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Ampetronic MLD5 Installation Handbook

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Technical Specifications

INPUTS AND PROCESSING

MIC

Line

UNITS

Input figures quoted at maximum front panel gain control setting.

Low gain High gain Low gain High gain

INPUTS;

 XLR connector. Balanced, Suitable for up to 600Ω microphones or line level.

Input impedance

Sensitivity

Overload

Phantom (via 680Ω source)

8700

-62

-24

12

8700

-77

-39

12

8700

-37

+1

-

8700

-52

-14

dBu

dBu

Vdc

AGC;

 Compression of signal in dB shown on six front panel LEDs

Input range

Output range

Min. input level for AGC

Attack time

Decay time

>36

±1

Depends on input mode used (see sensitivity)

8

2

dB

dB

ms

s

METAL LOSS CORRECTION; 

Specially designed adjustable filter to compensate for 

the effects of metal loss. Gain @ 1kHz remains constant

Min. slope

Max. slope

0

+3

dB/oct.

dB/oct.

PHASE SHIFT; 

The loop outputs can be configured for phased array systems by 

selecting the appropriate rear panel switch option. Phase shift between outputs: 

Phase shift off

Phase shift on

0

90

°

°

SLAVE IN; 

6.35mm jack. Input for linking more than one amplifier. Inserting plug 

disables other inputs.

Input impedance / channel

Input level / channel

MLD5

MLD7

MLD9

UNITS

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Vpk

100k

1.5

OUTPUTS

MLD5

MLD7

MLD9

UNITS

SLAVE OUT; 

Processed audio signal output. Post AGC, MLC and Phase shift. For 

linking to another amplifier.

Source impedance / channel

Output level / channel

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

220

1.5

Vpk

LOOP OUTPUT;

 (per channel); NL4 speakon. 1 per channel.

Voltage peak/RMS

Current peak/RMS into single turn loop.

Absolute maximum short term peak current.

THD +N (@1kHz full output)

Output impedance

Frequency response (±1.5dB no AGC)

Output current indicated via six front panel LEDs (per channel) at 3 dB intervals. 

Bipolar PPM style circuit

Attack

decay

14.5 / 10

7 / 5

>10

<0.2

22

100 to 5000

4.7

1

24 / 17

9 / 6.4

>13

<0.2

22

100 to 5000

4.7

1

45 / 32

13 / 9.2

>19

<0.2

24

100 to 5000

4.7

1

V

A

A

%

Hz

ms

s

STATUS SOCKET;

 2 pin 5mm pitch 90° header. The status socket consists of a pair 

of isolated contacts.

Amplifier or load fault

Amplifier and load OK

Contact rating

Dielectric strength (coil – contact)

Open

Closed

DC 2A, 28V, 60W

AC 0.5A, 125V, 60VA

1000Vac 50/60Hz

DC POWER SOCKET; 

2 pin 5mm pitch 90° header. The DC POWER socket is used 

to power a variety of Ampetronic accessories.

Output voltage

Output current (max.) 

12

0.1

12

0.1

12

0.1

V

A

PROTECTION FEATURES

MLD5

MLD7

MLD9

UNITS

CLIPPING;

 Clipping of either output is shown on the front panel CLIP LEDs. If clipping 

persists amplifier will shutdown and restart.

Clip threshold (% of peak output voltage)

93

93

93

%

OUTPUT DC OFFSET;

 If DC offset is detected amplifier will shutdown and restart

Threshold

±0.7

±0.7

±0.7

Vdc

TEMPERATURE; 

Internal heatsinks are monitored. If temperature reaches set limits 

the output current is reduced and eventually muted. MLD7 & 9 have separate inde-

pendent systems for each channel, MLD5 has a single control for both channels.

Output current reduction (3dB max)

Output mute (illuminates TEMP LED)

Any of the above faults also cause the status relay contacts to open.

Commences 88, max @ 92

92 (output returns at approx. 60)

°C

°C

LOOP RESISTANCE TESTING;

 Checks the resistance of the load on startup (The 

POWER LED flashes during this period) and only allows operation if within limits. The 

LOOP LEDs are illuminated if loads are outside limits

Startup time

Lower limit

Upper limit

Upper limit (link removed)

8 approx.

0.3

5

No limit

8 approx.

0.3

5

No limit

8 approx.

0.5

5

No limit

s

OUTPUTS

SLAVE IN; 

6.35mm jack. Input for linking more than one amplifier. Inserting plug 

disables other inputs.

Input impedance / channel

Input level / channel

MLD5

MLD7

MLD9

UNITS

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

100

1.5

kΩ

Vpk

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Страница 3: ...r other apparatus that produces heat 6 WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED GROUNDED 7 Only power cords with the correct power connector may be used to maintain safety Cables incorporating the UK 13...

Страница 4: ...d inputs These can be configured for microphone or line inputs with individually selectable phantom and gain boost For more complex installations you may need ancillary equipment such as microphone pr...

Страница 5: ...LOSS CORREC TION MLC MLC LEVEL PHASE SHIFTER AGC DISPLAY RED L E D YELLOW L E D YELLOW L E D YELLOW L E D GREEN L E D GREEN L E D PHASE SWITCH 0 90 CHANNEL CURRENT LEVEL CHANNEL CURRENT LEVEL POWER AM...

Страница 6: ...y installed according to the Designing Induction Loops handbook or as per specific design instructions provided by Ampetronic As a result a target current should be known based on achieving acceptable...

Страница 7: ...il the target current is achieved as indicated by the CH B CURRENT LEDs Headphones can be used with the MONITOR socket to listen directly to the loop current NOTE channel A output appears in the left...

Страница 8: ...o hot Loop current is not delivered to either channel See toubleshooting for details MONITOR 3 5mm jack socket for use with stereo headphones to listen to the signal being delivered to the loop POWER...

Страница 9: ...DC OUTPUT 2 pin connection for ancillary units PHASE SHIFT SELECTOR Selectable 90 phase shift between outputs XLR INPUTS Socket for balanced MIC or LINE signals INPUT GAIN BOOST SELECTOR SWITCH Gain...

Страница 10: ...ble causes for this Check the COMPRESSION LEDs are illuminating Check that the CURRENT controls are turned up sufficiently Check the LOOP or TEMP LEDs are not illuminated Ensure the Ear symbol is illu...

Страница 11: ...istance loops can be encountered in a venue with a pre installed loop which was designed for use with an old loop driver which might be being replaced Before using this loop ensure that the existing l...

Страница 12: ...1 of Instability Failed AC power fuse in rear of unit Unplug the loop and AC power supply from amplifier and replace the failed fuse with the spare fuse in AC power input fuse tray Reconnect the AC po...

Страница 13: ...le circuit Attack decay 14 5 10 7 5 10 0 2 22 100 to 5000 4 7 1 24 17 9 6 4 13 0 2 22 100 to 5000 4 7 1 45 32 13 9 2 19 0 2 24 100 to 5000 4 7 1 V A A Hz ms s STATUS SOCKET 2 pin 5mm pitch 90 header T...

Страница 14: ...35 20 90 IP20 0 35 20 90 C WARRANTY This product carries a five year parts and labour warranty from date of shipment from Ampetronic To qualify for the five year warranty the product must be register...

Страница 15: ...INSTALLATION NOTES Ampetronic MLD5 Installation Handbook Page 13...

Страница 16: ...Contents Copyright Ampetronic Ltd 2013 All rights reserved UP17601 4...

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