(217/222-7041) or a TELEX service (650/372-2976). Replaceable Parts Service Replacement parts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the HARRIS Service Parts Department. Telephone 217/222-8200 to contact the service parts department or address correspondence to Service Parts Department, HARRIS CORPORATION, Broadcast Division, P.O. Box 4290, Quincy, Illinois 62305-4290, USA.
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The installation, operation, maintenance and service of this equipment involves risks both to personnel and equipment, and must be performed only by qualified personnel exercising due care. HARRIS CORPORATION shall not be responsible for injury or damage resulting from improper procedures or from the use of improperly trained or inexperienced personnel performing such tasks.
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888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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FIRST-AID Personnel engaged in the installation, operation, maintenance or servicing of this equipment are urged to become familiar with first-aid theory and practices. The following information is not intended to be complete first-aid procedures, it is a brief and is only to be used as a reference. It is the duty of all personnel using the equipment to be prepared to give adequate Emergency First Aid and thereby prevent avoidable loss of life.
System Control Panel ......1-4 SigmaPLUS Checkout Procedures ....2-13 Amplifier Control (Single Amplifier Configuration) .
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I/C Sound Modulator ..... . . 2-24 Digital Pot ....... . . 4-2 Aural/Visual Corrector Level (Common System Interface Panel .
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Detector Offset Null......5-8 Correction System For SigmaPlus ™ IOT Transmitter . . 4-24 Samplers and Pulse Generators ....5-8 Theory of Operation: Contactor and Circuit Breaker Sound 1 Bandpass Filter .
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Signal Pre-correction Adjustments (Common Mode) . . . 5-18 Section VII Linearity and differential gain....5-18 Parts List ICPM and Diff Phase......5-18 Appendix A Group delay .
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Start Up Procedure ......d-4 Measuring the Temperature......e-1 Glycol Cooling System.
A separate drawing package for the above transmitter and This section is the general description for the transmitter internal assemblies is supplied by Harris. Harris will also supply separate technical manuals for the Exciter Transmitter Cabinets 1.2.1 and IPA systems (schematic drawings for the Exciter and IPA The SigmaPLUS™...
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SigmaPLUS+ Figure 1-2. Single IOT Block Diagram 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Section I - Introduction Figure 1-3. Multiple IOT Block Diagram 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
SigmaPLUS+ exciter/control cabinet and two or more power amplifier cabinets inhibitors for the system. For warm climates an optional closed for parallel power amplifier cabinets, depending on power level loop water system is available. Resistive test loads will be pro- and configuration.
Section I - Introduction power metering circuits are also provided for combined reflected Normal Status Indicators are Green LEDs and indication is power and for up to 5 Reject Load circuits (to accommodate the provided for AC PRESENT, INTERNAL INTERLOCK, CAV- largest transmitter configuration).
SigmaPLUS+ Modulator is routed to the Aural and Visual Corrector for com- the Class A/B output stages. This provides dynamic correction mon mode amplification. for Average Picture Level (APL) variations. The I/C Sound Modulator assembly frequency modulates the The driver and output stages use a Motorola bipolar transistor combination of all baseband aural signals applied to the module which is capable of 150 W peak of sync per device.
Section I - Introduction • IOT Crowbar Assembly 1.2.14 Air cooling pipe • RF input cable • WARNING Output feeder • Reflected Power probe THE IOT CROWBAR ASSEMBLY RESIDES AT A HIGH VOLTAGE • Umbilical feed for HV cables POTENTIAL IN THE ORDER OF -35KV WITH RESPECT TO •...
SigmaPLUS+ MHz) and aural carriers at 41.25 and 41.00 MHz (nomi- Size/Weight/Power Consumption nally). Refer to Table 1-1. b. Circuitry to force the conversion gain of the previously-de- For power consumption data refer to the applicable AC Distribu- scribed circuitry (a) to unity gain, via the use of a servo tion schematic.
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Section I - Introduction Table 1-1. Shipping Weights and Measurements ITEM Net Weight Gross Weight Size Control Cubicle 362.44 499.46 106 x 84 x 208 41.7 x 33.1 x 81.9 Rear P.A. Cubicle 623.22 795.6 171 x 83 x 208 67.3 x 32.7 x 81.9 Front P.A.
This section provides the information and instructions necessary lation materials (plumbing materials, wire, conduit and for the installation of the HARRIS SigmaPLUS Series TELEVI- accessories, loose hardware, etc.). Each piece of equip- SION TRANSMITTER. Guidelines in the form of installation ment should be inspected for shipping damage.
SigmaPLUS™ Equipment Inventory and Placement 2.4.1 aged separately from the transmitter cabinets and will be rolled into the dry beam supply upon assembly. To remove from the Inventory the shipment using the packing check list received truck, a forklift can be used (winching the equipment to the rear from the carrier.
Section II - Installation & Checkout Cardboard cartons should be opened with the carton in the proper e. Place Exciter/Control Cabinets, Amp Cabinets, Beam Sup- position (note “UP” arrows on carton). Parts inside are wrapped plies, RF System, LCC and Heat Exchangers, Pump Mod- and extreme care must be taken when unwrapping these parts so ule and Optional AVR per site plan.
SigmaPLUS™ Transmitter Transmission Line Height Adjustment CAUTION 2.5.8 a. Install the top half of the RF Breakaway/Harmonic filter THE IOT WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 22 kg/50 lbs BY ITSELF; 86 kg/190 lbs WHEN THE WEIGHT OF THE SHIPPING FRAME IS assembly in the cabinet. An adjustable clamping bracket INCLUDED.
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Section II - Installation & Checkout Figure 2-1. Line Lengths for Phasing - Multi-Tube 11/30/1998 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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SigmaPLUS™ Figure 2-2. Line Lengths for Phasing - Multi-Tube 888-2430-001 11/30/1998 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
Figure 2-3 Silver Solder 1/16 inch diameter, 30%-45%, Hard Stay-Silv Dual Square Tee Section on Saw Horses #45, Aladdin #45, HARRIS part number 099 0002 238 Paste flux (Engelhard Ultra-Flux 1 lb jar) HARRIS part number 099 0002 241 (HARRIS part number 086 0004 040, 16 oz bottle)
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SigmaPLUS™ Figure 2-5 Transmission Line Lateral Adjustment Figure 2-6. Transmission Line Vertical Support Adjustment 888-2430-001 11/30/1998 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
The typical station layout drawing Soft silver solder (96.5% tin; 3.5% silver) such as Aladdin #450 (HARRIS part number 086 0004 038; three 1 lb rolls shows one method of proper installation of the transmission line.
