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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AC 3601MANUAL STANDBY AMPLIFIER CHANGEOVER UNIT

Thank you for choosing another quality product from Amperes Electronics.

AC3601 succeeded its predecessor with an additional feature, ie, cascading of amplifier changeover units can be done much easier, thus enable a standby amplifier to serve more duty power packs without limitation to the unit counts.

This manual standby amplifier changeover serves 6 duty amplifiers with one standby. Reliability and durability is main concern and thereby we incorporate protection circuitries such as priority changeover and standby amplifier overloading prevention.

Installing AC3601 is a definitely the wise choice, getting a value more than the price itself.

DUTY AMPLIFIERPRIORITY

STANDBY TAKEOVERNORMAL

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DAMAGE TO THIS EQUIPMENTPOWER SUPPLY UNIT MAY CAUSE

DC SUPPLY RATING :24V DC, 0.5A

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WIRING CONNECTIONS

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CASCADES/BY AMP INLINK LINK OUT - TO NEXT AC601C

MAX LOAD/CH - 400W / 100V LINE

PLEASE OBSERVE POLARITY

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TO ZONE SELECTOROR SPEAKERS

LINK IN - FR. N-1 AC601CSERIAL NBR

STANDBY AMPLIFIER

DUTY AMPLIFIER # 06

DUTY AMPLIFIER # 01

AMPERES AC3601

LOW PRIORITY

HIGH PRIORITY

1 6 STANDBY AMPLIFIER INPUTDUTY AMPLIFIER INPUT

AMP OUT 1

AMP OUT 6

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DISCLAIMER

1 FRONT PANEL SWITCHES

Each switch represents each duty amplifier ( amp 1 to amp 6 ) respectively. Selecting any switch would lit up the LED indicating that particular dury amplifier has been switched ot dormant and the standby unit has taken over its role as duty unit.

If more than one switches is pressed, the amplifier with higher number of assignment would have priority over the lesser one, thus preventing overloading of the standby pack. It is recommended that only one switch is pressed at any one time.

2 DC SUPPLY INPUT

It is recommended that DC 24V supply with regulated output is connected to the unit. ie. Amperes PS9400 24V regulated DC power supply pack.

3 DUTY AMPLIFIER INPUT / OUTPUT TERMINALS

Outputs of amplifiers 1 to 6 is connected here and subsequently to other equipments such as speaker zone selector. Please refer to "Connecting The Unit" for proper instruction.

4 STANDBY AMPLIFIER INPUT TERMINALS

Use this connectors to connect to the outputs of the standby amplifier. Please ensure correct polarity in termination.

5 CASCADE LINK TERMINALS

If 2 or more AC3601 are to be installed, link each of the units via this terminal. Kindly follow the arrow as indicated for linkage.

Application Example

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DAMAGE TO THIS EQUIPMENTPOWER SUPPLY UNIT MAY CAUSE

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TO SPEAKER ZONE SELECTOR TO POWER AMPLIFIER

STANDBY AMPLIFIER

NOTE :DO NOT JOIN COMMON LINES OF DIFFERENT AMPLIFIERSOBSERVE POLARITY WHEN CONNECTINGCABLE SIZE UP TO 2.5 MM SQ

REPEAT FOR AMP #2 TO #6

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STANDBY AMPLIFIER

NOTE :THE EXAMPLE SHOWS :

~ 1 STANDBY AMPLIFIER TO SERVE 18 OR LESS DUTY AMPLIFIERS~ 3 UTS OF AC3601 ARE USED~ UNIT 3 SHALL HAVE PRIORITY OVER OTHERS

cabling diagram

Operating voltage24V DC : 0.2APower consumptionStandby : 82mW, 3.4 mAOperating : 1.3W, 50 mA

Zone load rating400 W / 100 V line input ( max )No of amplifier inputs6 duty, 1 standbyChangeover indicationFront panel LED for duty amplifier being changed overSwitching modeVia front panel switches

Cable connectionsPlug in detachable connectors with screwCable sizeUp to 2.5 mm sq

Dimensions482 (W) x 44 (H) x 150 (D) mmWeight2.1 kgColourBlack, powder epoxy coated

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technical specification

PRIORITY 2

PRIORITY 1

Only Amperes Electronics Service Centres are allowed to make warranty repairs : a list of Amperes Electronics Service Centres may be asked for by the purchaser or send directly to Amperes Electronics Sdn Bhd or its authorized master distributor. This warranty is not valid if repairs are performed by unauthorized personnel or service centres.

This warranty covers only repairs and replacement of defective parts ; cost and risks of transportation as well as removal and installation of the product from the main system are for the account of the purchaser. This warranty shall not extend to the replacement of the unit.

This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, neglect, accident of the product as well as using the product with power supply voltage other than shown on the product, or any other power supply source / adaptor not recommended by the manufacturer.

This warranty does not cover damages caused by fire, earthquakes, floods. lightning and every cause not directly related to the unit.

This warranty does not include any indemnity in favor of the purchaser or the dealer for the period out of use of the unit; moreover the warranty does not cover any damages which may be caused to people and things when using the product.

This warranty certificate is valid only for the described product, and is not valid if modifications are made on this certificate or on the identification label applied on the product.

This warranty covers all the material and manufacturing defects and is valid for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase or for a longer period in countries where this is stated by a national law. In this case, the extension is valid only in the country where the product is purchased.

Amperes Electronics Sdn Bhd is not obliged to modify previously manufactured products under warranty if the design changes or improvements are made.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

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DISCLAIMER

Information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. AMPERES ELECTRONICS SDN BHD shall not be liable for any loss or damages whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.

It is recommended that all services and repairs on this product be carried out by AMPERES ELECTRONICS SDN BHD or its authorized service agents.

AMPERES series must only be used for the purpose they were intended by the manufacturer and in conjunction with this operating manual.

AMPERES ELECTRONICS SDN BHD cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damages caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorized personnel, or by use other than that intended by the manufacturer.

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