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3: TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL
VX150
VX2
TO
FM B
T
ROADCAST
RANSMITTER
Document ID:
NHB-VX150-VX2-TRB
Version:
2.0
Issue Date:
2023-04-20
Status:
Standard

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Stuart Hansen, KHMV/B
February 12, 2025

How to setup ourr VX300 to auto-recover from a AC power outage?

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Mr. Anderson
February 12, 2025

The provided context does not contain specific steps for setting up the Nautel VX150 to auto-recover from an AC power outage. However, it does mention power supply modules, surge protection, and alarms, which may be relevant to power recovery. To ensure auto-recovery, verify that the AC power wiring is installed correctly, use the recommended power supply module, and check that the transmitter resumes normal operation upon power restoration. If further configuration is needed, refer to the transmitter's installation or troubleshooting manual.

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  • Page 1 3: TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL VX150 FM B ROADCAST RANSMITTER Document ID: NHB-VX150-VX2-TRB Version: Issue Date: 2023-04-20 Status: Standard...
  • Page 3 For verification of materials, the reader is encouraged to consult the respective manufacturer's most recent publication on the official website or through contact with Customer Service. © Copyright 2022 NAUTEL. All rights reserved. VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 PAGE III...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS Contact Information 3.iii RELEASE CONTROL RECORD 3.vii Responding to alarms 3.1.1 Corrective Maintenance 3.1.1 Electrostatic Protection 3.1.3 Identifying and Troubleshooting an Alarm 3.1.4 Replacement Procedures 3.1.36 Exciter PWB Replacement 3.1.37 Analog Audio PWB Replacement 3.1.40...
  • Page 6 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Electrical Schematics 3.4.1 Component Values 3.4.1 Graphic and Logic Symbols 3.4.1 Reference Designations 3.4.1 Unique Symbols 3.4.2 Identifying Schematic Diagrams 3.4.2 Structure of Schematics 3.4.3 Locating Schematic Diagram(s) for a Functional Block 3.4.3...

  • Page 7: Release Control Record

    VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RELEASE CONTROL RECORD ISSUE DATE REASON 2023-04-20 Release 2 for VX low power models. Supports hardware versions: VX150, VX300, VX600 (NARF81A) VX1 (NARF79A) VX1.5, VX2 (NARF80A) Supports software version VX SW 6.1.0 and later. VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20...
  • Page 8 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL PAGE VIII VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20...

  • Page 9: Responding To Alarms

    PA Resistance Checks - see page 3.1.35  Replacement Procedures - see page 3.1.36 If none of the procedures and alarms described in this section address your problem, contact Nautel for assistance. See “Technical Support” in the Installation Manual. Corrective Maintenance Corrective maintenance procedures consist of identifying and correcting defects or deficiencies that arise during transmitter operation.
  • Page 10 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Remote Troubleshooting Remote on-air troubleshooting consists of monitoring the transmitter's radiated signal using an on-air monitor or via a LAN connection and observing the status of each remote fault alarm indicator. Information obtained from these sources should enable an operator to decide whether an alarm response may be deferred to a more convenient time, an immediate corrective action must be taken, or if a standby transmitter must be enabled (if one is available).

  • Page 11: Electrostatic Protection

    VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Electrostatic Protection The transmitter's assemblies contain semiconductor devices that are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge. The following precautions must be observed when handling an assembly which contains these devices. CAUTION! Electrostatic energy is produced when two insulating materials are rubbed together.

  • Page 12: Identifying And Troubleshooting An Alarm

    VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Identifying and Troubleshooting an Alarm You can identify an alarm locally by viewing the front panel user interface (UI) (see Front Panel Alarm Checks) or remotely by viewing the remote AUI’s Alarms page (see...
  • Page 13 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Alarms Screen If an alarm exists and is currently being recognized by the transmitter system, it is displayed in the Alarms screen of the front panel display (see Figure 3.1.2). Figure 3.1.2: Alarms Screen Table 3.1.1 on page 3.1.7...
  • Page 14 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Remote AUI Alarms Page Checks If an alarm exists and is being recognized by the transmitter, it is displayed on the Alarms page (see Figure 3.1.3). The warning symbol in the upper, right section of the remote AUI dashboard (any page) will be amber or red when an alarm is present.
  • Page 15 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Table 3.1.1: Troubleshooting Alarms Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting The AES1/2 Left audio input level has fallen This alarm will clear immediately when the Check the audio feed connected to the...
  • Page 16 RESPONDING TO ALARMS VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting The AES1/2 Right audio input level has fallen This alarm will clear immediately when the Check the audio feed connected to the AES1/2 Right Low Audio...
  • Page 17 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting AES1 Unlocked The AES1 audio input is receiving invalid data This alarm will clear after the AES1 input Check the audio feed connected to the receives at least 8 consecutive valid samples.
  • Page 18 RESPONDING TO ALARMS VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting The most likely failure is the connection Analog Audio PWB +12V The Analog Audio PWB +12V Meter measures The Analog Audio PWB +12V Meter measures Failure less than 6V for a period of at least 5 seconds.
  • Page 19 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting Analog Left Low Audio The Analog Left audio input level has fallen This alarm will clear immediately when the Check the audio feed connected to the...
  • Page 20 RESPONDING TO ALARMS VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting The Analog Right audio input level has fallen This alarm will clear immediately when the Check the audio feed connected to the Analog Right Audio Low...
  • Page 21 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting Audio Processor Offline The Orban Inside Present switch is enabled in The Orban Inside Present switch is disabled in If no Orban Inside is installed, disable the Front Panel UI Settings ->...
  • Page 22 RESPONDING TO ALARMS VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting Boot Configuration Failed A serious fault has occurred during one of the The initial configuration of the Exciter PWB The likely cause is damage to...
  • Page 23 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting DMPX 1 Low Backup Audio The DMPX1 input level has fallen below the This alarm will clear immediately when the Check the audio feed connected to the...
  • Page 24 RESPONDING TO ALARMS VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting Exciter +12V Failure The Exciter PWB +12V Meter measures less The Exciter PWB +12V Meter measures The most likely failure is the connection than 6 V for a period of at least 5 seconds.
  • Page 25 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting Exciter DC Voltage Failure Any of the following Exciter PWB voltage All of the following Analog Audio PWB If the Exciter PWB +12V Failure alarm is...
  • Page 26 RESPONDING TO ALARMS VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting The Fan 1/2 Speed meter is below 1500 RPM Check Fan 1/2 for obstruction or Fan1/2 Failure This alarm will clear immediately if the Fan 1/ 2 Speed meter is above 1500 RPM.
  • Page 27 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting FPGA Failure The FPGA was either not programmed or The FPGA responded after being programmed The likely causes are a missing or corrupt failed to respond after being programmed as...
  • Page 28 Heatsink Temperature Meter falls below 65°C 100°C in VX1.5 to VX2 models for at least 30 unobstructed. in VX150 to VX1 models, or 95°C in VX1,5 to seconds. VX2 models for at least 30 seconds. This alarm is suppressed if the High Heatsink Temperature Shutdown alarm is active.
  • Page 29 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting Host Network Down The Host is not detecting the presence of valid The Host has detected the presence of valid The most likely cause of this alarm is a Ethernet connection to the transmitter.
  • Page 30 Exciter PWB. Replacing the System Interface PWB will invalidate the current license file. Contact Nautel to obtain a new license file. IPA Bias Fail During the Autobias routine the IPA bias This alarm is cleared by starting the Autobias Check the IPA connections, fuse, and current target was not achieved within the routine.
  • Page 31 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting Low Ac Foldback The AC Voltage meter is less than 185 VAC The AC voltage meter is greater than 185 The most likely cause for this alarm is a and the output power setpoint in the active VAC.
  • Page 32 RESPONDING TO ALARMS VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting Missing External 10 MHz The external 10 MHz has been enabled in the The external 10 MHz has been disabled in the Check the connection to the external 10...
  • Page 33 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting MPX 1/2 Low Audio The MPX1/2 input level has fallen below the This alarm will clear immediately when the Check the composite feed connected to...
  • Page 34 RESPONDING TO ALARMS VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting No Exciter Comms The System Interface PWB is not receiving The System Interface PWB receives a valid This alarm is most likely caused by valid communication packets from the Exciter.
  • Page 35 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting PA Fail/PA1 Fail In all models this alarm will trigger if the PA This alarm must be cleared by performing an Check PA 1 connections, fuse, and FET.
  • Page 36 RESPONDING TO ALARMS VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting PA High Power Dissipation At least one PA Power Dissipation meter has All transmitter PA Power Dissipation meters This alarm is most likely caused by...
  • Page 37 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting PS Not Installed The PA power supply has been removed as The PA Power Supply is installed, and the Install Power supply. indicated by the absence of a grounded pin...
  • Page 38 RESPONDING TO ALARMS VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting SCA1 Analog Left Low Audio The Analog Left audio input level has fallen This alarm will clear immediately when the Check the audio feed connected to the...
  • Page 39 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting SIB Communication Failure The System Interface PWB microcontroller has This alarm will clear when the System This alarm is most likely caused by an failed to respond to at least 2 or more...
  • Page 40 RESPONDING TO ALARMS VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL Alarm Name Trigger Conditions Clear Conditions Troubleshooting SWR Foldback The Reflected Power meter measured value is The reflected power meter measured value is This alarm is most likely caused by an greater than the foldback threshold. By...
  • Page 41 Check the System Controller status and alarms. The Transmitter must be set up as an N+1 system using a Nautel System Controller for this alarm to appear. Very Low Forward Power The Forward Power meter value is below the...
  • Page 42 RESPONDING TO ALARMS VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL PAGE 3.1.34 VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20...
  • Page 43 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS PA Resistance Checks CAUTION! Perform the following checks with the Ac power disconnected from the transmitter. FETs are static sensitive and must be handled in a static protected manner. Repeat for PA2 (for VX1.5/VX2 only, if applicable).

