Preface Thank you for purchasing the HSA42011 high speed bipolar power amplifier. To ensure safe and proper use of this electric equipment, please read first Safety Precautions on the following pages. Caution Symbols Used in This Manual caution symbols are used in this manual.
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Safety Precautions To ensure safe use, be sure to observe the following warnings and cautions. NF Corporation shall not be held liable for damages that arise from a failure to observe these warnings and cautions. This product is a Class 1 product (with protective conductor terminal) that conforms to the JIS and IEC insulation standards.
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Using the product in wet condition may cause electric shock and fire. When water etc. get into the product, immediately power it off, and contact NF Corporation or one of our representatives. If lightning occurs, power off and disconnect this product.
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To protect the environment, follow the guidelines described below for the disposal of this product. a) Use the services of an industrial waste disposal contractor for disposal of the entire product. b) This product does not use batteries. c) This product does not contain mercury. HSA42011...
Increasing of Output Voltage by Balanced Output ..........4-4 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................5-1 Error Messages ....................... 5-2 5.1.1 Errors at Power-on ....................5-2 5.1.2 Errors related to the protection function ............5-3 When Fault Symptoms Are Observed ..............5-5 MAINTENANCE ..........................6-1 Introduction ......................6-2 HSA42011...
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Setting at Power-on ....................7-6 Power Input ......................7-6 7.10 Withstand Voltage, Insulation Resistance ............7-6 7.11 Operating environment ..................7-7 7.12 External Dimensions and Weight ................7-8 7.13 Output Voltage / Current Range ................7-8 7.14 External Dimensions ....................7-9 HSA42011...
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Figure 6-5. Measurement of Sine Wave Distortion Ratio ....... 6-12 Figure 6-6. Measurement of Bias-Added Voltage .......... 6-13 Figure 7-1. Ambient Temperature and Humidity Ranges ......... 7-7 Figure 7-2. Output Voltage/Current Range ............7-8 Figure 7-3. External Dimensions ..............7-9 HSA42011...
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Table 5-2. Errors Related to Protection Function (1/2)................5-3 Table 5-3. Errors Related to Protection Function (2/2)................5-4 Table 5-4. When Fault Symptoms Are Observed (1/2) ................5-5 Table 5-5. When Fault Symptoms Are Observed (2/2) ................5-6 Table 6-1. Judgment of HSA42011 Performance ................. 6-14 viii HSA42011...
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1. OVERVIEW General ............... 1-2 Features .............. 1-3 Applications ............1-4 List of Functions ..........1-4 Principle of Operation .......... 1-5 HSA42011...
However, this product can supply both positive and negative (source and sink) current. This product can be used with DC, so that an offset waveform or a waveform asymmetric with regard to polarity can also be amplified. HSA42011...
Support of worldwide power supply input voltages, Provided input power factor improvement function A voltage range from 100 to 230 VAC 10% is supported. The input power factor correction (PFC) function is provided. HSA42011...
For testing and characteristics analysis liquid crystals and so forth For testing and characteristics analysis of micro actuators and so forth For use as a booster amplifier for signal generators such as the WF series of NF Corporation ...
LINE DCPS LINE FILTER OFFSET INPUT A INVERT OUTPUT FRONT 50Ω 10kΩ OUTPUT FIXED GAIN VAR GAIN POWER AMP REAR INPUT B BIAS MONITOR 50Ω 10kΩ PRE-AMP V METER I METER Figure 1-1. Block Diagram HSA42011...
2. PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Checking Before Use ........... 2-2 Installation ............2-3 Grounding and Power Supply Connection ... 2-5 Simplified Operation Check ......... 2-6 Calibration ............2-9 Radio Law ............2-10 HSA42011...
After opening the corrugated box, check the items contained in the box. If an abnormality such as a flaw or dent is found on the product or an accessory is missing, contact NF Corporation or its representative. Appearance check Check that no abnormalities such as a flaw and dent are found on the panel, controls, connectors, and so forth.
Location near an electromagnetic field source, high-voltage device, or power line This product may malfunction. Location exposed to excessive vibration This product may malfunction or fail. Location with excessive dust In particular, electrically conductive dust may cause failure of this product. HSA42011...
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2.2 Installation This product may cause interference if used in residential areas. Such use must be avoided unless the user takes special measures to reduce electromagnetic emissions to prevent interference to the reception of radio and television broadcasts. HSA42011...
