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6.1 Tuning the High-Power (Cavity) Amplifier
The most reliable method for tuning the cavity amplifier (shown in
Bird through-line wattmeter on the input to the cavity and some other power measuring
device on the output from the cavity. The output power can be measured using a 30-dB,
500-W attenuator with an additional 30-dB, 5-W attenuator coupled to a Bird meter or
spectrum analyzer, or, if necessary, by performing NMR pulse width calibrations. Grid
current should be monitored at the status panel using an oscilloscope.
The cavity amplifier has five adjustments that must be optimized for best performance.
While making these adjustments, the grid current can rise dangerously if the rf power input
is too high and/or the output coupling is not adjusted correctly—therefore,
always be
aware of the grid current value
.
WARNING:
Dangerous high voltages over 2200 Vdc exist inside the high voltage
section. Contact with a bare terminal can result in serious injury or
death. The high-voltage section has no tuning adjustments. Only
qualified service personnel shall remove the cover.
CAUTION:
To prevent the cavity amplifier from failing, never let the grid current
exceed ±160 mA pulsed or 60 mA CW (continuous wave).
The tuning procedure is broken into three sections: initial tuning and fine tuning, which are
only performed on installation of a new power tube in the cavity, and routine tuning, which
is performed at system installation as well as on other occasions. The user should only be
concerned with the routine tuning procedure.
Initial Tuning of the Cavity Amplifier (CW Mode)
1.
Place a Bird through-line wattmeter in line with the input to the cavity amplifier.
Direct the cavity amplifier output through a 30-dB, 500-W and a 30-dB, 5-W
attenuator into a spectrum analyzer. Remove the left (low-voltage) top cover of the
amplifier.
Figure 19. High-Power (Cavity) Amplifier
ks
,
v
r.f
r.f. input
cooling stac
cooling stacks
stepper motor controlling output tune
potentiometer
oltage drop is
related to plate
position.
output tuning
plate
output coupling
to front
panel
knob
. input tune
r.f. input match
output loading plate
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