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- Page 1 EXPERT 1.5K-FA TAURUS 1.5KW SOLID STATE FULLY AUTOMATIC DUAL LDMOS LINEAR AMPLIFIER USER MANUAL Rev. 1.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTERCONNECTION WITH THE TRANSCEIVER ................. 13 USE OF THE LINEAR AMPLIFIER ......................14 SO2R (Single Operator Two Radio ) ....................15 Band-Pass Filters Set “SPE BPF1” ....................17 QSK (Full Break-In) Operation ......................18 Tunable Antenna Control ........................ 19 Setting Up of an Antenna for Reception only ................20 Can also be used on 5 MHz ....................... - Page 3 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS TRANSCEIVER CONTROLLED BY PC ....................53 Icom CI-V Interface ........................53 14.1 RS232 Interface..........................54 14.2 5V TTL Kenwood Interface......................54 14.3 14.4 5V TTL Yaesu Interface ........................55 USE OF THE USB / RS232 PORTS ......................56 15.1 LAN port ............................
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Page 4: Important
User manual TAURUS We congratulate you on the choice of the SPE EXPERT 1.5K-FA TAURUS solid state linear amplifier. The addition of the double MOSFET guarantees great robustness, efficiency and linearity which, together with the implementation of new hardware and software processes including improved heat dissipation, allow digital modes to be treated at maximum power for very long times without problems. -
Page 5: How To Read This Manual
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL This manual is divided into four main parts: • First part, from chapter 1 to chapter 9. The characteristics of the amplifier are described, it is essential to read this to fully understand this amplifier’s potential capabilities that make this product unique. - Page 6 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS WARNING! DO NOT use an extension cord with the AC power cable unless it is correctly rated as there will be a risk of fire or electric shock. And could compromise the operation of the amplifier.
- Page 7 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries. These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national and local legislation.
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Page 8: Unpacking
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS UNPACKING Remove the packaging and carefully check the contents. Please look closely for the plastic pouch containing cables, fuses and connectors inside the box for your linear amplifier. It may be in the inside pocket of the canvas carrying bag. If you find any damage or if there are any parts missing, contact your distributor / dealer immediately. -
Page 9: Panel Description
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS PANEL DESCRIPTION Front Panel 1) ON turns on unit. 2) OFF turns off unit when held down for three seconds. 3) DISPLAY toggles between display pages. switches output power between “MAX / MID / LOW“ 4) POWER 5) OP toggles back and forth between Standby/Operate modes. -
Page 10: Rear Panel
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS Rear Panel 1) ANT connectors for four available antennas. 2) SO2R connector for SO2R operations. 3) INPUT connectors to connect two exciters. 4) FANS 5) IN 1 ALC, RELAY, CAT connectors for exciter 1. 6) IN 2 ALC, RELAY, CAT connectors for exciter 2. -
Page 11: General Information
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS GENERAL INFORMATION (Read the specific chapters for more details). Power supply The amplifier uses a switching power supply that will automatically adapt to any AC voltage supply that is between 100 and 255 Vac and is 50 or 60 Hz. The main switch [I/O] is located on the rear panel. - Page 12 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS RELAY This essential port allows the amplifier to be switched into the transmit state. To do that, the inner pin of the RCA phono connector must be switched to ground potential. This is normally done by the transceiver with either a “close- to-ground”...
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Page 13: Interconnection With The Transceiver
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS INTERCONNECTION WITH THE TRANSCEIVER The diagram shows the connections with one transceiver only. To connect the second transceiver, repeat the same connections used for “IN 1”, now using the port “IN 2“ connections. For ALC and RELAY connections, use a shielded cable (supplied) with RCA phono connectors. -
Page 14: Use Of The Linear Amplifier
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS USE OF THE LINEAR AMPLIFIER Block diagram. The position of the contacts, as shown in the diagram, is when the linear amplifier is in the OFF state. The linear amplifier can be used in the following way: 1) OFF Only two direct connections are actuated: between INPUT 1 and ANT 1... -
Page 15: So2R (Single Operator Two Radio )
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS SO2R (Single Operator Two Radio ) Operation of this kind is used during a contest in order to acquire a new multiplier, as quickly as possible. The following connections are needed (see the diagram): 1. INPUT 1 connected to the first transceiver (RTX1). - Page 16 This can be achieved by conveniently arranging the antennas and using suitable Band Filters or Stubs. SPE is not responsible for any damage resulting from the equipment. INDEX Page. 16 of 92...
