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- Page 1 LDG Electronics Z-100A Antenna Tuner For 100W HF Transceivers LDG Electronics, 1445 Parran Road, Saint Leonard, MD 20685...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The Z-100A also features low power consumption since it uses latching relays which require no power once it’s tuned. Be sure to read the entire manual to ensure safe operation and long life of the Z-100A. With proper care this tuner will provide many hours of enjoyable operation. -
Page 3: Welcome Notes
RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT FOR SERVICE Returning a product to LDG is easy. We do not require a return merchandise authorization, and there is no need to contact LDG to return your product. Visit the Customer Support Center on our web site and download the LDG Product Repair Form. On the Repair Form tell us exactly what happened (or didn’t happen) and why you believe the product needs servicing. -
Page 4: Connecting The Z-100A Tuner
Connecting the Z-100A tuner The Z-100A tuner is designed for indoor operation only; it is not weather proof / water resistant. If you use it outdoors (Field Day, for example), ensure it is properly protected from rain, dust, etc. The Z-100A is designed for use with coax-fed antennas. If operating with long-wire or ladder-line-fed antennas, an external balun is required. -
Page 5: Specifications & Ratings
Size: 6.3”x6.3”x1.5” (160x160x40mm) Weight: 1.5 lbs (680 g) Mobile Operation The Z-100A is also perfectly suited to mobile operation. It can be installed under the dashboard along with the transceiver or mounted remotely. The only requirement is that the tuner remain dry. - Page 6 OPERATION To start a full tuning cycle press and hold the TUNE button on the front panel of the Z-100A until the red STATUS LED lights up, and continue holding until the STATUS LED goes out. The TUNE button can be released once the STATUS LED has gone out. A full tuning cycle will begin.
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Page 7: Your Z-100A Tuner
Your Z-100A tuner Front Panel On the front panel there is one pushbutton and two LED indicator lights. TUNE Button: Initiates either a memory tune or a full tune, and also toggles the tuner between “active” and “bypass” modes. SWR LED: Lights or blinks to indicate SWR condition. - Page 8 Rear Panel Connectors The rear panel of the Z-100A features four connectors. ANT: Connect the 50Ω coax antenna feedline to the standard SO-239 connector. GND (wing nut): Connect to antenna system ground if needed. RADIO: Connect the 50Ω coax jumper cable from this standard SO-239 connector to the Antenna jack on the rear of the transceiver.
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Page 9: Operating Hints
Consult your transceiver operating manual’s external tuner section for more information. When in doubt key the radio in AM and press the Tune button on the LDG tuner. Radio Interface Cables There are a variety of three foot interface cables available. - Page 12 PART MOLD NO REV NO DATE REVISION NOTE CTP036/037 MINI DIN 6PIN PLUG 1000±30 25±5 PACKAGE CABLE CONSTRUCTION WIRE ADDRESS ITEM SPEC CENTER MATERIAL CONDUCTOR ELECTRICAL TEST CONSTRUCT 0.20*7 mm/NO. MATERIAL PVC/4C INSULATION O.D. 1.30±0.05 1)100% OPEN SHORT&MISS WIRE TEST MATERIAL BLACK SHIELD...
- Page 13 PART MOLD NO REV NO DATE REVISION NOTE CTP036/037 MINI DIN 6PIN PLUG 1000±30 25±5 ELECTRICAL TEST CABLE CONSTRUCTION 1)100% OPEN SHORT&MISS WIRE TEST 2)INSULATION RESISTANCE:DC300V 50M OHM PACKAGE 3)CONDUCTOR RESISTANCE:5 OHM ITEM CENTER MATERIAL WIRE ADDRESS CONDUCTOR CONSTRUCT 0.18/21 mm/NO.
- Page 14 PART MOLD NO REV NO DATE REVISION NOTE MINI DIN 6PIN PLUG CTP036/037 3.5 PLUG CT3002 CTS021 MINI DIN 8PIN PLUG CTP011/068 1000±30 35.6 SPEC 2 SPEC 1 39.4 14.8±0.5 SPEC 1 3 2 1 100±10 WIRE ADDRESS CABLE CONSTRUCTION PACKAGING ITEM SPEC 1...
