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AMPERE 

 
 

External Power Supply 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

User's Manual 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AMPERE

Page 1: ...AMPERE External Power Supply User s Manual ...

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Page 3: ...l 6 3 Overview back panel 7 4 Installation and connection 8 4 1 Placement 8 4 2 Mains connection 9 4 3 Connecting the mother unit 10 5 Usage 11 5 1 Powering up 11 5 2 Switching on and off 11 6 Protection system 13 7 Technical Information 14 8 Security advice 15 9 Technical Data 16 ...

Page 4: ... Audionet device With the external power supply AMPERE you have the possibility to provide all connected units with a more sophisticated foundation Even if you re an experienced aficionado of ultra highend components please start listening to your new Audionet AMPERE by reading this manual carefully before you plug it in This will ensure you ll enjoy all functions of this unit without any compromi...

Page 5: ...ng One AMPERE connection cable One standard mains cord 1 2 Transport Important Please transport the AMPERE only in the included package Always use the plastic bag to prevent scratches on the casing Please allow the AMPERE to adapt to the climatic conditions in your listening room before you switch on the unit for the first time after transport ...

Page 6: ...6 2 Overview front panel AMPERE audionet AMPERE LED power indicator ...

Page 7: ...7 3 Overview back panel 4 1 2 3 1 Mains switch 2 Mains input socket 3 Marking mains phase 4 7 pin connector ...

Page 8: ...t It is recommended to place the AMPERE into a high quality rack or onto a stable table Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight Do not cover the ventilation slots Do not place the AMPERE in close range to heat sources like radiators or on top of another unit especially not on top of power amplifiers preamplifiers or similar devices that produce heat Both units could suffer damage from thermal ov...

Page 9: ...ction To ensure the best sonic experience please make sure that the hot pin of your mains outlet is connected to the hot pin of the mains input socket The hot pin of the mains input socket is marked PHASE on the back panel of the AMPERE Never pull the mains plug while the AMPERE is switched on Before you pull the mains cord off the socket power down the unit to stand by mode and switch off the mai...

Page 10: ...n nector Mother unit PRE 1 G3 DNP DNA DNC VIP G2 VIP G3 ART G2 ART G3 PLANCK PRE 1 PRE 1 G2 CAT PAM PAM V2 PAM G2 MAP MAP V2 MAP 1 Mains connection of mother unit required not required required Important Do not connect a mains cord to any of the mother units PRE I PRE I G2 all PAM models CAT This would compromise the quality of the audio per formance Please do only use one mains cord to connect th...

Page 11: ...itched on Before you pull the mains plug power down the mother unit to stand by mode and switch off the AMPERE with the mains switch on the back panel 5 2 Switching on and off Please turn on the mother device first by using its mains switch on the back panel Then operate the mains switch on the back panel of the AMPERE to switch to stand by mode The position of the mains switch of mother units tha...

Page 12: ...12 Note Please consult the user s manual of the mother device for further information on starting up an Audionet unit with a 5 pin connector in combination with an AMPERE ...

Page 13: ...d by the protection circuit Possible reasons are Thermal overload The protection circuit powers down the unit if the heat sinks do overheat Shortcut protection The protection circuit powers down the AMPERE if ex cessive current is drawn from its output over a longer period You have to switch off the AMPERE with the mains switch on the back panel if the protection system took action Before turning ...

Page 14: ...The AMPERE provides 24 00 V always at any time The usage of accumulators is questionable regarding environmental concerns Last but not least you are able to listen to your music with high end quality using the AMPERE whenever you like without being forced to wait for ac cumulators being charged 7 1 Features Fully separated discrete circuitry for positive and negative voltage Two 300 VA toroid tran...

Page 15: ...or small objects of getting inside the unit Set the unit up in a sufficiently ventilated environment Do not cover the unit at any time Do not open the unit Unauthorised opening will void warranty Do not short circuit the outputs While connecting or removing the AMPERE to or from the mother unit both AMPERE and mother unit must be switched off completely to prevent any damage to both devices Use a ...

Page 16: ...sections Stability Deviation absolute 0 1 of nominal value Deviation relative 0 01 accuracy Noise 144 dB or 1 5 μVRMS for 0 Hz up to 22 kHz Mains 220 240 V oder 110 120 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption Stand by 0 5 W max 400 W Dimensions Width 430 mm Height 110 mm Depth 360 mm Weight ca 18 kg Finish Front panel Brushed aluminium 12 mm C 32 light bronze anodized text engraved LED White Top cover Brushe...

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Page 18: ...18 is a trademark of Idektron GmbH Co KG Engineered and produced by Idektron GmbH Co KG Alboinstraße 36 42 12103 Berlin Germany www audionet de contact audionet de ...

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