  • Page 44: Replacement Procedures

    VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Replacement Procedures Table 3.1.2 lists the procedures available in this manual for replacing PWBs and modules that have been designated as lowest replaceable units (LRUs). Table 3.1.2: Replacement Procedures Module Replacement Procedure Exciter PWB page 3.1.37...

  • Page 45: Exciter Pwb Replacement

    11. Obtain the Knurled Nut Install Tool (Nautel Part # 235-5025), found in the ancillary kit. 12. Remove and retain the two Locking Rings from the 10 MHz In and 1 PPS In BNC connectors using the Knurled Nut Tool.
  • Page 46 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Figure 3.1.4: Cable Disconnections Cables to disconnect Figure 3.1.5: BNC Connector Removal PAGE 3.1.38 VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20...
  • Page 47 You will need access to the front and rear of the receptacle to remove it by pressing on the lock button while pressing the lock outwards from inside the transmitter using the push lever removal tool (Nautel Part # HAS78, found in the ancillary kit). Figure 3.1.6: XLR Connector Lock Removal 14.

  • Page 48: Analog Audio Pwb Replacement

    Remove and retain the two M3 screws securing the Analog Audio PWB. Obtain the push lever removal tool (Nautel Part # HAS78, found in the ancillary kit). From the rear of the transmitter, remove and retain the two silver push button connector lock (“push”...
  • Page 49 Remove and retain the four #4 screws near the ANALOG AUDIO connectors on the rear panel. 10. Remove and retain the three locking rings from three BNC connectors (two MPX/SCA and one 19 kHz OUT ) using the Knurled Nut Tool (Nautel Part # 235-5025), found in the ancillary kit. See Figure 3.1.8.
  • Page 50 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS 12. Obtain the replacement Analog Audio PWB (Nautel Part # NAPI189). 13. Remove the Push Button Connector Locks from the new Analog Audio PWB (if present). 14. Install the Analog Audio PWB by reversing...

  • Page 51: Pa Power Supply Replacement

    Figure 3.1.10 on page 3.1.44 as a guide, remove the PA Power Supply from the front of the transmitter. Locate or obtain a replacement PA Power Supply (Nautel Part # UG132 for VX150/VX300/VX600 or UG136 for VX1/VX1.5/VX2). Using Figure 3.1.10 on page 3.1.44 as a guide, reinstall the new PA Power Supply.
  • Page 52 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Figure 3.1.10: Removal of PA Power Supply REMOVAL  Push Panel Latch on and lift handle outwards (swing to the left)  Remove Power Supply INSTALLATION  Push Panel Latch In and lift handle outwards (swing to the left) ...

  • Page 53: Power Supply (+12 V) Replacement

    Go to the USB’s HOME screen and click VIDEOS . Videos for replacing LRUs are listed in the Maintenance section. The Exciter PWB, Analog Audio PWB and Exciter/Analog Audio PWB Support Bracket (Nautel NOTE part # 235-8227) must be removed prior to replacing the Power Supply (+12 V). Refer to Exciter PWB for instructions.
  • Page 54 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Figure 3.1.11: Exciter/Analog Audio PWB Support Bracket Screws Remove and RETAIN M3 hardware, qty 4 using #1 Phillips Exciter/Analog Audio PWB Support Bracket Disconnect wiring from TB1 on the Power Supply Interface PWB (A4, NAPI188*), noting connections.
  • Page 55 Step 10. Torque hardware to 6 in-lbs (0.68 N-m). 13. Secure wiring with new cable ties (Nautel Part # HT77, found in the ancillary kit). 14. Re-install the Exciter/Analog Audio PWB Support Bracket (Nautel part # 235-8227). 15. Re-install the Exciter and Analog Audio PWBs.

