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ALLEN&HEATH WARNING – HIGH VOLTAGES Power Supply Unit (PSU) work should only be carried out by qualified personnel. We recommend that you use an approved Allen & Heath service centre for all power supply work. Please contact your local Allen & Heath distributor for more details. http://www.allen-heath.com/...
Introduction This publication provides technical information on servicing the Allen & Heath RPS14 Linear Console Power Supply. Included are internal layout drawing and circuit schematics with board layouts and spare parts information. Whilst we believe this information to be reliable we do not assume responsibility for inaccuracies.
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Servicing Precautions – General Notes Service personnel: Service work should be carried out by technically qualified service personnel only. Mains power is dangerous and can kill. Do not attempt to work on a linear or switched mode power supply if you are not suitably qualified to do so.
Mains Fuse The AC mains fuse is located on the rear of the RPS14 unit next to the AC mains connector. In the event of a mains surge or under-rated fuse value, the fuse will rupture. Switch off the power supply and remove the mains lead plug from the “MAINS INPUT”...
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Contents Log Internal Layout drawing ..........rps14_layout_1.pdf Surface and Main Parts............ rps14_parts_1.pdf Main PCB ............rps14_003-253_main_c.pdf .................rps14_003-253_main_1.1.pdf Transformer Wiring Information......rps14_transformer_2.pdf Mains Voltage Setting ......rps14_mains_voltage_setting.pdf Engineering Change Notes ..........rps14_ecns_1.pdf rps14_ap5717_1.doc...
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RPS14 – Historical Change Log The following list identifies historical changes to the RPS14. The effective dates, serial numbers and related change note documentation are included for reference to help identify the correct issue circuit boards and components. Whilst we believe this information to be reliable we do not assume responsibility for inaccuracies.
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RPS14 Surface Parts RPS14 ALLEN&HEATH POWER ON MAINS ROCKER SWITCH AL0587 HI TEMP +/-17V +12V +48V CONSOLE PSU AUTO COMBINING LINEAR TECHNOLOGY RED LED AE0086 GREEN LED AE0085 M8x65 SCREW AB5203 FAST FEET AK0102 2BA TERMINAL POST AL8106 M4x8 SCREW AB0332 ALLEN&HEATH...
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50/60Hz It is possible to reconfigure the RPS14 to operate from a different voltage range. It may be necessary to do this if the unit is to be used in a different part of the world. See overleaf for the possible settings.
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T 8A L 250V 20mm The mains fuse is located on the rear of the RPS14 unit next to the MAINS INPUT connector. Switch off the power supply and remove the mains lead plug from the MAINS INPUT socket. Check the fuse and replace with...
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Screen o───────────────────┘ Note: This transformer (Allen & Heath part no. AM5702, iss.2) is suitable for use with RPS14 units using issue 1 / 1.1 main PCBs. Some early RPS14s were produced using an issue C main PCB. The AM5702 iss.2 may be adapted for use with an issue C unit should a replacement be needed.
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