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Reference Manual
Macro-Tech
®
24x6 & 36x12 Power Amplifiers
CONTENTS
1 Welcome ............................................................................ 7
1.1 Unpacking ................................................................... 7
1.2 Features ....................................................................... 7
2 Facilities ............................................................................ 8
3 Installation ....................................................................... 10
3.1 Mounting ................................................................... 10
3.2 Cooling ...................................................................... 10
3.3 Wiring ........................................................................ 11
3.3.1 Input Connection ............................................. 12
3.3.2 Output Connection .......................................... 14
3.3.3 Additional Load Protection ............................... 16
3.4 AC Power Requirements ............................................ 16
4 Operation ......................................................................... 17
4.1 Precautions ................................................................ 17
4.2 Indicators ................................................................... 17
4.3 Protection Systems .................................................... 18
4.3.1 ODEP .............................................................. 18
4.3.2 Standby Mode ................................................. 19
4.3.3 Transformer Thermal Protection ....................... 19
4.3.4 Circuit Breakers ............................................... 19
4.4 Controls ..................................................................... 19
4.5 Filter Cleaning ............................................................ 20
5 Technical Information ...................................................... 21
5.1 Overview ................................................................... 21
5.2 VZ Power
(Macro-Tech 36x12 only) ............................ 21
5.2.1 Background .................................................... 21
5.2.2 The VZ Supply ................................................. 22
5.3 Circuit Theory ............................................................ 22
6 Specifications .................................................................. 25
7 AC Power Draw & Heat Dissipation ................................ 29
8 Accessories ..................................................................... 30
8.1 PIP Modules .............................................................. 30
8.2 Level Control Security Kit ........................................... 32
9 Service ............................................................................. 33
9.1 Worldwide Service ..................................................... 33
9.2 North American Service ............................................. 33
9.2.1 Service at a North American Service Center .... 33
9.2.2 Factory Service ............................................... 33