  • Page 56: Cooling Fan Replacement

    VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Cooling Fan Replacement The USB provided with the transmitter contains videos (mp4 format) that support the NOTE replacement procedures in this section. Go to the USB’s HOME screen and click VIDEOS . Videos for replacing LRUs are listed in the Maintenance section.
  • Page 57 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Figure 3.1.14: Removal of Air Deflector M3 screws Carefully tilt the Heatsink Air Deflector to allow the Fan Splitter to be removed, being careful not to pinch or strain the cabling. See Figure 3.1.15...
  • Page 58 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Figure 3.1.16: Fan Splitter Removal 10. Remove and retain the four M3 screws securing the Filter Securing Panel and filter media. See Figure 3.1.17. Figure 3.1.17: Air Filter and Media Bracket Removal 11.
  • Page 59 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Figure 3.1.18: Fan Securing Screw Removal 12. If replacing Fan B1 only, release the fan cable from the Wire Clip. Disconnect fan cable B1-A3J1 and/or B2-A3J2 from the System Interface PWB. See Figure 3.1.19.
  • Page 60 Figure 3.1.20: Air Deflector Relocation Figure 3.1.21: Fan Removal 14. Obtain the replacement fan(s) (Nautel part # ZAP68). 15. Note the orientation of the fan when installing. The Airflow indicator arrows on the fan should be pointing up and away from the front panel, such that air will be drawn in through the front panel.
  • Page 61 17. Complete the Installation of the fan(s) by reversing Step 5 Step 12. Use cable ties (Nautel part # HT77, found in the ancillary kit) to secure the wiring harness. Torque all M3 hardware to 6 in-lbs (0.68 N-m). Return the transmitter to operation.

  • Page 62: Front Panel User Interface (Fpui) Display Replacement

    VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Front Panel User Interface (FPUI) Display Replacement CAUTION! The FPUI Display is static sensitive and must be handled in a static protected manner. The USB provided with the transmitter contains videos (mp4 format) that support the NOTE replacement procedures in this section.
  • Page 63 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Disconnect the fan wiring, noting connections. See Figure 3.1.25. Figure 3.1.25: Fan Wiring Removal Disconnect the ribbon cable from J3 on the System Interface PWB (A3) and unhook from its securing clamps. See Figure 3.1.26.
  • Page 64 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Cut the securing cable tie and disconnect cable from FPUI Display. See Figure 3.1.27. Figure 3.1.27: FPUI Cable Disconnect 10. Release the Fan wiring securing clamp by squeezing the clamp together. See Figure 3.1.28.
  • Page 65 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS 11. Move the fan wiring to allow FPUI Display removal. See Figure 3.1.29. Figure 3.1.29: Fan Wiring Removal 12. Remove and retain the four #10 screws (two per side) securing the front panel. See Figure 3.1.30.
  • Page 66 15. Disconnect the FPUI ribbon cable and four M3 screws securing the FPUI display to the front panel. Retain screws. See Figure 3.1.32. Figure 3.1.32: Ribbon Cable and Securing Screw Removal 16. Remove the FPUI Display. 17. Obtain a replacement LCD Display (Nautel part # UR119). PAGE 3.1.58 VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20...
  • Page 67 15. Torque all metric hardware to 6 in-lbs (0.68 N-m). Torque the #10 screws to 10 in-lbs (1.1 N-m). Replacement cable ties (Nautel part # HT77) can be found in the ancillary kit. Return the transmitter to operation. VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20...

  • Page 68: Power Amplifier Pwb Replacement

    VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Power Amplifier PWB Replacement CAUTION! The Power Amplifier PWB is static sensitive and must be handled in a static protected manner. The USB provided with the transmitter contains videos (mp4 format) that support the NOTE replacement procedures in this section.
  • Page 69 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Remove and retain the four M2.5 screws securing the Filter Cover and remove the cover. See Figure 3.1.36. Figure 3.1.36: Filter Cover Removal Remove and discard the two M3 screws securing the jumper between the Filter and the PA PWB.
  • Page 70 12. Clean the heatsink of any residual thermal compound where the FET attaches to the heatsink. Use isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth. 13. Obtain the replacement thermal pad (Nautel part # HAK77C) from the 235-5046* NAPA40* Replacement Kit. 14. Install the thermal pad into the cavity in the heatsink. See Figure 3.1.39 on page...
  • Page 71 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Figure 3.1.39: Thermal Pad Installation 15. Obtain the replacement PA PWB (Nautel part # NAPA40*), thermal compound (Nautel part # HAG80) and thermal compound applicator (Nautel part # 235-5026) from the 235-5046* NAPA40* Replacement Kit.
  • Page 72 # HMSP08F) from the PA Replacement kit Torque for securing E1 and the jumper. Torque all hardware to 6 in-lbs (0.68 N-m). Replacement M2.5 PA screws (Nautel part # HMSP01) are provided in the NAPA40* NOTE Replacement Kit, if required.

  • Page 73: Pre-Amplifier/Ipa Pwb Replacement

    VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL RESPONDING TO ALARMS Pre-Amplifier/IPA PWB Replacement CAUTION! The Pre-Amplifier/IPA PWB is static sensitive and must be handled in a static protected manner. The USB provided with the transmitter contains videos (mp4 format) that support the NOTE replacement procedures in this section.
  • Page 74 Mounting Block. Wipe off of any residual thermal compound on the mounting block. Obtain the replacement IPA PWB (Nautel part # NAPA41*), thermal compound (Nautel part # HAG80) and thermal compound applicator (Nautel part # 235-5026) from the 235-5047 NAPA41 Replacement Kit.

  • Page 75: Parts Information

    The family tree is based on the descending order of the reference designation hierarchy. Included are assemblies that have a Nautel configuration control number (e.g., A2, part number NAPI189), non- repairable third-party items (e.g., U2, part number UG130), and Nautel-modified third-party items (e.g., U4, part number 235-5910).

