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PM5K WATTMETER
1-800-773-7931 WWW.PALSTAR.COM
Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the Palstar PM5K Series RF
Power/VSWR Indicator. The PM5K represents a breakthrough in
features for measurement of the performance of your transmitting
system. Microprocessor control insures fast capture time and low
power consumption. With the ability to monitor your VSWR and
power levels at all times, you will know that your transmitter, RF
source, and load, or antenna systems are operating effectively and
safely. In addition, the power and VSWR relay alarms can quickly
shut down your power amplifier system and alert you to the alarm
condition. This places an additional layer of protection in your
transmitting system to help preserve expensive tubes and fi-
nals. The PM5K also features the ability to be monitored and con-
trolled from a PC via the bundled software, and the unique ability
to be monitored and controlled over a LAN or from the internet.
PM5K firmware updates will be made available for download from
the Palstar website as they become available. This means that the
user can take full advantage of features or enhancements just by
installing the firmware update. No need to return the meter to the
factory for updates.
There are many features introduced in the PM5K that have not
been seen before! We are very proud of our product and are inter-
ested in learning about your experiences with this meter. We also
want to know if you have ideas about new features we can bring
forth for the meter. We have built in the ability to enhance the me-
ter with software updates that you can download from the internet.
We think you will agree that this is a totally new concept in an RF
Wattmeter, and one that should extend its lifetime for a long time
to come.
We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. If you have any
type of problem, please check the Trouble Shooting section of this
manual. If your problem persists, call our Customer Service De-
partment at 1-800-773-7931. Updates are available for download
from the Palstar website as they become available. This means
that the user can take full advantage of features or enhancements
just by installing the firmware update. No need to return the meter
to the factory for updates.
PM5K WATTMETER
1-800-773-7931 WWW.PALSTAR.COM
1.5
– 30MHz, 50-54 Mhz
50 ohms nominal, <1.05 V.S.W.R. insertion
.05 dB or less
SO-239 female (Type-N, and 7/16 DIN optional)
1 to 3,005 watts (3KW HF)
1 to 9,999 watts (10 KW HF) - Limited by
VSWR to the limits of the connector
1.00 to 99.00
< ±5% as measured against NIST traceable cali-
brated instruments (see accuracy section on
how to achieve better accuracy)
10 Bit A/D
– 4 overlapping channels of auto
ranging = 12 Bit effective resolution
< 10 milliseconds
< 45 milliseconds
> 30Hz
Off, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0
– relay programmable to
open or close on trip
Off, 5, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1,000, 2,000 watts -
NC and NO relay contacts are available
Off, 175, 225, 700, 1,100, 1,600, 2,600, 3,000
.5 Ampere 50 volts AC/DC
Manual front panel (stand alone) or via RS232
–
application software
12 - 15V DC at 600 ma
-35C to +25C
Exceeds FCC Class B (tested) and CE - both
emissive and conductive (tested) as well as
EMP 4 KV and 8 KV on cables
Display 8 ¼
” X 3 ½ “Face, 4 ¼” Deep
Coupler 2 ¾
” X 2 ¾” X 6 ½”
5 lbs (2.3 kg)
