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Operating and Service Manual 500T8G18M8 Model 10012342 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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EC Declaration of Conformity We; AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation 160 School House Road Souderton, Pa. 18964 declare that our product(s); the Models 500T1G2 series, 500T2G8 series and 500T8G18 series RF amplifiers to which this declaration relates is in compliance with the requirements of the;...
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Avoid sudden care. stops and uneven surfaces. BEFORE APPLYING POWER Indicates a terminal intended for connection to an Your AR equipment may have more than one power supply external conductor protection against cable. Use only approved power cable(s). If you have not been...
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EQUIPMENT CONTAINING LASERS to unsafe product handling should be AR Field Probes (FL/PL Series) and Field Analyzers a fundamental consideration of every (FA Series) are Class 1 laser products containing user. An authoritative guideline for embedded Class 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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ADDENDUM This addendum is applicable to and is only for use with TWTA models that are supplied: • without the outer cabinet • without the outer cabinet, with carry handles • without the outer cabinet - supplied with slides and front handles installed Refer to the Model Specification sheet in the manual to determine the applicability to a specific model.
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CAUTION: Do not use front mount handles to carry unit. Front handles are for use in sliding the unit out of a rack. Before pulling unit, remove front rack mounting screws and disconnect all connectors from the rear of the unit. The slide detents will latch in the forward position of the unit.
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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 ......................2 Test Data Sheet ...................... 2 THEORY OF OPERATION ................7 Design of the Amplifier ..................7 Description of the RF Circuit.................
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Model 500T8G18 5.3.4 Parts List, Emergency Bypass Board, A24830-001..........48 5.3.5 Parts List, HPA Interface Board (Plastic), A25444-000........49 5.3.6 Parts List, 500W TWT Amplifier, IJ-Band, Single, A26902-311 ...... 52 5.3.7 Parts List, 500W TWT Amplifier, IJ-Band, Three, A26902-313 ......53 5.3.8 Parts List, 500 Watt RF Subassembly, IJ-Band, A28007-001......
1. DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS This manual provides operating, interfacing and selected service information pertinent to AR Worldwide Model 500T8G18 Broadband Microwave Amplifier. The Model 500T8G18 is a 500 watt I/J band traveling-wave tube amplifier (TWTA). This manual supports models offering three phase and single phase operation, as well models offering additional special features.
Model 500T8G18 ACCESSORIES Amplifier Research offers a number of accessories for use with this amplifier including: • Directional coupler • Antenna • Flexible transmission line Refer to a current Amplifier Research catalogue for Microwave Accessories. 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.
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U.S. Export Administration Regulations. helix current, cathode voltage, collector volt- Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. age, heater current, heater voltage, baseplate temperature and cabinet temperature. Modu- 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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4 KVA maximum Enclosure removed for rack 190-260 VAC sin- 67 kg 48.3 x 35.6 x 81.3 cm 500T8G18M8 mounting – slides and front gle phase 50/60Hz (170 lbs) 19.0 x 14.0 x 32 in handles installed 4 KVA maximum...
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CONNECTOR -Video: BNC-female on rear panel 500T8G18M11 OBSOLETE 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 Approved for public release by AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation...
2. THEORY OF OPERATION DESIGN OF THE AMPLIFIER The Model 500T8G18 TWT amplifier consists of two packages, the supertube and the power supply/control module. The power supply/control module, in turn, consists of three subsystems. Two of these subsystems, the microwave components and the TWT power supply, are discussed in sections 2.2 and 2.3, respectively. The third subsystem is the microprocessor control system.
Model 500T8G18 potentiometer on the emergency bypass board. However, the foldback circuit remains on line in emergency bypass operation. DESCRIPTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY The three phase version (A22525-313) is described. The TWT power supply provides cathode, heater, grid, and collector power for both tubes in the supertube assembly. The power supply is of modular construction. Low voltage power for logic and control of the entire power supply assembly is provided by the low voltage power supply module (A26452-000).
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.
Model 500T8G18 3.2.2 Mounting and Removing The TWTA may be operated as a standalone benchtop unit, or it may be installed in a 19" rack. When the amplifier is rack-mounted, it is strongly recommended that the supertube module be mounted above the power supply/control module, so that the power supply will not draw in the hot air exiting the TWT cooling ducts of the supertube module.
Model 500T8G18 3.2.3 Interconnecting Cables Proper installation of the two interconnecting cables is essential for proper operation of the amplifier. Failure to install the cables correctly will result in failure of the unit to operate. Table 3-1 lists the interconnecting cables, and Figure 3.2 shows them pictorially.
Model 500T8G18 3.2.4 Cooling Requirements The power supply/control module is provided with a single high-speed blower, and the supertube assembly has two identical high-speed blowers. It is important that air movement around the rear of the units be unobstructed. CAUTION: For either bench or rack mounting, do not position the TWTA in such a way that the air intakes or outlets are blocked, or that exhaust flow is directed into one of the intakes.
Model 500T8G18 Color Function International Harmonized North American Brown Black Line Blue White Neutral Yellow/Green Green Safety Ground CAUTION: Connect plug to J1 and secure plug with bracket only when no AC is supplied to the cord. 3.2.6 RF Output Connections The RF output connector is type WRD-750 waveguide.
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Model 500T8G18 CAUTION: Do not rely on the external interlock for personnel protection. The intent of the external interlock feature is to disable the RF output for equipment protection. Use proper operating and safety procedures such as shutting off and unplugging the TWTA to ensure that power is removed for personnel safety.
Model 500T8G18 FRONT PANEL FEATURES Refer to Figure 3-3 below. Figure 3-3. Front Panel Features Table 3-2. Front Panel Features Item Title Function Switchable 15 A. circuit breaker; connects primary power-to-power supplies (3- MAIN POWER phase shown). Single-phase model uses 30A circuit breaker. Push-button;...
