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Summary of Contents for FlexRadio Systems Power Genius XL
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Page 1: User Manual
Power Genius XL User Manual rev 10. ▲ Index 1/23... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 0. Important notice.............................3 1. Unpacking..............................5 1.1. Front Panel.............................5 1.2. Back Panel............................6 1.3. BCD/PTP connector pinout......................8 2. Using with Radios..........................9 2.1. FlexRadio Series 6000........................9 2.2. Yaesu...............................9 2.3. Elecraft............................9 Other radios............................10 3. Turning ON............................10 3.1. Front Display overview........................13 3.1.1. STBY/OPER.........................13 3.1.2. -
Page 3: Important Notice
FCC STATEMENT CAUTION: The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.” Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 4 If you have any questions due to misunderstanding, translation errors and alike, please contact the appropriate party for further information. Radio frequency energy (RF) from transmitters can interact with some electronic devices, such as cardiac peacemakers and defibrillators.. Please refer to the implanted peacemaker or defibrillator manufacturer's instructions with respect to precautions to be taken in the vicinity of a radio amateur transmitter.
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Page 5: Index
protection required, with respect to human exposure! ▲- This unit must only be opened and/or serviced by a qualified technician. Opening the unit may void the manufacturer's warranty. ▲- Do not operate this unit in areas of extreme humidity. ▲- Avoid operating this amplifier in direct sunlight or other areas of extreme heat, excessive vibration, or mechanical force. -
Page 6: Unpacking
1. Unpacking To be written when we know more about packaging. 1.1. Front Panel The front panel is designed to intuitive and uncluttered. It consists of two elements: Standby / Operate button. RGB LED Backlight LCD Touchscreen Display Pressing the STBY/OPER button toggles between standby and operate modes. The LCD Touchscreen Display shows all the important data for monitoring during operation. -
Page 7: Back Panel
More details on the display elements and different states in follow separate chapters on these subjects. 1.2. Back Panel The connectors are logically divided into two groups, A and B, for respective radios. ▲ Index 7/23... -
Page 8: Index
AC Power input: standard 120V or 220V AC used to power the amplifier. RF Precorrector B output: -60dBc output signal, for connecting to a radio precorrector. (if radio has one) PTT output B: standard RCA connector. It outputs GND as a PTT signal. Can be configured to +12V by internal jumper. -
Page 9: Bcd/Ptp Connector Pinout
1.3. BCD/PTP connector pinout PTP input – Uses PTP signal (+12V) to select the proper filter. Pins are isolated with optocouplers. Pin 1 Filter for 1,8 to 2 MHz Pin 2 Filter for 3.5 to 4 MHz Pin 3 Filter for 5 to 7.5 MHz Pin 4 or 5 Filter for 10 to 14.5 MHz Pin 7 or 8 or 9... -
Page 10: Using With Radios
2. Using with Radios This chapter covers connecting your Power Genius XL with various popular radios. 2.1. FlexRadio Series 6000 Not possible in the current version. Will be released in the future as an upgrade. 2.2. Yaesu Yaesu radios are connected using the CAT (RS232) port on the amplifier. -
Page 11: Other Radios
3. Turning ON Place your Power Genius XL on a flat stable surface. Make sure your Power Genius XL amplifier has at least 30cm of space in front and in the back to insure adequate cooling. Follow these steps before powering your Power Genius XL: ▲... - Page 12 1) Connect the radio to the RF INPUT on the PG XL. (A or B port) 2) Connect the antenna to the corresponding RF OUTPUT on PG XL. 3) Connect the radios PTT to the corresponding PTT input connector on PG XL. 4) Connect the radios band data to PG XL.
- Page 13 2) Verify the band data is being read correctly by looking at the main display on PG XL. The band data is marked in red on the picture below. If everything is ok, you start using the amplifier. ▲ Index 13/23...
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Page 14: Front Display Overview
3.1. Front Display overview 3.1.1. STBY/OPER Pressing the STBY/OPER button will toggle between stand by and operate modes. \ The difference between these two modes is that: In STBY mode the PTT connection line is disabled. • In OPER mode the PTT connection line is enabled. •... -
Page 15: Band Verification
Press the button again to go into operate mode. The “OPERATE” label in the lower left corner of the display indicates the amplifier is in operate mode. Green LED backlight is another indication that you are in operate mode. 3.1.2. Band verification The red LED will glow on the currently active radio. -
Page 16: Temperature
VDD is automatically controlled depending on temperature control and efficiency. 3.1.5. Temperature You can read your current operating temperature here. Fans are controlled automatically by the firmware. Optimal operation is below 60 °C. Above 60 °C firmware will begin decreasing power to protect the amplifier from permanent damage. -
Page 17: Backlight Modes
3.2. Backlight modes 3.2.1. Stand By Mode – Yellow backlight The yellow backlight indicates the amplifier is in STAND BY mode. In order to activate the operate mode, click the STBY/OPER button on the front panel. ▲ Index 17/23... -
Page 18: Operate Mode - Green Backlight
3.2.2. Operate Mode – Green backlight The green backlight indicates the amplifier is in OPERATE mode. Tapping the green operate button on the touch screen display will activate stand by mode. 3.2.3. TX Mode – Red backlight The red backlight indicates the amplifier is in TX mode. ▲... -
Page 19: Meffa Overview
4.1. MEffA overview MEffA stands for Maximum Efficiency Algorithm. For single tone modes (CW, RTTY), MEffA sets dynamic real time output device drain voltage and current yielding maximum efficiency for output power in real time reducing heat dissipation for efficiency up to 75%. Up to 65% head dissipation reduction efficiency with excellent IMD characteristics for SSB. -
Page 20: Alarms
6. Alarms 6.1. High SWR alarm Release PTT to dismiss the alarm message. 6.2. Id alarm ▲ Index 20/23... -
Page 21: Fan Failure Alarm
6.3. Fan failure alarm 6.4. Power supply failure alarm ▲ Index 21/23... -
Page 22: Forbidden Band
6.5. Forbidden band Amplifier operation is disabled in the range of 26 to 28MHz. PG XL has a built in frequency counter. In the case the drive signal is within 26 to 28MHz range, operation is blocked by disabling PTT and inhibiting the RF amplifier section. 6.6. - Page 23 In case the display module looses communication with the main processor. Try rebooting the amplifier. ▲ Index 23/23...
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