JEDIA JPA-480CP Amplifier Repair (Protection Mode Problem)
This amplifier failed whilst in use and went into its Protection mode. At the time there was detectable reason for the fault so it was removed from service and brought in for repair.
The amplifier is a 480 watt low impedance or 70/100 volt line output slave, therefor contains no pre-amplifier or mixer.
It is capable of operation on either mains or 24v DC and is typical of the type used for installations in hotels and shopping centers where operation needs to be maintained in the event of mains power failure by the use of standby batteries.
With the cover removed the first job was a visual inspection for signs of overheating or component failure.
Other than the usual build-up of dust, there was no sign of damage. The next step was to check the supply rails for correct voltages. As the amplifier is designed for battery backup, the power supply is a linear design and not switched mode.
At 36 volts, all was well. A point to mention is that the 480 watt output is specified when connected to mains and not battery. When running on 24 volts the output is typically 400 watts and should always be remembered when calculating the speaker loading so as to prevent problems when running in battery mode.
According to the circuit diagram, the Protection led is driven from a thick film module HIC240C. This module is shown supplied with a dual power supply of +15v 0v -15 volts from another hybrid module board HIC-PWR. A search on line didn’t provide much in the way of information with only a close match to the HIC240C, a HIC240C1.
Measuring the supply to pins 8-9-10 showed a problem. Instead of -15 volts we had only -5 volts on pin 8 with +16 volts on pin 9. Time to remove the power supply module.
With the board removed an external bench power supply was connected to the supply pins of the HIC240C. The result was no Protection led showing so, applying an audio input to pins 12 and 14 and connecting a monitor speaker to the amplifiers 8 ohm output… everything functioned as normal.
Next, the board was connected to an 18 volt supply and measurements taken.
The negative output was still showing low as expected. With no information on the board available the next job was to draw out the circuit and see how it operated.
The ic is a cmos hex inverter. IC1E and IC1F together with the two resistors and capacitor are connected to form an oscillator with the frequency being governed by the capacitor and 4.7k resistor. This output is fed to IC1A and B which are connected in parallel to increase the current drive.
The following pair of inverters provides the same function as the previous pair but change the phase of the signal. These two outputs each drive a common collector amplifier, NPN1 and PNP1 being one and NPN2 and PNP2 being the other. NPN1 amplifies the input signal positive half cycle and PNP1 amplifies the negative half cycle, likewise NPN2 and PNP2 provide the same for the other out of phase input. The outputs from the amplifiers are rectified, smoothed and fed through the 33 ohm resistors to the +15 and -15 volt outputs.
After checking with a scope it showed a faulty 47 mfd capacitor in the negative side of the output. As this was a surface mount vertical chip component and given the age of the rest of the capacitors, it was decided to change them all for standard radial electrolytic ones. These were them glued to secure them further and prevent problems from vibration.
The finished board after replacing the components.
When all was back together again and connected to a 18 volt supply, we had matching 18.3 volt outputs on both + and – rails.
With the power supply module refitted and the amplifier powered up, the LED display showed no faults; an audio input was connected and all functioned as expected. After connecting a dummy load to the speaker output terminals the amplifier was left to run at normal programmed level for several hours to ensure all remained stable.
Time to put it back in service!
This article was prepared for you by Ian Corry who lives near Lancaster in the UK. He is the owner of a sound and communications company supplying public address equipment and radio communication systems to events throughout the country. He has over 30 years experience in the supply, installation and maintenance of analogue and digital radio systems.
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Albert van Bemmelen
March 26, 2019 at 9:45 pm
Reading this very detailed technical repair with interesting circuits and component datasheets it is clear that it must have been written by someone with great background knowledge on these PA equipment units! Not something that the average service engineer would know or write about. Thank you for sharing!
Ian Corry
March 27, 2019 at 7:23 am
Many thanks Albert.
May I say just who interesting and informative I find the posts you make. Great work... keep it up!
Robert Calk Jr.
March 26, 2019 at 10:47 pm
Good job, Ian. Thanks for sharing it with us. That was a lot of hot glue!
Ian Corry
March 27, 2019 at 7:27 am
Many thanks Robert.
I finally found a use for all the glue sticks in our store!!
I didn't want it coming back for another repair 🙂
Regards Ian
Pang nguyen
October 13, 2021 at 8:28 pm
Please! Help me a schematics for Jidea JPA-480 amplifier
Parasuraman Subramanian
March 27, 2019 at 12:41 am
A very professional service with detailed information. Many thanks for sharing. Well Done!
Ian Corry
March 29, 2019 at 8:13 am
Many thanks for your comments Parasuraman . Please keep up your great work! Looking forwards to your next repair article.
Mihai
March 28, 2019 at 2:07 am
Hello Mr. Ian Corry !
Good article ! Thank's for sharing your experience !
Ian Corry
April 9, 2019 at 6:26 am
Many thanks.. glad you liked it.
Ray
August 27, 2024 at 3:08 am
Hi Ian
Is there any chance you have the service manual for the amp as I've got one in for repair and the resistor in line with the toroidal tx is shattered and it's a 5 min job that we all get from friends and family.
Humberto
March 30, 2019 at 1:40 am
Great repair. Continue sharing your experiences
Ian Corry
April 9, 2019 at 6:28 am
Thanks for your comments Humberto 🙂
Yogesh Panchal
April 6, 2019 at 3:45 pm
Good Job! sir,
lots of "000" marked resistors for what purpose it used.
Ian Corry
April 9, 2019 at 6:24 am
Hi Yogesh. 000 marked resistors are 0 ohms and simply used as a link.
hamou
May 24, 2019 at 9:23 am
thank you. have you its schema ????
Adrian Anthony Alexander
July 31, 2023 at 3:57 pm
Great Job!!! Especially with those HIC Hybrid modules. Not much information out there on those......
alik
December 1, 2023 at 4:47 pm
I need help. I search shem jedia jpa-480dp. Power board. Soft start is broken.