Section II - Installation & Checkout Crowbar Assembly Installation 2.6.7 CI X4 10 Way Klippon- Right side next to IPA CI X6 BNC-AM wire 0475 to Bulkhead BNC Jack center The crowbar assembly mounts horizontally on the rear right hand into in the IOT HV Cubicle wall of the High Voltage cubicle.
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SigmaPLUS™ Table 2-4. System Control Panel Links System Control Panel links: * Denotes Link Selection Link Select Function * a-b Solid LED if status equals selection. (Both LEDs flash if not equal) Solid LED from status and selection. Solid LED indicating only when status equals selection.
Tuner/Klystrode RF input connection. X1-5 to X1-4 X1-5 to X2-1 PSU-2 X1-5 to X2-2 X1-5 to X2-3 SigmaPLUS Checkout Procedures X1-5 to X2-4 In performing the Transmitter checkout procedure the process Turn On Control Cabinet and Measure: X2-9 -24 VDC...
SigmaPLUS™ Power Supply Units for proper input voltage selection. WARNING (110/220 VAC) DO NOT TURN ON BEAM SUPPLY ISOLATOR SWITCH c. Apply primary power (110/220 VAC) to Control Cabinet if used in the System. e. Ensure phase sensor in HVPSU is Illuminated, if not d.
Section II - Installation & Checkout 3. 480/380 VAC input BX1-3 & 1 m. Test connector interlock circuit by removing each connec- tor on appropriate printed circuit boards and interconnec- 4. 380 VAC input BX1-4 & 5 tions to ensure all are operational. (See Table 2-12) 5.
SigmaPLUS™ e. Ensure all amplifier cabinet circuit breakers are switched b. Beam Supply Shorting Switch to Off. c. Beam Tap switch cover f. On the Line Control Cabinet turn on Circuit Breakers Q2 d. RF system mode switches Cabinet Power and Q3 Control.
Section II - Installation & Checkout g. Reset Lockout and Fault LED circuit to open circuit. 2.8.4.9 Collector Current Calibration/Overload a. Set cavity blower overload relay K1 to 2.5 Amps. • Combined Amplification trip 2.5A. b. Set the motor overload breaker to auto and remove the •...
SigmaPLUS™ • detector per circuit assembly and it is connected to the IOT 80 mA • Primary Cavity Arc circuit. Klystrode 120mA a. Remove the cover on the isolated supply. 2.8.4.16 3 Shot Overloads b. Connect a 1 kohm 20 watt Resistor between Grid Current meter - ‘...
Section II - Installation & Checkout Table 2-9. Digital and Analogue Interface Links Digital & Analogue Interface links: * = normal position a-b Sound notch out b-c Sound notch in a-b Link for Go Home remote O/P latching enabled b-c Link for Go Home remote O/P latching disabled a-b Link for Reject Power remote O/P latching enabled b-c Link for Reject Power remote O/P latching disabled Link to defeat panel I/L...
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SigmaPLUS™ Table 2-10. Logic & Control PCB Links Logic links: Link for black-heat Link for background heat Link for lockout O/P latching disabled Link for lockout O/P latching enabled Link for Go Home not AND with ready Link for Go Home to AND with ready...
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Section II - Installation & Checkout Table 2-11. Logic and Control Switches CAUTION FIT ISOLATED SUPPLIES COVER BEFORE PROCEEDING. j. For the Klystrode adjust the heater voltage such that the Logic switches: Transmitter current is the same as that specified in the CPI/EIMAC test S3 and S4 (120 sec) Switch on 1,2,3 &...
Section II - Installation & Checkout c. Tune as per EEV tuning procedure. See EEV Tube assem- bly manual. 2.8.4.29 Tube Tuning a. Apply a low power sweep of 1.0 mW to the IPA input (cable 310). b. Care must be taken when the IPA input threshold is reached as the IPA appears to suddenly take off due to AGC action.
SigmaPLUS™ 2.8.5.3 Harmonic Generator 2.8.5.7 Aural/Visual Corrector Level (Common Mode Ampli- fication) a. Set Harmonic Generator V2 Bias voltage to -4.2 VDC with R-9. a. Measure output of aural visual corrector on EX9 with just vision IF black level connected to EX1.
Section II - Installation & Checkout NOTE d. Ensure SELECT switch selects exciter A and B as operated THIS PROCEDURE ASSUMES THAT THE IOT HAS and that the appropriate On Air’ LED is lit, in both local BEEN COURSE TUNED AND THAT THE TRANSMITTER and remote modes.
SigmaPLUS™ b. Adjust R42 so that the leading edge of the pulse is lagging Table 2-16. Distribution Amp Attenuators the trailing edge of the sync pulse by 1 to 1.5 usec.(Nor- mally fully counter-clockwise) c. When the correct timing has been achieved turn R19 fully DA attenuators: counter-clockwise.
Section II - Installation & Checkout 2.8.6.5 Group delay g. Adjustments can also be made to the IOT input tuning and Any group delay errors can be removed by careful adjustment of match. the three stages in the differential phase and intercarrier noise h.
SigmaPLUS™ To observe and correct the aural phase cross modulation the c. The RF Power Meter should read approximately -23 dBm. demodulator is tuned and set up in the normal mode and the aural Disconnect the RF Power Meter from Link terminal 1 and deviation output (this output does not have aural de-emphasis) reconnect IF INPUT Link 1 - 2.
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Section II - Installation & Checkout Sound 1 Bandpass Filter 2.8.6.8.8 c. Trigger the oscilloscope with external sync. Refer to the response curves, illustrated on Figure 5-3, 5-4 or d. Observe the waveform as follows: 5-5. Select the appropriate curve for your system. a.
SigmaPLUS™ Ballast Load 2.8.6.8.13 2.8.7.2 Minumizing Reject Load Power (Multiple Tube Sys- • tems) Connect a UHF RF source of 20 mW into X6. Check that the ballast load power meter drive on X1 pin 7 is 4 V. If a.
250-0111-000 Cable 8 Cond 22 AWG *,** Remote Control Interface 2.9.1 The following kits will be required to interface the DC-128 to the SigmaPLUS transmitter. They may be purchased either through Harris or your local electronics supplier. Figure 2-12. Sound Signal Level Test Setup 11/30/1998...
