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Operating and Service Manual 40T18G26A Model 10010475 Part Number Serial Number 160 School House Road, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • Fax 215-723-5688 • www.arworld.us...
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Amplifier Research 160 School House Road Souderton, PA. 18964 declare that our product(s); the Model 40T18G26A series RF amplifiers to which this declaration relates is in compliance with the following European directives: Low Voltage Directive: 2014/35/EU EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU Supplementary Information:...
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The caution symbol denotes a potential hazard. Attention must be given to the statement to prevent Your AR equipment may have more than one power supply cable. Use damage, destruction, or harm. only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a Dangerous voltages are present.
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EQUIPMENT CONTAINING LASERS risk of serious injury due to unsafe AR Field Probes (FL/PL Series) and Field Analyzers (FA product handling should be a fundamental Series) are Class 1 laser products containing embedded consideration every user.
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Zur Vermeidung von Personen- oder Sachschäden gilt BEVOR SIE DAS GERÄT ANSCHLIESSEN es, die Hinweise zu beachten. Ihre AR-Ausrüstung hat möglicherweise mehr als ein Stromversorgungskabel. Gefährliche elektrische Spannungen sind vorhanden. Verwenden Sie nur zugelassene Stromkabel. Falls Sie kein Stromkabel oder Höchste Vorsicht ist geboten.
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Die meisten Geräte müssen während des Versands, der Montage und des Gebrauchs LASER-INFORMATION transportiert werden. Jeder Nutzer sollte sich AR - Feldsonden (FL/PL-Serie) und Feldanalysatoren (FA-Serie) über das Risiko von schweren Verletzungen sind Laserprodukte der Klasse 1 mit eingebetteten Klasse-4- durch unsachgemäße...
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électrode de mise à la Votre équipement AR peut disposer de plus d’un câble d’alimentation terre de protection. électrique. Utilisez uniquement un ou des câbles d’alimentation approuves.
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éliminer le risque injustifié de blessures causées par le levage est fournie par les méthodes de travail de NIOSH (publication Les sondes de champ AR (série FL/PL) et les analyseurs de n° 94-110) disponibles sur : champ (série FA) sont des produits laser de classe 1 contenant des lasers intégrés de classe 4.
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Er zijn gevaarlijke elektrische spanningen aanwezig. Wees uiterst voorzichtig. VOOR HET OPZETTEN VAN DE STROOM Uw AR-apparatuur kan meer dan een netvoedingskabel bezitten. Gebruik alleen goedgekeurde netvoedingskabel(s). Koopt een Wijst op een terminal aan die bedoeld is voor aansluiting netvoedingskabel die is goedgekeurd voor gebruik in uw land als u...
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APPARAAT DAT LASERS BEVAT distributie, de assemblage en het gebruik moeten worden behandeld, moet het risico AR-terreinsondes (FL/PL-serie) en terreinanalysatoren (FA- op ernstig letsel als gevolg van een serie) zijn laserproducten van klasse 1 met ingesloten onveilige behandeling van het product een klasse 4-lasers.
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ADDITIONAL WARNINGS & NOTES WARNING: This equipment operates at potentially lethal voltages. Only trained, qualified personnel should operate, maintain, or service it. Hazardous energy may be present while protective covers are removed from the equipment even if disconnected from the power source. Contact may result in personal injury.
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Suggested Periodic Maintenance for TWT Amplifiers 1. Keep monthly log of the voltages, currents and temperatures as shown on Menus. Also record Date, “Console” and “Operate” hours. Take readings in Operate mode with the gain at zero (0%) percent. Leave unit in Operate mode for 20 minutes (Max Duty if Pulsed Unit), and then record data.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................i DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS............. 1 TWTA Description....................1 Suggested Applications ..................... 1 Specifications ......................1 Accessories ........................ 1 Test Data Sheet......................2 THEORY OF OPERATION ..................5 Design of the Amplifier..................... 5 Description of the RF Circuit (A28051-042)............. 5 Description of the Power Supply (A22826-093) ............
