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T e s t & C a l i b r a t i o n PLX 1202 Test Procedure . SET-UP 1. Connect a test load to the output terminals of the amplifier. 2. Make sure Mode Switches 1 - 10 are in the default position (1 on, 10 on, all others off). 3.
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5. Turn power off and place the amplifier back into the Stereo mode with output loads connected to each channel. . BIAS 1. Let the amplifier cool down to room temperature. 2. With an input amplitude of 1.3OVrms increase the input frequency to 2OkHz. Reduce the input signal 20dB (80%) from full output.
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4. Verify that the NTC circuit causes thermal shutdown after an extended period. 5. When thermal shutdown occurs, verify AC idle current of less that 0.90 amperes C M T E S T 1. Select an 8 ohm load and confirm that this amplifier is producing rated power. 2.
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3. Turn the power switch off and on a few times to verify the 3 second power-up muting delay. . CHANNEL OUTPUT 1. Look for amplified signal on the scope for channel 1. Switch the input signal and scope to channel 2 and repeat output test. Check for noisy / contaminated gain pots by observing general instability on the distortion waveform while adjusting the gain control levels.
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE Set load to 8 ohms and scale the input generator to gain 1 watt of power from the amplifier on each channel. Gain controls on the amplifier should be fully up. 2. Check frequency response from 2OHz to 20kHz (+I- 0.2OdB) by sweeping random frequencies between these extremes.
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3. Connect a distortion analyzer with a resolution of O.Ol%, 20-20kHz (or better) to the output terminals of the amplifier. Enable the 80kHz low pass filter. 4. Connect a dual-channel oscilloscope to the following test points: Chl - a 1OX (vertical sensitivity - 2V/cm) scope probe to the channel speaker output. Ch2 - a IX scope probe (vertical sensitivity - 0.
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disable the 80kHz lowpass filter on the analyzer for this test. Further trim so that the total distortion for that channel is less than 0.1% THD+N, 3. With the trim settings achieved, and with no signal plugged into the amplifier and with an 8 ohm load, verify that the AC idle current from the AC service is no more than 1 .O amperes.
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OUTPUT NOISE 1. Set the amplifier gain controls all the way up, with a I kHz 1.5OVrms sinewave input signal. Note the output level at full power just below clipping. Adjust gain if needed. 2. Remove the input signal connector from the amplifier and measure the residual noise level produced into the load by the amplifier.
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2. Select an 8 ohm load and confirm that this amplifier is producing 550 watts at 1 kHz just below the point of clipping. Check both channels. BRIDGE MODE 1. Turn the power switch off. 2. Set Mode Switch #7 in the on position. The gain control, limiter, and filter switch positions on CH2 are disabled with Mode Switch # 7 on.
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POWER vs. DISTORTION TEST 1. Check to ensure that both channels will produce rated power at 2OH2, 2KHz, and 20kHz. into an 8 ohm load. 2. While verifying rated power, check that at all frequencies the distortion measurement is less than or equal to 0.03% THD. THERMAL TEST I.
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g PLX 1202 PLX 1602 PLX 2402 PLX 3002 Power Supply - - Replacing Blown IGBTs. In order to improve EMI performance, reduce cost, and increase current capacity, the PLX IGBTs are driven by an active, direct coupled integrated circuit, rather than a gate drive transformer.
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Troubleshooting “TOP-210” Bias Supply. QUICK TEST OF BIAS SUPPLY. Ramp the AC voltage up slowly to 25% of regular voltage (30V for 12OV unit). If the bias supply is working normally, the green “power” LED should come on between 30 and 35V, with its usual, steady “half-brighf’ start-up level.
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CHECK EMITTER AND BASE RESISTORS WHILE DEVICES ARE REMOVED, Each output transistor has an associatated pair of 0.47 ohm resistors in parallel. Each BANK of output transistors has a 15 ohm resistor from base to rail (emitter bus). Audio Outputs, Troubleshooting Current Limit WEAK CURRENT LIMIT -- PREMATURE CLIPPING.
