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The information furnished in this manual does not include all of the details of design, production, or variations
of the equipment. Nor does it cover every possible situation which may arise during installation, operation or
maintenance. If you need special assistance beyond the scope of this manual, please contact the Crown
Technical Support Group.
Mail: P.O. Box 1000 Elkhart IN 46515-1000
Shipping: 57620 C.R. 105 Elkhart IN 46517
Phone: (800) 342-6939/(219) 294-8200
FAX: (219) 294-8301
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT REMOVE TOP OR BOTTOM
COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
Q43353-4 Main Module (Original).........................21
Q43400-3 Main Module.........................................24
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Introduction
This manual contains service information on Crown
power amplifiers. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the applicable Owner's Manual. However,
some important information is duplicated in this Service Manual in case the Owner's Manual is not readily
available.
NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS INTENDED
FOR USE BY AN EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN ONLY!
SCOPE
This Service Manual includes several sections. These
sections include Parts Ordering, Specifications, Voltage Conversion, Circuit Theory, Factory Test Procedures, Mechanical Parts Lists, and Module Parts Lists.
Schematics are attached. Note that component parts
with circuit board comprise a complete module. Module part numbers are always associated with a specific circuit board, although an unpopulated circuit
board may be built up with different parts to create
different modules. Note that Crown does not sell blank
(unpopulated) circuit boards.
Each of the compact audio power amplifiers are
designed for professional or commercial use. Providing high power amplification from 20Hz to 20KHz with
minimum distortion, they feature balanced inputs with
bridged and parallel monophonic capability. Specific
features vary depending on model family.
WARRANTY
Each Owner's Manual contains basic policies as related to the customer. In addition it should be stated
that this service documentation is meant to be used
only by properly trained service personnel. Because
most Crown products carry a 3 Year Full Warranty
(including round trip shipping within the United States),
all warranty service should be referred to the Crown
Factory or Authorized Warranty Service Center. See
the applicable Owner’s Manual for warranty details. To
find the location of the nearest Authorized Service
Center or obtain instructions for receiving Crown Factory Service please contact the Crown Technical Support Group (within North America) or your Crown/
Amcron Importer (outside North America).
Crown
Technical Support Group
Factory Service
Parts Department
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1000
Elkhart, IN USA 46515-1000
Shipping Address:
57620 C.R. 105
Elkhart, IN USA 46517
Phone: (219) 294-8200
Toll Free: (800) 342-6939
FAX: (219) 294-8301
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Parts Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
Later sections include both mechanical and electrical
parts lists for this product. The parts listed are current
as of the date printed. Crown reserves the right to
modify and improve its products for the benefit of its
customers.
PART NUMBERING SYSTEMS
As of the printing of this manual, Crown is using two
numbering systems. The elder system always uses
eight characters. The first character is a letter. Common letters used are C, D, H, M, P, and Q. The second
through sixth characters are numbers. The numbers
build sequentially (for each prefix letter) as new parts
are added to our parts inventory system. (In some
cases there will be a space then a four character
number after the prefix letter; the space is considered
a character.) The seventh character is usually a hyphen, though it may be a letter to indicate a revision or
special note. The last character is called a check-digit,
and is useful to Crown for internal tracking.
Crown is in the process of converting to a new part
number system. Length may vary from eight to twelve
characters. There is still a letter prefix, then five
numbers. These five numbers identify a type of part.
The seventh character is a hyphen. Remaining characters identify the details of the type of part identified
by the first part of the number.
STANDARD AND SPECIAL PARTS
Many smaller electrical and electronic parts used by
Crown are stocked by and available from electronic
supply houses. However, some electronic parts that
appear to be standard are actually special. A part
ordered from Crown will assure an acceptable replacement. Structural items such as modules and
panels are available from Crown only.
shipment on a C.O.D. or pre-payment (check or credit
card) basis.
TERMS
Normal terms are pre-paid. Net-30 Days applies to
only those firms having pre-established accounts with
Crown. If pre-paying, the order must be packed and
weighed before a total bill can be established, after
which an amount due will be issued and shipment
made upon receipt of pre-payment. New parts returned for credit are subject to a 10% re-stocking fee,
and authorization from the Crown Parts Department
must be obtained before returning parts for credit.
Crown is not a general parts warehouse. Parts sold by
the Crown Parts Department are solely for servicing
Crown/Amcron products. Part prices and availabil-
ity are subject to change without notice.
Crown
Parts Department
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1000
Elkhart, IN USA 46515-1000
Shipping Address:
57620 C.R. 105
Elkhart, IN USA 46517
ORDERING PARTS
When ordering parts, be sure to give the product
model, and include a description and part number
(CPN/DPN) from the parts listing. Price quotes are
available on request.
SHIPMENT
Shipment will be normally made by UPS or best other
method unless you specify otherwise. Shipments are
made to and from Elkhart, Indiana USA, only. Established accounts with Crown will receive shipment
freight prepaid and will be billed. All others will receive
Phone: (219) 294-8210
or: (219) 294-8211
Toll Free: (800) 342-6939
FAX: (219) 294-8301
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Specifications
Unless noted otherwise, all specifications are based
on driving an 8 ohm load per channel, both channels
driven, the sensitivity switch in the 26dB position, the
AC supply is 120VAC at 60Hz. Crown specifications
are guaranteed through the warranty period (normally
3 years). Because our testing methods are more stringent than our published specifications, every Crown
amplifier will exceed its published specifications.
