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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Innovator HX Series Digital UHF Solid State Transmitter Volume 2 UHF Amplifier Cabinet AXCERA , LLC 103 FREEDOM DRIVE • P.O. BOX 525 • LAWRENCE, PA 15055-0525 USA (724) 873-8100 • FAX (724) 873-8105 www.axcera.com • service@axcera.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1.1 Manual Overview ...................1-1 1.2 Safety ....................1-1 1.3 Assembly Designators ................1-2 1.4 Material Return Procedure ..............1-2 1.5 Limited One-Year Warranty for Axcera Products........1-3 CHAPTER 2 UHF AMPLIFIER CABINET 2.1 Cabinet Overview ..................2-1 2.2 Description of the UHF Amplifier Cabinet ..........2-2 2.2.1 5 kW Amplifier Cabinet with 8 Amplifier Assemblies ......2-2... - Page 3 ® Innovator HX Series, Digital, Table of Contents UHF Transmitter TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) CHAPTER 3 UHF AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY & CABINET ASSEMBLIES CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS SECTION PAGE 3.1 Amplifier Overview ................3-1 3.2 Design of the UHF Amplifier ..............3-2 3.2.1 Capture of Test Values in the UHF Amplifier ........3-5 3.2.2 Functional Description of the Boards in the Amplifier Assembly ..3-6 3.2.2.1 40W UHF Module Assembly ..........3-6 3.2.2.2 UHF Module Assembly ............3-6...
- Page 4 ® Innovator HX Series, Digital, Table of Contents UHF Transmitter TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) SECTION PAGE 3.10 Serial Loop-Thru Board ..............3-21 3.11 Load Regulator Assembly ..............3-21 3.11.1 Load Regulator Board ............... 3-22 APPENDICES APPENDIX A RF AMPLIFIER CABINET ASSEMBLY, HX SERIES DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS APPENDIX B UHF AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY, HX SERIES DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS...
- Page 5 ® Innovator HX Series, Digital, Table of Contents UHF Transmitter LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE PAGE Typical Brady Marker Identification Drawing ........1-2 Typical UHF Amplifier Cabinet (Front View) ........2-1 Block Diagram Typical UHF Amplifier Cabinet 8 Way (5 kW)....2-1 Block Diagram Typical UHF Amplifier Cabinet 4 Way (2.5 kW) .....2-4 Components in the Amplifier Cabinet ..........2-4 Block Diagram Typical UHF Amplifier Tray Assembly ......2-5 Block Diagram Typical 8 Way UHF Combiner Assembly.......2-6...
- Page 6 ® Innovator HX Series, Digital, Table of Contents UHF Transmitter LIST OF TABLES TABLE PAGE Serial Cable Pin Out..............2-12 Cabinet Controller DIP Switch Settings ........... 2-14 Cabinet Controller Assembly Problem Resolution Guide ....2-16 Amplifier Cabinet Connections ............2-20 Assemblies in the UHF Amplifier............3-2 Module OK LED Red and Blinking Interpretation.........3-5 Module OK LED Red and Blinking Interpretation.........3-9...
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Page 7: Manual Overview
1.1: Manual Overview provide two sets of manuals for this purpose; one set can be left at the office Volume 2, of the Innovator HX Series while one set can be kept at the site. Digital UHF Transmitter Instruction Manual, is divided into three chapters Heed all Notes, Warnings, and and supporting appendices. -
Page 8: Assembly Designators
The RMA# is intended to be used when that connect between the trays, racks the unit is returned to Axcera. In and cabinets are labeled using Brady addition, all shipping material should be markers. -
Page 9: Limited One-Year Warranty For Axcera Products
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 1, Introduction UHF Transmitter For more information concerning this authorized in writing by Axcera) repair procedure, call the Axcera Technical or alteration. Service Department. Axcera's exclusive liability for any Service can also be contacted through e- personal and/or property damage mail at service@axcera.com and on the... - Page 10 Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 1, Introduction UHF Transmitter F WARNING!!! × HIGH VOLTAGE Ø DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR TROUBLESHOOT THIS EQUIPMENT UNLESS FAMILIAR WITH OPERATION EXPERIENCED SERVICING HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT. LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WHEN POWER IS APPLIED TO THIS SYSTEM. IF POSSIBLE, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SYSTEM.
