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Icom IC-PW2 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HF/50 MHz ALL BAND
1 kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER
|PW2
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/50 MHz ALL BAND 1 kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER |PW2 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 2: Important

    The Display function during protection operation outlet to be used, because the plug is not included. • To connect a second Icom exciter, use the optional OPK-5 z Operation with exciters of up to 200 W output (p. 11-1).

  • Page 3: Explicit Definitions

    • Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, or other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination. • The use of Icom linear amplifiers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

  • Page 4: About The Touch Screen

    TRADEMARKS D Touch screen maintenance • If the touch screen becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it Icom and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of clean with a soft, dry cloth. Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, • When you wipe the touch screen, be careful not to the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, push it too hard or scratch it with your fingernails.

  • Page 5: About The Instructions

    ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS The instruction manual uses the following indicators. 3. Touch “Time Set.” “ ” (Quotation marks): Used to indicate icons, setting items, and screen titles displayed on the screen. The screen titles are also written in uppercase letters. (Example: FUNCTION screen) [ ] (brackets): Used to indicate keys.

  • Page 6: Installation Notes

    INSTALLATION NOTES EIRP clearance heights by frequency band: For amateur base station installations it is recommended that the forwards clearance in front of 1 Watts 2.1 m the antenna array is calculated relative to the EIRP 10 Watts 2.8 m (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power).

  • Page 7: Precautions

    Immediately turn OFF the power and remove the power cable. Contact your Icom dealer or distributor for advice. NEVER place the linear amplifier in an insecure place to avoid inadvertent use by unauthorized persons.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] ....... 2-7 FEATURES ..............i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ........i D Connecting 1 non-Icom exciter to [INPUT 1] .. 2-7 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..........ii D Connecting 2 non-Icom exciters to [INPUT 1] ABOUT CE AND DOC ..........ii and [INPUT 2] ..........
  • Page 9 D Viewing the captured screen ......8-3 Displaying my call sign ........8-4 Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) function ....8-4 D Connecting with the Icom exciter ....8-4 D The DPD adjustment and operation ....8-4 MAINTENANCE ..........9-1 Resetting ............9-1 D Partial reset ...........

  • Page 10: Panel Description

    Push to change the antenna connector blue. alternately between ANT 1 and ANT 6. L When the amplifier is turned OFF, and the Icom exciter When the linear amplifier is turned ON: is turned ON, the amplifier operates in the Antenna...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    L The protection circuit cannot be deactivated while transmitting. NOTE: For only the USA version, the IC-PW2 L Even if the Lock function is turned ON, the protection cannot turn ON the amplifier circuit on 25.900001...
  • Page 12 Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) function is used, amplifier. outputs the feedback signal. L Connect to the ACC sockets of the Icom exciter using the supplied accessory cable. 15 BAND SIGNAL OUTPUT CONNECTORS L To connect the second exciter, use an optional [BAND 1]/[BAND 2] (p.

  • Page 13: Touch Screen Display

    * Future product, as of June 2024. synchronized, the frequency is displayed. 7 OUTPUT POWER INDICATOR (p. 4-2) Displays the maximum output power 15 AUTO ICON (p. 3-3) Displayed when the linear amplifier is being (1 kW or 500 W). controlled from the Icom CI-V exciter.
  • Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION Touch screen display 16 CLOCK/UTC TIME READOUT (p. 7-6) Displays the current and UTC times on the TIME SET screen. 17 PROTECTION READOUT (p. 8-1) Displays the cause of protection circuit operation. 18 TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY READOUT (p. 7-4) Displays intake air temperature and humidity. 19 TX STATUS INDICATOR Displayed on (Lights orange: TX/RX side).

  • Page 15: D Menu Screen

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Touch screen display D MENU screen D QUICK MENU screen to open the MENU screen. z You can display the QUICK MENU screen by pushing z Push MENU L To close the MENU screen, push []. after selecting the item on the MENU screen. QUICK L To close the QUICK MENU screen, push [].

