Ametek CBA-1G-030B, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...CBA POWER AMPLIFIER Operation Manual Manual number H012161 Revision 3 First edition published 26th July 2017 ...

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Page 3: ...r Supply Faults 11 4 4 Mismatch Protection 11 5 AMPLIFIER OPERATION 12 5 1 Safety interlock Operation 12 5 2 Switching on line supply 12 5 3 Cooling Fan Operation 13 5 4 General 13 5 5 OPRT STBY 13 5 6 FLT RST 14 5 7 LOC RMT 14 5 8 Gain Control 14 5 9 GPIB 15 6 INDICATORS FUNCTIONS 15 6 1 General 15 6 2 Touch Screen Indication 15 7 CONNECTIONS 16 7 1 General 16 7 2 RF input N Type connector 16 7 3...

Page 4: ...connectors 24 9 3 Air filter cleaning 24 10 FAULT FINDING 25 10 1 General checks 25 10 2 Fault indications 26 11 WARRANTY 28 11 1 Definitions 28 11 2 Scope 28 11 3 Terms and conditions 28 11 4 Transfer of Warranty 29 11 5 Protection of Warranty 29 11 6 Repair form 30 13 1 Fig 1 3U front Panel Outline Drawing 31 13 2 Fig 2 4U Front Panel Outline Drawing 32 13 3 Fig 3 6U Front Panel Outline Drawing ...

Page 5: ...rs consisting of a 7U power amplifier drawer and separate 3U power supply draw A CBA amplifier can be remotely controlled via the built in RS232 IEEE 488 USB or Ethernet amplifier controller Local control is via a front panel touch screen This also shows the amplifier status when controlled remotely A comprehensive performance and status indicating system is included These circuits monitor x Inter...

Page 6: ...operty iWARNING statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life i iNote statements inform the user of important general information iHints and tips statements inform the user of useful information and operational short cuts The following symbols appear on the amplifier and in this manual When used on the amplifier warns the user of a non ionising ra...

Page 7: ...ected to it These can cause RF burns if touched iWARNING Ground the amplifier The amplifier conforms with IEC Safety class 1 meaning that it is provided with a protective grounding terminal This is through the line supply cord to the centre pin of the power inlet connector To maintain this protection the line supply cord must always be connected to the source of line supply via a socket with a gro...

Page 8: ...damaged iWARNING Do not touch the exterior of the amplifier rack mount version when in use The top and side panels of the amplifier can get hot during use especially on high power models iCAUTION Periodically replace the air intake filters Operating the amplifier with the air filters dirty may cause the amplifier to overheat or iCAUTION Exercise caution when lifting The appropriate lifting practic...

Page 9: ...ar protection handles See Section 12 The amplifier is designed to be mounted in a 19 fixed rack installation When mounted in a rack use a support tray slider assembly especially for heavy amplifier models See the section 12 of this manual for details of amplifier dimensions iCAUTION Do not obstruct the airflow through the amplifier At least 200mm clearance should be allowed behind the amplifier so...

Page 10: ...ions i iCAUTION Ensure any cables and connectors mating with the RF input and RF output connectors are of 50 ohm impedance and are designed to handle the power at the frequencies generated by the amplifier Although very similar 75 ohm connectors must not be used Use cable with the lowest loss that is practical The connectors should not be over tightened and any tightening instructions for the conn...

Page 11: ...tection circuit will activate if the input signal exceeds 10 dBm and will automatically compensate for the increased input signal by reducing the gain of the preamplifier Even though the amplifier has an Input Protection Circuit overdriving the amplifier is not recommended IMPORTANT NOTE The CBA Sample Port connectors must be either connected to a 50Ω measurement system or terminated with the supp...

Page 12: ...ty interlock connections are via a BNC connector on the rear panel This should be used with an appropriate switching or control arrangement so that the amplifier is disabled when any barrier to a dangerous area is broken Once the interlock connection is broken the amplifier will default to standby mode Once the interlock connection is remade the amplifier will automatically resume operation in Ope...

