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User's Manual EX 6

Exhibit 6 page 1 of 33                                                                                 OM Power   Exhibit 6: User’s Manual  External Radio Frequency Power Amplifier OM2500A   Model  OM2500A     Array Solutions 2611 North Beltline Rd Suite 109 Sunnyvale, Texas 75182 USA Tel: 214 954 7140 fax: 214 954 7142 E-mail: info@arraysolutions.com
Exhibit 6 page 2 of 33   TABLE OF CONTENTS   1.      GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1.      Introduction   ………………………………………………………………..     4 1.2.      Specification   ……………………………………………………………....    4 1.2.1. Parameters   ………………………………………………………………….     4 1.2.2. Protection Circuits   …………………………………………………………      4 1.2.3. Indicators   …………………………………………………………………..      5  2.       SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS   ………………………………………………     6  3.       GENERAL DESCRIPTION ……………………………………………….     7 3.1.      HF part   …………………………………………………………………….     7 3.2.      Power Supply    ……………………………………………………………..     8 3.3.      Safety Devices   …………………………………………………………….     8  4.       INSTALLATION   …………………………………………………………     8 4.1.      Grounding   …………………………………………………………………     8 4.2.      Coaxial Cable   ………………………………………………………….......     9 4.3.      I/O Box and Interface   ……………………………………………………...     9 4.4.      Main Supply   ……………………………………………………………….    11 4.5.      Cooling   …………………………………………………………………….    12 4.6.      Remote Control    ……………………………………………………………   12  5.       OPERATION   ………………………………………………………………   12 5.1.      Operation Elements   ………………………………………………………..    13 5.2.      Configuration of  Power Amplifier   ………………………………………...   14 5.2.1. TCVR Support Settings   …………………………………………………….    15 5.2.2. Connection with no supported TCVRs   ……………………………………..    16 5.2.3. Communication Loss   ……………………………………………………….    16 5.2.4. Antenna Switching Menu   …………………………………………………..    17 5.2.5. Bandpass Filter Settings    ……………………………………………………   17 5.2.6. Loading Factory Default Settings   ………………………………………….    18
Exhibit 6 page 3 of 33   5.2.7. MUTE Option   ……………………………………………………………..    18 5.2.8. LCD Settings Menu   ……………………………………………………….    19 5.2.9. Operation in MANUAL Mode   ……………………………………………    19 5.3.     Tuning of  Power Amplifier   ……………………………………………..      20 5.3.1. Manual Tuning   ……………………………………………………………     20 5.3.2. Tuning Adjustment    ………………………………………………………     22  6.       MAINTENANCE   ……………………………………………………….     23 6.1.      Indication of Fault Conditions   ………………………………………….      23 6.2.      Fuse Replacement   ……………………………………………………....      24 6.3.      Tube Replacement   ………………………………………………….......      24 6.4.      Cleaning   ……………………………………………………………......       24  7.       APPENDIX   ……………………………………………………………..      25 7.1.      Example of connection for ICOM   ………………………………………     25 7.2.      Example of connection for ELECRAFT  …………………………………    26 7.3.      Example of connection with YAESU   ……………………………………    27 7.4.      Example of connection with Antenna switch and BPF  ………………….     28 7.5.      Example of connection USB micro KEYER II               with  IC7800 or  IC7700   …………………………………………….......    29 7.6.      Example of  connection   USB micro KEYER II               with another Icom   ………………………………………………………..   30 7.7.      Example for connection USB micro KEYER II               with  Yeasu or  ELECRAFT   …………………………………………….    31 7.8.     Example of connection PA with MicroHAM MKII, (MK2R+ etc )             with CI-V output   .......................................................................................    32 7.9.      Block Diagram of OM2500A Power Amplifier (USA version).................    33
Exhibit 6 page 4 of 33    1.      GENERAL INFORMATION  1.1.    Introduction The OM Power model OM2500A is a fully automatic, full legal limit amplifier, designed for heavy duty use on  all short wave amateur bands from 1.8 to 29.7 MHz (including WARC bands) and all modes with no time limit. It is equipped with one GU84b ceramic tetrode.  THE ADVANTAGES OF OM2500 A    Full compatibility with: ICOM, ELECRAFT ,KENWOOD, TEN-TEC ORION ,   Yaesu and CI-V data.   