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Page 17: Band-Pass Filters Set "Spe Bpf1
In this situation the amplifier is connected to a single transceiver (INPUT 1 or INPUT 2). "SPE BPF1 automatically selects the filter on the band to be used in the input where the transceiver is connected, while the other unrelated input is left unused. -
Page 18: Qsk (Full Break-In) Operation
TAURUS • Contest SO2R. In this case the amplifier is connected to two transceivers and two "SPE BPF1" in order to automatically select the right filters in the output of both the transceivers. These features can be possible, as well, with the simultaneous use of the unit "AMB-01”... -
Page 19: Tunable Antenna Control
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS Tunable Antenna Control The use of tunable antennas (SteppIR, Ultrabeam) is becoming popular. These antennas vary the physical dimensions of the elements according to the operating frequency in order to ensure a perfect resonance. The Expert 1.5K-FA, through the dedicated "PORT" socket linked to the antenna controller, allows automatic control by tracking the tuning knob changes. -
Page 20: Setting Up Of An Antenna For Reception Only
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS To select a tunable antenna, refer to the “TUN ANT” item on the main menu. After selection, on the display, next to the number of the antenna in use a “t” will appear. In this case the ATU will be bypassed. Set "Kenwood"... -
Page 21: Can Also Be Used On 5 Mhz
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS “RX ANT setting” “ANTENNA setting” “OPERATE page” If you want to exclude the receiving antenna at the moment and also receive with the antenna with which it was transmitted, just press the [ANT] button on the front panel. If using a preamplifier it is strongly suggested to use a sequencer. -
Page 22: Two Possible Sets Of Antennas (Bank A Or Bank B)
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS Two Possible Sets of Antennas (Bank A or Bank B) The Expert 1.5K-FA amplifier is equipped with two different memory banks, "Bank A" and "Bank B". If you have two different QTH’s, then they would certainly have two different antenna setups. -
Page 23: External Ground Connection
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS EXTERNAL GROUND CONNECTION To reduce TVI, BCI and other RF problems in the shack, it is best to connect the amplifier to a good RF ground. (Note that an RF ground is different to an electrical ground which is necessary for the prevention of electrical shock.) The inductance of such a connection needs to be low, so the connection to ground should be as short and direct as possible. -
Page 24: Antenna
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS ANTENNA Because this is a high-power amplifier, it is necessary to use properly rated antennas, connectors and feed line cables. Much care must be paid to the use of antennas with traps, BALUNs and impedance transformers insufficient so that often, after continuous use at high power, these elements exceed the Curie temperature degenerating irreversibly, resulting in a dangerous increase in SWR during each transmission which could lead the linear to damage. -
Page 25: Power Supply (Psu)
TAURUS POWER SUPPLY (PSU) The power supply of the SPE Expert 1.5K-FA, unique in its category, is switching with a PFC (Power Factor Correction) that allows a drastic reduction of the harmonic components in the mains in accordance with IEC555-2, that consists of two sources. - Page 26 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS You should observe all precautions in accordance with national legislation. The amplifier is supplied by a power supply that automatically adapts between 100 and 255 VAC, 47-63 Hz. In some particular cases, mains that are 100 to 120 VAC, the power in MAX may be reduced somewhat.
