)
+15Vdc -15Vdc
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+12Vdc
-12Vdc
+5Vdc
Ground
+5Vdc
+12Vdc
-12Vdc
(Fig. 12)
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By means of the DIGIMOD AMP AUX VOLTAGE CABLE, connect a

DC power supply and set the output voltage to ± 15Vdc. (Fig. 13)
+15Vdc -15Vdc
(Fig. 13)
Check the Control board by measuring its oscillator’s clock signal,

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it should be 12MHz. (Fig. 14)
(Fig. 14)
In this configuration, all 3 green LEDs should be on, whilst both

yellow ones should be OFF. (Fig. 15)
Any other LED configuration is a sign oaf a CNTRL Board fault, in
this case replace the CNTRL Board.
(Fig. 15)
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CH1 Protect
CH2 Protect
Indicated on (Fig. 16) are the Control Board LEDs and
+12Vdc
-12Vdc
+5Vdc
Signal
Signal
their functions.
(Fig. 16)
Connect the power cable to the CN1 connector located

on the opposite side of the control board.
Check if all 3 green LEDs are on.
Connect a function generator or a cd player to the module

through the CN12, CN11 connectors.
Select an audio track from the Powersoft Test CD, or a
Sine wave test tone.
CH2 OUT +
CH1 OUT +
CH2 OUT -
CH1 OUT -
Balanced Input +2
Balanced Input +1
Balanced Input -2
Balanced Input -1
Verify the presence of audio signal by probing on the
Signal Ground 2
Signal Ground 1
CN7, CN3 connectors with an oscilloscope.
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Indicated on (Fig. 17) is the pin out of the CN7, CN12,
CN11, CN3 connectors.
(Fig. 17)
8. Output Current Offset Calibration Procedure:

Connect a Signal Generator/Cd Player to the module via
the CN12, CN11 Connectors.
Supply a 1Vrms 1 KHz Sine Wave or play the first track

of the Powersoft Test CD, in which case check with a
multimeter if the output signal of the cd player is 1Vrms.
Located on both top corners of the Control Board are the

Output Current Offset Trimmers, adjust them by turning
the flat head screw until the yellow LEDs below turns off.
Portrayed on (Fig. 18) are the CH1, CH2 inputs, the

CH2 OUT +
CH1 OUT +
CH2 OUT -
CH1 OUT -
Balanced Input +2
Balanced Input +1
Balanced Input -2
Balanced Input -1
Signal Ground 2
Signal Ground 1
Output Current Offset Trimmers and the Yellow LEDs.
(Fig. 18)
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9. SIlpad Replacement Procedure

Once the repair procedure has been ultimated, replace all silpads.
Remove any residue of dirt, glue or dust that might have been
trapped in the module.
The following images portray where to place the IS000040 Silpad.
IS000040 ULTRASOFT 18x30 mm IS000031 HI-FLOW 40x55 mm

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DigiMod 1000NPS DigiMod 500, 1000, 1500, 2000HV
When replacing the IS000031 SilPad, clean all the components

and the heatsink prior to tightening te retainer springs in place.
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10. DSP FW installation procedure:

Once the repairing procedure is over, reset the DSP Preset
board by upgrading the FW. DSP Version Firmware Version
Tens Units
DigiMod comes with two types of DSP boards:
DSP-C 1.2.0 1 0
DSP-C (Black PCB, 4 Micro Match)
DSP-D (Blue PCB, 3 Micro Match) DSP-D 1.0.0 1 0
After having identified the board, connect the ribbon cable between the respective matching Programming Board and the Module’s DSP
board (Or the interface board if present). (Fig. 19)
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Selection control dials, by confronting the aforementioned
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Verify the position of jumper 4 should be “OPEN” (Fig. 20)
Turn on the module and wait 10 sec.
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Verify if the green power led “PWR” and “D16” are on (Fig. 21)
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Press switch “S7” on the programming board
Verify if the orange led “DATA” is blinking (Fig. 22)
Wait for the 3 beeps signaling the end of the FW upgrade

procedure.
Turn off the module and remove the ribbon cable
(Fig. 22)
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11. Repair Kit List:

Model Kit Number Description Part Number Description
KT000818.R KIT DM500 PSU IS000031 HI-FLOW 40x55 mm
500
KT000819.R KIT DM500 AMP 1CH IS000040 ULTRASOFT 18x30 mm
KT000820.R KIT DM1000 PSU ML000009 WIRE SPRING 1.2mm cod. 28950
1000
KT000821.R KIT DM1000 AMP 1CH SM000699.R Control Board
1000NPS KT000822.R KIT DM1000NPS AMP 1CH SM000700.R Control Board (DigiMod 2000HV)
KT000823.R KIT DM1500 PSU VN000027 Fan 24V 0.1A (DigiMod 1500, 2000HV)
1500 KT000824.R KIT DM1500 AMP 1CH
KT000825.R KIT DM1500 FAN
KT000826.R KIT DM2000 PSU
2000HV KT000827.R KIT DM2000 AMP 1CH
KT000828.R KIT DM2000 FAN
KT000818.R KT000819.R KT000820.R

