Purpose of the Equipment
The TWTA is designed to amplify RF signals to high power levels. It consists of a TWT and other RF
components, solid state electronic power supplies, control logic, built-in fault and status monitors so as
to provide safety to the operator, the electronics, and the TWT.
WARNING!
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Do Not operate this equipment with the covers removed.
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Do Not have the equipment plugged into AC Power with the covers removed.
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Do Not remove the covers without waiting 5 minutes after the unit has been unplugged from
AC power
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Do Not operate this equipment without both RF input and RF output being properly terminated.
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Do Not bypass or attempt to modify the operation of the Safety Interlock Switch.
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Without covers in place, personnel can be subjected to dangerous High Voltages which can
cause serious injury or death. Without the covers in place there will be inadequate cooling to the
internal components resulting in serious damage.
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Without the RF input and RF output being properly terminated, serious injury to personnel can
occur.
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Without the RF input and RF output being properly terminated, serious damage to the internal
components can occur.
CAUTION
Read the preceding paragraphs before operating the power supplies.
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