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 MANUAL_ACS-230-25W Rev. M02.15

 

 

 

COM-POWER 

 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

For the 

ACS-230-25W 

150 kHz to 230 MHz 

25W Power Amplifier 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Distributed by: Reliant EMC LLC,  +1 408 916

5750,  [email protected], www.reliantemc.com

Summary of Contents for ACS-230-25W

Page 1: ...of 15 MANUAL_ACS 230 25W Rev M02 15 COM POWER INSTRUCTION MANUAL For the ACS 230 25W 150 kHz to 230 MHz 25W Power Amplifier Distributed by Reliant EMC LLC 1 408 916 5750 info reliantemc com www reliantemc com ...

Page 2: ...25W Rev M02 15 Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions 3 Introduction 5 Product Specifications 6 Front Rear Panel 8 Amplifier Operation 10 Distributed by Reliant EMC LLC 1 408 916 5750 info reliantemc com www reliantemc com ...

Page 3: ...d In order to protect against fire replace the fuse with the specified type only Make sure to disconnect the power cord before replacing the fuse A blown fuse is indicative of a problem with the instrument The problem must be repaired before replacing the fuse It is important to always keep the front panel connectors clean Disconnect the AC power cord from the instrument before cleaning Use a soft...

Page 4: ... electrostatic discharge precautions while handling and making connections to the ACS 250 25W unit Do not insert wires into the connectors of the ACS 250 25W Make proper connection with mating connectors and or adapters Do not block or obstruct the cooling fan vents located on the top side and rear side of the unit Distributed by Reliant EMC LLC 1 408 916 5750 info reliantemc com www reliantemc co...

Page 5: ...y testing that requires generating electric fields This small and lightweight amplifier utilizes class AB linear power devices that provide high gain and wide dynamic range By employing advanced components the Com Power ACS 230 25W amplifier is able to achieve high efficiency operation and reliability Distributed by Reliant EMC LLC 1 408 916 5750 info reliantemc com www reliantemc com ...

Page 6: ... Typical Input Impedance 50 ohms Nominal VSWR 1 7 maximum Modulation on input AM FM or pulse modulation Connector Type N on Front Panel Output Impedance 50 ohms Nominal VSWR 1 7 maximum Harmonic distortion 20 dBc min at 25 watts Mismatch Tolerance VSWR of 5 1 Connector Type N on Front Panel Line Power Single phase Type Universal 100 240 Volts ac 47 63 Hz 300 VA Power Distributed by Reliant EMC LLC...

Page 7: ...Continuous monitoring and display of Temperature Current Input Output Power VSWR and Gain Mechanical Cooling Requirement Forced air self contained fans Size 19 Rack 2U Weight 14 1 Kg 31 lb Operating Temperature 0o C to 50o C Distributed by Reliant EMC LLC 1 408 916 5750 info reliantemc com www reliantemc com ...

Page 8: ...tion Although it has a auto shutoff in case of input levels above 3 dBm Application of high power input signal or transients may damage the power amplifier 7 RF Output Port make the connections required for the 50 Ohm system before turning on the unit Caution High power output present at the output port when unit is operating which could lead to serious injuries to user Do not touch the connector ...

Page 9: ...0V AC to 250VAC 47 63Hz 400VA The unit auto detects the power supply voltage The fuse provides primary AC circuit protection In case of failure of Fuse replace only with the rated fuse 5x 20 mm 250 V 5A T 11 AC Supply power ON switch 12 Serial number of unit 10 11 12 Distributed by Reliant EMC LLC 1 408 916 5750 info reliantemc com www reliantemc com ...

Page 10: ... turning on the unit make sure the RF Input and Output connectors on the front panel are terminated with 50 Ohms system 2 Turn on power from rear panel Following message will display on LCD Distributed by Reliant EMC LLC 1 408 916 5750 info reliantemc com www reliantemc com ...

Page 11: ...ned off or below 45dBm When the unit turns on the ACS 230 50W system starts a self test ACS 230 50W system does not allow to have any RF input signal greater than 45dBm If any RF input signal is present before completion of self test the unit will automatically turn off and the following message will be displayed until RF input is reduced below 45dBm or Turned Off Distributed by Reliant EMC LLC 1 ...

Page 12: ... System Status Please note that Pin Pout SWR and Gain will not be displayed until the amplifier sees an input of 45dBm 4 When the RF input is applied in excess of 40 dBm the front panel LCD displays the actual measured values for Pin Pout SWR and Gain The current and temperature status of PA and Driver is always displayed regardless of the input state Distributed by Reliant EMC LLC 1 408 916 5750 ...

Page 13: ...ed Power sensed at the RF output Line 1 column 3 on LCD Pin Input Power to the unit Line 2 column 3 on LCD Pout Output Power to the unit Line 3 column 3 on LCD Gain Gain of the unit Line 4 column 3 on LCD 5 Before switching off the power from the front panel make sure the RF output is reduced to a safe level 50 dBm or completely disabled 6 In the event of any fault occurring the unit will automati...

Page 14: ...ed LED will be light up and the corresponding fault message will be displayed on front panel LCD 8 In order to restart the unit first turn off the front panel switch and then restart the unit as described in Section 3 Distributed by Reliant EMC LLC 1 408 916 5750 info reliantemc com www reliantemc com ...

Page 15: ... module or driver has risen higher than 65oC Mismatch on 50 ohm system VSWR of the system is too high 3 Power Supply POWER SUPPLY BAD Indicates that the DC power supply is not working properly DC power supply failed AC input zero cross detector failed Excessive current draw due to device failure 4 RF Input RF Output RF INPUT EXCEEDS 3 dBm OR RF OUTPUT EXCEEDS 45 dBm Indicates either input or outpu...

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