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Operating and 
Service Manual 

 

 

 
 
 

1000S1G6C 

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10050821-High Voltage 
10052340-Low Voltage 
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160 Schoolhouse Road, Souderton, PA 18964 • 215-723-8181 • Fax 866-859-0582 • www.arworld.us

 

 

Summary of Contents for 1000S1G6C

Page 1: ...Operating and Service Manual 1000S1G6C Model 10050821 High Voltage 10052340 Low Voltage Part Number Serial Number 160 Schoolhouse Road Souderton PA 18964 215 723 8181 Fax 866 859 0582 www arworld us...

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Page 3: ...r Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements CAN CSA C22 2 61010 1 Issued 2012 05 11 Ed 3 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Us...

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Page 5: ...n folgenden Minimalwerte der Schirmd mpfung und Filterung in den unterschiedlichen Leistungsklassen empfohlen Hochfrequenzleistung min Schirmd mpfung 100 Watt 50 dB 101 1000 Watt 60 dB 1001 10 000 Wat...

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Page 7: ...clearance on all vented sides of the equipment to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation Do not restrict airflow into the equipment by blocking any vents or air intakes Restricting airflow...

Page 8: ...a assembly may be heavy requiring two persons to lift Use caution when installing or removing unit Follow all equipment setup and lifting instructions specified in this document Ensure connectors are...

Page 9: ...von 10 2 cm 4 in auf allen bel fteten Seiten des Ger ts ein um eine ausreichende Luftzirkulation zu gew hrleisten Beintr chtigen Sie den Luftstrom des Ger ts nicht indem Sie L ftungs ffnungen oder de...

Page 10: ...allen in diesem Dokument angegebenen Anweisungen zur Anbringung Stellen Sie sicher dass alle Anschl sse f r den beabsichtigten Betrieb geeignet sind Informationen zu den Anschl ssen erhalten Sie im Be...

Page 11: ...tilation Ne limitez pas le flux d air allant dans l quipement en bloquant tout vent ou entr e d air La restriction du flux d air peut endommager l quipement causer des coupures intermittentes ou des d...

Page 12: ...dent lorsque vous installez ou retirez l unit Respectez toutes les instructions concernant l installation et le levage de l quipement indiqu es dans ce document Assurez vous que les connecteurs sont a...

Page 13: ...is voor goede ventilatie mogelijk te maken Belemmer de luchtstroom in het apparaat niet door ventilatieopeningen of luchtinlaten te blokkeren Het belemmeren van de luchtstroom kan leiden tot schade a...

Page 14: ...nstellen en optillen van de apparatuur die in dit document worden vermeld Zorg ervoor dat de connectoren geschikt zijn voor de beoogde werking De connectoren worden gespecificeerd in de gebruikershand...

Page 15: ...2 5 1 Local Operation 15 2 6 Local User Interface 16 2 6 1 Menu Map 16 2 6 2 Inhibit Screen 16 2 6 3 Main Menu Screen 17 2 6 4 Select Screen 18 2 6 5 Mode Screen 18 2 6 6 User Screen 19 2 6 7 Breakou...

Page 16: ...ery 43 2 11 16 Reverse Power Query 43 2 11 17 Operating Hours RF ON Query 43 2 11 18 Operating Hours Power ON Query 43 2 11 19 Faults Query 44 2 11 20 Reset Faults 44 2 11 21 Read Fault Log 44 2 11 22...

Page 17: ...y Faults Schematic 10050943 10051749 56 4 3 6 Amplifier Faults Schematics 10050943 10051749 56 4 3 7 ALC Fault 57 4 3 8 Low or No Power Output DC Tests Diagram 10050943 10051749 57 4 3 9 Low or No Pow...

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Page 19: ...of the amplifier including adjustment of the amplifier s RF Gain during CW mode operation and provides graphical displays of the amplifier s Forward and Reflected power levels RF output level protecti...

Page 20: ...ls below the limit threshold the protection circuits will invoke a shutdown of the main power supplies and low level driver in the amplifier Power amplifier modules are monitored for both over current...

Page 21: ...is plugged into an AC outlet Always disconnect the unit from the main power line when servicing it Please note that neither the Keylock Switch nor the POWER button will completely shut off the unit s...

Page 22: ...Model 1000S1G6C 4 Rev A...