Do not use the power cord for other products and applications. Use only the attached power code set for connection to AC power line. Note that the dielectric strength of only the main unit of this product is 1500 VAC. HSA42011...
0.5 Vrms or more (Load: 50 Signal generator Output voltage: WF1947 1 CH 30 MHz multifunction generator manufactured by NF Corporation, or equivalent Frequency bandwidth: 20 MHz or more Oscilloscope Use an oscilloscope that can measure 100 V or higher by...
Table 2-2. Panel Setting for Operation Check This product Item Setting INPUT Set A to ON. 50 50 GAIN INVT BIAS OFF (Dial scale: 5.00) Signal generator (WF1947) Item Setting Frequency (FREQ) 1 kHz Waveform (FUNCTION) Sine wave Output level (AMPTD) Offset (OFFSET) HSA42011...
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DC measurement. Next, by tuning the bias dial, check the output LED meter indication and output voltage. Bias dial 0.71 2.00 5.00 8.00 9.29 Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Output 75 V 53 V +53 V +75 V Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Meter indication 75 V 53 V +53 V +75 V HSA42011...
It is recommended to conduct a performance test before using it for an important measurement or test. A performance test should be conducted by a person who has a general knowledge of measuring instruments and is familiar with measuring instrument handling. HSA42011...
Radio Equipment Law. b) The application forms and instructions can be obtained at the website of each Bureau of Telecommunications, as well as procedure details and information about other documents to be attached to the application forms. 2-10 HSA42011...
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Applications must be submitted by the person who installed the equipment, since information such as the installation location must be filled in. d) This product's external view drawings or photographs are required as attached documents. For any question or further information, contact an NF Corporation sales representative. 2-11 HSA42011...
Output voltage polarity LED 3.5.6 Error LED 3.5.7 Overload LED 3.5.7 Output current polarity LED 3.5.6 Output on / off switch 3.5.7 Output connector 3.3.2 Bias switch and dial 3.5.4 Output polarity switch 3.5.5 Input connector 3.3.1 Figure 3-1. Front Panel HSA42011...
If this product cannot be operated after the power is turned on, a fault has occurred. Turn off the power immediately and then contact NF Corporation or its representative. For fault diagnosis at Power-on, refer to "5.1.1 Errors at Power-on".
Do not touch the output connector, output cable ends, load, or connected device terminals when the power is on. In particular, never touch these parts with wet hands. This product has two output connectors. For safety, attach the BNC cover to those that are not connected to a load. HSA42011...
(1) Loosen the screw. (a) Put in the BNC cover. (2) Rotate the BNC cover counterclockwise. (b) Rotate the BNC cover clockwise. (3) Pull out the BNC cover. (c) Tighten the screw. Figure 3-3. How to remove and attach the BNC cover HSA42011...
(15 V or less and 10 mA or less between the pins) The output on state is set when a short circuit is made Output on/off (C) between pins 9 and 5. Output on/off (E) (15 V or less and 10 mA or less between the pins) HSA42011...
(output on when contact is on) Figure 3-4. External Control I/O BA4825 +5 V Output on when external contact is on ダイオードの電圧降下 約1 V 150 外部出力オン/オフ (外部接点オン時,出力オン) 100 Figure 3-5. Example for I/O control by using external switch HSA42011...
Output impedance of signal generator 信号発生器の出力インピーダンス Times BA4825の入力インピーダンス設定 Input impedance setting of this product * With WF series, an output voltage for an arbitrary load impedance (1 to 10k ) can be set. HSA42011...
1 second elapses after switching the input connector or input impedance, the input connector or the input impedance is not switched. To switch the input connector or input impedance in succession, insert a pause of at least 1 second. 3-10 HSA42011...
Note: This function is for making fine adjustment to set the offset voltage included in the output signal to zero. Do not use this function when adding DC voltage to the output signal. OFFSET Figure 3-8. Center Position of Offset Fine Adjustment 3-11 HSA42011...
Note that the output polarity is not switched, even if the output polarity switch (INVT) is pressed again before 1 second elapses after switching the output polarity. Insert a pause of at least 1 second to switch the output polarity in succession. 3-12 HSA42011...
A polarity is shown by a meter polarity LED. The meter polarity LED for "+" turns on when positive voltage/current is output. The LED for "" turns on when negative voltage/current is output. Both LEDs are turned on for an AC output voltage. The LEDs turn on alternately for a low frequency. 3-13 HSA42011...
