
Vector-LP Radio Beacon Transmitter
Technical Instruction Manual
Feb.24.09
Contents Page
List of Figures/Drawings
2-1
Vector-LP Transmitter Environment Considerations
2-3
2-2
Customer Interface to Vector-LP Transmitter
2-5
2-3
Single Ended Input Selected
2-9
2-4
Differential Input Selected
2-10
2-5
Block Diagram – Recommended Transmitter System Installation
2-19
3-1
Vector-LP Transmitter Front Panel (Primary User Interface)
3-3
3-2
Vector-LP Transmitter Front Panel – System Diagram Section
3-4
3-3
Vector-LP Transmitter Front Panel – Control Section
3-6
3-4
Part of NAPI76A/02 Exciter Interface PWB A2
3-8
3-5
Part of NAPI78B/02 Remote Interface PWB A3
3-10
3-6
NAPE70C RF Synthesizer PWB A5 and A8
3-12
3-7
NAPS35 Battery Boost PWB A16A1 (Optional)
3-16
3-8
Diagnostic Display – Meters Screen
3-18
3-9
Diagnostic Display – Main Menu
3-18
3-10
Flow Diagram – Diagnostic Display Functions
3-19
4-1
Exciter Panel and Rear View
4-2
4-2
CW signal set to fill display
4-15
4-3
CW signal with position adjusted to mid-point of display
4-15
4-4
MCW signal, 95% modulation
4-15
5-1
RF Power Module Securing Hardware
5-10
6-1
Block Diagram - Vector-LP Radio Beacon Transmitter
6-3
6-2
Block Diagram – Exciter/Control/Monitor Stage
6-11
6-3
Timing Diagram for PDM Differential Amplifier
6-13
6-4
Block Diagram – RF Power Stage
6-25
6-5
Block Diagram – RF Power Module
6-27
6-6
Simplified Principles of Class ‘D’ Operation
6-31
7-1
Family Tree – Vector-LP Radio Beacon Transmitter
7-5