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Summary of Contents for Broadcast Electronics FM-250C IPA
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Broadcast Electronics 4100 North 24 Street, Quincy, Illinois 62305 USA • Phone (217) 224-9600 • Fax (217) 224-9607 • www.bdcast.com • bdcast@bdcast.com FM-250C IPA 250 WATT FM Amplifier Instruction Manual 597-1004-001 Rev B January 18, 2012...
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The information in this publication is subject to improvement and change without notice. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual, Broadcast Electronics accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Broadcast Electronics reserves the right to modify and improve the design and specifications of the equipment in this manual without notice.
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RF PRODUCT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, REPAIR SERVICE, PARTS - Technical assistance is available from Broadcast Electronics by letter, prepaid telephone or E-mail. Equipment requiring repair or overhaul should be sent by common carrier, prepaid, insured, and well protected.
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All returned merchandise must be sent freight prepaid and properly insured by the customer. MODIFICATIONS - Broadcast Electronics, reserves the right to modify the design and specifications of the equipment in this manual without notice. Any modifications shall not adversely affect performance of the equipment so modified.
The following list of publications provides data for equipment and options associated with the FM-250C IPA unit. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION. The FM-250C IPA unit is available in several configurations. Refer to the following list for various IPA unit models. MODEL PART NO.
1.4.2 STATUS DISPLAYS. The FM-250C IPA unit is designed with front-panel LEDs to indicate the status of three main IPA unit operating potentials, two preset limits. 1.4.3 CONTROL CIRCUIT.
5.0 amperes for the 194 to 266 volt range. PLACEMENT. The FM-250C IPA unit may be installed in any convenient location in a 19 inch (48.3 cm) rack within reach of signal and power cables. The unit requires a 7 inch (17.78 cm) vertical space in a 19 inch rack.
WARNING WIRING. RF OUTPUT. The FM-250C IPA unit is equipped with a Type N RF output connector. Refer to Figure 2-1 and connect a coaxial cable (located in the accessory kit) between the RF OUTPUT connector on the IPA unit rear-panel and a 50 Ohm RF load capable of dissipating the output of the IPA unit.
OPERATION This section identifies all controls and indicators associated with the FM-250C IPA unit and provides standard operating procedures. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS. Refer to Figure 3-1 for the location of all controls and indicators associated with normal operation of the FM- 250C IPA unit.
This section presents overall theory of operation for the FM-250C IPA unit. For the purpose of explaining the FM-250C IPA unit circuitry, the IPA unit is divided into functional subassemblies. A detailed description of each subassembly is presented in Part II of this manual. A block diagram of the FM-250C IPA unit is presented in Figure 4-1.
Second level maintenance consists of procedures required to restore the FM-250C/E to operation after a fault has occurred. The maintenance philosophy of the FM-250C IPA unit consists of problem isolation to a specific assembly. Refer to the applicable section of this manual for detail troubleshooting information to isolate a problem to specific components.
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MANUFACTURER. USE CARE IN REPLACING TRANSISTORS OF THIS TYPE. COMPONENT REPLACEMENT. The circuit boards used in the FM-250C IPA unit are double-sided boards with plated-through holes. Because of the plated-through holes, solder fills the holes by capillary action. These conditions require that defective components be removed carefully to avoid damage to the board.
VSWR protection circuit. THEORY OF OPERATION This section presents the theory of operation for the FM-250C IPA power control circuit board. A simplified schematic diagram of the power control circuit board is presented in Figure 6-1.
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Manual Power Control Operation. Automatic/manual power control operation is established by normal/test jumper J7. When J7 is in the test position, the FM-250C IPA output power will not automatically adjust to changing load conditions. The output power must be increased/decreased manually using the power output adjust control R67.
After the problem is isolated and power is totally de-energized, refer to the schematic diagrams and the theory of operation to facilitate in problem resolution. The defective circuitry may be repaired locally or the circuit board may be returned to Broadcast Electronics for repair or replacement. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION This section provides removal and installation procedures for the power control circuit board.
1) exchange a defective module for a reconditioned FM-250C IPA power amplifier module or 2) obtain an FM-250C IPA power amplifier module on loan during the repair of the defective module. Terms of the program are available from the Broadcast Electronics Technical Services Department.
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After the problem is isolated and power is totally de-energized, refer to the schematic diagrams and the theory of operation to facilitate in problem resolution. The defective circuitry may be repaired locally or the circuit board may be returned to Broadcast Electronics for repair or replacement. Table 8-2. POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT BOARD TROUBLESHOOTING...
BE Part Numbers This section provides parts lists for the FM-250C IPA unit. The parts lists provide descriptions and part numbers of electrical components, assemblies, and selected mechanical parts required for maintenance. Each parts list entry in this section is indexed by reference designators appearing on the applicable schematic diagrams.
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