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- Page 1 ACOM 2S1 Automatic XCVR Commutator User's Manual Installation, Operation and Maintenance OUTSTANDING HF POWER PRODUCTS June 2022...
- Page 2 User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator 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. Trademarks ICOM, KENWOOD, YAESU, ELECRAFT, and other product names or brands mentioned in this documentation are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator Contents ABOUT DOCUMENTATION ..........................3 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................... 7 1.1. Introduction and Description ......................7 1.2. Product History and Documentation Validity ................. 8 1.3. Owner Assistance ..........................9 1.4. Equipment Supplied ........................9 1.5. - Page 6 User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator Figures Figure 1-1 | Production Version Release Date 11.1999 ..................8 Figure 1-2 | Production Version Release Date 04.2022 ..................8 Figure 2-1 | Rear panel - Connections ......................14 Figure 2-2 | Control cables YAESU FT-990 and FT-1000MP transceivers ............15 Figure 3-1 | Front panel - Indicators .......................
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Page 7: General Information
Congratulations on purchasing of our exclusive ACOM 2S1 Automatic XCVR commutator. 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: Product History And Documentation Validity
Product History and Documentation Validity 1.2. The ACOM 2S1 commutator serial production started in November 1999. The production has continued to these days without functional changes and with hardware improvements only. This manual refers to the ACOM 2S1 Automatic XCVR Commutator and describes the operating possibilities of all commutators produced till the publishing date of this manual. -
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
Easy to use • The ACOM 2S1 may be used to commutate an antenna only or can be adapted in other systems, too. ACOM 2S1 is especially designed to complete the ACOM 2000S automatic antenna selector and ACOM 2000SW remote antenna switch, and the ACOM 2000A automatic HF linear amplifier. -
Page 11: Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions
CE safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements. The ACOM 2S1 commutator is designed as low-power device that operates at normal room temperature and do not require a protective-earth connection. The device is powered from 12 VDC (fed from transceivers) and its consumption is below 30 mA. - Page 12 User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator 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 13 NOTICE Some types of transceivers are not suitable to be directly used in the ACOM 2S1 XCVR commutator system. If your transceiver does not have TXINHIBIT input, it cannot be suited to the ACOM 2S1 XCVR commutator system (unless any modification is made inside the transceiver to get such TXINHIBIT input).
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Page 14: Installation
Before you install your commutator, thoroughly read this manual. First, carefully inspect the cardboard carton and its contents for physical damage. ACOM ships commutator in protected container, 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 15: Figure 2-2 | Control Cables Yaesu Ft-990 And Ft-1000Mp Transceivers
Delivered control cables are directly suited for BAND DATA connectors of YAESU FT-990 and FT-1000MP transceivers. Using an inappropriate cable may cause a serious damage to the ACOM 2S1 and your transceivers (not covered under warranty)! Figure 2-2 | Control cables YAESU FT-990 and FT-1000MP transceivers... -
Page 16: Table 2-1 | Control Cable Wiring For Yaesu Ft-990 And Ft-1000Mp Transceivers
NOTICE Using an inappropriate cable may cause a serious damage to the ACOM 2S1 and your transceivers (not covered under warranty)! Page 16 of 32 | S e c t i o n INSTALLATION... -
Page 17: Table 2-2 | Signals And Pin Out Of The Control A/B Connector
User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator Table 2-2 | Signals and pin out of the CONTROL A/B connector CONTROL A/B Pin Nr. Pin name Description Specification connectors +13 VDC Power supply +(11-14) VDC TX GND Ground on transmit... - Page 18 User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator NOTICE If your transceiver does not have TXINHIBIT input, it cannot be suited to the ACOM 2S1 XCVR commutator system (unless any modification is made inside the transceiver to get such TXINHIBIT input).
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Page 19: Initial Check And Operation
User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator 3. INITIAL CHECK AND OPERATION NOTICE Do not try transmitting until all the system is properly connected to the ACOM 2S1 commutator according to Section 2.3 Connections Figure 3-1 | Front panel - Indicators Figure 3-1 | Front panel- Indicators The operation of the commutator is fully automatic. - Page 20 User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator Test transmission Try a short transmission from transceiver A - its LED must light during transmission. Hold transceiver A to transmit and try simultaneous transmission from transceiver B: it must be disabled and LED B must rest dark.
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Page 21: Maintenance
User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator 4. MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance 4.1. Periodically (but at least once per year) check all connections, contact cleanliness and the tightening of all connectors, in particular the coaxial ones. Check the integrity of the cables, in particular when they are laid on the floor. Check also if the cables are secured well in the area where they come out of the connector body. -
Page 22: Figure 4-1 | Schematic Diagram, Part 1
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Page 23: Figure 4-2 | Schematic Diagram, Part 2
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator Troubleshooting 4.4. In case of trouble, please, inspect all cabling according to Section 2.3 Connections Clean all connectors with alcohol as needed and check the cables for continuity or parasitic connections. -
Page 25: Specifications
User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator 5. SPECIFICATIONS Parameters 5.1. Frequency Coverage All amateur bands 1.8 - 54 MHz; • Through-line Power Up to 200 W PEP or continuous carrier; • Input and Output Impedances Nominal value: 50 Ohm unbalanced, UHF (SO-239) type connectors;... -
Page 26: Regulatory Requirements
User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator Regulatory Requirements 5.3. European Conformity / CE mark (Conformitè Europëenne) This symbol explains that "CE" marked ACOM product meets the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity . - Page 27 User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator NOTICE Before shipping the commutator, you should contact your local dealer first. Your dealer can have a specific shipment requirement, e.g., a different shipping address. It is the sole customer's responsibility to ensure the commutator and all accessories are properly packaged to avoid any shipping damage.
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Page 28: Information On Disposing And Recycling Of Old Electrical And Electronic Equipment
User's Manual | ACOM 2S1 | Automatic XCVR Commutator Information on Disposing and Recycling of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment 5.5. 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 29: Notes
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