Automatic switching between bands  Automatic tuning with the band according to segments  Automatic switching of band pass filter  Automatic switching of antenna switches  The possibility to use 2 different antennas within one band or segment    1.2. Specification 1.2.1. Parameters  Frequency Coverage        Amateur Bands 1.8 – 29.7 MHz including WARC Power Output         1500w PEP continuous output all modes - *no time                                                                         limit* Input Power          60 – 80W for full output power Input Impedance        50 Ohm,  VSWR < 1.2 : 1 Power Gain          15 dB Output impedance                                         50 Ohm unbalanced Maximum output SWR                                 2:1 SWR protection:                                            automatic switching to STBY , when reflected power is                  350Wor higher Intermodulation distortion       36 dB below nominal output Suppression of harmonics       < -52 dBc second, < -65 dBc third Tube             GU84b Ceramic tetrode Cooler                               Centrifugal blower + axial blower Power supply                    240 V - 60 Hz  Transformers          2 pcs of toroidal transformer 2,0 kVA Parameters                                                     485 mm x 200 mm x 455 mm [19.1” x 7.9” x 17.9”]               (width x height x depth) Weight                               41,5 kg ( 92 lb )    1.2.2. Protection Circuits  There are 8 special protection circuits used in the amplifier. They are activated when one or more of next parameters exceed defined values or some unwanted occasion occurs.   VSWR too high  Anode current too high
Exhibit 6 page 5 of 33    Screen current too high  Grid current too high  Mistuning of PA  Hot switching protection  Soft start for protecting your fuses  “switch-on blocking “ at opened amplifier   1.2.3. Indicators  There are couples of LED and bar graph indicators visible on the front panel to inform you about value of some parameters or operation status:  Bar graph indicators    Power output -  50 LED         Reflected power – 20 LED         Current at screen Ig2 – 10 LED         Anode voltage, anode current, tuning – 30 LED  LED Indicators    Current at control grid (Ig1 – 2 LED)         WAIT – preheating of tube (180 sec)         STBY – standby         OPR – operation condition         FAULT – failure, switching off for abt. 4 sec       INHIBIT - operating condition          ANT 1 - which ANT is use        ANT 2 - which ANT is use        ANT - ANT selection  Buttons        UP – DWN - listing in menu         MAN - manual operating         AUTO - automatic operating         TUNE - tuning         SET – confirms selected parameter  OSD Indicator     LCD Display 2 x 16 characters
Exhibit 6 page 6 of 33   2.     SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  WARNING! DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGE!   The  power  amplifier  is  using  high  voltage  up  to  close  3000V  DC,  which  is  very dangerous for human life! Read next safety instructions carefully first, before you will start to install and operate power amplifier! NEVER VIOLATE NEXT RULES!  WARNING!    NEVER  ALLOW  CHILDREN to play around  PA  or  to touch  power amplifier or connected cables in working condition, or to push anything into the case holes!  WARNING!  The amplifier contains high voltage circuits. Never turn the amplifier on without the upper lid in place.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHORT OR BYPASS safety switch under upper lid!  WARNING!      The  OM2500A  amplifier  is  neither  to  be  used  in  a  WET  or  HUMID environment nor to be exposed to RAINFALL!  WARNING!  Do not turn the amplifier on without having connected the ANTENNA or properly rated DUMMY LOAD! A hazardous HF voltage may build up on the antenna connector after turning the amplifier on with no antenna or dummy load connected!  WARNING!  Before opening the upper lid of the amplifier make sure that power supply has  been  disconnected  AT  LEAST  10  minutes  allowing  the  electrolytic  capacitors  to discharge fully. Disconnect power cord from the outlet!   CAUTION!  The amplifier must be installed in such a way that free flow of hot air from the tube is allowed. The amplifier must not be installed in  a constrained surrounding (i.e. tight shelves etc.)  CAUTION! The amplifier must be properly grounded during operation.  CAUTION! During operation the amplifier must be installed in such a way that the rear power supplies are accessible.  CAUTION!  The  amplifier  is  an  A category  product.  In  a household  it  can  influence other electric appliances. In such cases the user is to take proper actions to mitigate this disturbance.  CAUTION!  Make sure that all screws holding the case together are properly in place and tightened before  carrying the amplifier with the handles.  CAUTION!  Read  this  manual  carefully.  Fallow  all of  instructions  during  installation and  operation  to  avoid  damage  to  the  amplifier  not  covered  by  manufacturer´s warranty!  Do not attempt to perform any change of hardware or software!
