Codan Radio Communications AMP-3A130 AMP-3A130-25 User Manual IM71 AMP3A1302
Codan Radio Communications AMP-3A130-25 IM71 AMP3A1302
Users manual
DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. MT-3 RADIO SYSTEMS 25W AM POWER AMP INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMP-3 118 - 138 MHz Covers Model: AMP-3A130-25-00 Copyright © 2002 Daniels Electronics Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Daniels Electronics Ltd. DE™ is a registered trademark of Daniels Electronics Ltd. registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Printing Date: Issue Date: Issue: Document No.: Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Previous Issue Date: N/A Previous Issue: N/A IM71-AMP3A130-25 Daniels Electronics Ltd. Victoria, BC PRINTED IN CANADA NOTE: The user's authority to operate this equipment could be revoked through any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Daniels Electronics Ltd. The design of this equipment is subject to change due to continuous development. This equipment may incorporate minor changes in detail from the information contained in this manual. DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. ii 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 RF Exposure Warning This transmitting equipment conforms to SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) limits regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy, as defined in the following national and international standards and guidelines: 1. Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification 102 (RSS-102), Evaluation Procedure for Mobile and Portable Radio Transmitters with respect to Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 for Exposure of Humans to Radio Frequency Fields; 2. Health Canada Safety Code 6, Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz 1 ; 3. United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR Part 1, § 1.1310 Radiofrequency radiation exposure limits; and 4. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) criteria for localized SAR in Section 4.2 of “IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz” 2 . Notes: A. The SAR limit for uncontrolled exposure of persons not classed as RF and microwave exposed workers (including the general public) for transmitter equipment operating below 10 GHz, as defined in the references above, is 2 W/m2 (0.2 mW/cm2 ). B. This transmitting equipment is designed for use with an outdoor antenna with a characteristic antenna gain of 10 dBi, typically mounted at a significant height above ground to provide for adequate signal coverage. To ensure that the general public is not exposed to a power density above the recommended limit of 2 W/m2 (0.2 mW/cm2 ), the equipment must be installed such that the following minimum safe distances from the antenna are maintained: C. 6.0 m (19.7 ft) when configured with 25 W AM PA (at 90% modulation) 2.4 m (7.9 ft) standalone (i.e. no PA) 4 W AM TX (at 90% modulation) The following power density formula has been utilized in determining minimum safe distances: PG S= 4πR where: S = Power density (in appropriate units, e.g. W/ m2 ) P = Power input to the Antenna (in appropriate units, e.g., W) G = Power gain of the antenna in the direction of interest relative to an isotropic radiator R = Distance to the center of radiation of the antenna (appropriate units, e.g., m) Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Canada 1999, Cat. H46- 2/ 99- 237E, ISBN 0- 662- 28032- 6 ANSI/IEEE C95.1–1992, Copyright 1992 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., New York, New York 10017 RF Exposure Warning TABLE OF CONTENTS Page GENERAL................................................................................................................1-1 1.1 Introduction....................................................................................................1-1 1.2 Performance Specifications.............................................................................1-1 1.3 Physical Specifications...................................................................................1-2 THEORY OF OPERATION.....................................................................................2-1 2.1 