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- Page 1 7800 Series High-Power, High-Precision AC/DC Linear Power Amplifiers Operation Manual 574.295.9495 | www.aetechron.com 2507 Warren Street, Elkhart, IN 46516...
- Page 2 This includes any damage to ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY another product or products resulting from such a This AE Techron Warranty is in effect only for failure defect. of a new AE Techron product which occurred within the Warranty Period.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 About the 7800 Series........................5 Key Performance Capabilities......................5 Features .............................5 2 System Setup..........................6 2.1 Safety First ..........................6 2.2 Unpacking and Installing .......................6 2.3 Check Contents ........................6 2.4 7800 Series Cabinet Location ....................6 2.5 Connections and Startup .......................6 2.6 Startup Procedure .......................12... - Page 4 7800 Series Models: Maximum Output Capabilities Model Volts Amps Watts 7810-50-200 10 kW 7810-100-100 10 kW 7810-200-50 10 kW 7815-50-300 15 kW 7815-100-150 15 kW 7815-300-50 15 kW 7820-50-400 20 kW 7820-100-200 20 kW 7820-200-100 20 kW...
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Page 5: About The 7800 Series
0.1 ohm to 8 when there is a failure. ohms. The 7800 series is designed and built for applica- tions where large surge currents or long duration Information subject to change 96-8007105_07-14-23... -
Page 6: System Setup
Figure 2.1 – Cable Lift Rings CAUTION 2.3 Check Contents CAUTION indicates hazards that could In addition to the 7800 Series cabinet, your ship- result in potential injury or equipment ment should include the following: or property damage. Once again, note the explanation of the hazard and the 1. - Page 7 • Wait at least 3-5 minutes after disconnecting AC power before opening the access door. • Wear safety goggles. • Contact AE Techron Technical Support for any questions or concerns. 2.5.1 Connecting the Load Please refer to the connection instructions for your 7800-Series model.
- Page 8 Complete the following steps to connect the load to the 7800 series system output connectors. 1. Route your output cables through the grommet in the panel located at the top of the cabinet back. See Figure 2.5. Make sure the cable is ...
- Page 9 2.7. load; fire can result. Complete the following steps to connect the load to the 7800 series system output connectors. 1. Route your output cable through the grommet in the panel located at the top of the cabinet back. See Figure 2.9. Make sure the cable ...
- Page 10 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 2 2. Locate the four-position terminal barrier block on the back panel of the Master amplifier mod- ule (see Figure 2.10).Connect the negative ter- minal of the load to the SAMPLED COMMON terminal. Figure 2.11 – Wiring for unbalanced or balanced input connector (see Figure 2.11). The SIM card includes both an Unbalanced Input BNC jack and a Balanced Input “WECO” terminal block connector, an Input Select ...
- Page 11 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 2 Figure 2.12 – Location of AC Mains Barrier Strip near the bottom of the amplifier. Locate the the line voltage. The amplifier will not operate power block, which is mounted behind the fuse properly outside these limits. and AC inlet panel (see Figure 2.12). Complete the following steps to connect the ampli- 4. Route the 10 AWG, 5 conductor power input fier to your three-phase power source: cable into the amplifier through the cable strain ...
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Page 12: Startup Procedure
2.6 Startup Procedure the input signal. The LCD screen on the upper module will display the VPEAK/VRMS/IPEAK/ Complete the following steps to power up the 7800 IRMS meters (multi-display) (see Figure 2.14). Series system. A. Depress the front panel SYSTEM POWER switch to turn the 7800 Series cabinet ON. Figure 2.14 – Amplifier LCD Screen when the system is enabled Information subject to change 96-8007105_07-14-23... -
Page 13: Operation
These modules are interlocked togeth- System Power– This illuminated switch is lo- er, with one Master amplifier controlling the opera- cated on the upper front of the 7800 series system tion of all of the amplifier modules in the system. cabinet and control the AC power to the system. With the exception of the power/breaker switch, a Press to enable power to the amplifier system. ... - Page 14 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 3 The following sections describe the controls and ling the Standby status will have the Standby and indicators found on the 7800 Series amplifier mod- Stop LEDs lit, while all other modules will have the ules. Ready and Standby LEDs lit. Pressing the Enable button on an amplifier module other than the mod-...
