
GM 140
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File: GM140_r0eng - October 2003 - Technical note: GM 140
GM 140
File: GM140_r0eng - October 2003 - Technical note: GM 140
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Never operate the generator without a load to
absorb the microwave energy.
Read carefully this manual before using.
Failure to comply with the instructions enclo-
sed in this manual may involve considerable
risks for the staff responsible for checking and
using the equipment, as well as the risk of ge-
neral malfunctions of the equipment itself.
General Description
The GM 140 may operate as a continuous or pulsed power
generator for the 2M226 magnetron or equivalent.
As a continuous source the unit may adjust the magnetron’s
power over the entire range from 30Wrf up to 300W rf,
while in pulsed mode the GM 140 may drive the magnetron
to reach peak power up to 1.5kWrf, with a duty factor of
20% max, corresponding to an average power of 300Wrf.
FRONT PANEL
The front panel comprises the following: (see drw):
- the equipment label [1]
- 4 leds: READY, HIGH VOLTAGE ON,
MICROWAVE ON, ALARM [2];
- a 7 pins socket for main supply (CONN. #1) [3];
- 2 rotary switches to set frequency range (FREQ) and
pulse lenght (t on) [4];
- a 9 pins “D” type socket for reference input (CONN. #2)
[5];
- a 25 pins “D” type socket for the signals (CONN. #3) [6]
The intake air flow is approx. 80 m³/h.
Equipment ratings
Input voltage and frequency:
400V +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz
Transient overvoltage:
overvoltage category II
according IEC664
Intake power (typ.):
500 VA
RF output power (nominal):
300 W 2.45 GHz cw or
1500 W peak
Mean line current (typ.):
1.8 A at 400Vac
Mean anodic current (typ.):
110 mA
Peak anodic current (typ.):
550 mA
Remote control:
0÷10 Vdc
Logic controls:
0V off - 8÷24V on