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Operating and Service Manual 200T26z5G40A Model 10027190 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 200T26z5G40A 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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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.
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 aSSEMBLY ................
• Equipment calibration • General laboratory instrumentation SPECIFICATIONS Refer to the AR Data Sheet at the end of this section for detailed specifications. ACCESSORIES AR offers a number of accessories for use with this amplifier including: • Directional coupler •...
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A 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 –...
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RF components allow for easy access and repair. Use of a switching mode power supply results in significant weight reduction. Model 200T26z5G40 Typical Power Output 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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Handles: Front handles installed. Model number example: Model 200T26z5G40AM2 would have option E3H front handles installed. 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 TWT amplifier consists of four principal subsystems. Two of these subsystems, the microwave power assembly and the TWT power supplies are discussed in sections 2.2 and 2.3, respectively. The other two subsystems are the microprocessor control system and the TWTA packaging. These both consist of a number of subassemblies.
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A Amplifier gain is determined by a single solid-state preamp (SSPA), which has a voltage-controlled 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 SSPA attenuator. DESCRIPTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY The two TWT power supplies are of modular construction.
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.
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A 3.2.2 Mounting The TWTA may be operated as a standalone bench top unit or it may be installed in a 19" rack. If rack mounting is desired, first remove the amplifier from the cabinet, then install the amplifier in the rack. CAUTION: Due to the weight of the unit, the removal of the amplifier from the cabinet or rack is a two-person operation.
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A 3.2.3 Cooling Requirements The TWTA is provided with two cooling fans. It is important that air movement around the rear of the unit 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 the exhaust flows are directed into the intakes.
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A CAUTION: Never operate the TWTA without a matched output load rated for at least 300 watts, continuous. Full reflected power may irreparably damage the TWT. Even with no drive, “looping” oscillation can result in RF output high enough to damage the tube if it is operated without a load.
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A FRONT PANEL FEATURES Refer to Figure 3-2 below. Figure 3-2. Front Panel Features Table 3-1. Front Panel Features Item Title Function MAIN POWER Switchable 16 A. circuit breaker; Turns ON/OFF system power. OPERATE Push-button; turns on high voltage and SSA when all faults and heater delay are cleared. STANDBY Push-button;...
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A 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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Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A Menu screens - The screens at the highest level are called menu screens. There are seven 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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Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A 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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Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A System Shutdown Screen - In the event of a system shutdown due to a latched fault (i.e., a fault such as body overcurrent or power low line that requires a reset), the MENU screen is replaced by a screen indicating the nature of the fault.
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A REAR PANEL FEATURES See Figure 3-4 below. Figure 3-4. Rear Panel Features Table 3-2. TWTA Rear Panel Features Item Title Function AC POWER IN AC power input connector: MS 3102R-18-10P connector IEEE-488 Remote control connector: 24 pin hermaphrodite EXTERNAL INTERLOCK Connector to remote temperature switch protecting the isolator load: D-sub 15-pin female —...
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A INITIAL TURN ON AND WARM-UP PROCEDURE Install the TWTA as discussed in section 3.2. Connect a suitable RF generator to the RF input Type K connector. Set RF generator level below -50 dBm and set desired frequency in specified range. Connect a load suitable for 300 watts continuous operation to the output waveguide flange.
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A FOLDBACK OPERATION Forward FOLDBACK and reverse FOLDBACK circuits are used on both the 18G26z5 and 26z5G40. In the event the output power exceeds or the reflected power exceed factory limits a fold back circuit will active, and control the solid-state amplifier attenuation to ensure the output power is kept to fixed limit. Forward Fold back The forward FOLDBACK protection circuit will activate if RF output power exceed 250W.
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A Table 3-4. Catalog of Status Codes (The RDSTAT command causes the TWTA to return a string in the form STATUS=[code], where [code] is an ASCII number whose meaning is given below) Status Code Meaning No command was given. Last command successful.
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A 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...
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A 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...
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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Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A if needed up to 25 times, until the Operate mode is actually set. If this condition persists, contact AR Service for additional assistance. (See Explanation of…, below) Noise Power Density (NPD): TWTAs produce RF noise over their operating frequency range, as specified by the Noise Power Density (NPD).
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Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A unit. Thus, users should reduce the likelihood of occurrence of this problem by limiting the amount of time in the Standby mode. The service measures involve pulsing of the tube beam current and gradually increasing the duty of the pulsing until the unit will operate continuously.
4. MAINTENANCE The TWTA does not require routine scheduled maintenance. The only moving parts are the elements of switches, relays and blowers. Preventive maintenance is recommended in Paragraph 4.3. The TWTA is basically a factory repairable unit. However, since limited logic schematics and partial parts information is supplied in this manual (Section 5) some user service organizations may choose to perform their own corrective maintenance.
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A To open the enclosure: 1. Remove the amplifier 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. Disconnect power, RF, and any other interface connectors.
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A NON-REPAIRABLE MODULES The High Voltage Diode/Cap Assembly, the High Voltage Filter Assemblies, and the Heater Supply are encapsulated modules and are not repairable. Contact an authorized service representative if replacement modules are needed. Rev –...
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.
Models 200T18G26z5A/200T26z5G40A SAMPLE PROGRAM 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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