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The AR-3600I uses a design based on a 25-tap toroidal autotransformer. The
toroidal design assures minimal leakage of stray magnetic fields in a highly efficient,
compact package.
The AR-3600I’s circuitry monitors the incoming line voltage with each cycle. If a
voltage change requires that a different tap be selected, the new tap is electronically
switched in precisely at the zero-crossing, to avoid distorting the AC waveform. If
necessary, the AR-3600I can switch taps as often as once each cycle. Most
commercial voltage regulators using multiple-tapped transformers switch taps with
relays at uncontrolled times, thereby creating voltage spikes! And unlike voltage
regulators that employ Ferro resonant transformers, the AR-3600I is not sensitive to
small errors in line frequency, making it ideal for use with generators.
The AR-3600I has six convenience outlets on its rear panel, and one on the front
panel. All outlets are regulated, spike-suppressed, and filtered against RFI with a 3-
pole filter. There are no controls except a master circuit breaker, which serves as an
on-off switch. One or more units may be turned on remotely, either simultaneously or
in sequence, by switching an internally-derived DC control line.
The AR-3600I is housed in a three space (5.2” high and 17” deep) rack-mount
chassis, and weighs only 53 lbs (24 kg). It is made of extremely rugged heavy gauge
black powder coat steel. Allow it to be secured in both front and rear. It comes
equipped with a male IEC-309 power input and a female IEC-309 power link output
sockets.
AR3600I LIMITATIONS
AC power is, to some extent, unpredictable. The available voltage may vary
from place to place and from moment to moment. The waveform may not be a
perfect sine wave, and high or low frequency noise may be present. AC power
also varies from country to country in terms of voltage and frequency.
The AR3600I is intended to reduce to the greatest extent possible, the impact
of these irregularities. However, you should be aware that there are certain
things it cannot do. These include, but are not limited to:
1. Protecting against direct lightning strikes.
2. Protecting from complete loss of power (blackouts).
3. Performing frequency conversion from 50Hz to 60 Hz or vice versa.
4. Isolating ungrounded equipment.
General Information
Installation Operation Specification
AR3600I
AC LINE VOLTAGE REGULATOR
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