  • Page 76: Column Content

    Nautel configuration control number.  Locate the part's reference designation and associated Nautel Part # in the list provided at the end of this section. In a PDF manual, use Ctrl-F (find) to quickly locate the reference designation. Reference Designation Lists Reference designation lists are provided for assemblies that are assigned an alpha-prefixed Nautel nomenclature (e.g., NAPA40A) or a numbered Nautel part (e.g., 235-8050).
  • Page 77 NOTE manufacturer (OEM) information (i.e., vendor part numbers). Some vendor information is provided in the Responding to Alarms section of this manual, otherwise contact Nautel to order a replacement part or to request assistance to find a suitable replacement. Description Column The Description column contains the name and descriptive information for each part.
  • Page 78 UG130 POWER SUPPLY, 18-53 V, 2250 W SD CARD, PROGRAMMED UG132 235-5910 ** DENOTES THE NAPE90 EXCITER IS CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY BY NAUTEL. COMPONENT DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL. 2 2 35-8300-01-FAM01 Iss. B PAGE 3.2.4 VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20...
  • Page 79 UG130 POWER SUPPLY, 23-65 V, 3500 W SD CARD, PROGRAMMED UG136 235-5910 ** DENOTES THE NAPE90 EXCITER IS CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY BY NAUTEL. COMPONENT DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL. 2 2 35-8100-01-FAM01 Iss. B VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 PAGE 3.2.5...
  • Page 80 UG130 POWER SUPPLY, 23-65 V, 3500 W SD CARD, PROGRAMMED UG136 235-5910 ** DENOTES THE NAPE90 EXCITER IS CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY BY NAUTEL. COMPONENT DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL. 2 2 35-8200-01-FAM01 Iss. B PAGE 3.2.6 VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20...
  • Page 81 Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation 200-5119 USB Mod, Programmed VX (Handbook) 235-5910 SD card mod, Programmed (UB114) 235-8010 Ancillary kit VX150-VX2 235-8102 Wire Kit 1PA 235-8900 2RU Front Panel Detail Assembly 235-8917 Filter, Air, 1/8" Thk, 30 PPI, Custom Shape JA44...
  • Page 82 NARF79A Page 2 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CT66 Capacitor, SMT, Ceramic, 0.1uF 10%, 100V C01, C12 FA79 Fuse, SMT, 40A, 72VDC, Very Fast HAC122 1 Pin Screw Terminal, Power Tap M3 Surface Mount E1, E2 JT188 Conn, Jack, MCX, 50Ohm, Gold, Vert, SMT...
  • Page 83 NARF79A Page 3 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation QAP74 Transistor,SMT,MOSFET,LDMOS, Single,40V,TO-270-2 RAD33 Resistor, SMT, MF, 4750 Ohms, 1%, 1/4W RAD95 Resistor,SMT,1 Ohm,1%, 1/4W,1206 RAD96 Resistor,SMT,39.2 Ohms,1%,1/4W,1206 1/4W,1206 RFFS58 Resistor, SMT, MF, 47.5Kohms, 1%, 1/10W, 0603 NAPE90/01 Exciter, FM, PWB Assy CAP110...
  • Page 84 NARF79A Page 4 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CCJ03 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.1uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C001, C002, C003, C018, C019, C020, C025, C029, C033, C034, C036, C043, C045, C050, C055, C060,, C064, C071, C072, C073, C086, C088, C089, C090, C096, C098, C099, C101, C103, C110, C111, C117,, C119, C121, C122, C123, C126, C131, C132, C134, C135, C137, C140, C141, C145, C146, C147, C148,, C150, C153, C154, C155, C157, C161,...
  • Page 85 NARF79A Page 5 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CCJ21 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.22uF,10%, 25V,X5R,0402 C116, C125, C432, C434, C437 CCJ22 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,4700pF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C383 CCJ23 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.022uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C104, C113, C354, C358, C362, C365, C366, C368, C372, C374, C376 CCJ24 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.047uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402...
  • Page 86 NARF79A Page 6 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation LS62 Inductor, SMT, Power, 3.6uH, 8.2A, Shielded LS63 Inductor, SMT, Power, 2.2uH, 8Arms, Shielded LS64 Inductor, SMT, Power, 12uH, 2.2Arms, Shielded L02, L17, L25 LS65 Inductor, SMT, 470nH, 550mArms, 5%, 0603 LS75...
  • Page 87 NARF79A Page 7 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation RAF44 Resistor SMT MF 3320 Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402 R381 RAF45 Resistor SMT MF 3920 Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402 R041, R061, R404 RAF46 Resistor SMT MF 4750 Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402 R165, R175, R184, R188, R334, R359 RAF47 Resistor SMT MF 5620 Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402...
  • Page 88 NARF79A Page 8 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation RFFS26 Resistor, SMT, MF, 100ohms, 1%, 1/10W, 0603 R037, R038, R058, R059, R088, R091, R095, R097, R103, R106, R115, R135, R141, R199, R270, R280,, R281, R283, R284, R285, R286, R293, R294, R295, R296, R298, R299, R300, R301, R382, R402, R403, RFFS27...
  • Page 89 NARF79A Page 9 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation UW194 IC SMT FPGA Cyclone 77K cells 1.1V 484-Pin FBGA UW195 IC SMT DAC Dual-Channel, 16- Bit, 1.25 GSPS UW203 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM, 450MHz, 529cspBGA UW204 IC, SMT, SPI Flash, 128Mbit, 3V, 8-SOIC UW208...
  • Page 90 NARF79A Page 10 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation NAPI187A System Interface PWB Assy CCJ01 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,1000pF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C02, C04, C11, C12, C14, C15, C53, C81, C82, C86 CCJ02 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.01uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C19, C22, C47, C65, C83, C84 CCJ03 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.1uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C01, C03, C05, C13, C16, C17, C18, C20, C21, C24, C25, C26,...
  • Page 91 NARF79A Page 11 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation QR82 Diode, SMT, TVS, Vw 5V, Vb 6V Vc 10.8V, SOT-143 CR02, CR03 RAD15 Resistor, SMT, MF, 150 Ohms, 1% 1/4W R39, R40 RAD38 Resistor, SMT, MF, 12.1K Ohms, 1% 1/4W RAD93 Resistor, SMT, 0.01 ohms, 1%, 1/4W, 1206...
  • Page 92 NARF79A Page 12 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CCFS52 Cap, SMT, Ceramic, 0.1uF, 10%, 25V X7R, 0603 C01, C03, C07, C09, C10, C11, C12, C13, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20, C21, C22, C23, C24 CCFS73 Cap, SMT, Ceramic, 1uF, 10%, 16V, X5R, 0603 C05, C14...