Model 500T8G18 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.
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Model 500T8G18 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.
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Model 500T8G18 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.
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Model 500T8G18 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.
Model 500T8G18 Table 3-3. Power Supply/Control Module Rear Panel Features Item Ref. Title Function Des. AC POWER IN AC power input strain relief (3-phase model shown) IEEE-488 REMOTE INTERFACE Remote control connector: 24 pin hermaphrodite EXTERNAL INTERLOCK Connector for remote interlock and inhibit functions: D-sub 15-pin female —...
Model 500T8G18 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.
Model 500T8G18 REMOTE IEEE-488 OPERATION The TWTA is provided with a communication interface that conforms electrically to the IEEE-488 standard. It permits remote emulation of OPERATE, STANDBY, and RESET push-buttons as well as access to parameter measurements, system faults, gain adjustment, and control unit status. The following tables summarize the commands and the return codes.
Model 500T8G18 Command Function Units Response format RDPRW Returns reflected power out (W) watts Pr=[ ]W RDPOHID Returns over forward power warning setpoint (dBm) Pohi=[ ]dBm SPOHID Sets over forward power warning setpoint (dBm) RDPOLOD Returns under forward power warning setpoint (dBm) Polo=[ ]dBm SPOLOD Sets under forward power warning setpoint (dBm)
Model 500T8G18 Table 3-7. Catalog of Fault Codes Returned by RDFLT Command (The RDFLT command causes the TWTA to return a string in the form flt=[code], where [code] is an ACSII number whose meaning is given below). Fault Code Meaning No fault System Fault Heater Fault...
Model 500T8G18 Table 3-8. 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...
Model 500T8G18 Table 3-10. *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...
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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Model 500T8G18 state amplifiers, and is inherent in present TWTAs. The noise may surprise users new to TWTAs when it 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 only moving parts are the elements of switches, relays and the blowers. Preventive maintenance is recommended in Paragraph 4.3. The TWTA should be repaired by a factory-authorized representative. However, since limited logic schematics and partial parts information is supplied in this manual (Section V), some user service organizations may choose to perform their own corrective maintenance.
Model 500T8G18 To open the enclosure: 1. Remove the units from the cabinet or rack as follows: NOTE: Due to the weight of the unit, the removal of the amplifier from the cabinet or rack is a two person operation. 2.
Model 500T8G18 NON-REPAIRABLE MODULES The High Voltage Rectifier and Transformer Module (A26258-000), the High Voltage Filter Assembly (A23044-000), the Grid Modulator Assemblies (A21422-000 and A21422-001), and the Heater Supply (A27824-000) are encapsulated modules and are not repairable. Contact an authorized service representative if replacement modules are needed.
5. TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION NOTE: 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.
Model 500T8G18 TOP LEVEL BUILD TREE 5.1.1 Three Phase A26902-313 500W TWT AMPLIFIER, IJ-BAND, THREE PHASE AR A29400-313 PS, SUPERTUBE, THREE-PHASE, IEEE-488 1A1A1 A22525-313 HV POWER SUPPLY FOR 500W TWT, IJ BAND 1A1A1A1 A27824-000 HEATER SUPPLY, HI POWER, 6.3V 6A...
Model 500T8G18 SCHEMATICS 10-23050-000 HPA Logic and Control (A23050-000) 10-23050-313 HPA Logic and Control (A23050-313) 10-24830-000 Emergency Bypass Board (A24830-001) 10-25444-000 HPA Interface (A25444-000) 10-28007-001 500 Watt RF Subassembly (A28007-001) 10-29400-311 Power Supply, Single Phase (A29400-311) 10-29400-313 Power Supply, Three Phase (A29400-313) Rev B...
Model 500T8G18 PARTS LISTS A22525-313 Power Supply, Supertube, Three Phase A22525-900 Power Supply, Supertube, Single Phase A23050-313 HPA logic and control assembly A24830-001 Emergency Bypass Board A25444-000 HPA interface board A26902-311 500W IJ-Band TWT Amplifier, Single Phase A26902-313 500W IJ-Band TWT Amplifier, Three Phase A28007-001 Microwave power assembly Rev B...
Model 500T8G18 5.3.1 Parts List, HV Power Supply For 500W TWT, IJ, A22525-313 REF. DESIG. ETM P/N DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A23013-001 MOTHER BOARD A23044-000 H.V.FILTER A23050-313 HPA LOGIC AND CONTROL MODULE, L BAND A23065-000 INPUT FILTER MODULE, PHASE LOST DETECTION NOT USED A26258-000 HIGH VOLTAGE RECTIFIER &...
Model 500T8G18 5.3.2 Parts List, 1000T I/J-Band HV Power Supply, A22525-900 REF. DESIG. ETM P/N DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A23013-000 MOTHER BOARD A23044-000 H.V.FILTER A23050-000 HPA LOGIC AND CONTROL MODULE A23054-000 HEATER POWER SUPPLY MODULE A23065-001 INPUT FILTER MODULE, PHASE LOST DETECTION NOT USED A23683-003 AVR CURRENT MODE PFC, 3KW , 200-250VAC...
Parts List, 500W TWT Amplifier, IJ-Band, Single, A26902-311 REF. DESIG. ETM P/N DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A28007-001 500 WATT RF SUBASSEMBLY, IJ-BAND, WITH SSA A28014-000 TWT CONTROL CABLE A29400-311 POWER SUPPLY, SUPERTUBE, SINGLE PHASE, IEEE-488, AR NAMEPLATE E08143-000 HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE ASSY, [CONNECTRONICS 10641-05] Rev B...
Model 500T8G18 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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