Alesis AI-3 User manual

Confidential Alesis Service Manual 8-31-0135-A
ALESIS
AI3 (U1)
Service Manual
P/N: 8-31-0135-A
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Preface
This document is intended to assist the service technician in the operation,
maintenance and repair of the Alesis device. Together with the User Reference
Manual, this document provides a complete description of the functionality and
serviceability of the Device. Any comments or suggestions you may have
pertaining to the document are welcome and encouraged.
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facility (“Service Center”) authorized by Alesis in writing to be an authorized Service Center,
Alesis sells or transfers the Manual to you on the following terms and conditions:
Only Service Centers authorized by Alesis in writing are authorized to perform service and repairs
covered by an Alesis warranty (if any), and transfer of the Manual to you does not authorize you
to be an authorized Service Center. Therefore, if you perform, or if the Manual is used to
perform, any service or repairs on any Alesis product or part thereof, any and all
warranties of Alesis as to that product and any service contract with Alesis for that
product shall be voided and shall no longer apply for such product, even if your services
or repairs were done in accordance with the Manual.
All service or repairs done by you or with reference to the Manual shall be solely your
responsibility, and Alesis shall have no liability for any such repairs or service work. All such
service or repairs are performed at the sole risk of the person performing the service or
repairs. You agree that all such work will be performed in a competent, professional and safe
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harmless in the event of any failure to so perform.
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Warnings
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR MOISTURE.
The arrowhead symbol on a lightning flash inside a triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
"dangerous voltage" within the enclosed product which may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating, maintenance and servicing
instructions in the literature which accompanies the product.
REPAIR BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED
ALESIS SERVICE CENTER WILL VOID THE ALESIS WARRANTY.
PROVISION OF THIS MANUAL DOES NOT AUTHORIZE THE RECIPIENT TO
COMPETE WITH ANY ALESIS DISTRIBUTOR OR AUTHORIZED REPAIR
SERVICE CENTER IN THE PROVISION OF REPAIR SERVICES OR TO BE
OR MAKE REPAIRS AS AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
ALL REPAIRS DONE BY ANY ENTITY OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED
ALESIS SERVICE CENTER SHALL BE SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THAT ENTITY, AND ALESIS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO THAT ENTITY
OR TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY REPAIRS BY THAT ENTITY.
Regarding the Power Supply Fuse
CAUTION: The product under service may employ the use of a
replaceable fuse. Danger of fire or electrocution if fuse is
incorrectly replaced. Replace with only the same type or
equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
Regarding the Internal Battery
CAUTION: The product under service may employ the use of a
internal battery. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instruction.

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Safety Instructions
Carefully read the applicable items of the operating instructions and these safety
suggestions before using this product. Use extra care to follow the warnings
written on the product itself and in the operating instructions. Keep the operating
instructions and safety suggestions for reference in the future.
1. Power Source. The product should only be connected to a power supply which is described
either in the operating instructions or in markings on the product.
2. Power Cord Protection. AC power supply cords should be placed such that no one is likely to
step on the cords and such that nothing will be placed on or against them.
3. Periods of Non-use. If the product is not used for any significant period of time, the product's
AC power supply cord should be unplugged from the AC outlet.
4. Foreign Objects and Liquids. Take care not to allow liquids to spill or objects to fall into any
openings of the product.
5. Water or Moisture. The product should not be used near any water or in moisture.
6. Heat. Do not place the product near heat sources such as stoves, heat registers, radiators or
other heat producing equipment.
7. Ventilation. When installing the product, make sure that the product has adequate
ventilation. Improperly ventilating the product may cause overheating, which may damage the
product.
8. Mounting. The product should only be used with a rack which the manufacturer
recommends. The combination of the product and rack should be moved carefully. Quick
movements, excessive force or uneven surfaces may overturn the combination which may
damage the product and rack combination.
9. Cleaning. The product should only be cleaned as the manufacturer recommends.
10. Service. The user should only attempt the limited service or upkeep specifically described in
the operating instructions for the user. For any other service required, the product should be
taken to an authorized service center as described in the operating instructions.
11. Damage to the Product. Qualified service personnel should service the unit in certain
situations including without limitation when:
a. Liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product,
b. The product is exposed to water or excessive moisture,
c. The AC power supply plug or cord is damaged,
d. The product shows an inappropriate change in performance or does not operate
normally, or
e. The enclosure of the product has been damaged.

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ALESIS
AI3 (U1)
SCHEMATIC
AND
PCB
FILES

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AI3 (U1) Main PCB
Rev B

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AI3 (U1) Front
Panel PCB Rev A

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AI3 (U1) Front
Panel PCB Rev B