Exhibit 6 page 7 of 33   3.     GENERAL DESCRIPTION  3.1.  HF part In this amplifier a tetrode GU 84b is used in a grounded-cathode circuit (input into control grid). This amplifier  achieves excellent  linearity by the voltage stabilization of  the  control grid  bias  and  the  screen  voltage.  The  power  input  is  given  to  the  control  grid,  using  a broadband input circuit with an input impedance of 50 Ohms. This adaptable input circuitry ensures a good input SWR (better than 1.5:1) on all amateur bands.  The output of the amplifier is a Pi-L circuit. The ceramic capacitor for TUNE and LOAD are divided. This enables the amplifier to be tuned exactly and makes it possible to easily return to the previously set positions after band changes.   Top view on the opened OM2500A    Tetrode GU84B                 PWR meter            Blower            Switch-on board                                                                                                   Output Pi-L Circuit     Tuning capacitor    Power supply board                                                                                                            Subpanel
Exhibit 6 page 8 of 33   3.2. Power Supply  Power supply of the amplifier is comprised of two of 2,0 kVA toroidal transformers. A soft start is provided using relays and resistors.  The high anode voltage is made by combining 8 x 350 V (total 2800V) @ 2A. Each has its own rectifier and filter. In the high voltage circuit, safety resistors are employed to protect the amplifier against overload.   The source for screen grid  is regulated by  parallel stabilization with BU508 transistors and delivers a voltage of  360V at 100mA.   The -120V for the control grid is regulated with zener diodes.    3.3. Safety Devices  Control  and  monitoring  circuits  ensure  control  and  safety  during  malfunctions  of  the  PA. These are on the Control board, which is located on the chassis subpanel.     4.       INSTALLATION   NOTE Read this chapter carefully prior you will start installation. Before unpacking inspect shipping woody  container  first,  if  it  is  not  damaged.  Keep  all  of  packing  parts  for  possible  future shipment. Check unpacked power amplifier. If you find some damaging, contact your dealer immediately to keep full warranty.  During installation go step by step according to next  parts.   4.1.    Grounding  CAUTION The amplifier has to be grounded properly! Connect the screw on the rear panel of the amplifier to your local grounding system with a copper cable, use a cross-section of  4 mm2 at least.   Connect your transceiver to the same grounding system of your shack carefully!  Use minimum length cables and make certain that the connections are both physically and electrically sound. With poor grounding, you may risk damaging your equipment, having problems with TVI/BCI or your transmitted signal may be distorted.
Exhibit 6 page 9 of 33   4.2.     Coaxial Cable  The output  of the  transceiver is to  be connected  to  the input  of the amplifier via RG58  or similar cable. For the connection between the power amplifier and the antenna,  RG213 or similar coaxial cable suited for high power is recommended. Both the INPUT and OUTPUT SO-239 sockets with Teflon insulation is used.       Rear view of the amplifier OM2500A                                                                                                                                       MAINS Cable                          Fuses                           OUTPUT               REMOTE                                             I / O Interface                            INPUT     4.3.     I/O  Box and Interface  Control of Amplifier and communication with TCVR as well as Antennas / BPF switching can be done via the rear panel  I/O  Interface.  Control cable maintains TX / RX switching of the PA  (TX GND). The cable is shielded. On the side of the power amplifier a CINCH-socket is used. On the side of your transceiver you have  to  use  a  socket  suitable  for  this  transceiver.  During  transmitting  the  middle  pin  is connected to the ground.  The relays of the OM2500A  have to be switched earlier than HF is applied (cold switching). Modern transceivers they have a time delay between PTT switching and power output.  CAUTION If  you  are  using  and  older  transceiver  or  transmitters  without  time  delay,  we recommend to connect the PA in such a way that the transmit/receive switch (foot switch for  example)  is  connected  with  the  KEY  IN  socket  of  the  amplifier.  The  KEY  OUT socket is to be connected with the PTT socket at the transceiver.  The amplifier is equipped with two safety devices, which ensure that the output relay is not switched under power mistakenly (hot switching).