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Page 27: Tuner (Atu)
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS TUNER (ATU) The amplifier has an automatic tuner that handles load mismatches up to 5:1 VSWR (2.5:1 for 6 m). The amplifier contains a look-up table with all the permitted bands. For tuner management, antenna data and other working data are stored. Every band has a sub-band set, and for each of those, data related to the antenna and auto-ATU tuning is stored. - Page 28 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS The internal tuner may be bypassed as follows: - Totally. - For single band. - For a single band and a specific antenna. It is always automatically bypassed: - With a “receiving only” antenna (If set in programming). - With a tunable antenna (If set in programming).
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Page 29: Protections / Alarms
User manual TAURUS PROTECTIONS / ALARMS The SPE EXPERT 1.5K-FA has a sophisticated protection system that constantly monitors and controls the amplifier’s most important parameters. The main parameters are: Temperature of the heatsink: max. / min. voltage on the PA; max. PA current; SWR;... -
Page 30: Programming
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS PROGRAMMING The three keys: [SET], [◄▲] and [▼►], allow programming the amplifier. They can be used in the following way: [SET] Use this key to open a menu page, to validate choices and to exit from a menu page. - Page 31 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS This setup allows you to preset up to 2 antennas for the same band. The selected antennas can be switched using the [ANT] key while working either in the “OPERATE” or in the “STANDBY” mode and there is no transmission in progress.
- Page 32 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS d) MANUAL TUNE: Allows you to tune the amplifier manually. However achieving a better setting than that obtained by automatic tuning is very unlikely. Set your exciter to transmit a continuous RTTY or FM signal. Then press the [◄...
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Page 33: Initial Operation Of The Amplifier
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS INITIAL OPERATION OF THE AMPLIFIER Before turning ON the amplifier, read this manual carefully. The following preliminary operations are necessary: 1) Ensure that the mains voltage is within the proper range of the amplifier’s power supply requirements. 2) Connect the amplifier to a good ground circuit. - Page 34 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS 2) To Set ANTENNAS: Press [SET] and open the “ANTENNA“ menu page. Assign an appropriate antenna output number for the desired band. If you don’t have an antenna for that band, select “NO“. To bypass the Tuner on a certain band and/or a certain antenna, just press the [TUNE] key, you will see a "b"...
- Page 35 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS 4) Use of the Automatic Tuner (Internal ATU) To complete the programming it is necessary to match the antennas to the amplifier by operating the “TUNE“ function (read the “TUNER“ chapter of this manual). Select each band (with the proper antenna) and then program the tuner for all the sub-bands of every band.
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Page 36: Operating
The use of both the ALC and CAT connections is highly recommended. If ALC is not used, SPE reminds you that it is better to lose a fraction of dB in transmitted power, by slightly reducing the driving power, than to over drive the amplifier and have a poor quality transmission and frequent alarms. - Page 37 Speak into the microphone normally, then set the ” MIC GAIN” of the transceiver until the peak output power shown on the amplifier display is no more than 800W (MID) or 400W (LOW). SPE suggests to monitor your transmission closely to check that the “MIC. GAIN” setting is correct. e) FM: By monitoring your transmission you can easily get the correct emission by adjusting the.
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Page 38: Connections
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS CONNECTIONS Since the connectors are identical in all Expert models, standard cables can be used for each model. 12.1 CAT 1 / CAT 2 Connectors The pin outs are shown in the schematic below. The connections are the same for our 1K-FA, 1.3K-FA, 1.5K-FA and 2K-FA amplifiers. pin n. -
Page 39: Icom
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS BAND DATA CODES Band BCD code Band BCD code Band BCD code 60 m. 30 m. 12 m. 160 m. 20 m. 10 m. 80 m. 17 m. 6 m. 40 m. 15 m. The construction of the connection cable between this connector and the transceiver is described below according to its brand and type of interfacing (see page 11). - Page 40 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS In addition to the standard cable which only contemplates the passive reception function of the data coming from the transceiver, the addition (optional) of the "TX interface" (see fig.) is foreseen to enable the amplifier to interrogate the transceiver cyclically as happens in the Yaesu and Kenwood protocols.