  • Page 93 NARF79A Page 13 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CCJ03 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.1uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C003, C007, C008, C010, C015, C016, C017, C018, C019, C020, C026, C031, C032, C034, C038, C039,, C051, C053, C056, C062, C065, C067, C082, C083, C085, C087, C088, C091, C095, C098, C100,, C104, C108, C111, C113, C115, C121, C124, C127, C131 CCJ04...
  • Page 94 NARF79A Page 14 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation RAF38 Resistor SMT MF 1000 Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402 R007, R008, R009, R014, R015, R016, R031, R032, R044, R045, R046, R060, R061, R062, R109, R110,, R117, R125, R127, R128, R129, R136, R137, R149, R150 RAF50 Resistor SMT MF 10.0K Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402...
  • Page 95 NARF79A Page 15 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CCFS07 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.1uF,10%,50V,X7R,0805 CCJ18 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,22uF,20%, 25V,X5R,0805 CT112 Cap, SMT, Elect, Alum Polymer, 100uF, +/- 20%, 25V JA140 Conn, USB, Vertical Mount, Type A, PWB JQ55 Conn, Header, Ribbon Cbl, 20 Pin JQ97 Conn, Header, SATA, Vert, PWB...
  • Page 96 NARF79A Page 16 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation UA300 Cable Assembly, Flat IDC, 0.050" Tiger Eye, 10 con UA301 Cable Assembly, Flat IDC, 0.100" pitch, 20 cond, 2 UA307 Cable, Coax, SRC 316, MCX(M) RA to MCX(M) Straight W07, W08 UA309 Cable, Coax, SRC 316, MCX(M) RA to BNC(F) Bulkhead...
  • Page 97 NARF79A Page 17 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation UR119 Display, TFT LCD, 320x240 Graphic, 3.5", Color, SP ZAP68 Fan, 80mm, 12Vdc, PWM Ctrl, Tach, w/Conn+HS Tube + B01, B02 END OF ITEM...
  • Page 98 Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation 200-5119 USB Mod, Programmed VX (Handbook) 235-5910 SD card mod, Programmed (UB114) 235-8010 Ancillary kit VX150-VX2 235-8202 Wire Kit 2PA 235-8900 2RU Front Panel Detail Assembly 235-8917 Filter, Air, 1/8" Thk, 30 PPI, Custom Shape JA44...
  • Page 99 NARF80A Page 19 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CT66 Capacitor, SMT, Ceramic, 0.1uF 10%, 100V C01, C12 FA79 Fuse, SMT, 40A, 72VDC, Very Fast HAC122 1 Pin Screw Terminal, Power Tap M3 Surface Mount E1, E2 JT188 Conn, Jack, MCX, 50Ohm, Gold, Vert, SMT...
  • Page 100 NARF80A Page 20 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation QAP74 Transistor,SMT,MOSFET,LDMOS, Single,40V,TO-270-2 RAD33 Resistor, SMT, MF, 4750 Ohms, 1%, 1/4W RAD95 Resistor,SMT,1 Ohm,1%, 1/4W,1206 RAD96 Resistor,SMT,39.2 Ohms,1%,1/4W,1206 1/4W,1206 RFFS58 Resistor, SMT, MF, 47.5Kohms, 1%, 1/10W, 0603 NAPE90/01 Exciter, FM, PWB Assy CAP110...
  • Page 101 NARF80A Page 21 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CCJ03 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.1uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C001, C002, C003, C018, C019, C020, C025, C029, C033, C034, C036, C043, C045, C050, C055, C060,, C064, C071, C072, C073, C086, C088, C089, C090, C096, C098, C099, C101, C103, C110, C111, C117,, C119, C121, C122, C123, C126, C131, C132, C134, C135, C137, C140, C141, C145, C146, C147, C148,, C150, C153, C154, C155, C157, C161,...
  • Page 102 NARF80A Page 22 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CCJ21 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.22uF,10%, 25V,X5R,0402 C116, C125, C432, C434, C437 CCJ22 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,4700pF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C383 CCJ23 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.022uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C104, C113, C354, C358, C362, C365, C366, C368, C372, C374, C376 CCJ24 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.047uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402...
  • Page 103 NARF80A Page 23 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation LS62 Inductor, SMT, Power, 3.6uH, 8.2A, Shielded LS63 Inductor, SMT, Power, 2.2uH, 8Arms, Shielded LS64 Inductor, SMT, Power, 12uH, 2.2Arms, Shielded L02, L17, L25 LS65 Inductor, SMT, 470nH, 550mArms, 5%, 0603 LS75...
  • Page 104 NARF80A Page 24 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation RAF44 Resistor SMT MF 3320 Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402 R381 RAF45 Resistor SMT MF 3920 Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402 R041, R061, R404 RAF46 Resistor SMT MF 4750 Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402 R165, R175, R184, R188, R334, R359 RAF47 Resistor SMT MF 5620 Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402...
  • Page 105 NARF80A Page 25 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation RFFS26 Resistor, SMT, MF, 100ohms, 1%, 1/10W, 0603 R037, R038, R058, R059, R088, R091, R095, R097, R103, R106, R115, R135, R141, R199, R270, R280,, R281, R283, R284, R285, R286, R293, R294, R295, R296, R298, R299, R300, R301, R382, R402, R403, RFFS27...
  • Page 106 NARF80A Page 26 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation UW194 IC SMT FPGA Cyclone 77K cells 1.1V 484-Pin FBGA UW195 IC SMT DAC Dual-Channel, 16- Bit, 1.25 GSPS UW203 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM, 450MHz, 529cspBGA UW204 IC, SMT, SPI Flash, 128Mbit, 3V, 8-SOIC UW208...
  • Page 107 NARF80A Page 27 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation NAPH15 2-Way Splitter Pwb Assy CCFS04 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.01uF,10%,50V,X7R,0603 C01, C02 CS81 Capacitor, SMT, Porcelain,24pF 500V, 2% CS89 Capacitor, SMT, Porcelain,27pF 500V, 2% CT53 Capacitor,SMT,Ceramic,0.001uF, 50V,10% C03, C04 JT188 Conn, Jack, MCX, 50Ohm, Gold, Vert, SMT...
  • Page 108 NARF80A Page 28 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation JU84 Conn, Header, Shrouded, 0.050" 16pos, Dual Row, Go JU91 Conn, Header, Shrouded, 0.050" 10pos, Dual Row, Go J04, J10 JU96 Conn, Header, Shrouded, 0.050" 20pos, Dual Row, Go J03, J08 LCFS01 Inductor, SMT, Choke, 600ohms, 2A, 0805...
  • Page 109 NARF80A Page 29 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation UDTS05 IC, SMT, RS-232 Transceiver, 3.3V, SO-16 ULAS01 IC,SMT,Opamp,Quad,Single Supply,SOIC-14 UT157 IC, SMT, DC-DC Conv, Buck, Adj, 2A, 4.5-28Vin, SOT UT158 IC, SMT, Amp, Current Sense, Precision, 50V/V, SOT UW207 Attenuator, SMT, 20dB, 50 ohm, 0.5W, DC to 8 GHz UX161...
  • Page 110 NARF80A Page 30 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation RFFS50 Resistor,SMT,MF,10.0Kohms,1%,1/10W,0603 R01, R02, R12, R20, R23, R24, R27 RFFS59 Resistor,SMT,MF,56.2Kohms,1%, 1/10W,0603 R15, R18 ULAS02 IC,SMT,Opamp,Quad,Rail-To-Rail ,SOIC-14 UP156 IC, SMT, Linear Voltage Regula tor, 3.3V, SOT-223 US49 IC, SMT, ADC, 12 bit, 8 Ch, 3.3V, I2C UT74...