Load Impedances: Rated for 16, 8, 4, and 2 (parallel
mono only) Ohm operation; safe with all types of loads,
even totally reactive loads.
AC Mains: 120VAC at 60 Hz with standard 3 wire
grounded 15A connector with single voltage transformer and fan for North American units; 100VAC,
120VAC, 220VAC, and 240VAC at 50 or 60 Hz when
equipped with universal transformer, applicable fan,
and other applicable hardware with country specific
power cord. Note that at 50 Hz fan speed is reduced.
PERFORMANCE
Frequency Response: ±0.1dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 1
Watt.
Phase Response: ±10° from 10 Hz to 20 kHz at 1 Watt.
Signal to Noise Ratio: A-weighted, better than 105 dB
below full rated output. Better than 100 dB below full
rated output from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.05% from 20 Hz to
1 kHz, increasing linearly to 0.1% at 20 kHz at 500W.
I.M. Distortion: <0.05% from 170 milliwatts to 500 W at
26 dB gain.
Slew Rate: >13V per microsecond.
Damping Factor: >1000 from 10 Hz to 400 Hz.
Input Impedance: Nominally 20K ohms balanced; 10K
ohms unbalanced.
Output Impedance: <10 milliohms in series with <2
tion (ODEP) limits drive in the event of dangerous
dynamic thermal conditions without interrupting power.
Current limiting for shorted load protection. DC/LF and
common mode output current Fault circuitry to mute
audio. Delay of 4 seconds from turn on mutes amplifier
to prevent dangerous turn-on transients. High voltage
circuit breaker in main transformer primary and low
voltage fuse in fan primary. Slew rate limiting to
prevent RF burn out.
MECHANICAL
Input Connectors: Balanced 1/4 inch phone jacks. Op-
Front Panel Controls: A rocker on/off power switch.
Back Panel Controls: A three-position switch which
selects Stereo, Bridge-Mono, or Parallel-Mono mode;
a two position input ground-lift switch, and level controls for each channel.
Internal Controls: A three-position switch selects 0.775V,
1.4V, or 26 dB voltage gain input sensitivity.
Indicators: Red Enable indicator shows on/off status of
low-voltage power supply.
Construction: Black splatter-coat steel chassis with
specially designed flow-through ventilation system.
Mounting: Standard EIA 310 front-panel rack mount
with supports for supplemental rear corner mounting.
Dimensions: 19 inches wide, 3.5 inches high, 16 inches
deep behind front mounting surface.
Weight: 36 lbs. Shipping; 40 lbs.
DC Offset: <10 millivolts.
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Voltage Conversion
PB/CSL Universal Fuse Board
BLU
BRN
P19
P20
P10
P9
P8
P7
P16
P15
P14
P13
P12
P11
P6
P5
P4
P3
P2
P1
P22
100V Connections:
P10 to P15
P11 to P14
P7 to P12
120V Connections:
P10 to P16
P11 to P14
P7 to P13
220V Connections:
P10 to P15
P9 to P14
P8 to P13
240V Connections:
P10 to P16
P9 to P14
P8 to P13
For list of applicable
transformer, fuse F100,
fanformer, and power
cord refer to voltageparts cross-reference.
F1F100
P18
S1 Power Switch
P17
Note: The only versions of this
product produced at the Crown
Factory with international voltage capabilities are the CSL
versions built specifically for
sale outside the United States.
P21
Specific parts are required for the PB-3/1400CSL in
order to be used at different international line voltages. Refer also to Mechanical Parts Lists.
Voltage Specific Parts:
30A Breaker for 100-120V OperationC 9837-3
15A Breaker for 220-240V OperationC 9839-9
It should be noted from the outset that the PB-3 and
1400CSL amplifiers are electrically and mechanically
identical products. The only differences, from a service perspective, are cosmetic. It should also be
noted that over time Crown makes improvements and
changes for various reasons. This manual is up to date
as of the time of writing. For additional information
regarding these amplifiers, refer to the applicable
Technical Notes provided by Crown for this product.
This section of the manual explains the general operation of a typical Crown power amplifier. Topics covered include Front End, Grounded Bridge, and ODEP.
Due to variations in design from vintage to vintage
(and similarities with other Crown products) the theory
of operation remains simplified.
FEATURES
Power Base/CSL amplifiers utilize numerous Crown
innovations including grounded bridge and ODEP
technologies. Cooling techniques make use of the
what is essentially air conditioner technology. Air flows
bottom to top, and front to side. Air flows a short
distance across a wide heatsink. This type of air flow
provides significantly better cooling than the “wind
tunnel” technology used by many other manufacturers. Output transistors are of the metal can type rather
than plastic case. This allows for a significantly higher
thermal margin for the given voltage and current
ratings. All devices used are tested and graded to
ensure maximum reliability. Another electronic technique used is negative feedback. Almost all power
amplifiers utilize negative feedback to control gain
and provide stability, but Crown uses multiple nested
feedback loops for maximum stability and greatly
improved damping. Most Crown amplifiers have damping in excess of 1000 in the bass frequency range. This
feedback, along with our compensation and ultra-low
distortion output topology, make Crown amplifiers
superior.