- Page 41 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS The following simplified TX interface is possible, valid only if linear and transceiver are simultaneously ON. ATTENTION: If there is, in addition to the amplifier query, another CI-V query (e.g. Log, FT8 or other program), a conflict could be generated. If this happens, set the CAT as "DISABLED"...
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Page 42: Kenwood
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS 12.3 Kenwood CAT RS232 Interface RX 232 TX 232 RX 232 (RXD) (TXD) TX 232 RADIO CONNECTOR DB15 M The Radio connector could be DB-9 or DB-25 male connector or female connector (read the specific manual). In the manual, also verify if the RTS–CTS link is required. -
Page 43: Yaesu
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS 12.4 Yaesu CAT RS232 Interface RX 232 TX 232 TX 232 (RXD) (TXD) RX 232 RADIO CONNECTOR DB15 M The radio connector may be a DB-9 or DB-25 male connector or female connector (read the specific manual). Verify from the manual if the RTS–CTS link is required. CAT 5V TTL Interface RX TTL TX TTL... -
Page 44: 15.5 Band Data Interface
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS 15.5 BAND DATA Interface RADIO CONNECTOR BAND A BAND A BAND B BAND B BAND C BAND C BAND D BAND D DB15 M Using Band Data, instead of CAT, use the four digital signals (Band A, Band B, Band C, Band D) from the transceiver. -
Page 45: Alc With Flex-Radio (Other Sdr, Elecraft)
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS 12.7 ALC with Flex-Radio (other SDR, Elecraft) Since Flex-Radio transceivers, like any SDR equipment, do not have the necessary input to receive the analog ALC signal from the amplifier, it is possible to manually preset the transceiver output power at MAX, MID and LOW levels in order to avoid the danger of over-driving the Expert.:... -
Page 46: Transceivers Without Cat
A special link is not necessary as the internal amplifier frequency counter will measure the input frequency and will control the amplifier (not recommended if a CAT connection is possible, see page 11).. Note: WARNING, SPE is not responsible for any failure resulting from misuse of hardware interfacing. INDEX Page. 46 of 92... -
Page 47: Other Connections
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS OTHER CONNECTIONS On the CAT connector, in addition to the CAT signals, the ALC and RELAY controls are the same as the RCA phone connectors. REMOTE ON, /TX–INH, TX–INH are also available. If you use this connector to connect the ALC and RELAY lines, the separate RCA phono cables are not recommended. -
Page 48: 13.3 Connections Tx-Inh, / Tx-Inh
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS 13.3 Connections TX-INH, / TX-INH All modern transceivers have a delay before the transmission to allow the linear to stabilize their relays avoiding damage to the contacts as a result of "Hot Switching". The Expert 1.5K-FA has a settling time of less than 6 msec. compatible with all modern transceivers (see the manual of the transceiver). - Page 49 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS / TX-INH Link Note: WARNING, SPE is not responsible for any failure resulting from misuse of hardware interfacing. INDEX Page. 49 of 92...
