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- Page 1 ACOM eBox Ethernet Remote Control for ACOM power amplifiers User's Manual Installation, Operation and Maintenance OUTSTANDING HF POWER PRODUCTS October 2021...
- Page 2 User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device This manual is for electronic distribution mainly. If you have it on paper and you no longer need it, please, recycle it! The latest versions of our User's Manuals are available at www.acom-bg.com...
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Page 3: About Documentation
ACOM products and services. Further, this User's Manual is provided AS IS and ACOM shall not be liable for possible errors contained herein. - Page 4 Offenders will be held liable for infringement of any intellectual property of ACOM Ltd. and all damages which may rise as a result. Published by ACOM Ltd. Bulgaria | Bozhurishte 2227 Sofia-Bozhurishte Economic Zone | 6 Valeri Petrov Str.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
6.1. Operating with ACOM 2000A amplifier ..................40 6.2. Operating with ACOM 600S, 700S, or 1200S amplifier ..............44 6.3. Amplifier monitoring ........................47 6.4. Operating with ACOM amplifiers through Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) ..47 MAINTENANCE ............................48 7.1. Periodic Maintenance........................48 7.2. - Page 6 Figure 2-4 Front panel - Connection and indicators ..................15 Figure 2-5 Rear panel - Connections ....................... 15 Figure 2-6 eBox to ACOM 600S, 700S, or 1200S connection ................16 Figure 2-7 eBox to ACOM 2000A connections ....................17 Figure 2-8 Front panel with Ethernet cable connected ................... 19 Figure 3-1 Front panel - Connection and indicators with power on ...............
- Page 7 Figure 6-4 Power On of the ACOM 700S ......................44 Figure 6-5 Operating of eBox with ACOM 700S ....................44 Figure 6-6 eBox with ACOM 600S, 700S, or 1200S - Parameter 1 selection ........... 46 Figure 6-7 Amplifier monitoring ........................47 Figure 7-1 Firmware update ..........................
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Page 8: General Information
Congratulations on purchasing of our exclusive eBox Ethernet Remote Control device. ACOM is pleased that you have chosen one of our products, and we will endeavor to provide you with the information and support you need to enjoy your purchase for many years. -
Page 9: Owner Assistance
If assistance is needed, you should contact your local dealer first. If necessary, your dealer will contact ACOM for additional guidance. If you still have an issue you need to discuss with one of ACOM's specialists, the contact information is as follows: ACOM Ltd. -
Page 10: Features
Ethernet connectivity • eBox is an active Ethernet device which directly integrates ACOM power amplifiers to the Ethernet networks (your local network or Internet). The eBox transfers commands and information forth and back - from the operator to the amplifier and vice versa - via the Ethernet. -
Page 11: Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions
CE safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements. The ACOM eBox power supply adapter is a device with Europlug input and is designed as low-power (less than 2.5 A) Class II (double-insulated) device that operate at normal room temperature and do not require a protective-earth connection. - Page 12 Do not undertake on your own repairs or changes in hardware or software of the ACOM eBox device in order not to endanger your or other's health and life and not to damage the device and the equipment connected with it, not covered by warranty. The manufacturer is not liable for another's actions and responsibility shall be assumed by the doer.
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Page 13: Installation
Figure 2-1 eBox in original packaging Figure 2-1 eBox in original packaging Keep all packing materials for possible future eBox shipment (see Section 8.2.4 Returning to the Service Provider). Figure 2-2 eBox with sticked pads (bottom view) -
Page 14: Power Supply
Location Selection 2.3. Position the eBox near your ACOM amplifier. You will need an easy access to the front and rear side of the eBox for cabling and monitoring. Page 14 of 60 | S e c t i o n INSTALLATION... -
Page 15: Connections
User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device Connections 2.4. Connections of your eBox must be accomplished in the order described below, before you connect the power supply adapter cable to the eBox POWER socket. Figure 2-4 Front panel - Connection and indicators... -
Page 16: Figure 2-6 Ebox To Acom 600S, 700S, Or 1200S Connection
Table 2-1 eBox to ACOM 600S, 700S, and 1200S connection cable wiring connection cable wiring. It is necessary to use the original connection cable (delivered with an eBox) and connect the AMPLIFIER connector (on eBox rear panel, see Pos. (1) below) to the amplifier RS-232 connector (on amplifier rear panel, see Pos. -
Page 17: Figure 2-7 Ebox To Acom 2000A Connections
Pos. (2) below). In this case, the ACOM 2000A RCU (AMPL connector, see Pos. (3) below) should be connected to the eBox RCU connector (on eBox rear panel, see Pos. (4) below) using the RCU original (existing) cable. -
Page 18: Table 2-2 Ebox To Acom 2000A Connection Cable Wiring
User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device Table 2-2 eBox to ACOM 2000A connection cable wiring eBox ACOM 2000A Rear panel Rear panel Connecting cable AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL connector connector 1 | GND 1 | GND 2 | Pin2_A... -
Page 19: Figure 2-8 Front Panel With Ethernet Cable Connected
Always connect the power adapter last and disconnect it before all other connectors. Connect the power supply adapter cable to the eBox POWER socket (on eBox rear panel, see Figure 2-5... -
Page 20: Power On And Indicators
Once the device is powered the LED indicators (located on the eBox front panel) will blink a few times and 5-10 seconds later the LAN and PWR indicators will remain green lit (see Figure 3-1 Front panel - Connection and indicators with power on). - Page 21 User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device LOCAL indicator • Lights on: The ACOM amplifier is being controlled via local RCU; Lights off: The ACOM amplifier is NOT controlled via local RCU; OPER indicator • Lights on: The ACOM amplifier is in OPERATE mode;...
