Table Of Contents - AE Techron 7000-Series Configuration Manual

7000-SERIES MULTI-AMP CONFIGURATION GUIDE

Table of Contents

1 Multi-Amp Systems Using 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 .................................................................................................................... 22
4.10 Amplifier Gain Matching ................................................................................................................................ 23
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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