- Page 11 Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 1, Introduction UHF Transmitter EMERGENCY FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS Personnel engaged in the installation, operation, or maintenance of this equipment are urged to become familiar with the following rules both in theory and practice. It is the duty of all operating personnel to be prepared to give adequate Emergency First Aid and thereby prevent avoidable loss of life.
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Page 12: Chapter 2 Uhf Amplifier Cabinet
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter Chapter 2 Amplifier Cabinet 2.1: Cabinet Overview alignment, on the UHF channel designated. The fully populated amplifier cabinets used in Innovator HX Transmitters All equipment in the cabinet is fully contain eight UHF amplifiers connected solid-state and designed for high- in parallel (Figure 2-1). -
Page 13: Description Of The Uhf Amplifier Cabinet
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter 2.2: Description of the UHF Amplifier amplifier assemblies. The bottom power Cabinet supply provides the +32 VDC to the bottom three or four amplifier The features of the amplifier cabinet assemblies include: 1) Amplifiers that are 100% transistors. -
Page 14: Kw Amplifier Cabinet With 6 Amplifier Assemblies
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter approximately (+67.2 dBm, 5.2kW) at control cabinet connects to the 4 way the 3-1/8” output connector of the (A26) splitter panel (A16) mounted at the RF Coupler Assembly. bottom of the cabinet. The four outputs of the (A16-A1) 4 way splitter, at “N”... -
Page 15: Components In The Amplifier Cabinet
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter Figure 2-3: Block Diagram of the typical UHF Amplifier Cabinet 4 Way (2.5kW) Components in the Amplifier Cabinet Splitter 1 : 4 (5kW) Splitter 1 : 3 (3.7kW) 8 UHF Amplifier Trays (5kW) 6 UHF Amplifier Tray (3.7kW) 2 Power Supply Assemblies (3.7 &... -
Page 16: Description Of The Uhf Amplifier Tray
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter Figure 2-5: Block Diagram Typical UHF Amplifier Tray Assembly 2.3: Description of the UHF Amplifier on the (A14) amplifier control board Tray (1308540 or 1306830) where it is used in the amplifier protection circuitry. There are eight of these trays in an 8 The output of the coupler board at J8 way Amplifier Cabinet Assembly for... -
Page 17: Description Of The 8 Way Combiner Assembly (5 Kw)
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter that are wired to J3-12 and J3-25 on the Metering Boards (A80 & A81). The A80 amplifier control board where they are Reflected Metering Board has the top used in the amplifier protection circuitry. four amplifier assemblies connected to it The RF output of the coupler board is at and the A81 Reflected Metering Board... -
Page 18: Description Of The 6 Way Combiner Assembly (3.7 Kw)
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter 2.3.1.1: Description of the 6 Way Combiner, which is the output of the 6 Combiner Assembly (3.7 kW Way Combiner Assembly is at the Amplifier Cabinet) 3 1/8” RF output jack, typically ˜... -
Page 19: Removal Of An Amplifier Assembly
VSWR with software version 2.4 or higher, an generated by the output circuits. A Axcera Amplifier disable plug (1308219) reflected sample from the circulator is can be used to place an individual fed through a 30dB attenuator to the module in standby. -
Page 20: Amplifier Cabinet Power Supply Assemblies
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter To remove a disabled amplifier The AC input voltages to the power assembly, first remove the input cable supplies are controlled through two 480 connected to the top connector then the VAC 30 Amp 3 Phase or two 208 VAC 50 output cable connected to the bottom Amp 3 Phase circuit breakers located on... -
Page 21: Air Flow In The Amplifier Cabinet
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter various heat sinks is achieved. This fault indication and the measured value ensures that all of the power transistors are passed to the control unit. are at essentially the same temperature. Temperature test points connected to Control connections to the Blower is special monitoring circuits are located in... -
Page 22: Cabinet Controller Assembly
Axcera factory test software. Separate aural and visual detectors are available for externally diplexed Status and control of devices within the... -
Page 23: Controller Connections To The Transmitter's System Controller
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter samples are first split before they are Table 2-1: Serial Cable Pin out routed to each half cabinet controller. Function System Visual AGC #2 Power amplifier modules mounted in the Ground amplifier cabinet are number referenced No Connection... -
Page 24: Low Power Supply And Ac Line Monitoring