General............................................................................................................2-1 2.2 Control Board Circuitry .................................................................................2-1 2.3 RF Amplifier Circuitry...................................................................................2-2 2.4 Printed Circuit board Numbering Convention................................................2-3 INSTALLATION AND SITE OPERATION...........................................................3-1 AMPLIFIER ALIGNMENT.....................................................................................4-1 4.1 Recommended Test Equipment List ..............................................................4-1 4.2 RF Amplifier Board Alignment......................................................................4-3 4.3 Control Board Alignment ...............................................................................4-5 ILLUSTRATIONS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ...........................................5-1 5.1 Rack Mounting Positions...............................................................................5-1 5.2 RF Power Amplifier Block Diagram ..............................................................5-2 5.3 RF Power Amplifier Exploded View..............................................................5-3 5.4 RF Power Amplifier Board - Component Layout ........................................5-4 5.5 RF Power Amplifier Board - Schematic........................................................5-5 5.6 Control Board - Component Layout..............................................................5-6 5.7 Control Board - Schematic..............................................................................5-7 PARTS LISTS ..........................................................................................................6-1 6.1 RF Power Amplifier Board Electrical Parts List............................................6-1 6.2 RF Power Amplifier Board Mechanical Parts List ........................................6-3 6.3 Control Board Electrical Parts List.................................................................6-4 6.4 Control Board Mechanical Parts List.............................................................6-7 REVISION HISTORY..............................................................................................7-1 DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 iii This Page Intentionally Left Blank DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. iv 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 1 GENERAL 1.1 Introduction The AMP-3A130-25 provides the final stage of RF amplification and filtering for the AM amplifier AMP-3A130-25, 118 - 138 MHz family. The amplifier covers 118 - 138 MHz with continuously adjustable 10.0 to 25.0 W of output power. The amplifier is packaged in the compact Eurostandard (5"h x 2.8"w x 7.5"d) housing, and is robustly designed for mountain top or transportable applications. The amplifier modules use high reliability components and each is accompanied with a complete operational test report on delivery. 1.2 Performance Specifications Frequency: 118 to 138 MHz Output Power: 10-25 Watts Continuous (set by VT-3A exciter) Output Impedance: 50 Ω Spurious & Harmonics: ≤ -80 dBc Distortion ≤ 5% at 30% modulation ≤ 10% at 90% modulation @ 25ºC Operating Voltage: +24 to 32 Vdc (28.0 Vdc Nominal) Transmit Current: ≤ 3.0 A @ 25W Standby Current: Mode 1 & 2: ≤ 2 mA (PTT or RF signal switched) Mode 3: ≤ 200 mA (Continuous) Load Mismatch Protection: 20:1 VSWR at all phase angles Thermal Protection: Thermal interlock disables at 80oC (175oF) Duty Cycle: Operating Temperature: 100% -30oC to +60oC (-40oC to +60oC Optional) Operating Humidity: Up to 95% R.H. @ 25oC Front Panel Indicators: RF Power High VSWR Overload Over Temperature Exciter Industry Canada Approval: VT-3A130, 2.5W output for 25W TBA FCC Approval: TBA DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 1-1 1.3 Physical Specifications RF Connectors: Type N Standard Corrosion Prevention: Anodized aluminum construction. Stainless steel hardware. Physical Dimensions: Width: Height: 14.2 cm (5.6") 13.1 cm (5.16") Weight: 2.4 kg (5.5 lb) Features: • Heavy Duty Aluminum Heatsink Depth: 19 cm (7.5") • Thermal switched Fan (at +40˚C) • Outputs of operating status signals: -RF Power - High VSWR DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 1-2 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 2 THEORY OF OPERATION DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 2-1 2.3 RF Amplifier Circuitry DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 2-2 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 2.4 Printed Circuit board Numbering Convention To ease troubleshooting and maintenance procedures, Daniels Electronics Limited has adopted a printed circuit board (PCB) numbering convention in which the last two digits of the circuit board number represent the circuit board version. For example: • PCB number 43-912010 indicates circuit board version 1.0; • PCB number 50002-02 indicates circuit board version 2 (no decimal versions) All PCB's manufactured by Daniels Electronics are identified by one of the above conventions. DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 2-3 This Page Intentionally Left Blank DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 2-4 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 3 INSTALLATION AND SITE OPERATION The AMP-3 RF power amplifier is approved for operation with the VT-3A130 exciter. A complete M3 subrack shipped directly from the factory is normally set to the appropriate options and output power calibration as requested by the customer. These units require no tuning. For AMP-3 amplifiers shipped separately from the MT-3 racks, install as outlined: 1. Connect the output of the exciter to the input of the AMP-3 Amplifier with the cable provided. 2. Connect the PTT control signal from subrack to the PTT input of the power amplifier if the PTT activation mode is selected. 3. Connect the antenna system, key the transmitter and check the LED status indicators. The LED indicators will only illuminate when the power amplifier is keyed and are defined as follows: A. RF Power - indicates that a preset RF power level is present at the power amplifier output. The threshold level is internally adjustable for various RF output levels over the 10-25 watt range (factory set at 10 W.) B. High VSWR – Alarm indicating that the load impedance mismatch is high. The threshold level is internally adjustable from 2:1 to infinite:1 (factory set at 3:1.) C. Overload – (VSWR Overload Alarm) indicates that the RF load impedance mismatch is extremely high. Under this condition, the DC supply voltage (nominally +28.0 Vdc) to the PA is interrupted and the status is locked until the RF signal from the exciter is removed. The factory threshold level is set when the load terminal is open. D. Over Temp - (Over Temperature Alarm) a thermostat control switch interrupts the DC supply voltage to the PA when the RF transistor body temperature exceeds 175 ˚F (80 ˚C). Utilizing circuit hysterisis, the thermostat will reset at 167 ˚F (75 ˚C). The fan is activated automatically when the RF transistor body temperature reaches approximately +40oC. The fan's operating temperature range is -20oC to +60oC. It will not operate when the ambient temperature is below -20oC. DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 3-1 This Page Intentionally Left Blank DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 3-2 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 4 AMPLIFIER ALIGNMENT 4.1 Recommended Test Equipment List To align the transmitter the following test equipment is recommended: M-2/M3 rack/system monitor Power supply: regulated 28.0 volt DC @ 5 A Wattmeter: (e.g. Bird 4421) Spectrum Analyzer (e.g. IFR 7550) Alignment Tool, Johanson type 8777 Daniels Extender Card, EC-48R or EC-48UK SWR Meter, 50 W 200 MHz Power pad 50 ohm splitter (e.g. Socal) Dummy Load 50Ω /50W Dummy Loads, 2:1 and 3:1, /50W Current Meter (5A) DC Voltmeter DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 4-1 Figure 1 RF Power Amplifier Board Alignment Locations DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 4-2 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 4.2 RF Amplifier Board Alignment Refer to Figure 1 for location of adjustment capacitors. This procedure assumes the use of 2 separate subracks with the exciter transmitter in system A and the 25W power amplifier in system B. 1. Remove the top extrusion cover housing from the exciter, set the exciter frequency at 128MHz (channel number 1200) and install the exciter in the system A of the M-2 or M-3 subrack. Remove all receivers from the subrack assembly (this will facilitate calibration access). 