Crown Audio CH Series, CL Series operation manual AC Power Draw Thermal Dissipation

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CH and CL Series Power Amplifiers

8 AC Power Draw and

Thermal Dissipation

This section provides detailed information about the amount of power and current drawn from the AC mains by CH and CL amplifiers and the amount of heat produced under various conditions. The calculations presented here are intended to provide a realistic and reliable depiction of the amplifiers. The following assumptions or approximations were made:

•The amplifier’s available channels are loaded, and full power is being delivered.

•Amplifier efficiency at standard 1-kHz power is estimated to be 65% for CH1, CH2, CL1 and CL2 models, and 77% for CH4 and CL4 models.

•Typical quiescent power draw is approximately 60 watts for CH1, CH2, CL1 and CL2 models, and 140 watts for CH4 and CL4 models.

•When running at full speed, typical power draw for the internal fan is 12 watts for all models.

•Quiescent thermal dissipation is related.

•The estimated duty cycles take into account the typical crest factor for each type of source material.

•Duty cycle of pink noise is 50%.

•Duty cycle of highly compressed rock ‘n’ roll midrange is 40%.

•Duty cycle of rock ‘n’ roll is 30%.

•Duty cycle of background music is 20%.

•Duty cycle of continuous speech is 10%.

•Duty cycle of infrequent, short duration paging is 1%.

Here are the equations used to calculate the data presented in Figures 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3:

The value used for Amplifier Efficiency is 0.65 for CH1, CH2, CL1 and CL2 models, and 0.77 for CH4 and CL4 models (these values are listed in the previous column).

The following equation converts power draw in watts to current draw in amperes:

The value used for Power Factor is 0.83 for CH1, CH2, CL1 and CL2 models, and 0.98 for CH4 and CL4 models. The Power Factor variable is needed to compensate for the difference in phase between the AC mains voltage and current.

The following equation is used to calculate thermal dissipation:

The value used for Amplifier Inefficiency is 0.35 (1.00–0.65) for CH1, CH2, CL1 and CL2 models, and 0.23 (1.00–0.77) for CH4 and CL4 models.The factor 3.415 converts watts to btu/hr. Thermal dissipation in btu is divided by the constant 3.968 to get kcal.

If you plan to measure output power under real-world conditions, the following equation may also be helpful:

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Contents CH and CL Series Some models may be exported under the name AmcronImportant Safety Instructions Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, orEuropean Representatives Name and Address Safety StandardCrown International, Inc EMC StandardsTable of Contents How to Use This Manual FeaturesWelcome Setup Unpack Your Amplifier Install Your AmplifierChoose Output Wire and Connectors Choose Input Wire and ConnectorsReinstall no-touch cover to maintain safety Switch Settings Model CH4 Models CH1 and CH2Refer to .5 for output connector pin assign- ments Wire Your System Models CH1 & CH2 Stereo ModeModels CH1 & CH2 140V Bridge Mode Model CH4 Bridge Mode Model CH4 Stereo ModeInputs Connect input wiring to Channel Models CL1 & CL2 Bridge Mode Models CL1 & CL2 StereoModel CL4 Bridge Mode Model CL4 Stereo ModeInputs Connect input wiring to CH1 Screw terminal All Models How to Parallel the Inputs in Stereo ModeStartup Procedure Connect to AC MainsPrecautions OperationCH and CL Series Front Panel Controls and Indicators Operation Speed Fan-On-Demand If the amplifier output stage stops operating IndicatorsControls Advanced Features Options SST-3632 SST-4622SST-4632 Fault Monitoring Location of Fault JackPrecision Detented Level Controls Attenuation in dBPrinciples of Operation CH1, CH2, CL1 and CL2Power Indicator LED is driven from the low-voltage supply Models CL1 & CL2 Circuit Block DiagramCH4 and CL4 Audio Signal Path Model CH4 Circuit Block DiagramModel CL4 Circuit Block Diagram Power Supply Operation Amplifier output wires have developed a short circuit TroubleshootingFlashing Specifications 120V/60 Hz Units, Bridge mono modeOhms 275W KHz at rated THD Ohms 560WOhms 450W 600WModel CL1 & CL2 CH and CL Series Power Amplifiers Models CH4 & CL4 Damping Factor Typical Output Impedance AC Power Draw Thermal Dissipation Following equation is used to calculate thermal dissipationAC Power Draw Thermal Dissipation AC Power Draw Thermal Dissipation CL2 Service Warranty 12/01Worldwide Except USA & Canada Fax Mo/day/yrThis page Intentionally Left Blank Individual or Business Name Phone # Fax # Model‰ Personal/Consumer ‰ Business/Corporate
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