focal power Symmetric amplifierS
U s e r m a n u a l
3 - Wiring
WARNING
If there is a doubt about your ability to install the amplifier and to cable the system properly, get a
Focal distributor to do it for you.
CAUTION
Avoid routing power supply cables close to low-level input cables (RCA), to your car's radio aerial,
or to sensitive units. High-current power supply cables can cause static/interference that affects
audiosignals.
CAUTION
Avoid routing power supply cables close to low-level input cables (RCA), to your car's radio aerial,
or to sensitive units. High-current power supply cables can cause static/interference that affects audio
signals.
CAUTION
Before you begin the connection phase of set-up, remove the vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal
(pic. 1).
3.1 - What power supply wire gauge should I use?
Amplifier
Amperage
FPS 2160
60 A
FPS 2300 RX
100 A
FPS 4160
80 A
FPS 1500
80 A
FPS 3000
160 A
AWG : American Wire Gauge
0-1 m
1-1,8 m
16 mm
16 mm
2
2
5 AWG
5 AWG
25 mm
25 mm
2
2
3 AWG
3 AWG
16 mm
16 mm
2
2
5 AWG
5 AWG
16 mm
16 mm
2
2
5 AWG
5 AWG
35 mm
35 mm
2
2
2 AWG
2 AWG
Length of cable in metres
1,8-2,5 m 2,5-3,3 m 3,3-4,1 m 4,1-5,6 m 5,6-7,1 m
25 mm
25 mm
2
2
3 AWG
3 AWG
25 mm
35 mm
2
2
3 AWG
2 AWG
25 mm
25 mm
2
2
3 AWG
3 AWG
25 mm
25 mm
2
2
3 AWG
3 AWG
35 mm
35 mm
2
2
2 AWG
2 AWG
35 mm
35 mm
2
2
2 AWG
2 AWG
53 mm
53 mm
2
2
0 AWG
0 AWG
35 mm
35 mm
2
2
2 AWG
2 AWG
35 mm
35 mm
2
2
2 AWG
2 AWG
53 mm
53 mm
2
2
0 AWG
0 AWG
7
53 mm
2
0 AWG
53 mm
2
0 AWG
53 mm
2
0 AWG
53 mm
2
0 AWG
53 mm
2
0 AWG