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Model 40T18G26A 5.3.5 Parts List, HPA 40W 18-26.5 GHZ (AR) w/Teledyne, A28050-342 ....42 5.3.6 Parts List, Microwave Power Assy, K Band, 40, A28051-042......43 5.3.7 Parts List, Wiring Kit, 40W K/KA Band, A28052-000 ........44 Recommended Spare Parts..................46 Sample Program for IEEE-488 Communication............47 FIGURES Location of Supplementary Threaded Holes for Rear Panel Support ....3...
1. DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS This manual provides operating, interfacing, and selected service information pertinent to the Amplifier Research Model 40T18G26A Broadband Microwave Amplifier. The Model 40T18G26A is a 40-watt K-band Traveling-Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA). This manual supports models offering additional special features. Refer to the model specification sheet to determine the applicable features of this unit.
40T18G26A TEST DATA SHEET A Test Data Sheet for a specific unit is prepared at the time of manufacture and is included with the unit’s copy of this manual. Rev C...
Refer to Model Configuration Chart for alter- lector voltage, heater current, heater voltage, native configurations and special features. baseplate temperature and cabinet tempera- ture. Modular design of the power supply and AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation 160 School House Rd Souderton, PA 18964 215-723-8181 For an applications engi- neer call:800.933.8181...
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VIDEO PULSE CAPABILITY (S2V OPTION) Pulse Width: 0.1 microseconds min Pulse Rate (PRF): 10 kHz max Duty Cycle: Some restrictions apply. Contact AR with application requirements. RF Rise and Fall: 100 ns max (10% to 90%) Delay: 500 ns max from pulse input to RF90%...
E1C & E2S S1R, S2F Example: Model 40T18G26AM1 would have option E1C, no outer enclosure. To order AR Products, call 215.723.8181. For an applications engineer call:800.933.8181. Direct to Service call: 215.723.0275 or email: service@arworld.us For Faxing Orders:866.859.0582 (Orders Only Please) info@arworld.us...
2. THEORY OF OPERATION DESIGN OF THE AMPLIFIER The Model 40T18G26A TWT amplifier consists of four principal subsystems. Two of these subsystems, the microwave power assembly (A28051-042) and the TWT power supply (A22826-093), are discussed in sections 2.2 and 2.3, respectively. The other two subsystems are the microprocessor control system and the TWTA packaging.
40T18G26A Amplifier gain is set by the voltage-controlled variable gain attenuator. The control head determines the output of a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) on the HPA interface board. The output of the DAC controls the attenuator’s loss. The emergency bypass board (A24830-001) is mounted behind the front panel. It is provided with a circuit that increases the attenuation so that reflected power is limited to a level on the order of 10 watts.
3. OPERATION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Throughout this manual, the symbol: WARNING: indicates that a hazard exists that may result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION: indicates that failure to follow procedures may result in damage to the equipment. WARNING: DANGER - High Voltage Present: Electrical equipment in this TWTA generates and stores high-voltage energy that can result in fatal electrocution.
40T18G26A INSTALLATION 3.2.1 Unpacking Upon receiving the TWTA, unpack the unit and inspect it for obvious signs of external damage. If damage is observed, notify the carrier and contact an authorized service representative. Save and store the shipping container in case the unit needs to be returned in the future for calibration or repair.
40T18G26A Figure 3-1. Location of Supplementary Threaded Holes for Rear Panel Support 3.2.3 Cooling Requirements The TWTA is provided with a cooling fan. It is important that air movement around the rear of the unit be unobstructed. The TWTA dissipates approximately 600 watts when it is in the Operate mode. CAUTION: For either bench-top or rack mounting, do not position the TWTA in such a way that the air intake or outlet are blocked, or that the exhaust flow is...
40T18G26A TWTAs destined for the North American market are provided with a terminated 3-wire cord. It plugs into normal 120 VAC single phase outlets. The amplifier will operate from any line voltage between 99 and 260 VAC. 3.2.5 RF Output Connection The RF output is a WR-28 waveguide flat flange.
40T18G26A 3.2.8 RF Connector CAUTION: Many small RF connectors appear to be similar. Pay special attention to use only the proper mating connector for this unit. FRONT PANEL FEATURES (Refer to Figure 3-2 below). Model 40T18G26 STANDBY OPERATE 40 Watts INHIBIT 18 - 26.5 GHz LOCAL...