2. Install the extender card in the designated location for the AMP3A130-25 Power Amplifier (System B). Connect the RF output of the exciter to the input of the power amplifier module and the output to a Communications Service Monitor. 3. Apply +13.8Vdc to the subrack system A and +28Vdc to the subrack system B, activate the exciter transmitter and the power amplifier. 4. Turn the power adjustment potentiometer R19 in the exciter to achieve approximate 25W RF output. R19 is labeled "RF Level" and is accessed through the bottom of the exciter transmitter amplifier case. 5. Monitor the RF power output and adjust C2, C3 and C10 on the RF power amplifier board for maximum output power and minimum current. Check that the RF output power is within 25W±1dBc (app. 20%) when the exciter frequency is set to 118, 128 and 138MHz (channel number 0000, 1200 and 2400). Note that C2 and C3 are more effective in adjusting the output "flatness" over frequency. 6. Apply 1k/-25dBm AF signal into the balanced input of the exciter and adjust the potentiometer R35 in the exciter to get 30% modulation. R35 is accessed through the bottom of the exciter transmitter amplifier case, labeled Audio Level. Increase the audio signal level to –8dBm, the modulation level should be 90±5% and the audio distortion should be below 10%. Adjust C10 on the RF power amplifier board for minimum audio distortion and maximum RF output power. 7. Confirm that the audio distortion is below 10% at 90% modulation and the RF output power is within 25W±1dB at 0% modulation when the exciter frequency is set to 118, 128 and 138MHz, respectively. Go back to step 4 if these specifications are not met. DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 4-3 Figure 2 Control Board Alignment Locations DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 4-4 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 4.3 Control Board Alignment 1. After completion of the amplifier alignment, using the RF Level potentiometer in the exciter, set the RF output of the power amplifier to 10 watts. LED1 (labeled RF Power) should be on, otherwise adjust pot R1 until LED1 is just visible. This threshold may be adjusted to any RF power output level for the AMP-3 (10 – 25W). 2. Disconnect the power amplifier RF output and terminate it with the 3:1 mismatch load. When activating the exciter, the LED2 (labeled High VSWR) should be on, otherwise adjust pot R19 until LED2 turns on. 3. Terminate the power amplifier RF output with a 50Ω load. LED2 should be off, if not, slightly turn the pot R19 counter-clockwise until the LED2 is off and check that LED2 turns on when the power amplifier RF output is terminated with the 3:1 mismatch load. 4. Disconnect the RF terminal on the load, so that the power amplifier load is open. Once the exciter is activated, verify that LED3 (labeled Overload) is on and the power amplifier has no RF output power. If this is not the case, shut down the exciter, adjust R18 and reactive the exciter. This confirms that antenna VSWR overload protection works properly. DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 4-5 This Page Intentionally Left Blank DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 4-6 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 5 ILLUSTRATIONS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 5.1 Rack Mounting Positions 25 WATT POWER AMPLIFIER 8843M1 DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 5-1 5.2 RF Power Amplifier Block Diagram COOLING FAN FRONT PANEL REAR CONNECTOR CONTROL BOARD LED ARRAY REMOTE POWER O/P FAIL RF POWER HIGH VSWR Driver REMOTE VSWR OVERLOAD OVER TEMP PTT LOGIC CONTROLLER PWR SWITCH +28VDC ON OFF PWR Supply RF INPUT SAMPLE I/P ATT. RF IN THERMOSTAT POWER DETECTOR INPUT MATCHING NETWORK LOW PASS PILTER RF OUT OUTPUT MATCHING NETWORK DIR. COUPLER POWER AMPLIFIER BOARD AMP3A130M2 DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 5-2 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 5.3 POWER AMPLIFIER EXPLODED VIEW HEAT SINK POWER AMPLIFIER 14HP CASE BACK BLOCK Sli de PC int os lot POWER AMPLIFIER SHIELD RF AMPLIFIER BOARD FRONT BLOCK COOLING FAN CONNECTOR Instructions 1. Remove the 4 Front Panel screws (A). CONTROL BOARD 2. Remove the Power Amplifier Case. 3. Unplug the Cooling fan connector. 