  • Page 111 NARF80A Page 31 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation JU85 Conn, Header, Shrouded, 0.050" 30pos, Dual Row, Go LA72 Bead, Ferrite, SMT, 120 Ohm at 100MHz, 1.3A, 0402 LS56 Inductor, SMT, 3.3uH, 5.6A,RMS L01, L03, L04 QDDS02 Diode, SMT, Schottky, 40V, 1A, SMA...
  • Page 112 NARF80A Page 32 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation US60 IC, SMT, ADC 16 Bit, 2Ch, 750KSPS, 16-WQFN UT170 IC, SMT, Adj. DC to DC Inverting Reg, 2.4A, 16-LFC UT171 IC, SMT, Op AMP, Dual, Low Noise, Bipol Supply, 8- U01, U04, U09, U13, U15, U18, U19, U23 UT172 IC, SMT, Precision Diff Amp, 8-MSOP...
  • Page 113 NARF80A Page 33 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation PU03B PWB Detail, 2-Way Combiner, RF-35TC-0600-A-C1/C1, RT69 Resistor, (BeO), Flange Mount, Film, 50 Ohms, 5%, A13R1, A13R2 RX49 Thermistor,-30/105ºC,10Kohms@ 25ºC,Neg,Bvalue 3435 RT01, RT02 UA295 Cable Assembly, Flat IDC, 0.050"...
  • Page 114 NARF80A Page 34 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX1.5/2, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation UA310 Cable, Coax, SRC 316, MCX(M) RA to MCX(M) RA, 12.0 UA311 Cable, Coax, SRC 316, MCX(M) RA to MCX(M) RA, 16.0 UA313 Cable, Coax, SRC 316, MCX(M) RA to MCX(M) Straight W13, W14 UA316 Cable, SATA, 0.5m, Straight F to Straight F, Shiel...
  • Page 115 NARF81A Page 35 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation 200-5119 USB Mod, Programmed VX (Handbook) 235-5910 SD card mod, Programmed (UB114) 235-8010 Ancillary kit VX150-VX2 235-8102 Wire Kit 1PA 235-8900 2RU Front Panel Detail Assembly 235-8917 Filter, Air, 1/8"...
  • Page 116 NARF81A Page 36 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CT66 Capacitor, SMT, Ceramic, 0.1uF 10%, 100V C01, C12 FA79 Fuse, SMT, 40A, 72VDC, Very Fast HAC122 1 Pin Screw Terminal, Power Tap M3 Surface Mount...
  • Page 117 NARF81A Page 37 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation QAP74 Transistor,SMT,MOSFET,LDMOS, Single,40V,TO-270-2 RAD33 Resistor, SMT, MF, 4750 Ohms, 1%, 1/4W RAD95 Resistor,SMT,1 Ohm,1%, 1/4W,1206 RAD96 Resistor,SMT,39.2 Ohms,1%,1/4W,1206 1/4W,1206 RFFS58 Resistor, SMT, MF, 47.5Kohms, 1%, 1/10W, 0603...
  • Page 118 NARF81A Page 38 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CCJ03 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.1uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C001, C002, C003, C018, C019, C020, C025, C029, C033, C034, C036, C043, C045, C050, C055, C060,, C064, C071, C072, C073, C086, C088, C089, C090, C096, C098, C099,...
  • Page 119 NARF81A Page 39 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CCJ21 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.22uF,10%, 25V,X5R,0402 C116, C125, C432, C434, C437 CCJ22 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,4700pF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C383 CCJ23 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.022uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C104, C113, C354, C358, C362, C365, C366, C368, C372,...
  • Page 120 NARF81A Page 40 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation LS62 Inductor, SMT, Power, 3.6uH, 8.2A, Shielded LS63 Inductor, SMT, Power, 2.2uH, 8Arms, Shielded LS64 Inductor, SMT, Power, 12uH, 2.2Arms, Shielded L02, L17, L25...
  • Page 121 NARF81A Page 41 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation RAF44 Resistor SMT MF 3320 Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402 R381 RAF45 Resistor SMT MF 3920 Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402 R041, R061, R404 RAF46 Resistor SMT MF 4750 Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402...
  • Page 122 NARF81A Page 42 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation RFFS26 Resistor, SMT, MF, 100ohms, 1%, 1/10W, 0603 R037, R038, R058, R059, R088, R091, R095, R097, R103, R106, R115, R135, R141, R199, R270, R280,, R281, R283,...
  • Page 123 NARF81A Page 43 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation UW194 IC SMT FPGA Cyclone 77K cells 1.1V 484-Pin FBGA UW195 IC SMT DAC Dual-Channel, 16- Bit, 1.25 GSPS UW203 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM, 450MHz, 529cspBGA...
  • Page 124 NARF81A Page 44 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation NAPI187A System Interface PWB Assy CCJ01 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,1000pF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C02, C04, C11, C12, C14, C15, C53, C81, C82, C86 CCJ02 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.01uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C19, C22, C47, C65, C83, C84 CCJ03 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.1uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402...
  • Page 125 NARF81A Page 45 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation QR82 Diode, SMT, TVS, Vw 5V, Vb 6V Vc 10.8V, SOT-143 CR02, CR03 RAD15 Resistor, SMT, MF, 150 Ohms, 1% 1/4W R39, R40 RAD38 Resistor, SMT, MF, 12.1K Ohms, 1% 1/4W...
  • Page 126 NARF81A Page 46 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CCFS52 Cap, SMT, Ceramic, 0.1uF, 10%, 25V X7R, 0603 C01, C03, C07, C09, C10, C11, C13, C15, C16, C17, C18, C20, C21, C23, C24...
  • Page 127 NARF81A Page 47 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CCJ03 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.1uF,10%, 50V,X7R,0402 C003, C007, C008, C010, C015, C016, C017, C018, C019, C020, C026, C031, C032, C034, C038, C039,, C051, C053, C056, C062, C065, C067, C082, C083, C085, C087, C088,...
  • Page 128 NARF81A Page 48 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation RAF38 Resistor SMT MF 1000 Ohm 1% 1/16W 0402 R007, R008, R009, R014, R015, R016, R031, R032, R044, R045, R046, R060, R061, R062, R109, R110,, R117, R125,...
  • Page 129 NARF81A Page 49 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation CCFS07 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,0.1uF,10%,50V,X7R,0805 CCJ18 Cap,SMT,Ceramic,22uF,20%, 25V,X5R,0805 CT112 Cap, SMT, Elect, Alum Polymer, 100uF, +/- 20%, 25V JA140 Conn, USB, Vertical Mount, Type A, PWB JQ55...
  • Page 130 NARF81A Page 50 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation UA300 Cable Assembly, Flat IDC, 0.050" Tiger Eye, 10 con UA301 Cable Assembly, Flat IDC, 0.100" pitch, 20 cond, 2 UA307 Cable, Coax, SRC 316, MCX(M) RA to MCX(M) Straight...
  • Page 131 NARF81A Page 51 of 51 StockCode: Final Assy, VX150/300/600, Description: Component Lvl, StockCode Description Reference Designation UR119 Display, TFT LCD, 320x240 Graphic, 3.5", Color, SP ZAP68 Fan, 80mm, 12Vdc, PWM Ctrl, Tach, w/Conn+HS Tube + B01, B02 END OF ITEM...