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Page 50: 13.4 Aux Connector
1 = RX state + 12 Vcc OUT + 12 VDC 0.2 A max. Each output is an open collector. Note: WARNING, SPE is not responsible for any failure resulting from misuse of hardware interfaces. INDEX Page. 50 of 92... -
Page 51: 13.5 Port Connector
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS 13.5 PORT Connector This connector provides: a) BITS A/B/C select in bcd the ANT port currently in use (each output is open collector). b) RS 232 port for connection to a controller of a tunable antenna. c) RS 232 port for remoting use (as an alternative of USB port). -
Page 52: Ultrabeam Cable
DB-9/M DB-9/F TX_232 / 7 2 / RX_PC RX_232 / 8 3 / TX_PC GND / 5 5 / GND Note: WARNING, SPE is not responsible for any failure resulting from misuse of hardware interfaces. INDEX Page. 52 of 92... -
Page 53: Transceiver Controlled By Pc
If the transceiver is controlled by a PC using the CAT utility, the link with the amplifier can be made as described in the following paragraphs. Note: BEWARE, SPE assures only the direct connection between the Linear and transceiver. The use of external control software could create malfunctions that must be resolved by the provider of such software and is totally the responsibility of the owner / operator. -
Page 54: Rs232 Interface
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS 14.2 RS232 Interface KENW O O D O R YAESU RADIO CO NNECT O R RS232 RX 232 T X 232 RS232 G ND PC CO NNECT O R DB15 M 14.3 5V TTL Kenwood Interface KE NW OOD RADIO CONNE CTOR RX TTL... -
Page 55: Ttl Yaesu Interface
5V TTL Yaesu Interface Y AE S U RADIO CONNE CTOR RX TTL TX TTL TTL INTE RFACE DB15 M Note: WARNING, SPE is not responsible for any failure resulting from misuse of hardware interfaces. INDEX Page. 55 of 92... -
Page 56: Use Of The Usb / Rs232 Ports
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS USE OF THE USB / RS232 PORTS Through the USB / RS232 ports on the rear panel it is possible to interface the amplifier with a PC. Two features are possible: a) To remote the linear. b) To download newer and updated firmware releases. -
Page 57: Remote Control
The sophisticated design of the Expert 1.5K-FA allows you to download any new versions of Software from the following site: www.linear-amplifier.com On this site a software for vision-impaired people is also freely available as well as the "Application Programmer’s Guide" where SPE provides its proprietary protocol and necessary explanations. INDEX... -
Page 58: Maintenance
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS MAINTENANCE If used in very dusty environments the air filter supplied separately can be installed behind the front panel grid. Therefore the user only needs to periodically check and clean the air filter on the front panel (if any). -
Page 59: Characteristics / Specifications
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS CHARACTERISTICS / SPECIFICATIONS - Double MOSFET with 1.8 KW dissipation each. Granting great robustness, efficiency and linearity. - The smallest in its class: Built-in Power supply and Automatic Antenna Tuner. Dimension: L 28, H 12, P 38 cm ( 11.02” W, 4.72” H, 14.96” D ) connector included. - Page 60 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS - Very clean and low distortion output: Spurious emissions FCC, CE, RCM (C-Tick) compliant. 3rd order distortion (two tone test) from -32 dB to -38 dB, -35 dB ( typ. ). - Input / Protections: 50 ohm always perfectly matched, SWR always better than 1.2:1.
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Page 61: Diagnostics
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS DIAGNOSTICS. During normal operation, the sophisticated monitoring system continuously monitors several measurements directly acquired from internal test-points. When a dangerous situation occurs, an alarm is generated. The user can either immediately restore the Main Display Page by pressing the [DISPLAY] key or wait for the visual alarm time-out expiration (about 10 seconds). -
Page 62: Table
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS TABLE BAND TABLE, SUB-BAND, CENTRAL FREQUENCY SUB-BAND [ 0] 1785 [ 1] 1795 [ 2] 1805 [ 3] 1815 [ 4] 1825 [ 5] 1835 [ 6] 1845 [ 7] 1855 [ 8] 1865 [ 9] 1875 [ 10] 1885 [ 11] 1895 160 m... -
Page 63: Appendix 1 - Remote Control
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS APPENDIX 1 - REMOTE CONTROL Overview: With reference to that described in Section 15. “USE OF THE USB / RS 232 PORTS”, this appendix contains the following sections: SW installation Term_1.5K_USB.exe usage Term_1.5K_232.exe usage Firmware update The host PC must have the minimum of a correctly installed Windows XP operating system, or a newer release of Microsoft’s operating system, with a typical minimum of RAM and hard disk space. - Page 64 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS The default destination folder is good for this use, so complete this operation by using the Extract key as shown in the picture above. This step reveals a new uncompressed folder, having the same name of the original compressed one contained in the installation package.
