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1. GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1-1. Introduction and Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1-2. Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1-3. Equipment Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1-4. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1-5. Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2-1. Unpacking and Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2-2. Line Voltage Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2-3. Amplifier Location Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2-4. Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. POWER ON, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4-1. Turning ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4-2. Changing Operate and Standby Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4-3. RTTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4-4. Antenna change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4-5. Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5-1. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5-2. Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5-3. Tube Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5-4. Simplified Schematic Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5-5. Service Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6-1. Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........3 1-1. - Page 2 6-2. Functions ........... 18 6-3.
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Page 3: General Information
If technical or operating assistance is needed, your local dealer should be contacted first. In the unlikely event you need further information, you may get in touch with ACOM by facsimile, telephone, email or standard mail. Fax: + 359 2 920 9656; telephone: + 359 2 920 9655; e-mail: acom@mail.orbitel.bg;... -
Page 4: Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions
1-5. Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions The ACOM1010 HF Linear Amplifier is a Safety Class I unit. The grounding lead (yellow with 2 green stripes) of the power cable and the ground stud on the rear panel of the amplifier (marked GND) must be connected to the station’s grounding system for safe operation. -
Page 5: Installation
CAUTION To avoid damage to the amplifier not covered by ACOM’s warranty, the user is expected to read and comply with the installation instructions contained in Section 2 of this operating manual. If there are any doubts or questions concerning installation, operation or safety of the amplifier, the user should contact ACOM. -
Page 6: Line Voltage Selection
AMP s/n Tube s/n Voltage Selector Table 2-1. ACOM 1010 Individual Data 2-3. Amplifier Location Selection Locate the amplifier as close as possible to where it can be used conveniently. Access to the command knobs and indicator’s area, as well as to the rear panel cabling, will be necessary. - Page 7 Fig. 2-1 Connections a) Connect the station’s grounding system to the wing-nut ground stud of the amplifier (on the rear panel, marked GND in Fig. 2-1). b) Connect a suitable coaxial cable between the transceiver output to the amplifier (rear panel) RF INPUT SO-239 connector, using PL-259 connector.
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Page 8: Power On, Controls And Indicators
WARNING If your amplifier is only fitted with one line (mains) fuse, it is suitable for the European Community ONLY. Your dealer will check that your amplifier is correctly fused before it is shipped to you, based upon your indicated location. Customers should check with a qualified electrician if the amplifier is to be used outside the country in which it was purchased. - Page 9 Fig. 3-1 ACOM1010 Display and Control Fig. 3-2 ACOM1010 Display Window Note that the upper LED bar-graph always reads peak forward power, except for the service functions (Section 5-5). The 800 W-scale resolution is 50 W. Note also that levels below 50 W may be not detected.
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Page 10: Operation
4. OPERATION Operation of the amplifier is simplified through ACOM’s innovative TRI tuning aid, Auto-Operate function, and automatic protection systems. To make full use of the amplifier’s potential and to configure it to local conditions, the following information should be read carefully. -
Page 11: Changing Operate And Standby Modes
CAUTION To avoid damage not covered under warranty, do not change the antenna output during a transmission, i.e., never press the A1-A2 button when transmitting. NOTE When you intend to have a short operating break, it is better to place the amplifier in the standby mode rather than turning it off. -
Page 12: Tuning
4-5. Tuning Tuning is possible only in the OPER mode. OPER mode. OPER a) Preliminary information. Tuning the amplifier involves a procedure of matching the impedance of the antenna and transmission line to the amplifier tube’s characteristic load resistance. This will ensure maximum plate efficiency and RF gain at nominal output power, with minimal distortion and spurious output. - Page 13 It is recommended that for initial tuning a frequency in the middle of the band be used. First, with no transceiver power applied, select the band. Then use Table 4-1 to achieve an approximate preset for both TUNE and LOAD capacitor knob settings: Band MHz LOAD Knob Dial TUNE Knob Dial...
- Page 14 d) Tuning hint. A benefit of TRI is that the knob positions are virtually independent. The plate-load resistance decreases to the right and increases to the left of the TRI center. A centered tuning indication corresponds to the proper LOAD capacitor tuning, which presents an optimum load resistance to the tube.
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Page 15: Maintenance
MAINS PCB: 5 A 250 V SLOW BLOW (Time Lag) 5 x 20 mm; Littlefuse 0218005; Wickmann 951500000 These latter fuses must not be replaced by the user. Replacing these internal fuses is potentially dangerous and must be done only by a trained service technician. Contact your ACOM dealer for assistance. -
Page 16: Tube Replacement
Many software-derived protections are based on this information. * Detailed electrical schematic diagrams are available from ACOM or from your dealer on request. Fig.5-1 ACOM1010 Simplified Schematic Diagram 5-5. -
Page 17: Specifications
c) Pressing the OPER and OPER and OPER RTTY buttons yet again will illuminate the yellow RTTY buttons yet again will illuminate the yellow RTTY IP light. This provides an approximate reading of combined plate current and grid 2 current. The reading should be no higher than 500 mA (10 LEDs illuminated) for RTTY or 600 mA (12 LEDs illuminated) for SSB and CW. -
Page 18: Storage And Shipment
6-2. Functions a) Antenna Impedance Matching Process: aided by a plate-load True Resistance Indicator (TRI). b) Two antenna outputs selectable by a button on the front panel. c) Protections: - Cover interlock for operator’s safety; - Inrush power-on current limited to the nominal consumption; - Control grid, screen grid, and plate currents;...
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