- Page 15 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 3 fier module reporting the fault condition will clear Navigation Buttons the condition and return all amplifiers modules to Master Amplifier Module only. Run or Stop mode, depending on the status mode The Navigation buttons provide four arrow keys to the system was in when the fault condition oc- allow navigation through the different voltage and ...
- Page 16 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 3 Figure 3.4 – Main Status Indicators for Multi-Amplifier Systems Indicator is lit Indicator is not lit Indicator may be lit Main Status of One or Main Status of Action Needed to Return More Amps in...
- Page 17 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 3 Figure 3.5 – Fault Status Indicators for Single Amplifiers (continued) Fault Status Action Needed to Clear Fault Main Status Reported on Condition and Return to Indicators LCD Display State of Operation Run Mode Overvoltage: This indicates that the AC To clear an Overvoltage fault condi- mains voltage is more than +10% of nominal.
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Page 18: Back-Panel Controls And Connectors
In systems with multiple amplifier modules, the This section provides an overview of Back-Panel Fault Status indicators on each module are used controls and connectors found on the 7800 series to determine the operational status of that module. amplifier modules. Please refer to Figure 3.7 for When a fault condition occurs on any module in visual locations. - Page 19 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 3 AC Power Connector - This is a NEMA style twist BNC Input Connector - This input option provides lock, 4 pin (208V) or 5-pin (400V), three-phase a standard unbalanced input. connector. Input Selector Switch - This switch selects which Low-Voltage Fuse - This is a 1A slow blow type input connector is active, the BNC or Weco.
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Page 20: Advanced Configuration
Standby Mode on Overload disabled • 4.3 Configuration Settings Controlled If you need to make changes to your amplifier’s by DIP Switches configuration, please follow the instructions con- The 7800 series provides eight DIP switches lo- tained in this chapter for accessing the main board cated on the main board of each amplifier module. DIP switches and jumpers, and the power supply Most configuration settings can be made using board settings.. - Page 21 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 4 Figure 4.1 – Main Board Configuration Locations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS DOWN Controlled-voltage or 1 OPERATION (CV / CC) controlled-current operation Compensation network (for 2 COMPENSATION (CC1 / CC2) controlled-current operation) Enable 50 kHz low-pass filter...
- Page 22 When the Voltage Input DIP switch is in the Up po- fied. sition, the amplifier can be configured for use with Place the Low-Pass Filter DIP switch on the Mas- alternate multi-amp connectors in a multi-amp sys- ter amplifier module in the Up position (default) to tem (not available on 7800 series models). When disable the low-pass filter. To enable the low-pass this switch is in the Down position, the amplifier filter, place the DIP switch in the Down position. can be configured for use with standard multi-amp SW#4: Gain (20/6) connectors in a multi-amp system.
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Page 23: Configuration Settings Controlled By Jumpers
7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 4 shunt across pins 2 and 3 on the main board of the is in the Down position on the Master amplifier Master amplifier modulev. module, a 2-Hz high-pass filter on the inputs pre- vents the transmission of DC signal. Standby on Overload The 7800 series amplifier’s IOC (Input/Output 4.4 Configuration Settings Controlled Comparator) Distortion Alert circuit continuously... - Page 24 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 4 below the main and display boards. To access the Bi-Level Power Supply Switch, complete the fol- lowing steps to remove the front panel and access the bi-level power supply switch. IMPORTANT: Before removing the Front Panel of any amplifier module, make sure the amplifier ...
