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INSTRUCTION

 

MANUAL

 

 

Preamplifier

 

Model

 

PAM

840A

 

 

19121

 

El

 

Toro

 

Rd

 

 

Silverado,

 

CA

 

92676

 

 

(949)

 

459

9600

 

fax

 

(949)

 

635

0329

 

 

com

power.com

 

REV21113

 

2.

 

0

 

Product

 

Specifications

 

 

Model:

 

PAM

840A

 

Electrical

 

 

Frequency

 

Range:

 

18

 

to

 

40

 

GHz

 

Typical

 

Gain:

 

42

 

dB

 

Flatness:

 

+

 

2

 

dB

 

Max

 

DC

 

input:

 

0

 

Vdc

 

Max

 

RF

 

Input:

 

0

 

dBm

 

P

out

 

at

 

1

 

dB

 

compression

 

point:

 

+10

 

dBm

 

Noise

 

Figure:

 

<

 

5

 

dB

 

Typical

 

Reverse

 

Isolation:

 

40

 

dB

 

I/O

 

connections:

 

50

,

 

2.9

 

mm

 

(K

 

type)

 

female

 

Operating

 

Power:

 

15

 

VDC,

 

500

 

mA

  

Battery

 

Type:

 

Rechargeable

 

6

 

V,

 

2

 

Ah,

 

NimH

 

Charging

 

adapter

 

(Output)

 

15

 

VDC,

 

500

 

mA

 

 

Charging

 

time:

 

8

 

to

 

10

 

hours

 

Operating

 

time

 

with

 

battery

 

power

:

 

10

 

Hours

 

approximately

 

Reference

 

Temperature:

 

25°

 

C

 

/

 

77°

 

F

 

Mechanical

 

 

 

Dimensions

 

L

 

x

 

W

 

x

 

H:

 

7.6

 

x

 

5.95

 

x

 

2.17

 

inches

 

/

 

19.2

 

x

 

15.1

 

x

 

5.5

 

cm

 

Weight:

 

 

2.5

 

lbs

 

/

 

1.13

 

kg

 

 

This

 

equipment

 

is

 

designed

 

for

 

indoor

 

use

 

only.

 

2.1

 

Other

 

related

 

equipment

 

available

 

from

 

Com

Power.

 

 

 

CGO

51000,

 

40

 

GHz

 

Comb

 

Generator

 

 

AH

840

 

Horn

 

antenna

 ‐ 

18

 

to

 

40

 

GHz

 

 

AH

640

 

Horn

 

antenna

 ‐ 

26.5

 

to

 

40

 

GHz

 

 

AH

826

 

Horn

 

antenna

 ‐ 

18

 

to

 

26.5

 

GHz

 

 

Microwave

 

cables

 

and

 

connectors

 

2.2

 

Other

 

preamplifier

 

models

 

available

 

from

 

Com

Power

 

 

Model

 

Specifications

 

PAL

010

 

100

 

Hz

 

to

 

30

 

MHz,

 

28

 

dB

 

PAM

103A

 

1

 

MHz

 

to

 

1

 

GHz,

 

32

 

dB

  

PAM

6000

 

1

  

to

 

6

 

GHz,

 

30

 

dB

  

PAM

118A

 

1

 

to

 

18

 

GHz,

 

40

 

dB

 

 

Summary of Contents for PAM-840A

Page 1: ...TRUCTION MANUAL Preamplifier Model PAM 840A 19121 El Toro Rd Silverado CA 92676 949 459 9600 fax 949 635 0329 com power com REV21113 INSTRUCTION MANUAL For Microwave Preamplifier Model PAM 840A 18 to 40 GHz 42 dB Gain ...

Page 2: ...uipment available from Com Power 4 2 2 Other preamplifier models available from Com Power 4 3 0 Important Precautions 5 3 1 Excessive RF input 5 3 2 Saturation 5 3 3 Calibration 5 4 0 Warranty 6 4 1 Maintenance 6 5 0 Application and product operation 7 5 1 Application 7 5 2 Items included with preamplifier 7 5 3 Front and Rear Panel 8 5 3 1 Front Panel 8 5 3 2 Back Panel 8 5 3 3 Battery Replacemen...

Page 3: ...om REV21113 1 0 Introduction This manual includes product specifications safety precautions product maintenance and warranty information Information contained in this manual is the property of Com Power Corporation It is issued with the understanding that none of the material may be reproduced or copied without permission from Com Power ...

Page 4: ...ing adapter Output 15 VDC 500 mA Charging time 8 to 10 hours Operating time with battery power 10 Hours approximately Reference Temperature 25 C 77 F Mechanical Dimensions L x W x H 7 6 x 5 95 x 2 17 inches 19 2 x 15 1 x 5 5 cm Weight 2 5 lbs 1 13 kg This equipment is designed for indoor use only 2 1 Other related equipment available from Com Power CGO 51000 40 GHz Comb Generator AH 840 Horn anten...

Page 5: ... be accessed from the bottom of the unit There are no other user serviceable parts inside the unit Do not remove the main instrument cover If the preamplifier needs repair please contact authorized Com Power service center 3 1 Excessive RF input Do not exceed RF input level indicated on front panel Excessive RF input may damage the preamplifier s sensitive input and will not be covered under warra...

Page 6: ...the use or handling of this product or any inability to use this product seperately or in combination with any other equipment When requesting warranty calibration or repair services it is recommended that the original packaging material be used for shipping Damage due to improper packaging will void warranty In the case of repair or complaint a label should be attached to the housing of the instr...

Page 7: ... within its operational frequency band to improve the overall signal noise ratio of the measurement system Compensates for signal losses associated with the use of cables and antennas operating within its frequency range Increases sensitivity of overall test system 5 2 Items included with preamplifier The following accessories and documents are supplied with the Model PAM 840A Preamplifier Battery...

Page 8: ...ntinue using it powered by battery charger adapter The battery low indicator will turn off when the adapter is plugged and the charging indicator will turn on For faster charging turn off preamplifier 5 3 2 Back Panel The back panel shown below consists of fuse holder and charging adapter input socket Make sure to use only the charger adapter supplied by Com Power Damage caused to the preamplifier...

Page 9: ...ment and make sure the battery is properly connected If the batteries are securely connected check the fuse on the back panel If the fuse is blown replace it Please heed the warning label on the bottom of the fuse holder and rear panel If the battery charging indicator still does not turn on check the charging adapter to make sure it is supplying the rated voltage on the adapter If the charging ad...

Page 10: ...Page 10 of 10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Preamplifier Model PAM 840A 19121 El Toro Rd Silverado CA 92676 949 459 9600 fax 949 635 0329 com power com REV21113 6 0 Typical Preamplifier Gain ...

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