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AURORA SERIES
AX5000 RF GENERATOR
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Standard Configuration
Document Number 4000400005A
INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
QEI CORPORATION
603 AIRPORT Drive
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ 08094 USA
856-728-2020
856-629-1751 (Fax)
qeisales@qei-rf.com (e-mail)
http://www.qei-rf.com

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  • Page 1 AURORA SERIES AX5000 RF GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL Standard Configuration Document Number 4000400005A INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL QEI CORPORATION 603 AIRPORT Drive WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ 08094 USA 856-728-2020 856-629-1751 (Fax) qeisales@qei-rf.com (e-mail) http://www.qei-rf.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 General Information Page 1-1 1.1 Introduction Page 1-1 1.2 Cautions and Safety Page 1-1 1.3 Physical Description Page 1-4 1.4 Electrical Description Page 1-4 1.5 Specifications Page 1-5 1.6 Equipment Identification Page 1-6 Section 2 Installation Page 2-1 2.1 Initial Inspection Page 2-1...
  • Page 3 In case of any equipment thought to be defective, the purchaser must, within seven (7) days notify QEI Corporation, in writing (fax or e-mail is acceptable), giving full particulars as to the defects. Upon receipt of such notice, QEI Corporation will give instructions respecting the shipment of the equipment, or such other manner as it elects to service this warranty as above provided.

  • Page 4: Section 1 General Information

    This manual contains information for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Aurora series AX5000 RF Generator. This generator is designed for operation at 2, 13.56, 27.12, 40.68 or 60 MHz and at power levels from 100 to 5000 Watts.
  • Page 5 The installation, operation, maintenance, and service of this equipment involves risks both to personnel and equipment. It must be performed only by qualified personnel exercising due care. QEI Corporation shall not be responsible for injury or damage resulting from improper procedures or from the use of improperly trained or inexperienced personnel performing such tasks.
  • Page 6 Do not locate the A u r o r a Series RF Generator where persons will step on the power, RF, or interconnecting cables. 1.2.19 Be sure that the Aurora Series RF Generator is positioned so that it is not difficult to operate the circuit breaker on the rear panel.

  • Page 7: Physical Description

    SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD PRESENT INSIDE UNIT AND AT THE RF INPUT AND RF OUTPUT CONNECTORS/CONNECTIONS. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Physical Description 1.3.1 The amplifier is housed in a single 19"W x 29"D x 8.5"H (43.3cm x 73.7cm x 21.6cm) chassis.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION controller section also supplies feedback as to control settings and status (digital and analog) of the generator. 1.4.3 The RF Amplifier section consists of multiple stages. The amplifier takes the output of the controller and amplifiers to the specified power output. Specifications 1.5.1 General...

  • Page 9: Equipment Identification

    Williamstown, NJ 08094 Telephone: +856-728-2020 Fax:+856-629-1751 e-mailservice@qei-rf.com web:www.qei-rf.com 1.7.2 Please contact QEI for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) before returning any products to QEI. Any products returned without a proper RMA may have a delay in service. Rev. 7/16 Page 1-6...

  • Page 10: Initial Inspection

    If the display shows any scratches or alignment problem, it may indicate that the generator was handled roughly or dropped. Check the shipping documents against the received material to insure that the shipment is complete. NOTIFY THE SHIPPING CARRIER AND QEI IMMEDIATELY OF ANY DAMAGE OR MISSING MATERIAL. Environmental Requirements 2.2.1...