40T18G26A FRONT PANEL DISPLAY AND SOFT-KEYS The purpose of the front panel display is to permit the operator to access extensive information about the condition and operation of the TWTA. To accomplish this, a number of informational screens are programmed. It is important for the operator to be able to select the screen with the required information. Screen selection is accomplished by pressing an appropriate soft-key or by pressing the EXIT key.
40T18G26A Menu screens—The screens at the highest level are called menu screens. There are four menu screens. At power on, the MENU 1 screen is displayed. Each of the menu screens has the soft-key S4 labeled MORE. The MORE key (S4) causes the next menu screen to appear. From MENU 4, MORE causes MENU 1 to reappear.
40T18G26A To activate Sleep Mode locally: Press the MORE soft key to get to MENU 2. At MENU 2 press the SETUP soft key to get to SETUP 1. At SETUP 1 press SET to activate Sleep Mode (turn heater and fan off). The system will ask are you sure? Press SET again.
40T18G26A Event Screen—From MENU 4, S2 (labeled EVENT) provides a display of events logged by the control system. These events include AC power-up, heater warm-up, change from standby to operate, faults, and resets. The events are stored in a first-in-first-out (FIFO) software buffer that has room for 100 events; as new events are logged, the older ones are discarded.
40T18G26A REAR PANEL FEATURES S ee Figure 3-4 below. Figure 3-4. TWTA Rear Panel Table 3-2. TWTA Rear Panel Features Item Title Function AC POWER IN AC power input connector: IEC-320 connector IEEE-488 Remote control connector: 24-pin hermaphrodite Connector to remote temperature switch protecting the isolator load: EXTERNAL INTERLOCK D-sub 15-pin female —...
40T18G26A Push S4 (MORE) three times to go to MENU 4. Verify that the heater voltage and current are near their nominal levels. The values of these parameters at the time the TWTA left the factory are logged on the test data sheet.
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40T18G26A Table 3-3. Catalog of IEEE-488 Commands Command Function Units Response format Returns status code of processing of previous command RDSTAT STATUS=[ ] (see Table 4) RDFLT Returns system fault code (see Table 5) flt=[ ] OPERATE; Emulates OPERATE push-button STANDBY;...
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40T18G26A Command Function Units Response format RDPOHIW Returns over forward power warning setpoint (W) watts Pohi=[ ]W SPOHIW Sets over forward power warning setpoint (W) watts RDPOLOW Returns under forward power warning setpoint (W) watts Polo=[ ]W SPOLOW Sets under forward power warning setpoint (W) watts RDPRHID Returns over reverse power warning setpoint (dB)
40T18G26A Table 3-5. Catalog of Fault Codes (The RDFLT command causes the TWTA to return a string in the form flt=[code], where [code] is an ASCII number whose meaning is given below) Fault Code Meaning No fault System Fault Fil not ready Low Line Cathode overvoltage Body overcurrent...
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40T18G26A Table 3-6. Catalog of System State Codes (The RDLOGIC command causes the TWTA to send a string containing an operational state code consisting of 4 ASCII characters representing hex digits. The response is in the form Sys:[w][x][y][z][eol] where the hex values of [w],[x],[y] and [z]are formed as shown below) z bit Meaning...
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40T18G26A Table 3-8. *STB?; Response Codes (The command *STB?; causes the TWTA to send a string containing an operational state code consisting of 2 ASCII characters representing hex digits. The response is in the form STATUS:[x][y][eol] where the hex values of [x] and [y] are formed as shown below) y bit Meaning 0 (LSB)
Cooling during Operate Mode: AR TWTAs have their air outlets and inlets on the rear panels. It is important to prevent the heated air, which is expelled from the TWTA’s air outlets, from being recycled into the air inlets.
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40T18G26A accumulates and results in a significant indication in a broadband measurement device – such as a power meter or field probe. The error produced by this indication is not significant when operating near rated TWTA power levels, but may cause difficulty when trying to operate high power TWTAs at low output power levels.
4. MAINTENANCE The TWTA does not require routine scheduled maintenance. The unit’s only moving parts are switches, relays, and the blower. Preventive maintenance is recommended in section 4.3. It is recommended that, whenever possible, the TWTA should be returned to the factory for repair. However, since limited logic schematics and partial parts information are supplied in this manual (Section 5), some user service organizations may choose to perform their own corrective maintenance.
