Checkout Procedures; Initial Conditions:; Spec: - Page 13

Power Base-1 & 460CSL Amplifier Service Manual

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Checkout Procedures

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 proce-
dure. 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 oscillo-
scope, 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 other-
wise 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 malfunc-
tion. Slightly out of spec measurement is usually due
to U104/U204 out of tolorance.

TEST 2: OUTPUT BIAS ADJUSTMENT

Spec:

 300 to 310 mVDC.

Initial Conditions:

 Controls per standard, heatsink tem-

perature less than 40°C.

Procedure:

 Measure DC voltages on the output module

across R31, adjust R26 if necessary. Measure DC
voltages on the output module across R32, 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 mea-
sure ambient room temperature. Use this information
when referencing the chart below.

The following is a list of ODEP Bias Voltages VS.
Temperature.
°F

°C

V

–ODEP

V

+ODEP

66

18.9

–10.31

11.41

68

20.0

–10.26

11.36

70

21.1

–10.20

11.30

72

22.2

–10.14

11.24

74

23.3

–10.09

11.19

76

24.4

–10.03

11.13

77

25.0

–10.00

11.10

78

25.6

–9.97

11.07

80

26.7

–9.91

11.01

82

27.8

–9.86

10.96

84

28.9

–9.80

10.90

86

30.0

–9.74

10.84

88

31.1

–9.69

10.79

90

32.2

–9.63

10.73

92

33.3

–9.57

10.67

94

34.4

–9.51

10.61

–ODEP Procedure:

 Measure pin 6 of U100 and, if

necessary, adjust R121 to obtain V

–ODEP

 as specified

above. Measure pin 6 of U200 and, if necessary,
adjust R221 to obtain V

–ODEP

 as specified above.

+ODEP Procedure:

 Measure pin 6 of U103 and, if

necessary, adjust R132 to obtain V

+ODEP

 as specified

above. Measure pin 6 of U203 and, if necessary,
adjust R232 to obtain V

+ODEP

 as specified above.