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- Page 1 9100 Series Operator’s Manual Wide-Bandwidth, High-Power, Single-Channel Digital Amplifiers 574.295.9495 | www.aetechron.com 2507 Warren Street, Elkhart, IN 46516...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
For Compliance Questions Only: Larry Shank 2507 Warren Street 574-295-9495 Elkhart, IN 46516 lshank@aetechron.com This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of AE Techron, Inc., and belongs to the following product: Equipment Type: Industrial Power Amplifiers Model Name: 9105... - Page 3 2507 Warren St. Elkhart, IN, 46516, U.S.A. receive an authorization to return the product for (574) 295-9495 service. All components must be shipped in a factory www.aetechron.com pack or equivalent which, if needed, may be obtained...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Introduction ............................5 1.1 Features ..........................5 2 Amplifier Unpacking and Installation ....................6 2.1 Safety First ..........................6 2.2 Unpacking ..........................6 2.3 Installation ..........................6 3 Connections and Startup .......................7 3.1 Connecting the Load ......................7 3.2 Connecting the Input Signal ....................7 3.3 Optional Controls and Connectors ..................8 3.4 Connecting the AC Supply ....................8 4 ... -
Page 5: Introduction
9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 1 Figure 1.1 – 9100 Series Front Panel 1 Introduction Performance Overview Congratulations on your purchase of a 9100 Series digital power amplifier. 9100 Series amplifiers are Bandwidth DC - 250 kHz 200Vp, DC-to-250 kHz capable amplifiers that of- fer a unique combination of switch-mode efficiency Minimum Drop/Rise Time 7 µs and linear-amplifier-like fidelity in a single, compact package. They are able to drive virtually any type Slew Rate Up to 150 V/µs of load without a reduction in rated power, with low distortion and low DC drift. They are also fast Max Voltage 0 to 200 V enough to meet 5µs surge and dropout require-... -
Page 6: Amplifier Unpacking And Installation
9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 3 Figure 2.1 – 9100 Series Back Panel 2 Amplifier Unpacking and Installation The 9100 series amplifier is a precision instrument materials as evidence of damage and/or for return- that can be dangerous if not handled properly. Le- ing the amplifier for repair. thal voltages are present in both the AC input sup- 2.3 Installation ply and the output of the amplifier. For this reason, safety should be your primary concern when you The 9100 series amplifier is packaged in a rugged setup and operate this amplifier. powder-coated chassis. This chassis is 2U (rack units) tall, and has rack “ears” on each side of the 2.1 Safety First front panel for mounting to a standard EIA (Elec- tronic Industries Association) rack. Use standard Throughout this manual special emphasis is placed on good safety practices. The following rack mounting hardware to mount the ampli- graphics are used to highlight certain topics that fier. Use nylon washers if you wish to protect the ... -
Page 7: Connections And Startup
9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 4 3 Connections and Startup This section details the wiring and startup pro- cedures for an 9100 series amplifier operating in Controlled-Voltage mode (factory default). Before connecting the amplifier inputs and outputs, make sure AC power is disconnected. Testing Before Controlled-Current Operation IMPORTANT: If your application requires Con- trolled Current operation, the 9100 series amplifier Figure 3.1 – Connecting the Load first should be wired and tested in Controlled- Voltage mode to verify that the amplifier and input CAUTION signal are operating correctly. Once proper opera- tion is confirmed, refer to the Applications sec- The low pass filter in your amplifier was de- tion of this manual for instructions on configuring ... -
Page 8: Optional Controls And Connectors
9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 4 3.3.2 DIP Switches DIP switches provided on the amplifier back panel and on the SIM module can be used to enable fea- tures or configure the amplifier for special applica- tions. See the Advanced Configuration section of this manual for more information. Before operating the amplifier, check to make sure all DIP switches are set as intended. INPUT 3.3.3 Remote Connectors Two DB9 connectors are provided on the SIM-91 UNBALANCED INPUT module for remote control and monitoring of the Figure 3.3 – Wiring for Unbalanced Input Connector amplifier output, Please refer to the Applications standard with all 9100 series amplifiers, but other section of this manual for more information. SIM modules may be used instead for specialized WARNING applications. Information on alternate SIM modules ... -
Page 9: Start-Up Procedure
9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 4 Connect protective grounding terminal to AC mains Connect the AC supply to the three-terminal bar- ground before turning on power to prevent electric rier strip located on the amplifier back panel (see shock hazard. Figure 3.5). Do not disconnect or disable the protective grounding connection. Doing so causes a potential electrical shock hazard. LINE 2 / NEUTRAL LINE 1 Figure 3.5 – AC Mains Barrier Strip Wiring Start-up Procedure 1. Turn down the level of your signal source. 2. Press the front-panel Standby-Run switch to the Run position to ener- gize the amplifier. 3. Wait until the Run/Standby indicator turns solid green. 4. Adjust your input signal level to achieve the desired output level. Information subject to change 96-8007379_04-28-2025... -