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Audio Power Stage, Current Limit Troubleshooting CURRENT LIMITS WHICH COLLAPSE PREMATURELY. An immediate collapse of ALL current limits at full power could be premature triggering of “Power Supply Cutback”, which is described in the section below. Cutback after several seconds of full power operation at two ohms is normal.
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CLAMPING VOLTAGE DECREASES, BUT NO CURRENT CUTBACK CHANNEL-POLARITY CH I+ CH l- CH 2+ CH 2- Measure voltage on: Check clamp transistor If the measured voltage on the clamp capacitor is not decreasing to about 50% during the short, check the circuitry which measures the current during short circuit, CLAMPING VOLTAGE DOES NOT DECREASE TO 50% DURING SHORT.
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Audio Output, Troubleshooting Stability Feedback HIGH FREQUENCY OSCILLATIONS SEVERE-DRAWS CURRENT-GROSS DISTORTION C27 (62) missing or wrong, or series R367 (368) C 25, 26 (60, 61) missing Secondary filter capacitors missing or open (unlikely that ALL are defective). SEVERE, BUT DOES NOT DRAW LARGE CURRENT R22 (146) open.
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CLIP LIMITING DOESN’T WORK: BOTH CHANNELS: Check U3 missing, Check U3 supply voltages, +I 3VCL, -13VCL, on C73* 74 ONLY ONE CHANNEL BAD: Probe output of U2 (7), pin 7 while clipping. If output exceeds 4V during clipping, check R38 (161) missing. R38-39 (161-162) have wrong values.
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Step Chattering. If the step repeatedly switches on and off, usually at a low frequency, it creates an oscillation burst which increases step glitch at low frequency. The tendency is usually worse at low impedances and low frequencies. 2-3 “false trials” at very low frequency, 2 ohms, is normal, but prolonged bursts of maximum frequency chattering may cause FET failure.
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FET Turns On or Off Very Slowly: Generally causes problems at high frequency, 2 ohms. If both slopes are equally slow, check the slope capacitors: Positive, C30 (035) and Negative, C29 (034). If only one slope is slow, check the resistors and buffer transistors: Positive step: R78, 79, Dl5, Q30-31 (R201, 202, D40, Q75-76) Negative step: R83, 84, Dl7, Q32-33 (R206, 207, D42, Q77-78).
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Fan Speed Troubleshooting FAN STUCK HIGH: Q88 or Q89 failed R30 or Rl55, Thermal Sense NTC, shorted to heatsink R266 or R271 missing. FAN DOESN’T RUN Check fan voltage, should be 1 IV when cold, 29V when hot. Voltage OK -- replace fan. No Voltage: check Q91, 89, 90, R264 and 265 missing.
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PLX 1602 PCB ASSEMBLY (230V) Cont’d PLX 1602 PCB ASSEMBLY (230V) Cont’d Part Number Reference Description Part Number Description Reference Ra5-a7,90x RE-175002-30 RES SMT7.5OK 1% l/lOW IOOV Rl20,132, R93,2oa, Rl40,161 RE-003921-30 SMT 39.2 OHM % liaw 20 R246-249, RI 5,3a, R E S R349,357 RE-I 7a701-30 RES SMT 7.a7K I % l/l OW I OOV...
PLX Series Semiconductor Identification DRIVER TRANSISTORS TMOS FET lRFZ44 2SC4793 NPN I2SAl837 PNP TMOS Power Field Effect Transistor ’ lRFZ4l G D S POWER TRANSISTORS OP-AMP NE5532AN 2SC3281 NPN I2SAl302 PNP Dual Operational Amplifier SMALL SIGNAL OP-AMP TRANSISTORS TL072 2N3904 NPN I2N3906 PNP...
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1 - CLIP LIM, CH-A INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY 2 - LF FILT, CH-A INPUT AND FILTER SECTION, CH A OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT 3 - 30 HZ LF, CH-A POS STEP DRIVER 4 - PAR INPUT LED...
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INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY 2 - LF FILT, CH-A INPUT AND FILTER SECTION, CH B 3 - 30 HZ LF, CH-A OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT POS STEP DRIVER 4 - PAR INPUT LED BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED...