Features specific to the Power Base/CSL Series’ include a single core transformer (one primary with two
independent ungrounded secondaries), a full time full
speed fan which also serves as the low voltage
transformer, slew rate limiting, and audio muting for
delay or protective action. This amplifier can operate
in either a Bridged or Parallel Mono mode as well as
dual (stereo). A sensitivity switch allows selection of
input voltage required for rated output. Level controls
are rear mounted. The only indicator provided tells the
operator that the low voltage supply is energized. In
general, the packaging of this model is designed for
maximum watt/price/weight/size value. It is the most
basic grounded bridge amplifier series now available
from Crown.
For additional details refer to the specification section,
or to the applicable Owner’s Manual.
FRONT END OPERATION
The front end is comprised of three stages: Balanced
Gain Stage (BGS), Variable Gain Stage (VGS), and
the Error Amp. Figure 1 shows a simplified diagram of
a typical front end with voltage amplification stages.
Balanced Gain Stage (BGS)
Input to the amplifier is balanced. The shield may be
isolated from chassis ground by an RC network to
interrupt ground loops via the Ground Lift Switch. The
non-inverting (hot) side of the balanced input is fed to
the non-inverting input of the first op-amp stage. The
inverting (negative) side of the balanced input is fed
to the inverting input of the first op-amp stage. A
potentiometer is provided for common mode rejection
adjustment. Electrically, the BGS is at unity gain.
(From an audio perspective, however, this stage
actually provides +6dB gain if a fully balanced signal
is placed on its input.) The BGS is a non-inverting
stage. It’s output is delivered to the Variable Gain
Stage.
Variable Gain Stage (VGS)
From the output of the BGS, the signal goes to the VGS
where gain is determined by the position of the Sensitivity Switch, and level is determined by the level
control. VGS is an inverting stage with the input being
fed to its op-amp stage. Because gain after this stage
is fixed at 26dB (factor of 20), greater amplifier sensitivity is achieved by controlling the ratio of feedback to
input resistance. The Sensitivity Switch sets the input
impedance to this stage and varies the gain such that
the overall amplifier gain is 26 dB, or is adjusted
appropriately for 0.775V or 1.4V input to attain rated
output.
Error Amp
The inverted output from the VGS is fed to the noninverting input of the Error Amp op-amp stage through
an AC coupling capacitor and input resistor. Amplifier
output is fed back via the negative feedback (NFb)
loop resistor. The ratio of feedback resistor to input
resistor fixes gain from the Error Amp input to the
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output of the amplifier at 26 dB. Diodes prevent
overdriving the Error Amp. Because the Error Amp
amplifies the difference between input and output
signals, any difference in the two waveforms will
produce a near open loop gain condition which in turn
results in high peak output voltage. The output of the
Error Amp, called the Error Signal (ES) drives the
Voltage Translators.
VOLTAGE AMPLIFICATION
The Voltage Translator stage separates the output of
the Error Amp into balanced positive and negative
drive voltages for the Last Voltage Amplifiers (LVAs),
translating the signal from ground referenced ±15V to
±Vcc reference. LVAs provide the main voltage amplification and drive the High Side output stages. Gain
from Voltage Translator input to amplifier output is a
factor of 25.2.
Voltage Translators
A voltage divider network splits the Error Signal (ES)
into positive and negative drive signals for the balanced voltage translator stage. These offset reference
voltages drive the input to the Voltage Translator
transistors. A nested NFb loop from the output of the
amplifier mixes with the inverted signal riding on the
offset references. This negative feedback fixes gain at
the offset reference points (and the output of the Error
Amp) at a factor of -25.2 with respect to the amplifier
output. The Voltage Translators are arranged in a
common base configuration for non-inverting voltage
gain with equal gain. They shift the audio from the
±15V reference to VCC reference. Their outputs drive
their respective LVA.
Also tied into the Voltage Translator inputs are ODEP
limiting transistors and control/protection transistors.
The ODEP transistors steal drive as dictated by the
ODEP circuitry (discussed later). The control/protection transistors act as switches to totally shunt audio to
ground during the turn-on delay, or during a DC/LF or
Fault protective action.
Last Voltage Amplifiers (LVAs)
The Voltage Translator stage channels the signal to
the Last Voltage Amplifiers (LVA's) in a balanced
configuration. The +LVA and -LVA, with their push-pull
effect through the Bias Servo, drive the fully complementary output stage. The LVAs are configured as
common emitter amplifiers. This configuration provides sufficient voltage gain and inverts the audio. The
polarity inversion is necessary to avoid an overall
polarity inversion from input jack to output jack, and it
allows the NFb loop to control Error Amp gain by
feeding back to its non-inverting input (with its polarity
opposite to the output of the VGS). With the added
voltage swing provided by the LVAs, the signal then
gains current amplification through the Darlington
emitter-follower output stage.
