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IRS2092 Modular Amplifier

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Cristi -

Do you have a link to the webpage that has the docs for your IRS2092 amp module? I'm in desperate need of the pinout assignments for the 9-pin molex plug and color-coded wires. I made some assumptions on which pins were signal-in for a test and they were wrong. At least I didn't get any sound. :) It would be nice to have access to your docs for some guidance. I'd like to get this amp working this weekend.

Plus you indicate in the amp's description that there are some lines used for supply of input stage and driver stage voltage regulators. I don't intend to use those, but do need the signal-in pins. Are they pins 3 and 7?

Thx,
Rick
 
Well, I've heard some snap crackle and pop (not good), but no sound. I've tried all the pins that are not GRD to no avail. Plus, something interesting... The red LEDs are very dim and never do get bright, and the white LEDs never do light up. Of course some documentation on the module would help me sort this out a bit, but alas, I haven't heard from Cristi yet.

Cristi -I did order the 200w version which states it needs 42 to 47 volts. My supply puts out +-64v. Will that necessarily harm the module, or should I plan on reducing the PSU voltage?

Rick
 

Thanks for the link. It provided just what I needed. As it turned out, I was using the correct pins for L and R signal in and still getting nothing. Then it dawned on me that it may be a voltage issue - and I hope I didn't blow something on the board.

My question to you is... I'm using(tested) +-64v which is too high for the 200w standard output version that I ordered. That represents an almost 45% increase in voltage. I don't presume that is good! :eek: Since I did not get any sound is it safe to say that the amp went into over-voltage protection mode and either shutdown, or muted the output. I notice in your documentation that any voltage over about 15-20% can damage the amp. Oops! I hope that hasn't happened. I'll try a lower voltage PSU next weekend when I get back home from a business trip.

Any insight you can offer would be appreciated. Nothing on the board looks visibly damaged due to the higher voltage being applied, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it hasn't been. I hope not.

Rick
 
Hi redjr,

Just spoken to Cristi and told him about your problem. Unfortunately, its likely you've blown your IRS2092 board with over-voltage. 64v compared to 47v is quite a lot higher than the normal value. Its not 100% certain that damage has occurred, but likely. I would recommend finding a suitable power supply and try this with the IRS2092 before sending back to Cristi for repair.

Hope this helps!
 
Hi redjr,

I've just spoken to Cristi about your problem and he says its likely that you've blown your IRS2092 board with over-voltage. He cannot be 100% sure, but its quite likely. I would recommend finding the correct power supply first and then trying the IRS2092 board before sending back to Connex for repair.
Hope this helps,
Nick
 
Hi redjr,

Just spoken to Cristi and told him about your problem. Unfortunately, its likely you've blown your IRS2092 board with over-voltage. 64v compared to 47v is quite a lot higher than the normal value. Its not 100% certain that damage has occurred, but likely. I would recommend finding a suitable power supply and try this with the IRS2092 before sending back to Cristi for repair.

Hope this helps!
Hey thanks Venture for being an advocate for me. I'm actually waiting for a correct voltage traffo to show up (any day now). Hopefully, I'll have it for the weekend.

I hope the amp module was not damaged, but if it is, it's my own fault! :( So, I'm anxious to re-test it with the correct voltage.

If indeed I need to send it in for repair, do you know what he typically charges? Ballpark would be good, since I know it's somewhat dependent on the parts he has to replace. Hope I don't have to shell out another $100 plus shipping for a new module. That makes for an expensive mistake!

I really like the products he builds and sells, and appreciate the quality parts and 'fit-n-finish' of his work. IMO it's top-notch and you can tell.

Rick
 
Hi Rick,

I can't really guess on the cost of a repair to the board but I will say that Cristi won't charge you for a new one, because he's not like that. It will simply be the cost of the components replaced I suspect. Did it go bang quite badly or just a quiet pop? Generally speaking, higher power devices like the output FETs go with quite a show but that depends on the failure mode. With any luck it might just be the IRS2092 or even luckier nothing at all.
Let us know what happens, and make sure you put some fuses in line with the supplies going to the board when you power it up.