Initial values for start-up time can be set by using the DIP switch on the rear panel. "Table 3-2 List of DIP Switch Settings" indicates the function of each switch. Refer to each section indicated in the column "Section to be referenced" for setting details. 3-14 HSA42011...
DOWN B input on impedance selection B input off Input impedance setting 3.5.1 Input selection and input 50 DOWN impedance selection. 10 k DC bias on/off DOWN DC bias on 3.5.4 DC bias addition DC bias off 3-15 HSA42011...
4. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Maximum Output Current and Operation Range ········· 4-2 Increasing of Output ············································· 4-4 HSA42011...
In this case, decrease output voltage or slow the waveform rise/fall by using a signal generator (e.g., WF1947) that is capable of controlling waveform rise/fall. Output Voltage [V] Output Current [A] -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 -100 Figure 4-1. Operation Range HSA42011...
(Ipk) on the negative side. The average values (+Iave, Iave) and peak values (+Ipk, Ipk) are limited by the DC operation limitation range and AC peak operation limitation range, respectively. +Ipk +Iave −Ipk −Iave Figure 4-2. Current Waveform Asymmetric with Regard to Polarity HSA42011...
10kΩ 1CH 30MHz This product This product 本製品 本製品 1CH 30 MHz Signal generato 信号発生器 同相 逆相 Reversed- In-phase phase 負荷 Load Be sure to connect the GND terminals of the two output. Figure 4-3. Connection of Two Units HSA42011...
5. TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages ··················································· 5-2 5.1.1 Errors at Power-on ········································· 5-2 5.1.2 Errors related to the protection function ·············· 5-3 When Fault Symptoms Are Observed ······················· 5-5 HSA42011...
Errors and their causes are described below, together with required actions. 5.1.1 Errors at Power-on This product performs self-diagnosis when the power is turned on. If an abnormality is found, contact NF Corporation or its representative. Table 5-1. Diagnosis Performed at Power-on Diagnosis item...
5.1 Error Messages 5.1.2 Errors related to the protection function The errors related to the protection function are shown below. Contact NF Corporation or its representative if an abnormality is found. Table 5-2. Errors Related to Protection Function (1/2) State...
Internal power Voltage of amplifier DC power LEDs are blinking. supply supply (internal power supply) is Turn off the power, and then turn it on again. abnormality lower than specification. If the LEDs keep blinking, this product may have failed. HSA42011...
5.2 When Fault Symptoms Are Observed 5.2 When Fault Symptoms Are Observed When a fault symptom shown below is observed, perform the corresponding action required. Contact NF Corporation or its representative if the symptom cannot be corrected. Table 5-4. When Fault Symptoms Are Observed (1/2)
Protection against abnormal output. (OVLD) is not turned output voltage has been actuated. Finely adjust the output offset voltage to zero, referring "3.5.3 Fine output offset adjustment". HSA42011...
Measurement of maximum output voltage ··········· 6-6 6.4.2 Measurement of maximum output power ············· 6-7 6.4.3 Measurement of frequency characteristics ··········· 6-8 6.4.4 Measurement of gain accuracy ······················· 6-10 6.4.5 Measurement of sine wave distortion ratio ·········· 6-11 6.4.6 Measurement of bias-added voltage ················· 6-13 HSA42011...
Performance test required, for example, for preventive maintenance, acceptance testing, and performance confirmation after repair See section "2.4 Simplified Operation Check" for simplified operation checking. Contact NF Corporation for calibration or repair if an operation check or performance test cannot be made successfully. HSA42011...
The air filter will not function normally if the filter is soiled by very fine dust (fine powder) or clogged. Do not install this product in a place where this product is exposed to much dirt and dust (including fine powder) or the humidity is high and condensation can easily occur. HSA42011...
When repacking this product, insert cushioning materials to protect the six faces of the main unit. When asking a carrier to transport this product, notify the carrier that this product is a precision device. Be sure to include the instruction manual at transportation. HSA42011...
Measuring instrument Major performance Recommendation 20 Hz to 1 MHz Signal generator WF1947 of NF Corporation Sine wave, 20 Vp-p AC voltmeter 10 Hz to 1 MHz, 1 mV to 100 V 3458A of Keysight 0 to 100 V...
