MXiV DUAL PALLET OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
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3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
TEST AND TROUBLESHOOTING
B
ASIC
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ROUBLESHOOTING
T
ECHNIQUES
One of the best tools in troubleshooting is knowing what the nominal figures or typical values of the MXi amplifier
when it is at its normal performance. If a fault condition occurs, then you can compare the data taken previously
with the present conditions and come up with a reasonable conclusion about what is at fault.
The following describes some fault conditions and possible solutions.
Amplifier
Completely
OFF
The MXi amplifier is equipped with a fused AC line filter. Although it rarely happens, abnormal conditions such as
power surges may cause the fuse to blow. A blown AC fuse will completely shutdown the amplifier, including a
complete loss of information on the LCD touchpad. In this case, replacing the fuse will rectify the problem.
No RF Output
•
Check for proper power supply voltage.
•
Check for potential connector problems causing either no drive to a module pallet (input connector) or VSWR
(output connector) problems.
Output Reduced to 25%
If the output is approximately 25%, a possible cause is a failure of one of the devices in the IPA or the PA
amplifier module. These stages have dual devices so that if one fails the output of that stage will be reduced to
quarter power (25%). A measurement of the current drawn by the amplifier will determine if this condition exists.
The IPA usually draws 1A. If the current is 0.5, then this is the case. Similarly, the if one PA pallet draws either no
current, or significantly less current than the other with no drive condition, then this is also the case.
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