SDI PD-15RMi-C Operating Manual

SDI PD-15RMi-C Operating Manual

Pulse distribution amplifier

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PECTRA
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PD-15RMi-C
PULSE DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER
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ANUAL
SPECTRADYNAMICS, INC • 1849 Cherry St. Unit 2. • Louisville, CO 80027
Phone: (303) 665-1852 • Fax: (303) 604-6088
www.spectradynamics.com

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  • Page 1 PECTRA YNAMICS PD-15RMi-C PULSE DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER PERATING ANUAL SPECTRADYNAMICS, INC • 1849 Cherry St. Unit 2. • Louisville, CO 80027 Phone: (303) 665-1852 • Fax: (303) 604-6088 www.spectradynamics.com...
  • Page 2 PD-15RMi-C Pulse Distribution Amplifier Operating Manual Copyright © 2021 SpectraDynamics, Inc. All rights reserved. MODEL: PD-15RMi-C R01-2021/MD-FA...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ……………………………………………………………………..1 Safety and preparation for use ………………………………..……….…….. 2 2.1 Electrical ……………….…………………………………………….……. 2 2.2 Instrument ……..…………….………………………………….….…….. 3 Front panel description …….…………………………………………….…… 4 Back panel description ………………………………………………….……. 5 Installation ……………………………………………………………….…….. 6 Operation ……………………………………………………………………… Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………. 8 Specifications …………………………………………………………………. 9 Warranty and service …………………………………………………………...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    (PPS) signals. The amplifier can also be used to distribute pulses with a repetition rate up to 100 MHz. The PD-15RMi-C is designed for maximum flexibility and is housed in a 1U, 19-inch rackmount enclosure that may contain up to three pulse distribution modules. The table below shows the available options identified by the part number.
  • Page 6: Safety And Preparation For Use

    2.0 Safety and Preparation for Use The PD-15RMi-C was designed for indoor use only and is not intended for operation outdoors or in a wet environment. The instrument may be mounted in a standard 19-inch instrumentation rack or may be used on a laboratory bench.
  • Page 7: Instrument

    2.0 Safety and Preparation for Use Requirements for the external DC power supply The following specifications should be used to ensure optimum performance: DC Supply voltage +12 to +36 VDC, 2.5 Amps Line regulation +/-0.05% for a 10% line change Load regulation +/-0.05% for a 50% load change Output ripple...
  • Page 8: Front Panel Description

    The DC Power LED is on when DC power is applied to the unit. PPS LEDs The PD-15RMi-C may contain up to three pulse distribution modules, each module is monitored by the corresponding PPS LED labeled PPS 1, PPS 2 and PPS 3. All LEDs are installed on every PD-15RMi-C option.
  • Page 9: Back Panel Description

    The PD-15RMi-C is configured to operate on 100 to 240 VAC. DC Power The PD-15RMi-C may also operate on DC power from 12 to 36 VDC as the main power supply. When the instrument is set up to operate with both AC and DC power sources at the same time, the DC power is used as backup power in case of AC power outages.
  • Page 10: Installation

    The instrument may be mounted in a standard 19-inch instrument rack or may be operated on a laboratory bench. Connecting power The PD-15RMi-C ships with a standard North American, European, or Chinese IEC power cord and a RM12BPE-6S(81) DC connector. You may prepare a DC power cable with the DC connector following the connector configuration on page 2.
  • Page 11: Operation

    DC power cable to an appropriate DC power supply. Providing DC power to the PD-15RMi-C is optional and is used as backup power in the event of AC power outages. The instrument is designed to automatically switch from AC to DC power supply operation using a Schottky diode network and charge storage capacitors to avoid any glitches and ensure uninterrupted continuous operation.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Disconnect the power cords and remove the top cover. Check the main AC power fuse and power cord. If the fuse is blown replace it with same type and rating. Please contact SDI if the fuse blows again or if the event that caused the fuse to blow is not known.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Output High Level 50 ohm load, 50 ohm output impedance Output Low Level 50 ohm load, 50 ohm output impedance Specifications are valid for all PD-15RMi-C options: C, C1, C2 and C3. Rackmount chassis 1U H, 19“ W, 14” D Unit weight...
  • Page 14: Warranty And Service

    SDI’s option, any product not meeting the said specifications. This warranty shall be in effect for one (1) year from the date a PD-15RMi-C is sold by SDI. SDI makes no other warranty, express or implied, and makes no warranty of the fitness for any particular purpose.
  • Page 15 EC Declaration of Conformity The PD-15RMi-C has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the below referenced standards and complies with all essential requirements of the directives listed below. Directives: 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.

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