Exhibit 6 page 10 of 33                      KEY IN    RCA Phono - Input signal PTT  switching voltage / current   5V /2 mA) KEY OUT    RCA Phono - Output signal PTT (maximum switching of  30V / 50mA)  CI-V  Mono  3.5mm  Jack  for  connection  of  ICOM  TCVRs  or  devices  that provide compatible CI-V protocol. Correct baud rate is important.  TCVR  DB9  serial  port  RS232  for    KENWOOD,  YAESU  and  ELECRAFT TCVRs.    Correct  baud  rate  and  type  is  required  for  successful operation.  If  both  CI-V  and  TCVR  cables  are  connected    then  CI-V disables  RS232.  Otherwise  selection  of  interface  is  done  via  TCVR type.  PC DB-9 RS232 port is used for communication with your PC. Please use setting you would normally use  if using direct TCVR – PC connection.   ALC  RCA Phono – Automatic Level Control is used when tuning the PA to block drive level .    WARNING! We only recommend using ALC feature while operating RTTY, FM and other 100%  duty modes.   CONTROL  The CONTROL socket is a single DB-15 connector that provides many connections to the amplifier from your transceiver. Use shielded cable for all connections to this connector. You will need to fabricate a cable with  the  proper  connector  for  your  transceiver  or  use  individual connectors as described below.   PIN OUT: 1. ALC Out 2. NC
Exhibit 6 page 11 of 33   3. INHIBIT Control voltage 4. TX INHIBIT for Yaesu and Elecraft – this supersedes ALC output 5. NC 6. KEY OUT 7. NC 8. KEY IN 9. –  15.  GND  ANT & BPF SW  DB-25 is used for switching of external HP BPF or external Antenna Switch.  Maximum switching of 30V / 0.5A is possible.   PIN OUT: 1. antenna port 1   2. antenna port 2 3. antenna port 3 4. antenna port 4 5. antenna port 5 6. antenna port 6 7. antenna port 7 8. antenna port 8 9. antenna port 9 10. antenna port 10 11. COMMON port of ANT SW  12. NC 13. GND 14. BPF 160m   15. BPF 80m 16. BPF 40m 17. BPF 30m 18. BPF 20m 19. BPF 17m 20. BPF 15m 21. BPF 12m 22. BPF 10m 23. COMMON BPF port 24. NC 25. GND   4.4.     Main Supply   WARNING! Power  Amplifiers  OM2500A  are  manufactured  for  several    different  power  systems.  For US territory only one mains cable is used for two phases (2x120V) system.  Cord is not removable from PA.  Amplifier is equipped with two mains  fuses  (see rear panel ).
Exhibit 6 page 12 of 33   CAUTION Be sure you got PA with properly terminated line cable, corresponding with your power system’s outlet. If not, contact your dealer. In such a case you should make the necessary changes using a licensed electrician.  WARNING! Be  sure  that  your  power  system  is  correctly  wired  and  properly  rated!  To  use adequately sized and connected grounding system is also very important.  4.5.     Cooling  CAUTION The amplifier must be installed in such a way that free flow of hot air from the tube is allowed. Do not obstruct air intake and exhaust areas of the PA.  The  centrifugal  blowers  provide  the  necessary  cooling  of  the  amplifier,  even  during  long contests.  The  main  blower  is  activated  by  switching  the  PA  on  and  it  is  turned  off  when cooling is finished (approx. 1-5 min after switching off the PA depending on the temperature of the tube). The supplemental fan is turned on depending on the temperature of the air exiting from the amplifier. It is switched on at 70°C and switched off at 60°C.   4.6.    Remote Control  Control of the amplifier is possible remotely by using  REMOTE  BOX  (optional). Connection is done by REMOTE socket,  maximum cable length of 10 meters.   5.      OPERATION  WARNING! Before switching PA on, make sure that amplifier is grounded, antenna or dummy load is connected, line  cord is putted to the outlet. Do not allow children or unauthorized person to go close to PA, to touch cables or connectors, to push anything into the case holes!  CAUTION Before switching PA on, check all connections between PA and TCVR.  CAUTION Do not turn PA on for at least 2 hours after unpacking it and locating in its operating location. Especialy when amplifier is moved from a cold place to a warm one because not  visible  condensation  may  develop,  and  this  could  result  in  damage  to  the  high voltage circuits of the PA.   CAUTION Never try to change antenna output during  a  transmission to avoid warranty loss.  NOTE When you decide to have a short operating break, place the amplifier in the standby mode rather than switch it off.