GROUNDED BRIDGE TOPOLOGY
Figure 2 is a simplified example of the grounded
bridge output topology. It consists of four quadrants
of three deep Darlington (composite) emitter-follower
stages per channel: one NPN and one PNP on the
High Side of the bridge (driving the load), and one
NPN and one PNP on the Low Side of the bridge
(controlling the ground reference for the rails). The
output stages are biased to operate class AB+B for
Audio
Inputs
BGSVGSError
Amp
+
-
+
-
+
-
Figure 1. Typical Amplifier Front End and Voltage Amplification Stages.
+15V
Voltage Divider
+
-15V
-
ODEP
Q100
Q103
Mute
Q121
Q122
NFb Loop
Voltage
Translators
Q101
Q102
+VCC
Q105
NPN Outputs (+HS)
PNP Outputs (-HS)
Q110
-VCC
LVA's
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ultra low distortion in the signal zero-crossing region
and high efficiency.
High Side (HS)
The High Side (HS) of the bridge operates much like
a conventional bipolar push-pull output configuration.
As the input drive voltage becomes more positive, the
HS NPN conducts and delivers positive voltage to the
load. Eventually the NPN devices reach full conduction and +Vcc is across the load. At this time the HS
PNP is biased off. When the drive signal is negative
going, the HS PNP conducts to deliver -Vcc to the load
and the HS NPN stage is off.
The output of the +LVA drives the base of predriver
device. Together, the predriver and driver form the
first two parts of the three-deep Darlington and are
biased class AB. They provide output drive through
the bias resistor, bypassing the output devices, at
levels below about 100mW. An RLC network between
the predriver and driver provide phase shift compensation and limit driver base current to safe levels.
Output devices are biased class B, just below cutoff.
At about 100mW output they switch on to conduct high
current to the load. Together with predriver and driver,
the output device provide an overall class AB+B
output.
The negative half of the HS is almost identical to the
positive half, except that the devices are PNP. One
difference is that the PNP bias resistor is slightly
greater in value so that PNP output devices run closer
to the cutoff level under static (no signal) conditions.
This is because PNP devices require greater drive
current.
HS bias is regulated by Q18, the Bias Servo. Q18 is a
Vbe multiplier which maintains approximately 3.3V
Vce under static conditions. The positive and negative
halves of the HS output are in parallel with this 3.3V.
With a full base-emitter on voltage drop across
predrivers and drivers, the balance of voltage results
in approximately .35V drop across the bias resistors in
the positive half, and about .5V across the bias resistor
in the negative half. Q18 conduction (and thus bias) is
adjustable.
A diode string prevents excessive charge build up
within the high conduction output devices when off.
Flyback diodes shunt back-EMF pulses from reactive
loads to the power supply to protect output devices
from dangerous reverse voltage levels. An output
terminating circuit blocks RF on output lines from
entering the amplifier through its output connectors.
Low Side (LS)
The Low Side (LS) operates quite differently. The
power supply bridge rectifier is not ground referenced, nor is the secondary of the main transformer.
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+
+Vcc (Positive Rail)
Input
signal
HIGH SIDELOW SIDE
Load
(speaker)
-Vcc (Negative Rail)
Inverting Op-amp
-
Figure 2. Crown Patented Grounded Bridge Topology
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In other words, the high voltage power supply floats
with respect to ground, but ±Vcc remain constant with
respect to each other. This allows the power supply to
deliver +Vcc and -Vcc from the same bridge rectifier
and filter as a total difference in potential, regardless
of their voltages with respect to ground. The LS uses
inverted feedback from the HS output to control the
ground reference for the rails (±Vcc). Both LS quadrants are arranged in a three-deep Darlington and are
biased AB+B in the same manner as the HS.
When the amplifier output swings positive, the audio is
fed to an op-amp stage where it is inverted. This
inverted signal is delivered directly to the bases of the
positive (NPN) and negative (PNP) LS predrivers. The
negative drive forces the LS PNP devices on (NPN
off). As the PNP devices conduct, Vce of the PNP
Darlington drops. With LS device emitters tied to
ground, -Vcc is pulled toward ground reference.
Since the power supply is not ground referenced (and
the total voltage from +Vcc to -Vcc is constant) +Vcc
is forced higher above ground potential. This continues until, at the positive amplifier output peak, -Vcc =
0V and +Vcc equals the total power supply potential
with a positive polarity. If, for example, the power
supply produced a total of 70V from rail to rail (±35VDC
measured from ground with no signal), the amplifier
output would reach a positive peak of +70V.
Conversely, during a negative swing of the HS output
where HS PNP devices conduct, the op-amp would
output a positive voltage forcing LS NPN devices to
conduct. This would result in +Vcc swinging toward
ground potential and -Vcc further from ground potential. At the negative amplifier output peak, +Vcc = 0V
and -Vcc equals the total power supply potential with
a negative polarity. Using the same example as above,
a 70V supply would allow a negative output peak of 70V. In summary, a power supply which produces a
total of 70VDC rail to rail (or ±35VDC statically) is
capable of producing 140V peak-to-peak at the amplifier output when the grounded bridge topology is
used. The voltage used in this example are relatively
close to the voltages of the PB-1/460CSL.
device to more than half of the peak to peak output
voltage (which does occur in conventional designs).
