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PROTECTION
LIMITER -
The XT Series comes with a built in limiter. When the input signal overloads, the “CLIP LED’s” indicate a signal overload, at this time, the
volume should be lowered to reduce distortion. If the input gain level is not reduced the built-in limiter will activate. During signal overload, the limiter will
reduce the input audio signal enough to minimize the amount of clipping. A limiter takes the gain of an overloading signal and reduces it, the reduction in
gain reduces distortion that can cause damage to your speakers and amplifier. During normal operation below clipping, and momentary clips on peaks, the
limiter does not affect the audio signal and is inaudible. It will allow brief clipping of peaks and will only activate when continuous, hard clipping occurs.
During excessive clipping the limiter will reduce the audio signal enough to minimize the amount of clipping. When the input signal decreases enough that
clipping ends, the limiter will deactivate and cease its gain reduction. The limiter has a fixed threshold and can not be adjusted.
Safe Power Levels at Different Output Loads:
8-Ohm Loads : The amplifier can operate at its rated power level without risk of overheating. However, it may caused excessive temperature if it is pushed
hard enough to continually light the “CLIP ” indicator, the amplifier’s average output power can reach its maximum peak.
4-Ohm Loads : If the “CLIP ” indicator flashes occasionally, the amplifier is approaching its Maximum long-term power capacity. If it is lit about half the
time, the amplifier channel will probably go into thermal protection within a few minutes.
2-Ohm Loads : Except for an occasional flash, keep the “CLIP ” indicator dark to avoid overheating the amplifier channel. Clipping should be kept to a
reasonable minimum. An amplifier’s peak current draw at full output power into 2 ohms is several times what the “normal ” draw is, but its various protection
circuits will prevent this condition lasting more than a minute or two.
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Short Circuit Protection -
The XT Series amplifiers comes with built-in Output Short Circuit Protects. The Output Shorted Circuit
Protection protects the output devices of the amplifier from short circuits and stressful loads. If your speaker lines shorted, the amplifier
automatically detects this problem and discontinues operation for that channel. If one side of your amplifier becomes shorted and
goes
into protect mode, the other side will continue to operate normally. During short circuit protection, the "Clip" LED and “Protect" LED will
light simultaneously indicating amplifier fault. Channel output during the “Short Circuit Protection" will be interrupted (i.e. no sound
output). Short Circuit Protection can usually be traced back to the signal output line (i.e. speaker line). Check the line from the output
terminal of the amplifier to the speaker. If this line is good, check the internal speaker connections and components. A short circuit will
usually be traced to a bad cable or a bad speaker component and is rarely traced to the amplifier itself.
Thermal Protection -
Dual 2-speed fans on the amplifiers provide adequate cooling. During low level output the fans run at normal speeds. During high
output and as heat raises, (exceeding 50°C.), the fans will run at higher speeds to aid the cooling process. If the heat sink temperature exceeds 91°C., the
amplifier will mute until the amplifier cools down. When the amplifier cools below 90°C., the amplifier will return to normal operations. Be sure not to operate your
amplifier below the minimum load ratings to reduce the risk of overheating problems.
Input/Output Protection - The input circuits are isolated by resistors. An ultrasonic network uncouples RF from the output and helps to keep the amplifier stable
with reactive loads.
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UNiKA XT-500 / XT-600 / XT-900 / XT-1250