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Page 25: Applications
7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 5 NOTE: Before configuring your 7800 series sys- 5 Applications tem using these remote configurations, please 5.1 Remote Status and Control using contact AE Techron Technical Support for the the SIM Interlock I/O Connector proper settings to use for your application. - Page 26 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 5 5.1.2 Remote Amplifier Status and Reset The SIM Interlock I/O Connector can be used to Use a male, 25-pin D-Sub connector and high- quality wire to build the circuit. Figure 5.3 sche- create a circuit to monitor remotely one or more amplifier conditions, including Run status, Over- matic details the circuit and components required for all status and reset functions.
- Page 27 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 5 Remote Signal of Run Condition Remote Signal of OverVoltage Condition Purpose: LED, when lit, signals Run state. Purpose: LED, when lit, signals Overvoltage condition. Method: Use a 6mA series resistor of 4.02K-ohm Method: Use a 6mA series resistor of 4.02K-ohm for LED or OPTO, tie Run (PIN 12) to –24V source...
- Page 28 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 5 When Interlock (PIN 4) is shorted to Digital Ground IMPORTANT: The amplifier must be configured for (PIN 17), the amplifier is placed in Standby mode. Ready mode at startup (factory default) or the Run When switch is open, the amplifier is released to button must be pressed at the amplifier module front panel at startup. The Remote Enable/Standby the Run condition. Signal Type: DC circuit will not function if the Startup to Standby Latch has been activated on the amplifier. Level when Asserted: 0 to 8 V Level when Deasserted: 10 to 15 V 5.1.4 Remote Monitoring of Current...
- Page 29 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 5 5.1.5 Remote Monitoring of Temperature Using the SIM-BNC Interlock connector located on the back panel of the amplifier, you can remotely monitor the temperature at the heat-sinks of the amplifier. Remote Monitoring of Temperature Purpose: Use a voltage meter to monitor tempera- ture at the heat-sinks. Method: Connect a voltage meter to monitor the temperature at the heatsinks of the amplifier. Con-...
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Page 30: Controlled Current Operation
This is a potentially current. Use this mode if you want the output volt- dangerous condition for both the AE Techron am- plifier and for any user who might come in contact age waveform to be like the input waveform (see with the amplifier output terminals. ... - Page 31 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 5 When operating in Controlled Current (CC) mode, 5.2.3 Controlling Compensation for CC Operation AE Techron 7800 series amplifiers can be config- a compensation circuit is required to ensure ac- curate output current. Since the load is a critical ured for either Controlled Voltage (CV) or Con- circuit component in CC mode, the inductive and trolled Current (CC) mode of operation.
- Page 32 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 5 STEP 3: Determine if Default or Custom Compensation is Required. If your load inductance falls outside of the mid- If your load inductance is between 200 microHen- range, or if your load resistance is greater than...
- Page 33 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 5 Procedure WARNING 1. Turn the power to the amplifier “OFF”. 2. Remove the four hex-head screws, located Do not attempt to access the Main Board along the left and right edges of the amplifier while the amplifier is running. Turn the amplifier off and disconnect the AC front panel using a Torx T15 driver.
- Page 34 7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 5 STEP 7: Optimizing the Compensation Values If the output current waveform is rounded, the circuit is overdamped: You have too little gain and Remember the load you are connecting is a should increase resistance (see Figure 5.15).
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Page 35: Maintenance
7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 5 1. Turn the system OFF. Disconnect the amplifier 6 Maintenance from its power source. Simple maintenance can be performed by the 2. Remove the four Torx-head screws, located user to help keep the equipment operational. along the left and right edges of the front panel The following routine maintenance is designed of each amplifier module using a Torx T15 ... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
7800 SERIES OPERATION – SECTION 6 7 Troubleshooting Check the fuse F1 on each amplifier module. If the 7800 series system is not operating correctly, Locate the fuse cover on the amplifier back panel review the topics below for help with troubleshoot- and turn the cover counter-clockwise to remove. ing the problem. If the condition or error you are... -
Page 37: Factory Service
If the troubleshooting procedures are unsuc- mode. If the OverTemp pulse is extremely short, cessful, the 7800 series system may need to be as in the case of defective wiring or switches, the returned for Factory Service. All units under war- OverTemp pulse may be too brief to observe.
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