  • Page 16: D Keyboard Types

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Keyboard entering and editing D Keyboard types You can select the Full Keyboard or Ten-key pad in “Keyboard Type” on the FUNCTION screen. (p. 7-2) SET > Function > Keyboard Type » MENU L You can also select the Full Keyboard or Ten-key by pushing while displaying an entry mode QUICK...

  • Page 17: D Entering And Editing Example

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Keyboard entering and editing D Entering and editing example Entering “Yagi 1” in ANT 1. 1. Open the ANTENNA screen. 7. Touch [[ab]]. • The CHARACTER TYPE screen is displayed. MENU » 2. Touch “ANT1 Settings.” • The ANT1 SETTINGS screen is displayed. 8.

  • Page 18: Installation And Connections

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Attaching the controller Using the controller separately from the main unit 1. Insert the bottom of the controller into the projection ( 1 ). D Detaching from the main unit 1. Push the release button ( 1 ) until the controller tilts forward ( 2 ), and then remove the controller.

  • Page 19: D Connecting The Controller Cable

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS D Connecting the controller cable Select a location Insert the controller cable in the direction of the arrow until the cable is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. Select a location for the linear amplifi er that enables adequate air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold or vibration, and other electromagnetic sources.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Ac Power Cable

    L Due to internal relay protection, if excessive input • Icom is not responsible for any damage caused is detected, the screen may display that the linear by incorrect wiring of the AC power plug or power amplifier circuit is turned OFF.

  • Page 21: Connecting To Exciters

    ANT 6 ANT 1 ～ Icom exciter INPUT 2 ANT 6 Example: IC-7300 Non-Icom exciter B Connecting 1 Icom exciter to [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] (p. 2-6) ANT 1 INPUT 1 ANT 1 ～ Icom exciter ANT 2 INPUT 2...

  • Page 22: D Connecting 2 Icom Exciters To [Input 1] And [Input 2]

    Accessory cable* ANT 2 ACC2 Remote control cable* Coaxial cable* * To connect the second Icom exciter, use the optional OPK-5 (p. 11-1). D Connecting 1 Icom exciter to [INPUT 1] Supplied accessory cable Supplied remote control cable REMOTE ACC(2)

  • Page 23: D Connecting 1 Icom Exciter To [Input 2]

    • The firmware of the IC-7851, IC-7850 (Discontinued), or IC-7610 must be updated to the latest version. • Select “ON” in the “IC-PW2 Dual Connection Mode” setting on the exciter. L When operating in this connection, you cannot switch the antenna, select the receive-only antenna (RX-ANT), and set antenna memory, using the exciter.

  • Page 24: D Connecting 1 Icom And 1 Non-Icom Exciter To [Input 1] And [Input 2]

    When the relay contact capacity of the SEND line (transmission/reception switching) is less than 5 V DC/20 mA, connect using an external relay. To operate the linear amplifier in the Antenna Selector mode with a non-Icom exciter, supply 13.8 V DC to [ACC 2] using a DIN connector.

  • Page 25: D Connecting 2 Non-Icom Exciters To [Input 1] And [Input 2]

    When the relay contact capacity of the SEND line (transmission/reception switching) is less than 5 V DC/20 mA, connect using an external relay. To operate the linear amplifier in the Antenna Selector mode with non-Icom exciters, supply 13.8 V DC to [ACC 1] and [ACC 2] using a DIN connector.

  • Page 26: Initial Setup

    L See the exciter’s instruction manual for its operation. D CI-V address Setting the exciter’s address for the CI-V remote control. L Even if 2 Icom exciters are connected, they will operate with their respective CI-V address. D CI-V baud rate Setting the CI-V data transfer speed.

