manualshive.com logo in svg

AMERITRON ALS-606, Instruction Manual

Share
Download
AMERITRON ALS-606 Instruction Manual Download Page 1

 

Summary of Contents for ALS-606

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...Version 0A 2 Notes...

Page 3: ...allation Wiring and Connections 16 Station Ground 17 Safety and Lighting Grounding 18 Coaxial Line Isolators 18 Operating Frequency Range 19 MARS or CAP Operation 19 Warning Lights 20 Interconnection...

Page 4: ...re 2 Amplifier Interconnection 21 Figure 4 Front Panel 22 Figure 3 ALS 606 Back Panel 23 Figure 5 ALS 600PS Board 27 Figure 6 ALS 600SPS Board Diagram 28 Figure 7 1KWFL6 Filter Board 32 Figure 8 Bands...

Page 5: ...n controls please contact the dealer immediately To permit claim processing retain all boxes and packing materials The Ameritron ALS 606 is 600 watt nominal output 160 through 6 meter amateur radio ba...

Page 6: ...arm up time Clean layout with easy to service modular construction Quiet variable speed forced air cooling system Power module current and voltage meters with LED illumination Accurate PEP Forward and...

Page 7: ...ded with the particular power supply for details specific to each supply This includes operation on various line voltages power supply operation fuse selection location and power supply trouble shooti...

Page 8: ...the ALS 600SPS and is not voltage regulated The ALS 600PS requires a 100 130 Vac 50 60 Hz 15 ampere or larger mains supply This supply is reconfigurable for 210 250 volts by moving internal jumpers Th...

Page 9: ...nector rotation The male tab or tabs must align and fit into female notches This interlocking prevents connector rotation It is best achieved by slightly wiggling or rotating the cable while hand tigh...

Page 10: ...The low pass filters cut off just above the traditional primary amateur bands A primary band s filter is used on the next lower WARC band For example the 20 meter low pass filter is used on 30 meters...

Page 11: ...e Set ALC full clockwise Turn the amplifier power switch ON but leave the amplifier in STANDBY Set the exciter or transceiver to 50 watts carrier power This power should show on the amplifier s FORWAR...

Page 12: ...Version 0A 12 Figure 1 Quick Starts Typical Wiring...

Page 13: ...e acceptable power line frequency range of 50 to 60 Hz Step start to limit stress on power supply components An illuminated cross needle meter monitors 50V line output voltage and current Weight 33 lb...

Page 14: ...Line Voltage Settings starting at page13 for changing the line voltage settings Note 240 volt power mains operation is possible This will not normally increase power Because average power is very low...

Page 15: ...allowable voltage is 58 volts Harmonic suppression comes from push pull operation of linear devices followed by 5 pole low pass filters This amplifier uses modern multi layer high voltage chip capacit...

Page 16: ...portant to avoid obstructions that block the air inlet on the top left as well as both lower sides One to two inches clearance is normally adequate for full ventilation Keep any papers or loose object...

Page 17: ...t or near the desired location on your operating desk so you have access to the rear panel and connect the rear panel cables Do not connect the power mains at this time Station Ground Common rumor is...

Page 18: ...se to the same electrical potential for radio frequencies and lower Equipment ground lugs are NOT for independent wires or connections to external ground rods or ground systems from each piece of equi...

Page 19: ...amplifier has an FCC mandated automatic disconnect and other features preventing 27 MHz operation There is no available circuitry or control provision to circumvent this lockout MARS or CAP Operation...

Page 20: ...is normal with properly adjusted ALC An almost steady ALC light generally indicates too much ALC TX The TX indicator illuminates steady green when the amplifier is keyed or in the transmit mode The S...

Page 21: ...Version 0A 21 Interconnection Wiring Figure 2 Amplifier Interconnection...

Page 22: ...rol 6 2 BAND SELECT or REMote selector knob 3 BAND INDICATOR or REMote backlit LED indicators also warning if flashing 4 ALC SET limit adjustment 5 ALARM INDICATORS ALC High SWR PA Fault and Transmit...

Page 23: ...ge 0 70 volts and power amplifier current 0 70 amperes Nominal voltage is 50 volts maximum safe current is 25 amperes Maximum safe output is 600 watts peak maximum safe peak reflected power is 125 wat...

