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EXCITER METERING CIRCUIT BOARD
This section provides general information and specifications relative to operation of the exciter metering circuit
board.
7.1
DESCRIPTION.
The metering circuit board is equipped with LED status indicators for the +5 volt, +20 volt, -20 volt, TEMP,
VSWR, RF, and LOCK operating parameters. Modulation percentage from 5% to 145% is indicated by a color
coded moving bar LED display with an automatic ranging amplifier to convert the meter full scale indication to
14.5%.
The metering circuit board also includes a multimeter circuit with an LCD display for measuring five steady-state
operating parameters. In addition, the multimeter can be converted into a high-impedance dc voltmeter for
troubleshooting purposes.
7.2
INTERNAL VOLTMETER CHARACTERISTICS.
The internal voltmeter input impedance is 1.5 Meg Ohms. The meter is capable of measuring dc potentials from
0 to ±45 volts.
7.3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
This section provides removal and installation procedures for the FX-50/E metering circuit board assembly.
7.3.1
REMOVAL PROCEDURE.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. The following equipment is required to remove the metering circuit board assembly.
A. Flat tip screwdriver, 4 inch (10.16 cm) shaft with 1/4 inch tip.
B. Number 2 Phillips screwdriver, 4 inch (10.16 cm) shaft.
C. Number 1 Phillips screwdriver, 4 inch (10.16 cm) shaft.
PROCEDURE. The removal of the metering circuit board assembly requires the exciter be placed on a suitable
work surface. To remove the metering circuit board assembly, refer to Figure 7-1 and proceed as follows:
WARNING
DISCONNECT EXCITER PRIMARY POWER BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
WARNING
A. Disconnect the primary power from the exciter.
B. Remove the FX-50 top-cover and disconnect P14 from the metering circuit board.
C. Remove the two front-panel mounting screws on each side of the chassis.
D. Remove the four front-panel mounting screws on the underside of the chassis and lower the front-panel.
E. Remove the five screws securing the shield to the circuit board assembly.
F. Remove the five stand-offs and one screw securing the circuit board assembly to the front-panel.
G. Lift the circuit board assembly from the front-panel by applying light pressure on the multimeter
function switches.
7.3.2
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.
To install the metering circuit board assembly after repairs have been completed, proceed as follows:
Summary of Contents for FX-50
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