Low side bias is established by a diode string which
also shunts built up charges on the output devices.
Bias is adjustable via potentiometer. Flyback diodes
perform the same function as the HS flybacks. The
output of the LS is tied directly to chassis ground via
ground strap.
OUTPUT DEVICE EMULATION PROTECTION
(ODEP)
To further protect the output stages, a specially developed ODEP circuit is used. It produces a complex
analog output signal. This signal is proportional to the
always changing safe-operating-area margin of the
output transistors. The ODEP signal controls the Voltage Translator stage by removing drive that may
exceed the safe-operating-area of the output stage.
ODEP senses output current by measuring the voltage dropped across LS emitter resistors. LS NPN
current (negative amplifier output) and +Vcc are
sensed, then multiplied to obtain a signal proportional
to output power. Positive and negative ODEP voltages
are adjustable via two potentiometers. Across ±ODEP
are a PTC and a thermal sense (current source). The
PTC is essentially a cutoff switch that causes hard
ODEP limiting if heatsink temperature exceeds a safe
maximum, regardless of signal level. The thermal
sense causes the differential between +ODEP and –
ODEP to decrease as heatsink temperature increases.
An increase in positive output signal output into a load
will result in –ODEP voltage dropping; an increase in
negative output voltage and current will cause +ODEP
voltage to drop. A complex RC network between the
±ODEP circuitry is used to simulate the thermal barriers between the interior of the output device die
(immeasurable by normal means) and the time delay
from heat generation at the die until heat dissipates to
the thermal sensor. The combined effects of thermal
history and instantaneous dynamic power level result
in an accurate simulation of the actual thermal condition of the output transistors.
The total effect is to deliver a peak to peak voltage to
the speaker load which is twice the voltage produced
by the power supply. Benefits include full utilization of
the power supply (it conducts current during both
halves of the output signal; conventional designs
require two power supplies per channel, one positive
and one negative), and never exposing any output
The following test procedures are to be used to verify
operation of this amplifier. DO NOT connect a load or
inject a signal unless directed to do so by the procedure. These tests, though meant for verification and
alignment of the amplifier, may also be very helpful in
troubleshooting. For best results, tests should be
performed in order.
All tests assume that AC power is from a regulated 120
VAC source. Test equipment includes an oscilloscope, a DMM, a signal generator, loads, and I.M.D.
and T.H.D. noise test equipment.
STANDARD INITIAL CONDITIONS
Level controls fully clockwise.
Stereo/Mono switch in Stereo.
Sensitivity switch in 26 dB fixed gain position.
It is assumed, in each step, that conditions of the
amplifier are per these initial conditions unless otherwise specified.
TEST 1: DC OFFSET
Spec: 0 VDC, ±10 mV.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard, inputs shorted.
Procedure: Measure DC voltage at the output connec-
tors (rear panel). There is no adjustment for output
offset. If spec is not met, there is an electrical malfunction. Slightly out of spec measurement is usually due
to U104/U204 out of tolorance.
TEST 2: OUTPUT BIAS ADJUSTMENT
Spec: 300 to 320 mVDC.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard, heatsink tem-
perature less than 40°C.
Procedure: Measure DC voltages on the output module
across R02, adjust R26 if necessary. Measure DC
voltages on the output module across R21, adjust R23
if necessary. Repeat for second channel.
TEST 3: ODEP VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT
Spec: Cold Bias Per Charts Below ±0.1V DC.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard, heatsink at
room temperature 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F). Note: This
adjustment should normally be performed within 2
minutes of turn on from ambient (cold) conditions. If
possible measure heatsink temperature, if not measure ambient room temperature. Use this information
when referencing the following chart.
°F°CV
–ODEP
V
+ODEP
6618.9–10.3110.31
6820.0–10.2610.26
7021.1–10.2010.20
7222.2–10.1410.14
7423.3–10.0910.09
7624.4–10.0310.03
7725.0–10.0010.00
7825.6–9.979.97
8026.7–9.919.91
8227.8–9.869.86
8428.9–9.809.80
8630.0–9.749.74
8831.1–9.699.69
9032.2–9.639.63
9233.3–9.579.57
9434.4–9.519.51
–ODEP Procedure: Measure pin 6 of U100 and, if
necessary, adjust R121 to obtain V
as specified
–ODEP
above. Measure pin 6 of U200 and, if necessary,
adjust R221 to obtain V
as specified above.
–ODEP
+ODEP Procedure: Measure pin 6 of U103 and, if
necessary, adjust R132 to obtain V
as specified
+ODEP
above. Measure pin 6 of U203 and, if necessary,
adjust R232 to obtain V
as specified above.
+ODEP
TEST 4: AC POWER DRAW
Spec: 100 Watts maximum quiescent.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
Procedure: With no input signal and no load, measure
AC line wattage draw. If current draw is excessive,
check for high AC line voltage or high bias voltage.
TEST 5: COMMON MODE REJECTION
Spec at 100 Hz: –70 dB.
