Table Of Contents - AE Techron 2100 series Step-By-Step Manual

AE TECHRON MULTI-AMP CONFIGURATION GUIDE

Table of Contents

1 Multi-Amp Systems Using 2100 or 7000 Series Amplifiers ................................................................. 4
1.1 Safety First ................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Multi-Amp Configuration Accessories .......................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Accessory Recommendations by System Type ............................................................................................ 5
2 Multi-amp System Principles .............................................................................................................. 6
2.1 One Master Amplifier for Series Systems .................................................................................................... 6
2.2 All Master Amplifiers for Parallel Systems ................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Use only 7000-Series Amplifiers of the same Model Number .................................................................... 6
2.4 Use Correct Wiring........................................................................................................................................ 6
2.5 When Constructing Output Wiring, Use These Basic Criteria ...................................................................... 6
2.6 Operate with Safety in Mind ......................................................................................................................... 6
3 Series Systems Configuration and Wiring ............................................................................................ 7
3.1 Choosing Single-Ended or Differential Configuration for Two-amplifier Systems ........................................ 7
3.2 Configure SIM-BNC-OPTOC Input Cards ....................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Install SIM-BNC-OPTOC Input Cards in Amplifiers ........................................................................................ 8
3.4 Configure Amplifiers' Main Boards for Slave Operation .............................................................................. 8
3.5 Remove Output Terminal Resistor ............................................................................................................... 9
3.6 Attach Master/Slave Labels (optional) ........................................................................................................ 9
3.7 Series System Wiring ................................................................................................................................ 10
3.8 Two in Series - Differential ....................................................................................................................... 10
3.9 Two or Three in Series - Single Ended ..................................................................................................... 13
4 Parallel Systems Configuration, Wiring and Balancing ....................................................................... 17
4.1 Install Ballast Resistors ............................................................................................................................ 17
4.2 Main Board Access.................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Disable Gain Controls (7224 amplifiers only) ........................................................................................... 18
4.4 Parallel System Balancing......................................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Connect for Balancing ............................................................................................................................... 19
4.6 Verify Interlock Operation.......................................................................................................................... 20
4.7 Adjust DC Offset ........................................................................................................................................ 20
4.8 Wire and Connect Parallel Inputs ............................................................................................................. 20
4.9 Verify and Adjust Amplifier Gain ................................................................................................................ 21
4.10 Amplifier Gain Matching ............................................................................................................................ 22
4.11 Verify Minimal Circulating Currents .......................................................................................................... 24
4.12 Verify Current Sharing ............................................................................................................................... 24
Appendix A Wire Current-Carrying Capacity ............................................................................................... 17
Appendix B Critical Wire Lengths in Parallel Systems ................................................................................. 17
Appendix C Building Parallel System Output Cables ................................................................................... 17
Appendix D Building the DB-25 Interlock Cable ......................................................................................... 30
Appendix E Returning Slave Amplifiers to Stand-Alone Use ........................................................................ 31
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