ALLEN&HEATH

WARNING – HIGH VOLTAGES

Power Supply Unit (PSU) work should only
be carried out by qualified personnel.
We recommend that you use an approved Allen & Heath
service centre for all power supply work.
Please contact your local Allen & Heath distributor for more details.

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 RPS14
Linear Console Power Supply

SERVICE INFORMATION

Publication AP5717
 Introduction

This publication provides technical information on servicing the Allen & Heath RPS14 Linear
Console Power Supply. Included are internal layout drawing and circuit schematics with board
layouts and spare parts information. Whilst we believe this information to be reliable we do not
assume responsibility for inaccuracies. We also reserve the right to make changes in the interest
of further product development.

Additional Resources

Allen & Heath web site www.allen-heath.com Product information

Technical downloads
Distribution contacts
Company contacts

Technical support support@allen-heath.com See web for local contact

RPS14 User Guide AP5716 Operating instructions

Performance specification

RPS14 Service Information

Issue status: rps14_ap5717_1.doc

Print date: 07 January 2005

Copyright © 2005 Allen & Heath. All rights reserved

Manufactured in the United Kingdom by Allen & Heath

Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
http://www.allen-heath.com

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 Servicing Precautions – General Notes

Service personnel: Service work should be carried out by technically qualified service personnel
only. Mains power is dangerous and can kill. Do not attempt to work on a
linear or switched mode power supply if you are not suitably qualified to do
so. Do not attempt to repair surface mount circuit assemblies unless you are
suitably qualified and have the necessary facilities to do so. Replacement
circuit assemblies can be ordered.

Service facilities: Ensure a suitably sized work surface is available. Ensure this is clear of dirt,
debris and obstructions which may damage the equipment surfaces. Ensure
adequate lighting. Use the correct tools for the job and ensure they are in
good working order. Ensure all workshop safety requirements are adhered
to.

Service information: Check that you have all the information you need before starting the service
job. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site or contact Allen & Heath technical
support for details on the latest information. Full technical information can
be downloaded from the web site Distributor Zone (password required).

Mains power: Connect the equipment to mains power only of the type described in the
user guide and marked on the rear panel. The power source must provide a
good ground connection. Ensure you always use an isolation transformer
when working on any mains power supply unit.

Mains cord and fuse: Use the correct power cord as supplied with the equipment. Do not remove
or tamper with the ground connection in the power cord. Heed the
Important Mains Plug Wiring Instructions printed in the user guide if it is
necessary to rewire the mains cord. Always replace the equipment mains
fuse with the correct type and rating as described in the user guide and
marked on the equipment panel.

Opening the unit: Switch off and remove the mains power cord before opening the equipment.
Ensure all power supply covers and safety shields are in place before
applying power with the unit open for diagnostic fault finding.

Closing the unit: Before finishing, check the quality and accuracy of the service work carried
out. Remove any dirt or debris as this may cause equipment failure in the
future. Ensure all assemblies, harnesses and connectors are correctly
aligned and plugged in. Ensure that jumper settings and control
configurations are correctly set according to the requirements of the
customer.

Testing the unit: Before operating the equipment, read and adhere to the Important Safety
Instructions printed in the user guide. Test that the service work has been
successfully carried out.

Shipping the unit: Use adequate packing such as the original packaging or purpose designed
flight case if you need to ship the unit. To avoid injury to yourself or damage
to the equipment take care when lifting, moving or carrying the equipment.

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 Servicing Notes – RPS14

User maintenance: There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. It should be serviced by
suitably qualified personnel only.

Technology: The RPS14 uses conventional thru-hole PCB technology.

Operation: To test the Power Supply Unit, make sure it is connected as described in the
user guide. Check that the voltage setting marked on the rear panel is
correct for the local mains supply.
The RPS14 can be set to operate at a different mains voltage by performing
an internal wiring modification.
See document rps14_mains_voltage_setting.pdf for details.