Exhibit 6 page 13 of 33   5.1.     Operation Elements  There are couple of operational elements accessible or visible  on the front panel.    TUNE -   Anode capacitor for tuning, tuning of higher frequencies to "0", lower frequencies to „100“.  LOAD -          Output capacitor tunes antenna load resistance to amplifier.                          Capacity is low at „100“ and high at "0" on the scale.  OFF -            You switch off the amplifier by pressing this button.  ON -             You switch on the amplifier by pressing this button.                        After 3min of warm-up delay, the amplifier will be ready for operation.  OPR/STBY      „OPERATE“  sets the amplifier ready for transmit operation. In STBY, if WAIT-LED is on or the amplifier is OFF,  the amplifier                 is  in  bypass-mode  and  your  transceiver  is  directly  connected  to  the     antenna. Maximum allowed  power in bypass mode is 400 Watts!                             RF OUTPUT   Bar graph – shows output power .  REFLECTED POWER           Bar graph –  shows reflected power from the antenna.              Maximum level is 350W  otherwise  amplifier switches to             STANDBY mode.  Ig2   Bar graph – measures the current of the second grid  from  -20mA  to +80mA.  HV/IP/TUNE           Bar graph – measure the anode voltage, anode currency or tuning of the          amplifier.
Exhibit 6 page 14 of 33      INHIBIT     Indicates interruption of transmission during the tuning process of the PA. If indicated  by  RED  LED  then  PA  is  in  STBY  mode.  If  during  a  retune operations  within  same  BAND  then  the  PA  will  retune  according  to  the frequency of the transceiver. When changing the BAND – INHIBIT will stay lit until the KEY IN is released and the tuning process will start. After that PA is automatically ready for operation.  ANT, ANT1, ANT2      The amplifier is capable of automatic antenna switching (ie. 80m CW                 and  80m    SSB  can  be  split  between  two  antennas).  The  amplifier  will automatically select desired antenna by selecting last used antenna on a given frequency.                       SET    button for:         -   MAIN MENU  -  Confirmation of selection -  Saving of selected value -  Saving of tuning parameters -   TUNE   Push button for selection of  TUNE mode  AUTO   Push button for selection of  AUTOmatic  mode  MAN    Push button for selection of  MANUAL mode  DWN / UP  Push button for selection of band, segment or parameter    5.2.    Configuration of Power Amplifier   When the ON button is pressed the amplifier will start to heat the final amplifier tube. During the  warm-up  period,  the  STBY  and  WAIT  LEDs  will  be  illuminated.  If  a  transceiver  is connected  to  the  correct  port  and  all  communication  settings  are  right,  the  operating frequency, AUTO: and the type of transceiver will be indicated on the alphanumeric display. After successful heating of the TUBE (3 mins) you can enter operating mode by pressing the OPR button.
Exhibit 6 page 15 of 33                                   5.2.1.     TCVR Support Settings  Supported transceivers: ICOM, ELECRAFT, KENWOOD, TEN-TEC , ORION, YAESU  Press SET button and scroll using UP / DWN to CHOOSE TCVR    Confirm CHOOSE TCVR by pressing SET again and scroll UP / DWN to your transceiver type. Confirm the selection by pressing SET  Continue by selecting Baud Rate.  Press SET button and scroll using UP / DWN to BAUD RATE.  Press SET again.    By scrolling UP / DWN select desired Baud Rate which must be the same as baud rate used by your transceiver. (please refer to your transceiver user manual). To confirm your selection press SET.     Baud rate for TCVR – PA communication is shown on the LCD display.   Example of Automatic mode with  ICOM TCVR.   Type of supported TCVR and working frequency are visible on the display.  AUTO LED is ON.