  • Page 27: D Switching The Display Layout Of [Input 1] And [Input 2]

    Sets the CI-V data transfer rate to 4800, 9600, 19200, switched. or Auto. L When “Auto” is selected, the baud rate is automatically set according to the data rate of the Icom exciter. (Default: 8Eh) CI-V Address Sets the same CI-V address as set on the Icom...

  • Page 28: D Synchronization With The Exciter

    INITIAL SETUP Connection mode ALC adjustment To use the linear amplifier circuit of the IC-PW2, D Synchronization with the exciter adjusting the gain correction and the ALC operating After the CI-V setting, confirm that the operating range for the exciter by the following steps is frequency is synchronized with the exciter.
  • Page 29 INITIAL SETUP ALC adjustment 4. Change the exciter’s output power to maximum, Displaying the ALC ADJUSTMENT screen 1. Confirm that the linear amplifier has finished the and then transmit. SWR adjustment. • The message disappears, and is displayed. 2. Open the INPUT1/INPUT2 ALC ADJUSTMENT screen.
  • Page 30 INITIAL SETUP ALC adjustment Manually adjusting the ALC level (Example: 1 kW output) 1. Touch the meters to display the Po and ALC meters. 2. Change the exciter’s operating mode to RTTY or CW. 3. Touch “MANUAL.” Touch for 1 second to clear the adjustment value...

  • Page 31: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Operation modes IC-PW2 has the following 3 operation modes. The mode can be changed by turning ON or OFF the POWER TUNER , and . (p. 1-2) L Power (13.8 V DC) must be supplied from [ACC 1] or [ACC 2] by turning ON an exciter or an external device.

  • Page 32: Changing The Status Of [Input 1] And [Input 2]

    • Only 1 exciter is connected. The band in operation L When only 1 Icom exciter is connected to [INPUT 1] TIP: About the automatic changing of the frequency and [INPUT 2], the status of [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2]...

  • Page 33: Selecting The Antenna Connector

    BASIC OPERATION Selecting the antenna connector Change the selected antenna connectors (ANT 1 ~ ANT 6) by touching the LCD display or pushing D Using the antenna selector D Using the touch screen display z When the linear amplifier is turned OFF: 1.

  • Page 34: Ant Key Display Settings

    BASIC OPERATION ANT key display settings Antenna memory You can set whether or not to use each ANT key and This function saves antenna connector settings for each frequency band. You can set antenna connectors their names and icons. (ANT 1 to ANT 6) to the selected bands. L ANT 1 is set to all frequency bands as the default.

  • Page 35: Rx-I/O Setting

    BASIC OPERATION RX-I/O setting You can set whether or not to output the signal About the RX side ANT in the Same band TX from the receiving antenna to an external device setting (a preamplifier, a band-pass filter, or an attenuator) When “Connect Two Exciters to INPUT1 &...

  • Page 36: Meter Display

    MOS-FETs. 500 W). z SWR: Displays the SWR of the antenna at the z When an Icom CI-V exciter is connected, the selected frequency band. operation frequency and band are synchronized. z For each output power (1 kW and 500 W), the z ALC: Displays the ALC level.

  • Page 37: Antenna Tuner Operation

    • When a wire antenna cannot be tuned, check the SWR. wire length and connection. Note that the IC-PW2 cannot tune a wire that is ½λ long or on a multiple of that frequency. • When the operating frequency is changed, the antenna must be tuned again.

  • Page 38: Sd Card

    L Be sure to check the SD card orientation before inserting. About the SD cards You can use an SD card of up to 2 GB or an SDHC of up to 32 GB. Icom has checked the compatibility with the following SD and SDHC cards. Beveled corner...

  • Page 39: Unmounting

    SD CARD Unmounting Saving the setting data Before you remove a card when the linear amplifier The linear amplifier’s settings can be saved onto an is ON, be sure to electrically unmount it, as shown SD card. below. Otherwise, the data may be corrupted or deleted. 1.