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter assembly. The serial address of each potentiometers are located within the amplifier module is determined by the power supply, adjustment holes are wiring of the amplifier chassis. The visible through the rear cover of the module knows which serial address to power supply assembly. -
Page 25: Air Temperature And Amplifier Temperature Monitoring
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter ground samples obtained by resistor A cabinet cooling fault is only generated dividers. Two unique board assemblies by the detection of an over temperature are used: one for systems that operate fault in two or more modules of the around 220VAC input and another for amplifier chassis. -
Page 26: Reject Load Monitoring
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter Normal Switch Function Position Operating Number Position Allow Power Supply Enable on 0 = Off SW2-6 Reject Load Faults 1 = Allow 0 = Off SW2-7 Reserved for Factory Test Off - Must be Off 1 = On 0 = Off... -
Page 27: Cabinet Controller Problem Resolution Guide
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter 2.4.5: Cabinet Controller Problem Resolution Guide Table 2-3: Cabinet Controller Assembly Problem Resolution Guide Condition Possible Cause • One of the three AC input phases may not be present or at least one may be low in voltage. - Page 28 Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter Table 2-3: Cabinet Controller Assembly Problem Resolution Guide - Continued Condition Possible Cause • The module status LED is blinked to show various fault states: Blinks Fault Type 3 Fault w/ 5 second min and 5 Minute Pallet(s) Over Current Retest Over Temperature...
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Page 29: Amplifier Cabinet Connections
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter 2.5: Functional Description of the indication of the high reflected condition Amplifier Cabinet is stored. 2.5.1: Signal Path 2.5.2: Test Signal Evaluation The RF signal delivered by the exciter The RF samples test voltages are passed (+27 dBm) is connected through RG-55 to the control board of the amplifier for cable to the amplifier cabinet and... - Page 30 Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter and simultaneously issues a fault • 480/208 VAC Mains voltage indication to the control unit. • 480/208 VAC Mains phase The protective circuits in the amplifiers • Primary voltage monitor the following values: •...
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Page 31: Service
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter Table 2-4: Amplifier Cabinet Connections Connector Assignment Type S on (A14) 2 Way Splitter (1.8kW or 5kW) or to the RF SMA-type X5 input jack on the (A16) 4 Way Splitter Panel RF Input female connector (2.5kW) or (A16) 3 Way Splitter Panel (1.8k) -
Page 32: Exchange Of An Amplifier Module
2.4 or high, an breaker assembly panel, at the bottom Axcera Amplifier disable plug (1308219) of the amplifier cabinet. can be used to place an individual module in standby. If your amplifier Disconnect the RF cables. -
Page 33: Amplifier Tray Lock Location
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 2, Amplifier Cabinet UHF Transmitter located on the bottom of the top four fake front panel should be installed on amplifier trays and on the top of the the cabinet. This is to insure proper air bottom four amplifier trays. -
Page 34: Circuit Descriptions
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions Chapter 3 UHF Amplifier Tray Assembly and Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions 3.1: Amplifier Overview The features of the UHF amplifier assembly include: Each UHF amplifier tray assembly serves to amplify the RF signal delivered by the •... -
Page 35: Design Of The Uhf Amplifier
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions The paralleling network of the amplifier is arranged so that it continues to operate at reduced power if a module fails. The remaining available power is given by: ⋅... -
Page 36: Location Of The Assemblies In The Uhf Amplifier
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions A13 4 Way Combiner RF Output Board RF Sample A5, A6, Amp Control A7, A8 Board UHF Pallet A2 UHF Boards Module Assembly A1 40W A4 4 Way UHF Module Splitter... -
Page 37: Block Diagram Of The Uhf Amplifier
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions Figure 3-4: Block Diagram of the UHF Amplifier Amplifiers can be replaced during Switch regulator board. The fault transmitter operation. No new alignment indication is stored and passed to the work is necessary. - Page 38 Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions Table 3-2: Module OK LED Red and • Operating voltage Blinking interpretation • Current consumption of the modules Blinking Meaning • Temperatures 1 Blink Indicates Amplifier Current Fault 2 Blinks Indicate Temperature Fault...