Page 23: ...6 0 GHz Protection from input overdrive beyond 0 dBm is provided as well as protection from various failure conditions including over temperature and power supply faults A front panel display indicate...

Page 24: ...nal 20 dBm input 1 0 5 0 GHz G 2 0 2 5 dB Flatness small signal 20 dBm input 5 0 6 0 GHz G 2 0 2 5 dB Input Impedance Z in 50 Ohm 1 5 1 2 0 1 VSWR Output Impedance Z out 50 Ohm 3rd Order Intercept IP3...

Page 25: ...cal Acoustical Noise Measured 1 meter from the front 68 typical dBA Regulatory Compliance Type Standard EMC EN 61326 1 Safety UL 61010 1 CAN CSA C22 2 61010 1 CENELEC EN 61010 1 RoHS Directive 2011 65...

Page 26: ...fied ISO17025 2017Accredited 4 Ordering Options 1000S1G6C N R 716 Model RF IN Conn Location Type RF OUT Conn Location Type Primary Power RF Sample Ports CONNECTOR LOCATION PRIMARY POWER RF SAMPLE PORT...

Page 27: ...z 700 W CW 5 0 6 0 GHz ARRF MicrowaveInstrumentation 160SchoolhouseRd Souderton PA18964 215 723 8181 info arworld us www arworld us ISO9001 2015Certified ISO17025 2017Accredited 5 TYPICAL PSAT POWER 0...

Page 28: ...CW 5 0 6 0 GHz ARRF MicrowaveInstrumentation 160SchoolhouseRd Souderton PA18964 215 723 8181 info arworld us www arworld us ISO9001 2015Certified ISO17025 2017Accredited 6 TYPICAL POWER P1 dB COMPRES...

Page 29: ...Hz 700 W CW 5 0 6 0 GHz ARRF MicrowaveInstrumentation 160SchoolhouseRd Souderton PA18964 215 723 8181 info arworld us www arworld us ISO9001 2015Certified ISO17025 2017Accredited 7 TYPICAL 2ND HARMONI...

Page 30: ...5 723 8181 For an applications engineer call 800 933 8181 Direct to Service call 215 723 0275 or email service arworld us For Faxing Orders 866 859 0582 Orders Only Please info arworld us Approved for...

Page 31: ...te mode without a load connected to the output connector is not recommended It has also been designed to withstand without damage RF input power levels up to twenty 20 times its rated input of 1mW How...

Page 32: ...detailed in Figure 2 2 Figure 2 1 Model 1000S1G6C Front Panel Item Title Function 1 INHIBIT LOCAL REMOTE Keylock Switch 3 position key removal in INHIBIT position only 2 POWER POWER control with indic...

Page 33: ...s monitoring using the controls listed below 2 3 1 1 Keylock Switch The Keylock Switch is provided for protection from unauthorized use or unexpected remote control of the amplifier The amplifier can...

Page 34: ...in ALC Threshold and ALC Detector Gain is 0 to 100 percent The range of the ALC Response is 1 to 7 The ADJUST knob can be rotated both clockwise and counterclockwise 360 degrees 2 3 1 4 Touch Screen T...

Page 35: ...ent prevent damage to the amplifier s external connector and supporting equipment and will minimize the torque applied to the front panel connectors Excessive torque cannot only damage the front panel...

Page 36: ...ity Index Description 1 Centered 2 Maximum allowable off center 3 Fall off center Discard connector 2 4 2 1 3 Cleaning When the connector threads of the connectors are connected and disconnected the t...

Page 37: ...ector See Figure 2 4 Care must be taken to ensure that the connectors are aligned when interfacing or the connector bodies may be damaged Be sure that the connector is fully seated before tightening t...

Page 38: ...cting ring is loose un tighten the connecting nut while maintaining connector alignment gently pull the assemblies apart CAUTION Do not connect or disconnect any loads or cables from the amplifier s R...

Page 39: ...es two separate interlock loops Pins 1 and 8 are used for situations where the amplifier can be left on but forced into STANDBY mode This interlock is called Inhibit Interlock Pins 10 and 14 are used...

Page 40: ...The screens depicted are only example screens The actual values and settings will be different on the actual amplifier depending on user settings and operating conditions 2 6 2 Inhibit Screen The Inh...

Page 41: ...VSWR based on the ratio of the forward and reverse power To set the VSWR Limit press the User button to open the User screen then the VSWR Lim button For more information see the VSWR Limit section be...

