Paradise Datacom HPAC-100-RM, Operation Manual

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Operations Manual: HPAC-100/125/150/200/250-RM SSPA 1-3
1 General Information
High Voltage Hazards
High voltage for the purpose of this paragraph, is any voltage in excess of 30 volts.
Voltages above this value can be hazardous and even lethal under certain circum-
stances. Care should be taken when working with devices that operate at high
voltage.
1. All probes and tools that contact the equipment should be properly insulated to
prevent the operator from coming in contact with the voltage.
2. The work area should be secure and free of non-essential items.
3. Operators should never work alone on high voltage devices. There should al-
ways be another person present in the same work area to assist in the event of
an emergency.
4. Operators should be familiar with procedures to employ in the event of an emer-
gency, i.e., remove all power, CPR.
An AC powered unit will have 115 VAC or 230 VAC entering through the AC power
connector. Caution is required when working near this connector, the AC circuit
breaker, or the internal power supply.
High Current Hazards
Many high power devices are capable of producing large surges of current. This is
true at all voltages but needs to be emphasized for low voltage devices. Low volt-
age devices provide security from high voltage hazards, but they also require higher
current to provide the same power. High current can cause severe injury from burns
and explosion. The following precautions should be taken on devices capable of
discharging high current:
1. Remove all conductive personal items, i.e., rings, watches, and medals.
2. The work area should be secure and free of non-essential items.
3. Wear safety glasses and protective clothing.
4. Operators should never work alone on high risk devices. There should always
be another person present in the same work area to assist in the event of an
emergency.
5. Operators should be familiar with procedures to employ in the event of an emer-
gency, i.e., remove all power, CPR.
Large DC currents are generated to operate the RF Module inside of the enclosure.
EXTREME CAUTION IS REQUIRED WHEN THE ENCLOSURE IS OPEN AND
THE AMPLIFIER IS OPERATING. DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF THE CONNEC-
TIONS ON THE RF MODULES WHEN THE AMPLIFIER IS OPERATING. CUR-
RENTS IN EXCESS OF 60 AMPERES MAY EXIST ON ANY ONE CONNECTOR.