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Introduction to the Flex Amplifiers The Flex amplifiers provide audio signals to system speaker circuits. The Flex Amplifier is offered Overview in two versions, the Flex-35 and the Flex-50. Functionally, both amplifiers behave identically but the Flex-50 is capable of supplying an additional 15W of power over the 35W version. The maximum available output from the Flex-50 and Flex-35 is 50W and 35W, respectively.
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Introduction to the Flex Amplifiers, Continued Flex Amplifiers Note: The following PIDs (example: 4100-1312/1361) are compatible with all options Compatible with (including the CSNAC option) and 4100U Master Firmware Revision 11.08 or CSNAC Option later. • 4100-1312/1361 Analog Flex-50/Flex-35 Amp (25 VRMS) •...
Amplifier Specifications The specifications below apply to both analog and digital amplifiers. Specifications Supply voltage: 19.7-31.1 VDC Output voltage: 25 VRMS or 70.7 VRMS Maximum output power: Flex-35 = 35 W; Flex-50 = 50 W Flex-50 Alarm state: 5.55 A (signal) 74 mA (card) Supervision state: 351 mA (signal)
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Setting the Baud Rate and Address Overview This section describes how to configure the amplifier’s baud rate and address using DIP switch SW1. Configuration is the same for analog and digital amplifiers. Using DIP The device baud rate and address is set via DIP switch SW1, which is a bank of eight switches. Switch SW1 From left to right (see Figure 3, below) these switches are designated as SW1-1 through SW1-8.
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Installing the Amplifier onto the PDI Overview The Flex amplifier assembly mounts on the PDI in an expansion bay. Up to two Flex Amplifiers may receive power from an XPS. If two Flex Amplifiers receive power from one XPS, then the XPS is solely dedicated to providing power for the Flex Amplifiers and cannot be used for supplying any other modules or I/O wiring off of the XPS I/O terminals.
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Installing the Amplifier onto the PDI, Continued Overview Block A Block C Slots 5 & 6 Slots 7 & 8 I/O Wiring I/O Wiring I/O Wiring Expansion Space Power Flex Amp Flex Amp Supply Available (XPS) Block B Block D Figure 5.
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Installing the Amplifier onto the PDI, Continued Mounting Lower the amplifier into the bay by placing the two tabs on the back of the amplifier assembly into the two slots on the bottom of the bay. Then, use the connector on the backside of the Flex module to connect to the PDI as shown in Figure 6, below.
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Amplifier Field Wiring Overview This section contains field wiring guidelines and illustrations for the amplifiers. These diagrams apply to both the Flex-35 and Flex-50. Wiring of optional NAC Expansion, Class A, and Constant Supervision NAC (CSNAC) modules is also covered in this section, as well as speaker circuit wiring distances.
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Amplifier Field Wiring, Continued Class B Wiring 10 k-1/2 W E.O.L RESISTOR (733-894) SHIELD - WHEN REQUIRED BLACK LEAVE SHIELD AT END OF LINE CAPPED BUT UNCONNECTED SPEAKER 25/70.7 V • Leave the 10 K, ½ W resistors (378-030; brown/black/orange) on BLACK SHIELD the “B+”...
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Amplifier Field Wiring, Continued Class A Wiring BLACK SHIELD - WHEN REQUIRED • SPEAKER Leave the 10 K, ½ W resistors 25/70.7 V (378-030; brown/black/orange) on the “B+” to “B-” terminals of BLACK SHIELD unused circuits. Leave unused SPEAKER “A+” and A-” terminals 25/70.7 V unconnected.
LED Indications The LEDs for amplifiers not compatible with the CSNAC option are summarized in Table 4. Flex Amplifiers Not Compatible with CSNAC Option Table 4. LED Indications for Flex Amplifiers Not Compatible with CSNAC LED # LED name Meaning Steadily on when the amplifier is not communicating with the LED1 Comm Loss...
Troubleshooting Overview This section describes the messages that may appear on the display when using the audio amplifiers and their option cards. Card Missing/Failed The amplifier card is either not installed or is not at the system address specified by the Programmer.
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