Exhibit 6 page 16 of 33   When  using  Yaesu  TCVR  you  need  to  configure  the  STOP  BIT   parameter  correctly  and confirm selection with SET. The communication settings menu can be left by pressing  the AUTO button.  The amplifier will enter AUTO mode  only if all settings are correct and connection has been established with your transceiver. You can verify that the correct frequency and transceiver type is shown on the LCD display.   5.2.2. Connection with not supported TCVRs  For communication with TCVRs, that are not supported by OM2500A (for example JST-245 and older types of Kenwood), an external IF-232 converter is to be used. You can also use devices from several companies that produce compatible CI-V output which deliver frequency information in ICOM format through the CI-V output. Then the PA will be connected in the following configuration:  JST-245  <>  DB37- JST-245 cable  <>  MKII ( or other device which has a CI-V output )  <>  PC.  OM2500A is connected to the CI-V output of the CI-V device (MicroHam for example).  Example of communication     5.2.3. Communication loss  If  TCVR  is  not  connected  or  communication  settings  are  incorrect  the  message “COMMUNICATION LOST” will be displayed. You can still use PA by entering MANUAL mode  (MAN Button)  or by correcting the transceiver connection problem.  Example of Communication loss message
Exhibit 6 page 17 of 33    5.2.4.     Antenna Switching Menu  If you have 3rd party external antenna switch connected to  your amplifier ( i.e. MicroHAM TEN SWITCH),   you need to configure the assignment of each port to a  specific band /or antenna.  By pressing SET and scrolling to ANTENNA SETTINGS   and confirming by SET you get current band and its antenna selection. By scrolling UP / DWN you can select BAND which you want to assign to current ANTENNA selected.      Then select how many antennas you want per current band (1 or 2) and always confirm your selection by pressing SET.  The by scrolling UP / DWN you assign which PORT is used on your external antennas switch for this particular antennas. (ANT 1 ON PORT 01)       Shall  you  decide  to  use  2  antennas  for  this  band  then  after  confirming  that  with  SET configuration continue to the other antenna selection / port selection.  To finish Antennas switch configuration you can either press AUTO or MAN.   5.2.5.    Bandpass filter switching  Switching of external band pass filters is automatic and needs to follow pin out of  BPF connector. For more details see Example of connection with antenna switch and BPF in Appendix.
Exhibit 6 page 18 of 33    5.2.6.     Loading factory default settings  In the rare case of needing to restore factory default settings press SET and scroll using UP / DWN to LOAD DEF VALUES and confirm by SET.       Then select if you want to erase all settings (pressing TUNE) or just one setting value  (SET button). In the case of resetting a single parameter use UP / DWN to select which option and confirm by  SET.        5.2.7. MUTE option   When operating the OM2500A with an Icom transceiver without TX INHIBIT for disabling TX,  we  recommend  blocking  of  the  TX  while  tuning  using  ALC  control  (mainly  while operating  FM /RTTY/ AM).    The ALC Input of your transceiver should  be connected to the ALC Out of  OM2500A.   Using  SET  and  scrolling  UP  /  DWN  select  SET  MUTE  and  confirm  it  by  SET.  Then configure MUTE LEVEL for each band so it results in no power being transmitted by TX when performing TUNE procedure.
Exhibit 6 page 19 of 33       5.2.8.    LCD Settings Menu  By pressing SET and scrolling UP / DWN and selecting LCD CONTRAST (Confirming by SET) and pressing Up or DWN you can vary the Contrast of the LCD display. Press SET for confirm the setting. .     5.2.9.    Operation in MANUAL mode     To enter Manual mode of the PA please press MAN. By pressing MAN repeatedly you select BAND and band segment.  You can control the segment or band by scrolling the UP / DWN buttons.