Page 10: Amplifier Operation
4 Amplifier Operation To release the amplifier from Standby mode: 1. Power Supply condition: If the amplifier’s 4.1 Front-Panel Controls and Indicators Power Supply indicator is lit, the amplifier is try- This section provides an overview of Front-Panel ing to absorb too much power. Turn the ampli- controls and indicators found on the 9100 series fier’s front Standby-Run switch to the Standby amplifier. Refer fo Figure 4.1 for component loca- position, and then either adjust the input signal tions. or the load to lower the power being returned to the amplifier. Turn the Standby-Run switch ... -
Page 11: Power Supply Indicator
9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 5 If the amplifier continues to overheat while To remove the amplifier from Standby, first switch operating within the amplifiier’s capabilities, the the amplifier’s front Standby-Run switch to the amplfiier may require maintenance. See the Standby position. Then adjust the input signal or Troubleshooting section for more information. the load to lower the power requirements or the power being returned to the amplifier. 3. Over Current condition: This condition can occur when a very high current is being drawn Turn the Standby-Run switch to the Run position from the amplifier. Lower the operating level to resume amplifier operation. If the Power Supply of the amplifier, then turn the amplifier’s front- indicator does not turn off or if the amplifier does panel Standby-Run switch to Standby and then not return from Standby, the amplifier may require back to Run to reset the amplifier. If the fault servicing. See the Troubleshooting section for condition recurrs or does not clear, the ampli- more information. -
Page 12: Back-Panel Controls & Connectors
Synthetic Impedance DIP Switches – This set of Back-Panel Controls & Connectors DIP switches allows the amplifier to be configured This section provides an overview of Back-Panel with one of eight levels of synthetic impedance. controls and connectors found on the 9100 series See the “Advanced Configuration” section for amplifier. Please refer to Figure 4.2 for component more information. locations. -
Page 13: Advanced Configuration
• Select between two compensation networks for Three additional DIP switches used to enable syn- Controlled Current operation: CC1, designed thetic impedance are provided on the SIM-91 mod- for loads from 10 µH to 500 µH; or CC2, de- ule, which is included on all standard 9100 series signed for loads from 500 µH to 2 mH. amplifiers. See Figure 5.2 for default DIP switch • Select DC-coupled or AC-coupled operation. settings and descriptions for the SIM-91 module. •... - Page 14 9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 6 SW#1: DC Servo CAUTION The DC Servo function ensures that no DC offset is present at the signal output (-3 dB at 3 Hz). Se- In Controlled-Current Mode, the load is part of the amplifier lect DC Servo when driving transformers or other circuit, and the relationship of the load to the amplifier is coils. When the DC Servo DIP switch is in the critical. For proper and safe operation in Controlled-Current RIGHT position, the DC Servo function is enabled. mode, you must obverve the following guidelines: 1. Properly attach a load before operating the amplifier. When this switch is in the LEFT position (default), ...
- Page 15 9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 6 tuned with an RC network. The Compensation ON = DIP Switch RIGHT OFF = DIP Switch LEFT Network 1 switch enables the factory default RC SW#7 SW#8 SW#9 Gain network. This provides provides 49.9k ohm resis- 20.0 tance and 47 nF capacitance and should be used 17.5 with loads that are 10 µH to 500 µH. If this default 15.0 network is not adequate for your application and 12.5 load, the Compensation Network 1 switch can be ...
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Page 16: Custom Compensation
9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 6 5.1.1 SIM-91 Module DIP Switches ON = DIP Switch RIGHT OFF = DIP Switch LEFT This set of DIP switches allows the amplifier to Synthetic be configured with one of eight levels of synthetic Model SW#1 SW#2 SW#3 Impedance impedance. 0.875Ω 0.75Ω SW#1 - SW#3: Synthetic Impedance 0.625Ω NOTE SW#4 is unused. 0.5Ω 9105 These three switches allow the addition of a 0.375Ω synthetic impedance on the output of the ampli- 0.25Ω... -
Page 17: Applications
9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 7 6 Applications 6.2 Controlled-Voltage vs. Controlled- Current Modes of Operation 6.1 Emergency Standby Switch or AE Techron 9100 series amplifiers can be field- Safety Interlock configured to operate as Voltage Amplifiers The two 9-pin D-Sub connectors on the amplifier (Voltage-Controlled Voltage Source) or as Trans- back-panel SIM-91 module labeled Interlock A conductance Amplifiers (Voltage-Controlled and Interlock B can be used to remotely place Current Source). The mode selection is made via the amplifier in Standby mode. This can provide the back-panel DIP switch #2. See the Advanced a valuable safety feature, such as in creating a ... - Page 18 9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 7 When operating in Controlled-Current (CC) mode, a compensation circuit is required to ensure ac- curate output current. Since the load is a critical circuit component in CC mode, the inductive and resistive values of the load will determine the re- quired compensation values. One of the two compensation settings that can be ...
