Operation Manual; 4.6 Wire Your System; See Section 11 Input Routing - Page 8

Operation Manual

CT Power Amplifiers

page 8

4.6  Wire Your System

Before you wire your system, you must be familiar with 

the capabilities of the input routing.
The DriveCore amplifier can be configured in two ways:
1. The input for a channel goes out the same channel.  

This option is the standard configuration.

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2. The input for a channel can be routed to the next 

channel, overriding the wired input signal for that 

channel.  This method simplifies input wiring and 

minimizes use of y-cables.  

Input routing is configured using the dip switches on the 

back of the amplifier.  

See Section 11 Input Routing 

for information on configuring switches.

Note: ComTech DriveCore amplifiers can NOT be 

bridged.

4.7 Connect to AC Mains 

Connect your amplifier to the AC mains power source 

(power outlet) with the supplied AC power cordset.  First, 

connect the IEC end of the cordset to the IEC connector 

on the amplifier; then, plug the other end of the cord set 

to the AC mains.

WARNING: The third prong of this connector 

(ground) is an important safety feature. Do not 

attempt to disable this ground connection by 

using an adapter or other methods.

Amplifiers don’t create energy. The AC mains voltage and 

current must be sufficient to deliver the power you 

expect. If the AC line voltage varies out of an acceptable 

range, the amplifier’s power supply turns off and the blue 

Power LED flashes. The amplifier will turn back on when 

the AC line voltage returns to safe operating levels.
Figure 4.7.1 provides voltage limits for all amplifier AC 

voltage configurations. Also, the amplifier must be run 

within the specified mains frequency requirements 

(indicated on the amplifier’s back panel label). If you are 

unsure of the output voltage of your AC mains, please 

consult your electrician.

Model

Under-Voltage Limit

Over-Voltage Limit

All Models

90 VAC

264 VAC

Figure 4.6.1 Four channels with no input routing

Figure 4.6.2 Eight channels with no input routing

Figure 4.6.3 Two channel to four channel routing

Figure 4.6.4 One channel to four channel routing

Figure 4.6.5 Four channel to eight channel routing

Figure 4.7.1 AC Under-Voltage and Over-Voltage Limits for  

Various Amplifier Models

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