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PW1 Linear Amplifier

Setup / Configuration

Icom America Inc.

TSR

Содержание PW1

Страница 1: ...PW1 Linear Amplifier Setup Configuration Icom America Inc TSR ...

Страница 2: ...TSR Setting up the Icom PW1 Using the PW1 with 1 or 2 Icom exciters Physical connections 1 radio Physical connections 2 radios Synchronization Setting the ALC levels ...

Страница 3: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio There are only 3 cables required between the PW1 and an Icom radio All 3 cables are included ...

Страница 4: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio 1 accessory cable 7 pin DIN cable ...

Страница 5: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio 1 remote cable 3 5mm phono cable ...

Страница 6: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio 1 coaxial cable 50 ohm coax RG8 etc ...

Страница 7: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio The IC 718 706 series or IC 7000 will also require the optional OPC 599 adapter ...

Страница 8: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect the DIN cable to the radio s ACC 2 port 7 pin Note that the ports on the PW1 and radio are not labeled the same ...

Страница 9: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect the remote cable to the radio s remote port ...

Страница 10: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect the coax cable to the radio s ANT 1 port ...

Страница 11: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Make sure the exciter radio switch is in the 1 position ...

Страница 12: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect the 7 pin DIN cable to ACC 1 of the PW1 ...

Страница 13: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect the remote cable to remote 1 of the PW1 ...

Страница 14: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect the coax cable to Input 1 of the PW1 ...

Страница 15: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect your antenna to ANT 1 of the PW1 ...

Страница 16: ...TSR Physical Connections 1 Icom radio Connect your dummy load to ANT 4 of the PW1 if applicable ...

Страница 17: ...TSR Physical Connections 2 Icom radios Make sure the exciter radio switch is in the 1 2 position ...

Страница 18: ...TSR Physical Connections 2 Icom radios Connect the second radio the same way using the 2 ports of the PW1 ...

Страница 19: ...hange bands as needed when the radio frequency is changed Synchronization may not be possible with a non Icom radio The synchronization commands are CI V commands sent from the radio via the remote cable Use of a CT 17 is not recommended with the PW1 ...

Страница 20: ...TSR Synchronization First make sure your radio is off then perform a reset of the PW1 by pressing and holding the UP and DOWN buttons while turning the PW1 on ...

Страница 21: ...TSR Synchronization Now turn the PW1 off hold the input button and turn the PW1 back on The green input 1 should now be flashing ...

Страница 22: ...TSR Synchronization Turn on your Icom radio and rotate the tuning dial on the radio until the green input 1 lights steady ...

Страница 23: ...TSR Synchronization If using a 2nd Icom radio power off radio 1 and then press the input button to select input 2 Power on the 2nd radio and adjust the radio tuning knob until the light stops blinking ...

Страница 24: ...chronization Once the radio s are synchronized turn off the radio s and the PW1 Turn the PW1 and radio s back on and test by changing bands on the radio The PW1 should automatically change bands with the radio ...

Страница 25: ...al step is to set the ALC levels for the PW1 The procedure is the same for 1 or 2 Icom radios For proper calibration of the PW1 you should use a dummy load Make sure the load being used is capable of handling the PW1 s output power ...

Страница 26: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels First carefully set the ALC adjustment pot on the rear of the PW1 to the minimum fully counter clockwise ...

Страница 27: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Turn on the PW1 if not already on Press the amp protect button to turn off the PW1 s amp circuit The green light should be off ...

Страница 28: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Make sure the proper antenna and input are selected ...

Страница 29: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Press the tuner button to turn on the PW1 s tuner circuit The green light should be on ...

Страница 30: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Set the left meter to display power and the right to display ALC ...

Страница 31: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Set the radio to RTTY mode and transmit at 100 watts You should see about 100 watts on the power meter of the PW1 ...

Страница 32: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Stop transmitting and press the amp protect button to turn the PW1 s amp back on The green light should be on ...

Страница 33: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Be ready to adjust the ALC adjust screw on the PW1 Transmit from the radio and carefully adjust the ALC until the meter shows mid scale as shown below Once set stop transmitting ...

Страница 34: ...TSR Setting ALC Levels Once the ALC level is set you should see the power output of 1KW with 240VAC or 500W with 120VAC ...

Страница 35: ...er s ALC input must be compatible with the IC PW1 s ALC output negative going 0 to 4V DC WARNING Do not connect the IC PW1 to any exciter not equipped with a compatible ALC input This could damage the PW1 A relay buffer for keying the PW1 is highly recommended when using a non Icom radio NOTE No such buffer is required if the exciter s amplifier keying line is a dry contact closure to chassis grou...

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