Powerwave Technologies 5JS0047 Tornado, Model NTGY71AA User Manual 5
Powerwave Technologies Inc Tornado, Model NTGY71AA 5
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Section MAINTENANCE 5-1. INTRODUCTION This section contains periodic maintenance and performance test procedures for the multichannel power amplifier. It also contains a list of test equipment required to perform the identified tasks. NOTE Check your sales order and equipment warranty before attempting to service or repair the unit. Do not break the seals on equipment under warranty or the warranty will be null and void. Do not return equipment for warranty or repair service until proper shipping instructions are received from the factory. 5-2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance requirements are listed in Table 5-1. Table 5-1 also lists the intervals at which the tasks should be performed. Table 5-1. Periodic Maintenance TASK Inspection Cables and Connectors INTERVAL ACTION 12 Months Performance Tests 12 Months Inspect signal and power cables for frayed insulation. Check RF connectors to be sure that they are tight. Perform annual test per paragraph 5-5. 5-3. TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR TEST Test equipment required to test the amplifier is listed in Table 5-2. Equivalent test equipment may be substituted for any item, keeping in mind that a thermistor type power meter is required. NOTE All RF test equipment must be calibrated to 0.05 dB resolution. Any deviation from the nominal attenuation must be accounted for and factored into all output readings. 044-05080 Rev. A 5-1 Table 5-2. Test Equipment Required MENCLATURE Signal Generator 30 dB Attenuator, 250 Watt Spectrum Analyzer Coax Directional Coupler Power Meter / Sensor Network Analyzer Current Probe Source Diskette MANUFACTURER Agilent (H.P.) Tenuline H.P. H.P. H.P. H.P. MODEL ESG4433B 8562E 778D 437B / 8481A 8753D Powerwave 5-4. PERFORMANCE TEST Performance testing should be conducted every 12 months to ensure that the amplifier system meets the operational specifications listed in table 5-3. Also verify system performance after any amplifier module is replaced in the field. The test equipment required to perform the testing is listed in table 5-2, and the test setup is shown in figure 5-1. 5-4.1. AMPLIFIER PERFORMANCE TEST. To perform the test, proceed as follows: 1. Connect test equipment as shown in figure 5-1. NOTE Do not apply any RF signals at this time. AMPLIFIER SPURIOUS EMISSIONS TEST: 2. Load the MFRM waveform on the ESG (signal generator). Apply this signal through a driver amplifier to the MCPA so that the RF signal going into the MCPA is approximately -1.5 dBm (adjust the input RF signal level to get 48.5 dBm output power). Measure spurious emissions. Verify that it is within specification. GAIN TEST: 3. Set input power level to power amplifier at –1.5 dBm (869, 881, and 894 MHz). 4. Measure the output power in dBm. 5. Subtract input power (in dBm) from output power (in dBm) to get gain. 6. Check the amplifier gain across the band from 869 MHz to 894 MHz. Gain should be 50 ±2 dB. Record test data in table 5-3. INPUT RETURN LOSS TEST: 7. Read and record the S11 return loss measurement on network analyzer. Record test data in table 5-3. 044-05080 Rev. A 5-2 Figure 5-1. NTGY71AA Amplifier Test Setup Diagram 044-05080 Rev. A 5-3 Table 5-3. Multichannel Power Amplifier NTGY71AA Test Data Sheet Tested By: ______________________ Serial No: ____________________ Pass/Fail: ______________________ Date: ________________________ 70W MCPA Test Test Conditions: Load and source impedance: 50 ohms, VSWR < 1.2:1 Supply voltage: (+26) Vdc ± 0.1 Vdc (unless otherwise noted). Network Analyzer Span: 25 MHz Marker #1 = 869 MHz, #2 = 881 MHz, #3 = 894 MHz TEST CONDITION MIN MAX 1.00 NETWORK ANALYZER 1.01 Gain 1.02 Gain Flatness 1.03 Input Return Loss, worst case In band 1.04 Output Return Loss, worst case In band 2.00 CDMA TESTS 3 CDMA TONES: @ 70W out • 49.5dB 50.5dB 0 dB ±0.2 dB/ 1.25 MHz -14 dB -14 dB Spec. Ana. With 10 MHz Res. BW 2.01 ∆ @ +1.5MHz -61 dBc 2.02 ∆ @ –1.5MHz -61 dBc 2.03 Current @ 70 W (48.5 dBm) out 23.4A 3.00 RMS Power Detection 3.01 RMS reading in Watts @ Pout = 48.5 dBm -0.5dB +0.5dB 3.02 RMS reading in Watts @ Pout = 43.5 dBm -0.5dB +0.5dB 4.00 ALARM TESTS 4.01 Excessive DC Voltage (>27 V) Check 4.02 Check 4.03 Verify Over Power Alarm (>51 dBm for >3 sec) FWD PWR Voltage (4.26V @ 48.5 dBm) 4.04 REV PWR Voltage (4.26V @ 48.5 dBm) Check 5.00 FIRMWARE VERSION 044-05080 Rev. A Check 2.05 5-4 FREQUENCY (MHz) 869 881 894 5-5. FIELD REPLACEMENT OF THE MODULE The NTGY71AA multichannel power amplifier module can be replaced in the field on site by a qualified technician with experience maintaining RF power amplifiers and similar equipment. To replace a power amplifier module, proceed as follows: 1. Turn off 26 Vdc power to that specific module. 2. Disconnect the two RF cables and connectors P1 through P5. 3. Remove 13 screws that secure amplifier module to heat sink. 4. Carefully remove amplifier module from heat sink. 5. Add Thermstrate thermal interface pad to surface of replacement amplifier which mates with heatsink. 6. 044-05080 Rev. A Install replacement in reverse order of steps 1 through 4 above. 5-5
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