3. Verify that the unit’s power supplies, outputs and frame are not shorted.
4. Main power switch OFF.
5. Prepare a sine wave generator providing a 0dB 1kHz output signal, but do not turn it on yet.
6. Plug the signal generator into Channel 1's XLR-type input.
7. Connect four 4Ω load impedances to each output 1, 2, 3, and 4. In case you have not four
8. Connect the millivoltmeter and the oscilloscope to the amplifier’s channels 1 and 2.
9. Turn down all of the potentiometers.
10. Configure Mini-jumpers to set REMOTE CONTROL to ON. See configuration scheme for
11. Connect the amplifier's mains plug to a variac outlet, and leave its output down to 0 volts.
SWITCH POSITIONS:
LE R
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- When the main power switch is turned off, there should be no continuity between the
amplifier's frame and power ground.
impedances available, just use two, connecting them to each couple of outputs, depending
of the test step you are running.
details.
version:
IN1/IN1+IN2 IN1
IN2/LINK CH1 LINK CH1
STEREO / BRIDGE STEREO
IN3/LINK CH1 LINK CH1
IN4/LINK CH2 LINK CH2
STEREO / BRIDGE STEREO
01.00
approved:
SWITCH POSITION
date:
title:
061129
project:
VERIFICATION PROCESS
EP04-06
product:
MPA4-80R
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VERIFICATION:
1. Turn the tested unit's main power switch ON.
2. Increase gradually the variac's output, until reaching 230V mains voltage. While increasing,
observe carefully the unit, in order to detect any malfunction (heavy vibrations on the
transformer, DC voltage on the amplifier module output, etc.)
3. Check that the red neon is lit.
4. Turn on the signal generator.
5. Verify that all the SIGNAL PRESENT LED’s are also lit.
6. Turn up channel one's input potentiometer. Check that it turns easily and smoothly. At its
maximum position, check that Vo=14Vrms
7. The output signal monitored on OUTPUT1 should be only dependent from the channel 1’s
input signal.
8. Turn up channel two's input potentiometer. Check that it turns easily and smoothly. At its
maximum position, check that Vo=14Vrms
9. The output signal monitored on OUTPUT2 should be only dependent from the channel 2’s
input signal.
10. Both output signals should be in identical phase.
11. Now change the STEREO / BRIDGE channel 1 & 2 selector to BRIDGE position
12. OUTPUT1 and OUTPUT2 should now have opposite phase.
13. Channel 2’s Signal Present indicating LED turns off.
14. The unit's gain level is now controlled only by channel one's input potentiometer. Turn it up
and leave it at its maximum position.
15. Now connect the millivoltmeter and oscilloscope probes to the amplifier’s outputs 3 and 4.
16. Turn up channel three's input potentiometer. Check that it turns easily and smoothly. At its
maximum position, check that Vo=14Vrms
17. The output signal monitored on the output should be only dependent from the channel 3’s
input signal.
18. Turn up channel four's input potentiometer. Check that it turns easily and smoothly. At its
maximum position, check that Vo=14Vrms
19. The output signal monitored on the output should be only dependent from the channel 4’s
input signal.
20. Both output signals should be in identical phase.
21. Now change the STEREO / BRIDGE cannel 3 & 4 selector to BRIDGE position.
22. OUTPUT3 and OUTPUT4 should now have opposite phase.
23. Channel 4’s Signal Present indicating LED turns off.
24. The unit's gain level is now controlled only by channel three's input potentiometer. Turn it up
and leave it at its maximum position.
25. At this point, all clip indicators should be lighting. If necessary, add a little bit of level to the
input signal.
26. Set the IN1/IN1+IN2 selector to IN1+IN2, and verify that the output signal level drops 6dB on
all outputs.
27. Return the switch back to IN1.
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DC OUT VERIFICATION (please proceed without loaded outputs)
1. Select a 10Hz 0dB sine wave output on the signal generator.
2. Check that the yellow DC-indicating LED lights up, together with the green S.P. LED's.
3. Select a 25Hz 0dB sine wave output on the signal generator.
4. Check that the yellow DC-indicating LED turns off.
REMOTE CONTROL VERIFICATION
1- Release all of the input circuit selection switches. ↑.
2- Attenuation potentiometers should all be turned up to their maximum level (right).
3- Apply a 0dB 1kHz signal on channel 1 input.
4- Check the output signal on channel 1’s output. Vo=14 Vrms.
5- Connect the tool equipped with a potentiometer to REMOTE CONTROL CH1.
6- Check the potentiometer sweep, its response curve and attenuation.
7- Repeat this procedure on the rest of inputs and outputs, and on remote controls.
8- When done, leave the REMOTE CONTROL configuration again OFF.
BURNING TEST
Leave the tested unit connected to its correspondent mains voltage, applying input signal
and connecting load impedances, and running at its burn test level for at least 24 hours.
SAFETY VERIFICATION TESTS.
Preliminary:
- Unplug the unit to be tested from the mains outlet.
- Short all ground terminals from signal inputs, outputs and other external connectors, except
the mains plug’s ground.
- Turn on the unit’s main power switch.
Ground continuity test:
Connect the tester’s probes between the mains ground contact and the unit’s backside
main ground test point. When applying a 10A current, verify that the ground impedance is lower
than 0.1Ω.
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Electrical insulation test:
Connect the electrical insulation tester probes between the mains outlet ground contact
and both shorted mains input poles. Adjust the tester’s current limit down to 10mA. Apply
1500Vac during 5 seconds.
The unit’s insulation should be able to resist this voltage, without generating spurious
sparks or a sparkover effect, and the tester may not detect any disfunction.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect nor touch the test probes until the test has finished completely!
VERIFICATION USING MUSIC
Note: As this is a four-channel amplifier, with a versatile input signal selection system
which enhances its connectivity options, the previous procedures have checked that the
input circuitry selection options are functioning correctly when running with input
signals.
1. Release all of the input circuitry selector switches. ↑
2. Verify the outputs 1 and 2’s STACK function by testing their jack-type output connections.
3. Verify individually each of the inputs and their outputs.
4. Verify the sweep of all potentiometers, which should turn easily and smoothly, without
producing noise or scratches.
5. Verify the sound quality (do not allow any kind of scratch or distortion)
6. To ensure that all electrical junctions are well-fixed, hit the tested unit softly against your
working table.
7. Short the output terminals while carrying amplified signal, and verify that once the
short-circuit is removed, the unit recovers normal functioning.
8. Without input signal, and with the potentiometers turned all down first, and also turning them
up to maximum level, verify that the unit’s output signal is free of hum and noise when
listening the output signal through loudspeakers.
QUALITY CONTROL
All mechanical parts should be visually revised, in order to detect scratches on the unit's
painting; all screws should be on their place, correctly tight and unmarked. Check out the unit's
general presentation.