Troubleshooting; Introduction & Precautions; No Signal; No Leds Illuminated - AE Techron 8302 Operator's Manual

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8 Troubleshooting

8.1 Introduction & Precautions
This section provides a set of procedures for 
identifying and correcting problems with the 8302 
amplifier. Rather than providing an exhaustive and 
detailed list of troubleshooting specifications, this 
section aims to provide a set of shortcuts intended 
to get an inoperative amplifier back in service as 
quickly as possible.
The procedures outlined in this section are direct-
ed toward an experienced electronic technician; 
it assumes that the technician has knowledge of 
typical electronic repair and test procedures.

8.2 No Signal

Missing output signal may be caused by one of the 
following:
1. The Control Configuration DIP switch (#7) is set 
to the Follower (down) position. The amplifier 
should only be configured for Follower operation 
if it is in a multi-amplifier system; otherwise this 
DIP switch should be set to the Master (up) posi-
tion. See the Advanced Configuration section
in this manual for more information.
2. A signal source is not connected to either in-
puts on the amplifier. See the Amplifier Setup
section in this manual for more information.

8.3 No LEDs Illuminated

If none of the LEDs on the Display Panel are il-
luminated, check the following:
1. The AC mains are not connected or not on
(see the Amplifier Setup section for more
information). 

8.4 Over/Under Line LED Lit

The amplifier will protect itself from AC mains 
voltage that is 10% above or below the voltage 
indicated on the back panel. This can occur if the 
amplifier's back-panel breaker is not in the on posi-
tion (right), or if the AC supply into the amplifier is 
higher or lower than the operable range. 
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First, check to make sure the amplifier's back-
panel breaker is turned on. Next, check the voltage 
level of the AC supply. If the AC mains voltage is 
more than 10% outside the range of the operating 
voltage, increase or reduce the AC mains voltage 
to the proper level. When the line voltage condition 
is corrected, the amplifier will automatically return 
to Run mode. If the amplifier does not reset, the 
amplifier's internal transformers may need to be 
replaced. Please see the Factory Service infor-
mation at the end of this section.

8.5 Run/Standby LED Remains Amber

When the Run/Standby LED is lit solid amber, the 
amplifier is in Standby mode. Press the Power 
switch to the ON position to place the amplifier in 
Run mode.
If the amplifier does not return to run mode, check 
to see if the High/Low Line, Overtemp, or Fault 
LEDs are lit, and then follow the instructions in 
this section for remedying the fault condition and 
returning the amplifier to Run mode.
If the remedies given fail to restart the amplifier, 
the amplifier may require servicing. See the Fac-
tory Service Information at the end of this section.
8.6 Amplifier Overheats (Over Temp
There are two possible reasons why the 8302 
amplifier is overheating: Excessive power require-
ments or inadequate airflow.
8.6.1 Excessive Power Requirements
An amplifier will overheat if the required power ex-
ceeds the amplifier's capabilities. High duty cycles 
and low-impedance loads are especially prone to 
cause overheating. To see if excess power require-
ments are causing overheating, check the follow-
ing:
1. The application's power requirements fall 
within the specifications of the amplifier. See 
the amplifier's Datasheet to verify operating 
parameters.
2. Faulty output connections and load.
Information subject to change
8302 OPERATOR'S MANUAL – SECTION 8
Fault Condition)
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