Page 13: ...d until the amplifier has reached thermal equilibrium i iHints and tips The air intake exhaust should be kept clear at all times If they are blocked for any reason the amplifier will overheat and fault latch Once the internal amplifier temperature has cooled to within normal operating conditions the fault can be reset and normal operation resumed 5 4 General When the front panel rocker switch is s...

Page 14: ... fault is removed fixed depressing the FLT RST will clear the fault indication so that normal operation of the amplifier can resumed 5 7 LOC RMT When the amplifier receives a remote command the LOC RMT will illuminate green Depressed the button will restore the amplifier to local operation 5 8 Gain Control The gain control button allows for gain adjustments over the entire operating frequency of t...

Page 15: ...play Function 1 Amplifier model number and frequency range of operation Amplifier model number and frequency range of operation identification 2 Forward and reflected power indication Mismatch load conditions as forward and reflected power in watts 3 PSU voltage and current VDC PSU in Amps Volts status 4 Internal Temperatures Internal and baseplate temperature status 5 Hours of operation Elapsed t...

Page 16: ...DC Power interconnect Model Dependent RF On Off Switch Touch Screen AC Power Connector Fault Reset Switch Touch Screen Interlock BNC Colour Touch Screen Display Status Touch Screen IEEE 488 Connector Gain Control Touch Screen Ethernet RS232 USB Ground Post Front or Rear Panel RF Connectors Function Comment RF Input Output Configuration Dependent FWD RFL Sample Ports Configuration Dependent 7 2 RF ...

Page 17: ...Pr at low level The nominal output impedance is 50 ohms and each output should be connected to a 50Ω test system or terminated with 50Ω load supplied with the amplifier Nominal Output Impedance ohms Amplifier Power Level Watts Nominal Output Level dBc Flatness dB 50 700 40 3 50 700 50 3 The above parts can be supplied as spares or replacement items The part number must be quoted when ordering 7 5 ...

Page 18: ...head Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Data IO1 13 Data IO5 2 Data IO2 14 Data IO6 3 Data IO3 15 Data IO7 4 Data IO4 16 Data IO8 5 End or Identify 17 Remote Enable 6 Data Valid 18 GND 7 Not Ready for Data 19 GND 8 No Data Accepted 20 GND 9 Interface Clear 21 GND 10 Service Request 22 GND 11 Attention 23 GND 12 Shield 24 GND Logic 7 8 Ethernet RJ45 remote interface with signalling LED s Pin Signal ...

Page 19: ...g Indicator 7 10 USB Connection USB B device connector Pin Signal 1 VDC 5V 2 Receive RX 3 Transmit TX 4 Data Terminal Ready 7 11 Ground post 8 32 thread To improve EMC immunity bond the amplifier to a clean ground with a conductor of 4 sq mm or the equivalent braid to this post Although it provides an extra measure of safety this is not a protective earth The protective earth is the ground pin on ...

Page 20: ...IEEE 488 2 Standard should be consulted When the amplifier receives a command over the GPIB it automatically switches to REMOTE operation pressing the LOCAL key on the front panel returns the unit to normal manual local operation The initial state of the amplifier after power on is the full attenuation condition i iNote The ZEROATT command must be set in order for the amplifier to be able to gener...

Page 21: ...r you must first establish a remote connection Once connected type the command Settings to enter the User Settings Mode Once in this mode you can enter the command Edit to begin configuring the static IP settings The Edit Settings Values are as follows STATIC IP Y N STATIC IP Value XXX XXX X XX SAVE SETTINGS Y N 8 5 USB Connection iNote A USB cable with an FTDI chip set is required for this form o...

