First Time Operation - Advanced Energy Paramount MF 2 kW User Manual

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FIRST TIME OPERATION

Minimum Operating Requirements
The Paramount MF 2 kW generator provides serial and user communications
interfaces. The User port provides only essential control capabilities. The RS-232
interface provides full control and read back capabilities. When the unit is operated
through the User port, the RS-232 interface can be used to read back unit parameters.
Whether you control and monitor the unit through the User port or the RS-232 Host
interface, you must satisfy the User port INTERLOCK (pins 10 and 23) signal to
operate the Paramount MF 2 kW generator. The RF output cable interlock must also
be satisfied by firmly connecting the RF cable.
If the unit is operated through the RS-232 Host interface, positive voltage between
4 V and 24 V should be supplied to pins 4 (positive) and 17 (return) of the User port
(the RF POWER ON signal).
For RF delivery, set point in power control mode should be set between the minimum
and maximum specifications. For RF delivery in voltage control mode, set point
should be set at 20 V or more.
To Operate the Unit for the First Time
1. Install the generator according to the installation procedures in this user manual.
2. Turn on the circuit breaker supplying AC input power to the generator.
3. Turn on the circuit breaker at the rear of the generator. The front panel numeric
display should light.
4. Connect the RF cable to the output connector and make sure cable is connected
all the way.
If the RF cable is not fully connected, the RF output cable interlock may not
engage.
5. Establish interlock connection through the generator User port.
The INTERLOCK LED should light. This LED will only light if both the RF
cable and User interlocks are satisfied.
6. Set the generator to operate in any of the available serial or user
communications interfaces.
The generator returns to user control mode every time that AC power is cycled.
To change the control mode, use host command 14 .
7. If in the host control mode, make sure that a positive voltage between 4 V and
24 V is supplied to pins 4 (positive) and 17 (return) (RF POWER ON) of the
User port.
See the User port RF POWER ON signal for more information.
57020114-00E Installation, Setup, and Operation
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Paramount MF 2 kW Generator
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