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Table 3. 1 kW PA Fault and Warning Messages   

Type Message 

Meaning 

Corrective 

Actions 

AMP#1  
AMP#2 
AMP#3 
AMP#4 

The corresponding amplifier module 
does not operate, for example, because 

its supply line fuse is blown, or a fault in 

the module itself. 
1 kW amplifier is in the bypass mode 

and cannot transmit 

Service is required 

RF IN OVERLOAD 

Excessive drive power supplied to the 

RF IN input.  
1 kW amplifier is in the bypass mode 

and will not transmit until the condition 

is corrected 

When using the amplifier with a 

driver other than RM125/RM125R, 
check the maximum transmit power 

of the driver unit. 
When using the RM125/RM125R, 
first check for proper connection of 

the control cable between the 

RM125/RM125R AMP-CONT 

connector and the 1 kW amplifier 
EXCITER CONTROL connector. If 

problem persists, service is required 

(adjustment of operating conditions 
using the MONITOR program) 

PWR OUT LATCH 

Technical problem related to the 
harmonic filter.  
1 kW amplifier is in the bypass mode 

and cannot transmit 

Service is required 

Fault 

TEMP OVERHEAT 

Excessive internal temperature. 
1 kW amplifier is in the bypass mode 
and cannot transmit until it cools 

Wait for the amplifier to cool. 
Check that the air intake vents and 
exhaust vents are free. If condition 

recurs, power down the amplifier and 

clean the dust filters (the filters are 
reached after removing the intake 

covers, which are fastened by four 

screws each) 

PWR OUT 
REDUCED 

Internal temperature is too high.  
1 kW amplifier transmits at reduced 
(half) power as long as problem persists 

See 

TEMP OVERHEAT

 

Warning  HIGH VSWR 

Excessive reflected power.  
1 kW amplifier is in the bypass mode 

and will not transmit until the condition 

is corrected 

Check the antenna feed cable, 
starting from the RF OUT connector, 

and up to the antenna. Also check 

that no damage is evident to the 
cables and to the antenna itself  

Summary of Contents for FLN3175

Page 1: ...istics 5 Familiarization with RM1200 Equipment 7 1 kW PA Front Panel 7 1 kW PA LCD Functions 8 1 kW PA Rear Panel 10 PS Front Panel 11 PS Rear Panel 12 RM1200 Equipment Installation 13 Safety 13 Insta...

Page 2: ...nas including whip dipole traveling wave delta and semi delta antennas Upon power up the RM1200 uses a low level RF pilot signal from the exciter to automatically detect the incoming frequency and sel...

Page 3: ...W Amplifier The 1 kW amplifier consists of the following main functions Linear RF power amplifier covering the HF band The RF amplifier consists of 4 independent amplification modules whose outputs ar...

Page 4: ...h to enable full power operation the output power is automatically halved until the temperature returns to normal However if the temperature exceeds the maximum allowed limit and damage may be caused...

Page 5: ...RS 232 asynchronous maintenance port for dumb terminal control program contained in 1 kW amplifier Control and status port for interfacing to the RM125 RM125R as driver Number of system units 1 kW RF...

Page 6: ...ive temperature Operating voltage 45 to 48 VDC from PS unit Power requirements Maximum 2000W in SSB mode Maximum 3500W in CW mode Cooling Forced air cooling Dimensions Height 221 mm 8 7 inch Width 482...

Page 7: ...irectly connected to the RF OUT connector The 1 kW amplifier is normally bypassed when the radio is in the receive mode It is also bypassed when it is not powered or a fault or abnormal condition prev...

Page 8: ...nsmitting displays the forward FWD and reflected REV power in watts 3 RX F 12 3456 FAULTS 0 WARNING 0 Status screen shown for receive RX mode Displays the total number of faults and warnings detected...

Page 9: ...justment of operating conditions using the MONITOR program PWR OUT LATCH Technical problem related to the harmonic filter 1 kW amplifier is in the bypass mode and cannot transmit Service is required F...

Page 10: ...and monitor the RM125 RM125R display it should switch to the transmit mode for a few seconds and its transmit display should include at least two bars 1 kW PA Rear Panel Figure 2 identifies the items...

Page 11: ...ified RF signals PS Front Panel Figure 4 identifies the items located on the front panel of the PS unit and Table 5 explains their functions OUT 1 OUT 2 OK NG OK NG AC ON ON OFF 1 2 3 5 4 6 Figure 3 P...

Page 12: ...OUT 1 V V V V 45V 45V OUT 2 GND AC INPUT 110 230VAC 47 63Hz L N G DC OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 Figure 4 PS Rear Panel Table 6 PS Rear Panel Items Item Description Function 1 OUT 1 V V terminals Output voltage te...

Page 13: ...ting to install or operate the RM1200 and or the exciter RM125 RM125R or equivalent Severe injury or death could result from failure to comply with the safety practices Warning High AC voltage capable...

Page 14: ...re make sure that sufficient free space is available around the equipment to enable free air flow Do not stack equipment units leave at least 1U free above and below each unit installed in the rack In...

Page 15: ...otector type is IS B50LN C0 by PolyPhaser Corp also available from the manufacturer as Cat No 2072 09128 00 Preparations for Installation Before starting the installation of an RM1200 review the insta...

Page 16: ...herefore it will start operating as soon as the RM125 RM125R is turned on provided that the PS unit is already turned on 5 Connect cables to the RM125 RM125R unit as explained in its Owner s Guide inc...

Page 17: ...ble DC Power Cable RM1200 PA RM125 Exciter PS Unit OFF BAT PPS CONT TX OUT RX OUT TX IN RX IN ACC J2 ACC J1 MONITOR RF Out RF In 48VDC OUT 1 V V V V 45V 45V OUT 2 GND AC INPUT 110 230VAC 47 63Hz L N G...

Page 18: ...equirements Calibration instructions for a 1 kW amplifier used in conjunction with the RM125 RM125R are given in Publication 2072 09538 00 Radio Service Software RSS V3 0 User s Guide see para 12 2 Po...

Page 19: ...1 kW amplifier until the problem is corrected You can still transmit and receive using the RM125 RM125R maximum transmit power 125W by selecting NONE on the PROG RAD OPTS ACC menu All the front panel...

Page 20: ...witched to the bypass mode because it either overheated to dangerous levels or the antenna VSWR is too high or because it could not identify the operating frequency You can read the information displa...

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