4. Remove the 4 Front Panel screws (A) holding the Front Panel to the Front Block. 5. To remove the Sensor Board, remove the 4 screws (E) on the Sensor Board, and unplug the connectors which connct the Sensor Board and RF Amplifier Board. 6. To remove the RF Amplifier Board, remove 10 screws (E) and lockwashers (F) holding the RF Amplifier Board to the heat sink, and 2 cap screws (G) holding the RF transistor to the heat sink. 7. To remove the Front Block, remove 2 screws (D) holding the Front Block to the heat sink. 8. To remove the Back Block, remove the 2 screws (D) holding the Back Block to the heat sink. 9. To remove the Cooling Fan, remove the 2 screws (B), lockwachers (I) and nutes (H). 10. Assembly is the reverse of step1 through 8. POWER AMPLIFIER FRONT PANEL 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 AMP3A130M3 5-3 5.4 5-4 RF Power Amplifier Board - Component Layout 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 A 5.5 25W AM Power AMP RF Amplifier Board Schematic TM DANIELS ELECTRONICS LTD 25W AM Power AMP Instruction Manual 5-5 IM71-AMP3A130-25 5.6 Control Board - Component Layout DANIELS TM VICTORIA B.C . ELECTRONICS LTD. TITLE: 25W AM POWER AMPLIFIER CORTROL BOARD OUTLINE 5-6 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual DATE: 12 JULY 2002 PCB No: 50104-04 DWG No: 50104 DWG REV DATE: IM71-AMP3A130-25 A 5.7 25W AM Power Amp Control Board Schematic DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD 25W AM Power Amp Instruction Manual 5-7 IM71-AMP3A130-25 This Page Intentionally Left Blank 5-8 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 6 PARTS LISTS 6.1 RF Power Amplifier Board Electrical Parts List Ref Desig Description DANIELS Part No. TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 6-1 Ref Desig Description DANIELS Part No. TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 6-2 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 Ref Desig Description Part No. 6.2 RF Power Amplifier Board Mechanical Parts List Description Part No. Qty. BACK BLOCK, DWG NO. 10596-02 CAP SCREW, M3x8 HEX SOCK-M2.5 FRONT BLOCK, DWG NO. 10595-02 HEAT SINK, DWG NO. 10594-03 LID, LPF SHIELD, DWG NO. 10601-01 LOCKWASHER, M3, SPLIT, A2 STEEL PVB, SCREW, M3 x 8, PAN/PHIL, A2 SCREW, M3 x 10, FLAT/PHIL, A2 SCREW, M3 x 6, FLAT/PHIL, A2 WALL, LPF SHIELD, DWG NO. 10600-01 TAB, GROUND, M3,14.5mm L,BR/Ni, DWG 10067-01 TBA 5816-3M0SH08S TBA TBA TBA 5814-3M0LK00S TBA 5812-3M0PP08S TBA 5812-3M0FP06S TBA 3702-67802005 10 10 DANIELS TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 6-3 6.3 Control Board Electrical Parts List Ref Desig Description DANIELS Part No. TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 6-4 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 Ref Desig Description DANIELS Part No. TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 6-5 Ref Desig Description DANIELS Part No. TM ELECTRONICS LTD. 6-6 25W AM Power Amplifier Instruction Manual IM71-AMP3A130-25 6.4 Control Board Mechanical Parts List Description Part No. Qty. FUSE CLIP, RIVET MOUNT PA FRONT PANEL, DWG 10582-03 HANDLE/NAMEPLATE KIT, 28HP, GREY FAN, 12VDC, 60X60X25mm, 20CFM TBA TBA TBA TBA M33455-16, NIDEC TBA 50-57-9402, MOLEX 5021-TF22B002 CONN., .100”, CRIMP HOUSING, 2CCT TERMINAL, CRIMP, FEM., 22-24,Au GUARD, FOR 60mm SQ. FAN, STEEL TUBING, TFE-260C, 8AWG T/W, CLR FUSE, 8 AMP FAST-BLO CASE, 14HP RF PLUG-IN, MT-3 PA GASKET, BeCu, 3FINGER, 71",CLIP SCREW, M4 X 35, PAN/PHIL., A2 LOCKWASHER, M4, SPLIT,A2 STEEL NUT, M4, HEX, 6.9mm FLATS, A2 NUT, PRESS,M2.5, 5.6mmOD, PC MNT SCREW, M3 x 8,OVAL C/S/PHIL,A2 SCREW, M3 x 8, PAN/PHIL, A2 SCREW, M2.5 x 10 PAN/PHIL, A2 DANIELS 6519-60602R0S 7610-260C08TW 5604-5GAGC080 TBA DWG 10581-03 5630-12023250 5812-4M0PP35S 5814-4M0LK00S 5813-4M0HX69S 5833-T2M55615 5812-3M0VP08S 5812-3M0PP08S 5812-2M5PP10S Ref. 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