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SigmaPLUS™ Table 2-18. PC-128 Interface Table 2-21. PC-128 Interface RX9 Commands: AMP CABINET RX5 STATUS: AMP CABINET pulsed relay status input BK HEAT pulsed relay BK HEAT status input STANDBY pulsed relay STANDBY status input BEAM pulsed relay BEAM status input...
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Section II - Installation & Checkout Table 2-22. PC-128 Interface Table 2-24 RX6 STATUS: AMP CABINET EX4 EXCITER SWITCHER COMMANDS: IPA POWER SUPPLY COMMAND RELAY TYPE 20-27 COMMON IPA POWER NORMAL MANUAL SELECT 1/2 OF LATCHING RF POWER NORMAL RELAY CROWBAR READY AUTO SELECT 1/2 OF LATCHING...
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SigmaPLUS™ Table 2-26. PC-128 Interface Table 2-28. PC-128 Interface SX1 RF SYSTEM CONTROL: SX10 STATUS: RF SYSTEM V1 + V2 pulsed relay MODE 1 (A + B) status input V1 ONLY pulsed relay MODE 2 status input V2 ONLY pulsed relay...
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Section II - Installation & Checkout Table 2-30. PC-128 Interface Table 2-33. PC-128 Interface BX6 COMMAND: SYSTEM CONTROL CABINET CX6 STATUS: SYSTEM CONTROL CABINET AURAL RAISE (DIPLEX ONLY) BEAM status STANDBY status BK HEAT BK HEAT status STANDBY status BEAM LOCAL status RESET...
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SigmaPLUS™ Table 2-35 Mode Controller (2 Transmitter System) Control Selection V1+V2 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Mode 6 Mode 7 Pole 1 of Pole 2 of Pole 3 of Pole 4of Pole 5of Pole 6of...
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Section II - Installation & Checkout Table 2-36. Mode Control (2 Transmitter System + Standby) Control Selection V1 + V2 Designation Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Mode 6 Mode 7 Pole 1 Pole 2 Pole 3 Pole 4 Pole 5 Pole 6...
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SigmaPLUS™ Table 2-37. Mode Controller (2 Transmitter System + Emergency IPA mode) Control Selection EMERGENCY MODES V1+V2 V1 IPA 1,2 IPA1 IPA2 Designation Mode 1 Mode Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode Mode Mode 7 TO Pole 1 Pole 2 Pole 3...
Section III Operators Guide CAUTION ual (Peak and Black) power metering. Also indicated by LEDs are normal amplifier operational status as well as fault status and HAZARDOUS RF POTENTIALS ARE PRESENT ON FLEXIBLE CO- operational amplifier status. AXIAL CABLES LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE INTERME- DIATE POWER AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY.
to read Beam volts, Beam current, Grid volts, Grid current, Ion Reflected Power 2; Monitor Power Amp 2A/2B VSWR current, Heater volts and Body current. Peak Power 1; Monitor Power Amp 1A/1B Fwd Power Peak Power 2; Monitor Power Amp 2A/2B Fwd Power Hand Held IPA Diagnostics Box 3.2.2 Collector Current 1;...
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Table 3-1 Amplifier Controls and Indications Amplifier Controls: LOCAL Tactile push switch with indicating LED with associated battery backed latching and battery failure default to local on power up. Used to control local, remote or system operation - selects whether control is local from panel or remote via external inputs.
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Table 3-1 Amplifier Controls (continued) Fault Status Indicators (Red LEDs (continued)) Foldback Active VSWR is exceeded by 1.2 to 1 and output power is being reduced. Lockout The 3-4 shot counter has expired without the amplifier remaining on for a period of 30 seconds or cabinet temperature is high or the collector temperature is high.
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Table 3-3 Auto Changeover Control Control (Exciter) Cabinet Local Enables local front panel control. Remote Enables remote control of the changeover unit. Auto Selects automatic selection of exciter output. Unit monitors the summary fault status LEDs to select appropriate to air. Manual Allows operation of the changeover unit front panel exciter selector switch.
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Crowbar Cavity Ion Pump Cabinet Control Exciter 1 Exciter 2 Focus Filament Blowers & Bias Fans Blower Heater Focus Adjust Figure 3-4. Circuit Breaker Front Panel 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing...
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Primary Secondary Cavity Arc Cavity Arc Test Test 100V Right Side View Under Current Trip Adjust Over Current Trip Adjust 100V Secondary Cavity Arc Test Primary Cavity Arc Test Figure 3-5. Circuit Breaker Assembly Tray - Top View Test Points and Controls 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing...
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Figure 3-6. IPA Hand Held Diagnostics Box 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing...
3.4 Daily Turn On 3.5 Daily Turn Off a. Depress Standby command. a. Depress OFF. After 5 minutes cool down, system will automatically shut down turning off blowers and pumps. b.Wait for Standby timer to energise. Allow 5 minutes for transmitter to warm up.This will be indicated by ‘Ready’...
Section IV Theory of Operation Control Cabinet (Used only in multi- trigger A34 for input into the system power circuitry detailed on Sht 5. Local/Remote selection is accomplished through a front ple tube Configurations) panel contact closure to VCC which is routed via retriggerable Each transmitter is provided with a Control Cabinet.
SigmaPLUS™ VSWR, and Reject Load summary fault inputs I33-39 are ap- This in turn generates the CLOCK 3 output to drive the power plied to line drivers A15 and A16 to, in turn, illuminate the control output detailed on sht 6. AND gate A18, NOR gate A20, appropriate system fault LED.
Section IV - Theory of Operation 4.1.2.2 Exciter/External Inputs Load the Mode Controller will also issue Standby commands, Refer to Schematic Dwg 839 8121 125 Sht. 5 monitor amplifier status change and re-apply Beam command once the switch has reach its appropriate end stop. Exciter status inputs are routed from the associated Exciter/ex- citer Change-over unit via control cabinet cable harness to X22 (Refer to schematic 839 8121 169 Mode Controller Functional...
SigmaPLUS™ 4.2.1.5 Status I/P Matrix output drives the A/B select input of the quad 2- input multiplex- Refer to Sht. 2,3 of dwg 839 8121 161, and Table 2-32 ers A14, A13, A12. The Waveguide System /Output Switch Status inputs are fed into The selected quad 2-input multiplexer (A14, A13, A12) output the Mode Controller via opto-isolators A24, A25, A26.