Fault Finding
Should the Power Supply Unit fail to work correctly, check the following components first:

Mains Fuse
The AC mains fuse is located on the rear of the RPS14 unit next to the AC mains connector. In the event of a
mains surge or under-rated fuse value, the fuse will rupture. Switch off the power supply and remove the mains
lead plug from the “MAINS INPUT” socket on the rear of the unit. Check the fuse and replace if necessary.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE WITH THE CORRECT TYPE ONLY, AS INDICATED
ON THE UNIT.
AC~ mains input voltage Fuse type
100V – 120V ± 10% T 10A 250V 20mm
220V – 240V ± 10% T 8A 250V 20mm

Internal DC Rail Fuses

Each DC supply rail (+17V, -17V, +12V and +48V) is protected by its own fuse. These fuses are mounted on
the main PCB. See the internal layout drawing for the locations, values and part numbers of these fuses. Check
these fuses to see if any have blown.

Cooling Fan
Check that the cooling fan is operating correctly, and that the ventilation holes are not blocked with dust or other
debris which could cause the unit to overheat and stop working. Note that if the RPS14 is suffering an
overheating problem, firstly the “HI TEMP” LED on the front panel will illuminate, then the unit will enter “protect”
mode and shut off the supply. Clear any dust from the ventilation holes using a vacuum cleaner and dry, lint
free cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or compressed air to clean the unit. If the fan is not operating correctly or
if it becomes noisy it must be replaced.

Transformer
A non-functioning power supply unit may be caused by a failed transformer. Refer the transformer wiring
information in document rps14_transformer_2.pdf and check that the correct secondary voltages are reaching
the main PCB.

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 Contents Log

Internal Layout drawing ..................................................rps14_layout_1.pdf

Surface and Main Parts.................................................... rps14_parts_1.pdf
Main PCB ...........................................................rps14_003-253_main_c.pdf
.........................................................................rps14_003-253_main_1.1.pdf
Transformer Wiring Information.............................rps14_transformer_2.pdf
Mains Voltage Setting .............................. rps14_mains_voltage_setting.pdf
Engineering Change Notes ..............................................rps14_ecns_1.pdf

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 RPS14 – Historical Change Log
The following list identifies historical changes to the RPS14. The effective dates, serial numbers and
related change note documentation are included for reference to help identify the correct issue circuit
boards and components. Whilst we believe this information to be reliable we do not assume responsibility
for inaccuracies. We also reserve the right to make changes in the interest of further product
development.

From Serial Change Note

Assembly Description Date
Number Number
003-253 Main PCB up-issue + transformer change - - -

003-253 Resistor value changes 001033 05/07/04 1049

003-253 Diode hole size change, PCB now Iss 1.1 - 02/12/04 1102

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 RPS14 Internal Layout

Product ................................ RPS14/100

............................................ RPS14/120
............................................ RPS14/220
............................................ RPS14/240
FAN ..............................................................
AM4474
SUB 1 PCB Main Assembly ......................... 003-251
Pack Assembly......................... 003-252
FUSE F5 PCB Assembly ......................... 003-253
FUSE F1 AL0487 SUB 2 PCB ..............................................................
AL8154 or
AL3455* Fuse 20mm 6.3A A/Surge ......... AL0395
Fuse 20mm 1.6A A/Surge ......... AL0466
Fuse 20mm 8A A/Surge ............ AL0487
FUSE F2
AL8154 Fuse 20mm 10A A/Surge .......... AL3455
Fuse 20mm 16A A/Surge .......... AL8154
Cooling Fan 80mm 12V............ AM4474
FUSE F4
AL0395 Transformer.............................. AM5702
TRANSFORMER
FUSE F3 AM5702**
AL0466
MAIN PCB
003-253

* Fuse F5 = 10A for 100-120V AC operation, 8A for 220-240V AC operation

** Changes to the transformer wiring were made when the main PCB was up-issued form AG5554_C to AG5554_1. If ordering a replacement transformer, be sure to check
and quote the PCB issue number (printed on the board).

