Applications - AE Techron 8500 Series Operator's Manual

6 Applications

Multi-amp Systems for Increased
6.1
Current or Voltage
6.1.1 Parallel Systems for Increased
Current
The 8504 amplifier may be used with other 8504
amplifiers to increase current by creating a paral-
leled multi-amp system.
Up to five 8504 amplifiers may be configured in
parallel; each 8504 amplifier added in parallel will
increase the continuous current output. See Fig-
ure 6.1 for the approximate output levels you can
expect from each multi-amp system.
While it is possible to operate a multi-amp system
in either Controlled Voltage or Controlled Current
modes of operation, multi-amp operation in Con-
trolled Current mode requires additional configura-
tion of the equipment. Please contact AE Techron
Tech Support for assistance with configuring a
multi-amp system for Controlled Current operation.
For routine, Controlled-Voltage applications,
Parallel amplifier systems can be configured using
standard 8504 amplifiers and the following acces-
sories available from AE Techron:
8504 Parallel DB9 Wiring Kit, 2 Amplifiers (part
number 69-8005463)
8504 Parallel DB9 Wiring Kit, 3 Amplifiers (part
number 69-8005541)
8504 Parallel DB9 Wiring Kit, 4 Amplifiers (part
number 69-8005542)
8504 Parallel DB9 Wiring Kit, 5 Amplifiers (part
number 69-8005543)
Please contact AE Techron's Sales Department
for more information.
6.1.2 Push/Pull Series System for In-
creased Voltage
The 8504 amplifier may be used with one other
8504 amplifier to increase voltage by creating a
series multi-amp system in a push/pull configura-
tion. This configuration will approximately double
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CONFIGURATION
Two in Parallel
Three in Parallel
Four in Parallel
Five in Parallel
the voltage available from a single 8504 amplifier.
While it is possible to operate a multi-amp system
in either Controlled Voltage or Controlled Current
modes of operation, multi-amp operation in Con-
trolled Current mode requires additional configura-
tion of the equipment. Please contact AE Techron
Tech Support for assistance with configuring a
multi-amp system for Controlled Current operation.
For routine, Controlled-Voltage applications, Se-
ries amplifier systems can be configured using two
standard 8504 amplifiers and the following acces-
sory available from AE Techron:
8500 Series Push/Pull DB9 Cable Kit (part num-
ber 69-8005462)
Please contact AE Techron's Sales Department
for more information.
6.1.3 Multiamp Safety Principles
Following these basic principles will help to ensure
the safety of your equipment and personnel.
One Master Amplifier
Multi-amp configurations require one amplifier
configured as a Master amplifier, and all other
amplifiers in the system configured as Follower
amplifiers.
Use Only 8504 Amplifiers
Use only AE Techron 8504 amplifers to construct
a 8504 multiamp system. Do not combine different
models of AE Techron amplifiers in the same sys-
tem or use amplifiers made by another manufac-
turer in a 8504 multiamp system. Such improper
connections could damage the amplifiers.
Information subject to change
8504 OPERATOR'S MANUAL – SECTION 6
CONTINUOUS OUTPUT
(100% Duty Cycle)
Figure 6.1 – Typical Output Levels
for 8504 Multiamp Systems
200 Ap
300 Ap
400 Ap
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