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Bruker BioSpin BLAH2000-I E C Operating & Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Bruker BioSpin BLAH2000 I E C Amplifier 300MHz Operating & Service Manual Version Preclinical MRI think forward...
  • Page 2 The information in this manual may be altered without notice. BRUKER BIOSPIN accepts no responsibility for actions taken as a result of use of this manual. BRUKER BIOSPIN accepts no liability for any mistakes contained in the manual, leading to coincidental damage, whether during installation or operation of the instrument.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Device Rear View ................ 18 Technical Description ............21 System Overview ................21 Theory of Operation ................24 RF Path ..................24 RF Driver ................24 RF 4 ways Splitter ..............24 Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 3 (47)
  • Page 4 Channel 2000W Output ............... 40 Service Information and Maintenance ......41 Preventive Maintenance of the RF Module on BLA-Type Amplifiers .. 41 Operation ..................41 Figures ................43 Tables ................45 4 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 5: General Information

    General Information Introduction The BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz is a narrowband linear pulse power amplifier specifically designed for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) applications up to 7 Tesla systems. It is commercialized under the BRUKER BIOSPIN part number W1345551. It is operated in AB linear class and provides 2000W and more peak RF power at 300MHz frequency.
  • Page 6 General Information 6 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Please read the labels and understand their meaning. Identifying Plate 2.1.1 The BLAH2000-I E C can be identified by an identifying plate at the front panel of the unit that contains the following information : Figure 2.1. Identifying Plate •...

  • Page 8: Manufacturer's Name Plate

    Safety Manufacturer’s Name Plate 2.1.2 The BLAH2000-I E C can be identified by a manufacturer’s name plate at the back panel of the unit that contains the following information : Made in France C Phase Wires + E Amps P/N : Figure 2.2.

  • Page 9: Safety Labels And Symbols

    : • Electrical shock from power supply • Contact burns from the RF module and heatsink • Finger scratch due to the fan assembly on the RF module. Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 9 (47)
  • Page 10 Safety 10 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 11: Installation

    The installation of the device must be done only by an authorized and qualified technician, in total accordance with the running standards. BRUKER BIOSPIN assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements and is therefore not responsible or liable for any injury or damage that occurs as a consequence of non-approved installation.

  • Page 12: Environment Requirements

    CAN interface is connected. • Power forward and reflected are connected. • The BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz has a nominal input level of 0dBm. Ensure that the system drivers are operating at these levels. • Output RF loads are connected.

  • Page 13: Initial Turn On Procedure

    Initial Turn on Procedure Initial Turn on Procedure The following list describes how to turn on the BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz and what should be seen as this occurs. Before starting this procedure, make sure that you have properly followed the instructions in section "System Check"...
  • Page 14 Installation 14 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Front Panel Description The BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz front panel is provided with 11 indicators for status monitoring, 5 RF connectors, 1 interface connector, 6 optocoupled connectors and 1 line switch. Indicators 4.1.1 Normal operation is indicated when following LED's are ON.

  • Page 16: Coaxial Connectors

    Table 4.2. Coaxial Connectors Assignment RF IN RF input, SMA type connector (female). Allows to the BLAH2000-I E C to deliver full power at nominal +0dBm drive. 2000W RF output, N type connector (female). Power output 2000W @ 300MHz. BLNK Blanking input, BNC type connector (female), for test only.

  • Page 17: Can Bus Interface Connectors

    U4 U5 ENABLE UNBLANK D. C. CAN BUS +32V P. W. +15V MISMATCH -15V OVERHEAT +3.3V 2000 W LINE RF IN Figure 4.1. BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz Front Panel Design Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 17 (47)

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Description

    Operation BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz Front Panel View Rear Panel Description The BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz rear panel is free of elements in excep- tion of the 3 poles (2P+E) line filter socket. Device Rear View 4.2.1 Figure 4.2. BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz Rear Panel Design...

  • Page 19: Figure 4.3. Blah2000-I E C Amplifier 300Mhz Rear Panel View

    Rear Panel Description Figure 4.3. BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz Rear Panel View Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 19 (47)
  • Page 20 Operation 20 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 21: Technical Description

    Technical Description System Overview The BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz provides : • A RF Output of 2000W on the Output 2000W and more at 0dBm input over the frequency range 300MHz. The RF section of the system consists of a linear module BLM2000 mounted around a single self-contained Push and Pull fan assembly heatsink.

  • Page 22: Figure 5.1. Blah2000-I E C System Block Diagram

    Technical Description Reflected Forward Gating Supply Fans Status Sense Gating Figure 5.1. BLAH2000-I E C System Block Diagram 22 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 23: Figure 5.2. Driver Block Diagram

    System Overview Gating Bias Bias Gating Figure 5.2. Driver Block Diagram Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 23 (47)

  • Page 24: Theory Of Operation

    RF Path 5.2.1 The BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz (P/N: W1345551) consists of a class A / AB driver amplifier and a class AB power amplifier. A nominal input power level of 0dBm produces a rated linear output power of : •...