rps14_layout_1.doc Sheet 1 of 1
 RPS14 Surface Parts

RPS14 ALLEN&HEATH
POWER ON

ON

MAINS ROCKER SWITCH AL0587

OFF

HI TEMP +/-17V +12V +48V

CONSOLE PSU AUTO COMBINING LINEAR TECHNOLOGY

RED LED AE0086 GREEN LED AE0085 M8x65 SCREW AB5203 FAST FEET AK0102

2BA TERMINAL POST AL8106 M4x8 SCREW AB0332

DO NOT OBSTRUCT VENTILATION OPENINGS. ALLEN&HEATH RPS14 CONSOLE PSU

CAUTION DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD. DC POWER OUT 1 DC POWER IN (OUT 2)
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE
WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING. DISCONNECT SUPPLY BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
ATTENTION: REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE AVEC UN DES MEMES CARACTERISTIQUES.
AL3893
7WAY PLUG AL3891
COUPER L'ALIMENTATION AVANT DE CHANGER LE FUSIBLE.
MAINS INPUT
CHASSIS
GROUND TO CONSOLE
V AC ~ 47- 63 Hz
525W MAX
FUSE MAIN
COMBINING
S/No SUPPLIES
REDUNDANT
FUSE TYPE AC SUPPLY
T10A L 250V 20mm 100-120V~
MADE IN ENGLAND T8A L 250V 20mm 220-240V~

M3x10 SCREW AB0076 MAINS IEC AL3179 FUSE HOLDER AL3178 80MM 12V FAN AM4474
8A FUSE AL0487 or 80MM FAN GUARD AA5719
10A FUSE AL3455

LONG (2.9m) DC POWER CABLE 002-583

M3x5 SCREW AB4661

SHORT (0.75m) DC POWER CABLE 002-584

rps14_parts_1.doc Sheet 1 of 1
 D1
+V_TO_U6

1N4002
R7
1K0 +VA
CN1 C4
R67
100N 100V/MLC
4K7 C2
470/35 LESR PROTECT
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL

12

11
2
F1 Q3
FUSE HOLDER 20MM SCHURTER CLIPS BR1 2SC3264
CN2 10 Q1
BR RECTIFIER (AE3921) VO

V+

VC
MJE340
1 2
6 9
e 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
VREF VZ R38 R49
47K
4 1 U2 2 3K3
R1 CL R14 R15 R16
C6 UA723CN 0R22 4W 0R22 4W 0R22 4W
CN3 4K7 3 R9
100N 100V/MLC CS 270R D2 CN12
5
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
NI
INV
4 +17.5V Q10
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL BC549
BYW81P-200
D8

COMP
+VA

3
BZX85C18 C34

V-
47/25
C11 C8 R2 VR1
C10 10,000/35 100/25 1K5 1% U4
C16 PR VA 1K0 C35 R33
R20 R21 R22 R23 4N35

13
7

2
100/25 100K
3K3 3K3 3K3 3K3 C12 C7 LD1
10,000/35 6 1
10,000/35 1 3 NF CAP RAD 0.200/0.300 BASE AN LED T1 3MM GREEN
R28 470P/DISK
2K2 1% 5 2
COLL K
R36 R3 4 3
1K0 NF RES EMIT NC
d
Q5
C20
BC549 CN13
100/25
0V
R30
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
10K

R32 R58
100K
0R0

D3

1N4002
R8
1K0 +VB
c CN4 R68
C5
100N 100V/MLC
4K7 C3
470/35 LESR
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL Q4

12

11
2SC3264
2

F2
FUSE HOLDER 20MM SCHURTER CLIPS BR2 Q2
CN5 10
BR RECTIFIER (AE3921) VO
V+

VC
MJE340
1 2
6 9
VREF VZ
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL R17 R18 R19
4 1 2 0R22 4W 0R22 4W 0R22 4W
C26 R4 CL +VB
U3
CN6 4K7 3
100N 100V/MLC UA723CN CS R13
270R U5
5 R34
NI 100K 4N35
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL 4
INV
C9 6 1
BASE AN
COMP
3