- Page 15 PART MOLD NO REV NO DATE REVISION NOTE CTP036/037 MINI DIN 6PIN PLUG MINI DIN 10PIN PLUG CTP069/070 1000±30 ELECTRICAL TEST 1)100% OPEN SHORT&MISS WIRE TEST 2)INSULATION RESISTANCE:DC300V 50M OHM PACKAGE 3)CONDUCTOR RESISTANCE:5 OHM CABLE CONSTRUCTION WIRE ADDRESS ITEM CENTER MATERIAL CONDUCTOR CONSTRUCT...
- Page 16 PART MOLD NO REV NO DATE REVISION NOTE MINI DIN 6PIN PLUG CTP036/037 1000±30 PACKAGE CABLE CONSTRUCTION WIRE ADDRESS ITEM CENTER MATERIAL CONDUCTOR CONSTRUCT mm/NO. 0.18/21 MATERIAL INSULATION O.D. 1.75±0.05/2C ELECTRICAL TEST MATERIAL BLACK SHIELD CONSTRUCT mm/NO. 0.18/21 1)100% OPEN SHORT&MISS WIRE TEST MATERIAL AL/MY FOIL...
- Page 17 Low Signal Relay World's Standard Model G6A! • Resistant to electromagnetic interference, enables high-density mounting. • Impulse withstand voltage of 1,500V meets FCC requirements. • Gold-clad twin-contacts provide short contact bounce in addition to its high contact reliability. • A variety of products that cover a wide range of use.
- Page 18 Low Signal Relay ■Ratings ●Coil: Single-side Stable (Standard Models) Must operate voltage Must release voltage Max. voltage Rated current Coil resistance Power consumption Contact form Rated voltage (mA) (Ω) (mW) % of rated voltage 3 VDC 66.7 4.5 VDC 44.6 5 VDC 40.0 6 VDC...
- Page 19 Low Signal Relay ●Coil: Double-winding Latching (Standard Models) Set voltage (V) Reset voltage (V) Max. voltage (V) Rated current Coil resistance Power consumption Contact form Rated voltage (mA) (Ω) (mW) % of rated voltage 3 VDC 66.7 Approx. 200 4.5 VDC 40.2 5 VDC 6 VDC...
- Page 20 Low Signal Relay ■Characteristics Item Classification Single-side Stable Single-winding Latching Double-winding Latching Contact resistance *1 50 mΩ max. Operate (set) time 5 ms max. 5 ms max. Release (reset) time 3 ms max. 5 ms max. Min. set/reset signal width −...
- Page 21 Low Signal Relay ■Engineering Data ●Maximum Switching Power ●Durability 10,000 5,000 DC inductive 3,000 (L/R = 7 ms) DC resistive 1,000 30 VDC, resistive AC resistive 30 VDC, inductive AC inductive 125 VAC, resistive (cosφ = 0.4) 125 VAC, inductive 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0...
- Page 22 Low Signal Relay ●Electrical Durability Test ●Contact Reliability Test *1, *2 1,000 Sample: G6A-274P 5 VDC Must operate voltage NO contact max. Number of Relays: 10 pcs Test conditions: Load 10 m VDC NC contact 10 mA (Resistive load) min. Switching frequency: 7,200 operations/h Must release voltage...
- Page 23 Low Signal Relay ●Time distribution of Operating and Release/Set and Reset G6A-274P G6AK-274P Sample: G6AK-274P 5 VDC Sample: G6A-274P 5 VDC Must operate time Number of Relays: 50 pcs Number of Relays: 50 pcs Must release time Set time Reset time Time (ms) Time (ms) ●Bounce Time distribution of Operating and Release/Set and Reset...
- Page 24 Low Signal Relay ■Dimensions Single-side stable PCB Mounting Holes Terminal Arrangement/ G6A-274P-ST-US (BOTTOM VIEW) Internal Connections Tolerance: ±0.1 (BOTTOM VIEW) G6A-274P-ST40-US G6A-274P-ST15-US 2.54 Eight, 1.0-dia. holes 10.1max. (9.9)* (1.2) 20.2max. 2.54 (20)* 8.4max. 7.62 0.64 (8.2)* − 3.16 (1.2) Note: Check carefully the 5.08 5.08 (1.2)
- Page 25 Low Signal Relay ■Approved Standards To order the model that is certified for UL/C-UL Recognized. (File No.E41515) the UL/C-UL standards, add “-US” to Number of Contact the end of the model number. Classification Coil ratings Model Contact ratings test form operations Single-side G6A-274P-ST-US...