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USER MANUAL 

 

 
 

MODEL 5601 

PXI SINGLE CHANNEL 

WIDEBAND AMPLIFIER 

 

PUBLICATION NO. 980895 

 

RACAL INSTRUMENTS 

 

United States 

 

(Corporate Headquarters and Service Center) 

4 Goodyear Street, Irvine, CA 92618 

Tel:  (800) 722-2528, (949) 859-8999; Fax: (949) 859-7139 

 

5730 Northwest Parkway Suite 700, San Antonio, TX 78249 

Tel:  (210) 699-6799; Fax:  (210) 699-8857 

 

Europe 

 

(European Headquarters and Service Center) 

18 Avenue Dutartre, 78150 LeChesnay, France 

Tel:  +33 (0)1 39 23 22 22;  Fax: +33 (0)1 39 23 22 25 

 

29-31 Cobham Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7PF, United Kingdom 

Tel:  +44 (0) 1202 872800; Fax:  +44 (0) 1202 870810 

 

Via Milazzo 25, 20092 Cinisello B, Milan, Italy 

Tel:  +39 (0)2 6123 901; Fax:  +39 (0)2 6129 3606 

 

Technologie Park, Friedrich Ebert Strasse, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany 

Tel: +49 (0) 2204 844200; Fax: +49 (0) 2204 844219 

 

[email protected]

 

[email protected]

 

[email protected]

 

http://www.racalinstruments.com/

 

 

PUBLICATION DATE: December 22, 2003 

Copyright 2003 by Racal Instruments, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. 

This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher. 

Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Summary of Contents for 5601

Page 1: ...service in house repair center WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT Sell your excess underutilized and idle used equipment We also offer credit for buy backs and trade ins www artisantg com WeBuyEquipment REMOTE IN...

Page 2: ...F United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1202 872800 Fax 44 0 1202 870810 Via Milazzo 25 20092 Cinisello B Milan Italy Tel 39 0 2 6123 901 Fax 39 0 2 6129 3606 Technologie Park Friedrich Ebert Strasse 51429 Bergisch...

Page 3: ...oes not apply to fuses software non rechargeable batteries damage from battery leakage or problems arising from normal wear such as mechanical relay life or failure to follow instructions This warrant...

Page 4: ...nce reference purposes or for purposes of engineering evaluation and incorporation into technical specifications and other documents which specify procurement of products from Racal Instruments DISCLA...

Page 5: ...two prong adapter This will defeat the protective feature of the third conductor in the power cord Maintenance and calibration procedures sometimes call for operation of the unit with power applied a...

Page 6: ...1 5 Grounding Considerations 1 7 Operating Instructions 1 8 Chapter 2 INSTALLATION Installation Overview 2 1 Unpacking and Initial Inspection 2 1 Safety Precautions 2 1 Operating Environment 2 2 Powe...

Page 7: ...upport 3 1 Reshipment Instructions 3 1 Support Offices 3 2 Repair and Calibration Request Form 3 3 Appendix A SPECIFICATIONS A 1 List of Figures Figure 2 1 Float Enable Disable Jumper 2 4 Artisan Tech...

Page 8: ...pter This chapter contains general and functional descriptions of the Model 5601 PXI Wideband Amplifier It also describes the front panel connectors operational modes and all features of the instrumen...

Page 9: ...components and unique design permits amplification of input signals to 40Vp p into high impedance loads or 20Vp p into 50W The power amplifier draws current only from the 5V rail leaving the other pow...

Page 10: ...in a WARNING message could result in personal injury The following symbol may appear on the product CAUTION Refer to Accompanying Documents This refers you to additional information contained in this...

Page 11: ...tions are available 50W and 1MW Output Impedance determines the output impedance matching for the load impedance Three options are available 50W 75W and 600W Gain specifies gain magnitude of the input...

Page 12: ...Input impedance is factory configured at 50W or 1MW 1MW input impedance can be used for low frequency signals up to 100KHz However higher frequencies require a 50W termination at the input of the amp...

Page 13: ...ectors say 50W each an input of 2Vp p will generate an output of 20Vp p On the other hand if the load impedance increases by a large factor the output amplitude increases due to the mismatched load 40...

Page 14: ...refer to Chapter 2 and Figure 2 1 for instructions how to float the circuit ground WARNING Input and output grounds are tied together Do not connect the output ground to a level different from input...

Page 15: ...the installation instructions given in Chapter 2 of this manual 3 Connect the output terminal to your load 4 Connect the input terminal to your source 5 Turn on power to your PXI system WARNING Model...

Page 16: ...lly used with non hazardous voltages there are situations where hazardous conditions may be present This product is intended for use by qualified persons who recognize shock hazards and are familiar w...

Page 17: ...ing Terminals Pollution Degree 2 Installation Overvoltage Category I refers to the signal level which applies to equipment measuring terminals that are connected to source circuits in which measures a...

Page 18: ...aterial and are therefore isolated from the metal front panel The amplifier circuit is also floated from the backplane power supply ground through isolated DC DC converters Therefore the amplifier gro...

Page 19: ...NOTE Normal amplifier operation is recommended with circuit ground connected to case ground float disabled This minimizes susceptibility to system noise Enable the floating ground configuration only f...

Page 20: ...from unintended operation Model 5601 protection is probably impaired if for example the instrument fails to perform the intended operation or shows visible damage Abnormal Conditions WARNING Any use...

Page 21: ...moving the 5601 An attempt to insert or remove the instrument while the power is connected to the chassis will result in severe damage to the instrument and will automatically revoke your warranty Sli...

Page 22: ...nt When sending your instrument in for repair complete the form in the back of this manual For worldwide support and a listing of offices closest to your facility refer to the Support Offices section...

Page 23: ...pe European Headquarters and Service Center 18 Avenue Dutartre 78150 LeChesnay France Tel 33 0 1 39 23 22 22 Fax 33 0 1 39 23 22 25 29 31 Cobham Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 7PF United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1...

Page 24: ...mber Purchasing Contact Phone Number 1 Describe in detail the problem and symptoms you are having Please include all set up details such as input output levels frequencies waveform details etc 2 If pr...

Page 25: ...5601 User s Manual 3 4 Product Support Racal Instruments 2003 This page was left intentionally blank Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Page 26: ...s Small Signal Bandwidth 50 MHz 3dB at 2Vp p Accuracy 2 of full scale amplitude range 25mV 1kHz square wave Flatness 10Vp p 5 of amplitude to 1MHz 10 of amplitude to 20MHz THD 0 1 10Hz to 100KHz Harmo...

Page 27: ...5601 User s Manual A2 Specifications Racal Instruments 2003 This page was left intentionally blank Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Page 28: ...service in house repair center WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT Sell your excess underutilized and idle used equipment We also offer credit for buy backs and trade ins www artisantg com WeBuyEquipment REMOTE IN...

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