Exhibit 6 page 20 of 33   5.3. Tuning of Power Amplifier  The OM2500A amplifier is  operated in class AB.  Thus  it’s  possible  to  obtain  a  maximum output power at excellent linearity. For this purpose the amplifier has to be tuned carefully.   WARNING! Before  starting  tuning  you  have  to  check  if  the  right  antenna  or  a  50  Ohms  load resistance is connected at the antenna output!  CAUTION The operation of a mistuned PA will cause malfunctions, the increase of grid current (the GRID-MAX-LED will light up) and problems with TVI/BCI.   CAUTION The grid-current is shown with 2 LED diodes. It’s normal if the green LED is flashing or may  be  shining  a  little  bit  during  peak  operation.  If  you  overload  the  amplifier  the output power increases the grid current at very small rates and the red GRID-MAX-LED is shining and the safety devices switch the PA to STBY. You must decrease the input power.  CAUTION In SSB mode you will have good output power if the green LED lights up a bit. The current of screen grid is measured and shown in a Bar graph Indicator. The amplifier has  to  be  tuned  in  such  a  way  that  the  current  is  between  - 20  mA  to  +50  mA.    At currents beyond these values the operating point will be shifted and IM-products will be rapidly increased. If a value of + 70mA is exceeded, the safety devices will switch the amplifier to STBY mode.   5.3.1. Manual Tuning  1.  Set the multimeter switch to  the HV  position 2. Set the OPR/STBY switch to  the STBY position 3. Press the  ON button  The amplifier is prepared for operation with the following automatic steps:   The toroidal transformers are switched on step by step.  The cooling blower for the final tube is switched on.  The multi-meter bar graph measures the high voltage; the normal value is 2.8 kV   The WAIT LED lights up  CAUTION After switching on, please confirm that the blower is operating properly.  Air must be flowing from the ventilating aperture above the tube. If there is any concern, or no air flow, press the “OFF”-button immediately !  Heating the tube takes about 150 seconds. After this time the WAIT LED goes out and the amplifier is ready for operation.
Exhibit 6 page 21 of 33    OM2500A  will  tune  automatically  to  either  TCVR  frequency  via  CAT  interface  or  by frequency sampled by amplifier´s RF input.     4. Reduce the power output of your transceiver to the 0    5. Switch OPR/STBY to OPR position (OPR LED lights up)    6. Choose the  TUNE position of multimeter    7. Transmit and increase driver power to 10W    (OUTPUT power will be abt. 500W)   CAUTION If the input power is higher than 15W and the power amplifier is not correctly tuned, the safety devices will switch to STBY.  After switching the amplifier to STBY, the amplifier will automatically reset and switch back to OPR mode after approximately 2 seconds.    8.   Set TUNE  knob in such a way, that the TUNE-LED lights up maximum left.  9.   Set LOAD in such a way, that the TUNE LED on the TUNE scale lights up under         the “V” sign. If it is possible to obtain the LOAD in 2 positions, set the position         that is father to the right 10.  Repeat tuning several times according to 8 and 9 11.  Increase the input power until an output power of approximately 1500 W is reached.  12.  Repeat steps 8 and 9 13.  Set TUNE to maximum output power  After this procedure the amplifier is tuned correctly and ready to give 1500W output power in all operation modes.  At optimal tuning and  full output  power a  positive 50mA  current goes through the second grid. On 24 and 28 MHz bands optimal tuning can be achieved when one or two LEDs are lit up to the left from the position “V”. If less output is desired you can simply decrease the load of the transceiver.   CAUTION Should  the  amplifier  demonstrate  any  malfunctions  during  tuning  or  should  it  not behave in accordance witch the description, interrupt the tuning procedure immediately and check the amplifier! Be sure to have not done any mistakes in choosing bands  or TUNE/LOAD values!  NOTE Be sure that SWR is not higher than 1:2 and input power is LOW!  After excluding possible human mistakes  you will be able to work for long time  with this amplifier!