Section IV - Theory of Operation it in turn outputs a 1 into AND gates A60C, A69C. Next establish The Auto Changeover Unit consists of two basic assemblies a normal interlock condition via X15/5,6. This input is a logic 0 housed as one unit located between Exciter A and Exciter B in and is routed to A68B inverting Schmitt trigger.
SigmaPLUS™ 4.3.1.2 RF Fault Detection System Power Metering The exciter’s output is sampled and the sample detected by V10 A power meter in the System cabinet may be switched to read: V16. The detected output is in turn fed to a buffer amplifier •...
Section IV - Theory of Operation 4.5.2.2 Second Frequency Conversion Circuitry f. Separation of the aural carrier frequencies by filtering so After the original spectrum has been converted to the first-IF, at that their amplitudes may be measured using op-amp based mixer A30, it is again converted to an even lower frequency envelope detectors second-IF by mixer A35.
SigmaPLUS™ feedback resistor R91 to R92 plus R93. The sample-hold circuit A18, diodes V12C, V12D, and A17. The aural carrier #2 output also inverts the polarity of the measured value. The voltage isthen is then applied to connector X3-4,10. Potentiometer R122 is used applied to A39.
Section IV - Theory of Operation The crystal oscillator circuit includes a lock detector which is o. Diplexer Load. used in conjunction with a search oscillator circuit to enable Down Converter locking between the oscillator and the input IF. The Local Oscillator input is fed to the mixer, A1 at pins 1 and 2 at a level of approximately 7 dBm, while the RF input at a level A Trip Supply circuit is also located on the Output Power Meter of approximately +13 dBm is fed via a 30 dB fixed attenuator,...
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SigmaPLUS™ The amplified output of the quadrature phase detector is filtered variable monostable A10B which supplies a negative going by A7A to confine the bandwidth of the double sideband portion output adjustable between 0.5 us and 1.5 us duration. of the IF input. The output of A7A is fed via the buffer A7B to A11A generates the 3 us black level sampling pulse after being the input of the integrator.
Section IV - Theory of Operation meter drive amplifiers A19B. Meter calibration is provided by Mixer Inputs Mixer Outputs (kHz) R195. System (MHz) Sound 1 Sound 2 Loc. Osc Sound 1 Sound 2 Ballast Load A sample of the ballast load power from the vision-sound com- B,G (IRT) 5.75 biner is fed to X6.
SigmaPLUS™ Reset button. A non-volatile memory retains fault indications in the absence of the mains supply. If the transmitter has shut down due to a fault, other than a motor failure, a red Lockout LED will light until the logic is reset either by the Fault Reset button or remotely.
Section IV - Theory of Operation transmitter cabinet power supplies, and transmitter cabinet fans Access is easy; and there is no danger of tools falling to the and blowers is distributed and controlled in the cabinet. bottom of the oil tank because tools aren’t needed to remove the submersed components module.
SigmaPLUS™ 2. EXCITER RACK - a transformer input single phase Rheostat R2a/b is then adjusted to provide correct heater voltage switched mode unit serving the Exciters and system for the IOT. control functions for a dual Exciter System, paralleled The Secondary of T2 applies a stepdown voltage of 8.9 VAC to supplies are provided.
Section IV - Theory of Operation Crowbar Construction The variable 30-150 VDC output is then applied to an active 4.12.1 crowbar circuit which comprise V39,V34 and FS3. The crowbar The crowbar assembly consists of a base plate at earth potential is designed to limit output current during a short circuit on the to which the isolation transformer is fixed.
SigmaPLUS™ its timing components selected such that it produces a negative These circuit are shown on the front page of the schematic as pulse of 1.5 ms nominal. A1B provides an inhibit pulse to prevent subassemblies of the schematic and are referenced by page the pulse generator from being fired more frequently than once number.
Section IV - Theory of Operation Cavity Air Normal 4.13.2.3 IPA Power Normal 4.13.3.1.6 The serial data stream from the IPA module is fed to the Interface The Cavity Air Normal indication comes in via opto isolator PCB via X29 a SMC coaxial socket and is then fed into retrig- A39D and is then buffered by inverter A37F before being fed to gerable monostable A35A.
SigmaPLUS™ HV Current Metering 4.13.3.1.26 The Amplifier Normal indication comes in via opto isolator This input from the high voltage current meter shunt is filtered A41C and is then buffered by inverter A37D. by L5, L6, R258, R259 and C56 before being amplified in Reject Power 4.13.3.1.19...
Section IV - Theory of Operation (Lockout) can be either by moving X28. The same is true for T38 Logic and Control PCB 4.14 (Amplifier normal) with X12 and T39 (Reject power) with X13. (Refer to Sch. 817 2336 172 Sht.1-15) Digital and Analog Interface PCB 4.13.4 Remote Controls...
SigmaPLUS™ in A65 to the required count. When the counters have reached then inverted in A4F to provide a high when the count signals are their designated count the output from A65 goes low, and if the equal. A low on the output of A36 will inhibit any further counts second input on A64A is also low, then the collector cooling will by being AND’ed with the clock in A43A.
Section IV - Theory of Operation latch A81B is AND’ed in A76A and fed to A85A in order to to any other control state. AND gate A90B produces a high signal enable the clock for the 30 second counter. The other input to to fire the shunt trip via A86 when the transmitter is not on Beam A85A is controlled from the output of comparator A82 which is and C25 is charged and the /Q output from A90B is high.
Section IV - Theory of Operation Power Control Loop Amplifier Theory Of Operation: IOT RF Cor- 4.15.2 4.15 A6b and components R16,R18,R50,C13 and C36 form the loop rector PCB amplifier V21 and R51 ensure that the output at V21 cathode can only go positive relative to ground.
Residual differential gain and luminance non-linearity re- ward Correction maining after I/P correction is corrected on the visual IF For superior efficiency, the SigmaPlus IPA module is operated carrier. in class A/B operation. This is particularly important for high e.
A1-10. The contactor will then be actuated via BAX7/1- SigmaPlus Interface panel X2/1-24 and the HV Power Supply 11 and primary power will be applied to the associated circuit. A terminal block X3/1-20. Switched primary power (380/415V...