Good luck.
 
Hi Rick,

I can't really guess on the cost of a repair to the board but I will say that Cristi won't charge you for a new one, because he's not like that. It will simply be the cost of the components replaced I suspect. Did it go bang quite badly or just a quiet pop? Generally speaking, higher power devices like the output FETs go with quite a show but that depends on the failure mode. With any luck it might just be the IRS2092 or even luckier nothing at all.
Let us know what happens, and make sure you put some fuses in line with the supplies going to the board when you power it up.

Good luck.
There was definitely no fireworks with whatever happened - if indeed it did happen. Hope not. I didn't get any response from the amp. Can't remember exactly what the LED(s) did, but they did light up. It was literally just a few seconds after that, that I realized my mistake and quickly pulled the mains power. I have a built-in habit of, if an amp doesn't produce some sound almost immediately, I pull the plug quickly, very quickly. Especially one without a volume control. :D

BTW, I did have a fuse in my power inlet, but it didn't blow. I was literally, pulling out a Sure IRS2092 module in an amp I had built that was failing and replacing it with Cristi's module. I have much more confidence in Cristi's module, as I know it has been built to my quality standards and then some. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. :)

My new traffo should show up Friday, so hopefully will be able to test it.

Rick
 
redjr,

the 2x200W amplifier uses 100V MOS-FET's because their body diode is better than 150V ones and this is reflected both in efficiency and THD values. I successfully tested the prototypes up to +-56V with 100V MOS-FET's !!!! but this should not become a habit. over-voltage protection is set for ~ +-47-48V to mute the module within safe supply voltage interval. As is written in the manual this protection is not meant to protect the amp if one supply mugh higher voltage or even connect it on the wall plug but to protect agains damage which can ocur due bus pumping. when the voltage increase above the theshold the amp will mute and the pumping will stop. the detection circuit have a time constant of ~ 50ms to avoid false tripping due to near-by switching noise but this is not a problem because the large electrolytics have even longer time constant.
what happens if higher voltage is applied ? like +-65V ? well, the caps will charge much faster, and depending on the size of transformer and time needed to ramp up the voltage to dangerous levels (over +-56 which I tested as being survivable) might be shorter than those 50ms and one or more MOS-FET's might be damaged. If there's no short accross supply rails, that's a good news, at least one survived. the IRS2092 can withstand up to 200V. and two 100V MOS-FET's can also withstand to 200V supply voltage IF the amp is muted on time, because the central node has nearly zero potential and each MOS-FET see only 100V across D-S.

Anyway, my suggestion is to use a lower supply voltage and test again. also measure each MOS-FET and see if they are shorted or not.


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Hi guys...

Update and good news! I swapped in a 30VAC CT traffo earlier this morning yielding a very solid +-42VDC from my PSU and the IRS2092 module powered up beautifully and sounded great. Just casually listening with my bench speakers and after a few tracks, I noticed much more solid bass. Everything sounded smooth, a bit refined with vocals and the mids coming through cleanly and precisely.

I was a pushing the volume a bit, for about 20 minutes and the heat-sink was only mildly warm - nothing to be concerned about. The louder I pushed it, the cleaner and 'crisper' it souonded. And the bass really pronnounced and solid, but not boomy. I'm really starting to enjoy the sonic qualities and overall characteristics of class D amp sound. :D

I'll hook it up later to my little, Andrew Jones designed Pioneer, SP-BS22 LP bookshelf speakers and give a longer listen.

Cristi - I think I will place an order later today for the 400wpc channel version that does play nicer with my original PSU of +-60-66VDC. I like to have the extra power in reserve. :)

I'm thrilled the module still works after my insanely stupid mistake, and I think it's a testament - and solid endorsement - of the quality (of both parts and build) you put into your amp modules. I'm a very satisfied customer. :D

Rick
 
Hello Cristi,
I need to power a sub with 300w@10ohms ; what is the difference between a modular amp set at 600w@4ohms and a CxD3008ohms ? Any advice ? I consider the modular amp because it has the protection already mounted, but I also need a delay protection, not only DC protection.
Thanks
 
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