Unika AR3600I, User Instructions

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AR3600I DESCRIPTION
The AR-3600I is intended to protect computer, audio, video and other electronic equipment from
problems caused by AC line voltage irregularities - sags, brownouts or over voltages that can
cause sensitive digital equipment to malfunction, or, in extreme cases, to sustain damage. It
accepts single phase input AC voltages anywhere within two capture ranges, 88 to 134V (low
range) or 170 to 264V (high range) and converts them to the North American standard 120 volts.
The AR3600I will detect the different of the input voltage and automatically switch over to the
appropriate operating voltage range.
Voltages outside the ranges may be converted to usable
levels, depending on how far out of range they are and what is considered usable. For example,
any voltage from 80 to 267 will be converted to 120V ±4%. See Figure 1.
The AR-3600I can handle loads totaling up to 30 amperes as long as the input voltage is equal
to or above 120 volts (low range) or 240 volts (high range). For voltages below those levels, its
capacity must be derated at approximately one-quarter ampere per volt. See Figure 2 below.
In live performance situations, where each act requires a special AC configuration, accidental
connection to incorrect AC voltages occurs surprisingly often with disastrous consequences.
Because of its dual range auto switch over capability, the AR-3600I can protect against a
catastrophic error in AC mains wiring. This feature also makes the AR-3600I ideal as a
component of a power distribution scheme suitable for worldwide use, accommodating national
voltages of 100, 120, 220, 240, or others, with equal ease and without the need for
readjustment.
Figure 1
OUTPUT VOLTAGE VS. INPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 2
AVAILABLE OUTPUT CURRENT VS. INPUT VOLTAGE
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General Information
Installation Operation Specification
AR3600I
AC LINE VOLTAGE REGULATOR