100/25 5 2
V-

R5 COLL K
C14 VR2
b 10,000/35
1K5 1% 4
EMIT NC
3
R24 R25 R26 R27 C13 C17 PR VA 1K0
13
7

2
3K3 3K3 3K3 3K3 10,000/35 C30
C15 1 3 NF CAP RAD 0.200/0.300 C37
10,000/35 R29 470P/DISK 100/25
2K2 1%
R37 R6
1K0 NF RES

Q6
C21
BC549 D4 CN14
100/25
-17.5V
R31 BYW81P-200
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
10K R35
100K

a TEMP

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 F3
FUSE HOLDER 20MM SCHURTER CLIPS D5

CN7 D11
1N4002
1N4002
1 2 CN15
D14
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL 3
Vin Vout
2 +48V
R11 1N4002
U1 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL

ADJ
180R
D10 D13 783 D9
D6
1N4002 1N4002 BZV85C20V
1N4002

8
C24
C19
1000/100

1
D12 C18 47/63
e R10 R12

V- V+
100N 100V/MLC R39 R40
C1 15K 12K 1% U8C
10K 10K
1N4002 1/63 LM393

CN8

4
LD2
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL LED T1 3MM GREEN
0VD

NTC1 To Switch From Switch To Transformer PARK1 PARK4

LIVETX R66
CN18
INRUSH SUPP NTC10R LIVE LIVESW 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL 1K0
F5
1
L 1 2 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
FUSE HOLDER 20MM PARK2 PARK5 TH1
IEC 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
NEUTRALTX THERMISTOR BEAD R52
MAINS 2
N NEUTRAL NEUTRALSW
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL 100K R62
INLET
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL U8B 100K
PARK3 6
3
d E 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL 7 PROTECT
4
5

EARTH
5
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
LM393
4
5

IEC MAINS INLET EARTH2 C40 R64

1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL 1/63 27K
C39
1/63 2 R60
0VD R61
1
3 3K3 3K3
R41 0VD U8A LD4
F4 U9 +V_TO_U6 LM393 LED T1 3MM RED
18R 1%
FUSE HOLDER 20MM SCHURTER CLIPS 7812 R63 R65
CN9 R69 CN11 8K2 68K
1 3 18R 1% 0VD
GND

1 2 Vin +12V 1 R44

2 1K0
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL C29 +VC
0VD
R70 100N 100V/MLC
SIL 2 M STRT 0VD
2

c
18R 1% FAN
R71

12

11
BR3 Q8
BR RECTIFIER (AE3921) 18R 1% 2SC3264
10 Q7
VO

V+

VC
C31 4 1 MJE340
100N 100V/MLC PROTECT
6 9
VREF VZ
2 LD3
U6 CL R47 R48 LED T1 3MM GREEN
+12V
10,000/25HE105C

10,000/25HE105C

R42 0R22 4W 0R22 4W

4K7 UA723CN 3
C22 C23 CS R46 CN16
270R
5 D15
NI
3

CN10 4
INV D7
C38 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
BYW81P-200
COMP
1/63 R54
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL BZX85C5V6
V-

1K8
C25
+VC
C27 100N 100V/MLC
R59
13
7

C33 R45

2
b P1 PIN-SOLDER 1.5MM C32
100/25 U7 1K0
47K
100/25 R57
R50 470P/DISK 1 3 100K 4N35
PIN-SOLDER 1.5MM 2K2 1% VR3 6 1
P2 PR VA 10K BASE AN
PIN-SOLDER 1.5MM
DC PWR SKT FEMALE 7 PIN CHASSIS DC PWR SKT FEMALE 7 PIN CHASSIS 5 2 Q11
P3 R55 R43 COLL K
CN19 CN20 BC549
PIN-SOLDER 1.5MM
P4
2 1 2 1 Q9
C28
4K7 4K7
0VD 4
EMIT NC
3
P7 BC549 CN17 C36
PIN-SOLDER 1.5MM 5 3 5 3 100/25
0VD 47/25
P5
7 6 7 6 PIN-SOLDER 1.5MM R51 0VD
PIN-SOLDER 1.5MM
10K R53 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
R56 0VD
P6 FEMALE FEMALE 100K 0VD
0R0
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003-253 iss.1.1
 D1
+V_TO_U6

