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3.3
Initial System Setup and Verification
Verify that the system has been assembled, that all cables have been connected, and that the
output port is terminated in a broadband high power load as depicted in Figure 1-2 block diagram
in Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION. If the system is "live" and you desire only to verify operation, see
Section 3.5.
Verify the overall system performance by measuring the ratio of the transmitted power to that of
the power being dissipated by the "dummy" load. Adjust the gain and amplitude balance if
necessary.
Follow these steps:
Step
In the normal 1+1 phase combiner mode, the RED=X remote command setting should be set to "1". Verify
1
the setting is accurate by querying the system (see Chapter 5. SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL).
A. Attach a power meter to the Combined Output Power Test Coupler (Figure 3-1).
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B. Apply a low-level signal at center frequency; making sure the output signal (at the system output port –not
the coupled port) will be at least 10 dB below Prated.
C. Measure the output power and include the coupler correction factor.
A. Attach a power meter to the Wasted ("Load") Power Test Coupler (Figure 3-1).
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B. Measure the power and include coupler correction factor.
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If the ratio is below 10 dB, proceed to the gain and phase alignment procedures that follow in this chapter.
A. Slowly increase the input power until the desired operating output power is achieved.
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B. Again, verify the appropriate ratio of the transmitted to dissipated power.
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If desired, repeat Steps 1 through 5 at different frequencies to verify proper full bandwidth operation.
Operation and Adjustment Procedures
If the Wasted ("Load") power level is 15-20 dB below the transmitted power, the system
is operating correctly.
PCB-4000A 1+1 Phase Combiner
Procedure
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