Acom 1010 User Manual
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- Page 1 ACOM 1010 HF Linear Amplifier User's Manual Installation, Operation and Maintenance OUTSTANDING HF POWER PRODUCTS July 2021...
- Page 2 User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 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
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier Contents ABOUT DOCUMENTATION ..........................3 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................... 7 1.1. Introduction and Description ......................7 1.2. Owner Assistance ..........................8 1.3. Equipment Supplied ........................8 1.4. Features ............................9 1.5. Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions ..................10 INSTALLATION ............................ - Page 6 User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 6.3. Storage and Shipment ........................35 6.3.1. Storage Environment ....................... 35 6.3.2. Shipping Size and Weight ....................35 6.3.3. Transportation ......................... 35 6.3.4. Returning to the Service Provider ................... 35 6.4. Information on Disposing and Recycling of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment ....36 NOTES ................................
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Page 7: General Information
Congratulations on purchasing one of the finest HF amplifiers in the world today. 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 8: 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 9: Features
Easy to operate • The plate-load True Resistance Indicator (TRI) is an ACOM innovation that provides quick and precise tuning, typically in less than 10 seconds. The AUTO-OPERATE function will return the amplifier to the OPERATE mode automatically after each protection trip, saving time and avoiding manual switching. -
Page 10: Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions
1.5. Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions The ACOM 1010 HF Linear Amplifier is a Safety Class I unit regarding protection against electric shock. The third grounding lead of its mains cord (which is colored yellow with two green stripes) and the ground stud... - Page 11 User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier Information notes described below apply to this User's Manual: These notes highlight operating procedures or practices that may improve equipment reliability and/or personnel performance, or to emphasize a concept. ORANGE TEXT as LINKS marks all internal links in the document between Sections, Figures, Tables, etc.
- Page 12 User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier PRECAUTIONS: DANGER The amplifier works with high voltages up to 3000 V, which are LETHAL! For your safety, pull the amplifier power plug out of the mains wall outlet and WAIT AT LEAST 30 minutes EACH TIME BEFORE you remove the cover of the amplifier.
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Page 13: Installation
2.1. Unpacking and Initial Inspection Before you install your amplifier, thoroughly read this manual. First, carefully inspect the cardboard carton and its contents for physical damage. ACOM ships amplifiers in highly protected containers, but it cannot assure that mistreatment by shippers will not occur. If damage is evident, notify your dealer immediately. Delay may void the carrier's warranty. -
Page 14: Amplifier Location Selection
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 2.3. Amplifier Location Selection CAUTION The weight of the unit is about 17 kg, which should preferably be handled by two persons. Position the amplifier near the place where it will be used. You will need an easy access to the command knobs and indicator's area, as well as to the rear panel cabling. -
Page 15: Connections
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 2.4. Connections Please, see Figure 2-1 Rear panel - Connections Connection to your station must be accomplished in the order described below, before you apply mains voltage to the amplifier. Before you connect the amplifier to external grounding, you should advise with a licensed electrician and confirm such kind of connection is allowed by your national and local electrical code, safety rules, and regulations in force. -
Page 16: Figure 2-1 Rear Panel - Connections
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier Figure 2-1 Rear panel - Connections Figure 2-1 Rear panel - Connections RF INPUT socket Connect a suitable coaxial cable from the transceiver output to the amplifier RF INPUT SO-239 socket (see , Pos. - Page 17 User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier KEY-IN socket This is the amplifier's input for receive/transmit control from the transceiver. The transceiver controls the amplifier from receive mode into transmit mode (RX/TX) by grounding of the KEY-IN input.
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Page 18: Figure 2-2 Power Rocker Switch In Off Or On Position
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier Preparation of wall outlet WARNING Before connecting the amplifier to your mains supply using a licensed electrician, check that the supply is correctly wired, and is adequate for power consumption up to 1200 VA. -
Page 19: Power On, Controls And Indicators
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 3. POWER ON, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTICE Do not turn the amplifier on for at least 2 hours after unpacking it in the room where it will be used. Pay particular attention when you move it from a very cold into a warm place - condensation is likely and this could result in damage to the high voltage circuits. - Page 20 User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier The OPER button alternatively switches between the OPERATE and STANDBY modes once the amplifier has completed its 150-second warm-up period (see Section 4.2 Changing OPERATE and STANDBY Modes The RTTY button reduces the output power of the amplifier to 500 W (see Section 4.3 RTTY Mode...