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THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY DP-PAR-F INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY SH 2 OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT +HI-RAIL BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED +15V WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM N282 +11V QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS. DP-BR-F N289 ROUTE TO SPKR OUTPUT...
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THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY QSC-COM, 30A, COIL 24V +18V +16V INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY N394 MIN VOLT 18V, OK OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT N379 BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED MURS160T3 +VREF WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AC-SW...
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EFF. DATE APPROVED / DATE OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT PRODUCTION RELEASE PER ECO 3724 AC 6-26-98 TS 6/30/98 BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED REVISE PER ECO 3803 AC...
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1 - CLIP LIM, CH-A +HI-RAIL INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY 2 - LF FILT, CH-A OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT INPUT AND FILTER SECTION, CH A 3 - 30 HZ LF, CH-A POS STEP DRIVER 4 - PAR INPUT LED...
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INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY 2 - LF FILT, CH-A INPUT AND FILTER SECTION, CH B 3 - 30 HZ LF, CH-A OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT POS STEP DRIVER 4 - PAR INPUT LED BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED...
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INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY SH 2 PLC-2: (sim to 1.4) 30.1K / 2.00K = 15.05 Vout/Vmon OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT PLC-3: (between 1.8, 2.0) 33.2K / 1.5K = 22.13 Vout/Vmon +HI-RAIL BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED...
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INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY 750K, X-CAP DISCHARGE N394 MIN VOLT 18V, OK NTC NEXT TO RELAY TO MEET IEC STANDARD: OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT LOCATE DOWNSTREAM N379 BECAUSE X-CAP EXCEEDS 0.1UF BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED MUST DISCHARGE X-CAP TO...
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS. INPUT FILTER INPUT FILTER THERMAL POSITIVE THERMAL POSITIVE SENSING OUTPUTS SENSING...
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INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY DIP SWITCH TABLE, 10-POS 1 - CLIP LIM, CH-A +HI-RAIL OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT 2 - LF FILT, CH-A BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED INPUT AND FILTER SECTION, CH A 3 - 30 HZ LF, CH-A...
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N169 N172 +HI-RAIL INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY 2 - LF FILT, CH-A OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT INPUT AND FILTER SECTION, CH B 3 - 30 HZ LF, CH-A POS STEP DRIVER 47pF-50V-5% 4 - PAR INPUT LED...
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THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY DP-PAR-F INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY SH 2 OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT +HI-RAIL BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED +15V WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM N282 +11V DP-BR-F QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS. N289 ROUTE TO SPKR OUTPUT...
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THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY QSC-COM, 30A, COIL 24V +18V +16V INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY N394 MIN VOLT 18V, OK OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT N379 BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED MURS160T3 PRI_HI +VREF WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM...
REVISION THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS. POS STEP POS STEP INPUT FILTER INPUT FILTER THERMAL POSITIVE...
INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY 2 - LF FILT, CH-A INPUT AND FILTER SECTION, CH A 3 - 30 HZ LF, CH-A OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT POS STEP DRIVER 47pF-50V-5% 4 - PAR INPUT LED BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED...
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INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY 2 - LF FILT, CH-A INPUT AND FILTER SECTION, CH B 3 - 30 HZ LF, CH-A OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT POS STEP DRIVER 47pF-50V-5% 4 - PAR INPUT LED BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED...
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INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY SH 2 PLC-2: (sim to 1.4) 30.1K / 2.00K = 15.05 Vout/Vmon OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT PLC-3: (between 1.8, 2.0) 33.2K / 1.5K = 22.13 Vout/Vmon +HI-RAIL BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED...
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INFORMATION WHICH IS THE PROPERTY 750K, X-CAP DISCHARGE N394 MIN VOLT 18V, OK TO MEET IEC STANDARD: NTC NEXT TO RELAY OF QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, THAT MAY NOT LOCATE DOWNSTREAM N379 BECAUSE X-CAP EXCEEDS 0.1UF BE DISCLOSED, REPRODUCED OR USED MUST DISCHARGE X-CAP TO...
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