  • Page 11: System Connections

    Depending on the output power rating of the generator, load configuration, and application, several coaxial cable types can be used. Contact QEI Corporation to help select the cable appropriate for your application. Be sure to install the guard over the RF output connector to insure the RF output interlock is closed.
  • Page 12 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.5.3 Water Connections 2.5.3.1 The AX5000 generator is water cooled. As such the unit is shipped with a water flow sensor to ensure there is sufficient water flow when the generator RF is turned on. The minimum water flow required for operations is 1 GPM (3.8 LPM).
  • Page 13 CEX Out – RF output to be used by other equipment. This signal can be used as the ‘master’ frequency signal in a multiple RF source system. 2.5.4.4 Match – This is a 4-pin connector used with the QEI supplied cable to connect to a QEI Helios Series matching network. 2.5.4.5 Analog –...
  • Page 14 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION �������� �������� ���� �������� Name Description Applies Selects internal oscillator (Master) or external RFON oscillator (Slave) as frequency source for operation. Source set to REMOTE A contact closure between pin 5 and pin 17 or a TTL low at pin 5 selects external frequency source (Slave) operation.
  • Page 15 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Name Description Applies The generator will automatically adjust its output power to maintain the displayed DCV setpoint. FB signal magnitude at the same level as the SETPT signal magnitude. The external feedback signal can be derived from a DC voltage probe in the Helios Series Matching Network.
  • Page 16 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.5.6 Serial connector pin description 2.5.6.1 The serial connector is a DB9 female located on the rear panel of the generator. Serial control and status signals are available at this connector for operation of the generator. The generator responds to inputs from this connector when the generator ‘Settings’...
  • Page 17 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Command Option Description <+/-> Sets CEX Source. + =Internal, - =External <VALUE> Sets the Internal CEX Level. <0-1000> <VALUE> Sets the Internal CEX Phase. <Degrees> Toggle Serial Echo Returns the Forward Power. - returns continously Fault Reset. Returns all stored frequency information Returns all current Metering data Returns all stored pulsing information...
  • Page 18 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Command Option Description <VALUE> Set Rflected Threshold for Arc Suppression <Watts> <VALUE> Sets the Ramping Start Power. <Watts> <VALUE> Sets the Ramping Down Time. <Seconds> <+/-> Enables or Disables Ramping. + =Enable, - =Disable <VALUE> Sets the Ramping Stop Power. <Watts> <VALUE>...
  • Page 19 2.7.4 Other rear panel connections 2.7.4.1 Generator – This is a 4-pin connector used with the QEI supplied cable to connect to the Aurora Series RF Generator. 2.7.4.2 +24VDC – DB-9 used for power supply input. Pins 1 and 2 of this connector are +24VDC, pins 4 and 5 are ground.
  • Page 20 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION =Manual Load. Tune Manual Move - Ground to move the Tune capacitor in the - direction. Load Manual Move - Ground to move the Load capacitor in the - direction. Ground No Connection No Connection 2.7.5 Serial connector pin description 2.7.5.1 The serial connector is a DB9 female located on the rear panel of the matching network.
  • Page 21 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Syntax Parameters Description Returns the reflected reading by the match Returns the Mag Error. Returns the Tune Auto/Manual setting Returns the Load Auto/Manual setting <1,2,3> Returns probe data of the chosen source. Returns the Tune preset Returns the Load preset <+,-,VALUE>...

  • Page 22: Section 3 Operation

    SECTION 3 OPERATION SECTION 3 OPERATION Controls and Connectors 3.1.1 Rear Panel 3.1.1.1 AC power cable. Connect to main power source. 3.1.1.2 Circuit breaker/switch for generator. 3.1.1.3 CEX In – BNC female connector used to connect RF input from an external source.