- Page 39 Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions 3.2.2: Functional Description of the approximately 13 dB of gain. With a Boards in the UHF Amplifier Tray typical input of +27 dBm an output of Assembly +40 dBm is expected.
- Page 40 Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions sample and the reflected sample connect with approximately 16 dB of gain. The through the FET Switch board to the amplified outputs of the FETs connect to amplifier control board.
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Page 41: Operating Voltages For The Amplifier Boards
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions over the desired frequency range in the UHF Amplifier Assembly. The FETs Q1, UHF band, of the four inputs at Q2 and Q3 are controlled by the high connectors J1-J4. -
Page 42: Schematic
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions 3.2.2.8.1: Schematic Page 1 ground connections are made in the amplifier cabinet wiring harness. Upper center of page one is U2, which is the microcontroller. This in-circuit Atmel U36 below U1 is used to reset faults that microcontroller is operated at 3.6864 are detected on pages 2 and 5. -
Page 43: Schematic
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions FETs. These FETs are located within the matches the resistors of this part but amplifier module and are used to control their actual resistance value is not the high power supply current to the closely defined. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Carry out all work with the amplifier control board is loaded extreme caution. with software version 2.4 or high, an Axcera Amplifier disable plug (1308219) 3.3.2: Troubleshooting can be used to place an individual module in standby. Regardless of the 3.3.2.1: Front Panel LEDs... -
Page 45: Exchange Of A Module
Remove the old heat-transfer paste from of a module should be reported to the heat sink. Axcera with information on the cause of the fault, module location, identification NOTE: In order to ensure proper heat number of the amplifier, and the type of conduction, the contact surface of the transmitter. -
Page 46: Power Supply Assembly
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions 3.5: Power Supply Assembly Figure 3-6: AC Wiring Harness UHF Amplifier Cabinet 3.5.1: +32 VDC Power Supplies UHF Amplifier Cabinet. The 110 VAC Overview input connects to the (A1-A2) Terminal Block #3 mounted at the top left side, at The DC voltages to the UHF amplifier... - Page 47 Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions containing a SCR Controller, a and supplies three outputs that connect transformer and a linear power supply. directly to the input of the linear power supply assemblies.
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Page 48: Control Interconnect Cabinet Full Controller System
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions Figure 3-8: Linear Power Supply #2, Bottom Figure 3-9: Control Interconnect Cabinet Full Controller System Volume 2, Rev. 0 3-15... -
Page 49: Full Amplifier Cabinet Controller Board
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions 3.6: Full Amplifier Cabinet Controller The IC U2, Serial Address, located in the Board (1307523; Appendix A) Upper left corner, is used to determine where the amplifier control board is Your amplifier cabinet will contain the located. - Page 50 Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions J102, for modules 5-8. Each amplifier module has independent RS-485 3.6.4: Page 4 of the Schematic Drawing transceivers and power sources that are (1307524; Appendix A): current limited with self-resetting fuses.
