Ap1400V Installers’ Guide Page 6 of 15
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POWER SUPPLY DETAILS
The Ap1400V is directly powered via the connector J3. The printer is designed for direct connection to
a +12V or +24V vehicle battery. On models with the shutdown feature enabled, apply a voltage of 2V
or greater to the shutdown Input to wake the printer.
7.1 ALTERNATIVE POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENTS
The Ap1400V is designed to be operated from a 9V to 36V voltage source that is capable of supplying
the primary power for the printer.
The electrical specification for the power supply input of the Ap1400V printer is:
Input Voltage Range:
+9V to +36V
(internal over voltage at 37V and reversal protection)
Shutdown Input Voltage Range 0V to +36V
(internal over voltage and reversal protection)
Supply Current Requirement: 0.06mA
( Shutdown active
)
( typical @12V in )
70mA
( Printer in Idle Mode )
2A average ( Printer Printing
)
7A peak
( Printer Printing
)
Supply Current Requirement: 0.12mA
( Shutdown active
)
( typical @24V in )
40mA
( Printer in Idle Mode )
1.2A average ( Printer Printing
)
4A 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 either a 12V or 24V vehicle battery, this allows the printer to
perform at its best. However, the printer will automatically accommodate any DC input voltage in the
range 9V to 36V. 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.