Spec at 20 kHz: –50 dB.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
Procedure: No load. Inject a 0 dBu 100 Hz sine wave
into each channel, one channel at a time, with inverting
and non-inverting inputs shorted together. At the
output measure less than –44 dBu. Inject a 0 dBu 20
kHz sine wave into each channel, one channel at a
time, with inverting and non-inverting inputs shorted
together. At the output measure less than –24 dBu.
Adjust R921 or R1021, if necessary, to obtain the
required measurements.
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TEST 6: VOLTAGE GAIN
Spec 26dB Gain: ±3%.
Spec 0.775V Sensitivity: ±6%.
Spec 1.4V Sensitivity: +12%/–6%.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
Procedure: No load connected. Inject a 0.775 VAC 1
kHz sine wave with the Sensitivity Switch in the 26 dB
position. Measure 15.5 VAC ±0.5 VAC at the amplifier
output. Inject a 0.775 VAC 1 kHz sine wave with the
Sensitivity Switch in the 0.775V position. Measure 65.7
VAC ±3.9 VAC at the amplifier output. Inject a 1.4 VAC
1 kHz sine wave with the Sensitivity Switch in the 1.4V
position. Measure 65.7 VAC +7.8/-3.9 VAC at the
amplifier output. Return the Sensitivity Switch to the 26
dB position.
TEST 7: PHASE RESPONSE
Spec: ±10° from 10 Hz to 20 kHz at 1 Watt.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard, 8 ohm load on
each channel.
Procedure: Inject a 1 kHz sine wave and adjust for 1
Watt output (2.8 VAC). Check input and output signals
against each other, input and output signals must be
within 10° of each other.
TEST 8: LEVEL CONTROLS
Spec: Level controlled by level controls.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
Procedure: No Load. Inject a 1 kHz sine wave. With
level controls fully clockwise you should see full gain.
As controls are rotated counterclockwise, observe
similar gain reduction in each channel. When complete, return level controls to fully clockwise position.
TEST 10: SLEW RATE & 10 KHZ SQUARE WAVE
Spec: >17V/µS.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
Procedure: Load each channel to 8 ohms. Inject a 10
kHz square wave to obtain 65 volts peak-to-peak at
each output. Observe the slope of the square wave. It
should typically measure 17 to 25 V/µS. Also, the
square wave must not include overshoot, ringing, or
any type of oscillation.
TEST 11: CROSSTALK
Spec: -60dB at 20 kHz.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard. Terminate
input of channel not driven with 600 ohms.
Procedure: 8 ohm load on each channel. Inject a 20 kHz
sine wave into the Channel 1 input and increase output
level to 62 VAC. Measure less than 62 mVAC at the
output of Channel 2. Inject a 20 kHz sine wave into the
Channel 2 input and increase output level to 62 VAC.
Measure less than 62 mVAC at the output of Channel
1.
TEST 12: OUTPUT POWER
Spec at 8 Ohm Stereo: 540W at 0.1% THD.
Spec at 4 Ohm Stereo: 760W at 0.1% THD.
International 8 Ohm Stereo:International 8 Ohm Stereo:
International 8 Ohm Stereo: 510W at 0.1% THD.
International 8 Ohm Stereo:International 8 Ohm Stereo:
International 4 Ohm Stereo:International 4 Ohm Stereo:
International 4 Ohm Stereo: 680W at 0.1% THD.
International 4 Ohm Stereo:International 4 Ohm Stereo:
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
Procedure: Load each channel to 8 ohms. Inject a 1 kHz
sine wave and measure at least 65.7 VAC at the output
of each channel. Load each channel to 4 ohms. Inject
a 1 kHz sine wave and measure at least 55.1 VAC. All
power measurements must be at less than 0.1% THD.
TEST 9: CURRENT LIMIT
Spec: Current Limit at 38 ±3 Amps
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
Procedure: Load each channel to 1 Ohm. Inject a 1 kHz
differentiated (or 10% duty cycle) square wave and
increase output level until current limit occurs. Current
limit should occur at 38 ±3 Amps (38 Vpk) with output
device Vce less than 40 Vpk. Observe clean (no
oscillations) current clipping.
In
.047 uF
Out
1K Ohm
Differenciator Circuit
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TEST 13: REACTIVE LOADS
Spec: No oscillations. Safe with all types of loads.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
Procedure Capacitive: Load each channel to 8 ohms in
parallel with 2 µF. Inject a 20 kHz sine wave with 55
VAC output for 10 seconds.
Procedure Inductive: Load each channel to 8 ohms in
parallel with 159 µHenries. Inject a 1 kHz sine wave
with 35.8 VAC output for 10 seconds.
Procedure Torture: Load each channel with the primary
(red and black leads) of a DC-300A transformer (D
5781-6). Inject a 10 Hz sine wave at sufficient output
level to cause 3 to 5 flyback pulses, for 10 seconds.
Procedure Short: Inject a 60 Hz sine wave at 5 VAC
minimum output. After establishing signal, short the
output for 10 seconds.