K1 in the HV Power supply. This applies mains voltage HV Supply, Personnel or the IOT. The Beam Supply Breaker to the SigmaPlus Contactor and Circuit Breaker assembly (Dwg Tripped LED H4 will illuminate and may be t of the HV supply 839-8121-450 Sht.
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Section IV - Theory of Operation Figure 4-3. VSWR Fault Overload Input 888-2430-001 4-27 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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SigmaPLUS™ Figure 4-4. HV 2nd Step 4-28 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Section IV - Theory of Operation Figure 4-5. Amplifier Normal Fault Counter Input Figure 4-6. Crowbar Fired Fault Overload Input 888-2430-001 4-29 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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SigmaPLUS™ Figure 4-7. Reject Power Overload Input 4-30 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Section IV - Theory of Operation Figure 4-8. Tube Over Temperature Fault Circuit Figure 4-9. Motor Overload Fault Circuit 888-2430-001 4-31 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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SigmaPLUS™ Figure 4-10. Fault Counter Inputs Ion Current Overload Circuit 4-32 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Section IV - Theory of Operation Figure 4-11. External Interlock Circuit 888-2430-001 4-33 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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SigmaPLUS™ Figure 4-12. Rear Door Panel Interlock Circuit Figure 4-13. Logic & Control Interconnect to Contactor Driver PCB 4-34 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Section IV - Theory of Operation Figure 4-14. Internal Interlock Circuit 888-2430-001 4-35 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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SigmaPLUS™ Figure 4-15. Body Current Metering and Overload Input 4-36 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
Section V Maintenance 5.3.1.2 Electrical Performance General Transmitter Maintenance It is recommended that the following be checked and adjusted Information only if out of specification. See system test/adjustment for de- This section contains maintenance instructions for the Sig- tails. maPlus™ series of UHF Television Transmitters. Routine main- a.
Sigma+plus that support the fan shaft. Check for the presence of pillow e. Wipe off the high voltage insulators on the beam supply blocks on your unit and see if a lubrication fitting is and filter capacitors with a clean dry cloth. installed.
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Section V - Maintenance Table 5-1. Recommended Test Equipment Vestigial Sideband Demodulator Miscellaneous Test Equipment Tektronix 1450-1 37MHz IF (NTSC CCIR-M) or Booton RF Voltmeter with 50 Ohm adapter Tektronix 1450-2 38.9MHz (PAL CCIR-B) or Polaroid Oscilloscope Camera DS34W/613656 Hood Tektronix 1350 Bird Model 43 Wattmeter with 1W to 1kW elements Tektronix Sideband Analyzer 1405...
Sigma+plus b. MINIMUM Flow rates (Glycol) should be as follows: INSULATING RUBBER GLOVES WHEN USING TOOLS THAT WILL TOUCH THE CENTER CONDUCTOR. IOT 7340 Collector 8.5 GPM (32 LPM) a. Have Magic T RF Switching system put the operable IOT Body 2.0 GPM (8 LPM) on air.
Section V - Maintenance k. Loosen two hose clamps on the break away outer sleeve Table 5-2. IOT/Magnet Connection Checklist and move the sleeve down to allow access to the inner conductor. Cathode Heater Connection l. Rotate inner conductor slip joint counterclockwise and Heater Connection slide it up from the lower break away assembly.
Sigma+plus n. Correct the Klystrode output with the correction circuits above aural carrier indicating loading of the primary by the such that all the vision parameters and IPs are in spec. secondary. v. Adjust Primary cavity coupling loop for desired band- System tuning sequence after changing tube 5.6.5 width.
Section V - Maintenance f. Convert the average power to peak sync using the formu- b. Local Oscillator frequency. lae: c. Signal levels. System M - 1.68 x (Ave power) = Peak of sync power d. Detector Phasing. System G -1.772 x (Ave power) = Peak of sync power e.
Sigma+plus 5.7.3.4 Signal Levels a. Connect the test equipment as shown and detailed in Figure 5-1. b. Connect the IF Oscillator to the Modulator and VSB Filter module. Connect the RF Power Meter to the DSB output of the Modulator and VSB Filter module. c.
Section V - Maintenance Figure 5-2. Sound Signal Level Test Setup Note: f. Tune C63 coupling capacitor to obtain peak response as When using the probe at this point the pulse rise time will appear shown at S1 center frequency. slow.
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Sigma+plus Figure 5-3. Bandpass Filter Response Curves System G Digital 5-10 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Section V - Maintenance Figure 5-4. Bandpass Filter Response Curves System I Digital 888-2430-001 5-11 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Sigma+plus Figure 5-5. Bandpass Filter Response Curves System B, G, IRT, M 5-12 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Section V - Maintenance Figure 5-6. Lowpass Filter Response Curves System B, G Digital 888-2430-001 5-13 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Sigma+plus Figure 5-7. Lowpass Filter Response Curves System I Digital 5-14 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Section V - Maintenance Figure 5-8. Lowpass Filter Response Curves System B, G IRT 888-2430-001 5-15 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
Sigma+plus 5.7.3.10 Reflected Vision Procedure for Pre-correction of • Connect a UHF RF source of 11.6mW into X4. Check that Transmitter the reflected vision power meter drive on X1 pin 5 is 4V. If Note: This procedure assumes that Exciter is correctly set up, all necessary adjust R194 to achieve 4V.
Section V - Maintenance c. UHF input level required for Diplexed Operation mand. Depress the raise command for 15 seconds, this ensures the external AGC voltage is at its maximum. 1. 0.5 mW Visual Black Level for Visual Service Adjust R-19 for 110% output power then depress the lower 2.
Sigma+plus Feed Forward System (Common l. Change video input to a ten step staircase and check the ICPM, Diff Gain, Diff Phase, and LF Linearity. These Mode Amplification) should all be very close in level to the input as detailed in step h.
Section V - Maintenance this is used as a reference. The modulation is turned Off and the c. Adjust the line stretcher PH1 to minimize differential gain sensitivity of the oscilloscope increased so that the graticule from the IPA. represents 125Hz per vertical division (0.5% of full deviation per d.
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Sigma+plus Table 5-4 “N” = Amplifier Cabinet open for 24V operation NX27 SW4 - on/low Logic Board Jumpers and crowbar fired NX16 SW5 - off/high DIP Switch Settings Remote Controls a-b 3 shot SW6 - on/low Link for 5V to 12V opera- b-c singles shot SW7 - on/low tion...
