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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

 

5.3

 

Front

 

and

 

Rear

 

Panel

 

 

5.3.1

 

Front

 

Panel

 

The

 

simple

 

panel

 

shown

 

in

 

the

 

photo

 

below

 

consists

 

of

 

N

 

type

 

connector

 

for

 

RF

 

input

 

and

 

output,

 

power

 

switch

 

with

 

LED

 

indicator,

 

charging

 

indicator

 

and

 

battery

 

low

 

indicator.

 

Please

 

observe

 

the

 

maximum

 

input

 

rating

 

printed

 

on

 

front

 

panel.

 

When

 

the

 

battery

 

low

 

indicator

 

turns

 

on,

 

the

 

preamplifier

 

needs

 

charging.

 

However,

 

you

 

can

 

continue

 

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

 

by

 

using

 

an

 

alternate

 

adapter

 

will

 

void

 

warranty.

 

 

 

 

 

5.3.3

 

Battery

 

Replacement

 

 

The

 

replaceable

 

battery

 

pack

 

can

 

be

 

accessed

 

from

 

the

 

bottom

 

of

 

the

 

preamplifier.

 

Four

 

screws

 

secure

 

the

 

cover

 

to

 

the

 

battery

 

compartment.

 

If

 

the

 

batteries

 

are

 

no

 

longer

 

holding

 

the

 

charge,

 

replacement

 

battery

 

pack

 

can

 

be

 

purchased

 

from

 

Com

Power.

 

 

 

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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