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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ARI-6000-100W
RF Power Amplifier
SECTI ON 4
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INSTALLATION
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4.7 Before Turn On
CAUTION!
Do not obstruct the airflow at the front and rear of the power
amplifier. If you do not verify that this equipment has an unobstructed
airflow, you may cause this equipment to overheat or otherwise impair
its operation.
Perform the following preliminary procedures before energizing the equipment:
Check that the ON/OFF switch is set to the ‘OFF’ position.
At the rear of the RF power amplifier, verify that the AC cord is properly inserted
into the AC system power input receptacle.
Verify that the RF Input Port is properly connected to the RF source, having a
nominal output impedance of 50 ohms.
ENSURE THAT THE RF OUTPUT OF THE RF
SOURCE EQUIPMENT IS TURNED OFF OR OTHERWISE DISABLED.
Verify that the RF Output Port is properly connected to its intended load, antenna
or other device, having an appropriate RF power rating and a nominal input
impedance of 50 ohms.
4.8 Turn
On
Perform the following procedure to energize the equipment:
a) Set the ON/OFF switch on the front panel to the ‘ON’ position. Verify that
the AC power indicator lamp is lit;
b) Enable the RF output of the source equipment.
CAUTION!
To maintain specified performance and retain certain operating
characteristics, RF input power shall not 3 dBm.