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TEST 14: ODEP LIMITING
Spec: No oscillation on ODEP Limiting wave form;
either channel controls limiting in Parallel Mono Mode.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard; rag or other
obstruction blocking fan so that it does not turn.
Procedure: Load the amplifier to 4 ohms on each
channel. Inject a 60 Hz sine wave and adjust for 35
Vrms at the output. After a few minutes observe a wave
form similar to Figure 4. Remove the input signal from
both channels and allow the amplifier to cool for a few
minutes. Switch the amplifier to Parallel Mono and
remove the load from Channel 1. Inject the signal into
Channel 1 and observe that ODEP limiting occurs at
the output of both channels. Remove the load from
Channel 2, and install the load on Channel 1. Again,
observe that both channels limit. Return all amplifier
controls to standard initial conditions. Remove the fan
obstruction.
less than 648 µV at the output of each channel (20 Hz20 kHz bandpass filter).
TEST 17: TURN ON TRANSIENTS
Spec: No dangerous transients.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
Procedure: From an off condition, turn on the amplifier
and monitor the output noise at the time of turn on.
Note: Turn on noise may increase significantly if the
amplifier is cycled off and on.
TEST 18: TURN OFF TRANSIENTS
Spec: No dangerous transients.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
Procedure: From an on condition, turn off the amplifier
and monitor the output noise at the time of turn off.
Note: Turn off noise may increase significantly if the
amplifier is cycled off and on.
TEST 19: INTERMODULATION DISTORTION
Spec at 0 dB Output: 0.01%.
Spec at –35 dB Output: 0.05%.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
Procedure: Load each channel to 8 ohms. Inject a
SMPTE standard IM signal (60 Hz and 7 kHz sine wave
mixed at 4:1 ratio) at 495 Watts (50.3 Volt RMS). With
an IM analyzer measure less than 0.01% IMD. Repeat
test at –35 dB (reference 495 Watts or 50.3 Volt RMS)
and measure less than 0.05% IMD.
Figure 4. ODEP Limiting Wave Form
TEST 15: LF PROTECTION
Spec: Amplifier mutes for low frequency.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
Procedure: No load. Inject a 0.5 Hz 6 volt peak-to-peak
square wave, or a 2 Hz 6VAC sine wave into each
channel and verify that each channel cycles into mute.
TEST 16: SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
Spec: 100 dB below rated 8 ohm power 20 Hz to 20
kHz. 105 dB A-Weighted.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard. Short inputs.
Procedure: Load each channel to 8 ohms. Measure
TEST 20: CLIPPING
Spec: No protective action during test.
Initial Conditions: Controls per standard.
Procedure: Load each channel to 8 ohms. Inject a 1 kHz
sine wave at each input and drive output 6 dB into clip
for 10 seconds. The amplifier should not activate any
protective circuits (ODEP, Fault, or LF Protection).
POST TESTING
After completion of testing, if all tests are satisfactory,
the amplifier controls should be returned to the positions required by customer. If conditions are unknown
or unspecified, factory settings are as follows:
Level Controls: 9 to 11 O’Clock.
Sensitivity Switch: 0.775V U.S., 1.4V International.
Stereo/Mono Switch: Stereo.
Ground Lift: Lift.
Power: Off.
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Parts List (Non-Module)
SUPPLIMENTAL ITEMS
CPNITEMQTY
D 4137-2Nylon Thumbscrew Washer4
C 3342-0Feet, Black Self-Stick4
A10087-7101210-32 .75 Machine (Rack Screw)4
K80607-3PB Series Owners Manual1
POWER SUPPLY
CPNITEMQTY
C 9837-3Breaker, 30A 250VAC (100-120VAC)1
C 9839-9Breaker, 15A 250VAC (200-240VAC)1
A10285-33Fuse F1, .3A Slo Blow (120V 60Hz UL approved only)1
A10285-7Fuse F1, .5A AGC 1.25x.251
D 8598-1PB-3 Power Transformer (120V 60Hz Only)1
D 8601-31400CSL Power Transformer Universal Volt1
A10089-10832Screw, 8-32 2.0 Ph Machine4
H43344-3Primary Voltage Jumpers (Set of Three)1
H43437-5Power Cord Assembly, NEMA (Standard US model)1
A10793-0503CPower Cord, EUR plug (European CSL)1
A10214-7Strain Relief, SR7N-2 Black1
H43450-8Power Switch Wires1