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Page 22: On-Line Connection
ON-LINE CONNECTION Connecting eBox to Your LAN Network 4.1. When the eBox is connected to your LAN network as described in Section , its IP address 2.4 Connections must be used to access its web-interface in an any web browser, running on a device (PC, smart phone, or tablet) connected to the same LAN network. -
Page 23: Figure 4-2 Ebox Viewing In Windows 10 Network
For details on NETWORK SETTINGS and how to connect eBox to your LAN network, please, contact a local IT professional or your Internet provider. Once the eBox is connected for first time to your local network you will see in your Internet browser the window similar to... -
Page 24: Login And Authentication
Changing bands, Selecting visible measurements, etc.), however its rights to the Settings Device menu are limited only to reviewing the eBox device and network status, setting up the interface refresh rate and set up the average and peak adjustments. - Page 25 User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device To increase security, it is recommended to change the factory user names and passwords for both levels of authentication. Enter the user name and the password for the desired user authentication level and click the Login button.
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Page 26: Device And Amplifier Settings
DEVICE AND AMPLIFIER SETTINGS Device (eBox) Settings 5.1. When you use the eBox for a first time, the device is not configured to operate with a specific amplifier model (factory setting). The first screen you will see is shown on . How to... -
Page 27: Figure 5-1 Ebox Settings Device Menu
User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device Figure 5-1 eBox Settings Device menu Figure 5-1 eBox Settings Device menu October 2021 S e c t i o n DEVICE AND AMPLIFIER SETTINGS | Page 27 of 60... -
Page 28: Figure 5-2 Ebox Reboot Page
General panel This panel (see Figure 5-1 eBox Settings Device menu , Pos. (c)) contains the general settings of the eBox. You can change all available fields: Call Sign, Time Zone, Admin Name, Admin Password, User Name, and User Password. - Page 29 In such a case you have to reset the device via the RESET button located on rear panel (see Section 7.3 Reset to Factory Default Settings For details on NETWORK SETTINGS and how to connect eBox to your LAN network, please, contact a local IT professional or your Internet provider. SNMP Agent panel This panel (see Figure 5-1 eBox Settings ...
- Page 30 It is possible to set no time limit for the session with value set to "0" (zero); Port • The HTTP port used to establish connection with the eBox web-interface. Default port number is 80. HTTP Data Flow panel This panel (see Figure 5-1 eBox Settings ...
- Page 31 User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device Average & Peak Adjustments panel This panel (see Figure 5-1 eBox Settings Device menu , Pos. (i)) contains settings for the bargraph visual elements and their behavior. The panel is visible for both User and Administrator authentication levels.
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Page 32: Amplifier Settings
The Settings Amplifier menu contains parameters regarding the ACOM amplifier, connected to the eBox device. When you use the eBox for a first time, the device is not configured to operate with a specific amplifier model (factory setting). Once you are successfully logged-in, the Home and Settings menus will be shown in the menu bar of the web-page. -
Page 33: 5.2.1. Acom 2000A Amplifier Settings
When it is pressed the amplifier model change in a panel is saved; Panel functional fields: Model • Allows selection of connected amplifier model. The supported models are ACOM 2000A, 600S, 700S, and 1200S; State • Displays the current state of the amplifier: Starting, Warm-up, Initializing, Standby, Powered OFF, Powered OFF (Local Mode), or Operate;... -
Page 34: Figure 5-5 Ebox With Acom 2000A Connected
User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device Figure 5-5 eBox with ACOM 2000A connected Figure 5-5 eBox with ACOM 2000A connected Page 34 of 60 | S e c t i o n DEVICE AND AMPLIFIER SETTINGS... - Page 35 5.2.1.d) Antenna Assignment panel Self Address • When ACOM 2000A amplifier is part of serial network chain, you can assign amplifiers self- address here. When the amplifier is not used in serial network chain, this address is meaningless. Antenna Alias panel Please, see , Pos.
- Page 36 User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device Antenna Assignment panel Please, see , Pos. (d). Figure 5-5 eBox with ACOM 2000A connected Panel functional buttons: Revert • When it is pressed the change in the panel will go back to the last saved value;...
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Page 37: 5.2.2. Acom 600S, 700S, And 1200S Amplifier Settings
User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device 5.2.2. ACOM 600S, 700S, and 1200S Amplifier Settings Amplifiers ACOM 600S, 700S, and 1200S can be used with ACOM eBox with firmware version 1.3 or later. Figure 5-6 eBox with ACOM 700S connected... - Page 38 Panel functional fields: Antenna Tuner • Select on when a Remote Automatic Antenna Tuner and Switch ACOM 04AT is installed. If there is no such device connected to the amplifier, error message will occur: (113) ATU/ASEL unassigned automatically and out of service;...