  • Page 133: Wiring Information

    Table 3.3.1: Wiring Lists Provided TABLE # Description Table 3.3.2 page 3.3.2 Wiring List - Wire Kit 1 PA (235-8102), VX150/VX300/VX600 and VX1 ( Table 3.3.3 page 3.3.2 Wiring List - Wire Kit 2 PA (235-8202), VX1.5/VX2 ( Table 3.3.4 page 3.3.2...
  • Page 134 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL WIRING INFORMATION Table 3.3.2: Wiring List - Wire Kit, 1 PA (235-8102), VX150/VX300/VX600 and VX1 Source Destination Wire # Colour Size Remarks A4E1 A7E1 White Torque to 6 -in-lbs A4E3 Ground near A7 Black Torque to 6 -in-lbs...
  • Page 135 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL WIRING INFORMATION Table 3.3.5: Cable Information, VX1.5/VX2 Nautel Source Destination Cable Description Part # Mate Mate *A14W1 Cable Assembly, Flat IDC, 0.100" pitch, 14 cond, 8.50" UA322 A1J12 A14J1 Cable Assembly, Flat IDC, 0.050" Tiger Eye, 10cond, 2.25"...
  • Page 136 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL WIRING INFORMATION PAGE 3.3.4 VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20...

  • Page 137: Electrical Schematics

    Resistor power ratings are not shown when less than 0.5 W Unidentified diodes are part number BAS21HT1 (Nautel Part # QDRS01) 24V Unidentified transient suppressors are part number 0603E SDA-TR1 (Nautel Part # QR70) Graphic and Logic Symbols The graphic symbols used on electrical schematics are in accordance with American National Standard ANSI Y32.2-1975 - Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronic Diagrams.

  • Page 138: Unique Symbols

    VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS Unique Symbols Nautel uses unique symbols on electrical schematics to describe logic (two-state) signals. These signals differ from single-state signals or analog signals that may have multiple values. Type of Inputs and Outputs On electrical schematics, names used to describe logic (two-state) input and output signals are prefixed with a # symbol.

  • Page 139: Structure Of Schematics

    When a functional block is assigned a reference designation (e.g., A2), refer to the family trees in Parts Information on page 3.2.1. Follow the family tree branches to the block that contains the desired reference designation, and associated Nautel nomenclature (e.g., NAPI187A System Interface PWB). Refer to Table 3.4.1 on page 3.4.5...

  • Page 140: Locating A Part Or Assembly On A Schematic

    3.2.1. Follow the family tree branches to the block that contains the desired reference designation, while noting the Nautel nomenclatures and names of all higher assemblies in the path. Example: A2 NAPI187A System Interface PWB. The drawings in the Mechanical Drawings section depict the assembly detail of the transmitter NOTE and its modules and assemblies.
  • Page 141 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS Table 3.4.1: List of Electrical Schematics Figure # Title SD-1 VX150/VX300/VX600 System Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2) SD-2 VX150/VX300/VX600 System Schematic (Sheet 2 of 2) SD-3 VX1 Transmitter System Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2) SD-4...
  • Page 142 VX150 TO VX2 TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS PAGE 3.4.6 VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20...
  • Page 143 REMOTE I/O - B AUDIO SPI S021 CS N DIGITAL OUTPUT 5 DIGITAL OUTPUT 6 AUDIO SPI MISO ANALOG OUTPUT 1 ANALOG OUTPUT 2 235-8300-SCH01.SchDoc Iss. B Figure SD-1: VX150/VX300/VX600 System Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2) VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 SD-1...
  • Page 144 # PS ON - UNIT ID VOUT (+) VOUT (+) VOUT (-) VOUT (-) # PWR FAIL WARNING - # MODULE PRESENT - 2 2 35-8300-SCH02.SchDoc Iss. B Figure SD-2: VX150/VX300/VX600 System Schematic (Sheet 2 of 2) VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 SD-2...
  • Page 145 DIGITAL INPUT 1 +3.3V DIGITAL INPUT 2 VBUS 3 DIGITAL INPUT 3 DISPLAY CLK DIGITAL INPUT 4 DISPLAY MISO DISPLAY REMOTE I/O - A DIGITAL INPUT 5 USB3_N DISPLAY MOSI MODULE +12V IN USB3_P # DISPLAY CS - USER INTERFACE DIGITAL INPUT 6 # DISPLAY RESET - +12V...
  • Page 146 FROM SHEET 1 RF DRIVE PART OF IPA BIAS SYSTEM INTERFACE IPA VOLTS SAMPLE RF OUT RF OUT PART OF SYSTEM IPA V INTERFACE DIRECTIONAL RF MONITOR IPA V COUPLER RF + BIAS PA LOW PASS HEATSINK (+) POWER AMP FILTER HEATSINK (-) IPA V...
  • Page 147 DIGITAL INPUT 1 +3.3V DIGITAL INPUT 2 VBUS 3 DIGITAL INPUT 3 DISPLAY CLK DIGITAL INPUT 4 DISPLAY MISO DISPLAY REMOTE I/O - A DIGITAL INPUT 5 USB3_N DISPLAY MOSI MODULE +12V IN USB3_P # DISPLAY CS - USER INTERFACE DIGITAL INPUT 6 # DISPLAY RESET - +12V...
  • Page 148 FROM SHEET 1 RF DRIVE PART OF IPA BIAS SYSTEM INTERFACE IPA VOLTS SAMPLE PART OF SYSTEM IPA V HEATSINK (+) INTERFACE HEATSINK (-) IPA V INLET AIR (+) SPLITTER IPA V INLET AIR (-) RF OUT RF OUT PA LOW PASS COMBINER POWER AMP IPA V...
  • Page 149 VOUTL- 1000 U1:1 PILOT SAMPLE J4:3 10.0K 10.0K SHD R 10.0K 0.001 1000 1000 J4:1 100pF SHIELD 3 3 9.2K 10.0K 10.0K U5:1 RIGHT 0.001 V_CLAMP_ADO- V_CLAMP_ADO+ VINR U13:2 PILOT SAMPLE 3740 3740 470pF 1/16W U6:29 0.001 100pF 10.0K 39.2K PCM3060PW 1/16W 0.001...
  • Page 150 7150 4120 R127 R113 1/16W 1/16W 1000 100pF 100pF TP11 R128 U15:1 C105 R126 1000 1 1 8pF R104 10.0K MPX1+ U14:1 10.0K R116 7150 3570 R111 U16:1 220pF MPX1 J1:1 V_CLAMP_MPX- V_CLAMP_MPX+ U14:2 AINP-B MPX1- 39.2K 1/16W 1/16W 39.2K 4120 39pF 470pF...
  • Page 151 +12V +12V-A TP12 TP15 +12V IPA POWER +12V 10.0K 10.0K +12V IN 0.01 +12V-A 1/4W ALL RESISTORS ARE RATED 1/16W UNLESS OTHERWISE SHOWN IPA CURRENT TP13 REFLD PWR IPA BIAS SAMPLE +12V-A AVCC IPA BIAS 2210 10.0K 10.0K 22.1K PART OF 2210 GAT-20 ATxmega128A1U-AU...
  • Page 152 FROM SHEET 1 PA BIAS 1000 12.1K 0.01 1/4W RF DRIVE IN RF DRIVE OUT 6.8pF BAT54HT1 1/4W 1/4W 0.028μH 10.0K 0.001 3320 10.0K PART OF T2OUT U2AF R2IN ATxmega128A1U-AU T2IN ADM3202ARN +3.3V UDTS05 +3.3V J11A R1IN T1IN R1OUT J11C PC SERIAL DEBUG T1OUT R2OUT...
  • Page 153 AIN6 +12V AIN4 AIN7 56.2K 2210 J1AC PAV (+) J1AD AIN5 2210 PROTOCOL PAV 1 (+) 0.002 #PS ON- UNIT ADDRESS J1AB PAV (-) PAV (-) J1AE 235-4050-01-SCH01.SchDoc Figure SD-11: NAPI188/01 Power Supply Interface PWB (VX150/VX300/VX600) VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 SD-11...
  • Page 154 3.3V 10.0K 10.0K +12V +12V U U A78M33CDCY +3.3V ALL RESISTORS ARE RATED 1/10W UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 0.47 LINE LINE/N AC TO 12V SUPPLY +3.3V J1AA RS485 (+) RS-485 TO SYSTEM TO POWER SUPPLY INTERFACE RS485 (-) +3.3V +3.3V 10.0K 10.0K +3.3V #MODULE PRESENT-...
  • Page 155 EXCITER DISPLAY MOSI DISPLAY MOSI DISPLAY CLK DISPLAY CLK DISPLAY MISO DISPLAY MISO # DISPLAY CS - # DISPLAY CS - # DISPLAY RESET - # DISPLAY RESET - +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V 2.2μH +3.3V 1/10W FAULT 2N7002 FAULT 10.0K 1/10W +3.3V +3.3V 10.0K...
  • Page 156 IPA VOLTS SAMPLE 4750 0.01 1000pF IPA V 0.005μH 0.033μH RF OUTPUT 0.033μH 0.056μH 180pF 150pF 180pF 150pF 33pF 150pF AFT05MS031GNR1 RF INPUT 0.051μH 0.033μH 82pF 51pF 180pF 6.8pF IPA BIAS 0.068μH 47.5K 0.01 235-1150-SCH01.SchDoc Sheet: V: B Figure SD-14: NAPA41 Pre-Amp/IPA PWB VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 SD-14...
  • Page 157 PA VOLTS 0.022μH 1000pF 1000pF 1000pF 470pF 470pF 4 4 0A 10.0 47.5K MRFX1K80H 1/4W 1/4W RF OUT 680pF 300V RF DRIVE 470pF 12pF 12pF 300V 0.15μH 0.15μH 22pF 12pF 0.0175μH 100pF 250V 250V 470pF 300V 10.0 MRFX1K80H 235-1050-SCH01.SchDoc 680pF V: A 300V Figure SD-15: NAPA40A Power Amplifier PWB...
  • Page 158 *DENOTES FORMED BY PADS ON THE PWB 5.6pF 5.6pF 1500V 1500V 1.5pF 3.3pF 1.8pF 1500V 1500V 1500V 235-6020-SCH01.SchDoc Figure SD-16: NAPF16A Low Pass Filter PWB VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 SD-16...
  • Page 159 5) 021,725 5) 021,725 5) 021,725 5) 021,725 - - - - 5 5   % % % % $ $ $ $ 5) ,1 5) ,1 5) 287 5) 287 5) ,1 5) ,1 5) 287 5) 287 ):' 3:5 6$03/( ):' 3:5 6$03/( ):' 3:5 6$03/(...
  • Page 160 1000 12.1K 0.01 1/10W 1/4W 0.001 0.056μH 27pF 24pF 500V 500V 12.1K 0.001 1/4W 1000 0.01 1/10W 2 2 35-6270-SCH01.SchDoc Figure SD-18: NAPH15 2-Way Splitter PWB (VX1.5/VX2) VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 SD-18...

