Avtech AV-141C1-PS Instructions Manual

10 gain, ±3v output pulse amplifier with 800 ps rise and fall times

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INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL AV-141C1-PS
×10 GAIN, ±3V OUTPUT
PULSE AMPLIFIER
WITH 800 ps RISE AND FALL TIMES
SERIAL NUMBER:
E L E C T R O S Y S T E M S
W A V E F O R M
E L E C T R O N I C S
S I N C E
1 9 7 5
14169
L T D .
BOX 5120, LCD MERIVALE
OTTAWA, CANADA K2C3H5

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  • Page 1 1 9 7 5 info@avtechpulse.com Tel: 888-670-8729 (USA & Canada) BOX 5120, LCD MERIVALE http://www.avtechpulse.com/ or +1-613-686-6675 (Worldwide) OTTAWA, CANADA K2C3H5 INSTRUCTIONS MODEL AV-141C1-PS ×10 GAIN, ±3V OUTPUT PULSE AMPLIFIER WITH 800 ps RISE AND FALL TIMES SERIAL NUMBER: 14169...
  • Page 2: Warranty

    Avtech product is found to be defective, Avtech shall at its option repair or replace said defective item. This warranty does not apply to units which have been dissembled, modified or subjected to conditions exceeding the applicable specifications or ratings.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BASIC TEST ARRANGEMENT..................15 PROTECTING YOUR INSTRUMENT................16 WIRING DIAGRAMS.......................17 WIRING OF AC POWER.......................17 PCB 158R5 - LOW VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY..............18 MAIN WIRING........................19 PERFORMANCE CHECK SHEET..................20 Manual Reference: /fileserver2/officefiles/instructword/av-141/av-141c1-ps,ed6.odt. Last modified October 22, 2021. Copyright © 2021 Avtech Electrosystems Ltd, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Model AV-141C1-PS is high-performance bench-top amplifier instrument, designed to amplify bipolar nanosecond rise time baseband pulses in the pulse width range of 1.5 ns and higher and CW signals in the frequency range of DC to 800 MHz.
  • Page 5: Regulatory Notes

    If interference is observed, check that appropriate well-shielded cabling is used on the output connectors. Contact Avtech (info@avtechpulse.com) for advice if you are unsure of the most appropriate cabling. Also, check that your load is adequately shielded. It may be necessary to enclose the load in a metal enclosure.
  • Page 6: Directive 2011/65/Eu (Rohs)

    < 1000 ppm (0.1% by mass) DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC (WEEE) European customers who have purchased this equipment directly from Avtech will have completed a “WEEE Responsibility Agreement” form, accepting responsibility for WEEE compliance (as mandated in Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Union and local...
  • Page 7 Article 9 of Directive 2002/96/EC. Customers who have purchased Avtech equipment through local representatives should consult with the representative to determine who has responsibility for WEEE compliance. Normally, such responsibilities with lie with the representative, unless other arrangements (under Article 9) have been made.
  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION VISUAL CHECK After unpacking the instrument mainframe and the transformer module, examine to ensure that they have not been damaged in shipment. Visually inspect all connectors, knobs, and handles. Confirm that a power cord and an instrumentation manual (this manual), are with the instrument.
  • Page 9: Protection From Electric Shock

    5. Do not attempt any repairs on the instrument, beyond the fuse replacement procedures described in this manual. Contact Avtech technical support (see page 2 for contact information) if the instrument requires servicing. Service is to...
  • Page 10: Environmental Conditions

    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This instrument is intended for use under the following conditions: 1. indoor use; 2. altitude up to 2 000 m; 3. temperature 5 °C to 40 °C; 4. maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C;...
  • Page 11: Fuses

    FUSES This instrument contains four fuses. All are accessible from the rear-panel. Two protect the AC prime power input, and two protect the internal DC power supplies. The locations of the fuses on the rear panel are shown in the figure below: Fuses #1 and #2 Fuse #4 Fuse #3...
  • Page 12: Dc Fuse Replacement

    DC FUSE REPLACEMENT The DC fuses may be replaced by inserting the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the fuse holder slot, and rotating the slot counter-clockwise. The fuse and its carrier will then pop out. FUSE RATINGS The following table lists the required fuses: Recommended Replacement Part Nominal Fuses...
  • Page 13: Front Panel Controls

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1. POWER Switch . This is the main power switch. When turning the instrument on, there may be a delay of several seconds before the instrument appears to respond. 2. OVERLOAD Indicator . When the instrument is powered, this indicator is normally green, indicating normal operation.
  • Page 14: Rear Panel Controls

    REAR PANEL CONTROLS 1. AC POWER INPUT . An IEC-320 C14 three-pronged recessed male socket is provided on the back panel for AC power connection to the instrument. One end of the detachable power cord that is supplied with the instrument plugs into this socket. 2.
  • Page 15: Basic Test Arrangement

    The recommended test set-up is shown above. The Avtech AVMP-2 series can be used to generate a +9.5V pulse at 10 kHz, with 100 ns pulse width. The rise time will be 100 ps. The 30 dB attenuator will reduce this signal to 300 mV.
  • Page 16: Protecting Your Instrument

    PROTECTING YOUR INSTRUMENT To obtain maximum performance, the input of the AV-141C1-PS is not protected against excessive input voltages. The input signal MUST NOT EXCEED ±300 mV! It may be damaged by voltages greater than ±300 mV. Failures due to the application of...
  • Page 17: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS WIRING OF AC POWER...
  • Page 18: Pcb 158R5 - Low Voltage Power Supply

    PCB 158R5 - LOW VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY...
  • Page 19: Main Wiring

    MAIN WIRING...
  • Page 20: Performance Check Sheet

    PERFORMANCE CHECK SHEET...

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