  • Page 25: Rf Coupler

    If one of the above overstresses, faults on power supplies or fans appears, the gating signal is disabled, and the status led board on the front panel displays the fault. Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 25 (47)

  • Page 26: Can Bus Interface

    "BLA Control Board" on page 25. BIS Board 5.2.5 The universal BIS board is located on the amplifier case and contains identifications of the amplifier. Technical help : please contact your local representative. 26 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 27: Servicing The Bla

    Check the front panel of the amplifier, LED's indicators +32V, +15V, -15V and +3.3V ON must have lit. To access the BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz, type "ha" in TOPSPIN 2.xx or better and choose the BLA that should be accessed or start your favourite web browser and type the given IP address as URL.

  • Page 28: Sub Toolbar Information

    In the main toolbar, we can see that a BLA is displayed. The left panel is the navigation menu. It can be used to navigate through the service pages or choose another tab in the sub toolbar. 28 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 29: Amplifier Status

    Sub Toolbar Information Amplifier Status 6.2.2 Leads you to a page giving information about the current status of the amplifier. Figure 6.2. Amplifier Status Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 29 (47)

  • Page 30: Sub Toolbar Advanced Operations

    This page gives you general information about the amplifier. The left panel is the navigation menu. It can be used to navigate through the service pages or choose another tab in the sub toolbar. 30 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 31: Amplifier Limitations

    Leads you to a page giving several default and current limits of the amplifier. If you want, for any reasons, to change the current limits of the amplifier, press Change limits. Figure 6.4. Amplifier Limitations Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 31 (47)

  • Page 32: Change Limits

    Servicing the BLA Change Limits 6.3.3 Read the warnings, change limit parameters and press Apply if you are sure of that. Figure 6.5. Change Limits 32 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 33: Routing Information And Setting

    Leads you to a page giving information about the current routed RF path at the amplifier inputs. Default RF path is INPUT 1 to CHANNEL 1. Figure 6.6. Routing Information and Setting Because of fixed route, it is not possible to change anything. Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 33 (47)

  • Page 34: Sub Toolbar Maintenance

    This page gives you general information about the amplifier. The left panel is the navigation menu. It can be used to navigate through the service pages or choose another tab in the sub toolbar. 34 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 35: Self-Test & Software Reset

    Both operations can be done if the amplifier doesn't work correctly. Figure 6.8. Perform Self Test and Report Read the warnings, press Start the Self Test. You should have only gray lines in the report. Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 35 (47)

  • Page 36: Figure 6.9. Perform Software Reset And Report

    Servicing the BLA Figure 6.9. Perform Software Reset and Report Read the warnings, press Perform Software Reset. You should have the following screen. 36 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 37: Firmware Update

    Read the warnings, press the Browse button for selecting the new firmware file to download and press Update. Download the new firmware will take a few minutes. NOTE : This button caption depends on your operating system language settings. Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 37 (47)

  • Page 38: Bis Content

    Servicing the BLA BIS Content 6.4.4 Leads you to a page giving information about the current BIS programmed on the amplifier. Figure 6.11. BIS Content 38 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Forced-air cooling (from front to rear). Size 19" rack cabinet x 4U height x 520mm depth. Weight 30kg Power Requirements 208-230 VAC ± 10% single phase 50-60Hz. Bruker Biospin part number 50776. Consumption max. 1.10kVA. Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 39 (47)

  • Page 40: General Specifications

    Duty Cycle (Internal Limitation) 5% @ 2000W (up to 100% @ 100W) Droop & Pulse Flatness ±4% typical @ 2000W for 10ms Pulse Width Amplitude Stability vs. Temperature ±0.15% / °C max. 40 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 41: Service Information And Maintenance

    Every intervention on the device must be carried out by an authorized and qualified person. Any failure due to a non-respect of the following instructions will not be attributable to BRUKER BIOSPIN and will not be covered by the guarantee clauses.

  • Page 42: Figure 8.1. Fan Supplies And Status Connections

    10. Put the coverage plate on the amplifier and screw it. 11. Put the amplifier in the CLINSCAN console, connect all cables on the front panel and the line cord on the rear panel. 42 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 43: Figures

    3 Installation 4 Operation Figure 4.1. BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz Front Panel Design ....... 17 Figure 4.2. BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz Rear Panel Design ......18 Figure 4.3. BLAH2000-I E C Amplifier 300MHz Rear Panel View ......19 5 Technical Description Figure 5.1.
  • Page 44 Figures 44 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...

  • Page 45: Tables

    Table 4.4. CAN Bus Connectors Assignment ............17 5 Technical Description 6 Servicing the BLA 7 Specifications Table 7.1. Amplifier Common Characteristics ............39 Table 7.2. Channel 2000W Output Specifications ..........40 8 Service Information and Maintenance Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 45 (47)
  • Page 46 Tables 46 (47) BRUKER BIOSPIN Operating & Service Manual Version 001...
  • Page 47 End of Document Operating & Service Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 47 (47)
  • Page 48 Bruker BioSpin, your solution partner Bruker BioSpin provides a world class, market leading range of analysis solutions for your life and materials science needs. Bruker BioSpin Group info@bruker biospin.com www.bruker biospin.com...

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