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Page 21: Operation
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 4. OPERATION Operation of the amplifier is simplified due to the TRI (True Resistance Indicator) tuning aid, AUTO-OPERATE function, and Automatic Protection System, so you will be able to begin using the amplifier immediately after the installation. -
Page 22: Changing Operate And Standby Modes
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 4.2. Changing OPERATE and STANDBY Modes The OPER button changes between two modes. When the green light above the button is illuminated, the amplifier will remain ready to operate, even automatically returning from STANDBY after a high-drive protection trip. -
Page 23: Tuning
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 4.5. Tuning Tuning is possible only in the OPERATE mode. Preliminary information Tuning the amplifier involves a procedure of matching the impedance of the currently used antenna and transmission line to the amplifier tube's optimum characteristic load resistance. This will ensure maximum plate efficiency and optimum RF gain at nominal output power, with minimal distortion and spurious output. -
Page 24: Table 4-1 Approximate Tuning Preset
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier It is highly advisable to re-adjust amplifier tuning when antennas have been changed. Update tuning periodically, even if you have not changed band or antenna, in particular when a significant change in the environment occurs (snow, ice, newly appeared or removed massive objects, alien wires nearby etc.) that would cause significant changes in the antenna impedance. -
Page 25: Figure 4-1 Using Tri Tuning Aid
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier Tuning Procedure (1) Once the antenna and band have been selected (and the TUNE and LOAD adjustments have been initially set as indicated in ), apply between Table 4-1 Approximate tuning preset 10 and 20 W of continuous (key down CW) drive signal. -
Page 26: The Auto-Protection System
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier Off-center tuning may also be used to compensate for line (mains) voltage variations in order to maintain tube efficiency. In that case, tune to the left when line (mains) voltage is high, or tune to the right if it is low. -
Page 27: Maintenance
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 5. MAINTENANCE DANGER Both the mains voltage and the high voltages up to 3000 V inside the amplifier are LETHAL! For your safety, pull the amplifier power plug out of the mains wall outlet and WAIT AT LEAST 30 minutes EACH TIME BEFORE you remove the cover of the amplifier. -
Page 28: Fuse Replacement
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 5.3. Fuse Replacement DANGER If replacement of fuses is necessary, first pull out the amplifier mains plug from the mains outlet and wait for at least 30 minutes! NOTICE For replacement, only use standard fuses from the types recommended below. -
Page 29: Tube Replacement
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 2 A, 250V, e.g.: • EATON Bussmann, PN: S505-2-R (ceramic body cartridge); Littelfuse, PN: 0218002 (glass body cartridge); 5 A, 250 V, e.g.: • EATON Bussmann, PN: S505-5-R (ceramic body cartridge);... -
Page 30: Simplified Schematic Diagram
Many software-derived protections are based on this information. Detailed electrical schematic diagrams are available from ACOM or from your dealer on request. Page 30 of 40 | S e c t i o n MAINTENANCE... -
Page 31: Figure 5-1 Simplified Schematic Diagram
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier Figure 5-1 Simplified Schematic Diagram Figure 5-1 Simplified Schematic Diagram July 2021 S e c t i o n MAINTENANCE | Page 31 of 40... -
Page 32: Service Functions
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 5.6. Service Functions By pressing the OPER and RTTY buttons simultaneously, the upper LED bar-graph is switched to the SERVICE mode, which is indicated by both red bar-graph lights and the yellow G1 light illuminating. Pressing the OPER and RTTY buttons together again will select additional service measurement functions. -
Page 33: Specifications
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 6. SPECIFICATIONS 6.1. Parameters Frequency Coverage All amateur bands in the 1.8-29.7 MHz frequency range; • Extensions and/or changes on request; • Power Output 700 W PEP or 500 W continuous carrier;... -
Page 34: Functions
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier Operating Environments Temperature range: 0 to +50 degrees Celsius (32 F to 122 • Relative air humidity: up to 95% @ +35 degrees Celsius (95 • Height above sea level: up to 3050 m (10000 ft) without output deterioration. -
Page 35: Storage And Shipment
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 6.3. Storage and Shipment 6.3.1. Storage Environment The amplifier may be kept packed in a dry, ventilated and unheated location (with no chemically active substances such as acids or alkalis) within the following environment ranges:... -
Page 36: Information On Disposing And Recycling Of Old Electrical And Electronic Equipment
User's Manual | ACOM 1010 | HF Linear Amplifier 6.4. Information on Disposing and Recycling of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment 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 37: Notes
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