Section V - Maintenance 5.11.1.4 Exciter Correction h. Switch the Demodulator to envelope detection and correct a. Reconnect the exciter correction circuitry; Diff Phase, Differential Phase using the Differential Phase corrector. ICPM, and Linearity Correctors. Switch the Demodulator back to synchronous detection. b.
Sigma+plus as much as possible; you may need to re-adjust this potentiometer Table 5-5. Digital & Analogue Interface in the final system installation. We will set potentiometers R93 (Blanking Level Adj) and R87 (Sync Stripper Threshold Adj) at final system installation. We P.C.B.
Section V - Maintenance BK Heater Voltage Adjustment Troubleshooting Guide 5.13.3 5.13 The BK Heater Voltage Adjustment is located on the contactor AC Control Voltage 5.13.1 and circuit breaker control assembly in the front of the Amplifier This procedure checks and sets the proper amplitude of the three Cabinet.
Sigma+plus d. Depress Off button. Open the amplifier logic panel and Table 5-6. Isolated Supplies P.C.B. adjust SW5 and SW6 switch settings for the proper time delay. R-120 Heater Volts Meter Cal WARNING R- 38 Grid Current Overload Set Point ALL OVERLOAD/INTERLOCK ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD BE necessary, repeat steps c.
Section V - Maintenance overload condition. (Return transmitter to operating con- f. Utilize shorting stick to ground isolated supplies, AM dition) assembly, and thyratron deck assembly. g. Hang ground stick from thyratron deck assembly Body Current Metering Calibration & Over- 5.14.3 h.
Sigma+plus n. Locate Pots R253 meter null, R243 body current calibrate, c. Reduce exciter/drive power to minimum by rotating R19 and R242 body current trip. Auto O/P Power pot on the IOT R.F. Corrector CCW. o. Adjust R253 to zero body current meter d.
Section V - Maintenance 5.14.3.9 Motor O/L g. After 10 minutes of heater operation, depress beam on The motor overload protection for the cavity fan consists of an command. Collector current should be 0 Amps. After 30 overload sensor attached to contactor K1 in the Contactor and minutes, adjust bias voltage for 0.2 Amps collector current.
Section VI Troubleshooting Introduction After taking a reading, use breakers or disconnect switches to again remove all primary power to the Transmitter and peripheral In the event of a problem, the trouble area must first be isolated equipment before opening enclosure where test leads were to a particular area such as an Exciter, IPA input, IPA Power routed or connected.
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Sigma+plus Figure 6-1 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Section VI - Troubleshooting Figure 6-2 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Sigma+plus Figure 6-3 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Section VI - Troubleshooting Figure 6-4 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Section VI - Troubleshooting Table 6-2. Component Designators Letter codes for the designation of kind of item: Letter code Kind of item Examples Assemblies, subassemblies Amplifier with tubes or transistors, magnetic amplifier, laser, master. Transducers, from non-electrical quantity to electrical Thermo-electric sensor, thermo cell, photo-electric cell, quantity or vice-versa dynamometer, crystal transducer, microphone, pick-up,...
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Sigma+plus Power Meter PCB Troubleshooting All measured signal levels are grossly erroneous Disconnect coax jumper from X5 and X6 SMB connectors and connect a DC-coupled 10 dB attenuator between X5 and a spectrum analyzer set to observe 45.75 MHz (or 38.9 MHz if that is pix IF); if 1st coversion circuitry is working, you should see a pix carrier level at IF 10 dB below that at UHF;...
Section VII Parts List Note A list of commonly used abbreviations are found at the end of this parts list REPLACEABLE PARTS LIST INDEX Table 7-1. FORMAT USA 90-150KW SIGMA+ WTR ..994 9650 001 Table 7-2.
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Table 7-1. FORMAT USA 90-150KW SIGMA+ WTR - 994 9650 001 HARRIS P/N DESCRIPTION QTY/UM REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS 817 2336 130 SAFETY CHECK LIST-SIGMA 0.0 EA 992 9487 001 SIGMA+ FRONT CABINET 3.0 EA 0010 992 9351 001 IOT2 REAR PROTO 3.0 EA...
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ORDER QTY 1 DO NOT ORDER AS(000) LAST DIGITS = CH NO PASSIVE POWER PROD MAGIC TEE COMBINER 620 2910 000 RF SYSTEM A14-19 DIE 4-1/16" 0.0 EA ORDER QTY 1 DO NOT ORDER AS(000) 620 2910 000 RF SYSTEM A14-19 DIE 4-1/16" 0.0 EA LAST DIGITS = CH NO DIELECTRIC COMMS MAGIC TEE COMBINER...
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PWA, REMOTE SHUNT RESET FOR 1.0 EA 999 2787 001 WIRE/TUBING LIST. BASIC 1.0 EA Table 7-14. SOLID STATE RELAY ASSY - 992 8817 001 HARRIS P/N DESCRIPTION QTY/UM REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS 336 1198 000 SCREW 6-32 X 1/4 4.0 EA...
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843 5466 771 SCH, REMOTE SHUNT RESET 0.0 EA 843 5466 773 PWB, REMOTE SHUNT RESET 1.0 EA Table 7-17. CONTROL CABINET SYSTEM M - 992 9472 001 HARRIS P/N DESCRIPTION QTY/UM REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS 839 8121 116 WIRING DIAG EXCITER 0.0 EA...
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917 2336 068 COVER - EXCITER PSU 2.0 EA 041 1310 030 GASKET RUBBER RIGHT ANGLED 4.40 ME 646 1483 000 HARRIS NAMEPLATE 6.72"x1.09" 1.0 EA 992 9367 001 MARSHALLING PCB ASSEMBLY 1.0 EA 2413 015 00606 TERM BLOCK 2 WAY (MK3) 1.0 EA...
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SKT RF BNC B/HD CRMP RG188 2.0 EA 2422 015 12166 TERM INSULUG M3 RED 20.0 EA Table 7-20. PSU DISTRIBUTION PCB - 992 8729 001 HARRIS P/N DESCRIPTION QTY/UM REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS 839 8121 101 WIR DIAG EXCITER PSU DIST PCB 0.0 EA...