C 6487-0Switch, 2 Pole 22A Power Rocker1
H43065-4TransMotor (60 Hz Only)1
H43055-5TransMotor (Universal)1
C 9939-7Fan Blade, 4 Inch CCW1
D 8439-8Bracket, Fan1
C 7062-06-32 X 5/16 FLTHD Screw1
C 8752-535A 400V Bridge Rectifier2
D 8438-0Bracket, Capacitor2
A10110-70812Screw, 8-32 X .750 Pan Head2
D 8639-36300µF 150V Electrolytic Capacitor2
C 9870-410-32 X .38 PNHD with T254
A10095-4#10 External Star Lockwasher4
A10098-51/4" Belleville Spring Washer4
D 6764-1Washer, Shoulder Cap Assembly4
H43469-8Blue Wires, Cap Assembly2
H43470-6Red Wires, Cap Assembly2
FUSE BOARD ASSEMBLY (MODULE Q43349-2)
CPNITEMQTY
C 5060-6Fuse Clip, PC Mount #9262
C 7817-7Tab, AMP .25 FASTON PC MOUNT22
P10426-8Fuse Board1
LED ASSEMBLY
CPNITEMQT
C 4342-9Enable LED, Amber1
P10068B4LED Board1
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Parts List (Non-Module)
OUTPUT ASSEMBLY (ONE PER CHANNEL)
CPNITEMQTY (PER CHANNEL)
C 8187-4NPN Output Device4
C 8188-2PNP Output Device4
C 8573-5PNP Driver Transistor, TO-3P (2SA1186)2
C 8574-3NPN Driver Transistor, TO-3P (2SC2837)2
D 7665-9Clip, TO-3P Mounting2
D 7666-7Bracket, TO-3P Heatsink2
C 8813-5Q318/Q418 Bias Servo MPSA18/MPS80971
B 5842-8Tubing, #23 TFE Thin Wall Red (For C 8813-5)Request in Inches
C 5826-0S100/S200 Thermal Sense LM334Z1
B 5464-1Tubing, #24 Teflon Thin W all (For C 5826-0)Request in Inches
D 8774-8PTC Thermal Sensor 95DEGC1
A10315-1Screw, 6-32-.56 Hex Washer Head12
C 9491-9Screw, 6-32-.312 Taptite Pan Ph23
D 7796-2Silpad Insulator (Between Chassis and Heatsinks)1
D 7797-0Output Thru-Hole Pad Insulator1
D 8197-2Paper Shroud1
C 9387-9Rivet, Plastic2
F12019-0Diode Heatsink Slug (Under diodes on Module)1
M21324-5Heatsink, Aluminum2
H43058-9Output Wires, Both Red and Black1
Output Module (See Module List)1
BACK PANEL ASSEMBLY
CPNITEMQTY
A10214-7Strain Relief (Power Cord)1
C 2823-0Dual Binding Post Assembly2
H43437-5Power Cord Assembly, NEMA (Standard US Model)1
A10793-0503CPower Cord EUR Plug (European CSL)1
F12605-6Back Panel1
M46285-9Back Panel Assembly (w/ Binding Posts & Strain Relief) 1
A10019-8Nut, #8 32-2 Captive2
CHASSIS FRONT ASSEMBLY
CPNITEMQTY
A10090-70806Screw, 8-32-.375 Mach Ph Oval (Grille)3
A10090-70808Screw, 8-32-.5 Mach Ph Oval (End Caps)4
A10101-5Washer, Nylon (Grille)3
A10173-1Clip, Grille Filter3
D 6944-9Air Filter1
D 8465J2End Cap2
F12435J7Grille1
C 6487-0Switch, 2 Pole 22A Power Rocker1
F12566J9Overlay, PB31
D 8638-5Overlay, 1400CSL1
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Parts List (Non-Module)
MAIN CHASSIS ASSEMBLY
CPNITEMQTY
A10086-70806Screw, 8-32 x .37 RDHD Ph2
A10086-10604Screw, 6-32 x .25 RDHD Ph2
A10094-3Washer, #6 Black Star3
A10094-4Washer, #6 Zinc Star2
A10094-6Washer, #8 Black Star4
A10099-5Washer, #8 Nylon Shoulder4
A10109-10822Screw, 8-18-1.375 Pan Ph2
A10110-70812Screw, 8-32-.75 Taptite Pan Ph2
A10192-1Snap Bushing .54
C 6487-0Power Switch 22A Rocker 2 Pole1
C 6912-7Tension Retainer Board Support2
C 6913-5Spacer Nut, 1 inch2
C 6914-3Spacer Nut, .75 inch2
C 8812-75.5" Cable Tie5
C 8852-3.5 Locking PCB Suppor t5
C 9491-9Screw, 6-32 x .312 Pan Head6
D 7600-6Ground Strap (DBP to Chassis)1
D 7784-8Label, Sensitivity Switch1
D 8606-2Label, F1 Fuse Replacement1
F10787J3Back Panel Plate1
D 8501-5Cover , Top1
D 8548-6Cover, Bottom1
A10110-70605Screw, 6-32-.312 Taptite Ph (Covers)20
F12610-6Chassis1
Main Module (See Module List)1
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Module Information
MODULE HISTORY
The PB-3 and 1400CSL amplifiers were introduced in
January of 1995. Since then there have been several
updates and revisions, some of which called for new
modules. The following is a list of Main and Output
modules used up to this date, June 1995. It should be
noted that both the PB-3 and the 1400CSL use the
same modules.
OUTPUT MODULES: (left and right are identical)
Q43339-3
Original Output Module, still in production. Uses
P10429-2 board.
MAIN MODULES:
Q43353-4
Original Main Module on D 8679-9 board. Used until
6-14-95.
Q43400-3
Main Module on D 8827-4 board.
FUSE MODULE:
Q43349-2
See parts list on page 16
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Q43339-3 Output Module Parts List (P10429-2 Board)