Crown Audio FM1000A - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents
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