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Using the CYBERMAXAMP SE+ Amplifier
Power-up procedure
In order to have the auto-gain-adjustment function work correctly you have to follow proper power-up procedure:
1.
Connect antenna
2.
Connect mains power to amplifier (still powered off)
3.
Using dummy load or antenna set exciter drive power in accordance with amplifier model
4.
Connect exciter to amplifier and power it up
5.
Power up the amplifier. If amplifier is in stand-by also press button on the front to return it from stand-by
6.
Set desired output power with rotary button and wait for amplifier to adjust output (slow ramp-up).
7.
Adjust any desired parameters as required
8.
If you can’t reach rated output power please ensure antenna is well matched. If everything is OK you can try
to increase drive power a little.
9.
If your output power is too high and amplifier is not able to regulate it so low (control range may be limited)
you can also reduce drive power slightly to obtain desired output.
10.
IMPORTANT: Always follow this procedure: First power up exciter, only then the amplifier!
Lcd control module
There is a rotary button available on the left side of the display unit. You can rotate this button LEFT, RIGHT or you can
PUSH it. By pushing it you enter the MENU system and move between the MENU options. LEFT and RIGHT let you
change the selected setting.
Lcd control module menu system
In normal mode the LCD simply shows the frequency and power or whatever view you select. Rotating left or right in this
mode will increase or decrease output power. Pressing the rotary button can be used to enter the menu mode, repeatedly
pressing this key brings up the following menus: [AUTO FAN TEMP], [VIEW SELECT], [LCD CONTRAST], ,
[ALARMS UP/DWN],[CURRENT ALARM], [TEMP ALARM], [SWR ALARM], [U AMP ALARM], [DRIVE LIMIT],
[OUTPUT LIMIT], [FIRMWARE VER], [SET PASSWORD] and [RAMP UP/DOWN]. Rotating LEFT/RIGHT key
selects the desired parameter and allows you to modify its value. Another press on the rotary button and you’re back to the
normal mode. Note that all these settings except power and frequency are already set as they should be so changing them
should not be necessary and is not recommended.
Note alarms are all gathered into deeper level of menu system (to reduce clutter). So when you get to [ALARMS UP/DWN]
you can either jump over the alarms submenues (if you press button you will move straight to drive limit) or enter the alarms
submenues by turning button left or right. Once in alarms submenues you can now select desired alarm menu by pressing
the button and turning LEFT/RIGHT to select it and than again LEFT/RIGHT to adjust value. It may sound a little
confusing right now but if you try it you will find that it works pretty well.
Changing output power
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