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Page 1: User Manual
REIMESCH KOMMUNIKATIONSSYSTEME GMBH ALPIN 100 MK II - HF / 50MHz Linear Amplifier - USER MANUAL v1.1... -
Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY I hereby declare that the product: ALPIN 100 MK II, HF/6m 1kW Linear Amplifier satisfies all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 99/5/EC: EN 301 783-1 V1.1.1 (2000-09), EN 301 783-2 V1.1.1 (2000-09) EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08), EN 301 489-15 V1.4.1 (2002-08) -
Page 3: Technical Data
This amplifier is sold with a two years guarantee except the tube. The guarantee of the tube is limited to 6 months because its life time depends strongly from type and duration of use. ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
POWER ON ......................10 2.3. STANDBY MODE ....................11 2.4. OPERATE MODE ....................11 2.5. ELECTRONIC BIAS SYSTEM (EBS) only ALPIN 100 MK II ......12 2.6. TUNING PROCEDURE ..................12 2.7. TUNING EXAMPLE ....................13 2.8. TUNE TABLE ......................14 2.9. -
Page 5: Installation And Setup
9. CONTROL CONNECTIONS Use a shielded cable with a Phono (RCA) connector from the Relay socket on the rear panel to the transceiver socket, providing "ground on transmit". ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH... - Page 6 OUT jack on the rear of the ALPIN 100 to the KEY INPUT of your transceiver. 5) Connect the amplifier to the AC – Mains (230VAC) and switch on the MAINS POWER SWITCH on the rear of the ALPIN 100. ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH...
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Page 7: Transformer
• 2 pin plug socket to tube deck • 2 cables (Pin #1 and #4) from the connectors on top of the transformer • 4 screws on the bottom of the box ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH... - Page 8 The pin numbers are printed on the board. Line Jumper 1 Jumper 2 120V Pin 1 & 2 Pin 3 & 4 200-240V Pin 2 & 3 Pin 4 & 5 ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH...
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Page 9: Antenna
It is very important to guarantee a free air flow from the input- to the output side. Leave at least 20cm of free space to both openings. Please free the air filter on the rear panel from dust regularly. ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH... -
Page 10: Operation
2:30 min for heating up the tube. The LCD display will inform you about the remaining time until the amplifier has reached STANDBY MODE with the following two messages. They will alternate with a 5-second- cycle. ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH... -
Page 11: Standby Mode
2.4. OPERATE MODE To enter the operate mode press the OPR/STBY button. After this, the green OPR LED will light. Only in this mode you will be able to transmit. ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH... -
Page 12: Electronic Bias System (Ebs) Only Alpin 100 Mk Ii
2 OPERATION 2.5. ELECTRONIC BIAS SYSTEM (EBS) only ALPIN 100 MK II The amplifier has an integrated EBS which can be activated and deactivated after switching on. The buttons UP and DOWN have to be pressed down while pressing the LINE switch on the backside. -
Page 13: Tuning Example
Here, we have found the optimum point for the LOAD Capacitor. Now we can release the PTT and increase the drive power. After pressing the PTT again it might be possible to readjust the amplifier a bit. ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH... -
Page 14: Tune Table
PTT the TX LED will not light. Operators with an appropriate licence who want to operate on these bands should contact their ALPIN dealer for a 24-28 MHz upgrade. ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH... -
Page 15: Protection System
G1 screen current low air for > 90 s problem in low voltage supply drive power > 0.44W average plate voltage > 480V G2 screen current > 5mA ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH... -
Page 16: Errors In Operate Mode
Standby mode Temperature > 97°C ( 207° F) Warning OVERHEATING Temperature > 115°C ( 239° F) Standby mode ARC FAULT Recognized arc Standby mode GRID CURRENT Grid current too high Standby mode ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH... -
Page 17: Schematic
4 SCHEMATIC 4. SCHEMATIC ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH... -
Page 18: Exhibit
5 EXHIBIT 5. EXHIBIT 5.1. Changing the tube First disassemble the items from the anode from the tube as shown in the pictures ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH... - Page 19 Supply each of the following currents for 3 minutes 0,5 A / 1 A / 2 A / 3 A / max current ca. 4 A . The procedure should be finished after 15 minutes to prevent heat problems ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH...
- Page 20 ( as shown in display from Alpin ) to 50mA. b. Setup of Poti R45 Slowly increase the power of the transceiver until the plate current jumps in the range of 200mA, then adjust with R45 the current to 180mA. ALPIN100 Manual © Copyright 2008 by Reimesch Kommunikationssysteme GmbH...