  • Page 23: Display Operation

    SECTION 3 OPERATION WARNING EVEN IF THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER IS TURNED OFF, AC POWER IS STILL WITHIN THE CHASSIS. THE CUSTOMER MUST SUPPLY AN EXTERNAL DISCONNECT WHICH CAN BE USED TO REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE GENERATOR. 3.1.2 Front Panel 3.1.2.1 DS1 –...
  • Page 24 SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.2.1.3 When in ‘Local’ mode to adjust the set point, simply touch the set point window. A keypad will appear on the screen. Enter the set point (in Watts) on the keypad and press ‘Enter’. The keypad will disappear. The set point will change to this value and if the RF is turned on, the RF output will change to this value.
  • Page 25 SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.2.1.11 The Last button will take you to the previous application screen you were viewing. 3.2.1.12 Touch the Home button to go to the Main menu screen. 3.2.2 Local navigation for all of the RF generator functions are made through this screen. 3.2.3 A detailed explanation of the use and function of each of the menu screens follows.
  • Page 26 SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.2.4 Frequency – By tapping this icon the Frequency screen appears. 3.2.4.1 This screen allows you to set the generator in frequency tuning mode and set the perameters to use while in this mode. 3.2.4.2 Tap the ‘Automatic Tuning’ button to turn frequency tuning on. The button will turn green and read “Enabled”...
  • Page 27 SECTION 3 OPERATION until the reflected power drops below the coarse threshold value set in 3.2.4.6. Tap ‘Enter’ on the keypad to store this value. 3.2.4.8 Tap the ‘Fine Threshold’ button and the keypad will appear. Enter the reflected power in Watts where you want the frequency tuning to stop. When the reflected power drops below this value, frequency tuning will stop.
  • Page 28 SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.2.5.3 Tap the ‘Pulse Frequency’ button and the keypad will appear. Enter the frequency in Hz that you want pulsing to occur (repetition rate). The maximum value is 20000. Tap ‘Enter’ on the keypad to store this value. 3.2.5.4 Tap the ‘Duty Cycle’...
  • Page 29 SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.2.6.4 Tap the ‘Ramp Up Time’ button and the keypad will appear. Enter the time in seconds that you want the power output to change linearly from start power to setpoint power. 3.2.6.5 Tap the ‘Stop Power’ button and the keypad will appear. Enter the power output in Watts.
  • Page 30 SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.2.7.1 This screen allows you to set the generator in arc management mode and set the perameters to use while in this mode. 3.2.7.2 Tap the ‘Arc Suppression’ button to turn arc suppression on. The button will turn green and read “Enabled”...
  • Page 31 SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.2.8.3 Tap the ‘CEX Output Level’ button and the keypad will appear. Enter the CEX Output Level in percent (%). 100% is approximately +15 dBm. 3.2.8.4 Tap the ‘CEX Output Phase’ button and the keypad will appear. Enter the CEX Output Phase in degrees.
  • Page 32 SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.2.10.1 The ‘Tune’ and ‘Load’ indicators perform a dual function. If in automatic mode the ‘Tune and ‘Load’ indicators will give the position of the tune capacitor and the load capacitor as a percentage of full value. If in the manual mode, by tapping the ‘Tune’...
  • Page 33 SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.2.10.9 Tap the ‘Preset’ button to rotate through 3 modes of preset. They are ‘Off’, ‘Internal’, and ‘External’. 3.2.10.10 The remaining indicators are readings from the match input. The phase and magnitude are always present when using a match. The DCV (DC Voltage), RFV (RF Voltage), and RFC (RF Current) can only be used when a probe is installed in the match to supply these readings.
  • Page 34 This icon is not normally changed by anyone other then the factory. 3.2.13 QEI About – By tapping this icon the following screen will appear. 3.2.13.1 This screen will give information about the specific gernerator. 3.2.13.2 By tapping the “X” in the top right corner, if the RF is on you will be returned to the RF Power page.
  • Page 35 SECTION 3 OPERATION correct them when in automatic tuning mode. When the unit is matched, the error signals should read close to zero. Depending on the load impedance, and match topology, the appropriate error signal for each capacitor may change. Both capacitors can be set to ‘chase’...
  • Page 36 SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.2.14.2.1 Forward Tune Direction - Displays the error signal to be pursued by the Tune capacitor in the forward direction. This setting can be touched to toggle through the following settings: PHASE+, PHASE-, MAG+, MAG- 3.2.14.2.2 Backward Tune Direction - Displays the error signal to be pursued by the Tune capacitor when the forward direction fails to zero the selected error signal and the capacitor reaches a limit.

  • Page 37: Initial Turn On Procedure

    SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.2.14.4.1 Monitor Setting - Displays and sets the full scale setting for the Tune and Load position analog monitor voltages. Tapping this setting will toggle between 5V and 10V full scale. 3.2.14.4.2 Probe Setting - Displays and sets the active probe for feedback to the generator.
  • Page 38 IT IS PRESUMED THAT THE GENERATOR IS TO BE OPERATED ON THE FREQUENCY AND AT THE POWER LEVEL FOR WHICH IT WAS OPTIMIZED AT THE FACTORY. CONSULT QEI TECHNICAL SUPPORT NOW IF ANY CHANGES ARE REQUIRED. Rev. 7/16 Page 3-17...

  • Page 39: Normal Operations

    SECTION 3 OPERATION WARNING THE NEXT STEP WILL APPLY AC POWER TO THE GENERATOR. BEFORE PROCEEDING, VERIFY THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. THIS INCLUDES PERSONNEL NEAR THE LOAD. 3.3.3.3 Be sure the RF Output of the generator is connected to a 50 Ohm load. 3.3.3.5 Apply AC Power to the generator (turn external customer supplied disconnect ON).

  • Page 40: Faults

    SECTION 3 OPERATION FAULTS 3.5.1 The following table will show the faults that may occur, their description and action taken. Trip Fault Description Action Point DCV/Cable The Main DC Bus Voltage has not been detected. You can Not Interlock Enable RF This could be caused by the RF Connector Shroud Interlock not being satisfied.

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