  • Page 40: Loading The Saved Data

    • “ ” is displayed on the left side of the selected option. L The “Other Settings & Memories” (settings other than Antenna Memory, ALC Adjust, Network Settings, and IC-PW2 CI-V Address) are always loaded. 5. Touch “<<Load>>.” • “Load file?” is displayed.

  • Page 41: Deleting A Data File

    SD CARD Deleting a data file Displaying the SD card information Follow the steps below to delete the files you no longer need on the SD card. You can display the SD card capacity. NOTE: Deleted data from a card cannot be recalled. 1.

  • Page 42: About The Sd Card's Folders

    IC-PW2 Capture Setting The folder in the SD card contains the following. • IC-PW2 folder The folders created in the IC-PW2 are contained in this folder. • Capture folder Saves the captured screen data in the “png” or “bmp” format.

  • Page 43: Set Mode

    SET MODE Set mode description You can use the Set mode to set infrequently changed TIP: The Set mode is constructed in a tree structure. values or function settings. You may go to the next tree level or go back to the previous level, depending on the selected item.

  • Page 44: Function

    SET MODE Function Connectors » SET > Function » SET > Connectors > Selected BAND Output MENU MENU Selected BAND Output (BAND 1) (Default: 2) Beep Level Sets the band voltage output from [BAND 1] to control Sets the beep output level. an external device (band-pass filter, band decoder, L If the “Beep (Confirmation)”...
  • Page 45 SET MODE » SET > Connectors > CI-V » SET > Connectors MENU MENU (Default: AAh) CI-V Address INPUT1/2 Selection Input (Default: INPUT1 : (1) Low, (2) Open) Sets the CI-V address for remote control of the linear amplifier. Sets the switching operation between [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] according to the signal (Low or Open) input from the external device connected to the [INPUT 1/2] (Default: Auto)

  • Page 46: Network

    Sets the Default Gateway of the IC-PW2. L When no operation is performed for the preset period If you are operating the IC-PW2 using the optional of time, the screen is automatically turned OFF, and the remote control software*, a default gateway setting is indicator on blinks blue.
  • Page 47 SET MODE When you set the system language of the linear amplifier to Japanese, the amplifier has the (Default: English) capability to display both English and Japanese System Language characters. However, if you select Japanese, all Set the system language of the linear amplifier. menu items throughout the amplifier system will be •...

  • Page 48: Time Set

    L See page 6-2 for details. L The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. NOTE: The backup battery for the internal clock The IC-PW2 has a lithium backup battery (CR2032) SD Card Info for the internal clock and timer functions.

  • Page 49: Others

    SET MODE Others » SET > Others > Information MENU Version Displays the linear amplifier firmware’s version number. MAC Address Displays the linear amplifier’s MAC address. » SET > Others MENU Touch Screen Calibration Touch to adjust the touch screen. L See page 9-2 for details.

  • Page 50: Other Functions

    The rotation speed of the cooling fans for the RF Contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. circuit changes according to the indicated value of the TEMP meter. Therefore, the cooling fans start...

  • Page 51: Clock And Timers

    • The meter name indicator “Po” blinks, and the linear amplifier circuit is turned OFF. Solution: Check for the following problems: • The frequency band is not synchronized with an Icom exciter. L When the frequency band is synchronized, “AUTO” is displayed under the frequency button.

  • Page 52: Ntp Function

    OTHER FUNCTIONS NTP function Screen Capture function You can capture the linear amplifier display onto an The NTP (Network Time Protocol) function SD card. Most of the screens used in this manual are synchronizes the internal clock with a time captured using this function.

  • Page 53: Displaying My Call Sign

    When 2 Icom exciter is connected to [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2], connect each exciter to [ALC 1] and [ALC 2]. • The DPD function does not work with an Icom exciter that does not support the function or a non-Icom exciter.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Resetting D Partial reset Occasionally, erroneous information may be displayed. This may be caused by static electricity or 1. Open the RESET screen. by other factors. SET > Others > Reset » MENU If this problem occurs, turn OFF the linear amplifier. After 2.

