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- Page 1 COM-POWER OPERATION MANUAL For the ACS-230-50W 150 kHz to 230 MHz 50W Power Amplifier Page 1 of 15 MANUAL_ACS-230-50W Rev. M02.15...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions…….……………………...………………………….3 Introduction….……………………………………………………………………….5 Product Specifications………………………..…………………………………..6 Front/Rear Panel…………..……..…...………………………………………...……8 Amplifier Operation..……….…...……………………..………………………..10 Page 2 of 15 MANUAL_ACS-230-50W Rev. M02.15... -
Page 3: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions Safety Symbol Guide ATTENTION Refer Manual WARNING High Voltage Do not attempt to disassemble the instrument. Please contact our service department. AC power input should be within the voltage range specified on the rear panel. Please ensure that the correct fuse is installed prior to applying power for the first time. - Page 4 Do not exceed +3 dBm into the RF INPUT. Do not place heavy objects on top of the instrument. Avoid any rough handling that could damage the ACS-230-50W unit. Use electrostatic discharge precautions while handling and making connections to the ACS-230-50W unit.
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The Com-Power model ACS-230-50W broadband power amplifier operates from 150 kHz to 230 MHz. This amplifier can be used for EMC immunity testing that requires generating electric fields. This small and lightweight amplifier utilizes class AB linear power devices that provide high gain, and wide dynamic range. -
Page 6: Product Specifications
Product Specifications Frequency Range … 150 kHz - 230 MHz Power Output: Rated Output … 50 watts into 2:1 VSWR Power Protection Limit … 65 watts Output Power @ 1dB compression … 75 watts Gain … 47 dB ± 2 dB Input for rated output …... - Page 7 Display and Interfaces … USB Remote Interface Front panel display … Continuous monitoring and display of Temperature, Current, Input / Output Power, VSWR and Gain Mechanical: Cooling Requirement … Forced air (self contained fans) Size … 19” Rack 3U Weight …...
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Page 8: Front/Rear Panel
Front/Rear Panel Front Panel: 1. RF output ON/OFF switch 2. Indicates RF output is ON when green light is lit 3. LCD display 4. Fault indicators 5. USB interface- for factory programming/maintenance. 6. RF input port- secure all connections required for the 50 ohm system prior to turning on the RF output. - Page 9 Caution: High power output present at the output port when unit is operating, which could lead to serious injuries to user. Do not touch the connector when the unit is ON. 8. Handles Rear Panel: Mains power input to unit with inbuilt fuse socket. The power input can be between 100V AC to 250VAC,47-63Hz, 400VA.
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Page 10: Amplifier Operation
Amplifier Operation 1. Before turning on the unit, make sure the RF input and output ports on the front panel are connected to their respective 50Ω input/output devices. 2. Turn on power switch on rear panel. The following messages will be displayed on LCD. Page 10 of 15 MANUAL_ACS-230-50W Rev. - Page 11 When the front panel power switch is turned ON, the ACS-230-50W performs a “self test”. ACS-230-50W does not allow the presence of an input signal greater than -45 dBm during the self test and the presence of an input signal will automatically disable the output and display the following message until RF input is reduced below -45 dBm.
- Page 12 3. Turn on switch from the front panel as shown in picture. Upon successful completion of the self test mode the LCD screen will display the Driver 1 & 2 Current/Temperature, Module Current/Temperature and System Status. Please note that Pin, Pout, SWR and Gain will not be displayed until the amplifier sees an input of -45dBm.
- Page 13 Displayed indications and their meanings: Driver1 Driver1 Current/Temperature (Line 1, columns 1/2 on LCD) Driver2 Driver2 Current/Temperature (Line 2, columns 1/2 on LCD) PA Module Current/Temperature (Line 3, columns 1/2 on LCD) Power Supply status (Line 4 on LCD) Prev Reflected Power sensed at the RF output (Line 1, column 3 on LCD) Input Power to the unit (Line 2, column 3 on LCD)
- Page 14 7. Depending on the nature of the fault the appropriate red LED will be light up and the corresponding fault message will be displayed on front panel LCD. 8. In order to restart the unit, first turn off the front panel switch, and then restart the unit as described in Section 3.
- Page 15 9. Please refer to the Diagnostics chart below to check fault conditions FAULT MESSAGE ON POSSIBLE CAUSE FAULT SR.#. LIGHT LIT LCD SCREEN PA CURRENT Indicates that the current * Power limit was exceeded RANGE through the module exceeds * Mismatch on 50-ohm EXCEEDED 9.0 Amperes or the driver System...
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