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Fault/Alarm
Description
Communication Fault
This fault occurs when communication between the system
controller and the PA is lost.
Power Supply DC Alarm
This alarm is asserted when there is a fault with the DC power
regulator. It will occur if any of the regulated DC voltages are
outside acceptable levels. This alarm will not occur when the PA is
turned off for any reason, e.g. when the transmitter RF is off.
Reflected Power Foldback
Alarm
During FM only operation, the PA attempts to lower its output
power when reflected power approaches dangerous levels. This
keeps the transmitter running at reduced power in order to
prevent a reflected power fault.
Temperature Foldback
Alarm
During FM only operation, the PA attempts to lower its output
power when the internal heat sink temperature approaches
dangerous levels. This keeps the transmitter running at reduced
power in order to prevent a temperature fault.
Current Foldback Alarm
During FM only operation, the PA attempts to lower its output
power when the worst case final power transistor current
approaches dangerous levels. This keeps the transmitter running
at reduced power in order to prevent a current fault.
Muted Input Alarm
This alarm is asserted when in FM-only mode and the RF power
from the Exciter to the PA is below the minimum threshold for
safe operation. This alarm is not reported when the PA is turned
off for any reason.
Railed Alarm
During FM-only operation this indicates a condition where
automatic power control has reached its highest or lowest
possible control value indicating that the transmitter cannot reach
the RF power set-point. The power control system automatically
leaves this state if the condition is resolved.