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Powering and surge protection – Motorola BLE*/* User Manual

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Amplifier Setup

BLE*/* Installation and Operation Manual

Powering and Surge Protection

In conventional applications, the BLE*/*s are powered through the input port.

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the hybrids, it is recommended that you remove the input pad (JXP-IN) before you apply power to
the BLE*/*
.

A 20-ampere, blade-type fuse is furnished in the amplifier module and provides overcurrent
protection for ac power applied to the input. You can power the BLE*/* from the output without
passing power through to the input port. To block power from the input port, remove the
power-block jumper illustrated in Figure 2-8.

WARNING!

To avoid possible injury to personnel or damage to the equipment, remove 60/90 volt ac power from the system
before you remove any components from the housing.

The BLE*/* is shipped from the factory configured for 38 through 90 Vac powering as described
in Section 2, “Overview”. To configure the BLE*/* for 55 Vac through 90 Vac operation:

1

Remove the electronics chassis from the housing.

2

Remove the power-supply cover.

3

Move the

LO

/

HI

selector (jumper J1 on the power-supply board) from the

LO

to

HI

position.

Figure 2-6 illustrates the jumper location.

4

Re-install the power-supply cover and torque the screws to 10 to 12 in-lbs.

5

Re-install the electronics chassis in the housing and torque the hold-down bolts to 18 to
22 in-lbs.

Standard surge protection is provided in the power supply by a heavy-duty, 230-volt, gas
discharge surge protector. As an option, you can replace the gas discharge tube with the FTEC
overvoltage protector. The FTEC has a firing potential of approximately 245 volts.

To install the FTEC:

1

Remove the electronics chassis from the housing.

2

Remove the power-supply cover.

3

Remove the gas-tube surge protector, illustrated in Figure 2-6.

4

Replace it with the FTEC.

5

Re-install the power-supply cover and torque the screws to 10 to 12 in-lbs.

6

Re-install the electronics chassis in the housing and torque the hold-down bolts to 18 to
22 in-lbs.