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Using AMX Power Calculator
Select
Help > Power Calculator
to open the AMX Power Calculator.xls worksheet file.
This worksheet uses macros to calculate maximum wiring distances and voltage drop. based on cable
size and distance. When opening the file, select Enable Macros.
The AMX Power Calculator worksheet performs two main calculations:
Calculates the maximum length of a specific size of cable for a device or devices. (Choose
between Foot and Meter measurements.) You can also get the total current draw for this group
of devices.
Calculates the voltage drop of a length of cable for a device or devices, based on current draw.
Red means it exceeds the allowable voltage drop.
1.
Select the tab (along the bottom of the screen) that contains the type of device(s) you are working
with.
2.
Under "
QTY
" in column A, enter a quantity for each device (listed under "Product Title" in column
B). This number should represent the number of each device that will be in the system.
3.
To calculate voltage drop, enter "Cable Length" (in column G).
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AMX Power Calculator
You'll need to have a program loaded on your PC that can open XLS files (such as
Microsoft® Excel) in order to use this worksheet.
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