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3913 935 12013 IC 74HC08 2 I/P AND (DIL-14 4.0 EA 0000 A009:A018:A019 382 0777 000 IC 74HC30 8I/P NAND (DIL-14) 1.0 EA A006 3913 935 12047 IC 74HC86 8X 2 I/P OR (DIL-14 2.0 EA 0000 A027:A032 3913 935 12028 IC 74HC32 4X 2 I/P OR (DIL-14 3.0 EA 0000 A011:A017:A020...
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4.0 PK 0000 X015:X016:X017:X019: 2432 490 00002 SKT DIL 14WAY x 0.3" FL/FRAME 2.0 EA FOR A002:A040 Table 7-23. SYSTEM INTERFACE PCB - 992 9013 001 HARRIS P/N DESCRIPTION QTY/UM REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS 839 8121 125 SCHEM SYSTEM INTERFACE 0.0 EA...
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382 0594 000 IC TL074ACN 7.0 EA A007 A008 A009 A010 A012 A013 382 0856 000 IC 74HC4078 NOR/OR (DIL-14) 1.0 EA A011 382 0813 000 IC 74HC240 OCTAL BUF (DIL-20) 7.0 EA 0000 A015:A018:A021:A024: A025:A026 A027 9338 827 36682 OPTO COUPLER 4N46 1.0 EA A029...
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1.0 EA FOR A027 2432 490 00004 SKT DIL 18WAY x 0.3" FL/FRAME 4.0 EA FOR A001:A002:A003 A004 Table 7-24. MARSHALLING PCB ASSEMBLY - 992 9367 001 HARRIS P/N DESCRIPTION QTY/UM REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS 84354690151 MARSHALLING PCB 1.0 EA 2413 015 00889 TERM SL12-V 9.0 EA...
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2000 501 11104 CAP 100N 10% 50V X7R CER 1206 28.0 EA C048:C049 C050:C051:C069:C070: C106:C122 C123:C124:C127:C128 2000 501 01109 CAP 10P 5% 50V NPO CER 1206 4.0 EA C016:C017:C055:C102 2000 501 03181 CAP 180P 5% 50V NPO CER 1206 1.0 EA C024 2000 501 03471 CAP 470P 5% 50V NPO CER 1206...
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2100 700 05473 RES 47K 5% 0.25W Size 1206 1.0 EA R173 2122 362 00148 POT 50K 10% LIN W5 TOP ADJ 2.0 EA R041:R160: 2122 362 00149 POT 100K 10% LIN W5 TOP ADJ 2.0 EA 0000 R019:R171 2100 700 05153 RES 15K 5% 0.25W Size 1206 1.0 EA R043...
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Table 7-116. BODY / COLLECTOR CURRENT MON A - 992 8744 001 HARRIS P/N DESCRIPTION QTY/UM REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS 943 5396 112 C/F BODY/COLLECTOR CURRENT MON 1.0 EA 0010 2222 114 17682 CAP 6800U 40V ELECT 1.0 EA CAP 6800U 40V E C002...
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736 0243 000 EXCITER PSU 1.0 EA 430 0242 000 FAN 230V AC 50/60hZ 1.0 EA Table 7-125. SEMI CONDUCTOR/FUSE KIT - 994 9526 001 HARRIS P/N DESCRIPTION QTY/UM REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS 9330 745 40702 TRANS 2N3904 (TO-92) 1.0 EA 9330 791 70702 TRANS 2N3906 (TO-92) 1.0 EA...
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382 0773 000 IC 74HC11 3I/P & GATE (DIL-14 1.0 EA 382 0774 000 IC 74HC14 HEX SCHMIDT (DIL-14 1.0 EA 3913 935 12097 IC 74HC20 4 I/P NAND (DIL-14 1.0 EA 3913 935 12028 IC 74HC32 4X 2 I/P OR (DIL-14 1.0 EA 3913 935 12035 IC 74HC74 2X D F/F (DIL-14...
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9338 827 35682 DISPALY TLI311 1.0 EA 9338 827 51682 IC TL7705ACP (DIL-8) 1.0 EA 384 0205 000 DIODE 1N4148 5.0 EA 384 0268 000 RECT 7.5KV PIV 1.0 EA 384 0307 000 DIODE 1N916 1.0 EA 9330 635 30112 DIODE 1N4001 1.0 EA 384 0610 000...
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FUSE 10A F ATO SAE-J1284 5.0 EA 2422 086 00018 FUSE 250MA F 5X20 HBC IEC127-1 5.0 EA Table 7-126. PCB KIT SIGMA+ - 994 9658 001 HARRIS P/N DESCRIPTION QTY/UM REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS 992 8729 001 PSU DISTRIBUTION PCB 1.0 EA 992 8736 001 RF CORRECTOR P.C ASSY...
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4.0 EA 0010 2522 032 58207 SCR HEX ST 18-8 M6 X 10 4.0 EA 0008 Table 7-128. C/F BODY/COLLECTOR CURRENT MON - 943 5396 112 HARRIS P/N DESCRIPTION QTY/UM REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS 2422 015 12169 TERM INSULUG M6 RED 13.0 EA...
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CABLEFORM IOT CCT ASSY 1.0 EA 378 0169 000 IOT+CCT WATER 60KW (IOT7360) 1.0 EA Table 7-132. SPARE IOT TROLLEY/CCT NO TUBE - 992 9407 001 HARRIS P/N DESCRIPTION QTY/UM REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS 359 1113 000 PLUG 1/2"BSP FEMALE 2.0 EA 359 1112 000 PLUG 3/4"BSP FEMALE...
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BASIC LINE CONTROL CAB 1.0 EA 999 2809 001 HARDWARE LIST, LINE CTRL 1.0 EA Table 7-134. TERM ASSY, X3, 380V 50HZ - 939 8205 046 HARRIS P/N DESCRIPTION QTY/UM REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS 358 3000 000 PLATE, END STOP, DIN RAIL MT 2.0 EA...
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List of Commonly Used Abbreviations AURAL/VISUAL INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ADPT ADAPTER IMPs Intermodulation Products Automatic Gain Control INTRCNCT INTERCONNECT Automatic Line Control INTERMEADIATE POWER AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER Intermodulation Products ASSY ASSEMBLY ISOLATED B LACE BOOT LACE LIGHT EMMITTING DIODE BRKAWAY BREAKAWAY LOCAL OSCILLATOR BRKT BRACKET LSI’s...