- Page 19 9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 7 STEP 2: Determine Required Compensation. NOTE: Load Resistance (R) is assumed to be When operating an amplifier in Controlled- <5 ohms. Current mode, the load becomes an integral part of the system. In order to determine the required Load Compensation Compensation compensation for your load, consulting the follow- Inductance (L) Capacitance (CC) Network ing table to determine the approximate compen- 10 µH to 500 µH 47 nF Network 1 sation capacitance (CC) required based on the ...
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Page 20: Driving Reactive Loads
9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 7 6.3 Driving Reactive Loads energy is transferred back to the load through the Like all switching amplifiers, 9000 series ampli- amplifier’s power supply. This allows the amplifier fiers are able to reuse the energy returned from to deliver continuous apparent power that is up to reactive loads. Unlike purely resistive loads, loads five times the rated power of the amplifier when with some reactance (either capacitive or induc- driving reactive loads. tive) will store energy during part of a cycle, and then release some of this energy back later. This Information subject to change 96-8007379_04-28-2025... -
Page 21: Maintenance
9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 7 7 Maintenance To ensure adequate cooling and maximum ef- ficiency of the internal cooling fans, the amplifier’s Simple maintenance can be performed by the user front and rear grills should be cleaned periodically. to help keep the equipment operational. The fol- To clean the amplifier grills and filter, complete the lowing routine maintenance is designed to prevent following steps: problems before they occur. See the Trouble- 1. Disconnect the amplifier from its power source shooting section, for recommendations for re- via external mechanical disconnect or breaker. storing the equipment to operation after an error 2. The front grill is secured to the amplifier front condition has occurred. panel by magnets. Pull out on the grill to re- Preventative maintenance is recommended after lease it from the front panel. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 8 8 Troubleshooting If the amplifier does not return to run mode, check to see if the Power Supply or Overtemp/Over Cur- 8.1 Introduction & Precautions rent LEDs are lit, and then follow the instructions in this section for remedying the fault condition and This section provides a set of procedures for returning the amplifier to Run mode. identifying and correcting problems with the 9100 series amplifier. Rather than providing an exhaus- If the remedies given fail to restart the amplifier, tive and detailed list of troubleshooting specifica- the amplifier may require servicing. See the Fac- tions, this section aims to provide a set of short- tory Service Information at the end of this section. cuts intended to get an inoperative amplifier back ... -
Page 23: Over Current Condition
9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 8 the Standby-Run switch to the Run position to 8.6.3 Resetting After OverTemp resume amplifier operation. To reset the amplifier after an OverTemp has oc- curred, make sure fans are running. Remove the If the amplifier does not reset, the amplifier may input signal from the amplifier and allow the fans require servicing. Please see the Factory Service to run until the amplifier has cooled sufficiently and information at the end of this section. the amplifier automatically returns to Run mode. Amplifier Overheats (Over Temp NOTE: Typically, overheating that occurs in the Fault Condition) amplifier outputs due to inadequate airflow or very low impedance loads will clear within 5 minutes. There are two possible reasons why the 9100 ... -
Page 24: Factory Service
9100 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 8 8.8 Factory Service plifier for repair. It should be returned in its original packaging or a suitable alternative. Replacement If the troubleshooting procedures are unsuccess- packaging materials can be purchased for a nomi- ful, the amplifier may need to be returned for nal fee. Factory Service. All units under warranty will be serviced free of charge (customer is responsible Please send all service units to the following ad- for one-way shipping charges as well as any cus- dress and be sure to include your Return Authori- tom fees, duties, and/or taxes). Please review the zation Number on the box. Warranty at the beginning of this manual for more AE Techron, Inc. information. Attn: Service Department / RMA# All service units must be given Return Authoriza- 2507 Warren Street Elkhart, IN 46516 tion by AE Techron, Inc. before being returned. Return Authorizations can be requested on our website or by contacting our Customer Service Department. Please take extra care when packaging your am- Information subject to change 96-8007379_04-28-2025...
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