- Page 65 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS Once opened, the C:tmp\Term_1.5K_Package_1_0 folder will show the following contents: Where: FT_232_RL is a folder containing the USB drivers and an automatic installation program, which must be run just once to prepare the operating environment which sorts out everything needed, such as the USB drivers and their support files on the Windows host system.
- Page 66 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS Once opened, FT_232_RL folder will show the above contents A very important part of the installation procedure is the CDM20600 folder, which contains among the other files, the CDM20600.exe Windows application as highlighted in the picture below: This application has been specially designed for a correct installation of the specific FTDI USB drivers.
- Page 67 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS A notification window will pop-up as shown in the picture below The USB port installation and its setting is now complete. Now that this fundamental step has been successfully completed, the application Term_1.5K_USB.exe remote control application can be launched. this purpose back-step...
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Page 68: Term_1.5K_Usb.exe Usage
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS 20.2 Term_1.5K_USB.exe usage To test, connect the USB cable from the PC and the linear and double-click on the application’s icon (the USB icon symbol), by using the mouse left-button, just to see if everything works fine. It is a good idea to create a link to the application on the desktop. - Page 69 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS The View menu also contains five items related to the application window size presets which can be either selected by the menu itself or by their equivalent [F1 … F5] shortcut keys. Feel free to test all the View menu options in order to find an optimal and comfortable vision of the display main window.
- Page 70 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS In case the EXPERT linear is already switched on, after the connection established by Term_1.5K_USB.exe, an immediate update on the current display contents will result. However, if the EXPERT linear was already switched off, it would be turned on by using the [ON] virtual key on the application keypad.
- Page 71 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS The Basic keypad... item in View menu allows you to set to a reduced-size keypad, having fewer keys than the complete keypad, which could be useful when no setting actions are required on the linear amplifier. Note: The keypad types, both Full and Basic, are certainly very useful since they both can be directly accessed using the mouse pointer.
- Page 72 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS Please bear in mind that the [OFF] command as accessed from the virtual keypad or by shortcut key, that it always asks for a confirmation, to its amplifier shutdown operation, by showing the dialog form below: INDEX Page.
- Page 73 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS When trying to connect the linear amplifier to a PC, some problems could occur because other peripherals sharing the same USB internal hub may conflict with it. To avoid this kind of conflict it is necessary to go to “selective addressing”. Selective addressing thru the USB port.
- Page 74 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS A dialog window will pop up: Press the Acquire ID string key, marked in the picture above, in order to start the ID string characters acquisition process across the USB data-link. This is a guided self-learning procedure. In case more than one USB communications is linked to the system, directly or indirectly thru an external USB hub, the following notification pop-up window will be shown: In such a case the user should disconnect all other devices except the EXPERT amplifier...
- Page 75 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS The following pop-up notification message will be displayed when a successful connection via USB occurs: The picture above shows the acquisition report of a device that its ID String Property is A400F1MZ. As explained earlier, this parameter is unique to any given specific chip, so it doesn’t allow duplicates among other components from the same manufacture.
- Page 76 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS When the above described steps are completed, Term_1.5K_USB,exe will only be able to recognize and address the EXPERT linear amplifier whose unique ID String matches the one written after the USB_ID: label of the picture above. As explained earlier, this setting is permanent.
- Page 77 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS A last note. If, for whatever reason, all the selective addressing capabilities are no longer needed, to open a connection to an EXPERT linear thru its USB link, they can be temporarily disabled. The next operation is quite easy to perform. After having recalled the Configure USB connection dialog box, using its specific item contained into the File menu, using your mouse click on the Enable ID Addressing option, as shown in the following picture, and confirm this entry using the OK button.
