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Sequential Turn-On
Sequential Turn-On Operation
Black Max amplifiers contain a sequential turn-on feature that is designed to turn on a bank of Black Max ampli-
fiers, one at a time, in sequence with approximately 1 second between each amplifier. This type of sequencing
of power is necessary in large systems where the in-rush current of all the system amplifiers turning on at once
would overload the AC mains supplying the system.
The first amplifier in the chain will act as the master amplifier controlling the power-up for the group.When it
is switched on, it will initiate the power up sequence.
To prepare/wire multiple Black Max amplifiers for sequential turn-on operation, do the following:
Preparation & Wiring
Turn off all amplifiers and unplug from AC.
The amps should be wired together in a daisy chain fash-
ion.Wire the XMT connections of one amp to the RCV
connections of the next amp as shown in the diagram.
This pattern is continued until all the desired amplifiers
are connected.The last amplifier in the chain has no con-
nections on its XMT terminals, and the first amplifier has
no connection to its RCV terminals.
Note: The RCV and XMT terminals have both polarity
and number indicators. In daisy chaining the amplifiers, the
same connection pattern is used: Pin 4 ("+") XMT of the
previous amp to Pin 2 ("+") RCV of the next amp and Pin
3 ("-") XMT of the previous amp to Pin 1 ("-") RCV of the
next amp.
Switch Settings
The position of the Power Sequencing Switch of the
Black Max is important in sequencing setup.The master
amplifier’s Power Sequencing Switch MUST be set to
OFF. By setting the switch to OFF, this amplifier will turn
on and off directly by its front Power Switch. All other
amplifiers in the chain MUST have their Power
Sequencing switches in the ON position so that they
respond to the sequencing signals. All slave amplifiers
MUST have their front Power Switch set to the ON
position, with the exception of the master amplifier.
To Begin the Power Up Sequence
Turn on the first amplifier in the chain. All others will
follow in sequence with a 1 second delay between them.
Power Down of Sequenced Amplifiers
When the first amplifier in the chain of sequenced ampli-
fiers is switched off, all other amplifiers will also switch
off immediately.
Troubleshooting Sequencing Problems
If an amplifier in the chain does not have its front Power Switch set to ON, it will not power up. However, all
other amps that follow that amplifier will continue to sequence. If an amplifier in the chain does not have its
Power Sequencing Switch in the ON position, it will break the daisy chain. It will, in effect, become a second
master amplifier controlling all amps that follow it. In this case, if the Power Switch for this amp is switched off,
the sequencing will stop at that amplifier. If this amplifier’s Power Sequencing Switch is set to ON, then all ampli-
fiers following it will have already begun to sequence.
Should an amplifier in the sequence shut off either by tripping its circuit breaker or by someone turning the
Power Switch OFF, only that amplifier will lose power.All units that follow will remain powered up. If however,
AC power is removed from an amplifier by unplugging the power cord, all other amps following it will immedi-
ately power down.An amplifier in the chain going into or coming out of low power sleep mode will have no
effect on the group.
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