TPL Communications 6-1AE1 RF Power Amplifier User Manual
TPL Communications Inc RF Power Amplifier
User Manual
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USER’S MANUAL UHF MOBILE RF POWER AMPLIFIERS A COMMUNICATIONS Employee Owned Company 3370 SAN FERNANDO ROAD, UNIT 206 LOS AN GELES, CALIFORNIA 90065 LPAMxX-U/Es GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS UHF MOBILE RF powea AMPLIFIERS FREQUENCY RANGE: 400-512 MHz BANDWIDTH: 20 MHZ MODE: FM MODEL POWER POWER NOMINAL FUSE“ INPUT OUTPUT CURRENT DRAIN PAG-1AC 1 -4 W 10-50 W 8 AMPS 15 AMPS PAS-1A03 2-8 W 10-50 W 8 AMPS 15 AMPS PA6-1BC 8-15 W 25-50 W 7 AMPS 15 AMPS PAS-1AE 1 -3 W 75-100 W 20 AMPS 30 AMPS PAB-1AE3 3-6 W 75-100 W 20 AMPS 30 AMPS PAS-1 BE 8-15 W 75-100 W 16 AMPS 25 AMPS PAS-1FE 15-30 W 75-100 W 16 AMPS' 25 AMPS ‘ NOTE: 100 WATTS MINIMUM OUTPUT AVAILABLE IF SPECIFIED. OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -30' to +60’ Celsius OPERATING VOLTAGE: Minimum 11 VDC, Maximum 15 VDC. as measured at the DC input connector. Rated voltage is 138 VDC and all specifications are given at 13.8 VDC. Reduced DC voltage will result in a decrease in power output. NOMINAL CURRENT DRAIN: See Table above. Standby current is less than 3 mA. EIA DUTY CYCLE: 20 W 80% 30 W 60% 40 W 50% 60 W 40% 70 W 40% 100W 30% NOTE: Using this amplifier at above the recommended duty cycle, or in repeater service. may cause damage and will void the warranty. General Specifications (Cont) RECEIVER PATH INSERTION LOSS: 1 dB maximum (400-512 MHZ). HARMONIC AND SPURIOUS EMISSIONS ATTENUATION: Models meet or exceed FCC requirements. CONNECTORS: 80-239 (UHF) on input and output. Cinch 4 pin (male) DC input. ”FUSING: If an external fuse is required see table above on page 1. NOTE This amplifier has been tuned to the frequency specified at the time of order. Broader coverage is available, if specified at the time of order. CAUTION! Check the amplifier upon receipt for visible damage. If any is noticed. please call TPL at 800 HI POWER for an RMA number (Returned Material Authorization). If purchased through a dealer, or distributor ask them to follow this procedure for best results. ExPENsIVE COMPONENTS MAY BE DESTROYED IF THE AMPLIFIER Is TURNED ON IN A DAMAGED CONDITION. FCC CERTIFICATION TPL Communications commercial amplifiers are FCC certified for use in the Land and Marine mobile/fixed services. The technician installing this amplifier must hold a General Radio Telephone permit and be familiar with the pertinent FCC rules and regulations. Harmonic and other spurious, signals from this amplifier are attenuated beyond FCC requirements The amplifier will stay within specifications even if de-tuning is necessary to reduce power to station imposed limits. For further details consult the appropriate publications. MWNHNG mkcwmt Dc CONNEc'Iow 10 ac SUPPLY FIGURE 1 AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Amplifier installation is illustrated in Figure 1. Mount the amplifier as close to the antenna as practical. Keep coaxial cable runs short, avoiding sharp bends and pinching. The antenna should be matched to an SWR better than 1.5:1 for best results. Higher SWR will degrade the performance of the amplifier. Mount the amplifier away from sources of heat. and where air can freely circulate around it. In mobile applications, avoid mounting the amplifier in the engine compartment or near the exhaust pipe system. In any mobile installation it is important to securely fasten the unit. An improperly mounted piece of equipment is subject to damage as it moves about and can cause serious injuries in an accident. Use bolts through the holes in the amplifier flange to fasten the unit to a secure mounting surface. Wire the DC power connector ( Cinch 4 pin female), for the amplifier. directly to the battery if possible. Do not use the present vehicle wiring. Use #12 AWG if possible and certainly no lighter than #14 AWG. To avoid a possible fire. or other possible damage, make sure a fuse or circuit breaker is installed at the battery end of the wire. Use the same size as the internal fuse listed in the specifications. Connect the radio transceiver to the “RF iNPUT" terminal and the antenna to the “RF OUTPUT“ terminal on the amplifier. with 50 Ohm coaxial cable and UHF connectors. Terminating information for the DC connector is given on the following pages. This amplifier produces sufficient power to cause significant heating of low quality, or incorrectly selected coaxial cable and fittings. Use high quality cables and fittings to reduce heating and power losses. FIGURE 2 DC CONNECTOR WIRING Attach DC input wires in accordance with this diagram if the wires +|JB VDC N RED are too large for the holes, solder them to the sides of the blades. — | 3 8 VDC BLACK OPERATING PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: This amplifier produces RF voltages that can cause painful and dangerous RF burns. Use cautionl Connect and disconnect all RF connections with the DC power and drive power off. DRIVE POWER: RF power transistors. although quite rugged in most respects, are easily damaged by overdrive. Be careful not to overdrive this amplifier, even momentarily. Higher than rated power drive may destroy transistors and VOID THE WARRANTY. SUPPLY VOLTAGE: The maximum operating voltage is 15 Volts. When using an AC power supply make sure that it is not adjusted above 15 Volts. if it is possible for the voltage to go above 15 Volts for any reason, including failure of the power supply, install a “Crowbar’ unit to prevent damage to the amplifier in the event of excess voltage. CASE TEMPERATURE: High power can mean high temperatures Mount the amplifier where air can freely circulate over it and where clothing, blankets, etc, will not aocidently be placed over it, Keep duty cycle below limits. TERMINATlONs: The Amplifier parameters will degrade if it is operated into anything but a 50 Ohm load. That may mean any. or all, of the following: lower power output, increased current drain, higher operating temperature, lower efficiency and reduced lifetime. WARRANTY TPL Communications has tested and found this unit to function properly and to operate within the parameters of its stated specifica- tions. TPL Communications warrants that this product is free from de- fects in material and workmanship. If found defective within five (5) years from the date of purchase, the factory, at its discretion, will either repair or replace the unit at no cost provided that the unit is delivered by the owner to the factory intact. Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, acci- dent, improper installation, or used in violation of instructions fur- nished by TPL, nor does it extend to units which have been repaired or altered our service department, nor where the serial number has been removed, defaced or changed. SERVICE For Service on this amplifier, contact: TPL COMMUNICATIONS Customer Service Department (323) 256-3 000 (800) PH POWER FAX (323) 254—3210 Email: sal%@tplcom.com For information on other TPL products, visit our web site at: www.tplcom.com
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