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Page 78: Term_1.5K_232.Exe Usage
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS 20.3 Term_1.5K_232.exe usage To start running the Term_1.5K_232.exe application, it is necessary to go back into the Term_1.5K_Package_1_0 uncompressed folder and select the related filename as shown in the picture below: A suggestion is to create a link to the application and place it on the Windows desktop. A double-click using the left-button of the mouse on the application icon should render a result as the one shown in the following picture: The very first time Term_1.5K_232.exe is launched, a notifying pop-up message, like the... - Page 79 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS To correct this, click OK on the pop-up window and select File/Virtual Com Port setting, as shown in the following picture: The above menu item makes it possible to access the following dialog box, which allows a direct setting of the desired COMx serial port for connecting to the EXPERT 1.5K-FA.
- Page 80 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS With all your serial resources properly connected, proceed to the Control Panel >>> Hardware and Sound >>> Device Manager and choose a serial COM listed in the hardware configuration that is not used by other applications. In the case that USB-to-RS232 serial converters are being used, as shown in the picture above, please proceed, as explained below, to check all the COM ports polled by the system.
- Page 81 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS To check a COM port identifier related to any given adapter, disconnect it from the USB socket of the PC and detect which COM item disappears from the proposed list after this configuration change. In that case, use the detached COM port ID to properly set the Virtual Com Port dialog box, as shown in the picture below, and then reconnect the serial adapter so that it can be accessed by the application.
- Page 82 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS The Baud rate setting can be selected by using the available slider-control marked in the picture above: • 9600 baud • 14400 baud • 19200 baud • 28800 baud • 38400 baud • 57600 baud •...
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Page 83: Remote On/Off Using Rs-232
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS Remote ON/OFF using RS-232. With this new software release, the [ON] and [OFF] keys are fully enabled and work the same way as they work on the USB version of the application. However, there is a small technical detail to take into account about the [ON] key's behaviour. -
Page 84: Firmware Update
Pressing [CAT] key twice, the current software revision is shown. NOTE: It is highly recommended that prior to carrying out a firmware update, that all cabling except the AC power and USB cable, are disconnected from the SPE. INDEX Page. 84 of 92... - Page 85 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS After that a dialog box pops-up, and the user must select a proper firmware package, that data will be sent to the linear amplifier to update all its embedded functions Note the example in the picture below where a firmware package file named 1.5k_01_01_17_A.pk4 has been selected: After the necessary confirmation by the user for validating the procedure, the EXPERT 1.5K-FA switches its display off as the updating is being transferred to the...
- Page 86 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS The main steps of the firmware update procedure are below: • Checking and validation of updating firmware package. • A physical data transmission of the new firmware from the PC to the linear amplifier. INDEX Page.
- Page 87 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS • A final validation for the completed firmware update. And as the last action, after a successful firmware update, the linear amplifier performs a general auto-restart operation. Then full control of the updated device is restored to both local and remote operations.
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Page 88: General Restore
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS GENERAL RESTORE A System General Restore can be performed by pressing the [INPUT] and the [OFF] keys together for at least one second. This operation is only possible from the linear amplifier front-panel physical keyboard. The linear amplifier will switch off with a self-explaining system message. -
Page 89: Warranty Terms
Rome. The shipping expenses to and from SPE will then be paid by the customer. Any repair requests to other dealers / repairer will be subject to specific direct negotiations between the customer and the dealer / repairer. - Page 90 User manual TAURUS Whenever the date of the first sale is not well specified, the date of shipping from SPE to the Distributor/Dealer will be considered the start of the warranty period. The warranty does not apply either if the certificate of the first purchase (invoice) is...
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Page 91: Repair Form
Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS REPAIR FORM MODEL ..... SERIAL NUMBER ....DATE ....CONNECTION STATUS AT THE MOMENT OF THE BREAKDOWN TRANSCEIVER MODEL . - Page 92 Expert 1.5K-FA User manual TAURUS s.r.l. Via di Monteverde, 33 00152 Rome (Italy) Tel. +390658209429 Fax. +390658209647 E-mail: info@linear-amplifier.com Website: http://www.linear-amplifier.com INDEX Page. 92 of 92...
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Latest Firmware and date
The latest firmware version mentioned is 1.5k_01_01_17_A.pk4. The release date is not provided.
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