Crown Audio PA1000 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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Section 1—Getting Acquainted
1.1 Your Amplifier Package .......................................................................................1–2
1.2 Amplifier Package Specifications.........................................................................1–3
1.3 Safety Considerations ..........................................................................................1–4
1.3.1 Dangers ............................................................................................................1–4
1.3.2 Warnings ..........................................................................................................1–4
1.3.3 Cautions ...........................................................................................................1–4
Section 2—Installation
2.1 Operating Environment .....................................................................................2–2
2.2 Tools Required..................................................................................................2–2
2.3 Unpacking.........................................................................................................2–2
2.4 Preinstallation ...................................................................................................2–3
2.4.1 Power Amplifier Modules .............................................................................2–3
2.4.2 Hubble Twist Lock® Connector Wiring ........................................................2–4
2.5 Installation ........................................................................................................2–5
2.6 Remote I/O Connection.....................................................................................2–6
Section 3—Operation
3.1 Initial Power-up Procedures..............................................................................3–2
3.2 Power Switches ................................................................................................3–4
3.2.1 AC Input Circuit Breaker ...............................................................................3–4
3.2.2 DC Power Switch..........................................................................................3–5
3.2.3 Interlock Switch............................................................................................3–5
3.3 Digital Multimeter .............................................................................................3–6
3.4 Fault Indicators .................................................................................................3–7
3.5 Fuse Indicators .................................................................................................3–8
Section 4—Principles of Operation
4.1 PA1000 Power Amplifier ...................................................................................4–2
4.1.1 Power Modules ............................................................................................4–2
4.1.2 Power Combiner Board ................................................................................4–2
4.1.3 Backplane Assembly.....................................................................................4–3
4.1.3.1 Backplane DC Interconnect Board ........................................................4–3
4.1.3.2 Input Divider Board...............................................................................4–3
4.1.3.3 Output Combiner Board ........................................................................4–3
4.1.4 Output Filter & Reflectometer .......................................................................4–3
4.1.5 Metering and Control Board .........................................................................4–4
4.1.6 DC Fuse and Power Distribution Board ........................................................4–4
4.1.7 Cooling Fans.................................................................................................4–4