1N4002
R7
1K0 +VA
CN1 C4
100N 100V/MLC
C2
470/35 LESR PROTECT
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL

12

11
2
F1 Q3
FUSE HOLDER 20MM SCHURTER CLIPS BR1 2SC3264
CN2 10 Q1
BR RECTIFIER (AE3921) VO

V+

VC
MJE340
1 2
6 9
e 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
VREF VZ R38 R49
47K
4 1 U2 2 1K5
R1 CL R14 R15 R16
C6 UA723CN 0R22 4W 0R22 4W 0R22 4W
CN3 4K7 3 R9
100N 100V/MLC CS 270R D2 CN12
5
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
NI
INV
4 +17.5V Q10
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL BC549
BYW81P-200
D8

COMP
+VA

3
BZX79C22V C34

V-
47/25
C11 C8 R2 VR1
C10 10,000/35 100/25 1K5 1% U4
C16 PR VA 1K0 C35 R33
R20 R21 R22 R23 CNY17-2

13
7

2
47/25 100K
3K3 3K3 3K3 3K3 C12 C7 LD1
10,000/35 6 1
10,000/35 1 3 100N 100V/MLC BASE AN LED T1 3MM GREEN
R28 470P/DISK
2K2 1% 5 2
COLL K
R36 R3 4 3
1K0 NF RES EMIT NC
d
Q5
C20
BC549 CN13
100/25
0V
R30
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
10K

R32 R58
100K
0R0

D3

1N4002
R8
1K0 +VB
c CN4 C5
100N 100V/MLC
C3
470/35 LESR
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL Q4

12

11
2SC3264
2

F2
FUSE HOLDER 20MM SCHURTER CLIPS BR2 Q2
CN5 10
BR RECTIFIER (AE3921) VO
V+

VC
MJE340
1 2
6 9
VREF VZ
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL R17 R18 R19
4 1 2 0R22 4W 0R22 4W 0R22 4W
C26 R4 CL +VB
U3
CN6 4K7 3
100N 100V/MLC UA723CN CS R13
270R
5 R34
NI 100K
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL 4 U5
INV
C9 6 1
BASE AN
COMP
3

100/25 5 2
V-

R5 COLL K
C14 VR2
b 10,000/35
1K5 1% 4
EMIT NC
3
R24 R25 R26 R27 C13 C17 PR VA 1K0
13
7

2
3K3 3K3 3K3 3K3 10,000/35 C30 CNY17-2
C15 1 3 100N 100V/MLC C37
10,000/35 R29 470P/DISK 47/25
2K2 1%
R37 R6
1K0 NF RES

Q6
C21
BC549 D4 CN14
100/25
-17.5V
R31 BYW81P-200
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
10K R35
100K

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 F3
FUSE HOLDER 20MM SCHURTER CLIPS D5

CN7 D11
1N4007
1N4002
1 2 CN15
D14
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL 3
Vin Vout
2 +48V
R11 1N4007
U1 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL

ADJ
180R
D10 D13 783 D9
D6
1N4007 1N4007 BZX79C22V
1N4002

8
C24
C19
1000/100

1
D12 C18 47/63
e R10 R12

V- V+
100N 100V/MLC R39 R40
C1 15K 12K U8C
10K 10K
1N4007 1/63 LM393

CN8

4
LD2
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL LED T1 3MM GREEN
0VD

NTC1
PARK1 PARK4
CN18
INRUSH SUPP NTC10R LIVE
F5
1
L 1 2
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
FUSE HOLDER 20MM TH1
IEC 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL PARK2 PARK5
MAINS 2 THERMISTOR BEAD R52
N NEUTRAL 47K R62
INLET
U8B 100K
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
6
3 PARK3 PARK6
d E 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL 7 PROTECT
4
5