- Page 39 User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device CAT Interface • Switch CAT interface between RS-232, TTL, BCD, Voltage or OFF; CAT Baud rate • Set CAT Baud rate, possible values are between 1200 and 57600 bps; CAT Commands •...
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Page 40: Operation
User access level. To operate with eBox and your amplifier, you must have in mind that ACOM 2000A is а tube-based amplifier, but ACOM 600S, 700S, and 1200S are transistor-based (solid-state type) amplifiers. Due to the technical differences between these amplifiers, the operation with them will be considered separately for both types amplifiers. -
Page 41: Figure 6-2 Operating Of Ebox With Acom 2000A
User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device Figure 6-2 Operating of eBox with ACOM 2000A Figure 6-2 Operating of eBox with ACOM 2000A The control and monitoring features of the ACOM 2000A amplifier include the following functions: Power OFF and ON Please, see , Pos. -
Page 42: Figure 6-3 Ebox With Acom 2000A - Parameter 1 Selection
User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device • Forward Power • Reflected Power • High Voltage • Plate Current • Screen Voltage • Screen Current • Grid Bias Voltage • Grid Current • Mains Voltage • Filament Voltage •... - Page 43 User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device Segment Please, see , Pos. (i). Figure 6-2 Operating of eBox with ACOM 2000A Choose a frequency segment. Digital and graphical segment reading within the selected band. Ant Name Please, see , Pos.
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Page 44: Operating With Acom 600S, 700S, Or 1200S Amplifier
User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device Operating with ACOM 600S, 700S, or 1200S amplifier 6.2. After successful log-in (as User, see Section ), the first step is to turn on the 4.2 Login and Authentication power supply of the amplifier using Power ON button (see , Pos. - Page 45 User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device The control and monitoring features of the ACOM 600S, 700S, or 1200S amplifier include the following functions: Power OFF and ON Please, see , Pos. (a). Figure 6-5 Operating of eBox with ACOM 700S Please, see , Pos.
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Page 46: Figure 6-6 Ebox With Acom 600S, 700S, Or 1200S - Parameter 1 Selection
Figure 6-6 eBox with ACOM 600S, 700S, or 1200S - Parameter 1 selection Figure 6-6 eBox with ACOM 600S, 700S, or 1200S - Parameter 1 selection Figure 6-6 eBox with ACOM 600S, 700S, or 1200S - Parameter 1 selection Parameter 2 of 2 Please, see , Pos. -
Page 47: Amplifier Monitoring
6.4. (SNMP) The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can be used in addition to control the eBox device and connected amplifier, but this requires advanced IT knowledge. As this is a sophisticated task, it is not a part of this manual. -
Page 48: Maintenance
Do not use any solvents for cleaning. They may be dangerous to you and damage eBox surfaces, paint and plastic components. Do not open the eBox. Cleaning of the device outer surface can be done with a piece of soft cotton cloth lightly moistened with clean water. -
Page 49: Firmware Updates
User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device Firmware Updates 7.4. When ACOM issues a new firmware version, the user can upload it in the eBox device. The new firmware is issued as a file, for example eBox_FW V1.3.1928 - 29.06.2021.BIN... -
Page 50: Specifications
User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device SPECIFICATIONS Characteristics 8.1. Compatibility Designed for remote access and control via a local network or over the Internet of the following ACOM power amplifier models: ACOM 600S • ACOM 700S •... -
Page 51: Storage And Shipment
Should it be necessary to ship eBox, use the original packing as described below. Switch off the eBox, i.e., pull the power supply adapter out of the outlet, disconnect all cables from the eBox, and then pack the device in its original carton (see Section 2.1 Unpacking and Initial Inspection... -
Page 52: Information On Disposing And Recycling Of Old Electrical And Electronic Equipment
User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device Information on Disposing and Recycling of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment 8.3. The information in this section is applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems. ACOM products cannot be disposed as household waste. -
Page 53: Terms And Abbreviations
User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device TERMS and ABBREVIATIONS For details on IT terms and abbreviations, please, contact a local IT professional or your Internet provider. ASEL Antenna Switch ..........................38 Automatic Antenna Tuner ....................... 38... - Page 54 User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device Gateway In computer science, the gateway (GW) is a network node that serves as an access point to another network, often involving not only a change of addressing, but also a different networking technology.
- Page 55 User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device MAC address In computer science, the media access control address (MAC address) is a unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) for use as a network address in communications within a network segment. As typically represented, MAC addresses are recognizable as six groups of two hexadecimal digits, separated by hyphens, colons, or without a separator.
- Page 56 User's Manual | ACOM eBox | Ethernet Remote Control Device SNMP In computer science, the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an Internet Standard protocol for collecting and organizing information about managed devices on IP networks and for modifying that information to change device behavior. SNMP is widely used in network management for network monitoring............
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Page 57: Notes
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