Page 24: ...LOOP Key loop switch and jack are for use with certain automatic antenna tuners Instructions will be in tuner manual Key Loop switch must be off when using remote cable unless using this jack If you u...

Page 25: ...ation For personal and equipment safety double check all wiring and connections before turning power on After verifying all power supply and amplifier connections follow the procedures below Place the...

Page 26: ...ion Figure 3 7 Be sure the amplifier BAND SELECT Figure 3 3 matches the band selected on the transceiver Place the transmitter or transceiver into transmit in FM AM RTTY or CW modes The green TX LED F...

Page 27: ...tment for setting ALC gain This adjustment is accessible through a small hole located on the left cabinet side behind the front panel near the panel meter Power Supply Line Voltage Settings ALS 600PS...

Page 28: ...120V 240V Jumper 1 A2 to A1 A2 to A3 Jumper 2 A5 to A4 A5 to A6 Table 5 ALS 600SPS Jumper Settings ALS 606 Functional Overview The ALS 606 is an amateur radio multiband radio frequency linear power am...

Page 29: ...etrically opposed push pull pairs drive balanced low impedance striplines The balanced striplines parallel at a unique 1 9 broadband matching transformer The linear RF power FET s mount on a forced ai...

Page 30: ...fier and illuminates the proper front panel warning light sequence The CB2 also contains bias relay sequencing and fan speed controls The CB2 board contains band decoding systems and automatically dis...

Page 31: ...his board does not have adjustments bias adjustments are located on the CB2 The power amplifier module located between the filter chassis and the cabinet bottom is accessible by removing the amplifier...

Page 32: ...Version 0A 32 Schematics Filter 1KWF6 Figure 7 1KWFL6 Filter Board...

Page 33: ...Version 0A 33 Bandswitch BSW3 Figure 8 Bandswitch BSW3 SWR Directional Coupler Board Figure 9 SWR Power Sensor Board...

Page 34: ...Version 0A 34 Control Board CB2 Figure 10 Control Board CB2 Part 1 Figure 11 Control Board CB2 Part 2...

Page 35: ...Version 0A 35 Metering Board MB2 Figure 12 Meter Board MB2...

Page 36: ...Version 0A 36 PA Module PAM 606 Figure 13 PA Module PAM 606 Power Attenuator PD8m Figure 14 Attenuator PD8m...

Page 37: ...Version 0A 37 Interface Connections RJ45 Figure RJ 45 Interface Board Relay Board PA OUT HD1 HD4 RL4 RL1 ANTENNA RADIO PA IN RLA 081210 MAY 21 2008 Figure 15 TR Relay Board...

Page 38: ...Version 0A 38 ALS 600PS Power Supply Figure 16 ALS 600PS Power Supply...

Page 39: ...Version 0A 39 Figure 17 ALS 600PS Board...

Page 40: ...BLUE BLUE B14 B9 B15 14V B12 14V B1 AC N BRN ORG 01 uF 01 uF 01uF 01uF 01uF 01uF BLK BLK WHT WHT AC CORD FROM CABLE F2 RELAY 1 FAN F1 YEL GRN RED RED RED WHT BLUE J1 2 BRN GRN J1 3 J1 4 J1 5 J1 6 J1 7...

Page 41: ...L 120V 220V 120V 2 G2 G1 G3 14V 4A 14V 1A GND R38 1K 1 2 E1 RED O L P C C VO ADJ I P P O L P O V P B1 B2 22T 13T MAX 31A at 10 Min ALS600A 1 IN OUT ALS600 ALS600B ALS600D R34 10K R39 10K R40 10K R 29...

Page 42: ...80K R10 4 7R R11 47K R12 10K 1210 G D S Q1 2SK2645 2008 06 09 Figure 21 ALS 600SPS Board AC DC Section 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D 6 5 4 3 2 1 D C B A Title Number Revision Size B Date 27 Oct 2008 Sheet of...

Page 43: ...Version 0A 43 NOTES...

Page 44: ...ance repair and use are important to obtain proper performance from this product Therefore carefully read the Instruction Manual This warranty does not apply to any defect that Ameritron determines is...

Reviews:

No comments

Brands by name

Popular brands

Load more brands