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DIGITAL HYBRID AMP STYLE 12 FARAD CAPACITOR
BANK W/DISTRIBUTION BLOCKS
ACAP651N
OPERATING INTSTRUCTIONS
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INTRODUCTION
CAPACITOR INTRODUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS
CHARGING / DISCHARGING
ADJUSTMENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
3
4
5
6
8
INSTALLATION AND WIRING 6
WARNING / DISCLAIMER 9
WARRANTY 10-11
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the worlds finest brand of car audio products. Here at
Audiobahn Inc. we are devoted to making our musical reproduction the very best, and we are
pleased you have chosen our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand
craftsmanship, and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that
reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve.
For maximum performance we recommend you have your Audiobahn product installed by an
Authorized Audiobahn Dealer, as we provide specialized training through our Audiobahn
Installer Training Programs. Please read your warranty, keep your receipt, and original carton
for possible future use.
Great products and proper installation are only a small piece of the puzzle when it comes to
your system. Make sure that your installer is using only 100% authentic installation accessories
from the Audiobahn Connections. The Audiobahn Connections line has everything ranging
from the smallest terminal, to power wires up to 0 gauge, and 4 channel RCA cables.
To get a free brochure on Audiobahn products and Audiobahn Connections in the U.S. call
WARNING
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100 dB may cause
permanent hearing loss. High powered autosound systems may produce sound
pressure levels well over 135dB. Need we say more! Use common sense.
If after reading this manual, you still have questions regarding your product, we
recommend that you see your nearest Audiobahn Dealer. A list of Authorized
Audiobahn Dealers can be found on our web page. If you need further assistance, feel
free to call us at (800)488-8595 and ask for the Technical Department. Be sure to have
the model number, date of purchase, and invoice number available when you call.
The model number can be located on the outside of the carton. Record this in the space
provided below along with the date of purchase. It is a good idea to keep your receipt
with this, as you will need it in the case of a warranty repair or exchange.
Model Number:___________________ Date of Purchase: _____________________
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Capacitor Introduction
4
When installed properly, your new stiffening capacitor will provide years of dependable
service. There are many benefits of adding a stiffening capacitor. The most significant benefit is the
capacitors ability to improve bass performance in your sound system. This is possible due to the
voltage stabilizing effects of the capacitor.
When an audio system needs to deliver an instantaneous bass peak, the vehicle's
electrical system often cannot provide enough power. This means that the system voltage drops
substantially to a point that the amplifiers are unable to produce their rated power. This is referred to
as clipping. When an amplifier clips, it will cause distortion and can cause amplifier and / or speaker
damage.
Stiffening capacitors are able to store large amounts of energy in preparation of these
bass peaks. When a bass peak occurs, the stiffening capacitor delivers power to supplement the
system voltage and prevent amplifier clipping. This retains amplifier output power, thus improving
bass response and increases amplifier and speaker life span.
Another beneficial effect of capacitors is their ability to filter the current produced by the
vehicle's alternator. This alternator current, can cause noise (alternator whine) in the audio system.
A capacitor will help reduce or eliminate this "alternator whine" and popping.
We recommend using 1 farad of capacitance for every 1000 watts of amplifier output. This
is a general rule of thumb and may be adjusted up or down depending on the efficiency, current
draw, and design of the amplifiers being used.
Specifications
Model: ACAP651N
DIGITAL HYBRID AMP STYLE 12 FARAD
CAPACITOR BANK W/DISTRIBUTION BLOCKS
Capacitance .................................…….............12,000,000 micro farad (12 Farad)
Working Voltage ...............................…….…....24DC
Surge Voltage .......................................………28DC
E.S.R. (Equivalent Series Resistance).............0.0015 ohm @120hz/ 25°C
Capacitance Tolerance.....................................± 10%
DETAILED FEATURES:
a) 3 digit hi-end blue lighted amperage display meter and DC voltage meter that
can measure 1 AMP and 0.1 DCV range.
b) Reverse polarity connection PCB buzz warning function. If the capacitor is
connected incorrectly by reversing the positive and negative wires during the
installation process, the PCB will issue a 45 second noise to warn you.
c) Multiple small capacitance capacitors linked to provide the lowest inner E.S.R.
and largest momentary discharge power.
d) Over voltage limit and low battery voltage limit warning. When the system
voltage peeks over 17 DCV or LESS than 10 DCV. The buzzer on the PCB
will issue an audible noise warning.
e) Hi-end platinum plated 100% solid brass parts with chrome plated metal
cover.
Charging
CHARGING THE CAPACITOR AND WIRING:
The capacitor must be charged before connecting the power and ground cables to
the capacitor. Failure to charge the capacitor will result in a large spark generated
from the rapid inflow of current which can cause damage to the unit or serious
injury.
To Charge the capacitor:
1. Make the positive terminal connections between the capacitor and amplifier
and tighten the bolt. Do not connect the battery and do not over-tighten the
bolts!
Caution: Stripped terminals are not covered under the capacitor’s warranty.
2. Connect the ground of the capacitor to the battery and amplifier, refer to the
attached drawing.
3. Place the supplied charging bulb or resistor between the positive terminal of
the capacitor and the battery’s positive terminal. Do this for 30 seconds or
until the charging bulb goes out.
Caution: The charging bulb will get hot!
4. Immediately after the charging process, take out the charging bulb from the
connecting wire and connect the positive cable of the battery directly to the
positive terminal on the capacitor as quickly as possible.
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Discharging
DISCHARGING THE CAPACITOR:
When you want to remove or disconnect the capacitor from the system you must
discharge the capacitor. It will be safe to release the power of the capacitor.
To Discharge the capacitor: With the battery power disconnected, place the light bulb or
resistor across the capacitor’s positive and negative terminals until the light goes out or
for three minutes if using a resistor.
Installation and Wiring
Please make sure that you have correctly and successfully
charged your capacitor. Above is a diagram showing how the
layout should be for multiple amplifiers. The Remote-Turn-On
block is used to turn the capacitor on. The Remote-Turn-On
block is also used as a distribution block to connect all your
amplifiers and / or other processors to a central location. When
using multiple amplifiers and / or processors, it is suggested to
use a relay on the remote-turn-on lead as the signal strength is
not very strong and will not always turn on multiple units
Troubleshooting
9
Should you encounter a problem with your capacitor, you can follow the steps below to
make sure that it is working properly.
1. Follow all power (+) and ground (-) connections to and from the capacitor. Make sure
there are no kinks in the wire and no cuts either. If there is a problem in the wiring, make sure to use
new wire and place the wire in a good location where it will not be roughed up and abused.
2. If using a capacitor with a digital display, you can visually check the capacitor to see if it
is functioning correctly. After charging the capacitor with the provided bulb, remove the bulb and
attach the power wire. If the volt-meter changes slowly, then the capacitor is properly holding the
charge. If the display rapidly decreases and shuts off, then the cap is not properly holding a charge.
3. In the case that you find that step 2 shows your capacitor is not holding a charge, you
may want to take the capacitor to an authorized dealer to have them run a capacitance test on the
capacitor.
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