Page 42: ...l automatically change back to the Main Menu screen The blue bar graph and associated value will change to reflect the value of the selected item 2 6 5 Mode Screen The Mode screen is the same as the M...

Page 43: ...the RF On and Power On Operating Hours are displayed A menu option is provided for accessing the settings for the remote I O ports found on the rear of the unit see I O Screen section and for setting...

Page 44: ...to the black text at the top of the screen and the grey text in the box will clear Press the BSP button Backspace to remove the last number entered or use the CLR button Clear to clear the entry compl...

Page 45: ...GPIB address screen is used to select the GPIB address To get here from the Main Menu touch the User menu button followed by the I O menu button and finally the GPIB menu button Touching any of the b...

Page 46: ...n black outline indicates the present baud rate selection When the back button is pushed the baud rate selection is stored to non volatile memory If power is lost prior to hitting the back button any...

Page 47: ...e screen 2 6 15 Fault Screen The Fault screen will appear anytime that a fault condition is met The name of the fault is shown toward the center of the screen In either LOCAL or REMOTE Keylock switch...

Page 48: ...lay In addition while in the locked state the Adjust knob is automatically tied to the RF Gain adjustment which remains adjustable regardless of the ALC lockout state To access the ALC lockout feature...

Page 49: ...power supplies Below is a state diagram for the Power and RF states of the amplifier This diagram should be used to understand the major states that the amplifier can be in For simplicity of the diag...

Page 50: ...ion 2 9 1 2 8 1 Switch Breakout Board A34A2 2 8 1 1 Connector J9 Notes Indicate a range representing a NO ACTION STATE i e 1 2 Vdc 2 3 Vdc Once activated inputs are checked for all following control s...

Page 51: ...output Control States Defined in section 4 Fault Yes General Description Add fault description in Sec 6 Add non fault description in section 7 TTL In TTL Out OD Out Pwr OFF RF OFF Pwr ON RF OFF Pwr ON...

Page 52: ...outside this range Control Line Input Control States Defined in section 4 Fault Yes General Description Add fault description in section 2 9 Add non fault description in section 2 9 1 Pwr OFF RF OFF...

Page 53: ...ption Add fault description in Sec 6 Add non fault description in section 7 TTL In TTL Out OD Out Pwr OFF RF OFF Pwr ON RF OFF Pwr ON RF ON J5 1 J5 2 F F G PS4 On Off J5 3 J5 4 J5 5 J5 6 J5 7 J5 8 J5...

Page 54: ...curs outside this range Control Line Input Control States Defined in section 4 Fault Yes General Description Add fault description in section 6 Add non fault description in section 7 Pwr OFF RF OFF Pw...

Page 55: ...Sec 6 Add non fault description in section 7 TTL In TTL Out OD Out Pwr OFF RF OFF Pwr ON RF OFF Pwr ON RF ON J5 1 F F G PS5 On Off J5 2 F F G PS6 On Off J5 3 J5 4 J5 5 J5 6 J5 7 J5 8 J5 9 H Amp Fault...

Page 56: ...r Supply Failure PS4 A34A2 J5 29 0x0022 34 PS5 DC Fault Pwr Supply Failure PS5 A34A2 J5 30 0x0023 35 PS6 DC Fault Pwr Supply Failure PS6 A34A2 J5 22 0x0024 36 PS3 Therm Pwr Supply Thermal Fault PS3 A3...

Page 57: ...A19 Thermal Fault Module A19 A38 J5 32 0x040d 1037 Therm A20 Thermal Fault Module A20 A37 J5 25 0x040e 1038 Therm A21 Thermal Fault Module A21 A37 J5 26 0x040f 1039 Therm A22 Thermal Fault Module A22...

Page 58: ...command as well as after a command has been issued to ensure the command has been properly executed When checking the status after issuing a command it is good practice to add a delay of 100ms or more...

Page 59: ...the RS 232 Communications section of this manual for general details about port settings The Fiber Optic port provides the user with the ability to optically isolate the controlling PC from the ampli...

Page 60: ...he USB port 2 10 5 Ethernet Communications The Ethernet port allows remote control through a Transmission Control Protocol TCP data channel The default port for the TCP data channel is 10001 By defaul...

Page 61: ...other command will be accepted until the POWER ON command has been issued It is good practice to wait a minimum of two 2 seconds before polling the status after issuing the POWER ON command Syntax PO...

