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WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
Section 6 Troubleshooting
ZX Series
PA AMPS reading
briefly surges several
seconds after
transmitter is
switched off, then
falls to zero
This is normal. This is a false reading and may be safely ignored.
Poor metering
linearity on
transmitter remote
control
Possible incorrect meter scale selected in remote control. Forward and
reverse remote telemetry samples provided by amplifier chassis on pins 9
and 10 of REMOTE CONTROL connector are scaled in voltage, not power.
User remote control system must have a “squaring” function selected for
readings to track correctly.
In larger model transmitters, forward and reverse power samples provided on
remote terminal board ARE already squared. (proportional to power, not
voltage). No squaring function is required.
Transmitter does not
respond to raise /
lower commands
(locally or remote)
Possible transmitter has fallen out of APC control. Inspect reverse side of
controller board(s) for FORWARD POWER LOW alarm LED, indicating that
APC output has risen to maximum boost level but APC comparator is still
not satisfied (due to module or other failure). Issue lower commands
repeatedly until APC power setting falls to a level where APC lock is re-
established.
Verify transmitter has remote mode enabled via toggle switch(es) on reverse
side of controller board(s).
Table 6-4 Power Control and Metering
Symptom
Cause and Solution
Summary of Contents for ZX10
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