  • Page 161: Mechanical Drawings

    3.2.1. Follow the family tree branches to the block that contains NAPA40A Power Amplifier PWB the desired reference designation and Nautel nomenclature (e.g., Note the reference designations and Nautel nomenclatures of all higher assemblies in the path. A7 NAPA40A Power Amplifier PWB Example: Refer to Table 3.5.1 on page...
  • Page 162 NAPI193 Front Panel User Interface PWB MD-11 NAPA41 Pre-Amp/IPA PWB MD-12 NAPA40A PA PWB MD-13 NAPF16A PA LPF PWB MD-14 NAPP15A Directional Coupler Bottom PWB MD-15 NAPH15 2-Way Splitter PWB (VX1.5/VX2) MD-16 2-Way Combiner PWB (Nautel Part # PU03B) (VX1.5/VX2) PAGE 3.5.2 VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20...
  • Page 163 EXCITER PWB RF OUTPUT CONNECTOR (A1) (VX150-VX600 uses Type N connector as shown, VX1 uses 7/16 DIN) ANALOG AUDIO PWB DIRECTIONAL COUPLER BOTTOM PWB (A2) (A11, part of assembly shown (located underneath plate) POWER SUPPLY INTERFACE PWB (A4, located under panel)
  • Page 164 PRE-AMP/IPA PWB (A6, located on the side of chassis) TOP COVER REMOVED FOR CLARITY Figure MD-2: VX150/VX300/VX600/VX1 Transmitter (side view) VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-2...
  • Page 165 REJECT RESISTOR (R1) REJECT RESISTOR (R2) EXCITER PWB RF OUTPUT CONNECTOR (A1) (VX1.5/VX2 uses 7/16 DIN) ANALOG AUDIO PWB (A2) 2-WAY COMBINER PWB (A13) POWER SUPPLY INTERFACE PWB (A4, located under panel) DIRECTIONAL COUPLER BOTTOM PWB (A11, part of assembly shown (located underneath 2-Way Combiner PWB) PA LPF PWB (A9)
  • Page 166 2 WAY SPLITTER PWB PRE-AMP/IPA PWB (A12) (A6, located on the side of chassis) (located on side of chassis) TOP COVER REMOVED FOR CLARITY Figure MD-4: VX1.5/VX2 Transmitter (side view) VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-4...
  • Page 167 Fan2 (B2) POWER SUPPLY (U3) Fan1 (B1) FRONT PANEL DISPLAY (UG132 for VX150-VX600, UG136 for VX1 -VX2) (U1) VX1 Shown for reference Figure MD-5: VX Transmitter (front view) VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-5...
  • Page 168 Figure MD-6: NAPI189 Analog Audio PWB VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-6...
  • Page 169 Figure MD-7: NAPI187A System Interface PWB VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-7...
  • Page 170 Figure MD-8: NAPI188/01 Power Supply Interface PWB (VX150/VX300/VX600) VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-8...
  • Page 171 Figure MD-9: NAPI188 Power Supply Interface PWB (VX1/VX1.5/VX2) VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-9...
  • Page 172 Figure MD-10: NAPI193 Front Panel User Interface PWB VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-10...
  • Page 173 Figure MD-11: NAPA41 Pre-Amp/IPA PWB VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-11...
  • Page 174 Figure MD-12: NAPA40A Power Amplifier PWB VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-12...
  • Page 175 Figure MD-13: NAPF16A Low Pass Filter PWB VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-13...
  • Page 176 Figure MD-14: NAPP15A Directional Coupler Bottom PWB VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-14...
  • Page 177 Figure MD-15: NAPH15 2-Way Splitter PWB (VX1.5/VX2) VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-15...
  • Page 178 Figure MD-16: 2-Way Combiner PWB (Nautel Part # PU03B) (VX1.5/VX2) VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20 MD-16...

  • Page 179: List Of Terms

    Low Voltage Power Supply. A module or modules used in the ac-dc power stage that generates LVPS. the low level dc supply voltage for the transmitter. A setting that controls power level, frequency and audio parameters. The VX150 to VX2 allows Preset. you to pre-program multiple presets.
  • Page 180 VX-LP TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL LIST OF TERMS PAGE 3.6.2 VERSION 2.0 2023-04-20...
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