5
EARTH EARTH2
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
LM393
4
5

IEC MAINS INLET C40 R64

1/4 INCH BLADE1/4
TERMINAL
INCH BLADE TERMINAL 1/63 39K
C39
1/63 2 R60
0VD R61
1
3 3K3 3K3
F4 0VD U8A LD4
FUSE HOLDER 20MM SCHURTER CLIPS +V_TO_U6 LM393 LED T1 3MM RED
R63 R65
CN9 8K2 22K
0VD
1 2 R44
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL C29 1K0 +VC
0VD
100N 100V L/MLC
0VD
2

BR3
c
BR RECTIFIER (AE3921)

12

11
Q8
2SC3264
10 Q7
VO

V+

VC
C31 4 1 MJE340
100N 100V/MLC PROTECT
6 9
R41 VREF VZ
33R 4W 2 LD3
U6 CL R47 R48
R42
4K7 UA723CN 3
0R22 4W 0R22 4W
LED T1 3MM GREEN
+12V
C23 CN11 CS R46 CN16
C22 10,000/16 270R
1 5
10,000/16 FAN NI D15
3

CN10 2 4
INV D7
C38 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
SIL 2 M STRT BYW81P-200
COMP
1/63 R54
1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL BZX85C5V6
V-

1K8
C25
+VC
C27 100N 100V/MLC
R59
13
7

C33 R45

2
b C32
100/25 U7 1K0
47K
P1 PIN 100/25 R57
R50 470P/DISK 1 3 100K CNY17-2
2K2 1% VR3 6 1
P2 PIN PR VA 10K BASE AN
DC PWR SKT FEMALE 7 PIN CHASSIS DC PWR SKT FEMALE 7 PIN CHASSIS 5 2 Q11
P3 PIN R55 R43 COLL K
CN19 CN20 BC549
P4 PIN
2 1 2 1 Q9
C28
6K8 4K7
0VD 4
EMIT NC
3
P7 BC549 CN17 C36
5 3 5 3 100/25
0VD 47/25
P5 PIN
7 6 7 6 R51 0VD
PIN-SOLDER 1.2MM
10K R53 1/4 INCH BLADE TERMINAL
P6 PIN R56 0VD
FEMALE FEMALE 100K 0VD
0R0
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ALLEN&HEATH RPS14 PSU Mains Voltage Setting
For RPS14 units fitted with an Issue 1 Main PCB

On leaving the factory, the RPS14 power supply unit will be wired to operate at one of four different mains
voltage ranges, depending on its destination:

Mains Input Voltage Range:

100V AC +/- 10% 50/60Hz

120V AC +/- 10% 50/60Hz

220V AC +/- 10% 50/60Hz

240V AC +/- 10% 50/60Hz

It is possible to reconfigure the RPS14 to operate from a different voltage range. It may be necessary to do this
if the unit is to be used in a different part of the world. See overleaf for the possible settings.

The procedure involves removing the unit’s cover and re-positioning leads connected to the transformer’s
primary winding.

Due to the hazardous nature of the mains voltages exposed when opening the unit, this work should be carried
out only by technically competent personnel. If you are not sure or require further assistance, please contact
Allen & Heath technical support (see www.allen-heath.com for contact details).

IMPORTANT: Any changes or modifications
to the equipment not approved by Allen & Heath
could void the compliance of the equipment.
Whilst we believe the information in these
instructions to be reliable we do not assume
responsibility for inaccuracies. We also reserve
the right to make changes in the interest of
further product development.
Copyright© 2004 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights
reserved. www.allen-heath.com
This work should be carried out only by
qualified technical personnel authorised by
Allen & Heath.
Disconnect the mains power cord before
opening the unit.
Take care not to damage the panels or
internal assemblies during fitting. Prevent loose
parts or dirt from entering the unit as this may
cause equipment failure.

Procedure

Step 1: Preparation
Ensure the unit is powered off. Disconnect the mains power lead and console DC cables. Remove the unit from
its rack or other furniture and place on the work surface.

Step 2: Remove the cover

Remove the eight T10 Torx (star head) screws and lift off the cover.