40T18G26A Disconnect power, RF, and any other interface connectors. On the rear of the unit, remove any screws used to connect brackets to the amplifier. On the front of the unit, remove the four screws holding the front panel onto the cabinet. Carefully slide the amplifier out of the front of the cabinet. Remove the 12 screws that secure the lower cover and the 12 screws that secure the upper cover.
40T18G26A NON-REPAIRABLE MODULES The High-Voltage Diode/Capacitor Assembly (A23707-002), the High-Voltage Filter Assembly (A21457- 064), and the Heater Supply (A25963-000) are encapsulated modules and are not repairable. Contact an authorized service representative if replacement modules are needed. Rev C...
5. TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION The purpose of this technical documentation section is to provide a guide to the TWTA for technician-level servicing. It is intended for use by qualified technical personnel who must troubleshoot and repair the TWTA in the field. Such repairs are typically limited to replacement of modules or major components. For this reason, only documentation pertaining to the highest levels of the system and to system control logic is included.
40T18G26A TOP LEVEL BUILD TREE A28050-342 HPA 40 W 18-26.5 GHZ (AR) W/TELEDYNE TUBE A22826-093 HV POWER SUPPLY FOR TWT 6193A4/D4 1A1A1 A23709-000 HEAT SINK/MOTHER BOARD ASSY 1A1A2 A23687-001 LOW VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY MODULE 1A1A3 A16485-000 HPA LOGIC AND CONTROL MODULE...
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40T18G26A REF DESIG. ETM P/N DESCRIPTION QUANTITY TEST JACK,BLACK,VERTICAL,(EF JOHNSON 105- J16210-000 0853-001) TEST JACK,BROWN,VERTICAL,(EF JOHNSON 105- J16211-000 0858-001) TEST JACK,RED,VERTICAL,(EF JOHNSON 105- J16212-000 0852-001) TEST JACK,ORANGE,VERTICAL,(EF JOHNSON 105- J16213-000 0856-001) TEST JACK,YELLOW,VERTICAL,(EF JOHNSON 105- J16214-000 0857-001) TEST JACK,GREEN,VERTICAL,(EF JOHNSON 105- J16215-000 0854-001) TEST JACK,BLUE,VERTICAL,(EF JOHNSON 105-...
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40T18G26A REF DESIG. ETM P/N DESCRIPTION QUANTITY IC,INSTRUMENTATION AMP,(ANALOG DEVICES U00524-000 AD524A) (SSD) IC,DUAL 16 BIT DIGITAL TO ANALOG U00725-000 CONVERTER,(BURR-BROWN DAC-725) (SSD) IC,ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE REGULATOR,15W,1.5A, U03171-000 TO-220,(NAT LM317T) U9, U10, U18 U04090-000 IC,4CH ANALOG MULTIPLEXER,(DATEL MXD-409) IC,8 COMMON CATHODE CLAMPIMG DIODES,9 PIN DP2, DP4, DP5, DP8, DP9 U08010-000 SIP,(ROHM DAN801)
40T18G26A RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS A10007-000 Anode module assembly A21457-064 High voltage filter assembly A23684-093 Grid modulator for TWT 3684C A23687-001 Auxiliary power supply module (low voltage power supply). A23707-002 High voltage diode/cap assembly A25963-000 Heater power supply module Y10057-000 Spinnaker DC blower (Comair Rotron model SPD24B1, part no. 032183) Rev C...
40T18G26A SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR IEEE-488 COMMUNICATION 1000 ! *********************************************** 1010 IEEE-488 COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE 1030 7/24/92 AARON D. McCLURE 1040 ! *********************************************** 1041 DIM F$[80] 1042 DIM A$[80] 1050 CLEAR SCREEN 1060 INPUT "INPUT COMMAND TO SEND TO POWER SUPPLY. EXIT TO QUIT.",A$ 1070 IF A$="EXIT"...
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These modules are not field- repairable and should never be opened outside of AR’s Microelectronics Lab. The modules in these product lines have a security label on two sides of the modules between the housing and lid/cover. If the security label is removed and or cut, the warranty of the module will be voided.
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