KIT DM500 PSU KIT DM500 AMP 1CH KIT DM1000 PSU
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KT000821.R KT000822.R KT000824.R

KIT DM1000 AMP 1CH KIT DM1000NPS AMP 1CH KIT DM1500 AMP 1CH
KT000823.R KT000825.R KT000826.R

KIT DM1500 PSU KIT DM1500 FAN KIT DM2000 PSU
KT000827.R KT000828.R
KIT DM2000 AMP 1CH KIT DM2000 FAN
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12. FAKE/UNAUTHORIZED COPIES:

Please take note that the modules portrayed in the following pictures ARE FAKE UNAUTHORIZED COPIES AND ARE NOT
POWERSOFT PRODUCTS.
These modules are very similar to our DigiMod 500–2000HV Series and you can recognize them from the PCB layout, Control
board and labels.
Those fake modules’s chassis is Golden/Yellow instead of being either Black, Light Blue or Gray.
Powersoft Authorized Service Centres are NOT authorized to repair these modules.
Never use our kits or components in order to repair those unauthorized copies.
Document any kind of encounter with fake modules and don’t hesitate to inform us.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY ADDENDUM

The aim of this addendum is to describe the safety precautions to be undertaken when servicing any Powersoft amplifier/module.
WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL SERVICE OPERATIONS ARE CARRIED OUT BY A TRAINED TECHNICIAN
IF NOT EXPLICITLY STATED OTHERWISE, DISCONNECT THE AMPLIFIER FROM THE MAINS.
ALWAYS DISCHARGE THE INTERNAL CAPACITORS BANK PRIOR TO SERVICING THE AMPLIFIER
Common signs description:

The following is a description of all the warning signs that are commonly implemented throughout our range of products, and those that
are mandatory in every service station or workplace.
Label Meaning
General Danger
Danger: High Voltage
Danger: Hot Surface
Danger: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

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Electrical Grounding Point
Protective Footwear Must be Worn
Observe precaution for handling Electrostatic

Discharge sensitive devices
Safety precautions:
We recommend to follow all precautions stated by the law while
handling sensitive electrical components.
All of the servicing work must be carried in a EPA ESD compliant

environment, with the exception of the mere handling of the mechanical
parts.
An ESD protected workstation consists in:

• Static-Dissipative working surface connected to the EBP (Farnell 1503198)
• Wrist-chord and wrist band connected to the EBP (Farnell 1546970)
The technician must wear:

• Protective Footwear
• ESD EPA clothing (Farnell 1735510)
• Static dissipative gloves (Farnell 1503210)
The following pictures portray the minimum ESD-Protected setup,
including static dissipative working surface and wristband connected
to an Earth Bonding Point connected to the ground.
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1. Testing Components Kit:

DigiMod AMP AUX Voltage Cable DigiMod Mains DC Cable

DigiMod Mains Cable

2. Opening the Module’s cover:

Locate and unscrew all 6 Phillips Head Screws holding

3. Discharging the Capacitor’s Bank:

Remove Jumper to Remove Jumper to Remove Jumper to Remove Jumper to

In case of any faults in the aforementioned components,

Model Kit Number Description

Checking the R10 NTC:

Checking the RV1 Varistor: Ω

In case of any faults in the aforementioned components,

Checking the Fan and Fan’s Driver (DigiMod1500, 2000HV only)

Model Kit Number Description

6. Main PCB Disassembly:

In case of any faults in the aforementioned components, please refer

Model +15V Consumption -15V Consumption

+15Vdc -15Vdc 18Vdc 20mA

In case of any faults in the aforementioned components,

Model Kit Number Description

Model Rail Bus Voltage

By means of the DIGIMOD AMP AUX VOLTAGE CABLE, connect a

Check the Control board by measuring its oscillator’s clock signal,

it should be 12MHz. (Fig. 14)

In this configuration, all 3 green LEDs should be on, whilst both

Connect the power cable to the CN1 connector located

Connect a function generator or a cd player to the module

8. Output Current Offset Calibration Procedure:

Supply a 1Vrms 1 KHz Sine Wave or play the first track

Located on both top corners of the Control Board are the

Portrayed on (Fig. 18) are the CH1, CH2 inputs, the

Output Current Offset Trimmers and the Yellow LEDs.

9. SIlpad Replacement Procedure

IS000040 ULTRASOFT 18x30 mm IS000031 HI-FLOW 40x55 mm

DigiMod 1000NPS DigiMod 500, 1000, 1500, 2000HV

When replacing the IS000031 SilPad, clean all the components

10. DSP FW installation procedure:

Wait for the 3 beeps signaling the end of the FW upgrade

11. Repair Kit List:

KT000818.R KT000819.R KT000820.R

KT000821.R KT000822.R KT000824.R

KT000823.R KT000825.R KT000826.R

12. FAKE/UNAUTHORIZED COPIES:

Thank you for your cooperation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY ADDENDUM

Common signs description:

Danger: High Voltage

Danger: Hot Surface

Danger: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Electrical Grounding Point

Protective Footwear Must be Worn

Observe precaution for handling Electrostatic

All of the servicing work must be carried in a EPA ESD compliant

An ESD protected workstation consists in:

The technician must wear: