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- Page 1 User’s Manual PA516 Series AM RF Power Amplifier Base Line 1.70 Document Number: INS41834-2...
- Page 2 AS4801 giving you complete confidence in everything we do. RFI’s products are truly innovative and as a result we are active around the globe taking our Australian designed and manufactured products to key markets in Asia Pacific, the Americas and EMEA regions via offices ‘in-region’ in addition to exporting directly to in excess of 50 countries.
- Page 3 _____________________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer Product part numbering in photographs and drawings is accurate at the time of printing. Part number labels on RFI products supersede part numbers given within this manual. Information is subject to change without notice. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PA516 Series User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ......................7 2. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............8 3. ORDERING INFORMATION ......................9 4. UNPACKING ............................ 10 5. FIRMWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................11 6. INSTALLATION ..........................12 7. SETUP AND OPERATION ......................13 DEFAULT .............................. - Page 5 Ó 2007-2014, RF Industries Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. For further information or help with this product contact your nearest RFI sales office or through the following;...
- Page 6 PA516 Series User’s Manual PA516 Series AM RF Power Amplifier Front View Rear View Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
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Page 7: General Description
PA516 Series User’s Manual 1. General Description The PA516 Series are full-featured, high performance RF Power Amplifiers for the AM frequency band. Two models are available. The PA516A covers operation across 531KHz-1250KHz, and the PA516B covers 531KHz-1750KHz. The PA516A may be used where IM products of lower frequencies in the range need to be suppressed above 1250KHz, or the PA516B may be used where such suppression is unnecessary, or where full band operation is required from a single unit. -
Page 8: Electrical And Mechanical Specifications
PA516 Series User’s Manual 2. Electrical and Mechanical Specifications Model Number PA516A / PA516B PA516A 531KHz – 1250KHz Frequency Band PA516B 531KHz – 1750KHz 6 carriers at +30dBm per carrier Power Output (other carriers/powers combinations possible) Gain 50-62dB in 1dB steps Gain Flatness +/-0.5dB over the prorated part of the AM frequency band... -
Page 9: Ordering Information
PA516 Series User’s Manual 3. Ordering Information Ordering Information RFI Part Number Description AM RF Power Amplifier 531KHz – 1250KHz PA516A 240VAC 19in Rack Mount, 2RU AM RF Power Amplifier 531KHz – 1750KHz PA516B 240VAC 19in Rack Mount, 2RU Table 2... -
Page 10: Unpacking
PA516 Series User’s Manual 4. Unpacking The PA516 unit is packed in heavy-duty cardboard packaging. Packed with the units will be the Factory Test Sheet (FTS). The User’s Manual is available for download from the RFI website. It is recommended to retain the Factory Test Sheet for future reference. -
Page 11: Firmware License Agreement
Firmware is on a “fit-for-purpose, best effort” approach. RFI will not be liable to the user for claims and liabilities of any kind arising out of or in any way related to the use of the Firmware by the user or any third party. -
Page 12: Installation
PA516 Series User’s Manual 6. Installation The PA516 is designed to be installed into standard 19inch rack mount frames or cabinet spaces and is intended for indoor use only. Power connection to the unit must be made via the rear IEC connector with the required power capacity. The equipment must only be used with a properly earthed mains supply. -
Page 13: Setup And Operation
PA516 Series User’s Manual 7. Setup and Operation Terms and Conventions Operator commands are displayed in upper case on the terminal screen, regardless of case setting on keyboard. This manual uses the following notational conventions: Text enclosed in curly brackets denotes variable operator input. -
Page 14: Default
PA516 Series User’s Manual Terminal Commands The following commands are available when a terminal is connected to the system serial port. DEFAULT Purpose: Returns all settings to factory defaults. Syntax: default Example: Type: DEFAULT Response: Are you sure? (YES/NO) >... -
Page 15: Help
PA516 Series User’s Manual HELP Purpose: Displays a brief summary of the available commands. Syntax: help The system responds by displaying help screens. RESET REVPWR Purpose: Resets the Reverse Power shutdown. Syntax: reset revpwr Example: Type: RESET REVPWR Response: >... -
Page 16: Set Level
PA516 Series User’s Manual SET LEVEL Purpose: Used to set the reference output power level. Syntax: set level Example: Type: LEVEL Response: Current output power = 41.3dBm. This level will become the nominal level for alarm purposes. Are you sure? (YES/NO) >... -
Page 17: Set Shutdown Retry
PA516 Series User’s Manual SET SHUTDOWN RETRY Purpose: Sets the delay before retrying the Reverse Power shutdown cycle. Syntax: set shutdown retry <minutes> Example: Type: SHUTDOWN RETRY Response: > Shutdown retry delay = 10 Min. Comment When an excessive Reverse Power level is detected (currently >35 dBm) the PA is shut down. -
Page 18: Show System
PA516 Series User’s Manual SHOW SYSTEM Purpose: Displays the system status. Syntax: show system Example: Type: SHOW SYSTEM Response: SITE-1234A, PA516A, V1.0, Serial No.05080001 Gain NomLvl Level Mute VSWR Temp Power Minor-Alm Major-Alm 41.3 40.5 Level alarm delay = 15 Sec VSWR alarm level = 2.50:1... -
Page 19: Connectors And Connector Layout
PA516 Series User’s Manual 8. Connectors and Connector Layout Figure 2 – PA516 Connectors Serial Port Purpose: The rear panel serial connector allows a local terminal to configure and report all aspects of the operation of the Power Amplifier. Serial Format: The serial communications format is 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. - Page 20 PA516 Series User’s Manual Alarm Connector The Power Amplifier provides two changeover alarm contacts via a Male DB9 connector on the rear panel. Connections are as follows: Name / Function Minor alarm - Common. Minor alarm – Closed on alarm.
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Page 21: Maintenance, Inspection And Repair Advice
The PA516 is not considered field repairable. Should it be considered that any unit may be faulty through diagnosis, they should be replaced - or returned to RFI for repair. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... -
Page 22: Background Material And Other Resources
PA516 Series User’s Manual 10. Background Material and other resources For Product Briefs, User Manuals, Firmware Upgrade files or additional information on the RFI range of PA516 products please contact your nearest RFI Sales Office or visit: http://www.rfiwireless.com.au Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... -
Page 23: User Notes
PA516 Series User’s Manual 11. User Notes: Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... - Page 24 The 2-pin Phoenix DC connector socket must be firmly located and pushed into the corresponding power plug on the APM. Neither the APM nor the Coupler/s are considered field repairable and should it be considered that either unit may be faulty through diagnosis, they will have to be returned to RFI. Notes:...