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H e a t s i n k C o o l i n g
The unique heatsink on
your
POWERCLASS
™
amplifier has been
designed with fins on the
inside of the aluminum
mass. This allows for the
transfer of heat from the
circuitry to the heatsink fins and out through the vents in the
endplates. Be sure you have ample space around the amplifier
for cooling, at least 2" on all sides.
THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Forced Air Thermal Management
To manage the additional heat associated with higher output
capability, a thermally controlled fan has been designed into
the
PC2600 and PC21400. When the heatsink temperature
reaches a pre-determined value, the fan is activated and
cool air is drawn in through the lower intake vents on the
endplate. This cool air flows below
the circuit board, through the fan
and across the internal fins,
cooling the heatsink. The
warm air is then forced
out through the upper
endplate exhaust
vents.
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Warm Air Exhaust
Cool Air Intake