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Page 51: Control Interconnect Cabinet Half Controller System
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions Normal Switch Function Position Operating Number Position 0 = J112 System SW2-5 Reflected Power RF Source 1 = J114 (If not dependent Externally Diplexed) Allow Power Supply Enable on 0 = Off SW2-6... -
Page 52: Half Amplifier Cabinet Controller Board
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions 3.7: Half Amplifier Cabinet Controller where the amplifier control board is Board (1307840; Appendix A) located. Rotary switch SW1 determines the cabinet number and thus the The half amplifier cabinet controller cabinet's serial address. - Page 53 Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions The RS485 interface section, located in 3.7.4: Page 4 of the Schematic Drawing the lower right section of the schematic, (1307841; Appendix A): defines the RS-485 loop through connections and contains the system's These circuits take the forward and AGC signals.
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Page 54: Temperature Sensor Board
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions Table 3-8: Firmware Configuration of SW2 on Half Amplifier Cabinet Controller Board Normal Switch Function Position Operating Number Position 0 = Off Off - Must SW2-1 Reserved for Factory Test 1 = On... -
Page 55: Load Regulator Board
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Chapter 3, UHF Amplifier Assembly and UHF Transmitter Cabinet Assemblies Circuit Descriptions load changes, which can cause the DC power supply. The power supply voltage output from the power supplies to rise. is then regulated down to a lower There are four versions of this assembly. -
Page 56: Appendix A Rf Amplifier Cabinet Assembly, Hx Series
Appendix A RF Amplifier Cabinet Assembly, HX Series Drawings... - Page 57 Innovator™ HX Series Digital Appendix A, RF Amplifier Assembly UHF Transmitter Drawings Appendix A Drawing List UHF Amplifier Cabinet, HX Series, UHF, 208VAC, Two Power Supplies (Maximum of 5 kW Digital Output) UHF Amplifier Cabinet Block Diagram ............1306714 RF Signal Interconnect ................1306574 Control Interconnect .................
- Page 58 Innovator™ HX Series Digital Appendix A, RF Amplifier Assembly UHF Transmitter Drawings 8 Way UHF Combiner w/Circulators, CH: 14-26 (Used in 5 kW Amplifier Cabinets) Interconnect..................1307020 8 Way UHF Combiner w/Circulators, CH: 26-44 (Used in 5 kW Amplifier Cabinets) Interconnect..................
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Page 59: Appendix B Uhf Amplifier Assembly, Hx Series
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Page 60: Drawings And Parts Lists
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Appendix B, UHF Amplifier Assembly UHF Transmitter Drawings and Parts Lists Appendix B Drawing List UHF Amplifier Module Assembly, HX Series (Maximum of Eight used in each Amplifier Cabinet) Block Diagram ..................1306712 Interconnect..................... 1306504 RF Module Pallet w/o Transistors (Made into a RF Module Pallet, Philips 1300116) Schematic ................51-5379-309-00 WSP UHF Low Band Pallet Board Assembly, HX Series (Four used in each Amplifier Assembly) Schematic .................. -
Page 61: Drawings And Parts Lists
Innovator™ HX Series Digital Appendix B, UHF Amplifier Assembly UHF Transmitter Drawings and Parts Lists 40W UHF Module, HX Series Schematic ..................1306663 UHF High Band Dual Stage Pallet Assembly, HX Series Four used in each Amplifier Assembly Schematic ..................1306690 Amplifier Control Board, UHF, HX Series Schematic .................. - Page 62 Appendix C Power Supply Assemblies, Top and Bottom, HX Series, +32V Drawings...
- Page 63 Innovator™ HX Series Digital Appendix C, Power Supply Assemblies, UHF Transmitter Top & Bottom Drawings Appendix C Drawing List Power Supply Assembly, Top, HX Series, +32V O/P (Used in the 5 kW Amplifier Cabinet) Interconnect..................1306331 Power Supply Assembly, Bottom, HX Series, +32V O/P (Used in Both the 2.5kW and 5kW Amplifier Cabinets) Interconnect..................
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