ALLEN & HEATH RPS14 manual

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    Linear Console Power Supply USER GUIDE Publication AP5716 RPS14[...]

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    2 RPS14 User Guide This product complies with the European El ectromagnetic Compatibility directives 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC and the European Low V oltage Directives 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC. Any changes or modifications to the power suppl y unit not approved by Allen & Heath could void the compliance of the product and th erefore the users[...]

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    RPS14 User Guide 3 Important Safety Instructions WARNINGS - Read the following before proceeding : ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR Read instructions : Retain these safet y and operating instru ctions for future re ference. Adh ere to all warnings pri nted here and on the power suppl y unit. Follo w the operating instructions [...]

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    4 RPS14 User Guide Important Mains plug wiring instructions. The power supply unit is supplied with a moulded mains pl ug fitted to the AC mains power lead. Follo w the instructio ns below if the mains plug has t o be replaced. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: WIRE COLOUR TERMINAL European USA/Ca nada [...]

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    RPS14 User Guide 5 Introduction This user guide presents a quick reference to the RPS14. We recomme nd that you read this fully before starting. Included is i nformation on inst alling, con necting and operating th e power supply unit along with panel dr awings and technic al specificat ion. W hilst we believe the information in this guide to be re[...]

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    6 RPS14 User Guide Inst allation Free standing The RPS14 can be operated as a freesta nding unit for shelf or floor operati on. Ensure adequate air flow around the unit. It must not be covered i n any way. Al ways sta nd the unit on a fi rm flat surface well away from any soft furnishings or carpet. Rack mounting The RPS14 is designed as a 19 inch [...]

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    RPS14 User Guide 7 Operating the RPS14 The RPS14 is internally wired to op erate from one of the follo wing standard settings: 100V, 120V, 220V, or 240V. The unit is shipped pre-wired for the country in which it is to be used. Check that the rear panel is mark ed to indicate the voltage that is correct fo r your territory. The power supply uni t is[...]

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    8 RPS14 User Guide Replacing the mains fuse The AC mains fuse is located on the rear of the RPS14 unit ne xt to the AC mains connector. In the event of a mains surge or under-rated fuse value, the fuse will rupt ure. S witch off the power supply and remove the mains lead plug from the “MAINS INPUT ” socket on the rear of the unit. Check t he fu[...]