Test procedure <1> Set the waveform of the signal generator to sine wave, and set the frequencies shown in "Table 6-1 Judgment of HSA42011 Performance". <2> Set the output on/off switch of this product to ON. <3> Increase the output voltage of the signal generator gradually from 0 V.
<2> Set bias addition to ON, and increase the dial gradually from 5.00. <3> Record the output voltage value immediately before the overload LED (OVLD) lights. This product 本製品 DC voltmeter 直流電圧計 Terminating 終端抵抗 resistor Figure 6-3. Measurement of Maximum Output Voltage (DC) HSA42011...
<1> Turn on the outputs of this product and FRA. <2> Perform UP (or DOWN) sweep operation for measurement at 100 Hz to 1 MHz. <3> Move the cursor after measurement to read the gains at 400 Hz, 100 kHz, 500 kHz, and 1 MHz. HSA42011...
Test procedure <1> Set the gain of this product and the output voltage of the FRA as shown in "Table 6-1 Judgment of HSA42011 Performance". <2> Turn on the outputs of this product and FRA. <3> Make a measurement in the continuous mode.
<2> Measure the 2nd to 10th harmonic spectrum at a frequency of 100 kHz, and convert it to the distortion ratio. V 10 10 +10 10 +・・・+10 Distortion ratio %= ×100 : Fundamental spectrum [dBm] to V : 2nd to 10th harmonic spectrum [dBm] 6-11 HSA42011...
<3> Measure the output voltages at scale marks of 0.71 and 9.29. <4> After a measurement, set bias addition to OFF and set the dial to 5.00 for safety. This product 本製品 DC voltmeter 直流電圧計 Terminating 終端抵抗 resistor Figure 6-6. Measurement of Bias-Added Voltage 6-13 HSA42011...
6.4 Performance Testing The performance of this product is normal if the following criteria are satisfied: Table 6-1. Judgment of HSA42011 Performance Measured Set frequency Criterion Judgment value 6.4.1 20 Hz 45 Vrms or more _ _ . _ _...
7.13 Output Voltage / Current Range ······························ 7-8 7.14 External Dimensions ············································· 7-9 Values that indicate accuracy are guaranteed values, but values that do not indicate accuracy are reference or typical (typ.) values. The reference values are supplemental data and are not guaranteed. HSA42011...
A and B) 10 V Maximum input voltage 11 V Non-destructive maximum input voltage Input terminal BNC connector Number of terminals: 2 Input A: Front panel, Input B: Rear panel The Lo side is connected to the chassis. HSA42011...
*f represents frequency, its unit is Hz. Output terminal BNC connector Number of terminals: 2 (front panel and rear panel) The Lo side is connected to the chassis. The front panel and rear panel terminals are connected in parallel. HSA42011...
If the state lasts for 60 seconds, a transition is made to disable mode. FAN abnormality When an abnormality is detected, output turns off and a transition is made to disable mode. * Disable mode: All the operations except power-off are disabled. HSA42011...
D-sub 9-pin multiconnector (rear panel) 7.7 Output On/Off Control Item Description Output on/off Controllable using the switch on the front panel or external control input (When external control is used, the switch on the front panel can be set to OFF only.) HSA42011...
Power factor 0.95 or more 7.10 Withstand Voltage, Insulation Resistance Item Description Withstand Voltage AC 1500 V Insulation Resistance 10 MΩ or higher (DC 500 V) Power supply input terminals in batch vs. Other terminals and chassis in batch HSA42011...
The absolute humidity must be within the range 1 to 29 g/m with no condensation. Figure 7-1 shows the ambient temperature and humidity ranges. Storage condition Performance guarantee Operation guarantee 10 50 C Figure 7-1. Ambient Temperature / Humidity Ranges HSA42011...
The AC output range shows the relationship between the DC voltage and the peak current of a sine wave of 40 Hz or higher that can be output. All are typical values. Output Voltage [V] Output Current [A] -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.5 -100 Figure 7-2. Output Voltage / Current Range HSA42011...
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For repair service under warranty, the product must be returned to either NF or an agent designated by NF. The Purchaser shall prepay all shipping cost, duties and taxes for the product to NF from another country, and NF shall pay shipping charges to return the product to the purchaser.
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We assume no responsibility for influences resulting from the operations in this manual. Copyright 2020, NF Corporation HSA42011 Instruction Manual NF Corporation 6-3-20, Tsunashima Higashi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama...
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