Exhibit 6 page 22 of 33   5.3.2.     Tuning Adjustment  OM2500A has been design to deliver maximum output power at 50 Ohms load. To deliver maximum output to a real load you need to adjust the tuning according to your real antenna impedance.  Entering  the  TUNE  mode  is  done  by  pressing  the  TUNE  button.    The  OM2500A  then switches  the  transceiver  to  RTTY  and  sets  the  frequency  to  corresponding  segment.  By changing the values of TUNE and LOAD capacitors we tune the PA as per manual tuning instructions. The optimally tuned amplifier will deliver full output without approaching the maximum Screen Current of 30mA!  After tuning the amplifier save the settings by pressing SET and PA will automatically tune frequency of your transceiver to next band segment.  Follow the same procedure for all bands and segments if needed.     By pressing MAN or AUTO buttons PA and TCVR will return to standard operating mode.   Deviding of bands into segments Band  (MHz) 1,8 3,5 7 10 14 18 21 24 28 Width of the segments  (kHz) 15 30 30 30 30 50 60 60 70
Exhibit 6 page 23 of 33   6. MAINTENANCE 6.1.     Indication of fault conditions  OM2500A has the following indication LED on the front panel:   GRID MIN    - indication of first gird current GRID MAX    - max. First grid current exceeded  HV      - measuring of anode voltage by bar graph IP      - measuring of anode currency by bar graph  FAULT    - fault OPR      - amplifier in operation mode STBY     - amplifier in standby mode WAIT     - heating of tube after switching on the amplifier    NOTE Should  a  fault  condition  appear  during  the  tuning  or  operation  of  the  amplifier  the  safety circuits of OM3500A will react. The amplifier will be turned to STBY mode. After approx. 1 sec the control circuits will switch the amplifier back to OPR.   CAUTION If the fault will repeat 3 times after each other the control circuits will turn the amplifier to STBY. Bringing the amplifier to OPR is enabled by using the OPR/STBY switch only.   After reaction of safety circuits the FAULT LED will be lit up for approx. 5 sec, depending on the nature of the fault.     Flashing LED signalizes:  IP      - anode currency exceeded HV      - low anode voltage FAULT    - reflected output exceeded GRID MAX    - first grid currency exceeded - screen grid currency exceeded GRID MAX + HV  - maximum load power exceeded GRID MAX + IP  - zero output power during tuning  HV + IP    - tuning fault, incorrect tuning of the Pi-L output circuit    In  case  your  OM2500A  amplifier  is  not  working  correctly,  please  contact  the manufacturer or your dealer.  Manufacturer’s contacts:        OM POWER,  s.r.o.                                          930 30 Báč 126                                                    SLOVAKIA                  Email: ompower@nextra.sk
Exhibit 6 page 24 of 33   In USA:  Array Solutions 2611 North Belt Line Road Suite # 109 Sunnyvale, TX 75182  Tel: (214)954-7140 Email: sales@arraysolutions.com    6.2. Fuse Replacemeent          6.3. Tube Replacement           6.4. Cleaning  To  prevent  damage  of  amplifier  surfaces  and  plastic  components  do  not  use  aggressive chemicals for cleaning. Do not open the amplifier for cleaning. Outer surface may be safely accomplished  by  using  piece  of  soft  cotton  cloth  moistured  with  clean  water  or  window cleaner.
Exhibit 6 page 25 of 33   7.        APPENDIX 7.1.    Example of connection for Icom
Exhibit 6 page 26 of 33   7.2.     Example of connection for  ELECRAFT
Exhibit 6 page 27 of 33   7.3.     Example of connection with Yeasu
Exhibit 6 page 28 of 33   7.4.    Example of connection with antenna switch and BPF
Exhibit 6 page 29 of 33   7.5.    Example of connection USB micro KEYER II  with  IC7800 or  IC7700
Exhibit 6 page 30 of 33   7.6.     Example of  connection   USB micro KEYER II  with another Icom
Exhibit 6 page 31 of 33    7.7.     Example for connection USB micro KEYER II  with  Yeasu or  ELECRAFT
Exhibit 6 page 32 of 33    7.8.   Example of connection PA with MicroHAM MKII, (MK2R+ etc ) with CI-V output
Exhibit 6 page 33 of 33   7.9. Block Diagram of OM2500A Power Amplifier (USA version)

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