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Silver Solder 1/16 inch diameter, 30%-45%, Hard Stay-Silv flange-face to flange-face dimension of the outer conduc- #45, Aladdin #45, HARRIS part number 099 0002 238 tor and subtracting the dimension of the anchor connector Paste flux (Engelhard Ultra-Flux 1 lb jar) HARRIS part (bullet) shown in Figure A-3.
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Sigma+plus Figure a-4.Guide For Use With Hand Hack Saw Figure a-1. Outer Conductor Measurements Figure a-5. Cutting with Hand Band Saw Figure a-2. Measurements When Elbows Are Used Figure a-6. Swing Arm Band Saw Cutting Tips Figure a-3. Measurements for Cutback of Inner Conductor 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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Appendix A Cutting and Soldering Transmission Lines e. METHOD #5. Cut Off Saw. These saws are similar to radial arm saws. It is rare to find one big enough to cut 6-1/8" line. The set up is similar to the swing arm band saw. See Figure A-6.
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Sigma+plus Cleaning The Soldered Joint f. If the flux scale is particularly stubborn repeat the process. g. Rinse thoroughly when done with water and dry line Vigorous scrubbing with a wire brush and steel wool will remove before assembling. torch black with good results. In addition, cleaning with an acid solution can make this job easier.
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Appendix B Lightning Protection Recommendation Introduction b.1. hazards than lightning. Some of these mission lines causing large induced volt- What do you do with a 2 million volt pulse anomalies are listed and defined: age that destroy high voltage rectifier pushing 220,000 amps of current into your a.
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• Antenna coupling unit connected to an- tenna ground. π • The circuit is equivalent to the normal Tee used by Harris. • Underground coax. • Guy wire length broken by insulators and grounded at the bottom end. The transmitter building must be given Figure b-11.
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Appendix B Lightning Protection Recomendations • MCG Electronics, Inc. of entrance and in addition have a ferrite prevented. Install surge protection on all • EFI Corp. choke around it located between the en- incoming and outgoing lines at the wall of •...
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Sigma+plus Figure b-15. Basic Elements of a Properly Designed Antenna System Figure b-16. Surge Protectors and Ferrite Choke 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
Appendix C Surge and Lightning Protection and Grounding Considerations Surge and Lightning Protection c. Earth ground d. RF ground A lightning storm can cause transients in excess of 2 kV to appear on power or field signal lines. The duration of these transients varies from a few hundred nanoseconds to a few microseconds.
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Sigma+plus DC Ground c.2.3 inches (0.5 meters). The ground rods should be copper-clad steel, a minimum of eight feet (2.5 meters) in length and spaced apart DC grounds in the transmitter are connected to a ground bus, which in turn is routed to a common cabinet ground and then not more than twice the rod length.
Appendix D Heat Exchanger System • General Description Calorimeter Hardware and Digital Thermometer (for meas- uring transmitter power) - OPTION See Appendix E Introduction d.1.1 Equipment Characteristics d.1.5 This Appendix contains the information necessary to install, d.1.5.1 Electrical Requirements operate, maintain and service the Heat Exchanger System. The Table d-1 lists the electrical requirements of the Heat Exchanger parts listing for the Heat Exchanger System (Fluid Cooler, Pump System.
* Voltage & Frequency specified at time of purchase. list. If the contents are incomplete or if the unit is damaged electrically or mechanically, notify the carrier and HARRIS CORPORATION, Broadcast Transmission Division. 888-2430-001...
An adequate amount of soft silver The system cooling coil assembly should be located outside the solder (Harris part 086-0004-038) is supplied with the plumbing building on a level concrete pad and securely fastened with kit. Good silver brazed joints are acceptable but not required. A anchor bolts.
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Sigma+plus Table d-3. Controls and Indicators REF. CONTROL/INDICATOR FUNCTION FAHRENHEIT Indicates temperature of coolant to transmitter from 30 F (-1.1 C) to 220 F (104.4 TEMPERATURE gauge PRESSURE gauge Indicates pressure of coolant to transmitter from 0 to 100 PSI. PUMP A/OFF/B switch (S1) Selects between a primary or secondary pump and removes pump power from pump A or pump B to enable maintenance to be performed.
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Sigma+plus i. Allow pump to operate for approximately 30 seconds. At WARNING this time, the pressure gauge should rise to 70 to 90 psi. If pressure does not rise, shut off pump and vent air from pump casing by removing seal flushing fitting at top of ENSURE PRIMARY POWER IS OFF BEFORE JUMPER IS IN- pump casing.
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Sigma+plus j. When the pump operates within 70 to 90 PSI, the flow Allow water to circulate 30 minutes with the pump oper- control valves to the transmitter are adjusted to the correct ating. flow rates. Refer to the schematic package OVERALL o.
Sigma+plus pected, the system plumbing is not performing as expected. The Description of Operation reason should be located and corrected. Temperature Control d.4.1 Temperature control of the transmitter is accomplished by pump- ing a water/glycol fluid from the pump(s) through the tube collector and the RF Load(s), where the fluid absorbs heat.
Sigma+plus temperature of the fluid after it has gone through the cooler is has been chosen to provide sufficient transmitter cooling under worst case ambient and heat load conditions. used as a reference temperature. If the temperature of the outlet coolant is less than 90 F, no fans are running.
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Sigma+plus Table d-9. IOT Fluid Cooler 60Hz - 2, 3, 4, Fan Units Harris P/N Description QTY/UM REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS 570 0357 000 Contactor K1, K2 430 0246 000 Fan Motor FA1, FA2 472 1758 000 Control Transformer 430 0244 000...
Appendix E Calorimetric Measurement (OPTION) General Introduction across the load seem to vary, take several readings over time and average them before applying them to the formula. The power output of a transmitter can be accurately verified by calorimetric measurement of the coolant passing through a reject The same averaging technique should be applied to reading the load.
Appendix E Specific Gravity The Ave indicated flow on the flow meter = 10 GPM ∆T = 180 - 120 = 60 The next step is to determine the coolant specific gravity. This is accomplished by using the hydrometer and cylinder supplied 180+120 =150 with the installation.
Appendix E Next, we must determine the Ave specific gravity flowing thermal losses in bare 1 inch pipe are on the order of 1 F per 100 through the reject load (S.G. ). This is found in the same manner, feet of pipe.
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Appendix F Vendor Data 888-2430-001 WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
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