Page 62: ...t freq The current test frequency 0 to 999 999 limited to 3 digits of precision unit The frequency unit KHZ MHZ GHZ Query CORR POW FREQ Example 1 To set the frequency to 15 5MHz send the following com...

Page 63: ...owing command MODE ALC space INT LF 2 11 8 ALC Detector Gain Adjust This command sets the ALC detector gain in percent Use this setting to change how aggressively the ALC feature reacts when the ALC T...

Page 64: ...4 100m 5 1 6 3 7 3 2 11 11 Identity Query This command queries the amplifier for its identity response Query IDN Response Format AR RF MICROWAVE INST model firm rev LF model The model designation of t...

Page 65: ...characters resp 1 character representing the ALC Response setting 1 7 Example To query the machine state send the following command MSB LF Response RF space GAIN 100 DT space GAIN space 50 THRES 75 RE...

Page 66: ...tained for backwards compatibility 2 RF Status 0 OFF 1 ON Formerly OPERATE STATUS 3 Fault Status 0 Okay 1 Fault char 3 0 Inhibited 0 No 1 Yes Response to keylock position INHIBIT 1 Not Used 2 Not Used...

Page 67: ...ry the reverse power send the following command RPOW LF Response RPOW space space space space 4 LF 4 Watts of forward power 2 11 17 Operating Hours RF ON Query This command queries the total hours spe...

Page 68: ...the fault log The fault log stores up to 200 of the most recent faults Each fault is tagged with a decimal number between 1 most recent and 200 oldest If the fault log exceeds 200 faults the oldest fa...

Page 69: ...ut capability of this amplifier there is a built in safety mechanism while the Keylock switch is in the REMOTE position Once the RF ON command is issued it is necessary to continually communicate over...

Page 70: ...e To query the piggyback SBB firmware revision send the following command SBB LF Response SBB_SW_REV2 70 LF Firmware is v2 70 2 11 27 SBB Optical Firmware Query This command queries the firmware revis...

Page 71: ...This command queries the serial number of the system Query SN Response Format number LF number The serial number of the amplifier 6 to 8 characters Example To query the serial number send the followin...

Page 72: ...Model 1000S1G6C 48 Rev A...

Page 73: ...using the front panel gain control and to attenuate RF input signals above 0 dBm by utilizing internal voltages U2 is a broadband GaAs Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit MMIC and is the first st...

Page 74: ...ve or load VSWR conditions may not be repeated in the absence of those conditions and it is also possible that incorrect configuration or tuning of the gain structure within an amplifier may generate...

Page 75: ...ge to the Drain FETs in Quad modules A13 20 3 4 CONTROL SYSTEM 3 4 1 A36 ALC Board Schematic 10023927 This section describes the operation of the level control board The level control board performs t...

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Page 77: ...ance of the amplifier s alignment it is recommended that when failure is caused by breakdown of any of the components in the signal circuits the amplifier be returned to the factory for part replaceme...

Page 78: ...charge ESD approved workstations by individuals who are familiar with the handling of microwave GaN HEMTs and other ESD sensitive devices Troubleshooting the Model 1000S1G6C in a logical manner can sp...

Page 79: ...ely 1 Verify that the front panel key switch is set to the REMOTE position 2 Verify that the unit operates locally by setting the key switch to the LOCAL position if the unit does not operate locally...

Page 80: ...anel by using the RESET switch 4 If the AC Interlock Fault will not clear check for continuity in the External Interlock Circuit Pin 10 to Pin 14 in the connector which mate with P1 in the rear panel...

Page 81: ...tion of the RF Gain control is it set to maximum gain 2 Check the RF input to the unit is it the correct amplitude and frequency 3 Check the RF output connection from the unit is it correctly connecte...

Page 82: ...e RF tests specified in the following sections 1 The Model 1000S1G6C s typical gain response at 20 dBm input and 0 dBm input is shown in Figures 4 1 and Figure 4 2 The actual gain may vary considerabl...

Page 83: ...Model 1000S1G6C Rev A 59 Figure 4 2 Typical Response at 0 dBm Input...

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Page 85: ...cover If the security label is removed and or cut the warranty of the module will be voided Vacuum tubes in the L series amplifiers traveling wave tubes in TWT amplifiers and power heads will be free...

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