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How to choose an APS Power Supply for Show Vehicle use

Whichever unit is purchased, we recommend the consideration of purchasing an additional unit for backup

The APS-75 has a polarized 20 amp plug. (No, it is not a 220 volt plug!)

If longer length is needed, the APS 90 has a better voltage buffer.

THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT APS POWER SUPPLIES

CAE Recommends the following Extension Cord specs:

CAE has extension cords and wall plates to facilitate the polarized plug

Purchase the largest heavy duty contractor cord. Obtain the shortest length possible for the application. CAE

recommends not using an extension cord longer than 10 feet with the APS-100.

after batteries are charged! (The APS-100 does not support dual voltage operation)

The APS-75, 90, and 100 require a 20 amp circuit for EACH UNIT

amperage.

The polarized plug is to assure the unit is powered by a 20 amp circuit

Altering the plug in any way voids the warranty

Additionally, if the display unit goes down for whatever reason, there will be a backup unit already in house to

Unit Facts

Power must be purchased from every venue. A 15 amp "drop" will cost much less than a 20 amp "drop". The

APS-15:200 / APS-30:400 / APS-45:600 / APS-55:740 / APS-75:1000 / APS-90:1200 / APS-100:1340

Up to six IDENTICAL units may be connected in parallel for higher output

The APS 15, 30, 45, 55, and 75 are UL Listed

APS 55 will provide 740 CONTINUOUS watts. This is generally plenty of power for most systems.

Extension Cords:

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(Refer to AC power requirements above)

APS-15 APS-55: 14/3 APS-75 APS-100: 12/3 Longer than 50 feet: 10/3

Power:

Be sure that the APS unit is plugged in to a dedicated circuit. This is the best way to assure the unit has the

carry on daily business.

AC Power

Two of the APS-15, 30, 45, and 55 units can be powered from a single 20 amp circuit

Size:

The quick charge plug should ONLY be used for quick charging. Remove promptly

The APS-15, 30, 45, and 55 require a 15 amp circuit.

As always, CAE is available to help supply the correct APS Power Supply for any system. Contact us with

correct amount of power available to operate properly. Refer to power requirements above for proper

one of our larger units or two of the APS-55's for 1,480 continuous watts!

and testing purposes. It would be very handy to have an APS unit in the install bay to test amplifiers.

Power:

any questions.

The cooling fan is proportional. It will not come on until needed

How to choose an APS Power Supply for Store use

However: If there is a need for more than 740 watts, be sure to purchase a 20 amp "drop". This will power

HOW MANY WATTS DO THEY PRODUCE?