Page 22: ...the Amplifier On OFF STBY OF STB RFOF Turns the Amplifier Off BAND_STATUS Query Current Amplifier Band BAND1 Switch to Band 1 BAND2 Switch to Band 2 Amplifier Pulse Commands PULSEW Display Pulse Width DUTYCYC Display Duty Cycle FRQNCY PERIOD CW_ON Switch to CW Operation PLS_ON Switch to Pulse Operation PLS CW_STATUS Query current mode Amplifier Temperature Metering Commands TEMP BASE Query the Amp...

Page 23: ...ply Metering Commands PS1V Power Supply 1 Voltage PS1I Power Supply 1 Current PS2V Power Supply 2 Voltage PS2I Power Supply 2 Current PS3V Power Supply 3 Voltage PS3I Power Supply 3 Current PS4V Power Supply 4 Voltage PS4I Power Supply 4 Current Amplifier Power Supply Metering Commands PAIALL Display all PA Currents PA1I Module 1 Current PA2I Module 2 Current PA3I Module 3 Current PA4I Module 4 Cu...

Page 24: ...e on high power models Periodically inspect the inner pins of the RF connectors for damage or deposits and carefully clean if required i iCAUTION Do not use cleaning materials that leave a residue or that are abrasive for cleaning the RF connectors as this seriously degrades their performance When storing the amplifier for long periods the RF connectors should be protected with the plastic covers ...

Page 25: ...lity is not used ensure that the Interlock shorting link rear panel is inserted x Ensure that the touch screen Operate Standby button is illuminated green x Ensure that the RF cables and connectors are mated correctly x Ensure that there is no damage to any of the RF connectors or cables especially where the cable enters the connector x Ensure that the touch screen FLT RST fault light is not illum...

Page 26: ... RF load is 50 ohms x Ensure that the inner pins of the RF connectors are clean x Ensure that there is no damage to any of the RF connectors or cables especially around where the cable enters the connector Interlock Is indicated on the display in the amplifier status section when the continuity of the safety interlock circuit is broken or the interlock control signal is not present x Ensure that t...

Page 27: ...emperature of the modules has risen above operational limits x Ensure that both rear panel fans are operating and not obstructed x Ensure that the air filter inserts are not clogged or obstructed Clean or replace if necessary x Ensure that the amplifier is not operating in direct sunlight x Ensure that the ambient temperature is within the amplifier specification x Ensure that there is at least th...

Page 28: ... reasonable endeavours to have it repaired and available for return within 48 hours 6 working days following receipt at our facility All costs associated with the activity will be borne by TESEQ Ltd It is necessary for Customers to comply with the terms and conditions laid out below so that they may enjoy the benefits of the warranty In order to obtain service under this warranty the Customer must...

Page 29: ...igible for warranty service When product is to be returned for warranty service a return authorisation number must first be obtained from TESEQ A description of the problem as specific as possible should be attached to the request for the return authorisation number 11 4 Transfer of Warranty This warranty can be transferred to any new owner by informing TESEQ within 30 days of ownership transfer T...

Page 30: ...CCUR For TESEQ Use Only Returns No Works Order No Please use this form for ALL amplifiers being returned for repair Please give as many details as possible Teseq GmbH Teseq Inc AMETEK CTS Landsberger Straße 255 52 Mayfield Avenue 12623 Berlin Edison New Jersey 08837 USA Telephone 49 30 5659 880 Telephone 1 732 417 0501 mailto service rf cts ametek com usasupport cts ametek com RETURN OF EQUIPMENT ...

Page 31: ...CBA Manual H012161 Rev 3 31 3 DRAWING SPECIFICATIONS 13 1 Fig 1 3U front Panel Outline Drawing ...

Page 32: ...CBA Manual H012161 Rev 3 32 13 2 Fig 2 4U Front Panel Outline Drawing ...

Page 33: ...CBA Manual H012161 Rev 3 33 13 3 Fig 3 6U Front Panel Outline Drawing ...

Page 34: ...CBA Manual H012161 Rev 3 34 13 4 Fig 4 10U Front Panel Drawing This configuration consists of a 7U power amplifier draw 3U power supply draw ...

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