REMOVE 4x SCREWS

REMOVE 2x SCREWS
PER SIDE

RPS14 Mains Voltage Setting 1

Step 3: Change the voltage setting
Locate the mains inlet PCB. An issue 1 board is shown here – some early RPS14s were fitted with an issue C
PCB – please consult Allen & Heath technical support for information on changing the voltage setting for the
issue C units.

The mains voltage setting is selected by connecting the AC Mains Voltage Lead Colour
appropriate transformer primary lead to the LIVETX terminal
on the PCB. The terminals PARK1 to PARK5 are not 240 Brown
connected to any circuits – they are simply used to store the
230 Violet
unused leads safely.
220 Red
Select the correct lead for your required mains voltage by
referring to the table, and then swap its position with the 120 Black
lead currently connected to the LIVETX terminal. The unit is
100 Grey
now set to operate at the new mains voltage, and the
previously used primary lead is safely stored on a PARK 90 Orange
terminal. If in any doubt about the mains voltage for your
area, contact your electricity supplier.

Step 4: Check the fuse rating

It may be necessary to change the mains fuse to suit the new mains voltage – see the following table:

AC~ mains input voltage Fuse type

100V – 120V ± 10% T 10A L 250V 20mm

220V – 240V ± 10% T 8A L 250V 20mm

The mains fuse is located on the rear of the RPS14 unit next to the MAINS INPUT connector. Switch off the
power supply and remove the mains lead plug from the MAINS INPUT socket. Check the fuse and replace with
one of the correct type if necessary

Step 5: Refit the cover

Check your work carefully, making sure the leads are properly seated on the terminals. Ensure that there is no
dirt or debris inside the unit. Replace the cover and secure with the 8x Torx screws.

The unit should be clearly re-labelled with the new operating voltage.

Step 6: Test
Connect the unit to a mains supply at the new voltage. Power up and check for correct operation.

2 RPS14 Mains Voltage Setting

ALLEN&HEATH RPS14 Transformer Wiring Details

RPS14 Transformer – A&H Part No. AM5702 Iss.2 Date 12/05/04

PRIMARY SECONDARY
Bwn 350mm 18AWG · · Blu 350mm 20AWG 26.0V No Load
240V o─────────────────▄ │ ▄─────────────────o 24.5V @ 0.5A
█│ █ S1
P1 █│ █ Whi 350mm 16AWG 20.5V No Load
█│ █─────────────────o 19.5@ 12A
Vio 350mm 18AWG █ │ █ S2
230V o─────────────────█ │ █ Bwn 350mm 16AWG
█│ ▀─────────────────o 0V
P2 █│
█│ Blk 300mm 20AWG
Red 350mm 18AWG █ │ ▄─────────────────o 26.0V No Load
220V o─────────────────█ │ █ 24.5V @0.5A
█│ █ Org 300mm 16AWG S3
P3 █│ █─────────────────o 20.5V No Load
█│ █ S4 19.5@ 12A
Blk 350mm 18AWG █ │ █ Yel 300mm 16AWG
120V o─────────────────█ │ ▀─────────────────o 0V
█│
P4 █│ · Vio 190mm 20AWG 58.4V No Load
█│ ▄─────────────────o 55.0V @ 1.0A
Grey 350mm 18AWG █ │ █
100V o─────────────────█ │ █ S5
█│ █ Vio 190mm 20AWG
P5 █│ ▀─────────────────o 0V
█│
Ora 350mm 18AWG █ │
90V o─────────────────█ │ Red 220mm 20AWG 14.6V No Load
█│ ▄─────────────────o 13.5V @ 5.0A
P6 █│ █
Blu 350mm 18AWG █ │ █ S6
0V o──────■■─────────▀ │ █ Red 220mm 20AWG
Autoreset, 120deg │ ▀─────────────────o 0V
│
Grn 370mm 18AWG │
Screen o───────────────────┘

Note:
This transformer (Allen & Heath part no. AM5702, iss.2) is suitable for use with RPS14 units using
issue 1 / 1.1 main PCBs. Some early RPS14s were produced using an issue C main PCB. The
AM5702 iss.2 may be adapted for use with an issue C unit should a replacement be needed.
Please contact Allen & Heath technical support for advice on this matter.