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POWER SUPPLY DETAILS
The Ap1400 is powered via the connector, J3. A suitable ‘Universal’ input mains power supply is
available from Able Systems and can be ordered using the part number; Ap1400PSA.
It is supplied
with UK, Euro, USA & Australian style click-ins and needs a 100-240VAC input. When ordering the
Ap1400PSA you will receive both the wall adapter and the Ap1400 conversion cable, both shown
below.
Alternatively, the user may make their own power supply arrangements as described below.
7.1 ALTERNATIVE POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENTS
The Ap1400 is designed to be operated from a 4.5V to 8.5V voltage source which is capable of
supplying the primary power for the printer. The electrical specification for the power supply input of
the Ap1400 printer is:
Input Voltage Range:
+4.5V to +8.5V (without any internal voltage or reversal protection)
Supply Current Requirement: 100mA
( Printer in Idle Mode )
( typical )
3A average ( Printer Printing
)
10A peak
( Printer Printing
)
N.B. The average and peak current requirements can be adjusted by firmware control codes.
See the Programmer Guide or contact Able Systems for details.
The recommended power supply input is 7.5V with a current capacity of at least 3.3A, and this allows
the printer to perform best. However, the printer will automatically accommodate any input voltage in
the range 4.5V to 8.5V by varying the print speed accordingly. In addition, power supplies with lower
current capacities may be accommodated by varying the internal PowerSave parameter. See the
Programmers Guide or contact the factory for more details.
N.B. No internal regulation or protection is included inside the printer, so the user must ensure
that the printer cannot be damaged by connecting an inappropriate power supply.
