Chapter 3. Operation; General; Switching On - Comtech EF Data KPA080 Installation And Operation Manual

This chapter describes the instructions for operating the KPA080-4045-I Ku-Band Solid
State High Power Amplifier.
3.1

General

The front panel of the SSPA has a keypad for the operator input commands, an LCD
Display, LED status indicators, and connector test sample ports to monitor the RF input
and output signals.
3.1.1

Switching On

Prior to positioning the Prime Power Switch to On, perform the following:
1. Check to ensure that the installation is complete.
2. Verify that the SSPA is connected to the proper prime power source, RF input,
3. Switch the On/Off Prime Power Switch on the rear panel to On.
4. Verify that the cooling fans are operating, and that the POWER ON LED
Rev. 0
and RF output.
STATUS indicator light is On.
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