  • Page 55: Touch Screen Calibration Function

    MAINTENANCE Touch screen calibration Cleaning function DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, When no screen action occurs, or a different function because they will damage the linear is activated after touching the screen, the touched and amplifier surfaces.

  • Page 56: Clock Backup Battery Replacement

    MAINTENANCE Clock backup battery replacement The IC-PW2 has a lithium backup battery (CR2032) for the internal clock and timer functions. When the backup battery is exhausted, the linear amplifier normally works but cannot retain the current time. Top cover R WARNING! DISCONNECT the AC power cable from the outlet before removing the amplifier’s cover.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    “Exciter Connection” setting. connection pattern. The “IC-PW2 Dual Connection Mode” • When “Connect an Exciter to See the setting of the Icom exciter is different INPUT1 & 2” is selected in the exciter’s from the linear amplifier’s connection “Exciter Connection” setting, instruction select “ON”...
  • Page 58 Turn ON the function. p. 3-1 the operating frequency and exciter is turned OFF. band of the Icom Exciter. The CI-V baud rate of the Icom exciter is Set the baud rate to “19200” or p. 3-1 set to “Auto.” “9600.”...
  • Page 59 – connected. An Icom exciter is not adjusted to use Adjust the exciter to use the function. – the function. The DPD adjustment is not The optional OPC-2501 coaxial cable •...

  • Page 60: Updating The Firmware

    UPDATING THE FIRMWARE General D About updating the firmware D Checking the firmware version You can update the IC-PW2’s firmware using an SD Check the firmware version when you turn ON the card. Updating the firmware adds new functions and/ linear amplifier.

  • Page 61: D Preparation

    L These instructions are based on Microsoft Windows 10. in a “zip” format folder. Unzip it before use. 1. Click the “Firmware/Software” link. Click 2. Enter “IC-PW2” into the Search box, and then click [Search]. Click 1 Enter 7. After completing the download, click the icon 2 Click displayed when the mouse pointer is aligned.

  • Page 62: Updating The Firmware

    FIRMWARE UPDATE screen is displayed. nearest Icom distributor for repair. This type of repair is out of warranty, even if the linear amplifier warranty period is still valid.

  • Page 63: Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications Options Cables D General • OPC-2501 coaxial cable for dpd feedback • Frequency coverage: L The cable has 3 m (9.8 ft). 1.800000 ~ 1.999999 MHz • OPK-5 optional cable kit 3.500000 ~ 3.999999 MHz The following cables are included. 7.000000 ~ 7.300000 MHz OPC-125B: Coaxial cable 10.100000 ~ 10.150000 MHz...

  • Page 64: Connector Information

    CONNECTOR INFORMATION [INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2] [INPUT 1/2] Connects to an antenna connector of an Connects to an external device to exciter using a coaxial cable. control the operations of [INPUT 1] (1) (2) • Input/Output impedance: 50 Ω and [INPUT 2]. L The switching operation between (unbalanced) 3.5 mm (⅛...

  • Page 65: [Acc 1]/[Acc 2]

    CONNECTOR INFORMATION [ACC 1]/[ACC 2] Connects to an Icom exciter to input and output control signals for the linear amplifier. L [ACC 1] corresponds to the exciter connected to [INPUT 1]. [ACC 2] corresponds to the exciter connected to [INPUT 2].

  • Page 66: About The Licenses

    ABOUT THE LICENSES Information on the open source software purpose. The Contributing Authors SHALL COPYRIGHT HOLDERS An experimental package to read and write files in .zip format, written on top of being used by this product. and Group 42, Inc. assume no liability AND CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE for direct, indirect, incidental, special, FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,...
  • Page 67 MEMO...
  • Page 68 How the World Communicates A7736H-1EX Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2024 Icom Inc. Jun. 2024...
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